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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/17/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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211070 1211070LicenseRenewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
211071 1211071LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
211057 1211057Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 14, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211055 1211055Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on December 14, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211058 1211058Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 16, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211060 1211060Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 17, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211047 1211047Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 25 feet of conduit in Washington Street, from existing conduit to a point of pickup at the rear of 4 Joy Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211067 1211067LicenseRenewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486R Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
211068 1211068LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
211069 1211069LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
211066 1211066LicenseRenewing Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211038 1211038Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211039 1211039RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
211040 1211040MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 24, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211054 1211054CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of December 14, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211072 1211072Public CommunicationPERAC submitting the required FY22 retirement system appropriation.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211056 2211056OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the data collected and the mental health impacts that the lockdown drills have on school age children.Approved  Action details Not available
211073 2211073OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of Inspectional Services inspect 49 Chetwynd Road and abutting properties for rat burrows and rid the area of rats.Approved  Action details Not available
211046 2211046CitationCommending City Clerk John Long for his outstanding work on behalf of this Council in 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211041 2211041CitationCommending City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211042 2211042CitationCommending City Councilor Mary Jo Rossetti for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211043 2211043CitationCommending Clerk of Committees Rositha Durham for her outstanding service to this Council and its Committees in 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211044 2211044CitationCommending Legislative Clerk Peter Forcellese for his outstanding service to this Council and its Committees in 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211045 2211045CitationCommending Assistant Clerk of Committees Kimberly Wells for her outstanding service to this Council and its Committees in 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211052 2211052OrderThat the Director of SomerStat, the Director of SPCD, and the Director of Parking re-convene the Parking Study Task Force in January 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211053 2211053OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Council on traffic calming for the stretch of Broadway between the Ball Square Bridge and Cedar Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211048 2211048OrderThat the Director of Finance update this Council at its meeting on December 17, 2020 on the financial health of the city, including CARES funds updates.Approved  Action details Not available
211049 2211049OrderThat the Administration provide clear guidelines on how and when creatives and freelancers are able to start working again.Approved  Action details Not available
211050 2211050OrderThat the Administration provide a more uniform and justifiable decision on the banning of activities due to Covid-19.Approved  Action details Not available
211051 2211051ResolutionCalling on the State's House of Representatives to pass 3 transparency amendments to the House Rules for the 2021-22 legislative session.Approved  Action details Not available
211076 2211076Mayor's CommunicationConveying a summary to accompany "repurpose and transfer" requests which seek to provide critical temporary financial assistance to local businesses and artists in light of Covid-19 impacts on the local economy.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211089 2211089Mayor's CommunicationCommunicating information to accompany requests for consideration of items necessary to continue City services related to its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211074 2211074OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting what metrics are being used to determine closure of the 'recreation' sector and advise which sectors are allowed to be open.Approved  Action details Not available
211103 2211103Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Pole Cameras.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211104 2211104Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Homeland Security Cameras.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211105 2211105Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GLX Cameras.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211106 2211106Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Covert Device Cameras.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211107 2211107Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GPS and Monitor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211108 2211108Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GreyKey.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211075 2211075ResolutionThat a Representative from Eversource appear before this Council to address reports about an October 16, 2020 incident at 20 Berkeley St.Approved  Action details Not available
211059 2211059OrderThat the Director of Economic Development work with this Council on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
211110 2211110ResolutionThat this Council hereby welcomes Simon Ewen-Campen into our great City, extends its best wishes to Simon and his proud parents, and looks forward to Simon’s participation in our community.Approved  Action details Not available
211095 3211095Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $45,000 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for health and safety compliance activities.Approved  Action details Not available
211096 3211096Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $180,000 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for school resources.Approved  Action details Not available
211097 3211097Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $37,760 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for school wellness staffing.Approved  Action details Not available
211098 3211098Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $142,500 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for Public Safety Overtime.Approved  Action details Not available
211099 3211099Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $170,477 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for DPW Overtime for school re-opening purposes.Approved  Action details Not available
211100 3211100Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for the purpose of the 25% FEMA Cost Share Match.Approved  Action details Not available
211090 3211090Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $121,090 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for Resident Outreach & Communications.Approved  Action details Not available
211091 3211091Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $39,493 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for 311 Call Center resources.Approved  Action details Not available
211092 3211092Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $291,000 from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund for Testing and Contract Tracing.Approved  Action details Not available
211093 3211093Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $170,000 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for Personal Protective Equipment and supplies.Approved  Action details Not available
211094 3211094Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $120,000 from the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund for Out of School Time programming.Approved  Action details Not available
211062 3211062CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210994 3210994ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to this Council no later than January 28, 2021 on the future of the Brown School and plans to use it in the 2021-2022 school year.Approved  Action details Not available
211077 3211077Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211061 3211061Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 in a bond for HVAC improvements to school and municipal buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
211109 3211109OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an ordinance to amend the membership of the Police Chief Selection Committee, replacing the Director of Multicultural Affairs with the Director of Racial and Social Justice.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211025 3211025ResolutionThat the Mayor appear before this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting to update the Council regarding Covid-19 restrictions and policies in light of the increased spread of the virus.Approved  Action details Not available
211024 3211024ResolutionThat the Mayor appear before this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting to update this Council on the status of school buildings and when they will be ready for in-person learning.Approved  Action details Not available
211087 3211087Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurpose and transfer of $400,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund to provide COVID relief grants to the artist and cultural community.Approved  Action details Not available
211086 3211086Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept a payment of $200,000 from the Wynn Casino Surrounding Community Agreement to the COVID 19 Stabilization Fund to provide Covid Relief grants to the artist and cultural community.Approved  Action details Not available
211088 3211088Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Covid 19 Stablization Fund to provide Covid relief grants to the arts and cultural community.Approved  Action details Not available
211085 3211085Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $5,000,000 from the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund to provide temporary support to businesses experiencing substantial decline as a result of the pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
211081 3211081Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and repurpose a payment of $300,000 from the Wynn Casino Surrounding Community Agreement to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211082 3211082Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurpose and transfer of $150,306 from the Water Transportation Public Safety Stabilization Fund to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211084 3211084Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurpose and transfer of $74,218 from the Small Business Assistance Stabilization Fund to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211080 3211080Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurpose and transfer of $1,500,000 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211083 3211083Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurpose and transfer of $132,359 from the Algonquin Mitigation Stabilization Fund to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211079 3211079Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurpose and transfer of $1 million from the Capital Stabilization Fund to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211078 3211078Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,843,117 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211102 4211102Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $16,150 grant that requires a match, from FEMA to the Fire Department for updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
208229 4208229OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation address the security breach at the Kennedy School pool by either assigning a door monitor or locking the door and installing another system to monitor who comes and goes through the Sartwell Avenue door that leads directly to the pool area and into the school.Work completed  Action details Not available
211101 4211101Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $42,335 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health & Human Services Department for COVID 19 expenses.Approved  Action details Not available
211065 4211065Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kerri Connolly to the Urban Design Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211064 4211064CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Heidi Cron to the Urban Design Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211063 4211063CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the Urban Design Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211026 4211026Mayor's CommunicationCommunicating a notice of withdrawal of previously submitted surveillance technology impact reports.Work completed  Action details Not available
211027 4211027Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for 911.Approved  Action details Not available
211028 4211028Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for ShotSpotter.Approved  Action details Not available
208375 4208375OrderThat the Director of Communications create an online and paper sign-up for any citywide event, to make it easy to email them the bus schedule and any other last-minute details.Work completed  Action details Not available
209796 4209796OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation arrange to have port-a-potties available at the public parks for the 2020 summer months.Work completed  Action details Not available
209473 5209473ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on the teen snow shoveling program, including shoveler recruitment efforts and new income eligibility restrictions for enrollees.Work completed  Action details Not available
206200 5206200OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works share the policy for removing items that are blocking sidewalks.Work completed  Action details Not available
210754 6210754Mayor's RequestSpecial Counsel submitting a Home Rule Petition to permit Cambridge to provide, at no cost to Somerville, snow plowing and removal, water, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer, police, fire, and other emergency services to the Somerville building in the development known as Cambridge Crossing.Approved  Action details Not available
210859 6210859Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 personnel costs.Approved  Action details Not available
210861 6210861Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $89,234.57 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and the certification of 911 telecommunicators.Approved  Action details Not available
210905 6210905Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 emergency medical dispatch services.Approved  Action details Not available
210946 6210946Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team.Approved  Action details Not available
210941 6210941Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,591,206 in a bond for Dilboy Stadium improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
211008 6211008Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $143,766 from the Receipts Reserved Insurance Reimbursement Account to the DPW Highway Capital Vehicle Account, to replace the bucket truck that caught fire in 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
210865 6210865Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an $6,233.33 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept of Public Health to the Police Department to purchase and provide training for Naxalone.Approved  Action details Not available
211009 6211009Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $9,900 in the Sewer Enterprise Fund, from its Sewer Repairs Account to its Judgments and Settlements Account, to settle a pending claim.Approved  Action details Not available
210945 6210945Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $400,000 PARC grant that requires a match, from MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Parks and Urban Forestry Division for Prospect Hill.Approved  Action details Not available
210904 6210904Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of maritime equipment to enhance responses to marine incidents.Approved  Action details Not available
208163 6208163ResolutionThat the Administration report to the Youth Services Committee the feasibility of adding a budget line to make school facilities more affordable for use by community groups by helping to cover custodial fees.Work completed  Action details Not available
206647 6206647OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation express to DCR the importance of keeping public pools and water fountains open later in the season due to climate change.Work completed  Action details Not available
210868 7210868Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a contract extension for the NELM Corp construction contract for services at Prospect Hill Park.Approved  Action details Not available
210867 7210867Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a contract extension for the KZLA Architects construction administration contract for services at Prospect Hill Park.Approved  Action details Not available
206233 7206233OrderThat the Director of SPCD develop an affordable housing program targeted especially at city employees whose income is below a certain threshold level.Work completed  Action details Not available
206854 10206854OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services work with the Public Schools to allow whole fruits to be saved for use as snacks, given that many children often go without snacks.Work completed  Action details Not available