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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/28/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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210178 1210178Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 25 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 12854 to a point of pickup at 112 Broadway.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210177 1210177Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Irving St, from pole 178/8 to a point of pickup at 39 Irving St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210179 1210179Grant of LocationSubmitted by Level 3 Communications to install 22 feet of conduit in Holland St from existing Level 3 manhole #0515-3107 to a new handhole, then continuing another 43 feet from that handhole to existing manhole #8247 near 37 Holland St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210180 1210180Grant of LocationSubmitted by Level 3 Communications to install 15 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from manhole #8237 to a new handhole, then another 5 feet of conduit from that handhole to a point of pickup at 403 Highland Ave.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210183 1210183CommunicationReporting on the Affordable Housing Trust meeting of May 14, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210192 1210192Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as s Committee of the Whole on May 18, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210188 1210188Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 18, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210190 1210190Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 19, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210191 1210191Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 21, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210193 1210193Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as s Committee of the Whole on May 26, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210189 1210189Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 26, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210174 1210174Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 452 feet of conduit in Washington St from manhole 15059 at the intersection of Washington and Franklin Sts, to a point of pickup at 130 Washington St. (Interim approval granted.)Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210175 1210175Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install a total of 804 feet of conduit as follows: Starting from manhole 25391 at the intersection of Prospect St and Webster Ave and running 363 feet to manhole 4118 on Webster Ave, then 276 feet to a new manhole 30846 on Columbia St, and then another 165 feet to manhole 26723 on Windsor Pl.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210176 1210176Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install a total of 207 feet of conduit in Earle St, with 69 feet running from manhole 26730 in Earle St to a point of pickup at the rear of 153 South St, and 138 feet running from that same manhole to a point of pickup at the intersection of Earle St and Windsor Pl.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210204 1210204Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems installing small wireless facilities on a replacement pole at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210184 1210184CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of May 18, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210185 1210185Zoning OrdinanceProposing an amendment to the zoning map to change 56 Murdock Street from the Neighborhood Residence to the Urban Residence district.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210171 1210171Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210172 1210172RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210173 1210173MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 28, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210197 1210197LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
210198 1210198LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
210199 1210199LicenseRenewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.Approved  Action details Not available
210200 1210200LicenseRenewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Approved  Action details Not available
210201 1210201LicenseRenewing Taxi Stand License, Green Cab and Yellow Cab Assn, 3 cabs at 295 Broadway, 3 cabs at 1 Davis Sq, 2 cabs at 22-26 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
210203 1210203LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60.Approved  Action details Not available
210202 1210202LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46.Approved  Action details Not available
210205 1210205LicenseRenewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue, to board 10 dogs overnight only.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210218 1210218Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a new, updated pole replacing an existing pole at Trum Playground, 546 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
210218 2210218Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a new, updated pole replacing an existing pole at Trum Playground, 546 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210220 2210220OrderThat the Director of Finance and the Budget Director provide funding equity for girls in the FY21 budget with respect to Parks and Recreation Department sports and activities as well as High School varsity sports and activities.Approved  Action details Not available
210221 2210221OrderThat the Director of Finance discuss providing small businesses the option to pay the Licensing Commission's annual license renewal fees in installments instead of all at once.Approved  Action details Not available
210219 2210219OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with the building jacket for the development project at 21 Cherry Street, prior to the Committee’s June meeting.Approved  Action details Not available
210211 2210211OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services work with all community partners in contact with parents to make sure those parents identify someone to care for their children should they need to be hospitalized, and make that information is accessible, with contact information, in case it is needed.Approved  Action details Not available
210212 2210212OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services work with the appropriate state agencies to identify all state funded group and foster homes to ensure they have enough PPEs and to examine their plans to keep facilities clean.Approved  Action details Not available
210194 2210194OrderThat the Chief of Police provide weekly updates on mask citations issued and any non-compliance incidents.Approved  Action details Not available
210213 2210213OrderThat this Council discuss the need for Rent Control in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as illustrated by dramatic rent increases displacing residents.Approved  Action details Not available
210206 2210206WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
210207 2210207OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works work with MA DOT to install a temporary protected pedestrian lane on the Rt. 28/Fellsway Mystic River Bridge.Approved  Action details Not available
210208 2210208OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council’s Public Health and Public Safety Committee the plan to re-open the Dilboy Pool on July 1.Approved  Action details Not available
210209 2210209OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council’s Public Health and Public Safety Committee with the plan for re-opening the department’s Summer Camp.Approved  Action details Not available
210210 2210210OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council’s Public Health and Public Safety Committee the protocols for domestic violence calls, such as asking the children if they are okay, making sure that victims have access to a phone, and obtaining that phone number.Approved  Action details Not available
210202 2210202LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210203 2210203LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210201 2210201LicenseRenewing Taxi Stand License, Green Cab and Yellow Cab Assn, 3 cabs at 295 Broadway, 3 cabs at 1 Davis Sq, 2 cabs at 22-26 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210200 2210200LicenseRenewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210199 2210199LicenseRenewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210198 2210198LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210197 2210197LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210186 2210186ResolutionThat the Director of Inspectional Services, the City Solicitor, and the Mayor appear before this Council to explain why a development at 21 Cherry Street was deemed essential and granted a temporary Certificate of Occupancy despite a history of building code violations and physical violations of the Special Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
210187 2210187ResolutionThat the Administration explain in writing to this Council, upon granting a permanent Certificate of Occupancy or extending a temporary Certificate of Occupancy to the 21 Cherry Street development, why het COO was granted given the many built violations of the Special Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
210204 2210204Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems installing small wireless facilities on a replacement pole at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210182 2210182ResolutionThat the Postmaster provide any contingency plans to be implemented in the event of a forced shut-down or suspension of service due to a lack of funding or the COVID-19 pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
210181 2210181ResolutionSupporting a National Day of Mourning and Prayer on Flag Day, June 14.Approved  Action details Not available
210131 2210131Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 46 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from pole 291/15 to a point of pickup at 109 Prospect Street.Approved  Action details Not available
210132 2210132Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from existing manhole 333 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210133 2210133Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 291 feet of conduit in South Street and Earle Street, from existing manhole 464 to a new manhole 44/464A, then to a point of pickup at the rear of 111 South Street.Approved  Action details Not available
210130 2210130Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 25 feet of conduit in Smith Avenue from pole 525/1 to a point of pickup at 5 Smith Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210130 3210130Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 25 feet of conduit in Smith Avenue from pole 525/1 to a point of pickup at 5 Smith Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209777 3209777Public CommunicationNikhilesh Gorukanti proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 365-369 Somerville Ave to remove the Pedestrian Street designation.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
209734 3209734Officer's Communication62 College Ave Trust LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 60-62 College Ave to UR.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
210133 3210133Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 291 feet of conduit in South Street and Earle Street, from existing manhole 464 to a new manhole 44/464A, then to a point of pickup at the rear of 111 South Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210169 3210169Zoning OrdinanceProposing an amendment to the Zoning Map, to rezone 31 Tufts Street to the Urban Residence District.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
210132 3210132Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from existing manhole 333 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210131 3210131Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 46 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from pole 291/15 to a point of pickup at 109 Prospect Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210195 3210195Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor submitting an amendment to the Municipal Ordinances to provide for the appointment of the Clerk and Assistant Clerks of Committees by this Council.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210196 3210196Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #209663, requesting an ordinance requiring pollution mitigation for new housing built along high transit roadways.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210210 3210210OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council’s Public Health and Public Safety Committee the protocols for domestic violence calls, such as asking the children if they are okay, making sure that victims have access to a phone, and obtaining that phone number.Approved  Action details Not available
210214 3210214Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $88,588 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Alarm Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund retroactive payments pursuant to the Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76, Fire Alarm Unit.Approved  Action details Not available
210216 3210216Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting proposed water and sewer volumetric rates for FY21.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210217 4210217Officer's CommunicationHousing Programs Coordinator reporting on the Affordable Housing Trust meeting of May 14, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210214 4210214Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $88,588 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Alarm Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund retroactive payments pursuant to the Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76, Fire Alarm Unit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210213 4210213OrderThat this Council discuss the need for Rent Control in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as illustrated by dramatic rent increases displacing residents.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210215 4210215CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #s 208951, 209034, 209419, 209734, 209735, and 210169, requesting map amendments.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210169 4210169Zoning OrdinanceProposing an amendment to the Zoning Map, to rezone 31 Tufts Street to the Urban Residence District.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209734 4209734Officer's Communication62 College Ave Trust LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 60-62 College Ave to UR.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209998 4209998Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2569 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Dexter Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209997 4209997Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2572 to a new handhole in front of Trum Field.Approved  Action details Not available
209997 5209997Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2572 to a new handhole in front of Trum Field.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209998 5209998Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2569 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Dexter Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210143 6210143Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $76,000 from the Wynn/Encore Small business Assistance Stabilization fund to pay for technical assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.Approved  Action details Not available
210125 6210125OrderThat the Superintendent of Schools update this Council on how the school year is faring, best practices, projected changes, any ways to help, etc.Work completed  Action details Not available
210143 7210143Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $76,000 from the Wynn/Encore Small business Assistance Stabilization fund to pay for technical assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210168 7210168Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $325,000 grant with no new match required, from the MBTA for public safety emergency first responder costs.Approved  Action details Not available
210144 7210144Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Alpine Street Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $10,000 from 2-13 Alpine St. LLC for Open Space improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
210144 8210144Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Alpine Street Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $10,000 from 2-13 Alpine St. LLC for Open Space improvements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210168 8210168Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $325,000 grant with no new match required, from the MBTA for public safety emergency first responder costs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209284 13209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available