Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/28/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation Online Meeting - See Below Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (88) 88 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 210178 1 210178 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210177 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210179 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210180 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210183 Communication Reporting on the Affordable Housing Trust meeting of May 14, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210192 1 210192 Committee Report Report 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 1 210188 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 18, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210190 1 210190 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 19, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210191 1 210191 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 21, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210193 1 210193 Committee Report Report 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 1 210189 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 26, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210174 1 210174 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210175 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210176 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210204 Small Wireless Facility Small 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 1 210184 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of May 18, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210185 1 210185 Zoning Ordinance Proposing 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 1 210171 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210172 1 210172 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210173 1 210173 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 28, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210197 1 210197 License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 210198 1 210198 License Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 210199 1 210199 License Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 210200 1 210200 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 210201 1 210201 License Renewing 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 1 210203 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. Approved   Action details Not available 210202 1 210202 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46. Approved   Action details Not available 210205 1 210205 License Renewing 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 1 210218 Small Wireless Facility Small 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 2 210218 Small Wireless Facility Small 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 2 210220 Order That 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 2 210221 Order That 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 2 210219 Order That 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 2 210211 Order That 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 2 210212 Order That 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 2 210194 Order That the Chief of Police provide weekly updates on mask citations issued and any non-compliance incidents. Approved   Action details Not available 210213 2 210213 Order That 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 2 210206 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 210207 2 210207 Order That 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 2 210208 Order That 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 2 210209 Order That 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 2 210210 Order That 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 2 210202 License Renewing 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 2 210203 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210201 2 210201 License Renewing 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 2 210200 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210199 2 210199 License Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210198 2 210198 License Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210197 2 210197 License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210186 2 210186 Resolution That 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 2 210187 Resolution That 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 2 210204 Small Wireless Facility Small 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 2 210182 Resolution That 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 2 210181 Resolution Supporting a National Day of Mourning and Prayer on Flag Day, June 14. Approved   Action details Not available 210131 2 210131 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 210132 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 210133 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 210130 Grant of Location Submitted 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 3 210130 Grant of Location Submitted 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 3 209777 Public Communication Nikhilesh 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 3 209734 Officer's Communication 62 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 3 210133 Grant of Location Submitted 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 3 210169 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Map, to rezone 31 Tufts Street to the Urban Residence District. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 210132 3 210132 Grant of Location Submitted 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 3 210131 Grant of Location Submitted 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 3 210195 Officer's Communication City 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 3 210196 Officer's Communication Assistant 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 3 210210 Order That 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 3 210214 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 210216 Mayor's Request Director of Water and Sewer submitting proposed water and sewer volumetric rates for FY21. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210217 4 210217 Officer's Communication Housing Programs Coordinator reporting on the Affordable Housing Trust meeting of May 14, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210214 4 210214 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210213 Order That 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 4 210215 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #s 208951, 209034, 209419, 209734, 209735, and 210169, requesting map amendments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210169 4 210169 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Map, to rezone 31 Tufts Street to the Urban Residence District. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209734 4 209734 Officer's Communication 62 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 4 209998 Grant of Location Submitted 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 4 209997 Grant of Location Submitted 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 5 209997 Grant of Location Submitted 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 5 209998 Grant of Location Submitted 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 6 210143 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 210125 Order That 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 7 210143 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 210168 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 210144 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 210144 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 210168 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 13 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available