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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/11/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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210261 1210261Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210255 1210255Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210259 1210259Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 2, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210258 1210258Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on June 3, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210260 1210260Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 4, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210256 1210256Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 4, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210227 1210227Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 43 feet of conduit in Murdock Street, from utility pole 246/4 to a point of pickup at 32 Murdock Street.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210225 1210225Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 64 feet of conduit in Heath Street, from utility pole 165/15 to a point of pickup at 128 Heath Street.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210226 1210226Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 42 feet of conduit in Heath Street, from utility pole 165/15 to a point of pickup at 126 Heath Street.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210287 1210287LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
210288 1210288LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
210285 1210285LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
210286 1210286LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210284 1210284LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
210283 1210283LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210262 1210262Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210257 1210257Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 10, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210222 1210222Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210223 1210223RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210224 1210224MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 14, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210289 1210289LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74.Approved  Action details Not available
210290 1210290Public Communication3,380 citizens (approx.) submitting comments re: redistributing Police Department funding.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210291 2210291OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance, prior to this Council's June 25 meeting, banning racial profiling.Approved  Action details Not available
210292 2210292OrderThat the Chief of Police or the Director of Personnel report to this Council, no later than June 18, the number and rank of all sworn officers and civilian employees (including job titles) in the Police Department, yearly from 1987 to 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210293 2210293OrderThat the Chief of Police verify whether the Marshall Project website's report that the Police Department received 26 5.56 millimeter rifles worth $4,257 from the federal government is accurate, whether those rifles are currently in the Department's possession, and what their purpose and potential use is.Approved  Action details Not available
210294 2210294OrderThat the Land Use Committee review the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 15.4.2.b.iii when developing its own proposal to amend that ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
210289 2210289LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210238 2210238OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Council on the minority-owned business initiative and provide data on the number of businesses that have been helped from being gentrified.Approved  Action details Not available
210241 2210241OrderThat the Chief of Police expand the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery program.Approved  Action details Not available
210242 2210242OrderThat the Chief of Police convene a summit to discuss any changes in policies and procedures that have been enacted to improve policing by taking on more of a harm-reduction approach to policing.Approved  Action details Not available
210243 2210243OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Director of Personnel establish an Officer Wellness Program for physical fitness and other mental wellness programs, that most importantly includes a mandatory annual mental wellness evaluation by a mental health professional to address any potential mental health issues.Approved  Action details Not available
210244 2210244OrderThat the Chief of Police establish a Superior Officer Training Program to ensure that superior officers communicate clear expectations of performance and conduct of those officers under their command and include a system of accountability when expectations are not met.Approved  Action details Not available
210248 2210248ResolutionThat this City support the "Stop The Money Pipeline" movement by calling on the insurance industry to end its insurance for and investments in fossil fuels.Approved  Action details Not available
210249 2210249OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the public recycling bins at the locations specified within.Approved  Action details Not available
210250 2210250OrderThat this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues discuss ways for renters to address rodent issues at their residences without fear of retribution from their landlords.Approved  Action details Not available
210236 2210236ResolutionThat this Council supports the Just Us Somerville organization of local residents of color and considers their demands regarding policing.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210239 2210239ResolutionThat the Mayor work with the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority to abolish the Housing Authority Police Department and reallocate the funds for social services for Housing Authority residents.Approved  Action details Not available
210240 2210240ResolutionThat the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) develop a formal process for SHA residents to report SHA Police misconduct, in lieu of an outright abolition.Approved  Action details Not available
210229 2210229OrderThat the Chief of Police prohibit the purchase and use of military technology and eliminate any military stockpiles the department currently has.Approved  Action details Not available
210254 2210254ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Council with an updated list of all Home Rule Petitions before the State Legislature and a brief summary of their status.Approved  Action details Not available
210245 2210245ResolutionSupporting Congresswoman Pressley's Congressional Resolution against “police brutality, racial profiling, and the use of excessive and militarized force throughout the country.”Approved  Action details Not available
210246 2210246OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services work with City Council to create and fund an unarmed agency that responds to mental health emergencies, addiction and substance-abuse emergencies, and other non-violent crises.Approved  Action details Not available
210247 2210247ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update on the Disparity Study regarding racial equity in city spending submitted as #208809 on September 12, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
210231 2210231OrderThat the Director of SPCD utilize short-term traffic safety measures at the corner of Washington and Tufts Streets until the GLX construction is finalized.Approved  Action details Not available
210232 2210232OrderThat the Director of SPCD expand the Safer Streets initiative to the Ward 1 side of Washington, Myrtle and Mt. Vernon Streets, and Assembly Row, to increase pedestrian safety and reduce through traffic.Approved  Action details Not available
210252 2210252OrderThat the Director of Finance submit to this Council by June 17, 2020, an updated FY21 Capital Projects Plan, taking into account the Administration’s freeze on all capital projects during the COVID-19 health emergency.Approved  Action details Not available
210253 2210253OrderThat the Director of Finance submit to this Council, a list of all anticipated new and renewal contracts to be signed in July 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210251 2210251ResolutionThat the Mayor, the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, at its June 11, 2020 meeting, their declaration of Systemic Racism as a Public Safety and Health Emergency.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210237 2210237ResolutionThat the Administration re-assess its hiring policies to include people of color in leadership positions and update this Council on efforts to promote equity across all departments.Approved  Action details Not available
210233 2210233OrderThat this Council draft an ordinance to establish a Use of Force Policy applicable to municipal law enforcement agencies.Approved  Action details Not available
210235 2210235ResolutionCalling upon this Council to create a Police Commission and a Community Police Review Agency.Approved  Action details Not available
210305 2210305OrderThat the Director of Finance and Director of Budgeting update and submit the 10-year budget forecast in preparation for the FY21 budget review.Approved  Action details Not available
210306 2210306ResolutionThat the Administration move away from a policy to turn all Parks and Recreation programming to co-ed programming and equitably and equally invest in girls programming.Approved  Action details Not available
210304 2210304OrderThat the Board of Assessors set the exemption amount under MGL c59 s5 Clause 54 at $10,000.Approved  Action details Not available
210303 2210303OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works contact Eversource for an explanation of its reasoning for not having to notify homeowners when randomly installing bollards on private property.Approved  Action details Not available
210302 2210302OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council, no later than June 18, 2020 a description of any military equipment purchased or received as a federal grant, currently in the possession of the Police Department.Approved  Action details Not available
210228 2210228ResolutionSupporting full implementation of body worn cameras by sworn personnel in the Police Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210205 2210205LicenseRenewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue, to board 10 dogs overnight only.Approved  Action details Not available
210176 2210176Grant 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.Approved  Action details Not available
210283 2210283LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210284 2210284LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210286 2210286LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210285 2210285LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210288 2210288LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210230 2210230ResolutionSupporting an application to create a state-authorized Cultural District in East Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
210234 2210234WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
210287 2210287LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210178 2210178Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 25 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 12854 to a point of pickup at 112 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
210177 2210177Grant 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.Approved  Action details Not available
210179 2210179Grant 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.Approved  Action details Not available
210180 2210180Grant 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.Approved  Action details Not available
210174 2210174Grant 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.)Approved  Action details Not available
210175 2210175Grant 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.Approved  Action details Not available
210175 3210175Grant 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210174 3210174Grant 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.)Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210180 3210180Grant 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210179 3210179Grant 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210177 3210177Grant 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210178 3210178Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 25 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 12854 to a point of pickup at 112 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210279 3210279CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Carla Lillvik as a Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210280 3210280OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 2-221 regarding Adult Use Marijuana Establishments, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 6/4/20.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
210268 3210268Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $3,900 from various City Clerk's Office Accounts to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to fund an FY20 deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210281 3210281CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #209814 with the disposition of funds for the Boat House.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210265 3210265Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $500,000 from the Engineering Capital Outlay Street Repairs Account to the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to preserve funds for needed street repairs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210278 3210278Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of FY21 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210176 3210176Grant 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210205 3210205LicenseRenewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue, to board 10 dogs overnight only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210282 3210282CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #210208 and #210209 on plans to re-open Dilboy Pool and Summer Camps.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210301 3210301Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $91,324 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Fire Alarm Personal Services Account to fund the FY20 Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76 Fire Alarm Unit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210304 3210304OrderThat the Board of Assessors set the exemption amount under MGL c59 s5 Clause 54 at $10,000.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210297 3210297Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $699,725 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY21 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210296 3210296Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $15,914,535 to fund the FY21 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210295 3210295Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $26,004,509 to fund the FY21 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210247 4210247ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update on the Disparity Study regarding racial equity in city spending submitted as #208809 on September 12, 2019.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210272 4210272Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $54,538 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Justice to the Fire Department for overtime costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
210263 4210263Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54, to exempt small personal property accounts from taxation.Approved  Action details Not available
210269 4210269Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $1,000 from the Economic Development Personal Services Account to the Redevelopment Authority Personal Services Account to cover a year-end deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210267 4210267Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 from the DPW Snow Removal Account to the Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to fund the June Waste Management rubbish removal invoice.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210264 4210264Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Order to not require this Council's authorization pursuant to Ordinance 12-14 for businesses seeking outdoor food and beverage service on the public way through November 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210270 4210270Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $31,291.50 using available funds in the DPW's Lights and Lines Account.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210271 4210271Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $10,975.06 using available funds in various DPW General Fund Accounts.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210266 4210266Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $80,000 from the Snow Removal Account to the Sanitation Recycling Account to fund the May/June recycling invoice.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210276 4210276Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $730.60 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for a youth photo voice gallery on gambling prevention.Approved  Action details Not available
210275 4210275Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health - The 84 Movement to the Health and Human Services Department for youth substance use prevention effort.Approved  Action details Not available
210280 4210280OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 2-221 regarding Adult Use Marijuana Establishments, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 6/4/20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210273 4210273Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $43,700 grant with no new match required, from Commonwealth Corporation (formerly Metro North Regional Employment Board) to the Health and Human Services Department for summer youth employment.Approved  Action details Not available
210273 5210273Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $43,700 grant with no new match required, from Commonwealth Corporation (formerly Metro North Regional Employment Board) to the Health and Human Services Department for summer youth employment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208986 5208986ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on plans to preserve onsite affordable senior housing and care for the current and future residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor facility.Work completed  Action details Not available
210275 5210275Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health - The 84 Movement to the Health and Human Services Department for youth substance use prevention effort.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210276 5210276Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $730.60 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for a youth photo voice gallery on gambling prevention.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210274 5210274Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant of $3,110 with no new match required from the MA Council on Aging to the Council of Aging for Care Givers and Memory Cafe support.Approved  Action details Not available
210263 5210263Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54, to exempt small personal property accounts from taxation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210272 5210272Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $54,538 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Justice to the Fire Department for overtime costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210237 5210237ResolutionThat the Administration re-assess its hiring policies to include people of color in leadership positions and update this Council on efforts to promote equity across all departments.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210298 5210298Mayor's RequestRequesting the repurposing of $300,000 in CPA funds awarded to the City's Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the rehabilitation of the Central Hill Campus.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210299 5210299Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $206,080 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve to the Public Space/Urban Forestry Division for the rehabilitation of the Central Hill Playground.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210302 6210302OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council, no later than June 18, 2020 a description of any military equipment purchased or received as a federal grant, currently in the possession of the Police Department.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210229 6210229OrderThat the Chief of Police prohibit the purchase and use of military technology and eliminate any military stockpiles the department currently has.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210300 6210300Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for the Somerville Museum's FY16 CPA grant for an additional three years.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209763 6209763OrderThat this Council consider amending the Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance to remove Somerville residency as a qualifier for being a priority applicant in Group A, in order to prioritize Economic Empowerment applicants.Work completed  Action details Not available
209762 6209762OrderThat the City Solicitor draft language to amend the Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance to require full disclosure of all ownership interests, including names and percentage interest of all owners or shareholders.Work completed  Action details Not available
210274 6210274Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant of $3,110 with no new match required from the MA Council on Aging to the Council of Aging for Care Givers and Memory Cafe support.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210235 10210235ResolutionCalling upon this Council to create a Police Commission and a Community Police Review Agency.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209284 14209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available