Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/11/2020 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 (124) 124 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 210261 1 210261 Committee Report Report 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 1 210255 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 1, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210259 1 210259 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 2, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210258 1 210258 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on June 3, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210260 1 210260 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 4, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210256 1 210256 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 4, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210227 1 210227 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210225 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210226 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210287 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 210288 1 210288 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 210285 1 210285 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 210286 1 210286 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210284 1 210284 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 210283 1 210283 License Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210262 1 210262 Committee Report Report 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 1 210257 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 10, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210222 1 210222 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210223 1 210223 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210224 1 210224 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 14, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210289 1 210289 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74. Approved   Action details Not available 210290 1 210290 Public Communication 3,380 citizens (approx.) submitting comments re: redistributing Police Department funding. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210291 2 210291 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance, prior to this Council's June 25 meeting, banning racial profiling. Approved   Action details Not available 210292 2 210292 Order That 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 2 210293 Order That 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 2 210294 Order That 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 2 210289 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210238 2 210238 Order That 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 2 210241 Order That the Chief of Police expand the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery program. Approved   Action details Not available 210242 2 210242 Order That 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 2 210243 Order That 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 2 210244 Order That 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 2 210248 Resolution That 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 2 210249 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the public recycling bins at the locations specified within. Approved   Action details Not available 210250 2 210250 Order That 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 2 210236 Resolution That 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 2 210239 Resolution That 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 2 210240 Resolution That 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 2 210229 Order That 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 2 210254 Resolution That 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 2 210245 Resolution Supporting 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 2 210246 Order That 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 2 210247 Resolution That 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 2 210231 Order That 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 2 210232 Order That 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 2 210252 Order That 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 2 210253 Order That 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 2 210251 Resolution That 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 2 210237 Resolution That 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 2 210233 Order That this Council draft an ordinance to establish a Use of Force Policy applicable to municipal law enforcement agencies. Approved   Action details Not available 210235 2 210235 Resolution Calling upon this Council to create a Police Commission and a Community Police Review Agency. Approved   Action details Not available 210305 2 210305 Order That 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 2 210306 Resolution That 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 2 210304 Order That the Board of Assessors set the exemption amount under MGL c59 s5 Clause 54 at $10,000. Approved   Action details Not available 210303 2 210303 Order That 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 2 210302 Order That 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 2 210228 Resolution Supporting full implementation of body worn cameras by sworn personnel in the Police Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210205 2 210205 License Renewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue, to board 10 dogs overnight only. Approved   Action details Not available 210176 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 210283 2 210283 License Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210284 2 210284 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210286 2 210286 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210285 2 210285 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210288 2 210288 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210230 2 210230 Resolution Supporting an application to create a state-authorized Cultural District in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 210234 2 210234 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 210287 2 210287 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210178 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 210177 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 210179 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 210180 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 210174 2 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.) Approved   Action details Not available 210175 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 210175 3 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210174 3 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.) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210180 3 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210179 3 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210177 3 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210178 3 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210279 3 210279 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Carla Lillvik as a Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210280 3 210280 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 210268 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 210281 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #209814 with the disposition of funds for the Boat House. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210265 3 210265 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 210278 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of FY21 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210176 3 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210205 3 210205 License Renewing 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 3 210282 Communication Director 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 3 210301 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 210304 Order That the Board of Assessors set the exemption amount under MGL c59 s5 Clause 54 at $10,000. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210297 3 210297 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 210296 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $15,914,535 to fund the FY21 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210295 3 210295 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $26,004,509 to fund the FY21 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210247 4 210247 Resolution That 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 4 210272 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210263 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54, to exempt small personal property accounts from taxation. Approved   Action details Not available 210269 4 210269 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210267 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210264 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210270 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210271 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210266 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210276 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210275 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210280 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 210273 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210273 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208986 Resolution That 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 5 210275 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210276 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210274 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210263 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210272 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210237 Resolution That 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 5 210298 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210299 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 210302 Order That 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 6 210229 Order That 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 6 210300 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209763 Order That 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 6 209762 Order That 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 6 210274 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 10 210235 Resolution Calling upon this Council to create a Police Commission and a Community Police Review Agency. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209284 14 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available