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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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210563 1210563Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on August 31, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210559 1210559Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210560 1210560Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 3, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210558 1210558Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 8, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210562 1210562Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 9, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210548 1210548Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 26 feet of conduit in Indiana Avenue, from manhole 4712 to a point of pickup at 26-28 Indiana Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210585 1210585LicenseNew Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue, 3 autos inside, 3 outside, for mechanical repair only.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210584 1210584Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 76 Jaques Street.Approved  Action details Not available
210545 1210545Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210546 1210546RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210547 1210547MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 30, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210604 1210604LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
210603 1210603Public EventPublic Event License, Oak St Block Party to design and paint a Black Lives Matter banner between Prospect and Bolton Sts, Sept. 27, 1pm-5pm.Approved  Action details Not available
210603 2210603Public EventPublic Event License, Oak St Block Party to design and paint a Black Lives Matter banner between Prospect and Bolton Sts, Sept. 27, 1pm-5pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210604 2210604LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210606 2210606ResolutionThat the Director of Health and Human Services and Tufts University provide this Council with weekly updates on the number of unique COVID-19 tests administered to Tufts undergraduate and graduate students until all students have been tested.Approved  Action details Not available
210605 2210605OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance prohibiting the installation of public lighting in excess of a temperature level to be determined.Approved  Action details Not available
210552 2210552OrderThat the appointments of Clerks of Committees Rose Durham, Peter Forcellese, and Kim Wells (#s 207414, 207415, 209505, 209506, 209507) be discharged from the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters and approved.Approved  Action details Not available
210593 2210593OrderThat the Director of Constituent Services and the Chief of Police discuss tracking bicycle crashes and how 311 and 911 staff are trained to handle such calls.Approved  Action details Not available
210594 2210594OrderThat the City Solicitor work with the Director of Inspectional Services with regard to violations of the Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with a recent court decision (Michael J Moroney Trustee v Planning Board of Haverhill et al).Approved  Action details Not available
210586 2210586ResolutionThat the Mayor update this Council, in Executive Session, on alleged suspicious activity in the DPW Fleet yard in March of 2020.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210587 2210587OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works submit a recycling plan for all buildings that do not receive city solid waste collection services, pursuant to Ordinance 11-40.Approved  Action details Not available
210588 2210588OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
210589 2210589OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
210590 2210590OrderThat the Director of SPCD install curb cuts on the ends of Edward Leathers Park to enable bike and ADA accessibility.Approved  Action details Not available
210591 2210591OrderThat the Director of Finance and the City Assessor consider a property tax abatement for landlords who lease to artists and arts and cultural organizations, tying the property tax reductions to rental relief for those tenants.Approved  Action details Not available
210592 2210592OrderThat the Director of Finance share financial updates for YTD revenues and expenditures for all Covid-related line items.Approved  Action details Not available
210595 2210595OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss ensuring that all conditions of a special permit are met prior to the final signoff by the Inspectional Services Department and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.Approved  Action details Not available
210596 2210596OrderThat the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works hold a public hearing on developers' compliance with the conditions of special permits and the Inspectional Services Department's enforcement of those conditions.Approved  Action details Not available
210584 2210584Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 76 Jaques Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210549 2210549OrderThat the Chief of Police increase traffic monitoring of the Ward 4 bus lanes on Broadway for the next 6 weeks, especially at high traffic times, to educate the public on the purpose and use of these lanes.Approved  Action details Not available
210548 2210548Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 26 feet of conduit in Indiana Avenue, from manhole 4712 to a point of pickup at 26-28 Indiana Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210468 2210468CommunicationReporting on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meeting of August 13, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210561 2210561OrderThat the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to repeal Chapter 327 of the Acts of 2004, which follows up on the so-called anti-gang loitering ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
210551 2210551OrderThat the Director of Finance update the City Council at its September 10, 2020 meeting regarding the municipal financial trends and overview of the city's finances.Approved  Action details Not available
210580 2210580Mayor's CommunicationConveying the executed Memorandum of Agreement with DCR for the Dilboy Complex.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210550 2210550OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide a written demographic breakdown of employees in the E-911, Fire Alarm, and Constituent Services Departments. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
210553 2210553ResolutionThat the Administration and this Council create safe guidelines for this year’s Halloween so kids can have a safe and spooky holiday.Approved  Action details Not available
210554 2210554OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking work with the Ward 3 City Councilor, Riverside Community Care, and residents on mitigating the parking and traffic issues associated with the new Riverside facility at 117 Summer Street.Approved  Action details Not available
210557 2210557ResolutionCongratulating the Administration on a very successful rehabilitation and re-opening of Prospect Hill Park, and requesting a reduction in the excessively bright lighting from the new lamp posts.Approved  Action details Not available
210555 2210555OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require municipal licensing of rental car businesses, to address the issue of these businesses illegally parking their rental fleet on residential streets.Approved  Action details Not available
210556 2210556OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services ensure the fencing around the former gas station at 73 Summer Street is secure, and take enforcement actions if it is not.Approved  Action details Not available
210583 3210583CommunicationArts Council Director responding to #210458 re: support for arts and cultural organizations.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210581 3210581OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 9-120, the "Criminal Street Gang Activity as Public Nuisance" ordinance.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
207414 3207414CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Approved  Action details Not available
207415 3207415CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk.Approved  Action details Not available
209505 3209505CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Approved  Action details Not available
209506 3209506CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk.Approved  Action details Not available
209507 3209507CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kimberly Wells as Assistant Clerk of Committees.Approved  Action details Not available
210571 3210571CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Giovanna Lorenzet Marin to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210572 3210572CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210573 3210573CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose DaCosta to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210574 3210574CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210575 3210575CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210576 3210576CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kyle Lentini to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210577 3210577CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Fairchild to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210578 3210578CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Richard Lavey III to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210579 3210579CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210594 3210594OrderThat the City Solicitor work with the Director of Inspectional Services with regard to violations of the Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with a recent court decision (Michael J Moroney Trustee v Planning Board of Haverhill et al).Approved  Action details Not available
210582 3210582CommunicationCity Solicitor responding to #210332 re: this Council's ability to modify or reject components of collective bargaining agreements that have reached an impasse and entered arbitration (pursuant to Ch. 589, Acts of 1987).Placed on file  Action details Not available
210252 4210252OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
210253 4210253OrderThat the Director of Finance submit to this Council, a list of all anticipated new and renewal contracts to be signed in July 2020.Work completed  Action details Not available
210292 4210292OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
210293 4210293OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
210305 4210305OrderThat the Director of Finance and Director of Budgeting update and submit the 10-year budget forecast in preparation for the FY21 budget review.Work completed  Action details Not available
210342 4210342OrderThat the Director of Finance address the Finance Committee on the status of the Central Hill bond appropriation, and whether it should be reduced by $206,000 as a result of applying CPA funds to the project.Work completed  Action details Not available
210332 4210332OrderThat the City Solicitor explain in writing prior to July 1, how Chapter 589 of the Acts of 1987, "An Act Relative to Dispute Resolution" may provide this Council with the ability to modify or reject components of collective bargaining agreements that reached an impasse and entered arbitration.Work completed  Action details Not available
210358 4210358ResolutionThat the Mayor move the Rodent Home Assistance Program from the Department of Inspectional Services to the Department of Health and Human Services to streamline rodent assistance for neighbors.Work completed  Action details Not available
209507 4209507CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kimberly Wells as Assistant Clerk of Committees.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209753 4209753OrderThat the Director of Communications and the Director of Finance discuss all telecom contracts, their renewal, and how they affect the city budget, PEG, and the Somerville Media Center.Work completed  Action details Not available
209805 4209805OrderThat the Administration present to this Council a more-detailed estimate of the cost of remediating Conway Field down to 36” rather than 18”, with a timeline for the additional digging and any other relevant information.Work completed  Action details Not available
209814 4209814OrderThat the Director of Finance and the Director of Parks and Recreation advise this Council on the disposition of funds for the boat house.Work completed  Action details Not available
209815 4209815OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide a comprehensive description of DIF funds and uses on projects in Assembly Square and independently by FRIT.Work completed  Action details Not available
209816 4209816OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Council with the terms of the recent approval of the State's I-Cubed bonds at Assembly Square to FRIT, including any changes from what the Board of Aldermen approved.Work completed  Action details Not available
209506 4209506CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209505 4209505CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207415 4207415CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207414 4207414CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210581 4210581OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 9-120, the "Criminal Street Gang Activity as Public Nuisance" ordinance.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210565 4210565Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $13,228 from the Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Fire Alarm Ordinary Maintenance Account to fund a technical service agreement for a 911 line into Fire Alarm.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210564 4210564Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the FY21 Tree planting program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210550 4210550OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide a written demographic breakdown of employees in the E-911, Fire Alarm, and Constituent Services Departments. (2nd request)Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210567 4210567Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for Crisis Intervention Team training.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210569 4210569Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $25,602 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210566 4210566Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $2,332.89 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Lights and Lines budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210437 4210437OrderThat the City Solicitor appear before this Council’s Committee on Legislative Matters with draft language to repeal Ordinance 9-120, the so-called Anti-Gang Loitering Ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210458 4210458OrderThat the Director of Finance and the Director of the Arts Council discuss with this Council’s Finance Committee several suggestions for assistance proposed by a group of Somerville arts and cultural organizations.Work completed  Action details Not available
210568 4210568Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $99,605 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Energy Resources Green Communities program to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for energy efficiency projects.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210570 4210570Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,250 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for operational and programming support.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210598 5210598Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $111,500 grant with no new match required, from MADot to the SPCD Mobility Division for Mystic Avenue Shared Streets improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210597 5210597Officer's CommunicationSubmitted by Acting Mayor McLaughlin, requesting approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to the standards of Subsection 9.2.4.d for Cannabis Retail Sales uses.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210599 5210599Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Morse Kelley Playground CPA Grant for an additional 3 years.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210600 5210600Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Healey Schoolyard Design CPA contract for an additional 3 years.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210601 5210601Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 CPA grant contract for the Henry Hansen Park Design for an additional 3 years.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210602 5210602Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for a time-only extension of the FY17 Milk Row Cemetery Open Space Master Plan CPA contract through October 2021.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210220 5210220OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
210441 7210441Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $170,000 from the Union Sq Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to fund a Main Streets Small Business Liaison and job placement and career navigation services for residents.Work completed  Action details Not available
210441 8210441Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $170,000 from the Union Sq Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to fund a Main Streets Small Business Liaison and job placement and career navigation services for residents.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200688 8200688Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting the Housing Needs Assessment required by Zoning Ordinance 13.8 as a pre-requisite to the completion of any amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning requirements.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209284 19209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Approved as amended  Action details Not available