Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/10/2020 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 (100) 100 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 210563 1 210563 Committee Report Report 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 1 210559 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 1, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210560 1 210560 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 3, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210558 1 210558 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 8, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210562 1 210562 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 9, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210548 1 210548 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210585 License New 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 1 210584 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 76 Jaques Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210545 1 210545 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210546 1 210546 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210547 1 210547 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 30, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210604 1 210604 License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 210603 1 210603 Public Event Public 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 2 210603 Public Event Public 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 2 210604 License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210606 2 210606 Resolution That 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 2 210605 Order That 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 2 210552 Order That 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 2 210593 Order That 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 2 210594 Order That 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 2 210586 Resolution That 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 2 210587 Order That 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 2 210588 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 210589 2 210589 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 210590 2 210590 Order That 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 2 210591 Order That 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 2 210592 Order That the Director of Finance share financial updates for YTD revenues and expenditures for all Covid-related line items. Approved   Action details Not available 210595 2 210595 Order That 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 2 210596 Order That 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 2 210584 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 76 Jaques Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210549 2 210549 Order That 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 2 210548 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 210468 Communication Reporting on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meeting of August 13, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210561 2 210561 Order That 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 2 210551 Order That 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 2 210580 Mayor's Communication Conveying the executed Memorandum of Agreement with DCR for the Dilboy Complex. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210550 2 210550 Order That 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 2 210553 Resolution That 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 2 210554 Order That 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 2 210557 Resolution Congratulating 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 2 210555 Order That 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 2 210556 Order That 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 3 210583 Communication Arts Council Director responding to #210458 re: support for arts and cultural organizations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210581 3 210581 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 207414 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 207415 3 207415 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 209505 3 209505 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 209506 3 209506 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 209507 3 209507 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kimberly Wells as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 210571 3 210571 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giovanna Lorenzet Marin to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210572 3 210572 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210573 3 210573 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose DaCosta to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210574 3 210574 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210575 3 210575 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210576 3 210576 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kyle Lentini to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210577 3 210577 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Fairchild to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210578 3 210578 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Richard Lavey III to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210579 3 210579 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210594 3 210594 Order That 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 3 210582 Communication City 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 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 210253 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 210292 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 210293 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 210305 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 210342 4 210342 Order That 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 4 210332 Order That 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 4 210358 Resolution That 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 4 209507 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kimberly Wells as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209753 4 209753 Order That 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 4 209805 Order That 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 4 209814 Order That 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 4 209815 Order That 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 4 209816 Order That 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 4 209506 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209505 4 209505 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207415 4 207415 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207414 4 207414 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210581 4 210581 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 210565 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210564 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the FY21 Tree planting program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210550 4 210550 Order That 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 4 210567 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210569 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210566 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210437 Order That 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 4 210458 Order That 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 4 210568 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210570 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210598 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210597 Officer's Communication Submitted 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 5 210599 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210600 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210601 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210602 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 210441 7 210441 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 210441 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200688 Officer's Communication Planning 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 19 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Approved as amended   Action details Not available