Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/14/2020 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 (106) 106 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 210160 1 210160 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Approved   Action details Not available 210150 1 210150 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain. Approved   Action details Not available 210151 1 210151 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation. Approved   Action details Not available 210149 1 210149 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating. Approved   Action details Not available 210154 1 210154 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210155 1 210155 License Renewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 210153 1 210153 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 210156 1 210156 License Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 210152 1 210152 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 210157 1 210157 License Renewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr. Approved   Action details Not available 210130 1 210130 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 25 feet of conduit in Smith Avenue from pole 525/1 to a point of pickup at 5 Smith Avenue. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210131 1 210131 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 46 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from pole 291/15 to a point of pickup at 109 Prospect Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210132 1 210132 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from existing manhole 333 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210133 1 210133 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 291 feet of conduit in South Street and Earle Street, from existing manhole 464 to a new manhole 44/464A, then to a point of pickup at the rear of 111 South Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210158 1 210158 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 210159 1 210159 License Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210138 1 210138 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 30, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210140 1 210140 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 4, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210137 1 210137 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 6, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210139 1 210139 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 7, 2020. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 210141 1 210141 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 11, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210142 1 210142 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 13, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210161 1 210161 Public Communication Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210127 1 210127 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210128 1 210128 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210129 1 210129 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 7, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210165 1 210165 Communication In his capacity as President, conveying an update on the School Committee's negotiations with Somerville Teachers Association Unit C Paraprofessionals. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210164 1 210164 Communication In his capacity as President, conveying information regarding the reopening of schools. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210163 1 210163 Communication In his capacity as President, conveying information regarding appointments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210169 1 210169 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Map, to rezone 31 Tufts Street to the Urban Residence District. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210170 2 210170 Order That the Director of Communications and the Director of Economic Development publicize that one of the best ways to support small businesses offering take-out service is to call them directly to place an order, and pick it up instead of using third party delivery services, to help save them unwanted costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approved   Action details Not available 210136 2 210136 Resolution Supporting Somerville restaurants by capping fees charged by third party delivery services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Approved   Action details Not available 210162 2 210162 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services explain why Stop Work Orders are not accompanied by a fine. Approved   Action details Not available 210145 2 210145 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210159 2 210159 License Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210135 2 210135 Order That the Director of SPCD and a representative from the MBTA discuss with the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, the plan to recapture the trees and green space lost after the decimation of the GLX forested corridor. Approved   Action details Not available 210158 2 210158 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210157 2 210157 License Renewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210152 2 210152 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210156 2 210156 License Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210153 2 210153 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210155 2 210155 License Renewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210154 2 210154 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210149 2 210149 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210151 2 210151 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210150 2 210150 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210160 2 210160 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210043 2 210043 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 10 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Manhole #101 to existing conduit at the intersection of Medford Street and Bartlett Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210147 2 210147 Officer's Communication City Clerk informing this Council that Councilor at Large Kristen E. Strezo was administered the oath of office on May 4, replacing former Councilor at Large Stephanie Hirsch, who resigned on April 30. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210134 2 210134 Order That the Director of Communications create signage to post citywide reminding the public of the penalties and public health risks associated with COVID-19 for littering used masks, gloves and wipes. Approved   Action details Not available 210041 2 210041 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 6 feet of conduit in the intersection of Linwood and Poplar Streets, from an existing Comcast manhole to a new manhole, then continuing with another 46 feet of conduit to a point of pickup at 135 Linwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210042 2 210042 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 10 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from existing conduit near Ward Street to pole 228/8-1 near the rear of 39R Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210044 2 210044 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 63 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole #437 to an existing handhole near 546 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 210053 2 210053 Communication Reporting on the discussions and decisions of the Traffic Commission during the first four months of 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209997 3 209997 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2572 to a new handhole in front of Trum Field. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209998 3 209998 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2569 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Dexter Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209992 3 209992 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in the intersection of Linden Avenue and Elm Street from Pole 112/6A to a point of pickup at 36 Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210044 3 210044 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 63 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole #437 to an existing handhole near 546 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210042 3 210042 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 10 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from existing conduit near Ward Street to pole 228/8-1 near the rear of 39R Medford Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210041 3 210041 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 6 feet of conduit in the intersection of Linwood and Poplar Streets, from an existing Comcast manhole to a new manhole, then continuing with another 46 feet of conduit to a point of pickup at 135 Linwood Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210043 3 210043 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 10 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Manhole #101 to existing conduit at the intersection of Medford Street and Bartlett Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210148 3 210148 Officer's Communication Director of the Council on Aging submitting a response to #210124 with an update on assistance to senior residents in this time of COVID-19. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210146 3 210146 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting amendments to the ordinances in Chapter 11, Articles VI-Engineering and VII-Sewers, pursuant to the Legislative Matters Committee's recommendations on 5/7/20. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 210146 4 210146 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting amendments to the ordinances in Chapter 11, Articles VI-Engineering and VII-Sewers, pursuant to the Legislative Matters Committee's recommendations on 5/7/20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210166 4 210166 Ordinance Submitting amendments to the Condominium/Cooperative Conversion Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/7/20. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 210167 4 210167 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $214,000 from the US2 Master Developer escrow account for Covid-19 pandemic-related economic relief efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 209992 4 209992 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in the intersection of Linden Avenue and Elm Street from Pole 112/6A to a point of pickup at 36 Elm Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210031 4 210031 Order That the Election Commissioner discuss mailing absentee applications to registered voters for the upcoming primary and general elections. Approved   Action details Not available 210051 4 210051 Order That the Director of Mobility update this Council on that Division's work over the past few months and plans for the rest of the spring and summer. Work completed   Action details Not available 210054 4 210054 Resolution That the Administration appropriate funds from the dedicated Union Square Community Benefits Contributions to support two outside staff positions, one for job placement/workforce development services and one for local small business services, similar to the Community Benefits Agreement recommendations and now particularly urgent due to the COVID-19 crisis. Work completed   Action details Not available 210143 4 210143 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $76,000 from the Wynn/Encore Small business Assistance Stabilization fund to pay for technical assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209787 4 209787 Mayor's Communication Responding to #209644 re: GLX mitigation requests. Work completed   Action details Not available 209806 4 209806 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Council about who is planning the traffic management for the GLX stations at Lowell Street and at Ball Square, and the timeline for any infrastructure and streetscape work that may be necessary. Work completed   Action details Not available 209922 4 209922 Order That the Director of Finance prepare for this Council a year-to-date update on the E-911 Salaries Account. Work completed   Action details Not available 209973 4 209973 License New Extended Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Avenue, for 24/7 operation for in-store and take-out service only. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209937 4 209937 Resolution That the Administration provide financial relief to small businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Work completed   Action details Not available 209372 5 209372 Order That the Director of SPCD prepare a plan for congestion pricing tolls to address traffic and air pollution. Work completed   Action details Not available 210144 5 210144 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Alpine Street Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $10,000 from 2-13 Alpine St. LLC for Open Space improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209644 5 209644 Resolution That the Administration update this Council by February 25, 2020 of any negotiated relief related to the recently-announced GLX delayed timeline and resultant impact to the city’s residents and businesses. Work completed   Action details Not available 209657 5 209657 Order That this Council's Committee on Traffic and Parking provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Mobility. Work completed   Action details Not available 209774 5 209774 Officer's Communication Director of SomerStat responding to #204874 re: publishing de-identified parking permit data. Work completed   Action details Not available 205700 5 205700 Resolution That the Administration report on the feasibility of giving parking permits to cars that are part of car-share programs and housed in Somerville for an extended period of time. Work completed   Action details Not available 208334 5 208334 Resolution That the Vision Zero Task Force provide the City Council with an update on its activities. Work completed   Action details Not available 210070 5 210070 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $94,015 from the Parking Department Repairs to Highway Account to the IAM Engineering Division Repairs to Highway Account, to provide pavement marking services. Approved   Action details Not available 210047 5 210047 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on what is being done to help communities of color during this COVID-19 pandemic. Work completed   Action details Not available 210048 5 210048 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on what is being done to help the homeless, who are most at risk during this COVID-19 pandemic. Work completed   Action details Not available 210168 5 210168 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $325,000 grant with no new match required, from the MBTA for public safety emergency first responder costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210068 5 210068 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached Order of Taking of 31 Tufts Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206778 5 206778 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Engineering work with the Ward 3 Alderman to use $75,000 contributed by the 125 Lowell developers, to enhance traffic calming in the vicinity. Work completed   Action details Not available 210115 5 210115 Order That the Administration's weekly update on COVID-19 include a dedicated update from the Police Department on the implementation of the mandatory mask policy, and what steps are being taken to ensure that enforcement is fair and unbiased. Work completed   Action details Not available 210124 5 210124 Order That the Director of the Council on Aging provide this Council with updates and ways to help seniors living in our community. Work completed   Action details Not available 210167 5 210167 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $214,000 from the US2 Master Developer escrow account for Covid-19 pandemic-related economic relief efforts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210166 5 210166 Ordinance Submitting amendments to the Condominium/Cooperative Conversion Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/7/20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210135 6 210135 Order That the Director of SPCD and a representative from the MBTA discuss with the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, the plan to recapture the trees and green space lost after the decimation of the GLX forested corridor. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 210068 6 210068 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached Order of Taking of 31 Tufts Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210001 6 210001 Resolution That the Administration take measures to ensure that first responders and essential personnel are prioritized for COVID-19 testing for personal and public safety purposes. Work completed   Action details Not available 210070 6 210070 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $94,015 from the Parking Department Repairs to Highway Account to the IAM Engineering Division Repairs to Highway Account, to provide pavement marking services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205833 6 205833 Order That the Directors of Capital Projects and Engineering work with the City Solicitor to craft a DEP-required Storm Water Ordinance as discussed at the April 16, 2015 meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210067 7 210067 Ordinance Requesting approval of amendments to the Condominium/Cooperative Conversion Ordinance with the specific amended language attached. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207660 7 207660 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean or replace the right turn signal at the corner of Broadway, turning onto Temple Street, as it is not visible during the day. Work completed   Action details Not available 205936 8 205936 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board on a fund for traffic calming and pedestrian/transit infrastructure pilot projects through such sources as demand pricing for meters in business districts and the creation of incentives for residents to forgo residential permits so as to create more business permits. Work completed   Action details Not available 204874 8 204874 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking publish de-identified parking permit data in the city’s open data portal so as to permit community analysis and discussion of issues related to the supply and demand of parking. Work completed   Action details Not available 208856 8 208856 Mayor's Request Requesting the repurposing of $200,000 in CPA funds awarded to the City's Capital Project Division for the rehabilitation of City Hall. Approved   Action details Not available 208856 9 208856 Mayor's Request Requesting the repurposing of $200,000 in CPA funds awarded to the City's Capital Project Division for the rehabilitation of City Hall. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204965 9 204965 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16. Work completed   Action details Not available 209284 12 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available