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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/14/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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210160 1210160LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St.Approved  Action details Not available
210150 1210150LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain.Approved  Action details Not available
210151 1210151LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation.Approved  Action details Not available
210149 1210149LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating.Approved  Action details Not available
210154 1210154LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210155 1210155LicenseRenewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
210153 1210153LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
210156 1210156LicenseRenewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
210152 1210152LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
210157 1210157LicenseRenewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
210130 1210130Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210131Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210132Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210133Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210158LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
210159 1210159LicenseRenewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210138 1210138Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 30, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210140 1210140Committee ReportReport 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 1210137Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 6, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210139 1210139Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 7, 2020.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
210141 1210141Committee ReportReport 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 1210142Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 13, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210161 1210161Public CommunicationChamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210127 1210127Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210128 1210128RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210129 1210129MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 7, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210165 1210165CommunicationIn 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 1210164CommunicationIn his capacity as President, conveying information regarding the reopening of schools.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210163 1210163CommunicationIn his capacity as President, conveying information regarding appointments.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210169 1210169Zoning OrdinanceProposing an amendment to the Zoning Map, to rezone 31 Tufts Street to the Urban Residence District.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210170 2210170OrderThat 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 2210136ResolutionSupporting Somerville restaurants by capping fees charged by third party delivery services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.Approved  Action details Not available
210162 2210162OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services explain why Stop Work Orders are not accompanied by a fine.Approved  Action details Not available
210145 2210145CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210159 2210159LicenseRenewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210135 2210135OrderThat 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 2210158LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210157 2210157LicenseRenewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210152 2210152LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210156 2210156LicenseRenewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210153 2210153LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210155 2210155LicenseRenewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210154 2210154LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210149 2210149LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210151 2210151LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210150 2210150LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210160 2210160LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210043 2210043Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210147Officer's CommunicationCity 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 2210134OrderThat 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 2210041Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210042Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210044Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210053CommunicationReporting on the discussions and decisions of the Traffic Commission during the first four months of 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209997 3209997Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3209998Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3209992Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3210044Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3210042Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3210041Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3210043Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3210148Officer's CommunicationDirector 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 3210146OrdinanceAssistant 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 4210146OrdinanceAssistant 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 4210166OrdinanceSubmitting 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 4210167Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209992Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 4210031OrderThat the Election Commissioner discuss mailing absentee applications to registered voters for the upcoming primary and general elections.Approved  Action details Not available
210051 4210051OrderThat 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 4210054ResolutionThat 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 4210143Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209787Mayor's CommunicationResponding to #209644 re: GLX mitigation requests.Work completed  Action details Not available
209806 4209806OrderThat 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 4209922OrderThat 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 4209973LicenseNew 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 4209937ResolutionThat the Administration provide financial relief to small businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Work completed  Action details Not available
209372 5209372OrderThat the Director of SPCD prepare a plan for congestion pricing tolls to address traffic and air pollution.Work completed  Action details Not available
210144 5210144Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209644ResolutionThat 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 5209657OrderThat this Council's Committee on Traffic and Parking provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Mobility.Work completed  Action details Not available
209774 5209774Officer's CommunicationDirector of SomerStat responding to #204874 re: publishing de-identified parking permit data.Work completed  Action details Not available
205700 5205700ResolutionThat 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 5208334ResolutionThat the Vision Zero Task Force provide the City Council with an update on its activities.Work completed  Action details Not available
210070 5210070Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210047ResolutionThat 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 5210048ResolutionThat 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 5210168Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210068Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached Order of Taking of 31 Tufts Street.Approved  Action details Not available
206778 5206778OrderThat 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 5210115OrderThat 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 5210124OrderThat 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 5210167Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210166OrdinanceSubmitting 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 6210135OrderThat 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 6210068Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached Order of Taking of 31 Tufts Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210001 6210001ResolutionThat 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 6210070Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205833OrderThat 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 7210067OrdinanceRequesting approval of amendments to the Condominium/Cooperative Conversion Ordinance with the specific amended language attached.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207660 7207660OrderThat 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 8205936ResolutionThat 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 8204874OrderThat 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 8208856Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9208856Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9204965OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16.Work completed  Action details Not available
209284 12209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available