July 21, 2020

“On motion it was, Voted to approve PW/20-26 Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course - Contract Award & Execution in the amount of $577,671.30. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 1 for work done by Heimlich Landscaping and Construction Co., Inc., in conjunction with Contract No. PW/19-07, Harry Downes Field Landscape Improvements in the amount of $105,642.31. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment Number 7 with Jonathan Levi Architects for added geotechnical/geo-environmental services for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $50,050. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following contract amendments between the Town of Brookline and Leftfield for the Driscoll School Project: Amendment #3, increase $27,500 for a market study of current conditions to better inform the project. Amendment #4, increase $42,900 for a third independent estimate of the Design Development documents. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order Number 2 for the contract with Acme Waterproofing Company for the Brookline Water Department Slab Repair Project in the amount of $10,522.63. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Brookline, the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville, Motivate Massachusetts, LLC and the Metropolitan Area Planning. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 3 for Contract No. PW/18-25 Reconstruction of Babcock Street in the amount of $35,033.10. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Contract Amendments with Skanska USA Building Inc.: Skanska Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment/ PCCO 7 Schedule Update involving the final buyout of the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $22,213,702. Skanska Change Order 001/PCCO 008 for miscellaneous changes involving the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $710,394. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the hiring of an E911 Dispatcher in the Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for 158 Winthrop Road, LLC C/A Aura Properties 430 Harvard Street Suite 1 Brookline, for the keeping, storage and use of (10) tanks above ground of approximately 150 gallons of gasoline at 158 Winthrop Road. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages License from Hersha Hospitality Management LP. d/b/a Courtyard by Marriott Brookline to Hersha Brookline Concession, LLC d/b/a Courtyard by Marriott Brookline. Hours of operation will not change. Monday - Saturday 10AM-12AM, Sunday 12PM12AM. Voted to approve Brian Martens as manager. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“Voted to approve Brian Martens as manager. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“1. Voted to approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Coolock Village, Inc. d/b/a Magnolia to DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Daniel Henn. The proposed seating is 128. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. 2. Voted to approve the application for a new Common Victualler License for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. The proposed seating is 128. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. 3. Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Entertainment will consist of radio, instrumental and vocals. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. 4. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Dylan Welsh for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“2. Voted to approve the application for a new Common Victualler License for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. The proposed seating is 128. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. 3. Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Entertainment will consist of radio, instrumental and vocals. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. 4. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Dylan Welsh for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“3. Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Entertainment will consist of radio, instrumental and vocals. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. 4. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Dylan Welsh for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“4. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Dylan Welsh for DC Associates LLC. d/b/a TBD at 6-9 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted A. To approve the submission of the FYs 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development B. To authorize the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the Consolidated and Annual Action Plans C. To authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute Environmental Review documents required for federally funded projects on behalf of the Town Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted: That, while it finds both the 2Life and B'nai B'rith proposals to be of high quality, the Selection Committee prefers 2Life, while recognizing that its financial request is excessive and needs to be significantly reduced. The consensus of the Selection Committee is to authorize the Town to enter into negotiations with 2Life to see if the Town and 2Life can reach agreement on an appropriate subsidy amount and a mutually acceptable Letter of Intent. 1. To authorize the Housing Advisory Board to form a Kent Street Negotiating Committee, to be staffed by the Planning and Community Development Department, to begin a process of negotiation with 2Life Communities for the purpose of determining whether the parties can reach agreement on a Term Sheet that lays out acceptable terms and conditions, including cost and subsidy level, for the redevelopment of the Kent Street parking lot 2. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of five individuals, no fewer than two of whom shall be current members of the Housing Advisory Board and no fewer than two of whom shall be members of the prior Kent Street Developer Evaluation Committee or the prior Kent/Station Street Affordable Senior Housing Committee 3. Charge the Negotiating Committee to appear before the Select Board at the end of negotiations to report on the status of a Term Sheet, to offer a recommendation on the designation of 2Life as site developer and to advise on the pursuit of next steps, including Town Meeting actions required for the disposition of the Kent Street parking lot for affordable senior housing Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to amend the license conditions for Sanctuary Medicinals as included in the packet..”

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“Voted to approve Jamie L. Cevelo as Manager, and Steven Finney as Assistant manager..”

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“On motion it was, Voted 1. That the Select Board, operating pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 59, §21C, place upon the official ballot for use in the Town at the biennial state election scheduled for November 3, 2020 the following question: 2. Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire approximately 3.13 acres of land at the former Newbury College campus on the west side of Fisher Avenue for general municipal purposes, including all costs incidental and related thereto? 3. And further to file with the state secretary not later than August 5, 2020 a copy of this vote attested by the Town Clerk, as required pursuant to M.G.L. c. 59, §21C(i). Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Bruce Levin to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023. Zoning Board of Appeals On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Johanna Schneider to the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Kate Poverman - associate member the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn- Associate member to the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations On motion it was, Voted to appoint Grace Yung Watson to the Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a success can be appointed. TASK FORCE TO REIMAGINE POLICING IN BROOKLINE Board member VanScoyoc asked the Board to revisit the task force committee item, stating that he has a feeling all 5 of us are not happy with the outcome and we seem to have lost sight on how narrow the differences are. The vote was 3-2 which is not worth losing the opportunity we will lose. We need to send a message that we will not be endlessly stuck on these issues. The two people most enthusiastic on this, Raul and Bernard were the two in the minority vote. It is important to let this meeting end without revisiting this. Are we in agreement for the sake of process and we should go back to the idea of the reimaging task force as envisioned by Board member Fernandez? Board member Heller Nancy agreed we can work it out, but not now at 11:30 at night. She wanted to make clear that they want a coordinated process. The numbers may need to change. Vice Chair Hamilton expressed concern on the membership process. Board member Fernandez added that it is up to the Board on whether you trust I can put together a professional slate. On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Johanna Schneider to the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Kate Poverman - associate member the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn- Associate member to the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations On motion it was, Voted to appoint Grace Yung Watson to the Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a success can be appointed. TASK FORCE TO REIMAGINE POLICING IN BROOKLINE Board member VanScoyoc asked the Board to revisit the task force committee item, stating that he has a feeling all 5 of us are not happy with the outcome and we seem to have lost sight on how narrow the differences are. The vote was 3-2 which is not worth losing the opportunity we will lose. We need to send a message that we will not be endlessly stuck on these issues. The two people most enthusiastic on this, Raul and Bernard were the two in the minority vote. It is important to let this meeting end without revisiting this. Are we in agreement for the sake of process and we should go back to the idea of the reimaging task force as envisioned by Board member Fernandez? Board member Heller Nancy agreed we can work it out, but not now at 11:30 at night. She wanted to make clear that they want a coordinated process. The numbers may need to change. Vice Chair Hamilton expressed concern on the membership process. Board member Fernandez added that it is up to the Board on whether you trust I can put together a professional slate. On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“Voted to reappoint Kate Poverman - associate member the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn- Associate member to the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations On motion it was, Voted to appoint Grace Yung Watson to the Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a success can be appointed. TASK FORCE TO REIMAGINE POLICING IN BROOKLINE Board member VanScoyoc asked the Board to revisit the task force committee item, stating that he has a feeling all 5 of us are not happy with the outcome and we seem to have lost sight on how narrow the differences are. The vote was 3-2 which is not worth losing the opportunity we will lose. We need to send a message that we will not be endlessly stuck on these issues. The two people most enthusiastic on this, Raul and Bernard were the two in the minority vote. It is important to let this meeting end without revisiting this. Are we in agreement for the sake of process and we should go back to the idea of the reimaging task force as envisioned by Board member Fernandez? Board member Heller Nancy agreed we can work it out, but not now at 11:30 at night. She wanted to make clear that they want a coordinated process. The numbers may need to change. Vice Chair Hamilton expressed concern on the membership process. Board member Fernandez added that it is up to the Board on whether you trust I can put together a professional slate. On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn- Associate member to the ZBA for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations On motion it was, Voted to appoint Grace Yung Watson to the Commission for Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a success can be appointed. TASK FORCE TO REIMAGINE POLICING IN BROOKLINE Board member VanScoyoc asked the Board to revisit the task force committee item, stating that he has a feeling all 5 of us are not happy with the outcome and we seem to have lost sight on how narrow the differences are. The vote was 3-2 which is not worth losing the opportunity we will lose. We need to send a message that we will not be endlessly stuck on these issues. The two people most enthusiastic on this, Raul and Bernard were the two in the minority vote. It is important to let this meeting end without revisiting this. Are we in agreement for the sake of process and we should go back to the idea of the reimaging task force as envisioned by Board member Fernandez? Board member Heller Nancy agreed we can work it out, but not now at 11:30 at night. She wanted to make clear that they want a coordinated process. The numbers may need to change. Vice Chair Hamilton expressed concern on the membership process. Board member Fernandez added that it is up to the Board on whether you trust I can put together a professional slate. On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the previous vote on the task force. (agenda item 14) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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“On motion it was, Voted on the language as it is with the membership number stricken in advance to 9 members plus the Advisory Chair and Chair Board member Fernandez: Task Force to Reimagine Policing in Brookline - Task Force Charge The Task Force to Reimagine Policing in Brookline will explore and recommend new approaches to public safety and policing in Brookline. The Task Force will utilize a data-informed approach to interrogate our current model and provide a distinctly alternative approach to public safety. The Task Force will: Seek to understand our current approach to public safety Seek to understand how certain populations (including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Women & LGBTQ+ people) experience policing in Brookline Explore alternative models of public safety in the US and abroad Conceptualize new models of public safety that have yet to be imagined Consider which police functions are better suited for other departments Solicit public feedback and ideas through robust community engagement Make recommendations for meaningful changes that can be enacted by the Select Board, Town Meeting, School Committee, or other relevant bodies Make legislative recommendations to our state and congressional representatives Other tasks may be determined by Task Force members and community input. Membership Voting Members: Voting members shall consist of Select Board Member Raul Fernandez (who will serve as Task Force Chair), Advisory Committee Chair Mike Sandman or designee, and eight 9 Brookline residents committed to reforming and reimagining Brookline's model of public safety, at least half of whom are people from communities disproportionately impacted by policing (including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Women, and LGBTQ+ people). Staff Members: The following Town staff or their designee shall serve as non-voting members: Chief of Police, Chief Diversity Officer, Human Resources Director, Town Administrator, and Town Counsel. As Needed Staff and Outside Consultants: The Task Force shall consult with outside consultants or other Town staff or their designees, as needed, including the Fire Chief; Health and Human Services Director; Transportation Administrator; School Superintendent; Executive Director of the Community Mental Health Center; Brookline Housing Authority Director, representative of the Courts; the Norfolk County District Attorney; Police Department social worker, School Department social worker, teachers, academic researchers, or other appropriate persons. Community Consultants: Task Force Chair Fernandez shall identify no more than ten residents to serve as nonvoting community consultants. They shall be chosen from among those who submitted Task Force applications but were not selected, and shall possess an openness to reimagining Brookline's model of public safety. At least half will be people from communities disproportionately impacted by policing. The Task Force shall schedule public meetings to hear and discuss ideas, suggestions, and criticisms with these community consultants, in addition to forums that are open to all members of the public. Approximate Timeline July 21, 2020 - Approval of Task Force charge. August 11, 2020 - Appointment of Task Force members. October 15, 2020 - Interim recommendations including FY21 budget and policy adjustments and list of any actions taken by the Select Board pursuant to recommendations of the Task Force. February 1, 2021 - Final Task Force recommendations, including FY22 warrant articles and budget considerations for Annual Town Meeting. The Task Force may also submit recommendations to the Select Board at any time.”

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