City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 4/11/2024 at 7:00 PM

24-0499

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

24-0500

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

24-0501

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0503

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0503
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 216 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Verizon Manhole 44/74A located at the intersection of Broadway and Cross Street East to existing Extenet handhole located in front of 161 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0504

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0504
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a new handhole and a total of 188 feet of conduit in Mystic and Middlesex Avenue as follows: Starting from Manhole 23803 located on Mystic Avenue to a proposed handhole; from proposed handhole, to existing Utility Pole 213/4 located near 60 Middlesex Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0477

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations conduct a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing to hear how the increases in water and sewer rates are affecting Somerville residents, and be it further Ordered that all relevant city departments be in attendance.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0491

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0491
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: That item #24-0417 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and sent to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0478

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0478
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration convene the appropriate departments to discuss the monitoring efforts of the wild turkey population within Somerville and the surrounding regions.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0496

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: Declaring April 6-12 as the Week of the Young Child.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0497

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: Declaring the month of April, 2024, as Fair Housing Month.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0455

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update on Police and Fire hiring.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

24-0480

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0480
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 3, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0016

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anandavalli Thiagarajan to the Public Library Board of Trustees.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0190

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Natasha Frazier to the position of Assistant Clerk of Committees.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0215

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kenneth Silva to the position of Fire Deputy Chief.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0357

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0357
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek Doane to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0358

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0358
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jack Haigis to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0362

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0362
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Tivinis to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0364

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0364
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cantone to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0365

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0365
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Deeks to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0393

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0393
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Rodriguez to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0481

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 9, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0054

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0054
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $35,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Open Space Reserve to the Public Space & Urban Forestry Division for design of the Kennedy Schoolyard.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0081

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the discontinuance of Palmer Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0193

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0193
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 4/30/2025 for the contract with ADS LLC for flow metering services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0202

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0204

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.6.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration fund the creation of an entire unit within the Department of Public Works tasked with battling the city's growing rodent infestation.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0211

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0211
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.7.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, additional funding for rodent mitigation efforts, including an Office of Rodent Prevention similar to the one proposed in Boston, with appropriate staffing.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0212

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0212
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.8.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, funding for a home air filtration pilot program to address air pollution along Interstate 93.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0214

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0214
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.9.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0245

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0245
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the Traffic Safety Stabilization fund for engineering and streetscape reconstruction work in the Western Washington Street area.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0274

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0274
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Housing Division for replacing windows in the Mystic River and Mystic View housing developments.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0276

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0276
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for preservation of assets in the museum's collections.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0280

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0280
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 6/30/2025 for the contract with Classic Site Solutions, to complete approved additional design services for the Healey schoolyard, soccer field and path.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0319

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0319
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for renovation and construction of Henry Hansen Park.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0320

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0320
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920 grant from the Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to the Office of Sustainability and Environment to partially fund the Argenziano LED conversion project.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0323

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0323
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.16.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street property at Cobble Hill.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0326

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0326
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.17.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide a written update to this Council on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending to date.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0327

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0327
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.18.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0332

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0332
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.19.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the Police Department Personal Services Overtime Account to the Police Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative Shannon Grant match.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0333

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0333
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.20.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention..
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0334

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0334
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.21.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from SFY2024 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program to the Police Department for overtime to provide adequate shift coverage.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0335

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0335
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.22.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Open Space and Acquisition Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel at 508-512 Columbia Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0336

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0336
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.23.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel located at 508-512 Columbia Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0340

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0340
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.24.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0342

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0342
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.25.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0369

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0369
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.26.
Type: Order
Title: That the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director update this Council on plans to allocate funds to implement a medical debt cancellation program.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0377

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0377
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.27.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0378

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0378
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.28.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0390

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0390
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.29.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0414

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0414
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.30.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $76,867 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational and physical wellness programming.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0479

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 2, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0324

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0324
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to reflect current operations of the water and sewer department, and provide time and flexibility for financial planning and development of rate forecast models.
Action: Ordinance ordained as amended
Result: Pass

24-0331

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0331
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125, 11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of Ordinances to reflect current department name, titles, and operations of the water and sewer department.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0476

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $7,310,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0495

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $1,800,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual recurring FY 2024 Sewer System Evaluation & Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0412

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $302,720 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to use as a Green Communities grant match to fund energy improvements for 42 Cross Street.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0492

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $42,500 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Public Space and Urban Forestry Personal Services Account to cover a projected year-end salary deficit.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0490

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0490
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to enter into an 84- and 89-month contract renewal term with Big Belly for existing equipment and deliverables, and enter into a new 96-month contract term with Big Belly for new units.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0485

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $108,373.07 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas expenses.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0487

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,780 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Rental Buildings Account for the lease of conduit to carry Fire Alarm equipment.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0489

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $493.08 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Motor Parts and Accessories Account for vehicle repair parts.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0486

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $307.97 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Admin Postage Machine Rental Account for postage machine lease expenses.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0488

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $224.67 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Bituminous Supplies Account for the purchase of asphalt.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0474

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Charles D. Richardson to the position of Fire Captain.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0502

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Proclaiming that the City of Somerville recognizes the week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0475

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 23, 2024 meeting regarding a 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0505

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0505
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0506

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0506
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0507

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0508

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0508
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0509

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0510

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0511

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino, 201 Elm St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0513

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Garden, 273 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0512

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0532

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0514

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0515

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0515
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0516

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0516
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0517

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0517
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0518

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0518
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0519

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0519
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #5 7 8 10 11 12 13 46.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0520

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #22 24 25 26 91.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0521

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Tnc of Somerville, Med. #27 36 37 38 53 54 67 68.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0522

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0522
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.19.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #30 39 40 41 42 43.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0523

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0523
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.20.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab Inc, Med. #60.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0524

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.21.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Charlie's Family LLC, Med. #80.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0525

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.22.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab Inc, Med. #82.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0528

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.23.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 295 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0526

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0526
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.24.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1 Davis Sq.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0527

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.25.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 22-26 Union Sq.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0529

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0529
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.26.
Type: Public Event
Title: Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Pollinators, Plantings, and Possibilities on April 20 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate April 21).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0530

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0530
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.27.
Type: Public Event
Title: Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on April 27 from 10am to 5pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0531

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.28.
Type: Public Event
Title: Brian Tamm applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival on May 1-6 from 10am to 12am.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0493

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0493
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.29.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Chris Dwan submitting comments re: Urban Forestry Committee recommendations.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0534

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0534
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a report to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee with a risk assessment identifying and analyzing major risks to projects the department is currently overseeing.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0535

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0535
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Administration discuss with the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee, the status of science lab spaces at Somerville Public Schools and what is being done to safely reopen any closed lab features following a gas leak reported at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0536

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0536
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee, the installation of a floor cover for the gymnasium at Somerville High School to prevent damage to the floor and to expand the gym’s usability to non-athletic events.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0537

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0537
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee on the timeline and progress toward installing water and electrical access at the Benjamin G. Brown School schoolyard.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0543

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0543
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Ordinance
Title: That Section 9-35 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to fulfill quorum requirements for the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0544

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0544
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking update this Council on the timeline for citywide rollout of Safety Sticks, including which areas will be prioritized for enforcement.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0545

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Resolution
Title: In Support of Surveillance Procurement Transparency.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0546

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying an outline of the history of Civil Service hires in Somerville.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0538

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss item #24-0323, Mayor requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street property at Cobble Hill.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0533

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for the acquisition of the parcels located at 508-512 Columbia Street for the creation of a new park and open space.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0540

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0540
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a pedestrian access easement on Charlestown Place, approval of a grant of easements over certain alleys located in the D2.2 parcel, and approval of a grant of license from the City to Union Square RELP.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0541

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0541
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Conveyance and Easement for Parcel D2.2 (Union Square) Civic Space Lot 2A.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0542

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0542
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Hendrix to the Urban Forestry Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0547

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0547
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kay Mammo to the Fair Housing Commission.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0549

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0549
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.15.
Type: License
Title: New Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St, 0 vehicles inside, 25 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs, auto body work, and spray painting, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0548

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:31 GMT

File #: 24-0548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.16.
Type: Public Event
Title: Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Pollinators, Planting, and Possibilities on April 20 from 9am to 2pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0539

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.17.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Nolan Carrier submitting comments re: item #24-0455, an update on Police and Fire hiring.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0550

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:32 GMT

File #: 24-0550
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: Congratulating and applauding the firefighters duly appointed through the regular civil service process.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass