City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 3/28/2024 at 7:00 PM

24-0447

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0447
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

24-0448

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0448
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

24-0449

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0434

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0434
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 12 feet of conduit in Alewife Brook Parkway, from Manhole 12332 at the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0417

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0417
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Executive Director of the Arts Council appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to present a Porchfest safety plan that addresses pedestrian safety concerns, promotion of street closures, intersection crossing safety and the prevention of aggressive and dangerous driver behavior during the active event hours.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0419

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0419
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss how climate change affects residents over 65 years old and how climate forward programs can address this demographic.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0418

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration discuss post-pilot plan considerations of the Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0420

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0420
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0428

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0428
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide an update on the Braille embosser purchased in summer 2023, including its current location and the plan to put it to use.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0429

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0429
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recent collapse of a house at 16 Bonair Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0430

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0430
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of any permits issued to contractors associated with 16 Bonair Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0431

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:38 GMT

File #: 24-0431
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that city trash barrels in Ward 1 are emptied on a regular basis.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0432

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0432
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works replace any defective Big Belly trash barrels in Ward 1 with standard trash barrels until they are repaired.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0433

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.10.
Type: Communication
Title: Announcing monthly Ward 1 community cleanups on the first Monday of every month, beginning at 5:30 pm at Connexion Church.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0395

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0395
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 19, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0210

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Finance Director conveying FY 2024 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0396

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0396
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 19, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0178

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Order
Title: That this City Council hold a public hearing in the Committee on Finance on the community’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0401

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0401
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 26, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0459

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this Council conveys its support for Housing Stabilization as outlined in memos and budget priorities submitted by City Councilors.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0460

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0460
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this Council conveys its support in the FY 2025 budget, for homeless services including all approaches listed in councilor memos, and specifically including funding for a permanent brick and mortar location.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0461

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0461
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: That all items in the Alternative Emergency Response category be submitted to the Mayor to be included in the FY 2025 budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0462

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0462
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this Council conveys to the Mayor, the importance of housing affordability, including the creation of an Acquisition Fund, as a Council priority for inclusion in the FY 2025 budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0463

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.6.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this Council conveys its support for the inclusion of municipal composting in the FY 2025 budget, including all approaches listed in Councilor memos.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0464

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0464
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.7.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration include rodent mitigation in the FY 2025 budget as outlined in Councilor memos and resolutions, and increase funding and staffing in the city for rodent mitigation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0465

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0465
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.8.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this Council conveys its support for providing resources in the FY 2025 budget for medical debt forgiveness, municipal building decarbonization, out of school time programming, and an overdose prevention center, as outlined in Councilor memos for their FY 2025 budget priorities.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0397

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0397
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 20, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0073

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0073
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration, in conjunction with the Housing and Water and Sewer Departments, provide optional, affordable, water utility assessments in low-income housing units and in benevolent landlord and subsidized landlord housing, whereby residents would pay their own water and sewer bills.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0399

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0399
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 21, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0037

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0037
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to amend Article 9: Use Provisions, and the Permitted Uses tables of all zoning districts, to establish a Recreational Camp for Children use within the Recreational Services use category.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

24-0059

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0059
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.3.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Gregg Donovan requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI).
Action: Not approved
Result: Fail

24-0112

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.4.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Five residents submitting comments re: proposed Zoning Ordinance Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-1306

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 23-1306
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.5.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Mai Lau, 635 Somerville Avenue LLC, requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 627 Somerville Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Mid-Rise 3 (MR3).
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

24-0402

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0402
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 27, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0156

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0156
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.2.
Type: License
Title: New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0157

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0157
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.3.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0267

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0267
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.4.
Type: License
Title: New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelo's Auto Sales, 61 Washington St, for 0 vehicles inside and 1 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0398

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0398
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 20, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0149

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0149
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human services create an on-call emergency fire response unit to assist in connecting residents with available resources in the event of a displacement or loss of property due to a fire.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0168

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services work with the Administration to allocate funding to secure COVID-19 rapid tests to be distributed at Public Libraries.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0172

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the availability of free city-funded COVID tests going forward after temporary relief funds have evaporated, including any plans and/or consideration of potential sources of COVID testing supplies provided through community partners.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0177

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0177
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Administration appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to update the City Council on the status of the Police Chief search.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0394

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0394
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 18, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0040

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0040
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0148

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0148
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the policy and plans pertaining to repairing leaking gas pipes versus replacing them, and the necessary transition away from gas infrastructure.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0151

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0151
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Water and Sewer address the use of threatening notifications as part of the water meter replacement project.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0400

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0400
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 25, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0087

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0087
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration discuss with this Council’s Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, whether the financial comparisons of various new school building scenarios have taken into consideration projected costs of creating new usages at the current Winter Hill and Brown School sites.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0117

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on leaks at the Benjamin Brown School and any exterior envelope damages in the past six months, and actions being taken to address such leaks and damages including the recently dislodged downspout.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0338

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0338
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on plans to decarbonize current school buildings and any future school buildings.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0341

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0341
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration and the Director of Capital Projects, in conjunction with the Somerville Public Schools, update this Council on the scope and costs involved to renovate the basement of the Edgerly School to reunite the Winter Hill Community Innovation School community under one roof, the relevant state and federal laws triggering required compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the decision-making process around the timeline for proceeding with this work.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0466

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.6.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates about the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0416

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0416
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 5, Article 8, and Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinances to remove conflicts with the State Building Code.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0414

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0414
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
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: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0415

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0415
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to accommodate remote participation and facilitate accessibility.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0413

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0413
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0037 and #24-0059.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0435

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0435
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0436

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0436
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0437

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0438

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0439

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0439
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0440

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0440
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0442

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0442
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0441

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0441
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0443

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0443
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LaFoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0444

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0444
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0445

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, BAETDA Transportation Services LLC, Med. #51, 77, 93.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0446

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0446
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bostonshuttles.com LLP, Med. #69.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0421

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0421
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Parent Teacher Associations submitting comments re: Edgerly School.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0422

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0422
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Ed Vogel submitting comments re: ShotSpotter.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0423

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0423
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Somerville Stands Together submitting comments re: CHERISH Act.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0424

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0424
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Eight residents submitting comments re: item 24-0178, for a public hearing held March 19, 2024 in a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Whole.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0425

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0425
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: Public Communication
Title: David Leung and Calvin Zhao submitting comments re: affordable housing.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0426

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0426
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Henry Edward Hardy submitting comments re: public housing.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0427

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0427
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.19.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Caren Kimball submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0450

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0450
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking update this Council on efforts to ticket vehicles with illegal license covers, including how many tickets have been issued for this reason in the last year.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0451

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the plan to prioritize the deployment of masks and tests to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0453

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability explain to this Council how requirements, paperwork, or means testing will change for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded programs that transition to funding from the city.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0452

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration explain the process of how residents can receive free prepaid Charlie Cards, what paperwork or requirements they must fulfill before they receive this service, or how much funding was allocated to this program.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0467

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0467
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to preserve the pedestrian footbridge on McGrath Highway as part of the grounding McGrath project.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0468

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0468
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility return the TEMPORARY PARKING sign, that serves local businesses, to the corner of Washington and Myrtle Streets.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0469

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0469
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor on enforcement of the Dark Skies Ordinance.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0470

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0470
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to address increased cut-through commuter traffic on Temple Street and Fellsway West on weekday mornings, including any plans to prohibit right turns onto Temple Street and Fellsway West from 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0471

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the promised road map from the consultant for implementing the recommendations in the report on Police Staffing and Operations delivered in November.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0472

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the condition of Conway Field and the displacement of infill that is occurring there during extreme rainfall events, as well as the schedule for regular grooming and maintenance of the City’s artificial turf athletic fields.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0455

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update on Police and Fire hiring.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

24-0473

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:40 GMT

File #: 24-0473
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.12.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tufts University Engineers Without Borders applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K on April 7 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (raindate April 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0454

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0454
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.13.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Daniela Gontownik submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0456

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0456
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.14.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: FY 2025 budget.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0457

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:30 GMT

File #: 24-0457
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.15.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Green & Open Somerville and Earthwise Aware submitting comments re: invasive plant species.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0458

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:39 GMT

File #: 24-0458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.16.
Type: Public Communication
Title: RESPOND submitting comments re: item 23-0075, an Ordinance establishing Paid Leave for Survivors.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass