City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 3/13/2025 at 7:00 PM

25-0485

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

25-0486

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

25-0487

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0421

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0421
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 256 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from Manhole 23058 to two points of pickup at 121 Prospect Street and an existing conduit.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0422

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0422
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 128 feet of conduit and one new Manhole 32561 in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a point of pickup at 162 Summer Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0423

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0423
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.3.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

25-0401

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:23 GMT

File #: 25-0401
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the City Clerk draft a Notice of Building Sale Ordinance, as recommended by the Residential Displacement Task Force, to require landlords inform tenants of an intent to sell when they list a home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or other real estate sales platforms.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0405

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0405
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social Work Month.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0461

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0461
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering and Director of Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0462

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0462
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in front of 18 and 20 Granite Street as their branches are creating a hazard to the abutting house.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0460

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0460
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of immigrant rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense Act.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0463

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Human Resources, Director of Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit by cars in the past few months on their paths to school.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0464

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0464
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police report on the current number of regularly staffed crossing guards throughout the city and the total number of crossing guard positions currently available.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0466

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule changes, including any modifications that could be made to that process in light of the March 2025 temporary pool closure.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0467

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0467
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0471

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0472

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0473

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0473
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.12.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration update this Council on the status of the $528,218 received from the national opioid settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any plans to utilize said funds.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0475

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works install a large NO DOGS ALLOWED sign on the Thurston Street entrance gate of the Winter Hill soccer field.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0474

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.14.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and condemning attacks on disability rights.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0476

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.15.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0477

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0478

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0478
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.17.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works install two safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0479

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.18.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0480

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0480
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.19.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0482

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0482
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.20.
Type: Home Rule Petition
Title: Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0465

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0465
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.21.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

25-0221

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:44 GMT

File #: 25-0221
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0222

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0222
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0223

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0223
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0224

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0224
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0225

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0225
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0226

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0226
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0227

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0227
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0228

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0228
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-0419

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0419
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 5, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0218

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0218
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Thomas Bellini to the position of Fire Captain.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0219

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0219
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Tkaczuk to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0220

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0220
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Christopher Galvin to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0469

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0469
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 11, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0258

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $14,798.95 to fund a Utility Billing Manager position.
Action: Not approved
Result: Pass

25-0260

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0260
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $13,928.44 to fund a new Service Operations Manager position.
Action: Not approved
Result: Pass

25-0262

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0262
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $1,569.10 to fund a Billing Analyst position.
Action: Not approved
Result: Pass

25-0268

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0268
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32.06 to Market Basket/Demoulas using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Food Supplies & Refreshments and Office Supplies accounts.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0274

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0274
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent assessment of security and network infrastructure and an organizational review of all IT groups within the city.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0279

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0279
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0281

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0281
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0282

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0282
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose Support Team (POST).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0283

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0283
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,105 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Police Department for the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0284

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0284
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Police Department for staffing.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0299

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0299
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Elections Department for security of elections vault.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0333

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0333
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $93.61 using available funds in the Police Department Out-of-State Travel account for food expenses during an investigation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0334

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0334
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a contract extension for two years until 2/28/2026 for TSA Consulting Group, Inc., for the administration of 457(b) plans.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0349

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0349
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0368

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0368
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.16.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency account to various city departments to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0369

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0369
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.17.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update on the next steps for recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0371

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.18.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Finance Director conveying FY 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0412

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 4, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-1446

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:54:46 GMT

File #: 24-1446
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2023 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0232

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development begin the process for developing a Teele Square commercial area plan.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0354

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0354
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0468

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0468
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 10, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0121

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to address resident claims that newly installed water meters are falsely registering air pockets in residential cold water lines as leaks, leading to significantly inaccurate bills.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

25-0241

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Capital Projects update this Council on the potential plan to use the Homan’s site for installation of a stormwater retention tank.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

25-0350

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0350
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on how the Municipal Sidewalk Clearing Pilot program for Broadway and School Street is functioning during this challenging winter.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

25-0355

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0355
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

25-0356

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0356
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

25-0359

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

25-0407

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0407
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 3, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0234

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0234
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management develop a Swing Space plan to accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff while a school building is unavailable or during construction.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0235

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0235
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the conversion of the former science lab in Room 208 at the Arthur D. Healey School, to small group learning classrooms.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0237

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0237
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with the City Council and School Committee, the development of the FY 2026 project plan and budget in accordance with the adopted Capital Investment Plan.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0238

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:46 GMT

File #: 25-0238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works complete installation of any remaining lockdown blinds needed for safety at Somerville High School.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-0406

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0406
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session with the City Solicitor and Lawyers for Civil Rights to discuss legal services in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration regarding “sanctuary cities”.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0416

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0416
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0417

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0417
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0483

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a), to authorize the city to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total amount of rent upon each transfer of occupancy of “Professionally-managed units”.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0484

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0484
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(b), to authorize the city to impose the community impact allowed under Chapter 3D(a) of G.L. c. 64G, on each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit in a two- or three-family dwelling, that includes the operator’s primary residence.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0470

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0470
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $922,609 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Salaries Accounts to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0434

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0434
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Transportation (Non-School) Account for the Senior Taxi Transportation program.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0285

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0285
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only extension for an additional two years until 12/31/2026 for the contract with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete additional structural and design services at the Healey Schoolyard and Athletic Field.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0410

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0410
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $42,000 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for safety equipment.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0400

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0400
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,090 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department DCR-Boat House account.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0411

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0411
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $239.50 using available funds in the Police Department Medical and Dental Services account for a medical invoice.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

25-0168

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $72.24 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Rental Water Cooler Account for the purchase of four cases of bottled water.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0452

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0402

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0402
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0403

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0403
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0404

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0404
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.16.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0458

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.17.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying the appointment of Matt Iglesias to the Municipal Scholarship Committee.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-0459

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.18.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying the appointment of Sarah Beckmann, Ben Cuba, and Christine Hayes to the Arts Council.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-0424

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0424
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0425

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0425
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0426

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0426
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0427

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0427
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0428

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0428
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0429

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0429
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0430

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0430
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0431

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0431
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0432

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0432
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0433

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0435

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0435
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0436

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0436
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0437

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0438

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0440

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0440
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, Inc., 22 Marshall Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0441

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0441
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0442

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0442
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0443

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0443
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0444

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0444
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.19.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation LLC, 34 Grant Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0445

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.20.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0446

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0446
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.21.
Type: License
Title: New Sign/Awning License, Cookies Retail LLC, 71 Union Square, 2 Signs.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0447

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0447
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.22.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0448

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0448
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.23.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0451

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.24.
Type: Public Event
Title: SomerPromise Department applying for a Public Event License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on April 10 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0449

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.25.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tufts Engineers without Borders applying for a Public Event License for Fred Berger Memorial 6K Run/Walk on April 13 from 11:00am to 1:30pm (raindates April 18, 27).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0450

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0450
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.26.
Type: Public Event
Title: St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday Drama on April 18 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0409

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:24 GMT

File #: 25-0409
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.27.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Tufts University conveying its Spring 2025 Accountability Report.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0453

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.28.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item #23-1461, Safe Streets ordinance.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-0454

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0454
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.29.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Michéle Hansen and Matthias Rudolf submitting comments re: item #24-1584, Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward Street, and 15 and 21 South Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-0455

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.30.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Abigail Walzer submitting comments re: Copper Mill project.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-0439

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0439
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.31.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

25-0492

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending 311 Somerville for nearly 20 years of dedicated service.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0489

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management work with a consultant to provide this Council with the renovation cost of the Cummings School building.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0490

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0490
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street crosswalk facing the Magoun Square Green Line station.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0509

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Human Resources report to this Council the list of all department heads who have completed, and a list of those who have not completed, all relevant trainings on interpretation and language access.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0511

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Elmwood Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0510

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council what strategies and resources are being utilized to bring Somerville’s Tannery Brook Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) into compliance with the current and future long-term CSO control plans.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0515

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0515
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering install a curb cut in front of the Edgerly Education Center's accessible entrance on Bonair Street over the summer.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0498

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: License
Title: New Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0494

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0494
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0495

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0496

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction, Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0497

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0499

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.13.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0500

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:52 GMT

File #: 25-0500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.14.
Type: License
Title: New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,000 gallons.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0501

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.15.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0502

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.16.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0503

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0503
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.17.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0504

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0504
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.18.
Type: Small Wireless Facility
Title: Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 684 Somerville Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0507

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.19.
Type: Public Event
Title: BA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event License for Race of Ireland on March 16 from 7am to 1:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0505

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0505
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.20.
Type: Public Event
Title: Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church applying for a Public Event License for Greek Independence Day Event on March 22 from 10am to 2:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0508

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0508
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.21.
Type: Public Event
Title: The Curl Bar applying for a Public Event License for The Curl Bar Community Event on May 24 from 6am to 7pm (raindate May 31).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0506

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0506
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.22.
Type: Public Event
Title: Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 25 from 8am to 3pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0514

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.23.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payments accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0513

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.24.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,810,905 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund FY 2025 retroactive payments related to a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0456

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:45 GMT

File #: 25-0456
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.25.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-0512

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:26 GMT

File #: 25-0512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.26.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Harvard University Conveying its Spring 2025 Accountability Report.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0488

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT

File #: 25-0488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.27.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Michael Curtis submitting comments re: tree work.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass