City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 6/26/2025 at 7:00 PM

25-1185

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

25-1186

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1186
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

25-1187

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1188

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1188
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 29, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1143

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1143
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.1.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending outgoing Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld for her outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Ward 7 City Councilor from 2022 to 2025 and her distinguished service as President of this Council in 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1151

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1151
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.2.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending Jason Diorio and Kevin McCormick for their actions on June 11, 2025 providing assistance to a community member in need.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1183

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1183
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.3.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending the Somerville Pride 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their win in the Metro West Youth Basketball Championship.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1145

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 75 feet of conduit in Meacham Road, from Utility Pole 225/9 to a point of pickup at 55 Davis Square.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1144

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1144
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install one new handhole at the Elm Street/Davis Square/Day Street intersection and a total of 128 feet of conduit in Day and Elm Street, from the proposed handhole to a point of pickup at Utility Pole 196/9.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1147

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.3.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 5 feet of conduit in Herbert Street, from Utility Pole 88/0 to a point of pickup at 53 Chester Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1148

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1148
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.4.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 50 feet of conduit in Berkeley Street, from Utility Pole 30/8 to a point of pickup at 54 Berkeley Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1146

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1146
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.5.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 236 feet of conduit in Walnut Street, 148 feet of conduit in Giles Park, and two new manholes, from Manhole 25271 to a point of pickup at 33 Bow Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1170

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of the Climate Superfund Bill.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1140

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Communication
Title: In her capacity as President, cancelling this Council's Regular meetings scheduled for July 24 and August 14, 2025.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-1171

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1171
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering update this Council and community advocates on current efforts to fix the unsafe crossing of the Community Path at School Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-1172

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility install WATCH FOR BICYCLES signage for each street that intersects with the two bicycle lanes on Central Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1178

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:59 GMT

File #: 25-1178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration notify Magoun Square businesses of planned construction projects.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-1177

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:56:14 GMT

File #: 25-1177
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Resolution
Title: That Eversource explain the reasons behind repeated power outages in Magoun Square, and share what they have done to address them in the near term and what is being done to prevent long term recurrence.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-1180

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:34:49 GMT

File #: 25-1180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development and City Clerk discuss with this Council policies regarding outdoor seating and how the city may make it easier and less expensive for small businesses.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-0991

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-0991
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending the Kiwanis Club on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary of support to the community.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0898

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-0898
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Tree Planting Account to the Street Tree Capital Stabilization Fund Account for future tree planting and maintenance activities.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1056

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $237,000 to fund the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1059

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1059
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $87,000 from the Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to subsidize the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-1078

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $5,863,561 in estimated FY 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1079

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1079
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to repurpose $77,000 in the Racial & Social Justice Stabilization Fund to fund two Rental Assistance Advocate positions for FY 2026.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1080

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1080
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $77,000 in re-purposed funds in the Racial & Social Justice Stabilization Fund to retain two Rental Assistance Advocate positions for Fiscal Year 2026.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1081

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to the Department of Public Works Grounds Division, Overtime Labor Account to remediate a year end deficit.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1095

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $40,500 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill Community School for 2025-2026 School Year.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1097

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $2,055,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1098

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $2,715,270 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1100

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1100
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $750,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1101

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1101
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1102

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1102
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1104

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1104
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1105

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1105
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.16.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1114

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.17.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1115

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.18.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $5,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1121

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.19.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund for workers compensation insurance settlements.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1122

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1122
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.20.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $45,596 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Mobile Farmers Market Revolving Fund for the support of a school based market.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1123

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:04:46 GMT

File #: 25-1123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.21.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $30,245,443 to fund the FY 2026 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1124

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.22.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $21,366,905 to fund the FY 2026 Water Enterprise Fund budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1138

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.23.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2026.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1048

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1048
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 3, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1126

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1126
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1142

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1154

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1154
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 18, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1181

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 24, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1025
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $54,412 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Law Department Salaries Account to remediate a year-end deficit.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1027

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1027
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $237,000 to fund the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

25-1028

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1028
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $736,080 to fund the FY 2026 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1030

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1030
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2026.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

25-1031

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1031
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $37,740 from the Department of Public Works Admin Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works Grounds Salaries Account to remediate a year-end deficit.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1032

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1032
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $216,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Custodian Salaries Account to the DPW Electrical Other Lump Sum Account and the DPW Highway Salaries Account to remediate year-end deficits.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1033

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1033
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $373,680 from the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to support the FY 2026 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1034

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1034
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $2,055,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to the Assembly Square Fire Station Capital Fund to reduce debt service costs for the project.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1035

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1035
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $2,715,270 from the Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to various capital project funds to reduce debt service costs for these projects.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1040

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1040
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $87,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY 2026 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1042

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1042
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $362,915,509 to fund the FY 2026 General Fund Operating Budget.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-1189

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Executive Office - Administration, Personal Services Salaries line be reduced by $186,744 in the FY 2026 budget.
Action: Not approved
Result: Fail

25-1149

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1149
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 17, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0128

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:57 GMT

File #: 25-0128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

25-0129

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:57 GMT

File #: 25-0129
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

25-0131

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:57 GMT

File #: 25-0131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 8 and 12 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Arts & Innovation sub-area of the Master Planned Development Overlay District.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

25-0200

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:25:54 GMT

File #: 25-0200
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.5.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 15 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

25-0590

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:57 GMT

File #: 25-0590
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Building Official to waive certain dimensional standards for means of egress.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

25-1182

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1182
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 25, 2025.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0107

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 24-0107
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on efforts taken to inform relevant business owners about the newly implemented closed captioning ordinance.
Action: Work completed
Result:

25-1006

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1006
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.3.
Type: License
Title: New Garage License, 599 Somerville Ventures LLC, 599 Somerville Avenue, 33 vehicles inside, 0 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-0500

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-0500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.4.
Type: License
Title: New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,000 gallons.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1176

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1176
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

25-1153

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1153
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of early voting dates for the September 16, 2025 Preliminary Election and the November 4, 2025 City Election.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1160

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1160
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the final Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Agreement for the 299 Broadway project.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-1163

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Public Access and Maintenance Access Easement for 299 Broadway Property Owner LLC.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-1164

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1164
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Maintenance Access Easement and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan for 299 Broadway Property Owner LLC for the future Sewall Park at the 299 Broadway development.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

25-1173

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,346,101 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1165

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $606,501 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1169

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $410,005.90 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building Improvements Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1158

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1158
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,955.61 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1167

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $109,982.41 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1141

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1141
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,400 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Council on Aging Salaries Account to fund an expected year-end deficit.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1155

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1155
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,126,489.31 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1156

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1156
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $150,955.61 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1161

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1161
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $119,095.58 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for public health services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1162

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1162
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $110,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to the Health and Human Services Department for tobacco control and cessation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1159

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1159
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.16.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Department of Public Works and Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management for reconstruction of a sidewalk and landscape area to facilitate relocation of an MBTA bus stop.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1157

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1157
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.17.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

25-0876

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-0876
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.18.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

25-1152

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:54:59 GMT

File #: 25-1152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Director of Human Resources and Chief of Police conveying information on entry level police officer hiring practices.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-1168

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Director of Economic Development requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding the disposition of 90 Washington Street.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

25-1179

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:00 GMT

File #: 25-1179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Patrick Conte and Bill Shelton submitting comments re: items #24-1460, #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and development, and arts uses.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-1200

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1200
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development provide an update to this Council on efforts to mitigate construction impacts on small businesses in the city, what resources are available to small business affected by construction, and what additional support can be made available.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-1201

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1201
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Housing discuss with this Council ways to inform tenants, landlords, and real estate professionals in Somerville of the Fair Housing laws.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

25-1204

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $362,915,509 to fund the FY 2026 General Fund Operating Budget.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1192

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Falafel Place, 1 Main Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1193

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1193
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1196

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1196
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Public Event
Title: St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for A Mile with Jesus on July 6 from 9:30am to 11am.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1198

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1198
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Public Event
Title: Peter Jehlen applying for a Public Event License for OPENAIR Circus on August 1-3 from 12pm to 9:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1199

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1199
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somer Fest on August 2 from 10am to 9pm (raindate August 3).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1197

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1197
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: Priscilla Ribeiro applying for a Public Event License for National Night Out on August 5 from 8am to 10pm (raindate August 6).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1194

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1194
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for 24 Hours of Culture on August 16 from 2pm to 11pm (raindate August 17).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1195

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1195
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Evolution of Hip Hop Festival on August 23 from 2pm to 9pm (raindate August 24).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

25-1190

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.12.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 12 residents submitting comments re: Somernova Community Benefits Agreement.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

25-1191

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:07:01 GMT

File #: 25-1191
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.13.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Enrique Monge Navarro submitting comments re: pedestrian signal.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass