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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/12/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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26-0250 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.   Not available Not available
26-0251 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.   Not available Not available
26-0252 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0194 12.1.CitationCommending Dan Moore on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 12 years of distinguished service in the Communications and Community Engagement Department.   Not available Not available
26-0174 13.1.Grant of LocationComcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 133 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from existing Manhole 44/164 to a point of pickup at 393 Highland Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0175 13.2.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 640 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Manhole 1798 to existing Manhole 24058 next to 167 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0176 13.3.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 54 feet of conduit in Benton Road, from Utility Pole 79/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Benton Road.   Not available Not available
26-0177 13.4.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 25 feet of conduit in Oak Street, from Utility Pole 258/2 to a point of pickup at 10 Oak Street.   Not available Not available
26-0178 13.5.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 28 feet of conduit in Gilman Street, from Utility Pole 142/3 to a point of pickup at 13 Gilman Street.   Not available Not available
26-0179 13.6.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 10.5 feet of conduit in Hudson Street, from Utility Pole 202/4 to a point of pickup at 17 Hudson Street.   Not available Not available
26-0180 13.7.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 35 feet of conduit in Belmont Street, from Utility Pole 27/9 to a point of pickup at 37 Belmont Street.   Not available Not available
26-0181 13.8.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 62 feet of conduit in Ivaloo Street, from Utility Pole 179/5 to a point of pickup at 38 Ivaloo Street.   Not available Not available
26-0183 13.9.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 12 feet of conduit in White Street, from Utility Pole 648/2 to a point of pickup at 44 White Street.   Not available Not available
26-0184 13.10.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 2 feet of conduit in Franklin Avenue, from Utility Pole 133/5 to a point of pickup at 60 Franklin Street.   Not available Not available
26-0185 13.11.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 75 feet of conduit in Prospect Street, from Utility Pole 291/12 to a point of pickup at 91 Prospect Street.   Not available Not available
26-0186 13.12.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 452 feet of conduit and one new Manhole 32561 in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to three points of pickup at 156, 157, and 162 Summer Street.   Not available Not available
26-0187 13.13.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 40 feet of conduit in Leland Street, from Utility Pole 201/3 to a point of pickup at 321 Washington Street.   Not available Not available
26-0147 14.1.OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Council with data on pedestrian and bicyclist enforcement activities in the city.   Not available Not available
26-0148 14.2.ResolutionThat the Chief of Police annually review pedestrian and bicyclist enforcement data to identify disparities in enforcement patterns across demographic or neighborhood lines and submit this data to this City Council.   Not available Not available
26-0233 14.3.CommunicationConveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund.   Not available Not available
26-0146 14.4.CommunicationConveying the year-end report of the Affordable Housing Trust.   Not available Not available
26-0149 14.5.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove snow from dead end streets, private ways and alleyways in a timely manner.   Not available Not available
26-0234 14.6.Zoning OrdinanceAmending Sections 2.1.1 and 3.1.12 of the Zoning Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.   Not available Not available
26-0235 14.7.ResolutionThat the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss with this Council, options to create year-round indoor programming for kids and families.   Not available Not available
26-0236 14.8.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council whether the sidewalk snow clearing pilot worked as intended this year, or whether there are other strategies to improve pedestrian mobility following a large snowstorm.   Not available Not available
26-0237 14.9.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council lessons learned from the recent large snowfall about resources and policies needed to improve snow clearance, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stops, business district sidewalks and parking, private ways and dead ends, accessible ramps and bike lanes.   Not available Not available
26-0238 14.10.ResolutionThat the Administration increase publicity of the Senior Tax Deferral Program, which allows qualifying homeowners over 65 years of age to spend their income on living expenses rather than tax payments.   Not available Not available
26-0245 14.11.ResolutionSupporting the fourth amendment rights provided in the Constitution of the United States.   Not available Not available
26-0244 14.12.CommunicationConveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.   Not available Not available
26-0249 14.13.ResolutionThat the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss with this Council, the Homeowner Improvement Program (HIP) and the role of the city in disputes between homeowners and city-approved contractors.   Not available Not available
26-0243 14.14.OrderThat the Director of Racial and Social Justice provide an update to this Council on the status of the Police Civilian Oversight Committee.   Not available Not available
26-0242 14.15.ResolutionThat this City Council commends the students at Somerville High School for their action and resolve in protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations in Somerville and across the nation.   Not available Not available
26-0239 14.16.ResolutionThat the Director of Human Resources review the hiring for crossing guards, ensuring that the process and requirements are right-sized and not unnecessarily burdensome such that they deter qualified candidates.   Not available Not available
26-0240 14.17.ResolutionThat the Director of Inspectional Services review the rules for short-term rentals and inform this Council what enforcement tools are available and how the city may take action against known violations.   Not available Not available
26-0241 14.18.ResolutionThat the Administration provide the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.   Not available Not available
26-0246 14.19.ResolutionIn support of House Bill H.1588 and Senate Bill S.1122, an Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements.   Not available Not available
26-0247 14.20.ResolutionIn support of proposed House Bill, the PROTECT Act, an Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment.   Not available Not available
26-0248 14.21.CommunicationIn his capacity as Chair of the Committee on Finance, conveying information on the FY 27 budget review process.   Not available Not available
26-0079 15.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve for construction of improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard.   Not available Not available
26-0080 15.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $480,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for continued preservation of 59 Cross Street.   Not available Not available
26-0075 15.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $420,566 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for continued restoration of 277 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0081 15.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $74,365 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Nicole Bairos for preservation of Buddy's Diner.   Not available Not available
26-0084 15.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for financing a portion of the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-0158 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0016 16.A.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Wells as Chief Administrative Officer.   Not available Not available
26-0021 16.A.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Ohemeng Kyeremateng as Director of Parks and Recreation.   Not available Not available
26-0073 16.A.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the promotion of Samir Messaoudi to the posisiton of Police Lieutenant.   Not available Not available
26-0074 16.A.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the promotion of Diogo deOliveira to the position of Police Captain.   Not available Not available
26-0218 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0114 16.B.2.CommunicationConveying that, pursuant to Section 6-2 of the City Charter, this City Council will hold a public hearing on the community's Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities in the Committee on Finance on February 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0150 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on January 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0058 16.C.2.ResolutionThat the Administration collaborate with East Somerville Main Streets and the Ward 1 City Councilor to promote Eat Out in East to support East Somerville immigrant-owned businesses.   Not available Not available
26-0219 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
25-1754 16.D.2.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 38 feet of conduit in Warwick Street, from Utility Pole 357/3 to a point of pickup at 16 Warwick Street.   Not available Not available
25-1754 16.D.3.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 38 feet of conduit in Warwick Street, from Utility Pole 357/3 to a point of pickup at 16 Warwick Street.   Not available Not available
26-0215 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on February 9, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0066 16.E.2.ResolutionThat the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry develop and report on a standardized green score for public parks and identify appropriate benchmarks and expectations for publicly owned parkland.   Not available Not available
26-0118 16.E.3.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works install waste receptacles near the entrance of the Warming Center on Prescott Street.   Not available Not available
26-0119 16.E.4.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works perform regular litter clean-ups along Prescott Street near the Warming Center.   Not available Not available
26-0120 16.E.5.ResolutionThat the Administration investigate the possibility that deliveries, emergency vehicles, pick-ups, etc., occur in the Cummings School parking lot rather than on Prescott Street.   Not available Not available
26-0200 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the matter of Joseph A. Sater, Trustee of Highland Avenue Realty Trust v. City of Somerville.   Not available Not available
26-0144 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.   Not available Not available
26-0145 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.   Not available Not available
26-0161 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund.   Not available Not available
26-0160 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement and Maintenance License at 16-20 Medford Street.   Not available Not available
26-0162 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $1,530,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual FY 2026 Sewer System Evaluation and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.   Not available Not available
26-0172 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $324,360 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary and fringe of four positions related to youth in FY 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0188 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $299,910 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for a heat pump replacement project at 133 Holland Street.   Not available Not available
26-0199 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $299,460 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace the lighting at Dilboy Field.   Not available Not available
26-0197 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $210,525 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace lighting at Trum Field.   Not available Not available
26-0196 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $179,349 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for the addition of a solar array to the new roof of 133 Holland Street.   Not available Not available
26-0195 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $26,759 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for weatherizing the basement and envelope of 133 Holland Street.   Not available Not available
26-0182 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements Account to fund the settlement of Joseph A. Sater, Trustee of Highland Armory Realty Trust v. City of Somerville.   Not available Not available
26-0163 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special Education Reserve Fund.   Not available Not available
26-0205 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $167,168 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit D.   Not available Not available
26-0166 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $154,136 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Settlement of Claims Account to the School Department Legal Settlement Account for an insurance settlement.   Not available Not available
26-0152 17.17.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $306,250 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve for restoration of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and veterans monuments.   Not available Not available
26-0154 17.18.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Vida Real Church for exterior restoration of the building at 404 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0153 17.19.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $124,331 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to Blessing of the Bay Linear Park.   Not available Not available
26-0155 17.20.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the Somerville Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at the Mystic River/View developments.   Not available Not available
26-0151 17.21.Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of a transfer of $237,250 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve.   Not available Not available
26-0198 17.22.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $30,000 from the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to the Professional and Technical Services Account to fund increased costs associated with the FY 2026 Warming Center.   Not available Not available
26-0089 17.23.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 from the Communications Department Professional and Technical Services Account to the Somerville Public Schools Professional Salaries Account for consulting services related to the inaugural event.   Not available Not available
26-0132 17.24.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with EB Rotondi & Sons Inc. for repairs to water main gate valves and appurtenances.   Not available Not available
26-0133 17.25.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with N. Granese & Sons Inc. for water distribution system maintenance and repair.   Not available Not available
26-0164 17.26.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $87,848 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for health, wellness, social, and educational programming.   Not available Not available
26-0168 17.27.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for target hardening at the Police Department headquarters.   Not available Not available
26-0156 17.28.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $48,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the replacement of security cameras at fire headquarters.   Not available Not available
26-0169 17.29.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $43,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for software.   Not available Not available
26-0117 17.30.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Recycling Dividends Program.   Not available Not available
26-0113 17.31.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant that requires a match from the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board to the Veterans Services Department for support of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and the archival digitization project.   Not available Not available
26-0112 17.32.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.   Not available Not available
26-0165 17.33.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $100 donation from the Massachusetts Councils On Aging to the Somerville Council on Aging for the Active Aging Kick Off Party.   Not available Not available
26-0170 17.34.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $149 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for medical screening services.   Not available Not available
26-0167 17.35.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for settlement of a claim for $10,400 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-0096 18.1.Officer's CommunicationChief Assessor responding to item #26-0062, an Order requesting an inventory of city-owned parcels.   Not available Not available
26-0201 18.2.Officer's CommunicationDirector of Economic Development conveying the potential use of an Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing Tool (UCH-TIF) to incentivize housing production.   Not available Not available
26-0141 18.3.Officer's CommunicationFair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2024 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-0206 19.1.LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 91 Professors Row, 50 residents.   Not available Not available
26-0207 19.2.LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 93 Professors Row, 50 residents.   Not available Not available
26-0208 19.3.LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 95 Professors Row, 50 residents.   Not available Not available
26-0213 19.4.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis Street.   Not available Not available
26-0231 19.5.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis Street.   Not available Not available
26-0216 19.6.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis Street.   Not available Not available
26-0227 19.7.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A Latin Way.   Not available Not available
26-0226 19.8.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.   Not available Not available
26-0224 19.9.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0225 19.10.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Boulevard.   Not available Not available
26-0221 19.11.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Boulevard.   Not available Not available
26-0220 19.12.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.   Not available Not available
26-0209 19.13.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.   Not available Not available
26-0223 19.14.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row.   Not available Not available
26-0222 19.15.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.   Not available Not available
26-0211 19.16.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0217 19.17.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0212 19.18.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0210 19.19.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Road.   Not available Not available
26-0229 19.20.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0230 19.21.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0214 19.22.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0228 19.23.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Road.   Not available Not available
26-0232 19.24.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Road.   Not available Not available
26-0189 19.25.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service Inc, 40 Joy Street.   Not available Not available
26-0191 19.26.Public EventSomerville Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for SCGC Maple Boil Project and Boil 2026 on March 6 and 7 from 7:30am to 8pm (raindate March 13 and 14).   Not available Not available
26-0190 19.27.Public EventElizabeth Babriecki applying for a Public Event License for 5k Charity Walk/Run for Boston Community Pediatrics on March 28 from 6:30am to 3pm.   Not available Not available
26-0192 19.28.Public EventTufts University Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event License for Tufts University 30th Annual 5K Charity Race on April 11 from 7am to 2pm.   Not available Not available
26-0159 19.29.Public CommunicationAnjana Sukumar submitting comments re: Winter Hill.   Not available Not available
26-0173 19.30.Public CommunicationMcGrath Coalition Steering Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.   Not available Not available
26-0193 19.31.Public CommunicationCrystal Huff and Amy Pollard submitting comments re: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.   Not available Not available
26-0253 110.1.ResolutionThat this City Council commends the Fire Department for its fast and professional emergency response to the recent fire at 26 Summer Street.   Not available Not available
26-0257 110.2.Public CommunicationUnion 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).   Not available Not available
26-0254 110.3.Public CommunicationCole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.   Not available Not available
26-0255 110.4.Public CommunicationFour residents submitting comments re: Israel boycott.   Not available Not available
26-0256 110.5.Public CommunicationElizabeth Schaul submitting comments re: snow removal.   Not available Not available
26-0258 110.6.Public CommunicationNoa Cohen Hughes and Crystal Huff submitting comments re: item #26-0114, Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities.   Not available Not available
26-0259 110.7.Public CommunicationChristopher Beland submitting comments re: items #26-0175, #26-0176, #26-0177, #26-0178, #26-0179, #26-0180, #26-0181, #26-0182, #26-0183, #26-0184, #26-0185, #26-0186, and #26-0187, Eversource applying for Grants of Location.   Not available Not available