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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/25/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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26-1128 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.   Not available Not available
26-1124 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.   Not available Not available
26-1125 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1126 11.4.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1058 13.1.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 107 feet of conduit in Mt. Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 159/7 to a point of pickup at 46 Mt. Vernon Street.   Not available Not available
26-1059 13.2.Grant of LocationVerizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 159 feet of conduit in Main Street, from manhole 44/320A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 5 Main Street.   Not available Not available
26-1060 13.3.Grant of LocationVerizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 88 feet of conduit in Bow Street and Warren Avenue, from manhole 44/33A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 41 Union Square.   Not available Not available
26-1061 13.4.Grant of LocationVerizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 164 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Craigie Street, from Utility Pole 82/1 to a point of pickup at an existing handhole next to 680 Somerville Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-1111 14.1.OrdinanceThat Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.   Not available Not available
26-1112 14.2.ResolutionCalling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood.   Not available Not available
26-1121 14.3.ResolutionThat the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and around the grounds of the East Somerville Community School and the Edgerly School, including working with Open Spaces to add trees and green space.   Not available Not available
26-1078 14.4.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days.   Not available Not available
26-1077 14.5.ResolutionThat the Administration discuss the City's volunteer policy and its consistency among various city departments.   Not available Not available
26-0287 15.1.Public Communication26 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.   Not available Not available
26-1100 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1101 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1102 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 15, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1103 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1104 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 17, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1107 16.F.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1105 16.G.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1108 16.H.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 24, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1106 16.I.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 22, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1118 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss item #26-1119, a request for appropriation to the Law Department Judgments & Settlements Account.   Not available Not available
26-1052 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $405,000 from the Facilities Construction & Renovation Fund to continue work on boiler controls and natural gas conversion.   Not available Not available
26-1054 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate and transfer $350,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for continued legal services.   Not available Not available
26-1110 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $201,495 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-1109 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $120,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to settle an employment case.   Not available Not available
26-1127 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $78,900 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund to fund a Jail Diversion Clinician in the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery Unit.   Not available Not available
26-1114 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $595,106.69 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.   Not available Not available
26-1051 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $405,000 from the Capital Building Improvements Account to the Facilities Stabilization Fund to continue work on multiple boilers.   Not available Not available
26-1117 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $185,357.58 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.   Not available Not available
26-1115 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $117,928 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.   Not available Not available
26-1122 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $74,670.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management Capital Outlay Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services.   Not available Not available
26-1116 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $46,889.72 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building Improvements Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services.   Not available Not available
26-1056 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $110,280 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to the Health and Human Services Department for tobacco control and cessation.   Not available Not available
26-1055 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Youth Climate Action Fund program.   Not available Not available
26-1075 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $23,040 grant that requires an in-kind match, from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to the Emergency Management Division for an emergency management software platform.   Not available Not available
26-1083 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers to the Affordable Housing Trust.   Not available Not available
26-1085 17.17.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Calli Masters to the Fair Housing Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1086 17.18.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Washburn to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1087 17.19.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Corey Donahue to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1088 17.20.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Koslow to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1089 17.21.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenzie Ballard to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1091 17.22.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Zahra Atti to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1092 17.23.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Gunther to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1093 17.24.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Ritika Philip to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1094 17.25.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Paxti Martinez to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1095 17.26.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1096 17.27.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Monte Allen to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1097 17.28.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sierra Moll to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1098 17.29.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Bhavika Kalia to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1099 17.30.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rio Hunter Black to the Climate Action Commission.   Not available Not available
26-1123 17.31.Mayor's CommunicationConveying a request regarding body-worn cameras.   Not available Not available
26-0955 17.32.WithdrawnWithdrawn.   Not available Not available
26-1113 18.1.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting elimination of the Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing position.   Not available Not available
26-1120 18.2.Officer's CommunicationSchool Committee Chair conveying the Fiscal Year 2027 School Department budget as approved by the School Committee on June 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1119 18.3.Officer's CommunicationCity Attorney conveying an update regarding item #26-1025.   Not available Not available
26-0971 18.4.Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying recommendations for items #26-0287, #26-0257, #26-0330, #26-0329, #26-0328, #26-0327 and #26-0234.   Not available Not available
26-1090 18.5.Officer's CommunicationDirector of Parking conveying information regarding item #26-1019.   Not available Not available
26-1057 18.6.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.   Not available Not available
26-0947 18.7.WithdrawnWithdrawn.   Not available Not available
26-1062 19.1.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Boston Pipe Lining Company LLC.   Not available Not available
26-1063 19.2.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC.   Not available Not available
26-1064 19.3.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc.   Not available Not available
26-1065 19.4.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc.   Not available Not available
26-1066 19.5.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc.   Not available Not available
26-1067 19.6.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp.   Not available Not available
26-1068 19.7.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Wings Over Somerville, 519 Somerville Avenue, for in-store, take-out, and delivery service until 2am.   Not available Not available
26-1069 19.8.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Falafel Place, 1 Main Street.   Not available Not available
26-1070 19.9.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-1071 19.10.Public EventMayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 9 from 3pm to 5:30pm (raindate July 16).   Not available Not available
26-1074 19.11.Public EventSomerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville World Cup Viewing Party: Union Square on July 19 from 11am to 8:30pm.   Not available Not available
26-1073 19.12.Public EventOpenAir Circus applying for a Public Event License for OpenAir Circus on July 31, August 1, and August 2 for various times.   Not available Not available
26-1072 19.13.Public EventSomerville Garden Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale on September 20 from 8am to 5pm.   Not available Not available
26-1076 19.14.Public Communication18 individuals, including 17 residents submitting comments re: Fiscal Year 2027 budget items.   Not available Not available
26-1079 19.15.Public CommunicationJodi Nemser-Abrahams and Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item #26-1203, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.   Not available Not available
26-1080 19.16.Public CommunicationNick Asermelly submitting comments re: item #26-0327, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules.   Not available Not available
26-1081 19.17.Public CommunicationCrystal Huff and Toni Antonino submitting comments re: 1 McGrath Highway.   Not available Not available
26-1082 19.18.Public CommunicationHelen Levich submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.   Not available Not available
26-1084 19.19.Public CommunicationMichael Lenotto submitting comments re: item #26-0650, the draft Combined Sewer Overflow Plan.   Not available Not available