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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/9/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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26-0629 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.   Not available Not available
26-0630 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.   Not available Not available
26-0631 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0612 12.1.CitationCommending Teresa M. Pero on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday.   Not available Not available
26-0525 13.1.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 318 feet of conduit in Kent Street and Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 14831 to point of pickup at 22 Kent Street, and additional conduit from Manhole 14831 to an existing Manhole 8634.   Not available Not available
26-0527 13.2.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 184 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Manhole 1969 to a point of pickup at 382 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0526 13.3.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 25 feet of conduit in Everett Street, from Utility Pole 118/0 to a point of pickup at 24 Webster Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0521 14.1.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the radiator dysfunction in one of the Kennedy School classrooms.   Not available Not available
26-0508 14.2.ResolutionIn support of the Plant Based Treaty.   Not available Not available
26-0522 14.3.OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville.   Not available Not available
26-0614 14.4.ResolutionThat the Director of Mobility add the intersection of Durham and Hanson Street to the list of crosswalks that require daylighting improvements to enhance visibility and pedestrian safety.   Not available Not available
26-0615 14.5.ResolutionThat the Director of Mobility evaluate and implement appropriate traffic calming measures on Herbert Street, between the city parking lot and Davis Square Plaza, with particular attention to enhancing pedestrian safety during the Somerville Farmers Market.   Not available Not available
26-0613 14.6.ResolutionIn support of House Bill H.4015 and Senate Bill S.475, an Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth.   Not available Not available
26-0625 14.7.OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council, how the city’s new stormwater billing system, which uses Geographic Information System technology to assess properties based on impervious surfaces, will account for properties whose stormwater runoff flows directly into the Mystic River and does not burden the city’s drainage system nor add to the city’s wastewater bill.   Not available Not available
26-0626 14.8.ResolutionThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the decision to implement a tiered residential base rate structure that differentiates between properties served by 5/8-inch pipes and those served by 1-inch pipes.   Not available Not available
26-0628 14.9.ResolutionThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the process of monitoring progress on addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both.   Not available Not available
26-0627 14.10.ResolutionThat representatives from Eversource, National Grid, Comcast, Xfinity, Astound, and Verizon appear before this Council to discuss plans for addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both.   Not available Not available
26-0520 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0610 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 7, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0606 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 2, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0611 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0575 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations.   Not available Not available
26-0605 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located at 122 Assembly Park Drive.   Not available Not available
26-0602 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of special police officers.   Not available Not available
26-0623 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 122 Assembly Park Drive, Unit 45.   Not available Not available
26-0512 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a five-year extension to the lease with BwB-Square LLC for Nibble Community Kitchen.   Not available Not available
26-0515 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $8,284,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation program.   Not available Not available
26-0497 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $7,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the purpose of procuring the fire station condominium unit at 122 Assembly Park Drive.   Not available Not available
26-0516 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual FY 2026 Sewer System Rehabilitation - McGrath Corridor.   Not available Not available
26-0519 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to reduce the borrowing authorization for the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project from $2,000,000 to $1,600,000.   Not available Not available
26-0513 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate of $46,500 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for FY 2026 Ash Tree treatments.   Not available Not available
26-0518 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard.   Not available Not available
26-0510 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $325,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Medical and Dental Services Account for medical procedures for current and retired employees injured in the line of duty.   Not available Not available
26-0517 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $228,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Open Space Reserve.   Not available Not available
26-0511 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Animal Control Salaries Account for an expected deficit.   Not available Not available
26-0603 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $31,800 from the Communications and Community Engagement Salaries Account to the Communications and Community Engagement Professional and Technical Services and Printing and Stationary Accounts for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and program signage.   Not available Not available
26-0509 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/31/2029 for the Mystic River Watershed Association for the Community Preservation Act FY 2023 grant for design of the Blessing of the Bay Linear Park improvements.   Not available Not available
26-0601 17.17.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $125,000 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for light retrofitting at Dilboy Field.   Not available Not available
26-0524 17.18.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $48,866.25 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for the purchase of a vehicle for the Fire Department Auxiliary.   Not available Not available
26-0523 17.19.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $30,380 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for firefighter safety equipment.   Not available Not available
26-0506 17.20.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Public Library for library operations.   Not available Not available
26-0507 17.21.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $300 gift from James and Linda Hyson to the Public Library for materials for the West Branch Library.   Not available Not available
26-0514 17.22.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Aidan Slattery to the position of Police Officer.   Not available Not available
26-0380 17.23.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Logan Brill to the Conservation Commission.   Not available Not available
26-0381 17.24.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Valerie Locker to the Conservation Commission.   Not available Not available
26-0568 18.1.Officer's CommunicationRetirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 21, 2026 meeting regarding a 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees.   Not available Not available
26-0604 18.2.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.   Not available Not available
26-0529 19.1.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0528 19.2.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, A.R. Belli, Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0530 19.3.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp.   Not available Not available
26-0531 19.4.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC.   Not available Not available
26-0532 19.5.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.   Not available Not available
26-0533 19.6.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0534 19.7.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern.   Not available Not available
26-0535 19.8.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0536 19.9.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.   Not available Not available
26-0537 19.10.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0538 19.11.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0539 19.12.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0540 19.13.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0541 19.14.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.   Not available Not available
26-0542 19.15.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Meninno Construction Co., Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0543 19.16.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction.   Not available Not available
26-0544 19.17.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp.   Not available Not available
26-0545 19.18.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, RJV Construction Corporation.   Not available Not available
26-0546 19.19.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co., Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0547 19.20.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0548 19.21.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC.   Not available Not available
26-0549 19.22.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, 74M Property Owner, LLC, 74 Middlesex Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0550 19.23.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street.   Not available Not available
26-0551 19.24.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0552 19.25.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Road.   Not available Not available
26-0553 19.26.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 345 Medford Street.   Not available Not available
26-0555 19.27.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 23R Inner Belt Road.   Not available Not available
26-0556 19.28.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 70R Third Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0557 19.29.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 132 Washington Street.   Not available Not available
26-0554 19.30.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0558 19.31.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway.   Not available Not available
26-0559 19.32.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road.   Not available Not available
26-0560 19.33.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Parkway.   Not available Not available
26-0561 19.34.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Sam's Gas & Service, 166 Boston Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0562 19.35.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0563 19.36.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0564 19.37.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington Street.   Not available Not available
26-0579 19.38.LicenseRenewing Garage License, 599 Somerville Ventures LLC, 599 Somerville Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0565 19.39.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0566 19.40.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street.   Not available Not available
26-0567 19.41.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc., 635 Somerville Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0580 19.42.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0569 19.43.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308 McGrath Highway.   Not available Not available
26-0570 19.44.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0571 19.45.LicenseRenewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0572 19.46.LicenseRenewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell Street.   Not available Not available
26-0573 19.47.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0574 19.48.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Modern Floors, Inc., 22 Marshall Street.   Not available Not available
26-0576 19.49.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 63 Washington Street.   Not available Not available
26-0577 19.50.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway.   Not available Not available
26-0578 19.51.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Roman Auto Repair LLC, 45 Mystic Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0581 19.52.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.   Not available Not available
26-0582 19.53.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0583 19.54.LicenseRenewing Livery License, DRN Bus Transportation, 40A Memorial Road.   Not available Not available
26-0584 19.55.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day Street.   Not available Not available
26-0585 19.56.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia Street.   Not available Not available
26-0586 19.57.LicenseRenewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street.   Not available Not available
26-0587 19.58.LicenseRenewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia Street.   Not available Not available
26-0588 19.59.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, Showcase Laundromat, 715 Somerville Avenue, 1 Sign.   Not available Not available
26-0589 19.60.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, LaFoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20.   Not available Not available
26-0591 19.61.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. #57.   Not available Not available
26-0590 19.62.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50.   Not available Not available
26-0592 19.63.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion Street.   Not available Not available
26-0596 19.64.WithdrawnWithdrawn.   Not available Not available
26-0597 19.65.Public EventSomerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Patriots Day Colonial Fair 2026 on April 20 from 8am to 1pm.   Not available Not available
26-0599 19.66.Public EventSomerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line on April 25 from 8am to 6pm (raindate April 26).   Not available Not available
26-0598 19.67.Public EventVeterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for Salute to Service Parade on May 16 from 8am to 4pm.   Not available Not available
26-0600 19.68.Public EventBow Market applying for a Public Event License for Annual Curated Vintage Market on May 31 from 8am to 9pm (raindate June 7).   Not available Not available
26-0594 19.69.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somerstreets: Carnaval on June 7 from 11:30am to 8pm (raindate June 14).   Not available Not available
26-0593 19.70.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Big Gay Dance Party on June 27 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 28).   Not available Not available
26-0595 19.71.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fireworks Celebration on June 30 from 2pm to 12am (raindate July 1).   Not available Not available
26-0607 19.72.Public CommunicationTamara Grasty and Emma Rybeck submitting comments re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer.   Not available Not available
26-0608 19.73.Public CommunicationFive individuals, including two residents submitting comments re: item #26-0204, amending the Zoning Ordinances for affordable housing projects.   Not available Not available
26-0609 19.74.Public CommunicationThree individuals, including two residents submitting comments re: item #26-0234, amending the Zoning Ordinances for accessory dwelling units.   Not available Not available