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26-1558
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | | |
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26-1559
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | | |
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26-1560
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2026. | | |
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26-1551
| 1 | 4.1. | Ordinance | That Section 7.64 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to condominium conversions, be amended as detailed within. | | |
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26-1550
| 1 | 4.2. | Resolution | Requesting support for local businesses damaged by recent fires. | | |
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26-1557
| 1 | 4.3. | Ordinance | That the City of Somerville adopt the Artificial Intelligence Ordinance as detailed within. | | |
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26-1555
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to this City Council on the status of the roof at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, including necessary repairs, what the leak has revealed about the condition of the city’s aging school roofs, and the effectiveness of the continuity of instruction plan. | | |
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26-1529
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a risk-based review of roof drainage systems and other vulnerable building-envelope components at city school facilities, particularly buildings undergoing active roof construction or repairs, and identify any urgent deficiencies requiring immediate attention. | | |
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26-1553
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | Supporting the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025. | | |
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26-1554
| 1 | 4.7. | Resolution | Calling on the Mayor to adopt policies prohibiting city staff from using artificial intelligence to generate public-facing media and prohibiting the replacement of city employees with artificial intelligence as detailed within. | | |
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26-1530
| 1 | 4.8. | Resolution | That the Administration develop or update a written protocol for severe-weather preparedness during construction and roof repair projects, including verification that roof drains are functioning properly, temporary protective measures are in place, and responsible personnel are available to respond promptly to reports of water intrusion. | | |
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26-1547
| 1 | 4.9. | Resolution | Urging the state to protect Mass Save and clean energy grants. | | |
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26-1548
| 1 | 4.10. | Communication | Sharing the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region's (MBHSR) Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) fiscal year 2024 plan and allocations. | | |
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26-1549
| 1 | 4.11. | Resolution | That the Director of Mobility install a "SLOW - CHILDREN CROSSING" sign on Heath Street, close to the corner of Heath & Moreland Streets. | | |
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26-1552
| 1 | 4.12. | Resolution | Opposing the draft combined sewer overflows long-term control plan and calling for a regional solution. | | |
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26-1568
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 20, 2026. | | |
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26-1567
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 15, 2026. | | |
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26-1565
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 13, 2026. | | |
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26-1569
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 21, 2026. | | |
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26-1566
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 14, 2026. | | |
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26-1542
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the matter of Richard Nurse, Ronald Bonney, & Michael Browne v. City of Somerville, et al. | | |
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26-1525
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.16, 3.2.15, 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 6.1.11, 6.2.12, 6.3.11, 6.4.14, 6.5.11, 8.2.4, 9.1.1, 9.2.8, and 9.2.9 of the Zoning Ordinance to amend use tables and standards. | | |
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26-1526
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.6, 3.1.6, 3.2.6, 9.2.11, 9.2.13, 9.2.14, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, and 14.1.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to simplify regulation of accessory structures. | | |
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26-1527
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 4.1.14, 4.2.14, 4.3.14, 4.4.14, 5.1.15, and 6.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow greater adoption of sustainable development elements. | | |
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26-1528
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.6, 3.1.13, 3.2.12, 4.1.10, 4.2.10, 4.3.10, 4.4.10, 5.1.11, 6.1.8, 6.2.9, 6.3.8, 6.4.11, and 6.5.8 of the Zoning Ordinance to simplify regulation of building components. | | |
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26-1514
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. | | |
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26-1543
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to fund the settlement of Richard Nurse, Ronald Bonney, & Michael Browne v. City of Somerville, et al. | | |
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26-1544
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $171,922 from the Salary Contingency Salaries account to various Fire Department and Human Resources Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76 Union. | | |
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26-1545
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $72,824.03 to various accounts in the Election Department to fund the two special elections.
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26-1524
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $545,649 from the Infrastructure: Inspectional Services Salaries account to various Health and Human Services: Public Health Personal Services accounts to correct an allocation error in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. | | |
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26-1539
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract with Boston Carting Services LLC for hauling municipal solid waste, recycling, and yard waste. | | |
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26-1522
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Sustainability and Environment Division to extend the Community Heat Resilience pilot program. | | |
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26-1523
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,776 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior transportation. | | |
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26-1531
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $12,844.97 using available funds in the Health and Human Services-Administration Ordinary Maintenance Account for Medicaid billing and collection services. | | |
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26-1540
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. | | |
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26-1541
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. | | |
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26-1533
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gary Rogers to the Condominium Review Board. | | |
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26-1534
| 1 | 7.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fatima Climaco to the Condominium Review Board. | | |
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26-1556
| 1 | 7.19. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan. | | |
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26-1546
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's November 12, 2026 meeting for the Tax Classification Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax levy percentages for Fiscal Year 2027. | | |
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26-1532
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | SomerStat Director conveying an update on measuring and sharing progress for strategic plans. | | |
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26-1538
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. | | |
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26-1536
| 1 | 9.1. | Public Event | East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular on October 31 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 1). | | |
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26-1537
| 1 | 9.2. | Public Event | The Office of Sustainability and Environment applying for a Public Event License for Pumpkin Smash on November 7 from 9am to 3:30pm (raindate November 8). | | |
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26-1535
| 1 | 9.3. | License | New Garage License, Toucan Auto Center Inc, 619 Somerville Avenue, 39 vehicles inside, 1 vehicle outside, for autobody work, spray painting, and operating a tow, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. | | |
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26-1561
| 1 | 9.4. | Public Communication | Caroline Levy submitting comments re: Combined Sewer Overflow. | | |
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26-1562
| 1 | 9.5. | Public Communication | Paul Garbarino submitting comments re: discrepancies between state law and proposed zoning ordinances. | | |
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26-1563
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Communication | Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item #26-1023, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. | | |
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26-1564
| 1 | 9.7. | Public Communication | Nathaniel Verter submitting comments re: Tufts University. | | |
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