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26-0288
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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26-0289
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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26-0290
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2026. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0284
| 1 | 2.1. | Citation | Commending Director of Libraries Cathy Piantigini on her return to work following a medical procedure. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0283
| 1 | 4.1. | Resolution | In support of Senate Bill S.237, an Act regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0275
| 1 | 4.2. | Communication | Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. | Placed on file | Pass |
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26-0279
| 1 | 4.3. | Resolution | That the Director of Public Works and the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding plans to keep bike lanes, protected bike lanes, and other separated micromobility facilities clear and passable on major throughways, with particular attention to school routes, timelines after snowfall, staffing, and equipment capacity. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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26-0281
| 1 | 4.4. | Resolution | That the Administration report to this Council regarding whether the city maintains, or can establish, a process to identify vendors that materially support United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as detailed within. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0280
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | That this City Council reaffirms and recognizes the importance of the arts in Somerville and the role of the Arts Council in supporting artists, cultural organizations, and community arts programming. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0282
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | In support of Senate Bill S.1010 and House Bill H.1576, an Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0276
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 24, 2026. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0055
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $618,181.81 grant that requires a match, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for the replacement of aging breathing apparatus. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0056
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $6,166.19 from the Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Other Equipment - Not Capitalized Account to the Fire Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the required match for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0075
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $420,566 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for continued restoration of 277 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0079
| 1 | 6.A.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve for construction of improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0080
| 1 | 6.A.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0081
| 1 | 6.A.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $74,365 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Nicole Bairos for preservation of Buddy's Diner. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0084
| 1 | 6.A.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0085
| 1 | 6.A.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2027 for Crowley Cottrell LLC to complete additional services for re-design and construction administration fees for Junction Park. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0089
| 1 | 6.A.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0097
| 1 | 6.A.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,342.05 using available funds in various Police Departments Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for various services. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0112
| 1 | 6.A.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0113
| 1 | 6.A.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0117
| 1 | 6.A.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0132
| 1 | 6.A.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0133
| 1 | 6.A.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0151
| 1 | 6.A.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the approval of a transfer of $237,250 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0152
| 1 | 6.A.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $306,250 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve for restoration of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and veterans monuments. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0153
| 1 | 6.A.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $124,331 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to Blessing of the Bay Linear Park. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0154
| 1 | 6.A.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0155
| 1 | 6.A.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0156
| 1 | 6.A.22. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0160
| 1 | 6.A.23. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement and Maintenance License at 16-20 Medford Street. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0162
| 1 | 6.A.24. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0164
| 1 | 6.A.25. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0166
| 1 | 6.A.26. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0167
| 1 | 6.A.27. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval for settlement of a claim for $10,400 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0168
| 1 | 6.A.28. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0172
| 1 | 6.A.29. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0188
| 1 | 6.A.30. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $299,910 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for a heat pump replacement project at 133 Holland Street. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0195
| 1 | 6.A.31. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $26,759 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for weatherizing the basement and envelope of 133 Holland Street. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0196
| 1 | 6.A.32. | Mayor's Request | Requesting 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. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0197
| 1 | 6.A.33. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $210,525 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace lighting at Trum Field. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0199
| 1 | 6.A.34. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $299,460 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace the lighting at Dilboy Field. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0269
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 17, 2026. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1603
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1604
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1605
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. | Placed on file | Pass |
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26-0042
| 1 | 6.B.5. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 91, relating to the appointment and removal of constables. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0043
| 1 | 6.B.6. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-20 of the Code of Ordinances to align the constable appointment process with the provisions of the revised City Charter. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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26-0044
| 1 | 6.B.7. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a review of multiple-member bodies, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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26-0092
| 1 | 6.B.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0093
| 1 | 6.B.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0094
| 1 | 6.B.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0127
| 1 | 6.B.11. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0277
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 25, 2026. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0115
| 1 | 6.C.2. | License | New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, USA Auto Hub, 61 Prospect Street, 15 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-3pm, Sun: closed. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0185
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource 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. | Laid on the table | Pass |
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26-0204
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for larger buildings, additional dimensional flexibility, and fewer use restrictions for affordable housing projects. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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26-0270
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $56,339.46 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the Boynton Union Connect Transportation Management Association development site. | Referred for recommendation | |
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26-0278
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,700 from the Law Department Professional & Technical Services Account to the Executive Department Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to establish the position of Senior Advisor to the Mayor for Labor. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0268
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $31,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for upgrades to the Hazardous Household Waste Facility. | Referred for recommendation | |
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26-0271
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,800.08 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention. | Referred for recommendation | |
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26-0171
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $565.50 using available funds in the Police Department Professional & Technical Services Account for case management services and biohazard cleaning. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0157
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an extension to the temporary appointment of Kevin Klein as Interim Director of Inspectional Services. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0266
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Director of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Strategic Asset Management Plan report. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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26-0267
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | Director of Public Space & Urban Forestry conveying information regarding the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard renovation. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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26-0272
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Second Hand Dealer license, Nostalgia, 322 Somerville Avenue, selling used clothes, footwear, and accessories. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0273
| 1 | 9.2. | Public Event | Bill Rogers Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk applying for a Public Event License for The Race of Ireland 5K Run/Walk 2026 on March 15 from 7am to 3pm. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0274
| 1 | 9.3. | Public Event | Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market 2026 Saturdays from May 9 to October 31, from 6:30am to 2pm. | Approved | Pass |
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26-0287
| 1 | 9.4. | Public Communication | 26 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. | Referred for recommendation | |
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26-0285
| 1 | 9.5. | Public Communication | Elyse Best submitting comments re: item #26-0114, Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities. | Placed on file | Pass |
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26-0286
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Communication | Ida Kao submitting comments re: Arts Council. | Placed on file | Pass |
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26-0291
| 1 | 10.1. | Public Communication | Shannon Noel Curtis submitting comments re: snow. | Placed on file | Pass |
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26-0292
| 1 | 10.2. | Public Communication | Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: 2025 Annual Report. | Placed on file | Pass |
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26-0293
| 1 | 10.3. | Public Communication | Michael Steele submitting comments re: Arts Council. | Placed on file | Pass |
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