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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/28/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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26-0932 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.   Not available Not available
26-0933 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.   Not available Not available
26-0934 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0935 11.4.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0923 12.1.CitationCommending Jerry Cajuste and Medno Dawson for outstanding dedication, professionalism, and service as crossing guards in one of the busiest and most heavily trafficked neighborhoods.   Not available Not available
26-0919 14.1.OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance.   Not available Not available
26-0917 14.3.OrderThat the Director of Mobility, the Director of Engineering, the Director of Parking and the Chief of Police appear before the Traffic and Parking Committee to review traffic flows and enforcement practices around schools citywide during drop-of and pick-up, as detailed within.   Not available Not available
26-0918 14.5.ResolutionThat the Administration appear before the City Council to present its organizational restructuring.   Not available Not available
26-0916 14.4.ResolutionThat the Administration share all the positions that were cut from the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, and their departments, and explain how they align with the Mayor's equity agenda.   Not available Not available
26-0921 14.2.ResolutionIn support of voluntary recognition for Somerville Workers United.   Not available Not available
26-0931 14.6.ResolutionRequesting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pedestrian crossing infrastructure at the intersection of Route 16 and Woods Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0742 15.1.Mayor's CommunicationProclaiming May 2026 to be Jewish American Heritage Month.   Not available Not available
26-0930 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 26, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0929 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 21, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0928 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on May 21, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0927 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 19, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0926 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0871 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $2,500 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Salaries Account to cover a year-end budget deficit.   Not available Not available
26-0920 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to remediate a year-end deficit.   Not available Not available
26-0893 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $455,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0903 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0898 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Custodial Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0899 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Recycling Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0897 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0874 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $127,358 from various Office of Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance programs.   Not available Not available
26-0885 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $125,000 from the Department of Public Works Administration Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0896 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $110,000 from the Department of Public Works Buildings Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.   Not available Not available
26-0872 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for additional Fiscal Year 2027 tree planting and maintenance.   Not available Not available
26-0881 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $4,966.16 from various Council on Aging Ordinary Maintenance Accounts and the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to various Council on Aging Personal Services Account to cover an expected year-end deficit.   Not available Not available
26-0882 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require property owners provide a notice of building sale to tenants.   Not available Not available
26-0875 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $2,403.70 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works Highway Overtime Account for the Davis Square Activation project.   Not available Not available
26-0869 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall Sewer Separation design project.   Not available Not available
26-0853 17.17.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Capital Projects.   Not available Not available
26-0922 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,624,494 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to reduce a year-end deficit.   Not available Not available
26-0879 17.18.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for the Western Pearl Street construction project.   Not available Not available
26-0744 17.19.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project.   Not available Not available
26-0876 17.20.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $58,642 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the YouthWorks Summer Program.   Not available Not available
26-0870 17.21.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2026-2027 Housing and Urban Development One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.   Not available Not available
26-0880 17.22.Mayor's CommunicationConveying the appointment of Steven Tolman to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.   Not available Not available
26-0866 17.23.Mayor's CommunicationProclaiming May 2026 to be Older Americans Month.   Not available Not available
26-0873 18.1.Officer's CommunicationCondominium Review Board conveying the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-0925 18.2.Officer's CommunicationFleet Manager conveying an annual report, pursuant to Section 12-122(e) of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-0924 18.3.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.   Not available Not available
26-0886 19.1.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0887 19.2.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell Street.   Not available Not available
26-0888 19.3.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street.   Not available Not available
26-0889 19.4.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street.   Not available Not available
26-0890 19.5.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street.   Not available Not available
26-0891 19.6.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South Street.   Not available Not available
26-0892 19.7.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street.   Not available Not available
26-0894 19.8.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Ever Fitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening 24/7 for in-store.   Not available Not available
26-0895 19.9.LicenseRenewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street.   Not available Not available
26-0900 19.10.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services Inc, 40 Joy Street.   Not available Not available
26-0901 19.11.LicenseRenewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy Street.   Not available Not available
26-0902 19.12.LicenseRenewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street.   Not available Not available
26-0904 19.13.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington Street.   Not available Not available
26-0905 19.14.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, John's Auto Sales, 216 McGrath Highway.   Not available Not available
26-0906 19.15.LicenseNew Second Hand Dealer License, Mile Bee Ventures LLC, 21 Cherry Street.   Not available Not available
26-0907 19.16.LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, from BAETDA Transportation to Skyline Taxi for Medallion #93.   Not available Not available
26-0908 19.17.Public Communication11 individuals, including nine residents submitting comments re: item #26-0257, 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
26-0909 19.18.Public Communication27 residents submitting comments re: items #26-0330, #26-0329, #26-0328, and #26-0329, Zoning Text Amendments related to backyard cottages and affordable dwelling units.   Not available Not available
26-0910 19.19.Public CommunicationDiane Covino submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street.   Not available Not available
26-0911 19.20.Public CommunicationJonah Abrams submitting comments re: Davis Square.   Not available Not available
26-0912 19.21.Public CommunicationCourtney Foster and Molly Fraust-Wylie submitting comments re: police presence in schools.   Not available Not available
26-0913 19.22.Public CommunicationBlair Read submitting comments re: item #26-0287, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend 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
26-0914 19.23.Public CommunicationChristopher Rosol submitting comments re: off leash dogs.   Not available Not available