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25-1771
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | | |
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25-1772
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | | |
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25-1773
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2025. | | |
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25-1756
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 10 feet of conduit in Harvard Street, from Utility Pole 163/1 to a point of pickup at 25 Atherton Street. | | |
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25-1752
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 28 feet of conduit in Indiana Avenue, from Manhole 8411 to a point of pickup at 8 Indiana Avenue. | | |
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25-1753
| 1 | 3.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 37 feet of conduit in Cleveland Street, from Utility Pole 420/4 to a new Handhole next to 11 Harvard Street. | | |
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25-1754
| 1 | 3.4. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 38 feet of conduit in Warwick Street, from Utility Pole 357/3 to a point of pickup at 16 Warwick Street. | | |
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25-1755
| 1 | 3.5. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 47 feet of conduit in Berkeley Street, from Utility Pole 30/3 to a point of pickup at 24 Berkeley Street. | | |
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25-1757
| 1 | 3.6. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 48 feet of conduit in Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 152/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Vernon Street. | | |
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25-1751
| 1 | 3.7. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 52 feet of conduit in Bolton Street, from Utility Pole 378/1 to a point of pickup at 8 Bolton Street. | | |
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25-1758
| 1 | 3.8. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 223 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 10195 to a point of pickup at 299 Broadway. | | |
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25-1735
| 1 | 3.9. | Officer's Communication | Chief Assessor presenting proposed FY 2026 Tax Classifications and requesting the adoption of a minimum residential factor for FY 2026 and acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5C, a residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner-occupied properties. | | |
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25-1762
| 1 | 4.1. | Ordinance | That the Code of Ordinances be amended to prohibit the use of tax-payer funds for self-promotion. | | |
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25-1716
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the City Attorney's Office is authorized to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by Osnat Hoffman on behalf of the City Council. | | |
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25-1722
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on how snow and ice is removed from different types of surfaces in schoolyards, including any limitations based on surface type. | | |
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25-1721
| 1 | 4.4. | Resolution | That the Administration and the School Department discuss with this Council the budgetary and planning impact of snow days, and how adaptation to climate change may affect future snow day planning. | | |
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25-1719
| 1 | 4.5. | Communication | In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular Meeting of this Council scheduled for December 25, 2025. | | |
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25-1720
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | In support of Climate Forward 2024. | | |
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25-1770
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That this City Council discuss the safety of the Summer Street bike lane design around or near Putnam Street to Benton Road and how and if additional safety modifications can be made. | | |
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25-1763
| 1 | 4.8. | Resolution | Supporting the resale of certain city owned property. | | |
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25-1700
| 1 | 5.1. | Resolution | In support of democratic divestment action regarding Ballot Question 3. | | |
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25-1438
| 1 | 5.2. | Resolution | That the Administration inform this Council of the process, action and communication used to consider acquiring the closed school building privately owned by the Archdiocese of Boston, on Thurston Street, after the Winter Hill Community Innovation School was deemed unsuitable for use. | | |
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25-1730
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 19, 2025. | | |
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25-1729
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 18, 2025. | | |
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25-1731
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 20, 2025. | | |
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25-1718
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on November 17, 2025. | | |
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25-1765
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the potential settlement of a claim against a former employee. | | |
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25-1714
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12-178 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the prohibition on sourcing neonicotinoid-treated plants. | | |
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25-1728
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a utility easement for NStar Electric Company at 0 Windsor Place (Boynton Yards). | | |
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25-1737
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept a gift of real property located at 17 Inner Belt Road (9 New Washington Street) from Ralph C. DeVitto, Jr. and A Bram, Trustee, RCD Foundation. | | |
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25-1742
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $3,057,826 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the Fiscal Year 2026 Street Resurfacing Program. | | |
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25-1743
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $3,000,000 from the Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing Stabilization Fund for the FY 2026 Street Resurfacing Program. | | |
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25-1746
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency. | | |
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25-1745
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund Account to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund Account for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency. | | |
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25-1732
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $6,750 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for additional duties related to the Out of School time activities for FY 2026. | | |
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25-1747
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $205,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent electricity bills. | | |
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25-1748
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $225,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent electricity bills. | | |
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25-1744
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $10,643 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to recompense the fund for unallowable expenses. | | |
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25-1750
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $7,260,181 in estimated FY 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. | | |
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25-1736
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to establish a consolidated Gift Account for the Veteran Services Department to accept donations for Veterans Holiday Season uses and veterans in need of financial assistance. | | |
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25-1697
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $150 from the Office of Immigrant Affairs Neighborhood Improvement Council Account to the Somerville Public Schools Food Services Account for the Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Celebration. | | |
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25-1734
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $304,954.10 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Health and Human Services department for the 2025-2026 Winter Warming Center. | | |
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25-1740
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,570 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for mobile data terminals. | | |
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25-1741
| 1 | 7.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $370 gift from the Tufts University Softball team to the Health and Human Services Mobile Farmers Market Revolving Fund for market needs. | | |
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25-1733
| 1 | 7.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $147.86 using available funds in the Department of Health and Human Services Program Supplies and Materials Account for meeting snacks. | | |
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25-1726
| 1 | 7.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Captain. | | |
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25-1509
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Condominium Review Board conveying the FY 2023 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances. | | |
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25-1699
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | The Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment conveying Climate Forward 2024. | | |
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25-1738
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | SomerStat Director conveying an update on the Happiness Survey 2025. | | |
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25-1764
| 1 | 8.4. | Officer's Communication | City Attorney conveying a clarification on the purpose of item #25-1639. | | |
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25-1759
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Drainlayer's License, Elite Construction Management Inc. | | |
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25-1761
| 1 | 9.2. | License | New Sign/Awning License, 59-61 Bow St LLC, 59-61 Bow Street, 6 Balconies and 12 Bays. | | |
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25-1760
| 1 | 9.3. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Bakery and Cafe Komugi, 68 Prospect Street, 2 Signs. | | |
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25-1715
| 1 | 9.4. | Public Communication | Osnat Hoffman submitting an Open Meeting Law complaint against this City Council. Note that the Council may enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss. | | |
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25-1749
| 1 | 9.5. | Public Communication | Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1698, regarding the Armory Revolving Fund. | | |
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