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26-1490
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | | |
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26-1491
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | | |
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26-1492
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 2026. | | |
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26-1481
| 1 | 2.1. | Citation | Commending Nancy Paz for her work with Latino families in the community. | | |
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26-1482
| 1 | 2.2. | Citation | Commending Alejandra Bañuelos for her work with Latino families in the community. | | |
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26-1483
| 1 | 2.3. | Citation | Commending Maritza Perdomo for her work with Latino families in the community. | | |
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26-1459
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 187 feet of conduit in Sycamore Street and Broadway and one new sidewalk vault, from the existing Comcast Manhole at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Broadway, passing through the proposed sidewalk vault, continuing to points of pickup at 382 Broadway and 386 Broadway. | | |
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26-1456
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 346 feet of conduit in Newton Street, from the existing Manhole 4115, passing through the existing Manhole 4123 to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 31223 next to 24 Webster Avenue. | | |
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26-1457
| 1 | 3.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 15 feet of conduit in Fellsway West Street, from existing Manhole 1897 to a point of pickup at the demarcation line next to 49 Fellsway West. | | |
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26-1458
| 1 | 3.4. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 266 feet of conduit in School Street, from existing Manhole 29855, passing through existing Manholes 13425 and 13085 to a point of pickup at 93 Highland Avenue. | | |
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26-1476
| 1 | 4.1. | Ordinance | That Section 12-111.1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed herein to protect private significant trees during construction. | | |
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26-1474
| 1 | 4.2. | Resolution | That the Director of Inspectional Services clarify the permitting process for heat pump systems. | | |
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26-1475
| 1 | 4.3. | Resolution | That Chief of Police provide an update to this Council regarding the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program. | | |
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26-1501
| 1 | 4.4. | Ordinance | That the Short-Term Rental Ordinance be amended as detailed within. | | |
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26-1498
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | That the Director of Mobility add more secure bicycle parking at the Argenziano School. | | |
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26-1499
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | That the Commissioner of Public Works, in consideration of children with sensory sensitivities, utilize electric leaf blowers when doing maintenance on school grounds during school hours. | | |
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26-1500
| 1 | 4.7. | Resolution | In support of meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous. | | |
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26-1467
| 1 | 4.8. | Resolution | That the Director of Planning submit a plain-language explanation and fact sheet for each proposed zoning amendment, to be attached directly to the corresponding zoning amendment item. | | |
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26-1493
| 1 | 4.9. | Resolution | Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Somerville’s Hispanic, Latin American, and Caribbean communities. | | |
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26-1468
| 1 | 4.10. | Resolution | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all broken and inoperable plumbing, appliances and privacy treatments of the Winter Hill Innovation School bathrooms and provide regular work timelines in writing, detailing when work will be initiated to when work is anticipated to be fully completed. | | |
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26-1469
| 1 | 4.11. | Resolution | That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately repair the urinal fixture, otherwise known as 'The Blaster', at the Winter Hill Innovation School and present written updated work timelines on a regular basis until the urinal fixture is entirely repaired. | | |
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26-1473
| 1 | 4.12. | Resolution | That the Director of Inspectional Services Division simplify and clarify the permitting process for small-scale residential repairs and alterations that do not change a building’s structure or use. | | |
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26-1494
| 1 | 4.13. | Resolution | Urging Governor Healey to end the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s 287(g) Agreement. | | |
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26-1496
| 1 | 4.14. | Resolution | Expressing deep appreciation to the Somerville firefighters, firefighters from neighboring communities, and all first responders for ensuring the safe evacuation of every resident from the Teele Square fire and for successfully containing the fire to one side of the building. | | |
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26-1497
| 1 | 4.15. | Resolution | Opposing the draft combined sewer overflow long-term control plan and calling for a regional solution. | | |
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26-1495
| 1 | 4.16. | Resolution | In support of Head Start and Early Head Start and the vital role their programs play in the City of Somerville. | | |
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26-1454
| 1 | 4.17. | Communication | In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2026. | | |
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26-1507
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 6, 2026. | | |
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26-1502
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on September 30, 2026. | | |
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26-1504
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 1, 2026. | | |
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26-1503
| 1 | 6.D1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 30, 2026. | | |
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26-1506
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee, meeting on October 6, 2026. | | |
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26-1505
| 1 | 6.F.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 5, 2026. | | |
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26-1487
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $3,143,557 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional costs of design, construction, and equipping of the Poplar Street Pump Station. | | |
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26-1489
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $384,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Other Lump Sum Payment Account to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. | | |
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26-1463
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $107,636 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Other Lump-Sum Benefits Account to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union Chapter 3 - School Custodians. | | |
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26-1486
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to reduce the borrowing appropriation of $89,332,819 for the Poplar Street Project by $2,097,667.05. | | |
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26-1488
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $308,504 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit A. | | |
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26-1472
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Racial and Social Justice Fund to implement the 2026 Community Grant Cycle. | | |
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26-1464
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $59,307 from the Salary Contingency Salaries account to various Department of Public Works School Custodians Personal Services Account to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union Chapter 3 - School Custodians. | | |
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26-1414
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $35,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for overtime/backfill to support officers and supervisors in obtaining/maintaining Crisis Intervention Team Training certification. | | |
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26-1465
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement with the Center for the Arts at the Armory to provide commercial arts space at the Somerville Armory Building, 191 Highland Avenue. | | |
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26-1471
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Communication | Proclaiming that September 15 through October 15, 2026 to be Latin American Caribbean Heritage Month. | | |
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26-1455
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Gaeta to the Board of Assessors. | | |
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26-1485
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a periodic review of the Code of Ordinances, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. | | |
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26-1484
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst conveying information on the upcoming periodic review of the Code of Ordinances. | | |
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26-1470
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | Conveying the Municipal Special Election Calendar for 2026-2027. | | |
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26-1453
| 1 | 8.4. | Officer's Communication | Fair Housing Commission conveying the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances. | | |
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26-1466
| 1 | 8.5. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. | | |
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26-1460
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Drainlayer's License, New England Construction Managers. | | |
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26-1461
| 1 | 9.2. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Assembly Connect, 355 Artisan Way, 8 Signs. | | |
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26-1462
| 1 | 9.3. | Public Event | Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for All City Fall Clean Up 2026 on November 7 from 9am to 1pm. | | |
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26-1480
| 1 | 9.4. | Public Communication | Boynton Yards LandCo LLC and Windsor Place Owner LLC requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend section 8.4.12.e.ii. | | |
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26-1478
| 1 | 9.5. | Public Communication | Barbara Phillips submitting comments re: Warming Center. | | |
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26-1479
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Communication | Digital Fourth submitting comments re: body-worn cameras. | | |
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