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Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of October 6, 2026.
Wilks Productions Consultancy applying for a Public Event License for Gurk McGurk Back To School Cops and Cars Car Show on October 18 from 9:30am to 2:30pm (raindate October 25).
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somerstreets: Monster Mash on October 18 from 10am to 7pm (raindate October 25).
36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.1.2 regarding affordable dwelling units.
36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules.
36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.
36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.
Commission for Persons with Disabilities submitting comments re: item #26-0825, that the Administration submit a written report to this Council regarding the timeline and process for staffin…
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 6, 2026.
Report of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee, meeting on October 6, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 5, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 1, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 30, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on September 30, 2026.
That the Short-Term Rental Ordinance be amended as detailed within.
In support of meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous.
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.
That the Director of Mobility add more secure bicycle parking at the Argenziano School.
WITHDRAWN
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 T…
In support of Head Start and Early Head Start and the vital role their programs play in the City of Somerville.
Urging Governor Healey to end the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s 287(g) Agreement.
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Somerville’s Hispanic, Latin American, and Caribbean communities.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 2026.
Remembrances.
Call of the Roll.
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 th…
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 …
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.
Requesting authorization to reduce the borrowing appropriation of $89,332,819 for the Poplar Street Project by $2,097,667.05.
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.
City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst conveying information on the upcoming periodic review of the Code of Ordinances.
Commending Maritza Perdomo for her work with Latino families in the community.
Commending Alejandra Bañuelos for her work with Latino families in the community.
Commending Nancy Paz for her work with Latino families in the community.
Boynton Yards LandCo LLC and Windsor Place Owner LLC requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend section 8.4.12.e.ii.
Digital Fourth submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.
Barbara Phillips submitting comments re: Warming Center.
That Section 12-111.1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed herein to protect private significant trees during construction.
That Chief of Police provide an update to this Council regarding the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program.
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