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May 2026

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Requesting the appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. 26-0967 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 26-0966 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $7,150,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investm… 26-0965 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $6,600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Inves… 26-0964 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Capital Stabilization Fund. 26-0963 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $16,000,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund. 26-0962 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,676,728 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 26-0961 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to replace the boilers at the Argenziano School. 26-0960 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $900,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund to convert existing space at the Healey School into five functional classrooms. 26-0959 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund for replacement of the West Somerville Neighborhood School roof. 26-0958 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund for replacement of the Department of Public Works building roof at 1 Franey Road. 26-0957 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions. 26-0956 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Withdrawn. 26-0955 Withdrawn May 30, 2026 Withdrawn Requesting the appropriation of $237,500 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 26-0954 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $794,782 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget. 26-0953 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $24,672,499 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise Fund budget. 26-0952 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $39,633,688 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. 26-0951 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. 26-0950 Mayor's Request May 30, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval to increase the Special Event Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY 2026. 26-0949 Mayor's Request May 29, 2026 Approved Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027. 26-0948 Mayor's Request May 29, 2026 Approved Withdrawn. 26-0947 Withdrawn May 29, 2026 Withdrawn That this City Council congratulates Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin on his graduation from Harvard University. 26-0946 Resolution May 29, 2026 Approved That this City Council extends its gratitude to Legislative Liaison Yasmine Raddassi. 26-0945 Resolution May 29, 2026 Approved That the Chief of Police provide documentation in writing regarding the circumstances surrounding cyclist traffic enforcement in Union Square on the morning of May 28. 26-0944 Resolution May 28, 2026 Work Completed Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of May 26, 2026. 26-0943 Committee Minutes May 28, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 21, 2026. 26-0942 Committee Minutes May 28, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting of May 21, 2026. 26-0941 Committee Minutes May 28, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 19, 2026. 26-0940 Committee Minutes May 28, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of May 18, 2026. 26-0939 Committee Minutes May 28, 2026 Approved In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying information on the FY 2027 Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, on Wednesday, June 10. 26-0937 Communication May 27, 2026 Placed on File Conveying the updated 2025 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. 26-0936 Mayor's Communication May 26, 2026 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 11, 2026. 26-0935 Minutes May 26, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2026. 26-0934 Minutes May 26, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-0933 Remembrances May 26, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0932 Roll Call May 26, 2026 Placed on File Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 26, 2026. 26-0930 Committee Report May 26, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 21, 2026. 26-0929 Committee Report May 26, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on May 21, 2026. 26-0928 Committee Report May 26, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 19, 2026. 26-0927 Committee Report May 26, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 18, 2026. 26-0926 Committee Report May 26, 2026 Approved Fleet Manager conveying an annual report, pursuant to Section 12-122(e) of the Code of Ordinances. 26-0925 Officer's Communication May 26, 2026 Placed on File City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-0924 Officer's Communication May 26, 2026 Placed on File Commending Jerry Cajuste and Medno Dawson for outstanding dedication, professionalism, and service as crossing guards in one of the busiest and most heavily trafficked neighborhoods. 26-0923 Citation May 26, 2026 Approved Requesting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pedestrian crossing infrastructure at the intersection of Route 16 and Woods Avenue. 26-0931 Resolution May 26, 2026 Approved In support of voluntary recognition for Somerville Workers United. 26-0921 Resolution May 26, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to remediate a year-end deficit. 26-0920 Mayor's Request May 23, 2026 Approved Requesting 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. 26-0922 Mayor's Request May 23, 2026 Approved Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance. 26-0919 Ordinance May 23, 2026 Ordained That 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 enforc… 26-0917 Order May 23, 2026 Sent for Discussion That 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. 26-0916 Resolution May 23, 2026 Approved That the Administration appear before the City Council to present its organizational restructuring. 26-0918 Resolution May 23, 2026 Approved Maninder Singh submitting comments re: water and sewer rates. 26-0938 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Placed on File Requesting the appropriation of $15,015 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department Personal Services Salary Account to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somer… 26-0915 Mayor's Request May 22, 2026 Approved Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: off leash dogs. 26-0914 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Reported out of Committee Blair 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. 26-0913 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Sent for Discussion Courtney Foster and Molly Fraust-Wylie submitting comments re: police presence in schools. 26-0912 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Placed on File Jonah Abrams submitting comments re: Davis Square. 26-0911 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Placed on File Diane Covino submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street. 26-0910 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Placed on File 27 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. 26-0909 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Sent for Discussion 11 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 Som… 26-0908 Public Communication May 22, 2026 Sent for Discussion Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from BAETDA Transportation to Skyline Taxi for Medallion #93. 26-0907 License May 21, 2026 Approved New Second Hand Dealer License, Mile Bee Ventures LLC, 21 Cherry Street. 26-0906 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Outdoor Parking License, John's Auto Sales, 216 McGrath Highway. 26-0905 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington Street. 26-0904 License May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 w… 26-0903 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street. 26-0902 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy Street. 26-0901 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services Inc, 40 Joy Street. 26-0900 License May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 … 26-0899 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 we… 26-0898 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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… 26-0897 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 weath… 26-0896 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street. 26-0895 License May 21, 2026 Approved New Extended Operating Hours License, Ever Fitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening 24/7 for in-store. 26-0894 License May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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… 26-0893 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street. 26-0892 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South Street. 26-0891 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street. 26-0890 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street. 26-0889 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street. 26-0888 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell Street. 26-0887 License May 21, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc. 26-0886 License May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 wint… 26-0885 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved That the City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst and the City Attorney include “religious expression" after “assembly” in (13) (B) (I) of the proposed amendment to Section 2-6 of the Cod… 26-0884 Order May 21, 2026 Approved That the City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst and the City Attorney remove the remaining uses of “without limitation” in the proposed amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinance… 26-0883 Order May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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. 26-0882 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 Pers… 26-0881 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Conveying the appointment of Steven Tolman to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. 26-0880 Mayor's Communication May 21, 2026 Placed on File Requesting 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 Stree… 26-0879 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for the Smart Tree Inventory. 26-0878 Mayor's Request May 21, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to increase the Somertime Revolving Account Expenditure Limit for Fiscal Year 2026. 26-0877 Mayor's Request May 20, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 Summ… 26-0876 Mayor's Request May 20, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 Act… 26-0875 Mayor's Request May 20, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 progr… 26-0874 Mayor's Request May 20, 2026 Approved Condominium Review Board conveying the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances. 26-0873 Officer's Communication May 20, 2026 Sent for Discussion Requesting 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… 26-0872 Mayor's Request May 19, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 def… 26-0871 Mayor's Request May 19, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 … 26-0870 Mayor's Request May 19, 2026 Reported out of Committee Requesting 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. 26-0869 Mayor's Request May 19, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,500 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Professional Services Account for removal and storage of floating do… 26-0868 Mayor's Request May 18, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0867 Roll Call May 18, 2026 Placed on File Proclaiming May 2026 to be Older Americans Month. 26-0866 Mayor's Communication May 15, 2026 Sent for Discussion Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section… 26-0865 Mayor's Request May 14, 2026 Approved John Henderson submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street. 26-0864 Public Communication May 14, 2026 Placed on File Isabel Calder applying for a Public Event License for Touch Grass & Meet IRL on May 23, June 21, and July 25 for various times (raindate May 24). 26-0863 Public Event May 14, 2026 Approved Benjamin G. Brown School applying for a Public Event License for BGB Fun Run on May 22 from 7:30am to 2:30pm (raindate June 5). 26-0862 Public Event May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of May 13, 2026. 26-0861 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026. 26-0860 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 5, 2026. 26-0859 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of May 4, 2026. 26-0858 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance CommitteeMeeting of April 30, 2026. 26-0857 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of April 29, 2026. 26-0856 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of April 28, 2026. 26-0855 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of April 27, 2026. 26-0854 Committee Minutes May 14, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 Condit… 26-0853 Mayor's Request May 13, 2026 Approved Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street. 26-0852 Public Communication May 13, 2026 Placed on File Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conveying updated language for item #26-0287, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, as requested by the Committee on Land Use. 26-0851 Officer's Communication May 13, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to remove the third story by right from detached house, semidetached house, and duplex ho… 26-0850 Order May 13, 2026 Approved Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conveying that a public hearing on proposed FY27 water and sewer rates will be held on May 28, 2026, pursuant to Section 11-125 of the Code of… 26-0849 Officer's Communication May 13, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to include a two-foot setback for dormers. 26-0848 Order May 13, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 14, 2026. 26-0847 Minutes May 12, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 2026. 26-0846 Minutes May 12, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2026. 26-0845 Minutes May 12, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-0844 Remembrances May 12, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0843 Roll Call May 12, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry consider snow clearing requirements to maintain inclusive winter use when selecting turf materials for the new Kennedy School inclusive p… 26-0842 Resolution May 12, 2026 Reported out of Committee That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on the improvements made to the temperature in the Edgerly Education Center Cafetorium and kitchen following the installation of the a… 26-0841 Order May 12, 2026 Reported out of Committee That the Director of Mobility evaluate the feasibility of implementing a raised intersection or crosswalk at the intersection of Columbus Avenue, Prospect Hill Parkway, and Stone Avenue, and… 26-0840 Resolution May 12, 2026 Placed on File That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update to this Council on improvements made to custodial staffing at the East Somerville Community School. 26-0839 Order May 12, 2026 Work Completed That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and porta… 26-0838 Resolution May 12, 2026 Work Completed That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to increase pedestrian safety. 26-0837 Resolution May 12, 2026 Placed on File That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light at the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets near the East Somerville Station crosswalk to increase visibility and pedestrian sa… 26-0836 Resolution May 12, 2026 Approved Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters. 26-0835 Zoning Ordinance May 11, 2026 Approved That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning consider revising the demolition review cutoff date to 1945, rather than a date relative to the present year. 26-0834 Resolution May 11, 2026 Approved Conveying the existing Body Worn Camera Policy. 26-0833 Communication May 11, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Water and Sewer provide an overview of the water and sewer metering and billing practices. 26-0832 Resolution May 11, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development develop and share with the public, a list of all the spaces that are available for community use, in… 26-0831 Resolution May 11, 2026 Sent for Discussion Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer. 26-0830 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Requesting approval of an exemption for Jasper Coles as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 26-0829 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved Commending the Salvation Army for their dedicated commitment and generosity in supporting the city. 26-0828 Citation May 11, 2026 Approved That the Administration work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to ensure that extremely loud construction does not occur overnight. 26-0827 Resolution May 11, 2026 Approved Supporting the Governor’s Executive Order “Facilitating Safe and Affordable Single-Stair Multifamily Residential Buildings”. 26-0826 Resolution May 11, 2026 Approved That the Administration submit a written report to this Council regarding the timeline and process for staffing the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator role and update this Council… 26-0825 Resolution May 11, 2026 Work Completed That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator submit a written report to this City Council regarding the timeline for ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 under T… 26-0824 Resolution May 11, 2026 Work Completed Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. 26-0823 Communication May 11, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on Elmwood Street and assess whether closing the street to non-residents during rush hours would be possible and useful to reduce the cut-th… 26-0822 Resolution May 11, 2026 Placed on File That the Administration, the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, the Director of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Office of Ho… 26-0821 Resolution May 11, 2026 Reported out of Committee Requesting approval to appropriate $532,449 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Fire Pumper Bond Fund 5187 for the purpose of funding a new fire pumper. 26-0820 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $545,985 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to Fire Pumper Bond Fund 51855 for the purposes of funding a new fire pumper. 26-0819 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $3,940,905 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the Street Resurfacing Bond Fund to pay down street reconstruction and resu… 26-0818 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 13, 2026. 26-0817 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 7, 2026. 26-0816 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 5, 2026. 26-0815 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 4, 2026. 26-0814 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on April 30, 2026. 26-0813 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on April 29, 2026. 26-0812 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 28, 2026. 26-0811 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $320,000 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the Union Square Streetscape and Plaza Bond Fund to pay down streetscape impr… 26-0810 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 27, 2026. 26-0809 Committee Report May 11, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $2,381,625 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the Somerville Avenue Streetscape Bond Fund to pay down capital expenses. 26-0808 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $999,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to the Building Improvements Bond Fund to pay down building renovation expenses. 26-0807 Mayor's Request May 11, 2026 Approved That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Vernon Street. 26-0806 Resolution May 10, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Public Works place a portable restroom at Hoyt-Sullivan playground. 26-0805 Resolution May 10, 2026 Sent for Discussion Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street. 26-0804 Public Communication May 8, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval to appropriate $182,469 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization fund for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. 26-0803 Mayor's Request May 8, 2026 Approved Alison Davis submitting comments re: water in city parks. 26-0802 Public Communication May 8, 2026 Placed on File Hayley Richards submitting comments re: Kensington Avenue. 26-0801 Public Communication May 8, 2026 Placed on File Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: parking permits. 26-0800 Public Communication May 8, 2026 Placed on File Four residents submitting comments re: item #26-0484, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0799 Public Communication May 8, 2026 Placed on File 25 residents submitting comments re: item #26-0287, 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. 26-0798 Public Communication May 8, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to regulate leases and tenancy at will agreements. 26-0797 Mayor's Request May 7, 2026 Approved Mobility Division applying for a Public Event License for Quick Build Safety Improvements Open House on June 9 from 5pm to 8pm (raindate June 10). 26-0796 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Citixen Joy LLC applying for a Public Event License for Somer Fest on July 25 from 10am to 7:30pm (raindate July 26). 26-0795 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Veterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for Pride Flag Raising on June 4 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. 26-0794 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market on July 25 and July 26 from 12pm to 12am. 26-0793 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Police Department applying for a Public Event License for National Night Out on August 4 from 9am to 10:30pm (raindate August 5). 26-0792 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising on June 16 from 11am to 1:30pm (raindate June 17). 26-0791 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for New England Hong Kong Festival on May 30 from 8am to 8pm (raindate May 31). 26-0790 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Haitian Flag Raising on May 18 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. 26-0789 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved St. Anthony Parish applying for a Public Event License for Festa Junina 2026 on June 20 from 10am to 1am (raindate June 21). 26-0788 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 27 from 10am to 7:30pm. 26-0787 Public Event May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1 Davis Square. 26-0786 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92. 26-0785 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Charlie's Family LLC, Med. #80. 26-0784 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Early Bird Transportation, LLC, Med. #49. 26-0783 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43. 26-0782 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow TNC of Somerville, Med. #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68. 26-0781 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans., Inc., Med. #15. 26-0780 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Avenue. 26-0779 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place. 26-0778 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Fred M. Susan Auto Body, Inc., 269 Somerville Avenue. 26-0777 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83A Albion Street. 26-0776 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street. 26-0775 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street. 26-0774 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel Company, 492R Rutherford Avenue. 26-0773 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell Street. 26-0772 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford Street. 26-0771 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, Inc., 583 Broadway. 26-0770 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. 26-0769 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's, 622 Somerville Avenue. 26-0768 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 26-0767 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Avenue. 26-0766 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm Street. 26-0765 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Avenue. 26-0764 License May 7, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract renewal term with Waste Management of Massachusetts Inc. for solid waste disposal. 26-0763 Mayor's Request May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc., 137 Washington Street. 26-0762 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway. 26-0761 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation. 26-0760 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc. 26-0759 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation. 26-0758 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc. 26-0757 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc. 26-0756 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc. 26-0755 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 26-0754 License May 7, 2026 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. 26-0753 License May 7, 2026 Approved Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 61 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from existing Manhole 44/430 to a proposed new handhole next to 350 Medford Street. 26-0752 Grant of Location May 7, 2026 Approved Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 4 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, from existing Manhole 44/52A to a proposed new handhole next to 115 Pearl Street. 26-0751 Grant of Location May 7, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Hudson Street, from Utility Pole 202/9 to a proposed new handhole next to 135 Hudson Street. 26-0750 Grant of Location May 7, 2026 Approved City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-0749 Officer's Communication May 7, 2026 Placed on File Commending Lillian Bartolucci on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday. 26-0748 Citation May 7, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0747 Roll Call May 7, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville. 26-0746 Mayor's Request May 6, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of an amendment to the Assembly Square District Improvement Financing District Map and Program to include the Assembly Square Fire Station, 45 Middlesex Avenue, and impro… 26-0745 Mayor's Request May 6, 2026 Approved Requesting 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 Go… 26-0744 Mayor's Request May 6, 2026 Approved Proclaiming May 2026 to be Haitian American Heritage Month. 26-0743 Mayor's Communication May 6, 2026 Placed on File Proclaiming May 2026 to be Jewish American Heritage Month. 26-0742 Mayor's Communication May 6, 2026 Approved Proclaiming that the week of May 10 through May 17, 2026 is Taiwanese American Heritage Week. 26-0741 Mayor's Communication May 6, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/22/2027 for the contract with UELContractors Inc. for the completion of improvements at Junction Park. 26-0740 Mayor's Request May 6, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to endorse Wood Partners and North River Leerink Manager LLC as the two finalists in the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals process. 26-0739 Mayor's Request May 6, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to establish an Arts Council Furniture Account and to use $2,000 in available funds from the Arts Council Professional & Technical Services Account to purchase new desks … 26-0738 Mayor's Request May 6, 2026 Approved Withdrawn. 26-0737 Withdrawn May 6, 2026 Withdrawn Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss 90 Washington Street. 26-0736 Mayor's Request May 5, 2026 Approved City Clerk conveying her resignation, effective May 17, 2026. 26-0735 Officer's Communication May 5, 2026 Placed on File
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