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September 2026

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Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Gaeta to the Board of Assessors. 26-1455 Mayor's Request Sep 28, 2026 Referred for Recommendation In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2026. 26-1454 Communication Sep 28, 2026 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of September 23, 2026. 26-1451 Committee Minutes Sep 24, 2026 Agenda Ready Fair Housing Commission conveying the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances. 26-1453 Officer's Communication Sep 24, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management present on continued concerns related to exterior tiles on the Somerville High School building, and provide updates on measures to id… 26-1452 Order Sep 24, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 22, 2026. 26-1450 Committee Minutes Sep 24, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 15, 2026. 26-1449 Committee Minutes Sep 24, 2026 Approved Somerville Foundation and Ultimate Entertainment Group applying for a Public Event License for Gurk McGurk Back to School Corps and Cars Show on October 4 from 9:30am to 2pm. 26-1448 Public Event Sep 23, 2026 Approved Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Harvest Festival on October 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 4). 26-1447 Public Event Sep 23, 2026 Approved La Corsa Club applying for a Public Event License for The Autumn 5k Fun Run on September 26 from 8am to 11:30am. 26-1446 Public Event Sep 23, 2026 Approved 4 residents submitting comments re: Warming Center. 26-1445 Public Communication Sep 23, 2026 Placed on File Frank Privitera submitting comments re: Magoun Square. 26-1444 Public Communication Sep 23, 2026 Placed on File Adrienne Naylor submitting comments re: bike lanes on McGrath. 26-1443 Public Communication Sep 23, 2026 Placed on File Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: Squires Bridge. 26-1442 Public Communication Sep 23, 2026 Placed on File Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 8, 2026. 26-1441 Committee Report Sep 22, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 27, 2026. 26-1440 Minutes Sep 22, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-1439 Remembrances Sep 22, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-1438 Roll Call Sep 22, 2026 Placed on File City Clerk requesting approval to hold a special election to fill vacancies in the Ward 2 and Ward 3 City Council seats pursuant to § 2-12 of the City Charter. 26-1437 Officer's Communication Sep 22, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 23, 2026. 26-1436 Committee Report Sep 21, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 22, 2026. 26-1435 Committee Report Sep 21, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 15, 2026. 26-1434 Committee Report Sep 21, 2026 Approved In support of an act relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal. 26-1433 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Approved In support of the "Yes in God’s Backyard" (YIGBY) legislation. 26-1432 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Approved That the Director of Parking issue free temporary parking permits for residents who do not have a parking permit and whose driveways are temporarily obstructed by ongoing city construction p… 26-1431 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council possible strategies to address safety concerns caused by large trucks using Weston Avenue as a cut-through from Broadway to Clarendon … 26-1430 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Finance and the Director of Economic Development report to this Council on the situation of financial bankruptcy, involving the investor funds, holding equity in the emp… 26-1429 Order Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion In remembrance of Lobga Rangzen and in recognition of Somerville’s Tibetan Community. 26-1428 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Approved That the Administration and relevant departments submit a memo to this Council showing the cost of staffing Somerville High School to be used as a teen center after school hours. 26-1427 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Mobility take the steps necessary to make the intersection of Vernon Street and Partridge Avenue safer. 26-1426 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Work Completed That the Director of Mobility install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Broadway and Cedar Street. 26-1425 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Mobility paint bike markings in the bike lane on Elm Street, across from the Kennedy school. 26-1424 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Mobility add bike racks at the Kennedy School. 26-1423 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of the Parking install drop-off/pick-up signage on Cherry Street, across from the Kennedy School. 26-1422 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That, in view of the proliferation of rats in the city, the Director of Public Health and/or designees update this Council on the status of dumpster license registration and enforcement, inc… 26-1421 Order Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council the feasibility of considering vehicle size and weight when establishing residential parking permit fees, so that permit costs may bett… 26-1420 Order Sep 21, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Administration develop a procedure allowing the Parking Department, upon identifying a vehicle parked in a location such as a fire lane where it poses a public safety concern, to ar… 26-1419 Resolution Sep 21, 2026 Approved Stephanie Lee from Verizon submitting comments re: Verizon Copper Network Retirement. 26-1418 Public Communication Sep 21, 2026 Placed on File 29 individuals, including 26 resident submitting comments re: agenda item #26-1185, 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical proc… 26-1417 Public Communication Sep 21, 2026 Placed on File 9 residents submitting comments re: agenda item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments regarding formal recognition. 26-1416 Public Communication Sep 21, 2026 Placed on File 3 residents submitting comments re: item #26-1006, 89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the … 26-1415 Public Communication Sep 21, 2026 Placed on File 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 offic… 26-1414 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Requesting approval to accept and expend a $297,679 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for operational funding for the Metro… 26-1413 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $57,925 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department to fund the operation of the jail/arre… 26-1412 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $19,986 from the Salary Contingency Account to Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Local 888 - Crossin… 26-1411 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2026 Approved Commending Gonzalo Puigbo for his work as the Executive Director of Somerville Community Corporation. 26-1410 Citation Sep 21, 2026 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 15, Article III of the Code of Ordinances. 26-1408 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Conveying an update on the Civilian Oversight policy development process. 26-1407 Mayor's Communication Sep 18, 2026 Sent for Discussion City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-1406 Officer's Communication Sep 18, 2026 Placed on File Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ashley Tienken to the Affordable Housing Trust. 26-1405 Mayor's Request Sep 17, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising on October 15 from 4pm to 6:30pm. 26-1404 Public Event Sep 17, 2026 Approved Davis Square Neighborhood Council applying for a Public Event License for Davis Square Neighborhood Yard Sale on September 27 from 12pm to 6pm (raindate October 4). 26-1403 Public Event Sep 17, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SSR Cab Inc, Med. #81. 26-1402 License Sep 17, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc, Med #59. 26-1401 License Sep 17, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 140 feet of conduit in Newton Street, from the intersection of Prospect Street and Newton Street to a point of pickup at existing Manho… 26-1400 Grant of Location Sep 17, 2026 Approved Requesting authorization to borrow $2,082,498 in a bond, and to appropriate $2,082,498 for the purchases of an Aerial Ladder Truck and a Rescue Truck for the Fire Department. 26-1397 Mayor's Request Sep 17, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $10,224.39 using available funds in the Office of Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Account for legal services. 26-1396 Mayor's Request Sep 16, 2026 Approved Conveying his resignation from the City Council. 26-1395 Communication Sep 16, 2026 Placed on File Requesting the transfer of $153,987 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Community Housing Debt Service account to the CPA Community Housing Reserve. 26-1393 Mayor's Request Sep 15, 2026 Approved Requesting the transfer of $22,596.24 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historic Preservation Debt Service account to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve. 26-1392 Mayor's Request Sep 15, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 2/15/2027 for Utile Inc to complete any outstanding task related to our up zoning and five year zoning review efforts. 26-1391 Mayor's Request Sep 14, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account with a $15,000 transfer from the Health and Human Services-Community Wellness Division's Professional & Technical Services account to t… 26-1390 Mayor's Request Sep 14, 2026 Approved Director of the Office of Housing Stability conveying the 2025 Office of Housing Stability Annual Report and accompanying Executive Summary, for informational purposes. 26-1387 Officer's Communication Sep 11, 2026 Sent for Discussion Councilor Scott resignation. 26-1389 Resolution Sep 10, 2026 Placed on File Councilor Ewen-Campen resignation. 26-1388 Resolution Sep 10, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $59,497 grant that requires a match, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department - Comm… 26-1386 Mayor's Request Sep 10, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026. 26-1385 Committee Minutes Sep 10, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026. 26-1384 Committee Minutes Sep 10, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of September 3, 2026. 26-1383 Committee Minutes Sep 10, 2026 Agenda Ready Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 3, 2026. 26-1382 Committee Minutes Sep 10, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to a pay prior year invoice totaling $1,912.50 using available funds in the People Operations Professional & Technical Account for a 111F record review. 26-1381 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,000 using available funds in the People Operations Professional & Technical Account for pre-employment drug testing & physicals. 26-1380 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2026 Approved Veteran Services applying for a Public Event License for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. 26-1379 Public Event Sep 9, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling $2,500 using available funds in the People Operations Employee Training Account for manager training. 26-1378 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2026 Approved Junkyard LLC applying for a Public Event License for Junkyard Davis Square on September 19 from 10am to 11:30pm. 26-1377 Public Event Sep 9, 2026 Approved New Second Hand Dealer License, The Heartland Roadshow, 30 Washington Street. 26-1376 License Sep 9, 2026 Approved New Drainlayer's License, Knight Excavation Co. Inc. 26-1375 License Sep 9, 2026 Approved President of Tufts University submitting comments re: #26-1302, in support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University. 26-1374 Public Communication Sep 9, 2026 Placed on File That Section 3.1.7.c of the Zoning Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 26-1373 Zoning Ordinance Sep 8, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 9, 2026. 26-1372 Minutes Sep 8, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-1371 Remembrances Sep 8, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-1370 Roll Call Sep 8, 2026 Placed on File Marianne Walles submitting comments re: item #26-1268, comments related to Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.1.7c, 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.11c, 3.1.15a.i, 3.2.7c, 3.2.8c, 3.2.9c, 3.2.10c, 3.2… 26-1369 Public Communication Sep 8, 2026 Sent for Discussion Bruce Schulman submitting comments re: snow emergencies. 26-1368 Public Communication Sep 8, 2026 Placed on File Conveying the appointment of Christopher Oates to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee. 26-1367 Mayor's Communication Sep 8, 2026 Placed on File Proclaiming that September 15, 2026 is International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. 26-1366 Mayor's Communication Sep 8, 2026 Placed on File Proclaiming that the week of September 10 through September 19, 2026 is Welcoming Week. 26-1365 Mayor's Communication Sep 8, 2026 Placed on File Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations. 26-1364 Mayor's Request Sep 8, 2026 Approved That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer explore best practices used by other municipalities and public agencies to encourage tim… 26-1363 Resolution Sep 7, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the City’s current pract… 26-1362 Resolution Sep 7, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Engineering and Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the feasibility of establishing a Street Preservation Offset… 26-1361 Resolution Sep 7, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Engineering and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the City’s current requirements for restoration of stree… 26-1360 Resolution Sep 7, 2026 Sent for Discussion In support of striking Encore Boston Harbor workers. 26-1359 Resolution Sep 7, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 8, 2026. 26-1357 Committee Report Sep 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 3, 2026. 26-1356 Committee Report Sep 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 3, 2026. 26-1355 Committee Report Sep 6, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to enter into lease agreements with various tenants to provide commercial arts space at the Somerville Armory Building, 191 Highland Avenue. 26-1354 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2026 Approved Conveying an update on Civilian Oversight. 26-1353 Mayor's Communication Sep 4, 2026 Placed on File City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-1352 Officer's Communication Sep 4, 2026 Placed on File Saint Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Journey to World Youth Day 2027 Fundraiser on September 12 from 11:30am to 2pm (raindate September 19). 26-1351 Public Event Sep 3, 2026 Approved Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for City Hall Truck O' Treat 2026 Spectacular! on October 29 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate November 5). 26-1350 Public Event Sep 3, 2026 Approved Theatre@First applying for a Public Event License for Iphigenia by Euripides on various dates between September 26 and October 11 from 3pm to 7:30pm. 26-1349 Public Event Sep 3, 2026 Approved Matthew Taylor applying for a Public Event License for 21st Honk! Festival on October 9, 10 & 11 for various times. 26-1348 Public Event Sep 3, 2026 Approved Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 30th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 26 from 6am to 1pm. 26-1347 Public Event Sep 3, 2026 Approved Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Bow Market Renaissance Faire on November 7 from 8am to 8:30pm (raindate November 14). 26-1346 Public Event Sep 3, 2026 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46. 26-1345 License Sep 3, 2026 Approved New Second Hander Dealer License, Somerville Communications, 52 Broadway. 26-1344 License Sep 3, 2026 Approved New Livery License, Lubana Coach, 2 Snow Terrace, operating 1 vehicle. 26-1343 License Sep 3, 2026 Approved New Drainlayer's License, Valor Excavation, LLC. 26-1342 License Sep 3, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $80,852.95 using available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various services. 26-1341 Mayor's Request Sep 3, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $169,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Department of Public Works for equipment to strengthen schoo… 26-1340 Mayor's Request Sep 3, 2026 Approved Director of Emergency Management conveying the 2025-2026 Cummings School Winter Warming Center After Action Report and Improvement Plan. 26-1339 Officer's Communication Sep 3, 2026 Sent for Discussion Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.5, 3.1.16, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 3.2.15, 4.1.3, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.10, 4.1.13, 4.2.3, 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.10, … 26-1338 Mayor's Request Sep 2, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.5, 3.1.17, 3.2.16, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.14, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.14, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 4.3.14, 4.4.8, 4.4.9, 4.4.15, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.16, … 26-1337 Mayor's Request Sep 2, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding prote… 26-1336 Mayor's Request Sep 2, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Withdrawn. 26-1335 Withdrawn Sep 2, 2026 Withdrawn Requesting approval to appropriate $350,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency. 26-1334 Mayor's Request Sep 2, 2026 Approved Conveying the appointment of Bess Paupeck to the Somerville Arts Council Board. 26-1333 Mayor's Communication Sep 1, 2026 Placed on File Conveying the appointment of Sharon Lacey to the Somerville Arts Council Board. 26-1332 Mayor's Communication Sep 1, 2026 Placed on File Conveying the appointment of Josh Breeden to the Somerville Arts Council Board. 26-1331 Mayor's Communication Sep 1, 2026 Placed on File Conveying the appointment of Lena Warnke to the Somerville Arts Council Board. 26-1330 Mayor's Communication Sep 1, 2026 Placed on File
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