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October 2026

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Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of October 6, 2026. 26-1520 Committee Minutes Oct 8, 2026 Agenda Ready 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). 26-1521 Public Event Oct 8, 2026 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somerstreets: Monster Mash on October 18 from 10am to 7pm (raindate October 25). 26-1513 Public Event Oct 7, 2026 Approved 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.1.2 regarding affordable dwelling units. 26-1512 Public Communication Oct 7, 2026 Referred for Recommendation 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules. 26-1511 Public Communication Oct 7, 2026 Referred for Recommendation 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage. 26-1510 Public Communication Oct 7, 2026 Referred for Recommendation 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage. 26-1509 Public Communication Oct 7, 2026 Referred for Recommendation 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… 26-1508 Public Communication Oct 7, 2026 Placed on File Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 6, 2026. 26-1507 Committee Report Oct 6, 2026 Approved Report of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee, meeting on October 6, 2026. 26-1506 Committee Report Oct 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 5, 2026. 26-1505 Committee Report Oct 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 1, 2026. 26-1504 Committee Report Oct 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 30, 2026. 26-1503 Committee Report Oct 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on September 30, 2026. 26-1502 Committee Report Oct 6, 2026 Approved That the Short-Term Rental Ordinance be amended as detailed within. 26-1501 Ordinance Oct 6, 2026 Referred for Recommendation In support of meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous. 26-1500 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Sent for Discussion 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. 26-1499 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Mobility add more secure bicycle parking at the Argenziano School. 26-1498 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Approved WITHDRAWN 26-1497 Withdrawn Oct 6, 2026 Agenda Ready 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… 26-1496 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Approved In support of Head Start and Early Head Start and the vital role their programs play in the City of Somerville. 26-1495 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Approved Urging Governor Healey to end the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s 287(g) Agreement. 26-1494 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Approved Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Somerville’s Hispanic, Latin American, and Caribbean communities. 26-1493 Resolution Oct 6, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 2026. 26-1492 Minutes Oct 6, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-1491 Remembrances Oct 6, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-1490 Roll Call Oct 6, 2026 Placed on File 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… 26-1489 Mayor's Request Oct 6, 2026 Approved 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 … 26-1488 Mayor's Request Oct 6, 2026 Approved 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. 26-1487 Mayor's Request Oct 5, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Requesting authorization to reduce the borrowing appropriation of $89,332,819 for the Poplar Street Project by $2,097,667.05. 26-1486 Mayor's Request Oct 5, 2026 Referred for Recommendation 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. 26-1485 Officer's Communication Oct 5, 2026 Ordained City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst conveying information on the upcoming periodic review of the Code of Ordinances. 26-1484 Officer's Communication Oct 5, 2026 Placed on File Commending Maritza Perdomo for her work with Latino families in the community. 26-1483 Citation Oct 5, 2026 Approved Commending Alejandra Bañuelos for her work with Latino families in the community. 26-1482 Citation Oct 5, 2026 Approved Commending Nancy Paz for her work with Latino families in the community. 26-1481 Citation Oct 5, 2026 Approved Boynton Yards LandCo LLC and Windsor Place Owner LLC requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend section 8.4.12.e.ii. 26-1480 Public Communication Oct 5, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Digital Fourth submitting comments re: body-worn cameras. 26-1479 Public Communication Oct 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion Barbara Phillips submitting comments re: Warming Center. 26-1478 Public Communication Oct 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion That Section 12-111.1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed herein to protect private significant trees during construction. 26-1476 Ordinance Oct 5, 2026 Referred for Recommendation That Chief of Police provide an update to this Council regarding the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program. 26-1475 Resolution Oct 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Inspectional Services clarify the permitting process for heat pump systems. 26-1474 Resolution Oct 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion 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 … 26-1473 Resolution Oct 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Racial and Social Justice Fund to implement the 2026 Community Grant Cycle. 26-1472 Mayor's Request Oct 4, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Proclaiming that September 15 through October 15, 2026 to be Latin American Caribbean Heritage Month. 26-1471 Mayor's Communication Oct 4, 2026 Placed on File Commissioner of Elections conveying the Municipal Special Election Calendar for 2026-2027. 26-1470 Officer's Communication Oct 4, 2026 Placed on File 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… 26-1469 Resolution Oct 4, 2026 Sent for Discussion 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 tim… 26-1468 Resolution Oct 4, 2026 Sent for Discussion 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. 26-1467 Resolution Oct 4, 2026 Approved City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-1466 Officer's Communication Oct 2, 2026 Placed on File 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. 26-1465 Mayor's Request Oct 1, 2026 Approved 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 ba… 26-1464 Mayor's Request Oct 1, 2026 Approved 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 ba… 26-1463 Mayor's Request Oct 1, 2026 Approved Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for All City Fall Clean Up 2026 on November 7 from 9am to 1pm. 26-1462 Public Event Oct 1, 2026 Approved New Sign/Awning License, Assembly Connect, 355 Artisan Way, 8 Signs. 26-1461 License Oct 1, 2026 Approved New Drainlayer's License, New England Construction Managers. 26-1460 License Oct 1, 2026 Approved 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 S… 26-1459 Grant of Location Oct 1, 2026 Approved 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 pick… 26-1458 Grant of Location Oct 1, 2026 Approved 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… 26-1457 Grant of Location Oct 1, 2026 Withdrawn 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… 26-1456 Grant of Location Oct 1, 2026 Referred for Recommendation

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