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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 Sent for Discussion 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 Sent for Discussion 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 Sent for Discussion 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 Referred for Recommendation 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