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That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council.
That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item #25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987 on May 22, 2025.
That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "…
That this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding construction parking permits and the impact of current enforcement policy on neighborhood residents.
That Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Recognizing and expressing appreciation to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, and the Inspectional Services Department for…
That the Director of Mobility install additional signage and the Chief of Police increase enforcement to ensure compliance with the one-way traffic direction on Whitfield Road.
That the Director of Mobility prioritize Curtis Street for pedestrian safety improvements, including traffic calming measures and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible crosswal…
That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council the possibility of administering a parking permit type intended for vehicle owners with driveways, at a lower price than standard resid…
That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the response to the recent upsurge in drug use and other drug-related activity in public spaces in and around Davis Square, including in Ho…
Requesting the appropriation of $196,086 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payment Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Some…
Requesting the appropriation of $549,399 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements.
Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $1,000,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance.
Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $45,000 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill Community School for the 2026-2027 School Y…
That this City Council appoints Rodrigo Badaro, Bea Gomez-Mouakad, Marianne Walles, Martin Sanchez, Yesenia Alfaro, and Marcy Goldstein-Gelb to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement in Teele Square, especially focusing on the lights and crosswalks between Broadway and Holland Street, and especially in the morning whe…
Requesting the appropriation of $360,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the lease between BRE-BMR, …
Requesting the appropriation of $18,850 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for closing costs relative to the purchase of the Assembly Squar…
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund.
That the Director of Veterans Services update this City Council on the status of any veterans memorials currently in storage, as well as the status of the Central Hill Memorial Plaza.
89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
Four residents submitting comments re: police presence in schools.
Commending Mary Jeka on the auspicious occasion of her retirement.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joshua Nardelli to the position of Police Officer.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Efecan Yigitpasa to the position of Police Officer.
Requesting the appropriation of $144,235 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund to support various projects related to opioid initiatives.
Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $41,257.05 using available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various services.
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for A mile with Jesus on July 5 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.
Horizons Trio applying for a Public Event License for Elation: An Exploration Through Music on July 21 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM (rain date July 27).
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street.
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L. Transportation, Inc., Med. #65.
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, DM Collision Center LLC, 30 Joy Street.
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street.
Renewing Garage License, John's Auto Sales, Inc., 181 Somerville Avenue.
Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive.
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.
Requesting approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Water & Sewer Rates.
Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street.
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