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Supporting the Governor’s Executive Order “Facilitating Safe and Affordable Single-Stair Multifamily Residential Buildings”.
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…
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…
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 13, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 7, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 5, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 4, 2026.
Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on April 30, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on April 29, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 28, 2026.
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…
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 27, 2026.
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.
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.
That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Vernon Street.
That the Director of Public Works place a portable restroom at Hoyt-Sullivan playground.
Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street.
Requesting approval to appropriate $182,469 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization fund for the Healthcare for the Homeless program.
Alison Davis submitting comments re: water in city parks.
Hayley Richards submitting comments re: Kensington Avenue.
Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: parking permits.
Four residents submitting comments re: item #26-0484, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
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.
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to regulate leases and tenancy at will agreements.
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).
Citixen Joy LLC applying for a Public Event License for Somer Fest on July 25 from 10am to 7:30pm (raindate July 26).
Veterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for Pride Flag Raising on June 4 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market on July 25 and July 26 from 12pm to 12am.
Police Department applying for a Public Event License for National Night Out on August 4 from 9am to 10:30pm (raindate August 5).
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).
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).
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Haitian Flag Raising on May 18 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
St. Anthony Parish applying for a Public Event License for Festa Junina 2026 on June 20 from 10am to 1am (raindate June 21).
Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 27 from 10am to 7:30pm.
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