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Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 15, 2026.
In support of an act relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal.
In support of the "Yes in God’s Backyard" (YIGBY) legislation.
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…
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 …
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…
In remembrance of Lobga Rangzen and in recognition of Somerville’s Tibetan Community.
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.
That the Director of Mobility take the steps necessary to make the intersection of Vernon Street and Partridge Avenue safer.
That the Director of Mobility install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Broadway and Cedar Street.
That the Director of Mobility paint bike markings in the bike lane on Elm Street, across from the Kennedy school.
That the Director of Mobility add bike racks at the Kennedy School.
That the Director of the Parking install drop-off/pick-up signage on Cherry Street, across from the Kennedy School.
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…
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…
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…
Stephanie Lee from Verizon submitting comments re: Verizon Copper Network Retirement.
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…
9 residents submitting comments re: agenda item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments regarding formal recognition.
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Commending Gonzalo Puigbo for his work as the Executive Director of Somerville Community Corporation.
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 15, Article III of the Code of Ordinances.
Conveying an update on the Civilian Oversight policy development process.
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ashley Tienken to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising on October 15 from 4pm to 6:30pm.
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).
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SSR Cab Inc, Med. #81.
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc, Med #59.
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…
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.
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.
Conveying his resignation from the City Council.
Requesting the transfer of $153,987 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Community Housing Debt Service account to the CPA Community Housing Reserve.
Requesting the transfer of $22,596.24 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historic Preservation Debt Service account to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve.
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.
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