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October 22, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

City Council Chamber and Remote Participation

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  1. 1 Published October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM.
  2. 1 Published October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM, Revised Published October 22, 2026 2:30 PM.
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  4. 2 NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z-P_yhSMTwOFkH3dQ_LFOg Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
  5. 2 NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z-P_yhSMTwOFkH3dQ_LFOg Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
  6. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  7. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  8. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. The City Council entered Executive Session at 8:01 PM and returned at 8:38 PM.
  9. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 26-1558
  10. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 26-1558 Placed on file
  11. 1.2. Remembrances. 26-1559
  12. 1.2. Remembrances. 26-1559 Approved
  13. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2026. 26-1560
  14. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2026. 26-1560 Approved
  15. 2. CITATIONS
  16. 2. CITATIONS
  17. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  18. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  19. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  20. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  21. 4.1. That Section 7.64 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to condominium conversions, be amended as detailed within. 26-1551
  22. 4.1. That Section 7.64 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to condominium conversions, be amended as detailed within. 26-1551 Referred for recommendation
  23. 4.2. Requesting support for local businesses damaged by recent fires. 26-1550
  24. 4.2. Requesting support for local businesses damaged by recent fires. 26-1550 Approved and sent for discussion
  25. 4.3. That the City of Somerville adopt the Artificial Intelligence Ordinance as detailed within. 26-1557
  26. 4.3. That the City of Somerville adopt the Artificial Intelligence Ordinance as detailed within. 26-1557 Referred for recommendation
  27. 4.4. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to this City Council on the status of the roof at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, including necessary repairs, what the leak has revealed about the condition of the city’s aging school roofs, and the effectiveness of the continuity of instruction plan. 26-1555
  28. 4.4. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to this City Council on the status of the roof at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, including necessary repairs, what the leak has revealed about the condition of the city’s aging school roofs, and the effectiveness of the continuity of instruction plan. 26-1555 Approved and sent for discussion
  29. 4.5. That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a risk-based review of roof drainage systems and other vulnerable building-envelope components at city school facilities, particularly buildings undergoing active roof construction or repairs, and identify any urgent deficiencies requiring immediate attention. 26-1529
  30. 4.5. That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a risk-based review of roof drainage systems and other vulnerable building-envelope components at city school facilities, particularly buildings undergoing active roof construction or repairs, and identify any urgent deficiencies requiring immediate attention. 26-1529 Approved and sent for discussion
  31. 4.6. Supporting the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025. 26-1553
  32. 4.6. Supporting the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025. 26-1553 Approved
  33. 4.7. Calling on the Mayor to adopt policies prohibiting city staff from using artificial intelligence to generate public-facing media and prohibiting the replacement of city employees with artificial intelligence as detailed within. 26-1554
  34. 4.7. Calling on the Mayor to adopt policies prohibiting city staff from using artificial intelligence to generate public-facing media and prohibiting the replacement of city employees with artificial intelligence as detailed within. 26-1554 Approved
  35. 4.8. That the Administration develop or update a written protocol for severe-weather preparedness during construction and roof repair projects, including verification that roof drains are functioning properly, temporary protective measures are in place, and responsible personnel are available to respond promptly to reports of water intrusion. 26-1530
  36. 4.8. That the Administration develop or update a written protocol for severe-weather preparedness during construction and roof repair projects, including verification that roof drains are functioning properly, temporary protective measures are in place, and responsible personnel are available to respond promptly to reports of water intrusion. 26-1530 Approved
  37. 4.9. Urging the state to protect Mass Save and clean energy grants. 26-1547
  38. 4.9. Urging the state to protect Mass Save and clean energy grants. 26-1547 Approved
  39. 4.10. Sharing the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region's (MBHSR) Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) fiscal year 2024 plan and allocations. 26-1548
  40. 4.10. Sharing the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region's (MBHSR) Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) fiscal year 2024 plan and allocations. 26-1548 Placed on file and sent for discussion
  41. 4.11. That the Director of Mobility install a "SLOW - CHILDREN CROSSING" sign on Heath Street, close to the corner of Heath & Moreland Streets. 26-1549
  42. 4.11. That the Director of Mobility install a "SLOW - CHILDREN CROSSING" sign on Heath Street, close to the corner of Heath & Moreland Streets. 26-1549 Approved
  43. 4.12. Opposing the draft combined sewer overflows long-term control plan and calling for a regional solution. 26-1552
  44. 4.12. Opposing the draft combined sewer overflows long-term control plan and calling for a regional solution. 26-1552 Approved Pass
  45. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  46. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  47. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  48. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  49. 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  50. 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  51. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 20, 2026. 26-1568
  52. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 20, 2026. 26-1568 Approved
  53. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  54. 6.A.2. That the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services provide this City Council with a report of all artificial intelligence vendors and services for which the city currently has contracts or ongoing payment obligations. 26-1032 Work completed
  55. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 15, 2026. 26-1567
  56. 6.A.3. 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 officers and supervisors in obtaining/maintaining Crisis Intervention Team Training certification. 26-1414 Approved
  57. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  58. 6.A.4. 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 empty lab building at 808 Windsor Place, Boynton Yards. 26-1429 Work completed
  59. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 13, 2026. 26-1565
  60. 6.A.5. Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Racial and Social Justice Fund to implement the 2026 Community Grant Cycle. 26-1472 Approved
  61. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  62. 6.A.6. Requesting authorization to reduce the borrowing appropriation of $89,332,819 for the Poplar Street Project by $2,097,667.05. 26-1486 Approved
  63. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 21, 2026. 26-1569
  64. 6.A.7. 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 Approved Pass
  65. 6.E. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  66. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  67. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 14, 2026. 26-1566
  68. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 15, 2026. 26-1567 Approved
  69. 34 PAGE BREAK
  70. 6.B.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.15, 5.1.16, 6.1.13, 6.2.14, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 6.5.13 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to correct parking maximums. 26-1258 Laid on the table
  71. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  72. 6.B.3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to remove ground story elevation requirements. 26-1259 Laid on the table
  73. 7.1. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the matter of Richard Nurse, Ronald Bonney, & Michael Browne v. City of Somerville, et al. 26-1542
  74. 6.B.4. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.5, 3.1.17, 3.2.16, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.14, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.14, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 4.3.14, 4.4.8, 4.4.9, 4.4.15, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.16, 6.1.12, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.14, 6.3.12, 6.4.9, 6.4.15, 6.5.7, 7.2.8 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to clarify requirements for principal entrances. 26-1337 Laid on the table
  75. 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.16, 3.2.15, 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 6.1.11, 6.2.12, 6.3.11, 6.4.14, 6.5.11, 8.2.4, 9.1.1, 9.2.8, and 9.2.9 of the Zoning Ordinance to amend use tables and standards. 26-1525
  76. 6.B.5. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.5, 3.1.16, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 3.2.15, 4.1.3, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.10, 4.1.13, 4.2.3, 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.10, 4.2.13, 4.3.3, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 4.3.10, 4.3.13, 4.4.3, 4.4.7, 4.4.8, 4.4.9, 4.4.13, 5.1.3, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.10, 5.1.11, 5.1.14, 6.1.3, 6.1.7, 6.1.8, 6.1.11, 6.2.3, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.9, 6.2.12, 6.3.3, 6.3.8, 6.4.3, 6.4.9, 6.4.11, 6.5.3, 6.5.7, 6.5.8, 6.5.11, 7.2.7, 7.2.10, 7.4.3, 7.4.6, 7.4.7, 7.4.8, 7.4.11, 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.4, 8.1.5, 8.1.6, 8.2.2, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.4.16, 8.4.17, 8.4.19, 9.1.7, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.4, 12.1.5, 12.1.6, 12.1.7, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.3.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to update terminology for affordable dwelling units and commercial spaces. 26-1338 Laid on the table
  77. 7.3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.6, 3.1.6, 3.2.6, 9.2.11, 9.2.13, 9.2.14, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, and 14.1.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to simplify regulation of accessory structures. 26-1526
  78. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  79. 7.4. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 4.1.14, 4.2.14, 4.3.14, 4.4.14, 5.1.15, and 6.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow greater adoption of sustainable development elements. 26-1527
  80. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 13, 2026. 26-1565 Approved
  81. 7.5. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.6, 3.1.13, 3.2.12, 4.1.10, 4.2.10, 4.3.10, 4.4.10, 5.1.11, 6.1.8, 6.2.9, 6.3.8, 6.4.11, and 6.5.8 of the Zoning Ordinance to simplify regulation of building components. 26-1528
  82. 6.C.2. That the Director of Inspectional Services review the rules for short-term rentals and inform this Council what enforcement tools are available and how the city may take action against known violations. 26-0240 Work completed
  83. 7.6. Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. 26-1514
  84. 6.C.3. Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance Technology Annual Report. 26-0475 Work completed
  85. 7.7. Requesting the appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to fund the settlement of Richard Nurse, Ronald Bonney, & Michael Browne v. City of Somerville, et al. 26-1543
  86. 6.C.4. Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: anti-coagulant rodenticides. 26-0478 Work completed
  87. 7.8. Requesting the appropriation of $171,922 from the Salary Contingency Salaries account to various Fire Department and Human Resources Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76 Union. 26-1544
  88. 6.C.5. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0484 Placed on file
  89. 7.9. Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $72,824.03 to various accounts in the Election Department to fund the two special elections. 26-1545
  90. 6.C.6. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0485 Placed on file
  91. 7.10. Requesting approval of a transfer of $545,649 from the Infrastructure: Inspectional Services Salaries account to various Health and Human Services: Public Health Personal Services accounts to correct an allocation error in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 26-1524
  92. 6.C.7. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer. 26-0830 Placed on file
  93. 7.11. Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract with Boston Carting Services LLC for hauling municipal solid waste, recycling, and yard waste. 26-1539
  94. 6.C.8. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0999 Placed on file
  95. 7.12. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Sustainability and Environment Division to extend the Community Heat Resilience pilot program. 26-1522
  96. 6.C.9. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1000 Placed on file
  97. 7.13. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,776 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior transportation. 26-1523
  98. 6.C.10. 89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter. 26-1006 Work completed
  99. 7.14. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $12,844.97 using available funds in the Health and Human Services-Administration Ordinary Maintenance Account for Medicaid billing and collection services. 26-1531
  100. 6.C.11. That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council. 26-1027 Work completed
  101. 7.15. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1540
  102. 6.C.12. Chief of Police conveying information regarding item #26-0378, a request of the Mayor for acceptance of a grant for a body-worn camera program. 26-1034 Work completed
  103. 7.16. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1541
  104. 6.C.13. 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter. 26-1185 Work completed
  105. 7.17. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gary Rogers to the Condominium Review Board. 26-1533
  106. 6.C.14. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1189 Placed on file
  107. 7.18. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fatima Climaco to the Condominium Review Board. 26-1534
  108. 6.C.15. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1192 Placed on file
  109. 7.19. Conveying the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan. 26-1556
  110. 6.C.16. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1272 Placed on file
  111. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  112. 6.C.17. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1273 Placed on file
  113. 8.1. Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's November 12, 2026 meeting for the Tax Classification Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax levy percentages for Fiscal Year 2027. 26-1546
  114. 6.C.18. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel. 26-1274 Ordinance ordained Pass
  115. 8.2. SomerStat Director conveying an update on measuring and sharing progress for strategic plans. 26-1532
  116. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  117. 8.3. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-1538
  118. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 21, 2026. 26-1569 Approved
  119. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  120. 6.D.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from utility pole 141/2 to a point of pickup at 6 Wheatland Street. 26-1159 Approved
  121. 9.1. East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular on October 31 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 1). 26-1536
  122. 6.D.3. 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 existing Manhole 31223 next to 24 Webster Avenue. 26-1456 Approved
  123. 9.2. The Office of Sustainability and Environment applying for a Public Event License for Pumpkin Smash on November 7 from 9am to 3:30pm (raindate November 8). 26-1537
  124. 6.E. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  125. 9.3. New Garage License, Toucan Auto Center Inc, 619 Somerville Avenue, 39 vehicles inside, 1 vehicle outside, for autobody work, spray painting, and operating a tow, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. 26-1535
  126. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 14, 2026. 26-1566 Approved
  127. 9.4. Caroline Levy submitting comments re: Combined Sewer Overflow. 26-1561
  128. 6.E.2. That this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding construction parking permits and the impact of current enforcement policy on neighborhood residents. 26-1024 Work completed
  129. 9.5. Paul Garbarino submitting comments re: discrepancies between state law and proposed zoning ordinances. 26-1562
  130. 64 PAGE BREAK
  131. 9.6. Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item #26-1023, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 26-1563
  132. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  133. 9.7. Nathaniel Verter submitting comments re: Tufts University. 26-1564
  134. 7.1. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the matter of Richard Nurse, Ronald Bonney, & Michael Browne v. City of Somerville, et al. 26-1542 Approved Pass
  135. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  136. 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.16, 3.2.15, 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 6.1.11, 6.2.12, 6.3.11, 6.4.14, 6.5.11, 8.2.4, 9.1.1, 9.2.8, and 9.2.9 of the Zoning Ordinance to amend use tables and standards. 26-1525 Referred for recommendation
  137. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  138. 7.3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.6, 3.1.6, 3.2.6, 9.2.11, 9.2.13, 9.2.14, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, and 14.1.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to simplify regulation of accessory structures. 26-1526 Referred for recommendation
  139. 7.4. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 4.1.14, 4.2.14, 4.3.14, 4.4.14, 5.1.15, and 6.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow greater adoption of sustainable development elements. 26-1527 Referred for recommendation
  140. 7.5. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.6, 3.1.13, 3.2.12, 4.1.10, 4.2.10, 4.3.10, 4.4.10, 5.1.11, 6.1.8, 6.2.9, 6.3.8, 6.4.11, and 6.5.8 of the Zoning Ordinance to simplify regulation of building components. 26-1528 Referred for recommendation
  141. 7.6. Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. 26-1514 Referred for recommendation
  142. 7.7. Requesting the appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to fund the settlement of Richard Nurse, Ronald Bonney, & Michael Browne v. City of Somerville, et al. 26-1543 Approved Pass
  143. 7.8. Requesting the appropriation of $171,922 from the Salary Contingency Salaries account to various Fire Department and Human Resources Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76 Union. 26-1544 Approved
  144. 7.9. Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $72,824.03 to various accounts in the Election Department to fund the two special elections. 26-1545 Referred for recommendation
  145. 7.10. Requesting approval of a transfer of $545,649 from the Infrastructure: Inspectional Services Salaries account to various Health and Human Services: Public Health Personal Services accounts to correct an allocation error in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 26-1524 Referred for recommendation
  146. 7.11. Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract with Boston Carting Services LLC for hauling municipal solid waste, recycling, and yard waste. 26-1539 Referred for recommendation
  147. 7.12. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Sustainability and Environment Division to extend the Community Heat Resilience pilot program. 26-1522 Approved
  148. 7.13. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,776 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior transportation. 26-1523 Approved
  149. 7.14. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $12,844.97 using available funds in the Health and Human Services-Administration Ordinary Maintenance Account for Medicaid billing and collection services. 26-1531 Referred for recommendation
  150. 7.15. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1540 Approved
  151. 7.16. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1541 Approved
  152. 7.17. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gary Rogers to the Condominium Review Board. 26-1533 Referred for recommendation
  153. 7.18. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fatima Climaco to the Condominium Review Board. 26-1534 Referred for recommendation
  154. 7.19. Conveying the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan. 26-1556 Placed on file
  155. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  156. 8.1. Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's November 12, 2026 meeting for the Tax Classification Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax levy percentages for Fiscal Year 2027. 26-1546 Approved
  157. 8.2. SomerStat Director conveying an update on measuring and sharing progress for strategic plans. 26-1532 Placed on file
  158. 8.3. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-1538 Placed on file
  159. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  160. 9.1. East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular on October 31 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 1). 26-1536 Approved
  161. 9.2. The Office of Sustainability and Environment applying for a Public Event License for Pumpkin Smash on November 7 from 9am to 3:30pm (raindate November 8). 26-1537 Approved
  162. 9.3. New Garage License, Toucan Auto Center Inc, 619 Somerville Avenue, 39 vehicles inside, 1 vehicle outside, for autobody work, spray painting, and operating a tow, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. 26-1535 Referred for recommendation
  163. 9.4. Caroline Levy submitting comments re: Combined Sewer Overflow. 26-1561 Placed on file
  164. 9.5. Paul Garbarino submitting comments re: discrepancies between state law and proposed zoning ordinances. 26-1562 Placed on file
  165. 9.6. Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item #26-1023, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 26-1563 Placed on file
  166. 9.7. Nathaniel Verter submitting comments re: Tufts University. 26-1564 Placed on file
  167. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  168. 10.1. An ordinance amending the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to establish the Upzoning Overlay (UO) District at Davis Square, Porter Square, and Ball Square. 26-1579 Referred for recommendation
  169. 10.2. Nicholas Farrell applying for a Public Event License for Powderhouse Park Foam Sword Games and fundraiser on October 24 from 10am to 4pm (raindate October 25). 26-1573 Approved
  170. 10.3. Mutual Aid of Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for MAMAS Free Store on November 14 from 7:30am to 4pm (raindate November 21). 26-1574 Approved
  171. 10.4. New Drainlayer's License, Duffy Excavation Inc. 26-1570 Approved
  172. 10.5. Jon Landry submitting comments re: item #26-1501, that the Short-Term Rental Ordinance be amended. 26-1571 Placed on file
  173. 10.6. Alexandra Sheldon submitting comments re: affordable housing. 26-1572 Placed on file
  174. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  175. 104 The meeting was Adjourned at 10:07 PM.

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