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June 25, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published June 23, 2026, 2:15 PM, Revised June 25, 2026, 1:35 PM
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  4. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  5. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. The City Council entered recess at 7:28 PM and returned at 7:30 PM The City Council entered Executive Session at 9:01 PM The City Council returned to Regular Meeting Session at 9:32 PM
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 26-1128 Placed on file ▶ jump to 0:30
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 26-1124 Approved ▶ jump to 1:05
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2026. 26-1125 Approved ▶ jump to 8:31
  9. 1.4. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2026. 26-1126 Approved ▶ jump to 8:39
  10. 2. CITATIONS
  11. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  12. 3.1. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 107 feet of conduit in Mt. Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 159/7 to a point of pickup at 46 Mt. Vernon Street. 26-1058 Approved ▶ jump to 27:03
  13. 3.2. Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 159 feet of conduit in Main Street, from manhole 44/320A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 5 Main Street. 26-1059 Approved ▶ jump to 28:04
  14. 3.3. Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 88 feet of conduit in Bow Street and Warren Avenue, from manhole 44/33A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 41 Union Square. 26-1060 Approved ▶ jump to 29:17
  15. 3.4. Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 164 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Craigie Street, from Utility Pole 82/1 to a point of pickup at an existing handhole next to 680 Somerville Avenue. 26-1061 Approved ▶ jump to 30:13
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  17. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  18. 4.1. That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 26-1111 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 31:12
  19. 4.2. Calling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. 26-1112 Approved and sent for discussion ▶ jump to 149:38
  20. 4.3. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and around the grounds of the East Somerville Community School and the Edgerly School, including working with Open Spaces to add trees and green space. 26-1121 Approved ▶ jump to 152:16
  21. 4.4. That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days. 26-1078 Approved and sent for discussion ▶ jump to 40:07
  22. 4.5. That the Administration discuss the City's volunteer policy and its consistency among various city departments. 26-1077 Approved and sent for discussion ▶ jump to 104:54
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  24. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  25. 5.1. 26 registered voters requesting 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. 26-0287 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 154:17
  26. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  27. 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  28. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2026. 26-1100 Approved ▶ jump to 54:04
  29. 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  30. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2026. 26-1101 Approved ▶ jump to 54:07
  31. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  32. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 15, 2026. 26-1102 Approved ▶ jump to 54:09
  33. 6.C.2. That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on recent changes for Requests For Proposals for youth programming grants, particularly grants that impact Teen Empowerment directly. 26-0979 Work completed
  34. 6.D. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  35. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2026. 26-1103 Approved ▶ jump to 54:10
  36. 6.D.2. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project. 26-0744 Approved
  37. 6.D.3. 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 Conditioning (HVAC) Capital Projects. 26-0853 Approved
  38. 6.D.4. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,500 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Professional Services Account for removal and storage of floating docks at the Blessing of the Bay boathouse. 26-0868 Approved
  39. 6.D.5. Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall Sewer Separation design project. 26-0869 Approved
  40. 6.D.6. Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,500 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Salaries Account to cover a year-end budget deficit. 26-0871 Approved
  41. 6.D.7. Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for additional Fiscal Year 2027 tree planting and maintenance. 26-0872 Approved
  42. 6.D.8. Requesting approval of a transfer of $127,358 from various Office of Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance programs. 26-0874 Approved
  43. 6.D.9. Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,403.70 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works Highway Overtime Account for the Davis Square Activation project. 26-0875 Approved
  44. 6.D.10. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $58,642 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the YouthWorks Summer Program. 26-0876 Approved
  45. 6.D.11. Requesting approval to increase the Somertime Revolving Account Expenditure Limit for Fiscal Year 2026. 26-0877 Approved
  46. 6.D.12. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for the Western Pearl Street construction project. 26-0879 Approved
  47. 6.D.13. Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,966.16 from various Council on Aging Ordinary Maintenance Accounts and the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to various Council on Aging Personal Services Account to cover an expected year-end deficit. 26-0881 Approved
  48. 6.D.14. Requesting approval of a transfer of $125,000 from the Department of Public Works Administration Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0885 Approved
  49. 6.D.15. Requesting approval of a transfer of $455,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0893 Approved
  50. 6.D.16. Requesting approval of a transfer of $110,000 from the Department of Public Works Buildings Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0896 Approved
  51. 6.D.17. Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0897 Approved
  52. 6.D.18. Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Custodial Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0898 Approved
  53. 6.D.19. Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Recycling Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0899 Approved
  54. 6.D.20. Requesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 26-0903 Approved
  55. 6.D.21. Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to remediate a year-end deficit. 26-0920 Approved
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  57. 6.D.22. Requesting the appropriation of $1,624,494 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to reduce a year-end deficit. 26-0922 Approved Pass
  58. 6.D.23. Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027. 26-0948 Approved
  59. 6.D.24. Requesting approval to increase the Special Event Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY 2026. 26-0949 Approved
  60. 6.D.25. Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $8,367,344 in estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. 26-0968 Approved
  61. 6.D.26. Requesting approval to execute the Fifth Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2027. 26-0977 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:20
  62. 6.D.27. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $41,257.05 using available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various services. 26-0998 Approved ▶ jump to 59:57
  63. 6.D.28. Requesting the appropriation of $144,235 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund to support various projects related to opioid initiatives. 26-1001 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:01
  64. 6.D.29. 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 Square Fire Station Condominium Unit at 45 Middlesex Avenue. 26-1009 Approved
  65. 6.D.30. 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, Middlesex LLC and the City of Somerville for the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue. 26-1010 Placed on file ▶ jump to 86:03
  66. 6.D.31. 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 Year. 26-1014 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:52
  67. 6.D.32. 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 Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit D. 26-1017 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:00
  68. 6.D.33. 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 "the school budget, as adopted by the school committee". 26-1025 Work completed
  69. 6.D.34. 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. 26-1026 Work completed
  70. 6.D.35. Conveying information regarding changes in positions in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 26-1035 Work completed
  71. 6.E. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  72. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 17, 2026. 26-1104 Approved ▶ jump to 54:26
  73. 6.F. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  74. 6.F.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2026. 26-1107 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:27
  75. 6.F.2. Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. 26-0950 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 56:12
  76. 6.F.3. Requesting the appropriation of $39,633,688 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. 26-0951 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:08
  77. 6.F.4. Requesting the appropriation of $24,672,499 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise Fund budget. 26-0952 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:09
  78. 6.F.5. Requesting the appropriation of $794,782 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget. 26-0953 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:10
  79. 6.F.6. Requesting the appropriation of $237,500 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 26-0954 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:10
  80. 6.F.7. Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,676,728 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 26-0961 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:12
  81. 6.F.8. Requesting the appropriation of $16,000,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund. 26-0962 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:13
  82. 6.F.9. Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Capital Stabilization Fund. 26-0963 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:14
  83. 6.F.10. Requesting the appropriation of $7,150,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 26-0965 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:17
  84. 6.F.11. Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 26-0966 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:18
  85. 6.F.12. Requesting the appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. 26-0967 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:19
  86. 6.F.13. Requesting the appropriation of $86,200 from the Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the Fiscal Year 2027 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 26-0969 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:21
  87. 6.F.14. Requesting the appropriation of $238,791 from the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to support the Fiscal Year 2027 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget. 26-0970 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:23
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  89. 6.F.15. Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund. 26-1008 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:25
  90. 6.F.16. Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $1,000,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance. 26-1015 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:48
  91. 6.F.17. Requesting the appropriation of $549,399 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements. 26-1016 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:26
  92. 6.F.18. That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair receiving $5,180 and Licensing Commissioners 2 and 3 receiving $5,000 each annually. 26-1137 Approved Pass
  93. 6.F.19. That the Administration add $400,000 in funding for Youth Development Services grants so that Teen Empowerment may have full funding. 26-1138 Withdrawn Pass
  94. 6.F.20. That the funding for the previously cut Home Visitor position within the SomerBaby Program be reinstated through Health and Human Services and be inclusive of postpartum care. 26-1132 Approved Pass
  95. 6.F.21. That the Administration allocate $20,000 to provide additional out-of-school-time programming for teens on early-release Wednesdays. 26-1133 Approved Pass
  96. 6.F.22. That the crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 26-1134 Approved Pass
  97. 6.F.23. That the Administration restore the funding for the cut positions in the Racial and Social Justice Department and restore funding towards the mission of the department. 26-1135 Approved Pass
  98. 6.F.24. That the Administration utilize the Small Business Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2027 to infuse spending to local small businesses and educate them on how to use these funds. 26-1136 Approved Pass
  99. 6.G. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  100. 6.G.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 18, 2026. 26-1105 Approved ▶ jump to 160:03
  101. 6.G.2. Union 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). 26-0257 Withdrawn
  102. 6.H. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  103. 6.H.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 24, 2026. 26-1108 Approved ▶ jump to 161:22
  104. 6.H.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Hudson Street, from Utility Pole 202/9 to a proposed new handhole next to 135 Hudson Street. 26-0750 Approved
  105. 6.H.3. 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 Work completed
  106. 6.H.4. Diane Covino submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street. 26-0910 Work completed
  107. 6.H.5. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 31 feet of conduit in Richardson Street, from Utility Pole 296/1 to a point of pickup at 0 Richardson Street. 26-0980 Approved
  108. 6.H.6. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 641 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Prospect Street, and one new Manhole 31333, from existing Manhole 27921 and from existing Manhole 25406 to a point of pickup at 51 Prospect Street. 26-0981 Approved
  109. 6.I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  110. 6.I.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 22, 2026. 26-1106 Approved ▶ jump to 162:55
  111. 6.I.2. That the Director of Mobility implement colored lane markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street between Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue. 26-0124 Work completed
  112. 6.I.3. That the Director of Mobility add the intersection of Durham and Hanson Street to the list of crosswalks that require daylighting improvements to enhance visibility and pedestrian safety. 26-0614 Work completed
  113. 6.I.4. That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Vernon Street. 26-0806 Work completed
  114. 6.I.5. 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-through traffic to and from Cameron Avenue. 26-0822 Work completed
  115. 6.I.6. That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to increase pedestrian safety. 26-0837 Work completed
  116. 6.I.7. 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 report findings to the City Council. 26-0840 Work completed
  117. 6.I.8. 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 when students and families are walking to school. 26-1012 Work completed
  118. 6.I.9. 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. 26-1021 Work completed
  119. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  120. 7.1. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss item #26-1109, a request for appropriation to the Law Department Judgments & Settlements Account. 26-1118 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:13
  121. 7.2. Requesting approval to appropriate $405,000 from the Facilities Construction & Renovation Fund to continue work on boiler controls and natural gas conversion. 26-1052 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:50
  122. 7.3. Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $350,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for continued legal services. 26-1054 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:54
  123. 7.4. Requesting the appropriation of $201,495 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue. 26-1110 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:55
  124. 7.5. Requesting the appropriation of $120,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to settle an employment case. 26-1109 Approved ▶ jump to 147:35
  125. 7.6. Requesting the appropriation of $78,900 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund to fund a Jail Diversion Clinician in the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery Unit. 26-1127 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:01
  126. 7.7. Requesting approval of a transfer of $595,106.69 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. 26-1114 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:04
  127. 7.8. Requesting approval of a transfer of $405,000 from the Capital Building Improvements Account to the Facilities Stabilization Fund to continue work on multiple boilers. 26-1051 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:05
  128. 7.9. Requesting approval of a transfer of $185,357.58 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services. 26-1117 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:06
  129. 7.10. Requesting approval of a transfer of $117,928 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. 26-1115 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:07
  130. 7.11. Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,670.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management Capital Outlay Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services. 26-1122 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:10
  131. 7.12. Requesting approval of a transfer of $46,889.72 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building Improvements Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services. 26-1116 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:11
  132. 7.13. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $110,280 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to the Health and Human Services Department for tobacco control and cessation. 26-1056 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:14
  133. 7.14. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Youth Climate Action Fund program. 26-1055 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:16
  134. 7.15. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,040 grant that requires an in-kind match, from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to the Emergency Management Division for an emergency management software platform. 26-1075 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:19
  135. 7.16. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers to the Affordable Housing Trust. 26-1083 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 167:10
  136. 7.17. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Calli Masters to the Fair Housing Commission. 26-1085 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 168:20
  137. 7.18. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Washburn to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1086 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:02
  138. 7.19. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Corey Donahue to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1087 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:03
  139. 7.20. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Koslow to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1088 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:05
  140. 7.21. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenzie Ballard to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1089 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:06
  141. 7.22. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zahra Atti to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1091 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:08
  142. 7.23. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Gunther to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1092 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:09
  143. 7.24. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ritika Philip to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1093 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:10
  144. 7.25. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paxti Martinez to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1094 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:11
  145. 7.26. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1095 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:13
  146. 7.27. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Monte Allen to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1096 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:14
  147. 7.28. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sierra Moll to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1097 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:16
  148. 7.29. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bhavika Kalia to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1098 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:17
  149. 7.30. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rio Hunter Black to the Climate Action Commission. 26-1099 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 107:20
  150. 7.31. Conveying a request regarding body-worn cameras. 26-1123 Placed on file ▶ jump to 100:44
  151. 7.32. Withdrawn. 26-0955 Withdrawn
  152. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  153. 8.1. City Clerk requesting elimination of the Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing position. 26-1113 Approved ▶ jump to 168:42
  154. 8.2. School Committee Chair conveying the Fiscal Year 2027 School Department budget as approved by the School Committee on June 8, 2026. 26-1120 Placed on file ▶ jump to 172:10
  155. 8.3. City Attorney conveying an update regarding item #26-1025. 26-1119 Placed on file ▶ jump to 172:23
  156. 8.4. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #26-0287, #26-0257, #26-0330, #26-0329, #26-0328, #26-0327 and #26-0234. 26-0971 Placed on file ▶ jump to 154:59
  157. 8.5. Director of Parking conveying information regarding item #26-1019. 26-1090 Placed on file and sent for discussion ▶ jump to 172:34
  158. 8.6. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-1057 Placed on file ▶ jump to 172:43
  159. 8.7. Withdrawn. 26-0947 Withdrawn
  160. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  161. 9.1. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Boston Pipe Lining Company LLC. 26-1062 Approved ▶ jump to 173:06
  162. 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC. 26-1063 Approved ▶ jump to 173:09
  163. 9.3. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. 26-1064 Approved ▶ jump to 173:10
  164. 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc. 26-1065 Approved ▶ jump to 173:12
  165. 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc. 26-1066 Approved ▶ jump to 173:13
  166. 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp. 26-1067 Approved ▶ jump to 173:13
  167. 9.7. New Extended Operating Hours License, Wings Over Somerville, 519 Somerville Avenue, for in-store, take-out, and delivery service until 2am. 26-1068 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 173:38
  168. 9.8. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Falafel Place, 1 Main Street. 26-1069 Approved ▶ jump to 173:16
  169. 9.9. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue. 26-1070 Approved ▶ jump to 173:17
  170. 9.10. Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 9 from 3pm to 5:30pm (raindate July 16). 26-1071 Approved ▶ jump to 173:17
  171. 9.11. Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville World Cup Viewing Party: Union Square on July 19 from 11am to 8:30pm. 26-1074 Approved ▶ jump to 173:19
  172. 9.12. OpenAir Circus applying for a Public Event License for OpenAir Circus on July 31, August 1, and August 2 for various times. 26-1073 Approved ▶ jump to 173:21
  173. 9.13. Somerville Garden Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale on September 20 from 8am to 5pm. 26-1072 Approved ▶ jump to 173:23
  174. 9.14. 18 individuals, including 17 residents submitting comments re: Fiscal Year 2027 budget items. 26-1076 Placed on file ▶ jump to 174:00
  175. 9.15. Jodi Nemser-Abrahams and 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. 26-1079 Placed on file ▶ jump to 174:15
  176. 9.16. Nick Asermelly submitting comments re: item #26-0327, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules. 26-1080 Placed on file and sent for discussion ▶ jump to 174:41
  177. 9.17. Crystal Huff and Toni Antonino submitting comments re: 1 McGrath Highway. 26-1081 Placed on file ▶ jump to 175:52
  178. 9.18. Helen Levich submitting comments re: body-worn cameras. 26-1082 Placed on file ▶ jump to 176:03
  179. 9.19. Michael Lenotto submitting comments re: item #26-0650, the draft Combined Sewer Overflow Plan. 26-1084 Placed on file and sent for discussion ▶ jump to 176:13
  180. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  181. 10.1. Commending Regina Bertholdo on the auspicious occasion of her retirement. 26-1141 Approved ▶ jump to 8:57
  182. 10.2. Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. 26-1151 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:06
  183. 10.3. Requesting the approval of a transfer of $76.96 from the Department of Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account to cover an expected year-end deficit. 26-1129 Approved ▶ jump to 96:30
  184. 10.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,974.64 grant with no match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Local Public Health Funding for FIFA 2026 World Cup Community Events. 26-1130 Approved ▶ jump to 98:37
  185. 10.5. Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Watch Party on July 7 from 10am to 10pm. 26-1131 Approved ▶ jump to 177:32
  186. 10.6. Alex Thang Nguyen submitting comments re: item #26-0257, requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). 26-1139 Placed on file ▶ jump to 178:44
  187. 10.7. Alex Pickert submitting comments re: Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority red line closure. 26-1140 Placed on file ▶ jump to 179:13
  188. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  189. 187 The meeting was Adjourned at 10:05 PM.