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May 14, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published May 12, 2026, 1:15 PM, Revised Published May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM.
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  4. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  5. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin. The City Council entered recess at 7:27 PM and returned at 7:35 PM.
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 26-0843 Placed on file ▶ jump to 0:33
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 26-0844 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:22
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2026. 26-0845 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:56
  9. 1.4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 2026. 26-0846 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:15
  10. 1.5. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 14, 2026. 26-0847 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:08
  11. 2. CITATIONS
  12. 2.1. Commending Lillian Bartolucci on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday. 26-0748 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:23
  13. 2.2. Commending the Salvation Army for their dedicated commitment and generosity in supporting the city. 26-0828 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:38
  14. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  15. 3.1. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 14:13
  16. 3.2. Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 4 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, from existing Manhole 44/52A to a proposed new handhole next to 115 Pearl Street. 26-0751 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:08
  17. 3.3. Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 61 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from existing Manhole 44/430 to a proposed new handhole next to 350 Medford Street. 26-0752 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:06
  18. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  19. 4.1. 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 Housing Stability, engage with leadership of Saint James Church to explore opportunities for partnership between the city and the church to activate underutilized space for community-serving purposes. 26-0821 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 47:34
  20. 4.2. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 48:45
  21. 4.3. Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. 26-0823 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 49:56
  22. 4.4. That the Director of Public Works place a portable restroom at Hoyt-Sullivan playground. 26-0805 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 50:04
  23. 4.5. That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Vernon Street. 26-0806 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 52:34
  24. 4.6. 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 Title II, and the plan for its completion. 26-0824 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 52:49
  25. 4.7. 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 on the plan to process ADA complaints and accessibility coordination when this position is vacant. 26-0825 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 52:49
  26. 4.8. Supporting the Governor’s Executive Order “Facilitating Safe and Affordable Single-Stair Multifamily Residential Buildings”. 26-0826 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:20
  27. 4.9. That the Administration work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to ensure that extremely loud construction does not occur overnight. 26-0827 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:41
  28. 4.10. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development develop and share with the public, a list of all the spaces that are available for community use, including and especially those that are part of private developments. 26-0831 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 71:09
  29. 4.11. That the Director of Water and Sewer provide an overview of the water and sewer metering and billing practices. 26-0832 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 75:48
  30. 4.12. That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning consider revising the demolition review cutoff date to 1945, rather than a date relative to the present year. 26-0834 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:11
  31. 4.13. Conveying the existing Body Worn Camera Policy. 26-0833 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 83:02
  32. 4.14. Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters. 26-0835 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 84:14
  33. 4.15. That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light at the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets near the East Somerville Station crosswalk to increase visibility and pedestrian safety. 26-0836 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:32
  34. 4.16. That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to increase pedestrian safety. 26-0837 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:07
  35. 4.17. That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and portals, and share any plans to ensure new properties ​comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) using principles like “accessibility-first design." 26-0838 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 52:49
  36. 4.18. That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update to this Council on improvements made to custodial staffing at the East Somerville Community School. 26-0839 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:42
  37. 4.19. That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on the improvements made to the temperature in the Edgerly Education Center Cafetorium and kitchen following the installation of the air conditioning unit. 26-0841 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 87:17
  38. 4.20. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 87:38
  39. 4.21. That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry consider snow clearing requirements to maintain inclusive winter use when selecting turf materials for the new Kennedy School inclusive playground. 26-0842 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 88:45
  40. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  41. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  42. 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
  43. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 4, 2026. 26-0814 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:28
  44. 6.A.2. That the Director of Human Resources review the hiring for crossing guards, ensuring that the process and requirements are right-sized and not unnecessarily burdensome such that they deter qualified candidates. 26-0239 Work completed Pass
  45. 6.A.3. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Logan Brill to the Conservation Commission. 26-0380 Approved Pass
  46. 6.A.4. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Valerie Locker to the Conservation Commission. 26-0381 Approved Pass
  47. 6.A.5. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eric Weisman as Commissioner of Public Works. 26-0483 Approved Pass
  48. 6.A.6. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Dennis Sullivan to the position of Fire District Chief. 26-0698 Approved Pass
  49. 6.A.7. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Sean Marquis to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 26-0701 Approved Pass
  50. 6.A.8. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael J. Marino to the position of Fire Captain. 26-0702 Approved Pass
  51. 6.A.9. In his capacity as President, recommending the appointment of Courtney Henderson to the position of City Clerk. 26-0713 Approved Pass
  52. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  53. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 7, 2026. 26-0816 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 89:48
  54. 6.B.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for larger buildings, additional dimensional flexibility, and fewer use restrictions for affordable housing projects. 26-0204 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 96:19
  55. 6.B.3. 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 Laid on the table Pass
  56. 6.B.4. Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #26-0204. 26-0649 Work completed Pass
  57. 6.B.5. That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to include a two-foot setback for dormers. 26-0848 Approved Pass
  58. 6.B.6. That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to remove the third story by right from detached house, semidetached house, and duplex house. 26-0850 Approved Pass
  59. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  60. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 28, 2026. 26-0811 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 97:39
  61. 6.C.2. Hala Jadallah submitting comments re: surveillance. 26-0495 Work completed
  62. 6.C.3. Three residents submitting comments re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0496 Work completed Pass
  63. 6.C.4. Tamara Grasty and Emma Rybeck submitting comments re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0607 Work completed Pass
  64. 6.D. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  65. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 5, 2026. 26-0815 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:41
  66. 6.D.2. That this Council amend its Rule 24 by requiring a majority vote of the Council before a councilor can be removed from a committee. Placed on file Pass
  67. 6.D.3. That the City Clerk work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to better regulate the sale of second-hand goods. 25-1439 Placed on file Pass
  68. 6.D.4. That Rule 4 of the Rules of the City Council be amended to update submission deadlines for agenda items, consistent with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law. 26-0354 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:54
  69. 6.E. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  70. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 13, 2026. 26-0817 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:28
  71. 6.E.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 318 feet of conduit in Kent Street and Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 14831 to point of pickup at 22 Kent Street, and additional conduit from Manhole 14831 to an existing Manhole 8634. 26-0525 Approved with conditions
  72. 6.F. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
  73. 6.F.1. Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on April 30, 2026. 26-0813 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:28
  74. 6.F.2. Director of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Strategic Asset Management Plan report. 26-0266 Work completed Pass
  75. 6.F.3. That the Administration update this Council on plans to upgrade electrical and air conditioning equipment for the gym and cafeteria at the Edgerly School. 26-0491 Laid on the table Pass
  76. 6.F.4. That the Commissioner of Public Works address the radiator dysfunction in one of the Kennedy School classrooms. 26-0521 Work completed Pass
  77. 6.G. SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
  78. 6.G.1. Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on April 29, 2026. 26-0812 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:35
  79. 6.G.2. Christopher Beland submitting comments re: items #26-0175, #26-0176, #26-0177, #26-0178, #26-0179, #26-0180, #26-0181, #26-0182, #26-0183, #26-0184, #26-0185, #26-0186, and #26-0187, Eversource applying for Grants of Location. 26-0259 Work completed Pass
  80. 6.G.3. That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to ensure that temporary dumpster permits do not conflict with handicapped parking spaces, or that temporary handicapped parking spaces are relocated for the duration of the dumpster permit. 26-0336 Work completed Pass
  81. 6.G.4. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that handicapped parking spaces are not used for snow storage and are cleared at the same time as other spaces. 26-0337 Work completed Pass
  82. 6.G.5. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that 311 reports on this issue are promptly responded to. 26-0338 Work completed Pass
  83. 6.G.6. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the frequency of street sweeping throughout the period of April through November. 26-0353 Work completed Pass
  84. 6.G.7. That the Director of Constituent Services update this Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken to directing the wide variety of resident needs to provide answers, solutions, and follow-through. 26-0468 Work completed Pass
  85. 6.G.8. That the Administration discuss the process of disposal of city surplus items, and whether those items may be offered to employees or the public through the creation of a Freecycle style system. 26-0473 Work completed Pass
  86. 6.G.9. That the Director of Constituent Services appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which 311 tickets are routed or closed after re-routing. 26-0481 Work completed Pass
  87. 6.G.10. That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a citywide sweep to remove large debris from the Community Path and bike lanes now that snow season has concluded. 26-0490 Work completed
  88. 6.H. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  89. 6.H.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 27, 2026. 26-0809 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:18
  90. 6.H.2. That the Director of Public Works and the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding plans to keep bike lanes, protected bike lanes, and other separated micromobility facilities clear and passable on major throughways, with particular attention to school routes, timelines after snowfall, staffing, and equipment capacity. 26-0279 Work completed Pass
  91. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  92. 7.1. Requesting approval of an amendment to the Assembly Square District Improvement Financing District Map and Program to include the Assembly Square Fire Station, 45 Middlesex Avenue, and improvements to the intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Mystic Avenue. 26-0745 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 123:00
  93. 7.2. Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to regulate leases and tenancy at will agreements. 26-0797 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:21
  94. 7.3. Requesting approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville. 26-0746 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 34:44
  95. 7.4. 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 resurfacing expenses. 26-0818 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  96. 7.5. 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. 26-0808 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  97. 7.6. 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. 26-0807 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  98. 7.7. 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. 26-0819 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  99. 7.8. 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. 26-0820 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  100. 7.9. 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 improvement expenses. 26-0810 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  101. 7.10. Requesting approval to appropriate $182,469 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization fund for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. 26-0803 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  102. 7.11. Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve. 26-0733 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  103. 7.12. Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract renewal term with Waste Management of Massachusetts Inc. for solid waste disposal. 26-0763 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  104. 7.13. Requesting approval to establish an Arts Council Furniture Account and to use $2,000 in available funds from the Arts Council Professional & Technical Services Account to purchase new desks and chairs for staff. 26-0738 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  105. 7.14. Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/22/2027 for the contract with UELContractors Inc. for the completion of improvements at Junction Park. 26-0740 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  106. 7.15. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $11,000 grant and a $4,200 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for fire safety education and supplies for school children and senior citizens. 26-0732 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  107. 7.16. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $6,660 using available funds in the Police Department Maintenance Software Account for fingerprinting machine software. 26-0707 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:32
  108. 7.17. Requesting approval of the 2026-2027 Housing and Urban Development One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. 26-0688 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:52
  109. 7.18. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer. 26-0830 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 124:13
  110. 7.19. Requesting approval of an exemption for Linzy Buffington as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 26-0729 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  111. 7.20. Requesting approval of an exemption for John Haverty as required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 26-0730 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  112. 7.21. Requesting approval of an exemption for Peter George as required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 26-0731 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  113. 7.22. Requesting approval of an exemption for Jasper Coles as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 26-0829 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  114. 7.23. Proclaiming that the week of May 10 through May 17, 2026 is Taiwanese American Heritage Week. 26-0741 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 68:22
  115. 7.24. Proclaiming May 2026 to be Jewish American Heritage Month. 26-0742 Laid on the table Pass ▶ jump to 126:20
  116. 7.25. Proclaiming May 2026 to be Haitian American Heritage Month. 26-0743 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 126:36
  117. 7.26. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Camara to the position of Police Officer. 26-0654 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 126:49
  118. 7.27. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kaleigh Kosta to the position of Police Officer. 26-0734 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 126:49
  119. 7.28. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Taylor Perkins to the Fair Housing Commission. 26-0655 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 126:49
  120. 7.29. Conveying the appointment of Georgy Cohen to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee. 26-0727 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 127:41
  121. 7.30. Withdrawn. 26-0719 Withdrawn
  122. 7.31. Withdrawn. 26-0498 Withdrawn
  123. 7.32. Withdrawn. 26-0728 Withdrawn
  124. 7.33. Withdrawn. 26-0737 Withdrawn
  125. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  126. 8.1. City Clerk conveying her resignation, effective May 17, 2026. 26-0735 Placed on file ▶ jump to 127:51
  127. 8.2. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-0749 Placed on file ▶ jump to 143:02
  128. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  129. 9.1. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. 26-0753 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  130. 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 26-0754 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  131. 9.3. Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc. 26-0755 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  132. 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc. 26-0756 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  133. 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc. 26-0757 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  134. 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation. 26-0758 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  135. 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc. 26-0759 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  136. 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation. 26-0760 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  137. 9.9. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway. 26-0761 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  138. 9.10. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc., 137 Washington Street. 26-0762 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  139. 9.11. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Avenue. 26-0764 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  140. 9.12. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm Street. 26-0765 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  141. 9.13. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Avenue. 26-0766 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  142. 9.14. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 26-0767 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  143. 9.15. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. 26-0769 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  144. 9.16. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's, 622 Somerville Avenue. 26-0768 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  145. 9.17. Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, Inc., 583 Broadway. 26-0770 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  146. 9.18. Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford Street. 26-0771 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  147. 9.19. Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell Street. 26-0772 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  148. 9.20. Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel Company, 492R Rutherford Avenue. 26-0773 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  149. 9.21. Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street. 26-0774 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  150. 9.22. Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street. 26-0775 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  151. 9.23. Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83A Albion Street. 26-0776 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  152. 9.24. Renewing Garage License, Fred M. Susan Auto Body, Inc., 269 Somerville Avenue. 26-0777 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  153. 9.25. Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place. 26-0778 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  154. 9.26. Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Avenue. 26-0779 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  155. 9.27. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans., Inc., Med. #15. 26-0780 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  156. 9.28. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow TNC of Somerville, Med. #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68. 26-0781 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  157. 9.29. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43. 26-0782 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  158. 9.30. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Early Bird Transportation, LLC, Med. #49. 26-0783 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  159. 9.31. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Charlie's Family LLC, Med. #80. 26-0784 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  160. 9.32. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92. 26-0785 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  161. 9.33. Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1 Davis Square. 26-0786 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  162. 9.34. Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Haitian Flag Raising on May 18 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. 26-0789 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  163. 9.35. 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). 26-0790 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  164. 9.36. Veterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for Pride Flag Raising on June 4 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. 26-0794 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  165. 9.37. 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). 26-0796 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  166. 9.38. 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). 26-0791 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  167. 9.39. St. Anthony Parish applying for a Public Event License for Festa Junina 2026 on June 20 from 10am to 1am (raindate June 21). 26-0788 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  168. 9.40. Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 27 from 10am to 7:30pm. 26-0787 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  169. 9.41. Citixen Joy LLC applying for a Public Event License for Somer Fest on July 25 from 10am to 7:30pm (raindate July 26). 26-0795 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  170. 9.42. Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market on July 25 and July 26 from 12pm to 12am. 26-0793 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  171. 9.43. Police Department applying for a Public Event License for National Night Out on August 4 from 9am to 10:30pm (raindate August 5). 26-0792 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  172. 9.44. 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. 26-0798 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 143:33
  173. 9.45. Four residents submitting comments re: item #26-0484, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0799 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 143:51
  174. 9.46. Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: parking permits. 26-0800 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 143:51
  175. 9.47. Hayley Richards submitting comments re: Kensington Avenue. 26-0801 Placed on file ▶ jump to 143:51
  176. 9.48. Alison Davis submitting comments re: water in city parks. 26-0802 Placed on file ▶ jump to 143:51
  177. 9.49. Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street. 26-0804 Placed on file ▶ jump to 143:51
  178. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  179. 10.1. Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conveying that a public hearing on proposed FY27 water and sewer rates will be held on May 28, 2026, pursuant to Section 11-125 of the Code of Ordinances. 26-0849 Placed on file ▶ jump to 144:04
  180. 10.2. Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conveying updated language for item #26-0287, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, as requested by the Committee on Land Use. 26-0851 Placed on file ▶ jump to 91:10
  181. 10.3. Benjamin G. Brown School applying for a Public Event License for BGB Fun Run on May 22 from 7:30am to 2:30pm (raindate June 5). 26-0862 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  182. 10.4. Isabel Calder applying for a Public Event License for Touch Grass & Meet IRL on May 23, June 21, and July 25 for various times (raindate May 24). 26-0863 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
  183. 10.5. Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street. 26-0852 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 145:22
  184. 10.6. 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 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 145:31
  185. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  186. 184 The meeting was Adjourned at 9:26 PM.