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April 9, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published April 7, 2026, 1:15 PM, Revised Published April 9, 2026 11:00 AM.
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  4. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  5. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. The City Council entered recess at 7:21 PM and returned at 7:28 PM. The City Council entered Executive Session at 8:00 PM and returned at 8:26 PM. The City Council entered Executive Session at 8:58 PM and returned at 10:28 PM.
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 26-0629 Approved ▶ jump to 0:32
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 26-0630 Approved ▶ jump to 1:13
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2026. 26-0631 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:47
  9. 2. CITATIONS
  10. 7 page break
  11. 2.1. Commending Teresa M. Pero on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday. 26-0612 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:02
  12. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  13. 3.1. 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 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 6:04
  14. 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 184 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Manhole 1969 to a point of pickup at 382 Broadway. 26-0527 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:07
  15. 3.3. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 25 feet of conduit in Everett Street, from Utility Pole 118/0 to a point of pickup at 24 Webster Avenue. 26-0526 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:51
  16. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  17. 4.1. That the Commissioner of Public Works address the radiator dysfunction in one of the Kennedy School classrooms. 26-0521 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 221:02
  18. 14 page break
  19. 4.2. In support of the Plant Based Treaty. 26-0508 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:34
  20. 4.3. Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville. 26-0522 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 39:33
  21. 4.4. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 221:29
  22. 4.5. That the Director of Mobility evaluate and implement appropriate traffic calming measures on Herbert Street, between the city parking lot and Davis Square Plaza, with particular attention to enhancing pedestrian safety during the Somerville Farmers Market. 26-0615 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 223:09
  23. 4.6. In support of House Bill H.4015 and Senate Bill S.475, an Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth. 26-0613 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 223:48
  24. 4.7. Withdrawn. 26-0625 Withdrawn
  25. 4.8. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the decision to implement a tiered residential base rate structure that differentiates between properties served by 5/8-inch pipes and those served by 1-inch pipes. 26-0626 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 226:23
  26. 4.9. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the process of monitoring progress on addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both. 26-0628 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 226:39
  27. 4.10. That representatives from Eversource, National Grid, Comcast, Xfinity, Astound, and Verizon appear before this Council to discuss plans for addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both. 26-0627 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 226:57
  28. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  29. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  30. 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
  31. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 30, 2026. 26-0520 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:42
  32. 6.A.2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James Plotkin as Municipal Hearing Officer. 26-0024 Approved Pass
  33. 6.A.3. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Courtney Reece to the position of Police Sergeant. 26-0321 Approved Pass
  34. 6.A.4. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Ashley Catatao to the position of Police Sergeant. 26-0322 Approved Pass
  35. 30 page break
  36. 6.A.5. That this City Council appoints Jessica Smith to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee. 26-0340 Approved Pass
  37. 6.A.6. That this City Council appoints James Leo Bedard to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee. 26-0341 Approved Pass
  38. 6.A.7. That this City Council appoints Crystal Huff to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee. 26-0342 Approved Pass
  39. 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  40. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 7, 2026. 26-0610 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 205:06
  41. 6.B.2. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $47,580 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for overtime and backfill for Crisis Intervention Training certification and recertification. 26-0301 Approved Pass
  42. 6.B.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $103,514 grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various streets. 26-0372 Approved Pass
  43. 6.B.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to the Communications and Community Engagement Department for Phase 1 of a website redesign. 26-0382 Approved Pass
  44. 6.B.5. Requesting approval to accept a gift with an approximate value of $15,000 from the Town of Medway, Massachusetts to the Fire Department for use by the Auxiliary Fire Department as a lighting and pump support unit. 26-0385 Approved Pass
  45. 6.B.6. Requesting approval to amend the Community Preservation Act Fund FY 2025 grant of $365,000 to the Somerville Community Land Trust to change the grant conditions. 26-0388 Approved Pass
  46. 41 page break
  47. 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  48. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 2, 2026. 26-0606 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 231:08
  49. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  50. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 8, 2026. 26-0611 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 231:38
  51. 6.D.2. New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Xeluxe AutoGroup, 20 Cummings Street, 0 vehicles inside, 45 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM, Sat: 8AM-2PM, Sun: closed. 26-0461 Approved Pass
  52. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  53. 7.1. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations. 26-0575 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:50
  54. 7.2. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located at 122 Assembly Park Drive. 26-0605 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:59
  55. 7.3. Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of special police officers. 26-0602 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 208:29
  56. 7.4. Requesting authorization to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 122 Assembly Park Drive, Unit 45. 26-0623 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:16
  57. 7.5. Requesting approval of a five-year extension to the lease with BwB-Square LLC for Nibble Community Kitchen. 26-0512 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:36
  58. 7.6. Requesting authorization to borrow $8,284,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation program. 26-0515 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:45
  59. 7.7. Requesting authorization to borrow $7,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the purpose of procuring the fire station condominium unit at 122 Assembly Park Drive. 26-0497 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:25
  60. 7.8. Requesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual FY 2026 Sewer System Rehabilitation - McGrath Corridor. 26-0516 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:47
  61. 7.9. Requesting approval to reduce the borrowing authorization for the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project from $2,000,000 to $1,600,000. 26-0519 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:49
  62. 7.10. Requesting approval to appropriate of $46,500 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for FY 2026 Ash Tree treatments. 26-0513 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:51
  63. 7.11. Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard. 26-0518 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:52
  64. 7.12. Requesting approval of a transfer of $325,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Medical and Dental Services Account for medical procedures for current and retired employees injured in the line of duty. 26-0510 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:53
  65. 7.13. Requesting approval of a transfer of $228,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Open Space Reserve. 26-0517 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:55
  66. 7.14. Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Animal Control Salaries Account for an expected deficit. 26-0511 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:56
  67. 7.15. Requesting approval of a transfer of $31,800 from the Communications and Community Engagement Salaries Account to the Communications and Community Engagement Professional and Technical Services and Printing and Stationary Accounts for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and program signage. 26-0603 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:58
  68. 7.16. Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/31/2029 for the Mystic River Watershed Association for the Community Preservation Act FY 2023 grant for design of the Blessing of the Bay Linear Park improvements. 26-0509 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 232:59
  69. 7.17. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $125,000 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for light retrofitting at Dilboy Field. 26-0601 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:00
  70. 7.18. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,866.25 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for the purchase of a vehicle for the Fire Department Auxiliary. 26-0524 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:02
  71. 7.19. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,380 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for firefighter safety equipment. 26-0523 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:03
  72. 7.20. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Public Library for library operations. 26-0506 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:05
  73. 7.21. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $300 gift from James and Linda Hyson to the Public Library for materials for the West Branch Library. 26-0507 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:06
  74. 7.22. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Aidan Slattery to the position of Police Officer. 26-0514 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 233:07
  75. 7.23. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Logan Brill to the Conservation Commission. 26-0380 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:20
  76. 7.24. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Valerie Locker to the Conservation Commission. 26-0381 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 233:32
  77. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  78. 8.1. Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 21, 2026 meeting regarding a 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees. 26-0568 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 233:44
  79. 8.2. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 26-0604 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 233:57
  80. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  81. 9.1. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc. 26-0529 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:09
  82. 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.R. Belli, Inc. 26-0528 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:12
  83. 9.3. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp. 26-0530 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:13
  84. 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC. 26-0531 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:15
  85. 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp. 26-0532 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:16
  86. 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc. 26-0533 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:18
  87. 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern. 26-0534 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:19
  88. 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc. 26-0535 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:21
  89. 9.9. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. 26-0536 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:24
  90. 9.10. Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction Inc. 26-0537 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:26
  91. 9.11. Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc. 26-0538 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:27
  92. 9.12. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc. 26-0539 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:29
  93. 9.13. Renewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers Inc. 26-0540 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:30
  94. 9.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. 26-0541 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:32
  95. 9.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Meninno Construction Co., Inc. 26-0542 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:33
  96. 9.16. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. 26-0543 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:35
  97. 9.17. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp. 26-0544 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:37
  98. 9.18. Renewing Drainlayer's License, RJV Construction Corporation. 26-0545 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:39
  99. 9.19. Renewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co., Inc. 26-0546 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:40
  100. 9.20. Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc. 26-0547 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:42
  101. 9.21. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. 26-0548 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:43
  102. 9.22. Renewing Flammables License, 74M Property Owner, LLC, 74 Middlesex Avenue. 26-0549 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:46
  103. 9.23. Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street. 26-0550 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:48
  104. 9.24. Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway. 26-0551 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:50
  105. 9.25. Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Road. 26-0552 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:51
  106. 9.26. Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 345 Medford Street. 26-0553 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:53
  107. 9.27. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 23R Inner Belt Road. 26-0555 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:55
  108. 9.28. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 70R Third Avenue. 26-0556 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:56
  109. 9.29. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 132 Washington Street. 26-0557 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:59
  110. 9.30. Renewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Avenue. 26-0554 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:00
  111. 9.31. Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway. 26-0558 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:01
  112. 9.32. Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road. 26-0559 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:03
  113. 9.33. Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Parkway. 26-0560 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:05
  114. 9.34. Renewing Flammables License, Sam's Gas & Service, 166 Boston Avenue. 26-0561 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:07
  115. 9.35. Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 26-0562 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:11
  116. 9.36. Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway. 26-0563 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:12
  117. 9.37. Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington Street. 26-0564 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:14
  118. 9.38. Renewing Garage License, 599 Somerville Ventures LLC, 599 Somerville Avenue. 26-0579 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:15
  119. 9.39. Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue. 26-0565 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:17
  120. 9.40. Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street. 26-0566 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:20
  121. 9.41. Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc., 635 Somerville Avenue. 26-0567 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:23
  122. 9.42. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. 26-0580 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:26
  123. 9.43. Renewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308 McGrath Highway. 26-0569 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:27
  124. 9.44. Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway. 26-0570 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:29
  125. 9.45. Renewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Avenue. 26-0571 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:30
  126. 9.46. Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell Street. 26-0572 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:32
  127. 9.47. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue. 26-0573 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:34
  128. 9.48. Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, Inc., 22 Marshall Street. 26-0574 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:36
  129. 9.49. Renewing Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 63 Washington Street. 26-0576 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:37
  130. 9.50. Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway. 26-0577 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:39
  131. 9.51. Renewing Garage License, Roman Auto Repair LLC, 45 Mystic Avenue. 26-0578 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:40
  132. 9.52. Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 26-0581 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:43
  133. 9.53. Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Avenue. 26-0582 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:44
  134. 9.54. Renewing Livery License, DRN Bus Transportation, 40A Memorial Road. 26-0583 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:46
  135. 9.55. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day Street. 26-0584 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:47
  136. 9.56. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia Street. 26-0585 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:49
  137. 9.57. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street. 26-0586 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:51
  138. 9.58. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia Street. 26-0587 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:58
  139. 9.59. New Sign/Awning License, Showcase Laundromat, 715 Somerville Avenue, 1 Sign. 26-0588 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:01
  140. 9.60. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LaFoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20. 26-0589 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:02
  141. 9.61. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. #57. 26-0591 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:03
  142. 9.62. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50. 26-0590 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:05
  143. 9.63. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion Street. 26-0592 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:06
  144. 9.64. Withdrawn. 26-0596 Withdrawn ▶ jump to 54:08
  145. 9.65. Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Patriots Day Colonial Fair 2026 on April 20 from 8am to 1pm. 26-0597 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:11
  146. 9.66. Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line on April 25 from 8am to 6pm (raindate April 26). 26-0599 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:12
  147. 9.67. Veterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for Salute to Service Parade on May 16 from 8am to 4pm. 26-0598 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:13
  148. 9.68. Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Annual Curated Vintage Market on May 31 from 8am to 9pm (raindate June 7). 26-0600 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:17
  149. 9.69. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somerstreets: Carnaval on June 7 from 11:30am to 8pm (raindate June 14). 26-0594 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:19
  150. 9.70. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Big Gay Dance Party on June 27 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 28). 26-0593 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:22
  151. 9.71. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fireworks Celebration on June 30 from 2pm to 12am (raindate July 1). 26-0595 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:25
  152. 9.72. Tamara Grasty and Emma Rybeck submitting comments re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0607 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 237:12
  153. 9.73. Five individuals, including two residents submitting comments re: item #26-0204, amending the Zoning Ordinances for affordable housing projects. 26-0608 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 237:39
  154. 9.74. Three individuals, including two residents submitting comments re: item #26-0234, amending the Zoning Ordinances for accessory dwelling units. 26-0609 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 238:00
  155. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  156. 10.1. That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works coordinate with local stakeholders, including the Somerville Garden Club and other community volunteers, to evaluate the feasibility of transforming the currently unused lawn space located at the small white church across from the West Branch Library into a community gardening space. 26-0642 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 238:17
  157. 10.2. Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for MAMAS Free Store on April 11 from 7am to 4pm (raindate April 25). 26-0635 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 238:56
  158. 10.3. Jenny Raposo and Danny Resendes submitting comments re: items #26-0327, #26-0328, #26-0329, #26-0330, amending the Zoning Ordinances regarding Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules, affordable dwelling units, and Backyard Cottage. 26-0632 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 239:12
  159. 10.4. Chris Dwan submitting comments re: utility double poles. 26-0633 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 228:22
  160. 10.5. 64 residents submitting comments re: parking on Oak, Houghton, Bolton, and Prospect Streets. 26-0634 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 239:43
  161. 10.6. Alexandra Thorn and Daniel Wong submitting comments re: item #26-0378, grant for body-worn camera program. 26-0636 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 241:15
  162. 10.7. Jake Grossman submitting comments re: item #26-0257, requesting a Zoning Map Amendment for 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue. 26-0637 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 241:35
  163. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  164. 161 The meeting was Adjourned at 11:06 PM.