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March 26, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published March 24, 2026, 11:00 AM, Revised Published March 26, 11:00 AM.
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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 7:25 PM and returned at 7:29 PM.
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 26-0487 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 0:19
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 26-0488 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:04
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2026. 26-0489 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:00
  9. 2. CITATIONS
  10. 2.1. Commending Somerville Carbon Free and Healthy Schools for their advocacy to ensure that our community is more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 26-0474 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:10
  11. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  12. 10 page break
  13. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  14. 4.1. In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2026. 26-0486 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 23:11
  15. 4.2. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 23:21
  16. 4.3. That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement, enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal operations. 26-0384 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:29
  17. 4.4. Requesting that the Somerville Public Schools Chief Financial Officer submit a detailed line by line FY 27 School Department budget to this City Council in the same or similar format as the city operating budget, for community transparency and considering the current deficit going into this budget cycle. 26-0472 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:59
  18. 4.5. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 31:21
  19. 4.6. Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. 26-0479 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 33:35
  20. 4.7. That the Administration explore the creation of a Neighborhood Clean-Up Assistance Program, as detailed within. 26-0480 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 35:26
  21. 4.8. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 40:41
  22. 4.9. That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which it is determined whether a residential unit requires a 1-inch water meter or a 5/8-inch water meter. 26-0482 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 43:05
  23. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  24. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  25. 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  26. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 24, 2026. 26-0470 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:16
  27. 24 page break
  28. 6.A.2. Requesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special Education Reserve Fund. 26-0163 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:19
  29. 6.A.3. Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 16-20 Medford Street development site. 26-0202 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:21
  30. 6.A.4. Requesting the appropriation of $399,255 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve. 26-0297 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:23
  31. 6.A.5. Requesting the appropriation of $1,167,395 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. 26-0298 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:25
  32. 6.A.6. Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve to the Open Space Land Acquisition Fund. 26-0299 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:27
  33. 6.A.7. Requesting the appropriation of $100,766 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum to conserve artifacts in its collection. 26-0300 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:29
  34. 6.A.8. Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at the Mystic River/View developments. 26-0323 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:31
  35. 6.A.9. Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account with a $15,000 transfer from the Department of Veterans' Services Grounds Maintenance Account to the Department of Veterans' Services Special Items Account for the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board Grant match requirement. 26-0325 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:33
  36. 6.A.10. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0335 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 57:36
  37. 6.A.11. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0344 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 57:38
  38. 6.A.12. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0345 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 57:39
  39. 6.A.13. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0349 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 57:41
  40. 6.A.14. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0351 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 57:43
  41. 6.A.15. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0355 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 58:28
  42. 6.A.16. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0357 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 58:29
  43. 6.A.17. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0360 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 58:31
  44. 6.A.18. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. 26-0371 Work completed Pass ▶ jump to 58:32
  45. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  46. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 19, 2026. 26-0464 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:27
  47. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  48. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 17, 2026. 26-0383 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:33
  49. 6.C.2. Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F. 26-0144 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:52
  50. 46 page break
  51. 6.C.3. Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F. 26-0145 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:53
  52. 6.C.4. Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund. 26-0161 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:54
  53. 49 page break
  54. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  55. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 25, 2026. 26-0471 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 66:47
  56. 6.D.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 5 feet of conduit in Heath Street, from Utility Pole 165/13 to a point of pickup at 16 Edgar Avenue. 26-0308 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 67:31
  57. 6.D.3. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Line Street, from Utility Pole 211/7 to a point of pickup at 62 Line Street. 26-0311 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:09
  58. 6.E. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
  59. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 23, 2026. 26-0469 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 72:13
  60. 6.E.2. That the Commissioner of Public Works provide to the City Council a full-time equivalent analysis and recommendations for custodial staffing at each Somerville Public School, including distinctions between day versus evening shifts, disparities between school size, usage, and current custodial assignments. 26-0102 Work completed Pass
  61. 6.E.3. That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on maintenance issues in the East Somerville, Capuano and Edgerly Schools. 26-0107 Work completed Pass
  62. 6.E.4. That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a written update to this Council and the School Committee on the status of restoring hot water to all areas of the Capuano Early Education Center, including which areas are affected, actions taken, and an estimated timeline for full restoration. 26-0109 Work completed Pass
  63. 6.E.5. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide a written report to this Council on updates to measures and practices taken to assess, monitor, maintain, and improve the physical environment in schools. 26-0134 Work completed Pass
  64. 6.E.6. Director of Public Space & Urban Forestry conveying information regarding the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard renovation. 26-0267 Work completed Pass
  65. 6.F. SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
  66. 6.F.1. Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on March 18, 2026. 26-0463 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:13
  67. 6.F.2. That the Commissioner of Public Works remove snow from dead end streets, private ways and alleyways in a timely manner. 26-0149 Work completed Pass
  68. 6.F.3. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council whether the sidewalk snow clearing pilot worked as intended this year, or whether there are other strategies to improve pedestrian mobility following a large snowstorm. 26-0236 Work completed Pass
  69. 6.F.4. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council lessons learned from the recent large snowfall about resources and policies needed to improve snow clearance, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stops, business district sidewalks and parking, private ways and dead ends, accessible ramps and bike lanes. 26-0237 Work completed Pass
  70. 6.F.5. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 75:54
  71. 6.F.6. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 75:45
  72. 6.F.7. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, the policy of prohibiting parking on alternating sides of the street during a snow emergency, and whether it is the best way to meet snow removal needs. 26-0352 Work completed Pass
  73. 69 page break
  74. 6.G. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  75. 6.G.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 16, 2026. 26-0379 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 79:40
  76. 6.G.2. That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility work to block off the end of Virginia Street and Aldrich Street to through traffic. 26-0060 Work completed Pass
  77. 6.G.3. That the Director of Mobility, install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Bow Street and Warren Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and report back to this Council on implementation timing. 26-0064 Work completed Pass
  78. 6.G.4. That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the recommendations of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee regarding the 25% design documents of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation McGrath Boulevard project. 26-0070 Work completed Pass
  79. 6.G.5. Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard. 26-0086 Work completed Pass
  80. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  81. 7.1. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:10
  82. 7.2. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program. 26-0378 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:13
  83. 7.3. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:15
  84. 7.4. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:16
  85. 7.5. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:18
  86. 7.6. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0484 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:24
  87. 7.7. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0485 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 85:26
  88. 7.8. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eric Weisman as Commissioner of Public Works. 26-0483 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 86:22
  89. 7.9. Conveying the appointment of Klaus Schultz to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee. 26-0465 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 88:26
  90. 7.10. Conveying the appointment of Barry Rafkind to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee. 26-0466 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 88:36
  91. 7.11. Conveying the appointment of Kat Rutkin to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee. 26-0467 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 88:44
  92. 7.12. Withdrawn. 26-0387 Withdrawn
  93. 7.13. Withdrawn. 26-0386 Withdrawn
  94. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  95. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  96. 9.1. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread, 45 Day Street. 26-0390 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:44
  97. 9.2. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway. 26-0391 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 88:57
  98. 9.3. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 26-0389 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:04
  99. 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation. 26-0393 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:06
  100. 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC. 26-0392 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:08
  101. 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating. 26-0394 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:09
  102. 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp. 26-0411 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:10
  103. 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc. 26-0397 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:12
  104. 9.9. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc. 26-0395 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:14
  105. 9.10. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co. Inc. 26-0396 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:15
  106. 9.11. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. 26-0398 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:18
  107. 9.12. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. 26-0400 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:21
  108. 9.13. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. 26-0399 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:24
  109. 9.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp. 26-0401 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:26
  110. 9.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, DJ Morris Contracting. 26-0402 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:28
  111. 9.16. Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation. 26-0403 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:30
  112. 9.17. Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc. 26-0415 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:31
  113. 9.18. Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc. 26-0404 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:33
  114. 9.19. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm Services. 26-0405 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:54
  115. 9.20. Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp. 26-0407 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:55
  116. 9.21. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mackay Construction Services Inc. 26-0406 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:57
  117. 9.22. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc. 26-0408 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:58
  118. 9.23. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation. 26-0409 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:00
  119. 9.24. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC. 26-0410 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:03
  120. 9.25. Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. 26-0412 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:05
  121. 9.26. Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc. 26-0413 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:08
  122. 9.27. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ragusa Companies LLC. 26-0414 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:09
  123. 9.28. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. 26-0416 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:11
  124. 9.29. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting. 26-0417 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:12
  125. 9.30. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today Inc. 26-0418 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:14
  126. 9.31. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. 26-0419 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:16
  127. 9.32. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. 26-0420 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:17
  128. 9.33. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc. 26-0421 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:19
  129. 9.34. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction Corp. 26-0422 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:20
  130. 9.35. Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc. 26-0423 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:22
  131. 9.36. Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. 26-0424 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:24
  132. 9.37. Renewing Drainlayer's License, WES Construction Corp. 26-0425 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:25
  133. 9.38. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc. 26-0426 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:27
  134. 9.39. New Extended Operating Hours License, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 22 McGrath Highway, for take-out and delivery services until 5am. 26-0427 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:29
  135. 9.40. Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455 Grand Union Boulevard. 26-0428 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:32
  136. 9.41. Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy Street. 26-0429 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:34
  137. 9.42. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway. 26-0430 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:36
  138. 9.43. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. 26-0431 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:38
  139. 9.44. Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street. 26-0432 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:40
  140. 9.45. Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Avenue. 26-0433 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:42
  141. 9.46. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way. 26-0435 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:44
  142. 9.47. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way. 26-0436 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:46
  143. 9.48. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street. 26-0437 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:48
  144. 9.49. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Road. 26-0434 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:49
  145. 9.50. Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue. 26-0447 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:51
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  147. 9.51. Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy Street. 26-0438 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:53
  148. 9.52. Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street. 26-0439 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:55
  149. 9.53. Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street. 26-0440 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:58
  150. 9.54. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers 1-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street. 26-0441 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:59
  151. 9.55. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway. 26-0443 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:01
  152. 9.56. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Incorporated, 399 Revolution Drive. 26-0444 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:03
  153. 9.57. Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street. 26-0442 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:05
  154. 9.58. Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 26-0445 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:06
  155. 9.59. Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body Inc., 12 Joy Street. 26-0446 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:08
  156. 9.60. Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue. 26-0448 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:10
  157. 9.61. Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8 LLC, 485 Foley Street. 26-0449 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:12
  158. 9.62. Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon Street. 26-0450 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:13
  159. 9.63. Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive. 26-0451 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:15
  160. 9.64. Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington Street. 26-0452 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:16
  161. 9.65. Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway. 26-0453 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:18
  162. 9.66. Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Avenue. 26-0454 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:19
  163. 9.67. Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation, 34 Grant Street. 26-0455 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:21
  164. 9.68. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 26-0456 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:22
  165. 9.69. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon Street. 26-0457 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:24
  166. 9.70. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street. 26-0458 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:26
  167. 9.71. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square. 26-0459 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:27
  168. 9.72. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. 26-0460 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:30
  169. 9.73. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 5:32
  170. 9.74. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue. 26-0462 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:33
  171. 9.75. Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance Technology Annual Report. 26-0475 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 91:07
  172. 9.76. Harvard University conveying its Spring 2026 Accountability Report. 26-0476 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 91:16
  173. 9.77. Adam Steiner submitting comments re: YMCA redevelopment. 26-0477 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 91:26
  174. 9.78. Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: anti-coagulant rodenticides. 26-0478 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 91:34
  175. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  176. 10.1. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 92:00
  177. 10.2. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, practical solutions to clearing snow from schoolyards without damaging play surfaces to allow students to access outdoor play areas. 26-0492 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 92:49
  178. 10.3. 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 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 93:02
  179. 10.4. St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 4 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. 26-0494 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 93:17
  180. 10.5. Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard. 26-0493 Referred for recommendation Pass ▶ jump to 93:35
  181. 10.6. Hala Jadallah submitting comments re: surveillance. 26-0495 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 93:52
  182. 10.7. Three residents submitting comments re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0496 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 94:00
  183. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  184. 179 The meeting was Adjourned at 8:40 PM.