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June 12, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published June 10, 2025, 3:30 PM, Revised Published June 12, 2025, 1:30 PM.
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  4. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  5. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld. The City Council entered recess at 7:16 PM and returned at 7:23 PM. The City Council entered recess at 9:39 PM and returned at 9:54 PM.
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 25-1116 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 0:15
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 25-1117 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:54
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2025. 25-1118 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:50
  9. 1.4. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 29, 2025. 25-1119 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:01
  10. 1.5. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 5, 2025. 25-1120 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:10
  11. 2. CITATIONS
  12. 2.1. Commending Dr. David Osler on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. 25-1088 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:16
  13. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  14. 3.1. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to relocate Pole 195/1 approximately 2 feet north of its current location at 55 Dover Street. 25-1062 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:28
  15. 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 80 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard, from Manhole 29310 to a point of pickup at 275 Foley Street. 25-1063 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:13
  16. 3.3. Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 6 MacArthur Street. 25-1061 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:59
  17. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  18. 4.1. 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 by July 1 regarding any updates on measures and practices taken to assess, monitor, maintain, and improve healthfulness of the schools’ physical environment. 25-1096 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 171:57
  19. 4.2. That the Director of Mobility return the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage to the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street. 25-1099 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 173:29
  20. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  21. 5.1. Commending the Kiwanis Club on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary of support to the community. 25-0991 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 173:57
  22. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  23. 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
  24. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 4, 2025. 25-1050 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:42
  25. 6.A.2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 25-0402 Approved Pass
  26. 6.A.3. Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 25-0403 Approved Pass
  27. 6.A.4. Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 25-0404 Approved Pass
  28. 6.A.5. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jovana Calvillo to the Human Rights Commission. 25-0653 Approved Pass
  29. 6.A.6. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Salma Kazmi to the Human Rights Commission. 25-0656 Approved Pass
  30. 6.A.7. That this City Council convene in Executive Session with relevant departments, to discuss the interaction between the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Racial and Social Justice Department and to receive an update on what steps and goals have been established to resolve the disconnect between both parties. 25-0757 Work completed
  31. 6.A.8. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eli Kim to the position of Police Lieutenant. 25-0899 Approved Pass
  32. 6.A.9. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dylan Lambert to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-0900 Approved Pass
  33. 6.B. EQUITY, GENDER, FAMILIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS COMMITTEE
  34. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 27, 2025. 25-1036 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:10
  35. 6.B.2. Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink. 25-0456 Not approved Fail ▶ jump to 27:26
  36. 6.B.3. Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation conveying program and cost information related to item #25-0456, appropriation of $160,000 from Free Cash to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink. 25-0776 Work completed
  37. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  38. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2025. 25-1106 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:35
  39. 6.C.2. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $575.16 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Office Supplies Account for cork boards. 25-0785 Approved Pass
  40. 6.C.3. Requesting approval to accept and use a gift with an approximate value of $5,399 from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Fire Department for improving rescue capabilities during a rail incident. 25-0903 Approved Pass
  41. 6.C.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $257,540 grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various streets. 25-0948 Approved Pass
  42. 6.C.5. Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company. 25-0967 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 174:23
  43. 6.C.6. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $82,357.50 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for social, educational, and physical wellness programming. 25-0971 Approved Pass
  44. 6.D. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  45. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 5, 2025. 25-1077 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 176:55
  46. 6.D.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for laboratory uses and buildings. 24-1460 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 198:46
  47. 6.D.3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. 25-0128 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:47
  48. 6.D.4. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses. 25-0129 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:49
  49. 6.D.5. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5 and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with the State Building Code. 25-0457 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 209:55
  50. 6.D.6. Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-1584. 25-0516 Work completed
  51. 6.D.7. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Building Official to waive certain dimensional standards for means of egress. 25-0590 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 203:01
  52. 6.D.8. Eight residents submitting comments re: item #25-0269, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from Mid-Rise 3 (MR3) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4). 25-0724 Work completed
  53. 6.D.9. Senator Jehlen and 61 residents submitting comments re: items #24-1460, #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and development, and arts uses. 25-0725 Work completed
  54. 6.D.10. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 and Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise definitions and the green score calculation of columnar trees. 25-0737 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 211:01
  55. 6.D.11. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #25-0269, #25-0129, #25-1460, #25-0128, and #25-0131. 25-0829 Work completed
  56. 6.D.12. 16 residents submitting comments re: item #25-0200, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m. 25-0894 Work completed
  57. 6.D.13. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to update Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) references. 25-0907 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 212:07
  58. 6.D.14. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #25-0200, #25-0457, and #25-0590. 25-0921 Work completed
  59. 6.E. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  60. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on June 9, 2025. 25-1108 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 212:55
  61. 6.E.2. That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Chief of Police consider installing emergency call boxes in key city locations, including Davis Square. 25-0230 Work completed
  62. 6.E.3. That the Director of Inspectional Services enforce Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances - Registration and maintenance of vacant property, in light of the recent collapse of 316 Somerville Avenue. 25-0379 Work completed
  63. 6.E.4. That the Administration update this Council on the status of the $528,218 received from the national opioid settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any plans to utilize said funds. 25-0473 Work completed
  64. 6.E.5. That the Administration update this Council on the report and recommendations of the Davis Square Public Safety Working Group. 25-0986 Work completed
  65. 6.F. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  66. 6.F.1. Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on June 2, 2025. 25-1046 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 216:42
  67. 6.F.2. That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building. 25-0088 Work completed
  68. 6.F.3. That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance. 25-0089 Work completed
  69. 6.F.4. That the Director of Constituent Services submit in writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed wires. 25-0214 Work completed
  70. 6.F.5. That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street. 25-0477 Work completed
  71. 6.F.6. That Commissioner of Public Works increase the lighting at Chuckie Harris Park along the fence abutting properties on Minnesota Avenue. 25-0744 Work completed
  72. 6.G. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
  73. 6.G.1. Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on June 10, 2025. 25-1110 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 219:17
  74. 6.G.2. That the Administration work with the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules, invest in preventative repairs, and develop a clear contingency plan for school displacement. 25-0587 Work completed
  75. 6.G.3. That the Commissioner of Public Works install appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D. Healey School cafetorium. 25-0604 Work completed
  76. 6.G.4. That the Administration work with Somerville Public Schools and the Commissioner of Public Works to effectively budget for and fund current equipment maintenance costs, including but not limited to air compressors and ovens, at the High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, and develop plans to include CTE equipment maintenance needs in future budgeting and funding cycles. 25-0933 Work completed
  77. 6.G.5. That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventative maintenance plans for all school buildings, and progress on providing the public with tools to view preventative maintenance plans and actions. 25-0987 Work completed
  78. 6.G.6. That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance to discuss the recent break-in at the Winter Hill School building and the measures being taken to secure the building. 25-0989 Work completed
  79. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  80. 7.1. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. 25-1044 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 223:10
  81. 7.2. Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company. 25-1074 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 223:24
  82. 7.3. Requesting approval of FY 2026 Water & Sewer Rates. 25-1103 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:20
  83. 7.4. Requesting the appropriation of $30,245,443 to fund the FY 2026 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. 25-1123 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:16
  84. 7.5. Requesting the appropriation of $21,366,905 to fund the FY 2026 Water Enterprise Fund budget. 25-1124 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:22
  85. 7.6. Requesting the appropriation of $237,000 to fund the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 25-1056 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:23
  86. 7.7. Requesting the appropriation of $87,000 from the Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to subsidize the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 25-1059 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:24
  87. 7.8. Requesting approval to repurpose $77,000 in the Racial & Social Justice Stabilization Fund to fund two Rental Assistance Advocate positions for FY 2026. 25-1079 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:26
  88. 7.9. Requesting approval to appropriate $77,000 in re-purposed funds in the Racial & Social Justice Stabilization Fund to retain two Rental Assistance Advocate positions for Fiscal Year 2026. 25-1080 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:27
  89. 7.10. Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $40,500 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill Community School for 2025-2026 School Year. 25-1095 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:28
  90. 7.11. Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $5,863,561 in estimated FY 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. 25-1078 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:29
  91. 7.12. Requesting the appropriation of $5,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. 25-1115 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:31
  92. 7.13. Requesting the appropriation of $2,715,270 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 25-1098 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:33
  93. 7.14. Requesting the appropriation of $2,055,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 25-1097 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:33
  94. 7.15. Requesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. 25-1105 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:35
  95. 7.16. Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 25-1104 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:36
  96. 7.17. Requesting the appropriation of $750,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 25-1100 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:38
  97. 7.18. Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 25-1101 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:39
  98. 7.19. Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements. 25-1102 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:40
  99. 7.20. Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund for workers compensation insurance settlements. 25-1121 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:41
  100. 7.21. Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund. 25-1114 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:42
  101. 7.22. Requesting approval to execute the Fourth Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2026. 25-0978 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 224:43
  102. 7.23. Requesting approval to enter into a contract of up to ten years for the services of an operator for the Greater Boston Bike Share program (Bluebikes). 25-1068 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 224:45
  103. 7.24. Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the contract with Franklin Cummings Institute, to December 31, 2026. 25-1001 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 224:46
  104. 7.25. Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Tree Planting Account to the Street Tree Capital Stabilization Fund Account for future tree planting and maintenance activities. 25-0898 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:48
  105. 7.26. Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to the Department of Public Works Grounds Division, Overtime Labor Account to remediate a year end deficit. 25-1081 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 224:49
  106. 7.27. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to the Health and Human Services Department for local planning and implementation of substance use prevention among youth. 25-1075 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:05
  107. 7.28. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $83,996.21 grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. 25-1076 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:00
  108. 7.29. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $46.44 using available funds in the City Council Office Supplies Account for children's area supplies. 25-1085 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:24
  109. 7.30. Requesting authorization to dispose of bicycles previously abandoned in the City of Somerville to a charitable organization. 25-1086 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 224:54
  110. 7.31. Requesting approval of the 2025-2026 Housing and Urban Development One Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. 25-1005 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 224:55
  111. 7.32. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Melissa Canu to the Commission for Women. 25-1089 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:10
  112. 7.33. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Harrington to the Commission for Women. 25-1090 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:13
  113. 7.34. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nykia Leach to the Commission for Women. 25-1091 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:14
  114. 7.35. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Neeraj Wadhera to the Commission for Women. 25-1092 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:15
  115. 7.36. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel Tam to the Commission for Women. 25-1093 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:16
  116. 7.37. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Geneva Issacson to the Commission for Women. 25-1094 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:19
  117. 7.38. Withdrawn. 25-1045 Withdrawn
  118. 7.39. Withdrawn. 25-1071 Withdrawn
  119. 7.40. Withdrawn. 25-1072 Withdrawn
  120. 7.41. Withdrawn. 25-1073 Withdrawn
  121. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  122. 8.1. City Engineer conveying updated Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) fee methodology and I/I fee. 25-1069 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 225:44
  123. 8.2. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 25-1070 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 225:45
  124. 8.3. Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #25-0737. 25-1024 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 177:21
  125. 8.4. Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #25-0907. 25-1082 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 177:22
  126. 8.5. Withdrawn. 25-1038 Withdrawn
  127. 8.6. Withdrawn. 25-1039 Withdrawn
  128. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  129. 9.1. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street. 25-1052 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:58
  130. 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, MC Excavation Inc. 25-1053 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:05
  131. 9.3. Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street. 25-1054 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:06
  132. 9.4. Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Highway. 25-1055 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:08
  133. 9.5. Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue. 25-1057 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:09
  134. 9.6. Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street. 25-1058 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:10
  135. 9.7. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Great Eastern Vintage, 236 Pearl Street. 25-1060 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:11
  136. 9.8. Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on June 16 from 10:30am to 1:30pm (raindate June 17). 25-1067 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:13
  137. 9.9. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fireworks Celebration on June 25 from 2pm to 11:30pm (raindate June 27). 25-1066 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:14
  138. 9.10. Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 10 from 4:30pm to 7pm. 25-1065 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:15
  139. 9.11. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for ArtBeat 2025 on July 19 from 9am to 11pm (raindate July 20). 25-1064 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:16
  140. 9.12. Four residents submitting comments re: budget. 25-1083 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 226:25
  141. 9.13. Six residents submitting comments re: items #24-1460, #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and development, and arts uses. 25-1084 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 226:26
  142. 9.14. Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: items #25-0984 and #25-0985, Resolutions regarding creation of a Senior Liaison position and Senior Advisory Group. 25-1087 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 226:27
  143. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  144. 10.1. Commending Janine Fay on the auspicious occasion of her 80th birthday. 25-1125 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:24
  145. 10.2. That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations coordinate with the Council on Aging to organize, communicate and host a public hearing to discuss issues that affect Somerville residents 60 years of age and older and to hear about issues that address growing older in place in Somerville. 25-1112 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 226:33
  146. 10.3. That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations hold a public hearing on the recently released Council on Aging Community Survey. 25-1113 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 226:56
  147. 10.4. That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council on the cause of the chemical spill at the Ginny Smithers Pool and the process to address the cause of the spill and prevent a future occurrence. 25-1132 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 227:09
  148. 10.5. That the Commissioner of Public Works increase sanitary maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in Magoun Square. 25-1133 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 228:33
  149. 10.6. That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry plant new trees and maintain existing trees in Magoun Square, on Medford Street and on Broadway. 25-1134 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 229:00
  150. 10.7. That the Director of Parking install a new MAGOUN SQUARE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT sign at the Magoun Square municipal lot. 25-1137 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 229:15
  151. 10.8. Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2026. 25-1138 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 225:29
  152. 10.9. Requesting the appropriation of $45,596 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Mobile Farmers Market Revolving Fund for the support of a school based market. 25-1122 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 225:30
  153. 10.10. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $517.26 using available funds in the Communications Department CityTV Division Legal Services, Printing and Stationary, and Rental - Water Cooler Accounts for legal services, signage, and water. 25-1139 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:35
  154. 10.11. Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy Street. 25-1128 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:19
  155. 10.12. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, DM Collision Center LLC, 30 Joy Street. 25-1129 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:20
  156. 10.13. Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 28 from 10am to 4:30pm. 25-1130 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:22
  157. 10.14. Withdrawn. 25-1002 Withdrawn
  158. 10.15. Withdrawn. 25-1131 Withdrawn
  159. 10.16. Withdrawn. 25-1135 Withdrawn
  160. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  161. 159 The meeting was Adjourned at 10:53 PM on a roll call vote of 9 in favor (Mbah, Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Sait, Clingan, Davis, Pineda Neufeld), 0 opposed, 2 absent (Burnley, Strezo).