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February 27, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published February 25, 2025, 2:15 PM, Revised February 27, 2025, 11:45 AM.
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  4. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  5. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld. The City Council entered recess at 7:50 PM and returned at 8:05 PM. The City Council entered recess at 9:35 PM and returned at 9:42 PM.
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 25-0363 Placed on file ▶ jump to 0:25
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 25-0364 Approved ▶ jump to 1:02
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025. 25-0365 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:53
  9. 2. CITATIONS
  10. 7 page break
  11. 2.1. Commending Cristiano Oliveira for his Youth National Team success and continued soccer legacy. 25-0347 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:23
  12. 2.2. Commending Fred Berman on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Office of Housing Stability. 25-0348 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:07
  13. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  14. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  15. 4.1. In support of transgender and gender diverse community members. 25-0339 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:04
  16. 4.2. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. 25-0360 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass
  17. 4.3. That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on how the Municipal Sidewalk Clearing Pilot program for Broadway and School Street is functioning during this challenging winter. 25-0350 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 166:31
  18. 4.4. That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway. 25-0351 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 167:58
  19. 4.5. That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street. 25-0352 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 167:59
  20. 4.6. Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”. 25-0357 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 168:10
  21. 4.7. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds. 25-0355 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 171:13
  22. 4.8. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow. 25-0356 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 172:30
  23. 4.9. That the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator update this Council on the current status of the Braille embosser. 25-0358 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 173:18
  24. 4.10. That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos. 25-0359 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 173:32
  25. 4.11. Supporting Teamsters Local 25 in the labor dispute with Stop & Shop. 25-0353 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:09
  26. 4.12. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city. 25-0354 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 63:15
  27. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  28. 5.1. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Guylerna Pierre to the position of Police Officer. 25-0212 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:43
  29. 5.2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristopher Taylor to the position of Police Officer. 25-0215 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:43
  30. 5.3. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter. 25-0221 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  31. 5.4. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter. 25-0222 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  32. 5.5. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter. 25-0223 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  33. 5.6. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter. 25-0224 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  34. 5.7. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter. 25-0225 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  35. 5.8. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter. 25-0226 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  36. 5.9. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter. 25-0227 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  37. 5.10. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter. 25-0228 Laid on the table ▶ jump to 175:43
  38. 5.11. Director of Human Resources conveying the Civil Service signing lists for various certifications. 25-0278 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 177:20
  39. 36 page break
  40. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  41. 37 page break
  42. 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  43. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 25, 2025. 25-0345 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 177:33
  44. 6.A.2. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. 25-0158 Approved Pass
  45. 6.A.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,300 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support. 25-0159 Approved Pass
  46. 6.A.4. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,312.50 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Translation Services Account for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services. 25-0169 Approved Pass
  47. 6.A.5. Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the renovation of Quincy Street Park. 25-0170 Approved Pass
  48. 6.A.6. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,000,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for 14-16 Sewall Street acquisition. 25-0173 Approved Pass
  49. 6.A.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Economic Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for the 299 Broadway redevelopment project. 25-0174 Approved Pass
  50. 46 page break
  51. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE
  52. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 20, 2025. 25-0342 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 178:47
  53. 6.B.2. Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-0416. 24-0854 Work completed
  54. 6.B.3. 13 individuals, including 9 residents, submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-0899 Work completed
  55. 6.B.4. Susan Lee submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-0919 Work completed
  56. 6.B.5. 4 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0551, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.5 Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) and the Brickbottom sub-area. 24-1091 Work completed
  57. 6.B.6. 3 residents submitting comments re: item 24-0679, a Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-1221 Work completed
  58. 6.B.7. 95 individuals, including 61 residents, along with Cambria Hotel, Aeronaut Brewery, and Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-1256 Work completed
  59. 6.B.8. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0679 and #24-0680. 24-1280 Work completed
  60. 6.B.9. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 3.2.6 Building Types of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the building types permitted in the Neighborhood Residence (NR) zoning district to also be permitted in the Urban Residence (UR) zoning district. 24-1447 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 182:06
  61. 6.B.10. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking. 24-1448 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 182:56
  62. 6.B.11. 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. 24-1461 Withdrawn Pass
  63. 6.B.12. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. 24-1544 Withdrawn Pass
  64. 6.B.13. Greentown Labs submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-1577 Work completed
  65. 6.B.14. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1447 and #24-1448. 25-0120 Work completed
  66. 6.B.15. That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Committee on Land Use with an opinion as to whether the City Council may dictate standards and materials used for outdoor bike facilities. 25-0338 Approved and sent for discussion Pass
  67. 63 page break
  68. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  69. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2025. 25-0286 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:43
  70. 6.C.2. Conveying the 2024 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. 25-0142 Work completed
  71. 6.C.3. Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to prevent landlords from passing realtor's fees on to tenants. 25-0213 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 188:02
  72. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
  73. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 26, 2025. 25-0346 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 188:30
  74. 6.D.2. New Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside, 18 vehicles outside for washing vehicles and storing unregistered vehicles, 7 days a week: 8am-8pm. 25-0184 Approved Pass
  75. 6.D.3. New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside and 18 vehicles outside, Monday - Sunday: 8am to 8pm. 25-0271 Approved Pass
  76. 6.E. OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE
  77. 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 20, 2025. 25-0340 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 189:08
  78. 6.E.2. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment discuss with this Council plans to connect more households with the new incentives in the 2025-2027 Mass Save Plan. 25-0070 Work completed
  79. 6.F. RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE
  80. 6.F.1. Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 19, 2025. 25-0288 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 191:54
  81. 6.F.2. That the Directors of Constituent Services, Inspectional Services and Health and Human Services jointly prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of rodent complaints received from January 1, 2024 to date, including the information detailed within. 24-1276 Work completed Pass
  82. 6.F.3. That the Director of Sustainability and Environment invest in rodent proof composting barrels in the upcoming composting pilot program. 24-1516 Work completed
  83. 6.F.4. That the Environmental Health Manager update this Council on the current policy regarding usage of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) and any plans to remove SGARs currently deployed in bait boxes in light of multiple recent birds of prey deaths apparently related to ingesting rat poison. 25-0130 Work completed
  84. 6.G. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  85. 6.G.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 24, 2025. 25-0344 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 194:08
  86. 6.G.2. That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the feasibility of signal priority for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) busses in Union Square. 25-0125 Work completed
  87. 6.G.3. That the Director of Mobility develop plans for a safe pedestrian crossing of Lowell Street, at Bailey Park, and additional traffic calming measures between Summer Street and Highland Avenue. 25-0126 Work completed
  88. 6.G.4. That the Director of Mobility work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to increase flex post usage and other pedestrian safety measures on crosswalks along McGrath Highway. 25-0137 Work completed
  89. 6.G.5. That the Director of Mobility address the increased traffic along Lombardi Street, Mystic Avenue and Grand Union Boulevard due to signal changes. 25-0138 Work completed
  90. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  91. 7.1. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-304 through 2-310 of the Code of Ordinances to update the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. 25-0257 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:08
  92. 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-322 and 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions. 25-0370 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:28
  93. 7.3. Requesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program. 25-0279 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:30
  94. 7.4. Requesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent assessment of security and network infrastructure and an organizational review of all IT groups within the city. 25-0274 Referred for recommendation
  95. 7.5. Requesting approval of a contract extension for two years until 2/28/2026 for TSA Consulting Group, Inc., for the administration of 457(b) plans. 25-0334 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:32
  96. 7.6. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center. 25-0281 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:33
  97. 7.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Elections Department for security of elections vault. 25-0299 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:36
  98. 7.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Police Department for staffing. 25-0284 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:37
  99. 7.9. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,105 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Police Department for the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative. 25-0283 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:39
  100. 7.10. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose Support Team (POST). 25-0282 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:41
  101. 7.11. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $93.61 using available funds in the Police Department Out-of-State Travel account for food expenses during an investigation. 25-0333 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:43
  102. 7.12. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32.06 to Market Basket/Demoulas using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Food Supplies & Refreshments and Office Supplies accounts. 25-0268 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 198:45
  103. 7.13. Requesting approval of the Municipal Election Calendar for 2025. 25-0290 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:16
  104. 7.14. Conveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency account to various city departments to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance. 25-0368 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 201:39
  105. 7.15. Conveying an update on the next steps for recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials. 25-0369 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass
  106. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  107. 8.1. City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston as outside legal counsel on a pro bono basis to represent the City in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration impacting sanctuary cities. 25-0164 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 202:21
  108. 8.2. Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study. 25-0362 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 110:42
  109. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  110. 9.1. New Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. 25-0291 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 204:26
  111. 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, A. A. Will Corporation. 25-0293 Approved Pass
  112. 9.3. Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 25-0294 Approved Pass
  113. 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. 25-0295 Approved Pass
  114. 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. 25-0296 Approved Pass
  115. 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting Inc. 25-0297 Approved Pass
  116. 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc. 25-0298 Approved Pass
  117. 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC. 25-0300 Approved Pass
  118. 9.9. Renewing Drainlayer's License, R. M. Pacella Inc. 25-0301 Approved Pass
  119. 9.10. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp. 25-0302 Approved Pass
  120. 9.11. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. 25-0303 Approved Pass
  121. 9.12. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. 25-0304 Approved Pass
  122. 9.13. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc. 25-0305 Approved Pass
  123. 9.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. 25-0306 Approved Pass
  124. 9.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. 25-0307 Approved Pass
  125. 9.16. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 25-0292 Approved Pass
  126. 9.17. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington Street. 25-0308 Approved Pass
  127. 9.18. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm Street. 25-0309 Approved Pass
  128. 9.19. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 25-0310 Approved Pass
  129. 9.20. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway. 25-0311 Approved Pass
  130. 9.21. Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road. 25-0312 Approved Pass
  131. 9.22. Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. 25-0313 Approved Pass
  132. 9.23. Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street. 25-0314 Approved Pass
  133. 9.24. Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway. 25-0315 Approved Pass
  134. 9.25. Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue. 25-0316 Approved Pass
  135. 9.26. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street. 25-0317 Approved Pass
  136. 9.27. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway. 25-0318 Approved Pass
  137. 9.28. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Inc., 399 Revolution Drive. 25-0319 Approved Pass
  138. 9.29. Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 25-0320 Approved Pass
  139. 9.30. Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, Inc., 12 Joy Street. 25-0321 Approved Pass
  140. 9.31. Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 25-0322 Approved Pass
  141. 9.32. Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive. 25-0323 Approved Pass
  142. 9.33. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 25-0324 Approved Pass
  143. 9.34. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company #2575, 275 Beacon Street. 25-0325 Approved Pass
  144. 9.35. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street. 25-0326 Approved Pass
  145. 9.36. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street. 25-0327 Approved Pass
  146. 9.37. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jean B. Victor, Med #85. 25-0328 Approved Pass
  147. 9.38. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK Inc., Med. #66. 25-0329 Approved Pass
  148. 9.39. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50. 25-0330 Approved Pass
  149. 9.40. Theatre@First applying for a Public Event License for The Tempest on various dates between April 30 and June 22 from 5pm to 9pm (raindates June 27, June 28 and June 29). 25-0332 Approved Pass
  150. 9.41. Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for M.O.M.'S 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 11 from 7am to 2pm. 25-0331 Approved Pass
  151. 9.42. Branden Kornell and Simona Gokhin submitting comments re: Copper Mill project. 25-0335 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 205:51
  152. 9.43. Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition submitting comments re: item #24-1686, creation of an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund. 25-0336 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 205:59
  153. 9.44. Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: Anti-Displacement Task Force. 25-0337 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 206:20
  154. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  155. 10.1. Commending Michael Feloney for ten years of dedicated service in the Housing Division. 25-0397 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:12
  156. 10.2. That the Director of Health and Human Services submit in writing monthly updates to this Council regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness. 25-0367 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 206:29
  157. 10.3. Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 25-0366 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 206:47
  158. 10.4. Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding Section 2-325 to Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 related to compensation for elected officials. 25-0375 Referred for recommendation
  159. 10.5. That the Director of Mobility address the dangerous conditions with the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue. 25-0378 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 208:49
  160. 10.6. 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 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 210:34
  161. 10.7. Conveying information on a sophisticated new scam targeting Somerville residents, purporting to be the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. 25-0376 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 214:23
  162. 10.8. Conveying an update on the status of Charter negotiations with the Mayor. 25-0377 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 217:30
  163. 10.9. That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering discuss with this Council the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and potential applications on key Fire Department response routes. 25-0394 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 219:28
  164. 10.10. In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying a communication on FY 2026 budget priorities. 25-0395 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 220:20
  165. 10.11. That the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Eversource do everything within their power to reduce the burden of rising natural gas costs for Somerville residents. 25-0396 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 221:42
  166. 10.12. Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue. 25-0349 Referred for recommendation
  167. 10.13. Finance Director conveying FY 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances. 25-0371 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass
  168. 10.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc. 25-0381 Approved Pass
  169. 10.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern. 25-0384 Approved Pass
  170. 10.16. Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc. 25-0382 Approved Pass
  171. 10.17. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. 25-0383 Approved Pass
  172. 10.18. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. 25-0385 Approved Pass
  173. 10.19. Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.. 25-0386 Approved Pass
  174. 10.20. Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street. 25-0387 Approved Pass
  175. 10.21. Renewing Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Avenue. 25-0388 Approved Pass
  176. 10.22. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue. 25-0389 Approved Pass
  177. 10.23. Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway. 25-0390 Approved Pass
  178. 10.24. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue. 25-0391 Approved Pass
  179. 10.25. New Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Aime, Med. #78. 25-0380 Approved Pass
  180. 10.26. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. 25-0392 Approved Pass
  181. 10.27. Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 41 Union Square. 25-0393 Approved Pass
  182. 10.28. Three residents submitting comments re: 11 Ward Street zoning. 25-0372 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 223:41
  183. 11. LATE ITEMS
  184. 12. ADJOURNMENT
  185. 11.1. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Tran to the position of Police Officer. 24-1761 Approved Pass
  186. 11.2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Victor Romero Palomo to the position of Police Officer. 24-1763 Approved Pass
  187. 182 The meeting was Adjourned at 10:46 PM.