City Council — Agenda, Jun 22, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2023 Published June 20, 2023, 1:45PM, Revised June 22, 2023, 4:45PM. NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88184173587. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call (ID # 23-1100) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 23-1101) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 23-1102) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 25, 2023. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation (ID # 23-1060) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Commending Kathleen Hern on the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of distinguished service as an educator, including 20 years at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 1 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Communication (ID # 23-1087) By Councilor Ewen-Campen In his capacity as President, cancelling this Council's Regular meetings scheduled for July 27 and August 10, 2023. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Order (ID # 23-0922) By Councilor Wilson That the City Solicitor appear in executive session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to update this council on the status of collective bargaining negotiations with all municipal bargaining units. 5.2. Order (ID # 23-1001) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That this Council send back the FY 2024 budget until it incorporates demands of residents, including funding for a new Winter Hill School, housing security, and unarmed alternative emergency response outside of the Police Department. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1079) Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 20, 2023. 6.A.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1035) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of David Farino to Fire Lieutenant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1041) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 5, 2023. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1042) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 5, 2023. 6.D. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1043) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2023. Page 2 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.E. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1044) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 7, 2023. 6.E.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0550) Director of Water and Sewer conveying the FY 2024 Water & Sewer Rate proposal. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1056) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 13, 2023. 6.G. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1077) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 14, 2023. 6.H. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.H.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1078) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2023. 6.I. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.I.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1080) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 20, 2023. 6.I.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0845) Requesting approval of a transfer of $50,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Admin Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.I.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0870) Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Grounds Wages Account to the DPW Admin Motor Gas and Oil Account to fund invoices on hand and May & June expense. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.I.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0872) Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Salary Account to the DPW Admin Professional & Technical Account to cover May & June expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.I.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0873) Requesting approval of a transfer of $211,370.90 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Wages Account to the DPW Buildings Electricity Account for May & June expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.I.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0875) Requesting approval of a transfer of $45,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Wages Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.I.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0964) Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Fence Installation Account to the DPW Buildings Moving Services Account for school related moving services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.I.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1039) Requesting approval of a transfer of $188,629.10 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Custodial Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.J FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.J1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1081) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2023. 6.J2. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0824) City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2023. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0829) Requesting approval to execute the Second Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 4 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0852) Requesting approval of a transfer of $550 from the Engineering Personal Services Account to the Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM) Personal Services Account to fund IAM Somerville Municipal Employees Association (SMEA) staff holiday and longevity pay. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0853) Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,000 from the Parks and Recreation Professional & Technical Services Account to the Parks & Recreation Salaries & Wages Temp Account for school staff coaching of intramural sports. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0854) Requesting approval of a transfer of $18,000 from the Parks & Recreation Fields Personal Services Account to the Parks & Recreation Rec/Youth Program Personal Services Account to cover the remainder of the fiscal year for teen spaces. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0857) Requesting revocation of the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws, ceasing the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink as an Enterprise Fund, effective fiscal year 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0877) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,592.59 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Elevator R&M Account for elevator service. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0878) Requesting approval of a transfer of $248,419.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 5 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J10. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0879) Requesting approval of a transfer of $817,137.42 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J11. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0880) Requesting approval of a transfer of $151,252.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) -Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J12. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0881) Requesting approval of a transfer of $69,184.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J13. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0903) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $646.08 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing R&M Account for asbestos sampling. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J14. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0904) Requesting the appropriation of $248,419.50 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J15. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0906) Requesting the appropriation of $817,137.42 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 6 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J16. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0907) Requesting the appropriation of $151,252.50 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J17. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0908) Requesting the appropriation of $69,184.64 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J18. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0924) Requesting the appropriation of $319,923,766 to fund the FY 2024 General Fund Operating Budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J19. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0926) Requesting the rescission of $13,232,471 of authorized but un-issued borrowings. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J20. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0927) Requesting the appropriation of $2,383,367 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J21. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0928) Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J22. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0929) Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J23. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0931) Requesting the appropriation of $4,676,448 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 7 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J24. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0932) Requesting approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J25. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0934) Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $3,283,713 in estimated FY 2024 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J26. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0935) Requesting the appropriation of $638,218 to fund the FY 2024 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J27. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0936) Requesting the appropriation of $221,481 from the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the FY 2024 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J28. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0938) Requesting the appropriation of $40,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the FY 2024 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J29. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0939) Requesting the appropriation of $1,600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Sewer Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J30. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0941) Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 8 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J31. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0942) Requesting the appropriation of $1,636,836 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J32. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0943) Requesting the appropriation of $5,890,276 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J33. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0945) Requesting the appropriation of $271,200 to fund the FY 2024 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J34. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0946) Superintendent of Schools conveying the School Department budget, approved by the School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 16, 2023. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J35. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0948) Requesting the appropriation of $33,863,918 to fund the FY 2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J36. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0949) Requesting the appropriation of $18,996,902 to fund the FY 2024 Water Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J37. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0952) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $20,284.55 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Hazardous Waste Removal Account for removal services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 9 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J38. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0953) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,042.75 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire extinguisher maintenance services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J39. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0954) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $800 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Rubbish Removal Account for removal of concrete debris. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J40. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0955) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,536.63 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for gas in city buildings. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J41. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0966) Requesting the appropriation of $259,382 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Energy Stabilization Fund for projects that reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J42. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0967) Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund to acquire new publicly accessible open space. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J43. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0968) Requesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support flexible rental assistance programs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J44. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0969) Requesting the appropriation of $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 10 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J45. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0971) Requesting the appropriation of $170,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund for additional monies for site preparation, construction, and furnishing of a safe consumption site. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J46. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0973) Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to fund the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J47. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0974) Requesting approval to create the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund for maintaining, distributing, and providing food, temporary shelter, and other common necessaries of life for residents displaced by public exigency, emergency, or distress, as codified in the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 19. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J48. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0975) Requesting approval of a transfer of $12,800 from the Unemployment Compensation Account to the Recreation/Youth Program Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to provide additional staff support for the displaced Winter Hill Community Innovation School students. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J49. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0980) Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,750,036 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J50. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0982) Requesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund to build reserves for the Water-Sewer Capital Improvement Program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 11 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J51. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0983) Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.J52. Order (ID # 23-1107) By Councilor Kelly That line 01-12151 of the Administration - Executive Office Personal Services Account be reduced by $81,670 in account number 511000, to eliminate the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.J53. Resolution (ID # 23-1109) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration add $1.5 million to the FY 2024 budget for an alternative emergency response program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.J54. Resolution (ID # 23-1110) By Councilor Wilson That the Administration increase funding for line 51-511000 to hire a planner in the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Department. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.J55. Resolution (ID # 23-1111) By Councilor Davis That the Administration increase funding by $86,151 for line 51-511000, for a Planner position dedicated to the City Council and assigned to the City Clerk’s Office. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.J56. Resolution (ID # 23-1112) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Administration add $86,594.57 to the Personal Services line in the Economic Development Department to fund a Program Manager for Prevailing Wage, Living Wage, and Wage Theft Ordinance Oversight under a Workforce Development Division. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.J57. Resolution (ID # 23-1113) By Councilor Kelly That the Administration allocate $57,000 to line 01-19052, the Housing Stability Professional and Technical Services Account 530000 for contracted legal services for tenants. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 12 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.J58. Resolution (ID # 23-1114) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration allocate all available Free Cash ($82,715) to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.K.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1051) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 12, 2023. 6.K.2. License (ID # 23-0589) Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K.3. License (ID # 23-0593) Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K.4. License (ID # 23-0594) Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K.5. License (ID # 23-0600) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K.6. License (ID # 23-0752) New Garage License, Zone Kar, 166 Boston Ave, 2 cars inside, 4 outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K.7. License (ID # 23-0774) New Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 2 pool tables. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.K.8. License (ID # 23-0917) New Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Avenue, 18 cars inside only, for autobody work and spray painting, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with conditions. 6.K.9. License (ID # 23-0918) New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 28 cars outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 13 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 6.K.10.License (ID # 23-0919) New Flammables License, John's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 7,000 gallons. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0925) 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. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1063) Requesting approval of the First Amendment to Fiber Optic Communications Easement Agreement with TOWARDEX. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1069) Requesting the appropriation of $155,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for immigration legal services. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1072) Requesting approval to appropriate $200,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for continuing legal services. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1071) Requesting approval of a transfer of $45,000 from various Ordinance Maintenance Accounts in the Office of Immigrant Affairs to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1065) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant amendment 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 regional youth substance misuse prevention efforts. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1088) Requesting authorization to seek funding and enter into related agreements with the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant, appropriate funding, and dedicate 217 Somerville Avenue as open space and recreational use in perpetuity. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1059) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Switkez to the Biosafety Committee. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1064) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Francine Rogers to the Biosafety Committee. Page 14 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1075) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Elizabeth Champion to the Condominium Review Board. 7.11. Mayor's Communication (ID # 23-1058) Conveying the appointment of Evelyn Persoff to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1053) School Committee conveying a resolution regarding the Winter Hill Community Innovation School, approved at the School Committee meeting of June 12, 2023. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 23-1062) New Garage License, New England Collision Center Inc, 224 Somerville Ave, 10 cars inside, 4 cars outside for mechanical repairs, autobody work, spray painting, and washing vehicles, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, and Sun: closed. 9.2. License (ID # 23-1061) Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave. 9.3. Public Event (ID # 23-1066) Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 24 from 10am to 4:30pm. 9.4. Public Event (ID # 23-1096) Rob Moir applying for a Public Event License for Climate Action starts with Healthy Soils on July 5 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate July 7). 9.5. Public Event (ID # 23-1074) Portuguese-American Civic League applying for a Public Event License for Holy Ghost Fest on July 7, July 8, and July 9 from various start times. 9.6. Public Event (ID # 23-1089) St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for A mile with Jesus on July 9 from 10:30am to 1pm. 9.7. Public Event (ID # 23-1090) Aaron Greiner applying for a Public Event License for Perry St BP on July 9 from 11am to 7pm (raindate July 8). 9.8. Public Event (ID # 23-1093) Mathias Neuber applying for a Public Event License for Electric Ave BP on July 30 from 11am to 6pm. 9.9. Public Event (ID # 23-1097) Jaclyn Piltch applying for a Public Event License for Spring Hill Terrace BP on August 9 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate August 10). Page 15 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 9.10. Public Event (ID # 23-1098) Paul Morgan applying for a Public Event License for Family Bike Ride CPX Ride on August 19 from 9:30am to 10:30am (raindate August 20). 9.11. Public Event (ID # 23-1091) Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Evolution of Hip Hop on August 19 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate August 20). 9.12. Public Event (ID # 23-1094) Trudi Cohen applying for a Public Event License for Brass Band 20th Anniversary Celebration on August 27 from 4pm to 9pm. 9.13. Public Event (ID # 23-1095) Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Rock and Roll Yard Sale on September 10 from 7am to 7pm (raindate September 17). 9.14. Public Event (ID # 23-1092) Mark Chenevert applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St South BP on September 24 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate October 1). 9.15. Public Event (ID # 23-1099) Harris Gruman applying for a Public Event License for Honk Festival on October 6, 7, and 8 from various start times. 9.16. Public Communication (ID # 23-1070) Daniel C. and Lieba R. Savitt requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 113 Prospect Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Neighborhood Residence (NR). 9.17. Public Communication (ID # 23-1054) Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the alteration of location of a section of State highway. 9.18. Public Communication (ID # 23-1055) Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the alteration of location of a section of State highway. 9.19. Public Communication (ID # 23-1067) Winter Hill Community Innovation School Parent Teacher Association and Adrienne Bruno submitting comments re: the Winter Hill Community Innovation School. 9.20. Public Communication (ID # 23-1068) Union Square Neighborhood Council and nine residents submitting comments re: item #23-0635, a Zoning Text Amendment to permit variations to build out regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area. Page 16 of 17

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2023 9.21. Public Communication (ID # 23-1073) Four residents submitting comments re: item #23-0919, New Flammables License, 166 Boston Avenue. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Communication (ID # 23-1116) By Councilor Scott Conveying information regarding the FY 2023 and FY 2024 Water and Sewer rates. 10.2. Resolution (ID # 23-1117) By Councilor Clingan That the Administration declare the second week of August as de-"RAT"ification week on an annual basis, with a public education campaign that includes events and announcements, and the full use of the city’s communication apparatus. 10.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1104) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 7-63 through 7-67 of the Code of Ordinances, the Condominium Conversion Ordinance. 10.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1118) Requesting the appropriation of $319,923,766 to fund the FY 2024 General Fund Operating Budget. 10.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1105) Requesting the appropriation of $82,715 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 10.6. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1115) Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #23-0506, #23-0635, and #23-0660. 10.7. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1106) Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development conveying information regarding item #23-0506, an amendment to Section 12.2 of the Zoning Ordinances to reflect the recommendations in the 2022 Somerville Linkage Nexus Study. 10.8. Public Communication (ID # 23-1103) Corey Donahue submitting comments re: Climate Forward carbon emission goals. 10.9. Public Communication (ID # 23-1108) Three residents submitting comments re: FY 2024 budget. 11. LATE ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 17 of 17