City Council — Agenda, Nov 21, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Published November 17, 2023, 12:00PM, Revised November 21, 2023, 1:30PM. 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/webinar/register/WN_HmUcAw-pSMCVl3lxaiEucQ 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 # 23-1743) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 23-1744) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 23-1745) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 26, 2023. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location (ID # 23-1725) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 26 feet of conduit in Eastman Road, from Utility Pole 106/5 to a point of pickup at 21 Eastman Road. 3.2. Grant of Location (ID # 23-1726) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 56 feet of conduit in North Street, from Utility Pole 190/4 to a point of pickup at 24 North Street. Page 1 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 3.3. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1653) Chief Assessor presenting proposed FY 2024 Tax Classifications and requesting the adoption of a minimum residential factor for FY 2024 and acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5C, a residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner-occupied properties. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order (ID # 23-1697) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss how inclusive playground accessibility is being considered in future playground plans and redesign projects. 4.2. Order (ID # 23-1724) By Councilor Kelly That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the progress of rodent mitigation. 4.3. Order (ID # 23-1728) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conduct an audit of all city-owned properties in the Assessor’s database and report back to this Council with a full list. 4.4. Communication (ID # 23-1716) By Councilor Ewen-Campen In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular Meeting of this Council scheduled for December 28, 2023. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1699) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 14, 2023. 6.A.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1508) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $500 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcription services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1516) Requesting approval to appropriate $56,215.42 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup cost of a BlueBike station at the 74 Middlesex Avenue Development site. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 2 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.A.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1553) Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of five months for Suffolk Construction, for Construction Manager services for the Somerville High School project. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1568) Requesting the appropriation of $1,370,177 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for additional legal services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1581) Requesting approval to accept and expend a Community Compact Best Practices Technical Assistance grant for $45,000 with no new match required, from the MA Department of Revenue Division of Local Services to the Economic Development Division for the development of a Commercial Tenant Guidebook. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1586) Requesting approval of a thirty-month extension to the Benefit Strategies, LLC contract for Flexible Spending Account employee benefit administration. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1587) Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,424 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for employment medical screens. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1588) Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $2,205 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for employment medical screens. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1591) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $900 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Transportation Account for Dilboy Field bus transportation. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1640) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $475 using available funds in the City Clerk's R&M - Software Account for ordinance hosting annual support fee. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.A.12.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1655) Requesting approval to appropriate $165,687 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to pay for the final phase of the LED conversion project at the Albert F. Argenziano School. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.13.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1660) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,970 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcription services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.14.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1661) Requesting the appropriation of $2,502,191 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Parking Meter Receipts Account to reduce the FY 2024 Tax Rate. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.15.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1663) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $28,200 to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account for the procurement of roadway sensors for snow removal equipment. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.16.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1669) Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $375 using available funds in the Mayor's Office Food Supplies and Refreshment Account for dinner for staff for FY 2024 budget hearings. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.17.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1670) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $384,858 from the FY 2024 Tax Levy to the School Department for unbudgeted expenditures relating to the relocation of Winter Hill Community Innovation School students. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.18.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1671) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $272,970 from the FY 2024 Tax Levy to the School Department to fund forensic services on the School Department Information Technology (IT) network. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.19.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1672) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $718.51 using available funds in the Mayor's Office Maint Contract-Office Equip Account for additional printing needed for Community Meeting materials. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 4 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.A.20.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1673) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $49,974 from the FY 2024 Tax Levy to the School Department School Lunch Revolving Fund for providing meal services to participants in summer programs run by the Parks & Recreation Department. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.21.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1674) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $219,697 from the FY 2024 Tax Levy to various Department of Public Works Accounts to fund unbudgeted expenditures related to the Winter Hill Community Innovation School move. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.22.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1675) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $8,150 from the FY 2024 Tax Levy to the Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Salaries Account to correct a budget miscalculation. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.23.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1676) Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the FY 2024 Tax Levy to the Capital-Building Improvements Account to fund needed building improvements. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1701) Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 15, 2023. 6.B.2. Order (ID # 22-0051) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Davis and Councilor Kelly That the Administration collaborate with the Bicycle Committee, the School Department, the Somerville Bike Kitchen and other local organizations to develop a program to help Somerville youth and other residents learn to repair bicycles donated by the City of Somerville. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 5 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.B.3. Order (ID # 22-0055) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development work with the owner of 125 Highland Ave and local non-profit housing developers to convert that structure into permanently affordable housing. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.4. Order (ID # 22-0172) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Public Works and the Director of the Office Sustainability and Environment discuss the possibility of installing Cigarette Bin Voting Boxes throughout the community. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.5. Order (ID # 22-0178) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Davis, Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Housing provide a comprehensive list of bedroom counts and number of accessible units for construction projects permitted over the past three years and continue to track this data RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.6. Order (ID # 22-1295) By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the legality of landlords including non-disclosure agreements in leases. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.7. Order (ID # 22-1408) By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Housing and Community Development Committee discuss the Democracy Collaborative’s report on Advancing Community Wealth Building in the City of Somerville. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 6 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.B.8. Order (ID # 22-1570) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Housing update this Council on maintenance issues of the 100 Homes Program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.9. Order (ID # 23-0274) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Health and Human Services create and distribute an outgoing participation survey for participants of the Teen Snow Shoveling program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.10.Order (ID # 23-1358) By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Economic Development appear before this Council to discuss the current status of the implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.11.Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1396) Fair Housing Commission conveying the Fiscal Year 2022 Fair Housing Commission Annual Report. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1703) Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 16, 2023. 6.C.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1198) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinances, Sections 3.1 Neighborhood Residence and 3.2 Urban Residence, to permit the house and triple decker building types without any conditions, and to repeal the lot depth, dwelling units per lot, and development benefits requirements. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1205) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to repeal Section 10.9 Steep Slopes. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.4. Public Communication (ID # 23-1381) Four residents submitting comments re: item #23-0791, amending the Zoning Ordinances to include vegetated roofs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 7 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.C.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1489) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to replace the text of Section 9.1.11 Residential Use Categories and revise Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses and the corresponding permitted use table of each zoning district, in accordance with changes to Table 9.1.1, to replace the two residential use categories. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1700) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 14, 2023. 6.E. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1702) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on November 15, 2023. 6.E.2. License (ID # 23-1544) New Used Car Dealer License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 0 vehicles inside, 28 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E.3. License (ID # 23-1545) New Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue, 2 vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E.4. License (ID # 23-1546) Transferring Flammables License, from John's Auto sales to Sam's Gas & Service 166 Boston Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F. OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1704) Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on November 20, 2023. 6.G. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1698) Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 13, 2023. Page 8 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.G.2. Order (ID # 23-0610) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and building system failures that have caused the shutdown of municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five years. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.3. Order (ID # 23-0891) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree wells in front of 173 Broadway for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.4. Order (ID # 23-1184) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on recent air conditioning failures in City Hall and what repairs have been or will be completed to address those issues. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.5. Order (ID # 23-1187) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Council to discuss what actions have and can be taken to ensure that trash and recycling barrels do not obstruct sidewalks after pick-up. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.6. Order (ID # 23-1355) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Engineering re-pave Highland Avenue from Central Street to Walnut Street this year instead of waiting until 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 9 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 6.G.7. Order (ID # 23-1397) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on the sewer separation work and any opportunities for prioritizing problematic areas of the city. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.8. Order (ID # 23-1399) By Councilor Davis That the Administration report to this Council on the ability to require further repairs on Highland Ave, and if none, an explanation on whether that complies with road engineering regulations. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.9. Order (ID # 23-1432) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Davis That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a report on the status of the Fire Department Master Planning Study, including projected timelines for the feasibility study, design, bidding and construction, and prioritization strategies. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.10.Order (ID # 23-1433) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the repairs of the Teele Square Fire Station, including a timeline for such repairs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.11.Order (ID # 23-1434) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on recent damages to the City Hall clock tower and share any concerns regarding potential damage to the building structure. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 10 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1721) Requesting the appropriation of $955,000 from the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund for the purpose of implementing the winning projects from Somerville's first Participatory Budgeting cycle. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1718) Requesting the appropriation of $170,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund, with $100,000 for workforce development services and $70,000 for small business technical assistance services. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1641) Requesting approval to amend the Community Preservation Act Fund's FY 2023 grant of $425,000 to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development, to change the scope of the building renovations without increasing the funds. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1737) Requesting approval of a transfer of $181,740 from Salary Contingency to various Department of Public Works School Custodian Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with the Firemen and Oilers, Local 3, Service Employees International Union. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1732) Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,000 from various SomerStat Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the SomerStat Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to fund additional temporary employee time. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1722) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $116,800 grant that requires a match, from the MA Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for the West Broadway Vision Zero Implementation project. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1720) Requesting approval to accept an in-kind gift valued at $15,000 with no new match required, from the SUGi project to the Parks and Urban Forestry Division for materials and professional services for the Miyawaki forest planting. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1733) Director of the Department of Racial and Social Justice conveying the preliminary findings of the Public Safety for All survey. Page 11 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 8.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1734) Director of the Department of Racial and Social Justice conveying the Police Department Staffing and Operations Analysis. 8.3. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1715) City Clerk conveying the non-binding votes of the 2024 City Council Caucus. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 23-1735) New Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Avenue, for 5 inside, 0 outside for storing vehicles, Mon-Sun: 7am-8pm. 9.2. License (ID # 23-1729) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St. 9.3. License (ID # 23-1736) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. 9.4. License (ID # 23-1730) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. 9.5. License (ID # 23-1731) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Green Automotive Inc, 600 Windsor Pl. 9.6. Public Event (ID # 23-1727) Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for 9th Annual Union Square Holiday Stroll on December 2 from 10am to 7pm (raindate December 3). 9.7. Public Event (ID # 23-1741) Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual City Hall Tree Lighting on December 7 from 5pm to 9pm. 9.8. Public Event (ID # 23-1742) Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Menorah Lighting on December 10 from 4pm to 7pm. 9.9. Public Communication (ID # 23-1717) Crystal Huff submitting comments re: rat mitigation. 9.10. Public Communication (ID # 23-1746) 43 residents submitting comments re: item #23-1694, a Home Rule Petition authorizing regulation of rent in residential dwelling units. Page 12 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Order (ID # 23-1738) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management deliver a study showing the steps to de-carbonize mechanical systems in existing school buildings as part of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Feasibility Study, and assess potential grants and funding to help accelerate this process. 10.2. Order (ID # 23-1739) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a list of schools that do not have solar panels, and a plan including potential grant and funding sources to install solar panels in those buildings following any roof repairs and replacements. 10.3. Resolution (ID # 23-1747) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Administration immediately engage in contract negotiations with the Somerville Municipal Employees Association (SMEA) Unit B, due to increasing losses of staff due to low wages. 10.4. Order (ID # 23-1758) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Health and Human Services provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with monthly updates on efforts to address homelessness in East Somerville. 10.5. Order (ID # 23-1759) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Engineering add signage to streets that intersect with Gilman Street, indicating that the street allows two way bicycle traffic. 10.6. Order (ID # 23-1760) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Engineering add a curb cut to the Walnut Street Park, by Skilton Ave, to create a clear path for cyclists from Walnut Street. 10.7. Order (ID # 23-1761) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services address the rodent holes around the East Branch Library. 10.8. Order (ID # 23-1762) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry trim the tree by 11 Illinois Avenue. Page 13 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 10.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1723) Requesting approval to extend a contract with Janeth Moreno from Moreno Law for one year, to June 30, 2024, for the provision of immigration legal services. 10.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1751) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center (CITT-TAC) jail diversion program. 10.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1755) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for enhanced 911 Telecommunicator personnel costs. 10.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1754) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $120,420.65 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for Emergency Medical Dispatch training. 10.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1752) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,398 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for jail diversion. 10.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1753) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department of Emergency Medical Dispatch to the Police Department for Emergency Medical Dispatch work with Cataldo Ambulance Service of Massachusetts. 10.15. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1756) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from State Opioids Response to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose Follow-Up with First Responders program. 10.16. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1763) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Washburn to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. 10.17. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1765) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Helen Corrigan to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 10.18. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1766) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ingrid Schneider to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Page 14 of 15

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023 10.19. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1767) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Laurie Brandt to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 10.20. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1768) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Murshid Buwembo to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 10.21. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1769) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sheila Tracy to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 10.22. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1770) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Altschuller to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 10.23. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1771) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of M. Michael Shaps to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 10.24. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1748) Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #23-1198, #23-1205, #23-1305, #23-1306, and #23-1489. 10.25. Public Communication (ID # 23-1740) Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: green roof coverage. 10.26. Public Communication (ID # 23-1749) Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: item #23-1461, amending the Code of Ordinances to create a Safe Streets ordinance. 10.27. Public Communication (ID # 23-1750) Ati Waldman submitting comments re: ceasefire in Gaza. 11. LATE ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 15 of 15