City Council — Agenda, Feb 27, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, February 27, 2025 Published February 25, 2025, 2:15 PM, Revised February 27, 2025, 11:45 AM. 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_G4FyNmvfS7SlE5YEQ1C1tg 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 # 25-0363) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 25-0364) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 25-0365) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation (ID # 25-0347) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor McLaughlin Commending Cristiano Oliveira for his Youth National Team success and continued soccer legacy. 2.2. Citation (ID # 25-0348) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Commending Fred Berman on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Office of Housing Stability. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 1 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Resolution (ID # 25-0339) By Councilor Strezo In support of transgender and gender diverse community members. 4.2. Communication (ID # 25-0360) By Councilor Strezo Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. 4.3. Order (ID # 25-0350) By Councilor Ewen-Campen 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. 4.4. Order (ID # 25-0351) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway. 4.5. Order (ID # 25-0352) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street. 4.6. Ordinance (ID # 25-0357) By Councilor Clingan Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”. 4.7. Order (ID # 25-0355) By Councilor Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds. 4.8. Order (ID # 25-0356) By Councilor Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow. 4.9. Order (ID # 25-0358) By Councilor Clingan That the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator update this Council on the current status of the Braille embosser. 4.10. Order (ID # 25-0359) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos. Page 2 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 4.11. Resolution (ID # 25-0353) By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor McLaughlin Supporting Teamsters Local 25 in the labor dispute with Stop & Shop. 4.12. Order (ID # 25-0354) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0212) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Guylerna Pierre to the position of Police Officer. 5.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0215) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristopher Taylor to the position of Police Officer. 5.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0221) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter. 5.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0222) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter. 5.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0223) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter. 5.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0224) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter. 5.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0225) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter. 5.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0226) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter. 5.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0227) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter. 5.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0228) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter. 5.11. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0278) Director of Human Resources conveying the Civil Service signing lists for various certifications. Page 3 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0345) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 25, 2025. 6.A.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0158) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0159) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0169) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0170) Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the renovation of Quincy Street Park. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0173) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0174) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 4 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0342) Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 20, 2025. 6.B.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-0854) Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-0416. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.3. Public Communication (ID # 24-0899) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.4. Public Communication (ID # 24-0919) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.5. Public Communication (ID # 24-1091) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.6. Public Communication (ID # 24-1221) 3 residents submitting comments re: item 24-0679, a Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.7. Public Communication (ID # 24-1256) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 5 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 6.B.8. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1280) Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0679 and #24-0680. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1447) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1448) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1461) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file. 6.B.12.Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1544) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file. 6.B.13.Public Communication (ID # 24-1577) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.14.Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0120) Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1447 and #24-1448. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.15.Order (ID # 25-0338) By Councilor McLaughlin 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 6 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0286) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2025. 6.C.2. Mayor's Communication (ID # 25-0142) Conveying the 2024 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0213) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to prevent landlords from passing realtor's fees on to tenants. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0346) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 26, 2025. 6.D.2. License (ID # 25-0184) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.3. License (ID # 25-0271) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E. OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0340) Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 20, 2025. 6.E.2. Order (ID # 25-0070) By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F. RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0288) Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 19, 2025. Page 7 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 6.F.2. Order (ID # 24-1276) By Councilor Clingan, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.3. Order (ID # 24-1516) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Sustainability and Environment invest in rodent proof composting barrels in the upcoming composting pilot program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.4. Order (ID # 25-0130) By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-0344) Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 24, 2025. 6.G.2. Order (ID # 25-0125) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the feasibility of signal priority for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) busses in Union Square. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 8 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 6.G.3. Order (ID # 25-0126) By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Mbah 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.4. Order (ID # 25-0137) By Councilor McLaughlin 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.5. Order (ID # 25-0138) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility address the increased traffic along Lombardi Street, Mystic Avenue and Grand Union Boulevard due to signal changes. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0257) 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. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0370) 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. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0279) 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. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0274) 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. Page 9 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0334) 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. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0281) 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. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0299) 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. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0284) 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. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0283) 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. 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0282) 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). 7.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0333) 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. 7.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0268) 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. 7.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0290) Requesting approval of the Municipal Election Calendar for 2025. 7.14. Mayor's Communication (ID # 25-0368) Conveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency account to various city departments to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance. Page 10 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 7.15. Mayor's Communication (ID # 25-0369) Conveying an update on the next steps for recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0164) 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. 8.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0362) Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 25-0291) New Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. 9.2. License (ID # 25-0293) Renewing Drainlayer's License, A. A. Will Corporation. 9.3. License (ID # 25-0294) Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 9.4. License (ID # 25-0295) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. 9.5. License (ID # 25-0296) Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. 9.6. License (ID # 25-0297) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting Inc. 9.7. License (ID # 25-0298) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc. 9.8. License (ID # 25-0300) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC. 9.9. License (ID # 25-0301) Renewing Drainlayer's License, R. M. Pacella Inc. 9.10. License (ID # 25-0302) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp. 9.11. License (ID # 25-0303) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. Page 11 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 9.12. License (ID # 25-0304) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. 9.13. License (ID # 25-0305) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc. 9.14. License (ID # 25-0306) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. 9.15. License (ID # 25-0307) Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. 9.16. License (ID # 25-0292) Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 9.17. License (ID # 25-0308) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington Street. 9.18. License (ID # 25-0309) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm Street. 9.19. License (ID # 25-0310) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 9.20. License (ID # 25-0311) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway. 9.21. License (ID # 25-0312) Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road. 9.22. License (ID # 25-0313) Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. 9.23. License (ID # 25-0314) Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street. 9.24. License (ID # 25-0315) Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway. 9.25. License (ID # 25-0316) Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue. 9.26. License (ID # 25-0317) Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street. 9.27. License (ID # 25-0318) Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway. 9.28. License (ID # 25-0319) Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Inc., 399 Revolution Drive. Page 12 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 9.29. License (ID # 25-0320) Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 9.30. License (ID # 25-0321) Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, Inc., 12 Joy Street. 9.31. License (ID # 25-0322) Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 9.32. License (ID # 25-0323) Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive. 9.33. License (ID # 25-0324) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 9.34. License (ID # 25-0325) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company #2575, 275 Beacon Street. 9.35. License (ID # 25-0326) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street. 9.36. License (ID # 25-0327) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street. 9.37. License (ID # 25-0328) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jean B. Victor, Med #85. 9.38. License (ID # 25-0329) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK Inc., Med. #66. 9.39. License (ID # 25-0330) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50. 9.40. Public Event (ID # 25-0332) 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). 9.41. Public Event (ID # 25-0331) 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. 9.42. Public Communication (ID # 25-0335) Branden Kornell and Simona Gokhin submitting comments re: Copper Mill project. 9.43. Public Communication (ID # 25-0336) Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition submitting comments re: item #24-1686, creation of an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund. Page 13 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 9.44. Public Communication (ID # 25-0337) Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: Anti-Displacement Task Force. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Citation (ID # 25-0397) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Commending Michael Feloney for ten years of dedicated service in the Housing Division. 10.2. Order (ID # 25-0367) By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Health and Human Services submit in writing monthly updates to this Council regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness. 10.3. Communication (ID # 25-0366) By Councilor Mbah Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 10.4. Ordinance (ID # 25-0375) By Councilor Ewen-Campen Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding Section 2-325 to Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 related to compensation for elected officials. 10.5. Order (ID # 25-0378) By Councilor Scott That the Director of Mobility address the dangerous conditions with the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue. 10.6. Order (ID # 25-0379) By Councilor Scott 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. 10.7. Communication (ID # 25-0376) By Councilor Scott Conveying information on a sophisticated new scam targeting Somerville residents, purporting to be the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. 10.8. Communication (ID # 25-0377) By Councilor Scott Conveying an update on the status of Charter negotiations with the Mayor. Page 14 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 10.9. Order (ID # 25-0394) By Councilor Wilson 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. 10.10. Communication (ID # 25-0395) By Councilor Wilson In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying a communication on FY 2026 budget priorities. 10.11. Resolution (ID # 25-0396) By Councilor Sait 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. 10.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0349) Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue. 10.13. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0371) Finance Director conveying FY 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances. 10.14. License (ID # 25-0381) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc. 10.15. License (ID # 25-0384) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern. 10.16. License (ID # 25-0382) Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc. 10.17. License (ID # 25-0383) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. 10.18. License (ID # 25-0385) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. 10.19. License (ID # 25-0386) Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.. 10.20. License (ID # 25-0387) Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street. 10.21. License (ID # 25-0388) Renewing Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Avenue. Page 15 of 16

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2025 10.22. License (ID # 25-0389) Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue. 10.23. License (ID # 25-0390) Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway. 10.24. License (ID # 25-0391) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue. 10.25. License (ID # 25-0380) New Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Aime, Med. #78. 10.26. License (ID # 25-0392) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. 10.27. Small Wireless Facility (ID # 25-0393) Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 41 Union Square. 10.28. Public Communication (ID # 25-0372) Three residents submitting comments re: 11 Ward Street zoning. 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 16 of 16