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City Council — Agenda, Mar 13, 2025
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Published March 11, 2025, 1:15 PM, Revised Published March 13, 2025, 12:30 PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 25-0485)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 25-0486)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 25-0487)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 13, 2025.
2.
CITATIONS
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 25-0421)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 256 feet of conduit in Prospect Street
from Manhole 23058 to two points of pickup at 121
Prospect Street and an existing conduit.
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3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 25-0422)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 128 feet of conduit and one new Manhole
32561 in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a
point of pickup at 162 Summer Street.
3.3.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-0423)
Withdrawn.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 25-0401)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the City Clerk draft a Notice of Building Sale
Ordinance, as recommended by the Residential
Displacement Task Force, to require landlords inform
tenants of an intent to sell when they list a home on the
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or other real estate sales
platforms.
4.2.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0405)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan
Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social
Work Month.
4.3.
Order
(ID # 25-0461)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Engineering and Director of
Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods
Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.
4.4.
Order
(ID # 25-0462)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in
front of 18 and 20 Granite Street as their branches are
creating a hazard to the abutting house.
4.5.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0460)
By Councilor Mbah, Councilor Sait and Councilor
McLaughlin
In support of immigrant rights legislation, including the
Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense
Act.
4.6.
Order
(ID # 25-0463)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Human Resources, Director of
Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police
respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit
by cars in the past few months on their paths to school.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 25-0464)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Chief of Police report on the current number of
regularly staffed crossing guards throughout the city and
the total number of crossing guard positions currently
available.
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4.8.
Order
(ID # 25-0466)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the
process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are
promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule
changes, including any modifications that could be made
to that process in light of the March 2025 temporary pool
closure.
4.9.
Order
(ID # 25-0467)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the
stock and condition of previously installed playground
communication boards that assist nonverbal children in
playtime.
4.10.
Order
(ID # 25-0471)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic
enforcement during school drop off and pick up times.
4.11.
Order
(ID # 25-0472)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City
Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting
parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street.
4.12.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0473)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Administration update this Council on the status
of the $528,218 received from the national opioid
settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any
plans to utilize said funds.
4.13.
Order
(ID # 25-0475)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a large
NO DOGS ALLOWED sign on the Thurston Street
entrance gate of the Winter Hill soccer field.
4.14.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0474)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson
In support of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and condemning attacks on disability rights.
4.15.
Communication
(ID # 25-0476)
By Councilor Clingan
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
4.16.
Order
(ID # 25-0477)
By Councilor Sait
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the
unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford
Street.
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4.17.
Order
(ID # 25-0478)
By Councilor Sait
That the Commissioner of Public Works install two
safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of
Medford Street and Broadway.
4.18.
Order
(ID # 25-0479)
By Councilor Sait
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at
the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street.
4.19.
Order
(ID # 25-0480)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of
Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the
intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street.
4.20.
Home Rule
Petition
(ID # 25-0482)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin and
Councilor Davis
Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for
the City of Somerville.
4.21.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-0465)
Withdrawn.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0221)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry
Lima to the position of Firefighter.
5.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0222)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of
Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter.
5.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0223)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon
Coco to the position of Firefighter.
5.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0224)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory
Gallivan to the position of Firefighter.
5.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0225)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake
Hardy to the position of Firefighter.
5.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0226)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd
Headley to the position of Firefighter.
5.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0227)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin
Tierney to the position of Firefighter.
5.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0228)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew
White to the position of Firefighter.
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6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0419)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of
Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March
5, 2025.
6.A.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0218)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Thomas
Bellini to the position of Fire Captain.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0219)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew
Tkaczuk to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0220)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Christopher
Galvin to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0469)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March
11, 2025.
6.B.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0258)
Requesting the use of available funds in the Water
Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of
$14,798.95 to fund a Utility Billing Manager position.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.B.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0260)
Requesting the use of available funds in the Water
Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of
$13,928.44 to fund a new Service Operations Manager
position.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.B.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0262)
Requesting the use of available funds in the Water
Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of
$1,569.10 to fund a Billing Analyst position.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.B.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.B.6. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.7. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.8. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.9. 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).
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.10.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.11.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.12.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.B.13.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.14.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.15.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0349)
Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI
Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.16.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.17.Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 25-0369)
Conveying an update on the next steps for
recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.18.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0412)
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community
Development, meeting on March 4, 2025.
6.C.2. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1446)
Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2023
Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of
Ordinances.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.3. Order
(ID # 25-0232)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Economic Development begin the
process for developing a Teele Square commercial area
plan.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.C.4. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0468)
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public
Works, meeting on March 10, 2025.
6.D.2. Order
(ID # 25-0121)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan,
Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley
Jr. and Councilor Sait
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this
Council to address resident claims that newly installed
water meters are falsely registering air pockets in
residential cold water lines as leaks, leading to
significantly inaccurate bills.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.3. Order
(ID # 25-0241)
By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Ewen-Campen and
Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Capital Projects update this Council
on the potential plan to use the Homan’s site for
installation of a stormwater retention tank.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.4. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.5. Order
(ID # 25-0355)
By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Pineda Neufeld,
Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor
Strezo, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Mbah
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director
of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the
feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.D.6. Order
(ID # 25-0356)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the
process for clearing bike lanes of snow.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.7. Order
(ID # 25-0359)
By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor
Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Scott
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on
the whereabouts of the Portland Loos.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0407)
Report of the Special Committee on School Building
Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 3, 2025.
6.E.2. Order
(ID # 25-0234)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management develop a Swing Space plan to
accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to
mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff while a
school building is unavailable or during construction.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Order
(ID # 25-0235)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide an update on the conversion of the
former science lab in Room 208 at the Arthur D. Healey
School, to small group learning classrooms.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.4. Order
(ID # 25-0237)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management discuss with the City Council and School
Committee, the development of the FY 2026 project plan
and budget in accordance with the adopted Capital
Investment Plan.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.5. Order
(ID # 25-0238)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Commissioner of Public Works complete
installation of any remaining lockdown blinds needed for
safety at Somerville High School.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0406)
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive
Session with the City Solicitor and Lawyers for Civil
Rights to discuss legal services in connection with any
Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration
regarding “sanctuary cities”.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0416)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to
authorize the City of Somerville to establish a net zero
emissions standard for new constructed buildings and
major renovation projects.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0417)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide
legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen
residents of the City of Somerville.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0483)
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a), to authorize the city
to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total
amount of rent upon each transfer of occupancy of
“Professionally-managed units”.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0484)
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(b), to authorize the city
to impose the community impact allowed under Chapter
3D(a) of G.L. c. 64G, on each transfer of occupancy of a
short-term rental unit in a two- or three-family dwelling,
that includes the operator’s primary residence.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0470)
Requesting the appropriation of $922,609 from the
Salary Contingency account to various departmental
Salaries Accounts to fund an update to the non-union
salary ordinance.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0434)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the
Health and Human Services Professional and Technical
Services Account to the Council on Aging
Transportation (Non-School) Account for the Senior
Taxi Transportation program.
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7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0285)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension for an
additional two years until 12/31/2026 for the contract
with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete
additional structural and design services at the Healey
Schoolyard and Athletic Field.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0410)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $42,000
grant with no new match required from the Boston
Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police
Department for safety equipment.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0400)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$3,090 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation
Department DCR-Boat House account.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0411)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$239.50 using available funds in the Police Department
Medical and Dental Services account for a medical
invoice.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0168)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$72.24 using available funds in the Department of Racial
and Social Justice Rental Water Cooler Account for the
purchase of four cases of bottled water.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0452)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0402)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred
William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority
Police Officer.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0403)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of
Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing
Authority Police Officer.
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0404)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean
Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer.
7.17.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 25-0458)
Conveying the appointment of Matt Iglesias to the
Municipal Scholarship Committee.
7.18.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 25-0459)
Conveying the appointment of Sarah Beckmann, Ben
Cuba, and Christine Hayes to the Arts Council.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
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9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 25-0424)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
9.2.
License
(ID # 25-0425)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth
Construction & Utilities, Inc.
9.3.
License
(ID # 25-0426)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction
LLC.
9.4.
License
(ID # 25-0427)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc.
9.5.
License
(ID # 25-0428)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.
9.6.
License
(ID # 25-0429)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.
9.7.
License
(ID # 25-0430)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC.
9.8.
License
(ID # 25-0431)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment
Corporation.
9.9.
License
(ID # 25-0432)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting.
9.10.
License
(ID # 25-0433)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp.
9.11.
License
(ID # 25-0435)
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of
Boston, 259 McGrath Highway.
9.12.
License
(ID # 25-0436)
Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541
Broadway.
9.13.
License
(ID # 25-0437)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45
Broadway.
9.14.
License
(ID # 25-0438)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258
Broadway.
9.15.
License
(ID # 25-0440)
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, Inc., 22
Marshall Street.
9.16.
License
(ID # 25-0441)
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182
Pearl Street.
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9.17.
License
(ID # 25-0442)
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151
Linwood Street.
9.18.
License
(ID # 25-0443)
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69
Webster Avenue.
9.19.
License
(ID # 25-0444)
Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation LLC, 34
Grant Street.
9.20.
License
(ID # 25-0445)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique,
56 Union Square.
9.21.
License
(ID # 25-0446)
New Sign/Awning License, Cookies Retail LLC, 71
Union Square, 2 Signs.
9.22.
License
(ID # 25-0447)
Renewing Taxi Medallion, HollyPaul Desravines, Med.
#92.
9.23.
License
(ID # 25-0448)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway
Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
9.24.
Public Event
(ID # 25-0451)
SomerPromise Department applying for a Public Event
License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on
April 10 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
9.25.
Public Event
(ID # 25-0449)
Tufts Engineers without Borders applying for a Public
Event License for Fred Berger Memorial 6K Run/Walk
on April 13 from 11:00am to 1:30pm (raindates April 18,
27).
9.26.
Public Event
(ID # 25-0450)
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License
for Good Friday Drama on April 18 from 3:30pm to
6:30pm.
9.27.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0409)
Tufts University conveying its Spring 2025
Accountability Report.
9.28.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0453)
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item
#23-1461, Safe Streets ordinance.
9.29.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0454)
Michéle Hansen and Matthias Rudolf submitting
comments re: item #24-1584, Zoning Map Amendment
to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9,
13, and 15 Ward Street, and 15 and 21 South Street from
Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
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9.30.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0455)
Abigail Walzer submitting comments re: Copper Mill
project.
9.31.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-0439)
Withdrawn.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-0492)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Commending 311 Somerville for nearly 20 years of
dedicated service.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 25-0489)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management work with a consultant to provide this
Council with the renovation cost of the Cummings
School building.
10.3.
Order
(ID # 25-0490)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Engineering provide an update on
the construction of the Lowell Street crosswalk facing
the Magoun Square Green Line station.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 25-0509)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Human Resources report to this
Council the list of all department heads who have
completed, and a list of those who have not completed,
all relevant trainings on interpretation and language
access.
10.5.
Order
(ID # 25-0511)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on
Elmwood Street.
10.6.
Order
(ID # 25-0510)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management discuss with this Council what strategies
and resources are being utilized to bring Somerville’s
Tannery Brook Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) into
compliance with the current and future long-term CSO
control plans.
10.7.
Order
(ID # 25-0515)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Engineering install a curb cut in
front of the Edgerly Education Center's accessible
entrance on Bonair Street over the summer.
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10.8.
License
(ID # 25-0498)
New Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction
Corp.
10.9.
License
(ID # 25-0494)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering
Corp.
10.10. License
(ID # 25-0495)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc.
10.11. License
(ID # 25-0496)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry &
Construction, Inc.
10.12. License
(ID # 25-0497)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing &
Heating Inc.
10.13. License
(ID # 25-0499)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer
Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.
10.14. License
(ID # 25-0500)
New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20
Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,000 gallons.
10.15. License
(ID # 25-0501)
Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463
McGrath Highway.
10.16. License
(ID # 25-0502)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto
Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
10.17. License
(ID # 25-0503)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum
Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
10.18. Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 25-0504)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 684
Somerville Avenue.
10.19. Public Event
(ID # 25-0507)
BA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event
License for Race of Ireland on March 16 from 7am to
1:30pm.
10.20. Public Event
(ID # 25-0505)
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
applying for a Public Event License for Greek
Independence Day Event on March 22 from 10am to
2:30pm.
10.21. Public Event
(ID # 25-0508)
The Curl Bar applying for a Public Event License for The
Curl Bar Community Event on May 24 from 6am to 7pm
(raindate May 31).
10.22. Public Event
(ID # 25-0506)
Veterans Department applying for a Public Event
License for Memorial Day Parade on May 25 from 8am
to 3pm.
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10.23. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0514)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the
Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various
departmental Other Lump Sum Payments accounts to
fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining
settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees
Union, Unit B.
10.24. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0513)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,810,905 from the
Salary Contingency account to various departmental
Personal Services accounts to fund FY 2025 retroactive
payments related to a collective bargaining settlement
with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit
B.
10.25. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0456)
Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the
Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings
Account for fabrication and installation of courts at
Founders Rink.
10.26. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0512)
Harvard University Conveying its Spring 2025
Accountability Report.
10.27. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0488)
Michael Curtis submitting comments re: tree work.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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