🏛 The Somerville Record
Meetings ▸ Agenda

City Council — Agenda, Mar 13, 2025

City Council meeting, Mar 13, 2025·16 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
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. 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_WMArXUxbQKmuPtkt-OxW2A 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 # 25-0485) 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. Page 1 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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 Withdrawn (ID # 25-0423) Withdrawn. 4.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. Page 2 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 3 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 4 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 5 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 6 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 7 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 8 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 9 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 10 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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 Page 11 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 12 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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). Page 13 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 14 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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. Page 15 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 13, 2025 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 Page 16 of 16