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City Council — Agenda, Mar 27, 2025
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Published March 25, 2025, 1:30 PM, Revised Published March 27, 2025, 1:30 PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 25-0611)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 25-0612)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 25-0613)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 27, 2025.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-0606)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Commending the Somerville Homeless Coalition on
their 40th anniversary of supporting our community.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 25-0525)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 106 feet of conduit in Bedford Street,
from Utility Pole 316/1 to Utility Pole 25/1.
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3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 25-0526)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 33
feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1
to point of pickup at 10 Bedford Street.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 25-0602)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update and timeline for repairs to damaged play
structures at the Capuano Early Education Center
schoolyard.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 25-0603)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Commissioner of Public Works plant natural
turf in the muddy greenspace area at the Capuano Early
Education Center in advance of the May 3 Family Fun
Day celebration for the Capuano’s 20th anniversary.
4.3.
Order
(ID # 25-0604)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Commissioner of Public Works install
appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D.
Healey School cafetorium.
4.4.
Order
(ID # 25-0605)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
discuss with this Council, the development of a
universally accessible playground at the front lot of the
John F. Kennedy School.
4.5.
Communication
(ID # 25-0519)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's
updated Standing and Special Committee assignments
and Commission appointments for 2025.
4.6.
Communication
(ID # 25-0608)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 25-0568)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Housing include a line item
contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust’s FY 2026
ordinary maintenance budget in order to sustain its
funding for affordable housing development and
assistance to households facing rent or mortgage arrears.
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4.8.
Order
(ID # 25-0569)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Housing Stability calculate and
present a budget proposal for sufficient funding that will
enable it to continue its programs of municipal flex
funding, legal assistance and related housing search
services for residents facing displacement and homeless
families and individuals in FY 2026.
4.9.
Order
(ID # 25-0570)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and
Environment clarify the situation regarding the federal
grant application for composting and, depending on its
likely fulfillment, calculate a budget line item to insure
that the small-scale pilot program can continue into FY
2026 and expand to more households.
4.10.
Order
(ID # 25-0586)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs
provide this City Council with regular updates of its
operations.
4.11.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0587)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Administration work with the Director of
Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner
of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules,
invest in preventative repairs, and develop a clear
contingency plan for school displacement.
4.12.
Communication
(ID # 25-0567)
By Councilor Mbah
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
4.13.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0571)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Scott
Calling for justice, transparency, and renewed
investigative efforts into the unsolved murders of Deanna
Cremin, Charline Rosemond, and other victims in
Somerville.
4.14.
Communication
(ID # 25-0594)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
4.15.
Communication
(ID # 25-0607)
By Councilor Davis
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
4.16.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0609)
By Councilor Sait and Councilor Ewen-Campen
In support of completing the Mass Central Rail Trail.
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5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0405)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan
Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social
Work Month.
5.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0221)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry
Lima to the position of Firefighter.
5.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0222)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of
Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter.
5.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0223)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon
Coco to the position of Firefighter.
5.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0224)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory
Gallivan to the position of Firefighter.
5.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0225)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake
Hardy to the position of Firefighter.
5.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0226)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd
Headley to the position of Firefighter.
5.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0227)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin
Tierney to the position of Firefighter.
5.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0228)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew
White to the position of Firefighter.
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0517)
Report of the Charter Review Special Committee,
meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18,
2025.
6.A.2. Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 24-1308)
Conveying recommendations on Charter reform.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.3. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
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6.B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0597)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March
25, 2025.
6.B.2. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.3. Order
(ID # 25-0252)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the City Auditor provide in writing to this Council,
the revenue generated by the short-term rental tax and an
estimate of how much additional revenue would be
generated if a 3% community impact fee was adopted.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.4. Order
(ID # 25-0255)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the City Solicitor provide an assessment of whether
a trust could be created for funds from a short-term rental
program, half of which would be allocated for grants to
local artists for beautification projects, as proposed by
the Creative Displacement Task Force.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.6. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.7. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.B.8. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.9. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.10.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.11.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0564)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint
Session with the Planning Board on March 20, 2025.
6.D.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0521)
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public
Safety, meeting on March 19, 2025.
6.D.2. Order
(ID # 25-0086)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City
Councilor on the status of the Kensington Connector.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.3. Order
(ID # 25-0132)
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld
and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of SomerViva update the Committee
on Public Health and Public Safety on efforts to address
immigrant rights.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-0595)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting
on March 24, 2025.
6.E.2. Order
(ID # 25-0038)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Chief of Police, the Director of Parking and the
Director of Mobility discuss the previous and ongoing
strategy for implementation and public education of
drivers violating the NO LEFT TURN signage at the
Somerville High School exit on Highland Avenue and
Vinal Avenue.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Order
(ID # 25-0139)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking place NO IDLING signs on
New Washington Street, behind the Cobble Hill
complex, to discourage large truck idling by the senior
homes.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.4. Order
(ID # 25-0231)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Mobility prioritize North Street for
speed humps and other traffic calming measures.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.6. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.7. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0362)
Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084
regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.8. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.9. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.10. Order
(ID # 25-0471)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Wilson
That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic
enforcement during school drop off and pick up times.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.12. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.13. Order
(ID # 25-0479)
By Councilor Sait
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at
the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.14. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.15. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.16. Order
(ID # 25-0511)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on
Elmwood Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0566)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 12,
Article VI of the Code of Ordinances to modify the Tree
Preservation Ordinance.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0457)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5
and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with
the State Building Code.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0590)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 of
the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Building Official to
waive certain dimensional standards for means of egress.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0601)
Requesting authorization to borrow $9,750,000 in a
bond, and to appropriate the same amount for a portion
of the costs associated with the development of the
Clarendon Hill Phase II Housing Project.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0542)
Requesting approval to appropriate $76,787.19 from the
Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary
and fringe of the Prevention Services Coordinator for FY
2026.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0415)
Requesting the approval of a time-only contract
extension for three years for the Somerville Hispanic
Association for Community Development for restoration
of 59 Cross Street.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0280)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,600
grant that requires an in-kind match which is a portion of
the Director's salary, to the Office of Emergency
Management for emergency management and Fire
Department supplies.
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7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0531)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant
with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge
Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior
transportation services.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0585)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$2,282.76 using available funds in the Police Department
Public Safety Supply Account for bicycles, parts, and
accessories.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0579)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling
$1,200 using available funds in the Human Resources
Professional and Technical Services Account for
arbitration services.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0414)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$787.50 using available funds in the Parks and
Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for
ray catchers.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0493)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$276.94 using available funds in the Parks and
Recreation Department Kennedy Pool Account for paint
supplies.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0572)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eric
Saulnier to the position of Fire Captain.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0573)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mark Wall
to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0574)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick
Barry to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0575)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph
Laudano to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
7.17.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0577)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Troy
Saulnier to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
7.18.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0578)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eric
Collins to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
7.19.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0418)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alba
Solis to the Affordable Housing Trust.
7.20.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0599)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luca
Choly to the Urban Forestry Committee.
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7.21.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0600)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joelle
Renstrom to the Urban Forestry Committee.
7.22.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-0045)
Withdrawn.
7.23.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-0584)
Withdrawn.
7.24.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-0588)
Withdrawn.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0520)
City Solicitor conveying an amendment to the Law
Department’s response to Laura Ortiz’s Open Meeting
Law Complaint of January 11, 2025.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0610)
City Solicitor conveying a requested legal opinion
regarding a ballot initiative.
8.3.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0589)
Finance Director responding to item #25-0252, an Order
requesting information on the short-term rental tax.
8.4.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0583)
Executive Director of Office of Strategic Planning &
Community Development conveying Disparity Study
findings and recommendations.
8.5.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0516)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item
#24-1584.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 25-0527)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe,
257 Elm St.
9.2.
License
(ID # 25-0528)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son
LLC.
9.3.
License
(ID # 25-0529)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating.
9.4.
License
(ID # 25-0530)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain
LLC.
9.5.
License
(ID # 25-0532)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
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9.6.
License
(ID # 25-0533)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction
Co., Inc.
9.7.
License
(ID # 25-0534)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Charles Contracting Co.
Inc.
9.8.
License
(ID # 25-0535)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway
Construction Inc.
9.9.
License
(ID # 25-0536)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates
Inc.
9.10.
License
(ID # 25-0537)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General
Contracting.
9.11.
License
(ID # 25-0538)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation
LLC.
9.12.
License
(ID # 25-0539)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co
Inc.
9.13.
License
(ID # 25-0540)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental
Winter Storm Services.
9.14.
License
(ID # 25-0541)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc.
9.15.
License
(ID # 25-0543)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca Inc.
9.16.
License
(ID # 25-0544)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry &
Construction Inc.
9.17.
License
(ID # 25-0545)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating.
9.18.
License
(ID # 25-0546)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.
9.19.
License
(ID # 25-0547)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc.
9.20.
License
(ID # 25-0548)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, TID Trenchless LLC.
9.21.
License
(ID # 25-0549)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.
9.22.
License
(ID # 25-0550)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape
and Const.
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9.23.
License
(ID # 25-0551)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N
Joy, 626 Somerville Ave.
9.24.
License
(ID # 25-0552)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling
Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave.
9.25.
License
(ID # 25-0554)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin',
504 Broadway.
9.26.
License
(ID # 25-0553)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin
Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.
9.27.
License
(ID # 25-0555)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek
Gyros, 215 Elm St.
9.28.
License
(ID # 25-0556)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon
Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave.
9.29.
License
(ID # 25-0557)
Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc.,
379 Alewife Brook Parkway.
9.30.
License
(ID # 25-0558)
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie
Street.
9.31.
License
(ID # 25-0559)
Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly
Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive.
9.32.
License
(ID # 25-0560)
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45
Webster Ave.
9.33.
License
(ID # 25-0561)
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343
Medford Street.
9.34.
License
(ID # 25-0562)
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.
9.35.
License
(ID # 25-0563)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four
Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.
9.36.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0576)
34 registered voters submitting a petition for a ballot
question to end city business and prohibit future
investments and contracts with companies engaging in
business with Israel.
9.37.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0580)
M. Michael Shaps submitting comments re: item
#25-0474, condemning attacks on disability rights.
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9.38.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0581)
Tobias Nethercott submitting comments re: sanctuary
cities for the LGBTQ+ community.
9.39.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0582)
Sara Jay submitting comments re: ceasefire.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Order
(ID # 25-0642)
By Councilor Sait, Councilor Wilson and Councilor
McLaughlin
That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the
Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on
the continued closure of Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool
and address the lack of communication with users of the
pool.
10.2.
Communication
(ID # 25-0640)
By Councilor Sait
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
10.3.
Resolution
(ID # 25-0641)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and
Councilor Clingan
Supporting permanent daylight saving time.
10.4.
Communication
(ID # 25-0644)
By Councilor Wilson
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
10.5.
Communication
(ID # 25-0645)
By Councilor Wilson
In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee,
conveying information on the FY 2026 budget review
process.
10.6.
Communication
(ID # 25-0643)
By Councilor McLaughlin
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
10.7.
Order
(ID # 25-0646)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Chief of Police convey all outstanding reports as
required by Section 2-6 (g) of the Code of Ordinances.
10.8.
Order
(ID # 25-0647)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Mobility speak with this Council
regarding the Safe Streets Ordinance 2025 annual report.
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10.9.
Order
(ID # 25-0648)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ)
address with this Council the hostile actions taken
against the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at
their March 18, 2025 meeting and discuss what steps can
be taken to enhance the autonomy of the Commission,
including moving it from the purview of the RSJ
Department.
10.10. Order
(ID # 25-0649)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
coordinate with departments to assess which federal
grants are likely to not be available in FY 2026 and
discuss with this Council the potential impact on
programs and services.
10.11. Communication
(ID # 25-0650)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
10.12. License
(ID # 25-0618)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons
Inc.
10.13. License
(ID # 25-0617)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co.,
Inc.
10.14. License
(ID # 25-0619)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.
10.15. License
(ID # 25-0620)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co.,
Inc.
10.16. License
(ID # 25-0621)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's
Pizza, 201 Elm St.
10.17. License
(ID # 25-0622)
Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt
Rd.
10.18. License
(ID # 25-0623)
Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284
Broadway.
10.19. License
(ID # 25-0624)
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B, LLC, 455
Grand Union Blvd.
10.20. License
(ID # 25-0625)
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.
10.21. License
(ID # 25-0626)
Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808
Windsor St.
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10.22. License
(ID # 25-0628)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 355 Artisan Way.
10.23. License
(ID # 25-0629)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 479 Canal Street.
10.24. License
(ID # 25-0627)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 333 Great River Rd.
10.25. License
(ID # 25-0630)
Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600
Windsor Place.
10.26. License
(ID # 25-0631)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston
Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street.
10.27. License
(ID # 25-0632)
Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8, LLC,
485 Foley Street.
10.28. License
(ID # 25-0633)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking
LLC, 55 Day Street.
10.29. License
(ID # 25-0634)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers
Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way.
10.30. License
(ID # 25-0635)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis,
93 Holland Street.
10.31. License
(ID # 25-0636)
New Sign/Awning License, Bellas Manitas, 105
Broadway, 1 Sign.
10.32. License
(ID # 25-0637)
New Sign/Awning License, Pound House Coffee, 703
Broadway, 1 Sign.
10.33. Public Event
(ID # 25-0638)
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License
for Easter Vigil on April 19 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
10.34. Public Event
(ID # 25-0639)
Independent Film Society of Boston, Inc. applying for a
Public Event License for Independent Film Festival
Boston on April 23-28 from 12pm to 12am.
10.35. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0614)
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting
comments re: snow clearing.
10.36. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0615)
321 individuals submitting comments re: Founders
Memorial Skating Rink.
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10.37. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0616)
Brad Bortner submitting comments re: item #25-0576,
petition for a ballot question.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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