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City Council — Agenda, Jun 12, 2025
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Published June 10, 2025, 3:30 PM, Revised Published June 12, 2025, 1:30 PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 25-1116)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 25-1117)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 25-1118)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
8, 2025.
1.4.
Minutes
(ID # 25-1119)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April
29, 2025.
1.5.
Minutes
(ID # 25-1120)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May
5, 2025.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-1088)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Commending Dr. David Osler on the auspicious
occasion of his retirement from the Cambridge Health
Alliance.
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3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 25-1062)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to relocate
Pole 195/1 approximately 2 feet north of its current
location at 55 Dover Street.
3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 25-1063)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 80 feet of conduit in Grand Union
Boulevard, from Manhole 29310 to a point of pickup at
275 Foley Street.
3.3.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 25-1061)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 6
MacArthur Street.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 25-1096)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management and the Director of the Office of
Sustainability and Environment provide a written report
to this Council by July 1 regarding any updates on
measures and practices taken to assess, monitor,
maintain, and improve healthfulness of the schools’
physical environment.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 25-1099)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Mobility return the DO NOT
BLOCK INTERSECTION signage to the intersection of
Broadway and Hinckley Street.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-0991)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Commending the Kiwanis Club on the auspicious
occasion of its 100th anniversary of support to the
community.
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1050)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of
Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee,
meeting on June 4, 2025.
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6.A.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0402)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred
William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority
Police Officer.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0403)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of
Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing
Authority Police Officer.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0404)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean
Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0653)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jovana
Calvillo to the Human Rights Commission.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0656)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Salma
Kazmi to the Human Rights Commission.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.7. Order
(ID # 25-0757)
By Councilor Strezo
That this City Council convene in Executive Session
with relevant departments, to discuss the interaction
between the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
and Racial and Social Justice Department and to receive
an update on what steps and goals have been established
to resolve the disconnect between both parties.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0899)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eli Kim
to the position of Police Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.9. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0900)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dylan
Lambert to the position of Police Sergeant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
EQUITY, GENDER, FAMILIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1036)
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors,
Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May
27, 2025.
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6.B.2. 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 placed on file.
6.B.3. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0776)
Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks
and Recreation conveying program and cost information
related to item #25-0456, appropriation of $160,000 from
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 marked work
completed.
6.C.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1106)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9,
2025.
6.C.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0785)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$575.16 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation
Department Office Supplies Account for cork boards.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0903)
Requesting approval to accept and use a gift with an
approximate value of $5,399 from the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Fire
Department for improving rescue capabilities during a
rail incident.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0948)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $257,540
grant with no new match required, from Eversource
Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent
resurfacing and restoration of various streets.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0967)
Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51
Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.C.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0971)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $82,357.50
grant with no new match required, from the Executive
Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on
Aging for social, educational, and physical wellness
programming.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1077)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint
Session with the Planning Board on June 5, 2025.
6.D.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1460)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2,
4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the
regulations for laboratory uses and buildings.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0128)
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 approved.
6.D.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0129)
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 approved.
6.D.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.6. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0516)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item
#24-1584.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.7. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged
with no recommendation.
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6.D.8. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0724)
Eight residents submitting comments re: item #25-0269,
a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district
of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from
Mid-Rise 3 (MR3) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4).
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.9. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0725)
Senator Jehlen and 61 residents submitting comments re:
items #24-1460, #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131,
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for laboratory,
research and development, and arts uses.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.10.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0737)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 and
Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise definitions
and the green score calculation of columnar trees.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.11.Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0829)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items
#25-0269, #25-0129, #25-1460, #25-0128, and
#25-0131.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.12.Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0894)
16 residents submitting comments re: item #25-0200, a
Zoning Text Amendment to amend Sections 3.1.8c,
3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.13.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0907)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 8 of
the Zoning Ordinance to update Flood Insurance Rate
Map (FIRM) references.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.14.Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-0921)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items
#25-0200, #25-0457, and #25-0590.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1108)
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public
Safety, meeting on June 9, 2025.
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6.E.2. Order
(ID # 25-0230)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Health and Human Services and the
Chief of Police consider installing emergency call boxes
in key city locations, including Davis Square.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Order
(ID # 25-0379)
By Councilor Scott, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Wilson
and Councilor Sait
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.4. Resolution
(ID # 25-0473)
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Scott, Councilor
Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.5. Resolution
(ID # 25-0986)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Davis
That the Administration update this Council on the report
and recommendations of the Davis Square Public Safety
Working Group.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1046)
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public
Works Committee, meeting on June 2, 2025.
6.F.2. Resolution
(ID # 25-0088)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to
ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.F.3. Order
(ID # 25-0089)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of
upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.4. Order
(ID # 25-0214)
By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Constituent Services submit in
writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed
wires.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.6. Order
(ID # 25-0744)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That Commissioner of Public Works increase the
lighting at Chuckie Harris Park along the fence abutting
properties on Minnesota Avenue.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1110)
Report of the Special Committee on School Building
Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on June 10, 2025.
6.G.2. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.3. Order
(ID # 25-0604)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson
That the Commissioner of Public Works install
appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D.
Healey School cafetorium.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.G.4. Resolution
(ID # 25-0933)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration work with Somerville Public
Schools and the Commissioner of Public Works to
effectively budget for and fund current equipment
maintenance costs, including but not limited to air
compressors and ovens, at the High School Career and
Technical Education (CTE) program, and develop plans
to include CTE equipment maintenance needs in future
budgeting and funding cycles.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.5. Order
(ID # 25-0987)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson,
Councilor Clingan and Councilor Mbah
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update on preventative maintenance plans for all school
buildings, and progress on providing the public with
tools to view preventative maintenance plans and
actions.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.6. Order
(ID # 25-0989)
By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor
Burnley Jr., Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen,
Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor
Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and
Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before
the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and
Maintenance to discuss the recent break-in at the Winter
Hill School building and the measures being taken to
secure the building.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1044)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections
7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce
displacement of tenants and update relocation payments.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1074)
Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51
Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1103)
Requesting approval of FY 2026 Water & Sewer Rates.
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7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1123)
Requesting the appropriation of $30,245,443 to fund the
FY 2026 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1124)
Requesting the appropriation of $21,366,905 to fund the
FY 2026 Water Enterprise Fund budget.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1056)
Requesting the appropriation of $237,000 to fund the FY
2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1059)
Requesting the appropriation of $87,000 from the Dilboy
Fields Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to subsidize
the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1079)
Requesting approval to repurpose $77,000 in the Racial
& Social Justice Stabilization Fund to fund two Rental
Assistance Advocate positions for FY 2026.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1080)
Requesting approval to appropriate $77,000 in
re-purposed funds in the Racial & Social Justice
Stabilization Fund to retain two Rental Assistance
Advocate positions for Fiscal Year 2026.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1095)
Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate
$40,500 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to
continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill
Community School for 2025-2026 School Year.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1078)
Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $5,863,561 in
estimated FY 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA)
revenue for CPA projects and expenses.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1115)
Requesting the appropriation of $5,000,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy
Day Stabilization Fund.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1098)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,715,270 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street
Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to
support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1097)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,055,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility
Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to
support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1105)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other
Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund.
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7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1104)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary &
Wage Stabilization Fund.
7.17.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1100)
Requesting the appropriation of $750,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks
Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital
Investment Plan.
7.18.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1101)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital
Projects Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital
Investment Plan.
7.19.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1102)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic
Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety
improvements.
7.20.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1121)
Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Workers
Compensation Insurance Fund for workers compensation
insurance settlements.
7.21.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1114)
Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the
Compensated Absence Liability Fund.
7.22.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0978)
Requesting approval to execute the Fourth Amendment
to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC,
for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2026.
7.23.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1068)
Requesting approval to enter into a contract of up to ten
years for the services of an operator for the Greater
Boston Bike Share program (Bluebikes).
7.24.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1001)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the
contract with Franklin Cummings Institute, to December
31, 2026.
7.25.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0898)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the
Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Tree Planting
Account to the Street Tree Capital Stabilization Fund
Account for future tree planting and maintenance
activities.
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7.26.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1081)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the
Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to
the Department of Public Works Grounds Division,
Overtime Labor Account to remediate a year end deficit.
7.27.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1075)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of
Substance Addiction Services to the Health and Human
Services Department for local planning and
implementation of substance use prevention among
youth.
7.28.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1076)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $83,996.21
grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board to
the Health and Human Services Department for the
Mayor's Summer Jobs Program.
7.29.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1085)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$46.44 using available funds in the City Council Office
Supplies Account for children's area supplies.
7.30.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1086)
Requesting authorization to dispose of bicycles
previously abandoned in the City of Somerville to a
charitable organization.
7.31.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1005)
Requesting approval of the 2025-2026 Housing and
Urban Development One Year Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant, Home
Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant
Programs.
7.32.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1089)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Melissa
Canu to the Commission for Women.
7.33.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1090)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer
Harrington to the Commission for Women.
7.34.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1091)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nykia
Leach to the Commission for Women.
7.35.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1092)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Neeraj
Wadhera to the Commission for Women.
7.36.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1093)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel
Tam to the Commission for Women.
7.37.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1094)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Geneva
Issacson to the Commission for Women.
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7.38.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1045)
Withdrawn.
7.39.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1071)
Withdrawn.
7.40.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1072)
Withdrawn.
7.41.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1073)
Withdrawn.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1069)
City Engineer conveying updated Infiltration/Inflow (I/I)
fee methodology and I/I fee.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1070)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
8.3.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1024)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item
#25-0737.
8.4.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1082)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item
#25-0907.
8.5.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1038)
Withdrawn.
8.6.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1039)
Withdrawn.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 25-1052)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread
Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street.
9.2.
License
(ID # 25-1053)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, MC Excavation Inc.
9.3.
License
(ID # 25-1054)
Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC,
250 Water Street.
9.4.
License
(ID # 25-1055)
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709
McGrath Highway.
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9.5.
License
(ID # 25-1057)
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales,
37 Mystic Avenue.
9.6.
License
(ID # 25-1058)
Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250
Water Street.
9.7.
License
(ID # 25-1060)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Great Eastern
Vintage, 236 Pearl Street.
9.8.
Public Event
(ID # 25-1067)
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a
Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising
Ceremony on June 16 from 10:30am to 1:30pm (raindate
June 17).
9.9.
Public Event
(ID # 25-1066)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for
Fireworks Celebration on June 25 from 2pm to 11:30pm
(raindate June 27).
9.10.
Public Event
(ID # 25-1065)
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a
Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag
Celebration on July 10 from 4:30pm to 7pm.
9.11.
Public Event
(ID # 25-1064)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for
ArtBeat 2025 on July 19 from 9am to 11pm (raindate
July 20).
9.12.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-1083)
Four residents submitting comments re: budget.
9.13.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-1084)
Six residents submitting comments re: items #24-1460,
#25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and
development, and arts uses.
9.14.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-1087)
Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: items
#25-0984 and #25-0985, Resolutions regarding creation
of a Senior Liaison position and Senior Advisory Group.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-1125)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Commending Janine Fay on the auspicious occasion of
her 80th birthday.
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Regular Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2025
10.2.
Order
(ID # 25-1112)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors,
Families and Vulnerable Populations coordinate with the
Council on Aging to organize, communicate and host a
public hearing to discuss issues that affect Somerville
residents 60 years of age and older and to hear about
issues that address growing older in place in Somerville.
10.3.
Order
(ID # 25-1113)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors,
Families and Vulnerable Populations hold a public
hearing on the recently released Council on Aging
Community Survey.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 25-1132)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this
Council on the cause of the chemical spill at the Ginny
Smithers Pool and the process to address the cause of the
spill and prevent a future occurrence.
10.5.
Order
(ID # 25-1133)
By Councilor Sait
That the Commissioner of Public Works increase
sanitary maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in
Magoun Square.
10.6.
Order
(ID # 25-1134)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
plant new trees and maintain existing trees in Magoun
Square, on Medford Street and on Broadway.
10.7.
Order
(ID # 25-1137)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Parking install a new MAGOUN
SQUARE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT sign at the
Magoun Square municipal lot.
10.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1138)
Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations
for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2026.
10.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1122)
Requesting the appropriation of $45,596 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Mobile
Farmers Market Revolving Fund for the support of a
school based market.
10.10. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1139)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$517.26 using available funds in the Communications
Department CityTV Division Legal Services, Printing
and Stationary, and Rental - Water Cooler Accounts for
legal services, signage, and water.
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Regular Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2025
10.11. License
(ID # 25-1128)
Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy
Street.
10.12. License
(ID # 25-1129)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, DM Collision
Center LLC, 30 Joy Street.
10.13. Public Event
(ID # 25-1130)
Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public
Event License for Family Fun Day on June 28 from
10am to 4:30pm.
10.14. Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1002)
Withdrawn.
10.15. Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1131)
Withdrawn.
10.16. Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1135)
Withdrawn.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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