City Council — Agenda, Oct 9, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, October 9, 2025 Published October 7, 2025, 1:00 PM, Revised Published October 9, 2025, 1:00 PM. NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_I-ItAkliSlutqzfCD6JyPg 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 # 25-1566) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 25-1567) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 25-1568) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2025. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1528) Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a new Manhole and a total of 46 feet of conduit in Auburn Avenue, from Utility Pole 2 to a point of pickup at 11 Auburn Avenue. Page 1 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 3.2. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1529) Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 49 feet of conduit in Houghton Street, from Utility Pole 174/1 to a point of pickup at 121 Prospect Street. 3.3. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1530) Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 64 feet of conduit in Albion Street, from Utility Pole 3/22 to a point of pickup at 156 Albion Street. 3.4. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1532) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 15 feet of conduit in Cross Street East, from Utility Pole 558/3 to a point of pickup at 33 Cross Street East. 3.5. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1533) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 7 feet of conduit in Kingston Street, from Utility Pole 101/4 to a point of pickup at 37 Kingston Street. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order (ID # 25-1517) By Councilor Davis That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the condition of the High School building exterior tiles, and efforts to prevent and mitigate future tile failures. 4.2. Resolution (ID # 25-1561) By Councilor Davis and Councilor Strezo That the Administration discuss with this Council the process for removing abandoned items from public spaces. 4.3. Resolution (ID # 25-1562) By Councilor Davis and Councilor Strezo That the Administration discuss with this Council whether there is a need to create additional alternative locations for people to store their belongings. 4.4. Resolution (ID # 25-1563) By Councilor Davis and Councilor Strezo That the Administration provide data on needles found in and around Davis Square, outside of the designated receptacle box, including a breakdown by specific location, and used vs. unused. 4.5. Order (ID # 25-1548) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council, strategies for improving the safety of users of the Community Path, as detailed within. Page 2 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 4.6. Order (ID # 25-1550) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Ashland Street. 4.7. Order (ID # 25-1549) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on compliance with the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, including any updated enforcement methods and whether the imposition of the 3% community impact fee under MGL c. 64G, § 3D has had any impact on the number of short-term rental units in the city, or whether any impacts are expected. 4.8. Order (ID # 25-1564) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Parking place NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER signs on Walnut Street at Sunnyside Avenue. 4.9. Order (ID # 25-1565) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility add Moreland Street to the queue for speed humps. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Communication (ID # 25-1492) By Councilor Mbah Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust. 5.2. Communication (ID # 25-1493) By Councilor Mbah Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-1523) Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 6, 2025. 6.A.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1293) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Olivia Mobayed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1475) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Coralie Cooper to the Planning Board. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 6.A.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1480) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael R. Perrone to the position of Police Captain. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1481) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Rico Isidoro to the position of Police Lieutenant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1483) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc DiFava to the position of Police Lieutenant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1484) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Teves to the position of Police Sergeant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1485) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jason Costa to the position of Police Sergeant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1486) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Canty to the position of Police Sergeant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1487) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Cassandra Campers to the position of Police Sergeant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1488) Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Richard Lavey Jr. to the position of Police Deputy Chief. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-1524) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 7, 2025. 6.B.2. Order (ID # 25-1344) By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts that have remained unspent for three or more fiscal years and provide a report for each fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 4 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 6.B.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1408) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $155,271.38 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for training costs for 911 certification. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1409) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for enhanced 911 telecommunicator personnel costs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1410) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for emergency medical dispatch. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1418) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for post-overdose support. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1419) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $159.96 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for picnic blankets. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1447) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1449) Requesting the appropriation of $240,664.10 from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for FY 2026 Vision Zero safety efforts. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1452) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $527 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Equipment Rental Account for truck rental. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 5 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 6.B.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1453) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $94.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for carbon dioxide tank refill at Dilboy Pool. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.12.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1459) Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.13.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1462) Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with City Hall Systems for an additional two years until 12/17/2027, for online bill payment services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.14.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1479) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $121,818.23 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Accounts for various services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.15.Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1494) Requesting approval to use available funds in the Law Department Personal Services accounts in the amount of $6,296.88 to increase the annual salary of the Municipal Hearing Officer. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.16.Public Communication (ID # 25-1514) Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1344, an Order that the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-1522) Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 2, 2025. 6.D. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-1521) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 30, 2025. 6.D.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1429) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to raise the maximum amount of fines for violations allowed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 21D. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. Page 6 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 6.D.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1460) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require notification to tenants of parking permit restrictions in transit areas. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. 6.E. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-1525) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 8, 2025. 6.E.2. License (ID # 25-1316) New Extended Operating Hours License, Mint Indian Eatery, 868 Broadway, for in-store, take-out, and delivery services until 4am. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E.3. License (ID # 25-1318) New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,001 gallons. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E.4. License (ID # 25-1367) New Dog Kennel License, Pup Yard, 321 Somerville Avenue, 30 dogs maximum, commercial boarding/training. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E.5. License (ID # 25-1467) New Garage License, Roman Auto Repair LLC, 45 Mystic Avenue, 5 Vehicles inside, 4 Vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm, Sat: 7am-12pm, Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 25-1518) Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 29, 2025. 6.F.2. Order (ID # 25-0743) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility install a rapid flashing beacon with push button STOP sign in front of the East Somerville Community School, on the Cross Street side, to assist in street crossings. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 7 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 6.F.3. Order (ID # 25-0839) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility update the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Boston Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.4. Order (ID # 25-0988) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs on Ten Hills Road at Governor Winthrop Road, making the intersection a four-way stop. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.5. Order (ID # 25-1012) By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Davis That the Director of Mobility update this Council on recent changes to the #90 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus route and the reasons for those changes. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.6. Order (ID # 25-1014) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility place a speed bump on Pinckney Street and consider the Neighborway potential of this street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.7. Order (ID # 25-1099) By Councilor Sait and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility return the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage to the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.8. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 8 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 6.F.9. Order (ID # 25-1349) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility install a left turn signal for vehicles turning left from Somerville Avenue onto Bow Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.10. Order (ID # 25-1354) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility update this Council on when the speed limit signage and NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES signage will be installed along the Community Path and at its entrances. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.11. Order (ID # 25-1424) By Councilor Clingan, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering collaborate to install crosswalks across Walnut Street and Wigglesworth Street near Sunnyside Avenue to protect Winter Hill Community Innovation School students, families, and educators using the Otis Street footbridge. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1552) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Tables 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 7.2.7, 7.4.8, 8.4.16 (c), and 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Home-Based Child Day Care accessory uses and make corrections. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1554) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 10.10.3, 15.1.2, 15.1.6, 15.1.8, 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.2.3, 15.2.4, 15.3.1, 15.3.2, and 15.5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to make pre-submittal meetings optional for most permits and to improve clarity and consistency. 7.3. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1551) Withdrawn. Page 9 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1557) Requesting approval create the BrickBottom Infrastructure Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the fund of $763,814.81, from off-site infrastructure and other contributions outlined in the BrickBottom district project development covenants, for the purpose of funding public infrastructure projects that mitigate the impact of large-scale development in the BrickBottom district. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1559) Requesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Infrastructure Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the fund of $384,025, from off-site infrastructure and other contributions outlined in the Boynton Yards district project development covenants, for the purpose of funding public infrastructure projects that mitigate the impact of large-scale development in the Boynton Yards district. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1543) Requesting approval to appropriate $147,724.07 from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund for the 2026 Warming Center. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1538) Requesting approval to appropriate $56,215.42 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 495 Columbia Street development site. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1545) Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners for design services on the Building Master Plan. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1546) Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Kleinfelder Northeast Inc. for design services on the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage Sewer project. 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1520) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for six no-cost electric vehicle charging station installations. 7.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1504) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,084.20 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals. Page 10 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 7.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1508) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,533.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals. 7.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1489) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dante Carreiro to the position of Police Officer. 7.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1490) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cicerone to the position of Police Officer. 7.15. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1526) Withdrawn. 7.16. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1553) Withdrawn. 7.17. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1556) Withdrawn. 7.18. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1558) Withdrawn. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1495) Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan and related updates. 8.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1531) Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2035. 8.3. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1527) City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 8.4. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1542) City Clerk conveying the selection of Emily Lopez Touchy and Mihika Gogate to the position of City Council Project Assistant. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Public Event (ID # 25-1534) Matthew Taylor applying for a Public Event License for 20th HONK! Festival on October 10-12 for various times. 9.2. Public Event (ID # 25-1537) Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Truck O' Treat on October 23 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate October 30). Page 11 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 9.3. Public Event (ID # 25-1535) East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Community Event and Pet Spooktacular on October 25 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 26). 9.4. Public Event (ID # 25-1536) Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Pumpkin Smash on November 8 from 9am to 3pm (raindate November 9). 9.5. Public Communication (ID # 25-1539) 12 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 363 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise (5) and from MR4 to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), and 110 Willow Avenue MR4 to MR6. 9.6. Public Communication (ID # 25-1540) Emily Harris submitting comments re: parking. 9.7. Public Communication (ID # 25-1541) 3,007 individuals submitting comments re: ballot question. 9.8. Public Communication (ID # 25-1555) 22 individuals, including 18 residents submitting comments re: ballot question challenge. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. License (ID # 25-1571) New Drainlayer's License, Ragusa Companies LLC. 10.2. License (ID # 25-1572) Renewing Drainlayer's License, StrongBack Systems. 10.3. Public Event (ID # 25-1573) Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Assembly Square Fire Station Grand Opening on October 18 from 9am to 1pm. 10.4. Public Event (ID # 25-1574) Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Latin and Caribbean Heritage Celebration on October 18 from 1pm to 5:30pm. 10.5. Public Communication (ID # 25-1575) State Representative Mike Connolly, City Councilor Burnley, City Councilor Sait, and 57 individuals, including 51 residents submitting comments re: ballot question challenge. Page 12 of 13

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 9, 2025 10.6. Public Communication (ID # 25-1576) 7 individuals submitting comments re: ballot question. 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 13 of 13