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City Council — Agenda, Dec 11, 2025
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Published December 9, 2025, 1:45 PM, Revised Published December, 11, 2025 11:30 AM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 25-1846)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 25-1847)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 25-1848)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 13, 2025.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-1784)
By Councilor Davis
Commending Kevin Ryan for his lifesaving actions on
October 15, 2025.
2.2.
Citation
(ID # 25-1785)
By Councilor Davis
Commending Kelly Gates for her lifesaving actions on
November 5, 2025.
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2.3.
Citation
(ID # 25-1841)
By Councilor Strezo
Commending the Somerville Special Education Parent
Advisory Council for their commitment to students.
2.4.
Citation
(ID # 25-1786)
By Councilor Mbah
Commending Councilor Lance L. Davis for his
distinguished service as President of this Council in
2025.
2.5.
Citation
(ID # 25-1787)
By Councilor Davis
Commending Councilor Wilfred N. Mbah for his
distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in
2025.
2.6.
Citation
(ID # 25-1789)
By Councilor Davis
Commending outgoing Councilor Willie Burnley, Jr. for
his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as
City Councilor at Large from 2022 to 2025.
2.7.
Citation
(ID # 25-1788)
By Councilor Davis
Commending outgoing Councilor Jake Wilson for his
outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City
Councilor at Large from 2022 to 2025.
2.8.
Citation
(ID # 25-1790)
By Councilor Davis
Commending outgoing Mayor Katjana Ballantyne for her
outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Mayor
from 2022 to 2025.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 25-1782)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Housing report to this Council the
number of new housing units that have been approved
for development, year-by-year, since the adoption of
SomerVision 2040, and of those, how many are
permanently affordable, and how the department defines
affordability.
4.2.
Communication
(ID # 25-1826)
By Councilor Mbah
Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund.
4.3.
Communication
(ID # 25-1827)
By Councilor Mbah
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention
Trust Fund.
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4.4.
Order
(ID # 25-1828)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility increase visibility at the
intersection of School Street and the Community Path by
permanently installing a convex mirror on the fence.
4.5.
Order
(ID # 25-1829)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility install flashing WATCH
FOR PEDESTRIANS signs on the Community Path
where it intersects with the Gilman Square station
entrance, Walnut Street, Medford Street, Sycamore
Street, School Street, and Central Street.
4.6.
Order
(ID # 25-1830)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works install padding
around the base of the metal street lamp at the base of the
grass hill between City Hall and Reavis Field, to avoid
potential injuries from sledding.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 25-1834)
By Councilor Davis
That this Council amend the Rules of the City Council
related to committees.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Order
(ID # 25-1770)
By Councilor Strezo
That this City Council discuss the safety of the Summer
Street bike lane design around or near Putnam Street to
Benton Road and how and if additional safety
modifications can be made.
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1799)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of
Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on
December 3, 2025.
6.A.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1629)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Steven
Mauras to the position of Fire Deputy Chief.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1630)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc
Ardolino to the position of Fire District Chief.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1631)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jay
McKenzie to the position of Fire Captain.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1632)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael
Marino to the position of Fire Captain.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn.
6.A.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1633)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Nicholas
Halloran to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.7. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1634)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Raymond
Busi to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1635)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Ronald
Hampton to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.9. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1726)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew
Patriquin to the position of Fire Captain.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1832)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on
December 9, 2025.
6.B.2. Order
(ID # 25-0254)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Chief of Police present to this Council the
financial implications of the Public Safety for All
recommendations, specifically the costs to fund
additional officers, acquire and utilize body cameras, and
implement a co-response model.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.3. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.B.4. Order
(ID # 25-1445)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the City Solicitor update this Council on the new
Immigration and Customs Enforcement cooperation
requirements attached to forthcoming Urban Area
Security Initiative grants.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.5. Order
(ID # 25-1446)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Chief of Police or the Metro Boston Homeland
Security Region representative update this Council on
the strategy for applying for Urban Area Security
Initiative or any other federal grants that require
Immigration and Customs Enforcement cooperation.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.6. Public
Communication
(ID # 25-1515)
Crystal Huff submitting comments re: items #25-1445
and #25-1446, Orders regarding Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, and ShotSpotter.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.7. Resolution
(ID # 25-1677)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah,
Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor
Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor McLaughlin,
Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and
Councilor Wilson
In support of the Massachusetts Water Resource
Authority committing additional resources to stormwater
management.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1697)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $150 from the
Office of Immigrant Affairs Neighborhood Improvement
Council Account to the Somerville Public Schools Food
Services Account for the Latin American and Caribbean
Heritage Celebration.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.9. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1728)
Requesting approval of a utility easement for NStar
Electric Company at 0 Windsor Place (Boynton Yards).
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.B.10.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1732)
Requesting approval to appropriate $6,750 from the
Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for additional
duties related to the Out of School time activities for FY
2026.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.11.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1733)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$147.86 using available funds in the Department of
Health and Human Services Program Supplies and
Materials Account for meeting snacks.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.12.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1736)
Requesting authorization to establish a consolidated Gift
Account for the Veteran Services Department to accept
donations for Veterans Holiday Season uses and veterans
in need of financial assistance.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.13.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1737)
Requesting approval to accept a gift of real property
located at 17 Inner Belt Road (9 New Washington Street)
from Ralph C. DeVitto, Jr. and A Bram, Trustee, RCD
Foundation.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.14.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1740)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,570
grant with no new match required, from the Executive
Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police
Department for mobile data terminals.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.15.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1741)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $370 gift
from the Tufts University Softball team to the Health and
Human Services Mobile Farmers Market Revolving
Fund for market needs.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.16.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1742)
Requesting authorization to borrow $3,057,826 in a
bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the Fiscal
Year 2026 Street Resurfacing Program.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.17.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1743)
Requesting approval to appropriate $3,000,000 from the
Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing Stabilization Fund
for the FY 2026 Street Resurfacing Program.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.B.18.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1744)
Requesting the appropriation of $10,643 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to recompense the fund
for unallowable expenses.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.19.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1747)
Requesting the appropriation of $205,000 from the
Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the
Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for
delinquent electricity bills.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.20.Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1748)
Requesting the appropriation of $225,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy
Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent
electricity bills.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1825)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on
December 4, 2025.
6.C.2. Order
(ID # 25-0085)
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Davis and
Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning
draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit
oriented height and density bonuses for additional
affordable housing and other enumerated community
benefits.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.3. 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
(MR5) and from MR4 to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), and 110
Willow Avenue MR4 to MR6.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.4. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.C.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1794)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on December 2, 2025.
6.D.2. Ordinance
(ID # 25-0357)
By Councilor Clingan
Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by
inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if
applicable”.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged
with no recommendation.
6.D.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1579)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for use of an Unmanned Aircraft System
at the High School.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1652)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section
2-309.9 and 2-309.10 of the Code of Ordinances to
clarify term length and appointment process for the
Community Preservation Committee.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.5. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1676)
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the
City Council to align with the provisions of the City
Charter.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1714)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section
12-178 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the
prohibition on sourcing neonicotinoid-treated plants.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
6.E.
LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1833)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits,
meeting on December 10, 2025.
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6.E.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.E.3. Grant of Location
(ID # 25-1757)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a
total of 48 feet of conduit in Vernon Street, from Utility
Pole 152/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Vernon Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with
conditions.
6.F.
OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1798)
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment
and Energy, meeting on December 3, 2025.
6.F.2. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1552)
Director of Sustainability and Environment conveying an
overview of the Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Goals,
Electric Sector Modernization Plan, demand growth in
Somerville, and capital projects underway or planned.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.3. Order
(ID # 25-0917)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Clingan,
Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor
Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor
Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
discuss with this Council, opportunities to create a dog
park in West Somerville.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.4. Order
(ID # 25-1134)
By Councilor Sait and Councilor Mbah
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.5. Order
(ID # 25-1346)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Parks and Recreation install a clock
on top of the Dilboy Pool building.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.F.6. Order
(ID # 25-1350)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Wilson,
Councilor Clingan and Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Health and Human Services create a
summer job in the Mayor's Jobs Program by which youth
can travel by bike to water public trees around the city.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.7. Order
(ID # 25-1375)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor
Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management and the Director of Public Space and Urban
Forestry update this Council on the status of ArtFarm
and the funding for the project.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.8. Order
(ID # 25-1427)
By Councilor Scott, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah,
Councilor Sait and Councilor Davis
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
discuss with this Council, a policy for use of open space
on municipal property around city buildings for
community gardens.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.9. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1495)
Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying
the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan and related
updates.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.10. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1531)
Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying
the Somerville Open Space and Recreation Plan
2025-2035.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.
RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1793)
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues,
meeting on December 1, 2025.
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6.G.2. Order
(ID # 25-0243)
By Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Communications and Community
Engagement update this Council on efforts to educate the
public about preventing conditions conducive to growth
of the rodent population.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.3. Order
(ID # 25-0244)
By Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Inspectional Services update this
Council on efforts around enforcement of rodent-related
ordinances, including the number of complaints,
inspections, warnings, and fines issued for vegetation
and trash violations.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.4. Order
(ID # 25-0245)
By Councilor Wilson
That the Environmental Health Manager update this
Council on rodent activity data and rodent mitigation
efforts, including any novel approaches under
consideration or being utilized.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.5. Order
(ID # 25-1687)
By Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Inspectional Services update this
Council on the rodent hormonal birth control program
being jointly piloted with the City of Cambridge.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.H.1. Committee Report
(ID # 25-1831)
Report of the Special Committee on School Building
Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on December 8,
2025.
6.H.2. Resolution
(ID # 25-0906)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Mayor create and make public specific plans
that outline the full scope of the work necessary at the
Cummings School, including capacity, time, and cost, to
host Somerville Public School students in the event of an
emergency, and provide regular updates to this Council
on such plans until completed.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.H.3. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.4. Order
(ID # 25-1455)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson
and Councilor Sait
That the Director of Health and Human Services inform
this Council which school buildings have menstrual
products available and which school buildings have
inoperable menstrual product dispensers and when they
are scheduled to be replaced.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.5. Order
(ID # 25-1637)
By Councilor Davis
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management update this Council on how the foundation
at the Brown School is monitored, whether mitigation is
required to address any concerns, and if so, the details of
those mitigation plans.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.6. Resolution
(ID # 25-1721)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration and the School Department
discuss with this Council the budgetary and planning
impact of snow days, and how adaptation to climate
change may affect future snow day planning.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1822)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of
the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry
and Energy Disclosure.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1797)
Requesting approval of a change in the Senior Tax Work
Off Program qualification criteria to a maximum income
of 80% of area median income.
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7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1824)
Requesting approval to use available funds in the City
Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $3,590.41 to
fund Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing and
Assistant City Clerk-Legislative Services positions.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1783)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,400,000
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic
Development to the Mobility Division for the
MassWorks program for the Union Square Plaza &
Streetscape Phase 1 construction.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1767)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,367,300
grant with no new match required, from the Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Public
Space and Urban Forestry Division for the Municipal
Vulnerability Preparedness Program for the Blessing of
the Bay Urban Heat Resilience Project.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1768)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000
grant with no new match required, from the Department
of Conservation and Recreation to the Public Space and
Urban Forestry Division for the Blessing of the Bay
Greenway Project.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1801)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,000
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and
Security to the Police Department for the Municipal
Road Safety Program.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1776)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,000
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the
Council on Aging for direct transportation costs for the
Senior Taxi Program.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1769)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer
A. Tsolas to the Condominium Review Board.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1791)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine
Lindgren to the Council on Aging.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1792)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Leslie
Hergert to the Council on Aging.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1796)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel
Cronin to the Council on Aging.
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7.13.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 25-1844)
Conveying a memorandum regarding implementation of
the prison labor prohibition ordinance.
7.14.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 25-1800)
Conveying an End of Term Report.
7.15.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1766)
Withdrawn.
7.16.
Withdrawn
(ID # 25-1823)
Withdrawn.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1795)
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 12-8 of
the Code of Ordinances to require owners of commercial
properties to clear snow and ice from accessible curb
cuts.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1802)
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the
City Council to align with the provisions of the City
Charter.
8.3.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1843)
City Attorney conveying the response to #25-1715, Osnat
Hoffman's Open Meeting Law complaint of November
16, 2025.
8.4.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1717)
Director of Emergency Management conveying the
2024-2025 Cummings School Winter Warming Center
After Action Report and Improvement Plan.
8.5.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1845)
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management
conveying a memorandum regarding recommendations
related to Water and Sewer Department restructuring.
8.6.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1840)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items
#25-1554, #25-1552, and #25-1539.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 25-1820)
Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License,
Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.
9.2.
License
(ID # 25-1803)
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The
Public, 563 Broadway.
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9.3.
License
(ID # 25-1804)
Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC,
130 Broadway.
9.4.
License
(ID # 25-1821)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway
Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.
9.5.
License
(ID # 25-1806)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway
Brake, 45 Broadway.
9.6.
License
(ID # 25-1815)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway
Gulf, 212 Broadway.
9.7.
License
(ID # 25-1810)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway
Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.
9.8.
License
(ID # 25-1842)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed's Used
Auto Parts, 516 Columbia Street.
9.9.
License
(ID # 25-1819)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Green
Automotive, 600 Windsor Place.
9.10.
License
(ID # 25-1812)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto
Sales, 181 Somerville Avenue.
9.11.
License
(ID # 25-1805)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St
Motors, 24 Joy Street.
9.12.
License
(ID # 25-1817)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes
Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway.
9.13.
License
(ID # 25-1811)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes
Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street.
9.14.
License
(ID # 25-1809)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles
& More LLC, 109 Bailey Road.
9.15.
License
(ID # 25-1808)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelos
Auto Sales, 63 Washington Street.
9.16.
License
(ID # 25-1818)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto
Shop, 463 McGrath Highway.
9.17.
License
(ID # 25-1816)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class1 License, Smart Center
Boston, 257 McGrath Highway.
9.18.
License
(ID # 25-1813)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville
Motors, 182 Washington Street.
9.19.
License
(ID # 25-1837)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Teele
Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.
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9.20.
License
(ID # 25-1836)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf,
231 Washington Street.
9.21.
License
(ID # 25-1814)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, United
Motors, 188 Broadway.
9.22.
License
(ID # 25-1835)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor
Sales, 5 Middlesex Avenue.
9.23.
License
(ID # 25-1807)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Webster
Auto Sales, 61 Prospect Street.
9.24.
Public Event
(ID # 25-1839)
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for
Annual Menorah Lighting on December 15 from 4pm to
8pm (raindate December 16).
9.25.
Public Event
(ID # 25-1838)
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License
for 250 First Flag Raising Ceremony on January 1 from
8am to 1pm.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Citation
(ID # 25-1850)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Commending Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville for
their community assistance.
10.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 25-1510)
Condominium Review Board conveying the FY 2024
Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of
Ordinances.
10.3.
License
(ID # 25-1854)
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Pup Yard, 321
Somerville Avenue.
10.4.
License
(ID # 25-1853)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 28
Motorsports Inc, 486R Columbia Street.
10.5.
License
(ID # 25-1852)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum
Auto Parts, 480 Columbia Street.
10.6.
License
(ID # 25-1851)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum
Auto Parts, 0 Windsor Street.
10.7.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-1849)
Tyler Barbosa submitting comments re: item #25-1757,
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a
total of 48 feet of conduit in Vernon Street.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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