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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. 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_3bJhVY3JTi-hMOD9JgjKJw 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 # 25-1846) 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. Page 1 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 2 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 3 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 4 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 5 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 6 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 7 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 8 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 9 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 10 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 11 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 12 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 13 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 14 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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. Page 15 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 11, 2025 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 Page 16 of 16