City Council — Agenda, May 28, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, May 28, 2026 Published May 26, 2026 4:45 PM, Revised Published May 28, 2026 1:45 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_yQtWB8OMQfatEuVsdtfnHA. Persons 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, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at [phone removed] x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call (ID # 26-0932) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 26-0933) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 26-0934) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2026. 1.4. Minutes (ID # 26-0935) Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 11, 2026. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation (ID # 26-0923) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Ewen-Campen Commending Jerry Cajuste and Medno Dawson for outstanding dedication, professionalism, and service as crossing guards in one of the busiest and most heavily trafficked neighborhoods. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 1 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Ordinance (ID # 26-0919) By Councilor Ewen-Campen Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance. 4.2. Resolution (ID # 26-0921) By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Davis In support of voluntary recognition for Somerville Workers United. 4.3. Order (ID # 26-0917) By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Mobility, the Director of Engineering, the Director of Parking and the Chief of Police appear before the Traffic and Parking Committee to review traffic flows and enforcement practices around schools citywide during drop-of and pick-up, as detailed within. 4.4. Resolution (ID # 26-0916) By Councilor Mbah That the Administration share all the positions that were cut from the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, and their departments, and explain how they align with the Mayor's equity agenda. 4.5. Resolution (ID # 26-0918) By Councilor Mbah That the Administration appear before the City Council to present its organizational restructuring. 4.6. Resolution (ID # 26-0931) By Councilor Hardt and Councilor Link Requesting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pedestrian crossing infrastructure at the intersection of Route 16 and Woods Avenue. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0742) Proclaiming May 2026 to be Jewish American Heritage Month. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-0930) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 26, 2026. Page 2 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 6.A.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0707) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $6,660 using available funds in the Police Department Maintenance Software Account for fingerprinting machine software. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0732) Requesting approval to accept and expend an $11,000 grant and a $4,200 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for fire safety education and supplies for school children and senior citizens. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0733) Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0738) Requesting approval to establish an Arts Council Furniture Account and to use $2,000 in available funds from the Arts Council Professional & Technical Services Account to purchase new desks and chairs for staff. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0740) Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/22/2027 for the contract with UELContractors Inc. for the completion of improvements at Junction Park. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0745) Requesting approval of an amendment to the Assembly Square District Improvement Financing District Map and Program to include the Assembly Square Fire Station, 45 Middlesex Avenue, and improvements to the intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Mystic Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0763) Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract renewal term with Waste Management of Massachusetts Inc. for solid waste disposal. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0803) Requesting approval to appropriate $182,469 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization fund for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 6.A.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0807) Requesting approval to appropriate $999,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to the Building Improvements Bond Fund to pay down building renovation expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0808) Requesting approval to appropriate $2,381,625 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the Somerville Avenue Streetscape Bond Fund to pay down capital expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.12.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0810) Requesting approval to appropriate $320,000 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the Union Square Streetscape and Plaza Bond Fund to pay down streetscape improvement expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.13.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0818) Requesting approval to appropriate $3,940,905 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to the Street Resurfacing Bond Fund to pay down street reconstruction and resurfacing expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.14.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0819) Requesting approval to appropriate $545,985 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to Fire Pumper Bond Fund 51855 for the purposes of funding a new fire pumper. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.15.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0820) Requesting approval to appropriate $532,449 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Fire Pumper Bond Fund 5187 for the purpose of funding a new fire pumper. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-0929) Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 21, 2026. Page 4 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-0927) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 19, 2026. 6.C.2. Order (ID # 26-0883) By Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Scott That the City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst and the City Attorney remove the remaining uses of “without limitation” in the proposed amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances document to remain consistent. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.3. Order (ID # 26-0884) By Councilor Davis, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Scott That the City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst and the City Attorney include “religious expression" after “assembly” in (13) (B) (I) of the proposed amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances and resubmit to the Council. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-0928) Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on May 21, 2026. 6.D.2. Resolution (ID # 26-0492) By Councilor Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, practical solutions to clearing snow from schoolyards without damaging play surfaces to allow students to access outdoor play areas. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.3. Resolution (ID # 26-0709) By Councilor Davis That the Administration report to the School Committee and this Council, on indoor air quality conditions at the Kennedy School, specifically regarding mold and humidity levels, and outline steps being taken to address them. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 5 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 6.E. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-0926) Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 18, 2026. 6.E.2. Resolution (ID # 26-0121) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility pilot the installation of dedicated bicycle YIELD signals to operate during the walk cycle at several intersections throughout the city, including Washington Street and Somerville Avenue, and Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.3. Order (ID # 26-0123) By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Scott That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the intersection improvements at Webster Avenue and Prospect Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.4. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0303) Conveying the 2026 Safe Streets Ordinance Annual Report. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.5. Resolution (ID # 26-0363) By Councilor Clingan That Director of Mobility evaluate opportunities for improved pedestrian safety at the intersection of Broadway and Main Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.6. Order (ID # 26-0373) By Councilor Wheeler That this Council review construction-related parking in the area of Oak Street and Bolton Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.E.7. Public Communication (ID # 26-0634) 64 residents submitting comments re: parking on Oak, Houghton, Bolton, and Prospect Streets. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 6 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0882) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require property owners provide a notice of building sale to tenants. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0922) Requesting the appropriation of $1,624,494 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to reduce a year-end deficit. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0920) Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to remediate a year-end deficit. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0893) Requesting approval of a transfer of $455,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0903) Requesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0898) Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Custodial Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0899) Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Recycling Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0897) Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0874) Requesting approval of a transfer of $127,358 from various Office of Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance programs. Page 7 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0885) Requesting approval of a transfer of $125,000 from the Department of Public Works Administration Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0896) Requesting approval of a transfer of $110,000 from the Department of Public Works Buildings Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season. 7.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0872) Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for additional Fiscal Year 2027 tree planting and maintenance. 7.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0881) Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,966.16 from various Council on Aging Ordinary Maintenance Accounts and the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to various Council on Aging Personal Services Account to cover an expected year-end deficit. 7.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0871) Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,500 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Salaries Account to cover a year-end budget deficit. 7.15. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0875) Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,403.70 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works Highway Overtime Account for the Davis Square Activation project. 7.16. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0869) Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall Sewer Separation design project. 7.17. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0853) Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Capital Projects. 7.18. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0879) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for the Western Pearl Street construction project. Page 8 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 7.19. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0744) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project. 7.20. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0876) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $58,642 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the YouthWorks Summer Program. 7.21. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0870) Requesting approval of the 2026-2027 Housing and Urban Development One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. 7.22. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0880) Conveying the appointment of Steven Tolman to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. 7.23. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0866) Proclaiming May 2026 to be Older Americans Month. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0873) Condominium Review Board conveying the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances. 8.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0925) Fleet Manager conveying an annual report, pursuant to Section 12-122(e) of the Code of Ordinances. 8.3. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0924) City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 26-0886) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc. 9.2. License (ID # 26-0887) Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell Street. 9.3. License (ID # 26-0888) Renewing Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street. Page 9 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 9.4. License (ID # 26-0889) Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street. 9.5. License (ID # 26-0890) Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street. 9.6. License (ID # 26-0891) Renewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South Street. 9.7. License (ID # 26-0892) Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street. 9.8. License (ID # 26-0894) New Extended Operating Hours License, Ever Fitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening 24/7 for in-store. 9.9. License (ID # 26-0895) Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street. 9.10. License (ID # 26-0900) Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services Inc, 40 Joy Street. 9.11. License (ID # 26-0901) Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy Street. 9.12. License (ID # 26-0902) Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street. 9.13. License (ID # 26-0904) Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington Street. 9.14. License (ID # 26-0905) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, John's Auto Sales, 216 McGrath Highway. 9.15. License (ID # 26-0906) New Second Hand Dealer License, Mile Bee Ventures LLC, 21 Cherry Street. 9.16. License (ID # 26-0907) Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from BAETDA Transportation to Skyline Taxi for Medallion #93. 9.17. Public Communication (ID # 26-0908) 11 individuals, including nine residents submitting comments re: item #26-0257, requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). 9.18. Public Communication (ID # 26-0909) 27 residents submitting comments re: items #26-0330, #26-0329, #26-0328, and #26-0329, Zoning Text Amendments related to backyard cottages and affordable dwelling units. Page 10 of 11

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 9.19. Public Communication (ID # 26-0910) Diane Covino submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street. 9.20. Public Communication (ID # 26-0911) Jonah Abrams submitting comments re: Davis Square. 9.21. Public Communication (ID # 26-0912) Courtney Foster and Molly Fraust-Wylie submitting comments re: police presence in schools. 9.22. Public Communication (ID # 26-0913) Blair Read submitting comments re: item #26-0287, 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. 9.23. Public Communication (ID # 26-0914) Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: off leash dogs. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Communication (ID # 26-0937) By Councilor Wheeler In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying information on the FY 2027 Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, on Wednesday, June 10. 10.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0915) Requesting the appropriation of $15,015 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department Personal Services Salary Account to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. 10.3. Public Communication (ID # 26-0938) Maninder Singh submitting comments re: water and sewer rates. 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 11 of 11