City Council — Agenda, Jun 25, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, June 25, 2026 Published June 23, 2026, 2:15 PM, Revised June 25, 2026, 1:35 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_RST_bfyiT9WYc5PBLS2v3A 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 # 26-1128) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 26-1124) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 26-1125) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2026. 1.4. Minutes (ID # 26-1126) Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2026. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location (ID # 26-1058) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 107 feet of conduit in Mt. Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 159/7 to a point of pickup at 46 Mt. Vernon Street. Page 1 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 3.2. Grant of Location (ID # 26-1059) Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 159 feet of conduit in Main Street, from manhole 44/320A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 5 Main Street. 3.3. Grant of Location (ID # 26-1060) Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 88 feet of conduit in Bow Street and Warren Avenue, from manhole 44/33A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 41 Union Square. 3.4. Grant of Location (ID # 26-1061) Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 164 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Craigie Street, from Utility Pole 82/1 to a point of pickup at an existing handhole next to 680 Somerville Avenue. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Ordinance (ID # 26-1111) By Councilor Link and Councilor Hardt That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 4.2. Resolution (ID # 26-1112) By Councilor Link and Councilor Ewen-Campen Calling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. 4.3. Resolution (ID # 26-1121) By Councilor Link and Councilor Wheeler That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and around the grounds of the East Somerville Community School and the Edgerly School, including working with Open Spaces to add trees and green space. 4.4. Order (ID # 26-1078) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days. 4.5. Resolution (ID # 26-1077) By Councilor Strezo That the Administration discuss the City's volunteer policy and its consistency among various city departments. Page 2 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Public Communication (ID # 26-0287) 26 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1100) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2026. 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1101) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2026. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1102) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 15, 2026. 6.C.2. Order (ID # 26-0979) By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wheeler That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on recent changes for Requests For Proposals for youth programming grants, particularly grants that impact Teen Empowerment directly. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1103) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2026. 6.D.2. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.D.3. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0868) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,500 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Professional Services Account for removal and storage of floating docks at the Blessing of the Bay boathouse. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.5. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.6. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.7. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.8. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.9. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 4 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.D.10.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0877) Requesting approval to increase the Somertime Revolving Account Expenditure Limit for Fiscal Year 2026. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.12.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.14.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.15.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.16.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 5 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.D.17.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.18.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.19.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.20.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.21.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.22.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.23.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0948) Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.24.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0949) Requesting approval to increase the Special Event Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY 2026. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 6 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.D.25.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0968) Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $8,367,344 in estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.26.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0977) Requesting approval to execute the Fifth Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.27.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0998) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $41,257.05 using available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.28.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1001) Requesting the appropriation of $144,235 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund to support various projects related to opioid initiatives. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.29.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1009) Requesting the appropriation of $18,850 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for closing costs relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station Condominium Unit at 45 Middlesex Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.30.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1010) Requesting the appropriation of $360,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the lease between BRE-BMR, Middlesex LLC and the City of Somerville for the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.D.31.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1014) Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $45,000 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill Community School for the 2026-2027 School Year. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.32.Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1017) Requesting the appropriation of $196,086 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payment Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit D. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 7 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.D.33.Order (ID # 26-1025) By Councilor Scott That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the school budget, as adopted by the school committee". RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.34.Order (ID # 26-1026) By Councilor Scott That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item #25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987 on May 22, 2025. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.35.Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-1035) Conveying information regarding changes in positions in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1104) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 17, 2026. 6.F. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1107) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2026. 6.F.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0950) Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0951) Requesting the appropriation of $39,633,688 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0952) Requesting the appropriation of $24,672,499 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 8 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.F.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0953) Requesting the appropriation of $794,782 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0954) Requesting the appropriation of $237,500 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0961) Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,676,728 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0962) Requesting the appropriation of $16,000,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0963) Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Capital Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0965) Requesting the appropriation of $7,150,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0966) Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0967) Requesting the appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 9 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.F.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0969) Requesting the appropriation of $86,200 from the Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the Fiscal Year 2027 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0970) Requesting the appropriation of $238,791 from the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to support the Fiscal Year 2027 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.15. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1008) Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.16. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1015) Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $1,000,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.17. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1016) Requesting the appropriation of $549,399 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. 6.F.18. Resolution (ID # 26-1137) By Councilor Strezo That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair receiving $5,180 and Licensing Commissioners 2 and 3 receiving $5,000 each annually. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.19. Resolution (ID # 26-1138) By Councilor Link That the Administration add $400,000 in funding for Youth Development Services grants so that Teen Empowerment may have full funding. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn. Page 10 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.F.20. Resolution (ID # 26-1132) By Councilor Strezo That the funding for the previously cut Home Visitor position within the SomerBaby Program be reinstated through Health and Human Services and be inclusive of postpartum care. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.21. Resolution (ID # 26-1133) By Councilor Strezo That the Administration allocate $20,000 to provide additional out-of-school-time programming for teens on early-release Wednesdays. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.22. Resolution (ID # 26-1134) By Councilor Link That the crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.23. Resolution (ID # 26-1135) By Councilor Mbah That the Administration restore the funding for the cut positions in the Racial and Social Justice Department and restore funding towards the mission of the department. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.24. Resolution (ID # 26-1136) By Councilor Mbah That the Administration utilize the Small Business Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2027 to infuse spending to local small businesses and educate them on how to use these funds. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.G. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1105) Report of the Committee on Land Use meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 18, 2026. 6.G.2. Public Communication (ID # 26-0257) Union 2 Associates, LLC 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). RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn. 6.H. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.H.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1108) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 24, 2026. Page 11 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.H.2. Grant of Location (ID # 26-0750) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Hudson Street, from Utility Pole 202/9 to a proposed new handhole next to 135 Hudson Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.H.3. Public Communication (ID # 26-0864) John Henderson submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.H.4. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.H.5. Grant of Location (ID # 26-0980) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 31 feet of conduit in Richardson Street, from Utility Pole 296/1 to a point of pickup at 0 Richardson Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.H.6. Grant of Location (ID # 26-0981) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 641 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Prospect Street, and one new Manhole 31333, from existing Manhole 27921 and from existing Manhole 25406 to a point of pickup at 51 Prospect Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.I.1. Committee Report (ID # 26-1106) Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 22, 2026. 6.I.2. Resolution (ID # 26-0124) By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Scott That the Director of Mobility implement colored lane markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street between Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.3. Resolution (ID # 26-0614) By Councilor Link and Councilor Scott That the Director of Mobility add the intersection of Durham and Hanson Street to the list of crosswalks that require daylighting improvements to enhance visibility and pedestrian safety. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 12 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 6.I.4. Resolution (ID # 26-0806) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Vernon Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.5. Resolution (ID # 26-0822) By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Hardt That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on Elmwood Street and assess whether closing the street to non-residents during rush hours would be possible and useful to reduce the cut-through traffic to and from Cameron Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.6. Resolution (ID # 26-0837) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to increase pedestrian safety. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.7. Resolution (ID # 26-0840) By Councilor Link and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility evaluate the feasibility of implementing a raised intersection or crosswalk at the intersection of Columbus Avenue, Prospect Hill Parkway, and Stone Avenue, and report findings to the City Council. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.8. Resolution (ID # 26-1012) By Councilor Hardt That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement in Teele Square, especially focusing on the lights and crosswalks between Broadway and Holland Street, and especially in the morning when students and families are walking to school. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.9. Resolution (ID # 26-1021) By Councilor Hardt That the Director of Mobility install additional signage and the Chief of Police increase enforcement to ensure compliance with the one-way traffic direction on Whitfield Road. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 13 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1118) Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss item #26-1119, a request for appropriation to the Law Department Judgments & Settlements Account. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1052) Requesting approval to appropriate $405,000 from the Facilities Construction & Renovation Fund to continue work on boiler controls and natural gas conversion. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1054) Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $350,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for continued legal services. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1110) Requesting the appropriation of $201,495 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1109) Requesting the appropriation of $120,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to settle an employment case. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1127) Requesting the appropriation of $78,900 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund to fund a Jail Diversion Clinician in the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery Unit. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1114) Requesting approval of a transfer of $595,106.69 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1051) Requesting approval of a transfer of $405,000 from the Capital Building Improvements Account to the Facilities Stabilization Fund to continue work on multiple boilers. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1117) Requesting approval of a transfer of $185,357.58 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services. Page 14 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1115) Requesting approval of a transfer of $117,928 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services. 7.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1122) Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,670.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management Capital Outlay Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services. 7.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1116) Requesting approval of a transfer of $46,889.72 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building Improvements Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services. 7.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1056) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $110,280 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to the Health and Human Services Department for tobacco control and cessation. 7.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1055) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Youth Climate Action Fund program. 7.15. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1075) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,040 grant that requires an in-kind match, from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to the Emergency Management Division for an emergency management software platform. 7.16. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1083) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers to the Affordable Housing Trust. 7.17. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1085) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Calli Masters to the Fair Housing Commission. 7.18. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1086) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Washburn to the Climate Action Commission. 7.19. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1087) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Corey Donahue to the Climate Action Commission. Page 15 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 7.20. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1088) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Koslow to the Climate Action Commission. 7.21. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1089) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenzie Ballard to the Climate Action Commission. 7.22. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1091) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zahra Atti to the Climate Action Commission. 7.23. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1092) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Gunther to the Climate Action Commission. 7.24. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1093) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ritika Philip to the Climate Action Commission. 7.25. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1094) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paxti Martinez to the Climate Action Commission. 7.26. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1095) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Climate Action Commission. 7.27. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1096) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Monte Allen to the Climate Action Commission. 7.28. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1097) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sierra Moll to the Climate Action Commission. 7.29. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1098) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bhavika Kalia to the Climate Action Commission. 7.30. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1099) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rio Hunter Black to the Climate Action Commission. 7.31. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-1123) Conveying a request regarding body-worn cameras. 7.32. Withdrawn (ID # 26-0955) Withdrawn. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-1113) City Clerk requesting elimination of the Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing position. 8.2. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-1120) School Committee Chair conveying the Fiscal Year 2027 School Department budget as approved by the School Committee on June 8, 2026. Page 16 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 8.3. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-1119) City Attorney conveying an update regarding item #26-1025. 8.4. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0971) Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #26-0287, #26-0257, #26-0330, #26-0329, #26-0328, #26-0327 and #26-0234. 8.5. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-1090) Director of Parking conveying information regarding item #26-1019. 8.6. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-1057) City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 8.7. Withdrawn (ID # 26-0947) Withdrawn. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 26-1062) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Boston Pipe Lining Company LLC. 9.2. License (ID # 26-1063) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC. 9.3. License (ID # 26-1064) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. 9.4. License (ID # 26-1065) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc. 9.5. License (ID # 26-1066) Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc. 9.6. License (ID # 26-1067) Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp. 9.7. License (ID # 26-1068) New Extended Operating Hours License, Wings Over Somerville, 519 Somerville Avenue, for in-store, take-out, and delivery service until 2am. 9.8. License (ID # 26-1069) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Falafel Place, 1 Main Street. 9.9. License (ID # 26-1070) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue. Page 17 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 9.10. Public Event (ID # 26-1071) Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 9 from 3pm to 5:30pm (raindate July 16). 9.11. Public Event (ID # 26-1074) Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville World Cup Viewing Party: Union Square on July 19 from 11am to 8:30pm. 9.12. Public Event (ID # 26-1073) OpenAir Circus applying for a Public Event License for OpenAir Circus on July 31, August 1, and August 2 for various times. 9.13. Public Event (ID # 26-1072) Somerville Garden Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale on September 20 from 8am to 5pm. 9.14. Public Communication (ID # 26-1076) 18 individuals, including 17 residents submitting comments re: Fiscal Year 2027 budget items. 9.15. Public Communication (ID # 26-1079) Jodi Nemser-Abrahams and Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item #26-1023, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 9.16. Public Communication (ID # 26-1080) Nick Asermelly submitting comments re: item #26-0327, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules. 9.17. Public Communication (ID # 26-1081) Crystal Huff and Toni Antonino submitting comments re: 1 McGrath Highway. 9.18. Public Communication (ID # 26-1082) Helen Levich submitting comments re: body-worn cameras. 9.19. Public Communication (ID # 26-1084) Michael Lenotto submitting comments re: item #26-0650, the draft Combined Sewer Overflow Plan. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Citation (ID # 26-1141) By Councilor McLaughlin Commending Regina Bertholdo on the auspicious occasion of her retirement. 10.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1151) Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. Page 18 of 19

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 25, 2026 10.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1129) Requesting the approval of a transfer of $76.96 from the Department of Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account to cover an expected year-end deficit. 10.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1130) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,974.64 grant with no match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Local Public Health Funding for FIFA 2026 World Cup Community Events. 10.5. Public Event (ID # 26-1131) Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Watch Party on July 7 from 10am to 10pm. 10.6. Public Communication (ID # 26-1139) Alex Thang Nguyen 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). 10.7. Public Communication (ID # 26-1140) Alex Pickert submitting comments re: Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority red line closure. 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 19 of 19