City Council — Agenda, May 20, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Special Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Special Meeting Published May 18, 2026, 3:15 PM. This Special Meeting of the City Council has been called by the Mayor solely for the purpose of convening in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A Section 21(3) to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations. 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_M4YNcqseS3CTTxiEoQr_fg 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 # 26-0867) Call of the Roll. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Page 1 of 2

City Council Special Meeting Agenda May 20, 2026 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0865) Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(3). 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2