Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
71 items of legislation were taken up.
- 29 approved
- 15 referred for recommendation
- 15 approved and sent for discussion
- 8 placed on file
- 1 approved as amended and sent for discussion
- 1 withdrawn
- 1 laid on the table
- 1 placed on file and sent for discussion
Agenda 71 items
Notices from the agenda
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The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis.
The meeting was Adjourned at 8:19 PM.
Published January 6, 2026, 2:30 PM, Revised Published January 8, 2026, 11:00 AM.
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- 1. Opening Ceremonies
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1.1.
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1.2.
Remembrances.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Ewen-Campen requested a moment of silence in memory of Mary Houghton.\par Councilor Ewen-Campen and the entire Council requested a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx2760\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2025.
Roll call: 11 none
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jon LinkNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Naima SaitNone
- Ben WheelerNone
- Emily HardtNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Wilfred N. MbahNone
- Lance L. DavisNone
- 2. Citations
- 3. Public Hearings
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3.1.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately a total of 2.7 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from an existing Manhole 18944 to an approximate point of pickup at 185 Highland Avenue.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. \par \cf1\f1\par }
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3.2.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately a total of 110 feet of conduit in Jaques Street, from Utility Pole 182/4 to an approximate point of pickup at 146 Jaques Street.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. \par \cf1\f1\par }
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing the time and place of regular meetings of the City Council.
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4.2.
That the Director of Housing report to this Council how many new housing units have been approved for development, year-by-year, since adoption of SomerVision 2040, and of those numbers, how many are permanently affordable, and how the department defines affordability.
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4.3.
That the Director of Office of Housing Stability discuss the current status of residents facing displacement and the number of households seeking rental assistance.
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4.4.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on upcoming inclusive playground accessibility plans and redesign projects.
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4.5.
That the Commissioner of Public Works and relevant departments discuss the future community use of Founders Rink for 2026 and beyond.
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4.6.
That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the Kensington Connector.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin stated that he has been advocating for this for years. This is a dangerous and unsightly underpass in which people have been killed. Councilor Link asked if the lighting could be improved as well and Councilor McLaughlin replied that he believes that is a separate issue. He noted that the state has indicated that it is ready to work on this matter.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.7.
That the Director of Human Resources and the Chief of Police work with state officials to provide crossing guards on McGrath Highway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin stated that the state is ready to work on this. \par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.8.
That the Administration collaborate with East Somerville Main Streets and the Ward 1 City Councilor to promote Eat Out in East to support East Somerville immigrant-owned businesses.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin noted that this item was previously submitted and that it\rquote s about being there for the immigrant community in the city. He asked people to visit East Somerville and eat at the restaurants there once a week to build community. Councilor McLaughlin commented that he has spoken to the mayor about getting the city to assist in this endeavor.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.9.
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility work to block off the end of Virginia Street and Aldrich Street to through traffic.
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4.10.
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.
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4.11.
That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the recommendations of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee regarding the 25% design documents of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation McGrath Boulevard project.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wheeler stated that extensive changes are coming to this area and he would like the City Council to articulate, as a whole, to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to continue to refine the design.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.12.
That this Council work with the Administration to clarify understanding of the rules for accessory dwelling units or affordable dwelling units as detailed within.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wheeler noted that questions have been raised about some ambiguities, in particular, a possible pattern of splitting larger developments into two smaller projects to avoid thresholds. \par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.13.
That the Administration consider convening issue-specific community meetings for residents to share their perspectives and experiences on long-term issues such as: mobility and transportation, school integration, inclusion, choice and specialization.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wheeler submitted this proposal as a vague idea that he would like to explore since he believes that community gets stronger when people work together.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.14.
That the Chief Assessor provide this Council with an inventory of city-owned parcels as detailed within.
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4.15.
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Engineering explore the feasibility of establishing a teen center at the Cummings School, accessible via School Street, considering current building uses and provide this Council with an analysis on space availability, operational considerations, community impacts, and potential next steps.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Link reported that Director Raiche has informed him that an assessment is already underway.\par \ul\b\f1 Councilor Link moved to amend the Resolution by replacing \ldblquote Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Engineering\rdblquote with \ldblquote Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management\rdblquote . The motion was approved on a voice vote.\ulnone\b0\f0\par \cf1\f1\par }
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4.16.
That the Director of Mobility, install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Bow Street and Warren Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and report back to this Council on implementation timing.
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4.17.
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4.18.
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry develop and report on a standardized green score for public parks and identify appropriate benchmarks and expectations for publicly owned parkland.
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4.19.
That the Administration explore the feasibility of a year with no swag, as detailed within.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Link would like to know how much money could be saved and how those funds could be put to better use. \par \cf1\f1\par }
- 5. Unfinished Business
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5.1.
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
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting approval to use available funds in the Executive-Administration Salaries account in the amount of $4,543.04 to fund Executive Liaison - Public, Executive Liaison - Community Partnerships, and Executive Liaison - Legislative positions.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Mayor Wilson explained this is part of restructuring the Mayor\rquote s Office. At the request of Councilor Strezo, the mayor provided a description of each role. He further explained that the mayor\rquote s social media account should be separate from the Communication Department. \par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.2.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for three months with a new expiration date of 3/31/2026, for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for design services for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project.
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7.3.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for the continuation of the short term housing bridge pilot program.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wheeler moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 and 7.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx2760\cf1\f1\par }
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7.4.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Office of Food Access and Healthy Communities for the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market.
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7.5.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for the housing bridge pilot program for seniors.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wheeler moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 and 7.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.6.
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ed Bean as City Auditor.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.7.
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ed Bean as Finance Director.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.8.
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7.9.
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Human Resources.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.10.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Wells as Chief Administrative Officer.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.11.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Goodridge as Chief Information Officer.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.12.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Fisher as Director of Emergency Management.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\sl-325\slmult0\qj\tx722\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.13.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Taylor as Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.14.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Karin Carroll as Director of Health and Human Services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.15.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ohemeng Kyeremateng as Director of Parks and Recreation.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.16.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jerome Thomas as Director of Veterans Services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.17.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas Galligani as Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.18.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James Plotkin as Municipal Hearing Officer.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.19.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Jackson as Tree Warden.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.20.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven Ross as City Sealer of Weights and Measures.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.21.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chris Roche as Deputy City Sealer of Weights and Measures.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.22.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Samir Messaoudi to the posisiton of Police Lieutenant.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.23.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Diogo deOliveira to the position of Police Captain.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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7.24.
Requesting that City Councilors submit budget funding priorities by March 26, 2026.
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7.25.
Conveying the temporary appointment of Kevin Klein as Interim Director of Inspectional Services.
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7.26.
Conveying the temporary appointment of Neil Viner as Interim Director of Water and Sewer.
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7.27.
Conveying an updated End of Term Report at the request of former Mayor Ballantyne.
- 8. Communications of City Officers
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8.1.
City Clerk requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 91, relating to the appointment and removal of constables.
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8.2.
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-20 of the Code of Ordinances to align the constable appointment process with the provisions of the revised City Charter.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Scott moved to waive the readings of items 8.2 and 8.3 and refer them to the Legislative Matters Committee.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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8.3.
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a review of multiple-member bodies, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Scott moved to waive the readings of items 8.2 and 8.3 and refer them to the Legislative Matters Committee.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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8.4.
City Clerk conveying information regarding the City Council's responsibilities pursuant to the 2025 City Charter.
- 9. New Business
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9.1.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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9.2.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening.\par \par \cf1\f1\par }
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9.3.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy Street.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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9.4.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 308 McGrath Highway.
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9.5.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 182 Washington Street.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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9.6.
New Livery License, DRN Bus Transportation, 40A Memorial Road, operating 1 vehicle.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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9.7.
New Second Hand Dealer License, Cambridge Used Bicycles, 378R Somerville Avenue.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening.\par \cf1\f1\par }
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9.8.
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: cannabis social consumption.
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9.9.
Harriotte Ranvig submitting comments re: Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
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9.10.
Crystal Huff submitting comments re: surveillance cameras.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Ewen-Campen stated that he has received community input about this company, Flock, and he assured everyone that the City of Somerville is not using this equipment. He wants to clear up any misunderstanding that exists around the use of Flock equipment and explained that Municipal Parking Services, a company that does business with the city, is in partnership with Flock but that there is no data sharing between the two companies. Councilor Ewen-Campen said that his understanding is that there are some Flock cameras in use at a private building in Assembly Square and on the Tufts campus and that the City Council cannot regulate the purchasing behavior of private individuals.\par \cf1\f1\par }
- 10. Supplemental Items
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10.1.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.
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10.2.
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to better support parents and caregivers.
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10.3.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $103,421 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a memorandum of agreement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.
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10.4.
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
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10.5.
Margery Williams submitting comments re: ballot question.
- 11. Adjournment