City Council - Regular Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026

The City Council approved several financial appropriations, including funds for special education, affordable housing, and a new bike share station. The Council also recognized Somerville Carbon Free and Healthy Schools for their advocacy and discussed various resolutions concerning city operations and community programs.

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Somerville, MA
Meeting Date: March 26, 2026

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

155 items on the agenda.

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OPENING CEREMONIES•Item 1.1

Roll Call (ID # 26-0487)

Call of the Roll.

OPENING CEREMONIES•Item 1.2

Remembrances (ID # 26-0488)

Remembrances.

OPENING CEREMONIES•Item 1.3

Minutes (ID # 26-0489)

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2026.

CITATIONS•Item 2.1

Citation (ID # 26-0474)

By Councillor Sait Commending Somerville Carbon Free and Healthy Schools for their advocacy to ensure that our community is more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.1

Communication (ID # 26-0486)

By Councilor Davis In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2026.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.2

Order (ID # 26-0468)

By Councilor Wheeler That the Director of Constituent Services update this Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken to directing the wide variety of resident needs to provide answers, solutions, and follow-through.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.3

Resolution (ID # 26-0384)

By Councilor Wheeler That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement, enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal operations.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.4

Resolution (ID # 26-0472)

By Councilor Strezo Requesting that the Somerville Public Schools Chief Financial Officer submit a detailed line by line FY 27 School Department budget to this City Council in the same or similar format as the city operating budget, for community transparency and considering the current deficit going into this budget cycle.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.5

Resolution (ID # 26-0473)

By Councilor Strezo That the Administration discuss the process of disposal of city surplus items, and whether those items may be offered to employees or the public through the creation of a Freecycle style system.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.6

Communication (ID # 26-0479)

By Councilor Mbah Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.7

Resolution (ID # 26-0480)

By Councilor Clingan That the Administration explore the creation of a Neighborhood Clean-Up Assistance Program, as detailed within.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.8

Resolution (ID # 26-0481)

By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Constituent Services appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which 311 tickets are routed or closed after re-routing.

ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS•Item 4.9

Resolution (ID # 26-0482)

By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which it is determined whether a residential unit requires a 1-inch water meter or a 5/8-inch water meter.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0470)

Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 24, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.2

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0163)

Requesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special Education Reserve Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.3

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0202)

Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 16-20 Medford Street development site. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.4

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0297)

Requesting the appropriation of $399,255 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.5

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0298)

Requesting the appropriation of $1,167,395 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.6

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0299)

Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve to the Open Space Land Acquisition Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.7

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0300)

Requesting the appropriation of $100,766 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum to conserve artifacts in its collection. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.8

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0323)

Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at the Mystic River/View developments. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.9

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0325)

Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account with a $15,000 transfer from the Department of Veterans' Services Grounds Maintenance Account to the Department of Veterans' Services Special Items Account for the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board Grant match requirement. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.10

Communication (ID # 26-0335)

By Councilor Mbah Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.11

Communication (ID # 26-0344)

By Councilor Ewen-Campen Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.12

Communication (ID # 26-0345)

By Councilor Sait Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.13

Communication (ID # 26-0349)

By Councilor Link Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.14

Communication (ID # 26-0351)

By Councilor Davis Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.15

Communication (ID # 26-0355)

By Councilor Strezo Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.16

Communication (ID # 26-0357)

By Councilor Clingan Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.17

Communication (ID # 26-0360)

By Councilor Wheeler Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.A.18

Communication (ID # 26-0371)

By Councilor Hardt Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.B.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0464)

Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 19, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.C.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0383)

Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 17, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.C.2

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0144)

Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.C.3

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0145)

Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.C.4

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0161)

Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.D.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0471)

Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 25, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.D.2

Grant of Location (ID # 26-0308)

Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 5 feet of conduit in Heath Street, from Utility Pole 165/13 to a point of pickup at 16 Edgar Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with conditions.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.D.3

Grant of Location (ID # 26-0311)

Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Line Street, from Utility Pole 211/7 to a point of pickup at 62 Line Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with conditions.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.E.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0469)

Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 23, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.E.2

Resolution (ID # 26-0102)

By Councilor Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works provide to the City Council a full-time equivalent analysis and recommendations for custodial staffing at each Somerville Public School, including distinctions between day versus evening shifts, disparities between school size, usage, and current custodial assignments. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.E.3

Order (ID # 26-0107)

By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Mbah That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on maintenance issues in the East Somerville, Capuano and Edgerly Schools. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.E.4

Order (ID # 26-0109)

By Councilor Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a written update to this Council and the School Committee on the status of restoring hot water to all areas of the Capuano Early Education Center, including which areas are affected, actions taken, and an estimated timeline for full restoration. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.E.5

Order (ID # 26-0134)

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 on updates to measures and practices taken to assess, monitor, maintain, and improve the physical environment in schools. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.E.6

Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0267)

Director of Public Space & Urban Forestry conveying information regarding the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard renovation. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0463)

Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on March 18, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.2

Resolution (ID # 26-0149)

By Councilor Sait and Councilor Mbah That the Commissioner of Public Works remove snow from dead end streets, private ways and alleyways in a timely manner. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.3

Resolution (ID # 26-0236)

By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council whether the sidewalk snow clearing pilot worked as intended this year, or whether there are other strategies to improve pedestrian mobility following a large snowstorm. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.4

Resolution (ID # 26-0237)

By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council lessons learned from the recent large snowfall about resources and policies needed to improve snow clearance, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stops, business district sidewalks and parking, private ways and dead ends, accessible ramps and bike lanes. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.5

Resolution (ID # 26-0337)

By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wheeler That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that handicapped parking spaces are not used for snow storage and are cleared at the same time as other spaces. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.6

Resolution (ID # 26-0338)

By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wheeler That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that 311 reports on this issue are promptly responded to. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.F.7

Order (ID # 26-0352)

By Councilor Hardt That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, the policy of prohibiting parking on alternating sides of the street during a snow emergency, and whether it is the best way to meet snow removal needs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.G.1

Committee Report (ID # 26-0379)

Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 16, 2026.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.G.2

Resolution (ID # 26-0060)

By Councilor McLaughlin 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.G.3

Resolution (ID # 26-0064)

By Councilor Link 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.G.4

Order (ID # 26-0070)

By Councilor Wheeler, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link and Councilor Clingan 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES•Item 6.G.5

Public Communication (ID # 26-0086)

Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.1

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0388)

Requesting approval to amend the Community Preservation Act Fund FY 2025 grant of $365,000 to the Somerville Community Land Trust to change the grant conditions.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.2

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0378)

Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.3

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0372)

Requesting approval to accept and expend a $103,514 grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various streets.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.4

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0382)

Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to the Communications and Community Engagement Department for Phase 1 of a website redesign.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.5

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0385)

Requesting approval to accept a gift with an approximate value of $15,000 from the Town of Medway, Massachusetts to the Fire Department for use by the Auxiliary Fire Department as a lighting and pump support unit.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.6

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0484)

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.7

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0485)

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.8

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0483)

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eric Weisman as Commissioner of Public Works.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.9

Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0465)

Conveying the appointment of Klaus Schultz to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.10

Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0466)

Conveying the appointment of Barry Rafkind to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.11

Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0467)

Conveying the appointment of Kat Rutkin to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.12

Withdrawn (ID # 26-0387)

Withdrawn.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR•Item 7.13

Withdrawn (ID # 26-0386)

Withdrawn.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.1

License (ID # 26-0390)

Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread, 45 Day Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.2

License (ID # 26-0391)

Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.3

License (ID # 26-0389)

Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.4

License (ID # 26-0393)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.5

License (ID # 26-0392)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.6

License (ID # 26-0394)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.7

License (ID # 26-0411)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.8

License (ID # 26-0397)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.9

License (ID # 26-0395)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.10

License (ID # 26-0396)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co. Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.11

License (ID # 26-0398)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.12

License (ID # 26-0400)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.13

License (ID # 26-0399)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.14

License (ID # 26-0401)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.15

License (ID # 26-0402)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, DJ Morris Contracting.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.16

License (ID # 26-0403)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.17

License (ID # 26-0415)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.18

License (ID # 26-0404)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.19

License (ID # 26-0405)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm Services.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.20

License (ID # 26-0407)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.21

License (ID # 26-0406)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mackay Construction Services Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.22

License (ID # 26-0408)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.23

License (ID # 26-0409)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.24

License (ID # 26-0410)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.25

License (ID # 26-0412)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.26

License (ID # 26-0413)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.27

License (ID # 26-0414)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ragusa Companies LLC.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.28

License (ID # 26-0416)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.29

License (ID # 26-0417)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.30

License (ID # 26-0418)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.31

License (ID # 26-0419)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.32

License (ID # 26-0420)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.33

License (ID # 26-0421)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.34

License (ID # 26-0422)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction Corp.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.35

License (ID # 26-0423)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.36

License (ID # 26-0424)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.37

License (ID # 26-0425)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, WES Construction Corp.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.38

License (ID # 26-0426)

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.39

License (ID # 26-0427)

New Extended Operating Hours License, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 22 McGrath Highway, for take-out and delivery services until 5am.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.40

License (ID # 26-0428)

Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455 Grand Union Boulevard.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.41

License (ID # 26-0429)

Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.42

License (ID # 26-0430)

Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.43

License (ID # 26-0431)

Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.44

License (ID # 26-0432)

Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.45

License (ID # 26-0433)

Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.46

License (ID # 26-0435)

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.47

License (ID # 26-0436)

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.48

License (ID # 26-0437)

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.49

License (ID # 26-0434)

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Road.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.50

License (ID # 26-0447)

Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.51

License (ID # 26-0438)

Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.52

License (ID # 26-0439)

Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.53

License (ID # 26-0440)

Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.54

License (ID # 26-0441)

Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.55

License (ID # 26-0443)

Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.56

License (ID # 26-0444)

Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Incorporated, 399 Revolution Drive.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.57

License (ID # 26-0442)

Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.58

License (ID # 26-0445)

Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.59

License (ID # 26-0446)

Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body Inc., 12 Joy Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.60

License (ID # 26-0448)

Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.61

License (ID # 26-0449)

Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8 LLC, 485 Foley Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.62

License (ID # 26-0450)

Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.63

License (ID # 26-0451)

Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.64

License (ID # 26-0452)

Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.65

License (ID # 26-0453)

Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.66

License (ID # 26-0454)

Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.67

License (ID # 26-0455)

Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation, 34 Grant Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.68

License (ID # 26-0456)

Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.69

License (ID # 26-0457)

Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.70

License (ID # 26-0458)

Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.71

License (ID # 26-0459)

Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.72

License (ID # 26-0460)

Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.73

License (ID # 26-0461)

New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Xeluxe AutoGroup, 20 Cummings Street, 0 vehicles inside, 45 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM, Sat: 8AM-2PM, Sun: closed.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.74

License (ID # 26-0462)

Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.75

Public Communication (ID # 26-0475)

Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance Technology Annual Report.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.76

Public Communication (ID # 26-0476)

Harvard University conveying its Spring 2026 Accountability Report.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.77

Public Communication (ID # 26-0477)

Adam Steiner submitting comments re: YMCA redevelopment.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 9.78

Public Communication (ID # 26-0478)

Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: anti-coagulant rodenticides.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.1

Resolution (ID # 26-0490)

By Councilor Link That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a citywide sweep to remove large debris from the Community Path and bike lanes now that snow season has concluded.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.2

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.3

Resolution (ID # 26-0491)

By Councilor Davis That the Administration update this Council on plans to upgrade electrical and air conditioning equipment for the gym and cafeteria at the Edgerly School.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.4

Public Event (ID # 26-0494)

St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 4 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.5

Public Communication (ID # 26-0493)

Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.6

Public Communication (ID # 26-0495)

Hala Jadallah submitting comments re: surveillance.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS•Item 10.7

Public Communication (ID # 26-0496)

Three residents submitting comments re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer.