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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 12, 2025 7:00 PM City Council Chamber and Remote Participation Published June 10, 2025, 3:30 PM, Revised Published June 12, 2025, 1:30 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_xwjii6tGSMqecNt212c87w Individuals 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 and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call Call of the Roll. (ID # 25-1116) 1.2. Remembrances Remembrances. (ID # 25-1117) 1.3. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May (ID # 25-1118) 8, 2025. 1.4. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April (ID # 25-1119) 29, 2025. 1.5. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May (ID # 25-1120) 5, 2025. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation By Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 25-1088) Commending Dr. David Osler on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Page 1 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to relocate (ID # 25-1062) Pole 195/1 approximately 2 feet north of its current location at 55 Dover Street. 3.2. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install (ID # 25-1063) approximately 80 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard, from Manhole 29310 to a point of pickup at 275 Foley Street. 3.3. Small Wireless Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 6 (ID # 25-1061) MacArthur Street. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-1096) 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 by July 1 regarding any updates on measures and practices taken to assess, monitor, maintain, and improve healthfulness of the schools’ physical environment. 4.2. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-1099) That the Director of Mobility return the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage to the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Citation By Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 25-0991) Commending the Kiwanis Club on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary of support to the community. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of (ID # 25-1050) Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee, meeting on June 4, 2025. Page 2 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.A.2. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred (ID # 25-0402) William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.3. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of (ID # 25-0403) Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.4. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean (ID # 25-0404) Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jovana (ID # 25-0653) Calvillo to the Human Rights Commission. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.6. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Salma (ID # 25-0656) Kazmi to the Human Rights Commission. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 25-0757) That this City Council convene in Executive Session with relevant departments, to discuss the interaction between the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Racial and Social Justice Department and to receive an update on what steps and goals have been established to resolve the disconnect between both parties. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.A.8. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eli Kim (ID # 25-0899) to the position of Police Lieutenant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.9. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dylan (ID # 25-0900) Lambert to the position of Police Sergeant. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. EQUITY, GENDER, FAMILIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, (ID # 25-1036) Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 27, 2025. Page 3 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.B.2. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the (ID # 25-0456) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file. 6.B.3. Officer's Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks Communication and Recreation conveying program and cost information (ID # 25-0776) related to item #25-0456, appropriation of $160,000 from Free Cash to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, (ID # 25-1106) 2025. 6.C.2. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling (ID # 25-0785) $575.16 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Office Supplies Account for cork boards. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.3. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and use a gift with an (ID # 25-0903) approximate value of $5,399 from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Fire Department for improving rescue capabilities during a rail incident. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.4. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $257,540 (ID # 25-0948) grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various streets. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.5. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 (ID # 25-0967) Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 4 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.C.6. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend an $82,357.50 (ID # 25-0971) grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for social, educational, and physical wellness programming. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint (ID # 25-1077) Session with the Planning Board on June 5, 2025. 6.D.2. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, (ID # 24-1460) 4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for laboratory uses and buildings. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.3. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, (ID # 25-0128) and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.4. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, (ID # 25-0129) 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.5. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5 (ID # 25-0457) and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with the State Building Code. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.6. Officer's Planning Board conveying recommendations for item Communication #24-1584. (ID # 25-0516) RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.7. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 of (ID # 25-0590) the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Building Official to waive certain dimensional standards for means of egress. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation. Page 5 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.D.8. Public Eight residents submitting comments re: item #25-0269, Communication a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district (ID # 25-0724) of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from Mid-Rise 3 (MR3) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4). RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.9. Public Senator Jehlen and 61 residents submitting comments re: Communication items #24-1460, #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, (ID # 25-0725) amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and development, and arts uses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.10.Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 and (ID # 25-0737) Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise definitions and the green score calculation of columnar trees. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.11.Officer's Planning Board conveying recommendations for items Communication #25-0269, #25-0129, #25-1460, #25-0128, and (ID # 25-0829) #25-0131. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.12.Public 16 residents submitting comments re: item #25-0200, a Communication Zoning Text Amendment to amend Sections 3.1.8c, (ID # 25-0894) 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.13.Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 8 of (ID # 25-0907) the Zoning Ordinance to update Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) references. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.14.Officer's Planning Board conveying recommendations for items Communication #25-0200, #25-0457, and #25-0590. (ID # 25-0921) RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public (ID # 25-1108) Safety, meeting on June 9, 2025. Page 6 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.E.2. Order By Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 25-0230) That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Chief of Police consider installing emergency call boxes in key city locations, including Davis Square. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.3. Order By Councilor Scott, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Wilson (ID # 25-0379) and Councilor Sait That the Director of Inspectional Services enforce Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances - Registration and maintenance of vacant property, in light of the recent collapse of 316 Somerville Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.4. Resolution By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Scott, Councilor (ID # 25-0473) Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah That the Administration update this Council on the status of the $528,218 received from the national opioid settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any plans to utilize said funds. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.5. Resolution By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Davis (ID # 25-0986) That the Administration update this Council on the report and recommendations of the Davis Square Public Safety Working Group. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public (ID # 25-1046) Works Committee, meeting on June 2, 2025. 6.F.2. Resolution By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 25-0088) That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 7 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.F.3. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 25-0089) That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.4. Order By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Wilson (ID # 25-0214) That the Director of Constituent Services submit in writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed wires. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.5. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-0477) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.6. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 25-0744) That Commissioner of Public Works increase the lighting at Chuckie Harris Park along the fence abutting properties on Minnesota Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on School Building (ID # 25-1110) Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on June 10, 2025. 6.G.2. Resolution By Councilor Mbah (ID # 25-0587) That the Administration work with the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules, invest in preventative repairs, and develop a clear contingency plan for school displacement. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.3. Order By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson (ID # 25-0604) That the Commissioner of Public Works install appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D. Healey School cafetorium. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 8 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 6.G.4. Resolution By Councilor Davis (ID # 25-0933) That the Administration work with Somerville Public Schools and the Commissioner of Public Works to effectively budget for and fund current equipment maintenance costs, including but not limited to air compressors and ovens, at the High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, and develop plans to include CTE equipment maintenance needs in future budgeting and funding cycles. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.5. Order By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, (ID # 25-0987) Councilor Clingan and Councilor Mbah That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventative maintenance plans for all school buildings, and progress on providing the public with tools to view preventative maintenance plans and actions. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.6. Order By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor (ID # 25-0989) Burnley Jr., Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance to discuss the recent break-in at the Winter Hill School building and the measures being taken to secure the building. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections (ID # 25-1044) 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. 7.2. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 (ID # 25-1074) Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company. 7.3. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of FY 2026 Water & Sewer Rates. (ID # 25-1103) Page 9 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 7.4. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $30,245,443 to fund the (ID # 25-1123) FY 2026 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. 7.5. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,366,905 to fund the (ID # 25-1124) FY 2026 Water Enterprise Fund budget. 7.6. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $237,000 to fund the FY (ID # 25-1056) 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 7.7. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $87,000 from the Dilboy (ID # 25-1059) Fields Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to subsidize the FY 2026 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund Budget. 7.8. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to repurpose $77,000 in the Racial (ID # 25-1079) & Social Justice Stabilization Fund to fund two Rental Assistance Advocate positions for FY 2026. 7.9. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $77,000 in (ID # 25-1080) re-purposed funds in the Racial & Social Justice Stabilization Fund to retain two Rental Assistance Advocate positions for Fiscal Year 2026. 7.10. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate (ID # 25-1095) $40,500 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill Community School for 2025-2026 School Year. 7.11. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $5,863,561 in (ID # 25-1078) estimated FY 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. 7.12. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $5,000,000 from the (ID # 25-1115) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. 7.13. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,715,270 from the (ID # 25-1098) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 7.14. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,055,000 from the (ID # 25-1097) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 7.15. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the (ID # 25-1105) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. Page 10 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 7.16. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the (ID # 25-1104) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 7.17. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $750,000 from the (ID # 25-1100) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 7.18. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the (ID # 25-1101) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 7.19. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the (ID # 25-1102) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements. 7.20. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the (ID # 25-1121) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund for workers compensation insurance settlements. 7.21. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the (ID # 25-1114) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund. 7.22. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to execute the Fourth Amendment (ID # 25-0978) to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2026. 7.23. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a contract of up to ten (ID # 25-1068) years for the services of an operator for the Greater Boston Bike Share program (Bluebikes). 7.24. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the (ID # 25-1001) contract with Franklin Cummings Institute, to December 31, 2026. 7.25. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the (ID # 25-0898) Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Tree Planting Account to the Street Tree Capital Stabilization Fund Account for future tree planting and maintenance activities. Page 11 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 7.26. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the (ID # 25-1081) Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to the Department of Public Works Grounds Division, Overtime Labor Account to remediate a year end deficit. 7.27. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 (ID # 25-1075) grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to the Health and Human Services Department for local planning and implementation of substance use prevention among youth. 7.28. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend an $83,996.21 (ID # 25-1076) grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. 7.29. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling (ID # 25-1085) $46.44 using available funds in the City Council Office Supplies Account for children's area supplies. 7.30. Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to dispose of bicycles (ID # 25-1086) previously abandoned in the City of Somerville to a charitable organization. 7.31. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2025-2026 Housing and (ID # 25-1005) Urban Development One Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. 7.32. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Melissa (ID # 25-1089) Canu to the Commission for Women. 7.33. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer (ID # 25-1090) Harrington to the Commission for Women. 7.34. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nykia (ID # 25-1091) Leach to the Commission for Women. 7.35. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Neeraj (ID # 25-1092) Wadhera to the Commission for Women. 7.36. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel (ID # 25-1093) Tam to the Commission for Women. 7.37. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Geneva (ID # 25-1094) Issacson to the Commission for Women. Page 12 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 7.38. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1045) 7.39. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1071) 7.40. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1072) 7.41. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1073) 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's City Engineer conveying updated Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Communication fee methodology and I/I fee. (ID # 25-1069) 8.2. Officer's City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. Communication (ID # 25-1070) 8.3. Officer's Planning Board conveying recommendations for item Communication #25-0737. (ID # 25-1024) 8.4. Officer's Planning Board conveying recommendations for item Communication #25-0907. (ID # 25-1082) 8.5. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1038) 8.6. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1039) 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread (ID # 25-1052) Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street. 9.2. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, MC Excavation Inc. (ID # 25-1053) 9.3. License Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, (ID # 25-1054) 250 Water Street. 9.4. License Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 (ID # 25-1055) McGrath Highway. Page 13 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 9.5. License Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, (ID # 25-1057) 37 Mystic Avenue. 9.6. License Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 (ID # 25-1058) Water Street. 9.7. License Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Great Eastern (ID # 25-1060) Vintage, 236 Pearl Street. 9.8. Public Event Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a (ID # 25-1067) Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on June 16 from 10:30am to 1:30pm (raindate June 17). 9.9. Public Event Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for (ID # 25-1066) Fireworks Celebration on June 25 from 2pm to 11:30pm (raindate June 27). 9.10. Public Event Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a (ID # 25-1065) Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 10 from 4:30pm to 7pm. 9.11. Public Event Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for (ID # 25-1064) ArtBeat 2025 on July 19 from 9am to 11pm (raindate July 20). 9.12. Public Four residents submitting comments re: budget. Communication (ID # 25-1083) 9.13. Public Six residents submitting comments re: items #24-1460, Communication #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, amendments to the (ID # 25-1084) Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and development, and arts uses. 9.14. Public Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: items Communication #25-0984 and #25-0985, Resolutions regarding creation (ID # 25-1087) of a Senior Liaison position and Senior Advisory Group. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Citation By Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 25-1125) Commending Janine Fay on the auspicious occasion of her 80th birthday. Page 14 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 10.2. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 25-1112) That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations coordinate with the Council on Aging to organize, communicate and host a public hearing to discuss issues that affect Somerville residents 60 years of age and older and to hear about issues that address growing older in place in Somerville. 10.3. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 25-1113) That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations hold a public hearing on the recently released Council on Aging Community Survey. 10.4. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-1132) That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council on the cause of the chemical spill at the Ginny Smithers Pool and the process to address the cause of the spill and prevent a future occurrence. 10.5. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-1133) That the Commissioner of Public Works increase sanitary maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in Magoun Square. 10.6. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-1134) That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry plant new trees and maintain existing trees in Magoun Square, on Medford Street and on Broadway. 10.7. Order By Councilor Sait (ID # 25-1137) That the Director of Parking install a new MAGOUN SQUARE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT sign at the Magoun Square municipal lot. 10.8. Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations (ID # 25-1138) for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2026. 10.9. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $45,596 from the (ID # 25-1122) Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Mobile Farmers Market Revolving Fund for the support of a school based market. 10.10. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling (ID # 25-1139) $517.26 using available funds in the Communications Department CityTV Division Legal Services, Printing and Stationary, and Rental - Water Cooler Accounts for legal services, signage, and water. Page 15 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2025 10.11. License Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy (ID # 25-1128) Street. 10.12. License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, DM Collision (ID # 25-1129) Center LLC, 30 Joy Street. 10.13. Public Event Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public (ID # 25-1130) Event License for Family Fun Day on June 28 from 10am to 4:30pm. 10.14. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1002) 10.15. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1131) 10.16. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 25-1135) 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 16 of 16