Public Health and Public Safety Committee — Agenda, Nov 2, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gtg-zH62RLOYe4qzF7SK0Q (Posted online: 10/30/23 at 9:00 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video 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. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gtg-zH62RLOYe4qzF7SK0Q 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 [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1382) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee meeting of September 11, 2023. 2. Order (ID # 23-1373) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Scott and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on enforcement of the Dark Skies ordinance that restricts light pollution and reduces energy consumption. 3. Order (ID # 23-1372) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on homelessness outreach efforts, including the hiring of four clinicians, case managers and home visitations. Page 1 of 2

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 2, 2023 4. Order (ID # 23-1370) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Davis That the Director of Health and Human Services create a homeless worker program, similar to the Roca program, that offers compensated community cleanup and other community service jobs to the un-housed. 5. Order (ID # 23-1367) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the new Police sub-station in East Somerville is easily accessible to the public and includes public restrooms. 6. Order (ID # 23-1289) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Housing and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council regarding repeated requests to provide shelter to homeless residents. 7. Resolution (ID # 23-1283) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Administration update this Council on the progress toward providing direct homeless services to East Somerville residents in temporary and permanent locations within Ward 1. Page 2 of 2