Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee — Agenda, Nov 20, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, November 20, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jk8vxW3eQXufGE6cERBjlw (Posted online: 11/15/23 at 5:30 PM) 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_Jk8vxW3eQXufGE6cERBjlw 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 # 23-0734) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of May 8, 2023. 2. Order (ID # 23-0893) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the status of the annual Spring Cleanups for the upcoming season. 3. Order (ID # 23-0703) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Parks and Recreation ensure a notice is posted on every community board in parks advertising city job postings. Page 1 of 2

Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 20, 2023 4. Order (ID # 23-1002) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the Director of Human Resources to post flyers on community boards indicating vacant job positions. 5. Order (ID # 23-1375) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Engineering consider installing water fountains along the Community Path Extension. 6. Order (ID # 23-1600) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson, Councilor Davis, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment work with this Council and Green and Open Somerville to consider the creation of an Invasive Species Czar position to spearhead outreach, education, and citywide invasive plant species removal. Page 2 of 2