Public Utilities and Public Works Committee — Agenda, Mar 18, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, March 18, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rrBOhXF0SEOi0nNnxDt8Ew (Posted online: 3/9/24 at 7:45 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_rrBOhXF0SEOi0nNnxDt8Ew 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 # 24-0180) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 24-0151) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Water and Sewer address the use of threatening notifications as part of the water meter replacement project. 3. Order (ID # 24-0148) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the policy and plans pertaining to repairing leaking gas pipes versus replacing them, and the necessary transition away from gas infrastructure. Page 1 of 2

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 18, 2024 4. Resolution (ID # 24-0040) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases. 5. Order (ID # 24-0039) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds. Page 2 of 2