Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee — Agenda, Apr 18, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Thursday, April 18, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7QR2UacDTkGE1isKrak2xQ (Posted online: 4/6/24 at 8:00 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_7QR2UacDTkGE1isKrak2xQ 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 # 23-1711) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of November 20, 2023. 2. Order (ID # 24-0042) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Davis and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with any updated plans and timelines for a municipal composting program. 3. Resolution (ID # 24-0086) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration explain the issues that are preventing Reavis Field from opening and how the process may be expedited. Page 1 of 2

Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda April 18, 2024 4. Order (ID # 24-0091) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry report to this Council’s Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy on the status of the parks and open spaces that have been completed or are under construction and planning as part of redevelopment projects. 5. Order (ID # 24-0106) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Sait, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment work with this Council and Green and Open Somerville to develop a job description for an Invasive Species position to spearhead outreach, education, and citywide invasive plant species removal and to allocate funding for such a position in the FY 2025 budget. 6. Order (ID # 24-0370) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the design, cost, and implementation timeline for the city's composting program. 7. Public Communication (ID # 24-0457) Sent for Discussion: Green & Open Somerville and Earthwise Aware submitting comments re: invasive plant species. 8. Order (ID # 24-0472) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the condition of Conway Field and the displacement of infill that is occurring there during extreme rainfall events, as well as the schedule for regular grooming and maintenance of the City’s artificial turf athletic fields. Page 2 of 2