Public Health and Public Safety Committee — Agenda, Sep 11, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JgYyD0kwRwGNX0yUIoE99w (Posted online: 9/5/24 at 6:45 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_JgYyD0kwRwGNX0yUIoE99w 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 # 24-0888) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of June 5, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 24-1209) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the establishment of an Overdose Prevention Center, including a timeline for implementation. 3. Resolution (ID # 24-1207) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Davis That the Administration update this City Council on efforts to open an Overdose Prevention Center. Page 1 of 2

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024 4. Resolution (ID # 24-1206) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Davis That the Administration update the Ward Six Councilor in writing on efforts to address open substance use in Seven Hills Park and other areas. 5. Resolution (ID # 24-1204) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration install or replace needle disposal receptacles in Seven Hills Park and other areas with secure, appropriately designed equipment. 6. Resolution (ID # 24-1201) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo That the Administration greatly increase the trash and needle pickup in and around Davis Square, including Seven Hills Park and the Community Path. 7. Resolution (ID # 24-1200) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Administration discuss with this Council, its policies and plans to address the widespread and open drug use in Davis Square. 8. Resolution (ID # 24-1199) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Administration discuss with this Council, the programs and services being offered to the un-housed population in Davis Square. 9. Order (ID # 24-0924) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services (ISD) provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with a list of all ISD tickets issued in Ward 1 on May 6, 2024. 10. Order (ID # 24-0921) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the Home Depot, Circuit City, and surrounding area for code violations and report back to the Ward 1 City Councilor. 11. Order (ID # 24-0920) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with any tickets and fines associated with the Home Depot, Circuit City, and the surrounding area in the past ten years. Page 2 of 2