Rodent Issues Special Committee — Agenda, Sep 30, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Rodent Issues Special Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, September 30, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6YPSoc4S8ilLfxQ92-YtQ (Posted online: 9/22/24 at 3:15 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_t6YPSoc4S8ilLfxQ92-YtQ 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 # 24-0707) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of May 14, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 24-1277) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait That the Environmental Health Manager prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of Residential Rodent Control Assistance Program requests submitted from January 1, 2024 to date, including the average waiting time for inspections and bait station installation and a plan of action to expedite the process. Page 1 of 2

Rodent Issues Special Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 30, 2024 3. Order (ID # 24-1276) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait That the Directors of Constituent Services, Inspectional Services and Health and Human Services jointly prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of rodent complaints received from January 1, 2024 to date, including the information detailed within. 4. Order (ID # 24-1275) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait That the City Solicitor review Ordinance 11-038 (Rodent Control) and provide opinions for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues on 1. whether city inspectors may enter onto private property; 2. how much time must elapse subsequent to the issuance of a citation for the city to “cause the work to be performed and charge the owner of the property and place a lien against the property for expenses incurred"; and 3. the minimum amount of time that may be imposed pursuant to 11-038 (e). 5. Order (ID # 24-1035) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the area at the intersection of Broadway and Glen Street for rodent activity. 6. Order (ID # 24-0203) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss the current contract with the pest control company that administers the city's rat abatement program. Page 2 of 2