Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee — Agenda, Sep 19, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pIrZR56AR9WX0CeyE5BFWQ (Posted online: 9/10/24 at 6:30 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_pIrZR56AR9WX0CeyE5BFWQ 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 # 24-0650) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024. 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 September 19, 2024 4. Order (ID # 24-1029) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the summer recreation and education programs. 5. Order (ID # 24-1198) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment discuss with this Council the next steps for implementing the Climate Forward Plan. Page 2 of 2