Public Health and Public Safety Committee — Agenda, Nov 12, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 12, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DQtyD4TlQqSDiUQl7mggGQ (Posted online: 10/30/24 at 7:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 11/3/24 at 10:00 AM) Revised - Date change 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_DQtyD4TlQqSDiUQl7mggGQ 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 # 24-1386) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of September 23, 2024. Homelessness 2. Order (ID # 24-0062) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Davis That the Director of Health and Human Services provide monthly updates to this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness. Page 1 of 4

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 12, 2024 3. Order (ID # 24-1299) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on interdepartmental efforts to establish a Warming Center at the Cummings School and the repairs needed to accomplish this. 4. 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. 5. 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. Davis Square 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. Page 2 of 4

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 12, 2024 Police 10. Order (ID # 24-1414) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Sait That the Chief of Police update this Council on how the Police Department will ensure members of the public remain separated during counter-protests. 11. Order (ID # 24-0471) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the promised road map from the consultant for implementing the recommendations in the report on Police Staffing and Operations delivered in November. 12. 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. Buildings 13. Order (ID # 24-1413) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Inspectional Services submit a written report of outstanding 311 requests submitted for the Edgerly School building and provide an update to this Council with a plan to ensure that staff and students have safe and appropriate facilities. 14. Order (ID # 24-1326) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator take the necessary measures to ensure ADA compliance for the second floor of 165 Broadway for the purposes of expanding youth services. 15. Order (ID # 24-1034) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Davis That the Director of Economic Development discuss outdoor seating policies and fees, especially pertaining to small businesses. Page 3 of 4

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 12, 2024 16. Resolution (ID # 24-0478) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Administration convene the appropriate departments to discuss the monitoring efforts of the wild turkey population within Somerville and the surrounding regions. Page 4 of 4