Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee — Agenda, Dec 10, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_11lYrvqxSOWBIo77bYg28g (Posted online: 11/20/24 at 9:30 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_11lYrvqxSOWBIo77bYg28g 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 # 24-1385) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Meeting of September 19, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 24-1396) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Sait That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to better support parents and caregivers. 3. Order (ID # 24-1262) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the availability of free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms. Page 1 of 2

Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Regular Meeting Agenda December 10, 2024 4. Resolution (ID # 24-1183) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan That the Administration install diaper changing stations in both restrooms on the second floor of City Hall. 5. Resolution (ID # 24-1033) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority discuss the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists public housing residents to reach financial goals, and how to expand its purpose, presence and usage. 6. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-1614) Sent for Discussion: Conveying an update on water and sewer rate restructuring. 7. Resolution (ID # 24-0717) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Administration address its plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills. 8. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-0674) Sent for Discussion: Conveying an update on the development of a water bill ratepayer assistance program. Page 2 of 2