Public Utilities and Public Works Committee — Agenda, Feb 10, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_18CzfJJKRdO-UfQjoVjhMg (Posted online: 2/3/25 at 2:45 PM) Original (Posted online: 2/10/25 at 3:30 PM) Corrected numbering 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_18CzfJJKRdO-UfQjoVjhMg 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 # 24-1767) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 25-0121) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Sait That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to address resident claims that newly installed water meters are falsely registering air pockets in residential cold water lines as leaks, leading to significantly inaccurate bills. 3. Order (ID # 25-0093) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the use of beet juice to address ice and snow during winter storms. Page 1 of 2

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 10, 2025 4. Order (ID # 25-0092) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works address maintenance issues within 165 Broadway. 5. Order (ID # 25-0091) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the second floor of 165 Broadway of unused city materials to expand building uses for Teen Empowerment. 6. Order (ID # 25-0090) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of the Arts Council work with Teen Empowerment and other related city agencies to develop youth-led murals within the walls of 165 Broadway. 7. Order (ID # 25-0089) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance. 8. Resolution (ID # 25-0088) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building. 9. Order (ID # 25-0035) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss how uncleared and/or unsalted sidewalks and driveways are addressed and fined after it snows, including how much staff it takes to address community reports of uncleared private property. Page 2 of 2