Public Health and Public Safety Committee — Agenda, Mar 19, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Wednesday, March 19, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cXgToYlzRh2OM8z6-YipdQ (Posted online: 3/10/25 at 12:00 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_cXgToYlzRh2OM8z6-YipdQ 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 # 24-1631) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of November 12, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 25-0230) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Chief of Police consider installing emergency call boxes in key city locations, including Davis Square. 3. Order (ID # 25-0229) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to plan citywide community cleanup days in each ward. Page 1 of 2

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 19, 2025 4. Order (ID # 25-0136) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Chief Fire Engineer update this Council on potential impacts of a proposed lithium battery complex in Everett. 5. Order (ID # 25-0135) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Economic Development and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on the potential impacts of the proposed soccer stadium in Everett. 6. Order (ID # 25-0132) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Clingan That the Director of SomerViva update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on efforts to address immigrant rights. 7. Order (ID # 25-0087) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Health and Human Services, Director of Housing, and Director of Housing Stability update this City Council regularly on progress towards addressing homelessness. 8. Order (ID # 25-0086) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of the Kensington Connector. 9. Order (ID # 25-0064) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Mbah That the Chief Fire Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure Fire Department facilities are well maintained. Page 2 of 2