Rodent Issues Special Committee — Agenda, Apr 30, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Rodent Issues Special Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 30, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_89rrUk9QQR2isZD3oQ8Kog (Posted online: 4/25/25 at 12:00 PM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_89rrUk9QQR2isZD3oQ8Kog 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 # 25-0289) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of February 19, 2025. 2. Order (ID # 25-0243) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson That the Director of Communications and Community Engagement update this Council on efforts to educate the public about preventing conditions conducive to growth of the rodent population. 3. Order (ID # 25-0244) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on efforts around enforcement of rodent-related ordinances, including the number of complaints, inspections, warnings, and fines issued for vegetation and trash violations. Page 1 of 2

Rodent Issues Special Committee Regular Meeting Agenda April 30, 2025 4. Order (ID # 25-0245) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson That the Environmental Health Manager update this Council on rodent activity data and rodent mitigation efforts, including any novel approaches under consideration or being utilized. Page 2 of 2