Public Utilities and Public Works Committee — Agenda, Oct 15, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q7lNu2HpTPmQogaYXIXKqw (Posted online: 10/6/25 at 3:15 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_q7lNu2HpTPmQogaYXIXKqw 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 # 25-1047) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of June 2, 2025. 2. Order (ID # 25-1456) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the recent snagging of overhead wires by a semi-truck, that took out the electricity in Ward Seven, and what plans have been put in place to prevent a similar occurrence. 3. Resolution (ID # 25-1425) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott That the Administration, including the Director of Mobility, discuss with this Council a process for establishing municipal standards for furnishings at bus stops and shelters. Page 1 of 2

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 15, 2025 4. Resolution (ID # 25-1177) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Sait, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Burnley Jr. That Eversource explain the reasons behind repeated power outages in Magoun Square, and share what they have done to address them in the near term and what is being done to prevent long term recurrence. 5. Order (ID # 25-1133) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Sait That the Commissioner of Public Works increase sanitary maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in Magoun Square. Page 2 of 2