Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee — Agenda, Dec 3, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ye9ZdeaSRJyhXl9RUrAAuw (Posted online: 11/19/25 at 9:00 AM) Original (Posted online: 11/20/25 at 8:00 AM) Revised - Date Change Rescheduled from December 17, 2025 to December 3, 2025 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_Ye9ZdeaSRJyhXl9RUrAAuw 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 # 25-0753) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025. 2. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1552) Sent for Discussion: Director of Sustainability and Environment conveying an overview of the Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Goals, Electric Sector Modernization Plan, demand growth in Somerville, and capital projects underway or planned. Page 1 of 3

Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda December 3, 2025 3. Order (ID # 25-0917) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss with this Council, opportunities to create a dog park in West Somerville. 4. Order (ID # 25-1134) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Sait and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry plant new trees and maintain existing trees in Magoun Square, on Medford Street and on Broadway. 5. Order (ID # 25-1345) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Economic Development provide a report to this Council on the impact of Greentown Labs, including job creation, local economic activity, community engagement initiatives, climate and sustainability contributions, and equity and inclusion outcomes. 6. Order (ID # 25-1346) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Parks and Recreation install a clock on top of the Dilboy Pool building. 7. Order (ID # 25-1350) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Health and Human Services create a summer job in the Mayor's Jobs Program by which youth can travel by bike to water public trees around the city. 8. Order (ID # 25-1375) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on the status of ArtFarm and the funding for the project. Page 2 of 3

Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Regular Meeting Agenda December 3, 2025 9. Order (ID # 25-1427) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Sait and Councilor Davis That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss with this Council, a policy for use of open space on municipal property around city buildings for community gardens. 10. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1495) Sent for Discussion: Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan and related updates. 11. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1531) Sent for Discussion: Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2035. Page 3 of 3