Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee — Agenda, Mar 18, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yOZWRyH1TzSoad53OslXQw (Posted online: 3/3/26 at 11:15 AM) Original (Posted online: 3/15/26 at 10:45 AM) Revised 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_yOZWRyH1TzSoad53OslXQw 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 # 26-0262) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of February 9, 2026. 2. Resolution (ID # 26-0149) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Sait and Councilor Mbah That the Commissioner of Public Works remove snow from dead end streets, private ways and alleyways in a timely manner. 3. Resolution (ID # 26-0236) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council whether the sidewalk snow clearing pilot worked as intended this year, or whether there are other strategies to improve pedestrian mobility following a large snowstorm. Page 1 of 2

Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 18, 2026 4. Resolution (ID # 26-0237) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council lessons learned from the recent large snowfall about resources and policies needed to improve snow clearance, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stops, business district sidewalks and parking, private ways and dead ends, accessible ramps and bike lanes. 5. Public Communication (ID # 26-0259) Sent for Discussion: Christopher Beland submitting comments re: items #26-0175, #26-0176, #26-0177, #26-0178, #26-0179, #26-0180, #26-0181, #26-0182, #26-0183, #26-0184, #26-0185, #26-0186, and #26-0187, Eversource applying for Grants of Location. 6. Order (ID # 26-0352) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Hardt That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, the policy of prohibiting parking on alternating sides of the street during a snow emergency, and whether it is the best way to meet snow removal needs. 7. Order (ID # 26-0353) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Hardt That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the frequency of street sweeping throughout the period of April through November. 8. Resolution (ID # 26-0337) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that handicapped parking spaces are not used for snow storage and are cleared at the same time as other spaces. 9. Resolution (ID # 26-0338) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that 311 reports on this issue are promptly responded to. Page 2 of 2