Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee — Agenda, Apr 29, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZxpN5xfvS1C-fSeaf9wUdA (Posted online: 4/20/26 at 11:30 AM) 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_ZxpN5xfvS1C-fSeaf9wUdA Persons 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, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at [phone removed] x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0501) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of March 18, 2026. DPW 2. Resolution (ID # 26-0337) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wheeler 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. Page 1 of 3

Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting Agenda April 29, 2026 3. Resolution (ID # 26-0338) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wheeler 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. 4. 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. 5. Resolution (ID # 26-0490) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Link That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a citywide sweep to remove large debris from the Community Path and bike lanes now that snow season has concluded. ISD 6. Order (ID # 26-0336) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wheeler That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to ensure that temporary dumpster permits do not conflict with handicapped parking spaces, or that temporary handicapped parking spaces are relocated for the duration of the dumpster permit. Constituent Services (311 System) 7. Order (ID # 26-0468) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wheeler That the Director of Constituent Services update this Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken to directing the wide variety of resident needs to provide answers, solutions, and follow-through. Page 2 of 3

Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting Agenda April 29, 2026 8. Resolution (ID # 26-0481) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Sait That the Director of Constituent Services appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which 311 tickets are routed or closed after re-routing. Water and Sewer / IAM 9. Resolution (ID # 26-0482) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which it is determined whether a residential unit requires a 1-inch water meter or a 5/8-inch water meter. 10. Resolution (ID # 26-0626) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the decision to implement a tiered residential base rate structure that differentiates between properties served by 5/8-inch pipes and those served by 1-inch pipes. Administration / Sustainability 11. Resolution (ID # 26-0473) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Scott and Councilor Mbah That the Administration discuss the process of disposal of city surplus items, and whether those items may be offered to employees or the public through the creation of a Freecycle style system. 12. Resolution (ID # 26-0067) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Link That the Administration explore the feasibility of a year with no swag, as detailed within. Housekeeping 13. 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. Page 3 of 3