Minutes - PHPS - 9-11-24 Dispositions — File 24-1293

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Wednesday, September 11, 2024 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair McLaughlin adjourned at 9:15 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Sait, Davis and McLaughlin), none against and none absent. Others present: Chief Charles Femino – SPD, Karin Carroll – Director of Health and Human Services, Kim Hutter – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. Roll Call Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis and Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of June 5, 2024. 24-0888 Accepted 2. That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the establishment of an Overdose Prevention Center, including a timeline for implementation. 24-1209 Councilor Burnley Jr. Sponsors: Kept in committee 3. That the Administration update this City Council on efforts to open an Overdose Prevention Center. 24-1207 Councilor Davis Sponsors: Kept in committee 4. That the Administration update the Ward Six Councilor in writing on efforts to address open substance use in Seven Hills Park and other areas. 24-1206 Councilor Davis Sponsors: Kept in committee Page 1 of 2

Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions September 11, 2024 5. That the Administration install or replace needle disposal receptacles in Seven Hills Park and other areas with secure, appropriately designed equipment. 24-1204 Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Burnley Jr. Sponsors: Kept in committee 6. That the Administration greatly increase the trash and needle pickup in and around Davis Square, including Seven Hills Park and the Community Path. 24-1201 Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Kept in committee 7. That the Administration discuss with this Council, its policies and plans to address the widespread and open drug use in Davis Square. 24-1200 Councilor Pineda Neufeld Sponsors: Kept in committee 8. That the Administration discuss with this Council, the programs and services being offered to the un-housed population in Davis Square. 24-1199 Councilor Pineda Neufeld Sponsors: Kept in committee 9. That the Director of Inspectional Services (ISD) provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with a list of all ISD tickets issued in Ward 1 on May 6, 2024. 24-0924 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 10. That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the Home Depot, Circuit City, and surrounding area for code violations and report back to the Ward 1 City Councilor. 24-0921 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 11. That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with any tickets and fines associated with the Home Depot, Circuit City, and the surrounding area in the past ten years. 24-0920 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Page 2 of 2