Minutes - PUPW - 10-30-24 Dispositions — File 24-1587

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Clingan and adjourned at 8:05 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Strezo, McLaughlin and Clingan), none against and none absent. Others present: Nick Antanavica – Director of Inspectional Services, Kimberly Hutter – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. . Roll Call Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin and City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024. 24-0403 Accepted Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin and City Councilor At Large Strezo Aye: Public Hearing 2. 76 registered voters submitting a petition for a public hearing on the Somerville Internet Task Force 2019 Report and a Feasibility Study on Municipal Broadband, pursuant to Section 8 of the City Charter. 24-1088 Recommended to be marked work completed Grant of Location 3. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a new hip guy and anchor at Utility Pole 291/11 in Prospect Street. 24-1240 Recommended to be withdrawn Traffic and Parking Page 1 of 5

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions October 30, 2024 4. That the Director of Parking install a NO THROUGH STREET sign on Alston Street by the Cross Street intersection. 24-1421 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 5. That the Director of Parking enforce parking permit laws on Alston Street. 24-1426 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Mobility 6. That the Director of Mobility prioritize Alston Street for a potential Neighborways project. 24-1425 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 7. That the Director of Mobility place a sided bump on Alston Street. 24-1424 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed ISD 8. That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect any exterior finishing down to the wood to ensure there is no asbestos shingling present before granting building permits. 24-1203 Councilor Clingan Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 9. That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect open space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston Street and Chester Avenue for rodent activity and bait accordingly. 24-1419 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 10. That the Director of Inspectional Services address graffiti on Alston Street and ensure the property owners are maintaining their properties. 24-1423 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Page 2 of 5

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions October 30, 2024 11. That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Council to discuss the problems of local restaurants complying with the requirements of proper waste handling and contracting for city waste collection. 24-1272 Councilor Mbah Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Tree Warden 12. That the Tree Warden inspect the trees behind Chester Avenue and address falling limbs. 24-1422 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed DPW 13. That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the open space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston Street and Chester Avenue of trash and debris. 24-1420 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 14. That the Commissioner of Public Works create a process for residents to report downed and dangling utility lines. 24-1202 Councilor Clingan and Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 15. That the Commissioner of Public Works install big belly trash barrels at the intersection of Meacham and Moreland Streets. 24-0977 Councilor Clingan Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 16. That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds. 24-0039 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Assessor 17. That the Chief Assessor determine the ownership of open space parcels along 24-1418 Page 3 of 5

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions October 30, 2024 McGrath Highway, behind Alston Street and Chester Avenue to determining who is responsible for maintenance. Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Comms 18. That the Director of Communications discuss the communication plan to address move-in/move-out related discarded furniture, including items left on sidewalks blocking pedestrian pathways and restricting public way accessibility. 24-1268 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Administration 19. That the Administration allocate additional resources to proactively clean up used needles and other potentially hazardous items in Seven Hills Park and other areas. 24-1205 Councilor Davis Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 20. That the Administration update this Council on plans for the Cummings School building and Founders Memorial Skating Rink this fiscal year. 24-1306 Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott Sponsors: Kept in committee Director of Emergency Management 21. That the Director of Emergency Management discuss the city’s emergency response plan for freight train routes and action plans in the event of a derailment or chemical spill. 24-1182 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Kept in committee Referenced Documents: • PUPW - 2024-10-30 OEM Memo (with 24-1182) • PUPW - 2024-10-30 Memo Bench at Brown School (with 24-0039) • PUPW - 2024-10-30 Eversource Withdrawal Letter (with 24-1240) • PUPW - 2024-10-30 Plan Taking 1954 Shawmut St (with 24-1418) • PUPW - 2024-10-30 Relevant Assessors map 0 Alston (with 24-1418) • PUPW - 2024-10-30 Taking book8352 page93 1954 Shawmut St (with 24-1418) Page 4 of 5

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