Minutes - PUPW - 2-10-25 Dispositions — File 25-0206

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Monday, February 10, 2025 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Clingan and adjourned at 7:27 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors McLaughlin, Scott and Clingan), none against and none absent. Others present: Nick Antanavica – Director of Inspectional Services, Commissioner Jill Lathan – DPW, Kimberly Hutter – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. Roll Call Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024. 24-1767 Accepted Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin Aye: 2. That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to address resident claims that newly installed water meters are falsely registering air pockets in residential cold water lines as leaks, leading to significantly inaccurate bills. 25-0121 Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Sait Sponsors: Kept in committee 3. That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the use of beet juice to address ice and snow during winter storms. 25-0093 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Page 1 of 2

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions February 10, 2025 4. That the Commissioner of Public Works address maintenance issues within 165 Broadway. 25-0092 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 5. That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the second floor of 165 Broadway of unused city materials to expand building uses for Teen Empowerment. 25-0091 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 6. That the Director of the Arts Council work with Teen Empowerment and other related city agencies to develop youth-led murals within the walls of 165 Broadway. 25-0090 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 7. That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance. 25-0089 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Kept in committee 8. That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building. 25-0088 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Kept in committee 9. That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss how uncleared and/or unsalted sidewalks and driveways are addressed and fined after it snows, including how much staff it takes to address community reports of uncleared private property. 25-0035 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Referenced Documents: • PUPW - 2025-02-10 Memo (with 25-0091) Page 2 of 2