Minutes - PUPW - 3-10-25 Dispositions — File 25-0468

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Monday, March 10, 2025 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Clingan and adjourned at 8:03 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Wilson, Scott and Clingan), none against and none absent. Others present: Commissioner Jill Lathan – Public Works, Director Rich Raiche – Infrastructure and Asset Management, Director Kellie Hebert - Water and Sewer F&A, Superintendent Neil Viner – Water, Kimberly Hutter – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. President Pineda Neufeld appointed Councilor at Large Wilson to the committee for this meeting only to replace Councilor McLaughlin, who was unable to attend. Roll Call Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Councilor at Large Jake Wilson Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of February 10, 2025. 25-0208 Accepted Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and Councilor at Large Jake Wilson Aye: 2. That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos. 25-0359 Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Scott Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 3. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow. 25-0356 Councilor Clingan Sponsors: Page 1 of 3

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions March 10, 2025 Recommended to be marked work completed 4. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds. 25-0355 Councilor Clingan, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Mbah Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 5. That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on how the Municipal Sidewalk Clearing Pilot program for Broadway and School Street is functioning during this challenging winter. 25-0350 Councilor Ewen-Campen Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 6. That the Director of Capital Projects update this Council on the potential plan to use the Homan’s site for installation of a stormwater retention tank. 25-0241 Councilor Clingan, Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 7. That the Director of Constituent Services submit in writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed wires. 25-0214 Councilor Mbah and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Kept in committee 8. 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: Recommended to be marked work completed 9. 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 10. That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for Americans with 25-0088 Page 2 of 3

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions March 10, 2025 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building. Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Kept in committee Referenced Documents: • PUPW-2025-03-10 Portland Loo Update (with 25-0359) Page 3 of 3