Minutes - PUPW - 11-13-23 Dispositions — File 23-1698

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Monday, November 13, 2023 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Clingan at 6:03 pm and adjourned at 7:21 with a roll call vote of all in favor (Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, and Chair Clingan), none opposed, and none absent. President Ewen-Campen appointed Councilor Wilson to replace Councilor Gomez Mouakad on the Committee for this meeting only. Others present: Hannah Carrillo – Mayor’s Office, Rich Raiche – IAM, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees. Roll Call Chairperson Jesse Clingan, Charlotte Kelly and Jake Wilson Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of October 2, 2023. 23-1503 Accepted Chairperson Clingan, City Councilor At Large Kelly and Wilson Aye: 2. That the Commissioner of Public Works install a water fountain for people and dogs at Nunziato field. 23-1596 Councilor Ewen-Campen Sponsors: Kept in committee 3. That the Administration report on capacity to allow parallel staffing and funding for the development of the 1895 Building, School Building Master Plan and the Fire Department Master Plan Building Study. 23-1437 Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Ewen-Campen Sponsors: Kept in committee 4. That the Administration collaborate with the School Department on determining the best and future use of the 1895 Building. 23-1436 Page 1 of 4

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions November 13, 2023 Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Ewen-Campen Sponsors: Kept in committee 5. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on ongoing deficiencies of City Hall and the City Hall Annex that could impair the future use of these buildings. 23-1435 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Ewen-Campen Sponsors: Kept in committee 6. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on recent damages to the City Hall clock tower and share any concerns regarding potential damage to the building structure. 23-1434 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Ewen-Campen Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 7. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the repairs of the Teele Square Fire Station, including a timeline for such repairs. 23-1433 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 8. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a report on the status of the Fire Department Master Planning Study, including projected timelines for the feasibility study, design, bidding and construction, and prioritization strategies. 23-1432 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Davis Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 9. That the Administration report to this Council on the ability to require further repairs on Highland Ave, and if none, an explanation on whether that complies with road engineering regulations. 23-1399 Councilor Davis Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 10. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on the sewer separation work and any opportunities for prioritizing problematic areas of the city. 23-1397 Page 2 of 4

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions November 13, 2023 Councilor Wilson and Councilor Pineda Neufeld Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 11. That the Director of Engineering re-pave Highland Avenue from Central Street to Walnut Street this year instead of waiting until 2024. 23-1355 Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 12. That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Council to discuss what actions have and can be taken to ensure that trash and recycling barrels do not obstruct sidewalks after pick-up. 23-1187 Councilor Burnley Jr. Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 13. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on recent air conditioning failures in City Hall and what repairs have been or will be completed to address those issues. 23-1184 Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 14. That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explain what maintenance will be required for the new Poplar Street Pump Station and Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project, and how these maintenance requirements will be staffed to ensure their proper upkeep. 23-1183 Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Kept in committee 15. That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree wells in front of 173 Broadway for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 23-0891 Councilor McLaughlin Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 16. That the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and building system failures that have caused the shutdown of municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five years. 23-0610 Page 3 of 4

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions November 13, 2023 Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Referenced Documents: • PUPW - 2023-11-13 Highland Paving (with 23-1355, 23-1399) • PUPW - 2023-11-13 CCPUPW Sewer Priorities (with 23-1397) • PUPW - 2023-11-13 IAM Order Responses (with 23-1423, 23-1433) • PUPW - 2023-11-13 CC Response (with 23-0891, 23-1184, 23-1187) Page 4 of 4