Committee Report - PHPS - 3-13-13 — File 194417

March 13, 2013 Public Health and Public Safety Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 3/14/2013 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived John M Connolly Chair Present Maryann M. Heuston Vice Chair Present William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present 190058 - That the Director of SPCD Provide This Board with the Latest Revision to the City's Rodent Control Policies before the Next Meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, and appear with Appropriate Designees at Said Meeting.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192737 - That this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety arrange for representatives of Riverside Community Care aka Somerville Mental Health Association, to appear before the Committee to explain where the programs are and how the City can assist them.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 193979 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24-26 Ossipee Road for building, health and zoning code violations and take all necessary actions.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 194052 - That the Director of SCPD (ISD) inspect the rear of 495 Medford Street daily and cite the owner for violations, and that this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety follow up.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE

Committee Meeting March 13, 2013 Public Health and Public Safety Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 3/14/2013 194059 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect all properties on Melvin Street for signs of rodent infestation and issue citations accordingly.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194296 - That this Board requests that the Mayor consider implementing a Community Emergency Response Team, a volunteer citizen support group which is part of FEMA, to assist response efforts during emergencies.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE