Public Utilities and Public Works Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 11 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 5/27/25 at 9:30 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Clingan at 6:03 pm and adjourned at 6:50 pm on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Scott, McLaughlin, Clingan), 0 opposed, and 0 absent. Others present: Jill Lathan - DPW Commissioner, Kimberley Hutter - Legislative Liaison, Aliya Ewing - Director of Teen Empowerment, Stanley Pollack - Director of Teen Empowerment, Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees.
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MpAYxjTDSiGfRn3VehMSPQ Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of March 10, 2025. 25-0481 Accepted Pass
6. 2. That Commissioner of Public Works increase the lighting at Chuckie Harris Park along the fence abutting properties on Minnesota Avenue. 25-0744 Recommended to be marked work completed
7. 3. That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street. 25-0477 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. That the Director of Constituent Services submit in writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed wires. 25-0214 Recommended to be marked work completed
9. 5. That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance. 25-0089 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 6. 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 Recommended to be marked work completed
11. 9 Referenced Documents: • Public Utilities and Public Works - 2025-06-02 Downed Wires Memo (with 25-0214)