Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 10 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 9/10/24 at 6:30 PM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Mbah at 6:04pm and adjourned at 7:35pm with a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Scott, Wilson, Mbah), none opposed, and two absent (Councilors Burnley, Sait). Others present: Christine Blais – Director of Sustainability and Environment, Julia Damiano – Environmental Policy Manager, Office of Sustainability and Environment, Natasha Frazier – Assistant Clerk of Committees, Neha Singh – Director Intergovernmental Affairs. Councilor Burnley was appointed as a member of this committee for this meeting only.
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, 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_pIrZR56AR9WX0CeyE5BFWQ 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 Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024. 24-0650 Accepted Pass
6. 2. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with any updated plans and timelines for a municipal composting program. 24-0042 Kept in committee
7. 3. That the Administration explain the issues that are preventing Reavis Field from opening and how the process may be expedited. 24-0086 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the summer recreation and education programs. 24-1029 Kept in committee
9. 5. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment discuss with this Council the next steps for implementing the Climate Forward Plan. 24-1198 Kept in committee
10. 8 Referenced Documents: • OSEE - 2024-09-19 Summer Rec Programs