Public Health and Public Safety Committee
Virtual
Agenda — 15 items
- 1 (Posted online: 9/5/24 at 6:45 AM)
- 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_JgYyD0kwRwGNX0yUIoE99w 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.
- 3 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair McLaughlin adjourned at 9:15 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Sait, Davis and McLaughlin), none against and none absent. Others present: Chief Charles Femino – SPD, Karin Carroll – Director of Health and Human Services, Kim Hutter – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
- 4 Roll Call
- 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of June 5, 2024.
- 2. That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the establishment of an Overdose Prevention Center, including a timeline for implementation.
- 3. That the Administration update this City Council on efforts to open an Overdose Prevention Center.
- 4. That the Administration update the Ward Six Councilor in writing on efforts to address open substance use in Seven Hills Park and other areas.
- 5. That the Administration install or replace needle disposal receptacles in Seven Hills Park and other areas with secure, appropriately designed equipment.
- 6. That the Administration greatly increase the trash and needle pickup in and around Davis Square, including Seven Hills Park and the Community Path.
- 7. That the Administration discuss with this Council, its policies and plans to address the widespread and open drug use in Davis Square.
- 8. That the Administration discuss with this Council, the programs and services being offered to the un-housed population in Davis Square.
- 9. That the Director of Inspectional Services (ISD) provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with a list of all ISD tickets issued in Ward 1 on May 6, 2024.
- 10. That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the Home Depot, Circuit City, and surrounding area for code violations and report back to the Ward 1 City Councilor.
- 11. That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with any tickets and fines associated with the Home Depot, Circuit City, and the surrounding area in the past ten years.