Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
Agenda — 7 items
- 1 (Posted online: 4/27/24 at 8:45 AM) Original (Posted online: 5/2/24 at 3:45 PM) Revised
- 1 The meeting took in person and place virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chair Strezo and adjourned at 7:42 PM on a roll call vote of 8 in favor (Councilors McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Scott, Burnley, Clingan, Pineda Neufeld and Strezo), none against and 3 absent (Councilor Sait, Mbah and Ewen-Campen). Councilors Davis and Burnley participated remotely. Others present: Director Dimitri Vidalis – Water and Sewer, Hannah Carrillo – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
- 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_HjYlNim_RG62H21wtDiyCA 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 Roll Call
- 4 Public Hearing
- 1. That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations conduct a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing to hear how the increases in water and sewer rates are affecting Somerville residents, and be it further Ordered that all relevant city departments be in attendance.
- 5 Referenced Documents: • Equity 2024-05-15 Public Comment (with 24-0477)