Public Health and Public Safety Committee
Committee Room and Remote Participation
Agenda — 7 items
- 1 (Posted online: 2/21/24 at 11:15 AM)
- 1 This meeting was held in the Committee Room and virtually via Zoom, was called to order at 6:02 pm by Chair McLaughlin, and adjourned at 7:37 pm with a roll call vote of all in favor (Councilor Sait, Councilor Davis and Chair McLaughlin), none opposed, and none against. Others present: Kimberly Hutter – Mayor’s Office, Kelley Hiland – HHS , Nancy Bacci – HHS, Mike Libby – Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC), Hannah O’Halloran – SHC, Patti Contente – COHR, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees.
- 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_g3XG5VhiTeS_EGbRsSj0-w 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
- 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of December 11, 2023.
- 2. That the Director of Health and Human Services provide monthly updates to this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness.
- 5 Referenced Documents: • PHPS - 2024-02-29 PD Calls for Service (with 24-0062) • PHPS - 2024-02-29 HHS Slides for PHPS (with 24-0062)