Public Utilities and Public Works Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 10 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 2/5/24 at 7:45 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Clingan at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:20 with a roll call vote of two in favor (Councilor Strezo and Chair Clingan), none opposed, and one absent (Councilor McLaughlin). Others present: Hannah Carrillo - Mayor’s Office, Stephanie Widzowski - Clerk of Committees.
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_ItkQ4aNUSDmz2kfpP1vHWQ 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 December 4, 2023. Accepted Pass
6. 2. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on leaks at the Arts at the Armory Building and any exterior envelope damages in the past six months, and actions being taken to address such leaks and damages including the recently dislodged downspout. 24-0118 Recommended to be marked work completed
7. 3. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this City Council how the sidewalk clearing pilot program is working this winter. 24-0085 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds. 24-0039 Kept in committee
9. 5. That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases. 24-0040 Kept in committee
10. 8 Referenced Documents: • PUPW - 2024-02-12 PUPW Response 2.12.24 (With 24-0118, 24-0085, 24-0039)