City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of Public Health and Public Safety Committee on 7/1/2026 at 6:30 PM

25-1709

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 25-1709
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of October 30, 2025.
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25-1855

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 25-1855
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of December 1, 2025.
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26-1018

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-1018
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the response to the recent upsurge in drug use and other drug-related activity in public spaces in and around Davis Square, including in Hodgkins-Curtin park.
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26-0972

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0972
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration address the ongoing public health and safety concerns at the Broadway Salvation Army site.
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26-0944

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0944
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Chief of Police provide documentation in writing regarding the circumstances surrounding cyclist traffic enforcement in Union Square on the morning of May 28.
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26-0914

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0914
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: off leash dogs.
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26-0838

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0838
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and portals, and share any plans to ensure new properties ?comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) using principles like “accessibility-first design."
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26-0825

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0825
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration submit a written report to this Council regarding the timeline and process for staffing the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator role and update this Council on the plan to process ADA complaints and accessibility coordination when this position is vacant.
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26-0824

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0824
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator submit a written report to this City Council regarding the timeline for ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 under Title II, and the plan for its completion.
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26-0708

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0708
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works invest in trash barrels with latches to address rodent issues.
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26-0647

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0647
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration update this Council on the ordering and maintenance of firefighter equipment such as fire engines, ladder trucks and all other fire apparatus.
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26-0493

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0493
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
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26-0348

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0348
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying Public Safety for All findings and current initiatives.
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26-0243

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0243
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Racial and Social Justice provide an update to this Council on the status of the Police Civilian Oversight Committee.
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26-0125

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0125
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the City Council calls for an end to period poverty, and an end to barriers making it difficult for residents to be able to afford menstrual products in Somerville.
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26-0108

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0108
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works install privacy film and replace the shades of the women's bathroom on the second floor of City Hall.
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26-0106

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0106
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide monthly updates to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on progress towards addressing homelessness in Somerville.
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26-0099

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0099
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately install menstrual product dispensers on each floor of City Hall that provide free menstrual products.
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26-0098

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately install menstrual product dispensers that provide free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms.
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26-0057

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0057
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Human Resources and the Chief of Police work with state officials to provide crossing guards on McGrath Highway.
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25-1770

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:45 GMT

File #: 25-1770
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Order
Title: That this City Council discuss the safety of the Summer Street bike lane design around or near Putnam Street to Benton Road and how and if additional safety modifications can be made.
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