City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee on 4/29/2026 at 6:00 PM

26-0501

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of March 18, 2026.
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26-0337

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0337
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that handicapped parking spaces are not used for snow storage and are cleared at the same time as other spaces.
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26-0338

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0338
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that 311 reports on this issue are promptly responded to.
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26-0353

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0353
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the frequency of street sweeping throughout the period of April through November.
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26-0490

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0490
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a citywide sweep to remove large debris from the Community Path and bike lanes now that snow season has concluded.
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26-0336

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0336
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to ensure that temporary dumpster permits do not conflict with handicapped parking spaces, or that temporary handicapped parking spaces are relocated for the duration of the dumpster permit.
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26-0468

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0468
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Constituent Services update this Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken to directing the wide variety of resident needs to provide answers, solutions, and follow-through.
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26-0481

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Constituent Services appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which 311 tickets are routed or closed after re-routing.
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26-0482

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0482
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which it is determined whether a residential unit requires a 1-inch water meter or a 5/8-inch water meter.
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26-0626

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0626
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the decision to implement a tiered residential base rate structure that differentiates between properties served by 5/8-inch pipes and those served by 1-inch pipes.
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26-0473

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0473
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration discuss the process of disposal of city surplus items, and whether those items may be offered to employees or the public through the creation of a Freecycle style system.
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26-0067

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:15 GMT

File #: 26-0067
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration explore the feasibility of a year with no swag, as detailed within.
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26-0259

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:52 GMT

File #: 26-0259
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Christopher Beland submitting comments re: items #26-0175, #26-0176, #26-0177, #26-0178, #26-0179, #26-0180, #26-0181, #26-0182, #26-0183, #26-0184, #26-0185, #26-0186, and #26-0187, Eversource applying for Grants of Location.
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