Details Meeting Name: Public Health and Public Safety Committee Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/1/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Virtual Somerville Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (23) 23 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 208261 3 208261 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services highlight any funding for drug treatment during the budget process. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209977 3 209977 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on planning underway to provide housing for people who are likely to be exposed to the Covid-19 virus and need isolation, or are recovering from the virus and don't need a hospital setting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209978 3 209978 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on contingency staffing plans in case a large number of front-line employees are unable to work due to illness or self-isolation. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209979 3 209979 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on any efforts to ensure that city trash and recycling contractors are protected from coronavirus exposure and supported if exposed. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209930 3 209930 Resolution That this Council urges Governor Baker to enact a single-payer health insurance system during this pandemic to reduce the bureaucracy for Covid-19 testing and treatment, and to make such testing and treatment free to those without health insurance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210134 3 210134 Order That the Director of Communications create signage to post citywide reminding the public of the penalties and public health risks associated with COVID-19 for littering used masks, gloves and wipes. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210741 3 210741 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Council to give a report on the Public School building reopening plans. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211325 3 211325 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services prioritize homelessness outreach workers for upcoming COVID-19 grant funding to better address the increased demand for homeless services. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211326 3 211326 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services develop a plan for a warming center or engagement center to address increased homelessness in the community due to COVID-19. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211320 3 211320 Resolution That the Administration, with the Director of Health and Human Services, share a re-opening plan for schools and businesses which defines goals, risks and contingencies. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211220 4 211220 Order That the Covid-19 response team update the Committee on Public Health and Safety on the Phase 2 vaccine roll-out for residents, particularly senior citizens and other vulnerable residents. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211222 4 211222 Resolution That the Administration help residents over 75 years of age sign up for Covid-19 vaccinations. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211221 4 211221 Order That the Directors of Health and Human Services and the Council on Aging collaborate to bridge the digital divide for residents seeking to obtain the Covid vaccine who may not have access to the internet. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211223 4 211223 Resolution That the Administration include teachers on the priority list as the vaccine distribution plan is rolled out. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209934 4 209934 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on the City’s disaster preparedness assessment for emergencies during this pandemic and how this reduces our first responders' workforce. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209940 4 209940 Resolution That this Council collaborate with the Administration to create a one-page coronavirus information sheet that can be physically delivered to every resident and small business owner, containing public health information, emergency resources, and instructions on where to get more information. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209999 4 209999 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with an update on their plans to keep first responders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208691 4 208691 Order That members of the recently established Safe Injection Site Task Force appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their findings in a public forum. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208692 5 208692 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide the City Council with a copy of the Safe Injection Site Task Force recommendations. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 210126 5 210126 Resolution That the Mayor consider increasing the minimum age for mandatory wearing of face masks to children over 5 years of age. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210112 7 210112 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services collaborate with the appropriate state agencies for the support, specialized services, medical supplies and personal protective equipment necessary for residents with complex medical needs to stay in their homes during this COVID-19 crisis. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210460 7 210460 Resolution That the Administration and the Traffic Commission cease all dedicated Tufts shuttle stops and remove all associated signage in Ward 6, particularly in Davis Square, without delay. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209798 22 209798 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Council with an update on measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and to support anyone who may become infected. Placed on file   Action details Not available