Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Feb 2, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Thursday, February 2, 2023 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3639971055504324441 (Posted online: 1/9/23 at 8:00 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3639971055504324441 Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 22-1783) Approval of the Housing and Community Development Committee Minutes of October 19, 2022. 2. Order (ID # 22-0085) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to discuss the current status of Somerville residents facing displacement and the number of households seeking rental assistance. 3. Order (ID # 22-1793) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability discuss the potential impact of the anticipated January 2023 Social Security cost of living increase on affordable housing. 4. Order (ID # 22-1683) By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Housing discuss how anticipated increases in utility, heating and water bills will affect affordable housing tenants. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 2, 2023 5. Order (ID # 22-1408) By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Housing and Community Development Committee discuss the Democracy Collaborative’s report on Advancing Community Wealth Building in the City of Somerville. 6. Order (ID # 22-0273) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Kelly That the Director of Housing provide the data requested within for inclusionary homes built after 2016, to better understand how the program is addressing housing needs. 7. Order (ID # 22-0290) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the recruitment and retention of Teen Snow Shoveling Program participants. 8. Order (ID # 22-0051) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Davis and Councilor Kelly That the Administration collaborate with the Bicycle Committee, the School Department, the Somerville Bike Kitchen and other local organizations to develop a program to help Somerville youth and other residents learn to repair bicycles donated by the City of Somerville. Page 2 of 2