Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee — Agenda, Feb 28, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 28, 2023 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1684374177734804566 (Posted online: 2/21/23 at 8:15 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/1684374177734804566 Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 22-2072) Approval Review: Approval of the Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Minutes of November 29, 2022. Equity 2. Order (ID # 22-1884) Sent for Discussion: 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 Parks and Recreation eliminate equity barriers for residents signing up for recreation programs. 3. Order (ID # 22-1717) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs provide an update on the proposed 5-year language plan and how this plan will be implemented in the next five years. Page 1 of 3

Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 28, 2023 4. Order (ID # 22-1298) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Health and Human services discuss the potential effects of the recent Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health on Somerville women, pregnant women, pregnant people and reproductive health. 5. Order (ID # 22-1272) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott and Councilor Clingan That the ADA Coordinator deliver a list of ADA complaints received from members of the public in FY 2021 and FY 2022. 6. Order (ID # 22-1277) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott and Councilor Clingan That the ADA Coordinator provide a status on requests for Braille transcription of materials. 7. Order (ID # 22-2120) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Kelly That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice, the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development document compliance with Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 521, Sections 3.3 and 3.5. 8. Order (ID # 23-0082) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, the Director of Inspectional Services, and the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning explain to this Council how the City provides oversight for compliance with Fair Housing Act Design Guidelines, the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board CMR 521 and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, from plan review through building and occupancy permits. 9. Order (ID # 23-0080) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor Scott, Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services update this Council on the status of the citywide disparity study. Page 2 of 3

Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 28, 2023 Families and Vulnerable Populations 10. Resolution (ID # 23-0073) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Scott That the Administration and School Department prioritize fully meeting Somerville Public Schools families’ demand for after school and vacation programming in the 2023-24 school year, including expanding the offerings of after-school enrichment clubs. Page 3 of 3