Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, May 30, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2023 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8684489724418289244 (Posted online: 5/7/23 at 6:30 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, 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/8684489724418289244 Roll Call Committee Minutes (ID # 23-0658) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Meeting of April 19, 2023. Order (ID # 22-1408) Sent for Discussion: 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. Order (ID # 23-0483) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parks and Recreation explain the wait list process for enrollment in Parks and Recreation programs. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda May 30, 2023 Order (ID # 23-0482) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Parks and Recreation consider opening the Ginny Smithers Pool on Sundays to expand swim lesson opportunities, including consideration of engaging an outside vendor or organization to provide the swim lessons. Order (ID # 23-0546) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Economic Development update this City Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a feasibility study. Order (ID # 22-1826) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on progress toward a Task Force for creation of a Community Center. Page 2 of 2