Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Sep 20, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Room and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 20, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uzzQs5yJSkyWV75LbRtTFw (Posted online: 9/12/23 at 9:00 PM) 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://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uzzQs5yJSkyWV75LbRtTFw Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-0961) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of May 30, 2023. Housing Stability 2. Order (ID # 22-0085) Sent for Discussion: 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. Page 1 of 3

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 20, 2023 Armory 3. Resolution (ID # 23-1310) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Strezo That the Administration report to this Council on the usage of the Armory building by existing tenants, city tenants, and what have been the vacancies. 4. Order (ID # 23-1309) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Economic Development take the steps described within, relative to the Armory building. 5. Order (ID # 23-1308) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Strezo That the Director of the Arts Council and the Director of Economic Development take the steps outlined within, relative to the Armory building. Police 6. Order (ID # 23-0523) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Chief of Police and relevant departments discuss the use and effectiveness of the Community Alert System and advise if an update to the system is necessary. Crossing Guards 7. Order (ID # 22-1568) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Chief of Police inform this Council which intersections are prioritized with crossing guards. 8. Order (ID # 22-1567) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Human Resources discuss the possibility of modernizing crossing guard positions to attract candidates and increase hiring. Page 2 of 3

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 20, 2023 9. Order (ID # 22-1566) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Human Resources update this Council on the hiring process and staffing numbers for crossing guards for the 2022-2023 school year. Page 3 of 3