Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Feb 28, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Wednesday, February 28, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gy8NCsc6TLSdpT-SBsbY_Q (Posted online: 2/19/24 at 8:00 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://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gy8NCsc6TLSdpT-SBsbY_Q 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 # 23-1709) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of November 15, 2023. 2. Order (ID # 24-0075) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Office of Housing Stability appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to discuss the current status of residents facing displacement and the number of households seeking rental assistance. 3. Order (ID # 24-0070) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss how inclusive playground accessibility is being considered in future playground plans and redesign projects. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 28, 2024 4. Resolution (ID # 24-0044) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards. 5. Order (ID # 24-0072) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the communication efforts and rollout of the Warming Center, including the plan to inform Armory tenants, and the plan for security and client assistance. 6. Order (ID # 24-0076) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss the maintenance plan for the Armory building. Page 2 of 2