Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Mar 20, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iasdxmOmRJyoNgG-9YSt7A (Posted online: 3/12/24 at 7:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 3/14/24 at 7:15 AM) Revised 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_iasdxmOmRJyoNgG-9YSt7A 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 # 24-0254) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2024. 2. 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. 3. Order (ID # 24-0047) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability report on the feasibility of fair housing enforcement. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 20, 2024 4. Resolution (ID # 24-0073) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Administration, in conjunction with the Housing and Water and Sewer Departments, provide optional, affordable, water utility assessments in low-income housing units and in benevolent landlord and subsidized landlord housing, whereby residents would pay their own water and sewer bills. Page 2 of 2