Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Oct 21, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Monday, October 21, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4FRiaIJwRNOkQFmjn-UrqQ (Posted online: 10/16/24 at 9:30 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://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4FRiaIJwRNOkQFmjn-UrqQ 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 # 24-0889) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of June 11, 2024. 2. Resolution (ID # 24-1181) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Sait That the Administration update this City Council on a permanent location and regular hours for the Teen Center. 3. Order (ID # 24-0146) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Strezo That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) update this Council on current efforts to create a Community Center as part of the new developments in Union Square and Boynton Yards. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 21, 2024 4. Order (ID # 24-1008) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Economic Development discuss with this Council ways to provide small businesses with financial and technical support when impacted by construction and other emergencies. 5. Resolution (ID # 24-0902) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah That the Administration hold a community meeting within the next 30 days to address the impacts of the missing United States Postal Service mail, and the overall lack of mail delivery in various parts of Somerville. Page 2 of 2