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

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Thursday, November 21, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EQl0tpa2RgyENELGP_UsQQ (Posted online: 11/19/24 at 8:15 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_EQl0tpa2RgyENELGP_UsQQ 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 # 24-1539) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of October 21, 2024. 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. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 21, 2024 3. Resolution (ID # 24-1009) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration work with the vendor to review the certification and re-certification processes for affordable housing units and identify ways to streamline the process and make it less onerous for residents. 4. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1446) Sent for Discussion: Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2023 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances. 5. Order (ID # 24-0071) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning discuss the potential for density bonus incentives, such as $150,000 for homeowners to build affordable housing for rent or homeownership. 6. 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. Page 2 of 2