Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Mar 4, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eIDoQckTTqacY2wnYM1Yzw (Posted online: 2/27/25 at 9:15 AM) Original (Posted online: 2/28/25 at 11:00 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_eIDoQckTTqacY2wnYM1Yzw 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 # 24-1681) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of November 21, 2024. 2. 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. 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 March 4, 2025 4. Order (ID # 25-0247) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Economic Development report on the economic impact to small businesses in Somerville as a result of recent federal immigration policy changes. 5. Order (ID # 25-0232) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Economic Development begin the process for developing a Teele Square commercial area plan. 6. Order (ID # 25-0354) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city. Page 2 of 2