Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Jun 30, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Monday, June 30, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RId_yx4sQAex9a2AKpShqw (Posted online: 6/23/25 at 10:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 6/27/25 at 8:30 AM) Revised Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_RId_yx4sQAex9a2AKpShqw 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 # 25-0413) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of March 4, 2025. 2. Order (ID # 25-0133) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Housing Stability update this Council on recent changes to condominium conversion and tenant protection laws as a result of the 2024 Housing Bond Bill and how Somerville may strengthen its protections. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda June 30, 2025 3. Order (ID # 25-0134) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Housing Stability update this Council on efforts to raise awareness for eviction sealing assistance in light of recent state legislation enabling the sealing of evictions. 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. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1005) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the 2025-2026 Housing and Urban Development One Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. 6. Order (ID # 25-1200) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Davis That the Director of Economic Development provide an update to this Council on efforts to mitigate construction impacts on small businesses in the city, what resources are available to small business affected by construction, and what additional support can be made available. 7. Resolution (ID # 25-1178) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Sait That the Administration notify Magoun Square businesses of planned construction projects. Page 2 of 2