Housing and Community Development Committee — Agenda, Nov 18, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Committee Room & Remote Participation 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QFc1njXAQz6kW0CH1Dgzng (Posted online: 11/11/25 at 8:15 AM) 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_QFc1njXAQz6kW0CH1Dgzng 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 # 25-1224) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of June 30, 2025. 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. 3. Resolution (ID # 25-0140) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Davis That the Memorialization Committee dedicate a memorial to Kenneth Lonergan. Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Order (ID # 24-1488) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Economic Development appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the immediate plans and short-term response efforts to best support and sustain small businesses, post-COVID. Page 2 of 2