Minutes - Housing - 2-28-24 Dispositions — File 24-0249

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Committee Room and Remote Participation Wednesday, February 28, 2024 This meeting was held in the Committee Room and virtually via Zoom, was called to order at 6:01 pm by Chair Strezo, and adjourned at 7:59 pm with a roll call vote of all in favor (Councilor Clingan, Councilor Mbah and Chair Strezo), none opposed, and none against. Others present: Hannah Carrillo – Mayor’s Office, Ellen Shachter – OHS, Rachel Nadkarni – OSPCD, Ted Fields – OSPCD, Tom Galligani – OSPCD, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees. Roll Call City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah and Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of November 15, 2023. 23-1709 Accepted City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Mbah and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan Aye: 2. 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. 24-0075 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Kept in committee 3. That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss how inclusive playground accessibility is being considered in future playground plans and redesign projects. 24-0070 Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Kept in committee 4. That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning 24-0044 Page 1 of 2

Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions February 28, 2024 appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards. Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 5. That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the communication efforts and rollout of the Warming Center, including the plan to inform Armory tenants, and the plan for security and client assistance. 24-0072 Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 6. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss the maintenance plan for the Armory building. 24-0076 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Referenced Documents: • HCD - 2024-02-28 SOMERVILLE ARMORY Presentation (with 24-0076) Page 2 of 2