Housing and Community Development Committee

Committee Room and Remote Participation

Agenda — 10 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 10/16/24 at 9:30 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held in the Committee Room and virtually via Zoom, was called to order at 6:02 pm by Chair Strezo, and adjourned at 7:30 pm with a roll call vote of three in favor (Councilor Clingan, Mbah, and Chair Strezo), none opposed, and none absent. Councilor Mbah joined the meeting at 6:35pm. Others present: Kimberely Hutter - Legislative Liaison, Rachel Nadkarni - DIrector of Economic Development, Madalyn Letellier - Legislative Services Manager.
3. 2 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_4FRiaIJwRNOkQFmjn-UrqQ 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 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of June 11, 2024. 24-0889 Accepted
6. 2. That the Administration update this City Council on a permanent location and regular hours for the Teen Center. 24-1181 Kept in committee
7. 3. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) update this Council on current efforts to create a Community Center as part of the new developments in Union Square and Boynton Yards. 24-0146 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. 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. 24-1008 Kept in committee
9. 5. That the Administration hold a community meeting within the next 30 days to address the impacts of the missing United States Postal Service mail, and the overall lack of mail delivery in various parts of Somerville. 24-0902 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 8 Referenced Documents: • HCD - 2024-10-21 Parks & Rec Memo (with 24-1181) • HCD - 2024-10-21 USPS Closures and Service Letter (with 24-0902)