Housing and Community Development Committee

Committee Room and Remote Participation

Agenda — 11 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 2/19/24 at 8:00 AM)
2. 1 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.
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_Gy8NCsc6TLSdpT-SBsbY_Q 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 November 15, 2023. Accepted Pass
6. 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 Kept in committee
7. 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 Kept in committee
8. 4. That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards. 24-0044 Recommended to be marked work completed
9. 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 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 6. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss the maintenance plan for the Armory building. 24-0076 Recommended to be marked work completed
11. 9 Referenced Documents: • HCD - 2024-02-28 SOMERVILLE ARMORY Presentation (with 24-0076)