Housing and Community Development Committee

Committee Room and Remote Participation

Agenda — 8 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 3/12/24 at 7:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 3/14/24 at 7:15 AM) Revised
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 7:21 pm with a roll call vote of two in favor (Councilor Clingan and Chair Strezo), none opposed, and one absent (Councilor Mbah). Others present: Hannah Carrillo – Mayor’s Office, Tom Galligani – OSPCD, Demetrios Vidalis – Water and Sewer, Jon Bronenkant – PSUF, 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_iasdxmOmRJyoNgG-9YSt7A 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 February 28, 2024. 24-0254 Accepted Pass
6. 2. 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
7. 3. That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability report on the feasibility of fair housing enforcement. 24-0047 Kept in committee
8. 4. That the Administration, in conjunction with the Housing and Water and Sewer Departments, provide optional, affordable, water utility assessments in low-income housing units and in benevolent landlord and subsidized landlord housing, whereby residents would pay their own water and sewer bills. 24-0073 Recommended to be marked work completed

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