City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee on 7/1/2026 at 6:00 PM

26-0722

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:34:40 GMT

File #: 26-0722
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of April 15, 2026.
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26-0082

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:44:39 GMT

File #: 26-0082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.
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26-0059

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:44:39 GMT

File #: 26-0059
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the Kensington Connector.
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26-0052

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:44:39 GMT

File #: 26-0052
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works and relevant departments discuss the future community use of Founders Rink for 2026 and beyond.
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26-0051

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:44:39 GMT

File #: 26-0051
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on upcoming inclusive playground accessibility plans and redesign projects.
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26-1033

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:04:52 GMT

File #: 26-1033
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update regarding item #26-0825, a Resolution that the Administration submit a written report to this Council regarding the timeline and process for staffing the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator role and update this Council on the plan to process ADA complaints and accessibility coordination when this position is vacant.
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26-0973

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:04:52 GMT

File #: 26-0973
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Director of Communications & Community Engagement conveying the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Accessibility Compliance update for city website and digital assets.
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26-1077

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:35:11 GMT

File #: 26-1077
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration discuss the City's volunteer policy and its consistency among various city departments.
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26-1078

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:35:11 GMT

File #: 26-1078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days.
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