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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 7/1/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee Room and Remote Participation
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26-0722 11.Committee MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of April 15, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0082 12.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.   Not available Not available
26-0059 13.OrderThat the Director of Mobility provide an update on the Kensington Connector.   Not available Not available
26-0052 14.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and relevant departments discuss the future community use of Founders Rink for 2026 and beyond.   Not available Not available
26-0051 15.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on upcoming inclusive playground accessibility plans and redesign projects.   Not available Not available
26-1033 16.Mayor's CommunicationConveying 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.   Not available Not available
26-0973 17.Officer's CommunicationDirector of Communications & Community Engagement conveying the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Accessibility Compliance update for city website and digital assets.   Not available Not available
26-1077 18.ResolutionThat the Administration discuss the City's volunteer policy and its consistency among various city departments.   Not available Not available
26-1078 19.OrderThat 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.   Not available Not available