Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 17 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 2/11/26 at 7:30 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Scott at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:31 pm on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Ewen-Campen, Strezo, Scott), 0 opposed, and 2 absent (Councilors Davis, Mbah). Others present: Brendan Salisbury - Legislative and Policy Analyst, Sean Sheehan - Police Captain, Madalyn Letellier - Assistant City Clerk, Legislative Services.
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_TTjS_X1ASnmQmNBV6RPFFQ 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 Rules Special Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024. 24-0649 Accepted Pass
6. 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Charter Review Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 18, 2025. 25-0518 Accepted Pass
7. 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of December 2, 2025. 25-1856 Accepted Pass
8. 4. City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a review of multiple-member bodies, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. 26-0044 Recommended to be approved Pass
9. 5. City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-20 of the Code of Ordinances to align the constable appointment process with the provisions of the revised City Charter. 26-0043 Recommended to be approved as amended Pass
10. 6. City Clerk requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 91, relating to the appointment and removal of constables. 26-0042 Recommended to be approved Pass
11. 7. City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter. 26-0127 Recommended to be approved Pass
12. 8. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 26-0094 Recommended to be approved Pass
13. 9. Requesting approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 26-0093 Recommended to be approved Pass
14. 10. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. 26-0092 Recommended to be approved Pass
15. 11. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 25-1605 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
16. 12. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 25-1604 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
17. 13. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. 25-1603 Recommended to be placed on file Pass