Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 18 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 11/26/25 at 9:30 AM)
2. 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_rq8MA7LkRJuKOHApaRaOAg 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.
3. 2 Roll Call
4. 3 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Scott at 6:01 pm and adjourned at 8:25 pm on a roll call vote of 4 in favor (Councilors Davis, Mbah, Ewen-Campen, Scott), 0 opposed, and 1 absent (Councilor Strezo). Others present: David Shapiro - Assistant City Attorney, Legislative and Policy Analyst - Brendan Salisbury, Luisa Oliveria - Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, Matthew Zaino - Deputy Director of Inspectional Services, Michael Potere - Licensing Operations Manager, Sean Sheehan - Police Captain, Diego DeOliveria - Police Lieutenant, Neha Sing - Intergovernmental Affairs Director, Madalyn Letellier - Legislative Services Manager.
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of October 20, 2025. 25-1611 Accepted Pass
6. 5 Ordinances
7. 2. That the City Clerk work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to better regulate the sale of second-hand goods. 25-1439 Kept in committee
8. 3. Amending Chapter 8, Article III of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to secondhand dealer licenses. 25-1686 Kept in committee
9. 4. Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”. 25-0357 Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation Pass
10. 5. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-309.9 and 2-309.10 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify term length and appointment process for the Community Preservation Committee. 25-1652 Recommended to be approved Pass
11. 6. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12-178 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the prohibition on sourcing neonicotinoid-treated plants. 25-1714 Recommended to be approved as amended Pass
12. 7. City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter. 25-1676 Recommended to be approved Pass
13. 12 Surveillance Technology Impact Reports
14. 8. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 25-1605 Kept in committee
15. 9. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 25-1604 Kept in committee
16. 10. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. 25-1603 Kept in committee
17. 11. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for use of an Unmanned Aircraft System at the High School. 25-1579 Recommended to be approved Pass
18. 16 Referenced Documents: • Legislative Matters - 2025-12-02 Amendment (with 25-0357) • Legislative Matters - 2025-12-02 CPC Term Structure Memo (with 25-1652) • Legislative Matters - 2025-12-02 Amend Section 12-8_Updated (with 25-0357)