Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 7 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 10/16/25 at 12:50 PM)
2. 1 This meeting was held virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:02 pm by Chair Scott and adjourned at 6:12 pm with a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Davis, Ewen-Campen and Scott), none opposed and two absent (Councilors Strezo and Mbah) Others present: Angela Allen - Chief Procurement Officer, Brendan Salisbury - Legislative and Policy Analyst, Cynthia Amara - City Solicitor and Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees .
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_MHzRgvWBSMafsnyFJrFf-g 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 Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 30, 2025. 25-1547 Accepted Pass
6. 2. Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to raise the sound business practices and written quote contract thresholds under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B for city contracts with certified disadvantaged businesses. 25-1407 Recommended to be approved as amended Pass
7. 5 Referenced Documents: • Legislative Matters - 2025-10-20 HRP-Procurement (Amended) (with 25-1407)