Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 9 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 9/4/25 at 2:50 PM)
2. 1 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair Scott and adjourned at 7:18 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Mbah, Ewen-Campen and Scott), none against and 2 absent (Councilors Davis and Strezo). Others present: Neha Singh – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Commissioner Nick Salerno – Elections, Megan Arruda – Elections, City Solicitor Cindy Amara, Assistant City Solicitor David Shapiro, Manager Michael Potere – License Commission, City Clerk Kim Wells, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
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_COkVAwz6Q-qAVOF9lu--KA 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 July 1, 2025. 25-1225 Accepted Pass
6. 2. That the City of Somerville hereby accepts the provisions of Chapter 53 Section 18B of the Massachusetts General Laws. 25-1373 Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation Pass
7. 3. Former Mayor Eugene C. Brune, former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, and former Alderman John "Jack" Connolly submitting comments re: Chapter 53, Section 18B of the Massachusetts General Laws. 25-1335 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. Licensing Commission requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 12D, to allow current wine and malt beverages license holders to apply to convert to a non-transferable all forms alcohol license. 25-1317 Recommended to be approved Pass
9. 8 Referenced Documents: • Legislative Matters 2025-09-08 MGL Alcohol License Conversion Memo (with 25-1317)