Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 7 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 11/15/24 at 11:30 AM)
2. 1 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Davis and adjourned at 6:59 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Ewen-Campen, Burnley and Davis), none against and 2 absent (Councilors Scott and Mbah). Others present: Cindy Amara – City Solicitor, Jason Piques – Assistant City Solicitor, Maria Teresa Nagel – Director of SomerViva, Neha Singh – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. .
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, 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_3Byv5VjtRWyLcGpjVhQn8g 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 Approved
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of October 15, 2024. 24-1537 Accepted Pass
6. 2. Reaffirming Somerville’s commitment as a Sanctuary and Trust Act City for justice, equity, and inclusion. 24-1604 Kept in committee
7. 5 Referenced Documents: • Legislative Matters - 2024-11-19 Resolution - Sanctuary City Amended (with 24-1604)