Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 8 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 10/9/24 at 7:15 PM) Original (Posted online: 10/14/24 at 8:15 AM) Revised
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Davis at 6:01pm and adjourned at 7:26 pm with a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Scott, Burnley, Davis), none opposed, and 2 absent (Councilors Ewen-Campen, Mbah). Others present: Christine Blais – Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Kimberley Hutter – Legislative Liaison, Kimberly Wells – City Clerk, Natasha Frazier – Assistant Clerk of Committees. Councilor Ewen-Campen was unable to attend due to a conflict. Councilor Mbah left at 6:52 PM.
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_RFwabLCpT1aKs8Jkfp1H8g 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 17, 2024. 24-1383 Accepted
6. 2. That the Administration make it easier for residents to host block parties by simplifying and shortening the approval process, and take steps to provide monetary awards or grants of $100 for approved block parties. 24-1269 Recommended to be marked work completed
7. 3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-97 of the Code of Ordinances to change the effective date for the Fossil Fuel Free Ordinance. 24-1457 Recommended to be approved
8. 7 Referenced Documents: • Leg Matters - 2024-10-15 Block Party Process Memo (with 24-1269)