Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 8 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 3/28/24 at 8:45 PM)
2. 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_dLwkznQ9Rfy9Yj57wQjAog 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. 3 Roll Call
4. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of February 27, 2024. 24-0253 Accepted Pass
5. 2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125, 11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of Ordinances to reflect current department name, titles, and operations of the water and sewer department. 24-0331 Recommended to be placed on file
6. 3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to reflect current operations of the water and sewer department, and provide time and flexibility for financial planning and development of rate forecast models. 24-0324 Recommended to be approved as amended Pass
7. 4. Amending Section 12-116 of the Code of Ordinances to create a Safe Streets ordinance, to expedite protected bike lanes. Kept in committee
8. 7 Referenced Documents: • Legislative Matters 2024-04-02 Safe Streets Updated Draft (with 23-1461)