Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 11 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 2/9/24 at 8:15 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Davis at 6:03 pm and adjourned at 8:00 pm with a roll call vote of 5 in favor (Councilor Scott, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Burnley and Chair Davis), none opposed, and none absent. Others present: Neha Singh – Mayor’s Office, Anne Gill – Personnel, Brendan Salisbury – City Clerk’s Office, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees. Chair Davis noted that committees are no longer automatically renewing items from the previous calendar year; only items referred for recommendation are carried forward unless resubmitted. He encouraged those concerned by the closing of a specific item to reach out to him or to Legislative & Policy Analyst, Brendan Salisbury.
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_f9DG43UCT86eGtU8mrL93Q 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 November 28, 2023. Accepted Pass
6. 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023. Accepted Pass
7. 3. That the Code of Ordinances be amended by requiring the Mayor to annually submit to this Council a report on the status of housing. Kept in committee
8. 4. That the City hereby adopt the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave. Kept in committee
9. 5. Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing Paid Leave for Survivors. Kept in committee
10. 6. Amending Section 1-19 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the phrase "Honorably Purchased from Pawtuckets - 1639" from the City seal. Kept in committee
11. 7. Amending Section 12-116 of the Code of Ordinances to create a Safe Streets ordinance, to expedite protected bike lanes. Kept in committee