Legislative Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 32 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 9/29/26 at 10:30 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Scott at 6:02pm and adjourned at 8:07pm on a roll call vote of 5 in favor (Councilors Davis, Mbah, Ewen-Campen, Strezo, and Scott), 0 opposed, and 0 absent. Others present: Others Present: Colin Ziegler – Director of Public Health, Matt Zaino – Deputy Director of Inspectional Services, Cindy Amara – City Solicitor, Amanda Nagim-Williams – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Jon Hillman – Public Safety for All Project Manager, Ed Bean – Director of Finance, Madalyn Letellier – Assistant City Clerk, Legislative Services.
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_VgGSh3w-Q-GOAipVJA2VKg Persons 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, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026. 26-1385 Accepted Pass
6. 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 15, 2026. 26-1449 Accepted Pass
7. 3. Public Hearing
8. 3.1. Conveying an update on the Civilian Oversight policy development process. 26-1407 Kept in committee
9. 4. Ordinances
10. 4.1. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure. 25-1822 Kept in committee
11. 4.2. That the Director of Inspectional Services review the rules for short-term rentals and inform this Council what enforcement tools are available and how the city may take action against known violations. 26-0240 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
12. 4.3. That Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within. 26-1023 Kept in committee
13. 4.4. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel. 26-1274 Recommended to be approved Pass
14. 5. Body Camera Policies
15. 5.1. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1272 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
16. 5.2. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1273 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
17. 6. To be marked Work Complete
18. 6.1. Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: anti-coagulant rodenticides. 26-0478 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
19. 6.2. Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance Technology Annual Report. 26-0475 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
20. 6.3. 89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter. 26-1006 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
21. 6.4. That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council. 26-1027 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
22. 6.5. Chief of Police conveying information regarding item #26-0378, a request of the Mayor for acceptance of a grant for a body-worn camera program. 26-1034 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
23. 6.6. 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter. 26-1185 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
24. 7. To be Placed on File: (old STIR submissions)
25. 7.1. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer. 26-0485 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
26. 7.2. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0484 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
27. 7.3. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer. 26-0830 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
28. 7.4. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1000 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
29. 7.5. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-0999 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
30. 7.6. Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1189 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
31. 7.7. Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. 26-1192 Recommended to be placed on file Pass
32. 30 Referenced Documents: • Legislative Matters - 2026-10-13 Amendment (with 26-1023) • Legislative Matters - 2026-10-13 Revised BWC STIR EH (with 26-1273) • Legislative Matters - 2026-10-13 Revised BWC Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy EH (with 26-1272)

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