Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Mar 28, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 28, 2023 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1980926758087104347 (Posted online: 3/24/23 at 1:30 PM) Original (Posted online: 3/24/23 at 2:30 PM) Revised Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1980926758087104347 Roll Call Committee Minutes (ID # 23-0445) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of March 14, 2023. Ordinance (ID # 22-1293) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0323) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day following when said day occurs on Sunday. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0454) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 28, 2023 Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0455) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation. Ordinance (ID # 22-1994) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott Amending Sections 7-41, 7-43, 7-44, and 7-47 of the Code of Ordinances, related to Fair Housing. Page 2 of 2