Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Oct 3, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 3, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bzi7lGHeQRGb6Xvl_AVp5A (Posted online: 9/29/23 at 10:30 AM) 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_bzi7lGHeQRGb6Xvl_AVp5A 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 [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1415) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 19, 2023. 2. Ordinance (ID # 23-0076) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Scott Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility. 3. Ordinance (ID # 22-0168) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 3, 2023 4. Order (ID # 22-0035) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Davis That the City Solicitor draft language to change all pronouns in the city’s ordinances to gender-neutral. 5. Order (ID # 22-0278) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and consider supporting similar legislation. Page 2 of 2