Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Oct 30, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, October 30, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7xxxGRHzQyyS8R3VSEx6Ow (Posted online: 10/26/23 at 7:00 AM) Original (Posted online: 10/28/23 at 9:00 AM) Revised 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_7xxxGRHzQyyS8R3VSEx6Ow 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 # 23-1569) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of October 17, 2023. 2. Order (ID # 23-0318) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That this Council draft a Home Rule Petition to authorize Somerville to regulate against rent gouging by establishing Rent Stabilization. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 30, 2023 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1590) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to add Chapter 6 Article VII to restrict and prohibit new building construction and major renovation projects that are not fossil fuel-free. Page 2 of 2