Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Nov 14, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 14, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__g_CJPNoRpWGAQSKYcofqw (Posted online: 11/10/23 at 2:00 PM) 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__g_CJPNoRpWGAQSKYcofqw 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 # 23-1647) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of October 30, 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. 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1694) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units. Page 1 of 1