Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Feb 13, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f9DG43UCT86eGtU8mrL93Q (Posted online: 2/9/24 at 8:15 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_f9DG43UCT86eGtU8mrL93Q 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 # 23-1781) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of November 28, 2023. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1820) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023. 3. Order (ID # 22-0038) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Davis That the Code of Ordinances be amended by requiring the Mayor to annually submit to this Council a report on the status of housing. 4. Order (ID # 22-1448) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the City hereby adopt the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 13, 2024 5. Ordinance (ID # 23-0075) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing Paid Leave for Survivors. 6. Ordinance (ID # 23-0360) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. Amending Section 1-19 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the phrase "Honorably Purchased from Pawtuckets - 1639" from the City seal. 7. Ordinance (ID # 23-1461) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. Amending Section 12-116 of the Code of Ordinances to create a Safe Streets ordinance, to expedite protected bike lanes. Page 2 of 2