Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Oct 15, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 15, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RFwabLCpT1aKs8Jkfp1H8g (Posted online: 10/9/24 at 7:15 PM) Original (Posted online: 10/14/24 at 8:15 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_RFwabLCpT1aKs8Jkfp1H8g 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 # 24-1383) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 17, 2024. 2. Resolution (ID # 24-1269) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah, Councilor Sait, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration make it easier for residents to host block parties by simplifying and shortening the approval process, and take steps to provide monetary awards or grants of $100 for approved block parties. 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1457) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-97 of the Code of Ordinances to change the effective date for the Fossil Fuel Free Ordinance. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 15, 2024 Referenced Documents: • Leg Matters - 2024-10-15 Block Party Process Memo (with 24-1269) Page 2 of 2