Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Jan 28, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, January 28, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqM2-I7jR-ukJuTOFD8jcg (Posted online: 1/24/25 at 11:00 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_rqM2-I7jR-ukJuTOFD8jcg 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 # 24-1679) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of November 19, 2024. 2. Resolution (ID # 24-1604) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson Reaffirming Somerville’s commitment as a Sanctuary and Trust Act City for justice, equity, and inclusion. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda January 28, 2025 3. Resolution (ID # 24-1682) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Davis, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Sait and Councilor Ewen-Campen Reaffirming Somerville’s commitment as a Welcoming Community for justice, equity, and inclusion. 4. Ordinance (ID # 24-1754) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. Amending Sections 9-31 through 9-44 of the Code of Ordinances to support the end of wage theft. 5. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0022) Sent for Discussion: City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst conveying the City Clerk's Office Manual on Legislative Drafting. 6. Resolution (ID # 24-1603) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Mbah That the Administration work to establish a Language Access Ordinance to codify constituents’ right to timely, meaningful, and culturally competent language access services. Page 2 of 2