City Council — Agenda, Apr 29, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Special Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Special Meeting Published April 25, 2025, 11:30 AM. NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo 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. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8WP2FxiJQvCdW4dHx01tBg This Special Meeting of the City Council has been called by the Mayor solely for the purpose of the city charter. 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. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call (ID # 25-0859) Call of the Roll. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Order (ID # 25-0742) By Councilor McLaughlin That the City Solicitor appear before this City Council to discuss the proposed Charter currently in the Mayor's office and update this Council on its progress. Page 1 of 2

City Council Special Meeting Agenda April 29, 2025 5.2. Home Rule Petition (ID # 25-0774) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Davis Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0853) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2