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Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Jul 1, 2025
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Legislative Matters Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
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6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Roll Call
1.
Committee
Minutes
(ID # 25-0950)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 13,
2025.
2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-1044)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment
of an amendment to Sections 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code
of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and
update relocation payments.
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Legislative Matters Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 1, 2025
3.
Order
(ID # 24-1740)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott, Councilor
Wilson, Councilor Sait, Councilor Strezo, Councilor
Davis and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Housing assist this Council in
drafting changes to the Condominium Conversion
Ordinance to enable the Condominium Review Board to
fulfill its intended function and prevent circumvention of
tenant's rights.
4.
Order
(ID # 25-0256)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the City Solicitor discuss with this Council whether
elements of Boston's proposed Ordinance for Road
Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers could
be used to disincentivize mopeds on the community path.
5.
Public
Communication
(ID # 25-0077)
Sent for Discussion: Chris Dwan submitting comments
re: Urban Forestry Committee recommendations.
6.
Order
(ID # 25-0154)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Economic Development present to
this Council a plan to ensure compliance with Section
8-18 of the Code of Ordinances.
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