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Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Jul 1, 2025

Legislative Matters Committee meeting, Jul 1, 2025·2 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M8rCThZCQrqcx-uE4uoY4g (Posted online: 6/26/25 at 6:15 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_M8rCThZCQrqcx-uE4uoY4g 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 # 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. Page 1 of 2
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. Page 2 of 2