Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Dec 2, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rq8MA7LkRJuKOHApaRaOAg (Posted online: 11/26/25 at 9:30 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_rq8MA7LkRJuKOHApaRaOAg 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. Committee Minutes (ID # 25-1611) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of October 20, 2025. Ordinances 2. Order (ID # 25-1439) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Scott That the City Clerk work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to better regulate the sale of second-hand goods. 3. Ordinance (ID # 25-1686) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Wilson Amending Chapter 8, Article III of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to secondhand dealer licenses. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda December 2, 2025 4. Ordinance (ID # 25-0357) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Clingan Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1652) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-309.9 and 2-309.10 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify term length and appointment process for the Community Preservation Committee. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1714) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12-178 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the prohibition on sourcing neonicotinoid-treated plants. 7. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1676) Referred for Recommendation: City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter. Surveillance Technology Impact Reports 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1605) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1604) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1603) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. 11. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1579) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for use of an Unmanned Aircraft System at the High School. Page 2 of 2