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Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Feb 17, 2026

Legislative Matters Committee meeting, Feb 17, 2026·2 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TTjS_X1ASnmQmNBV6RPFFQ (Posted online: 2/11/26 at 7:30 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_TTjS_X1ASnmQmNBV6RPFFQ 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 # 24-0649) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Rules Special Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 25-0518) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Charter Review Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 18, 2025. 3. Committee Minutes (ID # 25-1856) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of December 2, 2025. 4. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0044) Referred for Recommendation: City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a review of multiple-member bodies, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. Page 1 of 2
Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 17, 2026 5. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0043) Referred for Recommendation: City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-20 of the Code of Ordinances to align the constable appointment process with the provisions of the revised City Charter. 6. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0042) Referred for Recommendation: City Clerk requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 91, relating to the appointment and removal of constables. 7. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0127) Referred for Recommendation: City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter. 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0094) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0093) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0092) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. 11. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1605) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 12. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1604) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 13. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1603) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. Page 2 of 2