Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, May 5, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 5, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NJLuHIuQTCmBHjaA8JZ4ng (Posted online: 4/20/26 at 1:15 PM) 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_NJLuHIuQTCmBHjaA8JZ4ng Persons 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, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at [phone removed] x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Ordinance (ID # 26-0046) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Davis Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing the time and place of regular meetings of the City Council. 2. Order (ID # 26-0354) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Davis That Rule 4 of the Rules of the City Council be amended to update submission deadlines for agenda items, consistent with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law. 3. Order (ID # 25-1439) Referred for Recommendation: By Mayor 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. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026 4. Ordinance (ID # 25-1686) Referred for Recommendation: By Mayor Wilson Amending Chapter 8, Article III of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to secondhand dealer licenses. 5. Ordinance (ID # 25-1762) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Davis and Mayor Wilson That the Code of Ordinances be amended to prohibit the use of tax-payer funds for self-promotion. 6. Order (ID # 22-0504) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That this Council amend its Rule 24 by requiring a majority vote of the Council before a councilor can be removed from a committee. Page 2 of 2