Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, May 19, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UYtXcfoYRbKgW8SdYQwGqg (Posted online: 5/15/26 at 9:20 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_UYtXcfoYRbKgW8SdYQwGqg 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. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0859) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of April 5, 2026. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0855) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of April 28, 2026. 3. Ordinance (ID # 26-0522) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Link, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Scott and Councilor Clingan Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville. 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1822) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure. Page 1 of 1