Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Oct 18, 2022

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 18, 2022 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3433038567191750667 (Posted online: 10/14/22 at 3:15 PM) Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3433038567191750667 Roll Call Breavement 1. Ordinance (ID # 22-1461) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-319 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding bereavement leave, be amended as attached. Wires on Utility Poles 2. Ordinance (ID # 22-0835) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Gomez Mouakad Amending Sec. 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of poles, conduits and wires. Neighborhood Council Ordinance Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 18, 2022 3. Ordinance (ID # 22-1293) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils. Adult Use Cannabis 4. Ordinance (ID # 22-0168) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1714) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-221, to extend the exclusive period for Group A and Group B Priority Marijuana License applicants. VOTES Act 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1320) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of Police Officer assignments at Polling Places on Election Day as required by the VOTES Act. Page 2 of 2