Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Nov 1, 2022

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 1, 2022 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7901949702509744911 (Posted online: 10/27/22 at 8:15 PM) Original (Posted online: 10/31/22 at 8:15 PM) Revised 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/7901949702509744911 Committee Minutes (ID # 22-1621) Approval Review: Approval of the Legislative Matters Committee Minutes of September 13, 2022. Committee Minutes (ID # 22-1782) Approval Review: Approval of the Legislative Matters Committee Minutes of October 18, 2022. Demo Review Order (ID # 22-1686) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That this Council work with the Administration to update the Demolition Review Ordinance and administrative process to ensure that all current inhabitants are notified, in their native language, of any proposals to demolish the building in which they reside. Utility Poles Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 1, 2022 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. Parking Enforcement Order (ID # 22-1453) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City hereby adopts the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws. Order (ID # 22-1452) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City hereby rescinds its adoption of the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A½ of the Massachusetts General Laws. Order (ID # 22-0451) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Davis and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City Solicitor prepare a revision to the appropriate ordinance so vehicles that are parked in a crosswalk, or blocking a bicycle lane, ADA ramp, bus stop, or sidewalk may be towed as well as ticketed. Neighborhood Councils 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. Public Communication (ID # 22-1772) Sent for Discussion: Bill Valletta submitting comments regarding Item #214069, proposed amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX). Page 2 of 2