Legislative Matters Committee

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions Tuesday, October 18, 2022 6:00 PM Virtual This meeting was held via GoToWebinar and was called to order by Chair Davis at 6:02 pm and adjourned at 8:26 pm. Councilor Scott moved to adjourn and the motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote. Others present: Aneesh Sahni - Mayor’s Office, Brendan Salisbury - Legislative & Policy Analyst, Charlotte Leis - OSPCD, Tom Galligani - OSPCD, David Shapiro - Solicitor’s Office, Stephanie Widzowski - Assistant Clerk of Committees. Roll Call Present: Chairperson Lance L. Davis, Vice Chair Ben Ewen-Campen, Willie Burnley Jr., Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Jesse Clingan Breavement 1. That Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-319 of the Code of Ordinances, 22-1461 regarding bereavement leave, be amended as attached. Sponsors: 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 Recommended to be approved as amended Aye: Chairperson Davis, Vice Chair Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Two City Councilor Scott and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan Wires on Utility Poles 2. Amending Sec. 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of 22-0835 poles, conduits and wires. Sponsors: Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Gomez Mouakad Kept in committee Neighborhood Council Ordinance 3. Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance 22-1293 Page 1 of 2 Legislative Matters Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions October 18, 2022 (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils. Sponsors: Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly Kept in committee Adult Use Cannabis 4. Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as 22-0168 described within. Sponsors: Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen Kept in committee 5. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1714 2-221, to extend the exclusive period for Group A and Group B Priority Marijuana License applicants. Recommended to be approved Aye: Chairperson Davis, Vice Chair Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Two City Councilor Scott and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan VOTES Act 6. Requesting approval of Police Officer assignments at Polling Places on 22-1320 Election Day as required by the VOTES Act. Recommended to be placed on file Page 2 of 2