City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of Legislative Matters Committee on 10/13/2026 at 6:00 PM

26-1385

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:34:53 GMT

File #: 26-1385
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026.
Action: Accepted
Result: Pass

26-1449

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:34:53 GMT

File #: 26-1449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 15, 2026.
Action: Accepted
Result: Pass

26-1407

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:05:06 GMT

File #: 26-1407
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update on the Civilian Oversight policy development process.
Action: Kept in committee
Result:

25-1822

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:05:05 GMT

File #: 25-1822
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure.
Action: Kept in committee
Result:

26-0240

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-0240
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services review the rules for short-term rentals and inform this Council what enforcement tools are available and how the city may take action against known violations.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-1023

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:45:13 GMT

File #: 26-1023
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: That Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Action: Kept in committee
Result:

26-1274

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:24:52 GMT

File #: 26-1274
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1272

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-1272
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-1273

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-1273
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-0478

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-0478
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.1.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: anti-coagulant rodenticides.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-0475

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-0475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.2.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance Technology Annual Report.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-1006

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-1006
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.3.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-1027

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-1027
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-1034

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-1034
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.5.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Chief of Police conveying information regarding item #26-0378, a request of the Mayor for acceptance of a grant for a body-worn camera program.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-1185

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 GMT

File #: 26-1185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.6.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-0485

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-0485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-0484

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-0484
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-0830

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-0830
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-1000

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-1000
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-0999

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-0999
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-1189

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-1189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass

26-1192

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:59 GMT

File #: 26-1192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Action: Recommended to be placed on file
Result: Pass