Cambridge City Council meeting - January 13, 2020

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-117, regarding data from 2019 Summer Meals Program.
Placed on File

2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following person as a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective Jan 13, 2020: Olinda Marshall
Placed on File

3. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as new member of the Historical Commission for a term of three years, effective Dec 18, 2019: Elizabeth Lyster and Caroline Shannon
Placed on File

4. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $39,600 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures Account ($37,089), and the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training Account ($2,511) which will fund the purchase of 6 laryngoscopes with a camera attached to a viewable screen to better assess the patient, and also fund the training cost and uniforms for 12 members who will be added to the existing 28 member Cambridge Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Bicycle Team.
Order Adopted 9-0

5. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $37,500 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to speeding, impaired driving and occupant protection.
Order Adopted 9-0

6. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY20 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant for $46,302.29 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account ($41,250) and the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,052.29) which will provide funds to continue contracting with a civilian advocate to implement the Police Department's Trauma Informed approach to policing.
Order Adopted 9-0

CHARTER RIGHT
1. An application was received from Scott Kenton, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 9 Pine Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.
Placed on Table

ON THE TABLE
2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Surveillance Use Policy and related documents.
Referred to Public Safety Committee

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-108, regarding a report on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee Elections. [Pending Response From Legislature]

4. Amendment to Chapter 8.12 of the Municipal Ordinances of the City of Cambridge. [Passed to a Second Reading on Dec 16, 2019 To Be Ordained on or after Dec 29, 2019]
Ordained 9-0

5. That the Amendment to Chapter 2.128 Surveillance Ordinance Technology be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee for a hearing. [Passed to a Second Reading on Dec 9, 2019 To Be Ordained on or after Dec 23, 2019]
Ordained 9-0

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. A Zoning Petition has been received from Christopher Schmidt, regarding an amendment to Section 2.000 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Referred to Planning Board and Ordinance Committee

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Bill Green, 67 Hammond Street, regarding prohibition of natural gas infrastructure in New Building.

2. A communication was received from Kade Crockford from the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, regarding the proposal to ban face surveillance.

3. A communication was received from Florrie Wescoat, regarding support for Policy Order #4 to extend the TPO through the end of 2020.

4. A communication was received from Francis E. Donovan, 42 Irving Street, regarding Cambridge as a forest.

5. A communication was received from Christine Mastal, regarding Martin Luther King Day.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution Wishing Quick Recovery to Carmen Heller. Councillor Simmons

2. Resolution on the death of Carol Cerf. Councillor Simmons

R-2 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf on December 23, 2019; and

WHEREAS: Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf was born on February 18, 1928, in Chicago, IL, to William Montgomery McGovern and Margaret Montgomery McGovern, and during her youth she and her loving family bounced between Evanston, IL, Augusta, GA, Cambridge, MA, and in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS: In 1948, Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf graduated Summa Cum Laude in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College, an institution she would have a. deep love for throughout her life; and

WHEREAS: The following year, Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf moved to Germany, where she worked for the CIA and met her CIA colleague Jay Henry Cerf, whom she would many in 1951 and happily raise a family with until his death in 1974; and

WHEREAS: In 1969, the Cerf family moved to Cambridge, where Carol worked as a health policy consultant and then as an administrator at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government; and

WHEREAS: Into her eighties, Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf was an active volunteer, board member, and supporter of myriad causes and political candidates, she continued to walk and bike everywhere she went, and she kept her mind sharp by regularly auditing classes at the Kennedy School and attending various lectures and policy forums at Harvard; and

WHEREAS: In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf was also deeply dedicated to serving the Cambridge community, where she lived for nearly 50 years, volunteering at the Bryn Mawr bookstore, tutoring children at the Fletcher-Maynard school, and serving on the boards or committees of the Cambridge City Hospital, Cambridge Camping Association, and Cambridge Homes; and

WHEREAS: Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf shall be deeply missed by her three sons, Randy, Chris, and Monty, by their wives, Kerstin, Ann, and Julie, by her nine grandchildren, by her sister, Janet Calhoun; and the many people who were touched by her love and by her commitment to service; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council formally go on record in extending its deepest condolences to the family of Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf for their tremendous loss; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the family of Carol Montgomery McGovern Cerf on behalf of the entire City Council.

5. Resolution on the death of Susan Noonan-Forster. Councillor Toomey

R-5 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Susan Noonan-Forster on January 1, 2020 at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS: Susan was the dear sister of Francis and the late James, Mary, Thomas and Sheila and remained good friends with her former husband, William; and

WHEREAS: Susan taught at Thorndike Street and Kennedy Schools in East Cambridge and was an active member of the CTA (now the CEA) serving as a local officer and ultimately as President; and

WHEREAS: Susan was also very active with the Massachusetts Teacher Association (MTA) and the National Education Association where she went on to work as a field representative for the Michigan Education Association before returning to Massachusetts to serve as a field representative for the MTA; and

WHEREAS: Susan was a champion for children, a fierce negotiator for teachers and a passionate political activist; and

WHEREAS: Susan will long be remembered for her brilliance, her extremely generous nature and for the lasting positive effect she had on the Cambridge community; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its deepest sympathy for the family of Susan Noonan-Forster at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Noonan-Forster family on behalf of the entire City Council.

8. Congratulations to Binoj Pradhan and Shweta Rajbhandari on their recent marriage. Councillor Toomey

9. Resolution on the death of Thomas F. Courtney. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern

R-9 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN

WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Thomas F Courtney, father of Deputy City Clerk Paula Crane, on Dec. 26, 2019; and

WHEREAS: Thomas F. Courtney was born in Cambridge and was the son of the late John and Catherine (O'Sullivan) Courtney; and

WHEREAS: Thomas F. Courtney was a retired Human Resources Manager with TRW /American Engineered Companies for more than 44 years; and

WHEREAS: In his younger years, Thomas F. Courtney enjoyed flag football, golfing, bowling, and playing softball as a pitcher, which he continued playing until the age of 63 — most notably with the Paddy's and Marsh Post teams — and he spent many memorable weekends at Hanscom Air Force base with his teammates, family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Thomas F. Courtney also enjoyed his time at Paddy's, where he met many of his good friends, who lovingly nicknamed him Black Cloud, and those who were fortunate enough to know him and spend time with him simply knew him to be a truly good man; and

WHEREAS: Thomas F. Courtney was, for 61 years, the beloved husband of Beverly A. (O'Connor), he was the loving father of Sandy Russell and her husband Lenny of Hull, Dennis Courtney and his wife Eileen of Woburn, Valerie Kervick and her husband David of Cambridge, and Paula Crane and her husband Bob of Burlington, and the devoted "Papa" of Courtney and her husband John, Caitlyn, Meghan, Kara, Kim, Catherine and her fiancé Rob, Tommy, Joey, Elizabeth, Erica, Bobby, and Fallon; and

WHEREAS: Thomas F. Courtney was predeceased by his brother, John Courtney, Sr., he was the dear brother of Gerald Courtney and his wife Chickie of Melrose, Mary Collins and her late husband Dan of Arlington, Paul Courtney and his wife Sandra of Belmont, Brother Kevin Courtney, FMSI of Framingham, his sister-in-law Jean Courtney and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and close friends; and

WHEREAS: Thomas F. Courtney's memory shall be forever cherished and revered by his family, his friends, and by all those whose lives he touched; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its deepest condolences to the family of Thomas F. Courtney for their great loss; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the family of Thomas F. Courtney on behalf of the entire City Council.

19. Resolution on the death of Patricia Anne (Drinkard) English-Pierce. Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. Dedication Request for William J. Brathwaite Sr. Councillor Simmons
Order Adopted 9-0

2. Supporting Small Business and the Arts through Tourism. Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern
Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

3. That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Councillor Toomey for a suitable dedication in the vicinity of Mount Auburn Hospital in honor of William Sarchrioni Sr. Councillor Toomey
Order Adopted 9-0

4. TPO Extension PO. Councillor Zondervan
Referred to Health & Environment Committee 6-2-1 [Sobrinho-Wheeler, Zondervan - NO; Carlone - ABSENT]
[Note: It was the intention of Councillor Zondervan that this be passed to a 2nd reading w/o a committee meeting.]

5. That the City Council encourage the citizens of Cambridge to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by performing acts of kindness through service to others and participating in Many Helping Hands – Cambridge MLK Day of Service. Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui
Order Adopted 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Councillor McGovern, transmitting a memorandum regarding ordaining face recognition technology ban.
Placed on File

2. A communication was received from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, transmitting information from the Jan 7, 2020 Regular Meeting of the School Committee.
Placed on File

To: Cambridge City Council
From: Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor
Date: January 9, 2020
Subject: Communicating Information from January 7, 2020 School Committee Regular Meeting

To the Honorable, the City Council:

The School Committee held its first Regular Meeting of the new year last Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The meeting focused on the upcoming FY2021 Budget Development Process and included a presentation given by Claire Spinner, Chief Financial Officer for Cambridge Public Schools ("FY2021 Budget Development: Process and Key Dates;" attached here). The schools' annual budget development process is currently entering its development stage (Phase 2), concluding with the presentation of Superintendent Salim's proposed budget to the School Committee. After the School Committee has reviewed, adjusted, and voted to adopt its final FY21 Budget (Phase 3), it will be forwarded to the City Council for its adoption through a formal hearing.

Given the issues and concerns brought forth by the City Council at last year's FY2020 School Budget adoption hearings, it is imperative that the Council be aware of the various meetings related to the School Budget Process so that Council members may stay up-to-date and informed on the process, and any issues that arise may be communicated prior to the time of the Council's adoption proceedings. A list of key dates associated with the Schools' Annual Budgeting Process, such as Community Meetings and Budget Retreats, may be found on page 13 of the attached presentation.

In preparation for the Joint Roundtable meeting of the School Committee and the City Council on Tuesday, February 11, I encourage my colleagues to attend and observe the School Committee's upcoming Budget Retreat on January 14 at 6:00pm in the Dr. Henrietta Attles Meeting Room at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, at which a discussion of the FY2021 Initial Budget and Enrollment Projections is to take place. This meeting will not be televised. No votes will be taken and there will be no public comment.

Additionally, I propose that the City Council's Finance Committee Chair(s) and School Committee's Budget Co-Chairs keep in close contact prior to Phase 3, in order to facilitate as many conversations as possible and share any concerns sooner in the process.

My office will be hiring an Educational Liaison who will support the budget process and assist with keeping the Council updated and informed. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,
Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor

3. A communication was received from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, announcing the formal 2020-2021 appointments to the City Council Committees.
Placed on File

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES 2020-2021

Ordinance	Chair — Councillor Carlone Chair — Councillor McGovern Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor Nolan Mayor Siddiqui Councillor Simmons Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Toomey Councillor Zondervan
Finance	Chair — Councillor Carlone Chair — Councillor Simmons Councillor Mallon Councillor McGovern Councillor Nolan Mayor Siddiqui Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Toomey Councillor Zondervan
Government Operations/Rules and Claims	Chair — Councillor Simmons Councillor McGovern Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Toomey Councillor Zondervan
Housing	Chair — Councillor Simmons Chair — Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor McGovern Councillor Zondervan
Economic Development and University Relations	Chair — Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor Nolan Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Toomey Councillor Zondervan
Human Services and Veterans	Chair — Councillor McGovern Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor Nolan Councillor Simmons Councillor Toomey
Health and Environment	Chair — Councillor Zondervan Councillor Carlone Councillor McGovern Councillor Nolan Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler
Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning; Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations	Chair — Councillor Nolan Councillor Carlone Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor McGovern Councillor Zondervan
Transportation & Public Utilities	Chair — Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor Nolan Councillor Toomey Councillor Zondervan
Civic Unity	Chair — Councillor Simmons Councillor Carlone Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor Nolan Councillor Toomey
Public Safety	Chair — Councillor Zondervan Councillor Carlone Vice-Mayor Mallon Councillor McGovern Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler

The Mayor shall serve as ex-officio member of all Committees of the City Council.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Jan 13
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber - televised)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council be and hereby is requested to confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Angela Brathwaite for a street dedication in honor of her grandfather, William J. Brathwaite Sr., in the vicinity of Washburn Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward this order to the Dedication Committee for their review and approval.

O-2 Jan 13, 2020
VICE MAYOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: The Arts, tourism, and local small businesses are heavily intertwined, as non-resident arts and culture event attendees spend an average of $42.53 on meals, souvenirs, ground transportation, and other expenses for each arts and culture event they attend in Cambridge, excluding the price of admission; and
WHEREAS: During the FY20 budget hearings, the City Council requested that the Cambridge Office of Tourism, the Cambridge Arts Council, and the Economic Development Division of the Community Development Department meet regularly to coordinate efforts to strengthen the local small business community and the Arts through tourism; and
WHEREAS: Since then, these entities have been meeting regularly, with a representative from the City Manager's Office in attendance; and
WHEREAS: Having an update on the work that has been done at these meetings would grant meaningful insight during the FY21 budget process; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City, Manager be and is hereby requested to report back to the City Council on the work that has been done during these meetings prior to the FY21 budget hearings.

O-3 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Councillor Toomey for a suitable dedication in the vicinity of Mount Auburn Hospital in honor of William Sarchrioni Sr.; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward this order to the Dedication Committee for their review and approval.

O-4 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: Cambridge's tree canopy has shrunk by nearly 20% over the last decade; and
WHEREAS: Amendments made to the Tree Protection Ordinance (TPO) last year which restrict the removal of "significant trees" on private property will expire on March 11, 2020 if no action is taken; and
WHEREAS: On November 12, 2019, the city and consultants presented a thorough and impressive report to the Health & Environment Committee on a long term approach to reversing the canopy decline, rooted in recommendations from the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force which met 13 times between June 2018 and April 2019; and
WHEREAS: The report, which contains numerous recommendations on lasting changes that should be made to the TPO, was originally scheduled to be released in June 2019 but was delayed; and
WHEREAS: The report is excellent and deserves careful deliberation and discussion by the city council, and it would be a great disservice to rush this conversation in an attempt to overhaul the ordinance ahead of the March 11, 2020 expiration date; and
WHEREAS: At the same time, it would be a travesty to let the temporary amendments to the TPO expire without any new language, as doing so would almost certainly result in a massive citywide cuffing spree, worsening our canopy decline and erasing any positive impact the temporary amendments might have had; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That section 8.66.055 of the municipal ordinances of the City of Cambridge, entitled "Procedure for Other Significant Tree Removals" be amend by substitution to read as follows:

"For any significant tree removal not subject to 8.66.050, a permit will be required from the City Arborist. In all cases, the City Arborist shall keep a record of the type and size of tree removed, the reason for the removal, photographs of the tree documenting the reason for removal, the date, the contractor(s) involved, and the name and address of the property owner. No such permits will be issued until December 31, 2020, except for emergency circumstances, significant utility infrastructure projects undertaken pursuant to State or Federal regulations or programs, for City park projects, or where a tree poses significant negative impact to an adjacent existing structure, or for dead or dangerous trees, or where a lot is of such density with existing trees that the removal of certain significant trees is considered beneficial to the health of the tree canopy. Any tree removed in violation of this section, prior to December 31, 2020, shall require a payment into the tree replacement fund as per section 8.66.070 according to a schedule as follows: 10% of the replacement value for property owners who qualify for the City of Cambridge residential real property tax exemption, no fee for property owners that receive established forms of financial assistance, and the full replacement cost in all other circumstances. The value to be paid into the tree replacement fund shall be equivalent to the cost of purchasing, planting, watering and maintaining said Replacement Trees for a period of not less than five years."

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing a clear intent to pass comprehensive amendments to the TPO, based off the recommendations of the task force, well ahead the new proposed deadline of December 2020.

O-5 Jan 13, 2020
COUNCILLOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., changed our Nation forever through his leadership, service, and clarity of vision; and
WHEREAS: In the brief time Dr. King walked upon this earth, he devoted his life to strengthening the content of the American character and called on our Nation to live up to its founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all its citizens; and
WHEREAS: Through his determination, spirit, and resolve, Dr. King helped lift souls and lead one of the greatest movements for equality and freedom in history; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge wishes to honor the lasting legacy of this great American, remember the ideals for which he fought, and recommit ourselves to ensuring that our country’s promise extends to all Americans across the great land; and
WHEREAS: As we observe Dr. King’s birthday, the City of Cambridge encourages all citizens of the City of Cambridge to celebrate his memory by performing acts of kindness through service to others; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That citizens of the City of Cambridge be encouraged to honor Dr. King by celebrating his memory by performing acts of kindness through service to others and participating in Many Helping Hands – Cambridge MLK Day of Service.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
16-101. Report on the potential of building below market rental housing on City-owned parking lots along Bishop Allen Drive. On a communication from Councillor McGovern requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 12/12/2016 [Simmons, McGovern]

16-108. Report on whether people displaced and qualify for Emergency Status who are using Section 8 in other cities or towns can retain their resident preference for the purpose of Inclusionary Housing. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey (O-4) from 12/19/2016 [Simmons, McGovern]

18-38. Report on inventory of all City-owned vacant buildings and lots and the City's plans for them, if any.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui (O-2) from 3/26/2018 [Simmons, McGovern]

18-60. Report on a small business parking pilot that would allow temporary on-street employee parking during typical daytime operating hours.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #1) from 5/14/2018 [Simmons, McGovern]

18-66. Report on establishing a Young Adult Civic Unity Committee to be modeled after the Citizen Civic Unity Committee and to recruit applicants from all across the community and across all socio-economic backgrounds.
Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 6/18/2018 [Simmons, McGovern]

18-73. Report on establishing and implementing a dynamic new initiative that will seek to place Port residents (ages 18 and over) on paths to jobs with family-sustaining wages.
Councillor Simmons (O-6) from 6/25/2018 [Simmons, McGovern]

18-119. Report on evaluating the existing capacity of fire stations in the Kendall Square area and whether a new fire station is needed, and if so, determining the feasibility of locating a plot of land for this use.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-2) from 11/5/2018 [unknown]

19-3. Report on establishing a Central Square Improvement Fund and allocate no less than 25% of funds generated to the arts.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-6) from 1/7/2019 [McGovern]

19-21. Report on the process for establishing a formal, thorough review of the City's Affordable Home Ownership programs, incorporating a plan for obtaining and analyzing substantial quantitative data inclusive of all types of units.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 2/25/2019 [Simmons]

19-22. Report on the feasibility of allowing small businesses to host live acoustic music performances without a license, and if feasible, present the City Council with a proposal to allow such performances.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-5) from 2/25/2019 [McGovern]

19-45. Report on compiling a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 4/8/2019 [Simmons]

19-49. Report on recommending restrictions on signage specific to retail establishments that sell e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-15) from 4/8/2019 [Simmons]

19-58. Report on working with the Recycling Advisory Committee and other stakeholders to draft an ordinance banning single-use plastic items in Cambridge.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O-6) from 5/13/2019 [Zondervan]

19-62. Report on drafting a formal Anti-bias /Cultural Competency Strategic Plan for eventual adoption and implementation.
Councillor Simmons (O-2) from 5/20/2019 [Simmons]

19-66. Report on whether it is possible to reduce or eliminate Building Permit Fees for 100% affordable housing development projects, through an exemption or other means and investigate what types of real estate tax abatements are possible for 100% affordable housing moving forward.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Mayor McGovern (O-3) from 6/3/2019 [McGovern]

19-74. Report on establishing a working committee to review the monuments, memorials, and markers throughout Cambridge to determine whether any of these commemorate those who were linked to the slave trade or engaged in other similarly shameful acts and to determine which individuals should be newly recognized with a monument, memorial, or marker.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon (O-2) from 6/10/2019 [Simmons]

19-75. Report on exploring the feasibility of partnering with a local research institution to conduct a study that determines how many ridehail vehicles are on the roads during both on and off-peak times and their impacts on congestion and safety.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-4) from 6/10/2019 [Mallon]

19-86. Report on developing a Vacant Storefront Registration Policy.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan (O-5) from 6/24/2019 [Siddiqui]

19-100. Report on the feasibility of implementing an additional regulatory requirement for listing a registration/license number for Short-Term Rentals.
Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (O-19) from 7/30/2019 [McGovern]

19-117. Report on the data from the Summer 2019 meals program, including participation rates and number of meals served. See Mgr #1
Councillor Mallon (O-3) from 9/16/2019 [Mallon]

19-118. Report on establishing a series of forums designed to inform Cambridge seniors about the recent wave of financial scams that they must be mindful of, with information as to how they can best protect themselves.
Councillor Simmons (O-8) from 9/16/2019 [Simmons]

19-120. Report on directing enforcement resources towards Bishop Allen Drive and other corridors with lots of vehicular idling and work with rideshare companies to ask them to develop technologies solutions to help alert drivers to the fact that they are illegally idling.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-10) from 9/16/2019 [Zondervan]

19-123. Report on the feasibility of closing some portion of Harvard Square to vehicular traffic on a select number of days during the summer of 2020 to have open market-style events.
Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 10/7/2019 [Mallon]

19-127. Report on instituting regularly scheduled public conversations between Public Utilities' representatives from Eversource, the Water Dept. Comcast, Verizon and any other appropriate entities to keep the City and public informed.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone (O-8) from 10/7/2019 [Zondervan]

19-128. Report on allocating more funds in the FY21 budget to Inspectional Services and on the feasibility of providing monetary compensation to homeowners who have had to self-finance traps and what funds could be allocated in the future to help homeowners buy traps.
Councillor Toomey (O-11) from 10/7/2019 [Toomey]

19-130. Report on requesting to allocate more funds in the FY21 budget for the small business improvement grants and to confer with the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on whether other cities in Massachusetts have been facing similar issues with ADA compliance and what can be done to protect the small businesses.
Councillor Toomey (O-14) from 10/7/2019 [Toomey]

19-132. Report on planting new trees in Magazine Beach Park in the Spring of 2020 with a special focus on the eastern end of the park and the grove area.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Mallon (O-18) from 10/7/2019 [Zondervan]

19-134. Report on increasing funding to the City's HomeBridge program so that access to homeownership may be made available to a wider range of incomes, as the program intends.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Toomey (O-20) from 10/7/2019 [Siddiqui]

19-137. Report on determining if ISD can be given the authority to issue citations for smoking in non-smoking buildings and to report back to the City Council.
Mayor McGovern (Calendar Item #4) from 10/7/2019 [McGovern]

19-139. Report on determining whether it would be possible to allow a permitted area for serving alcoholic beverages on Danehy Park property during special community-wide events.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #5) from 10/7/2019 [McGovern]

19-141. Report on looking into the idea of hiring a social worker in the FY2021 budget for the Central Square Library branch.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor McGovern (Calendar Item #8) from 10/7/2019 [Simmons, Mallon, McGovern]

19-142. Report on determining the feasibility of expediting the Demolition and Rebuilding permitting process in the event of a natural disaster.
Councillor Mallon (O-1) from 10/21/2019 [Mallon]

19-143. Report on the feasibility of piloting a program of assigning additional security officers to work collaboratively with and exclusively within Cambridge Housing Authority premises in and near Central Square and the Port.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-2) from 10/21/2019 [Simmons, McGovern]

19-144. Report on determining the feasibility of instituting and funding a Fire Cadet Program.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Toomey, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 10/21/2019 [Mallon]

19-145. Report on reviewing all the City's policies and procedures related to the procurement, installation and disposal of artificial turf.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan (O-7) from 10/21/2019 [Zondervan]

19-147. Report on installing hearing loop technology inside the Sullivan Chamber as part of the upcoming renovations to City Hall, and in other critical City meeting venues wherever possible and other accessibility improvements.
Councillor Zondervan (O-4) from 10/28/2019 [Zondervan]

19-151. Report on the feasibility of making Porter Square and Massachusetts Avenue between Roseland Street and Beech Street a quick-build Complete Street with bus priority.
Mayor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-10) from 10/28/2019 [McGovern]

19-157. Report on providing an update of when the public Police Dashboard will be fully operational.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 11/25/2019 [unknown]

19-159. Report on ways to review safety and devise any safety interventions at the corner of Saville Street and Walden Street.
Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-4) from 11/25/2019 [Siddiqui]