Cambridge City Council meeting - January 30, 2017 - AGENDA
[Councillor Maher was ABSENT]

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Water Board for a term of 5 years, effective Jan 30, 2017: James Burruss and Richard Johnson
Placed on File

Jan 30, 2017
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am hereby transmitting notification of the reappointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Water Board for a term of 5 years, effective Jan 30, 2017:

James Burruss
Mr. Burruss has been a member of the Water Board since 1996. He was actively involved in workshops related to the implementation of the new water treatment plant in 2001 and has participated in a number of recommendations relating to the restoration of Fresh Pond Reservation. He is a strong supporter of the protection of our 24 square mile Cambridge watershed. Mr. Burruss is a Senior Vice President at Hay Group’s McClelland Center for Research and Innovation. His expertise in organizational leadership and human-resource management reflects more than thirty years of experience with private and public-sector organization around the world. Mr. Burruss is a valued member of the Water Board.

Richard Johnson
Mr. Johnson joined the Water Board in 2011. Before retiring, Mr. Johnson was a career Electrical Engineer. From 2000 to 2010, he was the Chief Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Engineer for an international engineering consulting firm where he worked on municipal water and wastewater projects. He has an extensive knowledge of current technology in the field and is very familiar with an array of aspects relating to the municipal water process. Mr. Johnson is a member of a large number of organizations including the Cambridge Historical Society. He knowledge and expertise make him a vital member of the Water Board.

Very truly yours, Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager

2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2017: James Desrosiers
Placed on File

3. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-109, regarding Cambridge Housing Authority elevator service needs.
Placed on File

4. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-68, regarding donating grants to artist.
Placed on File

5. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 17-1, regarding the feasibility of starting a pilot program to install cigarette butt receptacles in areas in Cambridge. Vice Mayor McGovern
Placed on File

6. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an update on the Bicycle Safety Work Plan.
Placed on File

7. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $144,016.44 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($86,184.60), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($53,231.84), and to the Travel and Training account ($4,600), awarded to the Council on Aging Division and will be used to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly food shopping trips, and will also support one part-time weekend coordinator position, an office aid, a meals assistant, and several instructors who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center.
Order Adopted 7-0-2 (Maher, Simmons ABSENT)

8. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the comprehensive Needs Assessment Report relative to the Community Benefits Ordinance.
Referred to Finance Committee to Review Recommendations and Develop Funding Priorities

9. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the results of the biannual City of Cambridge Citizen Telephone Survey for 2016.
Referred to NLTP Committee - Mazen

10. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-110, regarding the Central Square Restoration Zoning Petition.
Referred to Ordinance Committee Hearing on Feb 2, 2017

CHARTER RIGHT
1. A zoning petition has been received from Richard Harding, et al. to amend 20.800 titled the Mass and Main Residential Mixed Income Sub district to reflect a more appropriate affordable housing contribution and height limitation for this zoning. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Jan 23, 2017.]
Referred to Ordinance Committee and Planning Board

2. That the City Manager is requested to hire an independent consultant who shall assess the efficiency and effectiveness of how all City Departments conduct their work, who will begin implementing whatever necessary adjustments are deemed to be necessary, and who will report back to the City Manager and the City Council on his or her progress in regular monthly intervals. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor Simmons on Jan 23, 2017.]
Tabled - Simmons

Proposed Amended Order (Simmons)

O-3     Jan 23, 2017
MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR MAZEN
WHEREAS: The demands and expectations placed upon not only individuals, but upon businesses and government entities, have dramatically changed and evolved along with all the other aspects of life that have been greatly impacted by the technological revolution of the past two decades; and
WHEREAS: The template for how the City of Cambridge operates at an institutional level has, for the most part, changed little since the Plan E form of government was adopted in 1945, with inter-department communication and the assessment of departmental performance and effectiveness seeing practically no changes in the intervening decades; and
WHEREAS: The consistency of the municipal government’s internal operations is virtuous on the one hand, providing a stable framework for conducting important and necessary City business over the course of many generations, yet there is the risk that this framework could become ineffective if not periodically reviewed and adjusted to meet the demands of a rapidly changing, faster-paced world; and
WHEREAS: Adjustments such as reorganizing the Community Development Department to ensure that that the City can more adroitly and effectively assess and address the City’s rapidly changing development needs, re-conceptualizing the City’s Personnel Department to better ensure our workforce is fully diverse, professional, and able to meet the needs of our evolving community, and reinvigorating the IT Department to ensure that it is undertaking constituent-facing design and development, are just three examples of what this re-assessment and reinvigoration effort could and should entail; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to hire an independent consultant who shall assess the efficiency and effectiveness of how all City Departments conduct their work, who will begin implementing whatever necessary adjustments are deemed to be necessary, and who will report back to the City Manager and the City Council on his or her progress in regular monthly intervals.
ORDERED: That this matter be referred to the Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee for further discussion, with the request that the City Manager attend and provide feedback at this hearing, and with the request that options for moving this matter forward include the possibility of bringing in and outside consultant for unbiased, outside thoughts on how to best achieve the above-stated goals.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. A proposed amendment to the Ordinance entitled "Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge" Chapter 2.125 be amended per the attached ordinance. The question comes of passing to be ordained on or after Feb 13, 2017.

10. A proposed amendment to the Ordinance entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge" to insert in Article 11.00 a new Section 11.800 Medical Marijuana. [The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 6, 2017. Planning Board hearings were held Nov 1, 2016 and Jan 3, 2017. Petition expires Feb 7, 2017.]

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Rachel Weidenfeld, transmitting opposition to downzoning petition.

2. A communication was received from Ira Nichols-Barrer, 188 upland Road, preserve Mass + Main housing density.

3. A communication was received from Parker Heckner, 105 Norfolk Street, transmitting opposition to downzoning petition.

4. A communication was received from Patrick W. Barrett III, transmitting support for Policy Order #16 of Jan 23, 2017 regarding license/permit waivers for acoustic performances for small businesses.

5. A communication was received from Sonali Duggal, 23 Murdock Street, regarding keeping height limits on Mass & Main.

6. A communication was received from Fernando Daniel Hidalgo, 23 Murdock Street, against reducing build height limits at Mass & Main.

7. A communication was received from Luke Edson, transmitting opposition to Mass and Main downsizing petition.

8. A communication was received from Dan Weissman, a Cambridge resident who opposes downzoning in Central Square.

9. A communication was received from Elaine O'Reilly, 95 Cushing Street, oppose downsizing attempts in Central Square.

10. A communication was received from Deborah Ruhe, Executive Director, Just-A-Start Corporation, 1035 Cambridge Street, regarding down zoning in Central Square.

11. A communication was received from Jeff Byrnes, voicing disagreement with the petition to downzone Central Square.

12. A communication was received from Annie Michaelis, 188 Upland Road, please do not downzone Central Square.

13. A communication was received from Carolyn Fuller, 12 Douglass Street, regarding Richard Harding, et al Zoning Petition.

14. A communication was received from Guy Stuart, 8 Florence Street, regarding down zoning of Central Square.

15. A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street, regarding the essence of metaphysical awareness.

16. A communication was received from Raj Dhanda, owner of 96 Winthrop Street, transmitting opposition to Marijuana Dispensary at 98 Winthrop Street "The Red House."

17. A communication was received from Steven E. Miller, 92 Henry Street, regarding the City Manager’s update on Bicycle Safety Work Plan.

18. A communication was received from Susan Stewart, 115 Aberdeen Avenue, in opposition to the installation of a bus shelter with advertisement and lighting on Aberdeen Avenue, together with a petition signed by 90 residents in opposition to the bus shelter.

19. A communication was received from Carol O’Hare, 172 Magazine Street, transmitting suggestions and comments relating to rooftop uses for Central Square.

20. A communication was received from Karen Ogden, 124 Aberdeen Avenue, transmitting opposition to the planned installation of a lighted bus stop with advertisement on the corner of Aberdeen and Huron Avenues.

21. A communication was received from Christine Low, in opposition to inappropriate advertisement planned for the new bus shelter on Aberdeen Avenue.

22. A communication was received from Risa Mednick, Transition House, on behalf of the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition in support of the Community Needs Assessment Report.

23. A communication was received from Janie Katz-Christy, 166A Elm Street, relating to the benefits of a network of protected bike lanes and the safety for motorists, pedestrians, businesses, cyclists and others.

24. A communication was received from Mark Boswell, 105 Walden Street, regarding the bicycle safety plan and the need for an on-going extension of the existing pilot program.

25. A communication was received from Hasson Rashid, 820 Mass. Avenue, regarding the Community Needs Assessment Report and issues of homelessness.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to the winners of the Glocal Challenge.   Vice Mayor McGovern

2. Resolution on the death of Renae Gray.   Mayor Simmons

R-2     Jan 30, 2017
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Renae Gray; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to Michelle Scott and the entire family of Renae Gray 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 Michelle Scott, daughter of Renae Gray, on behalf of the entire City Council.

3. Thanks to the volunteers and staff that made Winter Family Fun Day a huge success.   Councillor Cheung

4. Congratulating LiquiGlide on their recent success.   Councillor Cheung

5. Resolution on the death of Barbara T. Cooney.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

6. Resolution on the death of James M. Cusack.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

R-6     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR MAHER
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened to learn that lifelong Cantabrigian James M. Cusack passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 28, 2017 at the age of 66; and

WHEREAS: Jim was a cherished father to his daughter Colleen Cusack of Medford and was the loving son of the late Joseph P. Cusack Sr. and Margaret E. (Bowler); and

WHEREAS: Jim was the beloved brother of MaryAnn Cusack and Jean Cusack, both of Cambridge, William Cusack and his wife Maureen, Ellen Wood and her husband William, and the late Joseph P. Cusack Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Jim, who is survived by many whom he loved, was the proud uncle of Kelsey and Laurie Cusack, Madeline and Liam Cusack, and Megan, Laura and Julia Wood, as well as many other dear relatives and friends; and

WHEREAS: Jim is the former husband of Katherine Gray of Medford; and

WHEREAS: In addition to the love and devotion Jim had for his family, he was an equally proud graduate of Boston College High School ’68, Boston College ’72 and an accomplished past president of the Harry Folsom Club of Boston, Brockway-Smith Company National Accounts Sales Manager and General Manager of J & C Adams Company; and

WHEREAS: Jim was an active member of his lumber industry and a great supporter of his community, participating as an HCBL Bridge Life Master and past secretary treasurer of the Warren St. Club, Jim will be much missed by all who knew him, loved him and called him friend; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of James M. Cusack 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 family of James M. Cusack on behalf of the entire City Council.

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the City's Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Plan.   Councillor Cheung
Adopted

2. Amendment to Chapter 8.12.010 of the Municipal Code.   Councillor Cheung
Charter Right - Carlone

3. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Urban Agriculture Task Force and report back to the City Council on a full update on their progress.   Councillor Cheung
Adopted

4. That the City Manager is requested to work with the MBTA to install a shelter on Aberdeen Avenue without advertising or lighting comparable to what was originally there and to consult with City staff to develop a policy that prohibits advertising and illumination on bus shelters in residential areas citywide and as well as in the Parkway Overlay District.   Councillor Devereux
Charter Right - Toomey

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the intention of addressing sidewalk accessibility issues along Granite Street between Pearl and Brookline Streets as a result of street trees heaving sidewalk panels.   Councillor Toomey
Adopted

6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and any other relevant City department and report back to the City Council on ways the City can help small businesses offset other costs, included but not limited to, the possibility of DPW picking up trash from these small businesses during their regular routes.   Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Cheung
Adopted as Amended

7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance and Law Departments to draft a Home Rule petition that would allow Cambridge residents to easily round up their sewer/water bill to help support local non-profit organizations.   Councillor Cheung
Adopted

8. That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant City Departments to develop a system to allow Parking and Transportation Demand Management surveys and energy audits to be more easily accessible to the public.   Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor McGovern
Adopted as Amended

9. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and any other relevant City department to survey of city residents, work, and visitors to determine who is interested in parking in the City.   Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor McGovern
Charter Right - Kelley

10. That the City Council will continue to oppose future Executive Orders violating the constitutional rights of Muslims and therefore the constitutional rights of all Americans.   Councillor Mazen, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Simmons
Adopted as Amended

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a response to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by John Hawkinson alleging violation to attorney client privileged redactions of executive session minutes of the City Council for Aug 1, 2016, Oct 13, 2016 and the Oct 31, 2016.
Approved

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

Tues, Jan 31
2:30pm   City Council Public Goal Setting Session (Sheraton Commander, 16 Garden Street)

Thurs, Feb 2
3:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct an additional public hearing to discuss the Central Square Restoration Petition. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 6
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 13
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Feb 15
5:30pm   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss next steps on bike and transit safety in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 27
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Mar 1
4:00pm   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to draft language for short-term rental regulations to be forwarded to the Ordinance Committee. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 6
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 13
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 20
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Mar 22
3:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update from City Staff on recent changes regrading leaf blowers made since a hearing held in June2016, including enforcement, the purchase and pilot of green landscaping equipment, plans for a pilot program in spring 2017 to use green equipment in two parks, and any other updates on efforts the City is taking in regards to leaf blowers. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 27
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 3
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 24
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Apr 26
3:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update on the City’s urban forestry programs, tree inventory and maintenance, planting programs, the role of the Committee on Public Planting, the impacts of the drought on the urban forest, and any other matters related to trees. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 1
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 8
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 15
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 22
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 5
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 19
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 26
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Aug 7
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: Considerable time has passed since the City Council has received an update on the City’s Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Plan; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the relevant City Departments and report back to the City Council with a full update.

O-3     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: Considerable time has passed since the City Council has received an update from the Urban Agriculture Task Force; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Urban Agriculture Task Force and report back to the City Council on a full update on their progress.

O-5     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the intention of addressing sidewalk accessibility issues along Granite Street between Pearl and Brookline Streets as a result of street trees heaving sidewalk panels.

O-7     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: On Dec 8, 2014, an order was put before the City Council asking the City Manager to confer with the Finance and Law Departments to draft a Home Rule petition that would allow Cambridge, and any other city wishing to do the same, to enable residents to easily round up their sewer/water bill to help support local nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS: A Home Rule petition was not filed; and
WHEREAS: Local non-profits play an important role in our community and continue to struggle to secure capital project funds; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Finance and Law Departments to draft a Home Rule petition that would allow Cambridge residents to easily round up their sewer/water bill to help support local non-profit organizations; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council.

O-8     Jan 30, 2017  Amended
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge prides itself on being a hub of innovation; and
WHEREAS: It is currently difficult to access the Parking and Transportation Demand Management surveys and energy audits; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the relevant City Departments to develop a system to allow Parking and Transportation Demand Management surveys and energy audits to be more easily accessible to the public.

O-9     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: The City Council has an obligation to effectively regulate parking in the City; and
WHEREAS: Parking in the City is an issue that the City Council works on every session; and
WHEREAS: The City Administration and City Council would benefit greatly from having accurate data on who is interested in parking in the City while drafting City policy; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and any other relevant City department to survey of city residents, work, and visitors to determine who is interested in parking in the City and to report back the findings to the City Council.

O-10     Jan 30, 2017
COUNCILLOR MAZEN
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The President has issued an executive order on Fri, Jan 27, 2017 banning nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries including Syria, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen; and
WHEREAS: Several federal judges have issued a stay on the order and it will likely be ruled unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge is a city that takes pride in all residents and its diverse immigrant population many of whom have come to Cambridge from the seven named countries; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council recognizes this as first step in the President’s campaign promise to enact a Muslim ban; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record as opposed to this executive order; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council will continue to oppose future Executive Orders violating the constitutional rights of Muslims and therefore the constitutional rights of all Americans and be it further
RESOLVED: That a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Baker, the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation and President Trump.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
16-24. Report on what additional measures can be taken to ensure that pedestrians are able to safely cross at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue.
Mayor Simmons (O-2) from 4/4/2016
Referred back to the City Manager on June 6, 2016 by Mayor Simmons.

16-26. Report on the possibility of the City Council implementing a zoning change, on the permitting of all new restaurants where a wood-fired oven is used as a significant method of food preparation.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-5) from 4/4/2016

16-42. Report on plans for the former Riverside Community Health Center on Western Avenue, including transfer of ownership of the building to the City and the process for determining future usage.
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 5/2/2016

16-47. Report on ways to improve the public noticing of proposed building demolitions consistent with the outreach used for variances and special permits and to consider extending the amount of time to consider whether a property is historically significant.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Devereux (O-6) from 5/23/2016

16-50. Report on the use of City office and meeting space for non-City appointed functions by non-City officials.
Councillor Kelley (O-4) from 6/6/2016

16-51. Report on the City's policies and best practices in the use and supervision of City Council interns.
Councillor Kelley (O-5) from 6/6/2016

16-52. Report on the City’s use of push-button caution lights at crosswalks and to determine any decrease in pedestrian legal rights should they be hit.
Councillor Kelley (Calendar Item #3) from 6/13/2016

16-53. Report on the feasibility of either using City funds to subsidize the cost of installing and removing air conditioning units from Cambridge Housing Authority-owned apartments at a reduced cost.
Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #4) from 6/13/2016

16-56. Report on creating Sobering Centers and a Cold Weather Plan prior to the winter of 2016.
Councillor Cheung, Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-7) from 6/20/2016

16-64. Report on reinstating trash and recycling pick up for small businesses.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher (O-8) from 8/1/2016

16-66. Report on how traffic laws pertaining to crosswalks are currently enforced throughout the City and whether there can be stricter laws to ultimately increase pedestrian safety.
Mayor Simmons (O-12) from 8/1/2016

16-68. Report on implementing a nomination based "Artist of the Month" program along with a $2,000 grant and to remove the long-form application in favor of a nomination-based system.  See Mgr #4
Councillor Mazen (O-15) from 8/1/2016

16-71. Report on the feasibility of creating a temporary jobs program geared toward Cambridge’s homeless population and/or determine the feasibility of awarding homeless with priority in the City’s 9-week temporary jobs program.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Mazen (O-8) from 9/12/2016
Referred back to City Manager on motion of Vice Mayor McGovern

16-72. Report on resolving the audio and visual issues in the Sullivan Chamber.
Councillor Devereux, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Mazen (O-10) from 9/12/2016

16-74. Report on producing a new status report that reviews the Harvard Square Conservation District’s effectiveness since 2005, and that considers whether new zoning regulations may be necessary to fulfill the community’s goals.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-18) from 9/12/2016

16-75. Report on a suitable replacement for the crumb-rubber turf used on City playgrounds.
Councillor Cheung (O-3) from 9/19/2016

16-76. Report on implementing an electronic public comment display in the Sullivan Chamber, listing the speaker’s name and affiliation as well as a timer.
Councillor Cheung, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Mazen (Calendar Item #1) from 9/26/2016

16-82. Report on testing for any presence of chromonium-6 in the City's drinking water and plans to deal with this issue.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Devereux, Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #2) from 10/31/2016

16-83. Report on drafting possible legislation and other recommendations for interim actions to identify and address the public health impacts of any commercial wood-fired ovens.
Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #4) from 10/31/2016

16-84. Report on determining which pedestrian crosswalks are in need of additional on street signage.
Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Simmons (O-6) from 10/31/2016

16-86. Report on which public campaign finance options are legal for municipal elections in Cambridge.
Councillor Mazen (O-14) from 10/31/2016

16-89. Report on conducting a traffic safety review of the Brattle Street, Sparks Street, and Craigie Street intersection.
Councillor Devereux (O-1) from 11/7/2016

16-90. Report on requesting permission from the DCR to continue Sunday closings on Memorial Drive year-round, starting in early 2017.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-4) from 11/7/2016

16-94. Report to consider higher frequency enforcement in key transit junctions and corridors.
Councillor Mazen (O-8) from 11/7/2016

16-95. Report to make street markings and street signage more ubiquitous in an effort to market the rules of the road to the users of all transportation modes.
Councillor Mazen (O-9) from 11/7/2016

16-100. Report on suggested changes to Cambridge’s policy regarding advertising revenue that could help support the continuation and expansion of Hubway in the City of Cambridge.
Councillor Toomey (O-1) from 12/12/2016

16-101. Report on the potential of building below market rental housing on City-owned parking lots along Bishop Allen Drive.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-4) from 12/12/2016

16-102. Report on the intention of ensuring that zoning and building code restrictions will not prohibit the rebuilding of the damaged structures and ensure a straightforward process for families and current property owners to rebuild.
Councillor Toomey (O-5) from 12/12/2016

16-103. Report that all money raised during this campaign is distributed to the Wellington Harrington residents impacted by this incident and when all funds are distributed.
Councillor Toomey (O-6) from 12/12/2016

16-104. Report on making Appleton Street one-way from Highland Street to Huron Avenue, preferably before the start of winter storms.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Maher (O-7) from 12/12/2016

16-105. Report on what measures can be taken to fast-track the rebuilding of homes impacted by the fire that may be non-conforming with the current zoning code in a timely manner and what actions can be considered.
Councillor Devereux (O-9) from 12/12/2016

16-106. Report on an outreach and communications plan for renters in Cambridge about the importance and availability of renters insurance and assist low- and moderate-income tenants in acquiring affordable renters insurance policies.
Councillor Devereux (O-10) from 12/12/2016

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.
Councillor Toomey, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 12/19/2016

16-109. Report on the Cambridge Housing Authority list of elevator breakdowns, what issues led to the breakdowns, how long the repairs took and safety measures put in place during these breakdowns.  See Mgr #3
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-5) from 12/19/2016

16-110. Report on the Central Square Restoration Zoning petition.  See Mgr #10
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Mazen (O-6) from 12/19/2016

17-1. Report on the feasibility of starting a pilot program to install cigarette butt receptacles in areas in Cambridge.  See Mgr #5
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-3) from 1/9/2017

17-2. Report on improving the audio visual set-up at the Citywide Senior Center.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Mazen, Councillor Carlone (O-4) from 1/23/2017

17-3. Report on parking meter usage in Porter Square to ensure that appropriate time limits are being considered for local businesses and other areas where parking meter operating hours have been adjusted.
Councillor Toomey (O-5) from 1/23/2017

17-4. Report on potential future public-private partnerships that could deliver an operational Foundry that consists of significant community space for the community.
Councillor Toomey (O-6) from 1/23/2017

17-5. Report on progress made in creating a mini bond program.
Councillor Cheung (O-7) from 1/23/2017

17-6. Report on how the success of "pop-up" lanes will be measured and what lessons we expect to learn from them to help implement safer bicycling facilities throughout the City.
Councillor Kelley (O-9) from 1/23/2017