Cambridge City Council meeting - May 15, 2023

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting for the Nov 7, 2023 Municipal Election, in accordance with “The VOTES Act”. (CM23#134)
pulled by Nolan; Order Adopted 9-0

May 15, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

Please find attached a recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting for the Nov 7, 2023 Municipal Election, in accordance with “The VOTES Act”.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

To: Yi-an Huang, City Manager
From: Board of Election Commissioners
Date: May 3, 2023
Re: RECOMMENDATION FOR IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING

In accordance with “The VOTES Act” cities and towns may choose to have in-person early voting. To opt-in to early voting for local elections, at least two registrars need to recommend it, and the board of selectmen, town council, or city council must then vote to authorize in-person early voting. The vote to opt-in to early voting must take place no later than 5 days before early voting would begin and must include the early voting schedule. Early voting can begin no earlier than the 17th day before the election or preliminary and can end no later than 2 business days before the election. Early voting for local elections defaults to the City’s usual business hours, unless the vote specifies otherwise. Sites for early voting for local elections will be designated by the City Clerk.

In accordance with the provisions of “The Votes Act”, the Board of Election Commissioners recommends early in-person voting begin on Saturday, October 28, 2023, and end on Friday, November 3, 2023, during the hours and at the locations as indicated below.

DESIGNATED EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, HOURS, AND DAYS

Cambridge Water Department - 250 Fresh Pond Parkway

Valente Library – 826 Cambridge Street, Side Entrance on Berkshire Street

Main Library – 449 Broadway

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

October 28 October 29 October 30 October 31 November 1 November 2 November 3

9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 8:30am-8:00pm 8:30am-5:00pm 8:30am-5:00pm 8:30am-5:00pm 8:30am-12:00pm

At a meeting held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 5:30pm the Board of Election Commissioners voted 4 in favor, 0 against, to submit this request recommending that the City Council vote to authorize early in-person voting and the early voting locations, dates, and hours for the November 7, 2023, Municipal Election. The City of Cambridge Board of Election Commissioners respectfully submits this report to the City Council for review and determination.

Agenda Item Number 1 May 15, 2023

WHEREAS: At a meeting held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 5:30pm the Board of Election Commissioners voted 4 in favor, 0 against, to submit a request recommending that the City Council vote to authorize early in-person voting and the early voting locations, dates, and hours for the November 7, 2023, Municipal Election.; and

WHEREAS: In accordance with the provisions of “The Votes Act”, the Board of Election Commissioners recommends early in-person voting begin on Saturday, October 28, 2023, and end on Friday, November 3, 2023, during the hours and at the locations indicated below:

Locations

Cambridge Water Department – 250 Fresh Pond Parkway

Cambridge Main Library – 449 Broadway

Cambridge Valente Library – 826 Cambridge Street, Side Entrance on Berkshire Street

Hours

Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 9am to 3pm

Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 9am to 3pm

Monday, October 30, 2023 from 8:30am to 8pm

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 8:30am to 5pm

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 8:30am to 5pm

Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 8:30am to 5:30pm

Friday, November 3, 2023 from 8:30am to 12pm

Now, therefore be it

ORDERED: That in accordance with the provisions of “The Votes Act”, upon request of the Board of Election Commissioners, the City Council hereby authorizes early in-person voting for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election for the hours and locations outlined above.

2. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $150,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account. The funds will cover medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job. (CM23#135)
Order Adopted 9-0

3. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Post Overdose Support Team Grant, received from Massachusetts Departments of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services, through the Fenway Health Group, in the amount of $20,000, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,000). Grant funds will be used to support costs related to providing aftercare support. (CM23#136)
Order Adopted 9-0

4. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a report communicating the opening of the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc. family shelter at 2222 Massachusetts Avenue. (CM23#137)
pulled by Mallon; Placed on File 9-0

CHARTER RIGHT
1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by “friendly” eminent domain proceeding parcels of land located at 319 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 21), 333 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 23), and 455 Columbia Street (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 16) (collectively “Cambridge Parcels”), and approve an Order authorizing the purchase of a parcel of land located at 94 Webster Avenue, Somerville (as shown on Somerville Assessors Map 96, Parcel B-7) (“Somerville Parcel”) (collectively, the “Premises”), all of which are owned by Webster Avenue Ventures LLC (“WV”). [Charter Right – Mallon, May 8, 2023] (CM23#128)
Nolan motion to Table Ch. Rt #1 Fails 1-8 (PN - Yes); Appropriation of $3,101,250 Adopted 8-1 (PN - No); Order of Taking Adopted 8-1 (PN - No); Appropriation of $10,276,750 Adopted 8-1 (PN - No); Order of Purchase Adopted 8-1 (PN - No); Appropriation of $1,022,000 Adopted 8-1 (PN - No); Appropriation of $1,000,000 Adopted 8-1 (PN - No); Rules Suspended for Reconsideration 8-1 (PN - No); Reconsideration Fails 1-8 (PN - Yes)

5. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by “friendly” eminent domain proceeding parcels of land located at 319 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 21), 333 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 23), and 455 Columbia Street (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 16) (collectively “Cambridge Parcels”), and approve an Order authorizing the purchase of a parcel of land located at 94 Webster Avenue, Somerville (as shown on Somerville Assessors Map 96, Parcel B-7) (“Somerville Parcel”) (collectively, the “Premises”), all of which are owned by Webster Avenue Ventures LLC (“WV”). (CM23#128) [plot plan] [Order of Taking] [Order authorizing purchase]
pulled by Nolan; PN objects to $14.4 million price tag and suggests site better used for housing rather than DPW use; PT, QZ support proposed use as well as future housing; Owen O’Riordan explains the needs of DPW for operations and how this site is badly needed for foreseeable future; QZ would prefer high density subsidized/social housing for the site; DPW Commissioner Kathy Watkins notes that site likely has “urban fill” with some contamination; AM would prefer to turn site over for subsidized/social housing, concerned about price tag; O’Riordan notes that parcels were assembled by a 3rd party; Bob Riordan notes that original asking price was 10% higher; QZ identifies site as a "Square" which would permit taller buildings under proposed AHO amendments; MM also would prefer high density subsidized/social housing on site but will support proposal; DC says he’s been advocating City purchase of land for years; BA asks about specific proposed uses; Kathy Watkins notes likely use by Parks Division and/or Buildings Divisions, including vehicle storage and office space; PN wants City to buy any and all properties available but cannot support this purchase; Huang explains costs; PN unhappy about why City did not purchase another lot; Charter Right - Mallon; David Kale notes that this sale is timely and could fall apart if delayed; Bob O’Riordan notes that there have been other offers for the parcels; McGovern Reconsideration Motion Fails 1-8 (PN - Yes)

May 8, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am writing to recommend that the City Council approve an Order to take via a “friendly” eminent domain proceeding parcels of land located at 319 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 21), 333 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 23), and 455 Columbia Street (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 16) (collectively “Cambridge Parcels”), and approve an Order authorizing the purchase of a parcel of land located at 94 Webster Avenue, Somerville (as shown on Somerville Assessors Map 96, Parcel B-7) (“Somerville Parcel”) (collectively, the “Premises”), all of which are owned by Webster Avenue Ventures LLC (“WV”). The Premises consists of four parcels containing three small buildings and a small garage space currently used for light industrial purposes. Upon their taking and purchase, the Premises would be used for municipal uses, including but not limited to a municipal service facility, office space, accessory uses thereto, and for any other municipal purposes.

Pursuant to Section 30 of Chapter 43, Section 14 of Chapter 40, and Chapter 79 of the General Laws, all as amended, the City Council is authorized to take in fee in the name of the City for any municipal purpose any land within the limits of the City not already appropriated for public use. I recommend that the City Council take the above referenced Cambridge Parcels by eminent domain for the purpose of assisting with municipal service operations, office space, all uses accessory thereto, and for any other municipal uses. I further recommend that the City Council approve an Order authorizing the purchase of the Somerville Parcel, which is adjacent and contiguous to the Cambridge Parcels.

Background

WV has acquired and assembled four contiguous parcels into one large parcel totaling 34,695 square feet (0.8 acres). The Premises currently serves light industrial uses which include vehicle storage. The ability to purchase approximately one (1) acre of land within the City is a rare and invaluable opportunity. The acquisition of the entirety of the Premises will allow the City to use the land for municipal uses, including but not limited to a municipal public works facility, office space, accessory uses thereto, and for any other municipal needs.

WV has agreed to sell the Premises to the City (via the proposed friendly eminent domain taking of the Cambridge Parcels and the purchase of the Somerville Parcel) for $14,400,000. WV has further agreed to enter into a purchase and sale agreement that will allow the City to use and occupy the Somerville Parcel until title to the Somerville Parcel can be transferred to the City. Together the taking and purchase will result in the acquisition of the entire Premises.

As part of this process, WV commissioned a Phase 1 ESA Report for the Premises (“Phase 1 Report”). The occupants of 333 Webster Avenue and 455 Columbia Avenue have vacated those parcels. 319 Webster Avenue is occupied by a commercial bottle and can recycling facility. 94 Webster Avenue is mostly vacant. Most of the Premises was historically used as an automobile junkyard. The Phase 1 Report identifies this historic use as a recognized environmental condition of the Premises and also concludes that urban fill is likely present at the site. There has been no reported environmental sampling at the Premises, but there was extensive environmental investigation and remediation as part of the residential development at 305 Webster Avenue, which is adjacent to the Premises. The historic use at the Premises creates some risk that currently unknown contamination could be encountered during development of the property, which would need to be addressed under the Mass. G.L. c. 21E regulations. This would likely include, at a minimum, proper management of any contaminated soil, potential remedial measures, and limited use restrictions to prevent exposure to any residual contamination. For any uses beyond the contemplated near term municipal public works facility use, more stringent clean-up standards and use restrictions might apply. Based on the limited sampling data available for the Premises, it might be difficult to secure environmental insurance to cover unexpected clean-up costs as a result of unknown contamination, but coverage for off-site migration and bodily injury/property damage claims might be possible. I am investigating the possibility of acquiring environmental insurance coverage for the Premises.

Process

If the City chooses to move forward with the eminent domain taking and purchase of the Premises, then funds need to be appropriated, the taking of the Cambridge Parcels needs to be completed, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Somerville Parcel must be executed and all of this must be completed prior to June 30, 2023.

The City intends to acquire the Cambridge Parcels through what is commonly referred to as a “friendly taking.” A friendly taking describes the use of the statutory eminent domain procedure to acquire a property that an owner seeks to sell to the City. The average assessed value for the three Cambridge Parcels for the past three fiscal years is $2,481,000. The true indication of the current fair market value of the Cambridge Parcels plus the Somerville Parcel has been estimated by a highly qualified appraiser retained by the City Solicitor. The appraiser, Steven R. Foster, MAI, of Lincoln Property Company, has determined that the fair market value of the Premises at its highest and best use, which is characterized as residential use, is $14,400,000. The City’s Chief Assessor, Gayle Willett, has reviewed Mr. Foster’s appraisal as an additional examination to ensure that the appraised value represents the current fair market value of the property. For the Cambridge Parcels, the City would pay the amount allowed by law as a pro tanto to WV. A pro tanto is an initial payment that the property owner can accept without prejudice to its right to bring a claim for the full amount of damages that it asserts is due. Here, the pro tanto would be a payment of $3,101,250.

In addition, under the law, the property owner has the right to challenge the amount of the pro tanto payment in a legal proceeding and could seek to persuade a court that it is entitled to the current fair market value of the property. The eminent domain procedure allows the City to exceed the limits that G.L. c. 40, §14 and G.L. c.43, §30 impose on the purchase price of a property (which limit the purchase price that the City may pay to the average of the three prior years’ assessed value plus a 25% increase) after an owner of land taken by eminent domain has sought damages for the remainder of the fair market value or purchase price of the property. The City intends, subject to the City Council’s approval, to pay the remainder of the purchase price of $10,276,750, for the entire Premises (plus the purchase price of $1,022,000 for the Somerville Parcel), through settlement of an eminent domain damages claim-this is why this type of transaction is referred to as a “friendly taking.” I will initiate a settlement of any such claim with the property owner if the City Council votes to approve the appropriation of the pro tanto, authorizes the taking of the Cambridge Parcels by eminent domain, votes to approve the appropriation of funds to purchase the Somerville Parcel, votes to authorize the purchase of the Somerville Parcel, and appropriates funds to settle the damages claim.

The following steps must be taken to satisfy legal requirements for this friendly taking:

1. The City Council must vote to approve the Appropriation Order in the amount of $3,101,250, in order to appropriate funds from Free Cash to pay the pro tanto for the Cambridge Parcels, as set forth above and below;

2. The City Council, by a two-thirds vote, must vote to approve the Order of Taking and vote to approve the Order Authorizing the Purchase of the Somerville Parcel; 3. The City Council must vote to approve the Appropriation Order in the amount of $10,276,750, in order to appropriate funds from Free Cash to settle the eminent domain damages claim and to pay the remainder of the purchase price of $14,400,000 after subtracting the pro tanto and the purchase price for the Somerville Parcel, which will enable the City to acquire the Property and thereby resolve WV’s damages claim.

4. The City Council must vote to approve the Appropriation Order in the amount of $1,022,000, in order to appropriate funds from Free Cash to pay the purchase price for the Somerville Parcel, as set forth above and below; and

5. In addition, I am requesting that the City Council approve an appropriation of $1,000,000 in funds from Free Cash to develop plans, acquire the fit-out and furnishings, and to undertake minor renovations for DPW to use and occupy the Premises.

Requests for Appropriation

I am hereby requesting an appropriation in the amount of $3,101,250 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel and Training (Judgement and Damages) Account to cover the pro tanto payment toward the expenses of acquisition as required by the above referenced Sections of Chapters 40 and 43 of the General Laws for the Cambridge Parcels owned by WV.

After the City Council votes on the Appropriation Order to fund the pro tanto payment of $3,101,250 and votes by a two-third vote on the Order of Taking the Cambridge Parcels, I am also hereby requesting that the City Council vote to approve the second Appropriation Order in order to appropriate funds in the amount of $10,276,750 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel and Training (Judgement and Damages) Account to fund the settlement of WV’s remaining eminent domain damages claim. Next, I am also hereby requesting that the City Council vote to approve the third Appropriation Order in order to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,022,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Finance Department Extraordinary Expenditures to fund the purchase of the Somerville Parcel owned by WV and vote by a two-third vote on the Order of Purchase. Finally, I am requesting that the City Council approve an appropriation of $1,000,000 in funds from Free Cash to develop plans, acquire the fit-out and furnishings, and to undertake minor renovations for DPW to use and occupy the Premises.

I strongly recommend that the City Council approve this unique opportunity to acquire the Premises and vote to approve the Orders of Taking and Purchase and for the Appropriation of funds.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $50,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of the Mass Avenue between Waterhouse Street and Alewife Parkway. [Passed to 2nd Reading May 1, 2023; Referred to Finance Committee] (CM23#106)

3. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $35,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan. Funds will support upgrades to the 689 Mass Avenue Interior; upgrades at the Moses Youth Center; Interior fit-out of Rindge Pre-K building; electric vehicle charging station infrastructure at several municipal buildings; and additional work at Inman and East Cambridge Fire Houses; First Street Garage upgrades to stairs and elevator; and other City building upgrades. [Passed to 2nd Reading May 1, 2023; Referred to Finance Committee] (CM23#107)

4. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of the Peabody School Playground and Corcoran (Raymond Street) park. [Passed to 2nd Reading May 1, 2023; Referred to Finance Committee] (CM23#108)

5. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades. [Passed to 2nd Reading May 1, 2023; Referred to Finance Committee] (CM23#109)

6. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $51,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the Port and River Street areas as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program and climate change preparedness efforts. [Passed to 2nd Reading May 1, 2023; Referred to Finance Committee] (CM23#110)

7. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $26,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets, sidewalks and bike facilities. $15,000,000 of this loan order is attributable to the improvement project related to sewer infrastructure upgrades on River Street, which include full depth roadway reconstruction, new sidewalks, new street trees and various other street improvements. [Passed to 2nd Reading May 1, 2023; Referred to Finance Committee] (CM23#111)

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Paul Fiore, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 96 Otis Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood association. (AP23#24)
Charter Right - Zondervan

2. An application was received from Lee Gianetti requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Rise Up Cambridge from June 12, 2023 through June 18, 2023. (AP23#25)
Order Adopted 9-0

3. An application was received from Gail Wang of the Boston Dragon Boat Festival, Inc requesting permission for a temporary banners across JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles River from May 29, 2023 through June 12, 2023 and across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall from May 29, 2023 through June 12, 2023. (AP23#26)
Order Adopted 9-0

4. An application was received from Cooper Gallery @ Harvard University requesting permission for a 38 temporary pole banners along Massachusetts Avenue near Harvard Square announcing El Pasado Mio from May 12, 2023 though June 13, 2023. (AP23#27)
Order Adopted 9-0

5. An application was received from Cambridge Rindge and Latin requesting permission for a 17 temporary banner along Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square and Along Broadway in front of CRLS announcing Congratulations CRLS Class of 2023 on from May 22, 2023 through June 30, 2023. (AP23#28)
Order Adopted 9-0

6. An application was received from Heritage Flag Co. representing Draper Laboratory requesting permission for a 43 temporary banners along Broadway, Portland Street and Main Street announcing Draper Laboratory on June 5, 2023 through July 7, 2023. (AP23#29)
Order Adopted 9-0

7. An application was received from Heritage Flag Co. representing American Repertory Theater requesting permission for a eighteen temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue announcing EVITA on June 12, 2023 through July 30, 2034. (AP23#30)
Order Adopted 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Abby Starr, regarding After school busing GP principal and covid policies.

2. A communication was received from Anita D. McClellan regarding Affordable housing needs to go on site of Matignon High School, 1 Matignon Road.

3. A communication was received from Catalina Arboleda regarding Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

4. A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Beware of Unintended Consequences and Reject Charter Right #1.

5. A communication was received from Shannon Canavin regarding Affordable Housing Overlay.

6. A communication was received from Larry Borins regarding Support Affordable Housing.

7. A communication was received from Carmel Shachar regarding Concern with DHSP’s updated 2023-24 afterschool plan.

8. A communication was received from Carolyn Fuller regarding Vote YES on the AHO amendment (Charter Right #1).

11. A communication was received from Mary Jane Kornacki regarding NO to the latest AHO amendment.

12. A communication was received from Ausra Kubilius regarding NO, NO, NO on enlarging the AHO dimensions.

13. A communication was received from Wyatt Berlinic regarding Vote YES on AHO Amendment POR 2023 #75.

14. A communication was received from Maria Cortes regarding Concern with DHSP’s updated 2023-24 afterschool plan: transportation less than 1 mile.

17. A communication was received from Bojana Bosanac regarding OPPOSE AHO Amendment.

19. A communication was received from Anne Jeka regarding Please OPPOSE the proposed affordable housing plan - These structures do not belong in Cambridge.

20. A communication was received from Larry and Lynn Cetrulo regarding AHO Petition/May 8, 2023 Submission.

21. A communication was received from Guillemette and Bill Simmers regarding AHO Amendment.

23. A communication was received from Vickey Bestor regarding Oppose AHO up-zoning.

25. A communication was received from Jana Odette regarding OPPOSE the AHO Petition as it currently stands.

26. A communication was received from Jonathan Cohen regarding Vote yes on AHO overlay.

27. A communication was received from Becky Sarah regarding Please support tall buildings with affordable housing.

28. A communication was received from Sam Burgess regarding Cambridge Affordable Housing Overlay Amendments--Resident in Support.

30. A communication was received from Claudia Majetich regarding Opposed to AHO proposal.

31. A communication was received from Janet Reckman regarding 5/8 AHO proposal vote.

32. A communication was received from Nonie Valentine regarding Supporting AHO alternative proposal by Councillors Toner, Mallon, and Nolan, not PO #75.

33. A communication was received from Sean Hwang regarding Vote for AHO amendment.

34. A communication was received from Yukari Perrella regarding AHO amendment vote.

35. A communication was received from Martin Williams regarding AHO amendment vote; PO23#75.

36. A communication was received from Avik Chatterjee regarding Please vote Yes on the AHO amendment policy order.

37. A communication was received from Anna Spier regarding Support for Affordable Housing in Cambridge.

38. A communication was received from Gerald Bergman regarding AHO compromise amendments.

39. A communication was received from Rob Everts regarding Please oppose PO23#75.

41. A communication was received from Rebecca Pries regarding Oppose sending AHO amendment to Ordinance Committee.

43. A communication was received from Mark Kon regarding NO to “affordable” human warehousing.

44. A communication was received from D. Biba regarding Please vote to oppose AHO upzoning.

45. A communication was received from Pamela Winters regarding Affordable housing overlay.

46. A communication was received from Lisa Glover regarding Vote NO on AHO amendment.

47. A communication was received from Patrick Ward regarding positive thoughts on DHSP’s updated 2023-24 afterschool plan.

48. A communication was received from F. Daniel Hidalgo regarding Support the AHO Amendment.

49. A communication was received from John Trever regarding OPPOSE PO23#75 and SUPPORT the alternative put forward by Councillors Toner, Mallon, and Nolan.

51. A communication was received from George Anderson, regarding send the current AHO petition back to the Housing Committee.

52. A communication was received from Rose Hanig, regarding AHO amendment policy order and need for adequate funding in FY 2024.

53. A communication was received from Howard Rice, regarding Affordable Housing Overlay amendment.

54. A communication was received from Jennifer Miles, regarding OPPOSE The AHO Petition as it Currently Stands.

55. A communication was received from Joseph Leo Koerner, regarding NO to Affordable Housing Overlay amendment .

56. A communication was received from Linda Branch Dunn, regarding OPPOSE the AHO PETITION as it currently stands.

57. A communication was received from Lisa McManus, regarding I OPPOSE PO23#75 and SUPPORT the alternative.

58. A communication was received from Joan Pickett, regarding NO on AHO petition; Needs more study by CDD.

59. A communication was received from Claire D. Messud, regarding OPPOSE the AHO PETITION as it currently stands.

60. A communication was received from Judith Rosen, regarding Please vote to oppose AHO amendment.

61. A communication was received from Kevin Grinberg, regarding Comment YES on AHO Amendment PO.

62. A communication was received from Marilee Meyer, regarding please put a hold on AHO 2.0.

63. A communication was received from Ann Coyne, regarding OPPOSE THE AHO PETITION AS IT CURRENTLY STANDS 2.

64. A communication was received from Trina Abbott, regarding OPPOSE the AHO PETITION as it currently stands.

65. A communication was received from Dan Chasman, regarding OPPOSE the AHO PETITION as it currently stands.

66. A communication was received from Jacqui Fahey Sandell, regarding I oppose the proposed AHO Amendment without further public and committee review.

67. A communication was received from Nina Coslov, regarding Oppose the AHO petition as it currently stands.

68. A communication was received from Susan Connelly, regarding Speaker #57 (Susan Connelly) Public Comment re PO23#75 May 8 2023.

69. A communication was received from Olga-Louiza Tague, regarding OPPOSE the AHO PETITION as it currently stands.

71. A communication was received from Phil Wellons, regarding AHO amendment petition2.

72. A communication was received from Ann Bonney, regarding OPPOSE the AHO PETITION as it currently stands.

73. A communication was received from John Paul and Everaldo Develis, regarding Cambridge Affordable Housing Overlay Amendment.

74. A communication was received from Lauren Harder, regarding Opposition to AHO petition at City Council 5/8/2023.

75. A communication was received from Bridgette Nikisher, regarding Notice of Public Meeting – Healing Greene.

77. A communication was received from Robin Greeley, regarding Oppose AHO Petition.

78. A communication was received from Marie Elena Saccoccio, regarding Opposition to Extension of AHO.

79. A communication was received from AnneMarie & Michael Mahoney, regarding Opposition of the AHO PETITION as it currently stands .

80. A communication was received from Cynthia Broner, regarding Vote no on Affordable Housing Overlay.

81. A communication was received from Mark Hoeber, regarding I oppose PO23#75 to change the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

82. A communication was received from Jeannie Motherwell, regarding I oppose PO23#75 to change the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

83. A communication was received from Petr Ilyinskii, regarding I oppose PO23#75 to change the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

84. A communication was received from Anish Dhanda, regarding I oppose PO23#75 to change the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

86. A communication was received from Malka Yaacobi, regarding Please vote NO on the AHO amendment.

87. A communication was received from Barbara Lewis, regarding I oppose PO23#75 to change the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

88. A communication was received from Diana Yousef, regarding Please oppose sending the up-zoning proposal to the Ordinance Committee before there has been proper review and public input.

89. A communication was received from Pam and Don Giller, regarding Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) revision.

90. A communication was received from Bill McAvinney, regarding Vote Yes on PO23#75 and add funds to affordable housing in this coming year’s budget.

91. A communication was received from Annette LaMond & Joe Moore, regarding Please Oppose Amended AHO Petition.

92. A communication was received from Jim Banks, regarding Opposition to PO23#75 to change the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

93. A communication was received from Francesca Gordini, regarding Opposition to AHO extension.

95. A communication was received from Andy Zucker, regarding Affordable Housing Overlay.

96. A communication was received from Caroline Lowenthal, regarding Support for affordable housing.

97. A communication was received from Rabbi Yoni, regarding AHO Support for AHO Amendment with Height Reduction + Allowing Multifamily and Inclusionary Housing Buildings Citywide of Moderate Size.

98. A communication was received from Becca Lester, regarding After school policy.

99. A communication was received from Mark Dibble, regarding Please send the AHO petition to the Housing Committee.

100. A communication was received from Elise Moore, regarding Please send the AHO petition to the Housing Committee.

101. A communication was received from Ann Tennis and Ann Stewart, regarding AHO.

102. A communication was received from Ausra Kubilius, regarding It’s dangerous to house folks especially children at Walden Mass Ave intersection.

103. A communication was received from Cathie Zusy, regarding Send the AHO petition back to Housing for further study.

104. A communication was received from Clara Wellons, regarding Against AHO Amendment.

105. A communication was received from Dan Phillips, regarding Support for Expanding the AHO.

107. A communication was received from Eugenia Schraa, regarding CPS should guarantee busing for all afterschool kids AHO - add more affordable homes.

108. A communication was received from John Pitkin, regarding Opposition to extension of the AHO.

109. A communication was received from Kathryn Rowan & Peter Warrington, regarding Concern with DHSPs updated 2023-24 afterschool plan.

110. A communication was received from Lynn Cetrulo, regarding Who wants the biking overhaul.

111. A communication was received from Neil Miller, regarding Support for AHO amendments.

112. A communication was received from Nina Schwarzschild, regarding AHO Amendments.

113. A communication was received from Rachel Liao, regarding Concern with DHSPs updated 2023-24 afterschool plan.

114. A communication was received from Rosemous, regarding Writing in opposition to Affordable Housing Overlay amendments Charted-Righted Policy Order requesting City Manager to direct the CDD to promptly draft zoning petition for filing at Council.

115. A communication was received from Teresa Cardosi, regarding please support AHO amendments.

116. A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding My Oral Comment against Charter Item #1.

117. A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding Third Annual Cycling Safety Ordinance Progress Report.

118. A communication was received from 19 signed residents of YMCA Central House 820 Massachusetts Avenue, regarding YMCA Central House requesting better living conditions.
pulled by Zondervan; Placed on File 9-0

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to Manny Lopes on receiving the 2023 Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speaker’s Person of the Year Award. Councillor Toner

2. Congratulations to Nailze Lima, MAPS 2023 Mary and Manuel Rogers Lifetime Community Service Award Recipient. Councillor Toner

3. Congratulations to Paul Ferreira, President of East Cambridge Printing Company, MAPS 2023 Alvaro Lima Outstanding Business Award Recipient. Councillor Toner

4. Congratulations and thanks to Whitney Mooney for her service to the Cambridge community. Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. City Council support of bill SD 487 and HD 825 which would require the use of Integrated Pest Management strategies and improve pesticide monitoring in Massachusetts to limit ecological damage due to rodenticides. Councillor Nolan, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#84)
Order Adopted 9-0

2. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department and other relevant departments to fund and implement the grant proposal submitted to DOE GTO to design and implement a community-scale geothermal heating and cooling system in Cambridge. Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner (PO23#85)
pulled by Nolan; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

3. That the City Manager is requested to initiate a planning process to determine the use of several parcels of land along Webster Avenue to accomplish Envision goals, including how to best ensure that the acquisition of these parcels results in additional affordable housing and open space. Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (PO23#86)
Order Adopted 9-0 (early in meeting)

4. That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate departments to produce the petition(s) necessary to accomplish the goal of lowering the speed limit as much as possible on all state highways that fall within Cambridge’s geographic boundaries. Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Carlone (PO23#87)
pulled by Zondervan; Order Adopted 9-0

5. That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant departments to establish a policy of releasing the names of officers involved in any use of force incident, up to and including those incidents resulting in injury or death. Councillor Zondervan (PO23#88)
pulled by Zondervan [“I submitted this order because I agree with the public’s observation that the decision around whether to release the name of the officer is not yet actually in the hands of the City Manager -- because we haven’t yet asked him to do so. I believe that the public has a right to know where the Council stands on this issue. Of course, it is important to acknowledge that the asks contained in this order are wholly insufficient. As some members of the public have pointed out, this is just a first step. Knowing the identity of the officer isn’t going to change anything about what happened or make it any less likely to happen next time – because this isn’t about just weeding out a few bad apples. The institution of policing itself is fundamentally broken and we must move away from it as quickly as possible, towards true investment in our community. I’m aware that some of my colleagues have produced a substitute order whitewashing the original ask to release the name of the officers involved in the killing of Faisal. While I’m heartened to see the council finally engaging with this ask, and glad to see that my colleagues agree that most forward-thinking police departments release the names of officers involved with use of force even when awaiting the results of investigations, it is disappointing but not surprising to see the ask to release the officers’ names immediately be completely erased by this substitute. To give my colleagues an opportunity to reconsider, I exercise my Charter Right.”]; Charter Right - Zondervan (who objected to the proposed Substitute Order)

6. That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request for a dedication in the vicinity of the street corner formed around Concord Avenue and Garden Street to Florence Luscomb and Grace Allen Johnson. Councillor Nolan (PO23#89)
Order Adopted 9-0

7. Policy Order Installation of Crossing Light at Soden and Western. Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons
Order Adopted 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity. (COF23#92)
Placed on File 9-0

2. A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information regarding Winn Companies Property Management. (COF23#93)
Placed on File 9-0

3. A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee. (COF23#94)
Placed on File 9-0

Tues, May 16
10:00am The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

Thurs, May 18
9:00am The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing (if necessary) to discuss the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

Tues, May 23
12:30pm The Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2022 annual surveillance reports.
5:30pm Charter Review Committee (Zoom only)

Wed, May 24
3:00pm The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on the Citizens Zoning Petition received from Charles Jessup Franklin et al., regarding allowing new construction that is similar in size and shape as existing buildings for the purpose of promoting housing and first floor retail.

Wed, June 7
5:30pm The Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the Police Review and Advisory Board, including CMA 2023 #27.

O-6 May 15, 2023
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: Women during the 19th century had many limitations; all women’s rights were essentially shadowed by their husbands when they were legally married; women couldn’t vote and felt unwelcome when working outside their house; if they did, women’s wages were not even half of what men got paid even when working similar positions; and
WHEREAS: It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the suffrage movement was finally recognized, and with the passage of the nineteenth amendment to the constitution, it finally granted women the right to vote; and
WHEREAS: It is important to recognize that while the right to vote is essential and a hard-fought victory, the ability to vote and access was still limited for many people, especially women and men of color who faced significant barriers throughout the country, including some in Massachusetts; even with women’s right to vote, it didn’t necessarily give everyone the access to vote; and
WHEREAS: Florence Luscomb, an American architect and women’s suffrage activist, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but later pursued her work in Cambridge; her mother, Hannah Skinner, was a dedicated suffragist and women’s rights activist; at a young age, Florence attended women’s suffrage events with her mother which influenced her journey into the field; and
WHEREAS: Florence graduated from MIT in 1909 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, being among the first women to receive this degree; however, she decided to leave architecture in 1918 to pursue suffrage work full time; and
WHEREAS: Florence unsuccessfully ran for public office at least four times, though not expecting to win; she wanted her causes she spoke about to be more visible in society and bring forth more awareness toward civil rights, peace, and women’s roles in public life; and
WHEREAS: She gave speeches on suffrage all throughout New England and found a full-time job in various social organizations; she remained an activist her whole life, even becoming a prominent leader of Massachusetts suffragists while living in different parts of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Including her speeches on suffrage, Florence also opened her eyes to the injustices against African Americans; she supported the civil rights movement and collaborated with different black leaders throughout her life; and
WHEREAS: Grace Allen Johnson, an educator, suffragist, civil reformer, and lecturer, was born in Indiana in 1871 and moved to Cambridge with her husband Lewis Jerome Johnson, a Harvard professor; and
WHEREAS: Grace served as the president of the Cambridge Political Equality Association, the Cambridge women’s suffrage organization founded in 1896; she became one of the three women in Massachusetts to be a delegate to the Progressive Party National Convention; and
WHEREAS: She spoke about a wide range of topics including, suffrage, the status of women, government structure, and helped people learn many public speaking techniques; and
WHEREAS: Grace attended the commission, council and the assembly of the League of Nations, the first worldwide organization whose goal was to maintain world peace, as the representative of the Massachusetts League of Nations Association; and
WHEREAS: Both women were from modest backgrounds and represented the middle-class population of Cambridge at the time and both lived and did their work in Cambridge, overcoming the obstacles women faced in the 19th to 20th century; they made significant contributions to the women’s suffrage movement that are not celebrated sufficiently; by honoring these two women suffragists together, the city could inspire residents; and
WHEREAS: Jolie Jourdan, an intern to the City Council worked on identifying appropriate people to honor from among many accomplished and noteworthy Cambridge Suffragists and selected Florence Luscomb and Grace Allen Johnson after consultation with the Historical Commission and other historians, is requested to confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request to dedicate a street corner jointly in honor of these remarkable women; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request for a dedication in the vicinity of the street corner formed around Concord Avenue and Garden Street to this pair of remarkable women as one dedication; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward this order to the Dedication Committee for review and approval.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
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, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern (O-3) from 6/3/2019

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

20-6. Report on the acquisition and implementation of interpretation services for City Council meetings and other public City meetings.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor McGovern (O-8) from 1/27/2020

20-27. Report on the advantages and disadvantages of continuing with Civil Service, and the process by which Cambridge could exit Civil Service.
Councillor Nolan (O-5) from 6/22/2020

20-60. Report on analyzing eviction data from 2018 through 2021 and come back with a plan on how to use this data to inform our next action steps.
Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (O-8) from 11/2/2020

20-72. Report on the condition of 105 Windsor Street and cost estimates of any repairs needed and provide recommendations on how to develop any other underused properties based on an inclusive public process centered in the Port neighborhood.
Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #1) from 12/14/2020

21-9. Report on providing an overview of various programs and services that are designed to assist the City’s chronically unhoused population and those in danger of becoming unhoused, along with the metrics by which the City determines the effectiveness of these programs.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-1) from 2/22/2021

21-10. Report on whether or not the City can require written notice be sent to all abutters, both property owners as well as tenants, regarding the scheduling of a hearing regarding the extension of a building permit request to the Planning Board.
(O-5) from 2/22/2021

21-14. Report on presenting options to the Council to ensure that the staff at Albany Street are properly compensated for their work, and that guests are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (Calendar Item #3) from 3/8/2021

21-29. Report on updating the Parental Leave Policy for employees.
Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 4/26/2021

21-30. Report on increasing the affordable homeownership stock over the next 10 years by financing the construction of affordable homeownership units through a bond issue of no less than $500 million.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #1) from 5/3/2021

21-36. Report on developing a holistic plan for managing the traffic and congestion in the Alewife area.
Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-2) from 5/17/2021

21-43. Report on referring the Cambridge HEART proposal for funding consideration and to engage in a public community process to discuss this proposal and its implementation.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan (Calendar Item #1) from 6/7/2021

21-46. Report on the feasibility of purchasing properties for sale in the Alewife area to address City goals.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Carlone (O1) from 6/14/2021

21-50. Report on providing an update on the cost of each license and permit required by businesses, which business license and permit fees are set under state law, which are set by ordinances, and which are determined administratively, as well as which licenses and permits the City has the discretion to waive entirely.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan (O-9) from 6/14/2021

21-60. Report on reviewing the residential parking permit program to determine whether the criteria for this program can be modified to limit the issuance of residential permits to vehicles that are primarily utilized for personal, non-commercial use.
Councillor Simmons (O-3) from 9/13/2021

21-67. Report on working with the staff at the Cambridge Historical Commission, the DCR Commissioner, and members of Cambridge’s state delegation to approve, fund and execute the design and installation of a suitable historic marker by April 2022 to recognize the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted and others in transforming the Cambridge riverfront landscape.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zondervan (O-6) from 9/27/2021

21-74. Report on supporting the Uplift the Solar Energy Industry in Massachusetts coalition.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan (O-12) from 10/18/2021

21-94. Report on proposing possible zoning language that would achieve the goals of incentivizing all construction to be fossil fuel free through a possible special permit process.
Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (O-1) from 12/13/2021

21-98. Report on Reaffirming Commitment to the Goal of 100% Renewable by 2035.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan (O-5) from 12/13/2021

22-2. Report on meeting with the impacted residents and businesses on northern Massachusetts Avenue to discuss their ideas and suggestions for addressing their concerns.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey (Calendar Item #2) from 1/10/2022

22-7. Report on providing a legal analysis of what uses are currently permitted on the golf course land, information on the history, residency and other demographic information on membership data of golf course users, and any environmental constraints.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Azeem (Calendar Item #1) from 1/31/2022

22-8. Report on determining the feasibility of establishing additional compensation for the City’s essential employees in accordance with the considered State legislation framework.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Toner (O-1) from 2/7/2022

22-13. Report on determining how to better integrate more parent response into their decision-making process as they make changes that can have undue impacts upon the families they serve.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern (O-3) from 3/7/2022

22-14. Report on the findings of the “Future of Telework” Committee, and to explain the city’s current policy regarding a remote work policy.
Vice Mayor Mallon (O-5) from 3/7/2022

22-23. Report on providing an analysis of the impact of current curb cut policies, including (but not limited to) an explanation of the administration’s current procedures for notifying and conducting outreach to abutters and neighbors, the criteria for evaluating curb cut applications, and an approximation of the number of residential parking spaces that have been lost to new curb cuts each year over at least the last decade.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Toner (O-8) from 4/11/2022

22-24. Report on determining what repairs to 205 Western Avenue would be needed to inhabit the space to allow the Cambridge Community Center to house their program.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 4/25/2022

22-29. Report on introducing a pilot program to open two of our youth centers during the evening and weekend hours during the summer.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-1) from 5/9/2022

22-30. Report on adding $1.94 linkage fee to Housing Contribution Rate that is specifically targeted for job training.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern from 5/9/2022

22-33. Report on consulting with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging, Somerville and Cambridge Elder Services, and the Executive Director of Cadbury Common to determine the feasibility of re-establishing some form of the Kate’s Café Monthly LGBTQ+ Community Dinners either at Cadbury Common or at another suitable location.
Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui (O-2) from 5/16/2022

22-35. Report on ensuring that every possible material used in construction projects are as safe and healthy and free of potential toxins as possible, and ensure that all construction and manufacturing vendors commit to disclosing all ingredients and using non-toxic materials.
Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-6) from 5/16/2022

22-36. Work on Implementing Recommendations from Working IDEAL Report.
Councillor Simmons (O-2) from 5/23/2022

22-38. Report on establishing a method of ensuring that anti-bias training is incorporated into the City’s hiring process at all levels.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 5/23/2022

22-40. Report on developing a standardized, transparent, and cohesive community engagement plan for the entire, department-wide municipal government.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 6/6/2022

22-42. Report on directing the appropriate City staff to establish a “community healing initiative” plan to address the issues in our city.
Councillor Simmons (O-3) from 6/13/2022

22-43. Report on establishing a notification system to all neighborhood residents, regardless of whether they own or rent their homes, within a set area where neighborhood disruptions such as infrastructure work or demolitions are scheduled to occur.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 6/13/2022

22-46. Report on a plan for piloting more street closures for pedestrianization in Harvard Square.
Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon (O5) from 6/27/2022

22-49. Report on Establishing a Task Force on Cambridge’s African American/Black Residents.
Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 8/1/2022

22-50. Report on establishing Black Men and Boys Commission.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (O-8) from 8/1/2022

22-55. Report on the status of the long term water projections and on what measures could be taken to conserve water.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon (O14) from 8/1/2022

22-57. Report on Policy Order to investigate shared EV or Hybrid free bus service.
Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan (O-16) from 8/1/2022

22-61. Report on communicating to the Cambridge Health Alliance the City Council’s support for the reopening of the Cambridge Birth Center for deliveries as soon as possible and City Council support for the protection of existing birth centers and the creation of new birth centers in Cambridge.
Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-9) from 9/12/2022

22-64. Report on t detailing how other comparable municipalities handle their street corner dedication processes and on ways to honor those individuals who may not ultimately have a street corner named after them but who nonetheless deserve to have their names and accomplishments recognized.
Councillor Simmons (O-2) from 9/19/2022

22-66. Report on a plan to install “Walls of Honor” at each home baseball and softball field honoring past and current coaches and volunteers.
Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 9/19/2022

22-67. Report on necessary preparations for the next Housing Committee meeting in the discussion on potentially allowing multifamily housing to be built citywide.
Councillor Azeem, Councillor Simmons (O-6) from 9/19/2022

22-68. Report on touring the facility at 2222 Massachusetts Avenue regarding transitioning the facility into a non-congregate homeless shelter with accompanying services.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem (O-10) from 9/19/2022

22-69. Report on a community process on the future use of 105 Windsor Street.
Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O-11) from 9/19/2022

22-70. Report on the legislation passed by the Somerville City Council banning limited services pregnancy centers.
Vice Mayor Mallon (Calendar Item #3) from 10/3/2022 Committee Report

22-71. Report on convening an advisory group to determine ways in which the City can work to lift up the voices and experiences of the descendants of the Indigenous People who currently reside in our community.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner (O-1) from 10/3/2022

22-73. Report on working with the Law Dept., to automatically provide an initial legal opinion to the City Council and the City Clerk at least three business days in advance of the first Public Hearing on any amendment to the Code of Ordinances formally introduced in the City Council.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern (O-7) from 10/3/2022

22-75. Report on receiving input from the Vision Zero, Pedestrian, Bicycle Committee, the Council on Aging, the Transit Advisory Committee, the Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, Cambridge Police Department, and any other departments, to review and revise the Cambridge Street Code, promulgate the updated guide throughout the city, and develop recommendations for staffing and methods of improving traffic enforcement.
Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern (Calendar Item #2) from 10/17/2022

22-80. Report on providing a comprehensive list of current Cambridge policies that impact the cost of local commercial and residential development and those that are known to be in the pipeline, to note whether similar policies exist in the neighboring cities of Boston and Somerville.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem (Calendar Item #2) from 11/14/2022

22-83. Report on determining how the City could adopt G.L. c. 40, sec. 60B, created under the Municipal Modernization Act, which allows cities and towns, through their respective legislative bodies, to provide for Workforce Housing Special Tax Assessments Zones (WH–STA) as an incentive to create middle-income housing.
Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern (O-16) from 11/21/2022

23-3. Report on determining the feasibility of purchasing the property located at 37 Brookline Street, former home of Peter Valentine, with the intent of utilizing this as a community arts space.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem (O-4) from 1/23/2023

23-6. Report on determining the best ways to promote bike safety with a particular focus on expanding the distribution of bike lights throughout the City.
Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan (O-3) from 2/6/2023

23-10. Report on engaging with community groups and the City’s existing multi-member bodies to design the next iteration of the Cambridge Community Electricity Aggregation program.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-11) from 2/6/2023

23-12. Report on options of how to increase overnight resident street parking in the vicinity of Rogers Street.
Councillor Zondervan (O-13) from 2/6/2023

23-13. Report on evaluating the feasibility of financially supporting free meals for all students for the School Year 2023/24.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor McGovern (O-4) from 2/13/2023

23-15. Report on continuation of Riverbend Park closures on Saturdays and Sundays.
Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon (Calendar Item #1) from 2/27/2023

23-16. Report on Police Details and the need for having armed vs. unarmed officers and the possibility of having civilian flaggers.
Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Carlone (Calendar Item #2) from 2/27/2023

23-17. Report on the feasibility of automated traffic enforcement as well as using unarmed CPD traffic details for future discussion Automated/Unarmed Traffic Enforcement.
Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan (Calendar Item #3) from 2/27/2023

23-18. Report on creating a policy that will ensure the City is notified whenever a high-rise building over six floors experiences elevator failures.
Councillor Simmons (O-1) from 3/6/2023

23-19. Report on the feasibility of installing Automated External Defibrillator’s at all public parks and practice fields, and any other public place as appropriate.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner (O-2) from 3/6/2023

23-20. Report on the feasibility of providing municipally-funded housing vouchers similar to programs in Somerville and Boston.
Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan (O-6) from 3/6/2023

23-21. Report on funding the HEART initiative and negotiate a contract for services with HEART, to include but not limited to HEART responding to certain 911 calls.
(Calendar Item #1) from 3/20/2023

23-22. Report on providing a license agreement, as well as direct financial and regulatory support for the continued and uninterrupted operation of Starlight Square.
Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan (O-4) from 3/20/2023

23-23. Report on providing a legal opinion which clarifies the state law on zoning petition signature requirements to ensure clarity and lawful deliberation in the future.
Councillor Nolan (O-1) from 4/3/2023

23-25. Report on developing a three-year plan to expand and improve After School Care. Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan (O-4) from 4/3/2023

23-26. Report on reviewing the Citizens Zoning Petition received from Michael Monestime et al. regarding Outdoor Use Zoning for the Central Square Cultural District (AP23#12) for form and content.
Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-5) from 4/3/2023

23-27. Report on providing a legal opinion on the earliest possible date that potential changes to the charter could be voted on by the electorate, assuming the Charter Review Committee submits proposed changes to the City Council by the new Dec 31, 2023 deadline.
(O-4) from 4/10/2023

23-28. Report on bringing together a working group to conduct outreach through neighborhood groups including the Fresh Pond Residents Alliance, and any other nearby neighborhood groups and city departments, in order to discuss and review options for use of the BB&N Field.
Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O4) from 4/24/2023

23-29. Report on working with CDD, Law Department, the Assessor’s Office, and any other relevant departments to produce final draft ordinance language for the BEUDO amendments based on the CDD proposal as amended by the Ordinance Committee at its Apr 26, 2023 hearing.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor McGovern (O-2) from 5/1/2023

23-30. Report on working with DPW and relevant City departments and the Committee on Public Planting to consider ideas proposed during the Health and Environment Committee meeting on Apr 25, 2023, and to prepare a brief report outlining action items within the City’s UFMP which can be implemented as soon as this year and develop recommendations to update regulations regarding native species planting practices in light of climate change affecting the species that should be planted in the City.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Azeem (O-5) from 5/1/2023

23-31. Report on directing the Community Development Department to promptly draft a zoning petition to be considered for filing by the City Council, based upon the proposed Affordable Housing Overlay amendments now before the Housing Committee.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan (Calendar Item #1) from 5/8/2023

23-32. Report on the feasibility of purchasing available property from Lesley University to address City goals.
Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner (O-2) from 5/8/2023

23-33. Report on recommending how the City can publish legal notices using online newspapers.
Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem (O-3) from 5/8/2023

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