Cambridge City Council meeting - May 23, 2016

RECONSIDERATION
1. Councillor Devereux filed reconsideration of the vote taken at the City Council meeting of May 9, 2016 on Policy Order #2 as amended that the Public Safety Committee conduct a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the current liquor license regulations and the City Council policy goals on liquor licenses, economic development, the impact on neighborhoods and local business and that the License Commission refrain from any liquor license regulations changes until said hearing before the Public Safety Committee.
Reconsideration Failed 3-6 [Carlone, Devereux, Mazen YES; Cheung, Kelley, Maher, Vice Mayor McGovern, Toomey, Mayor Simmons NO]

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-41, regarding what measures can be taken to address the inadequate cell reception of the residents living at 303 Third Street.

2. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following members to the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective May 23, 2016: Olinda Marshall and Chara Itoka

Olinda Marshall
Olinda Marshall, a Cambridge native and CRLS graduate, is an attorney with experience working in labor and employment law and on discrimination matters, before the MCAD, EEOC and other state and federal agencies. She has experience in mediation and arbitration, devising legal settlement agreements, and with outreach about the law in varying contexts. Marshall’s life and work experience, education and local knowledge will enhance the range of perspectives and diversity on the Commission.

Chara Itoka
Chara Itoka, born in Liberia, moved to Cambridge at 5 years old and attended Cambridge Public Schools. Her work experience with international human rights issues and her recent work with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee have provided her with a unique set of skills in considering discrimination in a local setting. Ms. Itoka’s deep understanding of international Human Rights issues, her local upbringing, and her prior Commission experience in other settings will provide the Commission with a new, well-developed perspective and approach to local human rights enforcement.

3. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following members to the Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board for a term of three years, effective June 1, 2016: Luis Edgardo Cotto, Lori Lander and Stella Aguirre McGregor.

Luis Edgardo Cotto
Mr. Cotto serves as the Executive Director for Egleston Sq. Main Street Initiative. Prior to his work in Dorchester, Mr. Cotto founded Center Without Walls, a regional community building initiative, served as Co-Director of the Democracy Center in Cambridge and served as a City Councillor in the City of Hartford, CT. Together with his spouse, Mercedes Soto (DHSP Division Head for Youth Programs), Mr. Cotto lives in Central Square and is the parent of a child in Cambridge Public Schools.

Lori Lander
Ms. Lander is a practicing artist, legal professional and community organizer based in Cambridge. Ms. Lander is the founder of the Many Helping Hands365/Day of Service initiative, supports Cambridge Volunteer Programs, serves as a Board member for the Cambridge Community Foundation and hosts monthly topical conversations at her home in West Cambridge with and for residents and communitybased service organizations in Cambridge and the region.

Stella Aguirre McGregor
Ms. McGregor is a practicing artist, cultural worker, and the Executive Director of the Urbano Project, a youth-focused arts empowerment program based in Jamaica Plain. Prior to her work with Urbano, Ms. McGregor was the executive director of the Cloud Foundation, a Program Manager at the Massachusetts Cultural Council, as state agency, and was selected as one of 100 Most Influential People for the Hispanic community of MA by El Planeta newspaper. Ms. McGregor lives with her family in Inman Square.

4. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following members to the Cambridge Public Art Commission for a term of three years, effective June 1, 2016: David De Celis and Dina Deitsch.

David De Celis
Mr. De Celis is the Founder/Principal of DCM Design, Inc., a multi-discipline design firm based in the Port Neighborhood of Cambridge. Mr. DeCelis is a graduate of Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and is dedicated to balancing both teaching and practice focused on works that range from set-design, to research-based theater studies, furniture design, and architectural projects. Together with his spouse, David is the parent of children in Cambridge Public Schools.

Dina Deitsch
Ms. Deitsch is a practicing artist and a curatorial and museum professional who serves as the Director of Curatorial Projects for Goodman Taft and as an arts educator at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Prior to her work with Goodman Taft, Ms. Deitsch was the Senior Curator at the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum in Lincoln, MA and served in curatorial capacities at the Williams College Museum of Art and the MFA, Boston. Ms. Deitsch lives with her Spouse in Central Square and is the parent of children in Cambridge Public Schools.

6. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Harvard Square Advisory Board for a term of two years, effective May 23, 2016: Bridget Dinsmore and Maximillan Frank.

Bridget Dinsmore
Ms. Dinsmore is a retired Cambridge Public School teacher and lives in the Riverside Harvard Square overlay district. She has served on many advisory committees including but not limited to the Riverside Neighborhood Study Committee, the Passive Park at Hingham Street Committee and the Broadway Library Committee.

Maximillan Frank
Mr. Frank is lifelong resident of the Harvard Square area and currently a student at Harvard College. He has a high regard for the importance of civic engagement in local government and is interested in bringing to the Board his love of the history and culture of Harvard Square with a student’s appreciation of its vivacity and energy.

7. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $660,052 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $585,219 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account, $69,911 from the General Fund School Travel and Training account and $4,922 from the General Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account which are reallocations to school improvement and professional development plans for all schools.
Adopted 9-0

8. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Festivals Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant for $500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support the Cambridge Arts River Festival.
Adopted 9-0

9. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Cable Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Cable Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support a new collaboration with CCTV around programming on 22-Cityview.
Adopted 9-0

10. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $10,500 from the General Fund City Council Travel and Training account to the General Fund City Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account for the facilitation of a goal setting session on June 8.
Adopted 9-0

11. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Children’s Trust Fund grant in the amount of $525 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to hold a Parent Appreciation Breakfast for Center for Families’ parents.
Adopted 9-0

12. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $27,582 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($13,262) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($14,320) which is for the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program, and will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming home health aides.
Adopted 9-0

13. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($13,918), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($982), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($100) which will be used the CLC funds for the Life Transitions Program, which partners with the Citywide Senior Center and connects low-income Cambridge immigrants to services including ESOL classes, Bridge to College Program, and career counseling.
Adopted 9-0

14. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-25 regarding a report on traffic calming at the intersection of Bristol Street and Webster Avenue and Awaiting Report Item Number 16-30, regarding traffic calming at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Windsor Street.

15. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-30, regarding restoring a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Charles and Second Streets.

16. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $404,505 associated with Forest City’s 300 Massachusetts Avenue building project (Ordinance #1354) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support middle income housing programs for Cambridge residents with consideration of neighborhoods impacted by development.
Adopted 9-0

17. Transmitting Communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $375,000 associated with Novartis’ Special District 15 (opposite the NECCO Building; Ordinance #1338) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance which will be used to support middle income housing programs for Cambridge residents with consideration of neighborhoods impacted by development.
Adopted 9-0

18. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-37, regarding a report on whether additional signage around Market Street could be effective in encouraging pet owners to clean up after their pets.

19. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-38, regarding a report on identifying a suitable, temporary space to establish an enclosed dog park while the Pacific Street park is being redone or to add temporary fences to Fort Washington.

20. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 16-17, regarding measures to prevent school buses and other large vehicles from accessing Magee Street.

21. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a full member of the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of 5 years, effective May 23, 2016: Patrick Tedesco.

Patrick Tedesco
Patrick Tedesco is a principle at NBBJ (formerly Chan Krieger & Associates). He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and holds a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University. Patrick’s maintains many professional affiliations including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Boston Society of Architects where he serves as Co-Chair of the BSA Urban Design Committee. He has a good working knowledge of zoning concepts in Massachusetts. Mr. Tedesco is a long time resident of Cambridge and has served on the boards of a number of local organizations including the Cambridge Ellis School and the Cambridge Central Little League. Mr. Tedesco’s extensive project management, architecture and urban planning experience make him a valued addition to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

22. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Police Review & Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective May 23, 2016: Ted Robitaille.

Ted Robitaille
Mr. Robitaille is a certified auditor, and has an extensive background in computer security, including applying policies and procedures and determining fair outcomes when issues arise. A Cambridge resident for 16 years, he works as the Chief Information Security Officer for Bentley University. He has volunteered with nonprofit and community groups that benefit economically disadvantaged youth as a board member, mentor and tutor.

23. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, requesting the City Council move to Executive Session for an update on the potential acquisition of property located at 859 Massachusetts Avenue by eminent domain.
One Vote was Taken in Executive Session

ON THE TABLE
1. An application was received from Capital One, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 24 JFK Street. [Placed On The Table on a motion of Councillor Cheung on Jan 25, 2016.]

2. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the Clerk’s Office and the appropriate departments to implement within three months an electronic public comment display in the Sullivan Chamber, listing the speaker’s name and affiliation as well as a timer. [Placed On The Table As Amended by Councillor Mazen on Jan 25, 2016.]

3. An application was received from CareWell Urgent Care, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 601 Concord Avenue. [Tabled on a motion by Councillor Devereux on Apr 25, 2016.]

4. An application was received from Esmeralda, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 54 Church Street. [Tabled on a motion by Councillor Devereux on Apr 25, 2016.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $17,350,000 to provide funds for various water pollution abatement projects, including construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the City’s Alewife Watershed, Cambridgeport Neighborhood, and areas in Harvard Square as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program. The question comes on adoption on or after May 9, 2016.
Order Adopted 9-0

6. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for a Comprehensive Facilities Improvement Plan. The question comes on adoption on or after May 9, 2016.
Order Adopted 9-0

7. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks.
Order Adopted 9-0

8. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $149,600,000 to provide funds for various School building infrastructure projects including construction for the King Open/Cambridge Street Schools & Community Complex, building envelope repairs at the Fletcher Maynard Academy, and a new boiler at the Amigos School. The question comes on adoption on or after May 9, 2016.
Order Adopted 9-0

9. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $150,000 to provide funds for the purchase and installation of mechanical components to ensure the operational integrity of the elevator at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility. The question comes on adoption on or after May 9, 2016.
Order Adopted 9-0

10. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 to provide funds for the renovations of the Out of Town News Kiosk Building and adjacent plaza area in Harvard Square. The question comes on adoption on or after May 9, 2016.
Order Adopted 9-0

11. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of a multi-use path/greenway along the eastern Grand Junction railroad right of way from Broadway to the city line. The question comes on adoption on or after May 9, 2016.
Order Adopted 9-0

12. A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a report on potential issues related to the Barrett, et al. Zoning Amendment.

13. A proposed amendment to the Ordinance entitled "Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge" in Title 12 entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places” in Chapter 12.16 entitled “Street and Sidewalk Use Regulation” in Section 12.16.030 entitled “Trees-Climbing-Signposting-Fastening horses” and to add after the word "animal" in the second sentence the words "bicycle, moped, scooter, motorcycle, or any other form of conveyance." The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after May 23, 2016.
Ordained 9-0

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. A constable bond was received from John S. Gargano for approval of the surety.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Terianne Hall, 9 Medford Street, Somerville, transmitting support for the Grand Junction Path Funding.

2. A communication was received from The Cambridge Committee for Public Planting, transmitting thanks for ensuring a flourishing canopy of street trees in the City of Cambridge and for encouraging cycling as a way of life in the city.

3. A communication was received from John Sanzone, regarding the Stern petition, GLX, 20 mph, bus stop access and tree fastenings.

4. A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, transmitting support of Blaze Pizza's proposed projecting sign.

5. A communication was received from Noam Chomsky, regarding the initiative to designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day.

6. A communication was received from Abe Lateiner, encouraging the City Council to support the movement to change "Columbus Day" to "Indigenous Peoples' Day."

7. A communication was received from Cynthia Williams, 188 Prospect Street, transmitting support of an Indigenous Peoples Day in Cambridge.

8. A communication was received from Manny Lusardi, 15 Lambert Street, in support of Policy Order #7.

9. A communication was received from Hasson Rashid, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, relating to City Manager's Agenda #16 and #17 and Policy Order #7.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of June A. (Curtin) Jennings. Councillor Maher

2. Congratulations to Tatiane Oliveira on being nominated for the 2016 Nanny of the Year award by the International Nanny Association. Councillor Cheung

3. Urge all Cantabrigians to pause on Memorial Day, and every day, to remember and pay tribute to our nation’s defenders, living and deceased, for their service and devotion to country. Vice Mayor McGovern

Resolution #3 May 23, 2016

VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN

WHEREAS: Memorial Day has traditionally been one of the most solemn and patriotic day for Americans, and rightfully so; and

WHEREAS: Memorial Day is a day when all Americans, regardless of ideologies, race, creed, or political persuasion, join together to remember the sacrifices of those who answered our nation’s call; and

WHEREAS: The significance of this day is sometimes confused or distorted and the true meaning of Memorial Day becomes, distant or vague, lost to commercialism, or drowned in forgetful indulgence; and

WHEREAS: Sometimes there is a failure to recognize the magnitude of the deeds of the men and women who held true to the notion that evil and tyranny must not prevail; and

WHEREAS: It is our sacred duty to keep the legacy of our nation’s patriots forever fresh in the memories of future generations, we are bound by honor to do so, for they are the cornerstone of this great nation, they fought and died to preserve this land of hopes and dreams; and

WHEREAS: Today let us give thanks for all that we are blessed with and rededicate ourselves to our country and to our nation’s living veterans in memory of the sacrifices they and those before them have made; and

WHEREAS: Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 30, 2016, with a parade exiting the Cambridge Common at 9:30am, followed by a Memorial Observance at the Cambridge Cemetery; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council strongly urges all Cantabrigians to pause on Memorial Day, and every day, to remember and pay tribute to our nation’s defenders, living and deceased, for their service and devotion to country; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution for presentation at the Memorial Day observance on behalf of the entire City Council.

4. Thanks to Colleen Hibbert-Kapler for her service to the City and its residents and congratulating her on being honored at the Statewide celebration for the Americorps Legal Advocacy Program. Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons

9. That the City Council go on record thanking the Harvard Square Business Association for partnering with Klara Ingersoll of the Laptop Project to help bridge the digital divide and address the “opportunity gap." Councillor Toomey

10. Appreciation to Ralph Watson for his dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement. Councillor Kelley

11. Resolution on the death of Peter Schofield Parise. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

14. City Council support of the June delegation to honor 30 years of successful city sisterhood and celebrating the determination of the residents of San José Las Flores. Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Mazen, Councillor Devereux

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments to televise and record the Health and Environment Committee hearing scheduled for June 21, 2016. Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone
Adopted

2. That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to complete these areas (MLK School) as soon as possible and to report back to the City Council regarding a timeline and plan for completion. Vice Mayor McGovern
Placed on File - McGovern

3. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the contribution being made to the Grand Junction Multiuse path by the current owners of the One Kendall Square complex. Councillor Toomey
Adopted

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and report back on what steps can be taken to improve the safety of large trucks and minimize or prevent dangerous conflicts with bicyclist and pedestrians within the City of Cambridge. Councillor Toomey
Adopted as Amended

5. That the City Council formally go on record declaring June 2, 2016 to be Gun Violence Awareness Day, and in encouraging all Cambridge residents to work proactively and collaboratively in preventing this shameful epidemic of violence to continue. Mayor Simmons
Adopted

6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Inspectional Services Department, the Historical Commission and other appropriate City departments to suggest ways to improve the public noticing of proposed building demolitions consistent with the outreach used for variances and special permits. Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone
Adopted as Amended

7. That the City Manager is requested to collaborate with the Cambridge Arts Council to create a process for Artist Certification to ensure that applicants are full-time/career practicing artists and is requested to prioritize the placement of artists in the Inclusionary Housing Program by assigning artists who have been certified by the Cambridge Arts Council one additional point in the Rental Application Pool. Councillor Mazen, Councillor Cheung
Amended by Substitution

Substitute Order #7. That the Housing Committee hold a meeting to discuss the Inclusionary Zoning preferential point system to determine if there are certain occupations that should receive preferential points to prioritize their position on the Inclusionary Zoning list. Councillor Mazen, Councillor Cheung
Charter Right - Simmons

8. That the City Manager is requested to coordinate with the appropriate departments to record and livestream the Joint Civic Unity, Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee on May 26, 2016 discussing the potential establishment of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Councillor Mazen
Adopted

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern, Chair of the Finance Committee, for public hearings held on May 5, 2016, May 12, 2016 and May 10, 2016 relative to the General Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 and recommending adoption of the General Fund Budget in the amount of $538,608,450.
Adopted 9-0

2. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 12, 2016 relative to the Water Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 and recommending adoption of the Water fund Budget in the amount of $13,969,210.
Adopted 9-0

3. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 12, 2016 relative to the Public Investment Fund for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 and recommending adoption of the Public Investment Budget in the amount of $16,890,570.
Adopted 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a communication from Hanne Rush, Assistant Attorney General, Division of Open Government, regarding the closure of two Open Meeting Law Complaints filed by Hasson Rashid.

2. A communication was received from Councillor Jan Devereux, explaining why reconsideration was filed on the order adopted on May 9th pertaining to proposed changes to the city's liquor licensing regulations.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, May 23
5:30pm City Council Meeting - Budget Adoption (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 24
3:00pm The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) which appeared on the City Manager’s Agenda #8 on May 9, 2016. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 25
3:00pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to amend the Zoning Map in the Riverside Neighborhood from the existing Residence C-1 to Residence C within the area bounded by Franklin Street, River Street and Putnam Avenue. The most significant changes would be that the allowed Floor Area Ratio would decrease from 0.75 to 0.60, the required lot area per dwelling unit would increase from 1,500 to 1,800 square feet, and the open space requirement would increase from 30% to 36% of a lot. This hearing to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 26
5:30pm The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee and the Civic Unity Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss the establishment of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 31
6:00pm The Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue discussion regarding the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study with community feedback from the May 18, 2016 hearing being shared and discussed with consultant David Paul Rosen & Associates. This hearing to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, June 2
5:30pm The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee and the Public Safety Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss the Cambridge Police Department’s drug enforcement practices and the possibility of joining the PAARI Program. (831 Massachusetts Avenue, Basement Conference Room)

Wed, June 15
3:00pm The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to hear an update on the City’s climate planning and sustainability programs and to discuss events and community engagement efforts to help inform policies and goals as the City updates its Climate Change Plan and all other matters that may come before the committee related to the City’s climate change efforts. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm The Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a hearing to consider claims filed against the City. (Ackermann Room)

Tues, June 21
2:00pm The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the city’s Leaf Blower Ordinance, new research since its passage, and other issues related to leaf blowers. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 22
3:00pm The Ordinance Committee will meet. This hearing to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, June 23
5:30pm The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the formation of a special working group that will be tasked with developing a framework for the continued stewardship, curatorship and oversight of the Out of Town Kiosk in Harvard Square. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, June 30
3:30pm The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Georgetown Energy Prize. (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 May 23, 2016
COUNCILLOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
WHEREAS: The Health and Environment Committee has scheduled a public hearing on June 21, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Sullivan Chamber; and
WHEREAS: The purpose of this hearing is to examine the City’s Leaf Blower Ordinance, which has been in effect since 2007 and regulates the use of leaf blowers, yet there has been scientific research published since its passage and some residents feel as if the ordinance is difficult to enforce; and
WHEREAS: To ensure that anyone who would like to participate in this process can view this discussion, the Chair of the Health and Environment Committee is requesting that this hearing be televised and recorded; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments to televise and record the Health and Environment Committee hearing scheduled for June 21, 2016.

O-2 May 23, 2016
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: The MLK Elementary School and Putnam Avenue Upper School has recently opened and is providing wonderful accommodations for our students and teachers; and
WHEREAS: The last remaining pieces of the building to be completed are the playground and outdoor areas; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to complete these areas as soon as possible and to report back to the City Council regarding a timeline and plan for completion.

O-3 May 23, 2016
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has been reported that Divco West, the current owners of One Kendall Square, will be putting the real estate up for sale; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the contribution being made to the Grand Junction Multiuse path by the current owners of the One Kendall Square complex.

O-4 May 23, 2016 Amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and report back on what steps can be taken to improve the safety of large trucks and minimize or prevent dangerous conflicts with bicyclist and pedestrians within the City of Cambridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide an update on the City’s Pilot Program on truck guards and the 2015 accident report of the fatal bike collision that occurred by the Cambridgeport Whole Foods; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to analyze the dangerous traffic pattern in Inman Square from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

O-5 May 23, 2016
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Every day, 91 Americans are killed by gun violence, and the lives of countless others are impacted by this violence; and
WHEREAS: Americans are 25 times more likely to be murdered with guns than are people in other developed countries; and
WHEREAS: Protecting the public safety is one of the highest responsibilities of a municipal government; and
WHEREAS: Support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens must go hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from dangerous people, elected officials and those in law enforcement are in the strongest position to be aware of criminal activity and how to address it, and they are best positioned to understand how to keep their communities safe; and
WHEREAS: June 2, 2016 would have been the 19th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade and was tragically shot and killed just weeks later; and
WHEREAS: To help honor Hadiya and the countless others who have been killed or negatively impacted by gun violence each day, a national coalition of organizations has designated June 2, 2016, as the 2nd Annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS: The idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange, which they chose because hunters wear orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods, and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life; and
WHEREAS: Those who wish to join this campaign can do so by pledging to Wear Orange on June 2 to help raise awareness about gun violence, and by so doing, people in communities across this country will raise awareness about gun violence and the need to honor the lives that have been lost to this epidemic; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its commitment to reducing gun violence and pledging to do all we can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, and to encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our community safe; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record declaring June 2, 2016 to be Gun Violence Awareness Day, and in encouraging all Cambridge residents to work proactively and collaboratively in preventing this shameful epidemic of violence to continue.

O-6 May 23, 2016 Amended
COUNCILLOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Council that the public noticing procedures for proposed building demolitions could be improved so that the public is more broadly aware; and
WHEREAS: Currently when an application is received to demolish a structure that is 50 years old or older the Cambridge Historical Commission may elect to schedule a public hearing to solicit feedback from the community; and
WHEREAS: When such a hearing is scheduled, it would be helpful to place a sign on the property for at least 2 weeks before the public hearing, and to mail a notice of the hearing and the plans for what is intended to replace the structure to the neighborhood association, to abutters and abutters of abutters, similar to the public noticing that is required for zoning variances and special permits; and
WHEREAS: By posting a sign on the property and mailing a notice to the neighborhood association and all abutters, neighbors and community members who wish to provide public comment will be better informed; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Inspectional Services Department, the Historical Commission and other appropriate City departments to suggest ways to improve the public noticing of proposed building demolitions consistent with the outreach used for variances and special permits, and to report back to the Council in a timely manner; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consult with the Historical Commission and other departments with a view in mind to consider extending the amount of time to consider whether a property is historically significant.

O-7 May 23, 2016
COUNCILLOR MAZEN
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: Artists provide an invaluable service to the City of Cambridge, as their work contributes to the community’s vibrant culture, yields economic gains, and is a source of creative energy that helps drive the City’s character, making it a more desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS: As of 2015, the median fine artist made $46,460 annually, far below most other professions; and
WHEREAS: The average home price in Cambridge is $648,000 and the average rental price for a one bedroom apartment is $2,293 per month; and
WHEREAS: In addition to housing, the rising cost of studio space places a major strain on artists, as a typical 200 square foot workspace can cost $500 per month; and
WHEREAS: Professional artists are being priced out of Cambridge and taking their talents to less costly cities and towns; and
WHEREAS: An exodus of artists from the City would be detrimental to the art sector of the economy, the aesthetic beauty of Cambridge, the well-being of its residents, and strength of its neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS: The City of Somerville has worked with developers to create affordable rental units specifically for artists; and
WHEREAS: The Boston Redevelopment Authority allocates affordable rental units and work spaces to visual, literary, and performing artists; and
WHEREAS: Both Boston and Somerville created Artist Certification processes to ensure that applicants qualified as artists living or working in their respective communities and could demonstrate to a committee of peers that they have a recent body of work as an artist; and
WHEREAS: The City’s Inclusionary Housing Program offers affordable housing units in Cambridge to low and middle income applicants; and
WHEREAS: The Inclusionary Housing Program ranks applicants in the Rental Applicant Pool based on a priority point system that assigns point values to Cambridge residents, families with children, and applicants with an emergency housing need; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to collaborate with the Cambridge Arts Council to create a process for Artist Certification to ensure that applicants are full-time/career practicing artists; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to prioritize the placement of artists in the Inclusionary Housing Program by assigning artists who have been certified by the Cambridge Arts Council one additional point in the Rental Application Pool.

Substitute O-7 May 23, 2016 Charter Right - Simmons
COUNCILLOR MAZEN
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
ORDERED: That the Housing Committee hold a meeting to discuss the Inclusionary Zoning preferential point system to determine if there are certain occupations that should receive preferential points to prioritize their position on the Inclusionary Zoning list.

O-8 May 23, 2016
COUNCILLOR MAZEN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the appropriate departments to record and livestream the Joint Civic Unity, Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee on May 26, 2016 discussing the potential establishment of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, to which was referred the GENERAL FUND BUDGET for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 in the amount of $538,608,450 held public hearings on this matter on May 5, 2016 and May 12, 2016 commencing at 9:00am and on May 10, 2016 commencing at 6:00pm in the Sullivan Chamber.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE has referred the GENERAL FUND BUDGET for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 in the sum $538,608,450 to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marc McGovern, Chair

Committee Report #2
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, to which was referred the WATER FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 in the amount of $13,969,210 held a public hearing on this matter on May 12, 2016 commencing at 9:00am in the Sullivan Chamber.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE has referred the WATER FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 to the full City Council for the adoption of the enclosed order in the total amount of $13,969,210.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marc McGovern, Chair

Committee Report #3
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, to which was referred the PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 in the amount of $16,890,570 held a public hearing on this matter on May 12, 2016 commencing at 9:00am in the Sullivan Chamber.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE has referred the PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2017 to the full City Council for the adoption of the enclosed order in the total amount of $16,890,570.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marc McGovern, Chair

AWAITING REPORT LIST
16-9. Report on organizing a Volpe Task Force made up of representatives from abutting neighborhood groups and Kendall Square residents and businesses.
Councillor Toomey (O-2) from 2/1/2016

16-10. Report on ways the City of Cambridge can implement such a service with the goal of notifying residents of city-wide and neighborhood events and meetings via automated calls or text messages.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Devereux (O-3) from 2/1/2016

16-13. Report on the study the benefits of a wellbeing index and plan for how it might be incorporated into various City planning processes, including the city wide Master Plan.
Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-6) from 2/22/2016

16-16. Report on financial impacts and a plan to take Vail Court eminent domain.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-12) from 2/22/2016

16-17. Report on what new measures must be implemented in order to prevent school buses and other large vehicles from accessing Magee Street. See Mgr #20
Mayor Simmons (O-2) from 2/29/2016

16-19. Report on hygiene products in public restrooms.
Councillor Cheung, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 3/14/2016

16-20. Report on follow-up to swatting/school bomb threats.
Councillor Kelley (O-6) from 3/14/2016

16-21. Report on the use of shuttle buses to other pools during renovations of Gold Star Mother's Pool.
Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 3/14/2016

16-22. City Council opposition to investing funds from the Cambridge Retirement System in any entities that are involved in or support the production or upgrading of nuclear weapons systems.
Mayor Simmons (O-68) from 3/21/2016

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

16-25. Report on traffic-calming and safety improvements can be made at the intersection of Bristol Street and Webster Avenue. See Mgr #14
Councillor Toomey (O-4) from 4/4/2016

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

16-27. Report on the feasibility of an education campaign that would be available to all property owners through tax bills and other sources to educate residents about watering street trees near their property, refilling Gator Bags, and other tips for caring for street trees and the possibility of implementing an "Adopt-a-Tree" program.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-8) from 4/4/2016

16-28. Report on the possibility of allowing local businesses to voluntarily donate collected bag fees to non-profit organizations, the newly designed Community Benefits Fund, or the Cambridge Non-Profit Coalition.
Councillor Cheung (O-9) from 4/4/2016

16-29. Report on timeline for the implementation of the C2 non-zoning recommendations.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-16) from 4/4/2016

16-30. Report on traffic-calming solutions that could be implemented at the intersection of Lincoln and Windsor Streets. See Mgr #14 and #15
Councillor Toomey (O-19) from 4/4/2016

16-31. Report on restoring the 4-way STOP sign at the intersection of Charles Street and Second Street.
Councillor Toomey (O-21) from 4/4/2016

16-32. Report on what measures can be taken to provide for a safer crossing for pedestrians and cyclists at the intersection of Sparks Street and Mount Auburn Street.
Councillor Devereux (O-104) from 4/11/2016

16-33. Report on the feasibility of hosting additional drop-off locations to provide for the safe disposal of unused prescription medications.
Councillor Devereux (O-106) from 4/11/2016

16-35. Report back to the City Council and the community with a response to the concerns and assessment of the Bring Your Own Bag ordinance.
Mayor Simmons (O-111) from 4/25/2016

16-36. Report of patterns that Inman Square, Wellington Harrington and Port residents should be cognizant of procedures that should be followed if they feel their mail has been tampered with.
Councillor Toomey (O-112) from 4/25/2016

16-37. Report on whether additional signage around Market Street could be effective in encouraging pet owners to clean up after their pets. See Mgr #18
Mayor Simmons (O-114) from 4/25/2016

16-38. Report on identifying a suitable, temporary space to establish an enclosed dog park while the Pacific Street park is being re-done or to add temporary fences to Fort Washington. See Mgr #19
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-115) from 4/25/2016

16-40. Report on the installation of ADA compliant sidewalks on Huron Avenue and consider additional features to guarantee the safety of all other users.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Mazen (O-118) from 4/25/2016

16-41. Report on what measures can be taken to address the inadequate cell reception of the residents living at 303 Third Street. See Mgr #1
Mayor Simmons (O-121) from 4/25/2016

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-124) from 5/2/2016

16-43. Report on publishing a Cambridge Voter's Guide to be distributed to each household in Cambridge a month before the 2017 municipal election.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Mazen, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-127) from 5/2/2016

16-44. Report on the feasibility of renaming Cambridge Park Place.
Councillor Devereux (O-133) from 5/9/2016

16-45. Report on how to best repair the uneven sidewalks at the locations of the corner of 7th and Otis Streets and in front of the Citizens Bank at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Temple Street.
Mayor Simmons (O-134) from 5/9/2016