Cambridge City Council meeting - October 30, 2023

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $43,329 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($37,729) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($5,600). The grant award is used to cover a portion of the salary of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Attorney-Investigator, who works on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) cases. (CM23#260)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (Nolan - Absent)

2. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. The Partnership Grant was awarded to the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) for proposed fair-housing related outreach efforts. (CM23#261)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (Nolan - Absent)

3. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number #23-19 regarding Automated External Defibrillators at all public parks and practice fields. (CM23#262)
pulled by Nolan; Placed on File 9-0

4. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $270,000, from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund, Department of Public Works, Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the procurement and installation of twenty-seven (27) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices to be placed at twenty-three (23) recreation facilities throughout the city. (CM23#263)
pulled by Nolan; Order Adopted 9-0

5. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,091,000 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. During FY23, the City received mitigation revenues from various developers as a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions. By law, all mitigation revenues must be deposited into the General Fund and can only be appropriated after the Free Cash Certification is complete. (CM23#264)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (Nolan - Absent)

Oct 30, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am hereby requesting the appropriation of $2,091,000 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. During FY23, the City received mitigation revenues from various developers as a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions. By law, all mitigation revenues must be deposited into the General Fund and can only be appropriated after the Free Cash Certification is complete.

The $2,091,000 appropriated to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund is the only the appropriation from Free Cash attributed to Mitigation and will be used to fund specific future projects, which will require separate individual appropriations by the City Council.

As of Oct 30, 2023 the City’s Free Cash balance is $180,068,520.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

6. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Claire Spinner as Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs. (CM23#265)
pulled by Carlone; comments by Nolan, City Manager Huang (over 50 applicants); Placed on File 9-0

Oct 30, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Claire Spinner as Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs, effective in early January 2024. Claire has served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Cambridge Public Schools since 2008. In her role as CFO, she has been responsible for leadership and day-to-day management of the district’s financial operations, including development of the $270 million annual operating budget.

Before becoming CFO, Claire served in various positions building and managing financial systems, including as Director of Financial Systems and Operations for the City of Cambridge, Manager of Capital Projects Approvals for Harvard University, Assistant to Town Manager for Budget and Personnel for the Town of Watertown, and as Budget Analyst for the City of Dallas, Texas.

I am especially excited about Claire’s strong track record of financial leadership and city management, and her deep familiarity with Cambridge. Claire holds a Master’s in Public Affairs from Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and has lived in Cambridge for 23 years.

Please join me in congratulating Claire and welcoming her back to the City as Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs.

Please also joint me in recognizing and thanking Michele Kincaid who is serving as Acting Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs during this interim period. I’m grateful for her continued leadership and fiscal guidance.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to proposed changes to Cannabis Business Permitting Proposed Ordinance 2023-6. [Passed to 2nd Reading Oct 16, 2023; To Be Ordained on or after Nov 7, 2023] (ORD23#6)

2. An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to 2.76.020 enacted is to protect the human rights of all the residents of the City Protect Family Inclusion and Relationship Diversity. [Passed to 2nd Reading Oct 2, 2023; Eligible to be Ordained] (ORD23#8)

3. An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council to amend Articles 2.000, 4.000, 5.000, and 23.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of allowing henkeeping as a permitted accessory use to principal residential (excluding transient accommodations as defined in Section 4.31.i), religious, and educational uses; with limitations and subject to regulation and permitting by the Cambridge Public Health Department. [Passed to 2nd Reading Oct 16, 2023; To Be Ordained on or after Nov 7, 2023; Expires Jan 8, 2024] (ORD23#9)

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application from Nina Quinlan, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 63 Sixth 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#55)
Charter Right - Nolan

2. An application from Jason Stockman, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 7 Cornelius Way; 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#56)
Order Adopted 9-0

3. An application from Mehmet Sahin representing Revere Hair Studio, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 290 Concord Avenue approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters proof of mailing has been provided. (AP23#57)
Order Adopted 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication from Philip Cre, regarding Signed petition comm. AHO.

3. A communication from Alex Van Praagh, regarding Please vote in favor of PO23#187 to have Linear Park restored.

4. A communication from Alida Castillo, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

5. A communication from Alison and Duncan Sanders-Fleming, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

6. A communication from Amy Meltzer, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

7. A communication from Amy Waltz, regarding AHO 2_0 Needs Appropriate Study Including Environmental Review - Embodied Carbon from Building increasing from 11% to 75%!_.

8. A communication from Anuj A. Shah, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

10. A communication from Becca Schofield, regarding In support of the AHO amendments.

11. A communication from Bess Emanuel, regarding support for affordable housing amendments.

17. A communication from Carolyn Greenberg, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

19. A communication from Catherine LeBlanc, regarding SUPPORT Restore Linear Park policy order.

20. A communication from Cathy Higgins, regarding Strong support for AHO amendments.

21. A communication from Yoorie Chang, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

22. A communication from Charles Teague, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

23. A communication from Cynthia Hibbard, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

25. A communication from Daniel Sprague, regarding Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

26. A communication from David Denison, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

28. A communication from Dennie Frederick, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

30. A communication from Dexter Eames, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

31. A communication from Diana Dumit, regarding OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

32. A communication from Elena Stone, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

33. A communication from Elizabeth Gilmore, regarding Oct 16 Council Meeting Re_ AHO 2_0.

36. A communication from Erin Shackelford, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

37. A communication from Linda S. Escoll, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

38. A communication from Gabriel Dubinsky, regarding OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

40. A communication from Hannah Gold, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

41. A communication from Hannah Goodwin, regarding Please SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

43. A communication from Helen Kobek, regarding Change of mind on policy order #9_2023-187 - I would NOT want you to support it.

44. A communication from Helen Kobek, regarding Support _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

45. A communication from Jack Heavner, regarding Please Oppose Policy Order #9_2023-187.

46. A communication from Jacqueline Lutz, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

47. A communication from Janet Innes, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

48. A communication from Janie Katz-Christy, regarding Policy Order 187. Please review latest plans before voting to delay Linear Park upgrades.

49. A communication from Janie Katz-Christy, regarding Policy Order 187_ Please review latest plans before voting to delay Linear Park upgrades.

51. A communication from Jay Yesselman, regarding hazardous condition at intersection of Fayerweather St and Brattle St.

52. A communication from Jeb Mays, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

53. A communication from Jennifer Bannon, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

54. A communication from Jennifer Van Campen, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

55. A communication from Joan D. Krizack, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

56. A communication from Joel Patterson, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

57. A communication from Joel Patterson, regarding SUPPORT 100% Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) amendments.

59. A communication from John Klensin, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

60. A communication from John Patrick, regarding My support for PO23#177 relative to banning or limiting the sale of nips in Cambridge.

61. A communication from John Pitkin, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

62. A communication from John Racine, regarding OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

63. A communication from Josef X Biberstein, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

64. A communication from Joseph Aunce, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

65. A communication from Judy Johnson, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

67. A communication from Julie C. Baer, regarding Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

68. A communication from Julie Ray, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

70. A communication from Justin Green, regarding subject_ OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

71. A communication from Kaleb Abebe, regarding Please Vote Against PO23#187 - _Restore Linear Park_.

72. A communication from Katherine Beaty, regarding PO23#187 - base the future of Linear Park on fact not fear.

74. A communication from Kevin Moses, regarding OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

75. A communication from Kristen, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

76. A communication from Lahra Tilman, regarding Affordable Housing Overlay 10/16.

77. A communication from Leslie Borden, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

78. A communication from Leslie Ditrani, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

79. A communication from Linda Moussouris, regarding Writing -- once again -- in opposition to Affordable Housing Overlay 2_0 coming before City Council Tonight.

80. A communication from Liz Murphy, regarding _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

81. A communication from Lowry Hemphill, regarding Please restore instead of redesigning Linear Park.

82. A communication from Madeleine, regarding A SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

83. A communication from Maggie Schulz, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

84. A communication from Margaret Studier, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

85. A communication from Margery Davies, regarding PLEASE VOTE IN FAVOR OF PO23#187 -- Restore Linear Park.

86. A communication from Marie Elena Saccoccio, regarding AHO 2_0_ Zoning restrictions were born from the slums of our city.

87. A communication from Marie Elena Saccoccio, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

88. A communication from Marilee Meyer, regarding AGAINST THE REDESIGN OF LINEAR PARK AS PLANNED.

89. A communication from Mark Goodman, regarding Monday’s vote on the AHO amendment.

90. A communication from Marsha Hunter, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

91. A communication from Mary Shetterly, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

92. A communication from Matt DelSordo, regarding OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

93. A communication from Matthew Aronson, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

94. A communication from Melissa Ludtke, regarding Urge your support for _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

95. A communication from Mica Agate-Mays, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

97. A communication from Michael J. Johnston, regarding CHA Comment for AHO Amendment.

98. A communication from Nancy Lange, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

99. A communication from Neheet Trivedi, regarding 2 Letter in support of City’s Linear Park improvement plans.

100. A communication from Neil Miller, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

101. A communication from Neil Miller, regarding Support more green_ affordable homes.

104. A communication from Patrick Knight, regarding Opposition to _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

105. A communication from Paul Barringer, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

106. A communication from Paula V. Cortes, regarding favor of PO23#187 Linear Park.

107. A communication from Pina Morganti, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

108. A communication from Preston Gralla, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

110. A communication from Rachel Sandalow-Ash, regarding Cambridge resident supporting the AHO Amendments.

112. A communication from Elena Stone, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

113. A communication from Rebecca Merzius, regarding Funding for Thanksgiving Community Dinner.

114. A communication from Ethan Frank, regarding Replacement digital signs outside City Hall.

115. A communication from Elena Fagotto, regarding Restore Linear Park - Support PO23#187.

116. A communication from Max Rottersman, regarding Restore Linear Park policy order.

118. A communication from Lee Farris, regarding Residents Alliance support for AHO2.

119. A communication from Heather Hoffman, regarding Restore Linear Park_ don’t ruin it.

120. A communication from Nonie Valentine, regarding Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

121. A communication from Sharon deVos, regarding Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

122. A communication from Rika Welsh, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

124. A communication from Roberta L. Rubin, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_.

125. A communication from Robin Bledsoe, regarding SUPPORT Restore Linear Park policy order.

127. A communication from Rose Hanig, regarding Support the Affordable Housing Overlay Amendments.

128. A communication from Ruth Loetterle, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

129. A communication from Raman Solanki, regarding opposition to proposed Portland Loo location in Cambridge Common Park.

130. A communication from Samuel Burgess, regarding Strong Support for Expanding the Alewife Linear Path (OPPOSE PO23#187).

131. A communication from Sara Barcan, regarding Please pass the AHO amendments.

132. A communication from Scott Brightly, regarding OPPOSE _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

133. A communication from Sebastian Lourido, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

134. A communication from Sharon Block, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

136. A communication from Steve Bennett, regarding SUPPORT Restore Linear Park policy order.

138. A communication from Suzanne Blier, regarding AHO 2_0 - (climate!) FW_ Getting Building Height Right for the Climate _ Greentech Media.

139. A communication from Trudi Cohen, regarding SUPPORT Restore Linear Park policy order.

140. A communication from Valerie Hammond, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

141. A communication from Vickey Bestor, regarding Housing_ Climate_ and Cambridge’s Future.

142. A communication from Vicki Paret, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

143. A communication from Victor Luchangco, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

144. A communication from Vivian Poey, regarding SUPPORT _Restore Linear Park_ policy order.

145. A communication from Wayne Welke, regarding Oct 16, 2023 City Council Meeting - Support the 100% AHO Amendments.

147. A communication from Young Kim, regarding Proposed AHO2 must be reviewed in light of CDD’s just released Affordable Housing (AH) Stock Data.

148. A communication from Young Kim, regarding Reevaluation of Housing Contribution Rate.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Condolences to the family of Marie DiDomenico. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui
pulled by Toner; add all as sponsors

R-1 Oct 30, 2023

COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marie (Apruzzese) DiDomenico on Oct 17, 2023; and

WHEREAS: Marie was born in Chelsea to the late John and Dora (Olivero) Apruzzese; and

WHEREAS: Marie married the love of her life, Salvatore DiDomenico, in 1970, the two having established the Flowers by Sal shop in East Cambridge in 1969, and the shop became a testament to their entrepreneurial spirit, and a true pillar in East Cambridge for generations; and

WHEREAS: As a young mother, Marie’s involvement in the PTO at their children’s school led to meaningful connections and the development of what blossomed into lifelong friendships within the community, and her warm, generous, gregarious personality won her admirers all across Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: For over five decades, Marie played a significant role in the S.S. Cosmas and Damian Society, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of its traditions, including the annual S.S. Cosmas and Damian Feast, and she was an active member of other community organizations, earning a 2001 recognition from the City, alongside her husband, with the naming of a square in their honor; and

WHEREAS: Marie’s resilience, particularly in recent years, served as an inspiration to her family and to the broader community, as she faced her adversity with courage, warmth, and strength, always caring about the welfare of those around her and those that she loved; and

WHEREAS: Predeceased by her husband, Marie leaves behind her son, State Senator Salvatore DiDomenico and his wife Tricia, Lisa Lavoie, Brenda Giunta and her husband Joseph, Allison DiDomenico and her fiancé Jonathan Killeen, her grandchildren Emma, Lindsey, Matthew, Salvatore, Marissa, Hailey, Olivia, Ava and Amelia, her sister Lucille Barrett (and her late husband Leo), her brother Vincent Apruzzese and his wife Beverly, and so many other family and friends who shall forever cherish her memory; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its deepest condolences to the DiDomenico Family for their tremendous loss; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to State Senator Sal DiDomenico on behalf of the entire City Council.

3. Congratulations to Denise Cosby and Faye Rackley for being among the 2023 awardees at this year’s Women of Courage and Conviction Awards. Councillor Simmons

4. Congratulations to Paul Glass and Charles D. Evans on their well-deserved 2023 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service. Councillor Simmons

5. Congratulations to the 2023 Tribute to Outstanding Women Honorees, Lilly Marcelin, Rev. Lorraine Thornhill, Nicola Williams, Grace Clemente and Adelina Escamilla-Salomon. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Nolan
pulled by Nolan; add Nolan as sponsor

6. Condolences to the family of Anna Spera. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan
pulled by Toner; add Toner, Nolan as sponsors

8. That the City Council go on record urging all residents to honor the people who have defended our country, as well as those who are serving today, by commemorating Veterans Day on Nov 11, 2023. Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern

9. Congratulations to Norma Wassel on being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association of Social Workers. Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Carlone
pulled by Nolan; add Nolan, Carlone as sponsors

10. Resolution on the death of Sheldon Cohen. Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner

11. Resolution on the 107th Anniversary of the Western Avenue Baptist Church. Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City staff regarding the feasibility of adding outdoor fitness areas near Rindge Field, St. Peter’s Field and other parks throughout the city. Councillor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner (PO23#188)
Order Adopted 9-0

2. That the City Manager is requested to engage with the Cambridge Housing Authority to collaboratively explore possible solutions and mitigations regarding the immediate parking concerns for the residents in and around Clifton Place during the construction of Jefferson Park Apartments. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner (PO23#189)
pulled by Simmons; add Toner; comments by Simmons, McGovern, Toner, Carlone, Zondervan, Azeem, Nolan; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

3. City Council support of 32BJ SEIU Employees. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#190)
pulled by Simmons; add all as sponsors; comments by Simmons, McGovern, Nolan, Zondervan, Carlone; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

4. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Public Works Department to assess, repave, and repair the stretch of sidewalk between Rivermark Apartments and the River Street Walgreen’s. Councillor Simmons (PO23#191)
pulled by Simmons; Order Adopted 9-0

5. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department and the City Solicitor to look at possible base zoning changes for a new residential use that has a first-floor mixed-use option or other zoning alternative, to review the city’s permit policy for extending construction hours/days & propose changes that more significantly protect residents’ quality of life, and to work with the Department of Public Health to look at ways the City’s board of health, under the Nuisance Law, might further restrict undue noise. Councillor Carlone, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan (PO23#192)
pulled by Carlone; comments by Carlone, Toner, McGovern; Order Adopted 9-0

6. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments and the consultant team and deliver an update on Municipal Broadband and Digital Equity by December 2023. Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#193)
pulled by Nolan; comments by Nolan; Zondervan added as sponsor; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

7. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to engage with various stakeholders including recycling advocates, package store owners, and business associations, and report back to the city council with a list of recommendations to reduce the use of miniature liquor bottles. Councillor Nolan (PO23#194)
Order Adopted 9-0

8. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council with an update to the Mar 23, 2021 report on the process of banning various single-use plastics in line with the discussion during the Health and Environment Committee meeting and actions by the state and by various municipalities. Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#195)
pulled by Toner; comments by Nolan, Toner, Carlone, Zondervan, McGovern, Azeem; add Zondervan as sponsor; Order Adopted 9-0

9. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department, the Police Department, and other relevant City departments to meet with residents of the neighborhood and develop an action plan to improve safety on Clinton Street and reduce speeding vehicles. Councillor Nolan (PO23#196)
Order Adopted 9-0

10. City Council support of letter to State Lawmakers on the Mass Clean Heat Platform. Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#197)
Order Adopted 9-0

11. That the City Manager is hereby requested to light up City Hall teal on Nov 2, 2023 in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Mayor Siddiqui (PO23#198)
Order Adopted 9-0

12. That the Regular City Council Meeting on Nov 27, 2023, following the Thanksgiving Holiday, be and hereby is cancelled. Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons (PO23#199)
Order Adopted 9-0

13. City Council support of H. 872 An Act establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility, and the companion bill S. 481. Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan (PO23#200)
pulled by Zondervan; add Siddiqui, Nolan; comments by Zondervan, Nolan; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

14. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department and other relevant City departments and prepare a report regarding the efficacy of establishing a dual reporting system for the Director of Public Health, the process by which the City could establish by ordinance a Commissioner of Public Health who would report directly to the City Manager, and the reestablishment of a Health Policy Board. Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon (PO23#201)
pulled by Simmons; comments by Nolan, Simmons; Charter Right - Simmons

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity. (COF23#184)
Placed on File 9-0

2. A communication from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee. (COF23#185)
Placed on File 9-0

HEARING SCHEDULE
Wed, Oct 25
3:00pm The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss, review, and evaluate the Zero Waste Master Plan and plan reports and updates, and to discuss possible ways to further reduce waste in Cambridge including exploring how the city might eliminate single-use plastics including but not limited to nips, bottled water, and utensils.

Tues, Oct 31
12:00pm The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:00pm-2:00pm to discuss two status updates: Participatory Budgeting and on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in Cambridge.

Wed, Nov 8
3:00pm The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss the results of the inquest regarding the Police shooting of Arif Sayed Faisal. [CANCELLED]

Thurs, Nov 9
1:00pm The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to consider changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code that would establish an American Freedmen Commission, PO23#185.

Mon, Nov 13
3:00pm Roundtable/Working City Council Meeting to receive an update from the City Manager and relevant departments on the Central Square City Lots Study.

Wed, Nov 15
3:00pm The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss and receive updates from the Community Safety Department and HEART.

Tues, Nov 21
12:30pm The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:30pm-2:30pm to discuss bicycle ridership and bike lane usage data.
5:30pm The Charter Review Committee (Zoom only)

Tues, Nov 28
12:00pm The Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting from 12:00pm to 2:00pm to continue the discussion on an amendment to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance that would require new covered properties to achieve net zero by 2030.

Wed, Nov 29
2:00pm The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing at 2:00pm on a Zoning Petition by Allene R. Pierson et al. to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by amending Section 4.31(i)(3) of the Table of Use Regulations such that “Lodging House” is changed from a permitted use (“Yes⁷”) to a prohibited use (“No”) in the Residence C, C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-3, C3A, and C-3B zoning districts.

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Oct 30, 2023
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS: Outdoor gym equipment exists in several of our parks, including Magazine Beach and the recently renovated Sennott Park; and
WHEREAS: They are popular amongst residents who wish to get a low-cost workout in while enjoying the outdoors; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge should look into adding more of these outdoor fitness areas with pull up bars and other calisthenics equipment to our parks; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant City staff regarding the feasibility of adding outdoor fitness areas near Rindge Field, St. Peter’s Field and other parks throughout the City and report back to the City Council.

O-2 Oct 30, 2023 Amended
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS: The City Council has been made aware of the parking difficulties experienced by residents in and around Clifton Place due to the ongoing construction and renovations of the Jefferson Park Apartments; and
WHEREAS: In an effort to address these concerns, members of the City Council have reached out to the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) to determine if there may be any remedies to these issues during the most acute phases of construction; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Housing Authority has responded that unfortunately, due to the nature of the construction and the space limitations in the area, they are unable to provide significant mitigation to the parking concerns and that they shall continue working with their tenants, keeping them informed of the work being done and their efforts to assist them during this period and going forward; and
WHEREAS: The City Council acknowledges that parking for residents in this neighborhood had already been challenging prior to construction, that many of these residents do rely upon their ability to drive to doctor’s appointments and grocery stores and have the ability to park their vehicles at the conclusion of these trips, that this has been a growing challenge for these residents, and that the City should make every effort to determine whether there may yet be some relief that can be offered to these residents; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to engage with the Cambridge Housing Authority to collaboratively explore possible solutions and mitigations regarding the immediate parking concerns for the residents in and around Clifton Place during the construction of Jefferson Park Apartments, as well as to determine what parking options may be available to these residents at the conclusion of this construction, and to report back to the City Council in a timely manner.

O-3 Oct 30, 2023 Amended
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
VICE MAYOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: The collectively bargained agreement covering 12,000 cleaners in New England who are members of 32BJ SEIU, including over 1,200 individuals working in Cambridge, is set to expire on Nov 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS: While many of Greater Boston’s office workers were able to work from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, these essential workers risked their own health to maintain safe and healthy spaces for on-site employees, researchers, and visitors at many valuable Cambridge properties; and
WHEREAS: These cleaners were also essential to enabling the continued innovation and growth of critical life science and high-tech industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of high-income jobs in the region, and maintained some of the most valuable commercial real estate in the entire country; and
WHEREAS: These essential workers, mostly immigrants and people of color, have shouldered an outsized share of the economic burden on their communities, which have felt the worst health and socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the civil and human rights injustices highlighted throughout the past several years; and
WHEREAS: The pandemic also highlighted the importance of extending more opportunities for full-time jobs providing health coverage for more families; and
WHEREAS: These negotiations are an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices made by our essential workers during the past several years, and their continued importance to our local economy; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record strongly encouraging building owners and cleaning employers to support high standards for cleaners and a fair contract that ensures strong wage increases, more opportunities to work full-time and receive employer-provided family health coverage, improved benefits and paid time off, so that these essential workers, their families, and their communities, can continue to create a fairer economy for all; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to SEIU Local 32BJ – New England District 615 on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-4 Oct 30, 2023
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that residents of Rivermark Apartments have cited concerns about their ability to walk from their building to the Walgreen’s on River Street due to the uneven nature of the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS: Especially for those with mobility impairments, making their way along this stretch of sidewalk can be dangerous due to the variety of bumps, cracks, pockmarks, and the general sense of disrepair that is found there; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Public Works Department to assess, repave, and repair the stretch of sidewalk between Rivermark Apartments and the River Street Walgreen’s, and to report back to the City Council on this matter in a timely manner.

O-5 Oct 30, 2023
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: In recent years, the Council has received numerous resident complaints concerning loud noises early in the morning and late at night caused by rubbish truck pick-ups and extended construction work hours; and
WHEREAS: Public Health studies have established a correlation between poor sleep and adverse effects on mental and physical health, which often can be exacerbated by loud and/or sustained noise; and
WHEREAS: While Cambridge’s noise control ordinance (Cambridge Municipal Code (CMC) 8.16.080) limits noise from the unloading of garbage cans or similar objects to the hours of 7am-9pm on weekdays and 9am-9pm on weekends and holidays, and limits construction-related noise to the hours of 7am-6pm on weekdays and 9am-6pm on weekends and holidays, there are several loopholes that diminish the effectiveness of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS: Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 111 Section 31A states that, while a permit from the board of health is required in order to transport garbage through the streets of a given city/town, “no rules or regulations shall restrict the hours of the day when garbage, offal or other offensive substances may be collected in areas zoned for business, commercial or industrial use”; and
WHEREAS: In line with the goal of expanding the quantity of housing units in the city, residential development has been encouraged in former industrially zoned areas and in Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning districts with a Special Permit, and such development remained allowed in Mixed-use Districts such as Massachusetts Ave and other major corridors; and
WHEREAS: The greatest percentage of these areas have a base zone that is Office, Business or Industrial, which, according to the State law cited above, allows commercial building trash pick-up at any hour in base zone areas that are not residential even immediately adjacent to residential neighbors; and
WHEREAS: Construction companies for the MBTA and private developers have further requested and received city permission to expand construction hours including longer daily hours and work on weekends, which further spreads related construction noise during normally quieter hours for nearby residents; and
WHEREAS: The “Nuisance Law” (MGL Chapter 111 Section 122) grants local boards of health the power to regulate, among other things, “nuisances… which may, in its opinion, be injurious to the public health… and shall make regulations for the public health and safety relative thereto…”; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Community Development Department and the City Solicitor to look at possible base zoning changes for a new residential use that has a first-floor mixed-use option or other zoning alternative that is in accordance with Massachusetts General Law; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to review the city’s permit policy for extending construction hours/days & propose changes that more significantly protect residents’ quality of life and need for quiet, restful time; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Department of Public Health to look at ways the city’s board of health, under the Nuisance Law, might further restrict undue noise from garbage pickups, construction, or other regulatable sources of excessive, early morning/late night noise; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on these directives by Dec 1, 2023.

O-6 Oct 30, 2023 Amended
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: The City Council held a roundtable meeting on Mar 13, 2023 for the purpose of receiving an update on the Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study from the City Manager and the consultant team; and
WHEREAS: The Digital Equity Study conducted by the City of Cambridge pointed out serious issues with affordability of internet services and the recommendations included several important recommendations to address digital equity challenges including conducting a feasibility study on municipal broadband services; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments and the consultant team and deliver an update on Municipal Broadband and Digital Equity by December 2023.

O-7 Oct 30, 2023
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: The Health and Environment Committee met on Oct 25, 2023 and voted favorably that the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to engage with various stakeholders including recycling advocates, package store owners, and business associations, and report back to the City Council with a list of recommendations to reduce the use of miniature liquor bottles; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to engage with various stakeholders including recycling advocates, package store owners, and business associations, and report back to the City Council with a list of recommendations to reduce the use of miniature liquor bottles.

O-8 Oct 30, 2023 Amended
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: The Health and Environment Committee met on Oct 25, 2023 and voted favorably that the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council with an update to the Mar 23, 2021 report on the process of banning various single-use plastics in line with the discussion during the Health and Environment Committee meeting and actions by the state and by various municipalities; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council with an update to the Mar 23, 2021 report on the process of banning various single-use plastics in line with the discussion during the Health and Environment Committee meeting and actions by the state and by various municipalities.

O-9 Oct 30, 2023
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: It has been brought to the attention of the City Council that residents and neighbors of Clinton Street have been concerned with high speed vehicles consistently driving above the speed limit and reportedly sometime at speeds exceeding 50 mph; and
WHEREAS: A number of residents want the City to take action to reduce the speed of vehicles for the safety of the people living on Clinton Street, including children and elderly residents, with their desire to have speed tables installed in front of 25 Clinton Street and 10 Clinton Street; and
WHEREAS: Clinton Street connects Harvard Street and Massachusetts Avenue and often sees vehicles turning off of Harvard Street to cut through to Massachusetts Avenue; and
WHEREAS: It is an ongoing mission of the City to reduce traffic speeds to improve road safety, often through traffic enforcement and through infrastructure traffic smoothing measures, often at the request of community members; and
WHEREAS: Traffic calming measures help safety and improve quality of life in neighborhoods, and the city has taken many approaches to slow the speed of traffic and increase safety including speed tables, sidewalk neck downs, and roadway markings; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department, the Police Department, and other relevant City departments to meet with residents of the neighborhood and develop an action plan to improve safety on Clinton Street and reduce speeding vehicles by improving traffic enforcement and traffic smoothing efforts in the area and report back to the City Council in a timely manner.

O-10 Oct 30, 2023
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: On May 1, 2023, the City Council unanimously passed a policy order in support of a comment letter on potential Clean Heat Standard regulations prepared by several environmentally focused groups and sent to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; and
WHEREAS: These environmentally focused groups, including CLF, Green Energy Consumers, Acadia Center, PLAN, Mothers Out Front, and HEET, have now worked to develop a letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature with a specific legislative platform which they call the Mass Clean Heat Platform; and
WHEREAS: The letter these groups produced highlights many of Cambridge’s climate goals and may be supported by signing onto the letter; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record endorsing the attached letter and supporting the Mass Clean Heat Platform; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the sponsors of the letter on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-11 Oct 30, 2023
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month occurs every November to honor and spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease; and
WHEREAS: This disease affects more than 6.2 million Americans and that number is expected to increase; and
WHEREAS: Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS: Thurs, Nov 2, 2023, landmarks around the world will light up in teal as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual Light the World in Teal initiative for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS: Last year, more than 400 landmarks around the globe participated by turning their lights to teal to show their support of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s efforts to educate people about the Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of early detection; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record recognizing November 2nd as the annual Light the World in Teal initiative for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to light up City Hall teal on Nov 2, 2023 in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

O-13 Oct 30, 2023 Amended
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: This legislative session, H. 872, An Act establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility by Representative Steve Owens, and a companion bill S. 481 was filed by Senator James Eldridge, which if passed would establish a climate change superfund and require the largest oil and gas companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years; and
WHEREAS: Climate change poses multiple threats to the City of Cambridge, including extreme heat, flooding, poor air quality, and other extreme weather and secondary impacts; and
WHEREAS: Oil and gas companies bear responsibility for exacerbating the climate crisis and have consistently misrepresented the destructive impacts of fossil fuel combustion on the global climate; and
WHEREAS: To pay for climate adaptation and resilience projects, our city will require external funding, and the passage of these bills in the State House and Senate would generate $75 billion over 25 years, providing the means for Cambridge to adapt to climate impacts in a just and meaningful manner; and
WHEREAS: The proposed legislation mandates that 40% of the funding be allocated to projects benefiting environmental justice communities, while also strongly encouraging adherence to prevailing wage laws and the utilization of apprenticeship programs; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in support of H. 872 and S. 481; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to our State delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-14 Oct 30, 2023 Charter Right - Simmons
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
VICE MAYOR MALLON
WHEREAS: On Oct 17, 2023, the Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee and the Health and Environment Committee held a joint meeting to discuss the relationship between the city and the Cambridge Health Alliance including a review of the operations and budget of the Public Health Department, the Cambridge Health Alliance annual contract with the City of Cambridge, legal options for structuring the public health board, and other ways to best serve the community’s public health needs; and
WHEREAS: Ideas suggested during the meeting to analyze the relationship included: ensuring yearly reporting requirements are complete and up to date, ensuring both parties are in compliance with current contract requirements, ensuring the City is in compliance with current ordinances, and hiring a consultant to review the relationship; and
WHEREAS: During the meeting a number of questions were raised regarding the reporting structure of the Cambridge Health Alliance, the makeup of certain advisory boards, and the process by which the City could make changes to the relationship between the Cambridge Health Alliance and the City; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Law Department and other relevant City departments and prepare a report responding to several questions raised during the meeting, including: the efficacy of establishing a dual reporting system for the Director of Public Health, the process by which the City could establish by ordinance a Commissioner of Public Health who would report directly to the City Manager, and the reestablishment of a Health Policy Board; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider hiring a consultant to review the current relationship between the Cambridge Health Alliance and the City to help the City better understand optimal configuration for the public health department to provide for the public health of city residents; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a report and recommendations in a timely manner.

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

21-10. 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

21-67. 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

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

22-33. 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 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

22-69. 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

22-80. 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

23-6. 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

23-15. 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. See Mgr #3
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

23-25. 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

23-28. 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

23-30. 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 Ccity.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Azeem (O-5) from 5/1/2023

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

23-34. Report on funding and implementing 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, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner (O-2) from 5/15/2023

23-36. Report on 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 (O-4) from 5/15/2023

23-38. Report on the legal opinion whether Cambridge could permanently switch to the MWRA water supply.
Councillor Zondervan (O-3) from 5/22/2023

23-40. Report on working group tasked with establishing plans for a citywide celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Councillor Simmon (O-7) from 6/5/2023

23-41. Report on a new phone number and email address for Inclusionary Tenants to utilize for complaints and emergency issues as they arise.
Councillor Simmons (O-1) from 6/5/2023

23-43. Report on whether the Fire Department, the Police Department, Emergency Communications Department, Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, the Department of Public Works and the Harvard Square Business Association determine that permanent automatic bollards are feasible in the area of Winthrop Street.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan (O-10) from 6/5/2023

23-44. Report on the legal opinion on whether the city could, without violating state law, use traffic cameras, regulated under the Surveillance Ordinance, to inform motorists of potential traffic violations or dangerous actions, without issuing any citations or formal warnings.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone (O-12) from 6/5/2023

23-45. Report on the issuing of an RFP calling for an agency that will lead the City through a community process with all stakeholders that will include community education, feedback, location possibilities, and potential legal issues as it relates to Overdose Prevention Centers.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-2) from 6/26/2023

23-46. Report on the coordination between relevant departments, local business associations, and local businesses to communicate to all retail businesses operating in Cambridge to encourage them to keep doors closed when operating cooling systems and inform them of other energy saving tools.
Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan from 6/26/2023

23-48. Report back on the Department of Veterans Services and the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department’s determination of how and where it would be most appropriate to establish signs along the City’s borders proclaiming Cambridge to be a Purple Heart City.
Councillor Simmons (O-2) from 8/7/2023

23-50. Report on the review of the opportunity to work with MIT leadership and their staff to meet the requirement of planting at least the required 1,000 caliper inches-worth of trees in the very much underplanted Area 2 (main campus) as soon as possible.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-4) from 8/7/2023

23-51. Report on the review of existing policies and guidelines on project designs and reviews to determine whether there are opportunities to minimize new or additional pavement and encourage using permeable surfaces in public and private construction throughout the city.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Azeem (O-6) from 8/7/2023

23-52. Report on the Across Sidewalk Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) Permit Pilot Program and the removal of the $200 permit fee associated with the pilot program.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor McGovern (O-14) from 8/7/2023

23-53. Report on the consultation with relevant departments on the enhanced communication strategy to inform residents about the implementation of the Cycling Safety Ordinance.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan (O-13) from 8/7/2023

23-54. Report on coordination between the Law Department and CPD to report to the City Council all outstanding and recent (last 5 fiscal years: FY’23,’22,’21,’20,’19) lawsuits involving the CPD or individual members of CPD that the City is expending or has expended resources on, including an estimate of how much has been spent on these lawsuits to date in FY24.
Councillor Zondervan (Calendar Item #1) from 9/11/2023

23-55. Report on work done with relevant departments and agencies to design and implement a pilot program providing subsidized, on-demand transit to low-income residents, people with disabilities and seniors, with the goal of expanding the program to service the region in ways that supplement the MBTA system via fare-free, on-demand transit for everyone.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui (Calendar Item #2) from 9/11/2023

23-56. Report on the establishment and implementation of a regular maintenance schedule for tree wells, bump outs, crosswalks, and other pedestrian areas to prevent overgrowth and ensure consistent upkeep.
Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #3) from 9/11/2023

23-57. Report on the progress on Rodent Control Programs.
Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon (O-6) from 9/11/2023

23-58. Report on a report on the use of short-term rentals in Cambridge including numbers of registered units and how that compares to public listings, data on usage, whether the City can have access to data from rental services and state agencies, and whether the city needs additional ordinance language to improve enforcement.
Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-7) from 9/11/2023

23-59. Report on the Standards for Chicken Keeping.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-5) from 8/7/2023

23-60. Report on meetings with Governor Healey, DCR Commissioner Arrigo and Secretary Rebecca Tepper that discussed resuming Saturday closures to traffic this summer and mitigating the traffic impacts, including by making potential traffic signal adjustments.
Councillor Zondervan (O-16) from 8/7/2023

23-61. Report on the release any available demographic information related to the dues-paying membership of the municipal golf course, including (but not limited to) zip code, age, gender, race, and longevity of membership.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (Calendar Item #2) from 6/26/2023

23-63. Report on a proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amendments to the Fair Housing Ordinance.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 9/18/2023

23-64. Provide monthly progress reports to the City Council, detailing the strategies being designed and implemented to address the issues in Central Square, including the metrics being used to measure success.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner (Calendar Item #1) from 9/18/2023

23-65. Report on the developed ordinance language that would lead to a phased in ban of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Cambridge in line with the discussion in the Health and Environment Committee meeting of Sept 13, 2023.
Councillor Nolan (O-3) from 9/18/2023

23-66. Report on review the proposed amendment to BEUDO regarding new buildings, and to propose adjustments, especially with regards to the building permit vs certificate of occupancy question.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 10/2/2023

23-67. Report on the meeting with the Universities, large labs, large property developers and anyone with technical expertise regarding the proposed BEUDO amendment and their input.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-2) from 10/2/2023

23-68. Report on the feasibility of erecting a covered bus shelter in the immediate vicinity of 15 Lambert Street.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern (O-5) from 10/2/2023

23-69. Report on the identified ways these institutions can do more to provide affordable housing development within/near the city, whether by providing additional funds to the Affordable Housing Trust or by developing affordable/mixed-income housing, commensurate with the means of each institution, and specifically to work with the academic institutions on plans to provide on-campus housing to significantly more graduate students and to lower-income staff.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-8) from 10/2/2023

23-70. Report on the comprehensive assessment of the overall state of the Moses Youth Center building.
Councillor Simmons (O-3) from 10/16/2023

23-71. Report on the thorough assessment regarding the feasibility, costs, and benefits of replacing the existing community notice boards on the front lawn of City Hall with one or two digital signs.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner (O-4) from 10/16/2023

23-72. Report on mechanisms to support Cannabis Business in Cambridge.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-5) from 10/16/2023

23-73. Report on the creation of a dedicated page on the City of Cambridge’s website listing all community-based organizations providing services in The Port neighborhood.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner (O-6) from 10/16/2023

23-74. Report on the establishment of an American Freedmen Commission.
Councillor Simmons, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (O-7) from 10/16/2023

23-75. Report on the feasibility, costs, and benefits of replacing the existing community notice boards on the front lawn of City Hall with one or two digital signs.
Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 10/16/2023

23-76. Report on the establishment of an American Freedmen Commission.
Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 10/16/2023

23-77. Report on potential mechanisms to support Cannabis Business in Cambridge.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-5) from 10/16/2023