Cambridge City Council meeting - October 31, 2022

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an FY23 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant, received from the Massachusetts State 911 Department, in the amount of $494,531 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($413,750.56), and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($80,780.44) which will support the costs of Emergency Communications Center personnel salaries, overtime and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software. (CM22#208)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (DS - ABSENT)

2. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an FY23 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $180,630.18 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($114,850.18), and Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($65,780) which will support training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, classroom fees, and training materials. (CM22#209)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (DS - ABSENT)

3. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an FY23 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant in the amount of $23,400 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for quality assurance (call review) for the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre- and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies. (CM22#210)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (DS - ABSENT)

ON THE TABLE
1. Policy Order Seeking Development Analysis. [Charter Right – McGovern Oct 17, 2022; Tabled Oct 24, 2022] (PO22#267)

O-3 Oct 17, 2022 Charter Right - McGovern (Oct 17); Amended Oct 24
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
WHEREAS: In recent years, the City has worked to address a number of different, critical issues that impact the wellbeing of our community and our planet via a number of different policies and initiatives that are tied to the development of new commercial and residential buildings; and
WHEREAS: From increasing the linkage fees that developers must pay into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, to increasing the mandatory amount of inclusionary units in new residential buildings of ten units or more, to our Net Zero policies, to the proposed BEUDO amendments, to the Affordable Housing Overlay, to the possibility of eliminating parking minimums, there have been a number of new or refreshed initiatives enacted by the City over the past half decade; and
WHEREAS: While each of these policies addresses a very real need, it would be prudent for the City to take a moment to request that an analysis be conducted to determine what impact, if any, all of these combined policies have had upon local commercial and residential development, and what impact may yet be felt by these combined policies in the near term, ~~before the City looks to enact further policies or initiatives related to development~~; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Community Development Department to conduct an assessment and analysis of the impacts of the combined, above-referenced policies upon local commercial and residential development over the past half decade, and the anticipated impact of these policies over the next half decade, and to report back to the City Council on this matter in a timely manner.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. That the Ordinance Committee refer Categories M (Shared Vehicle) and N (Publicly-accessible, Privately-owned Electric Vehicle Charging System) of the Cambridge Transportation Decarbonization and Congestion Mitigation Bill, along with definitions, to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation. Ordinance #2022-13 as Amended. [Expired Sept 27, 2022] (PO22#150)
Toner motion to Place on File fails 4-3-1-1 (DC,MM,PN,PT - YES; AM,QZ,SS - NO; DS - ABSENT; BA - PRESENT)

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Adam Braillard, representing Santander Bank, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 1290 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department. No abutter response received, but proof of mailing has been provided. (AP22#51)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (DS - ABSENT)

3. A Zoning Petition has been received from Duane Callender, et al. Cambridge Lab Regulation Zoning Amendment. (AP22#53)
Pulled by Mallon raising issue and objecting to Zondervan and his Aide (Dan Totten) doing an end run to supercede previous City Council petition and what it means to be collegial; Referred to Ordinance Committee & Planning Board 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Judith Singer, regarding PO22#267 and PO22#19.

2. A communication was received from Kavish Gandhi, regarding support for Calendar #1, Calendar #3, and two communications from Hasson Rachid (4.10(a) and 4.22(a).

3. A communication was received from Beth Gamse, regarding PO22#267 and PO22#19.

4. A communication was received from Barbara Glick, regarding PO22#267 and PO22#19.

6. A communication was received from Oliver Newman, regarding ending parking minimums.

7. A communication was received from Frank LoGerfo, regarding understanding the impact of policy changes.

9. A communication was received from Chris McElroy, regarding PO22#267 and PO22#19.

10. A communication was received from Shreya Chowdhary, regarding support for removing parking minimums.

11. A communication was received from Eric Cao, regarding support for abolishing parking minimums.

12. A communication was received from Vincent Moschella, regarding parking minimums.

13. A communication was received from Dave Cardosi, regarding removing parking minimums.

14. A communication was received from Hubert Murray, regarding Policy Order PO22#19.

15. A communication was received from Derek Gagnon, regarding support for removing parking minimums.

16. A communication was received from Brendan Abbott, regarding abolishing minimum parking requirements.

17. A communication was received from Dan Sprague, regarding support for removing parking minimums.

18. A communication was received from Camilla Elvis, regarding ending parking minimums.

19. A communication was received from Raminta Holden, regarding removing parking minimums.

20. A communication was received from Neil Miller, regarding support for ending minimum parking requirement.

21. A communication was received from Mary Jane Kornacki, regarding PO22#19 and PO22#267.

22. A communication was received from Scott Kilcoyne, regarding support for removal of parking minimums.

23. A communication was received from Nat Talbot, regarding support for removing parking minimums in Cambridge.

24. A communication was received from Steve Trambert, regarding encouragement to eliminate parking minimums.

25. A communication was received from Anna Spera and Jean Spera, regarding Policy Orders PO22#267 and PO22#19.

26. A communication was received from Alexander Baert Young, regarding support for ending parking minimums.

27. A communication was received from Matt Staib, regarding support for abolishing parking minimums.

28. A communication was received from David M. Fenchel, regarding Cambridge zoning reform.

29. A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding parking and judiciary boards.

30. A communication was received from Elizabeth Houghteling, regarding parking minimums and political appointments.

31. A communication was received from Phillip R. Clauer, regarding abolishing parking minimums.

32. A communication was received from Kelsey Harris, regarding parking minimums.

33. A communication was received from Mike Nakagawa, Ann Sweeney, and Doug Brown, Officers of the Fresh Pond Residents Alliance, regarding the curb cut application for 52 Standish Street.

34. A communication was received from Joan Pickett, regarding Hampshire Street Safety Improvement Project.

36. A communication was received from Marie Elena Saccoccio, regarding letter in response to amendment to 2.78, entitled “Historical Buildings and Landmarks”.

37. A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding: Neighborhood Conservation Districts - On Looking etc.

38. A communication was received from Joan Pickett, regarding City Manager Agenda Item #4 (CC meeting 10/24).

39. A communication was received from Anna Spera and Jean Spera, regarding: Amendment to Chapter 2.78.

40. A communication was received from Anna Spera and Jean Spera, regarding: CORRECTION - Amendment to Chapter 2.78.

41. A communication was received from Amanda Lee from the Hallmark Condominium, regarding bike lanes, parking, and the rapid deterioration of Central Square.

42. A communication was received from Hasson Rashid, regarding: The Trashing of CCTV’s Citizen Journalist Blog!

43. A communication was received from Theodora M. Skeadas, regarding from Cambridge Local First supporting the Cambridge Lab Regulation Zoning Amendment.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Andrew J. Aupperlee, Jr. Councillor Toner

2. Congratulations to Mary Ruggiero on her retirement from the Cambridge Public Schools. Councillor Toner

4. Congratulations to Dr. Tiya Miles for having her book “All That She Carried” be named recipient of the 22nd Annual Massachusetts Book Award in Non-Fiction. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Nolan

5. Congratulations to Chief Ranger Jean Rogers on her retirement from the Cambridge Water Department. Councillor Toner

R-5 Oct 31, 2022
COUNCILLOR TONER

WHEREAS: The City Council has learned that Jean Rogers will retire on Nov 1, 2022, after 28 years of dedication to the City of Cambridge and its residents; and

WHEREAS: Chief Ranger Jean began working with the Water Department on January 24, 1994, as a Chief Ranger which is the position she held with enthusiasm until her retirement; and

WHEREAS: Chief Ranger Jean has been working with the public not only enforcing the Fresh Pond regulations but more importantly educating the public and Cambridge school children about the value and natural resources that Fresh Pond offers, from Seasonal Walkabouts, Volunteer Adventures to Lunchtime Walks, Ranger Jean can be found sharing her knowledge and love of nature with all; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking Jean Rogers for her long-term service and the many invaluable contributions to the residents of the City of Cambridge, and wishes her well in her retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Chief Ranger Jean Rogers on behalf of the entire City Council.

7. Congratulations to Jefferson and Anna Smith on the new addition to their family and welcoming Esme Renee Smith to the world. Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor and CDD to review the proposed language for Ordinance #2022-18 [Incentive Zoning], as amended in Committee and report their findings back to the City Council. Councillor Zondervan (PO22#276)
Pulled by Zondervan; Order Adopted 9-0

2. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to convene a meeting with the LBJ tenant community to address their concerns about undesirable and threatening behavior in and near the LBJ Apartment building. Councillor Simmons (PO22#277)
Order Adopted 9-0

3. That the City Manager direct the City Solicitor to research these questions [whether or not a person can be legally required to state their name, and address for the record when they are speaking at a City Council or Committee meeting; and whether or not we should be requiring that an individual provide their name, address, and phone number, to register for public comment] and to report back to the Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee at their next meeting. Vice Mayor Mallon (PO22#278)
Order Adopted 9-0

4. That the City Council go on record recognizing Nov 20, 2022 as World Children’s Day. Mayor Siddiqui (PO22#279)
Order Adopted 9-0

5. That the City Manager is requested to light up City Hall teal on Nov 3, 2022, in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Mayor Siddiqui (PO22#280)
Order Adopted 9-0

6. That the Mayor schedule a Roundtable meeting on Municipal Broadband. Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui (PO22#281)
Pulled by Nolan; Order Adopted 9-0 as Amended

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Transportation & Public Utilities Committee - Oct 11, 2022, 1:00pm. [text of report] The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee conducted a public meeting to discuss station expansion, rebalancing, and e-bike implementation with the BlueBikes system.
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0
Present: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Toner, Zondervan
Absent: None
Also Present: Carlone, Mallon

2. Ordinance Committee - Oct 19, 2022 4:00pm. [text of report] The purpose of the meeting was to conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Green Jobs Ordinance (Ordinance #2022-6).
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0
Present: McGovern, Nolan, Zondervan
Remote Present: Azeem, Toner, Siddiqui
Absent: Carlone, Mallon, Simmons

3. Ordinance Committee - Oct 26, 2022 1:00pm. [text of report] The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on a Zoning Petition to amend Section 11.202(d) of Article 11.000, entitled SPECIAL REGULATIONS, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, by substitution.
Passed to 2nd Reading 9-0; Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0
Present: Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan
Remote Present: Toner, Zondervan, Siddiqui
Absent: Azeem, Simmons

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting update regarding legislative activity. (COF22#130)
Placed on File 8-0-1 (DS - ABSENT)

2. A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee. (COF22#131)
Placed on File 8-0-1 (DS - ABSENT)

Fri, Oct 28
9:00am The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss and amend the draft Net Zero Action Plan update, and next steps in implementing and updating the City’s NetZero Action Plan including setting SMART goals for action items, accelerating timelines in line with the Climate Protection Action Committee review and the Climate Crisis Working Group discussion and any other issues related to the Plan. (REMOTE ONLY)

Wed, Nov 16
1:00pm The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss how the City can act on the recently passed Massachusetts climate bill, including specifically how the City can implement a ban or restriction on fossil fuels in new construction projects as part of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources 10 city pilot program and how quickly the city can adopt the state’s newly promulgated energy stretch code for buildings.

Mon, Nov 21
10:00am The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss how to expand the availability of electric vehicle charging across the City and to review the effectiveness and accountability built into the City’s existing Green Fleet Policy.
5:30pm City Council Meeting

Tues, Nov 22
12:30pm The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on the BEUDO amendments from the Community Development Department and a discussion of the environmental and economic impact of BEUDO on residential, business and academic properties/communities.

Tues, Nov 29
2:00pm The Human Services and Veterans Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the unhoused population in Cambridge and uptick in substance use in Central Square.

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Oct 31, 2022
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor and CDD to review the proposed language for Ordinance #2022-18, as amended in Committee (below) and report their findings back to the City Council.
11.202
(d) Reevaluation of Housing Contribution Rate. The City shall initiate a reevaluation of the Housing Contribution Rate and any other aspect of these Incentive Zoning Provisions at an interval of no less than three (3) years from the time of the previous reevaluation Housing Contribution Rate report appearing on a City Council regular meeting agenda. Such reevaluation shall include a report provided to the City Council reviewing economic factors including but not limited to development activity, commercial rents per square foot, employment growth, housing trends measured in terms of, but not limited to, vacancy rates, production statistics, and prices for dwelling units, and the nexus between Incentive Projects and housing.

O-2 Oct 31, 2022
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that a number of residents of the LBJ Apartment building have been concerned about their perception that the building is not as secure from those who have no business being in the building as it should be; and
WHEREAS: These residents have advised that members of the unhoused population that frequent the Central Square area are often circulating around their building, occasionally seeking to gain entry into the building, and occasionally harassing the building’s tenants or otherwise making them feel unsafe; and
WHEREAS: While the LBJ Tenant Council has been engaged in an ongoing dialogue with the building management and the Cambridge Housing Authority administration, the tenants’ concerns around security do remain; and
WHEREAS: The LBJ tenants have advised the City Council that their preference would be for professional security personnel to be stationed at the building’s entrance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and their hope is that the CHA may yet implement this approach; and
WHEREAS: It is important to note that the kinds of concerns raised by the tenants of the LBJ Apartment building are not localized to just this one area of the city, but represent a citywide issue that must be addressed in a more holistic, collaborative, and systemic manner by the City and community stakeholders; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging the Cambridge Housing Authority to convene another meeting with representatives of the LBJ Tenant community and of the Cambridge Police Department to revisit the possibility of establishing 24 hour security personnel on the building’s premises; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to convene a meeting with the LBJ tenant community to address their concerns about undesirable and threatening behavior in and near the LBJ Apartment building, and to share what measures the Cambridge Police are engaging in, in collaboration with the Cambridge Housing Authority, to address these concerns; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter in a timely manner.

O-3 Oct 31, 2022
VICE MAYOR MALLON
WHEREAS: The Government Operations and Rules Committee met on Oct 25, 2022, to discuss the City Council Rules; and
WHEREAS: During this meeting questions arose around whether or not a person can be legally required to state their name, and address for the record when they are speaking at a City Council or Committee meeting, and whether or not we should be requiring individuals to provide this information; and
WHEREAS: During this meeting questions arose around whether or not we should be requiring that an individual provide their name, address, and phone number, to register for public comment; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager direct the City Solicitor to research these questions and to report back to the Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee at their next meeting.

O-4 Oct 31, 2022
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: World Children’s Day was founded in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote awareness among children worldwide and improving children’s rights; and
WHEREAS: On November 20, 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child; and
WHEREAS: On November 20, 1989, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child; and
WHEREAS: The third graders at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., School will be participating in a World Children’s Day art activity that will be on display on City Hall lawn from November 14 - November 20; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge continues to promote children’s rights; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record recognizing November 20, 2022 as World Children’s Day; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to light up City Hall blue from November 14 - November 20, 2022 in honor of World Children’s Day.

O-5 Oct 31, 2022
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 United States; and
WHEREAS: On Thursday, November 3, 2022, landmarks around the world will light up in teal as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) 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 (AFA) 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 3rd 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 hereby is requested to light up City Hall teal on November 3, 2022, in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
16-111. Report on the potential of building below market rental housing on City-owned parking lots along Bishop Allen Drive. On a communication from Councillor McGovern requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 12/12/2016

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

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

20-61. Report on an update on City-Owned Vacant Properties Inventory.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Toomey (O-2) from 11/16/2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21-52. Report on examining stipend models for the City’s multi-member bodies.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (O-8) from 6/28/2021
[Note: There was a response to this at the Oct 24, 2022 City Council meeting]

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

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

21-71. Report on placing a cricket field in one of the Cambridge parks.
Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (O-5) from 10/18/2021

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

21-90. Report on working with partners including the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) and the Central Square Business Improvement District on identifying spaces in Central Square that would support the creation and protection of cultural and human service spaces that align with the City’s goals.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 11/22/2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22-18. Report on working with staff of the BB&N school to provide a solution to cars idling beyond the five-minute legal limit, stalled traffic, blocked driveways, and a forced one-way path up Buckingham Street toward Concord where drivers face the risk of coming head-to-head with a vehicle trying to bypass the pickup line; and, such as a tiered drop-off system, a parking area for parents, or more drop-off and pick-up locations.
Councillor Nolan (O-4) from 3/21/2022

22-21. Report on considering a guaranteed income program that expands on Cambridge RISE and targets families in poverty.
Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner (O-5) from 4/11/2022

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

22-25. Report on how the city can meet the goals for diversity and inclusion, while ensuring that any required professional expertise and/or specific knowledge that may be statutorily required will continue to be represented.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Carlone (O-2) from 4/25/2022
[Note: There was a response to this at the Oct 24, 2022 City Council meeting]

22-28. Report on looking into the feasibility of placing a covered bike rack at City Hall using FY23 Capital Budget Funding.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem (O-2) from 5/2/2022

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

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

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

22-34. Report on providing the progress on the Terminal Road connection and any related projects.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Carlone (O-4) 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

22-37. Report on consulting with the appropriate City staff in determining the feasibility of establishing a new “Talent Officer” role for the City.
Councillor Simmons (O-3) 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

22-44. Report on working with DCR and all relevant City departments to expand Memorial Drive closures in the summer and fall of 2022.
Councillor Zondervan (O-6) 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

22-48. Report on ID Badges For City Employees.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem (O-6) from 8/1/2022
[Note: There was a response to this at the Oct 24, 2022 City Council meeting]

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

22-58. Report on directing the appropriate City staff to establish a fund designed to assist those City employees in same-sex marriages with paying for surrogacy services in instances where the City’s health insurance providers fail to provide the same coverage afforded to the City’s female employees and those in heterosexual marriages.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Toner (O3) from 9/12/2022

22-59. Report on repairing the grass at Greene-Rose Heritage Park, and to establish a long-term plan of action.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 9/12/2022
[Note: There was a response to this at the Oct 17, 2022 City Council meeting]

22-60. Report on revising the City block party and play streets signature requirements to a more reasonable threshold, and shorten the timeline between application and event date, and provide more guidance to residents seeking a permit.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-5) from 9/12/2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22-72. Report on outlining the efficacy of the Private Property Rodent Control Program and the SMART Digital Rodent Control Boxes, and any changes being contemplated to these current programs.
Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-6) 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

22-74. Report on installing a new irrigation system in Danehy Park as soon as possible and better prepare for tree watering efforts in the future and report on any needed or ongoing irrigation improvements to other parks across the city.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O-9) from 10/3/2022

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

22-76. Report on updating the posted City Council rules on the website and other locations where posted, to properly reflect the change made to Rule 24c that adds the sentence: “Individuals will be heard in the order that they signed up whether they are participating in person or remotely.”
Vice Mayor Mallon (O-1) from 10/17/2022