Cambridge City Council meeting - November 6, 2023

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $120,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account. (CM23#266)

2. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report #23-61, regarding the demographic information of dues-paying members of the municipal golf course. (CM23#267)
pulled by Zondervan; QZ wants City to continue to collect information on race, age, and gender; Adam Corbell response that any such data collection will be voluntary; PT was under belief that such demographic information was NOT being collected at golf course; ambiguous response from Corbett; PN notes that this was report only on demographics (and not on other aspects of original City Council Order); MM addresses women’s sports scholarships; Placed on File 9-0

Nov 6, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

In response to AR #23-61, please see the below communication from Assistant City Manager of Human Services, Ellen Semonoff.

The Fresh Pond Golf Course is a public course that operates without a membership requirement or membership fee. The course offers season passes, in addition to allowing golfers to pay a daily rate to play. While we do not collect specific demographic or residency information for daily visits, we do collect residency information for season pass holders and specific golf programs have residency requirements.

In FY23 just over 70% of our season passes were issued to players with Cambridge zip codes. Belmont accounted for 7%, Boston 4%, Arlington 2.5%, and 1% or less from a variety of surrounding towns. Additionally, the CRLS Golf team and the Jr. Golf Program both call Fresh Pond Golf Course their home. In total 76 young athletes participated in the high school athletic season or the youth golf program, which teaches players ages 8-12 throughout the summer. Cambridge residency is required to participate in each of these programs. While data for this year is still being collected, we do expect similar usage in FY24.

The course also serves as an important access point for those enjoying the Fresh Pond Reservation pathways and is open for non-golf activities during the off-season. Each off-season, walkers, bird watchers, sledders, skaters, and cross- country skiers enjoy the course and connections to the Reservation. Beyond this human activity, the course is a habitat for many plant species, a tree nursery, deer, egrets, turtles, and other animals.

The Department of Human Service Programs continues to refine how best to gather information about who is accessing its many programs. As part of this effort, Recreation is revitalizing its intake process in the 2024 season to include a greater emphasis on who is being served at Fresh Pond, in terms of both season pass holders and daily users.

We will be welcoming a new Director of Golf in December who we selected for the role because her deep experience and professionalism are equally matched by her vision for the course as a recreational and natural resource for the community. Jo-Anna Krupa, the new Director, is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all users and expanding programs for youth, women, veterans, and other groups that she has successfully worked with in previous roles. One of her immediate goals will be to revamp our application and forms for the 2024 season.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

3. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 23-65, regarding a phased ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Cambridge. (CM23#268) [text of communication]
pulled by Siddiqui; Nolan explains; PT expresses concern for allowing additional public comment; DC tells tales of leaf blowers blowing leaves and dirt into his yard; pass City’s language for ordinance to 2nd Reading 9-0; Referred to Ordinance Committee 9-0; Motion to Reconsider Passing to 2nd Reading Fails 9-0 (to allow fast-tracking); Placed on File 9-0

4. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an additional response to Calendar Item No. 1 (POR 2023-97) of June 5, 2023, requesting that the City Manager work with the Law Department and Human Rights Commission and all other Relevant Departments to Provide Comments on the Draft Amendments to the Cambridge Human Rights Ordinance and the Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance. (CM23#269) [text of communication]
pulled by Zondervan; Rules Suspended 9-0 to bring forward CM#5 and UB#2; Amend language per CM#5 passes 9-0; Amendments per CM#5 re: domestic partnerships passes 9-0; Motion to Bifurcate (a) Human Rights/Domestic Partnerships amendments and (b) Fair Housing Ordinance amendments passes 9-0; Adopt Home Rule Petition 9-0; Placed on File 9-0

5. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 23-63, regarding a proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amendments to the Fair Housing Ordinance. (CM23#270) [text of communication]
Adopt Home Rule Petition 9-0; Placed on File 9-0

CHARTER RIGHT
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. [Charter Right – Nolan, Oct 30, 2023] (AP23#55)
Nolan explains reasons for her use of Charter Right, notes neighborhood association objections and ancient letters of support that had been submitted, recommends that this should not pass; PT asks if petioner can re-file at a later date (yes); PN objects to tabling matter; BA OK with tabling; Toner motion to table passes 7-2 (PN,QZ-No)

2. 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. [Charter Right – Simmons, Oct 30, 2023] (PO23#201)
Simmons explains her use of Charter Right, wants to tease this Order out regarding what it aims to achieve; DS wants to Table and/or send back to Health and Gov’t Operations Committees; AM says many of these questions were asked at committee meeting, says there will be additional meetings; PN notes that this Order asks only for additional information from Law Department; MM suggests removing clause re: hiring a consultant; DS says that getting information is OK but concerned about whether a consultant should be hired; PN,AM,SS have had conversations with former MM motion to delete 2nd “Ordered” passes 5-4 (BA,MM,DS,PT,SS-Yes; DC,AM,PN,QZ-No); Adopted as Amended 8-0-0-1 (DS-Present)

O-14 Oct 30, 2023 Charter Right - Simmons; Passed as Amended
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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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)

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication from Ethan Frank, regarding POR 2023 #200_ Supporting climate change superfund.

2. A communication from Jason Stockmann, regarding Application for curb cut_ Council 10/30/23 Agenda item AP23#56.

3. A communication from Joe and Genevieve Coyle, regarding 350 MASS Make Polluters Pay S.481, H.872.

4. A communication from Margery Davies, regarding PLEASE VOTE IN FAVOR of PO#10 -- Endorse the Massachusetts Clean Heat Platform.

6. A communication from Ethan Frank, regarding Reusable bottle ad & Eversource substation.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of William E. Daley, Jr. Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons

2. Resolution on the death of Wayne Jeffrey Bingham. Councillor Toner
pulled by Toner

3. Congratulations to George R. Greenidge Sr. Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to more fully explore the Commonwealth’s recommendations from the Separated Bike Lane document, especially for all squares and along small business districts, schools, and key park entries, and with a focus also on the integration of pedestrian and biking infrastructure. Councillor Carlone (PO23#202)
Adopted 9-0

2. That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to direct CDD, the Law Department and any other relevant Departments to review this citizens zoning petition and provide any recommendations in writing to the Ordinance Committee on Nov 29, 2023. Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#203)
Adopted 9-0

4. Stomach Cancer Awareness Day. Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#205)
pulled by Siddiqui; Adopted as Amended 9-0

5. Transgender Day of Remembrance. Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan (PO23#206)
pulled by Siddiqui; Adopted as Amended 9-0

6. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reach out to the Executive Director of HRI to determine what additional assistance the City may be able to offer the residents of Inman Square Apartments who are being most acutely impacted by the building’s ongoing issues. Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (PO23#207)
Remarks by Simmons, Carlone, Zondervan, Nolan; Adopted as Amended 9-0

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee met on May 5, 2022, to discuss municipal broadband. [text of report]
Present: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Toner, Zondervan
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0

2. The Human Services Committee conducted a public hearing on June 16, 2022, to discuss the recent MBTA bus network redesign. [text of report]
Present: McGovern, Azeem, Mallon
Absent: Toner, Zondervan
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0

3. The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee conducted a public hearing on June 28, 2022, to discuss the recent MBTA bus network redesign. [text of report]
Present: Azeem, Nolan, Toner, Zondervan
Absent: McGovern
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0

4. The Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee and the Health and Environment Committee held a joint meeting on Tues, Oct 17, 2023, to discuss the relationship between the City and the Cambridge Health Alliance, the budget of the Public Health Department, and best ways to serve the community’s public health needs. [text of report]
Present: Carlone, Mallon, Toner, Zondervan, Nolan
Remote Present: Simmons, Azeem, Toner (late)
Absent: McGovern
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0

5. The Health and Environment Committee held a public meeting on Wed, Oct 25, 2023, 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. [text of report]
Present: Nolan, Carlone, Zondervan
Remote Present: McGovern
Absent: Azeem
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity. (COF23#189)
Placed on File 9-0

2. A communication from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee. (COF23#190)
Placed on File 9-0

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.

Tues, Nov 14
12:30pm The Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:30pm-2:30pm to have presentations and discussion on the City’s proposed Linear Park redesign, which includes widening of the existing pathway, its potential impact on the viability of existing trees, and additional planting, with input from residents/neighborhood landscape architects on their concerns and recommendations.
5:30pm The Charter Review Committee (Zoom only)

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, C-3A, and C-3B zoning districts.

Wed, Dec 6
12:00pm The Ordinance Committee will meet from 12:00pm to 2:00pm to hold a public hearing on potential changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code, Chapter 12.22 Cycling Safety Ordinance as detailed in Policy Order PO23#147 and the City Manager’s response to PO23#147. Detailed in CM23#256.
3:00pm The Health and Environment Committee and the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss PO23#137, which asks the Health and Environment and Transportation and Public Utilities Committees to hold a public hearing to discuss options for amending parking fees and regulations throughout the City in order to further support the City’s goals of low carbon travel.

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Nov 6, 2023
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
WHEREAS: In 2020, the City Council amended the 2019 Cycling Safety Ordinance to set requirements for a planned 25 miles of separated bike lanes to be completed within five to seven years; and
WHEREAS: Most of the separated lanes installed to date are delineated from parked and moving cars solely by painted asphalt and white flex-posts, in line with the city’s quick build, expedited implementation process; and
WHEREAS: Many of these flex-posts have been hit/broken by moving vehicles, indicating a need for a safer method of separation; and
WHEREAS: While, according to the Third Annual Cycling Safety Ordinance Progress Report covering the period from May 1st, 2022-Apr 30th, 2023, roughly 40% of the separated bike lane network has been completed to date, no long-term plan for a safer and greener final stage of the proposed built out system has been presented to the public; and
WHEREAS: In 2015, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation published an award-winning publication, Separated Bike Lane: Planning & Design Guide in 2015 (cover attached), that shows how a planted separation buffer enhances safety and aesthetics by replacing lengths of asphalt with green zones for low plantings and with trees at wider sections; and
WHEREAS: Two examples of new, separated lanes utilizing a raised curb and planted buffer have already been built in Cambridge, one around Inman Square’s Vellucci Plaza (corner of Hampshire and Cambridge Streets), and another in Kendall Square, at the corner of Galileo Galilei Way and Broadway; and
WHEREAS: After years of testing the existing system, a planned final bike lane network could incorporate recommended changes to the existing system as needed to enhance its safety and coordination with its surrounding street and building infrastructure; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to more fully explore the Commonwealth’s recommendations from the Separated Bike Lane document discussed above, especially for all squares and along small business districts, schools, and key park entries, and with a focus also on the integration of pedestrian and biking infrastructure; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report findings and recommendations back to the Council before the end of this term.

Planning & Design Guide

O-2 Nov 6, 2023
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: The City Council received and forwarded to the Ordinance Committee AP23#51, Citizens Zoning Petition from 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, C-3A, and C-3B zoning districts; and
WHEREAS: The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on the Citizen’s Zoning Petition from Allene R. Pierson et al. on Nov 29, 2023; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct CDD, the Law Department and any other relevant Departments to review this citizens zoning petition and provide any recommendations in writing to the Ordinance Committee on Nov 29, 2023.

O-3 Nov 6, 2023
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: World Children’s Day was founded in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on Nov 20 each year to promote awareness among children worldwide and improve children’s rights; and
WHEREAS: On Nov 20th, 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child; and
WHEREAS: On Nov 20th, 1989, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child; and
WHEREAS: On World Children’s Day, children are encouraged to actively participate in events and activities actively, voicing their ideas and dreams for a better future; 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 Nov 20th 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 for the week of Nov 20th in honor of World Children’s Day.

O-4 Nov 6, 2023
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: Stomach Cancer Awareness Day is on Thurs, Nov 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS: Stomach cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world, and in the U.S. alone, an estimated 27,000 people will be diagnosed with stomach cancer and approximately 11,000 people will die of this disease, yet there is very little awareness or research funding for this horrible disease that is often diagnosed at later stages; and
WHEREAS: The mission of Stomach Cancer Awareness Day is to raise awareness and provide peer-to-peer support so that no-one has to go through this difficult journey alone; and
WHEREAS: For the past six years, landmarks across the U.S. and internationally have been illuminated in periwinkle blue, which is the official color of stomach cancer awareness; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That City Hall be lit up periwinkle blue on Thurs, Nov 30, 2023, to raise awareness for Stomach Cancer Awareness Day.

O-5 Nov 6, 2023
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: Transgender Day of Remembrance occurs every November to grieve our transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community members whom we have lost; and
WHEREAS: We acknowledge that Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in 1999 by transgender advocate, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman from Boston who worked on education around transgender issues and who was killed in 1998; the vigil commemorated not only Rita, but all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita’s death, and began an important tradition; and
WHEREAS: We acknowledge the alarming rates of violence and harassment experienced by transgender community members, at work, at homeless shelters, in interactions with police and with family members, when accessing public accommodations, and in jails and prisons; we also acknowledge that murders of transgender people often go unreported, and the identity of transgender murder victims is often misreported and underreported; and
WHEREAS: Over the years, transgender advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations have called attention to the victims of anti-transgender violence by holding vigils and by turning their lights to colors to honor the memory of those lost and to signify the continued fight for a world free of transphobic violence, with equal rights, peace, safety, and inclusion for all; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record recognizing Nov 20 as the annual Light the World in Color initiative for Transgender Day of Remembrance; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to light up City Hall in light blue, light pink, and white from Nov 13, 2023 until Nov 20, 2023, in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

O-6 Nov 6, 2023 Amended
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
VICE MAYOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: Over the years, the residents of Inman Square Apartments have routinely reported significant building issues, including but not limited to malfunctioning heating systems, plumbing problems, bedbug infestations, and elevator outages; and
WHEREAS: In recent months, there have been extended periods in which elevators remained nonoperational and heating systems malfunctioned, leaving many units affected and causing undue hardship to the building’s residents, many of whom are frail and elderly; and
WHEREAS: HRI, the owner of Inman Square Apartments, has acknowledged the pressing need for an extensive overhaul of the building’s infmstructure, and has shared that this building is next in line in their portfolio for such an overhaul, but this process will be a years-long effort; and
WHEREAS: Despite acknowledging the urgency of the situation, many tenants have suggested that HRI’s communications with tenants regarding ongoing problems and HRI’s mitigation efforts remain inadequate, and that their strategies for offering short-term relief to their tenants are frequently not commensurate with the severity of the issues; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council formally go on record in expressing its profound disappointment with HRI’s handling of the issues at Inman Square Apartments; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council formally go on record in urging HRI to swiftly and transparently release a comprehensive plan detailing what efforts will be made to offer short-term remedies to its tenants, and what long-term plans are being made to resolve the persistent problems afflicting Inman Square Apartments; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reach out to the Executive Director of HRI to determine what additional assistance the City may be able to offer the residents of Inman Square Apartments who are being most acutely impacted by the building’s ongoing issues, and to report back to the City Council on this matter 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 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

22-69. 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

23-20. 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 City.
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 Simmons (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; and be it further.
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. See Mgr #2
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. See Mgr #5
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. See Mgr #3
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. Report Received and Accepted
Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 10/16/2023

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

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

23-78. Report on 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 (O-1) from 10/30/2023

23-79. Report on 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 (O-2) from 10/30/2023

23-80. Report on the assessment, repavement, and repair the stretch of sidewalk between Rivermark Apartments and the River Street Walgreen’s.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 10/30/2023

23-81. Report on 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, Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-5) from 10/30/2023

23-82. Report on an update on Municipal Broadband and Digital Equity by December 2023.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (O-6) from 10/30/2023

23-83. Report on a list of recommendations to reduce the use of miniature liquor bottles.
Councillor Nolan (O-7) from 10/30/2023

23-84. 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 (O-8) from 10/30/2023

23-85. Report on a meeting with residents of the neighborhood and action plan to improve safety on Clinton Street and reduce speeding vehicles.
Councillor Nolan (O-9) from 10/30/2023