Cambridge City Council meeting - November 20, 2023

Cambridge City Council meeting - November 20, 2023 - AGENDA
[Councillors Carlone, Mallon, and Simmons were remote]

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Dennis Jen as a member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of two-years. (CM23#271)
Approved 9-0

Nov 20, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am writing to recommend the appointment Dennis Jen to the Open Data Review Board for a term of two years, effective Nov 20, 2023, to fill the resident seat vacated by Christopher Cullen.

The City’s Open Data Program makes government data easily available in useful formats, and is intended to increase transparency, foster engagement among residents, and create new opportunities for collaboration between the City of Cambridge and the public.

The Open Data Review Board, comprised of at least three residents and four or more city employees, will meet quarterly to help ensure that the program balances its goals of transparency and accessibility with the city’s obligation to protect private, confidential, and sensitive information.

The City Manager’s office posted a request for applications for a newly vacated seat on the Open Data Review Board on the City website and via a news release on Sept 11, 2023, with a closing date of Oct 16, 2023. During that time, members of the Board conducted outreach with their networks. The call for applicants was also posted in several of the City’s daily email updates and in postings on the City’s website. There were 21 applicants, six of whom were interviewed. The interview panel, made up of city staff members, has recommended the appointment of one of those applicants.

The next anticipated vacancy for this commission will come in 2024.

I am pleased to recommend Dennis Jen, whose expertise and experience will enable him to be a valuable member of the Open Data Review Board.

Dennis Jen is Lead Software Engineer at the MIT Center for Constructive Communication, where he develops digital tools for more equitable social and political discourse. He has a strong background in user feedback analysis, artificial intelligence, and data visualization. Dennis is passionate about open data and is excited at the opportunity to bring his talents to bear in contributing to the Open Data Review Board.

In addition to his technical skills, Dennis has valuable experience serving on the planting commission. He has valuable experience working effectively in the capacity of a public volunteer in Cambridge.

We believe that Dennis Jen would be an excellent addition to the Open Data Review Board and would bring a unique perspective, valuable skillset, and wealth of experience to the board. His combination of cutting-edge technical skills, history of public spiritedness, and big-picture vision make him an ideal addition.

I appreciate Dennis’s willingness to serve on the Open Data Review Board and, with your approval, look forward to his appointment.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

2. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,950,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will fund the purchase of a 105’ Pierce Aerial Ladder truck and a Pumper Truck. Both apparatuses will feature new Cummings X-10 engines, which comply with the latest emissions standards, and will come with idle reduction technology. (CM23#272)
Charter Right - Nolan

3. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Home Rule petition regarding the Fire Chief position. (CM23#273)
Charter Right - Toner

Nov 20, 2023
To the Honorable, the City Council:

Currently, the position of Fire Chief in Cambridge is covered by Civil Service. Pursuant to special act, the Fire Chief position is subject to all provisions of Chapter 31 of the laws of the Commonwealth. The Fire Chief position is the only department head position in the City where the rules governing hiring, promotion and retention are controlled by the Commonwealth, as administered by the state Human Resources Division and the Civil Service Commission. All other department head positions in the City, including in the Police Department, are exempt from civil service.

When a position like Fire Chief is subject to civil service laws and rules, the City Manager’s discretion as appointing authority is severely limited in terms of whom they may consider for appointment. This special legislation will provide an appropriate amount of flexibility and control over the hiring process to ensure that the most qualified candidates can apply and be considered in the same manner as other department head candidates without the strictures of civil service law and rules. Through its passage, the Fire Chief would have the same status as other department heads in the City.

The legislation being proposed here would in no way adversely affect the civil service status of any other member of the Fire Department, applying only to the Fire Chief’s selection and employment status.

In order to provide the City with the freedom to select the best available candidates for openings in the position of Fire Chief, I recommend that the City Council approve and submit to the General Court the attached Home Rule petition.

After the General Court and the Governor enact the Home Rule Petition, I will return to the Council to request that the Council amend Chapter 2.48, Fire Department, of the Municipal Code to reflect that Civil Service no longer covers the position of Fire Chief.

Thank you for your consideration of this important reform to our hiring practices.

Very truly yours,
Yi-An Huang
City Manager

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the position of Fire Chief of the City of Cambridge shall be exempt from Chapter 31 of the General Laws.

SECTION 2. Section 1 of this act shall not impair the civil service status of any incumbent holding the office of Fire Chief of the City of Cambridge on the effective date of this act.

SECTION 3. This act supersedes and replaces Chapter 262 of the Acts of 1937.

SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Agenda Item Number 3 Nov 20, 2023

ORDERED: That the City Council go on record directing the City Clerk to file the attached Home Rule petition to the General Court entitled: AN ACT EXEMPTING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.

4. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 23-72 regarding mechanisms to support Cannabis Business in Cambridge. (CM23#274) [text of report]
Placed on File 9-0

5. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board’s recommendation on the Hen-keeping Zoning Petition and amended zoning text. (CM23#275) [text of report]
Placed on File 9-0

6. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to PO23#207, regarding Inman Square Apartments. (CM23#276)
Placed on File 9-0

7. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Study. (CM23#277) [text of report]
Placed on File 7-2 (DC,QZ-No)

8. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an Equity Inclusion Fall 2023 Update. (CM23#278) [text of report]
Placed on File 9-0

9. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the American Freedmen Commission Ordinance. (CM23#279) [text of report]
Referred 9-0 to Freedmen's Committee proposed ordinance on Unfinished Business

10. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 22-40, regarding a Community Engagement Update. (CM23#280) [text of report]
Placed on File 9-0

11. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2023 Cambridge Resident Satisfaction Survey Results. (CM23#281) [text of report]
Placed on File 9-0

12. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $500,000, from Free Cash, to the Public Investment Fund Executive Extraordinary Expenditures account to support an evaluation of the Rise Up Cambridge Cash Assistance for Families Program. (CM23#282) [text of report]
Order Adopted 9-0

ON THE TABLE
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; Tabled Nov 6, 2023] (AP23#55)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. 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; Eligible to be Ordained] (ORD23#6)
Ordained 9-0

3. ORD23#8A To amend Chapter 2.76 – Human Rights Commission and Chapter 2.119 Domestic Partnerships. [Passed to 2nd Reading Oct 2, 2023; Further Amended Nov 6, 2023; Eligible to be Ordained as Amended]
Ordained 9-0

4. ORD23#8B To amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing. [Passed to 2nd Reading Oct 2, 2023; Further Amended Nov 6, 2023; to remain on Unfinished Business until State Legislature approves Special Act needed before ordination]

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 hen-keeping 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; Eligible to be Ordained; Expires Jan 8, 2024] (ORD23#9)
Ordained as Amended 9-0

6. An Ordinance 2023 #10 has been received from City Clerk, relative to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge be amended in Chapter 8.16.081, Leaf Blowers. [Passed to 2nd reading Nov 6, 2023; Eligible to be Ordained on or after Nov 28, 2023] (ORD23#10)

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application from William Senne, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 16 Porter Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. (AP23#58)
Charter Right - Zondervan

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication from Alice Carré, regarding Support the Proposed BEUDO Amendment for New Buildings.

2. A communication from Charles “Seeking Relevance” Franklin, regarding Late Policy Order.

3. A communication from Charles Hinds, regarding Letter from ECPT to the City Council Regarding the Cub Cut Application for 63 Sixth St - Disapproval.

4. A communication from Dan “Seeking Patronage Job” Totten, regarding Inman Square Apartments.

5. A communication from Ethan Frank, regarding Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.

6. A communication from Ethan Frank, regarding Excited for leaf-blower phase-out (Report Item Number 23-65).

7. A communication from Evelyn Ketterer, regarding Cambridge Day mentions Fresh Pond May be on docket this Monday - FYI. Image could not be opened file not loaded.

8. A communication from Melissa Ludtke, regarding Support the Proposed BEUDO Amendment for New Buildings.

9. A communication from Meredith Stoddard, regarding Note of support the Proposed BEUDO Amendment for New Buildings.

10. A communication from Timothy Flaherty, regarding Cambridge Day mentions Fresh Pond may be on docket this Monday - FYI.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Michael R. Brennan. Councillor Toner

3. Resolution on the death of Teresa Solano Neighbor. Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons

R-3 Nov 20, 2023
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: The City Council was saddened to learn of the death Teresa Solano Neighbor, a dedicated public servant and community member who passed away on September 22, 2023, following complications of a stroke and a lengthy battle against Parkinson’s Disease; and

WHEREAS: Teresa was born in Cambridge on September 9, 1940, and lived in Cambridge with her family: her father, Louis F. Solano, who was born in Naples, Italy, and her mother, Clelia Capelli, whose family hailed from Bologna, and four sisters whom she cherished – Louisa, Karina, Marie-Dolores, and Cecilia; she lived her entire life in Cambridge, a city she loved, except the last two years when she moved to get care; and

WHEREAS: Teresa graduated from the Cambridge High and Latin School, and stayed in the area for college at Wellesley College; her lifelong passion for classical music and singing, led her to take lessons at the Longy School of Music and many musical endeavors; and

WHEREAS: She also had a lifelong passion for the democratic process, and spent the majority of her professional career as the Executive Director of the Cambridge Election Department, where, from 1984 to 2006, she oversaw local elections and the census, serving the city and ensuring elections were conducted fairly; during her tenure she oversaw the transition from a hand count to the computer process used currently and a contentious referendum in 2003; and

WHEREAS: In her early fifties, Teresa learned that she had Parkinson’s Disease, and for over 26 years she persevered through many treatments and symptoms, showing extraordinary strength and courage; and

WHEREAS: Teresa is survived by her daughter Elizabeth; son-in-law Brian; granddaughters Lila and Aislin; sisters Karina, Marie-Dolores, and Cecilia; half-sister Francesca and half-brother Louis; and their families; she was preceded in death by daughter Jessica, sister Louisa, and former husband Ed; and

WHEREAS: Teresa Neighbor will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother, sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, and aunt; for her loyal service to the City of Cambridge; for her courageous and lengthy battle against Parkinson’s Disease; and for her quick sense of humor; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council formally go on record in expressing its deepest condolences to the family of Teresa Neighbor, for their tremendous loss; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the family of Teresa Neighbor on behalf of the entire City Council.

ORDERS
1. Special Meeting on City Manager Review. Mayor Siddiqui (PO23#208)
Order Adopted 9-0

2. Automated Parking Enforcement. Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Carlone (PO23#209)
Order Adopted 9-0

3. Resolution in support of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s Call for a Ceasefire. Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui (PO23#210)
After hours of unproductive public comment, Councillor Nolan called the question early in order to provide opportunity for most of the councillors to avoid voting Yea or Nay. Final vote on the Gaza Order was 2-0-0-7 (QZ,SS-Yes; all others “Present”)
The Chair, Mayor Siddiqui recognized Councillor Zondervan on POR 2023 #210 in support of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s Call for a Ceasefire. Councillor Zondervan offered brief remarks noting that the resolution speaks for itself. The Chair, Mayor Siddiqui thanked everyone who spoke on this matter during public comment and said the intent of the resolution is to protect children. The Chair, Mayor Siddiqui recognized Councillor Nolan who made a motion to call the question/end debate. Clerk LeBlanc called the roll.
Councillor Burhan Azeem – No
Councillor Dennis J. Carlone – Yes
Vice Mayor Alanna M. Mallon – Yes
Councillor Marc C. McGovern – No
Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes
Councillor E. Denise Simmons – Yes
Councillor Paul Toner – Yes
Councillor Quinton Y. Zondervan – Yes
Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui – No
Yes-6, No-3. Motion passed.
The Chair, Mayor Siddiqui made a motion to adopt POR 2023 #210. Clerk LeBlanc called the roll.
Councillor Burhan Azeem – Present
Councillor Dennis J. Carlone – Present
Vice Mayor Alanna M. Mallon – Present
Councillor Marc C. McGovern – Present
Councillor Patricia Nolan – Present
Councillor E. Denise Simmons – Present
Councillor Paul Toner – Present
Councillor Quinton Y. Zondervan – Yes
Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes
Yes-2, No-0, Present-7. Motion failed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. The Housing Committee held a public hearing on Sept 13, 2022 to discuss potentially allowing multifamily housing to be built citywide. (text of report)
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0
Present: Carlone
Remote Present: Simmons, Azeem, Mallon, McGovern

2. A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Ordinance Committee was held on Thurs, Nov 9, 2023, to consider changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code that would establish the American Freedmen Commission. The Committee approved a motion that the City Manager be and is hereby requested to direct the Law Department and any other relevant department to review the proposed ordinance language to create the Freedmen Commission and provide any recommendations in writing to the City Council by Nov 20, 2023. The Committee voted favorably to send the proposed language to the City Council with a favorable recommendation that it be passed to a second reading. (text of report)
Report Accepted, Placed on File 9-0; Passed to 2nd Reading 9-0
Present: Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Zondervan, Siddiqui
Remote Present: Azeem
Absent: Mallon, Toner

A. An Ordinance 2023 #11 has been received from City Clerk, relative to Chapter 2.131 – American Freedmen Commission. (ORD23#11)
Passed to 2nd Reading 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity. (COF23#203)
Placed on File 8-0-1 (McGovern Absent)

2. A communication from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee. (COF23#204)
Placed on File 8-0-1 (McGovern Absent)

3. A communication from Councillor Nolan, transmitting proposed amendments to the Gas-powered Leaf Blowers Ordinance. (COF23#205)
Placed on File 8-0-1 (McGovern Absent)

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Nov 20
5:30pm City Council Meeting

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.
3:00pm The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to get an update on plans and timeline for the distribution of electric power by Eversource in the city including the substation in East Cambridge to all accounts and discuss ways the city can accelerate expansion of the gird capacity and ensure that electrification efforts which are critical to meet the city’s climate commitments, will be feasible and not delayed.
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.
3:00pm The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss proposed Ordinance language that would lead to a phased-out ban of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Cambridge (Ordinance 2023-10)

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.

Mon, Dec 4
5:30pm City Council Meeting

Tues, Dec 5
5:30pm The Charter Review Committee. (Zoom only)

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.

Mon, Dec 11
5:30pm City Council Meeting

Wed, Dec 13
3:00pm The Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to continue the discussion from the recessed meeting on Sept 27, 2023, which was on the future treatment of Jerry’s Pond, specifically the Rindge Avenue edge as it effects the community.

Mon, Dec 18
5:30pm City Council Meeting

Tues, Dec 19
5:30pm The Charter Review Committee. (Zoom only)

O-2 Nov 20, 2023
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
VICE MAYOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
WHEREAS: In recent years, the City Council has worked to enact local legislation which would allow for automated traffic enforcement, most recently in a June 2023 policy order, and over time has reaffirmed its desire to implement automated traffic enforcement as a public safety goal; and
WHEREAS: The automatic enforcement of moving violations, which includes speeding, disobeying traffic signals, and other forms of reckless driving, requires state legislation while parking violation enforcement is under the purview of municipal governments; and
WHEREAS: Parking violations are not victimless crimes and can affect disability parking access, transit service, loading zones, bicycle safety, and emergency vehicle access; and
WHEREAS: Somerville has recently implemented a pilot program to institute “MPS SafetyStick“ technology that is able to conduct automated parking enforcement and reduce parking violations throughout the city all while preserving privacy and since the Somerville pilot, Massachusetts cities like Lynn and Everett have started using SafetySticks; and
WHEREAS: During Somerville’s pilot program, the SafetySticks installed in Davis Square identified an average of 7 parking infractions a day over a 67-day period, showcasing the frequency of infractions in that area; and
WHEREAS: This technology could prove useful for enforcement in our commercial squares where parking violations are typically more prevalent and disruptive to other users of the space and where parking enforcement officers may not be able to keep up with the number of infractions; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct relevant departments to review the results of Somerville’s pilot program and make a recommendation on whether the City should develop a similar pilot program in Cambridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the Council by March 2024.

O-3 Nov 20, 2023
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
MAYOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: There has been a growing national movement of activists, artists, human rights organizations, city councils, and members of Congress, including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, calling for a ceasefire and the deployment of humanitarian aid to Gaza; and
WHEREAS: All human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians is a violation of international humanitarian law; and
WHEREAS: Since October 7th, 2023, the Hamas attack has claimed the lives of more than 1,200 Israelis, as well as the taking of over hundreds of hostages, and the response from the Israeli government has taken the lives of more than 11,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Occupied West Bank, more than half of whom are women and children, and wounded thousands more; and
WHEREAS: Over 2 million Palestinian people live under siege in the Gaza Strip, have been instructed to leave immediately without having anywhere to go, and are facing heavy bombardment by the Israeli armed forces in one of the most densely populated areas on the planet; and
WHEREAS: The Israeli government’s collective punishment of the Palestinian people, aided by billions in US taxpayer dollars, has also entailed shutting off all access to basic necessities in the Gaza Strip including electricity, drinking water, food, means of communication and humanitarian aid, thereby creating a humanitarian crisis and an inoperable healthcare system; and
WHEREAS: The taking of hostages and principle of collective punishment is contrary to international law, and the impact of this conflict on civilian populations emphasizes the need for immediate diplomatic and humanitarian intervention; and
WHEREAS: Millions of lives are at risk without an immediate ceasefire; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council calls upon President Biden to use his extensive political and financial leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire and the immediate deployment of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the immediate release of all hostages and prisoners of war; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council calls on everyone to respect the rights of freedom of speech and peaceful protest, and to not retaliate against anyone for expressing solidarity with the human rights of Palestinians or Israelis; and be it further
ORDERED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the offices of The President of the United States, Joseph Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.

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 (O-1) 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. See Mgr #10
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 (O-5) 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 (O-14) 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 (O-4) 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.
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

23-64. 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

23-66. 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. See Mgr #4
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-5) from 10/17/2023

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

23-78. 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

23-86. Report on the efficacy of establishing a dual reporting system for the Director of Public Health, the process by which the City could establish by ordinance a Commissioner of Public Health who would report directly to the City Manager, and the reestablishment of a Health Policy Board.
Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon (Calendar Item #2) from 11/7/2023

23-87. Report on 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 (O-1) from 11/6/2023

23-88. Report on 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.
(Calendar Item #2) from 11/6/2023

23-89. Report on exploring 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.
Councillor Carlone (O-1) from 11/6/2023

23-90. Report on the review the citizens zoning petition and provide any recommendations in writing to the Ordinance Committee.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan (O-2) from 11/6/2023