Cambridge City Council meeting - December 16, 2019 - AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $250,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Library Salary and Wages account to allow for a continuation of extended hours at the O’Connell Branch Library. This is also in response to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-158.
Placed on File
2. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $105,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties.
Order Adopted 9-0
3. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-150, regarding a report on Cambridge's threat level from hate crimes and other related events.
Placed on File
4. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer $85,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Judgment and Damages account will cover current and anticipated medical services for the remainder of the fiscal year, for personnel injured in the performance of their duties.
Order Adopted 9-0
5. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $649,200 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Finance Extraordinary Expenditures account to support six EGov Projects that align with the new IT Strategic Plan goals.
Order Adopted 9-0
6. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-125, regarding a report on the number of free MBTA passes issued to CRLS students in FY20.
Placed on File
7. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $100,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Judgment and Damages account to cover medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job.
Order Adopted 9-0
8. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account to support the design and construction of Elm Street between Hampshire Street and the Somerville line, as part of the Complete Streets Reconstruction Program.
Order Adopted 9-0
9. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-156, regarding bicycle marking on Broadway.
Placed on File
10. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-103, regarding a report on potential for a traffic signal at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue at Garfield Street.
Placed on File (Toomey - NO)
11. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-153, regarding plans designed to mitigate the impact of the closing of Windsor House on Cambridge seniors.
Order Adopted 9-0
12. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $45,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition through the Cambridge Community Foundation.
Order Adopted 9-0
13. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the City Sprouts Youth Leadership Team.
Order Adopted 9-0
14. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $20,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the College Success efforts of the Cambridge Housing Authority’s Workforce Program.
Order Adopted 9-0
15. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $895,347.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($134,573.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($760,774.00) which will provide funding to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville.
Order Adopted 9-0
16. Transmitting communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $10,111.10 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,501.10), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,610.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,000.00). This is a supplement to the original appropriation of $102,008.36, bringing the total contract to $112,119.46 which will be used to increase the existing program budget for the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center.
Order Adopted 9-0
17. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following person as a Constable for a term of three years, effective Jan 1, 2020: James Desrosiers
Order Adopted 9-0
CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the City Manager is hereby requested to work with any and all appropriate departments to locate an area in East Cambridge, preferably near the current location, to set up a temporary, fenced-in dog park until construction on a new permanent dog park can be built as part of the Tim Toomey Jr. Park project. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor McGovern on Dec 9, 2019]
Order Adopted 9-0
ON THE TABLE
2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Surveillance Use Policy and related documents. [Placed On The Table on Dec 9, 2019]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-108, regarding a report on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee Elections. [Pending response from legislature]
4. That the proposed Special Permit Criteria amendments to Article 19 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance (as attached) be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for hearing and report. [Passed to a 2nd Reading on Dec 9, 2019 to be Ordained on or after Dec 23, 2019]
5. A revised Petition Has been received from Stephen R. Karp, Trustee of Cambridge Side Galeria Associates trust to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 13.100 to Article 13.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and to amend the Zoning Map to add a new PUD-8 District overlay that certain area (which includes parcels and portions of ways and streets) labeled as "PUD-8 district". [Passed to a 2nd Reading on Nov 26, 2019 to be Ordained on or after Dec 16, 2019]
Amended by Substitution with the text from Communications from City Officers #1;
Amended by Substitution with the text from Communications #9;
Amended to incorporate by reference the commitment letter received by the City Council on Dec 9, 2019 from John Twohig, representative for Cambridgeside Galleria Associates Trust regarding the revised commitment letter for proposed PUD-8 District"
Ordained as Amended 6-3 (Kelley, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toomey - YES; Carlone, Devereux, Zondervan - NO)
6. That the Amendment to Chapter 2.128 Surveillance Ordinance Technology be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee for a hearing. [Passed to a Second Reading on Dec 9, 2019 to be Ordained on or after Dec 23, 2019.] Mayor McGovern, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Siddiqui
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Terry Drucker, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 43 Cottage 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.
Order Adopted
2. An application was received from Scott Kenton, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 9 Pine 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.
Charter Right - Zondervan
3. An application was received from Central Square Business Improvement District requesting permission for 41 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue announcing MLK Day of Service and Commemoration from Jan 6, 2019 thru Jan 31, 2019.
Order Adopted
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Robert J. La Tremouille, regarding Harvard Square Upzoning proposal.
2. A communication was received from Katherine A. Rafferty, 77 Martin Street, regarding Cannabis store on Massachusetts Avenue.
3. A communication was received from Fred Meyer, 83 Hammond Street, regarding anti-displacement requirements.
4. A communication was received from Hasson Rashid, regarding recent Participatory Budgeting projects cuts.
5. A communication was received from George Hein, 15 Howard Street, regarding 74 Oxford Street.
6. A communication was received from Deborah Galeg, Hammond Street, regarding 74 Oxford Street.
7. A communication was received from Robin Bonner, regarding VLUS rebuild project.
8. A communication was received from Lucas Gibson, regarding the University Theatre in Harvard Square.
9. A communication was received from New England Development, regarding an additional edit to Section 13.107.5(a)(iv)(1) of the version sent to you by John Twohig on December 12, 2019.
10. An anonymous communication was received, regarding Zoning Ordinance.
11. A communication was received from the East End House, regarding support in favor of the New England Development's zoning petition.
12. A communication was received from John MacDougall, 175 Richdale Avenue regarding Natural gas Ordinance.
13. A communication was received from Mary-Ann Donofrio, 120 Gore Street, regarding CambridgeSide Upzoning.
14. A communication was received from Ann Robbart, 55 Alpine Street, regarding funding affordable housing.
15. A communication was received from Sheli Wortis, 106 Berkshire Street, regarding support for policy orders on the Carnival.
16. A communication was received from Patricia Bull, 399 Broadway, regarding Policy Orders #3 and #6.
17. A communication was received from Lee Farris, 269 Norfolk Street, regarding support for Policy Order #3 and #6.
18. A communication was received from Marlene Lundberg, regarding CambridgeSide petition should never have gotten this far.
19. A communication was received from Fran Cronin, regarding support for the amended zoning of PUD8.
20. A communication was received from Steven Bennett, regarding CambridgeSide.
21. A communication was received from George Sommer, 29 Otis Street, regarding CambridgeSide.
22. A communication was received from Charles Hinds, 105 Spring Street, regarding CambridgeSide.
23. A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, regarding Policy Order #6.
24. A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, regarding Policy Order #3.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Retirement of Lisa Fried from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Mayor McGovern
2. Resolution on the death of Dr. Betty L. Bardige. Mayor McGovern
3. Happy Birthday Wishes to Peter C. Johnson. Vice Mayor Devereux
4. Resolution on the death of Mary C. Rodriques. Councillor Toomey
5. Resolution on the death of Adelino Serrano. Councillor Toomey
6. Retirement of Stephen Ahern from the Cambridge Police Department. Mayor McGovern
7. Retirement of Carlos Figueroa from the Cambridge Police Department. Mayor McGovern
8. Retirement of Shawn Keough from the Cambridge Police Department. Mayor McGovern
9. Wishing Atenino Simmons a very Happy Birthday. Councillor Toomey
10. Retirement of Donald Lucey from the Cambridge Police Department. Mayor McGovern
11. Retirement of Thomas Cauchon from the Cambridge Fire Department. Mayor McGovern
12. Retirement of Michael Franks from the Cambridge Fire Department. Mayor McGovern
13. Retirement of Maria Tavares from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Mayor McGovern
14. Retirement of Raymunda Lagmay-Carter from the Department of Human Service Programs. Mayor McGovern
15. Retirement of Jacqueline Phillips from the Personnel Department. Mayor McGovern
16. Retirement of Peter Blades from the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department. Mayor McGovern
17. Retirement of Diana Prideaux-Brune from the Cambridge Housing Authority. Mayor McGovern
18. Resolution on the death of Maria Primavera. Councillor Simmons
19. Resolution on the death of Suzanne Wymelenberg. Councillor Simmons
20. Resolution on the death of Maria Virginia de Chaves. Councillor Toomey
ORDERS
1. Zoning Amendment Articles 2.00 and 4.32 regarding opposition to permitting on-demand mobile fueling services to operate in Cambridge. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan
Order Adopted as Amended 9-0
[Note: This was corrected to be filed as a proposed Municipal Ordinance rather than as a Zoning Amendment and Passed to a 2nd Reading on Dec 16, 2019; to be Ordained on or after Dec 30, 2019.]
2. Cancel Regular City Council Meeting Mon Dec 30, 2019. Mayor McGovern
Order Adopted 9-0
3. That section 11.202(b) of Article 11.000, entitled SPECIAL REGULATIONS, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, be amended the table as follows: Jan 28, 2020 (Annual Adjustment) $19.10 per square foot. Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Mayor McGovern
Referred to Ordinance Committee and Planning Board
4. That the Cambridge City Council ask for assistance and a report from the Attorney General's office on the prevalence of these type of phone scams and fraud in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Cambridge specifically to determine patterns to better direct outreach efforts; and that the City Manager work with the Department of Human Services, the Police Department and other relevant departments to strengthen current education programs and efforts targeted at this vulnerable population to avoid future instances of scams and fraud. Councillor Mallon, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Simmons
Order Adopted 9-0
5. That all items pending before the City Council and not acted upon by the end of the 2018-2019 Legislative Session be placed in the files of the City Clerk, without prejudice provided that those proposed ordinances which have been passed to a second reading, advertised and listed on the Calendar under "Unfinished Business" during the 2018-2019 City Council term, along with any other pending matters on the Calendar listed as "Unfinished Business," shall be forwarded to the next City Council and further provided that any items pending in committee may, at the discretion of the committee, be forwarded to the next City Council. Mayor McGovern
Order Adopted 9-0
6. That the City Manager instruct the City Solicitor to provide and update on the previous two orders requesting draft legislation for a Real Estate Transfer Fee Home Rule petition. Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey, Mayor McGovern
Order Adopted as Amended 9-0
7. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the CPSD Superintendent to ensure that the CPSD budget is enough to meet the educational needs of all children in Cambridge rather than a formulaic increase over past CPSD budgets. Councillor Kelley
Order Adopted 9-0
8. Continued Anti-Bias Training in 2020 and beyond. Councillor Simmons
Order Adopted 9-0
9. Removing Sackler family name from Harvard University Museum. Mayor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey
Order Adopted as Amended 9-0
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from City Clerk Anthony I. Wilson, Esq. transmitting a communication from John E. Twohig, Executive Vice President of New England Development, regarding the proposed CambridgeSide PUD-8 District. [Cover letter] [Redline_CambridgeSide 2.0 - PUD-8 Zoning Text (12.11.19 edits)] [CambridgeSide 2.0 - PUD-8 Zoning Text (12.11.19)]
2. A communication was received from Councillor E. Denise Simmons regarding an "End of Term Report from the Housing Committee".
3. A communication was received from Vice Mayor Devereux.
Dec 16, 2019
To Mayor McGovern and all the city councillors who have served with me since 2016 -- Dennis Carlone, Leland Cheung, Craig Kelley, David Maher, Alanna Mallon, Nadeem Mazen, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Tim Toomey, and Quinton Zondervan:In my last official communication in office, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all on the record for your service and commitment to the City of Cambridge. The past four years have taught me a great deal about what it means to represent, to serve, and to lead, and each of you has contributed to shaping and enriching my experience as a city councillor.
No one who has not sat in our awkwardly oversized chairs knows better than we do what it feels like to be part of the “improv troupe” that assembles in the Sullivan Chamber on Monday nights and on countless other afternoons and evenings for live performances of “Local Government In/Action.” It is an experience and a role unlike any other, one I am honored and grateful that voters in Cambridge twice cast me in. I am proud to have fully committed to “faithfully and impartially performing and discharging the duties of, according to the law and the best of my ability.”
Craig: Seven consecutive terms on the Council is an impressive length of service that few have bettered. I respect your persistence and what you have accomplished. You and I didn’t always agree, but I appreciate that you always continued to look for common ground and never seemed to hold a grudge. I look forward to comparing notes as we both transition back to civilian life.
To the returning councillors: I wish you the very best as you start another season with two new members, and I will watch with interest how the story unfolds. Carrying the spirit of this season into the next term, I know you will be generous with and forgiving of each other.
And last but not least, to City Manager DePasquale and all his staff too numerous to name here but far too important not to thank and acknowledge for working so hard to respond to our many, often conflicting demands, with grace and good humor.
Cheers --
Jan Devereux
Vice Mayor
HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Dec 16
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber - televised)
Tues, Dec 17
3:00pm The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss restrictions and opportunities the City has when working with bargaining units to implement new policies. (Sullivan Chamber - televised)
Thurs, Dec 19
5:30pm The Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss ways to ensure that the Cambridge Carnival will take place in 2020 and beyond. (Sullivan Chamber - televised)
Mon, Dec 30
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber - televised)
Mon, Jan 6, 2020
10:00am City Council Inaugural Meeting (Sullivan Chamber - televised)
TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Amended Order Dec 16, 2019
VICE MAYOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: New commercial services such as Yoshi and Filld are offering on-demand fueling through mobile apps for vehicle owners to get their gas tanks filled at home or at their office instead of at service stations; and
WHEREAS: On-demand mobile fueling has been controversial with fire marshals in other cities including Seattle, and one of the services (Yoshi) was issued a cease and desist order by the Mass State Fire Marshal in 2018; and
WHEREAS: Recently the state fire marshal board voted to adopt provisions from 2018 NFPA 1 for mobile fueling; and
WHEREAS: The State Fire Marshal announced in under 527 CMR 1:00-42.10 that in addition to complying with the code, mobile fueling companies must obtain general approval from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and then apply to each jurisdiction where they intend to operate in order to create consistency and to streamline the approval process for businesses; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Fire Department and its Fire Prevention Bureau could potentially receive an application from one of these mobile fueling services; and
WHEREAS: Making it more convenient for car owners to fill up their tanks invites trucks carrying flammables into residential and other areas, where fuel could spill, posing a health and fire hazard; and
WHEREAS: Many car owners do not have off-street parking and might want to have their cars filled while parked on the street or in public garages, raising additional curb management conflicts and safety concerns; and
WHEREAS: There is no compelling public interest in allowing such a service to operate in a city whose climate action goals are to decarbonize the transportation sector by encouraging the use of sustainable mobility options; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in opposition to permitting on-demand mobile fueling services to operate in Cambridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the attached proposed zoning amendments to Articles 2.00 and 4.32 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for a hearing and report; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Law Department to review the proposed language and if applicable, provide any legal opinion or response at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.
Mobile On-Demand Fueling Service
Proposed Zoning Amendments (highlighted)
[Note: This was corrected to be filed as a proposed Municipal Ordinance rather than as a Zoning Amendment and passed to a 2nd Reading on Dec 16, 2019]1. Article 2.000 Definitions: Create new definition:
Mobile On-Demand Fueling Service. A commercial entity that provides an on-demand motor vehicle fueling service offsite of a gasoline station.
2. Article 4.32 Table of Use Regulations; Transportation, Communication & Utility Uses: Add a new use category:
| Open Space | Res A 1&2 | Res B | Res C, C-1, C-1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B |
Off 1, 2A, 2, 3, 3A |
Bus A-1, A-2, A-3 |
Bus A, A-4 |
Bus B, B-1, B-2 |
Bus C, C-1 |
Bus C, C-1 |
Ind A | Ind B-1, B-2 |
Ind B | Ind C | |
| m. Mobile On-Demand Fueling Service |
No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
O-2 Dec 16, 2019
MAYOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That the Regular City Council meeting schedule for Mon, Dec 30, 2019, be and hereby is cancelled.
O-3 Dec 16, 2019
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
MAYOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That section 11.202(b) of Article 11.000, entitled SPECIAL REGULATIONS, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, be amended the table as follows:
Jan 28, 2020 (Annual Adjustment) $19.10 per square foot
O-4 Dec 16, 2019
COUNCILLOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that three elderly residents fell victim to phone scams asserting that relatives were in trouble and lost significant amounts of money, two who lost over $20,000; and
WHEREAS: Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to these types of phone scams and the outcomes can be financially disastrous for those living on fixed incomes and limited savings; and
WHEREAS: The Attorney General's Office in Massachusetts offers help with elder issues "including financial exploitation, scam prevention, long term care, housing and more" and should be contacted to provide assistance in this matter; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council ask for assistance and a report from the Attorney General's office on the prevalence of these type of phone scams and fraud in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Cambridge specifically to determine patterns to better direct outreach efforts; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager work with the Department of Human Services, the Police Department and other relevant departments to strengthen current education programs and efforts targeted at this vulnerable population to avoid future instances of scams and fraud.
O-5 Dec 16, 2019
MAYOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That all items pending before the City Council and not acted upon by the end of the 2018-2019 Legislative Session be placed in the files of the City Clerk, without prejudice provided that those proposed ordinances which have been passed to a second reading, advertised and listed on the Calendar under "Unfinished Business" during the 2018-2019 City Council term, along with any other pending matters on the Calendar listed as "Unfinished Business," shall be forwarded to the next City Council and further provided that any items pending in committee or appearing on the City Manager’s “Awaiting Report List” may, at the discretion of the appropriate body, be forwarded to the next City Council.
O-6 Dec 16, 2019 Amended
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: The Cambridge City Council adopted policy orders on Sept. 18, 2017 and Jan 10, 2019 requesting the City Manager instruct the City Solicitor to prepare a draft Home Rule petition for a Real Estate Transfer Fee; and
WHEREAS: The City Council has yet to receive any update on said Home Rule petition; and
WHEREAS: The local governments of Nantucket, Concord and Somerville have already approved Home Rule petitions for a Real Estate Transfer Fee; and
WHEREAS: The Boston City Council approved on Dec 11, 2019 a Real Estate Transfer Fee that Mayor Marty Walsh has indicated support for; and
WHEREAS: The City of Brookline approved a Real Estate Transfer Fee Home Rule petition on Dec 5, 2019 at a Town Hall meeting by a margin of 139-44; and
WHEREAS: The cities of Watertown and Arlington introduced Transfer Fee legislation for deliberation in their respective city governments; and
WHEREAS: State Rep. Mike Connolly’s revised Transfer Fee enabling legislation, H. 4196 received a favorable recommendation from the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and is now moving forward to the House Committee on Steering, Policy, and Scheduling with a recommendation that it "ought to pass”; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager instruct the City Solicitor to provide and update on the previous two orders requesting draft legislation for a Real Estate Transfer Fee Home Rule petition; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager instruct the City Solicitor to appear before the Ordinance Committee with said draft legislation in January 2020.
O-7 Dec 16, 2019
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: The City Council and School Committee recently discussed the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Report, an effort that would cost roughly $20,000,000 annually in addition to construction costs, as a next step in providing a better education for children in Cambridge despite the fact that roughly 40% of pre-school (age 4) students are no longer in CPSD by 4th grade; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge Public School Department (CPSD) efforts, while very well-intentioned, do not provide an equal education to all children in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Racial and ethnic minorities as well as economically disadvantaged students have long suffered from a massive achievement gap, that has shown no improvement, and a lack of equity in our current model; and
WHEREAS: According to CPSD, “achieving racial equity requires proactive and continuous investment in communities of color” and CPSD is committed to ensuring each student “will have access to the opportunities, resources, and support they need to attain their full potential”; and
WHEREAS: The results of educational investments are unseen when CPSD’s goals expect white children to outperform black children threefold in 8th grade math scores on the MCAS (75% for white students, 25% for black students, 30% for economically disadvantaged in 2020); and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has immense financial resources, including both Free Cash and excess tax levy, we could choose to spend to finance educational-related efforts, in and out of school to help disadvantaged students succeed; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the CPSD Superintendent to ensure that the CPSD budget is enough to meet the educational needs of all children in Cambridge rather than a formulaic increase over past CPSD budgets.
O-8 Dec 16, 2019
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: In light of the heated public comments voiced by many members of the community during the Dec 10, 2019 School Committee meeting, we are reminded of the critical importance of all our elected officials and members of the City’s administration continuing to engage in anti-bias training; and
WHEREAS: This past May, the City Council adopted a Policy Order asking the City Manager to draft a formal Anti-bias /Cultural Competency Strategic Plan for eventual adoption and implementation, and it would be wise to conduct anti-bias trainings for our elected officials and members of the City’s administrative team in the first half of 2020; and
WHEREAS: This anti-bias training is all the more critical in light of the fact that there shall be new members joining both the City Council and the School Committee in January, and this represents an excellent opportunity to begin the work anew: now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the appropriate City staff to coordinate a series of anti-bias training workshops for members of the City administrative team and all elected officials.
O-9 Dec 16, 2019 Amended
MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR MALLON
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
VICE MAYOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Members of the Harvard community, including students, alumni, parents, and faculty have compellingly and persistently called upon the university to remove the Sackler name from its art museum for the role that the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma played in creating and profiting from the opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS: Institutions the world over are reexamining their relationship to the Sackler family and several, including Tufts University, are choosing to remove the name from their buildings; and
WHEREAS: From 2014 to 2018, Middlesex County saw the highest number of deaths by opioid-related overdose in the state with a confirmed 2,182 individuals succumbing to the epidemic, 124 of which perished in Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council admonishes the Harvard University administration to acquiesce to calls from their community to strip the Sackler family name from its art museum; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council joins activists and students in requesting that the Arthur M. Sackler Museum be renamed, and in seeking accountability to the thousands of people lost in the ongoing opioid epidemic.
AWAITING REPORT LIST
16-26. Report on the possibility of the City Council implementing a zoning change, on the permitting of all new restaurants where a wood-fired oven is used as a significant method of food preparation. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-5) from 4/4/2016
16-42. Report on plans for the former Riverside Community Health Center on Western Avenue, including transfer of ownership of the building to the City and the process for determining future usage. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 5/2/2016
16-83. Report on drafting possible legislation and other recommendations for interim actions to identify and address the public health impacts of any commercial wood-fired ovens. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #4) from 10/31/2016
16-101. Report on the potential of building below market rental housing on City-owned parking lots along Bishop Allen Drive. On a communication from Councillor McGovern requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 12/12/2016
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
16-108. Report on whether people displaced and qualify for Emergency Status who are using Section 8 in other cities or towns can retain their resident preference for the purpose of Inclusionary Housing. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey (O-4) from 12/19/2016
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
17-22. Report on the potential growth of next-generation wireless technology in the City, to include: the expected footprint of citywide coverage from just one company and what market competition might produce; the integration of public and private infrastructure to support the network; what local standards the City might hope to maintain relative to aesthetics and safety; and how this new technology fits into our Broadband access plans. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-14) from 2/27/2017
17-87. Report on a schedule for resubmitting a revised draft of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance that incorporates clearer wording and/or more clearly explains each section in less technical jargon and is more coherent in its entirety, with the goal of seeing such an Ordinance adopted by the end of this City Council term. On a communication from Councillor Kelley and Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Devereux (O-8) from 9/18/2017
18-6. Report on information regarding electronic device usage by City-elected officials.
Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 1/22/2018
18-21. Report on the feasibility of initiating a formal transit study and action plan of the Alewife area in response to unanimous concerns of the Envision Alewife Working Group.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Siddiqui (O-7) from 2/26/2018
18-38. Report on inventory of all City-owned vacant buildings and lots and the City's plans for them, if any.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui (O-2) from 3/26/2018
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
18-53. Report on an updated schedule for resubmitting a revised draft of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance that incorporates suggestions from the Light Cambridge Committee by June 11, 2018.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-1) from 5/14/2018
18-60. Report on a small business parking pilot that would allow temporary on-street employee parking during typical daytime operating hours.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #1) from 5/14/2018
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
18-66. Report on establishing a Young Adult Civic Unity Committee to be modeled after the Citizen Civic Unity Committee and to recruit applicants from all across the community and across all socio-economic backgrounds.
Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 6/18/2018
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
18-68. Report on determining the permitting and legality issues of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in the City of Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan (O-11) from 6/18/2018
18-73. Report on establishing and implementing a dynamic new initiative that will seek to place Port residents (ages 18 and over) on paths to jobs with family-sustaining wages.
Councillor Simmons (O-6) from 6/25/2018
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
18-96. Report on how the City views internet-based platforms as opportunities for outreach and communication and what sort of guidelines have been, or are being, developed to help everyone understand how the City’s various departments do or do not utilize these communication resources and how any communications on these platforms are managed so that the messaging and information is kept up-to-date.
Councillor Kelley (Calendar Item #10) from 9/24/2018
18-108. Report on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee Elections.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui (O-1) from 10/29/2018
18-119. Report on evaluating the existing capacity of fire stations in the Kendall Square area and whether a new fire station is needed, and if so, determining the feasibility of locating a plot of land for this use.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-2) from 11/5/2018
18-129. Report on conducting a comprehensive, independent planning, and parking study of the neighborhood and use of the First Street Garage within 6months.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (Calendar Item #1) from 11/19/2018
19-3. Report on establishing a Central Square Improvement Fund and allocate no less than 25% of funds generated to the arts.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-6) from 1/7/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-5. Report on how to provide public representation to the major project Selection Committees.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone (O-14) from 1/7/2019
19-21. Report on the process for establishing a formal, thorough review of the City’s Affordable Home Ownership programs, incorporating a plan for obtaining and analyzing substantial quantitative data inclusive of all types of units.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 2/25/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-22. Report on the feasibility of allowing small businesses to host live acoustic music performances without a license, and if feasible, present the City Council with a proposal to allow such performances.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-5) from 2/25/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-25. Report on information that is offered to limited equity condominium owners regarding the ability to recoup extraordinary repair and maintenance costs, the procedure that is in place to inform purchasers of existing or possible construction and maintenance issues that may result in higher-than expected condo fees, and the possibility of allowing roommates to cover unexpected expenses.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-10) from 2/25/2019
19-26. Report on communicating directly with the Volpe Center about the possibility of having their staff help the City set up a Micro-Mobility Pilot program in the Kendall Square area.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan (O-11) from 2/25/2019
19-35. Report on the status of any micro-mobility pilot programs or partnerships in Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley (O-12) from 3/18/2019
19-37. Report on moving a Transit Benefit Ordinance proposal to an action plan.
Vice Mayor Devereux (O-18) from 3/18/2019
19-42. Report on plans this construction season to install sidewalk markings that appropriately indicate what types of mobility devices are allowed on which sidewalks.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-7) from 4/1/2019
19-45. Report on compiling a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings.
Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 4/8/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-46. Report on reviewing whether the MBTA is out of compliance with the amended MBTA/BCIL settlement agreement through the delay in completion of the elevator replacement and concurrent hazardous condition of the stairwells related to Central Square.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon (O-9) from 4/8/2019
19-49. Report on recommending restrictions on signage specific to retail establishments that sell e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-15) from 4/8/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-50. Report on clarifying the policy around future installation of new LED street lights and replacement of failed 4000K LED street lights with warmer alternatives 3000K or less.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O-17) from 4/8/2019
19-58. Report on working with the Recycling Advisory Committee and other stakeholders to draft an ordinance banning single-use plastic items in Cambridge.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O-6) from 5/13/2019
Zondervan - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-62. Report on drafting a formal Anti-bias /Cultural Competency Strategic Plan for eventual adoption and implementation.
Councillor Simmons (O-2) from 5/20/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term
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, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Mayor McGovern (O-3) from 6/3/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-73. Report on reviewing safety issues at City buildings and provide the City Council with relevant recommendations designed to maximize the safety of municipal employees and members of the public while ensuring that City buildings and services remain open and accessible to all.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Kelley (O-1) from 6/10/2019
19-74. Report on establishing a working committee to review the monuments, memorials, and markers throughout Cambridge to determine whether any of these commemorate those who were linked to the slave trade or engaged in other similarly shameful acts and to determine which individuals should be newly recognized with a monument, memorial, or marker.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon (O-2) from 6/10/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-75. Report on exploring the feasibility of partnering with a local research institution to conduct a study that determines how many ridehail vehicles are on the roads during both on and off-peak times and their impacts on congestion and safety.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-4) from 6/10/2019
Mallon - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-76. Report on identifying additional traffic-calming and safety features and to discuss with the Fresh Pond mall owner the potential for creating a formal street connection between Terminal Road and New Street.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (O-5) from 6/10/2019
19-82. Report on identifying whether a Bluebikes station may be located in the proximity of Rafferty Park or elsewhere in the general vicinity.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 6/24/2019
19-83. Report on considering the cost and feasibility of improvements to the Danehy Dog Park.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Mallon (O-2) from 6/24/2019
19-84. Report on drafting a zoning amendment that will count a portion of a new or substantially renovated building's rooftop mechanicals (excluding solar installations) toward its allowed height and/or FAR.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan (O-3) from 6/24/2019
19-86. Report on developing a Vacant Storefront Registration Policy.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan (O-5) from 6/24/2019
Siddiqui - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-88. Report on conferring with the MBTA with the view in mind of increasing the bus service along Concord Avenue.
Mayor McGovern, Councillor Mallon (O-7) from 6/24/2019
19-92. Report on coordinating with Somerville in initiating more robust and regional public outreach on the dangers of black swallow-wort and measures that can be taken to eliminate this invasive species.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui (O-3) from 7/30/2019
19-93. Report on a plan to restore the fountain dedicated to President John F. Kennedy.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Kelley (O-4) from 7/30/2019
19-100. Report on the feasibility of implementing an additional regulatory requirement for listing a registration/license number for Short-Term Rentals.
Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (O-19) from 7/30/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-101. Report on collecting data on how many households have taken advantage of Cambridge Energy Alliance services.
Councillor Mallon (O-23) from 7/30/2019
19-103. Report on the cost and feasibility of installing a full traffic signal or a pedestrian-activated HAWK signal at the intersection of Garfield Street and Massachusetts Avenue. See Mgr #10
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-33) from 7/30/2019
19-106. Report on conducting City directed environmental testing on the Sullivan Courthouse building and water in basement, to determine the risk posed to the public, and provide a timeline of completion and to establish an operational understanding directly with DCAMM officials and ask for a state designee for communication/coordination on how the building will be secured and monitored.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Mallon (O-5) from 9/9/2019
Toomey - carry over to 2020-21 term - apparently not
19-107. Report on providing an update on the Danehy Park homicide investigation and the status of overall park safety efforts including the lighting of pathways within the park.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Siddiqui (O-6) from 9/9/2019
19-108. Report on efforts to keep bus stops appropriately accessible for buses, to include relevant pavement markings and enforcement activity.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 9/9/2019
19-111. Report on adding links on the Inspectional Services Department website for archived and pending permit records on the appropriate platform.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone (O-12) from 9/9/2019
19-112. Report on the feasibility of allowing taxicabs to use dedicated bus lanes throughout the City while executing service for fare-paying passengers.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Simmons (O-13) from 9/9/2019
19-113. Report on determining whether Boston's Airbnb registration requirements, to include public display of the unit's registration number on the rental platform, could be utilized to maximize compliance and enforcement efforts in Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey (O-16) from 9/9/2019
19-114. Report on the cost implications and the definition of net zero ready buildings as it relates to the AHOD ordinance.
Councillor Zondervan (O-18) from 9/9/2019
19-115. Report on contacting DCAM to test and to provide definitive answers re: Sullivan Courthouse.
Councillor Simmons (O-22) from 9/9/2019
19-116. Report on the status of the truck safety ordinance, and if it will be in front of the City Council before the end of this term.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 9/16/2019
19-117. Report on the data from the Summer 2019 meals program, including participation rates and number of meals served.
Councillor Mallon (O-3) from 9/16/2019
Mallon - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-118. Report on establishing a series of forums designed to inform Cambridge seniors about the recent wave of financial scams that they must be mindful of, with information as to how they can best protect themselves.
Councillor Simmons (O-8) from 9/16/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-119. Report on creating a new water feature in one of Cambridge’s parks for the summer of 2021 and to construct said water feature in a way that conserves water as much as possible and is minimally impactful to the environment.
Mayor McGovern (O-9) from 9/16/2019
Mallon - carry over to 2020-21 term - apparently not
19-120. Report on directing enforcement resources towards Bishop Allen Drive and other corridors with lots of vehicular idling and work with rideshare companies to ask them to develop technologies solutions to help alert drivers to the fact that they are illegally idling.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-10) from 9/16/2019
Zondervan - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-123. Report on the feasibility of closing some portion of Harvard Square to vehicular traffic on a select number of days during the summer of 2020 to have open market-style events.
Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 10/7/2019
Mallon - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-124. Report on the legal authority of the City to ban the use of natural gas in newly constructed buildings.
Councillor Zondervan (O-3) from 10/7/2019
19-125. Report on the number of free MBTA passes issued to CRLS students in FY20 and to consider expanding the program to include qualifying Cambridge residents of high school age. See Mgr #6
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern (O-6) from 10/7/2019
19-126. Report on reviewing the language for Fuel pump warning labels.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan (O-7) from 10/7/2019
19-127. Report on instituting regularly scheduled public conversations between Public Utilities' representatives from Eversource, the Water Dept. Comcast, Verizon and any other appropriate entities to keep the City and public informed.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone (O-8) from 10/7/2019
Zondervan - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-128. Report on allocating more funds in the FY21 budget to Inspectional Services and on the feasibility of providing monetary compensation to homeowners who have had to self-finance traps and what funds could be allocated in the future to help homeowners buy traps.
Councillor Toomey (O-11) from 10/7/2019
Toomey - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-129. Report on considering directing a portion of future PILOT funds into the Affordable Housing Trust starting in FY21.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan (O-13) from 10/7/2019
19-130. Report on requesting to allocate more funds in the FY21 budget for the small business improvement grants and to confer with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on whether other cities in Massachusetts have been facing similar issues with ADA compliance and what can be done to protect the small businesses.
Councillor Toomey (O-14) from 10/7/2019
Toomey - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-131. Report on Creating a Director of Arts and Culture Position.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Simmons (O-16) from 10/7/2019
19-132. Report on planting new trees in Magazine Beach Park in the Spring of 2020 with a special focus on the eastern end of the park and the grove area.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Mallon (O-18) from 10/7/2019
Zondervan - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-133. Report on the proposed amendments regarding the prohibition of Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-19) from 10/7/2019
19-134. Report on increasing funding to the City’s HomeBridge program so that access to homeownership may be made available to a wider range of incomes, as the program intends.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Toomey (O-20) from 10/7/2019
Siddiqui - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-136. Report on identifying a suitable location on the City website to house information regarding the Municipal Code and to track non-zoning legislation and amendments.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui (Calendar Item #3) from 10/7/2019
19-137. Report on determining if ISD can be given the authority to issue citations for smoking in non-smoking buildings and to report back to the City Council.
Mayor McGovern (Calendar Item #4) from 10/7/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-138. Report on addressing the previously requested investigation of the possibility of entering into an agreement with TransCanada to obtain up to 100% renewable power for all municipal electricity needs.
Councillor Carlone (Calendar Item #5) from 10/7/2019
19-139. Report on determining whether it would be possible to allow a permitted area for serving alcoholic beverages on Danehy Park property during special community-wide events.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #5) from 10/7/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-141. Report on looking into the idea of hiring a social worker in the FY2021 budget for the Central Square Library branch.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor McGovern (Calendar Item #8) from 10/7/2019
Simmons, Mallon, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-142. Report on determining the feasibility of expediting the Demolition and Rebuilding permitting process in the event of a natural disaster.
Councillor Mallon (O-1) from 10/21/2019
19-143. Report on the feasibility of piloting a program of assigning additional security officers to work collaboratively with and exclusively within Cambridge Housing Authority premises in and near Central Square and the Port.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-2) from 10/21/2019
Simmons, McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-144. Report on determining the feasibility of instituting and funding a Fire Cadet Program.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Toomey, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Simmons (O-4) from 10/21/2019
Mallon - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-145. Report on reviewing all the City’s policies and procedures related to the procurement, installation and disposal of artificial turf.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan (O-7) from 10/21/2019
Zondervan - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-146. Report on reviewing the existing internal mechanisms for City staffers in all departments to report grievances, to determine if this system is functioning as it should or whether changes should be considered.
Councillor Simmons (O-3) from 10/28/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term - apparently not
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
Zondervan - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-148. Report on the feasibility of re-instituting a stop light or other major traffic-calming safety measures at the Raymond Street and Walden Street pedestrian crossing.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Siddiqui (O-6) from 10/28/2019
19-149. Report on the feasibility of installing a “Do Not Enter Except Local Residents” or similar sign on Mead Street at Walden Street.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 10/28/2019
19-150. Report on determining Cambridge’s threat level from hate crimes and other related events. See Mgr #3
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Siddiqui (O-8) from 10/28/2019
19-151. Report on the feasibility of making Porter Square and Massachusetts Avenue between Roseland Street and Beech Street a quick-build Complete Street with bus priority.
Mayor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-10) from 10/28/2019
McGovern - carry over to 2020-21 term
19-152. Report on identifying a source of funding and a timetable for the design and construction of a modern roundabout at the Brattle-Sparks-Craigie intersection.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Carlone (O-3) from 11/4/2019
19-153. Report on plans designed to mitigate the impact of the closing of Windsor House upon Cambridge seniors. See Mgr #11
Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern (O-4) from 11/4/2019
Simmons - carry over to 2020-21 term (except that City Manager already responded this week)
19-154. Report on the possibility of providing child care for those interested in becoming temporary census takers.
Councillor Kelley (O-6) from 11/4/2019
19-155. Report on changing the surface of the Tudor Street Dog Park to eliminate hazards created by ingestion of small stones from the surface of the park.
Mayor McGovern (O-5) from 10/21/2019
19-156. Report on fully restoring sharrows to Broadway, alongside the new door-zone bike lane, as a reminder to motorists that cyclists are always allowed to take the full lane. See Mgr #9
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-2) from 11/18/2019
19-157. Report on providing an update of when the public Police Dashboard will be fully operational.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 11/25/2019
19-158. Report on allocating the necessary funds to maintain the existing staffing levels and operating hours at the O’Connell Branch Library. See Mgr #1
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan (O-3) from 11/25/2019
19-159. Report on ways to review safety and devise any safety interventions at the corner of Saville Street and Walden Street.
Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-4) from 11/25/2019
Siddiqui - carry over to 2020-21 term