Cambridge City Council meeting - Dec 18, 2017

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 17-117, regarding a report on the condition of the elevators at Millers River Apartments.
Placed on File

2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to proposed special legislation regarding the appointment of retired Cambridge Police Department officers as special police officers within the City of Cambridge for paid detail assignments.
Order Adopted Favoring the Filing of the Home Rule Petition 8-1 (Kelley - NO)

3. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $4,575 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to impaired driving.
Order Adopted 9-0

4. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY18 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Grant for $10,000 received from the Drug Enforcement Administration via the New England Region of the OCDETF Regional Coordination Group to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account which will be used to reimburse departmental overtime costs incurred while working on OCDETF Investigations, Strategic Initiatives and prosecutions related to organized and drug related crime.
Order Adopted 9-0

5. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection (MASS DEP) in the amount of $71,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover costs associated with curbside organics collection and processing.
Order Adopted 9-0

6. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (Mass. DOER) in the amount of $12,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will fund a feasibility study to explore the benefits of installing an energy storage system for the solar panels being installed at the Kennedy Longfellow School.
Order Adopted 9-0

7. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Helen and William Mazer Foundation in the amount of $9,000 to the Grant Fund Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Travel and Training account which will be used by the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department to undertake ongoing work related to that department’s organizational strategic plan, specifically to develop implementation goals and plans for current and future fiscal years, support additional engagement with staff, and update the strategic plan based on future needs.
Order Adopted 9-0

8. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $237,649.73 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant program income to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures Account which will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing for residents.
Order Adopted 9-0

9. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 17-93, regarding traffic calming near the intersection of Thorndike and Eighth Streets.
Placed on File

10. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $75,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account to 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

12. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to letter from Leggat McCall Properties regarding the proposed disposition of a leasehold interest in the First Street Garage for parking spaces and the development of first floor retail space in connection with Leggat McCall’s redevelopment of the former Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse building at 40 Thorndike Street in East Cambridge.
Placed on File

Dec 18, 2017
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am writing to transmit the attached letter from Leggat McCall Properties regarding the proposed disposition of a leasehold interest in the First Street Garage for parking spaces and the development of first floor retail space in connection with Leggat McCall’s redevelopment of the former Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse building at 40 Thorndike Street in East Cambridge.

The City Council voted on October 7, 2013 to declare a portion of the City-owned First Street Garage available for disposition by a long term lease of four hundred twenty (420) parking spaces and some or all of the ground floor retail space to Leggat McCall in connection with their planned redevelopment of the former Sullivan Courthouse, in order to satisfy Leggat McCall’s parking requirements and to secure a retail grocery store on the ground floor of the garage. A copy of the October 7, 2013 Order is attached for your information.

In Leggat McCall's letter, they informed me that the legal proceedings initiated by neighbors of the former Sullivan Courthouse challenging the legal validity of the special permit issued by the Planning Board to Leggat McCall for this project have now concluded. I am therefore writing to inform you that I will recommence the process regarding the proposed leasehold interest in the First Street Garage and undertake the appropriate action pursuant to Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 2.110 of the Cambridge Municipal Code.

As former City Manager Richard C. Rossi explained in his letter to the City Council of October 7, 2013, a copy of which is attached for your information, the action by the Council to declare the property available for disposition by such a leasehold interest initiates a process, lasting approximately six to eight months, during which the value of the property to be leased will be appraised; a formal proposal will be solicited from the potential master lessee; and several public hearings will be held to evaluate the proposal.

On March 17, 2014, the Council adopted an Order, also attached for your information, in which, inter alia, the Council asked former City Manager Rossi to report back on the status of the First Street Garage RFP process after taking a number of other steps regarding the proposed use of the First Street Garage in connection with Leggat McCall’s redevelopment of the former Sullivan Courthouse property.

Following the Council’s March 17, 2014 vote on this matter, former City Manager Rossi reported to the City Council on March 24, 2014 that “there has been no further action as to the requested leasing of the First Street Garage by the City administration, and pursuant to the above-referenced Policy Order Resolution of March 17, 2014, [former City Manager Rossi] will take no further action as to this proposed disposition until [he] receive[s] further guidance from the City Council”. A copy of Mr. Rossi’s letter of March 17, 2014 is also attached for your information.

In addition to submitting Leggat McCall’s December 5, 2017 letter for your information, I am also hereby notifying you that I will resume the process that had previously been commenced with regard to the proposed disposition of the leasehold interest in the First Street Garage for use in connection with the redevelopment of the former Sullivan Courthouse. As this process moves forward, I will continue to keep the City Council appraised of its progress. Under Chapter 2.110, I will submit a full report and recommendation as to this request to the City Council following which both the City Council and the Planning Board will hold public hearings on the proposal.

As you know, the City Council has the sole authority to decide whether to approve the requested disposition, which requires a 2/3 vote of the City Council.

If you have any questions with regard to this process, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Very truly yours, Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager

ON THE TABLE
1. The City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to organize regular suppers on the second Saturday of each month, starting on the 13th of August, with free food for the Cambridge community in open public spaces throughout the various Cambridge neighborhoods. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Mazen on June 20, 2016. Tabled on a motion by Councillor Mazen on June 27, 2016.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

2. The City Manager coordinate with the Finance Department, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, and community stakeholders to outline a proposed system of governance, management, and stakeholder engagement for the Foundry, to be discussed in a public forum with the Council and community. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Oct 31, 2016. Placed On The Table on voice vote of six members on motion of Councillor Toomey.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

3. An application was received from Mundo/Lux, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 2 Bow Street. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Cheung on Dec 19, 2016. Placed On Table on a voice vote of 8 on motion of Councillor Cheung on Jan 9, 2017.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

4. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and any other relevant City department to survey of city residents, work, and visitors to determine who is interested in parking in the City. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Jan 30, 2017. Placed On Table on a motion by Councillor Cheung on Feb 6, 2017.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

5. That the City Manager is requested to establish the requirement that all appointments to the City's commissions, advisory committees, and task forces reflect the City's diversity and that the Civic Unity Committee is asked to sign off on all such appointments going forward. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor Simmons on Feb 27, 2017. Tabled on a motion by Councillor Cheung on a voice vote of 8 members on Mar 6, 2017.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

6. That the City Manager is requested to create a permanent office or public-private initiative for the purpose of fostering charitable giving in Cambridge and to work with non-profits to study the local charitable giving landscape, measuring the estimated maximum charitable carrying capacity of the city. [Tabled as amended by substitution on a motion of Councillor Mazen on May 8, 2017.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

7. That the City Manager is requested to appoint a Transportation Task Force to develop a large and comprehensive street safety and education plan that speaks to the needs of bicyclist, motorists, and pedestrians, and that can be easily disseminated and understood by all citizens. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor Simmons on Oct 30, 2017. Placed On The Table on motion of Mayor Simmons on Nov 13, 2017.]
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge on Beekeeping. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Nov 6, 2017. Planning Board hearing held on Oct 3, 2017. Petition expires Jan 3, 2018.
Ordained as Amended 9-0 - Ordinance #1400

9. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge on Innovation Office Space in PUD-3A and PUD-4C Zoning Districts. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Dec 18, 2017. Planning Board hearing held on Oct 17, 2017. Petition expires Feb 13, 2018.
Ordained 8-0-1 (Cheung ABSENT) - Ordinance #1399

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. A petition was received from Central Square Business Association, requesting twenty-eight temporary banners on street light poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Hancock Street to Albany Street, to celebrate and the holiday and winter season.
Order Adopted

2. An application was received from MIT Visual Arts Center requesting permission for fifteen temporary banners on Ames Street where the List Center is located, in order to promote the Institute's campus public art collection.
Order Adopted

3. An application was received from Pita, requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 12 Springfield Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.
Order Adopted

4. An application was received from Porter Square, LLC, requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 1 White Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter.
Charter Right - McGovern

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Robert Skenderian, 1613 Cambridge Street, regarding Hubway stations monopoly.

2. A communication was received from Robert Travers Jr., 54 Fulkerson Street, regarding City Managers Agenda Item #311 from Dec 11, 2017, in support of pension cost of living adjustment.

3. A communication was received from Hasson Rashid, regarding applying to become a 2018-2019 Commonwealth Corps Host Site.

4. A communication was received from Robert J. La Tremouille, Individually, and as Chair, Friends of the White Geese, regarding Destruction on Magazine Beach getting worse.

5. A communication was received from Rob Dickey Vice President and Partner at Leggat McCall Properties,10 Post Office Square, regarding First Street Garage.

6. A communication was received from Lee Farris, 269 Norfolk Street, regarding opposition of First Street Garage.

7. A communication was received from Nancy Ryan, President of the Cambridge Residents Alliance, regarding to reject the request of Leggat McCall properties request for long term parking lease at First Street Garage.

8. A communication was received from Hasson J. Rashid, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, regarding Homelessness.

RESOLUTIONS
1. That the City Council goes on record in expressing its appreciation to Vicky I for her selfless years of dedicated service to the citizens, and to the City of Cambridge, and wish her much happiness in her retirement. Councillor Devereux

2. Resolution on the death of Ellen (Lombardi) Durette. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

3. Resolution on the death of Thomas P. McKenna. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

6. Retirement of Alessandra "Sandra" Albano from the City Council Office. Councillor Cheung

13. Congratulations to Yvonne Spicer on the remarkable achievement of being elected the first ever Mayor of the City of Framingham, and on becoming the first woman of color to be directly elected mayor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mayor Simmons

17. Thanks to Councillors Maher, Cheung and Mazen for their many years of distinguished public service. Mayor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That all items pending before the City Council and not acted upon by the end of the 2016-2017 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 2016-2017 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 Simmons
Order Adopted

2. That the City Manager is requested to reach out to representatives of the local universities and the MBTA to coordinate efforts in ensuring that all sidewalks, curb cuts, bus shelters, and paths heavily utilized by seniors and those with mobility issues are adequately cleared of snow this winter. Mayor Simmons
Order Adopted

3. That the City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments to determine the feasibility of establishing a formal Office of Interfaith Initiatives, and to report back to the City Council on how such a concept can be realized in a timely manner. Mayor Simmons
Order Adopted as Amended

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director and the City Electrician with the view in mind of making solar powered flashing crosswalks fixtures available in all parts of the city. Councillor Toomey
Order Adopted (Kelley - NO)

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, regarding assessing and approving Neighborhood-Based Resiliency.
Tabled - Kelley

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Dec 18
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Dec 18, 2017
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That all items pending before the City Council and not acted upon by the end of the 2016-2017 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 2016-2017 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.

O-2 Dec 18, 2017
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: With the winter season upon us, a number of senior citizens have urged that the City do a better job in ensuring that all public walkways and transportation routes are adequately cleared of snow, that special consideration be taken in ensuring that pathways can accommodate those utilizing wheelchairs and walkers, and that the City proactively work with its community partners to ensure a collaborative approach to keeping our streets and walkways safe for those will mobility issues; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reach out to representatives of the local universities and the MBTA to coordinate efforts in ensuring that all sidewalks, curb cuts, bus shelters, and paths heavily utilized by seniors and those with mobility issues are adequately cleared of snow this winter.

O-3 Dec 18, 2017 Amended
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The Office of the Mayor has, over the past Council term, worked to strengthen the working relationship between the City and the leaders of the local Interfaith community on areas of common concern, and the representatives of this community have urged the City to establish a more formal, more durable office to continue this mutually beneficial partnership; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments to determine the feasibility of establishing a formal Office of Interfaith Initiatives, and to report back to the City Council on how such a concept can be realized in a timely manner.
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate the opportunity or possibility of an office of faith based initiative with a view toward developing a stronger service based relationship.

O-4 Dec 18, 2017
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that solar powered flashing crosswalks have been installed in various places in the city; and
WHEREAS: The Participatory Budget has allocated funds to install more of these light fixtures; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director and the City Electrician with the view in mind of making these light fixtures available in all parts of the city and update the Council on the locations.

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.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-5) from 4/4/2016
Carry over to next term - Kelley

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.
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 5/2/2016
Carry over to next term - Kelley

16-51. Report on the City's policies and best practices in the use and supervision of City Council interns.
Councillor Kelley (O-5) from 6/6/2016
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

16-53. Report on the feasibility of either using City funds to subsidize the cost of installing and removing air conditioning units from Cambridge Housing Authority-owned apartments at a reduced cost.
Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #4) from 6/13/2016
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

16-74. Report on producing a new status report that reviews the Harvard Square Conservation District’s effectiveness since 2005, and that considers whether new zoning regulations may be necessary to fulfill the community’s goals.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-18) from 9/12/2016
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

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.
Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #4) from 10/31/2016
Carry over to next term - Kelley

16-94. Report to consider higher frequency enforcement in key transit junctions and corridors.
Councillor Mazen (O-8) from 11/7/2016
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

16-101. Report on the potential of building below market rental housing on City-owned parking lots along Bishop Allen Drive.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-4) from 12/12/2016
Carry over to next term - McGovern

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.
Councillor Toomey, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 12/19/2016
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-14. Report on exploring whether designating the portion of Windsor Street between Cambridge Street and South Street as “one way” would decrease the opportunities for future accidents in this area.
Mayor Simmons (O-5) from 2/6/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-20. Report on whether a Municipal ID program could be established in Cambridge.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Mazen (O-11) from 2/27/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative 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.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Cheung (O-14) from 2/27/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-28. Report on the feasibility of creating a warming shelter in the City of Cambridge.
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-8) from 3/6/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-30. Report on the City of Cambridge partnering with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Cambridge Neighborhood Association to revitalize Magazine Beach.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-1) from 4/24/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-33. Report on bringing Massachusetts closer to 100% renewable energy by 2035, and ensure that the benefits of renewable energy are realized by Massachusetts residents from all walks of life and supporting a goal of using 100% clean and renewable energy in Cambridge, including in building energy use and transportation, by 2035.
Councillor Devereux, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-13) from 4/24/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-34. Report on the feasibility of installing a traffic light at the intersection of Raymond Street and Walden Street and to determine whether other traffic-calming measures are needed in this location.
Mayor Simmons (O-5) from 5/8/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-40. Report on the practicality of buying the Tokyo site and converting it into affordable housing units.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Devereux (O-1) from 5/1/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-41. Report on how Visual Preference Surveys (VPS) could be incorporated into the planning and zoning process.
Councillor Carlone (O-4) from 6/12/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-42. Report on whether the City of Cambridge has an active voice in any future iterations of the Boston Calling festival in order to address the concerns raised by Cambridge residents.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Devereux (O-5) from 6/12/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-43. Report on if there are family oriented parks or playgrounds where the City could install a Portland Loo.
Councillor Cheung (O-6) from 6/12/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-44. Report on providing appropriate playground equipment at the King Open playground at the Longfellow School.
Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 6/12/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-51. Report on what options may exist to modify the Sullivan Chamber with an air conditioning system and what the costs for these options might be in a timely manner.
Mayor Simmons (O-8) from 6/19/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-53. Report on determining if new facilities are needed by either DPW or CFD to best carry out their respective missions in the future and, if so, what type of facilities they would need and how much space that would require and where they might possibly be located.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-7) from 6/26/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-56. Report on monitoring the conduct of any individuals who exhibit aggressive and hostile behavior towards City employees in the workplace, and that if such behavior does occur, that the City Manager take action immediately to ensure the safety of City employees, particularly female employees.
Councillor Toomey (O-11) from 6/26/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-59. Report on contacting the owner of the vacant U.S. Petroleum gas station at the corner of Concord Avenue and Walden Street to inquire what plans are being made to remove this blight from the neighborhood.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung (O-2) from 8/7/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-60. Report on the feasibility of making the section of Kinnaird Street between River Street and Western Avenue into a one-way. REFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ARRANGE COMMUNITY MEETING ON MOTION OF VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN ON NOV 13, 2017.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-4) from 8/7/2017
Carry over to next term - McGovern

17-70. Report on the status of the City’s plans to review and possibly implement a municipal Broadband system.
Councillor Kelley (O-22) from 8/8/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-71. Report on a proposal to design, fund and implement a bike and electric personal vehicle transportation study to provide the City with a comprehensive explanation of who is going where, why and under what conditions via bike or personal electric vehicle.
Councillor Kelley (O-23) from 8/7/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-73. Report on the Municipal Broadband Task Force being reconstituted and on successful cost-effective procurement for phase II by the end of calendar year.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Mazen (O-25) from 8/7/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-75. Report on streamlining recording and transcription requirements in line with those currently in place for the Planning Board for the Board of Zoning Appeal and the Historical Commission.
Councillor Devereux (O-2) from 9/11/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-77. Report on the intersection of Cedar Street and Rindge Avenue with the goal of clarifying traffic patterns through the intersection.
Councillor Kelley (O-6) from 9/11/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-79. Report on progress for the goal of 1,000 New Affordable Units by the end of the decade.
Mayor Simmons (O-10) from 9/11/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-82. Report on possible solutions to regulatory or legislative gaps on the local or state level that would help clarify how emerging types of conveyances can most safely and effectively be incorporated into Cambridge’s Urban Mobility planning and infrastructure investments.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Cheung (O-15) from 9/11/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-86. Report on the necessary steps to enforce the anti-idling state law in residential areas by the Sept 25, 2017 City Council meeting.
Councillor Toomey (O-6) from 9/18/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

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.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-8) from 9/18/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-88. Report on providing clarification for the benefit of residents, visitors, and business owners on how the City views its obligations and constraints regarding marijuana enforcement and regulation.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey (O-9) from 9/18/2017
Carry over to next term - Kelley

17-89. Report on establishing a comprehensive and robust skilled labor trades program, with a view toward increasing the number of Cambridge residents working in the skilled labor trades.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-10) from 9/18/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-91. Report on establishing an aggressive outreach program to all property owners, with a view towards purchasing any properties possible and converting these properties into affordable housing.
Mayor Simmons (O-13) from 9/18/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-93. Report on recommended traffic calming measures for the area near the intersection of Thorndike and Eighth Street. See Mgr #9
Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 9/25/2017

17-95. Report on the status of the all-electric, leaf-blowing park pilot, the effectiveness of the battery-operated equipment, the potential for expanding the all-electric park program, and steps being taken on enforcement and training and to inquire the feasibility of requiring or advising landscape companies to provide or require safety masks for workers.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-6) from 9/25/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-96. Report on increased traffic enforcement and increased signage of speed limits throughout the city.
Councillor Toomey (O-9) from 9/25/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-98. Report back to the City Council and Ordinance Committee prior to the next Ordinance Committee meeting on Oct 3, 2017 with a simple synopsis of specifically what the city needs from MIT in order to fully realize its vision for the Grand Junction Railroad.
Councillor Cheung (O-11) from 9/25/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-100. Report on implementing transportation, pedestrian, environmental and humanitarian systems in Harvard Square.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung (O-3) from 10/2/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-103. Report on discussing with Harvard University a plan of action that will resolve the matter of defective windows in such a way that the cost is not placed on the building’s residents.
Mayor Simmons (O-9) from 10/2/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-104. Report on the feasibility of subsidizing the rate of the “100% Green” option in the Cambridge Community Electricity Program to ease any financial burden that residents who want to use entirely renewable energy may feel when purchasing, using existing income thresholds such as the Fuel Assistance Program.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-10) from 10/2/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-105. Report on repairing Rufo Road as soon as possible.
Councillor Toomey (O-13) from 10/2/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-107. Report on how to best repair the sidewalks in and around 349 Norfolk Street and at 32 Elm Street.
Mayor Simmons (O-1) from 10/16/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-108. Report on the feasibility of requiring developers to post a signboard at development sites requiring Large Project Review or a Special Permit with contact information for a site manager, a brief description of the project (including whether it is residential, commercial, or mixed-use, and, if residential, the total number of units and inclusionary units, an expected completion date, and a rendering of the street-facing elevation), and a web link where more information is available.
Councillor Devereux (O-2) from 10/16/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-109. Report on providing an update on the pilot program regarding feminine hygiene products in public facilities.
Councillor Devereux, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung (O-3) from 10/16/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-110. Report on the status of the implementation of the EnerGov software across various City departments to streamline the permitting process.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Mazen, Councillor Cheung (O-5) from 10/16/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-111. Report on the feasibility of implementing neighborways on certain streets in Cambridge, propose two streets to pilot as neighborways, and create a process by which a group of residents can request that their street be considered as future neighborways.
Councillor Devereux, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Cheung (O-7) from 10/16/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-112. Report on immediate and forward-looking measures to improve and prioritize conservation of Cambridge’s tree canopy before the Urban Forest Master Plan is in place.
Councillor Devereux (O-8) from 10/16/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-115. Report on the feasibility of placing “No Smoking” and “No Littering” signage throughout Clement Morgan Park as well as greater lighting and trimming of tree branches.
Mayor Simmons (O-5) from 10/23/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-116. Report on following up with the MWRA and DivcoWest for an explanation detailing the background of the North Point Development project.
Councillor Toomey (O-9) from 10/23/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-117. Report on the elevator breakdowns at Millers River Apartments as well as the reasons for the continual breakdowns of these elevators. See Mgr #1
Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 10/30/2017

17-119. Report on whether anything further can be done to better educate parents, coaches, referees, and players about concussions.
Councillor Cheung (O-3) from 11/13/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-120. Report on the feasibility of installing stretching, body weight, and low-impact fitness equipment at various parks throughout the City.
Councillor Cheung (O-4) from 11/13/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-121. Report on exploring the feasibility of implementing The Sprint 1 Million Project.
Councillor Toomey (O-5) from 11/13/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-122. Report on how to best combine the School and Finance Departments' budgetary pamphlet mailings into a single, easy-to-read pamphlet that can then be posted on the City’s website, the Cambridge Public Schools’ website, and mailed to all Cambridge households.
Mayor Simmons (O-2) from 12/4/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term

17-123. Report on the state of repair of the district energy system in Cambridge and to discuss why there are no state regulations governing steam energy systems in Massachusetts.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 12/4/2017
Placed on file due to end of legislative term