City Council - Regular Meeting

Agenda — 144 items

1. 1 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $229,126.03, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Salary and Wages account ($159,393.03), and the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Travel and Training account ($69,733). This formula-based reimbursement grant will support training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, classroom fees, and training materials.
2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the re-appointment of Elaine M. DeRosa as a member of the person as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Mayor Simmons' recommended appointments to the Family Policy Council: City Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui, City Councillor Ayesha Wilson, and School Committee Member Caroline Hunter.
4. 4 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,620.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. In addition to the ESOL and ABE teaching, this federal grant provides funding for advising (education and career advising), civics education, digital literacy instruction and assessment, for Math, ELA (English Language Arts) and ESOL curriculum development and coordination, technology and digital literacy coordination, volunteer coordination, outreach activities and professional development for teachers and staff.
5. 5 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $10,000, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,500.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($500.00). These donations will be used to support services for Cambridge Seniors, including gift cards for strategic planning focus groups, transportation for special senior center events and trips, and support of social groups.
6. 6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $264,810 , funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($162,692.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($88,118.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($14,000.00).
7. 7 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,000.00). The funds will support the career advising of the CNA training program with some instruction to support CNA graduates who need review prior to taking the state exam.
8. 8 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $150,469.00, received from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($150,469.00).
9. 9 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $104,830.24 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($94,347.24) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($10,483.00). These funds will be used to reimburse the City for salary and program costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
10. 10 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-01, regarding Lesley University’s ARPA-funded training program with the City of Somerville.
11. 11 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO) Economic Impact Report.
12. 12 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Community Safety Department Update.
13. 1 1. Foreign Policy in Council.
14. 2 1. An Ordinance 2023 #8B has been received from City Clerk, relative to Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 2, 2023.
15. 1 An application was received from Michael Driscoll, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 136-138 Rindge Avenue; 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.
16. 1 A communication was received from Aaron Shakow regarding Residents Alliance Supports P.O. #10 for a Ceasefire in Gaza
17. 2 A communication was received from Aaron Shakow regarding Support P.O. #10 without amendment - Dire humanitarian conditions demand local action.
18. 3 A communication was received from Alexander Hines regarding POR 2024 #10.
19. 4 A communication was received from Allie Shepard regarding Vote YES on Ceasefire Resolution.
20. 5 A communication was received from Amanda Burroughs regarding the Ceasefire Resolution.
21. 6 A communication was received from Amy Pollard regarding Pass Ceasefire Resolution without any amendments.
22. 7 A communication was received from Andrew King regarding Please Support Policy Order #10 Ceasefire in Gaza.
23. 8 A communication was received from Andy Nash regarding Policy Order #10.
24. 9 A communication was received from Ann Stewart regarding public comment suggestion and new resolution amendment.
25. 10 A communication was received from Anna Reidister regarding Ceasefire Resolution.
26. 11 A communication was received from Audrey regarding Ceasefire Resolution.
27. 12 A communication was received from Bernice Buresh regarding Policy Order #10.
28. 13 A communication was received from Candace Young regarding Policy Order 2024 #11.
29. 14 A communication was received from Carol Hauser regarding Policy Order POR 2024 #10.
30. 15 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid, Matthew Schreiner, and Henry Wortis regarding Our Revolution Cambridge supports an Immediate Negotiated Ceasefire.
31. 16 A communication was received from Carolyn Marar regarding Support for ceasefire resolution.
32. 17 A communication was received from Catherine Zusy regarding Please support Policy Order 2024 #11: An Act Establishing a Municipal Reforestation Program.
33. 18 A communication was received from Cathy Hoffman regarding ceasefire.
34. 19 A communication was received from Cecelia Crumlish regarding Vote YES on a complete and unambiguous CEASEFIRE.
35. 20 A communication was received from Christine Bustany regarding vote in support of ceasefire - Policy Order 10.
36. 21 A communication was received from Christopher Brokaw regarding Policy Order #10.
37. 22 A communication was received from Claire Cooley regarding From Cambridge Resident - Ceasefire Resolution - Vote YES!
38. 23 A communication was received from Dan Phillips regarding In support of removing the restriction on unrelated people living together.
39. 24 A communication was received from Dana Sajdi regarding Yes for Policy Order POR 2024 #10.
40. 25 A communication was received from Dannie Dai regarding support ceasefire resolution.
41. 26 A communication was received from Dannie Griggs regarding PASS CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION.
42. 27 A communication was received from Deborah Belle regarding Policy Order #10.
43. 28 A communication was received from Derek Etkin regarding Please support ceasefire POR 2024 #10 without weakening amendments.
44. 29 A communication was received from Elena Fagotto regarding MOF Supports POR 2024#11.
45. 30 A communication was received from Elizabeth (minga) Claggett-Borne regarding support Policy #10.
46. 31 A communication was received from Elizabeth Rassweiler regarding Please Pass Policy Order #10 and send it to President Biden and to Congress.
47. 32 A communication was received from Elsie Stickler regarding Ceasefire Resolution Vote 1-29-24.
48. 33 A communication was received from Eric Cao regarding Support for POR Calling for an Immediate Negotiated Ceasefire.
49. 34 A communication was received from Esther Hanig regarding Strong Support for Policy Order #10.
50. 35 A communication was received from Ethan Frank regarding More support for POR #6.
51. 36 A communication was received from Gerald Bergman regarding Cease fire resolution.
52. 37 A communication was received from Hannah Shaby regarding Please Support Ceasefire Resolution Tonight 1-29
53. 38 A communication was received from Helen Gibbons regarding Comment re Ceasefire resolution.
54. 39 A communication was received from Hubert Murray regarding Policy Order POR 2024 #10 - call for ceasefire.
55. 40 A communication was received from Ilham Khuri-Makdisi regarding In Support of Policy Order 10.
56. 41 A communication was received from Isa G. regarding Condemning Jews on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
57. 42 A communication was received from Jacqueline King regarding Support Policy Order #10 with no amendments.
58. 43 A communication was received from Jean E. Jackson I support the cease fire Policy Order #10.
59. 44 A communication was received from Jesse Baer regarding Ceasefire resolution.
60. 45 A communication was received from Jessie Wenning regarding Please Support Policy Order #10!
61. 46 A communication was received from Jimena Bermejo regarding Policy Order #10.
62. 47 A communication was received from Joan D. Krizack regarding Cease Fire Now policy order.
63. 48 A communication was received from Jodi Ekelchik regarding Comment - Jan 29 Council meeting.
64. 49 A communication was received from Joel T. Patterson regarding Policy Order on Ceasefire in Gaza.
65. 50 A communication was received from John Roberts regarding Ceasefire Policy Order #10.
66. 51 A communication was received from Jordan Jakubovitz regarding Comment on POR 2024 #10 Calling for an Immediate Negotiated Ceasefire in Gaza.
67. 52 A communication was received from Judy Somberg regarding In support of Policy Order #10.
68. 53 A communication was received from Julia Bishop regarding Policy order #10.
69. 54 A communication was received from Kara Applegate regarding Ceasefire resolution.
70. 55 A communication was received from Kathy Watkins regarding Support for policy order #10, Cease fire in Gaza.
71. 56 A communication was received from Kayty Himmelstein Support for ceasefire resolution.
72. 57 A communication was received from Laboni Hoque regarding Support for POR 2024 #10.
73. 58 A communication was received from Lauren Jappe regarding We Need A Ceasefire Vote YES.
74. 59 A communication was received from Laurie Friedman regarding Support of Israel/Gaza Ceasefire Policy Order.
75. 60 A communication was received from Lee Farris regarding Pass PO #10 for a Gaza ceasefire.
76. 61 A communication was received from Leija Helling regarding Vote YES on the ceasefire resolution.
77. 62 A communication was received from Lillie Clarke regarding Pass Ceasefire Resolution.
78. 63 A communication was received from Linda Caswell regarding Support for clean CEASEFIRE in Gaza Resolution.
79. 64 A communication was received from Linda Cohen regarding ceasefire now.
80. 65 A communication was received from Linda Jenkins regarding Necessity for Cambridge to pass a clean ceasefire resolution today.
81. 66 A communication was received from Lois Markham regarding Pass Policy Order #10.
82. 67 A communication was received from Madeline Lee Support a Ceasefire Resolution (Council Agenda Item: POR 2024 #10)
83. 68 A communication was received from Maggie Schulz regarding Please support ceasefire POR 2024 #10 without weakening amendments.
84. 69 A communication was received from Maggie Woodlock regarding Immediate ceasefire.
85. 70 A communication was received from Margaret Ann Brady and Robert Dall regarding Support for POR 2024 #10.
86. 71 A communication was received from Margaret Studier regarding I support all efforts to immediately initiate and maintain a ceasefire in Gaza!!
87. 72 A communication was received from Marie Elena Saccoccio regarding CMA #3 update on Conditions of Migrants at Middlesex Courthouse.
88. 73 A communication was received from Marilyn Frankenstein regarding Please pass the ceasefire resolution without any clauses.
89. 74 A communication was received from Maritza Soto regarding POR 2024 #10 - Ceasefire Resolution.
90. 75 A communication was received from Marty Blatt regarding Cease fire resolution.
91. 76 A communication was received from Mary Akerson regarding Fwd Policy Order 2 (Calling for an Immediate Negotiated Ceasefire in Gaza POR 2024 #10).
92. 77 A communication was received from Mary Baine Campbell regarding Policy Order #10.
93. 78 A communication was received from Mei Mei Collins regarding POR 2024 #10.
94. 79 A communication was received from Naila regarding Cambridge for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza.
95. 80 A communication was received from Nancy E. Phillips regarding Policy Order #10.
96. 81 A communication was received from Nancy Gold regarding My testimony on Policy Order 10 tonight.
97. 82 A communication was received from Nancy Murray regarding calling for a ceasefire.
98. 83 A communication was received from Owen Berson regarding Pass ceasefire resolution now.
99. 84 A communication was received from Pamela Gudino regarding Resolution calling for a ceasefire.
100. 85 A communication was received from Patricia Cantor Petrucelly and Jeffrey Petrucelly regarding Policy Order 10.
101. 86 A communication was received from Perri Sheinbaum regarding Ceasefire Resolution in Cambridge.
102. 87 A communication was received from Rachel Rosenbloom regarding Please vote yes on Policy Order 10.
103. 88 A communication was received from Rachel Wyon regarding Policy Order #10.
104. 89 A communication was received from Rachelle Ain regarding Support of Policy Order 10.
105. 90 A communication was received from Rajita Menon regarding Public comment on Policy Order 10 - YES TO CEASEFIRE NOW.
106. 91 A communication was received from Rep. Mike Connolly regarding Support for ceasefire in Gaza (Policy Order #2)
107. 92 A communication was received from Richard Krushnic regarding Yes to Policy Order 10.
108. 93 A communication was received from Sarah Horsley regarding Please vote yes on a clean ceasefire resolution.
109. 94 A communication was received from Sheli Wortis regarding Please support the Policy Order #9 and Policy Order #10.
110. 95 A communication was received from Shelley Rieman regarding PO # 10.
111. 96 A communication was received from Sophie Brill Weitz regarding In Support of a Ceasefire Resolution, POR 2024 #10.
112. 97 A communication was received from Stephanie Guirand regarding Support for Policy Order #10.
113. 98 A communication was received from Steven Nutter regarding Support for Policy Order 2024 #11.
114. 99 A communication was received from Susan Bresney regarding Support policy order 10.
115. 100 A communication was received from Susan Redlich regarding Approve Policy Order #10 Calling for a Ceasefire.
116. 101 A communication was received from Tamanna Syed regarding Vote YES on Policy Order #10.
117. 102 A communication was received from Tasha Coughlin regarding Support for POR 2024 #10 - Israel/Gaza Ceasefire Policy Order.
118. 103 A communication was received from Tom Moseley regarding Please Vote Yes on the Ceasefire Resolution.
119. 104 A communication was received from Victoria Kent regarding Ceasefire Vote.
120. 105 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Final Charter Review Committee Report to the Cambridge City Council.
121. 106 A communication was received from Anonymous regarding call for a ceasefire
122. 107 A communication was received from Jeremy Warnick regarding Re CMA #3 update on Conditions of Migrants at Middlesex Courthouse.
123. 108 A communication was received from Allan Sadun Cambridge residents are asking for housing supply.
124. 1 Congratulations to Kenneth Pitts on his retirement from the City of Cambridge.
125. 2 Congratulations to Steven Smith on his retirement from the Cambridge Public Schools.
126. 3 Congratulations to Clay Halajian on his retirement from the City of Cambridge.
127. 4 Congratulations to the recipients of the Dr. Edward Leitão Memorial Scholarship Fund.
128. 5 Resolution on the death of Luis M. Vidinha.
129. 6 Congratulations to Firefighter Craig W. Yearwood on his retirement from the Cambridge Fire Department.
130. 7 Condolences to the family of Shirley Kinch.
131. 8 Congratulations to Bernard Pollack on the production of “Little Peasants”.
132. 9 Congratulations to Tracy Chang for being nominated as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award.
133. 10 Congratulations to Conor Dennehy being nominated as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award.
134. 11 Congratulations to Patricia Estorino on being nominated as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award.
135. 12 Condolences on the Death of Michael Joseph Driscoll.
136. 1 Declare March 2, 2024, as Cambridge Youth Hockey Day in Cambridge.
137. 2 That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to commence the process of drafting updated district maps and development processes, along with the zoning language and relevant ordinances to allow for and encourage the continued growth, redevelopment, and evolution of Central Square.
138. 3 That the City Manager is requested to facilitate the participation in a public hearing(s) and or working
139. 4 That the City Solicitor in collaboration with the Commissioner of Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Community Development Department and the Police Department research rules and regulations governing the use of Electric Micromobility Devices and what, if any, authority Cambridge has to introduce its own regulations of these Devices including speed and location of use, and report back to the City Council in a timely manner.
140. 5 That the City Manager direct the Solicitors Office, Election Commission and any other department deemed necessary, to review the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee and its proposals and provide written feedback on the legality, and practicality of the proposals in advance of future discussion.
141. 6 That the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee be referred to the Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY MAYOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12, 2024
142. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
143. 2 A communication was received from Kathleen Born, Charter Review Committee Chair, transmitting the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee. Please note that this report was received by the City Clerk on January 31, 2024.
144. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update