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City Council - Regular Meeting

February 26, 2024 ·05:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 1 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $300,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The funds will be used to cover unanticipated increases in costs relating to legal matters handled by outside counsel legal services, stenographers and court reporters, constable services, consultants and experts, temporary contract attorneys covering while staff was on parental leaves, as well as filing fees and related costs in matters pending in courts and/or administrative bodies. These were necessary expe
  2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments and reappointments of members to the Cambridge Bicycle Committee for a term of two years, effective February 26, 2024.
  3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative appointments and reappointments of members to the Cambridge Pedestrian Committee.
  4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, Policy Order Response #24-15 dated February 12, 2024 regarding drafting zoning language and related changes to allow for and encourage the continued growth, redevelopment, and evolution of Central Square.
  5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the establishment of a revolving fund for the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
  6. 1 1. 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
  7. 2 1. 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.
  8. 1 An application was received from Edward Batten representing Retro Fitness, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 822 Somerville Avenue, approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and proof of abutter mailing has been provided.
  9. 1 A communication was received from Alison Sanders-Fleming regarding SUPPORT Electric Micromobility policy order.
  10. 2 A communication was received from Amanda Sindel-Keswick regarding Bike Lane Economic Study.
  11. 3 A communication was received from Ann Spanel regarding Electric bikes need regulation.
  12. 4 A communication was received from Anne Sundaram regarding Speed Limits for Electric Vehicles in public parks.
  13. 5 A communication was received from Audrey Cunningham regarding E BIKE regulations.
  14. 6 A communication was received from Betty Lee Saccoccio regarding Policy order 2024 #17.
  15. 7 A communication was received from Camden Bauchner regarding Economic Impact Survey of the Cycling Safety Ordinance.
  16. 8 A communication was received from Candace Young regarding SUPPORT electric micro-mobility policy order.
  17. 9 A communication was received from Carol Lee Rawn regarding Comment on Agenda Item #11 and Policy Order #4.
  18. 10 A communication was received from Charles de Lantsheere regarding SUPPORT Electric Micromobility policy order.
  19. 11 A communication was received from Charles Teague regarding SUPPORT Electric Micromobility policy order #4.
  20. 12 A communication was received from Dan Totten regarding HEART's submitted contract.
  21. 13 A communication was received from Dan Totten regarding Updating the inclusionary preferences.
  22. 14 A communication was received from Ethan Frank regarding Adding my voice to the pile on upcoming bike discussions.
  23. 15 A communication was received from the Family of Marion A. Sullivan regarding Thank you card.
  24. 16 A communication was received from Gretchen Friesinger & David Denison regarding SUPPORT Electric Micromobility policy order.
  25. 17 A communication was received from Hannah Mahoney regarding Supporting Key Improvements to the Jerry’s Pond Project.
  26. 18 A communication was received from Itamar Turner-Trauring regarding City-commissioned study shows bike lanes have no impact on business.
  27. 19 A communication was received from John Hanratty regarding Small Business Impact Study is Completely Worthless.
  28. 20 A communication was received from Lee Farris regarding PO #2 - re-zoning Central Square
  29. 21 A communication was received from Lois Markham regarding Jerry's Pond renovation.
  30. 22 A communication was received from Margery Davies regarding Jerry's Pond redesign -- keeping the walkway away from Rindge Avenue.
  31. 23 A communication was received from Marie Elena Saccoccio regarding POR 2024 #17.
  32. 24 A communication was received from Mary Jane Kornacki regarding tonight's agenda related to bike lanes.
  33. 25 A communication was received from Patrick Magee regarding CMA item 11.
  34. 26 A communication was received from Paula V. Cortes regarding Electric Micromobility policy order.
  35. 27 A communication was received from Phil Wellons regarding SUPPORT Electric Micromobility policy order.
  36. 28 A communication was received from Randy Stern regarding Economic Impact Study (City Manager’s Agenda #11) for February 12, 2024 city council meeting.
  37. 29 A communication was received from Rebecca Ramsay regarding Rate of travel for bicycles in general on Linear Park Path.
  38. 30 A communication was received from Robert Mack regarding SUPPORT Electric Micromobility policy order.
  39. 31 A communication was received from Shelagh Hadley regarding Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards
  40. 32 A communication was received from Vickey Bestor regarding CMA # 11 and PO #4.
  41. 33 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Thank you for the long awaited Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO) Economic Impact Report.
  42. 34 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Action on CMA 2024 #21 Economic Impact Study Report.
  43. 35 A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley regarding Traffic Calming Request.
  44. 36 A communication was received from Bonnie Miller regarding Proposed Metered Parking at 14 Upland Road.
  45. 37 A communication was received from Cornelis Biemans regarding Bike network.
  46. 38 A communication was received from Kelly Dolan, regarding Government Operations Discussions.
  47. 39 A communication was received from Corné Biemans, regarding Bike network.
  48. 40 A communication was received from Allegra Pericles, regarding Excited for Bicycle lanes.
  49. 41 A communication was received from Moungi Bawendi, regarding Please continue adding separated bike lanes in Cambridge.
  50. 42 A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, regarding Traffic Calming Request.
  51. 1 Congratulations to Lawrence Silva on his retirement from Emergency Communications.
  52. 2 Congratulations to John Blouin on his retirement from the Water Department.
  53. 3 Congratulations to Yoko Harumi on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  54. 4 Congratulations to Robin Zachary on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  55. 5 Commending Dr. Beverly C. Sealey’s outstanding contributions to the Cambridge community.
  56. 6 Resolution on the death of Charles Fried.
  57. 7 Condolences to the family of Gordon Ifill, Sr.
  58. 8 Condolences to the family of Dr. Elizabeth Rawlins.
  59. 9 Condolences on the Death of Alfred E. Gallant
  60. 1 That the City Manager is requested to present recommendations for the refinement and improvement of the housing permitting process to the City Council, with a focus on reducing delays, minimizing costs, and enhancing clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders.
  61. 2 City Council support of H.4138, The Affordable Homes Act, and urge legislators to retain the provisions for a local option transfer fee.
  62. 3 Declare April 19th, 2024 as Global Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day and Lighting City Hall in Recognition.
  63. 4 City Council recognition of International Mother Language Day every February 21st.
  64. 5 That the City Manager is hereby directed to confer with the City Manager’s Housing Liaison, Community Development Department, and the Cambridge Housing Authority on the feasibility of municipally-funded housing vouchers.
  65. 6 That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with the data analysis included in the Economic Feasibility Analysis provided to EOHLC as part of Cambridge’s MBTA Communities final compliance submission.
  66. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  67. 2 A communication was received from Councillors Nolan and Pickett, transmitting Preliminary Schedule for Finance Committee Meetings.
  68. 1 Awating Report Satus Update
  69. 2 1. Report back after conferring with relevant City departments on potential public renewable energy projects that could receive funding through the IRA Direct Pay provision.
  70. 3 Awaiting Report Status Update