City Council - Regular Meeting

Agenda — 66 items

1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data.
2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes interim Operations & Case Management Software, requested by the Community Safety Department.
3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to POR 2024#12 12 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic & Parking Department to take immediate action and make safety improvements to the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Binney St, and Bristol St.
4. 4 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 1,266,327 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to purchase equipment to support the hazardous materials response team.
5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the final report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
6. 6 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Central Square Lots Study Report.
7. 7 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-4, regarding recommendations and legal opinions for adjusting transportation related fees and other considered changes based on the conversations in committee on December 6, 2023.
8. 8 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a communication regarding the American Rescue Plan Act’s (“ARPA”) definition of "Obligation."
9. 9 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-7, regarding a review of the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee.
10. 10 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Uptown Transport, Inc's application for a Jitney License.
11. 1 1. ORDD-2023-8B : Ordinance 2023 #8B Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing
12. 1 An application was received from Dylan James, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 10 Hazel Street, Cambridge, MA; 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.
13. 1 A communication was received from Aaron Shakow, The Gaza Working Group of the Cambridge Residents Alliance Executive Committee regarding Proposed rules change prohibiting debate on foreign policy issues.
14. 2 A communication was received from Adam Lewandowicz regarding Complete the separated bike lane on schedule.
15. 3 A communication was received from Alison and Duncan Sanders-Fleming regarding More money needed for trees in Cambridge.
16. 4 A communication was received from Annie Michaelis regarding please budget more for trees in coming fiscal year!
17. 5 A communication was received from Annie Spanel regarding Cambridge Tree Canopy Concerns.
18. 6 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid regarding Supporting Agenda Item 5 (on municipally-funded vouchers)
19. 7 A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley regarding Please Approve More Money for Trees
20. 8 A communication was received from Catherine Hoffman regarding On in-fill housing, foreign policy, and vouchers.
21. 9 A communication was received from Dan Totten regarding the rules.
22. 10 A communication was received from Daniel P. Anderson regarding GARDEN STREET 2/2024 - ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT PLEASE TAKE ACTION.
23. 11 A communication was received from Ellen Mei regarding Rules changes.
24. 12 A communication was received from Eppa Rixey regarding Budget more $$$ for trees!
25. 13 A communication was received from Finley K Foster regarding In support of Policy Order #5.
26. 14 A communication was received from George Mouradian regarding Trees!
27. 15 A communication was received from Gerald Bergman regarding Need to end military funding bring $ home.
28. 16 A communication was received from Jeb Mays regarding Budget more fund for trees.
29. 17 A communication was received from Jo Solet regarding We need support for trees!
30. 18 A communication was received from Judy Johnson regarding More Money For Trees.
31. 19 A communication was received from Julie Ray regarding More money for trees and their care in budget.
32. 20 A communication was received from Kavish Gandhi regarding CHJC supports Voucher PO #5 and Transfer Fee PO #6.
33. 21 A communication was received from Lee Farris regarding Residents Alliance in support of PO#5 (city rental vouchers) and PO#6 (local option transfer fee)
34. 22 A communication was received from Leslie Borden regarding Budget More $$$ For Trees!!!
35. 23 A communication was received from Madeleine Aster regarding Please budget more money for trees.
36. 24 A communication was received from Margaret Ann Brady and Bob Dall regarding Policy order #24.
37. 25 A communication was received from Margery Davies and Lowry Hemphill Cambridge Leadership Team, Cambridge Mothers Out Front regarding Funding for climate and environment measures.
38. 26 A communication was received from Marty Bakal regarding Budget more dollars for trees.
39. 27 A communication was received from Nancy E. Phillips regarding more $$ for trees!
40. 28 A communication was received from Nike Tirman regarding GARDEN STREET 2/2024 - ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT PLEASE TAKE ACTION.
41. 29 A communication was received from Nonie Valentine regarding Serious funding for trees please.
42. 30 A communication was received from Patrick Meyer regarding Support For The Cambridge Bicycle Network.
43. 31 A communication was received from Patrick W. Barrett III regarding Transfer Fee (Against).
44. 32 A communication was received from Paul Barringer regarding Budget more Funds for Trees.
45. 33 A communication was received from Robert Cesari regarding I Support POR 2024 #24.
46. 34 A communication was received from Ruth Loetterle regarding Budget more $$$ for trees!
47. 35 A communication was received from Sarah Merin regarding Please fund the Urban Tree Plan.
48. 36 A communication was received from Susan Adams regarding More money for trees.
49. 37 A communication was received from Susan Juretschke regarding Budget more $$$ for trees.
50. 38 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier regarding Add My Voice to Patrick's - Re Transfer Fee (Against).
51. 39 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Policy Order For Adopting Lessons Learned from the Volpe Economic Impact Study Documents.
52. 40 A communication was received from Adam Ried regarding Please budget more money for trees in Cambridge.
53. 41 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Mass Ave Partial Reconstruction.
54. 1 Congratulations to Susan Cohen on her Retirement
55. 2 Congratulations to Carol Sidabras on her retirement from the City of Cambridge.
56. 3 Congratulations to Robert Carey on his retirement from the Department of Human Services.
57. 4 Condolences on the death of Paul Ryder.
58. 5 Resolution on the death of Mel Hodder.
59. 1 That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request for a dedication in a suitable location in honor of Paul Ryder.
60. 2 That the City Manager is requested to dispatch the appropriate City
61. 3 Cancellation of the City Council meeting of March 11, 2024.
62. 4 In appreciation of Social Workers and National Social Worker Month.
63. 5 Tenant Protection Resources.
64. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
65. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update 3/4/2024
66. 4 A report on a review of 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.