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City Council - Regular Meeting

March 18, 2024 ·05:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Safety Net Family Shelter.
  2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Eric Williams as Constable without Power.
  3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Tahir Kapoor as a member of the Cambridge Water Board
  4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Larry Ward as an Election Commissioner for a term of 4 years.
  5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies.
  6. 6 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025.
  7. 7 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,000, to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account, for a donation received from the Kemp family for the Alexander W. Kemp playground at the Cambridge Common.
  8. 8 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $110,500, to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This program provides payments to municipalities that have implemented programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction. The funds will be used to support the City’s recycling programs such as purchasing toters for residential and business recycling.
  9. 9 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $680,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to update equipment associated with winter snow and ice operations. This funding will support replacing two aging dump trucks with plows and salters and the purchase of two sidewalk machines to clear sidewalks and bike lanes.
  10. 10 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $468,295 from the General Fund Public Works Department Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account, for snowstorm related expenses associated with snow plowing and snow removal contracts.
  11. 11 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures account for street repairs required due to significant winter weather damage.
  12. 12 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $75,000, from the General Fund Public Works Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover costs related to medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job.
  13. 1 1. ORDD-2023-8B : Ordinance 2023 #8B Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing
  14. 1 An application was received from MIT Museum requesting permission for seventy (70) temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue, Sydney Street to Memorial Drive and Main Street inviting visitors to the MIT Museum from April 2024 through December 31, 2024.
  15. 2 An application was received from Fernando Dalfior, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 131 Sherman 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 proof of abutters has been provided.
  16. 1 A communication was received from Alec Rogers regarding Seperated Bike Lanes.
  17. 2 A communication was received from Andy Nash regarding Policy Order #5
  18. 3 A communication was received from Bill McAvinney regarding I Strongly Support PO #30 & 15 story + housing on lot 5.
  19. 4 A communication was received from Carolyn Fuller regarding Policy Order #5
  20. 5 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid regarding supporting policy order 5 (tenant right to counsel/tenant protections).
  21. 6 A communication was received from Catey Boyle regarding Support for Policy Order #5.
  22. 7 A communication was received from Catherine Brewster regarding Bike lanes and commuting.
  23. 8 A communication was received from Cathleen Higgins regarding support PO#5, Tenant Protection Resources; support for as much housing as possible in Central Sq (re: Central Sq Lots Study).
  24. 9 A communication was received from CC LeBlanc regarding [Cambridgeport] Passionate Support for Right to Counsel in Summary Process - Policy Order 2024 #10.
  25. 10 A communication was received from Central Square Tenants regarding Passionate Support for Right to Counsel in Summary Process - Policy Order 2024 #10.
  26. 11 A communication was received from Charles Franklin regarding Strong Support for Policy Order #5.
  27. 12 A communication was received from Dan Phillips regarding In support of tenant protections.
  28. 13 A communication was received from Dan Totten regarding more on central & community engagement.
  29. 14 A communication was received from David Sullivan regarding Please support Policy Order #5, Tenant Protection Resources.
  30. 15 A communication was received from Debra Fox regarding Tenant Projection Policy Order.
  31. 16 A communication was received from Devon Davidson regarding Policy Order # 5, Tenant Protection Resources.
  32. 17 A communication was received from Emiliano Falcon-Morano regarding ACLU Request - City Council Regular Meeting – 3/4/2024 - CMA 2024 #28.
  33. 18 A communication was received from Ethan Frank regarding Thank you for Binney Street (POR 2024 #12) and Question on the Report on legal opinions for transportation fees (No. 24-4).
  34. 19 A communication was received from Jeff and Pat Petrucelly regarding Council Meeting March 4, 2024 -- Tenant Protections.
  35. 20 A communication was received from John Callerame regarding separated bicycle lanes.
  36. 21 A communication was received from John Hanratty regarding EDUR Meeting - Small Business Impact Study is Misleading and Provides No Relevant Results.
  37. 22 A communication was received from Judy Johnson regarding Policy Order#5.
  38. 23 A communication was received from Kevin Wilson regarding Please continue to implement the separated bike network on schedule.
  39. 24 A communication was received from Lee Farris regarding Residents Alliance support for tenant protections, PO #5.
  40. 25 A communication was received from Mark Stewart regarding bike lanes.
  41. 26 A communication was received from Matt Sievers regarding Support for Tenant Protections.
  42. 27 A communication was received from Puja Kranz-Howe regarding Cambridge City Council Meeting Policy Order #5 Written Testimony 3/4/24.
  43. 28 A communication was received from Quinton Zondervan regarding Thank you for taking action at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.
  44. 29 A communication was received from Roy Russell regarding Please continue to improve our cycling infrastructure.
  45. 30 A communication was received from Shannon Canavin regarding Support for Policy Order POR 2024 #30.
  46. 31 A communication was received from Jacquelyn Smith regarding Policy Order #5 and support for House Bill 4360.
  47. 32 A communication was received from Susan Fleischmann regarding Policy Order POR 2024 #30.
  48. 33 A communication was received from Susan Redlich regarding Support Policy Order #5 to increase city resources for tenants facing eviction.
  49. 34 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Requesting Resolution to Recognize Water Department Staff for exemplary service.
  50. 35 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Communications #39 & 41.
  51. 36 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding 3/6/2024 Committee Meeting on CSO Economic Impact Report.
  52. 37 A communication was received from Young Kim regarding Swift action on POR 2024#12 re safety improvements to the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Ave Binney St and Bristol St.
  53. 38 A communication was received from Joseph Hajjar regarding Loving the Bike Lanes in Cambridge.
  54. 39 A communication was received from Katie O’Connor regarding Please continue bike lane build out.
  55. 40 A communication was received from Dan Totten regarding thoughts on Central.
  56. 41 A communication was received from Rumen Hristov regarding Bike Lanes endorsement.
  57. 42 A communication was received from John Hawkinson regarding deferring action on the Council Rules amendments.
  58. 1 Congratulations to Christiana Malgwi on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  59. 1 That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request from Vice Mayor McGovern for a suitable dedication in the vicinity of Copley Street and Walden Street in honor of Luke B. Santos.
  60. 2 That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant departments and the United States Postal Service to examine whether a new street name for 91, 93, and 95 Pearl Street and 4 William Street and accompanying sign can be given to these houses.
  61. 3 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Animal Commission, the Law Department, and any other City departments, to amend Cambridge Code of Ordinances §6.08.010 (“Regulation of vicious dogs”) to bring into compliance with State law and creation of Kennel Licenses.
  62. 4 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments and meet with the MBTA and City of Boston in advance of the July Red Line shutdown about the implementation of a fare-free 1 bus program.
  63. 5 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department and Community Development Department to study whether the City Council could add maximum lot area per dwelling unit, maximum setback requirements, and minimum floor area ratios in some districts or as part of an overlay in the Zoning Ordinance and whether the City Council could require a special permit for a down conversion in developments that would result in a net loss of housing units. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR PICKETT IN COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2024
  64. 6 That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to investigate and determine what measures, if any, can be taken to mitigate the noise impacts of waste management disposal operations on residents in the North Point District while remaining compliant with existing legal requirements.
  65. 7 That the City Manager is requested to work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to create zoning language that effectively promotes multi-family housing, including income-restricted affordable housing with the goal of having viable housing for everyone especially lower-income residents. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR PICKETT IN COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2024
  66. 8 That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request for a dedication in a suitable location to honor Roderick L. “Kito” Jackson.
  67. 9 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments and report back to the City Council with recommendations for adjusting parking permit fees to better align with associated costs.
  68. 10 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to develop ways to fund support of decarbonization and clean energy projects and technical assistance for property owners of all types especially those with limited resources, with an initial focus on work associated with BEUDO emissions reduction requirements.
  69. 11 Policy Order to Edit City Council Rule 21A, 21B and add 21C Requiring Two City Councilors to Sponsor Policy Orders and Resolutions to be Filed and Placed on Council Agenda. TABLED IN COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2024
  70. 1 A communication was received from Vice Mayor McGovern and Councillor Wilson regarding the Human Services and Veterans Committee
  71. 2 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  72. 3 A communication was received from Mayor E. Denise Simmons, transmitting the announcement of participation in the Mayor's Alliance to End Childhood Hunger.
  73. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update
  74. 2 Awaiting Report Status Update 3/18/2024
  75. 3 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.