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City Council - Regular Meeting

June 24, 2024 ·05:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments of Rayna Jhaveri and Emma Pan as members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
  2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Kathleen Kelly to the Cambridge Water Board
  3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Tom Stohlman as an Election Commissioner for a term expiring March 31, 2026.
  4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-22, regarding a request for an update on City efforts related to PFAS concerns.
  5. 5 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $200,000, from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will be used to purchase and upfit a supplemental van for the First Step Street Medicine program, which is the partnership between CASPAR’s First Step Street Outreach Program and Cambridge Health Alliance that provides harm reduction, primary care and addiction services to unhoused individuals in Cambridge.
  6. 6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $437,333.33 in Cable Franchise Fees received from Comcast to the Public Investment Fund Cable Television Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the local Public, Educational and Government cable television stations. Funds are part of a negotiation with Comcast to provide capital funding as part of their license agreement. A portion of this appropriation will go to Cambridge Community Television with the remainder to the City’s 22-CityView and the Cambridge Public School’s educational cable statio
  7. 7 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 to the Grant Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures Account. Funds will help support the Cambridge Community Center to become an established Resilience Hub so that during a disruptive event such as a heat wave, extreme weather event or another climate impact the Center can continue to provide critical services.
  8. 8 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for authorization of a spending limit of $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”.
  9. 9 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2023 Transportation Demand Management Program Report.
  10. 10 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-17, regarding a report on adding 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.
  11. 11 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number AR #24-27, regarding a list of current zoning initiatives and a timeline for completion.
  12. 12 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-29, regarding providing the Request for Information (RFI) for the 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive to the City
  13. 13 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-28, regarding an outreach plan for Central Square rezoning.
  14. 14 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update from the City Manager.
  15. 15 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for authorization of a spending limit of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”.
  16. 1 That the City Council recognize July, 2024 as “Disability Pride Month” in Cambridge, Massachusetts and encourages all citizens to join in celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals with disabilities and to promote a more inclusive and accessible society for all.
  17. 2 The City Manager is directed to provide a plan for keeping residents, businesses and public safety officials informed about the status of current and future inter-jurisdictional transportation projects.
  18. 3 City Council commitment to providing high quality health care to all residents and in strong support of H.1239/S.744.
  19. 4 That the City Manager is requested to provide a report to the City Council on the status of PILOT discussions about its PILOT agreement with the City with Harvard at the summer Council meeting and a plan for regular updates going forward.
  20. 5 City Council recognition of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in honor of the countless lives lost to and friends and families affected by pediatric cancer.
  21. 6 That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with an update on the Children Savings Accounts Program with the East Cambridge Savings Bank.
  22. 7 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to consider a number of city application processes and find ways to reduce paper and printing waste.
  23. 8 City Council support of the Massachusetts State Ballot Question to Decriminalize Natural
  24. 9 Policy Order regarding Truck and Intersection Safety Improvements
  25. 1 1. An application was received from Raghu Chivukula, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 12 Linnaean 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. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2024
  26. 2 1. That the City Manager is requested to explore the feasibility of delaying the Mass Avenue reconstruction project to minimize its impact upon the busy season for restaurants and other affected businesses, and, should this not be found feasible, a method of providing financial assistance to the impacted businesses to cover the costs of removing their outdoor dining structures, designed to mitigate some of the financial impacts upon them, should be established. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY MAYOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2024 TABLED AS AMENDED IN COUNCIL JUNE 10, 2024
  27. 3 1. ORDD-2023-8B : Ordinance 2023 #8B Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing
  28. 1 A communication was received from alice degennaro, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (10).
  29. 2 A communication was received from Astrid Dodds, regarding Policy Order 2024 #81.
  30. 3 A communication was received from Benjamin Fox, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (2).
  31. 4 A communication was received from Berkooz Rephael, regarding Keep our roads safe.
  32. 5 A communication was received from Brian Sousa, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (20).
  33. 6 A communication was received from Carol Lee Rawn, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (19).
  34. 7 A communication was received from Caroline Steliotes, regarding Protected bike lanes.
  35. 8 A communication was received from Cheryl Mazaik and Fred Hewett, regarding City Manager Agenda Item #7 (Appleton Street).
  36. 9 A communication was received from Cole Rainey-Slavick, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (5).
  37. 10 A communication was received from David Halperin, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (18).
  38. 11 A communication was received from Eleanor Jones, regarding Ban the use of toxic biosolids as fertilizer and compost.
  39. 12 A communication was received from El-Taha Muna, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (17).
  40. 13 A communication was received from Emily Massey, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (1).
  41. 14 A communication was received from Emmett McKinney, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (8).
  42. 15 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Intersection safety.
  43. 16 A communication was received from Fritz Hull, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay.
  44. 17 A communication was received from Ian Rudnick, regarding Supporting POR 2024 #82.
  45. 18 A communication was received from Jackson Potter, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (6).
  46. 19 A communication was received from John Hanratty, regarding Policy Orders #2 & #4 Don't go far enough_ FIX CSO_ enact a REAL safety program for all.
  47. 20 A communication was received from Julia Pastreich, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (13).
  48. 21 A communication was received from Karishma Pradhan, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (14).
  49. 22 A communication was received from L Taylor, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (12).
  50. 23 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Residents Alliance support for PO 2 and 4_ road safety for all.
  51. 24 A communication was received from Lester Tisdale, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (15).
  52. 25 A communication was received from Marc Spisto, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (11).
  53. 26 A communication was received from Martin Breu, regarding Safer streets now!.
  54. 27 A communication was received from Merril Hessingner, regarding Central Square LibraryGreen Street Garage Signatures.
  55. 28 A communication was received from Moody Ean, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (21).
  56. 29 A communication was received from Quinton Zondervan, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (7).
  57. 30 A communication was received from romac, regarding Appleton St_ is now a hazardous commuting highway.
  58. 31 A communication was received from Ryan snider, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (3).
  59. 32 A communication was received from Sarah Slavick, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (4).
  60. 33 A communication was received from Sharon deVos, regarding Climate change request Stop Project Maple Expansion.
  61. 34 A communication was received from Sheetal Chhabria, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (22).
  62. 35 A communication was received from Tali Seiberg, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (16).
  63. 36 A communication was received from Ted nebus, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (9).
  64. 37 A communication was received from Vickey Bestor, regarding Gift of the Wind and unmaintained infrastructure.
  65. 38 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding Immediate Solutions to Amend Tabled Calendar #1 & Policy Order #4.
  66. 1 Congratulations to Allen Kesten on his retirement from the Department of Human Services.
  67. 2 Congratulations to Carolyn Rodrigues on her retirement from the Department of Human Services.
  68. 3 Congratulations to Catherine Woodbury on her retirement from the Department of Public Works.
  69. 4 Condolences on the death of Frank Galgay Jr.
  70. 5 Congratulations to Police Officer Phillip DosSantos on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  71. 6 Congratulations to Firefighter Nubian A. Brooks on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  72. 7 Congratulations to Police Officer Jennifer Gallagher on her recent graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  73. 8 Congratulations to Police Officer Ashley Hamilton on her graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  74. 9 Congratulations to Police Officer Katerina Morales on her recent graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  75. 10 Congratulations to Police Officer Dominic Isidro on his graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  76. 11 Congratulations to Police Officer Sabian Jenkins on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  77. 12 Congratulations to Police Officer Brendon Lewis on his graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  78. 13 Congratulations to Police Cameron Medeiros on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  79. 14 Congratulations to Police Officer Saimon Teclezghi on their recent graduation from the Cambridge Police Academy.
  80. 15 Congratulations to Firefighter Conor P. Brown on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  81. 16 Congratulations to Firefighter Steven C. Debay on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  82. 17 Congratulations to Firefighter Nathan G. Dreher on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  83. 18 Congratulations to Firefighter Mary Catherine B. Dunne on her recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  84. 19 Congratulations to Firefighter Saroj Duwal on their graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  85. 20 Congratulations to Firefighter Daniel J. Galvin on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  86. 21 Congratulations to Firefighter Ronald A. Hyatt on his graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  87. 22 Congratulations to Firefighter Tenzin Kunchok on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  88. 23 Congratulations to Firefighter Kara A. Lutinski on her recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  89. 24 Congratulations to Firefighter Cameron T. Norton on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  90. 25 Congratulations to Firefighter Marc A. O'Brien on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  91. 26 Congratulations to Firefighter Patrick E. Piro on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  92. 27 Congratulations to Firefighter Derek F. Pope on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  93. 28 Congratulations to Firefighter Jeffrey W. Renzi on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy
  94. 29 Congratulations to Firefighter Paul J. Rhude on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  95. 30 Congratulations to Firefighter Robert F. Sanford on his recent graduation from the Cambridge Fire Academy.
  96. 31 Appreciation to Catherine Preston Connolly for her dedicated service to the City of Cambridge and its citizens.
  97. 32 Congratulations to Kendall Square Association and the winners of the 2024 Kendall Square Challenge Block Party.
  98. 33 Thanks to Katherine Beaty for her outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy in promoting safe biking and active transportation in Cambridge.
  99. 34 Gratitude to City Workers at DPW
  100. 35 Late Resolution re National Community Development Association Conference
  101. 36 Congratulations to Deborah Hood Brown on her Retirement
  102. 37 Retirement of Roslyn Shoy from the City of Cambridge.
  103. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  104. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update
  105. 2 1. Report on the 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.