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City Council - Special Meeting

August 5, 2024 ·05:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 163 items

  1. 1 City Council support of the Massachusetts State Ballot Question to Decriminalize Natural
  2. 1 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $24,020 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Salaries and Wages account ($22,010); and the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,010). The funds will be used to allow the Consumers' Council to continue the mediation of consumer complaints from individuals in Cambridge as well as in Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown and Waltham which do not have their own complaint mediation program.
  3. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Cambridige Election Commission regarding the assignment of thirty-two (32) police officers and any additional officers as required to the City’s polling locations for all elections in FY25, pursuant to G.L. c. 54, §72.
  4. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Safety Net Family Shelter.
  5. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Cambridge Preschool Program.
  6. 5 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $263,815.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($240,096.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($23,719.00).
  7. 6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $180,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($106,947.40), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($54,052.60), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($19,000.00). This is a grant that DHSP has received for many years. This grant covers twelve months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support a portion of the cost of 4 full-time
  8. 7 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,148,777.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($1,105,839.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($41,738.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,200.00).
  9. 8 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $213,494.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($211,085.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,123.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,286.00).
  10. 9 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($42,982.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($57,018.00).
  11. 10 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $7,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds are used annually to supplement fuel assistance payments.
  12. 11 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,999.31 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,999.31). These funds from MASSCAP, Inc. a private organization, will be used to provide assistance to Cambridge and Somerville residents with natural gas heating bills.
  13. 12 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $85,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($85,000.00). The Department of Human Service Programs operates the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville. The additional $85,000.00 in LIHEAP client benefits will be used for payment of clients’ primary heating source, or for payment of a secondary heating source if there is no outstanding
  14. 13 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $98,214.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salaries and Wages account. These funds will be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program by continuing to fund a vocational case manager to provide career counseling and case management services to Cambridge residents seeking employment, particularly those residing in public housing.
  15. 14 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $513,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($513,500.00). This award will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at over 50 meal sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed.
  16. 15 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR). CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER IN COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2024.
  17. 16 CMA 2024 #150: STIR NameUs
  18. 17 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 243,689.30, to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. This grant will support the purchase of some of the hardware necessary for the implementation of the Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program.
  19. 18 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 120,000, received from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Jail Diversion Program, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($120,000). Grant funds will be used to support costs related to contracted services of a specially trained clinician that is responding to mental health calls throughout the city.
  20. 19 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 24-033, 24-034 & 24-038, regarding Vision Zero responses.
  21. 20 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $175,000 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Traffic Extraordinary Expenditures account. These mitigation funds were received as part of the MIT PUD5 (south of Main Street / Kendall Square) Special Permit (PB #303) and will be used to partially fund the design of the Cambridge Street separated bike lanes and other associated street improvements.
  22. 21 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 24-19, regarding researching incentives and support for residents without cars.
  23. 22 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $527,800, received from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($175,000); the Grant Fund Traffic Extraordinary Expenditures account ($150,000); the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($105,000); the Grant Fund Traffic Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($50,000); and the Grant Fund Police Salaries and Wages account ($47,800).
  24. 23 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the submission of the 2024 Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report.
  25. 24 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $634,165.54, received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($570,748.99) and to the Grant Fund Housing Department Salaries & Wages account ($63,416.55).
  26. 25 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,420,070 received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant, to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($2,347,468) and to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Salaries and Wages Account ($72,602). The funds will be used for assisted living programs and supportive services, shelter services, rental assistance and housing search services.
  27. 26 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $43,431 in the allocated amount for the FY25 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funding to be appropriated to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($18,316); and to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($25,115).
  28. 27 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Request for Information (RFI) for 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive.
  29. 1 That the City Manager is requested to reach out to the Executive Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority to explore the feasibility of utilizing the large screen televisions in the community rooms of CHA buildings to enable seniors living in these buildings to participate in (via public comment) and view City Council meetings as they are held; and be it further
  30. 2 That the City Council requests that the Chair of the Human Services and Veterans Committee schedule a hearing to discuss concerns, evaluate current shelter operations, and explore potential improvements to ensure the welfare of shelter clients.
  31. 3 That the City Manager is requested to take the necessary actions to ensure the City’s Gold Star Pool remains open through the end of September 2024, and shall be ready to open at the start of June 2025, three weeks earlier than the pool opened this year.
  32. 4 That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to work with the City of Somerville to address the parking signage on Seven Pines Avenue.
  33. 5 That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant city and state departments to amend the Do Not Enter sign at the entrance of Whittemore Avenue from Alewife Brook Parkway to include an exception for abutters.
  34. 6 That the City Council will only consider Charter Review Committee recommendations which received a 2/3rds vote as stated in the Charter Review Ordinance.
  35. 7 Requiring a 2/3rds vote for approving changes to be forwarded to the legislature and the voters on a future ballot. RECONSIDERATION FILED IN COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2024 BY COUNCILLOR TONER TABLED IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  36. 8 That the Mayor is requested to form a Special Committee of the Whole or hold a special City Council meeting to discuss the Charter Review Committee recommendations and plan the process moving forward.
  37. 9 That the City Manager is requested to urge the necessary departments to reconsider the initial plans for the Upstream Bridge/Draw One Bridge to include the construction of the pedestrian/bicycle pathway as has always been planned for the Draw One Bridge for train renovation and Upstream Bridge for pedestrian/bike crossing.
  38. 10 Recognize August to be "National Black Business Month" and in calling upon residents, local institutions, and businesses to recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout our community.
  39. 11 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff and departments to conduct outreach to Cambridge colleges and universities about the pilot University Pass Program and coordinate with the MBTA and report back to the City Council on these outreach efforts.
  40. 12 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff and departments to create a listserv for residents to sign up for that automatically emails an alert to subscribers when a board or commission vacancy occurs.
  41. 13 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department to provide a legal opinion on whether Cambridge can enact a local ordinance or regulation similar to H.3685, which would prohibit associations from unreasonably restricting the use of a solar energy system, or whether the City should submit a Home Rule Petition to ensure access to solar energy for residents.
  42. 14 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to review climate leading heating and cooling regulations and direct the appropriate departments to develop and implement a policy that aligns with Cambridge’s climate leadership to ensure that City operated buildings have default temperatures that align with health and sustainability best practices , including differing guidelines for workplace occupancy hours and outside of business hours.
  43. 15 That the City Manager is requested to work directly with the MBTA regarding the redevelopment of the Alewife garage and advocate for City priorities.
  44. 16 City Council endorsement of S.750, Primary Care for You (PC4YOU) legislation that doubles Primary Care investment and increases health equity in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  45. 1 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
  46. 2 1. ORDD-2023-8B : Ordinance 2023 #8B Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing
  47. 1 An application was received from Harvard Arts Museum requesting permission for 22 temporary pole banners around Cambridge Commons, Quincy Street and Cambridge Street Hovey to Felton announcing Free Every Day until November 29, 2024.
  48. 2 An application was received from Walter Westcott, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 60 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.
  49. 3 An application was received from Ryan Boucher, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 55 Harvey 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. Response from the Residents of Westley Avenue has been included. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2024.
  50. 4 An application was received from Kistine Braccidiferro representing Jamie's Icecream, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 88 Kirkland Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and proof of abutters mailings has been provided.
  51. 5 An application was received from Frank Meroney representing The Gardner School, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 111 First Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and proof of abutters mailing has been provided.
  52. 6 An application was received from Eric Franco representing CVS, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 624 Massachusetts Avenue approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter.
  53. 1 A communication was received from Aaron Shakow, regarding POR 2024 #90 regarding the City Manager's negotiations with Harvard University on payment in lieu of taxation.
  54. 2 A communication was received from Ali Huberlie, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay.
  55. 3 A communication was received from Andrea Yakovakis, regarding Streets should be safe for everyone.
  56. 4 A communication was received from Anna Davis, regarding Don't delay bike lane improvements.
  57. 5 A communication was received from Annette LaMond, regarding Bicycle Safety.
  58. 6 A communication was received from Bouchard Guillaume, regarding Install protected lanes on Cambridge_ Broadway_ and Main ASAP!.
  59. 7 A communication was received from Brendan Nicholas, regarding Safer Roads Now!.
  60. 8 A communication was received from Brian Gilmore, regarding Please do not delay the bike lane construction!.
  61. 9 A communication was received from Bronte Wen, regarding don't delay on bike lanes and intersection safety improvements.
  62. 10 A communication was received from Carol Lee Rawn, regarding Urging you to rescind your support for delaying safe street infrastructure in Cambridge.
  63. 11 A communication was received from Carolyn Fuller, regarding Transportation Committee - E-Bike & E-Scooter Regulations.
  64. 12 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid, regarding Policy Order #3 on tonight's agenda.
  65. 13 A communication was received from Charlie Simek, regarding The city is it's people_ not parking spots.
  66. 14 A communication was received from Clara Woods, regarding Bike Safety Improvements.
  67. 15 A communication was received from Clyve Lawrence, regarding Harvard organizations joint statement on Hampshire St_ cyclist death.
  68. 16 A communication was received from Colonel Chytka, regarding Forwarding on Official Correspondence for your adjudication on behalf of your constituents.
  69. 17 A communication was received from Corinne Foley, regarding Please do not delay safety improvements.
  70. 18 A communication was received from Courtney Breslin, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (5).
  71. 19 A communication was received from Cristina Dabaco, regarding Bike Infrastructure is an Urgent Issue!.
  72. 20 A communication was received from Daniel Kats, regarding Bike safety (2).
  73. 21 A communication was received from David Brewster, regarding Left turn restriction at Appleton and Brattle.
  74. 22 A communication was received from David Galambos, regarding Another cyclist killed in Cambridge.
  75. 23 A communication was received from Diana Kumykova, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (4).
  76. 24 A communication was received from Doug Brown, regarding JULY 11_ 2024 Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.
  77. 25 A communication was received from Elika Bergelson, regarding Bike lane improvements needed.
  78. 26 A communication was received from Gabriel Colombo, regarding Install Separated Bike Lanes to Prevent Deaths.
  79. 27 A communication was received from Hugo Olaciregui, regarding Urgent_ Reconsider Delaying Safety Improvements on Cambridge St_ & Broadway.
  80. 28 A communication was received from Ian Rudnick, regarding Trucks without side guards should be banned city-wide.
  81. 29 A communication was received from Jack Tuke, regarding Recent Bicycle Deaths.
  82. 30 A communication was received from John Hanratty, regarding Transportation Committee_ Enforce no vehicles on sidewalks and enact micro mobility speed limits.
  83. 31 A communication was received from Joshua Hartshorne, regarding Cars kill businesses (and people).
  84. 32 A communication was received from Judy Somberg, regarding Please reverse the decision to delay further bike lanes.
  85. 33 A communication was received from Julia Sharpe, regarding Please Vote for Safer Streets.
  86. 34 A communication was received from Justin Marple, regarding Bike Safety (1).
  87. 35 A communication was received from Kavish Gandhi, regarding Public Comment_ 6_24_2024.
  88. 36 A communication was received from konstantinos filiotis, regarding Transportation improvements.
  89. 37 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Central Sq_ zoning and outreach concerns
  90. 38 A communication was received from Martin Breu, regarding The need is clear.
  91. 39 A communication was received from Matt Collie, regarding Please reconsider delaying bike infrastructure after multiple cyclist deaths.
  92. 40 A communication was received from Melissa Berlin, regarding Cancel bike lane delays.
  93. 41 A communication was received from Melissa Rivard, regarding Cambridge Bicycle Safety.
  94. 42 A communication was received from Mitchell Ostrow, regarding ?? support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay.
  95. 43 A communication was received from Nate Sharpe, regarding Please don't delay infrastructure safety improvements.
  96. 44 A communication was received from Nell Breyer, regarding Left turn restriction at Appleton and Brattle.
  97. 45 A communication was received from Niels Vanderloo, regarding Two deaths in two weeks_ How many more will we (you) tolerate_.
  98. 46 A communication was received from Nik Gjonbalaj, regarding Cancel the delays.
  99. 47 A communication was received from Nate Sharpe, regarding Please don't delay infrastructure safety improvements.
  100. 48 A communication was received from Patrick W Barrett III, regarding Council Agenda for Monday June 24th 2024.
  101. 49 A communication was received from Paula Maute, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections_ and install separated bike lanes without delay (3).
  102. 50 A communication was received from Rachel Szabo, regarding No more unacceptable delays for bike safety in Cambridge.
  103. 51 A communication was received from Rachel Zoll, regardingl Improve Bicycle Safety for Cambridge Residents.
  104. 52 A communication was received from Robert Liu, regarding Delaying bike lane infrastructure costs lives.
  105. 53 A communication was received from Rosemarie Roque Gordon, regarding bike lane safety.
  106. 54 A communication was received from Samuel Bernstein, regarding Bike infrastructure.
  107. 55 A communication was received from Sara Oaklander, regarding Bike safety.
  108. 56 A communication was received from Rachel Szabo, regarding No more unacceptable delays for bike safety in Cambridge.
  109. 57 A communication was received from Rachel Zoll, regarding Improve Bicycle Safety for Cambridge Residents.
  110. 58 A communication was received from Robert Liu, regarding Delaying bike lane infrastructure costs lives.
  111. 59 A communication was received from Rosemarie Roque, regarding Gordon bike lane safety.
  112. 60 A communication was received from Samuel Bernstein, regarding Bike infrastructure.
  113. 61 A communication was received from Sara Oaklander, regarding Bike safety.
  114. 62 A communication was received from Sara Snow, regarding Please don't delay bike lanes.
  115. 63 A communication was received from Teresa Augustin, regarding Please support safety improvements for intersections.
  116. 64 A communication was received from Vickey Bestor, regarding, Double down on improving safety on our streets.
  117. 65 A communication was received from William Dean, regarding Don’t Delay Bike Lane_Intersection Improvements.
  118. 66 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding Status of POR 2024 #50 Adopted on 4_30_24.
  119. 67 A communication was received from Kristina Lauer, regarding Bike safety.
  120. 68 A communication was received from Maisie Smith, regarding Do better_ Bike safety NOW!.
  121. 69 A communication was received from Chris M, regarding Urgent Call to Prioritize Bike and Pedestrian Safety in Cambridge.
  122. 70 A communication was received from Carl Hoffman, regarding Bike safety can't wait.
  123. 71 A communication was received from Aaron Shakow, regarding “You are nobody”_ Delivery trucks routinely blocking the bike lanes.
  124. 72 A communication was received from James Mahoney, regarding Please Seriously Consider Alternative Walden Square Plan.
  125. 73 A communication was received from Annette LaMond, regarding Stop the Slab & Tunnel Project at Walden Square.
  126. 74 A communication was received from Federico Muchnik, regarding Winn & Walden Sq_ Road.
  127. 75 A communication was received from Federico Muchnik, regarding Petition clears 1200 names_ - Walden Sq_ Road - Winn.
  128. 76 A communication was received from David A. Whelan, regarding questions for the Council about traffic enforcement and a local cannabis shop.
  129. 77 A communication was received from Lawrence Bradford, regarding Shelter Policy Order.
  130. 78 A communication was received from Rebecca, regarding Support for expanded pool days policy order.
  131. 79 A communication was received from Diane Martin, regarding Stop the Slab-And-Tunnel Project over Walden Square Road.
  132. 80 A communication was received from Camilla Elvis, regarding Support for Shelter policy order_.
  133. 81 A communication was received from John Hanratty, regarding Support the neighborhood to increase units and reduce the tunnel at Walden Square Road.
  134. 82 A communication was received from Ann Spanel, regarding Winn Development & Walden Square Road.
  135. 83 A communication was received from Nancy Pendergast, regarding Winn Development & Walden Square Road.
  136. 84 A communication was received from Tris Anzells-Hopson, regarding Support for expanded pool days policy order (1).
  137. 85 A communication was received from Karen Lostritto, regarding Support for expanded pool days policy order.
  138. 86 A communication was received from Caleb Hurst-Hiller, regarding supporting the expanded pool days policy order!.
  139. 87 A communication was received from Heather Hoffman, regarding Walden Square.
  140. 1 Congratulations to George Hinds on 25 Years of dedication to the youth of the Cambridge.
  141. 2 Congratulations to Chrisine Doucet on her retirement from the Department of Human Services.
  142. 3 Condolences on the Death of Louis Tuccinardi.
  143. 4 Condolences on the Death of Laurie K. Bartee
  144. 5 Condolences on the Death of Patricia "Pat" Daley.
  145. 6 Congratulations to Kenneth Atwell on his retirement with the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  146. 7 Congratulations to Fire Lieutenant Robert Golden on his retirement.
  147. 8 Congratulations to Kevin Lucey on his retirement from the Cambridge Public Library.
  148. 9 Congratulations to Josephine Reddin on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  149. 10 Resolution on the death of Inez Mary Salesman.
  150. 11 Birthday wishes for Lawson Fitzherbert Greene on his 100th Birthday.
  151. 12 Thanks to Flagg Street Studio and the Central Square BID for their commitment to the cultural and public life of the City.
  152. 13 Resolution on the death of Francis Henry "Frank" Janul.
  153. 14 Congratulations to Ellen Philbin on her retirement from the Cambridge Retirement Department.
  154. 15 Congratulations to Cara Seiderman on her retirement from the Community Development Department.
  155. 16 Condolences on the death of Leonard Vigilante.
  156. 17 Congratulations CRLS Coach George "Geo" Rodriguez for being named 2024 Coach of the Year by the MA Basketball Coaches Association
  157. 18 Condolences on the Death of Len Solo.
  158. 5 An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to Tenants Rights 8.71.040.2 Notice by the City, City may publicize and provide information at events/programs about the requirements of
  159. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  160. 2 A communication was received from Councillor Toner, transmitting an update from The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee regarding Charter Review.
  161. 3 A communication was received from Acting City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, transmitting Tenant's Rights and Resources Notification Ordinance.
  162. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update
  163. 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.