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City Council - Regular Meeting

October 21, 2024 ·05:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update from the Human Resources Department.
  2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Diane Smith as a member of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years.
  3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-39, regarding 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.
  4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-50, regarding a review on the Short Term Rentals Ordinance in Cambridge.
  5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-57 regarding the issue of leaking substances from DPW garbage trucks.
  6. 6 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-44 regarding a legal opinion on restricting the use of a solar system.
  7. 7 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board Report regarding the BZA Dormers Zoning Petition.
  8. 8 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-51 regarding automated parking enforcement.
  9. 9 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-20, regarding recommendations for amendments to the Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM) and Zoning Ordinances.
  10. 10 An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to Flexible Parking Corridor Zoning Petition. ADOPTED AS A CITY COUNCIL ZONING PETITION AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2024. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 2024
  11. 11 An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to the Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM) Municipal Ordinance. REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2024 PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 2024
  12. 12 An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to the Commercial Parking Space Permits Municipal Ordinance. REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2024. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 2024
  13. 13 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order Number 24-50, regarding proposed amendments to the Cycling Safety Ordinance to extend the deadline associated with the completion of those sections of the ordinance that are required to be completed by May 1, 2026.
  14. 14 An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to proposed amendments to the Cycling Safety Ordinance to extend the deadline associated with the completion of those sections of the ordinance that are required to be completed by May 1, 2026.
  15. 1 That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024 is
  16. 2 That the City Manager is requested to direct the Law Department and the Community Development Department to work with the Board of Zoning Appeal to clean up language and come back to the Ordinance Committee with clarifications and amendments to requirements related to adding dormers to nonconforming one and two family dwellings.
  17. 3 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department to provide an update on the status of the Resident Experiences of Inclusion and Bias in Inclusionary Housing in Cambridge report’s recommendations, including progress on implementation and planned next steps.
  18. 4 Short-Term Rentals Ordinance Amendments
  19. 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
  20. 2 1. ORDD-2023-8B : Ordinance 2023 #8B Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing
  21. 1 A communication was received from Andrew King, regarding Letter to support PO#1 for Yes on ballot question 2.
  22. 2 A communication was received from Andrew Solomon, regarding Please lower the speed limit on Memorial Drive.
  23. 3 A communication was received from Anna Zapaishchykova, regarding Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers (2).
  24. 4 A communication was received from Caleb Hurst-Hiller, regarding opposition to POR 2024 #139.
  25. 5 A communication was received from Carol Lee Rawn, regarding Support redesign of Mem_ Dr_ travel lanes_.
  26. 6 A communication was received from Catalina Arboleda, regarding Cambridge has become dangerous for pedestrians.
  27. 7 A communication was received from Colette Stergios, regarding Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers (4).
  28. 8 A communication was received from Mike Connolly, Rep. (HOU), regarding Memorial Drive updates.
  29. 9 A communication was received from Danielle Makarious, regarding YES on 2.
  30. 10 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Making Memorial Drive safe quickly & cheaply.
  31. 11 A communication was received from Federico Muchnik, regarding Walden Sq_ Road __ WinnDevelopment.
  32. 12 A communication was received from Jessie Wenning, regarding Policy Order #139.
  33. 13 A communication was received from Judy Somberg, regarding Urging you to expand the park paths and shrink car lanes on Memorial Drive.
  34. 14 A communication was received from Madonna Kinne, regarding Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers (3).
  35. 15 A communication was received from Mark Goodman, regarding Tax Rate increase.
  36. 16 A communication was received from Nella LaRosa-Waters, regarding Tax rates.
  37. 17 A communication was received from Norman Daoust, regarding needed Memorial Drive changes.
  38. 18 A communication was received from Barbara Anthony, regarding Preserve the MCAS as a graduation requirement (6).
  39. 19 A communication was received from Quinton Zondervan, regarding Please support Policy Order POR 2024 #137 in favor of bicycle and pedestrian safety.
  40. 20 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Residents Alliance support for Charter Right #1.
  41. 21 A communication was received from Richard Goldberg, regarding Please see attached letter for public comment re POR2024#139.
  42. 22 A communication was received from Sam Allon, regarding What's up with Kirkland Street.
  43. 23 A communication was received from Shelley Rieman, regarding Residents Alliance supports PO#1.
  44. 24 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding Taxes_ Huge Property Value Increases_ and Fair Housing.
  45. 25 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding, Please Support_ City Communications info & Making Smart use of our Daylily Update platform.
  46. 26 A communication was received from Trevor Kafka, regarding Urgent Call for Action_ Support Memorial Drive Safety Improvements.
  47. 27 A communication was received from Trevor Kafka, regarding Urgent Need for Immediate Action on Cambridge Street for Bike Safety.
  48. 28 A communication was received from Valerie Fontana Shulman, regarding Making Memorial Drive Safe for All Commuters--Please reduce speeds and expand safety of our park paths!.
  49. 29 A communication was received from Will Borchard, regarding Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers (5).
  50. 30 A communication was received from Xinghui Hu, regarding Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers (1).
  51. 31 A communication was received from Yuebin Huang, regarding 2Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers (1).
  52. 32 A communication was received from Zachary Chu, regarding Make all of Memorial Drive safer now_ expand the park path with Jersey barriers.
  53. 33 A communication was received from Lizzie Hudson, regarding Vote No on MCAS Q2.
  54. 34 A communication was received from Nella LaRosa-Waters, regarding Tax rates.
  55. 35 A communication was received from Richard Krushnic, regarding Yes on PO#1.
  56. 36 A communication was received from twenty nine (29) Cambridge residents, regarding Recognize the Massachusett Tribe as Original Cambridge Inhabitants.
  57. 37 A communication was received from Carolyn Blais Pinter, regarding Corcoran Park Proposal.
  58. 38 A communication was received from Catalina Arboleda, regarding Cambridge has become dangerous for pedestrians.
  59. 39 A communication was received from Steve Fitzsimmons, regarding So what is the status of Cambridge's potential damage from floods, hurricanes?.
  60. 40 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding Petition: recognizing the Massachusetts as Cambridge landholders- now submitted.
  61. 41 A communication was received from Ian Rudnick, regarding Another person almost hit by car on Hampshire St.
  62. 42 A communication was received from Daniel Heller, regarding Danehy Park bike path.
  63. 1 Congratulations on the retirement of Feroza K. Bashar from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  64. 2 Congratulations to Denise Costello on her Retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
  65. 3 Condolences to the family of Paulette D. Jarvis.
  66. 4 Happy Anniversary to Tina and Albert Pacheco
  67. 5 Resolution on the death of James Francis D’Antona.
  68. 6 Congratulations to Amigos da Terça as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a Black-Tie Dinner Dance Fundraising Event on October 26, 2024.
  69. 7 Condolences on the death of Thomas W. Riley.
  70. 8 Condolences on the death of William J. "Billy" Megan, Sr.
  71. 9 Condolences on the death of Susanne Collins.
  72. 10 Congratulations to Dr. Romit Bhattacharya and Attorney Rima Pancholi.
  73. 11 That the City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Stacy L. Moran at this time of such personal loss.
  74. 12 Congratulations to Geeta Aiyer on being recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Honoree by the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation.
  75. 13 Happy 90th Birthday to Larry Berman
  76. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  77. 2 A communication was received from Councillor Nolan and Councillor Toner, transmitting the Fall Schedule for Finance Committee Meetings.
  78. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update
  79. 2 1. Report on 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.