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City Council - Regular Meeting

December 2, 2024 ·05:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 91 items

  1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR).
  2. 2 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $40,529 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($34,529) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($6,000). The grant award is used to cover a portion of the salary of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Attorney-Investigator, who works on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) cases. FHAP activities include case processing, education/outreach, and participation in any mandatory HUD-sponsored training. HUD requires ongoing staff training on the Fair Housing A
  3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update regarding Community Engagement.
  4. 1 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to review with a robust and inclusive community process the Cambridge Bicycle Plan, most recently updated in 2020, and identify potential improvements and consider next steps for a network of Separated Bicycle Facilities, and Separated Bicycle Facilities on streets across the city in order to facilitate safer travel and ways to coordinate routes with neighboring communities including Arlington, Somerville, Watertown, Belmont, Boston, and others.
  5. 1 1. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments and encourage the state Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the MBTA to adhere to Cambridge local ordinances, including the Cambridge Asbestos Protection Ordinance, during Alewife Construction.
  6. 2 1. An Ordinance 2023 #8B has been received from City Clerk, relative to Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 2, 2023.
  7. 1 A communication was received from Sharon deVos, regarding Planning Board Meeting.
  8. 2 A communication was received from Alexandra Danton-Klein, regarding Writing in support of plan to remove brokers fees from rentals.
  9. 3 A communication was received from Ali Sullo, regarding Upzoning .
  10. 4 A communication was received from Allan Sadun, regarding Support ending tenant-paid broker's fees.
  11. 5 A communication was received from Amy Perlmutter, regarding [NorthCommons] against upzoning petition.
  12. 6 A communication was received from Ann Spanel, regarding Upzoning comments.
  13. 7 A communication was received from Annette LaMond, regarding Oppose Upzoning.
  14. 8 A communication was received from Ausra Kubilius, regarding PLEASE--NO TO CONGESTED UPZONING.
  15. 9 A communication was received from Bernice Buresh, regarding Upzoning.
  16. 10 A communication was received from Beth Gamse, regarding Upzoning.
  17. 11 A communication was received from David Bass, regarding Policy Order 2 - POR 2024 #151 supporting MBTA adherence to Asbestos Protection Ordinance.
  18. 12 A communication was received from Eppa Rixey, regarding PO-2 2024#151 SUPPORT telling MBTA to adhere to local laws.
  19. 13 A communication was received from John H. Henn, regarding Global warming trees urban head islands and the upzoning proposal.
  20. 14 A communication was received from Candace Young, regarding Housing.
  21. 15 A communication was received from Charles Teague, regarding PO-2_ 2024#151 SUPPORT telling MBTA to also honor our tree law that protects us from climate change (1).
  22. 16 A communication was received from Charlotte McGuinness, regarding zoning proposals.
  23. 17 A communication was received from Dane Walther, regarding Multifamily Zoning Proposal.
  24. 18 A communication was received from Marty Bakal, regarding Using funds from Linear Park redesign for Gift of Wind sculpture.
  25. 19 A communication was received from David Denison, regarding Please oppose the current upzoning proposal.
  26. 20 A communication was received from Carrie Burke, regarding Opposition to expansion of parking for 67 Inman.
  27. 21 A communication was received from Charles Teague, regarding Six stories, no setbacks, city-wide zoning: 3-30-300 Rule for trees.
  28. 22 A communication was received from Elizabeth Greywolf, regarding horrible results of eliminating zoning.
  29. 23 A communication was received from David Scheiner and Jessica Perkins, regarding Opposition to Proposed curb cut at 67 Inman St.
  30. 24 A communication was received from Diane Martin, regarding POR 2024 #151.
  31. 25 A communication was received from Erica Moore, regarding Opposed to Robert Winters appointment.
  32. 26 A communication was received from Katie Surges, regarding Please do not approve 67 Inman request.
  33. 27 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Support for no broker fees.
  34. 28 A communication was received from Lisa Birk, regarding PO-2, 2024#151 - In SUPPORT of telling MBTA to adhere to local laws.
  35. 29 A communication was received from Stephanie Janes, regarding Opposed to curb cut at 67 Inman.
  36. 30 A communication was received from Gabriel Robinson, regarding please oppose upzoning.
  37. 31 A communication was received from Helen Snively, regarding please consider trees__ thank you.
  38. 32 A communication was received from Janet Randall, regarding objection to the upzoning proposal.
  39. 33 A communication was received from Janet Randall, regarding PO-2_ 2024#151 SUPPORT telling MBTA to also honor our tree law that protects us from climate change.
  40. 34 A communication was received from Stephen Cellucci, regarding 11/25 agenda, Reconsideration #1.
  41. 35 A communication was received from Tarik Chaudhry, regarding Please Reconsider the Approval of APP 2024 #38.
  42. 36 A communication was received from Jaye Glenn, regarding In support of the zoning proposal.
  43. 37 A communication was received from Haley Aiken, regarding Inman Street resident asking that 67 Inman parking expansion application is not approved.
  44. 38 A communication was received from John Hanratty, regarding Proposed Up-zoning Ordinance will not work and will hurt renters _ owners.
  45. 39 A communication was received from Yair Sanchez Molina, regarding 67 Inman street private parking.
  46. 40 A communication was received from Matthew Kramer, regarding Support for POR 2024 #150.
  47. 41 A communication was received from Kenneth Perry, regarding Opposition to Proposed Curb Cut at 67 Inman Street APP 2024 #38.
  48. 42 A communication was received from Danielle Mulligan, regarding Robert Winters Appointment.
  49. 43 A communication was received from Francesca Nannizzi, regarding Support for policy #150 on broker fees.
  50. 44 A communication was received from Rabbi Yoni, regarding POR #10 re Passionate Support for Right to Counsel in Summary Process - Policy Order 2024 #10.
  51. 45 A communication was received from Kristin and Chris Moneyron, regarding 67 Inman Private Parking request.
  52. 46 A communication was received from John Pitkin, regarding For trees_ the setbacks they need and livability.
  53. 47 A communication was received from John Pitkin, regarding Response to Jason Furman in Boston Globe on how to increase housing supply.
  54. 48 A communication was received from Judy Somberg, regarding Multi Family Zoning Petition.
  55. 49 A communication was received from Madeleine Aster, regarding Support PO-2 2024#151 Cutting down trees on asbestos sites releases asbestos into the air and will endanger the many families who live in the area.
  56. 50 A communication was received from Mani, regarding Please No Delay Installing Separated Bike Lanes.
  57. 51 A communication was received from Peggy Lynch, regarding I would like to support.
  58. 52 A communication was received from Marjory Wunsch, regarding affordable housing.
  59. 53 A communication was received from Brenda Stanfield, regarding Curb cut petition at 67 Inman St.
  60. 54 A communication was received from Wendy Landman, regarding Comments and request for additional information regarding Multifamily Zoning.
  61. 55 A communication was received from Heather Hoffman, regarding a few thoughts on bigotry and bullying.
  62. 56 A communication was received from Max Heller, regarding In support of the proposed upzoning.
  63. 57 A communication was received from Melissa Ludtke, regarding Citywide upcoming proposal.
  64. 58 A communication was received from Merav Gold, regarding Please Pause the Multifamily Housing Proposal.
  65. 59 A communication was received from Michael Byrne, regarding Don't approve the zoning proposal petition.
  66. 60 A communication was received from Nancy Gold, regarding I oppose Robert Winters’ reappointment to the Central Square Advisory Committee_ (Recommendation #1 on 11_25 agenda) (2).
  67. 61 A communication was received from Nonie Valentine, regarding Upzoning - 6 stories+ in all neighborhoods_ why it's a no.
  68. 62 A communication was received from Peter Glick, regarding Upzoning.
  69. 63 A communication was received from Peter Kroon, regarding against upzoning petition.
  70. 64 A communication was received from Rika Welsh, regarding Cambridge Resident comments in opposition to the Upzoning Proposal before you_ 11_25_2024.
  71. 65 A communication was received from Ruth Ryals and James Cornie, regarding To the planning board city council.
  72. 66 A communication was received from Linda Moussouris, regarding Fwd: Trees -- Proposed Upzoning <--> Environmental Issues; MBTA actions at Alewife; Linear Park Redesign.
  73. 67 A communication was received from Judy Bright, regarding Letter re: Upzoning and open land shrinkage.
  74. 68 A communication was received from Sara Levy, regarding I strongly oppose the proposed citywide upzoning.
  75. 69 A communication was received from Katie Lapp, regarding Up Zoning Ordinance.
  76. 70 A communication was received from Sharon deVos, regarding Planning Board Meeting.
  77. 71 A communication was received from Susan Cory and Dan Tenney, regarding object to Anti-Zoning proposal.
  78. 72 A communication was received from Susan Pharr, regarding Globe article_ Concern about the Planning Committee's radical recommendations.
  79. 73 A communication was received from Susan Ringler, regarding PO-2, 2024#151 SUPPORT telling MBTA to also honor our tree law that protects us from climate change.
  80. 74 A communication was received from Suzanne Preston Blier, regarding PSNA - 2 (smaller) (002).
  81. 75 A communication was received from Willow Carretero Chavez, regarding I oppose Robert Winters’ reappointment to the Central Square Advisory Committee_ (Recommendation #1 on 11_25 agenda).
  82. 76 A communication was received from Zoe Mandese, regarding Support of prohibiting renter-paid broker fees.
  83. 77 A communication was received from John T. Nagurney, regarding comment on new zoning proposal.
  84. 1 That the Cambridge City Council warmly welcomes Councilors Vela and Qadri and Mayor Pro Tem Pool to the City of Cambridge on December 4th, 2024 and invites them to enjoy the unique character, history, and culture of our city
  85. 2 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
  86. 3 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
  87. 4 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
  88. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  89. 2 A communication was received from Mayor Simmons transmitting a Report on the Recent Senior Citizens Town Hall
  90. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update
  91. 2 1. Report on work done with relevant City departments and the Cambridge Arts Council to consider whether Cambridge could facilitate a porchfest event.