City Council - Regular Meeting

January 6, 2025 ·03:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 202 items

1 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $29,388,181.96 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. During FY24, the City received mitigation revenues from various developers as a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions. By law, all mitigation revenues must be deposited into the General Fund and can only be appropriated after the Free Cash Certification is complete.
2 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,500,000, from Free Cash, to the Finance Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,500,000), and to the Finance Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($1,000,000), to support the continued operation and needed capital and equipment improvements to Neville Center, a 5-star skilled nursing facility with 112 beds, which is part of Neville Communities Inc. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2025
3 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $10,000, to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will support digital learning classes through FY25, including though the procurement of translators and Chromebooks. Classes will cover 8 specific topics developed by PLA and implemented at Main with other branch locations to be determined.
4 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,000 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will support digital navigator classes through FY25, including though the procurement of translators and Chromebooks. Digital Navigators will offer techhelp and will use content from 8 specifics topics developed by PLA.
5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments and reappointment's of members to the Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity.
6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $6,000.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to pilot initiatives to reduce move-out waste during the May/June 2025 moving season. The grant program is meant to provide municipalities, nonprofits, and other entities with seed funding for initiatives that may have potential for long-term waste reduction.
7 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-65, regarding the creation of a jobs training trust through Home Rule Petition.
8 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board Report regarding citywide Multifamily Housing Zoning Petitions.
1 That the City Manager is hereby requested to work with the relevant City departments to report back on additional multi-family zoning considerations, along with the other amendments put forward by the City Council on December 23, 2024.
2 That the City Council petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact the attached Home Rule Petition entitled: An Act Establishing the City of Cambridge Employment and Job Training Trust, and that it be forwarded by the City Clerk to Representative Steven Owens who will be filing the legislation.
1 1. ORDD-2023-8B : Ordinance 2023 #8B Amend Chapter 14.04 – Fair Housing
1 An application was received from Carole Steele 8 Eliot Street, regarding a Flag on pole affixed to building facade.
1 A communication was received from Michael Massagli, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (29).
2 A communication was received from Adriane Bishko, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (24).
3 A communication was received from AJ Hodgson, regarding Housing.
4 A communication was received from AJ Hodgson, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (15).
5 A communication was received from Alexander von Hoffman, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_.
6 A communication was received from Alfred DIsidoro, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (36).
7 A communication was received from Alida Castillo, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (21).
8 A communication was received from Ann M Gantz, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (52).
9 A communication was received from Anne and Anand Sundaram, regarding No to your proposed zoning.
10 A communication was received from Anne Sundaram, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (4).
11 A communication was received from Annette LaMond, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (34).
12 A communication was received from Arthur Strang, regarding [LarchList] in opposition to current radical up-zoning proposals
13 A communication was received from Arti Pandey, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY_ (28).
14 A communication was received from Ausra Kubilius, regarding PLEASE PAUSE_ HOUSING PETITION AMENDMENTS DON'T ADDRESS ISSUES VOICED BY MANY IN THE COMMUNITY.
15 A communication was received from Austin Smith, regarding Support for the Citywide Multifamily Housing Zoning Petition.
16 A communication was received from Banti Gheneti, regarding Cambridge Housing Justice Coalition: Support 3+3+3 version of Multifamily Zoning.
17 A communication was received from Barbara Rubel, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
18 A communication was received from Dan Totten regarding zoning.
19 A communication was received from Benjamin Flaim, regarding Upzoning.
20 A communication was received from Dana Schaefer regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
21 A communication was received from Beth Gamse and Judy Singer, regarding Please take the necessary time to consider alternatives to the current MFH proposal.
22 A communication was received from Camilla Elvis, regarding Thank you!
23 A communication was received from Dana Tighe, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
24 A communication was received from Candace Young, regarding Zoning.
25 A communication was received from Daniel Tenney regarding DO NOT RUSH THE MULTI-FAMILY PETITION AMENDMENTS_ DO NOT CIRCUMVENT COMMUNITY INPUT.
26 A communication was received from Carol Anastasi, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
27 A communication was received from Carrie Jones, regarding Monday's hearing -- Dec 23.
28 A communication was received from Daniel Vlock regarding West Cambridge Neighborhood Association and the Proposed Upzoning Plan.
29 A communication was received from Catalina Arboleda, regarding Pedestrian Safety when it snows.
30 A communication was received from Catherine Coleman, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
31 A communication was received from Elizabeth Gilmore regarding West Cambridge Neighborhood Association and the Proposed Upzoning Plan.
32 A communication was received from Cathy Hoffman, regarding Multifamily housing.
33 A communication was received from David E. Sullivan, regarding support for multifamily housing compromise.
34 A communication was received from Charlotte McGuinness regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
35 A communication was received from David Keeler regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
36 A communication was received from Chris McElroy regarding It's the holidays--STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
37 A communication was received from Chris Willard regarding linear park - please don't add more asphault / remove more green!
38 A communication was received from David Myers regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
39 A communication was received from Christine M. Cannava regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
40 A communication was received from David O'Connor regarding the Multi-family housing petition.
41 A communication was received from Christopher Germer regarding NO NEED TO DO THIS RADICAL PROPOSAL!
42 A communication was received from Deborah Belle regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
43 A communication was received from Claire Moore regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
44 A communication was received from Diana Yousef-Martinek regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
45 A communication was received from Gene Hull regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
46 A communication was received from Gleb Bahmutov regarding In strong support for building more housing in Cambridge.
47 A communication was received from Gordon Moore regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
48 A communication was received from Harold J. Bursztajn regarding A very thoughtful analysis of the Cambridge City Council attempt at a quick fix via zoning deregulation.
49 A communication was received from Hayley Arnett regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
50 A communication was received from Heidi Legg regarding Request to speak at tomorrow's City Hall meeting on up-zoning.
51 A communication was received from Helen Abraham regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
52 A communication was received from Helene O'Brien regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
53 A communication was received from Howard Bauchner regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
54 A communication was received from Diane Reposa regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
55 A communication was received from Jacqueline Brown regarding NEW Upzoning Council Meeting Dec 23.
56 A communication was received from Jaine Darwin regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
57 A communication was received from Jane Murphy regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
58 A communication was received from Jane Stoleroff regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
59 A communication was received from Janet Plotkin regarding My concern over the current Zoning Proposal.
60 A communication was received from Jean G. Krulic regarding support of Councillor Azeem, Councillor Siddiqui, and Councillor Toner's amendments to Housing Proposal.
61 A communication was received from Dominick Jones regarding opposition of upzoning.
62 A communication was received from Jeff Meese regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
63 A communication was received from Jeffrey Peterson regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
64 A communication was received from Doug Frank regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
65 A communication was received from Jess Sheehan regarding thanks for your thoughtful service and good example.
66 A communication was received from Jim Gray regarding “late order” comments: please be inclusive and cautious.
67 A communication was received from Jim regarding Multifamily discussion or vote today.
68 A communication was received from Joan and William Magretta regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
69 A communication was received from Joan Krizack regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
70 A communication was received from John Bright regarding Concerns with the Multi-Family Housing proposal.
71 A communication was received from John G. Wofford regarding Letter to City Council 12.23.24.
72 A communication was received from Ed Abrams regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
73 A communication was received from John Hanratty regarding STOP - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
74 A communication was received from Eileen Babbitt regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
75 A communication was received from John LaFreniere regarding 2 significant flaws to assumptions that design review and less than 6-stories of housing does not "pencil out".
76 A communication was received from John McDonough regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
77 A communication was received from Jonathan Hodgson regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
78 A communication was received from Jose Martins regarding J. Martins Investigation Closeout.
79 A communication was received from Joseph Moore regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
80 A communication was received from Joyce E Myers regarding In support of Paul Toner' s amendment to Multifamily Ordinance.
81 A communication was received from Judith Leff regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
82 A communication was received from Judith Taylor regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
83 A communication was received from Elise Moore regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
84 A communication was received from Judy Bright regarding Cambridge Upzoning proposal.
85 A communication was received from Elizabeth Greywolf regarding Please Stop the rush - The issues voiced by the community have not been addressed by petition amendments.
86 A communication was received from Julia Schlozman regarding Support Upzoning.
87 A communication was received from Elizabeth Houghteling regarding opposition to rush on zoning.
88 A communication was received from Elizabeth Ross regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
89 A communication was received from Esther and Chris Pullman regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
90 A communication was received from Faye Halpern regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
91 A communication was received from Francis Bane regarding rushing petition amendments.
92 A communication was received from Frank LoGerfo regarding housing plans.
93 A communication was received from Frank Scibilia regarding no need to rush zoning changes.
94 A communication was received from Frederick Mueller regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
95 A communication was received from Karen and Peter Falb regarding opposition to rushed upzoning without regulation by right - absolutely will hurt your citizens' health.
96 A communication was received from Karen Eton regarding upzoning.
97 A communication was received from Kathryn Dahl regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
98 A communication was received from Kelsey Harris regarding support (Re-legalizing) Multi-family Homes.
99 A communication was received from Mark Dibble regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY
100 A communication was received from Laura Roberts regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
101 A communication was received from Mary Jane Kornacki regarding Amendments to upzoning proposal.
102 A communication was received from Lauree Mansour regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
103 A communication was received from Lee Farris, Residents Alliance support for 3+3+3 Multifamily proposal.
104 A communication was received from Maureen Mueller regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
105 A communication was received from Lesli Gordon regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
106 A communication was received from Linda Garmon regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
107 A communication was received from Maureen Whitehouse regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
108 A communication was received from Linda Moussouris regarding Ordinance Committee will file a late Policy Order at Tonight's City Council Meeting.
109 A communication was received from Michael and Ina Sipser regarding Please VOTE NO on the Multifamily Housing Ordinance Proposal.
110 A communication was received from Lindsay Greimann regarding new zoning law proposal and open space.
111 A communication was received from Lisa Blout regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
112 A communication was received from Mike Volles regarding Oppose all up-zoning.
113 A communication was received from Lisa Sebell-Nevins regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
114 A communication was received from Molly O'Brien regarding Multi-family housing proposal.
115 A communication was received from Lisa Ziegler regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
116 A communication was received from Nancy Lange regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
117 A communication was received from Nancy Preis regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
118 A communication was received from Liz Byron Loya regarding Multifamily Upzoning.
119 A communication was received from Neil and Margot Goodwin regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
120 A communication was received from Liz Murphy regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
121 A communication was received from Neil Miller regarding Thank you for action on #1 issue in Cambridge.
122 A communication was received from Lynne Reiss regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
123 A communication was received from Nicoleta Theodosiou regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
124 A communication was received from Pamela M. Lingel regarding the current Zoning Proposal.
125 A communication was received from Nina Herrera regarding Multifamily proposals, etc.
126 A communication was received from Peter Yeager regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
127 A communication was received from Philippe Sauvage regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
128 A communication was received from Omar Eton regarding Against blanket new zoning rules.
129 A communication was received from Phyllis Pownall regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
130 A communication was received from Piotr Mitros regarding Zoning Change and Open Meetings.
131 A communication was received from Carol Lynn Alpert regarding Please don't betray us.
132 A communication was received from Sally Edmonds regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
133 A communication was received from Rafael Jaramillo, West Cambridge Neighborhood Association, regarding proposed Upzoning Plan.
134 A communication was received from Sandy Sweetnam regarding Stop the train.
135 A communication was received from Rahel O'More regarding amendment of housing proposal.
136 A communication was received from Sara Levy regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
137 A communication was received from Rebecca Hall regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
138 A communication was received from Sarah Stone regarding Continued support for (amended) multifamily zoning petition.
139 A communication was received from Shelagh Hadley regarding Please delay tonight's decision.
140 A communication was received from Rich Goode regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
141 A communication was received from Rick Roth regarding opposition to housing ordinance amendments.
142 A communication was received from Ann Stewart and Ann Tennis regarding multifamily petition comment Dec 23 2024.
143 A communication was received from Robert Camacho regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
144 A communication was received from Stuart Lipsky regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
145 A communication was received from Rochelle H. Zapol regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
146 A communication was received from Russell Windman in opposition to current radical up-zoning proposals.
147 A communication was received from Susan Johansen regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
148 A communication was received from Susan McGlennon regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
149 A communication was received from Susan Smith regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
150 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier regarding City Council meeting on the 23rd: request for amendments - and holiday greetings.
151 A communication was received from Sharon Stichter regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
152 A communication was received from Stephen Mcauliffe regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
153 A communication was received from Tanya Cosway regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
154 A communication was received from Theresa Gallagher regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
155 A communication was received from Sue Stewart regarding opposition to current radical up-zoning proposals.
156 A communication was received from Thomas Hentschel regarding Ordinance committee - zoning amendments.
157 A communication was received from Vickey Bestor regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
158 A communication was received from Virginia Pye regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
159 A communication was received from William Graham regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
160 Multiple communications were received from Young Kim regarding My Oral Comment tonight, Amendments to the MFH Petitions #1 & #2, Ordinance Committee Policy Order re Multifamily Housing Petitions and Time Sensitive Tree survivability Question.
161 A communication was received from WM MGMT. regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
1 Congratulations to Bishop Cristiano Barbosa for being awarded the 2025 MAPS Person of the Year.
2 Congratulations to Edilia Gomes as the Recipient of the 2025 MAPS Mary & Manuel Rogers Lifetime Community Service Award.
3 Congratulations to Michael Carreiro as the recipient of the 2025 MAPS Alvaro Lima Outstanding Business Award.
4 Condolences on the death of Vasco S. Caetano.
5 Congratulations to Rabbi Liza Stern on her retirement
6 Resolution on the death of Maria Alexandria Forde.
7 Condolences To The Family of Alfred A. Marazzo
8 Condolence Resolution for Dr. Robert S. Peterkin
9 Condolences on the death of Robert R. McCallum
10 Congratulations to the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church on its 100th Anniversary.
11 Congratulations to Michelle Borden On Her Retirement
12 Congratulations to Juliet Turner On Her Retirement
13 Congratulations to Faye McKinnon on Her Retirement
1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
2 A communication was received from City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, with attachments relative to the Open Meeting Law Complaint of Piotr Mitros (The "Complainant") dated December 26, 2024.
1 Awaiting Report Status Update 01.06.25
1 Provide an update to the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan (MFIP) including revised cost estimates to help inform the FY26 and ongoing capital budget priorities in a timely manner.
2 at the City of Cambridge assist companies, institutions, and other organizations in adopting truck safety requirements for their fleets and finding trucking vendors who are able to comply by providing an informational resource and publicizing those that comply.
3 t the City Manager is hereby requested to work with relevant departments to review Cambridge’s curb cut policies and report back on if they can be improved to help meet the City’s transportation and sustainability goals with some proposed updates and draft ordinance language designating City staff as the final approval authority for curb cuts.
4 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance Department, Law Department, and other relevant departments to explore the feasibility of a successor program to Rise Up Cambridge.
5 That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to report back to the City Council on the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) NOFO as soon as possible.
6 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.
7 The City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to prominently incorporate recognition of the Massachusett Tribe during key official events, documents, websites, and communications, establish a living memorial in Cambridge that honors the Massachusett Tribe, with special recognition of Sqa Sachem for her leadership and enduring legacy and place a plaque with this language in a prominent location within City Hall, ensuring that this acknowledgment remains visible and lasting and report back.
8 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a Home Rule Petition to enact legislation which would allow the City of Cambridge to prohibit associations from unreasonably restricting the use of a solar energy system.
9 The City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department to draft a home rule petition for the creation of a Cambridge Jobs Training Trust, and report back to the City Council in a timely manner.
10 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a draft home rule petition to authorize the City of Cambridge to implement automated parking enforcement technology; and to continue to work with the City of Boston to collaborate on the home rule process.
11 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.
12 The City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and Harvard University to restore Garden Street to two-way automobile traffic while preserving two-way protected bike lanes, preserving as much parking on and/or near Garden Street as possible and identifying potential areas for resident parking on neighboring streets and communicating the changes to the affected neighborhood.
13 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.

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