City Council - Regular Meeting

June 16, 2025 ·03:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 209 items

1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Federal update.
2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 5th Annul Cycling Safety Ordinance Report and Awaiting Report Item Number25-03, regarding update on the status and timeline for the completion of the Grand Junction Multiuse Path.
3 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the authorization for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund.
4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the submission of the Parking Impact Report.
5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order Number 2025 #25 regarding a zoning petition on maximum unit size.
6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,000,000, from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Housing Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support a municipal housing voucher grant program which will fund rental housing vouchers to be offered by the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA). This appropriation will allow for City staff to work with CHA in FY26 to transition these households to a City-funded voucher as soon as possible, The program is anticipated to cost approximately $1,000,000 annually.
1 That the City Manager is requested to require the Department of Transportation to study parking utilization of the broader neighborhood & provide parking alternatives before building Broadway bike lanes.
2 That the City Manager is requested to suspend implementation of Broadway bike lanes.
3 That the City Manager is requested to establish a City policy that prohibits the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides on City-owned properties and by City contractors except in circumstances where, with a written emergency waiver provided by the Public Health Department, such is deemed to be required.
4 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to apply for UNICEF’s Child-Friendly City certification on behalf of the City of Cambridge.
5 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Transportation to evaluate adjustments to meter enforcement hours on Broadway Segment A, designating 25 spaces as residential permit parking overnight to increase overnight parking access for residents.
6 That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Cambridge Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of modifying non-resident parking permit fees for households in within the Broadway Segment A project area, including offering a discounted rate structure for permits that are requested by residents with low- income residents.
1 1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment Sarah Holt, Emily Oldshue, and Ruth Webb and the reappointments of Marie-Pierre Dillenseger, Donna Marcantonio, and Peter Schur to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.
2 1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-22, regarding a request to work with the School Department, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to open the publicly owned parking at the King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School Complex for either residential free parking or commercial parking opportunities during “off” hours. PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL MAY 5, 2025
3 1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a revised draft of the “Eastern Cambridge Community Enhancements” Zoning Petition. PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025
1 A communication was received from Adam Martin, regarding Concerned bike commuter.
2 A communication was received from Aiste Lazauskaite, regarding We need bike lanes on Broadway.
3 A communication was received from Alexander Poulsen, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes YES.
4 A communication was received from Alida Castillo, regarding Support of Policy Order #3.
5 A communication was received from Amy Brown, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
6 A communication was received from Amy Waltz, regarding Revised for clarity_ ZWMP Waste _ Climate Destruction_ We have years_ not decades to act!.
7 A communication was received from Ann Spanel, regarding Linear Park and Green Open Space at all parks.
8 A communication was received from April Monchik, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
9 A communication was received from Ariana Olson, regarding Continue planned installation of bike lanes on Broadway.
10 A communication was received from Arti Pandey, regarding Longfellow Music Program and SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
11 A communication was received from Ashton Lindhorst, regarding Value Cyclist Lives & Safety - Broadway Separated Bike Lane.
12 A communication was received from Ausra Kubilius, regarding Alewife Brook.
13 A communication was received from Austin Breeding, regarding Broadway Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
14 A communication was received from Barbara Meyer, regarding Please add my name to the Petition To Save Broadway Parking.
15 A communication was received from Basak Ozer, regarding Longfellow Music Program.
16 A communication was received from Becky Sarah, regarding Please continue installing bike lanes and pedestrian safety improvements.
17 A communication was received from Ben Brophy, regarding Access from Westley Ave into Linear Park.
18 A communication was received from Bernice Buresh, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
19 A communication was received from Beryl Minkle, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
20 A communication was received from Beth Applebaum, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
21 A communication was received from Beverly Mire, regarding Parking on Broadway.
22 A communication was received from Brendan Hickey, regarding CMA 2025 #145 and NCD term limits (re_ CMA #146_ #147).
23 A communication was received from Bronwen Murphy, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
24 A communication was received from Candace Young, regarding Policy order 3.
25 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid, regarding Supporting Charter Right 1 on tonight's Council Agenda.
26 A communication was received from Catherine Coleman, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
27 A communication was received from Catherine Rondeau, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
28 A communication was received from Celeste Ng, regarding please KEEP BIKE LANES on Broadway.
29 A communication was received from Charles Teague, regarding No more gates to Linear Park_ we do have bodies in the street.
30 A communication was received from Charles Welsh, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
31 A communication was received from Chris Morris, regarding Broadway infrastructure improvements.
32 A communication was received from Chris Smilie, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
33 A communication was received from Christine Mathison, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
34 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
35 A communication was received from Christopher MagoonIn, regarding support of continuing safer bike infrastructure.
36 A communication was received from Dalisa Morales, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY.
37 A communication was received from Dan KatsIn, regarding support of the Broadway bike lanes.
38 A communication was received from Daniel Gottesman, regarding Broadway Bike Lane Project.
39 A communication was received from Daniel Heller, regarding Ending Alewife Sewage Policy Order #3.
40 A communication was received from Dave Neiman, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
41 A communication was received from David Dixon, regarding Please help make Broadway Safer.
42 A communication was received from David Lyon & Patricia Harris, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
43 A communication was received from David Myers, regarding Stop Broadway Bike Lanes Where Will Health Care Workers Park!.
44 A communication was received from Dean Eckles, regarding In support of Linear Park improvement and increased access.
45 A communication was received from Debby Ngo, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
46 A communication was received from Desiree Koh, regarding Broadway bike and pedestrian safety improvements.
47 A communication was received from dreposa, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
48 A communication was received from Eileen McCullough, regarding Vote NO on bike lanes on Broadway - for now.
49 A communication was received from Elana Furman, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
50 A communication was received from elizABETH CONLEY, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
51 A communication was received from Eric Nugent, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY.
52 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Mass ave zoning (should be more_).
53 A communication was received from Flynn LeFebvre, regarding Bike lanes.
54 A communication was received from Francis Ahern, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
55 A communication was received from Gene Doyle, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
56 A communication was received from Genghis Lapointe, regarding Do the right thing and save Broadway parking!.
57 A communication was received from Greg Hsu, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
58 A communication was received from Hannah Mahoney, regarding PASS POLICY ORDER 3.
59 A communication was received from Hannah Shumway, regarding Keep going with bike improvements on Broadway!.
60 A communication was received from Hannah, regarding In support of the Broadway bike lanes.
61 A communication was received from HECTOR GARCIA, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
62 A communication was received from Ian McGoldrick, regarding Please support access from Westley Ave into Linear Park.
63 A communication was received from Ira Hochman, regarding Opposed to Policy Order POR 2025 #82_ which requests that the City Manager work with relevant departments to open a new access point to the Linear Park from Westley Avenue.
64 A communication was received from Itamar Turner-Trauring, regarding A reminder of who is biking on Broadway_ some photos from CRLS.
65 A communication was received from Ivan Petkov, regarding Westley Ave Connection to Minutemen.
66 A communication was received from Jacob Getto, regarding Support for access from Westley Ave into the Linear Park!.
67 A communication was received from Jacqueline Lutz, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
68 A communication was received from James Stathis, regarding New 29 unit apartment with NO PARKING SPACES proposed on Ellery near Broadway.
69 A communication was received from James Zall, regarding Access to Linear Park from Westley Ave_.
70 A communication was received from Jane Knowles, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley (1).
71 A communication was received from Jason Sakos, regarding Please Vote _NO_ To Open Fence at Westley Ave (Linear Park_Path).
72 A communication was received from Jean Ann Martin, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
73 A communication was received from Jean Leventhal, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
74 A communication was received from Jen Fries, regarding Please vote For calendar #1 Monday June 9.
75 A communication was received from Jim Stathis, regarding New 29 unit apartment with NO PARKING SPACES proposed on Ellery near Broadway.
76 A communication was received from Jo Solet, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
77 A communication was received from Joan FitzGerald, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
78 A communication was received from Joel T. Patterson, regarding Vote for Calendar #1 on Monday June 9.
79 A communication was received from John Hanratty, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
80 A communication was received from John O’Reilly, regarding Cambridge_ Airbnb Market Statistics & Data_ The United States.
81 A communication was received from Joseph Hajjar, regarding Broadway safety improvements.
82 A communication was received from Joyce Singer, regarding Oppose another Linear Park Entrance at Westley.
83 A communication was received from Julia Bishop, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
84 A communication was received from Julie Ray, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
85 A communication was received from Kari Sizemore, regarding Ending Alewife Sewage Policy Order #3.
86 A communication was received from Katrin Peterson, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
87 A communication was received from Kent Lydecker, regarding STOP CSO DUMPING INTO ALEWIFE BROOK.
88 A communication was received from Kevin Coady, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
89 A communication was received from Kevin F. Branley, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
90 A communication was received from Laura Foley, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction.
91 A communication was received from Laura McMurryI, regarding support POR 2025 #80 _ revision of the Welcoming Community Ordinance.
92 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Residents Alliance supports PO #3 - include Alewife CSO in MBTA RFP and Residents Alliance in support of Charter Right #1 to strengthen Welcoming City Ord.
93 A communication was received from Leslie Shelman, regarding Linear path reconstruction meeting.
94 A communication was received from Lisa Birk, regarding Please Support PO 3_ to End the Dumping of Sewage into Alewife Brook and In Support of POR 2025 #82_ access to Linear via Westley.
95 A communication was received from Louise Weed, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
96 A communication was received from Lucy W, regarding Please end sewage releases into Alewife Brook.
97 A communication was received from Maggie Baratz, regarding Keep going w_ Broadway Bike Lane Installation.
98 A communication was received from Maggie Ferguson, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes would be Wonderful.
99 A communication was received from Margery Blacklow, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! .
100 A communication was received from Marina Atlas, regarding Public Comment 6_9_25 - Writing re_ Policy Order #3 CSO Sewage Pollution from Alewife.
101 A communication was received from Maritza Soto, regarding motion POR 2025 #80 _ Charter Right #1 & Policy Order #87_ to support state bill H2634.
102 A communication was received from Mark O'Donnell, regarding Broadway Protected Bike Lanes- Support.
103 A communication was received from Martha O'Mara, regarding Broadway parking - residents' needs must be respected.
104 A communication was received from Martin Bakal, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
105 A communication was received from Mary Jane Rupert, regarding save parking on Broadway (in the face of bikelanes and new housing developments).
106 A communication was received from Mary K Eliot, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
107 A communication was received from Matt Connolly, regarding Linden Park Letter re_ BioMed Petition for 320 Charles Street.
108 A communication was received from Matthew LauIn, regarding Support of Continued Bike Lane Installation in Cambridge.
109 A communication was received from Melanie Abrams, regarding Ending Alewife Sewage Policy Order #3.
110 A communication was received from Michael Benton, regarding Please Support Westley Ave access to Linear Park.
111 A communication was received from Mike Rowland, regarding In support of access from Westley Ave into Linear Park.
112 A communication was received from Natalie Sherman Jollis, regarding Support for Broadway separated bike lane project.
113 A communication was received from Natasa Ristivojevic, regarding Support For Bike Lanes.
114 A communication was received from Nili Pearlmutter, regarding Please stop Alewife Brook CSO.
115 A communication was received from Noah Epstein, regarding Broadway Bike Lane Project.
116 A communication was received from Nonie Valentine, regarding PO #86 - Vocal support.
117 A communication was received from Patricia Harris, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
118 A communication was received from Patricia Jastrzebska-Perfect, regarding Stop Broadway bike lane plan.
119 A communication was received from Paul Barringer, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
120 A communication was received from Paula Van Gelder, regarding Broadway Parking is Essential.
121 A communication was received from Peter KroonIn, regarding support of Policy Order asking the MBTA to amend its garage redevelopment RFP to include ending sewage releases into Alewife Brook as a priority_.
122 A communication was received from Quinten Steenhuis, regarding Please support access from Westley Ave into Linear Park.
123 A communication was received from Rebecca Ramsay, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
124 A communication was received from Regis Shields, regarding Public Comments 6-9-25.
125 A communication was received from Rika Welsh, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
126 A communication was received from Rona Flippo, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
127 A communication was received from Ruth Loetterle, regarding Stop paving our parks.
128 A communication was received from Ruth Ryals and James Cornie, regarding Ending Alewife Sewage_ Policy Order #3_.
129 A communication was received from Sarah Block, regarding items yes to an entrance to the park on Westley_ no cooperation with ICE_ yes on POR 2025 #87_ get curb cuts out of the council_ build the protected bike lanes on Broadway now_ no raw sewage_.
130 A communication was received from Sarah Merin, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
131 A communication was received from Seamus Joyce-Johnson, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes.
132 A communication was received from Seth Pate, regarding Continue Installation of Bike and Pedestrian Improvements on Broadway.
133 A communication was received from Shellburne Thurber, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
134 A communication was received from Shireen Damghani, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
135 A communication was received from Susan Corcoran, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
136 A communication was received from Susan McDonald, regarding This is just cruel.
137 A communication was received from Susan Murphy, regarding Bike lanes on Broadway.
138 A communication was received from Susan Ringler, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
139 A communication was received from Suzanna Schell, regarding Public Comment in Support of Policy Order #3 Ending Alewife Sewage.
140 A communication was received from Suzanne Watzman, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
141 A communication was received from Tal Seiberg, regarding Pro bike lanes.
142 A communication was received from Tatiana Kelly, regarding 2STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
143 A communication was received from Tere Santiago, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
144 A communication was received from Terry Crystal, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
145 A communication was received from thomashirschi, regarding We want more bike infrastructure.
146 A communication was received from Tim Russell, regarding POR 2025 #82_ Support for Removing Fence at Westley Ave.
147 A communication was received from Tom Serwold, regarding Public Comment Regarding Fair Process in upcoming June 12 Chabad House Zoning Hearing.
148 A communication was received from Valerie Hammond, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley (1).
149 A communication was received from Vivek Sikri, regarding No (further) delay on Broadway.
150 A communication was received from William Dean, regarding Broadway Bicycle Safety.
151 A communication was received from ALAN JOSLIN, regarding 250611 RE_ Response to Lubavitch of Cambridge misrepresentation of RLIUPA.
152 A communication was received from Amy Butcher, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction) (1).
153 A communication was received from Amy Park, regarding Longfellow Music Program.
154 A communication was received from Anna Ferrigno, regarding More parking pressures on Broadway_ SAVE Broadway parking.
155 A communication was received from Annette LaMond, regarding Broadway Separate Bike Lanes – Please Oppose.
156 A communication was received from awtappan, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing De_velopments + Port Construction).
157 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding Broadway parking.
158 A communication was received from Daniel Bourque, regarding STOP Broadway Bike Lane
159 A communication was received from Elise Moore, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
160 A communication was received from Elizabeth Greywolf, regarding OPPOSE another Linear Park entrance at Westley.
161 A communication was received from Emily Talcott, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE INSTALLATION.
162 A communication was received from Hannah Boyce, regarding Keep Separated Bike Lanes on Broadway.
163 A communication was received from helen snively, regarding Please don’t ruin Broadway with bike lanes!.
164 A communication was received from Jeanne Petropoulos, regarding Subject_ Please support access from Westley Ave into Linear Park.
165 A communication was received from Jonathan Joseph, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
166 A communication was received from josefa Perez, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
167 A communication was received from Karen Crusco, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
168 A communication was received from Kasey Geremia, regarding Save Broadway parking please!!!.
169 A communication was received from Kellie DeJon, regarding SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!! (In the face of Bike Lanes + New Housing Developments + Port Construction).
170 A communication was received from Linda Moussouris, regarding trees_ Redesign of the Linear Park & the Medellin Example.
171 A communication was received from rosemous, regarding _ TONIGHT 6_8_25 Cambridge City Council Meeting_ Calling for Ending Alewife Sewage Policy Order #3.
172 A communication was received from Susan Ringler, regarding Limit Spending to Necessary.
173 A communication was received from jatennis, regarding Policy Order #3 Alewife Brook.
174 A communication was received from G Speeth, regarding Please Pass Policy Order #3 tonight, Monday June 9, 2025.
1 That the City Council go on record thanking SEIU 32BJ for their vigilance, partnership and advocacy on behalf of unionized workers. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY MAYOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2025 PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2025
1 A communication was received from Paula Crane, Interim City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
1 Awaiting Report Status Update 06.16.25
1 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.
2 The City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a update on the status and timeline for the completion of the Grand Junction Multiuse Path and how implementation between Gore Street and Little Binney could coincide with Phase 2 of the CSO implementation on Cambridge Street.
3 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a report on the use of M.G.L. Ch. 40U to determine which local statutes can be enforced by the local-option procedure in order to better collect fines in violation of Cambridge ordinances and provide a recommendation to the City Council for implementation of Ch. 40U procedures.
4 The City Manager is requested to work with all appropriate Departments to develop language to create an “Affordable Rent Incentive Program” program for Cambridge and to report back to the City Council with option, including the percentage of possible tax abatements.
5 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to create a plaque to be placed at the entrance of or inside City Hall that demonstrates the values that the Cambridge City Council upholds of the separation of church and state and gender equality.
6 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to develop a timeline for the next Incentive Zoning Nexus Study.
7 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to assemble a list of public and private spaces available to the public, indoors and outdoors, noting contact information and any associated requirements, ensuring that there are public meeting places identified in each neighborhood.
8 That the City Manager investigate bike pod storage options to be placed in suitable areas in the City to provide residents and visitors safe storage options.
9 That the City Manager is requested to prepare an update with details on the status of potential civilian flagger operations in the Cambridge police union contract and work with relevant city staff to explore a civilian traffic flagger program and update the current police union contract on the City's website.
10 The City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to develop a timeline for the next Inclusionary Housing Study, explore remedies to address the lack of housing starts and provide for consideration draft amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and explore other incentives to encourage developers to include affordable units beyond the requirement voluntarily.
11 That the City Manager is requested to work with the School Department, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to ensure that all city owned parking lots, with a focus on school complexes, including the still under construction parking at Tobin/Darby Vassal school complex, could be made available for after-hours use by residents.
12 That the City Manager is requested to meet with the leadership of the Harvard Square Business Association to discuss the proposal and to take the necessary steps to facilitate the release of $72,000 to fund the RFP development for the tunnel engineering study.
13 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to provide a legal opinion outlining, in light of current zoning including the most recent Multifamily Zoning Amendments, the ability of Cambridge to regulate institutional and religious uses in C-1 residential districts and what state and federal law allows in terms of local restrictions, if any, for institutional and religious uses.
14 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to determine whether the City Council can revoke an already approved curb cut application if said application was incomplete due to applicant failure.
15 The City Manager is requested to work with the City Clerk, the Information Technology Department, the Law Department, and any other relevant departments to draft an ordinance establishing the City of Cambridge Electronic Records Archiving Policy.
16 The exception language in Chapter 2.129.040 Section J of the Cambridge Municipal Code be revised with language clarifying that Cambridge city employees shall not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and that the sole role of Cambridge city employees during any action by ICE is only to protect public safety and not to assist or facilitate the work of ICE.
17 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to ensure that there is full open access for all users to Linear Park from Westley Avenue as an additional community access point.

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