City Council - Regular Meeting

Agenda — 41 items

1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including an update on relevant court cases.
2. 2 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $250,000, from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to help address potential short term food insecurity within the Cambridge Community.
3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-52, regarding the Special Commission on Micromobility.
4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-47 regarding Kendall Square Parking Considerations.
5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order Item Number 2025 #143 directing the City Manager to work with relevant departments to consider a plan to better utilize the Russell Youth and Community Center.
6. 6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $138,372.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,176.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($105,196.00). Funds will be used to help with the heating bills during November 1st – April 30th.
7. 1 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2025
8. 2 That this City Council go on record urging the Harvard administration to engage in good faith with the demands of workers represented by 32BJ SEIU, including fair pay, healthcare, retirement benefits, and improved protections for immigrant members.
9. 1 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
10. 1 An application was received from Reece Brown, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 35 Market 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.
11. 1 A communication was received from Rebecca S. Lester, regarding 10_27_25 City Council Meeting - policy order #153 - public comment.
12. 2 A communication was received from Brendan Hickey, regarding cpsparents_ CPS's $40_000 superintendent search contract with The Equity Process.
13. 3 A communication was received from Mital lyons-warren, regarding lease support PO # 154 safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
14. 4 A communication was received from Caitlin Johnson, regarding Please support PO # 154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
15. 5 A communication was received from Rebecca Listfield, regarding Please support PO # 154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge (2).
16. 6 A communication was received from Stephen Edwards, regarding Please support PO # 154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge!.
17. 7 A communication was received from Eppa Rixey, regarding Please support PO # 154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
18. 8 A communication was received from Derek Etkin, regarding Please support PO # 154 safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
19. 9 A communication was received from Patrick Knight, regarding Please support PO # 154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
20. 10 A communication was received from Gloria J Korsman, regarding Please support PO #154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
21. 11 A communication was received from Neheet Trivedi, regarding Please support PO #154.
22. 12 A communication was received from Bence Béky, regarding Please support policy order #154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
23. 13 A communication was received from Jeffrey S. Oishi, regarding Please support Policy Order #154 on safer North Cambridge connections (1).
24. 14 A communication was received from Theo McGrath, regarding Please support Policy Order #154 on safer North Cambridge connections.
25. 15 A communication was received from Stuart Gedal, regarding Please Vote NO on the Mass_ Ave and Cambridge Street Upzoning.
26. 16 A communication was received from Liz Byron, regarding Amendments to Zoning- Request to meet.
27. 17 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding Request for Resolution of Continued Open Meeting Law Posting Violations — Reference OML 2025-44.
28. 18 A communication was received from Carlos Loya, regarding Shooting today - Offer of reward to ensure community safety.
29. 19 A communication was received from Maxfield Hubych, regarding Support PO # 154 for Safer Traffic in North Cambridge.
30. 20 A communication was received from Pamela Blau, regarding PO 154.
31. 21 A communication was received from Rebecca Listfield, regarding Please support PO # 154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge (2).
32. 22 A communication was received from Gloria J Korsman, regarding Please support PO #154 on safe traffic infrastructure in North Cambridge.
33. 23 A communication was received from Darren Buck, regarding Please support PO # 154 for better local streets in North Cambridge.
34. 1 Resolution on the death of Gus Anglin.
35. 2 Congratulations to Jean Clement on his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
36. 3 Condolences To The Family of Setti Warren
37. 4 Condolences To The Family of Raymond C. Avant
38. 5 Condolences To The Family of Peter Anthony Emmanuel
39. 1 A communication was received from Paula Crane, Interim City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
40. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update
41. 2 1. 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.

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