City Council - Regular Meeting

November 17, 2025 ·03:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 56 items

1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including an update on relevant court cases.
2 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Program in the amount of $64,974.00. Funds will be used to support high-visibility traffic education and enforcement throughout the City.
3 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in the amount of $153,809 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($137,659), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($16,150). Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center.
4 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,381.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,619.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00). Funds, raised by the Friends of the CLC, will be used to support the advising and coordination of the Bridge to College Program, as well as support for
5 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) donations in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. Funds, received by the Friends of the CLC through individual donations, will be used to support ESOL instruction.
6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $302,640.00, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($181,607.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($106,033.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($15,000.00).
1 That the Cambridge City Council go on record in opposition of H.3469 as reported out of committee this week, sponsored by Mark Cusack, which would drastically undermine the Commonwealth’s climate goals and would undermine its own efforts to address energy affordability facing households and businesses in Cambridge and statewide
1 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
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
1 A communication was received from Barbara Mullen, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
2 A communication was received from Brendan Hickey, regarding Inconsistent demolition definition.
3 A communication was received from Carlos Loya, regarding Important - Please fix drainage hole at Tobin Park.
4 A communication was received from Carlos Loya, regarding Re_ Sherman Street Shooting today - Offer of reward to ensure community safety.
5 A communication was received from Carol Waldo, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
6 A communication was received from Carole Stern, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
7 A communication was received from CC Barrett, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
8 A communication was received from Erika H. Matt, regarding Vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
9 A communication was received from Francesca Gordini, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
10 A communication was received from Gregory Crane, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
11 A communication was received from Hunter Aldrich, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
12 A communication was received from Jan Whitted, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
13 A communication was received from Janet Randall, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
14 A communication was received from Jennifer Bash, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
15 A communication was received from John Henn, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
16 A communication was received from Julia Bishop, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
17 A communication was received from Katherine K. Merseth, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
18 A communication was received from Kevin Whalen, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
19 A communication was received from Layla Cable, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
20 A communication was received from Macky Buck, regarding CSO's.
21 A communication was received from Madeline Jacquet, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
22 A communication was received from Marie-Ovide Gina Dorcely, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
23 A communication was received from Marlene Clauss, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
24 A communication was received from MP Dillenseger, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
25 A communication was received from Paul Vermouth, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
26 A communication was received from Richard Joslin, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
27 A communication was received from Sam Ribnick, regarding Completion of planned CSO projects.
28 A communication was received from Sarah Boyer, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
29 A communication was received from Saviz Mowlavi, regarding Comment on PO #154.
30 A communication was received from Sia Stovall, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
31 A communication was received from Sonia Voskuil, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
32 A communication was received from Susan Brand, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
33 A communication was received from Susan Corcoran, regarding Vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
34 A communication was received from Susan Gottlieb, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
35 A communication was received from Wendy Jacob, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
36 A communication was received from Zaid Mongelli, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
37 A communication was received from Urs Gauchat, regarding Vote NO on Upzoning.
38 A communication was received from Nicole Gonsalves, regarding Christmas.
39 A communication was received from Richard Krushnic, regarding delay Mass Ave & Camb St upzoning decision.
1 Congratulations to Janice Gillis on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance
2 Congratulations to Jean Desane on his retirement from The Cambridge Health Alliance
3 Condolences on the death of Sheila L. (Sullivan) Tierney
4 Condolences on the death of Claire M. (Delaney) Murphy
5 Resolution on the death of Karen Moore
1 A communication was received from Paula Crane, Interim City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
1 Awaiting Report Status Update 11.17.25
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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