City Council — Regular Meeting, October 2, 2017

City Manager's Agenda (5)

• City Manager's report2017 · #245↪ Referredthe votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2018Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manageraffordable housingbudgethousing general📖 readCMA 2017 #245
• City Manager's report2017 · #246📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 17-69, regarding increasing police presence in and near Clement Morgan Park and increase the level of cleaning in the ParkSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanespolice safety📖 readCMA 2017 #246
• City Manager's report2017 · #247📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 17-29, regarding the installation of a hitting tunnel at Danehy ParkSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2017 #247
• City Manager's report2017 · #248📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 17-66, regarding additional information requested on a Grand Junction Overlay DistrictSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanestransit trafficzoning📖 readCMA 2017 #248
• City Manager's report2017 · #249↪ Referred to the petitiona Planning Board recommendation to adopt the MIT Volpe PUD-7 Zoning Petition with suggested changesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhousing generalzoning📖 read CMA 2017 #249

Communications (17)

17 resident communications received for this meeting — zoning (2) · bike lanes (1) · housing general (1) · schools (1). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

Policy Orders (15)

• Policy order2017 · #261✅ Order adoptedExecutive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request from Vice Mayor Marc McGovern for a dedication in a suitable location in honor of the Ewing FamilyCouncil orderPOR 2017 #261
• Policy order2017 · #262✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Human Service Programs, and any other relevant City department to determine the feasibility of hiring more students for the various youth employment programs in the city with the goal having them assisting city staff with their community engagement programCouncil requestschoolsPOR 2017 #262
• Policy order2017 · #263✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with appropriate City departments with the view in mind of implementing systems in Harvard SquareCouncil requestPOR 2017 #263
• Policy order2017 · #264✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to consult with the appropriate City personnel to determine the feasibility of reducing the speed limit on Magazine Street, as well as other traffic calming measuresCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2017 #264
• Policy order2017 · #265✅ Order adopted as amendedCity Manager is requested, in as timely manner as possible, to determine if Cambridge can legally assist DACA beneficiaries by collecting donations from individuals and organizations and managing and dispersing such raised donations on a reimbursement basis to Cambridge DACA beneficiariesCouncil order📖 readPOR 2017 #265
• Policy order2017 · #266✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to consult with the appropriate City departments to determine the cost and feasibility of installing lighting at city dog parks to allow for greater use of these well utilized and popular parks during the darker monthsCouncil requestPOR 2017 #266
• Policy order2017 · #267✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to instruct the Director of the Community Development Department to prepare and submit a detailed report of the September 26, 2017 Inclusionary Housing Rental Program Resident Meeting at CRLS to the City Council in a timely mannerCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing generalPOR 2017 #267
• Policy order2017 · #268❌ Order failed of adoption, 3–5Asks the City Manager to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to create a volunteer bike registry program that can accept donations that will go to fund environmentally friendly projects in the CityCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2017 #268
• Policy order2017 · #269✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to continue discussions with representatives of Harvard University in order to formulate a plan of action that will resolve the matter of defective windows in such a way that the cost is not placed upon the building’s residentsCouncil requestPOR 2017 #269
• Policy order2017 · #270✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to consult with the appropriate City departments to determine the feasibility of subsidizing the rate of the “100% Green” option in the Cambridge Community Electricity Program to ease any financial burden that residents who want to use entirely renewable energy may feel when purchasing, using existing income thresholds such as the Fuel Assistance ProgramCouncil requestclimatePOR 2017 #270
• Policy order2017 · #271✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the School Committee, the School Department, and any other relevant City departments to determine the most equitable fee structure that does not discourage local non-profits from utilizing renovated school facilitiesCouncil requestschoolsPOR 2017 #271
• Policy order2017 · #272✅ Order adoptedMayor be empowered to establish a Commission for Puerto Rico to help employ mechanisms for greater coordination of relief efforts between Cambridge, Coamo, Orocovis, Salinas, Jayuya, and the Greater Boston AreaCouncil orderPOR 2017 #272
• Policy order2017 · #273✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Publics Works on repairing Rufo Road as soon as possibleCouncil requestPOR 2017 #273
• Policy order2017 · #274✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to provide the City Council with an evaluation of the Huron Avenue sewer separation projectCouncil requestPOR 2017 #274
• Policy order2017 · #275✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City staff to light City Hall up in pink for no less than one week in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthCouncil requestPOR 2017 #275

Resolutions (30)

• Resolution2017 · #411✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Coach Steve McAuliffe and the players of the Ruby Reds softball team for winning the Cambridge Girls Softball League Minor League ChampionshipRES 2017 #411
• Resolution2017 · #412✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Ms. Georgina DottinRES 2017 #412
• Resolution2017 · #413✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Polly AllenRES 2017 #413
• Resolution2017 · #414✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Steven TolmanRES 2017 #414
• Resolution2017 · #415✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes for Warren TolmanRES 2017 #415
• Resolution2017 · #416✅ Order adoptedHappy 90th Birthday wishes to Red T. Mitchell JrRES 2017 #416
• Resolution2017 · #417✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to CRLS teacher Kevin Dua for his extraordinary commitment to educating our young people, for having been named the 2017 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year, and for being named as one of 10 finalists for the National History Teacher of the Year award by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryRES 2017 #417
• Resolution2017 · #418✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Reverend Lorraine ThornhillRES 2017 #418
• Resolution2017 · #419✅ Order adoptedWelcome wishes to Abide on the occasion of its new pop-up shop at 315 Massachusetts AvenueRES 2017 #419
• Resolution2017 · #420✅ Order adoptedBirthday Wishes for Anthony PetruccelliRES 2017 #420
• Resolution2017 · #421✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to the Central Square Business Association for a successful Dumpling Fest and Central FleaRES 2017 #421
• Resolution2017 · #422✅ Order adoptedCongratulations on Bill Cavellini, Bernard LaCasse and the Cambridge Arts Council on a successful restoration of the "Beat the Belt" MuralartsRES 2017 #422
• Resolution2017 · #423✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Cultura Latina and the Citywide Senior Center on a Succesful Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationRES 2017 #423
• Resolution2017 · #424✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Patricia (McGuirk) McElearneyRES 2017 #424
• Resolution2017 · #425✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Toby C. DiFraia JrRES 2017 #425
• Resolution2017 · #426✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Karen Jean WilliamsRES 2017 #426
• Resolution2017 · #427✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Loretto DilworthRES 2017 #427
• Resolution2017 · #428✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Richard LogiudiceRES 2017 #428
• Resolution2017 · #429✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Furnishing Hope on the occasion of its opening and honor them for the important work they do for the community in helping families rebuild their livesRES 2017 #429
• Resolution2017 · #430✅ Order adoptedResolution on the Death of Teresa F. GavinRES 2017 #430
• Resolution2017 · #431✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to the East Cambridge Business Association on its successful 8th annual "Smoke This Rib Fest."RES 2017 #431
• Resolution2017 · #432✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Education First on a successful groundbreaking eventRES 2017 #432
• Resolution2017 · #433✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Saint Francis Church on its successful event celebrating its 100th Anniversary and wish them continued successRES 2017 #433
• Resolution2017 · #434✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Mayor E. Denise SimmonsRES 2017 #434
• Resolution2017 · #435✅ Order adoptedHappy 50th Anniversary to Cambridge ForumRES 2017 #435
• Resolution2017 · #436✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday to Bernice McFaddenRES 2017 #436
• Resolution2017 · #437✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday to Marvin GilmoreRES 2017 #437
• Resolution2017 · #438✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday to Nellie M. EdeyRES 2017 #438
• Resolution2017 · #439✅ Order adoptedWishing Wanda Queen a Happy BirthdayRES 2017 #439
• Resolution2017 · #440✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Roland KentishRES 2017 #440

Applications & Petitions (5)

• Application / petition2017 · #67✅ Order adoptedAn petition was received from MIT List Visual Arts Center requesting permission for a temporary banner across 20 Ames Street to promote their upcoming exhibition Heimo Zobernig: chess painting. The temporary banners will be hung from October to July 2018arts📖 readAPP 2017 #67
• Application / petition2017 · #68↪ ReferredA Zoning Petition was received from Peter Kroon, et al., transmitting a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would amend the Harvard Square Overlay Districtzoning📖 readAPP 2017 #68
• Application / petition2017 · #69↪ Referred to the city manager10 table and 30 chairs for coral seating in front of the premises numbered 730 Massachusetts AvenueApplication from 730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio📖 readAPP 2017 #69
• Application / petition2017 · #70↪ Referred to the city managera sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 100 Kirkland StreetApplication from Camberville Coffee Roasters📖 readAPP 2017 #70
• Application / petition2017 · #71↪ ReferredCommunication was received from CVS Pharmacy Minute Clinic, 6 JFK Street, transmitting additional information relating to a previous application for a sign; said communication reflects changes to the window signs on page 4 and 5, the signs are the same but now are non-illuminated. See Calendar Item #1📖 readAPP 2017 #71

Other Business (6)

• Awaiting report2017 · #93✅ Report received and acceptedReport on recommended traffic calming measures for the area near the intersection of Thorndike and Eighth Streettransit trafficAR-17-93
• Awaiting report2017 · #94✅ Report received and acceptedReport on steep curbing and pooling water in front of 25 8th StreetAR-17-94
• Awaiting report2017 · #96📁 Placed on file due to end of legislative termReport on increased traffic enforcement and increased signage of speed limits throughout the citytransit trafficAR-17-96
• Awaiting report2017 · #97✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the effectiveness of the SeeFixClick systemAR-17-97
• Awaiting report2017 · #98📁 Placed on file due to end of legislative termReport back to the City Council and Ordinance Committee prior to the next Ordinance Committee meeting on October 3, 2017 with a simple synopsis of specifically what the city needs from MIT in order to fully realize its vision for the Grand Junction RailroadAR-17-98

• CRT 2017 #49 — a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Leland Cheung, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on September 13, 2017 to continue discussion on a zoning petition by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to create a new Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD-7) over the area known as the Volpe National Transportation Center site in Kendall Square 📖 read