City Council · Regular Meeting, February 26, 2018

• City Manager's report2018 · #36📁 Placed on filethe City of Cambridge retaining its noteworthy distinction of being one of approximately 33 municipalities in the United States with AAA ratings from each of the nation’s three major credit rating agenciesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbudget📖 read CMA 2018 #36
• City Manager's report2018 · #37📁 Placed on filethe reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2018: Albert DarlingSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #37
• City Manager's report2018 · #38📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following person as a new member of the Human Rights Commisisoner for a term of three years, effective February 26, 2018: Kuong LeSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #38
• City Manager's report2018 · #39📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following persons as a members of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission for a term of three years, effective February 26, 2018: James Van Sickle, Jo Solet, Maximilian Frank and Rory A. O'ConnorSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #39
• City Manager's report2018 · #40✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of of $27,875.80 in additional municipal access fees to the General Fund Cable Television Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide additional payments to Cambridge Community Television (CCTV)Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #40
• City Manager's report2018 · #41📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following person as a new member of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, effective February 26, 2018: Elyss Magnotto-ClearySubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #41
• City Manager's report2018 · #42✅ Order adopted, unanimousa request for the City Council vote to approve the use of the new voting equipment and to discontinue the use of the existing voting equipment effective immediatelySubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager📖 read CMA 2018 #42
• City Manager's report2018 · #43📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-16, regarding a report on Inman Square constructionSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerartsschoolstransit traffictrees📖 read CMA 2018 #43
• City Manager's report2018 · #44✅ Order adopted, unanimousa request for an aerial license for a structural canopy to be constructed over a portion of the public sidewalk in front of property located at 21 Erie StreetSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managertrees📖 read CMA 2018 #44
• City Manager's report2018 · #45📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 17-86, regarding a report on the enforcement of idling-trainsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safety📖 readCMA 2018 #45
• City Manager's report2018 · #46📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 17-88, regarding a report on providing clarification for the benefit of residents, visitors, and business owners on how the City views its obligations and constraints regarding marijuana enforcement and regulations; and Awaiting Report Item Number 18-8, regarding a report on any work that is currently underway regarding regulating adult use marijuana and to suggest next steps to the Council no later than February 26, 2018Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safety📖 read CMA 2018 #46
• City Manager's report2018 · #47✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $241,830.00 from Free Cash to cover the cost of equipment and medical screening of 17 new firefightersSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #47
• City Manager's report2018 · #48✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $164,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures to replace EMS Coats for all presently employed firefighters, and update 22 sets of bunker gear for present membersSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #48
• City Manager's report2018 · #49✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $18,917.77 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account. The City has received this grant, as reimbursement, for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #49
• City Manager's report2018 · #50✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $50,000.00 to the Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for dive team and marine unit equipmentSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #50
• City Manager's report2018 · #51✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $35,188 to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase bicycles and related equipment (carry bags, lights/siren,) as well as uniforms for CFD personnel who will be deployed during planned and unplanned events to facilitate patient access during medical emergencies in our densely populated and congested CitySubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanesCMA 2018 #51
• City Manager's report2018 · #52✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $5,050.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Travel & Training account which will provide funding to assist in sending Cambridge Fire Department members to a hazardous material conference in Baltimore, MDSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #52
• City Manager's report2018 · #53✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation in the amount of $2,500 donated from the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence to the Fire Department, Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence, to be awarded to members of the Cambridge Fire DepartmentSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #53
• City Manager's report2018 · #54✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $10,407.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,207.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,800.00) and Travel and Training account ($400.00) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) ProgramSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetyCMA 2018 #54
• City Manager's report2018 · #55✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $3,207.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,500.00) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($707.00) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors on the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environmentSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetyCMA 2018 #55

• City officer's report2018 · #12a report for a City Council public hearing held on Tuesday February 20, 2018 for the purpose of the City Council and the public to view the new voting equipment purchased by the Election Commission📖 readCOF 2018 #12

36 resident communications received for this meeting, on bike lanes (3) · tenants rent (3) · transit traffic (2) · schools (2) · budget (1). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2018 · #39✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to consult with the appropriate City personnel to determine why there continues to be significant audio and video difficulties during live internet broadcasts of City Council meetings, how these difficulties can be resolvedCouncil requestbroadband📖 read POR 2018 #39
• Policy order2018 · #40✅ Order adoptedCity Manager and the Mayor’s Office are requested to direct the new bicycle lane working group, once it has been convened, to hold a series of “listening sessions” at the senior buildings throughout Cambridge in order to ensure that our senior residents, who might otherwise be unable to attend the various hearings to weigh in on this issue, will have adequate opportunities to have their voices heard on an issue that could have an outsized impact upon themCouncil orderbike lanesPOR 2018 #40
• Policy order2018 · #41✅ Order adoptedCancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting March 12, 2018POR 2018 #41
• Policy order2018 · #42✅ Order adoptedRegular City Council Meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018, be changed to a Roundtable/Working Meeting for the purpose of discussing the draft version of the Climate Change Preparedness & Resilience Plan for AlewifeCouncil orderclimatePOR 2018 #42
• Policy order2018 · #43✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with relevant City departments to create additional Safety Zones for safer streetsCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing generalpolice safetyschoolstransit traffic📖 readPOR 2018 #43
• Policy order2018 · #44✅ Order adoptedProclaim March 1, 2018, as Cambridge White Ribbon Day, and the week of February 26 to March 2, 2018, a celebration of the work of Cambridge and its partners in a cohesive effort to end all gender-based violence in all its manifestationsPOR 2018 #44
• Policy order2018 · #45✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to consult with City staff on the feasibility of initiating a formal transit study and action plan of the Alewife area in response to unanimous concerns of the Envision Alewife Working Group regarding the need for a pedestrian/bicycle/shuttle bridge from the Quadrangle area along Concord Avenue across the railroad tracks to the Triangle area on Cambridgepark Drive and a commuter rail stop which would be critical to create neighborhoods that are safe and healthy for residents and businessesCouncil requestbike lanestransit traffic📖 readPOR 2018 #45
• Policy order2018 · #46✅ Order adoptedDedication Marker for Katherine "Kitty" KnoxPOR 2018 #46
• Policy order2018 · #47✅ Order adoptedDedication Marker for Renae D. GrayPOR 2018 #47
• Policy order2018 · #48✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to report back to the City Council with an explanation of the causes of the Cambridge Common drainage problemsCouncil requestPOR 2018 #48
• Policy order2018 · #49✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and the Cambridge Police Department to increase enforcement of relevant parking laws around the Enterprise Rent-A-Car location at 25 River StreetCouncil requestpolice safetytransit trafficPOR 2018 #49
• Policy order2018 · #50✅ Order adopted as amendedCity Council support to expedite the relocation of the Cambridge District Court from Malden back to its originally assigned jurisdiction within the City of Cambridge📖 readPOR 2018 #50
• Policy order2018 · #51✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to report back to the City Council with an explanation of why it took so long to repair the public toilet in Harvard Square and what proactive methods are being taken into consideration to prevent this interruption of service from happening again, at either the Harvard Square or the Central Square public toiletCouncil requestPOR 2018 #51
• Policy order2018 · #52✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to consult with the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department regarding what further improvements can be made to improve safety for all users of the intersections of Walden Street with Concord Avenue, Garden Street and Sherman StreetCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2018 #52
• Policy order2018 · #53✅ Order adopted as amendedCity Manager ensure that appropriate measures have been taken to allow residents at 808/812 Memorial Drive to voice their concerns about a proposed Mobil Gas Station liquor license before any action is taken by the License CommissionCouncil orderschools📖 readPOR 2018 #53
• Policy order2018 · #54✅ Order adoptedDeclare February 28, 2018, in conjunction with Rare Disease Day, be recognized as Henri A. Termeer Day in the City of CambridgePOR 2018 #54
• Policy order2018 · #55❌ Order failed of adoption, 3–6Asks the City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to draft language for a home rule petition for a Cambridge Right of First Refusal LegislationCouncil requestPOR 2018 #55
• Policy order2018 · #56✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with the Community Development Department to develop a timeline for the next Incentive Zoning Nexus StudyCouncil requestzoningPOR 2018 #56
• Policy order2018 · #57✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with City staff to provide easily accessible needle safety information, to include emergency needle or syringe removal and disposal contacts, on the City’s websiteCouncil requestPOR 2018 #57
• Policy order2018 · #58✅ Order adoptedProclaim February 28, 2018, to be Rare Disease Day in the City of Cambridge, in recognition of the research and education that remains in finding cures for patients the world overPOR 2018 #58
• Policy order2018 · #59✅ Order adoptedCity Council endorsement of H.3610, "An Act Temporarily Preventing Firearm Access for Extremely Dangerous or Suicidal Individuals."POR 2018 #59

• Resolution2018 · #41✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Mary E. "Marybeth" Cosgrove from the City Clerk's OfficeRES 2018 #41
• Resolution2018 · #42✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Elaine DeRosa from the Cambridge Economic Opportunity CommitteeRES 2018 #42
• Resolution2018 · #43✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Esther RichardsRES 2018 #43
• Resolution2018 · #44✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Samuel BixlerRES 2018 #44
• Resolution2018 · #45✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to the Fayerweather Street School on the occasion of the second annual Children's March & Love RallyschoolsRES 2018 #45
• Resolution2018 · #46✅ Order adoptedCity Council congratulates Omari Thom, the founder of Fair America, for his activism and engagement which supports progressive candidates, particularly on issues of immigrationCouncil orderRES 2018 #46
• Resolution2018 · #47✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of former Cambridge Police Officer and President of the Policeman's Association Joseph Bellissimopolice safetyRES 2018 #47
• Resolution2018 · #48✅ Order adoptedHappy 60th Birthday to Sandra MurrellRES 2018 #48
• Resolution2018 · #49✅ Order adoptedHappy 60th Birthday wishes to Cheryl VassRES 2018 #49
• Resolution2018 · #50✅ Order adoptedSpeedy Recovery wishes to Kathleen WalcottRES 2018 #50
• Resolution2018 · #51✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Maria D. CabralRES 2018 #51
• Resolution2018 · #52✅ Order adoptedHappy 20th Wedding Anniversary to Renee and Jamie TownesRES 2018 #52
• Resolution2018 · #53✅ Order adoptedResolution on the Death of Evelyn BynoeRES 2018 #53
• Resolution2018 · #54✅ Order adoptedBest wishes to Phyllis Newton on her retirement from the Fletcher Maynard AcademyRES 2018 #54
• Resolution2018 · #55✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Patrick Wardell on the birth of his first grandchild, Rowan Patrick CookRES 2018 #55
• Resolution2018 · #56✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Alice PedroRES 2018 #56
• Resolution2018 · #57✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Leda MassieRES 2018 #57
• Resolution2018 · #58✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Nadine SimmonsRES 2018 #58
• Resolution2018 · #59✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Frederick Powell from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Departmenttransit trafficRES 2018 #59
• Resolution2018 · #60✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Spare Change News on its 25th AnniversaryRES 2018 #60
• Resolution2018 · #61✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Vanu BoseRES 2018 #61
• Resolution2018 · #62✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Noah Weinberg and Lila Berinsky on the occasion of receiving a Disney Summer of Service grant to combat climate changeclimateRES 2018 #62
• Resolution2018 · #63✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Richard E. BrimleyRES 2018 #63
• Resolution2018 · #64✅ Order adoptedCongratulations and thanks to William B. "Bill" King on the occasion of his retirementRES 2018 #64
• Resolution2018 · #65✅ Order adoptedHappy 100th Birthday wishes to Muriel TurkRES 2018 #65
• Resolution2018 · #66✅ Order adoptedCondolences to Retired Fire Chief Gerald Reardon and Director of Assessment Robert Reardon on the death of their mother Catherine "Kay" ReardonRES 2018 #66

• Application / petition2018 · #12✅ Order adoptedA petition was received from Cambridge Science Festival requesting a temporary banner to be hung across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, thirty-eight banners on poles in Harvard Square, eighty-eight banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue, from Memorial Drive to Harvard Square, ten banners on poles along Broadway, from Ellery Street to Felton Street and ten banners on poles along Cambridge Street, from Trowbridge Street to Hovey Street announcing the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival April 13-22, 2018📖 read APP 2018 #12

• Awaiting report2018 · #16✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the plan to redesign Inman Square and to provide input, including: walk-in clinics between now and the next community meeting and making more details available onlineAR-18-16
• Awaiting report2018 · #17✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the current status of zoning language and public health regulations for the keeping of hens and food cultivation and proposed next steps to advance the Urban Agriculture initiativezoningAR-18-17
• Awaiting report2018 · #18✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the success of the Polystyrene Ordinance, including implementation, enforcement, and remaining concerns among the business communityAR-18-18