City Council · Regular Meeting, April 2, 2018

• City Manager's report2018 · #71✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Homeless Youth Count grant funded by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($750.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,250.00) which will be used for costs related to conducting a count and survey of unaccompanied homeless youth in partnership with youth service providers (Youth on Fire, Y2Y Harvard Square, Bridge Over Troubled Waters) between April 23-May 13, 2018Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhomelessnesshousing generalCMA 2018 #71
• City Manager's report2018 · #72✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe transfer of funds of the HUD Planning Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account which will facilitate staff attendance at the national Housing First Partners conference and an unanticipated HUD mandated Rapid Rehousing conferenceSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhousing generalCMA 2018 #72
• City Manager's report2018 · #73✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe transfer of funds of the HUD HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account in the amount of $1,163.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to help support the ongoing development of our HMIS systemSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerhomelessnessCMA 2018 #73
• City Manager's report2018 · #74📁 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: Charles DurrahSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #74
• City Manager's report2018 · #75📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board as a Cambridge representative effective April 9, 2018 for a term to expire on June 30, 2020: Dr. Susanne A. MartzSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #75
• City Manager's report2018 · #76✅ 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 $9,495.00 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the installation of infrastructure enhancement projects at various sitesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #76
• City Manager's report2018 · #77✅ 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 $62,500.00 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the ongoing installation of infrastructure enhancement projects at various sitesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #77
• City Manager's report2018 · #78✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services for $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for hazmat responders’ personal protective equipment including replacement and additions to level A entry suits, Class 2 WMD suits and respiratory protectionSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetyCMA 2018 #78
• City Manager's report2018 · #79✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $21,194.08 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account which is a reimbursement for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #79
• City Manager's report2018 · #80✅ Report accepted/placed on filAwaiting Report Item Number 18-33, regarding a report on whether or not Chapter 4.25 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance applies to the Inman Square redesign project and therefore whether or not a report should be made to the Planning BoardSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerzoning📖 readCMA 2018 #80
• City Manager's report2018 · #81📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-35, regarding applying to designate certain census tracts as Opportunity ZonesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manageraffordable housinghousing general📖 readCMA 2018 #81

• City officer's report2018 · #17information on the use of a Councillor Activity and Interest Board📖 readCOF 2018 #17

23 resident communications received for this meeting, on tenants rent (3) · affordable housing (2) · housing general (2) · transit traffic (2) · zoning (2). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2018 · #103✅ Order adoptedCity Council proclaim April 2–8, 2018 as Cambridge Public Health Week in appreciation of the extensive work on the part of the public and private sectors in the city to promote healthy living, prevent disease and injury, and respond to threats to our well-beingCouncil orderPOR 2018 #103
• Policy order2018 · #92✅ Order adoptedExecutive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee for a sign dedication in honor of Rosalind O'Sullivan in the vicinity of the Fletcher Maynard AcademyCouncil orderPOR 2018 #92
• Policy order2018 · #93✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City personnel to place a commemorative plaque at eye-level at the plaza in Harvard Square dedicated to former judge, Mayor, and City Manager Joseph DeGuglielmo so that it is more prominent to pedestriansCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2018 #93
• Policy order2018 · #94✅ Order adoptedCity Council encourage residents to be more conscious of their water consumption during the month of April, to take steps to reduce storm water runoff on their own property, to prevent polluted runoff from entering our water system, and to find time to engage with our natural areasCouncil orderPOR 2018 #94
• Policy order2018 · #95✅ Order adoptedCity Council support of House Bill 3857, “An Act providing tax relief for rent-burdened individuals and families."housing general📖 readPOR 2018 #95
• Policy order2018 · #96✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to consult with the Law Department, Community Development Department and any other appropriate City departments regarding the feasibility of requiring property owners to give the City written notice when a storefront becomes vacant, including plans for finding a new tenant and keeping the premises tidy and in compliance with all applicable codes to mitigate any negative effects or safety concerns on the neighborhoodCouncil requesttenants rent📖 readPOR 2018 #96
• Policy order2018 · #97✅ Order adoptedCity Council support of S. 2347, "An Act to protect animal welfare and safety in cities and towns (PAWS II)."POR 2018 #97
• Policy order2018 · #98✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to notify the owners of the former Harvard Square Theater that the City Council has requested that they provide a firm schedule for when they will submit their application to the Cambridge Historical Commission and begin the public engagement process along with a projected timeline for the rest of the process through completion of the project, once the necessary permits are grantedCouncil requestPOR 2018 #98
• Policy order2018 · #99✅ Order adoptedCity Council go on record in opposition to the oppressive policies of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) and Saudi ArabiaCouncil orderPOR 2018 #99
• Policy order2018 · #100✅ Order adoptedCity Council support of Massachusetts Resolve H. 4159: "Resolve creating a task force on sexual misconduct climate surveys for colleges and universities in Massachusetts."climatePOR 2018 #100
• Policy order2018 · #101✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to work with Trinity Property Management to give the nearly 200 tenants of the EMF building additional time beyond April 30, 2018 to find new space, considering the unique circumstances and outsized impact of this evictionCouncil requestartstenants rent📖 readPOR 2018 #101
• Policy order2018 · #102✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in Cambridge provided certain conditions are metCouncil requestbike lanestransit traffic📖 readPOR 2018 #102
• Policy order2018 · #104✅ Order adoptedMuriel Turk DayPOR 2018 #104

• Resolution2018 · #104✅ Order adoptedCity Council welcome representatives of Equipo Maíz, CRIPDES, and US-El Salvador Sister Cities to Cambridge and salutes these organizations for over three decades of sisterhood, solidarity and struggle for the empowerment of the rural communitiesCouncil orderRES 2018 #104
• Resolution2018 · #105✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Deputy Superintendent Rob Lowe on his recent graduation from the FBI National Academy programRES 2018 #105
• Resolution2018 · #106✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of John "Jackie" GrahamRES 2018 #106
• Resolution2018 · #107✅ Order adoptedCongratulations Dr. Maria McCauley on her election to the American Library Association Executive BoardRES 2018 #107
• Resolution2018 · #108✅ Order adoptedCongratulations Laura Jasinski on her appointment as Executive Director of the Charles River ConservancyRES 2018 #108
• Resolution2018 · #109✅ Order adoptedCelebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and thanks to the men and women who give their time to this vital role as the first, first responders to every emergencypolice safetyRES 2018 #109
• Resolution2018 · #110✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Reginald M. CampleseRES 2018 #110
• Resolution2018 · #111✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Augusto AndradeRES 2018 #111
• Resolution2018 · #112✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Reverend Dennis DeverRES 2018 #112
• Resolution2018 · #113✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to the cast and crew of the North Cambridge Family Opera Company on the production of Weedpatch: Hardship, Laughter, and Song in Dustbowl-era CaliforniaRES 2018 #113
• Resolution2018 · #114✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Diane Bongiorno from the Community Development DepartmentRES 2018 #114
• Resolution2018 · #115✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to the cast and crew of The CRLS Spring Play, The Light She GaveRES 2018 #115
• Resolution2018 · #116✅ Order adoptedSpeedy recovery wishes to Lenora PedroRES 2018 #116
• Resolution2018 · #117✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Peter Smillie on the successful defense of his PhD thesisRES 2018 #117
• Resolution2018 · #118✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Reverend John Francis O'DonnellRES 2018 #118
• Resolution2018 · #121✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of James Monagle's mother Kathleen M. Monagle📖 readRES 2018 #121
• Resolution2018 · #122✅ Order adoptedThanks to Adrienne BentonRES 2018 #122
• Resolution2018 · #123✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Tony ReedRES 2018 #123
• Resolution2018 · #124✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to National Black Marathoners AssociationRES 2018 #124

• Application / petition2018 · #14✅ Order adopteda projecting sign at the premises numbered 585 Massachusetts AvenueApplication from Morris Naggar📖 readApproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2018 #14

• Awaiting report2018 · #37✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the possibility of accepting the City of Boston's invitation to join their intergenerational housing pilot programhousing generalAR-18-37
• Awaiting report2018 · #38✅ Report received and acceptedReport on inventory of all City-owned vacant buildings and lots and the City's plans for them, if anyAR-18-38