City Council · Regular Meeting, June 25, 2018

• City Manager's report2018 · #158✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe transfer of $15,000 from the General Fund Personnel Department Other Ordinary Expenses (Professional and Technical Services) to the General Fund Personnel Department Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover additional workers compensation utilization review case review s based on current and anticipated costs for the remainder of the fiscal yearSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerlaborCMA 2018 #158
• City Manager's report2018 · #159✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe transfer of $22,000.00 from the Water Fund Salary and Wages account to the Water Fund Travel and Training Judgements Account to cover the costs related to an employee workers compensation settlementSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerlaborCMA 2018 #159
• City Manager's report2018 · #160✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $2,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures to provide funds for repairs at multiple firehouses as an initial step at improving the working and living conditions within the fire stations of the CitySubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #160
• City Manager's report2018 · #161📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following person as a member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of 2 years, effective June 25, 2018: New Appointment: Matt Zagaja. Reappointments: Eric Belford, Cliff Cook, Lee Gianetti, Christina Giacobbe, Cathy Chute, Anthony Vanky and Jake WassermanSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #161
• City Manager's report2018 · #162📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following person as a new member of the Police Review and Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective June 25, 2018: Bet MacArthurSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetyCMA 2018 #162
• City Manager's report2018 · #163📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-26, regarding a report on providing easily accessible needle safety information on the City's websiteSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safety📖 readCMA 2018 #163
• City Manager's report2018 · #164📁 Placed on file and referredAwaiting Report Item Number 17-33, regarding a report on supporting a goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2035Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerclimate📖 readCMA 2018 #164
• City Manager's report2018 · #165📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-42, regarding Autonomous Vehicles testingSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managertransit traffic📖 readCMA 2018 #165
• City Manager's report2018 · #166📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-48, regarding a request for yield to Pedestrians signage in bike linesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanestransit traffic📖 readCMA 2018 #166
• City Manager's report2018 · #167📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-47, regarding a report on safety improvements at Brookline and Chestnut StreetsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanestransit traffic📖 readCMA 2018 #167
• City Manager's report2018 · #168📁 Placed on file and referredAwaiting Report Item Number 18-59, regarding a report on collecting data from the Human Rights Commission on housing-related activities including number of housing related investigations, number of housing-related cases successfully mediated, relationships with regional housing-related organizations and successes and challenges of the Cambridge Fair Housing OrdinanceSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhousing general📖 readCMA 2018 #168
• City Manager's report2018 · #169✅ Ordained, unanimousproposed amendments to the two following ordinances: Chapter 2.76 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Human Rights Ordinance) and proposed amendments to Chapter 14.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Fair Housing Ordinance)Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerartshousing general📖 read CMA 2018 #169
• City Manager's report2018 · #170↪ Referred to committeea revised draft of the proposed Surveillance Technology OrdinanceSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerlaborpolice safety📖 read CMA 2018 #170

• City officer's report2018 · #28a communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding "Cannabis Use Equity"housing general📖 readCOF 2018 #28
• City officer's report2018 · #29a communication from Vice Mayor Devereux , transmitting a memorandum regarding Policy Order #72 dated March 19, 2018 that the City Manager be and herby is requested to confer with the Election Commission regarding the possibility of instituting early voting in the 2019 municipal election and what actions would be required by the City Council to do so📖 readCOF 2018 #29
• City officer's report2018 · #30a communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding Cybersecurity📖 readCOF 2018 #30

16 resident communications received for this meeting, on police safety (3) · trees (2) · arts (1) · schools (1) · homelessness (1). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2018 · #167✅ Order adopted and referredCity Council refer proposed changes to Cambridge Zoning Article 5.000.Rainwater & Flat Roof Zoning to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for hearing and reportCouncil orderclimatezoning📖 readPOR 2018 #167
• Policy order2018 · #168✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to direct the License Commission and the Department of Public Works to report back to the City Council by the July 30, 2018 Special City Council Meeting with an overview of leaf blower enforcement and registrations that occurred during the Spring 2018 seasonCouncil requestleaf blowersPOR 2018 #168
• Policy order2018 · #169✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to direct the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department, the Community Development Department, and any other relevant City departments to conduct two meetings by the end of July 2018, specifically for seniors, regarding the plan for South Massachusetts Avenue which includes a much more thorough process of community engagement and outreachCouncil requestbike lanestransit traffic📖 readPOR 2018 #169
• Policy order2018 · #170✅ Order adopted and referredzoning amendment to section 4.22 of the zoning code, with strikeouts and highlighting to identify proposed changes for discussion, be forwarded to the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee for their review as a zoning solution to the challenges posed by current zoning constraints regarding accessory dwelling unitsCouncil ordertransit trafficzoning📖 readPOR 2018 #170
• Policy order2018 · #171✅ Order adoptedCity Council go on record condemning Family Separation and Zero Tolerance PolicyCouncil orderPOR 2018 #171
• Policy order2018 · #172✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to direct the Deputy City Manager for the Department of Human Service Programs and the Director of the Office of Workforce Development to establish and implement a dynamic new initiative that will seek to place Port residents (ages 18 and over) on paths to jobs with family-sustaining wagesCouncil requestPOR 2018 #172
• Policy order2018 · #173✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to evaluate improvements to traffic flow and congestion during evening rush hours at Larchwood Drive and Huron AvenueCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2018 #173
• Policy order2018 · #174✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of the Public Works Department to ensure that the water features in all City-owned tot-lot parks are in proper working conditionCouncil requestPOR 2018 #174
• Policy order2018 · #175✅ Order adoptedExecutive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Councillor Toomey for a suitable dedication in the vicinity of Springfield Street in Inman Square in honor of Barry CrimminsCouncil order📖 readPOR 2018 #175
• Policy order2018 · #176✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with the Community Development Department to ensure the new zoning regulations and table of land use, licensing and permitting process, Host Community Agreements, and Economic Development Department programming reflect best equity practices and ensure Cambridge residents benefit from the cannabis industryCouncil requestzoningPOR 2018 #176
• Policy order2018 · #177✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to direct the Community Development Department to include a Job Linkage fee to the list of topics being evaluated in the upcoming Incentive Zoning Nexus StudyCouncil requestzoningPOR 2018 #177
• Policy order2018 · #178✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to update the City Council at its July 30, 2018 meeting on the status of various efforts by the FAA, MassPort, MIT and the Massport Community Advisory Committee to study, assess and address noise issues associated with flights in and out of Logan AirportCouncil request📖 readPOR 2018 #178
• Policy order2018 · #179✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to work with the Mayor’s Office to arrange a meeting between representatives from DCR, Friends of Magazine Beach, the cycling community, and all other stakeholders to work collaboratively to develop a design and funding plan to ensure that the essential safety upgrades to the Paul Dudley White Community Path are completed to complement the ongoing Magazine Beach renovationsCouncil requestbike lanestransit traffic📖 readPOR 2018 #179
• Policy order2018 · #180✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with all relevant City Departments to help facilitate the activities associated with Climate Preparedness WeekCouncil requestclimatePOR 2018 #180
• Policy order2018 · #181✅ Order adoptedproposed fee in the draft amendment to section 12.16.170 entitled "Street Performers Ordinance" be removed from the ordinanceCouncil orderPOR 2018 #181
• Policy order2018 · #183✅ Order adoptedCity Council approval of the placement of a memorial bench in and around the area of Western Avenue and Pleasant Street, (the Ewing homestead), in honor of Carl and Dorothy Ewing, parents of Patrick Ewing, CRLS graduate and former NBA playerPOR 2018 #183
• Policy order2018 · #182📁 Placed on fileproposed Municipal Code entitled “Street Performers” in Section 12.16.170 as amended on June 25, 2018 by Policy Order #15 be placed on Unfinished Business awaiting revised ordinance language from the City Solicitor after consultation with the Arts Council based on the recommendations in the Committee Report dated June 25, 2018Council orderartsPOR 2018 #182

• Resolution2018 · #218✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Lesley University President Jeff A. WeissRES 2018 #218
• Resolution2018 · #219✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Patrick TedescoRES 2018 #219
• Resolution2018 · #220✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Cambridge Naturals for being featured in Forbes Magazine as a “Small Giant,” one of the best small businesses of 2018 that has chosen greatness over growthRES 2018 #220
• Resolution2018 · #221✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Gilberta M. AlmasRES 2018 #221
• Resolution2018 · #222✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Catherine "Kay" CarboneRES 2018 #222
• Resolution2018 · #223✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Cambridge Community Television for 30 years of exemplary programming and community engagement and wishing them many years of success to comeRES 2018 #223
• Resolution2018 · #224✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Donald Bombino from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2018 #224
• Resolution2018 · #225✅ Order adoptedRetirement of John Fulkerson from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2018 #225
• Resolution2018 · #226✅ Order adoptedRetirement of John Gardner from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2018 #226
• Resolution2018 · #227✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Amanda Montoya on her service to Harvard University and the Cambridge communityRES 2018 #227
• Resolution2018 · #228✅ Order adoptedCity Council go on record wishing Kate Joyce a swift and complete recovery, and a speedy return to City HallCouncil orderRES 2018 #228
• Resolution2018 · #229✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Alfred Martins SrRES 2018 #229
• Resolution2018 · #230✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Manuel "Manny" PaivaRES 2018 #230

• Application / petition2018 · #320✅ Order adopteda 1 blade sign and 4 awnings at the premises numbered 50 JFK StreetApplication from JFK Street Realty Trust - Roger Jamestenants renttreeszoning📖 read approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2018 #320
• Application / petition2018 · #321↪ Referred to the city managerA petition was received from Patrick Conte, regarding Pokeworks for outdoor seating on public property located at 1440 Massachusetts Avenue, consisting of 10 tables and 26 seats in accordance with the enclosed plan. The proposed hours of operation begin at 11:30am and end at 11:00pm Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00am on Thursday, and 2:00am on Friday and Saturday. We seek permission to use the proposed area during the permitted outdoor dining season, from March 1 to November 30📖 readAPP 2018 #321
• Application / petition2018 · #322✅ Order adopteda temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing the 16th annual Taste of Cambridge on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018Application from Cambridge License Advisory Board📖 readAPP 2018 #322
• Application / petition2018 · #323↪ Referred to committeeA zoning petition has been received from the Pizzuto Family Limited Partnership Cambridge Zoning Ordinance 20.900 and Zoning Map by added section entitled New Street Overlay Districtzoning📖 readAPP 2018 #323
• Application / petition2018 · #324↪ ReferredA petition was received from Alex Auriema, Anne Tuan, and et al, regarding a safer bike and pedestrian path between Fowler Street and the Western Avenue stretch of the Charles River path along Memorial Drivetransit traffic📖 readAPP 2018 #324

• Awaiting report2018 · #62✅ Report received and acceptedReport on acquiring Big Belly Solar trash cans to replace the current open top trash receptacles, with an emphasis on the business districtsclimateAR-18-62
• Awaiting report2018 · #63📁 Placed on fileReport on planning for improvements to the City's FirehousesAR-18-63
• Awaiting report2018 · #64✅ Report received and acceptedReport on establishing an aggressive new strategy to reduce the violence in the Port and Wellington-Harrington neighborhoodsAR-18-64
• Awaiting report2018 · #65✅ Report received and acceptedReport on working with the Mayor’s Summer Youth Program and other appropriate City departments to organize a Town Hall Meeting for Cambridge youthAR-18-65
• Awaiting report2018 · #66✅ Report received and acceptedReport on establishing a Young Adult Civic Unity Committee to be modeled after the Citizen Civic Unity Committee and to recruit applicants from all across the community and across all socio-economic backgroundsAR-18-66
• Awaiting report2018 · #67✅ Report received and acceptedReport on allocating additional supplemental funds in the FY19 Budget and a line item allocated in the FY20 Budget for legal aid contracts so that more legal assistance is available to residents facing displacement and other housing-related emergenciesbudgethousing generaltenants rentAR-18-67
• Awaiting report2018 · #68📁 Placed on file due to end of legislative termReport on determining the permitting and legality issues of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in the City of CambridgeAR-18-68
• Awaiting report2018 · #69✅ Report received and acceptedReport on identifying additional opportunities to plant trees in public spaces throughout the city, particularly in underserved areas of the city, and present a timeline in which this will happen including any necessary fiscal appropriations, as a part of the broader effort to rebuild our declining tree canopytreesAR-18-69
• Awaiting report2018 · #70✅ Report received and acceptedReport whenever a city owned public tree (not considered a “street tree” under 87.3) must be removed for reason other than disease or threat to public safety, and that a public hearing be scheduled prior to its removalpolice safetytreesAR-18-70

• CRT 2018 #21 · a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on June 7, 2018 to discuss amendments to the Street Performers Ordinance in section 12.16.170 in the Municipal Code 📖 read

• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2018-06-07 · Report Accepted And Placed On