City Council · Regular Meeting, September 17, 2018

• City Manager's report2018 · #197✅ Order adopted, unanimousrecommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2019Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manageraffordable housingbudgethousing general📖 read CMA 2018 #197
• City Manager's report2018 · #198✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to the Arts Council in the amount of $500.00 to the Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the 2019 River FestivalSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerartsCMA 2018 #198
• City Manager's report2018 · #199✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a Vision Zero Outreach Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will help support the City’s Vision Zero Initiative and be used to create, produce, and print marketing materials that detail Cambridge’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero effortsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managertransit trafficCMA 2018 #199
• City Manager's report2018 · #200↪ Referred to committeea recommended appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority for a term of 5 years: Elaine DeRosaSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhousing generalCMA 2018 #200
• City Manager's report2018 · #201📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following person as a new member of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) to fill a term vacated by former member Risa Mednick that will expire on June 11, 2020: Eva Martin BlytheSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #201
• City Manager's report2018 · #202↪ Referred to the petitiona Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Cannabis Zoning Petition with suggested revisions and additional considerationsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerartsschoolszoning📖 readCMA 2018 #202
• City Manager's report2018 · #203✅ Report accepted/placed on filAwaiting Report Item Number 18-82, regarding purchasing buildings being sold by the Episcopal Divinity SchoolSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manageraffordable housinghousing generalschools📖 readCMA 2018 #203
• City Manager's report2018 · #204📁 Placed on filethe reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Library Board of Trustees: Karen Kosko, Patricia Payne and Nancy WoodsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #204
• City Manager's report2018 · #205✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the FY19 IdeaLab Grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($15,000) which will be used to purchase computer software and suppliesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #205
• City Manager's report2018 · #206✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the FY19 Preservation Assessment Grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, in the amount of $4,200 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will support a preservation assessment for the Cambridge Room, the Cambridge Public Library’s Archives and Special CollectionsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #206
• City Manager's report2018 · #207✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the FY18 Early Childhood Resource Center grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the amount of $9,333.33 to the Grant Fund Library Salary and Wages account ($1,600) and the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,733.33) which will support parent/provider workshops, library materials, and staff time to provide on-site servicesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #207
• City Manager's report2018 · #208📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-64, regarding a peace and safety plan for The Port and Wellington-Harrington neighborhoodsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetytenants rent📖 readCMA 2018 #208
• City Manager's report2018 · #209✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a supplemental appropriation of the FY18 STEP (Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program) Grant for $9,182.81 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($9,182.81) which will be used to supplement sustained, high visibility, year-round traffic enforcement, specifically at locations throughout the city that have had serious crash and injury problems in the pastSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetytransit trafficCMA 2018 #209
• City Manager's report2018 · #210📁 Placed on filethe appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $14,199.70 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($4,575) and the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($9,624.70) which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to, speeding, impaired driving, occupant protection and pedestrian safety and to purchase lidar speed measuring devices for traffic safety enforcementSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetytransit trafficCMA 2018 #210
• City Manager's report2018 · #211📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-74, regarding ensuring water play features in all City owned tot lots are in proper working conditionSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerschools📖 readCMA 2018 #211
• City Manager's report2018 · #212📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-54, regarding revitalization of Gannett-Warren Pals ParkSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager📖 readCMA 2018 #212
• City Manager's report2018 · #213📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following persons as a members of the Family Policy Council: Ron Benham, Ben Clark, Elizabeth Hill, Mike Johnston, Michelle Lower, Geeta Pradhan & Bridget RodriguezSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #213
• City Manager's report2018 · #214✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $95,281.74 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($89,883.34), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,398.40) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service CenterSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhomelessnesshousing generaltransit trafficCMA 2018 #214
• City Manager's report2018 · #215✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $116,748.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($112,800.00) which will be used to support the Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program based at the Multi-Service Center. Funds will also be used to contract with a clinician who will be based at Cambridge District Court, and to contract with legal service providers who will provide legal advice intended to assist with homeless prevention and tenancy preservation activitiesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhomelessnesshousing generaltenants rentCMA 2018 #215
• City Manager's report2018 · #216✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the ESOL Grant for $208,992.00 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($196,642.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($11,950.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($400.00) which will support core ESOL services provided by the Community Learning CenterSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #216
• City Manager's report2018 · #217✅ Order adopted, 8–0the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) in the amount of $37,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($36,215.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,285.00) which will support the staff and operation of an ESOL class focused on teaching employees of the Division of Comparative Medicine at MITSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #217
• City Manager's report2018 · #218✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $497,100.25 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCASubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhomelessnesshousing generalCMA 2018 #218
• City Manager's report2018 · #219✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read grant in the amount of $3,202.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,162.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,040.00) which will support parenting workshops as well as the recruitment and training of CLC students who will assist with logisticsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2018 #219
• City Manager's report2018 · #220✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $58,995.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($26,047.00) which will be used for integrated education and training program for immigrant adults who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aidesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #220
• City Manager's report2018 · #221✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $692,878.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($660,002.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($31,151.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,725.00) and will be used to fund ESOL, literacy, and high school equivalency preparation classes (teaching, advising, and assessment), the grant provides for volunteer coordination, technology coordination, distance learning for ESOL students, student leadership activities, childcare through the Center for Families for a family literacy class, and out-stationing at Career Source to coordinate services among ABE providers in the Metro North region as well as among ABE and WIOA partnersSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2018 #221
• City Manager's report2018 · #222📁 Placed on filethe reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Immigrant Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective September 17, 2018: Marcio Macedo and Jennifer SparksSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #222
• City Manager's report2018 · #223📁 Placed on filethe appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years effective July 23, 2018: Yasmin Padamsee Forbes and Michael KourabasSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2018 #223
• City Manager's report2018 · #224✅ Ordained, unanimousadditional proposed amendments, as requested by the City Council at the meeting of June 25, 2018, to Chapter 2.76 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the “Human Rights Ordinance”)Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerarts📖 read CMA 2018 #224
• City Manager's report2018 · #225📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 18-84, regarding a report from the Cambridge Human Rights Commission on housing-related questionsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerhousing generaltenants rent📖 read CMA 2018 #225
• City Manager's report2018 · #226↪ Referred to the petitionlegal opinion received from City Solicitor Nancy Glowa, regarding the question of repetitive zoning petitions, specifically relative to the Brown PetitionSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerzoning📖 readCMA 2018 #226

• City officer's report2018 · #33a communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding "Micro-Mobility Support; Transportation Conference"📖 readCOF 2018 #33
• City officer's report2018 · #34a communication from Representative Mike Connolly, transmitting a memorandum informing the City Council that the home rule petition submitted by the City Council, relative to the Inman Square Intersection Improvement Plan, has been enacted by the legislature📖 readCOF 2018 #34
• City officer's report2018 · #35a communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding "Surveillance Ordinances Suggestions"police safety📖 readCOF 2018 #35

18 resident communications received for this meeting, on trees (4) · climate (1) · schools (1) · transit traffic (1) · homelessness (1). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2018 · #201📁 Placed on fileAsks the City Manager to work with the Community Development Department to establish a Senior Living Overlay District at the current site of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility to encourage and incentivize redevelopment specifically for continuum of care servicesCouncil requestPOR 2018 #201
• Policy order2018 · #202✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City personnel to explore the feasibility of establishing a crosswalk at the intersection of Soden Street and Western AvenueCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2018 #202
• Policy order2018 · #203📁 Placed on fileAsks the City Manager to confer with the appropriate City departments and relevant housing partners to aggressively attempt to obtain, or help others obtain, the Santa Maria property for purposes of affordable housingCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing generalPOR 2018 #203
• Policy order2018 · #204✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the Police Commissioner to increase enforcement of the Bike Lane Bill to keep our bicycle infrastructure free and unobstructedCouncil requestbike lanespolice safetyPOR 2018 #204
• Policy order2018 · #205✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the Office of the Mayor, representatives of Harvard University, and any other parties that the City Manager deems necessary in order to draft a plan that shall allow the Mayor’s Annual Harvard Senior Luncheon to be held regardless of the weather conditionsCouncil requestPOR 2018 #205
• Policy order2018 · #206✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to direct the Community Development Department and any other relevant City personnel to establish an Inman Square Business Impact Plan ahead of formally initiating the Inman Square street reconfiguration processCouncil requestbike lanestransit traffic📖 readPOR 2018 #206
• Policy order2018 · #207✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the tax status, zoning history, and sale of The Constellation Center's Parcel C in Kendall SquareCouncil requestzoningPOR 2018 #207
• Policy order2018 · #208✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to consult with the Traffic, Parking & Transportation Department and other City departments to consider working with consultants and other available resources to help incorporate data access and management concerns into discussions, permits and licenses for new mobility platformsCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2018 #208
• Policy order2018 · #209✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to provide an explanation for the change in parking regulations which does not allow for property owners to park in front of their own drivewaysCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2018 #209
• Policy order2018 · #210✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to report to the City Council with an explanation of how the City views internet-based platforms as opportunities for outreach and communication and what sort of guidelines have been, or are being, developed to help everyone understand how the City’s various departments do or do not utilize these communication resources and how any communications on these platforms are managed so that the messaging and information is kept up-to-dateCouncil requestbroadbandPOR 2018 #210
• Policy order2018 · #211📁 Placed on fileAsks the City Manager to televise the Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee hearing on September 20, 2018Council requestartsPOR 2018 #211
• Policy order2018 · #212✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the Economic Development Division to regularly update the vacant property database as well as review the strategies presented in the Storefront Vacancies Best Practices Report and report back on the feasibility of implementing these recommendationsCouncil requestPOR 2018 #212
• Policy order2018 · #213❌ Failed of adoption, 4–5Asks the City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion on whether the City Council has the ability to rescind a previous voteCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing general📖 readPOR 2018 #213
• Policy order2018 · #214⊘ Order withdrawnCity Council rescind its vote of July 30, 2018 failing to send the climate safety (Brown, et al) petition to a second reading, thereby taking no action on the petitionCouncil orderclimatePOR 2018 #214
• Policy order2018 · #215✅ Order adoptedNeighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee conduct a hearing to discuss the increase enforcement of the dog leash ordinance, the possibility of an awareness campaign about the importance of following the law, the possibility of creating an opt-in liability insurance program for dog owners, and an update on staffing levels at the Animal Control DepartmentCouncil orderartsPOR 2018 #215
• Policy order2018 · #217✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to forward to the City Solicitor for review and to be, included in the proposed Surveillance Ordinance; the proposed amendments submitted by Mayor McGovern, Mr. Stallman, Mr. Green and Councillor Kelley are ATTACHMENTS C, D, F, G-1 and G-2 in the Ordinance Committee Report Number Five and Communications and Reports from City Officers Number Three on the September 17, 2018 AgendaCouncil requestpolice safety📖 read POR 2018 #217
• Policy order2018 · #216✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to prioritize the revitalization of the Paolillo Tot Lot’s amenities in time for Summer 2019Council request📖 readPOR 2018 #216
• Policy order2018 · #218✅ Order adopted, 7–2City Council go on record accepting the provisions of Chapter 174 of the Acts of 2018, the same being “An Act Authorizing the City of Cambridge to Change the Use of Certain Land Acquired for Open Space Recreational Purposes to a Use for Traffic Reconfiguration Purposes.”Council ordertransit trafficPOR 2018 #218

• Resolution2018 · #263✅ Order adoptedThanks to Keisha Greaves for her incredible role and contribution to the Cambridge community and City Council support of the 4th Annual Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day on September 30, 2018RES 2018 #263
• Resolution2018 · #264✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Maura Pensak and Nancy Alach on their recent marriageRES 2018 #264
• Resolution2018 · #265✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Frances (DeGuglielmo) TingleRES 2018 #265
• Resolution2018 · #266✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Leroy Paul DottenRES 2018 #266
• Resolution2018 · #267✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of John O'Leary SrRES 2018 #267
• Resolution2018 · #268✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Attorney David Sullivan from the Massachusetts State SenateRES 2018 #268
• Resolution2018 · #269✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Manikka Bowman for being recognized as one of Boston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honoreesRES 2018 #269
• Resolution2018 · #270✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to YWCA Outstanding Women of 2018RES 2018 #270
• Resolution2018 · #271✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Elaine Schear on her retirement from the Friends of CRLSRES 2018 #271
• Resolution2018 · #272✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Ayanna Pressley for her historic victory in the September 4, 2018 primary for the 7th Congressional DistrictRES 2018 #272
• Resolution2018 · #273✅ Order adoptedThanks and appreciation to Congressman Michael E. Capuano for his many years of service to the Cambridge communityRES 2018 #273
• Resolution2018 · #274✅ Order adoptedCongratulating the Cambridge Public Health Department on achieving national accreditation through the national nonprofit Public Health Accreditation BoardRES 2018 #274
• Resolution2018 · #275✅ Order adoptedHappy 70th Wedding Anniversary wishes to Stephanie and William CourierRES 2018 #275
• Resolution2018 · #276✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Romelia GallardoRES 2018 #276
• Resolution2018 · #277✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Jimmy Tingle on his well-run campaign for Lieutenant Governortenants rentRES 2018 #277
• Resolution2018 · #278✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of John "Harry" ConnartonRES 2018 #278
• Resolution2018 · #279✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Karl ShumanRES 2018 #279
• Resolution2018 · #280✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Joan AllenRES 2018 #280
• Resolution2018 · #281✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on the occasion of being recognized as one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report America’s “Best Hospital Rankings.”RES 2018 #281
• Resolution2018 · #282✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Olga "Pat" DivecchiaRES 2018 #282
• Resolution2018 · #283✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Dean Larson from the Broad InstituteRES 2018 #283
• Resolution2018 · #284✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Cambridge Arts & Frames on the occasion of its' 10th anniversaryartsRES 2018 #284
• Resolution2018 · #285✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Formaggio's Kitchen on its 40th AnniversaryRES 2018 #285
• Resolution2018 · #286✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Green City Growers on their 10th anniversaryRES 2018 #286
• Resolution2018 · #287✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Sarah Gyorog on her new position of Executive Director of Transition Housetransit trafficRES 2018 #287
• Resolution2018 · #288✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Revival Cafe & Kitchen on their recent opening at 125 CambridgePark DriveRES 2018 #288
• Resolution2018 · #289✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Katrina Chu and Lee Pan on their recent marriageRES 2018 #289
• Resolution2018 · #290✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to the City of South Portland, Maine on a major climate change victoryclimateRES 2018 #290
• Resolution2018 · #291✅ Order adoptedRetirement of William"Bill" Dwyer from the Department of Public WorksRES 2018 #291

• Application / petition2018 · #331✅ Order adoptedreplacement of existing one projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 95 Winthrop StreetApplication from Eliot Square Enterprise/Peets Coffeetreeszoning📖 readapproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2018 #331
• Application / petition2018 · #332❌ Failed of adoption26 temporary banner on lamp poles on JFK street between Memorial Drive and Mount Auburn Street announcing the 138th season of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on October 2018 thru November 2018Application from Boston Symphony Orchestra📖 read APP 2018 #332
• Application / petition2018 · #333✅ Order adopteda temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall promoting the Indigenous Peoples' Day from October 3. 2018 thru October 15, 2018Application from the Office of the Mayor McGovern📖 readAPP 2018 #333
• Application / petition2018 · #334↪ Referred to the city manageradd two additional tables and four chairs on the sidewalk (curbside) in front of the premises on the Bow Street side of the Gafton's patio set upApplication from Grafton Street📖 readAPP 2018 #334
• Application / petition2018 · #335📁 Placed on fileA petition was received from Sara Mae Berman, of 23 Fayette Street, transmitting a petition from Inman Square business in opposition to the City's current plan for the redesign of Inman Square and urging the City to review the attached modified plan endorsed by residents📖 readAPP 2018 #335

• Awaiting report2018 · #79✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the Grand Junction Overlay District and provide update in SeptemberAR-18-79
• Awaiting report2018 · #80✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the Sherman Street train crossing and related train traffic with the goal of implementing whatever street and intersection changes are necessary to get this area re-designated a “quiet zone.”transit trafficAR-18-80
• Awaiting report2018 · #81✅ Report received and acceptedReport on efforts to be made to ensure that at least one public building at an accessible location can be open on a Sunday or holiday that coincides with an extreme heat eventAR-18-81
• Awaiting report2018 · #82✅ Report received and acceptedReport on discussions with Lesley University or the Episcopal Divinity School about purchasing the property for affordable housing development and the results of any such discussionaffordable housinghousing generalschoolsAR-18-82
• Awaiting report2018 · #83✅ Report received and acceptedReport on an action plan to work with the City’s Community-Based Organizations to create a network of summertime evening programming to reduce the threat of violence in the City’s public spaces in 2019 and beyondAR-18-83
• Awaiting report2018 · #84✅ Report received and acceptedReport on requesting information from the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission on answers to additional outstanding housing-related questionshousing generalAR-18-84
• Awaiting report2018 · #85✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the feasibility of appointing an advisory committee to work through resiliency elements raised during the Envision process and through the Brown petitionAR-18-85
• Awaiting report2018 · #86✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the feasibility of adopting a policy of replacing any failed 4000K LED streetlights with warmer alternatives as opportunities arise, and offering shielding/filtering upon request from nearby residents whenever possibleAR-18-86
• Awaiting report2018 · #87✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the navigational editing capabilities of the City of CambridgeAR-18-87
• Awaiting report2018 · #88✅ Report received and acceptedReport on contracting with an outside survey company to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of inclusionary tenants' experiences, with a particular emphasis on biased practicesaffordable housingtenants rentAR-18-88

• CRT 2018 #29 · a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public hearing held on August 14, 2018 to discuss bike theft, security efforts, the Cambridge Police Department “bait bike” program and locking and storage regulations as they pertain to bike theft and security [police-safety] 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #30 · a report from Vice Mayor Devereux, Chair of the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee, for a hearing held on July 24, 2018, a follow-up to a response from the City Manager on May 14, 2018 regarding electric vehicles and the originating Policy Order adopted on January 29, 2018 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #31 · a report from Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui, Chair of the Economic Development and University Relations Committee, for a public hearing held on Wednesday, June 20, 2019 to discuss the potential for a City-based Cannabis Social Equity Program, focusing on ways to reduce barriers to entry in the commercial Cannabis industry 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #32 · a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public hearing held on June 26, 2018 to discuss City’s Cyber Security Policy [police-safety] 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #33 · a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on August 13, 2018 to discuss revisions to the proposed Municipal Code amendment to create a new chapter 12.22 entitled “Surveillance Technology Ordinance;” said revisions were submitted to the City Council on June 25, 2018 [police-safety] 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #34 · a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on July 23, 2018 to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 10.17 entitled “Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance” in section 10.17.070 entitled “Fees for Residential Parking Stickers.” [transit-traffic] 📖 read 📖 read 📖 read 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #35 · a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public hearing held on August 7, 2018 to discuss gun violence, the Cambridge Police Department task force and the new initiatives and the Central Square sub-station [police-safety] 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #36 · a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on August 8, 2018 to discuss City Council petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance in Article 5.000 as it relates to rainwater and flat roofs [zoning] 📖 read
• CRT 2018 #37 · a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on August 16, 2018 to discuss a petition filed by Randy Kasten for the Pizzuto Family Limited Partnership to amend the zoning map along the easterly side of New Street from Danehy Park continuing southwesterly along New Street to rezone Industry A01 to create a new overlay zoning district entitled “New Street Overlay District” and further amend section 20.900 in Article 20.00; amend the Table of Regulations by creating a new self-storage facility line, amend Section 4.37 in Article 4.000 ad Section 6.36.7 in Article 6.000 to add a new category entitled “Self-Storage Facility.” [zoning] 📖 read

• Public Safety Committee hearing of 2018-08-14 · Report Accepted
• Transportation & Public Utilities Committee hearing of 2018-07-24 · Report Accepted
• Economic Development & University Relations Committee hearing of 2019-06-20 · Report Accepted
• Public Safety Committee hearing of 2018-06-26 · Report Accepted
• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2018-08-13 · Report Accepted
• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2018-07-23 · Charter Right
• Public Safety Committee hearing of 2018-08-07 · Report Accepted
• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2018-08-08 · Report Accepted
• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2018-08-16 · Report Accepted