City Council · Regular Meeting, June 3, 2019

• City Manager's report2019 · #149✅ Order adopted, 8–0an order authorizing the City Manager for transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the books for FY18-19Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager📖 readCMA 2019 #149
• City Manager's report2019 · #150✅ Order adopted, 8–0the appropriation of $44,483, which was received in energy rebates, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will supplement the FY20 public investment appropriation to support energy efficiency projects at school and City buildingsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2019 #150
• City Manager's report2019 · #151✅ Order adopted, 8–0the transfer of $2,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the General Fund Women’s Commission Department Other Ordinary Maintenance which will be used to cover the cost of the first phase of the Mapping Feminist Cambridge Project which will focus on Inman SquareSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2019 #151
• City Manager's report2019 · #152✅ Order adopted, 8–0the appropriation of a grant of $500.00 from Cambridge in Motion, through the Cambridge Public Health Department, to the grant fund Emergency Communication Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support a program to encourage all staff to take on a monthly challenge designed to improve physical activity during the shift such as standing for fifteen minutes each hour or walking the building during breaksSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2019 #152
• City Manager's report2019 · #153✅ Order adopted, 8–0the appropriation of the FFY19 Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of $11,830 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to impaired driving and occupant protection. This additional appropriation will bring the total award to $18,300Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerpolice safetytransit trafficCMA 2019 #153
• City Manager's report2019 · #154✅ Order adopted, 8–0the appropriation of a grant from the Festivals Program of 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 support the Cambridge Arts River FestivalSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerartsCMA 2019 #154
• City Manager's report2019 · #155✅ Order adopted, 8–0the appropriation of $20,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be used to help support the annual Cambridge Arts River FestivalSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerartsCMA 2019 #155
• City Manager's report2019 · #156📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 19-29, which requesting data on speed and vehicle counts on Garden Street between Concord Avenue and Linnaean Street and identify potential measures to improve its pedestrian and bicycle safetySubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanestransit traffic📖 readCMA 2019 #156
• City Manager's report2019 · #157📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 19-48, regarding alleviating the impacts from buses idling on Green StreetSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2019 #157
• City Manager's report2019 · #158📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Numbers 19-33 and 19-34, regarding bicycle count dataSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Managerbike lanestransit traffic📖 readCMA 2019 #158
• City Manager's report2019 · #159📁 Placed on fileAwaiting Report Item Number 19-15, regarding the possibility of setting up an assistance fund/program to help low-income elderly/disabled residents manage bed bug infestationsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2019 #159

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

• Policy order2019 · #182✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the relevant City departments to ensure that all sunscreen dispensers in City parks are clean and operational for the summer season (with special attention to Franklin Street Park) and that sunscreen ingredients are prominently postedCouncil requestPOR 2019 #182
• Policy order2019 · #183✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to report back on this pilot program and whether it could be implemented as a permanent program, with menstrual products available in all restrooms, regardless of the gender identity assigned to that restroomCouncil request📖 readPOR 2019 #183
• Policy order2019 · #184✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with the City Solicitor, Inspectional Services Department and the Community Development Department to determine whether it is possible to reduce or eliminate Building Permit Fees for 100% affordable housing development projects, through an exemption or other means and investigate what types of real estate tax abatements are possible for 100% affordable housing moving forwardCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing generalPOR 2019 #184
• Policy order2019 · #185✅ Order adoptedCity Council renews its observance of Loving Day on June 12, 2019Council orderPOR 2019 #185
• Policy order2019 · #186✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to work with the local taxi industry and other interested parties to prepare a Home Rule Petition for the City Council to submit to the State Legislature that would address Cambridge-specific issues and give the City Council the ability to ensure TNCs operate in a safe and responsible mannerCouncil requestbike lanesclimate📖 readPOR 2019 #186
• Policy order2019 · #187✅ Order adoptedCity Manager work with the Community Development Department to set up a series of informational and interactive Affordable Housing Overlay workshops in a variety of neighborhoods to give residents the chance to foster a productive and informational dialogue with City staffCouncil orderaffordable housinghousing generalPOR 2019 #187
• Policy order2019 · #188✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to confer with the appropriate City staff on this issue and report back to the City Council on the status of any gas-related surveys and safety activities related to the Inman Square reconstruction projectCouncil requestPOR 2019 #188
• Policy order2019 · #189✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the timeline and process for the creation of a stakeholder group to conduct the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan review, as well as any other details on the process by which the quinquennial review will be conducted in 2020Council requestclimatePOR 2019 #189
• Policy order2019 · #190✅ Order adoptedRequest for Draft Language Related to the Net Zero Action PlanclimatePOR 2019 #190
• Policy order2019 · #191✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to confer with the Department of Public Works, the Community Development Department, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation on the feasibility of implementing suggested restoration projects in the area surrounding Jerry’s Pond, in order to make the Pond more accessible and inviting to the communityCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing generaltransit traffictrees📖 read POR 2019 #191
• Policy order2019 · #192✅ Order adopted as amendedCity Manager hereby is requested to direct the Community Development Department to obtain data from Eversource on electrical demand projections by year until at least 2030, including a breakdown of commercial vs residential demand growth, as well as a ten year historical look backCouncil orderclimateschools📖 readPOR 2019 #192
• Policy order2019 · #193✅ Order adoptedCity Council support of H.826/S.453 and H.761/S.464 supporting State Level Action on Environmental JusticePOR 2019 #193
• Policy order2019 · #196✅ Order adoptedThat Councillor Zondervan and Councillor Siddiqui meet independently with the City Solicitor to discuss proposed language to amend the Cannabis Business Permitting proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Section 5.50.020 Definitions as it relates to Group A Priority ApplicantPOR 2019 #196
• Policy order2019 · #197✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to provide language for the Cannabis Business Permitting proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Section 5.50.020 Definitions to amend Group B Priority Applicant in keeping with state languageCouncil requestPOR 2019 #197
• Policy order2019 · #198✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to provide further information to the City Council on whether RMDs converting or co-locating to adult cannabis use can be required to have RMD as part of their businessCouncil requestPOR 2019 #198
• Policy order2019 · #194✅ Order adopted as amendedCity Manager work with the Cambridge Fire Department and DCAMM to conduct a safety check of the Sullivan Courthouse BuildingCouncil order📖 readPOR 2019 #194
• Policy order2019 · #195✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the appropriate City departments to illuminate Cambridge City Hall in rainbow colors on the evenings of Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, in advance of the annual Cambridge Pride Brunch and Boston Pride, and to commemorate Pride MonthCouncil requestPOR 2019 #195

• Resolution2019 · #164✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Jane Beaton from the Cambridge Housing Authorityhousing generalRES 2019 #164
• Resolution2019 · #161✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Mark McCabe from the Animal CommissionRES 2019 #161
• Resolution2019 · #165✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Val Frias for receiving the Individual Recognition Award from the LGBTQ+ Commission for outstanding commitment to the LGBTQ+ communityRES 2019 #165
• Resolution2019 · #166✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Reverend Leslie K. Sterling on receiving the Individual Recognition Award from the LGBTQ+ Commission for outstanding commitment to the LGBTQ+ communityRES 2019 #166
• Resolution2019 · #167✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Khari Charles on receiving the Bayard Rustin Award for outstanding commitment to the LGBTQ+ communityRES 2019 #167
• Resolution2019 · #168✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Annalise Slate on receiving the 2019 Rose Lipkin Award for outstanding commitment to the LGBTQ+ communityRES 2019 #168
• Resolution2019 · #169✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Bridge Repertory Theater on their Elliot Norton AwardsRES 2019 #169
• Resolution2019 · #170✅ Order adoptedRetirement of John "Jack" Jones from the Town of ArlingtonRES 2019 #170
• Resolution2019 · #171✅ Order adoptedHappy Birthday wishes to Jeff WalkerRES 2019 #171
• Resolution2019 · #172✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Cambridge Innovation Center on the occasion of their 20th anniversaryRES 2019 #172
• Resolution2019 · #173✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Patricia A. Connolly-FosterRES 2019 #173
• Resolution2019 · #174✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Margaret "Peggy" ColemanRES 2019 #174
• Resolution2019 · #175✅ Order adoptedCity Council encourages Cambridge to maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly, and participate in regular medical check-ups, and to take advantage of the programs offered throughout Men’s Health MonthCouncil orderRES 2019 #175
• Resolution2019 · #176✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Jose Mauras from the Cambridge Housing Authorityhousing generalRES 2019 #176
• Resolution2019 · #177✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Norman Drayton from the Cambridge Housing Authorityhousing generalRES 2019 #177
• Resolution2019 · #178✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Roy McGlashing from the Department of Public WorksRES 2019 #178
• Resolution2019 · #179✅ Order adoptedRetirement of MaryAnn Wojakowski from the Department of Public WorksRES 2019 #179
• Resolution2019 · #180✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Bienvenido Rosa-Rodriguez from the Department of Public WorksRES 2019 #180
• Resolution2019 · #181✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of Betty "Tina" WilliamsRES 2019 #181
• Resolution2019 · #182✅ Order adoptedCongratulations to Black and Pink for receiving the 2019 Community Organization Recognition Award from the LGBTQ+ Commission for outstanding commitment to the LGBTQ+ communityRES 2019 #182
• Resolution2019 · #183✅ Order adoptedRetirement of Judith "Judy" DeVincent from the Cambridge Public School DepartmentschoolsRES 2019 #183
• Resolution2019 · #184✅ Order adoptedResolution on the death of William "Bill" McGaffiganRES 2019 #184
• Resolution2019 · #185✅ Order adoptedWishing Helen Murrell a Happy 90th BirthdayRES 2019 #185
• Resolution2019 · #186✅ Order adoptedWishing Strength To Family of Bishop Larry WardRES 2019 #186

• Application / petition2019 · #42✅ Order adopted as amendedone internal illuminating projecting sign and four awnings extending 4ft. over sidewalk at the premises numbered 1739 Massachusetts AvenueApplication from East Boston Savings Bank📖 read approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2019 #42
• Application / petition2019 · #43✅ Order adopteda temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Grecian Festival from June 10, 2019 thru June 17, 2019Application from Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Chuch📖 readAPP 2019 #43
• Application / petition2019 · #44✅ Order adopted31 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Hancock Street and Sidney Street announcing from June 5, 2019 thru July 31, 2019Application from the Central Square Business Association📖 readAPP 2019 #44
• Application / petition2019 · #45✅ Order adopteda temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall and JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing Participatory Budget, from June 10, 2019 thru July 1, 2019 and July 15, 2019 thru July 29, 2019Application from the City of Cambridge Budget Officebudget📖 readAPP 2019 #45
• Application / petition2019 · #46✅ Order adopteda temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Cambridge Food Truck Program from June 17, 2019 thru July 1, 2019Application from the City of Cambridge Community Development Department📖 readAPP 2019 #46
• Application / petition2019 · #47✅ Order adopted25 twenty five temporary banner along Hampshire Street and Cambridge Street announcing I Love Inman Square from Spring of 2019 thru Fall of 2020Application from City of Cambridge Community Development Department📖 readAPP 2019 #47
• Application / petition2019 · #48✅ Order adopted2 two awnings at the premises numbered 95 Mount Auburn StreetApplication from Verizon📖 readApproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2019 #48

• Awaiting report2019 · #62Report on drafting a formal Anti-bias /Cultural Competency Strategic Plan for eventual adoption and implementationAR-19-62
• Awaiting report2019 · #63✅ Report received and acceptedReport on providing a comprehensive list of projects Feeney Brothers Utility Services is currently working on within the City of Cambridge, as well as a detailed understanding of how the city is ensuring Eversource and Feeney Brothers Utility Services are keeping residents and property safeAR-19-63
• Awaiting report2019 · #64✅ Report received and acceptedReport on adding $20 Million to the budget for Affordable Housingaffordable housingbudgethousing generalAR-19-64

• CRT 2019 #38 · (untitled) 📖 read
• CRT 2019 #39 · a report from Councillor Quinton Zondervan and Councillor Dennis J. Carlone, Co-Chairs of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebration Committee, for a public hearing held on March 26, 2019 to discuss Cambridge’s Memorial Tree Program and ways to revitalize the program in order to increase participation citywide [arts] [trees] 📖 read
• CRT 2019 #40 · a report from Councilor E. Denise Simmons, and Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui, Co-Chairs of the Housing Committee for a public hearing held on April 16, 2019 to continue discussion on the Affordable Housing Overlay District [affordable-housing] [housing-general] 📖 read
• CRT 2019 #41 · a report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 9, 2019 to continue discussion on a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 5.50 entitled “Cannabis Business Permitting” Ordinance 📖 read

• Health & Environment Committee hearing of 2019-04-23 · Report Accepted And Placed On
• Neighborhood & Long Term Planning Committee hearing of 2019-03-26 · Report Accepted And Placed On
• Housing Committee hearing of 2019-04-16 · Report Accepted And Placed On
• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2019-05-09 · Report Accepted And Placed On