City Council · Regular Meeting, December 20, 2021

• City Manager's report2021 · #280📁 Placed on file, unanimousan update on COVID-19Submitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager📖 readCMA 2021 #280
• City Manager's report2021 · #281📁 Placed on file, unanimousthe reappointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2022: Ronald DiGiorgio and Burton MalkofskySubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #281
• City Manager's report2021 · #282✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $70,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Animal Commission Extraordinary Expenditures account which $70,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Animal Commission Extraordinary Expenditures accountSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #282
• City Manager's report2021 · #283✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe transfer of $60,000 from the Water Fund Salary and Wages account to the Water Fund Travel and Training (Judgment & Damages) account to cover the costs related to a disability retirement settlementSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #283
• City Manager's report2021 · #284✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $500,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and future disbursements related to settled or otherwise resolved casesSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #284
• City Manager's report2021 · #285📁 Placed on file, unanimousAwaiting Report Item Number 21-95, regarding sending out voter notification cards for both primary and general special electionsSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager📖 readCMA 2021 #285
• City Manager's report2021 · #286✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $6,665,859 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund which will be used to fund specific future projects, which will require separate individual appropriations by the City CouncilSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #286
• City Manager's report2021 · #287✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $392,350 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for the purchase and expenses of Bluebikes bikeshare equipmentSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #287
• City Manager's report2021 · #288✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $188,650 received in donations to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account from funds received from various sources that will be used for costs associated with the BlueBikes bikeshare systemSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #288
• City Manager's report2021 · #289📁 Placed on file, unanimousAwaiting Report Item Number 21-73, regarding clarifying truck restrictions on Alewife Brook Parkway north of Massachusetts Avenue towards the Cambridge/Somerville borderSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #289
• City Manager's report2021 · #290📁 Placed on file, unanimousAwaiting Report Item Number 21-82, regarding a report on improvements Harvard BridgeSubmitted by Louis A. DePasquale, City ManagerCMA 2021 #290

• City officer's report2021 · #116information from the School CommitteeschoolsCOF 2021 #116
• City officer's report2021 · #117an update regarding legislative activityartsbike lanesclimatehousing generaltransit trafficzoning📖 read COF 2021 #117

13 resident communications received for this meeting, on transit traffic (5) · bike lanes (5) · schools (2) · climate (1) · zoning (1). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2021 · #276✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousAsks the City Manager to appoint a 20-25 person Cycling Safety Ordinance Implementation Advisory Committee to advise and improve upon the implementation of the citywide bicycle safety infrastructure and to establish recommendations on mitigating any concerns raised in regard to this infrastructure, with the appointments to be announced no later than January 31, 2022Council requestbike lanesCHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN IN COUNCIL DECEMBER 10, 2021POR 2021 #276
• Policy order2021 · #277✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousAsks the City Manager to convene a meeting between the Traffic and Parking Department, the Department of Public Works, the Fire Department and any other relevant department to meet with the impacted residents and businesses on northern Massachusetts Avenue to discuss their ideas and suggestions for addressing their concerns, and others that have been put forwardCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2021 #277
• Policy order2021 · #278✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to confer with the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department on measures that may be taken to ensure the safety of residents, whether they be flashing lights, increased signage or other safety measures in the area of Huron Avenue and Sparks StreetCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2021 #278
• Policy order2021 · #279✅ Order adopted, 8–0Cambridge City Council go on record requesting that Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust create a portfolio option as soon as possible for all municipalities that has no exposure to fossil fuels or prisons or their fundersCouncil orderclimatePOR 2021 #279
• Policy order2021 · #280✅ Order adopted as amended, 8–0Asks the City Manager to confer with the appropriate City departments to ensure multi-family properties on the market are reviewed as quickly as possible as potential affordable housing acquisitionsCouncil requestaffordable housinghousing generalPOR 2021 #280
• Policy order2021 · #281✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Council go on record urging the Baker Administration and the Legislature to reverse course and changes and do whatever it takes to continue the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program as they are currently operating, and making use of additional ARPA funds as neededCouncil ordertransit trafficPOR 2021 #281
• Policy order2021 · #282✅ Order adopted, unanimousExecutive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request from Councillor Quinton Zondervan for a suitable dedication in the vicinity of 147 Magazine Street in honor of longtime Cambridge resident Lita LongCouncil orderPOR 2021 #282
• Policy order2021 · #283✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Manager is hereby requested to consult with relevant city departments, the Cambridge Housing Authority, non-profits, and homeless shelters on a plan to distribute Cambridge’s allotment of at-home rapid test kits equitably to the highest need individualsCouncil orderhomelessnesshousing generalPOR 2021 #283
• Policy order2021 · #284✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to work with Derrick Neal, Chief Public Health Officer of the Cambridge Public Health Department, to expand current testing hours for January and FebruaryCouncil requestPOR 2021 #284
• Policy order2021 · #285✅ Order adopted, unanimousThat all items pending before the City Council and not acted upon by the end of the 2020-2021 Legislative Session be placed in the files of the City Clerk, without prejudice provided that those proposed ordinances which have been passed to a second reading, advertised and listed on the Calendar under "Unfinished Business" during the 2020-2021 City Council term, along with any other pending matters on the Calendar listed as "Unfinished Business," shall be forwarded to the next City Council and further provided that any items pending in committee or appearing on the City Manager’s “Awaiting Report List” may, at the discretion of the appropriate body, be forwarded to the next City CouncilPOR 2021 #285
• Policy order2021 · #287POR 2021 #287 : That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the appropriate CityPOR 2021 #287
• Policy order2021 · #288✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to allow all employees who are able to perform their duties remotely to work from home until further noticeCouncil requestPOR 2021 #288
• Policy order2021 · #289✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to establish a proof of vaccination requirement for certain activities and establishments in the City of Cambridge, including but not limited to indoor dining, bars, nightclubs, gyms and indoor entertainment venues; and report back to the City Council by its January 10th meetingCouncil requestPOR 2021 #289
• Policy order2021 · #286↪ Referred to committeeAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR TENANTS FACING DISPLACEMENT BY CONDOMINIUM COOPERATIVE CONVERSION PURSUANT TO CITY'S AUTHORITY UNDER ST. 1983, C. 527tenants rentORDINANCE #2021-27POR 2021 #286

personnel in order to establish an indoor mask mandate in common spaces of all buildings and indoor environments throughout the City of Cambridge, and that he report back to the City Council on this matter in a timely manner

• Resolution2021 · #307✅ Order adopted, unanimousThanks to Manikka Bowman for her years of service on the Cambridge School CommitteeschoolsRES 2021 #307
• Resolution2021 · #308✅ Order adopted, unanimousThanks to Councillor Tim Toomey For his years of service to the City of Cambridge and its residentsRES 2021 #308
• Resolution2021 · #309✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences to the family of Antony “Tico” GarciaRES 2021 #309
• Resolution2021 · #310✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Council go on record expressing its tremendous gratitude to the entire 8th Floor Staff at Boston Children’s Hospital for their exemplary work in helping to save the life of, and prepare a long and bright future for, Montero “Monty” K. CampbellCouncil orderRES 2021 #310
• Resolution2021 · #311✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Bill WiercinskiRES 2021 #311
• Resolution2021 · #312✅ Order adopted, unanimousThanks to City Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler for his public serviceRES 2021 #312
• Resolution2021 · #313✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Rosemarie RoderickRES 2021 #313
• Resolution2021 · #314✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Lydia Edwards on her recent victory in First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District State Senate Democratic primaryRES 2021 #314
• Resolution2021 · #315✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Mary S. (Grassia) MagliozziRES 2021 #315
• Resolution2021 · #316✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Dr. Michelle Holmes and Derrick JacksonRES 2021 #316
• Resolution2021 · #317✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences To Alexis Stamps For the Loss of Her MotherRES 2021 #317
• Resolution2021 · #318✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations on the 50th Anniversary of the Clube Desportivo FaialenseRES 2021 #318
• Resolution2021 · #319✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Patrick (Patsy) TreanorRES 2021 #319
• Resolution2021 · #320✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution Thanking City Staff For Their Work During A Most Challenging TimeRES 2021 #320
• Resolution2021 · #321✅ Order adopted, unanimousFormer Mayor Sheila RussellRES 2021 #321
• Resolution2021 · #322✅ Order adopted, unanimousNick Mari WeddingRES 2021 #322
• Resolution2021 · #323✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Edward De PierroRES 2021 #323

• Application / petition2021 · #48✅ Order adopted, unanimousa projecting illuminating sign at the premises numbered 1739 Massachusetts AvenueApplication from Jenn Robichaud representing Harbor One Bank📖 readapproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2021 #48
• Application / petition2021 · #49✅ Order adopted, unanimousa projecting illuminating sign at the premises numbered 2 Broad Canal WayApplication from Todd Dery representing DIG📖 readapproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2021 #49

• Awaiting report2021 · #94✅ Report received and acceptedReport on proposing possible zoning language that would achieve the goals of incentivizing all construction to be fossil fuel free through a possible special permit processclimatezoningAR-21-94
• Awaiting report2021 · #95✅ Report received and acceptedReport on working with the Election Commission to send voter notification cards for both primary and general special electionAR-21-95
• Awaiting report2021 · #96✅ Report received and acceptedReport on reconvening the COVID19 Expert Advisory Panel with a specific focus on combating variantsAR-21-96
• Awaiting report2021 · #97✅ Report received and acceptedReport on creating a publicly accessible, comprehensive list of violence prevention programs that exist in the city and to place this list on the City’s websiteAR-21-97
• Awaiting report2021 · #98✅ Report received and acceptedReport on Reaffirming Commitment to the Goal of 100% Renewable by 2035climateAR-21-98
• Awaiting report2021 · #99✅ Report received and acceptedReport on spending plan and possible reallocation for the anticipated GLX refunds, and to report to the City Council on the use of GLX Project Participation Agreement funding in a timely mannerAR-21-99

• Housing Committee hearing of 2021-09-23 · Accepted [Unanimous]
• Committee hearing of (unknown date) · Referred To Committee