City Council · Regular Meeting, September 11, 2023

• City Manager's report2023 · #221📁 Placed on file, unanimousan update on and appointments to the LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing Task ForceSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manageraffordable housinghousing generalschools📖 readCMA 2023 #221
• City Manager's report2023 · #222✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program Grant, in the amount of $1,000,000, received from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) to the Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account, for the repair of the Cambridge Reservoir Dam - Hobbs Brook Gatehouse and Culvert OutletSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #222
• City Manager's report2023 · #223📁 Placed on file, unanimousthe appointment Anna Spier as a resident member to the Community Benefits Advisory CommitteeSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #223
• City Manager's report2023 · #224✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of donations from Harvard and MIT to support the Cambridge Promise pilot program in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This last-dollar plus program pays for tuition, mandatory fees, plus school-related expenses not covered by a student’s Pell Grant and outside scholarshipsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2023 #224
• City Manager's report2023 · #225✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $263,815.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($243,692.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,123.00). This grant covers twelve months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support a portion of the cost of 7 full-time staff and 2 part time staff salariesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #225
• City Manager's report2023 · #226✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $180,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($127,810.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($35,690.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($16,500.00). This grant covers twelve months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support a portion of the cost of 4 full-time staff and 2 part time staff salariesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #226
• City Manager's report2023 · #227✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($955,753.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($42,462.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,785.00). This is a state grant for core ESOL servicesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #227
• City Manager's report2023 · #228✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)/Adult and Community Learning Services in the amount of $368,269.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. Funds will support ESOL and ABE teaching, as well as support for advisingSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #228
• City Manager's report2023 · #229✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These donations will be used to support services for Cambridge Older AdultsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #229
• City Manager's report2023 · #230✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($40,478.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,984.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,538.00). They are providing support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and career advising for other CLC studentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2023 #230
• City Manager's report2023 · #231✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $354,603.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (formerly the Department of Housing and Community Development) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,174.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($322,429.00). Funds will be used for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)Submitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerhousing generalCMA 2023 #231
• City Manager's report2023 · #232✅ 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 $133,486.58 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($94,858.28), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($38,628.30). Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service CenterSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerhomelessnesshousing generalCMA 2023 #232
• City Manager's report2023 · #233📁 Placed on file, unanimous135 Fulkerson Street parcel and its tramsfer to the City for public useSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2023 #233
• City Manager's report2023 · #234📁 Placed on file, unanimousPolicy Order # 23-133, regarding regarding possible projections of build-out of the Alewife Quadrangle under the proposed AOD-Q zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerhousing generallaborzoning📖 readCMA 2023 #234
• City Manager's report2023 · #235📁 Placed on file, unanimousPolicy Order # 23-135, regarding standards for henkeepingSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerzoning📖 readCMA 2023 #235
• City Manager's report2023 · #236📁 Placed on file, unanimousupdates to the City of Cambridge’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) process for the upcoming 10th cycle (PB10) of the programSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerbudgetCMA 2023 #236
• City Manager's report2023 · #237✅ Order adopted, unanimousextending the prior authorization for the City Manager or their designee to grant street obstruction approvals, along with any other necessary approvals for temporary obstructions until June 30, 2024Submitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2023 #237
• City Manager's report2023 · #238↪ Referred to committee, unanimousthe appointment of Victoria Bergland as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners as the resident Representative for a term of 5-yearsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerhousing general📖 readCMA 2023 #238

• City officer's report2023 · #148(untitled)COF 2023 #148
• City officer's report2023 · #149an update regarding legislative activitycharterclimate📖 read COF 2023 #149
• City officer's report2023 · #150information from the School CommitteeschoolsCOF 2023 #150

169 resident communications received for this meeting, on affordable housing (75) · housing general (68) · bike lanes (54) · transit traffic (50) · zoning (39). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2023 · #149✅ Order adopted, unanimousDedication for Edward J. “Ted” HoffPOR 2023 #149
• Policy order2023 · #150✅ Order adopted, unanimousPolicy Order re Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month in CambridgePOR 2023 #150
• Policy order2023 · #151✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City staff to establish and implement a regular maintenance schedule for tree wells, bump outs, crosswalks, and other pedestrian areas to prevent overgrowth and ensure consistent upkeepCouncil requesttransit traffictreesPOR 2023 #151
• Policy order2023 · #152✅ Order adopted, unanimousPolicy Order to design and affix a commemorative plaque in honor of Atieno Simmons on one of the Pride benches in front of City HallPOR 2023 #152
• Policy order2023 · #153✅ Order adopted as amendedPolicy Order re Improving the Quality of Life In and Around Central Squarehomelessness📖 read POR 2023 #153
• Policy order2023 · #154✅ Order adopted, unanimousRodent Control UpdatePOR 2023 #154
• Policy order2023 · #155✅ Order adopted, unanimousReviewing the Short-Term Rentals OrdinancePOR 2023 #155
• Policy order2023 · #156❌ Failed of adoption, 3–6Changes to the Amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlayaffordable housinghousing generalPOR 2023 #156
• Policy order2023 · #157POR 2023 #157 : That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments including the Affordable Housing Trust, Community Development Department and Law Department to review the attached zoning proposal and report back to the City Council with an initial assessment regarding the feasibility and efficacy of such an approach no later than October 31, 2023POR 2023 #157
• Policy order2023 · #158✅ Order adoptedAsks the City Manager to work with the relevant departments, including Community Development and Law to review the attached proposed amendment language and propose any adjustments no later than the October 2, 2023 Regular City Council MeetingCouncil requestclimatetransit trafficzoning📖 readPOR 2023 #158
• Policy order2023 · #159✅ Order adopted as amended, 6–1City Council go on record in opposition to the Cambridge Police Department and the City of Cambridge government sending trainees to, participating in any collaborations with, or supporting the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center or any similar facilities, in any wayCouncil orderclimatepolice safety📖 readPOR 2023 #159
• Policy order2023 · #160✅ Order adopted, unanimousPolicy Order re: Dedication in honor of William "Bill" V. HillPOR 2023 #160

CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR TONER IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 [affordable-housing] [climate] [housing-general] [zoning] 📖 read

• Resolution2023 · #225✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution Wishing Gail Seidman A Swift RecoveryRES 2023 #225
• Resolution2023 · #226✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Patricia A. MaloneyRES 2023 #226
• Resolution2023 · #227✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences to the family of Lovie Jean SheltonRES 2023 #227
• Resolution2023 · #228✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Helen B. SullivanRES 2023 #228
• Resolution2023 · #229✅ Order adopted as amended, 8–0Congratulations to the U13 Cambridge Hitmen on winning the Lou Tompkins All Star ChampionshipRES 2023 #229
• Resolution2023 · #230✅ Order adopted as amended, 8–0Congratulations to the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolate Church of Greater Boston on the occasion of its 100th AnniversaryRES 2023 #230
• Resolution2023 · #231✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Luis M. RodriguesRES 2023 #231
• Resolution2023 · #232✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Albert J. Sarchioni JrRES 2023 #232
• Resolution2023 · #233✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Mary GraceRES 2023 #233
• Resolution2023 · #234✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Manobaldo Amaral on his Retirement from The Cambridge Health AllianceRES 2023 #234
• Resolution2023 · #235✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Elaine Condon on her Retirement from The Cambriddge Health AllianceRES 2023 #235
• Resolution2023 · #236✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Carmen Delgado on her RetirementRES 2023 #236
• Resolution2023 · #237✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Dawn Olcott on her RetirementRES 2023 #237
• Resolution2023 · #238✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Connie Young on her RetirementRES 2023 #238
• Resolution2023 · #239✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Leah Warren RugenRES 2023 #239
• Resolution2023 · #240✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Nancy Glowa on her RetirementRES 2023 #240
• Resolution2023 · #241✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Maria de Jesus MonteiroRES 2023 #241
• Resolution2023 · #242✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the Death of Herman BanksRES 2023 #242
• Resolution2023 · #243✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Luis M. RodriguesRES 2023 #243
• Resolution2023 · #244✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Marie E. VieiraRES 2023 #244
• Resolution2023 · #245✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences To The Family of Gracieuse Limose St. JeanRES 2023 #245
• Resolution2023 · #246✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to the 15U Cambridge Hitmen on their championship winRES 2023 #246
• Resolution2023 · #247✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousResolution on the death of Bill HillRES 2023 #247

• OrdinanceORD 2023 # 7✅ Ordained, 6–3An Ordinance has been received from City Council, relative to Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) amendments. (Proposed Ordinance #2023-7)affordable housinghousing generalzoning📖 readORD 2023 # 7

• Application / petition2023 · #50↪ Referred to committee, unanimousstandards of henkeepingZoning petition from the City Councilhomelessnesshousing generalzoning📖 readAPP 2023 #50
• Application / petition2023 · #47✅ Order adopted, unanimousa projecting sign at the premises numbered 121 First Street, Cambridge, MAApplication from Heather Dudko representing Bank of America📖 readApproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2023 #47
• Application / petition2023 · #48✅ Order adopted, unanimousa temporary banner to be hung across the public way located at JFK at Mount Auburn Street from September 12, 2023 through September 24, 2023 promoting Dance for World CommunityApplication from Scott Fraser representing Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre📖 readAPP 2023 #48
• Application / petition2023 · #49✅ Order adopted, unanimoustwo awnings at the premises numbered 3 Brattle StreetApplication from Pamela Jagiello representing Joe's Pizza📖 readApproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2023 #49

• Awaiting report2023 · #48Report back on the Department of Veterans Services and the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department's determination of how and where it would be most appropriate to establish signs along the City’s borders proclaiming Cambridge to be a Purple Heart Citypolice safetytransit trafficAR-23-48
• Awaiting report2023 · #49✅ Report received and acceptedReport on possible projections, based on stated assumptions, of expected outcomes in Alewife for total housing, commercial, open space and public amenities, over the next twenty years, if the proposed zoning were adoptedhousing generalzoningAR-23-49
• Awaiting report2023 · #50Report on the review of the opportunity to work with MIT leadership and their staff to meet the requirement of planting at least the required 1,000 caliper inches-worth of trees in the very much underplanted Area 2 (main campus) as soon as possibletreesAR-23-50
• Awaiting report2023 · #51Report on the review of existing policies and guidelines on project designs and reviews to determine whether there are opportunities to minimize new or additional pavement and encourage using permeable surfaces in public and private construction throughout the cityAR-23-51
• Awaiting report2023 · #52Report on the Across Sidewalk Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) Permit Pilot Program and the removal of the $200 permit fee associated with the pilot programAR-23-52

• Proposed Amendments to the Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Ordinance Language 📖 read

• Health & Environment Committee hearing of 2022-06-23 · Accepted [Unanimous]
• Ordinance Committee hearing of 2023-07-31 · Accepted [Unanimous]
• Committee hearing of (unknown date) · Passed To A Second Reading [6 To 3]