City Council · Regular Meeting, January 22, 2024

• City Manager's report2024 · #5📁 Placed on file, unanimousthe appointment of Jessica Eshleman as a new member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a term ending on 6/30/2026, and would be eligible for reappointment for an additional three (3) three-year termSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2024 #5
• City Manager's report2024 · #6📁 Placed on file, unanimousthe Massachusetts Avenue Planning Study Working Group -- Cambridge Common to Alewife Brook ParkwaySubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerclimatehousing generalschoolszoning📖 readCMA 2024 #6
• City Manager's report2024 · #7📁 Placed on file, unanimousan update on the MBTA's upcoming Red Line track improvement projectSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managertransit trafficCMA 2024 #7

• City officer's report2024 · #5📁 Placed on file, 9-0-0an update regarding legislative activitycharter📖 read COF 2024 #5

35 resident communications received for this meeting, on trees (18) · transit traffic (17) · housing general (9) · climate (8) · bike lanes (6). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2024 · #3✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Council schedule a Roundtable for February 5, 2024Council orderPOR 2024 #3
• Policy order2024 · #4✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousAsks the City Manager to direct the relevant City staff to evaluate the possibility of acquiring the property located at 727 Massachusetts AvenueCouncil requestPOR 2024 #4
• Policy order2024 · #5✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Manager is hereby requested to confer with relevant City departments on potential public renewable energy projects that could receive funding through the IRA Direct Pay provisionCouncil orderclimatePOR 2024 #5
• Policy order2024 · #6✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to work with relevant City departments with recommendations and legal opinions for adjusting transportation related fees and other considered changesCouncil requestPOR 2024 #6
• Policy order2024 · #7↪ Referred, unanimousAsks the City Manager to work with relevant City departments to review the Across Sidewalk Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) Permit Pilot Program, eliminate the $200 annual permit fee and determine if the process can be simplifiedCouncil requestclimatetransit traffic📖 readCHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY MAYOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2024 REFERRED TO THE TRANSPOR 2024 #7
• Policy order2024 · #8✅ Order adopted, unanimousPolicy Order re Joint Roundtable on February 5POR 2024 #8

• Resolution2024 · #9✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Gladys Barrientos-Lopez on her retirement from the Cambridge Health AllianceRES 2024 #9
• Resolution2024 · #10✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences To The Family of Louis J. Bacci JrRES 2024 #10
• Resolution2024 · #11✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Rachael SolemRES 2024 #11
• Resolution2024 · #12✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousResolution on the Death of Lieby Bouchard📖 readRES 2024 #12

• Awaiting report2024 · #1✅ Report received and acceptedReport on the consideration of using remaining ARPA funding to create a similar opportunity with Lesley University for Cambridge employees and residentsAR-24-1