City Council · Regular Meeting, April 29, 2024

• City Manager's report2024 · #73📁 Placed on file, unanimousthe FY 2025 submitted budget and appropriation ordersSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerbudgetpolice safetytransit traffic📖 readCMA 2024 #73
• City Manager's report2024 · #74✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of the appropriation and authorization to borrow $11,500,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalksSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readPASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024CMA 2024 #74
• City Manager's report2024 · #75✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan. Funds will support significant building improvements and deferred maintenance projects. Proposed projects include but are not limited to upgrades of Public Works facilities, municipal offices, youth centers, branch libraries and fire stations, renovations to 105 Windsor Street and upgrades of HVAC and electrical systemsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readPASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024CMA 2024 #75
• City Manager's report2024 · #76✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of open spaces at the Peabody School Playground, Corcoran (Raymond Street) Park, Rafferty Park, Wilder-Lee Park, and 359 BroadwaySubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerschools📖 readPASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024CMA 2024 #76
• City Manager's report2024 · #77✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,560,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgradesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerartsschools📖 readPASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024CMA 2024 #77
• City Manager's report2024 · #78✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of and authorization to borrow $6,550,000 to provide funds for the Ozone Generator Replacement; Water Treatment Plant equipment and systems upgrades and water works construction projects in coordination with DPW street restoration projects, which include Massachusetts Ave 4, Chestnut, Dana, Sciarappa and Winter StreetsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readPASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024CMA 2024 #78
• City Manager's report2024 · #79✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Capital Repairs Program and projects related to climate change preparedness effortsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerclimate📖 readPASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024CMA 2024 #79
• City Manager's report2024 · #80📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $192,000 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $192,000 from the Salary and Wages account to the School Travel and Training account. The transfer will be used to fund current and anticipated workers’ compensation settlement costs related to School Department personnel injured in the performance of their dutiesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerlaborschoolsCMA 2024 #80
• City Manager's report2024 · #81📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $25,000 from the General Fund Veterans Travel & Training (Benefits) account to the General Fund Veterans Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover costs related to the Memorial Day and Decoration Day celebrationSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2024 #81
• City Manager's report2024 · #82📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $35,000 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The funds will be used to cover the costs for upcoming community eventsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2024 #82
• City Manager's report2024 · #83📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $13,500 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account. The funds will be used to support archives assistantsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2024 #83
• City Manager's report2024 · #84📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $21,500, received as additional funds through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Adult and Community Learning Services grant, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,976.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($751.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($9,773.00). These additional funds support the state grant for core ESOL services. Funds will allow additional hours for student ambassadors, provide needed technology supplies and enable one staff member and four students to attend the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) ConferenceSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2024 #84
• City Manager's report2024 · #85✅ Order adopted, 8–0a recommendation received from City Engineer James Wilcox to name four new private ways: Jackson Place, Clifton Place, Clifton Circle and Graham PlaceSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manageraffordable housinghousing generaltransit traffic📖 read CMA 2024 #85
• City Manager's report2024 · #86📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $559,070, from the General Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to cover the cost to equip and screen 17 new firefighters. This includes new personal protective gear and equipment, station uniforms, and costs associated with required medical, background and psychological testing. In addition, funds will be used for bunker gear replacementSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2024 #86
• City Manager's report2024 · #87📁 Placed on file, 8–0the appropriation of $249,900, received from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to coordinate the design of an off-road, multi-use path connection between the Grand Junction Path in Cambridge and the Community Path Extension in Somerville, including traffic analysis, topographical and geotechnical surveys, community engagement sessions and final design phasingSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managertransit trafficCMA 2024 #87
• City Manager's report2024 · #88📁 Placed on file, 8–0Awaiting Report Item Number #2024-13 , regarding fare free Bus Program and Planning for Red Line ShutdownSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerbudgettransit traffic📖 readCMA 2024 #88
• City Manager's report2024 · #89📁 Placed on file, unanimousPolicy Order Numbers 24-49 & 24-50, regarding additional information on amendments to the Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM) Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance to allow flexibility for property owners to share off-site parking with nearby uses, as well as information on potential changes to the timeline of the quick build elements of the Cycling Safety OrdinanceSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerbike lanestransit trafficzoning📖 read CMA 2024 #89

• City officer's report2024 · #52📁 Placed on file, 9-0-0an update regarding legislative activityhousing generalschoolszoning📖 read 📖 read COF 2024 #52

744 resident communications received for this meeting, on transit traffic (529) · bike lanes (515) · schools (93) · zoning (88) · climate (39). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2024 · #55✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousCity Council go on record requesting that The Thomas P. ONeil/Fresh Pond Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse be formally named the “Paul Ryder Golf Club House” in dedication to Paul’s years of service and dedication to the City of CambridgeCouncil orderPOR 2024 #55
• Policy order2024 · #56✅ Order adopted, unanimousExecutive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request for a dedication in a suitable location to honor Mafalda “Muffie” GarganoCouncil orderPOR 2024 #56
• Policy order2024 · #57✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousRequest that the Foundation for Civic Leadership reconsider their plans for the Democracy Center meetinghouse and meet with the affected organizations and organizers to reach a suitable resolutionpolice safety📖 readPOR 2024 #57

• Resolution2024 · #74✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Mary E. WalshRES 2024 #74
• Resolution2024 · #75✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Judith Delaney on her retirement from the City of CambridgeRES 2024 #75
• Resolution2024 · #76✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Diane Zaferiou on her retirement from the City of CambridgeRES 2024 #76
• Resolution2024 · #77✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to the Cambridge Girls 8th Grade Pride Basketball Team on their 2023-2024 ChampionshipRES 2024 #77
• Resolution2024 · #78✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Walter McGinnityRES 2024 #78
• Resolution2024 · #79✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to the Blue Bottle Independent UnionlaborRES 2024 #79
• Resolution2024 · #80✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Jason M. DownRES 2024 #80
• Resolution2024 · #81✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences to the family of John Lawrence PaviaRES 2024 #81
• Resolution2024 · #82✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution in memory of Corporal Manuel John PimentelRES 2024 #82
• Resolution2024 · #83✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Rev. John P. Tackney on his Golden Jubilee and celebrating 50 Years of PriesthoodRES 2024 #83
• Resolution2024 · #84✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Edward Cornelius McGillicuddyRES 2024 #84
• Resolution2024 · #85✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Firefighter Kevin F. Lawson on his retirement from the Cambridge Fire DepartmentRES 2024 #85
• Resolution2024 · #86✅ Order adopted, unanimousIn recognition of Nicole Horton-Stimpson for her service to DHSP and the City of CambridgeRES 2024 #86
• Resolution2024 · #87✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the death of Alice KidderRES 2024 #87
• Resolution2024 · #88✅ Order adopted, unanimousCongratulations to Hector Perez on his retirement from the City of CambridgeRES 2024 #88
• Resolution2024 · #89✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Joseph C. LoPrestiRES 2024 #89
• Resolution2024 · #90✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Marie H. RauscherRES 2024 #90
• Resolution2024 · #91✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death of Camillo DiPietrantonioRES 2024 #91
• Resolution2024 · #92✅ Order adopted, unanimousCondolences on the death Norma A. (Crane) DunnRES 2024 #92

• Application / petition2024 · #15✅ Order adopted, unanimousone wall sign and one double sided projecting sign at the premises numbered 1699 Massachusetts AvenueApplication from David Randa representing the Feast & Fettle📖 readapproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2024 #15

• Report status2024 · #9Awaiting Report Status Update 4.29.24affordable housingclimatehousing generaltransit trafficzoning📖 readARS-24-9
• Awaiting report2024 · #20✅ Report received and acceptedReport on proposed near-term amendments to the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance to allow flexibility for property owners to share off-site parking with nearby properties, if necessary, to mitigate the loss of parking resulting from the installation of separated bicycle facilities due to implementation of the Cycling Safety Ordinancebike lanestransit trafficzoningAR-24-20
• Awaiting report2024 · #21✅ Report received and acceptedReport on a community meeting held with residents of Appleton and surrounding streets in the Huron and Brattle Street neighborhoods to review their findings and discuss options for addressing the neighbors’ concerns, including the possibility of restricting traffic entering from the Brattle onto Appleton Street from the hours of 3-7 PMtransit trafficAR-24-21