an update regarding legislative activity

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Monday, September 11, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:00 PM The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. to discuss potential amendments to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge to Protect Family Inclusion and Relationship Diversity, POR 2023 #97. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, September 12, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:00 PM The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. to discuss POR 2023 #73, which asks the City Manager to work to develop a policy that would lead to a ban on the use of gas- powered lawn equipment in Cambridge by residents, businesses, and city operations and develop incentive programs to support a policy. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, September 18, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:30 PM The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to consider a proposed amendment to BEUDO requiring new Covered Properties to achieve net zero by 2030. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, September 26, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:00 PM The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. to report and update on the City of Cambridge Disparity Study. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, September 27, 2023 5:30 PM The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. to discuss the future treatment of Jerry’s Pond, specifically the Rindge Avenue edge as it effects the community. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, October 2, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, October 4, 2023 12:30 PM The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on October 4, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge relative to Chapter 5.50 CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITTING. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, October 10, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM Monday, October 16, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2:00 PM The Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee and the Health and Environment Committee will hold a joint public meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. to discuss the relationship between the city and the Cambridge Health Alliance including a review of the operations and budget of the Public Health Department, the Cambridge Health Alliance annual contract with the City of Cambridge, legal options for structuring the public health board, and other ways to best serve the community's public health needs. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, October 23, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, October 24, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:00 PM The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. to discuss, review, and evaluate the Zero Waste Master Plan and plan reports and updates, and to discuss possible ways to further reduce waste in Cambridge including exploring how the city might eliminate single-use plastics including but not limited to nips, bottled water, and utensils. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, October 30, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, November 6, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Monday, November 13, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, November 20, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM Monday, November 27, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, December 4, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM Monday, December 11, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, December 18, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:30 PM The Charter Review Committee REMOTE MEETING VIA ZOOM