an update regarding legislative activity

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 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 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 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)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 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, October 2, 2023 6:30 PM The Cambridge City Council will conduct a public hearing related to setting the property tax rate classification. The purpose of said public hearing is to gather testimony, information and public input concerning the property tax rate classification. All persons wishing to be heard shall be afforded the opportunity. Under the laws of the Commonwealth, the City has the option of taxing residential and commercial/industrial property at different tax rates. At this public meeting, the City Council will review tax rates/classifications proposed by the City Manager and the Board of Assessors. The votes taken will result in property tax rates that reflect the city’s property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2024, including the granting of the residential exemption. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:30 PM The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 12:30p.m. – 2:30p.m., on a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by amending Articles 2.000, 4.000, 5.000, and 23.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of allowing hen keeping as a permitted accessory use to principal residential (excluding transient accommodations as defined in Section 4.31.i), religious, and educational uses; with limitations and subject to regulation and permitting by the Cambridge Public Health Department. 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)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 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 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) 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)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 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 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 Monday, November 13, 2023 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:30 PM The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 12:30p.m. – 2:30p.m. to discuss bicycle ridership and bike lane usage data. 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)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 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, 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