an update regarding legislative activity

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 28, 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, November 28, 2023 12:00 PM The Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to continue the discussion on an amendment to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance that would require new covered properties to achieve net zero by 2030. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, November 28, 2023 3:00 PM The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. to discuss proposed Ordinance language that would lead to a phased-out ban of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Cambridge (Ordinance 2023-10) THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:00 PM The Ordinance Committee, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 2:00p.m., on a Zoning Petition by Allene R. Pierson et al. to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by amending Section 4.31(i)(3) of the Table of Use Regulations such that “Lodging House” is changed from a permitted use (“Yes7”) to a prohibited use (“No”) in the Residence C, C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-3, C- 3A, and C-3B zoning districts. 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)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 28, 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, December 5, 2023 12:30 PM The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 12:30p.m.-2:00p.m. to review and discuss the City’s updated Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) in order to prepare for natural hazards including climate change. 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 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:00 PM The Ordinance Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing on potential changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code, Chapter 12.22 Cycling Safety Ordinance as detailed in Policy Order POR 2023 #147 and the City Manager’s response to POR 2023 #147. Detailed in CMA 2023 #256. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:00 PM The Health and Environment Committee and the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. to discuss POR 2023 #137, which asks the Health and Environment and Transportation and Public Utilities Committees to hold a public hearing to discuss options for amending parking fees and regulations throughout the City in order to further support the City’s goals of low carbon travel. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid 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 NOVEMBER 28, 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, December 12, 2023 12:00 PM The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 12:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. to have an update and discussion on Public Investment Planning. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, December 13, 2023 3:00 PM The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. to continue the discussion from the recessed meeting on September 27, 2023, which was on 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, 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