A Zoning Petition Has been received from Khalida Griffin-Sheperd et al. regarding Affordable Housing Trust Zoning

2024 MAR 20 AMIO: 03 CITY OR CAMBRIDE GEFICE OF THE CITY CLE: ASSACHUSETTS CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139 TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE: Khalida Griffin-Shererd Lida Grimin hereby petitions the City Council of the City of Cambridge to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, as amended, as follows: • Amend the Zoning Map in the area(s) set forth in the attached text description(s) and map(s) by to a • changing the base Zoning District(s) from new zoning designation(s) of _ • creating a new Overlay Zoning District(s) entitled • deleting or amending the boundaries of the current Overlay Zoning District (s) entitled Z Amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance as set forth in the attached text by • inserting a new Article(s) and/or section(s) numbered and entitled • deleting the current Article(s) and/or section(s) numbered and entitled Z amending the current Article(s) and/or section(s) numbered and entitled 11.206.1 and 11.206.2 with the intent of adding two explicit additional purposes for the Trust's funding, requiring the Trust to include members affected bv housina instabilitv. and expandina the Trust board Contact Person: Kavish Gandhi Street Address: 376 Windsor St #1. Cambridae. MA. 02141 Telephone Number: [phone removed] E-mail Address: [email removed] Attach the following materials: Signatures of 10 or more Cambridge residents registered to vote in Cambridge (if applicable - see attached page template • Map Amendments: a map and text description describing the exact boundaries of the area to be rezoned Z Text Amendments: a document providing the exact wording of all inserted, deleted, or amended sections (also provide in a word processing format to cityclerk@cambridgema.gov) FOR CITY CLERK USE ONLY - Zoning Petition Number: ID#22407 Submission Date: March 20, 2024

Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Petition Summary The Affordable Housing Trust (Trust) in Cambridge determines how city funds will be used to build and repair affordable housing. The Trust is run by a nine-person board appointed by the City Manager. This residents' petition aims to address the housing emergency by changing the Trust in three ways. First, it would allow the Trust to directly fund city rental vouchers for vulnerable residents and support for unhoused residents. Second, it would expand the Trust board to require some people affected by housing instability. Third, it would require the board to regularly report on its progress, establishing accountability. The specific voucher and other programmatic activities would be accomplished by separate Council ordinances. Petition Purpose: • Fund City Rental Vouchers: allow Trust funds to fund local rent subsidy programs. This allows the Trust to more directly prevent displacement of vulnerable Cambridge residents. • Fund Support for the Unhoused: allow Trust funds to be allocated towards low-threshold non-congregate shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for unhoused Cambridge residents. Trust funds could also be used for services to support residents after being housed. • Require Representation: Increase the Trust board size from 9 to 13 members. At least six board members must have experienced housing instability or live in affordable housing. • Pay a Stipend: all Trust members will be paid an annual stipend for their time. This allows for those affected by housing instability to more easily participate. • Establish Accountability Measures: Require quarterly updates by the City Manager to the City Council about the Trust's activities.

Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Petition AMEND 11.206.1 as follows: 11.206.1 Board of Trustees. (a) The City Manager shall appoint and chair a nine (9) thirteen (13) member Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust. The Board of Trustees shall be composed of the City Manager and representatives from different sectors of the community concerned with housing policy, including members of City boards and agencies, individuals affiliated with Cambridge non-profit housing organizations, and Cambridge community representatives. Ihe Board of Trustees shall include at least six individuals whe have lived experience with housing instability and/or Cambridge's housing assistance programs, from at least four of the following categories at the time of appointment er re-appointment: • Individuals with experience being unhoused in Cambridge • Individuals who live in CHA buildings • Individuals who lixe in other 100% subsidized buildings in Cambridge • Individuals with housing vouchers who live in Cambridge, including (but not limited to) Section 8 • Individuals who live in Inclusionary Housing in Cambridge • Individuals who live in affordable homeownership units in Cambridge. • Individuals who live in market rate housing in Cambridge and are on the CHA waitlist or the Inclusionary Housing waitlist. (b) The Trustees shall establish regulations for the operations of the Trust. (c) The Trustees shall administer the Affordable Housing Trust, whose activities shall include but not be limited to the following: i. Disburse funds and property pursuant to the provisions of Sections 11.200 to 11.206; ii. Review and approve or disapprove proposals submitted for use of funds and property; ili. Advise on the establishment of new programs designed to meet the City's affordable housing needs; iv. Provide assistance and reports where appropriate to any special permit granting authority authorized to issue a special permit for any development making use of funds from the Affordable Housing Trust; and V. Advise on policies, standards, and procedures for the implementation of the provisions of Sections 11.200 to 11.206. (d) The City Manager shall make quarterly presentations to the City Council that include information on the business of the Afferdable Hausing Trust. Trustee perspectives on issues relevant to council business, and CDD updates including (but not limited to)

information on Home Bridge, the Homeownership Resale Program, and Inclusionary Housing. (e) The City Manager shall make sufficient funding available to provide each member of the Affordable Housing Trust with an annual stipend intended to offset the out-of-pocket costs incurred by Trust members in connection with participation on the Trust, including (but not limited to) meeting time, advance preparation time, travel, and child care expenses. AMEND 11.206.2 as follows: 11.206.2 Receipt and Use of Funds and Property. (a) The Affordable Housing Trust may receive funds and property generated by the provisions of Sections 11.200 to 11.206 as well as funds and property generated from other sources. The funds and property of the Affordable Housing Trust may be used for, but shall not (b) be limited to, the following: (i) Creation of rental or owner-occupied Affordable Dwelling Units through such mechanisms as favorable financing terms, capital grants to write down project costs, subsidies for land and acquisition, subsidies for acquisition of existing structures, and subsidies for acquisition of Affordable Dwelling Units within a larger development; Substantial rehabilitation of distressed multifamily residential (ii) properties in a manner that preserves the affordability of units through favorable financing terms or capital grants to write down project costs, interest rate subsidies, and loan guarantees with priority funding consideration given to multifamily housing owned by non-profit housing entities that ensure maximum long-term affordability; (iii) Acquisition and rehabilitation of potential limited equity housing cooperatives or condominium conversions using low interest loans, share loans, or capital grants to write down project costs; (iv) Preservation of existing affordable housing by providing acquisition and/or financing assistance for Affordable Dwelling Units that are part of a larger development (v) Financing of any local subsidy programs, including (but not limited te) City-funded voucher programs established by the City Manager or by City Ordinance for the purpose of expanding housing affordability, access, and exportunity for people at no- low- and moderate-income levels:

Creation of low-threshold non-congregate shelter transitionai (vi) housing, or permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in Cambridge, including any related supportive services; vi(vii) Reasonable administrative expenses necessary to support Affordable Housing Trust activities, including but not limited to payment for consulting services such as legal, appraising, or engineering services, and other project related expenses.

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home The Affordable Housing Trust is a 9-member board of Cambridge residents that decides how city funds will be used to build and repair affordable housing. This residents' petition would enable the Trust to directly house and support low- and moderate-income residents. If passed by the City Council, this petition would: 1) Expand the affordable housing options available to the Trust in two ways: a) Fund city rental vouchers for low-income persons b) Fund non-congregate shelter and other housing for unhoused Cambridge residents 2) Expand the Trust board by adding 6 members who live in affordable housing or who are experiencing housing instability Printed Name Street Address Signature Khalida Grittin-Sheperd 565 Putnam Ave Cambnage 376 Windson st #1 Karish Gaudh; VA G 54 Bishop Allen Dr #2 Danted Totten Pant fall

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home Street Address Printed Name Signature 4 Ashburton d: #2 Nancy M. Ryan Mance M. Ryan 40 Essex St Juantha KIwa 40 Essex St. Jacquelive ting 65 ANTRiM ST. Phyllis BRETAOCTE Charles Franklin 162 Hampshire St IR I Chave Fra 269 NORFOLK ST. Lee FARRIS Lee Farris

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home The Affordable Housing Trust is a 9-member board of Cambridge residents that decides how city funds will be used to build and repair affordable housing. This residents' petition would enable the Trust to directly house and support low- and moderate-income residents. If passed by the City Council, this petition would: 1) Expand the affordable housing options available to the Trust in two ways: a) Fund city rental vouchers for low-income persons b) Fund non-congregate shelter and other housing for unhoused Cambridge residents 2) Expand the Trust board by adding 6 members who live in affordable housing or who are experiencing housing instability Street Address Printed Name Signature lambridge 1241 106 Berkshive St, Pachillet. Wortio Rochelle P. Wortis 106 Berkshive St. 0214/ HENRY M. WORTIS Kenn, Al. Worts RENA I. LEIB 02/39 LO HRNOLD CIRCLE CamA

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home Street Address Printed Name Signature MATTHEW SCHREINER 2E GROZIER RA CAME. 67 pleasant s CATHERINE HOREMAN PAULIS EWEN 36 Lunaean St #ą Mary Baine Campbell Maiden all RICHARO Richard Kuchnis RUSHNIE 20 Oak St, cambridge

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home The Affordable Housing Trust is a 9-member board of Cambridge residents that decides how city funds will be used to build and repair affordable housing. This residents' petition would enable the Trust to directly house and support low- and moderate-income residents. If passed by the City Council, this petition would: 1) Expand the affordable housing options available to the Trust in two ways: a) Fund city rental vouchers for low-income persons b) Fund non-congregate shelter and other housing for unhoused Cambridge residents 2) Expand the Trust board by adding 6 members who live in affordable housing or who are experiencing housing instability Street Address Printed Name Signature \ 29 gthet #66 02141 Elenna M. Wyman Sam idge, Apt 16 Josoph Hearty Joseph Morrasty Cambridge 02141 RUbiA PALMA 25 8T4 ST APT 60 02141 Rubia palma

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home Printed Name Street Address Signature 25 §St APt 6l 02141 Lu kun Hou 25. 17 % Bi 37{41 Arne BrattoyA 25 8TLAPT67 Arre Bratty 25 8th s+ Apt 42 Jonathan Reed Master Rode Asrat resta 258656. 8811 48 02141 Heather Hoffman 213 Hurley Street 02141 Rlonda Massie Rhonda Massie 211 Charles Street EDwin Santrage 25 eighth St Rept 62 Edronto 25.8thsT Apte) LYNDA BRATTOYA 2 peda Brettage Aicha Bela-as 25 8* st Apt 80

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home Street Address Printed Name Signature 25 eigith St 4pt 85 Janet Tibbs fame tides, Datony Choplin Deborah Chaplin 25 Eighth st Apt 35 ELAINE PRESTON Elaine Porton 25 Englith st ap 37 AlmazE ASFAW 2580ight st Apt 36 Dorione Bernadette fome 25-88st. APt 20 Bernadette 15 Landert st. # 312 Dorothy J. ONgat Dorothy J. ONsal 15 Lambert st #1502 Betty M. Paige Becampasse 15 Lambertst. #414 Istricia Mecaty patica Me Conte 2y4 Westren Ave, Cambridge. us #, Karen Penrose Karen Renose

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition Io view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home Street Address Printed Name Signature Michael Riley HE Lambasts apt 48 Michalf Riles carama all Carol Ann Morald 15 Lambert St#1110 I5 Lambert Street, Apt. 1107 FlezenceS. williamson florences. Williamson Mare Andergon 15 Lam betting Master Strathmeref 15 Lamber St #1105 Amy Rppy 1WhittenonE AVe #44420 Guanita Dain Juanita DANiels 54 MARKET STRET APT 102 218 Thanklike St* 106 John M. Ratiff 7 Cameron Are At 308 Elainer. Harrington Sanel Marugos

Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Zoning Amendment Petition To view the full petition text and other information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ahtpetition/home STREET ADDRESS PRINTER NAME Phone Number Email Address Name 4II FRANKLIN ST # 308 A Marie defacefi ANN MARIE LUPACCHINO 2 Corcoran Lane LINDA MONTEOMERY Cams, Ma ABDULMALIK 808 MEM DR BION JACKSON Abdulmach peless CAMBRIDGE MA 217 Auburn sT# 2 Sonia ArduJaR Combridge, Mt 0213g Sara-Andy D20 MAs. AN, Matta,8 HASSON PIEHAD Getter CarolynCarleton 6 Nentowne C # 166 William B. Cunningham CAMB Apt C Ralph D'Drland* (5X) CAMB 3 HARwell DIz 02141 Ball Finlant 3 HAWell DR APtE 02141 CAMBASS Ralph 8 Orlando

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