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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-166.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-166.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to amendments to the FY27 Submitted General Fund Budget. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-95.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-95.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Council go on record calling upon President Trump to immediately rescind Executive Order 14380, immediately enter meaningful negotiations with the Cuban government with the goal of ending the United States oil embargo, and carry out his foreign policy agenda with respect to the wishes https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87392https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87392Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee and Housing Committee held a joint hearing on March 25, 2026 to discuss present findings on the state of housing production since the passage of the Multifamily Zoning in February 2025. The March 25, 2026 meeting recessed and reconvened on April 7, 2 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-93.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-93.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment Fund. https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87329https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87329Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ordinance.   https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-66.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-66.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to initiate the planning process for Cambridge 400 and as part of this, to convene a Cambridge 400 Advisory Committee composed of members representing the range of stakeholders whose participation is needed to guide this work. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/hr-2026-31.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/hr-2026-31.htmlThu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Hearing Schedule https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-29.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-29.htmlThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting updates from the School Committee. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-44.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-44.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000A COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTED FROM YI-AN HUANG, CITY MANAGER, RELATIVE TO THE 2025 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT CONCERNING CITY DEPARTMENTS’ USE OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY OR SURVEILLANCE DATA. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-36.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-36.htmlMon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Policy Order Supporting Union Recognition at Lamplighter Brewing Co., with Appreciation for the Owners’ Community Contributions https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17204https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17204Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on December 4th, 2025 to review and discuss the Executive Summary from the Community Benefits Advisory Committee which was presented to the full City Council on May 19, 2025, CMA 2025 #128. https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17208https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17208Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Ricky Zeng representing Love Art Sushi, requesting permission for one (1) projecting blade signs at the premises numbered 1 Canal Park. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-238.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-238.htmlMon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Preservation Restriction at 44 J.F. Kennedy Street https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2025-36.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2025-36.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Harvard Art Museums requesting permission for 22 temporary pole banners around Cambridge Commons, Quincy Street and Cambridge Street announcing the Master brand Campaign from September 15, 2025 through January 15, 2026 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-220.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-220.htmlMon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of of $217,963.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($211,997.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,680.00), and to the Grant Fun https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-194.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-194.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 704,800, received from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($39,300); the Grant Fund Community D https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-96.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-96.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with relevant City departments and the Community Benefits Advisory Committee, to draft amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for the use of funds for capital expenses, provided that suc https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=29839https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=29839Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000CMA 2025 #148 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 40,625 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-134.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-134.htmlMon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to following amendments to the FY26 Submitted General Fund Budget. These amendments to the Budget reflect changes requested by the City Council based on feedback and discussions during public hearings on the FY26 Operating and Capi https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-123.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-123.htmlMon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $34,300, to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program which provides financial grant opportuni https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-92.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-92.htmlMon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the FY 2026 submitted budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment Fund. PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2025 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-53.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-53.htmlMon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000City Council opposition to Federal efforts to defund or censor museums https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-33.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-33.htmlMon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2025 Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2025-50.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2025-50.htmlMon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Congratulations to Deborah Mason on her 50th Anniversary of dedication to the arts and dance education in Cambridge https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-30.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-30.htmlMon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of David Freilach, Rachel Dowley Alexander, and Chris Herlich as members and the reappointment of Kai Alexis Smith as a member of the Public Art Commission for a term of three years https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-259.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-259.htmlMon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Zhonghe Li and Jean Dany Joachim and the re-appointment of David Daniel, Aliyah Gary, Lori Lander, Calvin Lindsay Jr., Ann Lawson, Stella Aguirre McGregor, Michael Monestime, Diane Charyk Norris, Katherine Meg https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-260.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-260.htmlMon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-24, regarding a porchfest pilot https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26288https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26288Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 12/2/24 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-254.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-254.htmlMon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The MCC Cultural District Grant provides financial support to state-designated Cultural Districts throughout th https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-253.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-253.htmlMon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 24-32, regarding exploring with the MBTA how to best ensure that the public art, Gift of the Wind, is preserved https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26150https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26150Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000AR Status Update 11.18.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26096https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26096Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 11.4.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25941https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25941Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 10.21.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25840https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25840Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 10.07.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25731https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25731Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 9.30.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25587https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25587Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 9.23.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25228https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25228Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 9.16.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25058https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=25058Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 9.9.24 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2024-24.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2024-24.htmlMon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Harvard Arts Museum requesting permission for 22 temporary pole banners around Cambridge Commons, Quincy Street and Cambridge Street Hovey to Felton announcing Free Every Day until November 29, 2024 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-175.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-175.htmlMon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Request for Information (RFI) for 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24935https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24935Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000AR Status Update 8.5.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24683https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24683Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000CMA 2024 #145 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-29, regarding providing the Request for Information (RFI) for the 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive to the City Council for review and comment https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24697https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24697Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Report back on exploring with the MBTA how to best ensure that the public art, Gift of the Wind, is preserved https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24749https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24749Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 6.24.24 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2024-81.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2024-81.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to explore with the MBTA how to best ensure that the public art, Gift of the Wind, is preserved https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-125.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-125.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This funding will support District-based initiatives that drive economic growth and strengthen the distinctive https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-126.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-126.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24569https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24569Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 6.17.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24456https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24456Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 6.10.24 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24320https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24320Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Report on work done with relevant City departments and the Cambridge Arts Council to consider whether Cambridge could facilitate a porchfest event https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24386https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=24386Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000AR Status Update 6.3.24 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2024-66.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2024-66.htmlMon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments and the Cambridge Arts Council to consider whether Cambridge could facilitate a porchfest event https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=23747https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=23747Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000CMA 2024 #95 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $42,500 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-77.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-77.htmlMon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,560,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades. PASSED TO A SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 29, 2024 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2024-52.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2024-52.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge & Latin's Culinary Team on winning the16th Annual Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation Statewide Culinary Arts Competition https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-54.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-54.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 5,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The MCC Universal Participation (UP) Initiative activates the aspirations of the Americans with Disabilities Act https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-56.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-56.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $33,500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program which provides financial grant opportunit https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-55.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-55.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The MCC Cultural District Grant provides financial support to state-designated Cultural Districts throughout th https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-28.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-28.htmlMon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-14.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-14.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,620.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. In addition to the ESOL and ABE teaching, this federal grant provides funding for advising (education and career advising), civics https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=21147https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=21147Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000ORDD-2023-1 : An Ordinance 2023 #8A has been received from City Clerk, relative to amend Chapter 2.76 – Human Rights Commission and Chapter 2.119 Domestic Partnerships. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 2, 2023. FURTHER AMENDED IN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 2023. ELIGIBLE TO BE ORDAINED AS A https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-52.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-52.htmlMon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from MIT Lit Visual Arts Center requesting permission for a (35) Thirty Five temporary banners Ames Street, Memorial Drive to Main Street, Ames Street, Main Street to Broadway, Broadway, Ames Street to Third Street, Third Street, Broadway to Main Street, Main Street, Thir https://cambridgerecord.org/items/ord-2023-8.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/ord-2023-8.htmlMon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to 2.76.020 enacted is to protect the human rights of all the residents of the City Protect Family Inclusion and Relationship Diversity PASSED TO A SECOND READING OCTOBER 2 2023 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-208.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-208.htmlMon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the project update on the Central Square Municipal Property Needs Assessment and Planning Study https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20299https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20299Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000CMA 2023 #196 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to proposed amendments to Ch. 2.78, Art III of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Neighborhood Conservation Districts (NCD) and Landmarks Ordinance. REFERRED TO PETITION ON AUGUST 7, 2023 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-163.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-163.htmlMon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Public Arts Commission (PAC) for a term of three years, effective June 12, 2023; Diana Smith, John Ravenal, Frank Shirley, Jennifer Lawrence, Gabrielle Domb and Keisha https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-109.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-109.htmlMon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the Transportation and Public Utilities and Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committees work with the City Manager and appropriate city departments and staff, to hold a joint hearing to receive input from city staff and the community to review the effecti https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-34.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-34.htmlMon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from John Connolly of Harvard Art Museum requesting permission for twenty three (23) temporary pole banner along Quincy Street, Broadway to Harvard, Cambridge Street, Hovey to Felton, Massachusetts Avenue, Trowbridge to Remington Street, Massachusetts Avenue and Hotel Ver https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-92.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-92.htmlMon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, in the amount of $40,595.32, to the Grant Fund Po https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19047https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19047Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000Report on reviewing the Citizens Zoning Petition received from Michael Monestime et al. regarding Outdoor Use Zoning for the Central Square Cultural District (APP 2023 #12) for form and content https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-60.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-60.htmlMon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is hereby requested to direct the Community Development Department and the Law Department to review the Citizens Zoning Petition received from Michael Monestime et al. regarding Outdoor Use Zoning for the Central Square Cultural District (APP 2023 #12) for form and content https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-88.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-88.htmlMon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Revised Response to Proposed Amendments to Ch. 2.78, Art. III https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-12.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-12.htmlMon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000A Zoning Petition Has been received from Michael Monestime et al. regarding Outdoor Use Zoning Petition for the Central Square Cultural District https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-53.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-53.htmlMon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager work with the Central Square Business Improvement District and provide a license agreement, as well as direct financial and regulatory support for the continued and uninterrupted operation of Starlight Square https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-66.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-66.htmlMon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $325,000 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $325,000 from the Salary and Wages account to the School Travel and Training account ($205,000) and to the School Extraordinar https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-74.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-74.htmlMon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-38.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-38.htmlMon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the joint Economic Development and University Relations and Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations Committees forward the Callender Petition and Policy Order 2022 #161 to the full City Council with a negative recommendation https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-39.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-39.htmlMon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the joint Economic Development and University Relations and Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations Committees forward the amended proposed Policy Order regarding Labs and Neighborhood Planning to the full City Council. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR Z https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2023-69.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2023-69.htmlMon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000Congratulations to Helena Wurzel on her solo exhibit at the Praise Shadows Art Gallery https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-41.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-41.htmlMon, 13 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Foundry Advisory Committee for a term of three years: Connie Chin; Barbara Thomas; and Rubén Mancha https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-8.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2023-8.htmlMon, 13 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from MIT Lit Visual Arts Center requesting permission for a (35) thirty five temporary banners Ames Street, Memorial Drive to Main Street, Ames Street, Main Street to Broadway, Boradway, Ames Street to Third Street, Third Street, Broadway to Main Street, Main Street, Thir https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-40.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-40.htmlMon, 13 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant in the amount of $100,000 received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts and Culture) Other Ordinary Maintena https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17998https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17998Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000Report on determining the feasibility of purchasing the property located at 37 Brookline Street, former home of Peter Valentine, with the intent of utilizing this as a community arts space https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-11.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-11.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to determine the feasibility of purchasing the property located at 37 Brookline Street, former home of Peter Valentine, with the intent of utilizing this as a community arts space https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2023-36.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2023-36.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000Congratulations to Ruth Erickson on her exhibit at The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston titled “To Begin Again: Artists and Childhood” https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2022-166.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2022-166.htmlMon, 19 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000ommunication was received from Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-236.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-236.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,803.68 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-229.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-229.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY23 Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in the amount of $33,500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account, funds w https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-230.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-230.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-90, regarding a request for various City departments in coordination with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to identify spaces in Central Square that would support the creation and protection o https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-231.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-231.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Reports Items Numbered 16-111, 18-38, and 20-61, regarding Municipal Property Inventory. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN IN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2022 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-56.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-56.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Heritage Flag American Repertory Theater requesting permission for a eight (8) temporary pole banners on Broadway and eighteen (18) along Massachusetts Avenue on Electrical poles announcing ARTS's upcoming production of Life of Pi, from December 1, 2022 through Janu https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-309.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-309.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000That the memo from Charles Sullivan regarding Comments on Citizen’s Petition to Amend Ch. 2.78, Article III, Neighborhood Conservation Districts and Landmarks and the memo from Charles Sullivan regarding the Proposed Friendly Amendments to Ch. 2.78, Art. III be forwarded to the full City Council wit https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-207.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-207.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report items numbered 21-52 & 22-25, regarding a report on Boards and Commissions https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-313.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-313.htmlMon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000Reappointment of Kathleen L. Born to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a 5-year term to the Full City Council with a favorable recommendation by the Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2022-214.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2022-214.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Congratulations to The Dance Complex on the occasion of its 30 year anniversary in Central Square https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-142.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-142.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000105 Windsor Community Process. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN IN COUNCIL AUGUST 1, 2022 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-39.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-39.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from MIT List Visual Arts Center requesting permission for 35 temporary banners to be placed on lamp posts across Ames Street, Memorial Drive to Main Street. Ames Street, Main Street to Broadway. Broadway, Ames Street to Third Street. Third Street, Broadway to Main Stree https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-129.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-129.htmlMon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, and the Harvard Square Advisory Committee on a plan for piloting more street closures for pedestrianization https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-119.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-119.htmlMon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY22 Massachusetts Cultural District Grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in the amount of $7,500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-120.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-120.htmlMon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY22 Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) of $30,500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will sup