City Manager's Agenda
What the administration sends to the council: appointments, appropriations, reports.
A year's count is what the record holds, and the earliest years hold only what could be recovered. Business before 2016 lives mostly in the recovered record.
2026 (206 items)
August (23)
- City Manager's report2026 · #235The appointment of Will MacArthur to the Social Housing Task Force
- City Manager's report2026 · #233The appropriation of $179,500.00 from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund
- City Manager's report2026 · #232The appropriation of $161,982.00 from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #231The appropriation of $154,491.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Adult and Community Learning Services Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #230The appropriation of $263,815.00 from the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #229The appropriation of $117,000.00 from the GROW Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #228The appropriation of $506,088.00 from the Summer Food Service Program for Children Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #227The appropriation of $6,823,498.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #226The appropriation of $30,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Jail Diversion Program Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #225The appropriation of $3,606.43 from the State Executive Office of Public Safety Department of Fire Services Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #224Opportunities to streamline the permitting process
- City Manager's report2026 · #223The appropriation of $9,800.60 from the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #222The appropriation of $24,336.00 from the FY27 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #221Appropriation of $94,531.00 from the State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #220Awaiting report #26-35 which requested that the City Manager work with relevant departments to review the state bills referenced as well as the previously filed Home Rule Petition and prepare a new Home Rule Petition that would allow Cambridge to install and operate cameras to enforce red light, speeding, or other moving violations
- City Manager's report2026 · #219Edits to the Cambridge Street Active Use Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2026 · #218Edits to the Massachusetts Avenue Active Use Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2026 · #216A Police Review & Advisory Board Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2026
- City Manager's report2026 · #215The 2026 Annual Report of the Affordable Housing Overlay
- City Manager's report2026 · #214Potential alternative methods of curb cut review
- City Manager's report2026 · #213The Sixth Annual Cycling Safety Ordinance Progress Report
- City Manager's report2026 · #212A response to Awaiting Report 26-22 regarding election workers
- City Manager's report2026 · #211A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
July (3)
June (45)
- City Manager's report2026 · #206Appointments and reappointments of members to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee
- City Manager's report2026 · #204The Cambridge Street Active Use Zoning Petition Planning Board report
- City Manager's report2026 · #203Reappointments to the Biosafety Committee
- City Manager's report2026 · #202Awaiting Report 26-07 regarding restrictions to eligibility for on-street resident parking
- City Manager's report2026 · #201Appropriation of a Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant, in the amount of $26,000, received from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism to the Grant Fund Executive Department Salaries and Wages account
- City Manager's report2026 · #200The appropriation, in the amount of $68,980.00, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Cambridge Employment Program, to the Grant Fund Human Services Programs Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2026 · #199An update regarding a Boards and Commissions Ordinance Review and Modernization Initiative
- City Manager's report2026 · #198Appropriation of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grant in the amount of $137,222.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($23,951.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($113,271.00)
- City Manager's report2026 · #197The appropriation, in the amount of $625,000, from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #196Donations to The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs in the amount of $5,013.96 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #195Appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $1,821.91 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #194The Massachusetts Avenue Active Use Zoning Petition Planning Board report
- City Manager's report2026 · #193The appropriation of donations received in honor of Frances Antupit, in the amount of $10,563.98, to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #192The appropriation of donations received for the Police Department Secret Santa for Seniors Program, in the amount of $2,750, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #191The appropriation of $10,000, received from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #190The appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $4,101.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #189Awaiting Report 26-34 regarding a report on citywide water use and water supply
- City Manager's report2026 · #188Awaiting Report AR 26-04 regarding updates to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance
- City Manager's report2026 · #187A response to Awaiting Report 26-02 regarding school parking access
- City Manager's report2026 · #186Awaiting Report 26-33 regarding a housing needs study
- City Manager's report2026 · #185A communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to approve the use of electronic poll pads on election day
- City Manager's report2026 · #184A Home Rule Petition that would increase the personal property tax exemption threshold to $30,000.00 in assessed value for Fiscal Year 2027 and onward
- City Manager's report2026 · #183Awaiting Report 26-38 regarding changes to the resident parking permit price
- City Manager's report2026 · #182Appropriations to the Combined Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (CSO Advisory Committee) for a term of five years, effective June 8, 2026
- City Manager's report2026 · #181Authorization to transfer appropriations from the allotments with available balances to those needing implementation
- City Manager's report2026 · #180The appropriation of $18,970.32 from the HOME Grant Program
- City Manager's report2026 · #179Authorization of a spending limit of $240,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2026 · #178Awaiting Report Status Update 6.8.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #177Reauthorization of a spending limit of $3,800,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund)
- City Manager's report2026 · #176Appointments to the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
- City Manager's report2026 · #175The assignment of 32 officers for the State Primary, September 1, 2026 and 26 for the State Election, November 3, 2026
- City Manager's report2026 · #174The Manager's report back on how the decision to install artificial turf was made
- City Manager's report2026 · #173A communication transmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report 26-39 relative to preparations for the City's LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on June 20
- City Manager's report2026 · #172A response to Awaiting Report 26-31 regarding updates to succession-planning and employee-ownership. materials
- City Manager's report2026 · #171A five-year progress review of the Affordable Housing Overlay
- City Manager's report2026 · #170Proposed changes to the City's Zero Waste Master Plan
- City Manager's report2026 · #169The Manager's report back on a review of the City’s social media platform usage policies
- City Manager's report2026 · #167Reappointments to the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC)
- City Manager's report2026 · #166Amendments to the FY27 Submitted General Fund Budget
- City Manager's report2026 · #165The appropriation of a grant in the amount of $65,000 received from the Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program to the Grant Fund Executive Salaries and Wages account
- City Manager's report2026 · #164A summary of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports (STIRs) in calendar year 2025
- City Manager's report2026 · #163The transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 from the General Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #162The transfer of $500,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account to the General Fund Fire Department Travel and Training Account
- City Manager's report2026 · #161The reappointment of Conrad Crawford to the Board of Directors of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years
- City Manager's report2026 · #160A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
May (24)
- City Manager's report2026 · #168Awaiting Report Status Update 6.1.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #156The appropriation of $450,000.00 to support the purchase of four parcels of land located within the town of Lincoln, MA
- City Manager's report2026 · #155Awaiting Report Status Update 5.18.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #154A cross statutory transfer of $322,825.00 within the School Department General Fund
- City Manager's report2026 · #153A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2026 · #152Appointments to the Social Housing Task Force
- City Manager's report2026 · #151The appropriation of $5,993.40 from the Project Bread Summer Eats Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #150Appropriation of $251,320.90 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Community Connections Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #149A communication transmitter from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #148The appropriation of $30,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Land Conservation Assistance Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #147The appropriation of $38,905.18 from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services
- City Manager's report2026 · #146Appropriation of $15,000.00 from the Cambridge Food Pantry Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #141A report on Social Housing
- City Manager's report2026 · #139Awaiting Report Status Update 5.11.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #138An update on the city's digital equity work
- City Manager's report2026 · #137An update on the successful completion of the 221 Mount Auburn Street demolition
- City Manager's report2026 · #136The appropriation of $312,000.00 to support the City’s digital equity efforts through a Digital Navigator position at the Cambridge Public Library for up to 3 years
- City Manager's report2026 · #128The appropriation of $65,000.00 to support World Cup watch parties across Cambridge
- City Manager's report2026 · #123Appointments to the Conservation Commission effective May 4, 2026
- City Manager's report2026 · #122The appropriation of $34,300.00 from the FY26 Local Cultural Council grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #121A transfer of $70,000.00 to cover costs related to a Public Works employee injured in the course of the job
- City Manager's report2026 · #120A Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for the Open Architects student data platform
- City Manager's report2026 · #119A communication transmitter from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a supplier diversity update
- City Manager's report2026 · #118A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
April (39)
- City Manager's report2026 · #124Awaiting Report Status Update 5.4.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #117Peace Commission Appointments
- City Manager's report2026 · #116Awaiting Report Status Update 4.27.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #114Appointment of Fiqir Worku to the Human Rights Commission
- City Manager's report2026 · #113A Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petition
- City Manager's report2026 · #112A Mass Ave Active Use zoning petition
- City Manager's report2026 · #111A Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for SMS Non-Emergency Alert Notifications requested by the Communications & Community Engagement Department
- City Manager's report2026 · #110The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $29,376.89 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($28,800.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($576.89)
- City Manager's report2026 · #109The appropriation of $5,000 to the Grant Fund Arts Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2026 · #108The appropriation of the FY26 Mass Cultural Council Cultural Investment Portfolio grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in the amount of $1,100 to the Grant Fund Arts Council salaries and wages account
- City Manager's report2026 · #107The appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for water works construction projects for repairs and replacement of water distribution infrastructure
- City Manager's report2026 · #106The appropriation and authorization to borrow $310,000 to provide funds for the replacement of Ozone generators at the Water Department
- City Manager's report2026 · #105The appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for design and construction of the Harvard Square sewer separation and stormwater management program
- City Manager's report2026 · #104The appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program
- City Manager's report2026 · #103The appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 to provide funds for the City’s Climate Change Program to improve protection against flooding and extreme heat
- City Manager's report2026 · #102The appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,375,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of surface enhancements and sewer and drainage infrastructure improvements in the Baldwin neighborhood
- City Manager's report2026 · #101The appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,795,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades
- City Manager's report2026 · #100The appropriation and authorization to borrow $28,500,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report2026 · #99The appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,000,000 to provide funds for remediation and improvements at Gold Star Mothers Park
- City Manager's report2026 · #98The appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,000,000 to provide funds to replace and modernize the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
- City Manager's report2026 · #97A Family Policy Council appointment and reappointment
- City Manager's report2026 · #96The appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2026 · #95The appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000.00 to provide funds for the design and construction of improvements along Massachusetts Avenue and vicinity between Bigelow Street and Sindey Street
- City Manager's report2026 · #94The re-appointments for the Cambridge Library Board of Trustees
- City Manager's report2026 · #93A 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
- City Manager's report2026 · #92A response to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-23 regarding the Cambridge Preschool Program
- City Manager's report2026 · #91The Manager's report back on major capital initiatives at or above $15,000,000 for the period from FY21 to FY26
- City Manager's report2026 · #89Bicycle Committee Appointments
- City Manager's report2026 · #88A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2026 · #87An update on the City Manager Performance Review Process
- City Manager's report2026 · #86Pedestrian Committee Appointments
- City Manager's report2026 · #85The Police Review & Advisory Board Quarterly Report for the period of Fall 2025 through the First Quarter of 2026
- City Manager's report2026 · #84The appointment of Sara Rivera as an Election Commissioner for a term effective April 13, 2026 and expiring March 31, 2030
- City Manager's report2026 · #83The transfer of $73,000.00 from the General Fund Police Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated settlement costs for police personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2026 · #82The appropriation of $37,411.95 from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition's Community Safety Initiative Shannon grant to support hot spot patrols, youth violence reduction strategies, and the Focused Deterrence program, as well as the Teen Public Art program “Upcycling and Entrepreneurialism” through the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2026 · #81Awaiting Report Status Update 4.13.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #80The appropriation of $15,560.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant to encourage participation of new and existing Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors
- City Manager's report2026 · #79The appropriation of $4,954.00 from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant to support operations of the men's emergency shelter
- City Manager's report2026 · #78The appropriation of $13,064.00 from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant to support workforce development at the Cambridge Salvation Army and training and professional development for shelter staff
March (42)
- City Manager's report2026 · #77The Manager's report back on and report back to the Council on (i) legal parameters related to City funding and Tourism Destination Marketing District restrictions, and (ii) oversight and accountability related to the operation of the visitor information kiosk, and related governance expectations, including alignment with City priorities
- City Manager's report2026 · #76The Manager's report back on establishing a formal policy that clearly defines the City’s role and financial responsibilities in supporting large-scale public events hosted by Cambridge-based non- profit and not-for-profit organizations, including criteria for fee waivers
- City Manager's report2026 · #75The Manager's report back on Harvard Square pedestrianization
- City Manager's report2026 · #74The Manager's report back on proposed updates to the City's Welcoming Community Ordinance
- City Manager's report2026 · #73Awaiting Report Status Update 3.30.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #72An overview of the City's initial Artificial Intelligence efforts
- City Manager's report2026 · #71Plans for replacement of the City's legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system
- City Manager's report2026 · #70The appointment of Will MacArthur as a new member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of two years, effective March 30, 2026
- City Manager's report2026 · #69A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2026 · #68Awaiting Report Status Update 3.23.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #67The appropriation of $900,000 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund and the rescission of funds from two grants in the amount of $2,000,000 and $400,000 respectively to support a new off-road bridge over the Fitchburg Rail Line
- City Manager's report2026 · #66Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027
- City Manager's report2026 · #65Classification of the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Review Board as special municipal employees
- City Manager's report2026 · #64A Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Review Board Appointment
- City Manager's report2026 · #63The Manager's report back on exploration of a potential Snow Corps program
- City Manager's report2026 · #62The appropriation of $700,000.00 from Free Cash to support road repairs related to snow operations
- City Manager's report2026 · #61The appropriation of $5,234,379.00 from Free Cash to support snow operations
- City Manager's report2026 · #60To the 2025 Town Gown Reports and Presentations discussed by the Planning Board in February
- City Manager's report2026 · #59Awaiting Report Status Update 3.16.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #58Transmitting a Communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding the appropriation of the FY2026 Massachusetts Cultural District Grant in the amount of $15,000
- City Manager's report2026 · #57A response to Awaiting Report 26-11 relative to further incorporating plant-based solutions in the City's work
- City Manager's report2026 · #56A response to Awaiting Report 26-05 relative to streamlining the residential permitting process
- City Manager's report2026 · #55A response to Awaiting Report 26-08 relative to speed humps on Fayerweather Street
- City Manager's report2026 · #54A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2026 · #53An update on micromobility regulation
- City Manager's report2026 · #52The City’s FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- City Manager's report2026 · #51A free cash appropriation in the amount of $400,000 to the General Fund Law Dept Travel and Training (Judgement and Damages) account for the settlement payment relating to Ahern v. Sig Sauer, Inc. and City of Cambridge (United States District Court District of Massachusetts, Docket No. 1:21-cv-11007-DJC)
- City Manager's report2026 · #50The City of Cambridge retaining its Triple A (AAA) rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2026 · #492026-2027 Housing and Zoning priorities
- City Manager's report2026 · #48Awaiting Report Status Update 3.9.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #47Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Mass Save Community First Partnership Grant in the amount of $256,500, to the Grant Fund Office of Sustainability Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. These funds will be used to contract for outreach services to support energy efficiency programs for residents and small businesses
- City Manager's report2026 · #46Transmitting a Communication from City Manager Yi-An Huang relative to the 2025/2026 Green Jobs Initiative Report
- City Manager's report2026 · #45A COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTED FROM YI-AN HUANG, CITY MANAGER, RELATIVE TO AWAITING REPORT ITEM NUMBER 25-40, REGARDING UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS ORDINANCE
- City Manager's report2026 · #44A 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
- City Manager's report2026 · #42TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING THE APPROPRIATION OF A PRIVATE DONATION RECEIVED FROM TROY ANTHONY BARBER SHOP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500, TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS OTHER ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE CAMBRIDGE RECREATION JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM
- City Manager's report2026 · #41TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF A PRIVATE DONATION TO THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $200 TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN SERVICES OTHER ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
- City Manager's report2026 · #39TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE CENTER FOR FAMILIES RECEIVED FROM THE CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,115.00 TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS OTHER ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
- City Manager's report2026 · #38TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING AND SHELTER ALLIANCE GRANT FUNDED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,007, TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS SALARY AND WAGES ACCOUNT ($200), AND TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS OTHER ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT ($5,807)
- City Manager's report2026 · #37TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC) COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,766.64, TO THE GRANT FUND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT EXTRAORDINARY EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT
- City Manager's report2026 · #36TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) RECYCLING DIVIDENDS PROGRAM (RDP) GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,500, TO THE GRANT FUND PUBLIC WORKS OTHER ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
- City Manager's report2026 · #34TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, Yi-An HUANG, RELATIVE TO A FEDERAL UPDATE INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON RELEVANT COURT CASES
- City Manager's report2026 · #33TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, RELATIVE TO AWAITING REPORT ITEM NUMBER 26-13, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL SUPPORTIVE HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM
February (14)
- City Manager's report2026 · #43AWAITING REPORT STATUS UPDATE 3.2.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #32Transmitting communication from Police Commissioner, Christine Elow, regarding a Federal immigration enforcement tracker
- City Manager's report2026 · #31Awaiting Report Status Update 2.9.26
- City Manager's report2026 · #30Planning Board recommendations on the Institutional Use Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2026 · #29Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant in the ammount of $2,395,799
- City Manager's report2026 · #28The final research report on Rise Up Cambridge, the City’s citywide cash assistance program
- City Manager's report2026 · #27Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Community Development Block Grant Appropriation in the amount of $1,723,735.89
- City Manager's report2026 · #26A Violence Prevention Recommendations Report from the Community Safety Department
- City Manager's report2026 · #25Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME Grant Program in the amount of $648,119.56
- City Manager's report2026 · #24A plan to align all housing and homeless services and programs into a unified Housing Department
- City Manager's report2026 · #23Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Transfer of $72,500 from the General Fund Public Works Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and projected FY26 costs related to Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2026 · #22Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation the of the FY2026 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant in the amount of $17,100
- City Manager's report2026 · #21Transmitting a Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to proposed changes to Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 8.28, Regulation on Youth Access and Sale of Tobacco Products and on Smoking (“Chapter 8.28”)
- City Manager's report2026 · #20A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
January (16)
- City Manager's report2026 · #35The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Nathaniel Stickney House at 45 Mt. Auburn Street
- City Manager's report2026 · #15The Cambridge Street Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2026 · #14The Manager's report back on a review of the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition that would allow Cambridge to enact a Real Estate Transfer Fee to be sent to the state legislature
- City Manager's report2026 · #13The appointments of Claire Spinner and Ellen Semonoff as Members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees
- City Manager's report2026 · #12The appointment or reappointment of the following people as Constables for terms of three years
- City Manager's report2026 · #11The appointment or reappointment of the following people to the Recycling Advisory Committee for terms of three years
- City Manager's report2026 · #10The appropriation of $100,000, received from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
- City Manager's report2026 · #9Transmitting a communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following people to the Family Policy Advisory Council
- City Manager's report2026 · #8The appropriation of $54,491, received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- City Manager's report2026 · #7The appropriation of $58,056.80, received from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board
- City Manager's report2026 · #6The appropriation of $226,880, received from the Emergency Solutions Grant
- City Manager's report2026 · #5The appropriation of $100,000, received from the Mass Broadband Institute
- City Manager's report2026 · #4The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Nathaniel Stickney House at 45 Mt. Auburn Street
- City Manager's report2026 · #3Appointment of Aaron Canto, Alex Van Praagh, Catherine Tice, Katinka Hakuta, Ksenia Kaladiouk, Pauke Corstens, and Sara Gardner to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
- City Manager's report2026 · #2Appointment of Caleb Zachary Demers and Belicia Wilkinson to the Police Review and Advisory Board
- City Manager's report2026 · #1A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
2025 (310 items)
December (30)
- City Manager's report2025 · #311A revised Cambridge Street zoning petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #310A revised Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #309Combined sewer overflows
- City Manager's report2025 · #308Cleanliness and safety on the Alewife paths near Russell Field
- City Manager's report2025 · #307Appointment of Wendy Leiserson to the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) effective December 22, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #306The appropriation of $1,172,577.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to purchase detection and metering equipment which will help identify the newest biological and chemical hazards as well as detect radiation. Funds will also support the acquisition of new firefighting gear which will allow the department to outfit front-line firefighters with updated safety gear
- City Manager's report2025 · #305A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2025 · #304The appropriation of $935,497.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($67,493.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($858,004.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($10,000.00)
- City Manager's report2025 · #303A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, transmitting an update on federal grant funding
- City Manager's report2025 · #302An update on the Roadway Safety Audit Program
- City Manager's report2025 · #301Proposed parking fine increases
- City Manager's report2025 · #300The Manager's report back on Connectivity North of Rindge Ave
- City Manager's report2025 · #299The Manager's report back on updates to the Community Benefits Ordinance
- City Manager's report2025 · #298The Manager's report back on development of a policy for future private development
- City Manager's report2025 · #297The Manager's report back on review of current crisis prevention protocols and deployment of mental health professionals
- City Manager's report2025 · #296The Manager's report back on body-worn cameras
- City Manager's report2025 · #295The Manager's report back on poison ivy control at Fresh Pond
- City Manager's report2025 · #294The Manager's report back on a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports
- City Manager's report2025 · #293The appointment of Sue Walsh as a member of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee
- City Manager's report2025 · #292The appointment of the following people as members of the BEUDO Review Board
- City Manager's report2025 · #291Appointment of Cecelia Cobb, Asherah Davis, Nieta Greene, and Erum Sattar to the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)
- City Manager's report2025 · #290Revised language for the Cambridge Street Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #289Revised language for the Mass Ave Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #288Updates to institutional use regulations
- City Manager's report2025 · #287The Manager's report back on 25 Lowell Street
- City Manager's report2025 · #286The Manager's report back on public open-house meetings with Eversource regarding heat and electricity bills
- City Manager's report2025 · #285The Manager's report back on use of the garden area between St. James Episcopal Church and the Beech Street Condominiums
- City Manager's report2025 · #284The appropriation of a grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $71,428.00. Funds will be used to assist families with resource navigation, parent leadership development, food access and distribution, and concrete supports, as well as connecting with families through resource fairs and community partners
- City Manager's report2025 · #283A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the DPW Salt Shed Replacement Project
- City Manager's report2025 · #282A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
November (15)
- City Manager's report2025 · #281The Manager's report back on an update on rodent control citywide
- City Manager's report2025 · #280The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #279The Manager's report back on a comprehensive report on Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park
- City Manager's report2025 · #278The appropriation of $302,640.00, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($181,607.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($106,033.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($15,000.00)
- City Manager's report2025 · #277The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) donations in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. Funds, received by the Friends of the CLC through individual donations, will be used to support ESOL instruction
- City Manager's report2025 · #276The appropriation of appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,381.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,619.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00). Funds, raised by the Friends of the CLC, will be used to support the advising and coordination of the Bridge to College Program, as well as support for ESOL teaching
- City Manager's report2025 · #275The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in the amount of $153,809 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($137,659), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($16,150). Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2025 · #274The appropriation of a grant received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Program in the amount of $64,974.00. Funds will be used to support high-visibility traffic education and enforcement throughout the City
- City Manager's report2025 · #273A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2025 · #272The appropriation of $138,372.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,176.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($105,196.00). Funds will be used to help with the heating bills during November 1st – April 30th
- City Manager's report2025 · #271Policy Order Item Number 2025 #143 directing the City Manager to work with relevant departments to consider a plan to better utilize the Russell Youth and Community Center
- City Manager's report2025 · #270The Manager's report back on Kendall Square Parking Considerations
- City Manager's report2025 · #269The Manager's report back on the Special Commission on Micromobility
- City Manager's report2025 · #268The appropriation of $250,000, received from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #267A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
October (25)
- City Manager's report2025 · #266Policy Order Item Number 2025 #107, regarding a request to support an exploratory process – potentially including stakeholder engagement, legal and technical assessments, and community outreach – to evaluate the creation of a Business Improvement District in Porter Square
- City Manager's report2025 · #265An update regarding the Massachusetts Department of Revenue certification of the City’s Free Cash balance as of June 30, 2025, in the amount of $184,251,490
- City Manager's report2025 · #264The appropriation of $2,905,500 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. During FY25, the City received mitigation revenues from various developers as a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions. By law, all mitigation revenues must be deposited into the General Fund and can only be appropriated after the Free Cash Certification is complete
- City Manager's report2025 · #263The appropriation of $20,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #262The appropriation of $4,300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #261The appropriation of the Children’s Trust grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $56,250.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($21,908); to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($26,342) and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($8,000)
- City Manager's report2025 · #260The reappointment and appointments of members to the Family Policy Council
- City Manager's report2025 · #259The Manager's report back on curb cut disputes
- City Manager's report2025 · #258The appointment and reappointment of members to the Committee on Public Planting for terms of three years
- City Manager's report2025 · #257The Manager's report back on a request that the City Manager consult with relevant departments about the implications of deploying license plate readers and provide recommendations as to whether adjustments in plans for deployment should be made in light of changes since approval in February
- City Manager's report2025 · #256The appropriation of $275,237.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The funds are authorized by MHSA to provide emergency individual shelter services at the Cambridge Salvation Army. Funds will be used to support the operation of the Men’s Shelter, which provides 35 shelter beds, and to support the Salvation Army’s Daytime Drop-in Center
- City Manager's report2025 · #255The appropriation of $48,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($40,398.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,064.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,538.00). The grant is provided through funds from the Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation, and will provide support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring; advising and outreach for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program; and career advising for other CLC students. The funds partially support staff salaries and program supplies
- City Manager's report2025 · #254The appropriation of $274,577.93, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department
- City Manager's report2025 · #253The reappointment of Charles J. Marquardt as an Election Commissioner for a four year term, effective through March 31, 2029
- City Manager's report2025 · #252The appropriation of $24,020, received from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #251A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2025 · #250O votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2026
- City Manager's report2025 · #249The Zero Emissions Transportation Plan Report
- City Manager's report2025 · #248Awaiting Report Item #25-20 regarding Incentive Zoning Nexus Study
- City Manager's report2025 · #247The appropriation of $993,123 to the Grant Fund Office of Sustainability Extraordinary Expenditures account, to support the creation of a Resilience Hub at the Cambridge Community Center. The funding provided through this grant will allow for the procurement and installation of the necessary infrastructure and equipment
- City Manager's report2025 · #246The appropriation of $4,800 to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Salaries and Wages account
- City Manager's report2025 · #245The appropriation of $71,600, to the Grant Fund Water Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($70,960) and to the Grant Fund Water Department Travel and Training account ($640). Funds will be used to convene a Technical Advisory Group (TAG), which will consist of representatives from watershed communities (Lexington, Lincoln, Weston, and Waltham), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), larger commercial property owners, Cambridge Water Department staff, and other interested parties
- City Manager's report2025 · #244The appropriation of $5,600, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The funds will support the Secret Santa for Seniors gift drive, which provided gift bags to approximately 900 seniors during the holidays
- City Manager's report2025 · #243The appointment of Marnie Gale and C. Dale Gadsden and the reappointment of Louis Bacci III all for five year terms to the Cambridge Housing Authority Board
- City Manager's report2025 · #242Awaiting Report Item Number #25-55 relative to guidance during ICE encounters
September (27)
- City Manager's report2025 · #241The Manager's report back on the use of M.G.L Ch. 40U to determine which local statutes can be enforced by the Local-Option Procedure in order to better collect fines in violation of Cambridge Ordinances
- City Manager's report2025 · #240The appropriation of $7,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account. The Children's Trust Concrete Support funding will be used to provide gift cards to families to help access nutritional and other concrete supports (diapers, wipes, and other child/family supplies)
- City Manager's report2025 · #239The appropriation of $94,531, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department
- City Manager's report2025 · #238A Preservation Restriction at 44 J.F. Kennedy Street
- City Manager's report2025 · #237A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2025 · #236The Manager's report back on a request for an interim report on demolition and building permit applications received during the six-month period following the City Council’s adoption of the Multifamily Housing Zoning Amendment on February 10th, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #235The transmission of the Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #234The transmission of the Cambridge Street Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #233The Manager's report back on a request that the City engage in discussions with leadership from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) regarding a proposal to explore the feasibility of repurposing the long-abandoned MBTA tunnel in Harvard Square into a commercial or cultural space. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AZEEM IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #232The Manager's report back on pedestrianization of Lower Bow Street
- City Manager's report2025 · #231The Manager's report back on the City Manager investigate bike pod storage options to be placed in suitable areas in the city to provide residents and visitors safe storage options
- City Manager's report2025 · #230Awaiting Report Item Numbers 25-38, 25-39 and 25-41, regarding issues related to parking in the area surrounding the eastern end of Broadway
- City Manager's report2025 · #229A transfer in the amount of $1,703,731.64 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund to the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #228The Manager's report back on the siting of needle drop boxes and Naloxone boxes in high priority locations throughout the city
- City Manager's report2025 · #227The appropriation of an FY26 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant in the amount of $28,512 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account, which will support quality assurance (call review) of the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre- and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2025 · #226A recommendation from the Cambridge Election Commission regarding the assignment of twenty-six (26) police officers and any additional officers as required to the City’s polling locations for the 2025 Municipal Election, pursuant to G.L. c. 54, §72
- City Manager's report2025 · #225Awaiting Report Item Number #25-50, regarding a Deadline for Charter Change
- City Manager's report2025 · #224Recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2026
- City Manager's report2025 · #223Amendments to the Cambridge Tobacco Ordinance
- City Manager's report2025 · #222The appointment of Sephany Alexis, Sally Benbasset, and Christina Turner and the reappointment of Elizabeth Aguilo, Rowan Murphy, and Michelle Lower as members of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2025 · #221The appropriation of $100,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($42,963.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($57,037.00). The purpose of the grant is to provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides (CNA/HHA)
- City Manager's report2025 · #220The 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 Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,286.00). In addition to the ABE teaching (Math and ELA -English Language Arts), this grant provides funding for the Career Connections program, advising (education, and career advising), professional development for teachers and staff, as well as advising services at the Cambridge and Woburn Career Centers
- City Manager's report2025 · #219The appropriation of $10,000, to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages Account ($5,000) and to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,000). Grant funds will be used to support costs related to providing aftercare support such as supplies that individuals can bring with them to detox such as clothing, supplies (including Narcan) and personal hygiene products and transportation to treatment or clinical care services. A portion of the funding will also be allocated towards providing dedicated POST outreach services
- City Manager's report2025 · #218The appropriation of $120,000, received from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Jail Diversion Program
- City Manager's report2025 · #217The appropriation of $3,100.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($3,100.00) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment. The amount allocated to salary and wages will cover the overtime costs for the firefighters who participate in the program
- City Manager's report2025 · #216The appropriation of $10,200.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,200.00) and to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000.00) to provide funds to continue the SAFE Program that educates students in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment. The amount allocated to salary and wages will cover the overtime costs for the firefighters who participate in the program
- City Manager's report2025 · #215A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
August (25)
- City Manager's report2025 · #214A revised Letter of Commitment dated August 4, 2025 submitted on behalf of BMR-320 Charles LLC that will be incorporated by reference in the East Cambridge Community Enhancement Overlay District (ECCE District) if the Council adopts the zoning petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #213Policy Order Number 25-101, regarding Marasao, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #212A Planning Board report regarding the Marasao, et al., Zoning Petition (Religious Uses)
- City Manager's report2025 · #211The Manager's report back on a further response to the request that the exception language in Chapter 2.129.040 Section J of the Cambridge Municipal Code be revised with language clarifying that Cambridge city employees shall not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and that the sole role of Cambridge city employees during any action by ICE is only to protect public safety and not to assist or facilitate the work of ice
- City Manager's report2025 · #210The Manager's report back on a request that the City Manager explore and establish a City of Cambridge Electronic Records Archiving Policy
- City Manager's report2025 · #209The submission of the 2025 Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report
- City Manager's report2025 · #208The Manager's report back on a list of public and private spaces available to the public, indoors and outdoors
- City Manager's report2025 · #207The Manager's report back on full and open access to Linear Path at Westley Avenue
- City Manager's report2025 · #206The appropriation of $500,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account
- City Manager's report2025 · #205A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the First Street Garage Life Safety Priority Project
- City Manager's report2025 · #204The appropriation of $2,161.22 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,261.22), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($900.00). The funds, received by the Friends of the CLC through a First Literacy mini-grant will be used to support an ESOL part-time teacher/advisor to offer the Eco Club class to CLC students, as well as pay for incentives for students who participate in the Student Leadership project this year
- City Manager's report2025 · #203The appropriation of $1,437,938, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2025 · #202The appropriation of $1,089,817.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($1,061,599.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($27,018.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,200.00)
- City Manager's report2025 · #201The appropriation of of $46,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($32,395.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($13,605.00). This is a grant that DHSP has received for many years. Funds will be used to support the cost of 3 full-time staff salaries; food for parenting support programming (parent/child activity snacks, parent education series, and community building events); program supplies; and staff training
- City Manager's report2025 · #200The appropriation of $263,815.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($242,282.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($21,533.00). Funds will be used to support the cost of 6 full-time staff and 1 part-time staff salaries. Additional funds will support Text-a Tip Fatherhood campaign, workshops, events, consultants, and program supplies
- City Manager's report2025 · #199The appropriation of $30,000, received from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Jail Diversion Program
- City Manager's report2025 · #198The Manager's report back on an update on the status of potential civilian flagger operations in the Cambridge Police Union contract
- City Manager's report2025 · #197The appointment of John Nardone as a member of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for a term of five years
- City Manager's report2025 · #196Awaiting Report Item #25-15 regarding the creation of plaque upholding the separation of church and state and gender equality
- City Manager's report2025 · #195The appropriation of $16,600 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($14,500) and to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,475) and to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Travel and Training ($625). The funds will be used to support financial assistance to educate and inform the public about the city's architectural and social history through presentations to children and adults, publications, technical assistance, and an archive and non-circulating reference library
- City Manager's report2025 · #194The 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 Development Department Salaries and Wages account ($75,000); the Grant Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($12,000); the Grant Fund Community Development Department Travel and Training account ($1,000); the Grant Fund Arts Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($235,100); the Grant Fund Police Salaries and Wages account ($112,400); the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account ($48,000); the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training account ($32,000); and the Grant Fund Transportation Extraordinary Expenditures account ($150,000)
- City Manager's report2025 · #193The appointments of members to the of the Commercial Parking Control Committee (CPCC)
- City Manager's report2025 · #192A request for the City Council to authorize the Purchasing Agent to award a contract for 5 years with an option to renew for an additional 5 years to the successful bidder on the Flexible Spending Services Bid
- City Manager's report2025 · #191An update on Teamster strike and Republic Services
- City Manager's report2025 · #190A federal update including an update on relevant court cases
July (4)
- City Manager's report2025 · #189A request to move to Executive Session (if necessary) to discuss the litigation Said S. Abuzahra, Trustee of Equity Realty Trust, et al. v. City of Cambridge (Mdsx. Super. Ct. Docket No. 2017- cv-2459) because discussing this in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City’s litigating position
- City Manager's report2025 · #188The appropriation of of Four-Million-Three-Hundred-Thousand dollars and no cents ($4,300,000.00), from the General Fund Employee Benefits Department Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Law Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account for the settlement payment relating to Said S. Abuzahra, Trustee of Equity Realty Trust, et al. v. City of Cambridge (Mdsx. Super. Ct. Docket No. 2017- cv-2459/J)
- City Manager's report2025 · #187A request to move to Executive Session (if necessary) to discuss litigation regarding 221 Mount Auburn Street because discussing this in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City’s litigating position
- City Manager's report2025 · #186The appropriation of of $20,000,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Department Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Reserve Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund expenses related to the demolition of 221 Mount Auburn Street
June (53)
- City Manager's report2025 · #185The appointment of Florrie Darwin, Scott Kyle, and Michael Rogove; and the reappointments of Chandra Harrington, Joseph Ferrara, Kyle Sheffield, Gavin Kleespies, Paula Paris, Elizabeth Lyster, and Yuting Zhang as members of the Cambridge Historical Commission
- City Manager's report2025 · #184The 2025 Goals and Metrics for the Annual City Manager Performance Review
- City Manager's report2025 · #183An update on the first half of 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #181The Manager's report back on a request that the language of the Welcoming Community Ordinance be amended to clarify that City employees shall not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and that the sole role of City employees during any action by ICE is only to protect public safety, and be amended to clarify that if Cambridge Police Department Officers respond to the scene of ICE action, CPD Officers should document the actions of ICE including their badge numbers. PASSED TO SECOND READING AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL JUNE 30, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #180The Manager's report back on a review of barriers to housing production, a timeline for next Inclusionary Housing Study, and the feasibility of additional development incentives
- City Manager's report2025 · #179The 2024 Transportation Demand Management Program Report
- City Manager's report2025 · #178A recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting for the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election, in accordance with "The VOTES Act"
- City Manager's report2025 · #177A federal update and the Law Department will provide an update on relevant court cases
- City Manager's report2025 · #176Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendments
- City Manager's report2025 · #175Policy Order 2024-33, regarding a request to amend Cambridge Code of Ordinances 6.08.010 ("Regulation of vicious dogs") to bring into compliance with State law; and to create a "Kennel License" the complies with Massachusetts General Laws Section 137A
- City Manager's report2025 · #174The appropriation of $250,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #173Appointment of Sukia Akiba, Kashish Bastola, Xenia Bhembe, Thabiti Brown, Melissa Jackson Collins, Kwame Dance, Jeff Davis, George Greenidge, Gassendina Lubintus, Natassa Mason, Paula Paris, and Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones to the of the the American Freedmen Commission (“AFC”)
- City Manager's report2025 · #172The appointments of Kwame Dance and Yemi Kibret and the reppointments of M. Amaris Kinne, Duane Brown, Frederick Cabral, Collin Fedor, Christopher Fischer, and Bran Shim to the Human Services Commission for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2025 · #171The appropriation of of $4,941,224.00, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($337,704.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,588,520.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($15,000.00). This grant was awarded under the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Continuum of Care Program competition
- City Manager's report2025 · #170The appropriation of $4,800 to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing
- City Manager's report2025 · #169The appropriation of $18,767.24 to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing
- City Manager's report2025 · #168The appropriation of $2,800,000, received from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Grant Program ($2,400,000) and from the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Transportation Improvement Program ($400,000)
- City Manager's report2025 · #167The appropriation of $100,000, to the Grant Fund Office of Sustainability Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. Funds will support community engagement focused on extreme heat resulting in a small community-led seed project
- City Manager's report2025 · #166The appropriation of $22,427.50, received in partnership with the City of Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE), to the Grant Fund Office of Sustainability Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2025 · #165The appropriation of $569,252.50 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This award will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at over 45 meal sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2025 · #164The appropriation of $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds will support a future teen-led event in Cambridge focused on raising awareness about teen substance abuse
- City Manager's report2025 · #163The appropriation of $101,463.00, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Cambridge Employment Program
- City Manager's report2025 · #162The appropriation of 2,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The Cambridge Youth Council will use the money for supplies, food, and contracts for upcoming projects
- City Manager's report2025 · #161The appropriation of $31,377.13 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These donations will be used to support services for Cambridge older adult residents, including contracted specialists and trips
- City Manager's report2025 · #160The appropriation of $540,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #159A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Federal update
- City Manager's report2025 · #158The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #157Policy Order Number 2025 #25 regarding a zoning petition on maximum unit size
- City Manager's report2025 · #156The submission of the Parking Impact Report
- City Manager's report2025 · #155The authorization for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #154The 5th Annul Cycling Safety Ordinance Report and Awaiting Report Item Number25-03, regarding update on the status and timeline for the completion of the Grand Junction Multiuse Path
- City Manager's report2025 · #153A revised draft of the “Eastern Cambridge Community Enhancements” Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #152Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for authorization of a spending limit of $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2025 · #151An amendment to the Fresh Pond Golf Pro Shop Fund ordinance to enable the funds to be used to cover the purchase of office supplies for the shop and the purchase of supplies and services for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the golf course, shop, and parking lot
- City Manager's report2025 · #150The Manager's report back on a request to establish a Lost and Found program at Cambridge City Hall
- City Manager's report2025 · #149A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with
- City Manager's report2025 · #148CMA 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
- City Manager's report2025 · #147The appointment of Nondita Mehrotra, and the reappointments of Constantin von Wentzel, Heli Meltsner, McKelden Smith, Theresa Hamacher, and Freweyni Gebrehiwet to the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
- City Manager's report2025 · #146The appointment Sarah Holt, Emily Oldshue, and Ruth Webb and the reappointments of Marie-Pierre Dillenseger, Donna Marcantonio, and Peter Schur to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
- City Manager's report2025 · #145The appointments of Florrie Darwin, Scott Kyle, and Michael Rogove and the reappointments of Chandra Harrington, Joseph Ferrara, Elizabeth Lyster, Yuting Zhang, gavin Kleespies, Paula Paris, and Kyle Sheffield
- City Manager's report2025 · #144The submission of the Zero Waste Master Plan
- City Manager's report2025 · #143The Manager's report back on a critical drought status report
- City Manager's report2025 · #142The appropriation of $118,620.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($11,762.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($106,858.00)
- City Manager's report2025 · #141An order authorizing the City Manager to transfer necessary funds needed to maintain appropriation control as part of the fiscal end-of-year closeout process
- City Manager's report2025 · #140A request to move to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known as Said S. Abuzahra, Trustee of Equity Realty Trust, et al. v. City of Cambridge (Mdsx. Super. Ct. C.A. No. 2017- cv-2459); and strategy with respect to litigation known as Lubavitch of Cambridge, Inc. v. Jim Monteverde as member of the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals et al. (Land Court Docket No. 24 Misc 00622), John W. Toulopoulos Trustee of the Toulopoulos Realty Trust, et al. v. Lubavitch of Cambridge Inc. et al. (Land Court, Docket No. 24 Misc 000528), and Lubavitch of Cambridge, Inc. v. Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal and City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2025 · #139The Manager's report back on vacant store fronts
- City Manager's report2025 · #138The appropriation of $25,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. This grant will support activities focused on the themes of revolution and independence, celebrating the significant historical milestones that have taken place in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2025 · #137The appropriation of $7,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to replace older and outdated equipment including portable scene lighting for use at all fire scenes and incidents; positive pressure fans to be used for smoke evacuation after fires; and rescue saws
- City Manager's report2025 · #136The appropriation of $5,000,000, from Free Cash to the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund. Funds appropriated to and held by the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund will be expended to help address the funding gaps resulting from the actual or anticipated loss of federal funding for programs and services that benefit the most vulnerable Cambridge residents
- City Manager's report2025 · #135The establishment of a Federal Grant Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #134Following 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 Capital Budgets that took place beginning on May 8, 2025, through May 15, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #133A proposed increase in the FY26 budget of $1 million that would create new municipal vouchers and supportive services for people who are unhoused and a $5 million free cash appropriation for a Federal Grant Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #132A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Federal update
May (23)
- City Manager's report2025 · #131Awaiting Report Item Number #25-11 regarding EZ Ride ETA issues
- City Manager's report2025 · #130A Planning Board report on the BioMed Realty, L.P. petition to amend the Zoning Map
- City Manager's report2025 · #129A Planning Board Report regarding the Cannabis Repackaging Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #128The Executive Summary of the City’s Community Benefits Advisory Committee’s work over the past several years
- City Manager's report2025 · #127Cambridge Out of School Time (OST) Expansion Study Report
- City Manager's report2025 · #126The appropriation of $5,000 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds were awarded to the Summer Food Program by Project Bread and will be used to enhance promotion and outreach, support activities, and to pay for program related supplies
- City Manager's report2025 · #125The appropriation of $8,615.00, for the Center for Families program, funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The Center for Families will use this grant to provide family programming and curriculum development, refreshments for parent and child events and activity bag giveaways
- City Manager's report2025 · #124The appropriation of $298,794.13, funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used for emergency shelter operating costs at the Cambridge Salvation Army Men’s Shelter. Additionally, funds will be used towards workforce development costs for the shelter’s direct line staff
- City Manager's report2025 · #123The 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 opportunities and partnership from Cambridge Arts
- City Manager's report2025 · #122A 5-year contract for AED installation and maintenance
- City Manager's report2025 · #121A transfer in the amount of $150,000, from the General Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to supplement the cost to equip 10 new firefighters with personal protective gear and equipment, and station uniforms. We had an opportunity to increase the numbers of firefighters we had originally anticipated hiring due to unforeseen retirements. These funds will cover the cost of medical exams, station uniforms, bunker gear and other required equipment for hire
- City Manager's report2025 · #120The appropriation of $100,000, received from a Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) Grant
- City Manager's report2025 · #119A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Federal update
- City Manager's report2025 · #118Technical corrections that should be made to the Floodplain Zoning text
- City Manager's report2025 · #117The prioritization of zoning priorities
- City Manager's report2025 · #116The Planning Board recommendation on the AHO Heights Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #115Appointment of Carolyn Zern to the Planning Board
- City Manager's report2025 · #114Appointment of Subandha Karmacharya to the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship
- City Manager's report2025 · #113The Manager's report back on a request to work with the School Department, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to open the publicly owned parking at the King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School Complex for either residential free parking or commercial parking opportunities during “off” hours. PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL MAY 5, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #112The Manager's report back on MBTA bus issues
- City Manager's report2025 · #111The Manager's report back on that the City Manager provide a report that includes a summary of all requests for approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports (STIRs) received by the City Council since the last summary report date
- City Manager's report2025 · #110The Manager's report back on a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants
- City Manager's report2025 · #109A Federal update
April (33)
- City Manager's report2025 · #108The Transition Wellness Center (TWC)
- City Manager's report2025 · #107Awaiting Report #25-21, regarding implementing an outreach and assistance campaign to assist with eviction records
- City Manager's report2025 · #106The appropriation of $15,000, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($11,000) and the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages Account ($4,000). This is the third year of this multi-year grant. Grant funds will be used for costs related to providing aftercare support and supplies for individuals as part of detox including clothing; supplies (including Narcan) and personal hygiene products; transportation to treatment or clinical care services; assistance with vital documents to aid reinstatement of identification documents; and communication services so individuals can communicate with care providers
- City Manager's report2025 · #105The Manager's report back on a request to create a plan with a schedule and milestones to move forward with the creation of a Municipal Broadband Network and present it for consideration by the Council at a Finance Committee meeting in the context of capital projects for coming years
- City Manager's report2025 · #104The Manager's report back on protection of Cambridge students and other bus riders
- City Manager's report2025 · #103An update on the Community Safety Department
- City Manager's report2025 · #102An update on Summer 2025 Programs
- City Manager's report2025 · #101CMA 2025 #101 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,600,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of open space at Wilder Lee Playground and play areas at 359 Broadway
- City Manager's report2025 · #100CMA 2025 #100 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $15,250,000 to provide funds for Ozone Generator replacement; Lead Service Line replacement; and water works construction projects in coordination with DPW street restoration projects, which include repair and or replacement of water infrastructure at Dana Street, Sciarappa Street, Massachusetts Ave 4, Haskell Street and Hillside Avenue
- City Manager's report2025 · #99CMA 2025 #99 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Capital Repairs Program and projects related to climate change preparedness efforts
- City Manager's report2025 · #98CMA 2025 #98 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Program and for planning and design of a floodwater storage tank
- City Manager's report2025 · #97CMA 2025 #97 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $27,500,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of surface enhancements and sewer and drainage infrastructure improvements in Central Square
- City Manager's report2025 · #96CMA 2025 #96 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $19,986,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades
- City Manager's report2025 · #95CMA 2025 #95 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $11,100,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan. Funds will support significant building improvements and deferred maintenance projects. Proposed projects include but are not limited to upgrades of Public Works facilities, municipal offices, youth centers, branch libraries, fire stations, and deferred maintenance
- City Manager's report2025 · #94CMA 2025 #94 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $16,500,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2025 · #93CMA 2025 #93 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of open space at Ahern Field and surrounding amenities
- City Manager's report2025 · #92The FY 2026 submitted budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #91The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from the School Department Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2025 · #90The appropriation of $57,900, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account. This grant continues the work started last year under a similar grant to develop resources for municipalities focused on inspection and maintenance of stormwater treatment systems
- City Manager's report2025 · #89The appropriation of $504,198.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2025 · #88The appropriation of $77,100.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($70,560.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,540.00). Funds will be used for the Cambridge Youth Programs Boys II Men Internship (created in 2012) and the Blooming into Womanhood Internship Program
- City Manager's report2025 · #87The appropriation of $17,621.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used for program supplies, the Summer Food Program Kick Off Event held in June, and outreach and community engagement to encourage program participation throughout the summer
- City Manager's report2025 · #86The appropriation of $57,626.50 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. These funds will be used to reimburse the City for salary and program costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
- City Manager's report2025 · #85The appropriation of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds are to be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2025 · #84The Manager's report back on a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program
- City Manager's report2025 · #83The Manager's report back on safety improvements at the intersection of Cambridge Street, Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, and Warren Street
- City Manager's report2025 · #82The Manager's report back on Cambridge Bicycle Plan Update and Consideration of Network Connections
- City Manager's report2025 · #81The City of Cambridge FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- City Manager's report2025 · #80A Federal update
- City Manager's report2025 · #79A proposed amendment to the Drought Ordinance
- City Manager's report2025 · #78The appropriation of $15,000, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to support a Mass Notification System Service to continue and enhance efforts to notify the public of emergency situations
- City Manager's report2025 · #77The re-appointment of Karim El Razzaz and the appointment of Raul Ripoll Vera and Sarah Figge Hussain as a members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship
- City Manager's report2025 · #76Cambridge Public Schools' long-term facilities condition assessment
March (49)
- City Manager's report2025 · #75An update on Harvard PILOT negotiations
- City Manager's report2025 · #74Awaiting Report Item Numb #25-17 which requested that the City Manager be and hereby is requested to appoint the members of a working committee tasked with integrating the objectives of both the Task Force to Examine the Status and Wellbeing of the City’s African American/Black Population and the Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys into a unified, actionable framework
- City Manager's report2025 · #73A memo regarding 84 and 96 Bishop Allen RFI submission responses and next steps
- City Manager's report2025 · #72Floodplain Zoning Amendments
- City Manager's report2025 · #71The Manager's report back on Garden Street two-way traffic alternatives. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER IN COUNCIL MARCH 31, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #70The Manager's report back on that the City Manager ensure adherence to the existing prevailing wage ordinance, maintenance of consistent wage rates, provision of comprehensive employer-paid benefits, and development of a clear local employment strategy in relation to the construction of a new substation and the installation of duct banks
- City Manager's report2025 · #69The Manager's report back on an automated parking enforcement draft home rule petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #68The Manager's report back on assisting companies, institutions, and other organizations in adopting truck safety requirements
- City Manager's report2025 · #67A Federal update
- City Manager's report2025 · #66Renewal of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District
- City Manager's report2025 · #65The Manager's report back on a request to work with appropriate departments to prepare a communication to DCR Commissioner Arrigo, urging that a study of traffic conditions at the intersections of Western Avenue and River Street at Memorial Drive and Soldiers Field Road (commonly referred to as “the box”), be included in their FY26 Capital Plan, with the goals of improving efficiency and safety at these intersections
- City Manager's report2025 · #64A proposed Home Rule Petition prepared by the Law Department which would raise the sound business practices and written quote contract thresholds under M.G.L. c. 30B for City contracts with certified disadvantaged businesses
- City Manager's report2025 · #63A summary of a Planning Board Meeting on the 2024 Town Gown Reports and Presentations
- City Manager's report2025 · #62The appropriation of $289,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2025 · #61The Manager's report back on explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of Eversource price hikes, staff have provided an update on recent cost increases and various City and Eversource support programs
- City Manager's report2025 · #60The Manager's report back on snow operations with a focus on crosswalks and pedestrian islands
- City Manager's report2025 · #59The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #58The appropriation of $346,020, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #57Proposed Amendments -- Cambridge Municipal Code 13.08, Water System Regulations and Chapter 13.12, Water Reservoirs
- City Manager's report2025 · #56The appointment of Yoyo Yau to the Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families (also known as “Family Policy Council”) effective March 24, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #55The City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2025 · #54Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2026
- City Manager's report2025 · #53Awaiting Report Item Number #24-58, regarding the feasibility of a successor program to Rise Up Cambridge
- City Manager's report2025 · #52Awaiting Report Item Number PO #2025-16, regarding permissible height increases under the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) in the Zoning Ordinance
- City Manager's report2025 · #51The appointments of members to the Cambridge Kiosk Advisory Committee
- City Manager's report2025 · #50Policy Order Item Number 2024-162, regarding proposed amendments to the Cannabis Business Ordinance to add select HCA requirements so the city can waive the HCA requirement and zoning amendment to remove repackaging prohibition
- City Manager's report2025 · #49Awaiting Report Item Number #24-62, regarding an update on recommendations and planned next steps from the City’s study of resident experiences of inclusion and bias in Inclusionary Housing in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2025 · #48The appointments and reappointments of members to the Climate Committee
- City Manager's report2025 · #47The appropriation of $250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #46The appropriation of $39,600.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. The funds will be used for the purchase boots for tech rescue companies, rescue gloves for members of the department, and uniforms and training for the bicycle team
- City Manager's report2025 · #45The appropriation of$50,000, to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to purchase additional nozzles/tips, gauges, and adaptors for high-rise hose kits which were purchased with previous grant monies to be deployed for battling high-rise incidents. The rescue equipment (harnesses) will be used for industrial and rope rescue incidents
- City Manager's report2025 · #44CMA 2025 #44 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $468,750 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account ($438,750) and to the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training account ($30,000)
- City Manager's report2025 · #43CMA 2025 #43 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $75,000 from the General Fund Human Resources Salaries and Wages account to the General Fund Human Resources Other Ordinary Maintenance (Professional and Technical) account to obtain a Benefits Broker that can provide comprehensive consulting and advisory services to support the city’s employee and retiree benefits programs, including health, vision, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- City Manager's report2025 · #42The appropriation of $30,000,000 from Free Cash to the Debt Stabilization Fund. This appropriation will be used to mitigate anticipated debt service costs in future years for the City’s major capital projects
- City Manager's report2025 · #41The appropriation of $160,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #40The appropriation of $570,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #39The appropriation of $97,500, to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. These funds will be used to support the implementation of the Zero Waste Master Plan 2.0 through outreach, education, and technical assistance to residents; improving the Recycle Center; and conducting a waste characterization study
- City Manager's report2025 · #38The appropriation of 5,000.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to the Grant Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to purchase a new Universal Waste Shed for the DPW Recycle Center. The grant will enable the City to support the Recycle Center and protect the environment by providing a larger space for collecting batteries and fluorescent light bulbs before a contractor hauls them away for safe processing
- City Manager's report2025 · #37The transfer of $140,000 from the General Fund Department of Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Department of Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year, and a lump sum settlement for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2025 · #36The reappointment of Michael P. Gardner as a member of the Cambridge Retirement Board for a term of three years, effective March 1, 2025
- City Manager's report2025 · #35An update regarding Federal funding
- City Manager's report2025 · #34A request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property, off Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lincoln, Massachusetts, near the Hobbs Brook Reservoir. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the City
- City Manager's report2025 · #33The 2025 Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
- City Manager's report2025 · #32Changes in the Clerk Department ordinance regarding a fee increase
- City Manager's report2025 · #31The Manager's report back on recognizing and honoring the Massachusett Tribe
- City Manager's report2025 · #30Appointment of David Freilach, Rachel Dowley Alexander, Chris Herlich, and Kai Alexis Smith to the Public Art Commission
- City Manager's report2025 · #29An update on Supplier Diversity
- City Manager's report2025 · #28A recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of the Cambridgeport School building roof
- City Manager's report2025 · #27An update regarding Federal funding
February (8)
January (18)
- City Manager's report2025 · #21Potential amendments to required setbacks for additions and alterations to existing buildings in the Multifamily Housing Zoning Petitions
- City Manager's report2025 · #20The Manager's report back on grant funding through Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
- City Manager's report2025 · #19The Manager's report back on an update to the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan (MFIP)
- City Manager's report2025 · #18Awaiting Report Item Number 24-54 , regarding a review of Curb Cut Policies
- City Manager's report2025 · #17Changes in the Animal Commission ordinance regarding a fee increase
- City Manager's report2025 · #16An updated drought regulation ordinance
- City Manager's report2025 · #15An update on negotiations with Harvard University regarding PILOT payments
- City Manager's report2025 · #14Policy Order Number 2024 #154, regarding the City’s Sanctuary/Trust Act City status, the protections provided by the 2020 Welcoming Community Ordinance, and the importance of ensuring non-citizens are treated with dignity and respect
- City Manager's report2025 · #13The appointments and reappointments of members to the Transit Advisory Committee
- City Manager's report2025 · #12The reappointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as a Constable for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2025 · #8The Planning Board Report regarding citywide Multifamily Housing Zoning Petitions
- City Manager's report2025 · #7The Manager's report back on the creation of a jobs training trust through Home Rule Petition
- City Manager's report2025 · #6The appropriation of $6,000.00, received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- City Manager's report2025 · #5The appointments and reappointment's of members to the Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity
- City Manager's report2025 · #4The appropriation of $4,000 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will support digital navigator classes through FY25, including though the procurement of translators and Chromebooks. Digital Navigators will offer techhelp and will use content from 8 specifics topics developed by PLA
- City Manager's report2025 · #3The appropriation of $10,000, to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will support digital learning classes through FY25, including though the procurement of translators and Chromebooks. Classes will cover 8 specific topics developed by PLA and implemented at Main with other branch locations to be determined
- City Manager's report2025 · #2The appropriation of $2,500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2025 · #1The appropriation of $29,388,181.96 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. During FY24, the City received mitigation revenues from various developers as a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions. By law, all mitigation revenues must be deposited into the General Fund and can only be appropriated after the Free Cash Certification is complete
2024 (268 items)
December (14)
- City Manager's report2024 · #268A request for authorization to allow the Purchasing Agent to award a five (5) year contract to a successful bidder on the School Bus Transportation Bid
- City Manager's report2024 · #267The Planning Board Report regarding the flexible parking zoning petition
- City Manager's report2024 · #266Policy Order 2024 #141, regarding the BZA Dormers Petition
- City Manager's report2024 · #265The re-appointment of Judith Laguerre, Yasmin Padamsee Forbes, and Stephen Curran as members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three-years
- City Manager's report2024 · #264The Manager's report back on lowering speeds on state highways
- City Manager's report2024 · #263The proposed Bluebike bike share system contract term
- City Manager's report2024 · #262The appropriation of $1,117,356.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($163,078.01), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($954,277.99). The program assists with heating bills between November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
- City Manager's report2024 · #261An update on the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Affordable Homeownership Commitment
- City Manager's report2024 · #260The Manager's report back on a porchfest pilot
- City Manager's report2024 · #259The 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 Megumi Shozawa and Christine Lamas Weinberg to the Cambridge Arts Advisory Board for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2024 · #258On update on the City's Rodent Control Programs
- City Manager's report2024 · #257An update regarding Community Engagement
- City Manager's report2024 · #256The appropriation of $40,529 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($34,529) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($6,000). The grant award is used to cover a portion of the salary of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Attorney-Investigator, who works on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) cases. FHAP activities include case processing, education/outreach, and participation in any mandatory HUD-sponsored training. HUD requires ongoing staff training on the Fair Housing Act and regulations, investigation skills and techniques, decision drafting, conciliation, and changes in federal anti-discrimination law. The grant award also provides funding for CHRC staff and commissioner travel and training for fair housing-related educational opportunities
- City Manager's report2024 · #255A Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)
November (24)
- City Manager's report2024 · #254The 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 the Commonwealth. This funding will support District-based initiatives that drive economic growth and strengthen the distinctive character of the Central Square Cultural District
- City Manager's report2024 · #253Awaiting Report 24-32, regarding exploring with the MBTA how to best ensure that the public art, Gift of the Wind, is preserved
- City Manager's report2024 · #252Awaiting Report Item number 24-37, regarding a request for the City Manager to work with relevant City departments to consider a number of city application processes and find ways to reduce paper and printing waste
- City Manager's report2024 · #251The reappointment of Tabithlee Howard and appointing Johanny Maria Castillo, Jasper Adiletta, Shanjnin (Eva) Asraf, Jasper Mallon, and Larisa Mendez-Peñate to the Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families also known as the Family Policy Council, effective November 25, 2024
- City Manager's report2024 · #250Appointment of Joe Camillus and Filo Castore to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board
- City Manager's report2024 · #249Provide an update on the employee engagement survey that we launched early this fall
- City Manager's report2024 · #248The Manager's report back on coordinated and timely communication related to interjurisdictional transportation projects
- City Manager's report2024 · #247The appointments of Gareth Dohety, Ivy Moylan, Henry Grabar, Chad Bonney, and Ryan Clinesmith Montalvo and the reappointments of Matthew Simitis, Kari Kuelzer, John DiGiovanni, Nicola Williams, Alexandra Offiong, and Allison Crosbie to the Harvard Square Advisory Committee for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2024 · #246The appointment of Erik Sarno and Andrea Taylor and the reappointment of Saffana Anwar, Christopher Fort, Robert Winters, Tahir Kapoor, and Esther Hanig to the Central Square Advisory Committee for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2024 · #245The appropriation of $153,808.92 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($107,139.83), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($46,669.09). Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center. This program assists homeless men to end their homelessness by providing housing at the Cambridge YMCA and counseling and case management services through the Multi-Service Center. Carey Program participants are assisted with issues that may have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, such as substance abuse, legal issues, mental health challenges, employability and more. Funds will be allocated for staff at the Multi Service Center, a contract with Eliot Community Human Services to provide Recovery Coach support, and supplies
- City Manager's report2024 · #244The appropriation of $48,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($41,194.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,268.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,538.00). The grant is provided through funds from the Jacobs Foundation, and will provide support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising and outreach for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and career advising for other CLC students. The funds partially support staff salaries and program supplies
- City Manager's report2024 · #243The appropriation of $4,350.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,347.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($103.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,900.00). The funds, received by the Friends of the CLC through a First Literacy mini-grant will be used to support an ESOL part-time teacher/advisor to offer the Eco Club class to CLC students, as well as pay for incentives for students who participate in the Student Leadership project this year
- City Manager's report2024 · #242The appropriation of $30,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($25,367.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,633.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00). The funds, raised by the Friends of the CLC, will be used to support the advising and coordination of the Bridge to College Program, as well as support for ESOL teaching. The grant period is from July 2024 through June 2025. The funds partially support staff salaries and program supplies
- City Manager's report2024 · #241The appropriation of $9,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($9,000.00). The funds, received by the Friends of the CLC through individual donations, will be used to support ESOL instruction
- City Manager's report2024 · #240The appropriation of $283,725.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($181,607.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($88,118.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($14,000.00). This grant is awarded annually to the Department of Human Service Programs Council on Aging Division and is used to provide funding for department staff and services, including transportation for seniors through Door to Door, and part time Senior Center staff. Funds also support instructors and group facilitators who provide services virtually to seniors
- City Manager's report2024 · #239The appointments of members to the Cambridge Street Safety Improvement Project Working Group
- City Manager's report2024 · #238The City Manager’s LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing Task Force Final Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #237The findings of the 2024 Cambridge Resident Satisfaction Survey
- City Manager's report2024 · #236Awaiting Report Item Number 24-49 , regarding a status update on the PACE Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #235The Manager's report back on the feasibility of speed control bumps on Antrim Street
- City Manager's report2024 · #234The Manager's report back on a request to implement a policy to ensure that City operated buildings have default temperatures that align with health and sustainability best practices
- City Manager's report2024 · #233The Manager's report back on a request to consider scheduling a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day and a Paper Shredding Event on a Sunday, instead of having them all on Saturday
- City Manager's report2024 · #232The appropriation of $59,982.00 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account. The funds will be allocated for personnel/overtime and will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related, but not limited, to impaired and occupant protection as well as initiatives that address pedestrian and bicycle safety issues, coupling educational projects with enforcement of laws to reduce pedestrian and bicycle related injuries and crashes
- City Manager's report2024 · #231The appropriation of $34,535.00, received from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
October (13)
September (42)
- City Manager's report2024 · #217The Manager's report back on an evaluation of the legal feasibility of the following proposals and analyze how much housing could be created under the following proposals
- City Manager's report2024 · #216Request that the City Council authorize the purchase of a parcel of land located within the town of Lexington identified as 0 Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lexington, Massachusetts
- City Manager's report2024 · #215The Half Crown-Marsh NCD Decennial Review Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #214A Preservation Restriction at 90 Brattle Street
- City Manager's report2024 · #213The appropriation of $55,000.00, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation to support the Agenda for Children Out of School Time Initiative
- City Manager's report2024 · #212The appropriation of $54,360.00, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation Alice Wolf Early Education and Care Fund to support the city’s early childhood efforts
- City Manager's report2024 · #211The appropriation of $1,700.00, to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds were awarded to the Moses Youth Center and will be used to support the safe option filled closet where teens in the community will feel welcomed to use
- City Manager's report2024 · #210Appointment of Anne B. Odera to the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship
- City Manager's report2024 · #209A Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)
- City Manager's report2024 · #208Awaiting Report 24-43 regarding conducting outreach to Cambridge colleges and universities and coordinating with the MBTA on promoting the MBTA’s new University Pass Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #207The Manager's report back on draft zoning language based on the proposal discussed at the Housing Committee to eliminate exclusionary zoning and allow up to six stories of multifamily housing in all residential districts
- City Manager's report2024 · #206The Manager's report back on regarding the water bubbler at Anderson Tennis Courts on Pemberton Street
- City Manager's report2024 · #205Awaiting Repor24-35, regarding an update on the Children Savings Accounts Program with the East Cambridge Savings Bank
- City Manager's report2024 · #204An update on the Temporary Respite Center at the Registry of Deeds
- City Manager's report2024 · #203Recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2025
- City Manager's report2024 · #202Council Order 24-121, which requested that the City Manager work with relevant staff to provide an update on the status of the Vail Court property and associate litigation in Said S. Abuzahra, Trustee of Equity Realty Trust, et al. v. City of Cambridge, in Executive Session if necessary, at a future meeting
- City Manager's report2024 · #201The Manager's report back on a request which directed City staff to enact policy that will extend the priority period for Social Equity and Equity Empowerment cannabis business applicants
- City Manager's report2024 · #200The Manager's report back on amending the Do Not Enter sign at the entrance of Whittemore Avenue from Alewife Brook Parkway to include an exception for abutters
- City Manager's report2024 · #199The Manager's report back on a request to work with the City of Somerville to address the parking signage on Seven Pines Avenue
- City Manager's report2024 · #198A Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)
- City Manager's report2024 · #197Extending the prior authorization for the City Manager or their designee to grant street obstruction approvals, along with any other necessary approvals for temporary obstructions until June 30, 2024
- City Manager's report2024 · #196The Manager's report back on clarification on the Wage Theft Ordinance
- City Manager's report2024 · #195The appropriation of $350,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account
- City Manager's report2024 · #194The Manager's report back on recommendations for the refinement and improvement of the housing permitting process
- City Manager's report2024 · #193The appropriation of $276,800, received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #192The appropriation of $200,000, received from the General Fund Public Works Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2024 · #191The appropriation of $416,991.00, received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- City Manager's report2024 · #190The appropriation of $15,101.85, to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds will supplement the 2023 RDP grant award of $110,500 appropriated in March 2024
- City Manager's report2024 · #189The reappointments of David Lyons and Elysse Magnotto-Cleary and the appointments of Khyati Saraf and Lorie Graham as Members of the Conservation Commission for a term of three-years. As well as the appointment of Jim Gerstle and Sean Bedingfield as Associate Members of the Conservation Commission for a term of one-year
- City Manager's report2024 · #188The appropriation of $6,505.00, received from donations to The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs
- City Manager's report2024 · #187The appropriation of $18,711.00, received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
- City Manager's report2024 · #186The appropriation of $10,000, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation, for the College Success Initiative (CSI)
- City Manager's report2024 · #185The appropriation of $11,500.00 received through a donation from the T. Baker Fund, Inc. for the City of Cambridge STEAM Initiative, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($11,500.00). These funds were donated by the T. Baker Fund, Inc. and will be used to support the Cambridge STEAM Initiative’s Makerspace efforts
- City Manager's report2024 · #184Awaiting Report, regarding the City’s Gold Star Pool summer schedule and the possibility of extending public swimming pool availability
- City Manager's report2024 · #183The appointments and reappointments of the following persons to the Family Policy Council; Appointments: Interim Superintendent David Murphy. Reappointments: Tina Alu, Michael Johnston, Michelle Lower, Geeta Pradhan, Bridget Rodriguez, Elizabeth Stapleton (Formerly Elizabeth Hill), Tagesech Wabeto
- City Manager's report2024 · #182A report detailing the Board of Zoning Appeal’s proposed modifications to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically concerning the implementation of dormer guidelines
- City Manager's report2024 · #181The appropriation of $574,531, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department
- City Manager's report2024 · #180The appropriation of $300,027.61, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department
- City Manager's report2024 · #179The appropriation of $15,603.12 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. Funds will be used for quality assurance (call review) for the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2024 · #178The appointment of Avanti Tilak to the Open Data Review Board for a term of two-years
- City Manager's report2024 · #177The appointment of Irene Monroe to the Cambridge Library Board of Trustees
- City Manager's report2024 · #176To a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)
August (27)
- City Manager's report2024 · #175An update on the Request for Information (RFI) for 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive
- City Manager's report2024 · #174The appropriation of $43,431 in the allocated amount for the FY25 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funding to be appropriated to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($18,316); and to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($25,115)
- City Manager's report2024 · #173The appropriation of $2,420,070, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant
- City Manager's report2024 · #172The appropriation of $634,165.54, received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #171The submission of the 2024 Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #170The appropriation of $527,800, received from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund
- City Manager's report2024 · #169Awaiting Report 24-19, regarding researching incentives and support for residents without cars
- City Manager's report2024 · #168The appropriation of $175,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2024 · #167Awaiting Report Item Numbers 24-033, 24-034 & 24-038, regarding Vision Zero responses
- City Manager's report2024 · #166The appropriation of 120,000, received from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Jail Diversion Program, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($120,000). Grant funds will be used to support costs related to contracted services of a specially trained clinician that is responding to mental health calls throughout the city
- City Manager's report2024 · #165The appropriation of 243,689.30, to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. This grant will support the purchase of some of the hardware necessary for the implementation of the Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #164The appropriation of $513,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($513,500.00). This award will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at over 50 meal sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2024 · #163The appropriation of $98,214.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salaries and Wages account. These funds will be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program by continuing to fund a vocational case manager to provide career counseling and case management services to Cambridge residents seeking employment, particularly those residing in public housing
- City Manager's report2024 · #162The appropriation of $85,000.00, received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
- City Manager's report2024 · #161The appropriation of $1,999.31 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,999.31). These funds from MASSCAP, Inc. a private organization, will be used to provide assistance to Cambridge and Somerville residents with natural gas heating bills
- City Manager's report2024 · #160The appropriation of $7,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds are used annually to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2024 · #159The appropriation of $100,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($42,982.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($57,018.00)
- City Manager's report2024 · #158The appropriation of $213,494.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($211,085.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,123.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,286.00)
- City Manager's report2024 · #157The appropriation of $1,148,777.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($1,105,839.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($41,738.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,200.00)
- City Manager's report2024 · #156The appropriation of $180,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($106,947.40), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($54,052.60), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($19,000.00). This is a grant that DHSP has received for many years. This grant covers twelve months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support a portion of the cost of 4 full-time staff and 2 part time staff salaries
- City Manager's report2024 · #155The appropriation of $263,815.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($240,096.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($23,719.00)
- City Manager's report2024 · #154An update on the Cambridge Preschool Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #153An update on the Safety Net Family Shelter
- City Manager's report2024 · #152A recommendation from the Cambridige Election Commission regarding the assignment of thirty-two (32) police officers and any additional officers as required to the City’s polling locations for all elections in FY25, pursuant to G.L. c. 54, §72
- City Manager's report2024 · #151The appropriation of $24,020 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Salaries and Wages account ($22,010); and the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,010). The funds will be used to allow the Consumers' Council to continue the mediation of consumer complaints from individuals in Cambridge as well as in Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown and Waltham which do not have their own complaint mediation program
- City Manager's report2024 · #150To a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)
- City Manager's report2024 · #149A Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)
June (39)
- City Manager's report2024 · #148A request for authorization of a spending limit of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2024 · #147An update from the City Manager
- City Manager's report2024 · #146The Manager's report back on an outreach plan for Central Square rezoning
- City Manager's report2024 · #145The Manager's report back on providing the Request for Information (RFI) for the 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive to the City
- City Manager's report2024 · #144Awaiting Report Item Number AR #24-27, regarding a list of current zoning initiatives and a timeline for completion
- City Manager's report2024 · #143The Manager's report back on adding maximum lot area per dwelling unit, maximum setback requirements, and minimum floor area ratios in some districts or as part of an overlay in the Zoning Ordinance and whether the City Council could require a special permit for a down conversion in developments that would result in a net loss of housing units
- City Manager's report2024 · #142The 2023 Transportation Demand Management Program Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #141A request for authorization of a spending limit of $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2024 · #140The appropriation of $50,000 to the Grant Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures Account. Funds will help support the Cambridge Community Center to become an established Resilience Hub so that during a disruptive event such as a heat wave, extreme weather event or another climate impact the Center can continue to provide critical services
- City Manager's report2024 · #139The appropriation of $437,333.33 in Cable Franchise Fees received from Comcast to the Public Investment Fund Cable Television Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the local Public, Educational and Government cable television stations. Funds are part of a negotiation with Comcast to provide capital funding as part of their license agreement. A portion of this appropriation will go to Cambridge Community Television with the remainder to the City’s 22-CityView and the Cambridge Public School’s educational cable station, CEA-TV for capital equipment purchases and upgrades
- City Manager's report2024 · #138The appropriation of $200,000, received from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2024 · #137The Manager's report back on a request for an update on City efforts related to PFAS concerns
- City Manager's report2024 · #136The appointment of Tom Stohlman as an Election Commissioner for a term expiring March 31, 2026
- City Manager's report2024 · #135Appointment of Kathleen Kelly to the Cambridge Water Board
- City Manager's report2024 · #134The appointments of Rayna Jhaveri and Emma Pan as members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities
- City Manager's report2024 · #133An update on Summer Programs
- City Manager's report2024 · #132Update on the City’s efforts to support the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Track Improvement Program in 2024
- City Manager's report2024 · #131The Manager's report back on Traffic Concerns on Appleton Street
- City Manager's report2024 · #130Awaiting Report 24-25, regarding parking enforcement at Belmont and Norman Streets
- City Manager's report2024 · #129The appropriation of $6,404,386, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2024 · #128The appropriation of $11,358.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account (4,358.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,000.00). Funds will be used to supplement our current LIHEAP grant award, supporting part-time staff and other administrative demands
- City Manager's report2024 · #127The appropriation of $228,471.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($38,237.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($190,234.00). The funds will be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention case management services
- City Manager's report2024 · #126The appropriation of $5,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2024 · #125The 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 character of the Central Square Cultural District
- City Manager's report2024 · #124The Manager's report back on Youth Center Tuition Rates
- City Manager's report2024 · #123The fourth annual Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO) Progress Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #122An order authorizing the City Manager to transfer necessary funds needed to maintain appropriation control as part of the fiscal end-of-year closeout process
- City Manager's report2024 · #121The appropriation of $9,988 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing to assist low and moderate income residents
- City Manager's report2024 · #120The appropriation of $31,428.45 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing to assist low and moderate income residents
- City Manager's report2024 · #119The appropriation of $21,023 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG entitlement program allocates annual grants to larger cities to provide affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and expand economic opportunities to low and moderate-income persons
- City Manager's report2024 · #118The appropriation of $60,000, received from the Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #117A request - if necessary - to move to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known as Dalkia Energy Services v. Cambridge, Kendall Green Energy Holdings LLC v. Cambridge, and Southern Energy Kendall v. Cambridge, (Appellate Tax Board Dockets F325664, F325663, F325665, F328941, and all related Appellate Tax Board Docket Numbers for these cases), which are appeals before the Appellate Tax Board
- City Manager's report2024 · #116The appropriation of $240,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2024 · #115The Planning Board Report regarding the Ronayne, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2024 · #114The appointment of Adam Westbrook and Diego Macias as members and Daniel Anderson and Joy Jackson as associate members of the Planning Board for a term of five-years
- City Manager's report2024 · #113The appropriation of $15,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds are to be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network. The funds are being used, along with the $156,000.00 allocated by the city, to contract with the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) to purchase nutritional foods that are distributed to eligible Cambridge residents through the Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2024 · #112The appropriation of $325.00, received from a preschool family fundraiser
- City Manager's report2024 · #111The appropriation of $5,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds were awarded to the Summer Food Program by Project Bread and will be used to enhance promotion, outreach, and support activities, and to pay for program related supplies
- City Manager's report2024 · #110The appropriation of $250,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account
May (20)
- City Manager's report2024 · #109The appropriation and authorization of $15,000,000 to provide additional funds for the construction of improvements at the Fire Station Headquarters Building located at 491 Broadway
- City Manager's report2024 · #108A report submitted by the Planning Board regarding the Khalida Griffin-Sheperd, et al. Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2024 · #107A report submitted by the Planning Board regarding the Family Definition Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2024 · #106The Manager's report back on recommendations for adjusting parking permit fees to better align with associated costs
- City Manager's report2024 · #105An update on the Safety Net Family Shelter
- City Manager's report2024 · #104A request to move to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known as City of Cambridge et al., v. Lexington Planning Board et al. (Docket No. 2381CV01683), which is an appeal before the Land Court. Additionally, to consider the purchase of real property, O Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lexington, Massachusetts, adjacent to the Hobbs Brook Reservoir. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the City
- City Manager's report2024 · #103The Manager's report back on developing ways to fund support of decarbonization and clean energy projects and technical assistance for property owners of all types especially those with limited resources, with an initial focus on work associated with BEUDO emissions reduction requirements
- City Manager's report2024 · #102The appointments of Raffi Freeman and Krissandra Robinson as well as the reappointments of Susan Schlensinger, James G. Stockard Jr., and Elaine Thorne as members of the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2024 · #101The appointments of the following persons as members of the Danehy Park Improvement Plan Working Group: Ty Bellitti, Sarina Canelake, Katia Crowley, Anthony Galluccio, Chala Hadimi, Emily Hoffman, Tsion Kebede, Frederico Muchnik, Mike Nakagawa, natasa Ristivojevic, Antonieta Salguero, Kathleen Riesing, Michael Siegall, Jason Targoff, and David Weylan
- City Manager's report2024 · #100The Manager's report back on a request the City Manager direct the appropriate City staff to investigate and determine what measures, if any, can be taken to mitigate the noise impacts of waste management disposal operations on residents in the North Point District while remaining compliant with existing legal requirements
- City Manager's report2024 · #99The transfer of $200,000 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $200,000 from the General Fund School Department Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Department Travel and Training account ($150,000) and to the General Fund School Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($50,000)
- City Manager's report2024 · #98The appropriation of $37,018.59, to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to replace the current high-rise hose with new equipment which is more effective for battling high-rise incidents. Funds will also support additional rescue equipment (wingman, carabiners, rope and clutch) which will be used by rescue teams responding to incidents involving extraction of victims from emergency scenes such as construction sites, mass transit facilities and other responses which may require hauling of victims
- City Manager's report2024 · #97The appropriation of $39,600.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. The funds will be used to purchase new helmets and boots for recruits to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosives (CBRNE) events; two Electric Vehicle (EV) fire blankets will be deployed to Engine 5 and Engine 4 in response to the growing number of EV incidents; and new third rail testers will replace the current testers for Rescue, Training, and all 4 Ladder Companies
- City Manager's report2024 · #96The 2024 Goals and Metrics for the Annual City Manager Performance Review
- City Manager's report2024 · #95CMA 2024 #95 : Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $42,500 received from the
- City Manager's report2024 · #94The appropriation of $229,043, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2024 · #93The appropriation of $61,000, received through a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account. The grant provides funding to develop a toolkit for municipalities focused on best practices for the inspection and maintenance of stormwater treatment systems
- City Manager's report2024 · #92The appropriation of $500.00 received through a donation to the King Afterschool to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00). The King Afterschool Program will use this generous donation from Peter Miller to purchase diversity games for the K-2 classroom and to enhance the Chill Zone area in the 2-5 classroom
- City Manager's report2024 · #91Appointment of Bill Barnett, Caitlin Egleson, Emmy Howe, Finley Foster, Evan MacKay, Sukia Akiba, and Vincent Monrreal to the LGBTQ+ Commission
- City Manager's report2024 · #90The appropriation of $141,240, received from Free Cash
April (25)
- City Manager's report2024 · #89Policy Order Numbers 24-49 & 24-50, regarding additional information on amendments to the Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM) Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance to allow flexibility for property owners to share off-site parking with nearby uses, as well as information on potential changes to the timeline of the quick build elements of the Cycling Safety Ordinance
- City Manager's report2024 · #88Awaiting Report Item Number #2024-13 , regarding fare free Bus Program and Planning for Red Line Shutdown
- City Manager's report2024 · #87The appropriation of $249,900, received from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- City Manager's report2024 · #86The appropriation of $559,070, received from the General Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account
- City Manager's report2024 · #85A recommendation received from City Engineer James Wilcox to name four new private ways: Jackson Place, Clifton Place, Clifton Circle and Graham Place
- City Manager's report2024 · #84The appropriation of $21,500, received as additional funds through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Adult and Community Learning Services grant, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,976.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($751.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($9,773.00). These additional funds support the state grant for core ESOL services. Funds will allow additional hours for student ambassadors, provide needed technology supplies and enable one staff member and four students to attend the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference
- City Manager's report2024 · #83The appropriation of $13,500 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account. The funds will be used to support archives assistants
- City Manager's report2024 · #82The appropriation of $35,000, received from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2024 · #81The appropriation of $25,000, received from the General Fund Veterans Travel & Training (Benefits) account
- City Manager's report2024 · #80The appropriation of $192,000 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $192,000 from the Salary and Wages account to the School Travel and Training account. The transfer will be used to fund current and anticipated workers’ compensation settlement costs related to School Department personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2024 · #79The appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Capital Repairs Program and projects related to climate change preparedness efforts
- City Manager's report2024 · #78The appropriation of and authorization to borrow $6,550,000 to provide funds for the Ozone Generator Replacement; Water Treatment Plant equipment and systems upgrades and water works construction projects in coordination with DPW street restoration projects, which include Massachusetts Ave 4, Chestnut, Dana, Sciarappa and Winter Streets
- City Manager's report2024 · #77The appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,560,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades
- City Manager's report2024 · #76The appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of open spaces at the Peabody School Playground, Corcoran (Raymond Street) Park, Rafferty Park, Wilder-Lee Park, and 359 Broadway
- City Manager's report2024 · #75The appropriation of appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan. Funds will support significant building improvements and deferred maintenance projects. Proposed projects include but are not limited to upgrades of Public Works facilities, municipal offices, youth centers, branch libraries and fire stations, renovations to 105 Windsor Street and upgrades of HVAC and electrical systems
- City Manager's report2024 · #74The appropriation of the appropriation and authorization to borrow $11,500,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2024 · #73The FY 2025 submitted budget and appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2024 · #72A summary of a Planning Board Meeting on the 2023 Town-Gown Reports and Presentations
- City Manager's report2024 · #71The appropriation of $20,000,000.00 from Free Cash to the Debt Stabilization Fund. This appropriation will be used to mitigate anticipated debt service costs in future years for the City’s major capital projections
- City Manager's report2024 · #70The appropriation of $17,661.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($17,661.00)
- City Manager's report2024 · #69The appropriation of $51,469.00, received from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
- City Manager's report2024 · #68Awaiting Report Item Number 2024 #12, regarding tenant protections resources
- City Manager's report2024 · #67Awaiting Report Item Number 2024 #06, regarding micromobility rules and regulations
- City Manager's report2024 · #66The MBTA Track Improvement Program work in February and July 2024 on the Red Line
- City Manager's report2024 · #65The appropriation of $9,987.00, received from the State Department of Early Education and Care
March (37)
- City Manager's report2024 · #64The appropriation of $197,859.96 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($187,059.96) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($10,800.00). The Department of Early Education and Care has awarded the Kennedy-Longfellow, the Haggerty, and the Windsor Preschools EEC Childcare Stabilization Grants. Funds are to be used for ‘investments to improve quality, such as supplies, curriculum, screening tools etc.’ as well as for ‘goods and services necessary to operate, such as materials, equipment and technology’
- City Manager's report2024 · #63The appropriation of $8,615.00 for the Center for Families program received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The Center for Families will use this grant to provide Family programming and curriculum development, refreshments for parent and child events and activity bag giveaways
- City Manager's report2024 · #62The Manager's report back on the data analysis included in the Economic Feasibility Analysis provided to EOHLC as part of Cambridge’s MBTA Communities final compliance submission
- City Manager's report2024 · #61CMA 2024 #61 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number #24-03, regarding a response on potential public renewable energy projects that could receive funding
- City Manager's report2024 · #60Policy Order Number 24-09, regarding a report back with any necessary edits to zoning language that would allow unrelated people to live together in the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2024 · #59The appointment of the following persons as members of the Central Square Advisory Committee for a term of three years; Melissa Greene and Kevin Grinberg
- City Manager's report2024 · #58The Parking Study Executive Summary
- City Manager's report2024 · #57The Manager's report back on the condition of the existing brick sidewalk pavement at Carl Barron Plaza
- City Manager's report2024 · #56The 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 opportunities and partnership from Cambridge Arts
- City Manager's report2024 · #55The 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 the Commonwealth
- City Manager's report2024 · #54The 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 to break down the barriers that prevent full civic participation in Massachusetts’ cultural sector
- City Manager's report2024 · #53The appropriation of 20,000, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,000). This is the second year of this multi-year grant. Grant funds will be used to support costs related to providing aftercare support such as supplies that individuals can bring with them to detox including backpacks or small duffel bags with items such as clothing, supplies (including Narcan) and personal hygiene products, transportation to treatment or clinical care services, assistance with vital documents to aid reinstatement of identification documents, and communication services so individuals can communicate with care providers
- City Manager's report2024 · #52The appropriation of $82,000, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($82,000). This is the first year of this multi-year grant. Grant funds will be used to support costs related to contracting services of a specially trained clinician that will respond to mental health calls throughout the city
- City Manager's report2024 · #51The appropriation of $96,068.22 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($96,068.22). Funds from the grant will be used to support Advanced Intervention and Suicide Prevention trainings, provide funding for mental health professionals and spiritual leader services, and fund the development and enhancement of CISM publications, website and team uniforms
- City Manager's report2024 · #50The appropriation of $1,500, to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support interpreter services for information sessions regarding the Affordable Connectivity Program as part of the Library’s digital equity efforts
- City Manager's report2024 · #49The appropriation of $75,000, received from the General Fund Public Works Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2024 · #48The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2024 · #47The appropriation of $468,295, received from the General Fund Public Works Department Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2024 · #46The appropriation of $680,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2024 · #45The appropriation of $110,500, to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This program provides payments to municipalities that have implemented programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction. The funds will be used to support the City’s recycling programs such as purchasing toters for residential and business recycling
- City Manager's report2024 · #44The appropriation of $2,000, to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account, for a donation received from the Kemp family for the Alexander W. Kemp playground at the Cambridge Common
- City Manager's report2024 · #43Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025
- City Manager's report2024 · #42The City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2024 · #41The reappointment of Larry Ward as an Election Commissioner for a term of 4 years
- City Manager's report2024 · #40Appointment of Tahir Kapoor to the Cambridge Water Board
- City Manager's report2024 · #39The reappointment of Eric Williams as Constable without Power
- City Manager's report2024 · #38An update on the Safety Net Family Shelter
- City Manager's report2024 · #37Uptown Transport, Inc's application for a Jitney License
- City Manager's report2024 · #36The Manager's report back on a review of the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee
- City Manager's report2024 · #35A communication regarding the American Rescue Plan Act’s (“ARPA”) definition of "Obligation."
- City Manager's report2024 · #34The Manager's report back on recommendations and legal opinions for adjusting transportation related fees and other considered changes based on the conversations in committee on December 6, 2023
- City Manager's report2024 · #33The Central Square Lots Study Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #32The final report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
- City Manager's report2024 · #31The appropriation of 1,266,327 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will be used to purchase equipment to support the hazardous materials response team
- City Manager's report2024 · #30POR 2024#12 12 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic & Parking Department to take immediate action and make safety improvements to the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Binney St, and Bristol St
- City Manager's report2024 · #29A Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes interim Operations & Case Management Software, requested by the Community Safety Department
- City Manager's report2024 · #28The Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
February (17)
- City Manager's report2024 · #27The establishment of a revolving fund for the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)
- City Manager's report2024 · #26A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, Policy Order Response #24-15 dated February 12, 2024 regarding drafting zoning language and related changes to allow for and encourage the continued growth, redevelopment, and evolution of Central Square
- City Manager's report2024 · #25Appointments and reappointments of members to the Cambridge Pedestrian Committee
- City Manager's report2024 · #24Appointments and reappointments of members to the Cambridge Bicycle Committee for a term of two years, effective February 26, 2024
- City Manager's report2024 · #23The appropriation of $300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2024 · #22A Community Safety Department Update
- City Manager's report2024 · #21The Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO) Economic Impact Report
- City Manager's report2024 · #20The Manager's report back on Lesley University’s ARPA-funded training program with the City of Somerville
- City Manager's report2024 · #19The appropriation of $104,830.24 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($94,347.24) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($10,483.00). These funds will be used to reimburse the City for salary and program costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
- City Manager's report2024 · #18The appropriation of $150,469.00, received from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
- City Manager's report2024 · #17The appropriation of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,000.00). The funds will support the career advising of the CNA training program with some instruction to support CNA graduates who need review prior to taking the state exam
- City Manager's report2024 · #16The appropriation of $264,810 , funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($162,692.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($88,118.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($14,000.00)
- City Manager's report2024 · #15The appropriation of $10,000, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,500.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($500.00). These donations will be used to support services for Cambridge Seniors, including gift cards for strategic planning focus groups, transportation for special senior center events and trips, and support of social groups
- City Manager's report2024 · #14The 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 education, digital literacy instruction and assessment, for Math, ELA (English Language Arts) and ESOL curriculum development and coordination, technology and digital literacy coordination, volunteer coordination, outreach activities and professional development for teachers and staff
- City Manager's report2024 · #13Mayor Simmons' recommended appointments to the Family Policy Council: City Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui, City Councillor Ayesha Wilson, and School Committee Member Caroline Hunter
- City Manager's report2024 · #12The re-appointment of Elaine M. DeRosa as a member of the person as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
- City Manager's report2024 · #11The appropriation of $229,126.03, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department
January (10)
2023 (309 items)
December (27)
- City Manager's report2023 · #309The appropriation of $377,400, received from various sources for Bluebikes contributions
- City Manager's report2023 · #308The appropriation of $68,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #307The Manager's report back on an update on Municipal Broadband and Digital Equity
- City Manager's report2023 · #306A Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes Body Worn Camera technology, requested by the Police Department
- City Manager's report2023 · #305The appropriation of grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Program in the amount of $59,982.00 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account. The funds will be allocated for personnel/overtime and will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to but not limited to impaired and occupant protection as well as initiatives that address pedestrian and bicycle safety issues, coupling educational projects with enforcement of laws to reduce pedestrian and bicycle related injuries and crashes
- City Manager's report2023 · #304The appropriation of the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $39,956.00 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This grant will support the purchase of computer equipment in new police cruisers
- City Manager's report2023 · #303The Final Landmark Designation Report for Miss Markham’s School at 10 Buckingham Street on the Buckingham, Browne & Nichols (BB&N) Lower School campus
- City Manager's report2023 · #302The appropriation of $251,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2023 · #301The Manager's report back on the feasibility of purchasing property from Lesley University
- City Manager's report2023 · #300The Manager's report back on updating the City of Cambridge’s Parental Leave Policy for City of Cambridge employees
- City Manager's report2023 · #299The Manager's report back on a citywide celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- City Manager's report2023 · #298An update on the City of the Cambridge and Harvard University memorandum of agreement regarding Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT)
- City Manager's report2023 · #297The Cambridge Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
- City Manager's report2023 · #296Awaiting Report Item 23-57, regarding rodent control measures
- City Manager's report2023 · #295The appropriation of I am hereby requesting an appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $788,279.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Development, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($145,645.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($639,634.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($3,000.00)
- City Manager's report2023 · #294The appropriation of $11,000.00, received from the 1111 Foundation
- City Manager's report2023 · #293The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant, in the amount of $30,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($25,367.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,633.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00). These funds will be used to support the coordination of the Bridge to College Program and the teaching of PT teachers
- City Manager's report2023 · #292The appropriation of a grant, in the amount of $100,000.00, received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Adult and Community Learning Services, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($43,478.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($56,522.00). This grant provides funding for 2 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training programs for second language learners. The programs are for immigrant adults who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides (CNA/HHA)
- City Manager's report2023 · #291The re-appointment and appointment of the following person as members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship; Re-appointment Karin Lin. Appointments: Shubhan Nagendra and Vanessa Ruget
- City Manager's report2023 · #290Charter Right Item #2 (CMA 2023 #273) regarding a home rule petition for taking the Fire Chief position out of civil service
- City Manager's report2023 · #289A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Pierson, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #288The appointment and re-appointment of the following persons as a members of the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three years; Appointments: Teresa Cardosi, and Alyson Stein. Re-appointment: Elaine DeRosa
- City Manager's report2023 · #287The appropriation of $4,280,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #286The evaluation of the 2023 Street Cleaning Pilot and recommended language for special legislation to increase fines
- City Manager's report2023 · #285A report on the evaluation of the 2023 Street Cleaning Pilot
- City Manager's report2023 · #284The appointment and re-appointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years; Re-appointments: Mercedes Evans, Joshua Stadlan, Stefanie Haug, and Olinda Marshall. Appointments: Sue Mapel, Samuel Myers, Caroline Palavicino-Maggio, and Beverly Sealey
- City Manager's report2023 · #283The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women for a term of three years: Sweta Joshi, Vicky Mahfoud, Robin McCree, Caroline Palavicino-Maggio, and Kristine Pereira-View
November (17)
- City Manager's report2023 · #282The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #281The 2023 Cambridge Resident Satisfaction Survey Results
- City Manager's report2023 · #280Awaiting Report 22-40, regarding a Community Engagement Update
- City Manager's report2023 · #279The American Freedmen Commission Ordinance
- City Manager's report2023 · #278An Equity Inclusion Fall 2023 Update
- City Manager's report2023 · #277The East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Study
- City Manager's report2023 · #276Policy Order #23-207, regarding Inman Square Apartments
- City Manager's report2023 · #275The Planning Board's recommendation on the Henkeeping Zoning Petition and amended zoning text
- City Manager's report2023 · #274The Manager's report back on mechanisms to support Cannabis Business in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2023 · #273A Home Rule petition regarding the Fire Chief position
- City Manager's report2023 · #272The appropriation of $2,950,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #271Appointment of Dennis Jen to the Open Data Review Board
- City Manager's report2023 · #270The Manager's report back on a proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amendments to the Fair Housing Ordinance
- City Manager's report2023 · #269An additional response to Calendar Item No. 1 (POR 2023-97) of June 5, 2023, requesting that the City Manager work with the Law Department and Human Rights Commission and all other Relevant Departments to Provide Comments on the Draft Amendments to the Cambridge Human Rights Ordinance and the Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance
- City Manager's report2023 · #268The Manager's report back on a phased ban on the use of gas-powered lead blowers in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2023 · #267Awaiting Report #23-61, regarding the demographic information of dues-paying members of the municipal golf course
- City Manager's report2023 · #266The appropriation of $120,000, received from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account
October (21)
- City Manager's report2023 · #265The appointment of Claire Spinner as Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs
- City Manager's report2023 · #264The appropriation of $2,091,000 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. During FY23, the City received mitigation revenues from various developers as a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions. By law, all mitigation revenues must be deposited into the General Fund and can only be appropriated after the Free Cash Certification is complete
- City Manager's report2023 · #263The appropriation of $270,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #262Awaiting Report Item Number #23-19 regarding Automated External Defibrillators at all public parks and practice fields
- City Manager's report2023 · #261The appropriation of 15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. The Partnership Grant was awarded to the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) for proposed fair-housing related outreach efforts
- City Manager's report2023 · #260The appropriation of $43,329 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($37,729) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($5,600). The grant award is used to cover a portion of the salary of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Attorney-Investigator, who works on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) cases
- City Manager's report2023 · #259Awaiting Report Item Number 23-23 which clarifies the state law on zoning petition signature requirements to ensure clarity and lawful deliberation in the future
- City Manager's report2023 · #258The appropriation of $1,903,731.64 from Free Cash to the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund. The $1,903,731.64 appropriated to the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund is the only the appropriation from Free Cash attributed to Opioid Settlement funds and will be used to fund specific future projects, per requirements of the settlement agreement, which will require separate individual appropriations by the City Council
- City Manager's report2023 · #257The establishment of an Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2023 · #256CMA 2023 #256 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order #23-147, regarding a report on whether change in language to the CSO is necessary to enable installation of permanent, seasonal, and/or temporary outdoor dining and pop-ups alongside separated bicycle lanes consistent with Cycling Safety
- City Manager's report2023 · #255The appointments and reappointments of the following persons to the Conservation Commission. Reappointments: Purvi Patel and Erum Sattar. Appointments: Patricia Carney, Angela Zhong, and John Leo
- City Manager's report2023 · #254The reappointment of Vinita Bhaskar as a member of the Committee on the Public Planting for a term of two years
- City Manager's report2023 · #253The appropriation of $8,325,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #252The appropriation of 2,040,086.98 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the Amigos School roof replacement project
- City Manager's report2023 · #251A Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes Operations & Case Management Software, requested by the Community Safety Department
- City Manager's report2023 · #250Votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2024
- City Manager's report2023 · #249Revisions to the Affordable Housing Overlay Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #248The appointments and reappointments of the following persons to the Family Policy Council; Appointments: Matthew Nelson, Khalida Griffin Shepherd, Urbana Barua, Rehaan Anjaria, and Abel Asefaw. Reappointments: Michelle Godfrey, Tina Alu, and Michael Johnston
- City Manager's report2023 · #247A recommendation from the Cambridige Election Commission regarding the assignment of thirty-two (32) police officers and any additional officers as required to the City’s polling locations for all elections in FY24, pursuant to G.L. c. 54, §72
- City Manager's report2023 · #246The appointment of David Kale to the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a term of one year
- City Manager's report2023 · #245A public health update
September (24)
- City Manager's report2023 · #244A memo and technical edit of the Affordable Housing Overlay language and Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendation
- City Manager's report2023 · #243The City Manager's Fall Update
- City Manager's report2023 · #242A Community Safety Department Update
- City Manager's report2023 · #241A Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes Operations & Case Management Software, requested by the Community Safety Department
- City Manager's report2023 · #240Recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2024
- City Manager's report2023 · #239The appointment of Lauren Reznick as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years
- City Manager's report2023 · #238The appointment of Victoria Bergland as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners as the resident Representative for a term of 5-years
- City Manager's report2023 · #237Extending the prior authorization for the City Manager or their designee to grant street obstruction approvals, along with any other necessary approvals for temporary obstructions until June 30, 2024
- City Manager's report2023 · #236Updates to the City of Cambridge’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) process for the upcoming 10th cycle (PB10) of the program
- City Manager's report2023 · #235Policy Order # 23-135, regarding standards for henkeeping
- City Manager's report2023 · #234Policy Order # 23-133, regarding regarding possible projections of build-out of the Alewife Quadrangle under the proposed AOD-Q zoning petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #233135 Fulkerson Street parcel and its tramsfer to the City for public use
- City Manager's report2023 · #232The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $133,486.58 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($94,858.28), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($38,628.30). Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2023 · #231The appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $354,603.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (formerly the Department of Housing and Community Development) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,174.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($322,429.00). Funds will be used for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- City Manager's report2023 · #230The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($40,478.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,984.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,538.00). They are providing support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2023 · #229The appropriation of of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These donations will be used to support services for Cambridge Older Adults
- City Manager's report2023 · #228The appropriation of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)/Adult and Community Learning Services in the amount of $368,269.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. Funds will support ESOL and ABE teaching, as well as support for advising
- City Manager's report2023 · #227The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($955,753.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($42,462.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,785.00). This is a state grant for core ESOL services
- City Manager's report2023 · #226The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $180,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($127,810.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($35,690.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($16,500.00). This grant covers twelve months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support a portion of the cost of 4 full-time staff and 2 part time staff salaries
- City Manager's report2023 · #225The appropriation of the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $263,815.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($243,692.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,123.00). This grant covers twelve months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support a portion of the cost of 7 full-time staff and 2 part time staff salaries
- City Manager's report2023 · #224The appropriation of donations from Harvard and MIT to support the Cambridge Promise pilot program in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This last-dollar plus program pays for tuition, mandatory fees, plus school-related expenses not covered by a student’s Pell Grant and outside scholarships
- City Manager's report2023 · #223The appointment Anna Spier as a resident member to the Community Benefits Advisory Committee
- City Manager's report2023 · #222The appropriation of the Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program Grant, in the amount of $1,000,000, received from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) to the Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account, for the repair of the Cambridge Reservoir Dam - Hobbs Brook Gatehouse and Culvert Outlet
- City Manager's report2023 · #221An update on and appointments to the LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing Task Force
August (28)
- City Manager's report2023 · #220A recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take via a “friendly” eminent domain proceeding a parcel of land located at 41 Bellis Circle, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 271,Lot 44) (the “Parcel”), which is owned by 41 Bellis Circle LLC. The Premises consists of an asphalt parking lot. Upon the taking, the Premises would be used for general municipal uses, which may include municipal operations, stormwater management and/or affordable housing
- City Manager's report2023 · #219A request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
- City Manager's report2023 · #218Possibility of acquiring the property at 450 Concord Avenue, owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“Commonwealth”) and utilized by the National Guard Armory of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2023 · #217The Transfer of $72,252.17 in unexpended Public Investment balances from capital projects related to streets and public ways, that have been completed, the balances from which are now available for redistribution to other related projects. These funds will support capital expenditures related to streets and public ways
- City Manager's report2023 · #216The transfer of $46,510.75 in unexpended Public Investment balances from capital projects related to equipment, that have been completed, the balances from which are now available for redistribution to other related projects. These funds will support capital expenditures related to equipment purchases
- City Manager's report2023 · #215The transfer of $113,479.79 in unexpended Public Investment balances from capital projects related to public buildings that have been completed, the balances from which are now available for redistribution to other projects. These funds will support deferred capital improvements consistent with the Municipal Facilities Capital Improvement Plan (MFIP)
- City Manager's report2023 · #214A response to Policy Order 2022 #278, regarding the legal opinion for a public speaker to state their name name, address, and phone number for the record
- City Manager's report2023 · #213A report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) which makes recommendations regarding the release of an officer’s name after a critical incident
- City Manager's report2023 · #212The appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Committee on Public Planting for a term of two years; Appointments: Uriel Bulow, Raymond Fahrner, Gretchen Friesinger, Robb Johnson, Amira Valliani, Achana Venkataraman, and Angela Zhong. Reappointments: Margaret Booz, Cindy Carpenter, Sara Cohen, Chantal Eide, Sophia Emperador, Sandra Fairbank, Ahron Lerman, Ruth Loetterle, Tracy Orr, and Cynthia Smith
- City Manager's report2023 · #211The Manager's report back on irrigation at Danehy Park
- City Manager's report2023 · #210The appropriation of $34,000, funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), to the Grant Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account. The equipment purchased through this grant will enhance operations, advance data reliability, and improve real time reporting capabilities
- City Manager's report2023 · #209The submission of the 2023 Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report
- City Manager's report2023 · #208The project update on the Central Square Municipal Property Needs Assessment and Planning Study
- City Manager's report2023 · #207The Manager's report back on a request that the City Manager work with relevant City Departments on how Cambridge might participate in PACE Massachusetts pursuant to the PACE Act, including exploring all Options for incentivizing participation
- City Manager's report2023 · #206The appropriation of $2,443,644, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant
- City Manager's report2023 · #205The appropriation of $735,939.00 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($662,346) and to the Grant Fund Community Development Salary & Wages account ($73,593). Development activities may include acquisition, moderate rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation and new construction of housing units for low- and moderate- income families and individuals
- City Manager's report2023 · #204The Cannabis Amendments Special Permit zoning petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #203The appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Climate Committee; Appointments: Joseph Adiletta, Mallorie Barber, Wendy DeWolf, Hajer Hyte, Michelle Holmes, Pasang Lhamo, Katharine Lange, Catarina Martinez, Rachel Mural, Joel Nogic, Tom Rawson, Vandana Sareen, Allie Shepard, Ming Su, and Neheet Trivedi. Reappointments: Keith Giamportone, Lyn Huckabee, Steven Nutter, and David Rabkin
- City Manager's report2023 · #202The appropriation of $557,720.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at over 50 meal sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2023 · #201The appropriation of$5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds are used annually to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2023 · #200The appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Public Health Department in the amount of $1,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used for Windsor’s Let’s Get Moving: Play Through Motion! Project
- City Manager's report2023 · #199The appropriation of $15,603.12 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. Funds will be used for quality assurance (call review) for the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2023 · #198The appropriation of $494,531 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($401,853), and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($92,678).This formula-based reimbursement grant will support the costs of Emergency Communications Center personnel salaries, overtime and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2023 · #197The appointment of Scott Walker to the Open Data Review Board as a City staff member
- City Manager's report2023 · #196CMA 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
- City Manager's report2023 · #195CMA 2023 #195 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order #23-123, regarding an explanation of the legal standard that is used to compel changes or deny projects reviewed by the Historical Commission or Neighborhood Conservation District Commissions
- City Manager's report2023 · #194The reappointment of Ethridge King as an Election Commissioner for a term of four years
- City Manager's report2023 · #193New appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees: Jane Licurse (appointment); Rae Simpson, Paula Paris, Michael Shear, Ben Milligan, Bill Lahey,
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- City Manager's report2023 · #192Request that the City Council vote to designate the members of the Charter Review Committee as special municipal employees pursuant to G.L. c. 268A
- City Manager's report2023 · #191Proposed Clarifications to Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance Amendments discussed at the June 12, 2023 Council Meeting
- City Manager's report2023 · #190A Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration pilot
- City Manager's report2023 · #189Policy Order 2023 #49, regarding the review of multi-family properties on the market for potential affordable housing acquisitions
- City Manager's report2023 · #188A Planning Board report recommending that the City Council not adopt the Franklin, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #187The appointments of the following persons as a members of the Planning Board. These appointments are for five years; Mary Lydecker, Ashley Tan, Tom Sieniewicz, Adam Westbrook, and Diego Macias
- City Manager's report2023 · #186Awaiting Report #23-39, regarding the legal opinion for issuing bonds for affordable housing
- City Manager's report2023 · #185The Manager's report back on the review of the Parking Permit Program
- City Manager's report2023 · #184The appointment of the following persons as members of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee. These appointments are for three years; Anya Baer and Elena Sokolow Kaufman
- City Manager's report2023 · #183The appropriation of $229,862.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($38,458.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($191,404.00). The funds will be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting, rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention case management services
- City Manager's report2023 · #182The appropriation of $6,014,872, to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($327,044.00), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,679,828.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($8,000.00). The Continuum of Care Program funds will be contracted with homeless services providers and cover the costs related to serving homeless persons in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2023 · #181The appropriation of $89,700, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Cambridge Employment Program
- City Manager's report2023 · #180The appropriation of $4,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds were awarded to the Summer Food Program by Project Bread and will be used to enhance promotion and outreach, support activities, and for program related supplies
- City Manager's report2023 · #179An order requesting the rescission of the remaining amount of the loan order authorized by the City Council on May 23,2016 for the construction of the King Open/Cambridge Street Schools & Community Complex
- City Manager's report2023 · #178The appointment of the following persons as members of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee. These appointments are for five years: Elaine DeRosa, Kathy Watkins, Taha Jennings, and David Lyons
- City Manager's report2023 · #177The appointment of the following person as a member of the Foundry Advisory Committee (FAC). This appointment is for a term of three years; Jameson Johnson
- City Manager's report2023 · #176An update on Summer Programs
- City Manager's report2023 · #175The Manager's report back on a Policy of Releasing Names of Officers and Use of Force
- City Manager's report2023 · #174A public health update
- City Manager's report2023 · #173The appropriation of $6,000 donated from the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence, to the Fire Department Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2023 · #172The appropriation of $2,877 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,000.00) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($877.00) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2023 · #171The appropriation of $10,481.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,681.00) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,800.00) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program that educates students in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2023 · #170The appropriation of $100,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2023 · #169The appropriation of $660,866.80, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #168The appropriation of $250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #167The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #166The appropriation of $10,000,000 from Free Cash to the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Stabilization Fund. Funds appropriated to and held by the UPK Stabilization Fund, will be expended for the provision of programs and services related to establishing, maintaining and expanding a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program and other early childhood programs in the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2023 · #165The establishment of a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2023 · #164An order authorizing the City Manager to transfer necessary funds needed to maintain appropriation control as part of the fiscal end-of-year closeout process
- City Manager's report2023 · #163The 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 Greaves
- City Manager's report2023 · #162The appointments and reappointments of the following person as members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC) Commission for a term of three years effective June 12, 2023; Maximus Daniel De Medici, Debra Klein, Vanessa Sarmiento, Tsamchoe Dolma and Ana D. Mejia
- City Manager's report2023 · #161The recommendation of the following appointments and reappointments of members to the Avon Hill, Half-Crown-Marsh, and Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD) Commissions. These appointments are for three years and are effective June 12, 2023 unless otherwise noted; Levin Campbell, Ruby Booz, Aaron Kemp, Donna Marcantonio, James Van Sickle, Kathryn Moll, Nan Laird, Catherine Tice and Charles Redmon
- City Manager's report2023 · #160The Manager's report back on the Charter Review Timeline Legal Opinion Request
- City Manager's report2023 · #159CMA 2023 #159 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order 2023 #81 directing City staff to recommend what new city regulations and council action or changes to existing regulations or ordinances are needed to put in place in order to implement the Craig Kelley et al. Zoning
- City Manager's report2023 · #158The Manager's report back on potential amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO)
- City Manager's report2023 · #157A request for authorization of a spending limit of $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2024, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2023 · #156The proposed structure for the Cambridge Community Electricity program (CCE) for the period 2024-2025
- City Manager's report2023 · #155AR 23-29, regarding amendments to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance
- City Manager's report2023 · #154The transfer of $35,000 from the General Fund Veterans Travel & Training (Benefits) account to the General Fund Veterans Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover costs related to a re-imagined Memorial Day and Decoration Day
- City Manager's report2023 · #153The transfer of $70,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2023 · #152The appropriation of $100,000, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition of replacement radio consolettes to continue to enhance interoperable communications between Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) jurisdictions
- City Manager's report2023 · #151The appropriation of $32,500, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition of equipment and upgrades to the City of Cambridge Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- City Manager's report2023 · #150The appropriation of $117,500, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition of equipment and upgrades to the City of Cambridge Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- City Manager's report2023 · #149Amendments to the FY24 Submitted General Fund Budget
May (44)
- City Manager's report2023 · #148The appropriation of the FY2023 Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Grant received from Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research, in the amount of $50,853.64 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($50,853.64). Funds from the grant will be used to support Advanced Intervention and Suicide Prevention training, provide funding for mental health professionals and spiritual leader services, and fund the development and enhancement of CISM team publications and website
- City Manager's report2023 · #147The proposed Alewife Overlay District: Quadrangle (AOD-Q) Zoning Petition and Design Guidelines
- City Manager's report2023 · #146The appropriation of a grant in the amount of $100,000 received from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will support the cost of two 19 dock Bluebikes stations and bicycles that were placed at the Kennedy/Longfellow School and Twin City Plaza
- City Manager's report2023 · #145The appropriation of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Community Connections Grant, in the amount of $230,070.35, to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. Funds will contribute to the purchase and installation of Bluebikes bikeshare equipment
- City Manager's report2023 · #144The third annual Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO) Progress Report
- City Manager's report2023 · #143The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $37,132.79 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,600.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,532.79). Funds will be used for the Cambridge Youth Programs Boys II Men Internship and also to fund a new Girlhood Internship Program
- City Manager's report2023 · #142The appropriation of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2023 · #141The appropriation of $15,000, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation
- City Manager's report2023 · #140The appropriation of a grant from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board in the amount of $100,317.50 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($90,077.50) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($10,240.00). These funds will be used to reimburse the City for salary and program costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
- City Manager's report2023 · #139The appropriation of $98,000, received from the Water Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2023 · #138An update concerning the property at 333 Webster Avenue
- City Manager's report2023 · #137A report communicating the opening of the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc. family shelter at 2222 Massachusetts Avenue
- City Manager's report2023 · #136The appropriation of the Post Overdose Support Team Grant, received from Massachusetts Departments of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services, through the Fenway Health Group, in the amount of $20,000, to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,000). Grant funds will be used to support costs related to providing aftercare support
- City Manager's report2023 · #135The appropriation of $150,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2023 · #134A recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election, in accordance with "The VOTES Act"
- City Manager's report2023 · #133The Manager's report back on report on providing publicly-accessible traffic stop, arrest, and citation police data on a new Procedural Justice Dashboard
- City Manager's report2023 · #132An update on the development of the City of Cambridge Community Safety Department (CSD)
- City Manager's report2023 · #131An update on Afterschool care
- City Manager's report2023 · #130A Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendation on the Kelley et. al. Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #129Awaiting Report Items Numbered 23-02 & 23-034, related to exploring the need for a special permitting process for cannabis dispensaries, special permitting fees and bicycle parking requirements, and Response to Awaiting Report No. 23-4 regarding establishing the framework that will allow for the immediate elimination of the bicycle parking fees imposed on Economic Empowerment and Social Equity applicants and cannabis dispensary operators
- City Manager's report2023 · #128A recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by “friendly” eminent domain proceeding parcels of land located at 319 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 21), 333 Webster Avenue, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 23), and 455 Columbia Street (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 81, Parcel 16) (collectively “Cambridge Parcels”), and approve an Order authorizing the purchase of a parcel of land located at 94 Webster Avenue, Somerville (as shown on Somerville Assessors Map 96, Parcel B-7) (“Somerville Parcel”) (collectively, the “Premises”), all of which are owned by Webster Avenue Ventures LLC (“WV”)
- City Manager's report2023 · #127CMA 2023 #127 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission for a term of three years, effective May 8, 2023: • Cindy Telingator (appointment) • Jason Doo (appointment) •M Joyce-Anderson (appointment) • Mary Rebecca Gardner (appointment) • Zachary Dresser (appointment) • Greg MacDonough (reappointment) • Lesley Phillips (reappointment) • Linden Huhmann (reappointment)
- City Manager's report2023 · #126The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Charles Hicks Saunders House
- City Manager's report2023 · #125The Manager's report back on an update on providing free menstrual products in all gender bathrooms of the Cambridge Public Library branches, and the City’s Fire Stations
- City Manager's report2023 · #124The transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Finance (Purchasing) Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account. The funds will cover medical bills and settlements for Finance Department personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2023 · #123A Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendation on the Michael Monestime et. al. Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #122The appointment and reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Board of Zoning Appeals
- City Manager's report2023 · #121The Manager's report back on needs assessment of the Danehy Park and recommendations for improvements; and irrigation updates
- City Manager's report2023 · #120The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #119The appropriation of 845,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the procurement of five pieces of equipment for use in snow and ice operations
- City Manager's report2023 · #118The appropriation of $255,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #117The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $12,646.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($6,646.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,000.00), funds will be used to pay for additional hours for professional development, career advising and participation in the Digital Literacy Advisory Group
- City Manager's report2023 · #116The appropriation of $9,615.00 for the Center for Families program received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, funds will be used to provide Family programming and curriculum development, pre-bagged refreshments for outside and in-person events and activity bag giveaways
- City Manager's report2023 · #115The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant, funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through a First Literacy mini grant, in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,000.00), funds will support one or two ESOL part time teachers to offer professional development and develop materials for teachers to use in their classes on a project regarding gender identities
- City Manager's report2023 · #114The appropriation of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($4,000.00), funds will support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2023 · #113The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $33,301.72 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($22,683.34) and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($10,618.38). Funds from the grant support the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2023 · #112The appropriation of $758.00, received from a preschool family fundraiser
- City Manager's report2023 · #111The appropriation and authorization to borrow $26,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets, sidewalks and bike facilities. $15,000,000 of this loan order is attributable to the improvement project related to sewer infrastructure upgrades on River Street, which include full depth roadway reconstruction, new sidewalks, new street trees and various other street improvements
- City Manager's report2023 · #110The appropriation and authorization to borrow $51,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the Port and River Street areas as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program and climate change preparedness efforts
- City Manager's report2023 · #109Appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades
- City Manager's report2023 · #108Appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of the Peabody School Playground and Corcoran (Raymond Street) park
- City Manager's report2023 · #107Appropriation and authorization to borrow $35,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan. Funds will support upgrades to the 689 Mass Avenue Interior; upgrades at the Moses Youth Center; Interior fit-out of Rindge Pre-K building; electric vehicle charging station infrastructure at several municipal buildings; and additional work at Inman and East Cambridge Fire Houses; First Street Garage upgrades to stairs and elevator; and other City building upgrades
- City Manager's report2023 · #106Relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $50,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of the Mass Avenue between Waterhouse Street and Alewife Parkway
- City Manager's report2023 · #105The FY2024 submitted budget and appropriation orders
April (18)
- City Manager's report2023 · #104The Manager's report back on a report regarding exploring additional less-lethal alternatives that pose the smallest risk of injury when deployed for standard issue in the Cambridge Police Department
- City Manager's report2023 · #103Improvements to the area around Jerry’s Pond
- City Manager's report2023 · #102That the City Council authorize an agreement to partner with the Town of Arlington ("Arlington") in its receipt of a federal planning grant ("Grant") from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA")
- City Manager's report2023 · #101The appointment of the following persons as members of the the Mass Ave Partial Construction Working Group: • Sukia Akiba • Steven Beaucher • Darren Buck • Christopher Cassa • Makayla Comas-Race • Gary Dmytryk • Debby Galef • Diane Gray • Denise Jillson • Timothy Keefe • Ruth Ryals • Eitan Normand • Daniel Stubbs • Laurie Pessah
- City Manager's report2023 · #100The appointment of the following persons as member of the to the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women for a term of three years: • Jean Connor (appointment) • Caitlin Dube (appointment) • Rhonda Greene (reappointment) • Mara Horwitz (appointment) • Natalie Le (appointment) • Judith Tumusiime (appointment)
- City Manager's report2023 · #99The appointment of School Committee Member Caroline Hunter as a member of the Family Policy Council
- City Manager's report2023 · #98The appropriation of of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $532,218.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($24,693.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($504,025.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($3,500.00)
- City Manager's report2023 · #97A 2023 Quarter One update
- City Manager's report2023 · #96A communication from DCR to the City regarding Memorial Drive closures
- City Manager's report2023 · #95The Manager's report back on placing a cricket field in one of the Cambridge parks
- City Manager's report2023 · #94The appropriation of $78,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #93The supplemental appropriation of the FY22 Shannon Grant for $377.29 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 ($377.29), these funds are dedicated to hot spot patrols in support of youth violence reduction strategies and the Focused Deterrence program
- City Manager's report2023 · #92The 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 Police Department Salary and Wages account ($32,518.40) and the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($8,076.92), which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, youth violence reduction strategies, and the Focused Deterrence program, and to support a Teen Public Art Program at the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2023 · #91The Manager's report back on a review of the current state of mental health resources, particularly for underserved communities, within the CHA
- City Manager's report2023 · #90The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2023 to operate scales at 500 Front St, Cambridge, MA 02142
- City Manager's report2023 · #89The Manager's report back on Garden Street Safety Improvement Project local traffic analysis
- City Manager's report2023 · #88A Revised Response to Proposed Amendments to Ch. 2.78, Art. III
- City Manager's report2023 · #87The appointment of the following persons as Constables With Power for a term effective January, 2023: Omar Mejia
March (21)
- City Manager's report2023 · #86Policy Order 2023 #44 ,related to the Barrett, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #85The final report for the City’s comprehensive year-long municipal broadband feasibility study
- City Manager's report2023 · #84A summary of a Planning Board Meeting on the 2022 Town-Gown Reports and Presentations
- City Manager's report2023 · #83Policy Order 2023 #35, related to the Allocation Plan for Cambridge’s HOME-ARP funds
- City Manager's report2023 · #82The Salvation Army Shelter and Daytime Program
- City Manager's report2023 · #81The appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)
- City Manager's report2023 · #80Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024
- City Manager's report2023 · #79Relative to Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees for fiscal year 2023
- City Manager's report2023 · #78Relative to Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees
- City Manager's report2023 · #77The Manager's report back on engaging a third party, independent firm/consultant or university partner to review and examine the Cambridge Police Department’s policies and practices regarding de-escalation methods, mental health calls for service, training, and more
- City Manager's report2023 · #76The Manager's report back on beginning the process of obtaining police body worn cameras (BWC) for the Cambridge Police Department, and to work with all appropriate departments to produce policy recommendations that would allow body worn camera usage while also not violating civil liberties in compliance with the City’s Surveillance Ordinance
- City Manager's report2023 · #75The to new appointments of the following persons as members of the Police Review and Advisory Board for terms of five years
- City Manager's report2023 · #74The Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
- City Manager's report2023 · #73The City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2023 · #72A transfer of $40,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund City Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover current and anticipated costs related to the work of the Charter Review Committee
- City Manager's report2023 · #71The Manager's report back on safety concerns at the LBJ Apartment building
- City Manager's report2023 · #70The appropriation of $250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #69The appropriation of $150,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #68Policy Order 2022 #181, regarding convening a North Mass Avenue Corridor District Zoning Proposal Working Group
- City Manager's report2023 · #67The appropriation of transfer of $205,000 in the General Fund between School Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the School Extraordinary Expenditures account. The transfer will fund the purchase of a new electric vehicle for Facilities Maintenance; the installation of new garage doors at the King Open School and CRLS; and to purchase a new CRLS Crew Sculling boat to replace a boat which is at the end of its cycle
- City Manager's report2023 · #66The 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 Extraordinary Expenditures account ($120,000). The transfer will be used to fund current and anticipated workers’ compensation settlement costs related to School Department personnel injured in the performance of their duties. The transfer will also be used to fund the purchase of a new electric van for the Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA)
February (45)
- City Manager's report2023 · #65Relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
- City Manager's report2023 · #64The 2023 Goals and Metrics for the Annual City Manager Performance Review
- City Manager's report2023 · #63The Manager's report back on a legal Opinion on whether the Barrett, et al. petition would need to be refiled should there be a Letter of Commitment attached to the rezoning, and whether the Barrett, et al. petition constitutes "spot zoning."
- City Manager's report2023 · #62Policy Orders Numbered 314, 315, and 316 from the meeting of 12/19/2022, regarding the Emissions Accounting Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #61A report from CDD and the Law Department containing clarifying edits to the Climate Resilience Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #60The appointment of the following persons as members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned Business Advisory Committee for a term of two years, effective March 1, 2023: Margaret Pimental: Sukia Akiba; and Keisha Graves
- City Manager's report2023 · #59The appropriation of the Green Communities Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), in the amount of $97,461 to the Grant Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account
- City Manager's report2023 · #58The appropriation of the Massachusetts Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Electric Solicitation Grant, in the amount of $305,625.15, received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Grant Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the purchase of an all-electric rubbish packer
- City Manager's report2023 · #57The appropriation in the amount of $400,000, from Free Cash to the Public Works Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the purchase of a Mack LR Electric rubbish packer
- City Manager's report2023 · #56A request for authorization to allow the Purchasing Agent to award a five (5) year contract for lease agreements to Enterprise Fleet Management
- City Manager's report2023 · #55Policy Order 2023 #29, regarding the Clean Fleet timeline, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals and an implementation plan for a clean fleet
- City Manager's report2023 · #54The appropriation in the amount of $1,800,000, from Free Cash to the Public Works Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund accessibility improvements to City Hall including the reconstruction of Dorothy Dottie Doyle Way
- City Manager's report2023 · #53The appropriation of $550,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #52The Manager's report back on streamlining the City’s block party and Play Streets permit requirements
- City Manager's report2023 · #51The appropriation of $143,333.33 in license renewal fees received from Comcast to the Public Investment Fund Cable Television Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the local Public, Educational and Government cable television stations
- City Manager's report2023 · #50A public health update
- City Manager's report2023 · #49Awaiting Report Item Number PO 2023 #28, regarding a legal opinion on the Doug Brown petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #48The appropriation of a Recycling Dividends Program Grant, received from, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the amount of $110,500, to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account, these funds will be used for various City recycling programs including purchasing compost and recycle carts, conducting a waste characterization and increasing education on recycling
- City Manager's report2023 · #47The appropriation of $200,000, received from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2023 · #46The appropriation of $750,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2023 · #45The appropriation of of $1,150,000 from the Parking Fund balance to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account, to support the design and construction of repairs at the First Street Garage
- City Manager's report2023 · #44The appropriation of $95,000, received from the General Fund Public Works Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2023 · #43A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with Renovation of City Offices at 689 Massachusetts Avenue project
- City Manager's report2023 · #42Awaiting Report Item Number #22-84, regarding report on working with the residents at 931 Massachusetts Avenue to identify and provide a short-term parking spot in front of 931 Massachusetts Avenue
- City Manager's report2023 · #41The 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
- City Manager's report2023 · #40The 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 Maintenance account, which will be used to commission artists to design temporary shade pavilions for city parks or other public facilities
- City Manager's report2023 · #39The appropriation of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $36,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($26,805.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,571.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,624.00), which will be used to fund the classes, advising and coaching of the Bridge to College Program students from July 2022 through June 2023
- City Manager's report2023 · #38The appropriation of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $38,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($30,420.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,042.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,538.00). The funds represent a grant from the Jacobs Foundation. They are providing support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2023 · #37The appropriation of a donation from Global Oil for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $1,643.39 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, which will be used to provide oil deliveries for fuel assistance clients who have exhausted their benefits or for over-income clients that fall in the 60-80% of AMI
- City Manager's report2023 · #36The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $39,071.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($38,492.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($579.00), which will be used to pay for prep time for part time teachers and for staff to participate in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional series pilot from DESE
- City Manager's report2023 · #35The appropriation of $222,684.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($122,792.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($85,892.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($14,000.00), funds are used to provide funding for department staff and services. Funds also support instructors and group facilitators who provide services virtually to seniors
- City Manager's report2023 · #34Policy Order 2023 #7, regarding Information on Blier, et al., Zoning Petition. FINAL FEBRUARY 13, 2023
- City Manager's report2023 · #33The appropriation of the Mass Save Community First Partnership Grant in the amount of $150,000, to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account, these funds, received through a community partnership with the Eversource Energy Services Company, will contribute to meeting the City’s energy efficiency outreach and engagement goals
- City Manager's report2023 · #32The appointment of Erin Muirhead McCarty to the Community Benefits Advisory Committee for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2023 · #31The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Cambridge Gas-Light Company Building
- City Manager's report2023 · #30The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Maria Baldwin-Alvaro Blodgett Houses
- City Manager's report2023 · #29A report on an itemized statement of all materials, tools, and property owned by the Cambridge Police Department
- City Manager's report2023 · #28A report on an itemized statement of all materials, tools, and property owned by the Cambridge Police Department
- City Manager's report2023 · #27The Police Review and Advisory Board quarterly reports
- City Manager's report2023 · #26The appointment and reappointment of members of the Recycling Advisory Committee
- City Manager's report2023 · #25Relative to a request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the Danehy Park Gateway Pavilion project
- City Manager's report2023 · #24Council Order No. O-8 of 1/23/2023, regarding (1) whether there is a two year bar on considering repetitive zoning petitions that have been unfavorably acted upon by the Council, (2) if so, whether that bar on repetitive petitions would prohibit the Council from moving forward with a Council initiated lab use zoning petition if there is unfavorable action on the pending Callender, et al. Petition, and (3) if so, what types of changes to zoning petition would be Necessary for it. to no longer be considered a repetitive petition. FINALIZED FEBRUARY 6, 2023
- City Manager's report2023 · #23Calendar Item No. 10 of 3/21/22 requesting that the City Manager amend all existing Host Community Agreements (“HCA”) previously issued by the City by reducing the Impact Fee to 0.05% of Gross Revenue and to refrain from placing this burden upon any future HCAs that may yet be issued, unless supporting evidence is provided by the City showing a finding that it incurred additional expenses and impacts upon its road system, law enforcement, inspectional services, permitting services, administrative services, educational services and public health services greater than the .05% of Gross Revenue collected from all the Economic Empowerment applicant and Social Equity applicant dispensaries annually
- City Manager's report2023 · #22Awaiting Report Item Number #22-81, related to improving marketing and communication efforts and outreach for the Cambridge Community Electricity (CCE) program
- City Manager's report2023 · #21The appropriation of $50,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account
January (20)
- City Manager's report2023 · #20A Planning Board report recommending that the City Council adopt the Climate Resilience Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #19The appropriation of $390,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2023 · #18Policy Order #312, regarding the feasibility of conducting street cleaning without towing
- City Manager's report2023 · #17The appointment of the following persons as a members of the newly formed Cambridge Cemetery Master Plan Advisory Committee: Henrietta Davis; Sophia Emperador; Robert J. Hutchins; Pastor Dr. Paul Kim; Anthony J. Spears; Reverend Thomas St Louis ; Michael A. Sullivan, Esq.; Members of the Islamic Society of Boston (to be determined)
- City Manager's report2023 · #16Policy Order 2022 #283, regarding the feasibility of banning turns on red signal indications
- City Manager's report2023 · #15The appropriation of $500,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2023 · #14The appointment of Vivek Sikri, Kimberly Kaufman, and Kathryn Carlson to the Cambridge Traffic Board pursuant to Chapter 455 of the Acts of 1961 (the “Special Act”)
- City Manager's report2023 · #13The Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Energy Code
- City Manager's report2023 · #12The Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan 5-Year Review and Update
- City Manager's report2023 · #11A Planning Board report recommending that the City Council not adopt the Duane Callender, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #10A Planning Board report recommending that the City Council not adopt the Patrick Barrett, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2023 · #9The appropriation of $250,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2023 · #8The appropriation of of $321,900 received in donations to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for costs associated with the BlueBikes bikeshare system
- City Manager's report2023 · #7The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $1,360,077 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account, which will be used to repair and replace equipment
- City Manager's report2023 · #6The appropriation of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in the amount of $39,600.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to purchase 25 AED’s/Automated External Defibrillators
- City Manager's report2023 · #5The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $49,970 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account, which will be used to purchase equipment which will help to maintain the readiness of response capabilities as well as to update and replace aging equipment and personal protective clothing which will enhance fireground and EMS capabilities
- City Manager's report2023 · #4The reappointment of the following persons as Constables With Power for a term effective January, 2023: James Desrosiers and Philip Sciandra
- City Manager's report2023 · #3The appointment of Rae Simpson as a new member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a term ending on 6/30/2023, and would be eligible for reappointment for an additional three (3) three-year term
- City Manager's report2023 · #2A public health update
- City Manager's report2023 · #1An update on the fatal officer-involved shooting in Cambridgeport
2022 (253 items)
December (19)
- City Manager's report2022 · #253The Manager's report back on that the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department and Department of Public Works meet with and receive input from residents living on the streets in the impacted area to discuss strategies to mitigate and reduce overflow and cut through traffic, including the proposal mentioned in the order, or other traffic calming or traffic diversion methods, and report back to the Council on any short-term recommendations no later than December 19
- City Manager's report2022 · #252A Planning Board report recommending adoption of the Suzanne Blier, et al., Zoning Petition, with additional considerations
- City Manager's report2022 · #251A Planning Board recommending adoption of the BZA Stipends Zoning Petition, with additional comments
- City Manager's report2022 · #250Changing the name of the City’s Climate Plan Action Committee’s (“CPAC”) to the "Cambridge Climate Committee."
- City Manager's report2022 · #249The appropriation in the amount of $9,812,215.88 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Capital Projects Control Account ($7,036,323.82); to the Grant Fund Historical Control Account ($29,909.04); to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations Control Account ($78,836.02) and to the Grant Fund Police Control Account ($92,457.00), as well ($2,574,690) to the Capital Receivables account. This is an accounting transaction adjustment requested by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR), Division of Local Service) based on a change in their position and will eliminate negative balances which have been included in our annual Free Cash calculation for several years
- City Manager's report2022 · #248The appropriation of $700,000, received from Water Fund Balance (Retained Earnings) account
- City Manager's report2022 · #247The appropriation of $4,709,473, received from the Water Fund Balance, Retained Earnings ($2,354,737) and from Free Cash ($2,354,736)
- City Manager's report2022 · #246Approval requested for appointments of new members and reappointment's to the Cambridge Library Board of Trustees
- City Manager's report2022 · #245The additional appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $26,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($11,000.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($15,000.00), funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2022 · #244The appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $972,060.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($160,888.44), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($808,171.56), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($3,000.00), funds will be used to operate the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2022 · #243The appropriation of the FY23 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $15,700 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($13,500) and the Grant Fund Historical Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000) and to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Travel and Training Account ($200), which will be used to support part-time archives assistants, as well as for the purchase of general supplies
- City Manager's report2022 · #242A public health update
- City Manager's report2022 · #241Asking the Department of Conservation and Recreation to suspend the Saturday closures of Memorial Drive between Greenough Boulevard and Western Avenue for the remainder of this year
- City Manager's report2022 · #240The City Manager's 90 Day Report
- City Manager's report2022 · #239A Planning Board Zoning Petition to consider adoption of the attached Climate Resilience Zoning
- City Manager's report2022 · #238CMA 2022 #238 : A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report with a recommendation to adopt the Emissions the Accounting Zoning Petition (Version 3) with clarifying
- City Manager's report2022 · #237An amendment to the proposed Home Rule Petition for a special act regarding a fire cadet program for the City of Cambridge Fire Department
- City Manager's report2022 · #236The appropriation of $18,803.68, received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- City Manager's report2022 · #235The appropriation of $95,000, received from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages account
November (24)
- City Manager's report2022 · #234The Manager's report back on a review of the proposed language for Ordinance #2022-18, the Incentive Zoning Rate Study Petition, as amended in Committee and report of findings back to the City Council
- City Manager's report2022 · #233The City of Cambridge resuming the use of the city-owned water supply on November 19, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #232The appropriation of $200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #231Awaiting Reports Items Numbered 16-111, 18-38, and 20-61, regarding Municipal Property Inventory
- City Manager's report2022 · #230The Manager's report back on 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 of cultural and human services
- City Manager's report2022 · #229The 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 will be used to support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program which provides financial grant opportunities and partnership from Cambridge Arts
- City Manager's report2022 · #228Policy Orders 2022 number 290 & 291, regarding continuing the outdoor dining season and considering the extension of the reduced fee schedule
- City Manager's report2022 · #227The appropriation of $586,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #226The Manager's report back on a report outlining the efficacy of the Private Property Rodent Control Program and the SMART Digital Rodent Control Boxes, and any changes being contemplated to these current programs; and the status of the Rat Liaison position
- City Manager's report2022 · #225Climate Resilience Zoning
- City Manager's report2022 · #224A public health update
- City Manager's report2022 · #223The appropriation of donations to The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs in the amount of $12,872.92 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, which will be used to support the participants of The Cambridge Program and will be used to purchase supplies and equipment to better support participant and program needs
- City Manager's report2022 · #222The appropriation of a grant received from AECOM Technology Corporation, in the amount of $5,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account, which will be used to support the wages of one Cambridge teen summer internship
- City Manager's report2022 · #221The appropriation of $1,057.58, received from a preschool family fundraiser
- City Manager's report2022 · #220The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $103,339.03 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($68,889.03), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($34,450.00), which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2022 · #219The appropriation of of $15,000.00, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation, to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account for the College Success Initiative (CSI)
- City Manager's report2022 · #218The appropriation of $9,615.00, received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children
- City Manager's report2022 · #217The appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $42,317.09 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, which will be used to support services for Cambridge Older Adults, including food and entertainment for Senior Center events, the purchase of fans for low-income seniors, support of social groups and transportation for Senior Center trips
- City Manager's report2022 · #216The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $6,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account, which will be used to pay for a portion of teachers’ salaries to participate in The Standards That Matter (TSTM) Train the Trainer Academies
- City Manager's report2022 · #215The appropriation of $600,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #214A Planning Board report with a recommendation to adopt the Incentive Zoning Rate Study Petition, with clarifying changes
- City Manager's report2022 · #213Awaiting Report Item Number 22-58 , regarding directing the appropriate City staff to establish a fund designed to assist those City employees in same-sex marriages with paying for surrogacy services
- City Manager's report2022 · #212Approval requested for an appointment new members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)
- City Manager's report2022 · #211The appropriation of the Safer Communities Initiative Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, received from the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research, through the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, in the amount of $10,043.47, to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account, which will be used to support overtime costs for patrols in areas where gun violence is known to occur and help increase the visibility and presence of officers in the area to suppress violence, and support the community
October (28)
- City Manager's report2022 · #210The appropriation of an FY23 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant in the amount of $23,400 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for quality assurance (call review) for the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2022 · #209The appropriation of an FY23 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $180,630.18 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($114,850.18), and Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($65,780) which will support training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, classroom fees, and training materials
- City Manager's report2022 · #208The appropriation of an FY23 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant, received from the Massachusetts State 911 Department, in the amount of $494,531 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($413,750.56), and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($80,780.44) which will support the costs of Emergency Communications Center personnel salaries, overtime and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2022 · #207Awaiting Report items numbered 21-52 & 22-25, regarding a report on Boards and Commissions
- City Manager's report2022 · #206The Manager's report back on ID Badges for City Employees
- City Manager's report2022 · #205The appropriation of $2,050,00 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund which will be used to fund specific future projects, which will require separate individual appropriations by the City Council
- City Manager's report2022 · #204The appropriation $1,409,562 from Free Cash to the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2022 · #203Policy Order O-12 dated October 3, 2022, regarding review of recent proposed amendments to the Incentive Zoning Rate Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #202The Accessory Parking Requirements Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #201The appropriation of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant, in the amount of $150,000. The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program is an initiative of the Commonwealth to foster greater preparedness and resilience at the municipal level to natural disasters and climate change
- City Manager's report2022 · #200The appropriation of a Housing Contribution made under the Incentive Zoning provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in the amount of $1,565,953 from DIV 35 CPD, LLC to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- City Manager's report2022 · #199An additional appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $25,000.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
- City Manager's report2022 · #198The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) National Board Program grant in the amount of $12,000. These funds are used annually to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2022 · #197The appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $80,731.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development. This is the first of a number of Fuel Assistance grants that DHSP will receive for FY23
- City Manager's report2022 · #196The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $179,500, to support a portion of salary and benefit costs of staff who lead parenting education and support programming across the city. Funds will also be used for staff training, technology upgrades and direct support to families, including participation incentives and parenting books
- City Manager's report2022 · #195The Manager's report back on repairing the grass at Greene-Rose Heritage Park, and to establish a long- term plan of action
- City Manager's report2022 · #194The appropriation of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $35,609. The grant is used to cover a portion of the salary of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Attorney-Investigator
- City Manager's report2022 · #193The appropriation of the Partnership Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $15,000 for fair-housing related outreach efforts
- City Manager's report2022 · #192The appropriation of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Program in the amount of $64,950.00 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2022 · #191A public health update
- City Manager's report2022 · #190Votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2023
- City Manager's report2022 · #189A communication received from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust regarding the Incentive Zoning amendment
- City Manager's report2022 · #188A Planning Board report with a recommendation not to adopt the Incentive Zoning Rate Increase Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #187The Manager's report back on requests for a legal opinion and additional analysis on linkage fee rate increase discussion
- City Manager's report2022 · #186An update on new positions
- City Manager's report2022 · #185Policy Order 2022 #167, regarding the meal program continuation
- City Manager's report2022 · #184The Manager's report back on establishing evening off-leash dog hours at Hoyt Field
- City Manager's report2022 · #183The Manager's report back on the Cambridge Birth Center
September (15)
- City Manager's report2022 · #182Council Order No. O-13 of 9/12/22, regarding a report on a legal opinion on the following questions regarding Policy Order #11 (proposed amendments to the Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance) from the September 12, 2022 City Council meeting
- City Manager's report2022 · #181The Manager's report back on City’s Policies and Procedures relating to the procurement, installation, and disposal of artificial turf
- City Manager's report2022 · #180The Manager's report back on current City fields use and amenities such as: lighting, dugouts, batting cages, benches
- City Manager's report2022 · #179A Planning Board report with negative recommendation on the Accessory Parking Requirements Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #178The Manager's report back on Cannabis Industry Information
- City Manager's report2022 · #177The Manager's report back on lifeguard certifications and staffing
- City Manager's report2022 · #176The Manager's report back on the feasibility of increasing the number of high school students who receive a MBTA M7 Card at no cost
- City Manager's report2022 · #175The Manager's report back on drafting language to enable the Cambridge Police Department and Department of Public Works to donate abandoned bicycles to charitable organizations
- City Manager's report2022 · #174The Manager's report back on the distribution of "Watch for Bikes" stickers
- City Manager's report2022 · #173The Manager's report back on Bristol and Cardinal Medeiros intersection improvements
- City Manager's report2022 · #172The Manager's report back on utilization of Code Red for text alerts regarding new polling locations for the primary election on
- City Manager's report2022 · #171The recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2023
- City Manager's report2022 · #170The transfer of $180,000 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $180,000 from the School Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the School Department Travel and Training account ($180,000) to cover to cover a legal settlement
- City Manager's report2022 · #169The Manager's report back on the Cambridge Public Health Department's response to monkeypox
- City Manager's report2022 · #168To a COVID-19 and Monkeypox update
August (21)
- City Manager's report2022 · #167A request that the City Council extend its prior authorization for the City Manager to grant street obstruction approvals, which are required for restaurants to operate outdoor dining on the sidewalk or street until June 30, 2023
- City Manager's report2022 · #166The Manager's report back on options to update the HomeBridge and Homeownership Programs
- City Manager's report2022 · #165The submission of the Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report
- City Manager's report2022 · #164The Manager's report back on funding received through the housing linkage program
- City Manager's report2022 · #163A reduction of $18,654 in the allocated amount for the FY23 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funding due to a lower HUD allocation that estimated
- City Manager's report2022 · #162The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety, in the amount of $24,800.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($22,800.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000.00), which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program
- City Manager's report2022 · #161The appropriation of $84,942 in funds received from the Cambridge Housing Authority to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program
- City Manager's report2022 · #160The appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds received in the amount of $356.39 which will be used to provide fuel assistance to fuel assistance clients
- City Manager's report2022 · #159The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $10,000.00 which will be used annually to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2022 · #158The appropriation of the MassSTEP (MA Skills, Training and Education Programs) Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in the amount of $117,990.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($61,154.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($56,836.00) which provides funding for 2 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training programs for second language learners
- City Manager's report2022 · #157The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $79,992.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($47,084.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($32,908.00) which will be used to provide an integrated education and training program to adults who want to start a career in the Information Technology field
- City Manager's report2022 · #156The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from DESE in the amount of $1,270,049.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,237,716.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($31,508.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($825.00) which will be used for core English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and additional services
- City Manager's report2022 · #155The appropriation of a Cambridge Public Health Department $1,000 mini grant to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for healthy eating and physical activity classroom materials
- City Manager's report2022 · #154The appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2022 · #153The appointment of Michael Shear as a new member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a 1-year term
- City Manager's report2022 · #152The appropriation of the MassDOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) grant, in the amount of $402,397.94 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account, which will be used to support additional paving projects
- City Manager's report2022 · #151A request from the Board of Election Commissioners recommending the relocation of the Ward 1 Precinct 1 polling site, in accordance with Chapter 255 of the Acts of 2020, as amended by Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2021 and Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2021
- City Manager's report2022 · #150A recommendation from the Cambridige Election Commission regarding the assignment of thirty-two (32) police officers and any additional officers as required to the City’s polling locations for all elections in FY23, pursuant to G.L. c. 54, §72
- City Manager's report2022 · #149A Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes social work case management software, requested by the Library
- City Manager's report2022 · #148A summary report of all requests for approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports (STIRs) received by the City Council since the last summary report date
- City Manager's report2022 · #147A COVID-19 and Monkeypox update
June (29)
- City Manager's report2022 · #146A request from Boston Properties Limited Partnership (“Boston Properties”) asking to modify two existing open space restrictive covenants on two parks, Broadway Park (also known as South Park) and Binney Park (also known as North Park). Boston Properties has indicated that this request is being made to facilitate the relocation of Eversource’s proposed electrical substation from its property at 135 Fulkerson Street to the so-called “Blue Garage” site within the Mixed-Use Development (MXD) District in Kendall Square owned by affiliates of Boston Properties Limited Partnership (“BPLP”), as contemplated by the zoning amendment ordained by the City Council on February 3, 2021 as Ordinance No. 2020-17 (the “2021 MXD Amendment”) and the further build-out of this site as described below and will include replacement of the open space that will be lost due to this project
- City Manager's report2022 · #145The authorization of a spending limit of $1,650,000 for Fiscal Year 2023, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds.”
- City Manager's report2022 · #144The appropriation of $2,216,183, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant
- City Manager's report2022 · #143The appropriation of $720,106, received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program
- City Manager's report2022 · #142The appropriation of appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,500,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of building renovations to the vacant City owned property at 105 Windsor Street
- City Manager's report2022 · #141The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #140Awaiting Report Item Number 22-32 relative to an update on progress made in regard to LGBTQ+-Friendly Housing efforts
- City Manager's report2022 · #139The appropriation of $5,952,650, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2022 · #138The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $227,438.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($17,057.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($210,381.00) which will be used for shelter operating costs; providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting; and rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention case management needed to gain or retain permanent housing
- City Manager's report2022 · #137A request from the Board of Election Commissioners recommending the relocation of polling sites, in accordance with Chapter 255 of the Acts of 2020, as amended by Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2021 and Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2021
- City Manager's report2022 · #136New appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees
- City Manager's report2022 · #135A COVID-19 update
- City Manager's report2022 · #134The appropriation of the Drinking Water Supply Protection (DWSP) Grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for $102,968.50 to the Public Investment Fund Water Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for the for the Twin Pond Land Acquisition Project
- City Manager's report2022 · #133A recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by a so-called “friendly” eminent domain proceeding a 3-story office building comprising approximately 25,385 square feet (30,227 square feet with usable basement space) on a 0.23 acre lot located at 689 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
- City Manager's report2022 · #132The Manager's report back on a review of recent crashes at the intersection of Broadway and Highland Avenue
- City Manager's report2022 · #131Order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $49,000,000 to provide additional funds for the construction of the Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools project located at 197 Vassal Lane
- City Manager's report2022 · #130The second Progress Report due under the Cycling Safety Ordinance (Chapter 12.22 of the Cambridge Municipal Code), which is required to detail “…progress towards meeting the requirements set forth in Subsections C, D, E, F, G, and H
- City Manager's report2022 · #129A Planning Board recommendation to adopt, with additional comments, the Emissions Accounting Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #128A Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendation on the Craig Kelley, et. al. Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #127The appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $115,957.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to operate LIHEAP serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2022 · #126The appropriation of the Project Bread Summer Eats grant for $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to enhance promotion and outreach, support activities, to pay for program related supplies
- City Manager's report2022 · #125The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for $807,360.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($10,000) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($797,360) which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 8 open meal sites and 40 closed meal sites/camps throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2022 · #124The appointment of Benjamin Miller, MD, FACEP, Chief of Emergency Medicine, as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #123Amendments to the Truck Safety Ordinance, Chapter 8.112.080 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (“Ordinance”) - Ordinance #2022-15
- City Manager's report2022 · #122The Manager's report back on placing free pet waste bags at additional sites around the City
- City Manager's report2022 · #121The appropriation of $75,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #120The 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 support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program
- City Manager's report2022 · #119The 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 account which will support District-based initiatives that drive economic growth and strengthen the distinctive character of the Central Square Cultural District
- City Manager's report2022 · #118The an order authorizing the City Manager to transfer necessary funds needed to maintain appropriation control as part of the fiscal end-of-year closeout process
May (32)
- City Manager's report2022 · #117The transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover a workers compensation settlement
- City Manager's report2022 · #116The appropriation of $11,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #115A COVID-19 update
- City Manager's report2022 · #114A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, in response to a question raised at the May 9, 2022 Council Meeting concerning the Alewife Overlay Development Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #113The appropriation of $58,600, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #112The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $3,655 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($3,000) and to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($655.00) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors on the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2022 · #111The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $11,275 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($9,275), and to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program that educates students in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2022 · #110The appropriation of $37,372, received from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
- City Manager's report2022 · #109The appropriation of $2,500 donated from the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence, to the Fire Department Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support a presentation ceremony in the coming month to recognize outstanding service of members of the Fire Department
- City Manager's report2022 · #108Updated information that was requested by the Ordinance Committee at its hearing on April 7, 2022, relative to the Alewife Overlay Districts Zoning Petition as well as a legal opinion from City Solicitor Nancy E. Glowa, regarding legal questions raised by the Ordinance Committee at the same April 7, 2022 hearing
- City Manager's report2022 · #107The Manager's report back on Alewife Overlay District Zoning Proposal Working Group and POR 2022 #84 contained in Committee Report Item Number 1 of May 2, 2022 regarding CDD's current workload
- City Manager's report2022 · #106The transfer of $7800 from the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used to contract for Recovery Coaching services and provide better support to the men in conjunction with the services provided by the Multi- Service Center staff
- City Manager's report2022 · #105The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $7,601.29 to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($3,200) and to the Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training Account ($4,401.29) which will support the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2022 · #104The appropriation of $155,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #103The appropriation of $200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #102The Manager's report back on trash bin sizes
- City Manager's report2022 · #101The Manager's report back on GLX project funding
- City Manager's report2022 · #100The Manager's report back on working with BB&N school to provide a solution to cars idling, stalled traffic, and blocked driveways
- City Manager's report2022 · #99A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the Fire Department Headquarters Project
- City Manager's report2022 · #98The appropriation of $23,100,176, received from the U.S. Department of Treasury through the new Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- City Manager's report2022 · #97The appropriation of $253,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #96The appropriation of $1,500,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2022 · #95The appropriation of a supplemental allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $5,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to allow the Consumers' Council to continue the mediation of consumer complaints from individuals in Cambridge as well as in Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown and Waltham which do not have their own complaint mediation program
- City Manager's report2022 · #94The transfer of $150,000 from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training Account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2022 · #93The appropriation of $600,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #92The appropriation and authorization to borrow $37,000,000 to provide additional funds for the construction of improvements at the Fire Station Headquarters Building located at 491 Broadway
- City Manager's report2022 · #91The appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,600,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report2022 · #90The appropriation and authorization to borrow $15,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of a multi-use paths Danehy/New Street Path, Linear Park and Grand Junction Path, which runs from Henry Street to Gore Street on both City, MIT and MassDot property
- City Manager's report2022 · #89The appropriation and authorization to borrow $78,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the Port, Alewife and Central Square areas as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program and climate change preparedness efforts
- City Manager's report2022 · #88The appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets, sidewalks and bike facilities
- City Manager's report2022 · #87The appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for the replacement of existing gas boilers at the Morse and Cambridgeport schools
- City Manager's report2022 · #86The FY2023 submitted budget and appropriation orders
April (23)
- City Manager's report2022 · #85The reappointment of Kathleen Born as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years, effective June 26, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #84An update from the Planning Board on discussions of allowing Multifamily Housing citywide
- City Manager's report2022 · #83The Manager's report back on eliminating hostile architecture
- City Manager's report2022 · #82The reappointment of Victoria Harris as an Election Commissioner for a term of four years, effective April 1, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #81The appropriation of of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $174,360.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($110,700.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($56,860.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($6,800.00) which is awarded annually to the Human Service Programs Council on Aging Division and is used to provide funding for department staff and services, as well as to support instructors and group facilitators who provide services virtually to seniors
- City Manager's report2022 · #80The transfer of $65,000 from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2022 · #79An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2022 · #78MBTA Communities Draft Guidelines presentation
- City Manager's report2022 · #77A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt with additional considerations, the Alewife Overlay Development Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #76The Manager's report back on the feasibility of purchasing property from Lesley University to address City goals
- City Manager's report2022 · #75The Manager's report back on conducting a study to collect relevant economic data relating to business impacts from bike lane installations
- City Manager's report2022 · #74An update on MassAve4 and request for approval for the approach and timeline for implementing separated bike lanes on these critical segments of Massachusetts Avenue
- City Manager's report2022 · #73The Manager's report back on expediting the demolition and rebuilding permit process in the event of a natural disaster
- City Manager's report2022 · #726.04.020 Dogs License required Fee Municipal Code Amendment 4-4-22. (Ordinance #2022-12)
- City Manager's report2022 · #71The Manager's report back on the feasibility of waiving dog license fees
- City Manager's report2022 · #70The appropriation of $915,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #69The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #68The appropriation of $1,785,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #67The Manager's report back on food insecurity
- City Manager's report2022 · #66The appropriation of new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) funds in the amount of $91,054.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($4,641.00); and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($86,413.00) which will be administered by the Fuel Assistance Program and will help eligible households pay water and sewer bills to restore or maintain access to drinking water and wastewater services
- City Manager's report2022 · #65The transfer of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant funds from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account in the amount of $30,404.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will enable the Community Learning Center to purchase laptops and Chromebooks for students and staff
- City Manager's report2022 · #64The Manager's report back on creating a uniform process for aiding the resettlement of refugees in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2022 · #63The appropriation of $50,000, received from Free Cash
March (26)
- City Manager's report2022 · #62The Manager's report back on Riverbend Park opening and potential expansion
- City Manager's report2022 · #61The appropriation of $252,073.12, received from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income
- City Manager's report2022 · #60An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2022 · #59Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023
- City Manager's report2022 · #58The appropriation of the appropriation of a Recycling Dividends Program Grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the amount of $97,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for various City’s recycling programs including carts for business and residential recycling
- City Manager's report2022 · #57The appropriation of the FY2022 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $13,800 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($12,500) and the Grant Fund Historical Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,300) which will be used to support part-time archives assistants, as well as for the purchase of archival storage supplies
- City Manager's report2022 · #56The appropriation of the FY22 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant for $15,945.00 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to help support a regional “Trauma Informed Approach to Law Enforcement” training in collaboration with the Cambridge Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative
- City Manager's report2022 · #55The appropriation of the Shannon Grant for $40,228.40 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 ($32,518.40) and the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,710.00) which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, youth violence reduction strategies, and the Focused Deterrence program, and will support a Teen Public Art Program at the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2022 · #54The reappointment of Edward Otero as a Constable Without Power to serve civil process for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #53A request to designate First Assistant City Solicitor Megan Bayer as the City of Cambridge liaison to the State Ethics Commission effective April 1, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #52A request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
- City Manager's report2022 · #51The Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
- City Manager's report2022 · #50A request to approve the disposition of property located at 35 Cherry Street (the “Property”) to the Affordable Housing Trust to facilitate the development of affordable housing
- City Manager's report2022 · #49The Talbot Street Easement Disposition
- City Manager's report2022 · #48An update on the status of our planned implementation of cycling safety improvements in Porter Square along Massachusetts Avenue between Beech Street and Roseland Street
- City Manager's report2022 · #47The appropriation of $730,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #46The transfer of $75,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2022 · #45A request from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR) to reactivate the parking meters installed last year on segments of Memorial Drive near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and along Cambridge Parkway
- City Manager's report2022 · #44The Manager's report back on reviewing Cambridge's corporate contracts and purchases to identify any vendors or manufacturers whose products are used to perpetuate violations of International Human Rights Laws and Cambridge's policy on discrimination
- City Manager's report2022 · #43The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $53,000.00 to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($12,350.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($26,400.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($14,250.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2022 · #42The appropriation of funds for the College Success Initiative from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $12,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support a portion of the salary costs for one of the college success coaches who works with students attending Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2022 · #41The appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $348,301.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for DHSP to operate LIHEAP serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2022 · #40The appropriation of a grant from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board for $74,847.11 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($29,939.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($44,908.11) which will be used to reimburse the City for salary and program costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
- City Manager's report2022 · #39The appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $1,665.38 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide assistance to Cambridge and Somerville residents with natural gas heating bills
- City Manager's report2022 · #38The appropriation of the Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $39,600.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to support the purchase of a new vehicle for the Emergency Preparedness and Coordination office
- City Manager's report2022 · #37A recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of the Amigos School building roof
February (19)
- City Manager's report2022 · #36A communication from City Solicitor Nancy E. Glowa, relative to a further response to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-93 regarding a report on proposed amendments to the Municipal Code relative to recent charter changes
- City Manager's report2022 · #35A request for approval of the special act that has been enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, entitled “Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2022, An Act Authorizing the City of Cambridge to Use Certain Land for General Municipal Purposes and the Installation of Subsurface Geothermal Wells” at the Father Callanan Playground and Fields in conjunction with the Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools Project
- City Manager's report2022 · #34The Climate Resilience Zoning Task Force Report. (Ordinance #2022-9)
- City Manager's report2022 · #33The City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2022 · #32Approval requested for a new appointment and reappointments to the Historical Commission
- City Manager's report2022 · #31Approval requested for reappointments to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
- City Manager's report2022 · #30A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for a new appointment and reappointments to the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
- City Manager's report2022 · #29A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for new appointments and reappointments to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
- City Manager's report2022 · #28The appropriation of $650,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2022 · #27Approval requested for reappointments to the Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board
- City Manager's report2022 · #26Approval requested for reappointment and new appointment to the Water Board
- City Manager's report2022 · #25The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training Account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2022 · #24Approval requested for new appointments and reappointment to Open Data Review Board for a term of two year
- City Manager's report2022 · #23The appointment of Maxwell Solet as a new member of the Board of Trustee of the Cambridge Health Alliance for a term to expire June 30, 2024
- City Manager's report2022 · #22The reappointment of Michael P. Gardner as a member of the Cambridge Retirement Board for a term of three years, effective March 1, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #21The Manager's report back on creating a publicly accessible, list of violence prevention programs that exist in the City and to place this list on the City's website
- City Manager's report2022 · #20A COVID-19 update
- City Manager's report2022 · #19A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for new appointments and reappointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission for a term of three years. Reappointment: Warner Santiago. New Appointments: Badriyyah Alsabah, Dr. Frank Arce, Kathleen Long and Olivia Sevey
- City Manager's report2022 · #18A COVID-19 update
January (17)
- City Manager's report2022 · #17A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Francis Donovan, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #16A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Yamin, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #15A Planning Board recommendation to not adopt the Cushing, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2022 · #14The Manager's report back on the feasibility of creating a Cycling Safety Ordinance Advisory group
- City Manager's report2022 · #13Awaiting Report Item Number 21-85, which requesting a report on potential modifications or adjustments to the recent improvements that were made on the segment of Massachusetts Avenue from Dudley Street to Alewife Brook Parkway
- City Manager's report2022 · #12The Manager's report back on pedestrian safety on Broadway at CRLS
- City Manager's report2022 · #11The Manager's report back on ways to report pedestrian and cycling crashes using real-time reporting
- City Manager's report2022 · #10The Manager's report back on proposed amendments to the Municipal Code relative to recent charter changes. (Ordinance #2022-2) CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL JANUARY 31, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #9The Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan 2021 Update and Executive Summary
- City Manager's report2022 · #8The appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2022: Terry Owens
- City Manager's report2022 · #7The appropriation of a grant received from the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) in the amount of $52,660 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account, which will be used toward the costs of a mosaic art conservation project at Millers River Apartments
- City Manager's report2022 · #6An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2022 · #5Approval requested for Mayor Siddiquis' recommended appointments of the following persons to the Family Policy Council: Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon, School Committee Member Akriti Bhambi and School Committee Member Fred Fantini
- City Manager's report2022 · #4Approval of new appointments and reappointments of members of the Peace Commission for a term of three years
- City Manager's report2022 · #3The appointment of Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs & Public Investments David J. Kale as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees, effective January 10, 2022
- City Manager's report2022 · #2The appropriation of $86,339, received from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
- City Manager's report2022 · #1A COVID-19 update
2021 (290 items)
December (31)
- City Manager's report2021 · #290The Manager's report back on improvements Harvard Bridge
- City Manager's report2021 · #289The Manager's report back on clarifying truck restrictions on Alewife Brook Parkway north of Massachusetts Avenue towards the Cambridge/Somerville border
- City Manager's report2021 · #288The appropriation of $188,650 received in donations to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account from funds received from various sources that will be used for costs associated with the BlueBikes bikeshare system
- City Manager's report2021 · #287The appropriation of $392,350, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2021 · #286The appropriation of $6,665,859 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund which will be used to fund specific future projects, which will require separate individual appropriations by the City Council
- City Manager's report2021 · #285The Manager's report back on sending out voter notification cards for both primary and general special elections
- City Manager's report2021 · #284The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #283The transfer of $60,000 from the Water Fund Salary and Wages account to the Water Fund Travel and Training (Judgment & Damages) account to cover the costs related to a disability retirement settlement
- City Manager's report2021 · #282The appropriation of $70,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #281The reappointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2022: Ronald DiGiorgio and Burton Malkofsky
- City Manager's report2021 · #280An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2021 · #279New appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective December 13, 2021 - New Appointments: Stephen Curran and Judith Laguerre and Reappointments: Yasmin Padamsee Forbes
- City Manager's report2021 · #278New appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Immigrant Rights & Citizenship for a term of three years, effective December 13, 2021 - New Appointments: Eva Gottschalk, Abhishek Raman and Joe Manok. Reappointments: Karim El Razzaz and Jennifer Sparks
- City Manager's report2021 · #277The Manager's report back on senior scam prevention efforts
- City Manager's report2021 · #276The appointment of Police Department Deputy Superintendent Frederick Cabral as a member of the Human Services Commission for a term of three years, effective December 13, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #275The appointment of Kimberly Massenburg, PH.D., Executive Director of the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House as a member of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee for a term of three years, effective December 13, 2021, as recommended by the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition
- City Manager's report2021 · #274The appropriation of $64,230, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #273The Manager's report back on amendments to the draft Ordinance to limit and monitor campaign donations by individuals seeking financial benefit from the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2021 · #272The appropriation of an increase to the Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $90,798.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($60,080.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($30,718.00) which will be used to support a technology aide and part time ESOL and ABE staff, and for technology equipment, including laptops and webcams
- City Manager's report2021 · #271The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $55,125.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($49,679.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,446.00) which will be used to covers nine months of programming and will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2021 · #270The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2021 · #269The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $36,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($29,533.00) to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,767.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($700.00) which will be used to fund classes, advising and coaching of the Bridge to College Program students from July 2021 through June 2022
- City Manager's report2021 · #268The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $38,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($29,723.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,739.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($3,538.00) which will support Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2021 · #267The appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $770.71 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide assistance to two Cambridge and Somerville residents with natural gas heating bills
- City Manager's report2021 · #266The appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $764,359.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($122,161.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($639,748.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,450.00) which will be used to operate the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2021 · #265The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $23,032.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($22,032.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,000.00) which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence prevention peer leadership internship for Cambridge youth 14-18 years old
- City Manager's report2021 · #264The appropriation of donations to the Multi-Service Center in the amount of $1,300.00 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support rental assistance for low-income residents at risk of losing housing
- City Manager's report2021 · #263The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Family Policy Council effective December 1, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #262The appropriation of $250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #261The appropriation of a supplemental appropriation of the Shannon Grant for $25,000 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 ($15,000) and the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($10,000) which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, and the Focused Deterrence program as well as to support a Teen Public Art Program at the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2021 · #260A COVID-19 update
November (28)
- City Manager's report2021 · #259A recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting for the December 14, 2021 Special State Primary, in accordance with Chapter 255 of the Acts of 2020, as amended by Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2021 and Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #258The Manager's report back on the incident involving the Cambridge Police Officers outside Central Square YMCA on October 17, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #257The Manager's report back on the City’s rodent and pest control efforts since February 2020, to outline what metrics are being used to determine the effectiveness of these efforts, and to issue recommendations as to whether increasing the budget for these efforts, as well as creating new incentives and penalties to ensure community compliance with regulations around rodent control, would lead to a greater level of success in resolving this issue
- City Manager's report2021 · #256The Manager's report back on the feasibility of installing lights at all Cambridge dog parks
- City Manager's report2021 · #255The Manager's report back on redesign work done at Carl Barron Plaza
- City Manager's report2021 · #254The reappointments of the following members of the Planning Board, effective November 22, 2021: Mary Flynn, Louis Bacci, Jr., Catherine Preston Connolly and H. Theodore Cohen
- City Manager's report2021 · #253The reappointments and new appointments of members of the Bicycle Committee for a term of 2-years, effective November 22, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #252The reappointments and new appointments of members of the Pedestrian Committee for a term of 2-years, effective November 22, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #251Reappointments and new appointments of members of the Transit Advisory Committee for a term of 2-years, effective November 22, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #250The Manager's report back on that the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department (TP+T) and the Cambridge Police Department (CPD) review two recent crashes involving vulnerable users at the intersection of Cambridge Street at Felton Street
- City Manager's report2021 · #249Awaiting Report Item Numbers 21-37 and 21-38, regarding digital equity
- City Manager's report2021 · #248The appropriation of $143,333.33 in license renewal fees received from Comcast to the Public Investment Fund Cable Television Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the local Public, Educational and Government cable television stations which will go to Cambridge Community Television, and to City’s 22-CityView and the Cambridge Public School’s educational cable station, CEA-TV for capital equipment purchases and upgrades
- City Manager's report2021 · #247The Manager's report back on a report housing development information
- City Manager's report2021 · #246The appropriation of a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant, in the amount of $48,485, received as part of an amended grant scope of services, to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account
- City Manager's report2021 · #245The appropriation of $400,000, received from MassDOT’s FY22 Complete Streets Program
- City Manager's report2021 · #244The transfer of $175,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account which will cover medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2021 · #243The appropriation of a grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Adult and Community Learning Services, in the amount of $117,990.00, to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($66,090.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($51,900.00), which will provide funding for two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) training programs for second language learners
- City Manager's report2021 · #242New appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Citizens Committee on Civic Unity, effective November 1, 2021 for three year terms
- City Manager's report2021 · #241The reappointment of the following person as a members of the Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board, for a term of three years, effective November 15, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #240New appointments of members of the Foundry Advisory Committee for a term of three years, effective November 8, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #239An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2021 · #238The Manager's report back on BEUDO (Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance) proposed amendments
- City Manager's report2021 · #237The Manager's report back on the possibility of posting truck exclusion on Roberts Road
- City Manager's report2021 · #236The appointment of new members of the Biosafety Committee for a term of 5 years, effective November 8, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #235New appointments and reappointments of members of the Council on Aging Board, effective November 8, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #234The Manager's report back on proposed amendments to Article 8.12 of the Municipal Code
- City Manager's report2021 · #233The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Travel & Training account ($20,000) and the Extraordinary Expenditures account ($167,500), which will be used for the purchase of quick response/safety Hazmat vehicles
- City Manager's report2021 · #232An update on COVID-19
October (12)
- City Manager's report2021 · #231The appropriation of $180,500, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #230The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Conservation Commission: Kathryn Hess, David Lyons and Elysse Magnotto-Cleary
- City Manager's report2021 · #229The appropriation of $745,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #228The reappointment of Albert Darling as a Constable for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #227The appropriation of $1,500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #226The appropriation of $100,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #225The appropriation of $170,975, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #224An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2021 · #223The Manager's report back on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment standards in the review of development projects
- City Manager's report2021 · #222The Manager's report back on updating neighborhood organization lists
- City Manager's report2021 · #221The appointment and reappointment of members of the Family Policy Council, effective October 1, 2021:
- City Manager's report2021 · #220Votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2022
September (34)
- City Manager's report2021 · #219The appropriation of of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $39,534 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($19,034) and the Travel and Training Account ($20,500) which will be used to cover a portion of the salary of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Attorney-Investigator, who works on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) cases
- City Manager's report2021 · #218The appropriation of the Partnership Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $8,000 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for proposed fair-housing related outreach efforts, including: an information session on COVID-specific fair housing issues and related materials, a fair housing “Know Your Rights” seminar with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and related materials, and a new CHRC “At a Glance” informational bulletin
- City Manager's report2021 · #217The Manager's report back on adding the memorial dedication process and criteria to the City Council webpage
- City Manager's report2021 · #216An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2021 · #215A request for approval to submit an amendment to the proposed Home Rule Petition for a special law regarding a fire cadet program for the City of Cambridge Fire Department
- City Manager's report2021 · #214The appropriation of $199,736.56, received from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Shared Streets and Spaces Program Grant
- City Manager's report2021 · #213The appropriation of of $5,000 received as a donation from Stonyfield Farms, Inc. to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used toward the costs of natural turf management practices by the Department of Public Works at City parks and fields
- City Manager's report2021 · #212The recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2022
- City Manager's report2021 · #211The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $118,723.49 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($101,480.49), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($14,243.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($3,000.00) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2021 · #210The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation in the amount of $4,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support the distribution of Chromebooks to CLC students and provide technical assistance to them to connect with the CLC zoom classrooms
- City Manager's report2021 · #209The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $79,992.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($47,084.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($32,908.00) which will be used to provide an integrated education and training program to adults in the Metro North area who want to start a career in the Information Technology field and work as Computer User Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians, etc
- City Manager's report2021 · #208The appropriation of funds for the College Success Initiative from the Cambridge Community Foundation for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support part of the salary costs associated with a college success coach who will provide individualized college coaching for students attending UMass Boston and for graduates of the Community Learning Center’s Bridge to College program who attend Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2021 · #207The appropriation of $9,615.00 for the Center for Families program funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide Family programming and curriculum development, pre-bagged refreshments for outside and in-person events and activity bag giveaways
- City Manager's report2021 · #206The appropriation of the Cambridge in Motion Grant for $1,000.00 from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Munching and Moving Program at the Morse Preschool
- City Manager's report2021 · #205The appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $1,585.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($985.00) and to the Travel and Training account ($600.00), which will be used to support services for Cambridge Seniors, including virtual classes and instruction, gift cards, and the provision of minor home adaptation equipment
- City Manager's report2021 · #204The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $18,375.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($16,560.00) and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,815.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2021 · #203The appropriation of $88,895, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority
- City Manager's report2021 · #202The reappointments of the following members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2021: 3-year terms - Yvette Verdieu, James Henderson, Marian Darlington-Hope, Barbara Guthrie, Katherine Kosinski. 1-year term: Joshua Posner, Alexander White
- City Manager's report2021 · #201The appropriation of $2,024,011, received from HUD as part of the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant
- City Manager's report2021 · #200The appropriation of $39,292 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures Account ($33,399), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($5,893) which will assist with providing affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and expand economic opportunities to low and moderate-income persons
- City Manager's report2021 · #199The appropriation of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant in the amount of $268,820 to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. The City is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), which manages the Metro Mayors collaboration, to conduct a regional project titled Building Resilience to Climate Driven Heat in Metro Boston and will reimburse MAPC for their expenses following receipt of grant disbursements to the City by the Commonwealth
- City Manager's report2021 · #198The appointment of members to the newly formed BIPOC Business Advisory Committee for a term of one-year, effective September 1, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #197A Planning Board report on the Post-Operative Animal Care zoning petition, which recommends the adoption of an alternative zoning amendment to effect the proposed change
- City Manager's report2021 · #196A Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendation on Article 22.000 Emissions Accounting Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #195A reappointment and appointment of new members of the Central Square Advisory Committee for a term of three years, effective July 1, 2021 - Reappointment: Esther Hanig. New Appointments: Saffana Anwar and Christopher Fort
- City Manager's report2021 · #194The appointment of the following persons as new Associate Members of the Planning Board for a term of five-years, effective September 1, 2021: Alan Price and Ashley Tan
- City Manager's report2021 · #193The Manager's report back on improvements to Jerry's Pond and along Rindge Avenue. PLACED ON THE TABLE BY MAYOR SIDDIQUI IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #192The Manager's report back on traffic calming options in the vicinity of Pemberton Street and Fairfield Street
- City Manager's report2021 · #191Authorization to grant street obstruction approvals
- City Manager's report2021 · #190The appropriation of an FY22 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $127,597 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($89,449), and to the Travel and Training account ($38,148) which will support training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, classroom fees, and training materials
- City Manager's report2021 · #189The appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Leadership Scholarship Program Grant funded from the State 911 Department in the amount of $10,000 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($3,500) and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($6,500) which will to cover personnel costs, training fees, and travel costs for the employee who receives the scholarship to attend a designated Leadership Certification Program
- City Manager's report2021 · #188A request from the Board of Election Commissioners recommending the relocation of polling sites for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election
- City Manager's report2021 · #187A recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election, in accordance with Chapter 255 of the Acts of 2020, as amended by Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2021 and Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #186A COVID-19 update
August (5)
- City Manager's report2021 · #185The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $664,250.33 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA
- City Manager's report2021 · #184The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $1,190,717.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,145,357.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($44,535.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($825.00) which will be used for ESOL services
- City Manager's report2021 · #183The appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $875,999.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($150,499.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($725,500.00) for the operation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2021 · #182A recommendation of the Cambridge Historical Commission to approve the final Landmark Designation Report for the Alberta V. Scott House at 28 Union Street
- City Manager's report2021 · #181The appropriation of an FY22 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant, received from the Massachusetts State 911 Department in the amount of $494,531 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($425,081), and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($69,450) which will support the costs of Emergency Communications Center personnel salaries and overtime and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
June (41)
- City Manager's report2021 · #180Recommendation from the Planning Board and communication from Community Development Department and Law Department staff related to the Cannabis Delivery Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #179The appropriation of an FY22 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant in the amount of $23,939 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for quality assurance (call review) for the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre- and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2021 · #178The Manager's report back on whether random check-ins and assessments of public and private affordable housing sites that were undergoing renovations were done for regular COVID-19 protocol safety checks
- City Manager's report2021 · #177The Manager's report back on determining what the safest and most effective mosquito management program is for Cambridge
- City Manager's report2021 · #176The Manager's report back on closing Mass Ave from Prospect Street to Sidney Street on Friday and Saturday evenings. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN IN COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2021 PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #175The Manager's report back on potential parking solutions for residents living in vicinity of Concord Avenue, Smith Place
- City Manager's report2021 · #174The appropriation of a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Carl Barron Family to the Grant Fund Department of Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for plaques, printing materials and providing light refreshments at the semi-annual awards ceremony to recognize employees who exhibit excellent job performance
- City Manager's report2021 · #173The reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Family Policy Council: Kimberly Goldstein, Tagesech Wabeto, Tina Alu, Ben Clark and Michael Johnston
- City Manager's report2021 · #172The appropriation of $65,019,211, received from the U.S. Department of Treasury through the new Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- City Manager's report2021 · #171The appropriation of $280,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #170The Manager's report back on renaming the Central Square Library
- City Manager's report2021 · #169The appropriation of a grant in the amount of $641,639 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($602,925) and to the Salary & Wages account ($38,714) which will be used for development activities and administration of the HOME program
- City Manager's report2021 · #168A request for authorization of a spending limit of $1,900,000 for Fiscal Year 2022, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2021 · #167The appropriation of the FY21 Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in the amount of $28,500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program which provides financial grant opportunities and partnership from Cambridge Arts
- City Manager's report2021 · #166The appropriation of the FY21 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 account which will supports District-based initiatives that drive economic growth and strengthen the distinctive character of the Central Square Cultural District
- City Manager's report2021 · #165The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #164The appointment of Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2021: Jean Rogers (reappointment With Power), and Eric Williams (Without Power)
- City Manager's report2021 · #163An update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #162First Progress Report due under the Cycling Safety Ordinance (Chapter 12.22 of the Cambridge Municipal Code), which is required to detail “…progress towards meeting the requirements set forth in Subsections C, D, E, F, G, and H. Such report shall include details on the Separated Bicycle Facilities planned for the coming twelve months.”
- City Manager's report2021 · #161The appropriation of a grant from the Children’s Trust of Massachusetts to the Center for Families in the amount of $1,400.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Center for Families for supplies and for a staff appreciation event
- City Manager's report2021 · #160The appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2021 · #159The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance Grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $6,604.03 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,996.03), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($3,608.00) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2021 · #158The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $116,748.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($112,800.00) which will be used to support the Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program based at the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2021 · #157The appropriation of 267,750 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund, Department of Human Services Programs, Extraordinary expenditures account to provide additional funds to implement repairs to the 3 swimming pools located at the War Memorial Pool Facility
- City Manager's report2021 · #156The Manager's report back on the City's annual stationary expenditures and percentage spent at local retailers
- City Manager's report2021 · #155The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #154The appropriation of the Cultural Facilities Fund Capital Grant in the amount of $200,000 received from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) for the Foundry building construction project to the Grant Fund Department of Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account
- City Manager's report2021 · #153The appropriation of $2,242,100, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #152An order authorizing the City Manager to transfer necessary funds needed to maintain appropriation control as part of the fiscal end-of-year closeout process
- City Manager's report2021 · #151The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Police Review & Advisory Board for a term of 5-years, effective May 24, 2021: Alexandra Fallon, Gina LaRoche and Franziskus Lepionka
- City Manager's report2021 · #150The Manager's report back on permanently extending remote participation in City Council and board and commission meetings
- City Manager's report2021 · #149A response regarding the City Council having its own budget for outside legal research
- City Manager's report2021 · #148A request for support for the City of Cambridge to join in the formation of a Boston Cambridge Tourism Destination Marketing District
- City Manager's report2021 · #147The Manager's report back on the possibility of implementing a Sheltered Market Program, and Awaiting Report Item Number 21-4, regarding conducting a Spending Disparity Study on City Purchasing
- City Manager's report2021 · #146The Manager's report back on coordinating efforts to formally recognize and promote National Black Business Month in August and Women's Small Business Month in October
- City Manager's report2021 · #145A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Missing Middle Housing (Fuller, et al.) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #144New appointments and reappointment of members of the Harvard Square Advisory Committee
- City Manager's report2021 · #143A summary of a Planning Board Meeting on the 2020 Town-Gown Reports and Presentations
- City Manager's report2021 · #142The appointment of the following person as new members of the Public Art Commission for a term of three years, effective June 7, 2021: Alexis Boylan, Jared V. Fine, Katherine Higgins, Anne Labadie, Kai Smith and Sabrina Zanella-Foresi
- City Manager's report2021 · #141The Manager's report back on the status of the Gold Star Mothers Pool opening plans for the June through September summer season of 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #140An update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
May (46)
- City Manager's report2021 · #139The appropriation of $5,859,232, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2021 · #138The appropriation of new Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) funds for the YWCA family shelter in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA
- City Manager's report2021 · #137The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $221,784.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($16,633.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($205,151.00) which will be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting, rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention case management, short and medium-term rental assistance, and financial assistance needed to gain or retain permanent housing
- City Manager's report2021 · #136The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $8,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2021 · #135The appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $98,513.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,925.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($96,588.00) which will be used to operate the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2021 · #134The appropriation of the Project Bread Summer Eats grant received from the Project Bread organization for $4,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase reuseable cooler bags and push carts for each summer food site
- City Manager's report2021 · #133The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for $455,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 22 sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2021 · #132The appropriation of the PFAS Treatment Grant in the amount of $115,680.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 's Drinking Water Program (DEP) to the Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account which will assist in the effort to remove Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from our finished water and will also help to offset the costs of the ongoing Cambridge Water Department bench-scale study to determine the effectiveness of granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove PFAS from our water
- City Manager's report2021 · #131A request to approve the acquisition of land in Lincoln, Massachusetts for the purpose of adding to the City’s watershed lands for water supply protection and conservation purposes
- City Manager's report2021 · #130A request the adoption of a statutory small business exemption for personal property accounts equal to or less than $10,000.00 in assessed value and the authorization for an exemption for personal property accounts equal to or less than $20,000.00 in assessed value, by requesting a special act from the Legislature and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- City Manager's report2021 · #129The appropriation of a grant, in the amount of $31,854, received from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account ($31,854) which will be used to purchase and install 6 stair climbers which will be deployed in separate firehouses
- City Manager's report2021 · #128The appropriation of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in the amount of $39,600.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to acquire three cardiac monitor/defibrillator simulators which is a cost effective and efficient training method which will enhance patient care
- City Manager's report2021 · #127The transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund City Clerk Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover current and anticipated costs for required legal advertisements, notices and petitions, which are difficult to predict
- City Manager's report2021 · #126A recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt the an order for the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA no later than June 1, 2021 for the replacement of boilers at the Morse Elementary School, located at 40 Granite Street
- City Manager's report2021 · #125An update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #124Further proposed amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance and draft regulations
- City Manager's report2021 · #123The Manager's report back on next steps on implementation of Universal Pre-K. PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL MAY 17, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #122Additional information on a Acoustic Music response currently on the Table
- City Manager's report2021 · #121Revised versions of the Retail Zoning Petition and Home Occupations Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #120The appropriation of $70,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2021 · #119The appropriation of a grant in the amount of $500 received from Cambridge in Motion, through the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to fund the Healthy Aging and Cycling in Cambridge Project and activities
- City Manager's report2021 · #118The transfer of $150,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account. The funds will cover current and anticipated medical services for the remainder of the fiscal year, for personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2021 · #117The Manager's report back on the parameters on eligible expenses from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #116The Manager's report back on creating a comprehensive digital, postal, and traditional media outreach campaign educating residents on the Cambridge eviction moratorium, tenants' rights, and resources available to at-risk tenants
- City Manager's report2021 · #115The Manager's report back on COVID-19 antibody testing
- City Manager's report2021 · #114An update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #113The first Cycling Safety Ordinance report which analyzes the block-by-block impacts of installing quick-build separated bike lanes on four specific segments of Massachusetts Avenue, as identified in Section 12.22.040 (E) of the ordinance
- City Manager's report2021 · #112The transfer of $30,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2021 · #111An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2021 · #110An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan. Funds will support improvements at the Department of Public works Complex, Moses Youth Center HVAC Design, fire notification system installation at 11 buildings, Coffon building bathroom rehab and upgrades and MFIP study. Also, included is funding to support fire station improvements including: Lafayette Square fire station improvements (floor slab, kitchen and gym flooring replacement), Taylor Square fire station improvements (decontamination showers, installation and parapet improvement), East Cambridge fire station improvements (sanitary storm system replacement and generator installation) and Lexington Ave. fire station driveway construction
- City Manager's report2021 · #109An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for various Schools for projects that include: asbestos abatement in various schools, replace the front plaza and failing masonry wing walls and recaulking the building at the Haggerty School, replace emergency generator and extend exhaust at Cambridgeport, recaulking precast panels at CRLS Field House, unit vents engineering at the Fletcher Maynard Academy and Longfellow building and replace the gym floor at the Amigos School
- City Manager's report2021 · #108An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $28,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within River Street and Harvard Square areas as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program and climate change preparedness efforts
- City Manager's report2021 · #107The Manager's report back on the feasibility of retrofitting existing vehicles or renting vehicles to create a mobile vaccine clinic program
- City Manager's report2021 · #106The Manager's report back on funding for housing stabilization assistance in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
- City Manager's report2021 · #105The Manager's report back on filling vacant positions
- City Manager's report2021 · #104The appropriation of a Mass Save Municipal Partnership Grant, in the amount of $25,000, received through a municipal partnership with Eversource Energy Services Company to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($25,000) which will contribute to meeting the City’s energy efficiency outreach and engagement goals
- City Manager's report2021 · #103The appropriation of an Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY19 grant in the amount of $45,555.55, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition of emergency communication dispatch consoles for upgrades at the City of Cambridge Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Water Department Facility
- City Manager's report2021 · #102The appropriation of the FY2021 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $12,100 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($12,100) which will continue to support part-time archives assistants, who maintain the public archive of Cambridge history
- City Manager's report2021 · #101A COVID-19 Update
- City Manager's report2021 · #100The FY2022 submitted budget and appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2021 · #99The Manager's report back on establishing a Black and Brown-Owned Business Task Force
- City Manager's report2021 · #98The Manager's report back on monitoring drought conditions and an update on demand projections
- City Manager's report2021 · #97The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2021 to operate scales at Boston Sand and Gravel, 118-R Industrial Park, Cambridge
- City Manager's report2021 · #96The appointment of The Port Infrastructure Project Working Group, effective May 3, 2021 for a period of 12-15 months
- City Manager's report2021 · #95The appropriation of a Recycling Dividends Program Grant, received from, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the amount of $97,500, to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for various City’s recycling programs including carts for business and residential recycling
- City Manager's report2021 · #94A COVID-19 update
April (33)
- City Manager's report2021 · #93An update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #92Follow up materials relative to the Green Roofs Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #91A request that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter an agreement with the Town of Watertown for the purpose of performing sidewalk reconstruction work on a portion of Belmont Street that is located in Watertown
- City Manager's report2021 · #90Proposed amendment to Section 8.66 of the Municipal Ordinance related to Tree Protection and related Orders
- City Manager's report2021 · #89The Manager's report back on creating a Commercial Composting Pilot program
- City Manager's report2021 · #88The appropriation of $9,115.00 for the Center for Families program funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide community playgroups, virtual playgroups, provider groups, and to support Cambridge Dad’s activities
- City Manager's report2021 · #87The appropriation of $174,360.00 of the Massachusetts Formula Grant, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($109,645.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($57,915.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($6,800.00) with is used for Council on Aging Division department staff and services and also to support instructors and group facilitators who provide services virtually to seniors
- City Manager's report2021 · #86The appropriation of $646.25, received from a Martin Luther King, Jr. preschool family fundraiser
- City Manager's report2021 · #85The appropriation of $86,728.19, received from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board
- City Manager's report2021 · #84The appropriation of a grant received from Boston Scientific for the Frisoli Youth Center in the amount of $1,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which are awarded to the Frisoli Youth Center from Boston Scientific and the Boston Scientific Possibility Grant Program and will be used to purchase a t-shirt design heat press and start up materials
- City Manager's report2021 · #83A recommendation to reappointment Conrad Crawford as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Board for a 5-year term, effective April 13, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #82The reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of 3 years, effective January 1, 2021: Charles Durrah
- City Manager's report2021 · #81The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $165,650.08 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA and used to operate its family shelter from April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 (final quarter FY21), including the provision of case management and housing search and stabilization services for ten homeless families at a time as referred by the DHCD
- City Manager's report2021 · #80The appropriation a grant from the Cambridge Community Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for the purchase of Chromebooks, hotspots, and webcams for Community Learning Center (CLC) students to connect to their classes
- City Manager's report2021 · #79The appropriation of a grant increase from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Adult and Community Learning Services, in the amount of $58,950.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($42,660.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($16,290.00). With this increase the total grant amount is now $901,880.00 which will be used to support costs associated with implementing program services during the COVID-19 pandemic
- City Manager's report2021 · #78The transfer of funds of the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account in the amount of $1,940.88 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase operating supplies for the program’s administration
- City Manager's report2021 · #77The transfer of funds of the Children’s Trust Fund grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account which will enable the purchase of gift card incentives for Cambridge parents participating in the Center for Families’ Parent Workshops and Parent Child Activities
- City Manager's report2021 · #76The transfer of funds of the Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $3,200.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account to be used to purchase gifts for the men in the Carey Program which will allow them to purchase food and other household items such as laundry detergent and cleaning supplies
- City Manager's report2021 · #75The appropriation of $400,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #74The appropriation of $650,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #73The appropriation of $1,771,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #72The appropriation of $300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #71The appropriation 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 $33,585.19, to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($25,875.19) and the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,710.00) which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, and the Focused Deterrence program
- City Manager's report2021 · #70The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for hazmat responders Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respiratory equipment, chemical protective clothing, flash protection and gloves; decontamination supplies and detection devices; warrantees, calibration gasses and Confidence Tests for detection devices; research equipment to assist with identifying hazardous materials; and to repair or replace related equipment as needed
- City Manager's report2021 · #69An update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #68A Planning Board recommendation to adopt both the Retail Uses Zoning Petition and the Home Occupations Zoning Petition, with comments for further consideration
- City Manager's report2021 · #67A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with comments for further consideration, Article 8.000 Nonconformity Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #66The appropriation of $750,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #65The appropriation of $130,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #64The appointment of the following person as a new Associate Member of the Board of Zoning Appeal for a term of 5-years, effective April 5, 2021: Wendy Leiserson
- City Manager's report2021 · #63The appointment of the following person as a member of the Community Preservation Act Committee for a term of five years, effective April 5, 2021: Owen O'Riordan and Mary Flynn
- City Manager's report2021 · #62The reappointment of Charles J. Marquardt as an Election Commissioner for a four year term, effective April 1, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #61An update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
March (26)
- City Manager's report2021 · #60Request for approval to submit a Home Rule Petition that (1) would authorize the City of Cambridge (“City”) to relocate land protected by Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution (“Article 97”) at the Father Callanan Playground and Fields in Cambridge (“Callanan Field”) that are adjacent to the Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools (the “Site”), and (2) would authorize the City to construct subsurface geothermal wells under a portion of the Callanan Field
- City Manager's report2021 · #59The Manager's report back on implementing a curbside textile recycling program
- City Manager's report2021 · #58The Manager's report back on drafting an ordinance banning single use plastic items
- City Manager's report2021 · #57The appropriation of $335,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #56The appropriation of $1,500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2021 · #55New appointments and reappointments of the following members of the Cambridge Public Planting Committee for a term of 2-years, effective March 1, 2021: New Appointments: Vinita Bhaskar, Ruth Loetterie, Tracy Orr, Ahron Lerman, Maria Hottelet, Belinda Tato, Cindy Carpenter, Jill Costello, Sandra Fairbank, Sara Cohen. Reappointments: Chantal Eide, Cynthia Smith, Maggie Booz, Michael Hanlon, Paula Cortes, Sophia Emperador, Seanna Berry and Joan Krizack
- City Manager's report2021 · #54The reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2021: Timothy Puopolo
- City Manager's report2021 · #53An update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #52Suggested zoning text amendments as well as amendments to Chapter 5.50 of the Municipal Code regarding cannabis delivery businesses
- City Manager's report2021 · #51Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022
- City Manager's report2021 · #50Amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance
- City Manager's report2021 · #49The appropriation of a grant received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Accelerating Climate Resiliency (ACR) Grant Program, in the amount of $52,250 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for technical assistance for 1) planning and permitting the expansion of the floating wetland pilot in the Charles; 2) outlining and disseminating a permitting road map and lessons learned that can enable similar capital, resiliency projects; and 3) engagement with the wider community to support understanding of water quality and to inform the expansion process
- City Manager's report2021 · #48A COVID-19 update on vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #47An update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #46Calendar Item Number 2 dated November 2, 2020, which requested draft ordinance language to prohibit the use of tear gas in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2021 · #45A Planning Board recommendation on the Green Roofs Ordinance (Oliver, et al.) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #44The appropriation of a grant received from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management, in the amount of $75,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to replace the existing 800MHz interoperability channel
- City Manager's report2021 · #43The appropriation of a grant received from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management, in the amount of $25,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to purchase a security gate for the East Cambridge Fire Station parking lot
- City Manager's report2021 · #42A summary report of all requests for approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports (STIRs) received by the City Council in the prior year
- City Manager's report2021 · #41A response to a Policy Order that was adopted on December 14, 2020 as part of the Public Safety Committee Report from October 7, 2020, regarding data on ShotSpotter, OMEGA Dashbord and COPLINK
- City Manager's report2021 · #40A Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes landline location technology for the Emergency Communications Department
- City Manager's report2021 · #39The Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
- City Manager's report2021 · #38An update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #37The City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2021 · #36Additional information and revised Financial Analysis for the Alewife Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #35An update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
February (28)
- City Manager's report2021 · #34A further response to Calendar Item Number 2, regarding a report on reviewing the granting of an extension for the 605 Concord Avenue project, which was previously answered as Awaiting Report Item Number 20-63 on February 1, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #33The Manager's report back on the feasibility of creating a Fire Cadet Program
- City Manager's report2021 · #32Awaiting Report Item Number 20-64, requesting Home Rule language to allow for acoustic live entertainment performances in small businesses under certain conditions without a license
- City Manager's report2021 · #31A proposed amendment to Section 8.66 of the Municipal Ordinance relating to Tree Protection and related Order
- City Manager's report2021 · #30The reappointment of the following members of the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three years, effective February 9, 2021: Peter Daly, Florrie Darwin, Gwendolyn Noyes, Susan Schlesinger, James Stockard, William Tibbs, Elaine Thorne
- City Manager's report2021 · #29The Final Landmark Designation Report for the St. Augustine's African Orthodox Church at 137 Allston Street
- City Manager's report2021 · #28An update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #27The Manager's report back on what impact the Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping may have on the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2021 · #26The appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance for the purpose of entering into grant agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide services to vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
- City Manager's report2021 · #25New appointments and reappointments to the Community Benefits Advisory Committee effective February 8, 2021 for three year terms
- City Manager's report2021 · #24The new appointment of the following person as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, effective February 8, 2021: Michelle Lane
- City Manager's report2021 · #23The appointment of the following new members of the Commission on the Status of Women, effective February 8, 2021 for a term of three years: Sucharita Varanasi, Hiwot Behabtu, Sandra Middleton, Shamika Naidu and Rhonda Greene
- City Manager's report2021 · #22An update on Covid-19 vaccination rollout
- City Manager's report2021 · #21The Manager's report back on the feasibility of making Porter Square and Massachusetts Avenue between Roseland Street and Beech Street a quick-build complete street with bus priority
- City Manager's report2021 · #20The Manager's report back on the feasibility of partnering with a local research institution to conduct a study that determines how many ridehail vehicles are on the roads during both on and off-peak times and their impacts on congestion and safety
- City Manager's report2021 · #19The Manager's report back on establishing a plan that will allow for greater outreach and technical assistance to women- and- minority-owned businesses and small businesses that have not yet received financial assistance to assess any future City funding
- City Manager's report2021 · #18The appropriation of $452,600, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund received from various sources
- City Manager's report2021 · #17The appropriation of $115,300 received in donations received from MIT Real Estate, Museum of Science, and CambridgeSide to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenses account which will be used for costs associated with the BlueBikes bikeshare system
- City Manager's report2021 · #16The appropriation of $3,174,389 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund which will be used to fund specific future projects, which will require separate individual appropriations by the City Council
- City Manager's report2021 · #15A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with comments and suggested modifications, the Alewife Quadrangle Northwest Overlay District (Srinivasan, et al.) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2021 · #14The Manager's report back on a review of the granting of an extension for the 605 Concord Avenue project. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCIL NOLAN IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #13The Manager's report back on determining the feasibility of expediting the demolition and rebuilding permitting process in the event of a natural disaster
- City Manager's report2021 · #12The transfer of $85,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account which will be used to cover medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2021 · #11The appropriation of $5,717,250, received from the Mitigation Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2021 · #10The appropriation of the FY21 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant in the amount of $45,250, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account ($41,506.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,744) which will be used to continue contracting with a civilian advocate to implement the Police Department’s Trauma Informed approach to policing
- City Manager's report2021 · #9The supplemental appropriation of the FY20 Shannon Grant for $10,231.68 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative (CSI) through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($10,231.68) which will fund hotspot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, and the Focused Deterrence program, and the Regional Youth/Police Dialogue Session
- City Manager's report2021 · #8New appointments and reappointments to the LGBTQ+ Commission effective February 1, 2021
- City Manager's report2021 · #7An update on COVID-19
January (6)
2020 (300 items)
December (28)
- City Manager's report2020 · #300The appropriation of $1,400,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #299A request to move to Executive Session in order to discuss possible settlement and pending litigation
- City Manager's report2020 · #298The following requests relative to the eminent domain taking of 185 Larch Road: 1. Appropriate $7,702,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel & Training (Damages) Account to cover the pro tanto payment toward the expenses of acquisition as required by the above referenced Sections of Chapters 40 and 43 of the General Laws for the property located at 185 Larch Road owned by BB&N; 2. Approve an Order to take by eminent domain a 185 Larch Road; and 3. Appropriate $10,798,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel & Training (Damages) Account to fund the settlement of BB&N’s remaining eminent domain damages claim
- City Manager's report2020 · #297Memo from the development economics consultant team led by Karl F. Seidman regarding a financial assessment of the Canal District Kendall (PUD-CDK) Zoning Petition submitted by BioMed Realty
- City Manager's report2020 · #296A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with modifications, the Canal District Kendall (PUD-CDK) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2020 · #295A Planning Board recommendation to adoption the Cannabis Delivery Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2020 · #294A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt with modifications, the MXD Amendments Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2020 · #293A response to Policy Order No. O-8 of July 27, 2020, regarding a review of the proposed amendments to Chapter 2.119 of the Municipal Code - the Domestic Partnership Ordinance
- City Manager's report2020 · #292A Surveillance Technology Impact Report relative to the Munis Tax Modules, which is software suite that contains several tax modules (Real Estate, Personal Property, MV Excise, and Boat) as well as provides access to the MA environmental police registration database
- City Manager's report2020 · #291The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees: Barbara Guthrie, Lori Lander and Yvette Verdieu
- City Manager's report2020 · #290The appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $716,596.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($127,864.50), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($588,731.50) which will provide funds for the operation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2020 · #289The Manager's report back on a Vaccine Task Force
- City Manager's report2020 · #288A COVID-19 update
- City Manager's report2020 · #287The Manager's report back on drafting an ordinance requiring the city to only purchase goods that are made in full compliance with USA environmental and labor standards
- City Manager's report2020 · #286The Manager's report back on providing interpreters at polling locations
- City Manager's report2020 · #285Awaiting Report Item Number 19-74 and 19-45, regarding reviewing public monuments, memorials and markers and streets, schools and public buildings
- City Manager's report2020 · #284The transfer of $15,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Women’s Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account to pay for costs associated with expanded efforts on the Mapping Feminist Cambridge: Inman Square and the Mapping Feminist Cambridge: Central Square projects
- City Manager's report2020 · #283An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #282The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $55,125.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($48,411.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,714.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources; to support a portion of salary and benefit costs of staff who lead parenting education and support programming across the city; and to also be used for parent participation stipends and program supplies
- City Manager's report2020 · #281The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $38,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($31,828.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,672.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($1,500.00) and will provide support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2020 · #280The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations in the amount of $4,550.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($4,550.00) which will be used to support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2020 · #279The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $36,450.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,817.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,633.00) will be used to fund the classes, advising and coaching of the Bridge to College Program students from July 2020 through June 2021
- City Manager's report2020 · #278The appropriation of new Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $2,268.869.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Services Programs Salary and Wages account ($106,013.00) and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Services Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,162,856.00) and will be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless and will support shelter operating costs and provision of essential services to homeless persons outside of a shelter setting
- City Manager's report2020 · #277The appropriation of Federal CARES Act funds in the amount of $1,256,118 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to assist residents and small business owners who are impacted by the virus, and to support emergency housing assistance efforts
- City Manager's report2020 · #276The Manager's report back on increasing funding to the City's HomeBridge program
- City Manager's report2020 · #275The Manager's report back on the feasibility of adding bike parking rings to parking meters. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 2020
- City Manager's report2020 · #274A Home Rule Petition seeking special legislation from the Legislature which would authorize the City of Cambridge to provide police, fire and other emergency services (“Emergency Services”) to portions of the Cambridge Crossing project that are partially located in the cities of Boston and Somerville, with one such property wholly located within Somerville
- City Manager's report2020 · #273A COVID-19 update
November (26)
- City Manager's report2020 · #272The appropriation of $450,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #271Two appropriations totalling $9,500,000 related to the Foundry as follows: $6 million from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Department of Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account; and $3.5 million from the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to the Public Investment Fund Department of Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account
- City Manager's report2020 · #270The appropriation of $1,250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #269A Covid-19 update
- City Manager's report2020 · #268A request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
- City Manager's report2020 · #267The appropriation of $9,277,190, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #266A Covid-19 update
- City Manager's report2020 · #265Green Energy Analysis Zoning Petition Substitute Zoning Text received from the Community Development Department and the Law Department
- City Manager's report2020 · #264A request that the City Council extend its prior authorization for the City Manager or his designee to grant street obstruction approvals, along with any other necessary approvals for temporary street obstructions, from this date until sixty (60) days past the end of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State of Emergency
- City Manager's report2020 · #263The appropriation of $310,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #262The Manager's report back on renaming the Agassiz neighborhood
- City Manager's report2020 · #261The Manager's report back on examining what traffic calming measures may be implemented for Walden Street, Raymond Street and Richdale Avenue
- City Manager's report2020 · #260A request for acceptance of G.L. Chapter 39, Section 23D to allow members of adjudicatory boards and commissions to vote on a matter before the adjudicatory body of which they are a member if the board member has missed one of the sessions regarding the matter at issue
- City Manager's report2020 · #259The Manager's report back on the feasibility of allowing small businesses to host live acoustic music performances without a license
- City Manager's report2020 · #258The Manager's report back on the use of party buses in the Cambridge Crossing area
- City Manager's report2020 · #257The appropriation of $850,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #256The appointment of a new member of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective November 9, 2020: Stefanie Haug
- City Manager's report2020 · #255The appropriation of an Elections COVID Response Grant, in the amount of $70,510.50, received from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, to the Grant Fund Election Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used to help cover the costs associated with ballot drop boxes, location rental and cleaning, voting equipment and supplies, and other costs related to the 2020 Presidential Election
- City Manager's report2020 · #254A COVID-19 update
- City Manager's report2020 · #253A request for approval to increase of the fee for a Resident Parking Permit/Pass, which is currently $25.00, to $40.00, by amending the provisions of Chapter 10, Section 10.17.070 of the Municipal Code
- City Manager's report2020 · #252Draft alternative language to the Green Energy Analysis Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2020 · #251The Manager's report back on enforcement of illegal parking in front of LBJ Apartments on Erie Street
- City Manager's report2020 · #250The Manager's report back on visitor parking in permit Area 14
- City Manager's report2020 · #249The Manager's report back on traffic measures on Concord Avenue
- City Manager's report2020 · #248The appropriation of $100,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #247A COVID-19 update
October (36)
- City Manager's report2020 · #246The Manager's report back on working with the Inspectional Services Department to increase the fines for absentee property owners who continue to have violations stemming from rodent infestation
- City Manager's report2020 · #245The Manager's report back on the feasibility of limiting the number of Saturdays and holidays any one developer can be permitted for any one construction project
- City Manager's report2020 · #244The Manager's report back on restrictions on signage specific to retail establishments that sell e-cigarettes and other vaping devices
- City Manager's report2020 · #243The Manager's report back on the distribution of gator bags
- City Manager's report2020 · #242The appropriation of a grant from the Museum of Science to the STEAM Initiative in the amount of $34,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide professional development training and to purchase STEAM related supplies for Early Childhood and Out of School Time educators around STEAM content
- City Manager's report2020 · #241The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $112,119.46 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($95,118.25), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($15,401.21), and Travel and Training account ($1,600.00) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2020 · #240The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which are used annually to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2020 · #239The appropriation of new Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $551,448 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($57,294) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($494,154) which will be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless, will support shelter operating costs and provision of essential services to homeless persons outside of a shelter setting, and will support the administration of this grant
- City Manager's report2020 · #238The appropriation of $11,712.78, received from various donations
- City Manager's report2020 · #237The appropriation of $921,062, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #236Zoning Recommendations for Retail Uses and Home Occupations
- City Manager's report2020 · #235The Manager's report back on publicizing and enforcing and publicizing the eviction moratorium
- City Manager's report2020 · #234A response to Policy Order O-13 of October 5, 2020, regarding a draft Truck Safety Ordinance
- City Manager's report2020 · #233The Manager's report back on that the City work with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to identify the bus stop at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue at Churchill Avenue as serving Matignon High School
- City Manager's report2020 · #232The Manager's report back on the installation on Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons
- City Manager's report2020 · #231The Manager's report back on the feasibility of closing several blocks of streets in Harvard Square to vehicular traffic, with the exception of deliveries
- City Manager's report2020 · #230The appropriation of $5,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #229The Manager's report back on implementing traffic calming measures on Upton Street
- City Manager's report2020 · #228The Manager's report back on developing a Vacant Storefront Registry
- City Manager's report2020 · #227The appropriation of $50,000, received from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Innovate Energy Efficiency Grant Program
- City Manager's report2020 · #226The appropriation of a Community Compact grant of $15,000, received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office for Administration and Finance to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account support the development of an online dashboard specific to the Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP)
- City Manager's report2020 · #225The appropriation of $175,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #224The Manager's report back on the feasibility of identifying one evening or day per week that the Fresh Pond Golf Course can be open to the public for general use
- City Manager's report2020 · #223An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #222The Manager's report back on the feasibility of an alternative Public Safety Crisis Response System
- City Manager's report2020 · #221A response to City Council request at the Special Meeting relative to COVID-19 Update of September 29, 2020, to provide opinions on the question of eviction moratoria applicability
- City Manager's report2020 · #220The Manager's report back on determining if Inspectional Services can be given authority to issue citations for smoking in non-smoking buildings
- City Manager's report2020 · #219The Manager's report back on heat lamps and outdoor dining during the COVID-19 public health crisis
- City Manager's report2020 · #218The Manager's report back on placing four little free libraries
- City Manager's report2020 · #217The Manager's report back on distributing physical library materials to Cambridge youth over the summer
- City Manager's report2020 · #216The Manager's report back on trash left out on Columbia Street
- City Manager's report2020 · #215A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, submitting for approval the attached revised STIR showing proposed updates to the Rapid SOS technology currently used by the Emergency Communications Department (“ECD”), pursuant to Chapter 2.128 (“the Surveillance Technology Ordinance”), Section 2.128.030 of the Cambridge Municipal Code
- City Manager's report2020 · #214The appointment of the Net Zero Action Plan Task Force for a term of nine-months
- City Manager's report2020 · #213The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship for a term of three years, effective September 18, 2020: Alejandro Epstein-Santoyo and Karin Lin
- City Manager's report2020 · #212The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Police Review & Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective October 5, 2020: Dr. Beverly C. Sealey
- City Manager's report2020 · #211Votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2021
September (32)
- City Manager's report2020 · #210A summary report of all requests for approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports
- City Manager's report2020 · #209A Surveillance Technology Impact Report describing a Wet-Vacuum Forensic DNA Collection System, requested by the Police Department
- City Manager's report2020 · #208The appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees: 3-year term, Ben Echavarria
- City Manager's report2020 · #207A recommendation in accordance with the requirement of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services; the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and the Department of Children and Families for reimbursement under the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act through Title IV-E of the Social Security Act for a portion of the cost associated with transporting children in foster care to and from their school of origin
- City Manager's report2020 · #206The appropriation of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $25,784 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($25,034) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($750) which will cover a portion of the salary of an Attorney-Investigator, who works on cases from the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)
- City Manager's report2020 · #205The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees: 3-year terms, Susanne A. Martz, PhD, William L. Lahey, Paula Paris. 1-year terms: Alexander White, MD, Joshua Posner, Gerald McCue
- City Manager's report2020 · #204The recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2021
- City Manager's report2020 · #203Affordable Housing Overlay Zoning Petition CDD staff follow-up on items requested by the Ordinance Committee at its hearing on August 19, 2020
- City Manager's report2020 · #202A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2020 · #201A Planning Board recommendation to adopt, following further study and refinement, the Fossil Fuel Zoning Petition (Amendments to Article 22.000 of the Zoning Ordinance)
- City Manager's report2020 · #200Awaiting Report Item Number 20-39 and 20-40, regarding contacting the new owners of Jerry's Pond and discussing next steps in the potential restoration and improvements to Jerry's Pond and its surrounding areas
- City Manager's report2020 · #199Additional amendments to the draft amendment to the Municipal Code introducing a new ordinance entitled Chapter 8.71- Tenants’ Rights and Resources Notification
- City Manager's report2020 · #198The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $498,600.25 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the YWCA operate its family shelter from July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, including the provision of case management and housing search and stabilization services for up to ten homeless families referred by the DHCD
- City Manager's report2020 · #197The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $24,040.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($22,032.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,008.00) which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence prevention peer leadership internship for teens through the Youth Centers
- City Manager's report2020 · #196The appropriation of $9,335.00, received from donations to Cambridge Individuals with Special Needs
- City Manager's report2020 · #195The appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Moore Youth Center, in the amount of $750.00, to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($750.00) which will be used to continue the Teen Internship Program at the Moore Youth Center
- City Manager's report2020 · #194The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $36,750.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($31,053.00) and the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,697.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2020 · #193The appropriation of $83,650.00, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Cambridge Employment Program
- City Manager's report2020 · #192The appropriation of $15,000, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation for the College Success Initiative (CSI)
- City Manager's report2020 · #191The appropriation of $12,500, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the College Success Initiative (CSI)
- City Manager's report2020 · #190The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $100,218.00 funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($3,000.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($97,218.00) which will allow the operation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2020 · #189The appropriation of $100,000, received from Harvard University
- City Manager's report2020 · #188The Manager's report back on lessons learned from 2016 and on plans in place to institute water savings measures and to inform the public as soon as practicable about the possibility of dry and drought conditions
- City Manager's report2020 · #187The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Cambridge Water Board for a term of 5-years, effective September 14, 2020: Michael J. McNeley
- City Manager's report2020 · #186The Manager's report back on an update on the Cambridge Police Patrol Officers' Association union contract negotiations
- City Manager's report2020 · #185The appropriation of $50,000 received through donations from Cambridge Savings Bank ($25,000) and Divco West/Cambridge Crossing ($25,000) to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover costs associated with My Brother’s Keeper Summer Empowerment Program
- City Manager's report2020 · #184The appropriation of an FY21 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant in the amount of $494,531 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($278,831), and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($215,700) which will support the costs of Emergency Communications Center personnel salaries and overtime and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2020 · #183The appropriation of an FY21 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $138,113 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($92,735), and Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($45,378) which will support training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, classroom fees, and training materials
- City Manager's report2020 · #182The appropriation of $52,158.29, received from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Shared Streets and Spaces Program Grant
- City Manager's report2020 · #181The appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2020: John Graziano
- City Manager's report2020 · #180An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #178Cambridge City Council amend the Municipal Ordinances of the City of Cambridge to insert a new Chapter 8.71, entitled Tenants’ Rights and Resources Notification
August (1)
- City Manager's report2020 · #179A report received from the Board of Election Commissioners requesting the City Council vote to temporarily relocate polling sites in response to COVID-19
July (30)
- City Manager's report2020 · #177The Manager's report back on an itemized statement of all materials, tools, and property owned by the Cambridge Police Department
- City Manager's report2020 · #176A proposed restatement of and amendment to the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Account, entitled “The City of Cambridge Restated and Amended Mayor’s Disaster Relief Account” (“Account”)
- City Manager's report2020 · #175An updated response to Calendar Item #9, regarding Gas Infrastructure Ban
- City Manager's report2020 · #174The Manager's report back on implementing a Tenants’ Rights and Resources Notification Act that would require owners and management companies to include tenants’ rights and resources information when issuing eviction notifications including at the initial Notice to Quit stage
- City Manager's report2020 · #173The appropriation of the ESOL Grant for $88,766 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($81,972), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,394), and to the Travel and Training account ($400) which will support core ESOL services provided by the Community Learning Center and will also support ESOL curriculum development and coordination, civics education activities and coordination as well as administrative costs for data entry, reception, clerical work and fiscal tracking
- City Manager's report2020 · #172The appropriation of new Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $236,500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($21,500) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($215,000) which will be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless and will support shelter operating costs and provision of essential services to homeless persons outside of a shelter setting
- City Manager's report2020 · #171The appropriation of the Project Bread Summer Eats grant in the amount of $4,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will fund the Summer Food Program by Project Bread and will be used to enhance promotion and outreach, support activities, and for program related supplies
- City Manager's report2020 · #170The appropriation of a donation to the Multi-Service Center in the amount of $1,200 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support rental assistance for low income residents at risk of losing housing
- City Manager's report2020 · #169The appropriation of additional funds for the Community Learning Center’s Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)/Community Learning Services state grant in the amount of $1,250 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to pay for office supplies
- City Manager's report2020 · #168The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $292,308, funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,875), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($259,433) which will be used to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2020 · #167The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $222,472 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($198,729), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($23,743) which will fund ESOL teaching, advising, and assessment, the grant provides for technology integration activities and coordination, and tech support for students to be able to access remote classes and revision of tech policies. It also includes administrative costs for data entry, reception, clerical work, and fiscal tracking
- City Manager's report2020 · #166The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $79,992 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($47,084), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($32,908) which will be used to provide an integrated education and training program to adults in the Metro North area who want to start a career in the Information Technology field and work as Computer User Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians, etc. Upon graduation, they will be able to take the COMP TIA+ exam and earn an industry recognized credential
- City Manager's report2020 · #165The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $58,995 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,441) and to Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($25,554) which will fund the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program, and will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides (CNA/HHA)
- City Manager's report2020 · #164The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Adult and Community Learning Services, in the amount of $842,930.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($790,872.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($51,233.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($825.00) which will fund: the Community Learning Center’s primary ESOL and ABE teaching, educational and career advising, and assessment; the coordination of services to students with documented disabilities, curriculum development and coordination for math and English Language Arts, technology coordination, volunteer coordination, outreach activities and child care services to the ESOL family literacy class at the Peabody School; administrative costs for data entry, reception, clerical work, and fiscal tracking; and the second CNA training program for FY21
- City Manager's report2020 · #163The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education in the amount of $380,250 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wage account ($10,000) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($370,250) which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at the same 8 sites utilized by Cambridge Public Schools when the COVID-19 crisis began through September 4, 2020 as well as to fund dinner sites in conjunction with the Book Bike and Food for Free
- City Manager's report2020 · #162The appropriation of the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read grant in the amount of $500.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00) which will be used to cover refreshment and food costs for Community Engagement Team (CET) networking events
- City Manager's report2020 · #161The Manager's report back on renaming the fleet maintenance area of the Ryan Garage in honor of Sydney Cox
- City Manager's report2020 · #160The Manager's report back on tree planting at Magazine Beach Park
- City Manager's report2020 · #159The Manager's report back on parking restrictions associated with the Port Infrastructure Improvement Project
- City Manager's report2020 · #158The Manager's report back on public utilities' load forecasting and infrastructure planning
- City Manager's report2020 · #157The Manager's report back on working with neighbors in the vicinity of Eustis Street to implement traffic calming measures on this street
- City Manager's report2020 · #156The appropriation of $2,064,930, received from HUD as part of the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) Grant ($1,802,640), which the City of Cambridge manages; as well as from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which provides HOPWA funds ($262,330) through the CARES Act to address the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States;
- City Manager's report2020 · #155Awaiting Report Item Number Awaiting Report 20-1, regarding report on the work that has been done to coordinate efforts to strengthen the local small business community and the arts through tourism
- City Manager's report2020 · #154The Manager's report back on feasibility of eliminating Library late fines
- City Manager's report2020 · #153The appropriation of $10,489,930 received through the Coronavirus Relief Fund as part of the Federal Cares Act, to the Grant Fund Finance Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will support expenditures related to core municipal services; public health; and services and supports to residents
- City Manager's report2020 · #152The appropriation of an FY21 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant in the amount of $23,743 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which supports administering quality assurance for the emergency medical protocol used by Emergency Communications staff to provide pre and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2020 · #151The transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training Account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2020 · #150A Surveillance Technology Impact Report for electronic poll pads, requested by the Election Commission
- City Manager's report2020 · #149The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Board of Trustees of the Cambridge Health Alliance to fill a vacated seat representing Somerville from July 21, 2020 through June 30, 2022: Bryan Simmons
- City Manager's report2020 · #148The reappointments of the following persons as member of the Human Rights Commissioner for a term of three years, effective July 27, 2020: Bonita Cox, Mercedes Evans, Joshua Stadlan, Sabrina Selk and Kathryn Stack
June (39)
- City Manager's report2020 · #147The new appointment of the following persons as associate member of the Board of Zoning Appeal for a term of 5-years, effective June 29, 2020: Matina Williams and Jason Marshall
- City Manager's report2020 · #146An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #145The appropriation of $120,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #144The appropriation of grant in the amount of $613,262 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($578,992) and to the Grant Fund Community Development Salary & Wages account ($34,270) which will be used to continue the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing in the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2020 · #143The appropriation of Federal CARES Act funds in the amount of $1,529,834 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to assist residents and small business owners who are impacted by the virus
- City Manager's report2020 · #142The authorization of a spending limit of $1,300,000 FY2021, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Revolving Fund, pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”
- City Manager's report2020 · #141A recommendation of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for an allocation of $1,000,000 from the CPA Fund Balance to the Community Preservation Act Fund COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program
- City Manager's report2020 · #140The appropriation of $5,300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #139The appropriation of $1,641,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #138A transfer in the amount of $65,000 from the General Fund Law Department Salaries and Wages to the General Fund Law Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover cost increases related to litigation and legal matters handled by outside counsel
- City Manager's report2020 · #137The appropriation of $500.00, received from Cambridge in Motion, through the Cambridge Public Health Department
- City Manager's report2020 · #136The appropriation of $1,245, received from the Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC)
- City Manager's report2020 · #135The appropriation of the Mass Cultural Council FY2020 Safe Harbors grant in the amount of $2,250 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account which will support the Commission’s part-time archives assistant
- City Manager's report2020 · #134A COVID-19 update
- City Manager's report2020 · #133The appropriation of $50,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #132A response to the City Council forwarding the ITD budget with an unfavorable recommendation
- City Manager's report2020 · #131The appropriation of $4,994,743, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2020 · #130The appropriation of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $228,505 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($17,137) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($211,368) which will be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting; rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention case management; short and medium-term rental assistance; and financial assistance needed to gain or retain permanent housing
- City Manager's report2020 · #129The appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2020 · #128The appropriation of the Partnership Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for Fair Housing outreach efforts
- City Manager's report2020 · #127The appropriation of $60,000, received from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income
- City Manager's report2020 · #126The appointment of Kaija Langley as a new member of the Library Board of Trustees effective June 15, 2020 for a term of three year
- City Manager's report2020 · #125A Surveillance Technology Impact Report for A to Z Databases requested by the Library
- City Manager's report2020 · #124An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #123Efforts to respond to the restaurant community’s need to expand outdoor dining services in response to Governor Baker’s announcement that restaurants will be permitted to provide outdoor dining services at the commencement of Phase II of the Commonwealth’s Reopening Plan; and to request that the City Council vote to temporarily authorize me or my designee to issue all permits for temporary street obstructions, including Sidewalk Business Use Permits to restaurants that seek to operate outdoor dining on the sidewalk from this date until November 30, 2020 without prior City Council authorization, as explained below
- City Manager's report2020 · #122The transfer of $276,600 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $276,600 from the School Department Salaries and Wages account to the School Department Travel and Training account ($276,600) to cover costs associated with all CPS educators participation in six hours of district-wide training focused on social emotional and trauma sensitive supports for educators and students, and on school-based reflection and planning
- City Manager's report2020 · #121The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) in the amount of $25,000 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be applied toward payment of five Nissan Leaf electric vehicle leasing fees
- City Manager's report2020 · #120The transfer of $65,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover medical bills and settlements anticipated through the end of FY20 for personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2020 · #119The appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance, through the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc. (CDC Foundation), in the amount of $185,000 to the Grant Fund Finance Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account that will be used to support costs associated with the War Memorial Temporary Shelter
- City Manager's report2020 · #118The appropriation of 24,000 received from Audible, an Amazon Company, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will help fund the City's restaurant meals to shelters program
- City Manager's report2020 · #117An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #116The appropriation of appropriation of $150,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Finance Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account, for COVID-19 testing kits
- City Manager's report2020 · #115The appropriation of $2,175,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #114The appropriation of $60,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #113The appropriation of $677,300, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #112The appropriation of $100,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #111The appropriation of the FY20 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), Highway Safety Division (HSD), Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant for $6,000 received from the EOPSS Highway Safety Division to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($6,000) which will be for personnel/overtime services and will be dedicated to initiatives that address pedestrian and bicycle issues, coupling educational projects with enforcement of laws to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and crashes
- City Manager's report2020 · #110The transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2020 · #109An update on COVID-19
May (15)
- City Manager's report2020 · #108The appropriation of $1 million from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance for the purpose of entering into grant agreements or contracts with nonprofit organizations in order for them to provide services to our most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
- City Manager's report2020 · #107An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #106The appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for various Schools for repairs to electrical service, roof replacement, chiller replacement, floor replacement and replacement of bi-directional amplifier and antenna in various school buildings
- City Manager's report2020 · #105The appropriation and authorization to borrow $237,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of the Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper School
- City Manager's report2020 · #104The appropriation and authorization to borrow $9,000,000 to provide funds for the construction of improvements of the Lexington Avenue and River Street Firehouses
- City Manager's report2020 · #103The appropriation and authorization to borrow $16,000,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan which will support improvements at the Department of Public works Complex including the Ryan Garage, Lafayette Square Firehouse structural repair, and other municipal buildings
- City Manager's report2020 · #102The appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2020 · #101The appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of various water pollution abatement projects, including but not limited to Sewer Capital Repairs Program and climate change preparedness efforts
- City Manager's report2020 · #100The appropriation of $500,000, received from the Massachusetts. Department of Environmental Protection
- City Manager's report2020 · #99The appropriation of $150,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #98The FY2021 submitted budget appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2020 · #97An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #96An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #95The reappointment of Larry Ward as an Election Commissioner for a term of 4 years, effective April 1, 2020
- City Manager's report2020 · #94The appropriation of $20,000, received from Free Cash
April (16)
- City Manager's report2020 · #93An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #92The appropriation of $500,000 donated to the City by Harvard University ($250,000) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($250,000), to the Grant Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account for the construction and operation of the War Memorial Temporary Emergency Shelter at 1640 Cambridge Street
- City Manager's report2020 · #91A supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from Free Cash to the Public Works Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund snowstorm related street repairs
- City Manager's report2020 · #90A supplemental appropriation of $230,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the procurement of equipment for use in snow and ice operations
- City Manager's report2020 · #89The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #88The appropriation of $114,359, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #87The additional appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program Grant in the amount of $309,676, funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($15,425), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($293,551), and the Travel and Training account ($700) to allow the operation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2020 · #86The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $36,750 to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($31,053.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,697.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2020 · #85The appropriation of $215,450, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #84The transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Fund Salary and Wages account to the Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2020 · #83The appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a term to expires June 30, 2021: James Henderson
- City Manager's report2020 · #82An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #81An update on COVID-19
- City Manager's report2020 · #80The appropriation of $16,620.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #79The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary & Wages Account to the Electrical Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2020 · #78A request for the City Council to adopt a statutory small business exemption for personal property accounts equal to or less than $10,000.00 in assessed value, and if approved as a special act by the Legislature and Governor of the Commonwealth, for personal property accounts equal to or less than $20,000.00 in assessed value
March (29)
- City Manager's report2020 · #77The use of the War Memorial Recreation Center and Field House on Cambridge Street, which is adjacent to and part of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School campus, for an emergency shelter for the homeless due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- City Manager's report2020 · #76The Manager's report back on the feasibility of purchasing sensory bags for Police vehicles as a pilot program
- City Manager's report2020 · #75The recommended reappointment of Christopher Bator as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of 5-years
- City Manager's report2020 · #74The appropriation of $52,890.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #73Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021
- City Manager's report2020 · #72The appropriation of an order authorizing the City Manager to transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the books for FY19-20
- City Manager's report2020 · #71The appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $7,047.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account, received as reimbursement for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and will be used to cover the City's costs for participation in the trainings
- City Manager's report2020 · #70The transfer of $20,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the General Fund City Clerk Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover higher than expected printing and advertising costs
- City Manager's report2020 · #69The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2020, to operate scales at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., located at 118R Industrial Park Road, Cambridge: Alan Bishop, Wei Li, Kyle Patterson, Walter Staples, Sam Magna, John Ehrenkranz, Mike Denahy, Mike Gilroy, David Kelley, Jason Pianpiano, Wilfred Charles
- City Manager's report2020 · #68The Manager's report back on establishing a Young Adult Civic Unity Committee
- City Manager's report2020 · #67The appropriation of the Shannon Grant in the amount of $33,585.19 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 ($25,875.19) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,710.00), which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, and the Focused Deterrence program
- City Manager's report2020 · #66The appropriation of the FY20 STEP Grant in the amount of $59,875, received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division, to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account, which will be used to supplement sustained, high visibility, year-round traffic enforcement
- City Manager's report2020 · #65The appropriation of $1,500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #64The appropriation of $139,080, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #63The appropriation of $7,250,000 for the reconstruction of Glacken Field and playground with an update on lighting. This is also in response to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-17
- City Manager's report2020 · #62The appropriation of $4,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #61An update on the Children’s Savings Account Program
- City Manager's report2020 · #60The appropriation of $40,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #59The reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2020: Philip Sciandra
- City Manager's report2020 · #58The Manager's report back on a response on coronavirus preparedness
- City Manager's report2020 · #57Second Annual Surveillance Report concerning City departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
- City Manager's report2020 · #56An update on the proposed Eversource substation on Fulkerson Street
- City Manager's report2020 · #55The City of Cambridge retaining its AAA rating from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2020 · #54The appropriation of $15,000,000 from Free Cash to the Affordable Housing Trust to assist in preserving affordability of units at Fresh Pond Apartments at 362 and 364 Rindge Avenue
- City Manager's report2020 · #53The Manager's report back on the Cambridge Police Department Procedural Justice Dashboard
- City Manager's report2020 · #52The Harvard Square Conservation District Study Committee report
- City Manager's report2020 · #51The appointment of new members and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Human Services Commission for a term of three years, effective March 2, 2020. New Members: Collin Fedor, Christopher Fischer and Kathleen Kelly. Reappointments: Julie Asher, Christine Elow and Rev. Lorraine Thornhill
- City Manager's report2020 · #50A request for authorization to allow the Purchasing Agent to award a five (5) year contract to a successful bidder on the School Bus Transportation Bid
- City Manager's report2020 · #49Surveillance Technology Impact Report regarding video recording devices on school buses
February (30)
- City Manager's report2020 · #48The revised Surveillance Technology Impact Reports
- City Manager's report2020 · #47The Getting to Net Zero Action Plan Fiscal Year 2019 progress report
- City Manager's report2020 · #46A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Incentive Zoning Contribution Rate Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2020 · #45Awaiting Report Item Number 20-14, requesting an update on the Lechmere Station closure, the replacement bus service, and the community outreach that is planned
- City Manager's report2020 · #44The Manager's report back on maintenance plan for public area bins on Cambridge Street with an emphasis on cleaning open-trash receptacles more frequently
- City Manager's report2020 · #43The Manager's report back on ways the City is combating the city-wide rodent issues
- City Manager's report2020 · #42The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #41The Manager's report back on a pilot program with the Cambridge Housing Authority of assigning security officers with CHA premises in and near Central Square and The Port
- City Manager's report2020 · #40The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $10,655 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,855), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,500.00) and Travel and Training account ($300.00) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program that educates students on the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2020 · #39The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $3,125 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,500.00) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($625.00) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors on the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2020 · #38The appointment of the following person as a members of the Family Policy Council for a term of 2 years, effective February 24, 2020: Hiba Eddaif and Irene Hill
- City Manager's report2020 · #37The appropriation of new Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) funds for the YWCA family shelter in the amount of $8,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide educational enrichment (tutoring, school vacation programs, educational software and events) to children and teens residing in its DHCD funded family shelter during the July1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 contract year
- City Manager's report2020 · #36The appropriation of additional funds for the Community Learning Center’s Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Community Learning Services state grant in the amount of $33,425.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to increase part time staff hours for follow up, collection, tracking and entry of outcomes in LACES (the state database), for assessments; and for part time staff participation in CLC teams’ work, and for the newly hired ESOL/CAN teacher to familiarize herself with the program curriculum and to tutor students to pass the MA certificate exam and will also be used to pay for staff hours for education and career advising and curriculum coordination
- City Manager's report2020 · #35The appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $173,998.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($109,283.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($57,915.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($6,800.00) which will be used for the Council on Aging Division to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly grocery shopping trips and will also support an activities assistant, an office aid, a meals assistant and several wellness/exercise instructors and group facilitators who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center
- City Manager's report2020 · #34Amending the Cambridge Municipal Code to insure a Welcoming Community Ordinance
- City Manager's report2020 · #33The Manager's report back on safety concerns at the intersection of Walden and Saville Streets
- City Manager's report2020 · #32The appropriation of $150,000 of Community Schools additional revenue to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will allow the Community Schools to continue programming and pay the increased costs related to contractual services and other costs including bus transportation
- City Manager's report2020 · #31The appropriation of $20,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #30The appropriation of $1,200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #29The appointment and re-appointment of the following persons as members of the Recycling Advisory Committee for a term of 3-years, effective February 10, 2020: Appointments: Leah Beckett, Holden Cookson, Catrina Damrell, Shirley Elliott, Sakiko Isomichi, Lindsay Levine, Scott MacGrath, Audrey Ng, Richard Nurse, Diane Roseman, and Suzanne Wong. Reappointment's Ilana Bebchick, Debby Galef, Rob Gogan, Martha Henry, Susy Jones, Debby Knight, Janet Mosley, Laura Nichols, Meera Singh, Quinten Steenhuis, Mary Verhage, and Kristen Watkins
- City Manager's report2020 · #28The reappointments of the following members of the Conservation Commission for a term of 3-years, effective February 1, 2020: Purvi Patel, Ted Pickering and Kaki Martin
- City Manager's report2020 · #27The transfer of $301,785 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $301,785 from the Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the School Salaries & Wages account ($124,168) and to the Travel & Training Account ($177,617). During the course of the school year, the School Department allows principals and department administrators to move funds across statutory categories within their budgets to better meet their educational needs
- City Manager's report2020 · #26The Mayor's recommended appointments of the following member of the Family Policy Council, effective February 3, 2020 for the 2020-2021 Council term: Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon and School Committee Member Ayesha Wilson
- City Manager's report2020 · #25A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, recommending the appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of 5-years, as recommended by the Greater Boston Labor Council: Louis Bacci, III
- City Manager's report2020 · #24A home rule petition to the state legislature that would lower the voting age to sixteen (16) in municipal elections
- City Manager's report2020 · #23The appropriation of $300,000, received from the Parking Fund balance
- City Manager's report2020 · #22The appropriation of $250,000 in additional projected sewer revenues to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to provide funds for the purchase of a Catch Basin Cleaning Truck
- City Manager's report2020 · #21The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling Dividends Program grant in the amount of $97,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for various of the City’s recycling programs including the mattress recycling program
- City Manager's report2020 · #20The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #19A recommendation in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of windows at the Cambridgeport School Building located at 89 Elm Street
January (18)
- City Manager's report2020 · #18The appropriation of $300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #17The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #16The appropriation of $300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #15The appropriation of $400,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #14The Manager's report back on idling vehicles enforcement
- City Manager's report2020 · #13The Manager's report back on senior scams and fraud
- City Manager's report2020 · #12The appropriation of $50,000, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation to support the Agenda for Children Out of School Time Initiative
- City Manager's report2020 · #11The appropriation of the FY2020 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $12,100 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($11,000), and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,100) which will continue to support part-time archives assistants, who maintain the public archive of Cambridge history, as well as archival storage supplies
- City Manager's report2020 · #10The appropriation of $46,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2020 · #9The reappointment of the following members of the LGBTQ+ Commissioner for a term of three years, effective February 6, 2020: Mal Malme, Robert Parlin, Aren Stone, Catherine Grams, Noelani Kamelamela, Gregory MacDonough and Britt Huhmann
- City Manager's report2020 · #8The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Affordable Housing Trust Board for a term of three years, effective January 22, 2020: Elaine DeRosa
- City Manager's report2020 · #7The recommendation to reappointment of Gerard Clark as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners for a term of 5-years
- City Manager's report2020 · #6The appropriation of the FY20 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant for $46,302.29 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account ($41,250) and the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,052.29) which will provide funds to continue contracting with a civilian advocate to implement the Police Department’s Trauma Informed approach to policing
- City Manager's report2020 · #5The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $37,500 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to speeding, impaired driving and occupant protection
- City Manager's report2020 · #4The appropriation of the 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $39,600 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures Account ($37,089), and the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training Account ($2,511) which will fund the purchase of 6 laryngoscopes with a camera attached to a viewable screen to better assess the patient, and also fund the training cost and uniforms for 12 members who will be added to the existing 28 member Cambridge Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Bicycle Team
- City Manager's report2020 · #3The appointment of the following person as new member of the Historical Commission for a term of three years, effective December 18, 2019: Elizabeth Lyster and Caroline Shannon
- City Manager's report2020 · #2The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective January 13, 2020: Olinda Marshall
- City Manager's report2020 · #1Awaiting Report Item Number 19- 117, regarding data from 2019 Summer Meals Program
2019 (344 items)
December (33)
- City Manager's report2019 · #344The reappointment of the following person as a Constable for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2020: James Desrosiers
- City Manager's report2019 · #343The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $10,111.10 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,501.10), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,610.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,000.00). This is a supplement to the original appropriation of $102,008.36, bringing the total contract to $112,119.46 which will be used to increase the existing program budget for the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #342The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $895,347.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($134,573.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($760,774.00) which will provide funding to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2019 · #341The appropriation of $20,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #340The appropriation of $15,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #339The appropriation of $45,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #338The Manager's report back on plans designed to mitigate the impact of the closing of Windsor House on Cambridge seniors
- City Manager's report2019 · #337The Manager's report back on potential for a traffic signal at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue at Garfield Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #336The Manager's report back on bicycle marking on Broadway
- City Manager's report2019 · #335The appropriation of of $1,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account to support the design and construction of Elm Street between Hampshire Street and the Somerville line, as part of the Complete Streets Reconstruction Program
- City Manager's report2019 · #334The transfer of $100,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Judgment and Damages account to cover medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2019 · #333The Manager's report back on the number of free MBTA passes issued to CRLS students in FY20
- City Manager's report2019 · #332The appropriation of $649,200, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #331The transfer $85,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Judgment and Damages account will cover current and anticipated medical services for the remainder of the fiscal year, for personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #330The Manager's report back on Cambridge's threat level from hate crimes and other related events
- City Manager's report2019 · #329The transfer of $105,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #328The appropriation of $250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #327A communication transmitted from City Manager Louis A. DePasquale and Assistant City Manager Community Development Iram Farooq, relative to the Incentive Zoning Nexus and Jobs Linkage Study
- City Manager's report2019 · #326The Manager's report back on Affordable Homeownership Programs
- City Manager's report2019 · #325Supplemental information in response to an Ordinance Committee request on the Green Buildings Requirements Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #324Zoning language as requested by the Ordinance committee in connection with the CambridgeSide PUD-8 Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #323A communication from the Planning Board with no recommendation on the Shared Mobility Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #322A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with modifications, the Harvard Square Overlay District Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #321A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Alexandria Grand Junction Overlay District Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #320New appointments and reappointments of the following person as a member of the Transit Advisory Committee for a term of 2-years, effective December 9, 2019: Matthew Coogan, Jackie Jones, Bill McAvinney, Margaret McKenna, Sylvia Parsons, John Attanucci, Joseph Beggan, Kelley Brown, Devin Chaussee, Jim Gascoigne, Kristiana Lachiusa, Katherine Rafferty, Rob Ricchi, Arthur Strang, Saul Tannenbaum, Alexander M. Taylor and Melissa Zampitella
- City Manager's report2019 · #319The Surveillance Use Policy and related documents
- City Manager's report2019 · #318The appropriation of $200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #317The Manager's report back on speed issues on Raymond Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #316The Final Landmark Designation Report for the George E. Bridges House at 74 Oxford Street/43 Wendell Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #315The Final Landmark Designation Report for the EMF and Metropolitan Ice Co. buildings at 116 Brookline and 112 Pacific Streets
- City Manager's report2019 · #314The appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $4,757.15 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide assistance to Cambridge and Somerville residents with natural gas heating bills
- City Manager's report2019 · #313The appropriation of a grant from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board for $86,486.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($51,892.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($34,594.00) which will be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to support program costs for work sites taking large numbers of youth and developing worksites for youth participants
- City Manager's report2019 · #312The appropriation of a donation from MIT to the Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) in the amount of $500.00 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase programming supplies for the Youth Centers
November (26)
- City Manager's report2019 · #311The Manager's report back on a legal opinion on the License Commissions authority
- City Manager's report2019 · #310The appropriation of $107,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #309The Manager's report back on Harvard Square plaza area safety improvements
- City Manager's report2019 · #308The appropriation of $48,467, associated with Triangle Park stormwater management, from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to support stormwater improvements at the Triangle Park and were paid by Alexandria Real Estate
- City Manager's report2019 · #307The appropriation of $1,924,594.18, associated with Education First’s EF 3 Building, SP#328) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Public Works Extraordinary Expenditure account which will be used to support utility work associated with the Port Project and were paid by Education First to fulfill their Inflow and Infiltration requirement
- City Manager's report2019 · #306The transfer of $62,500 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department Salary & Wages Account to the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover a workers compensation lump sum settlement
- City Manager's report2019 · #305The Manager's report back on installing safety measures at Fayette and Cambridge Streets
- City Manager's report2019 · #304The Manager's report back on the types of vendor reporting programs that the City uses and our ability to modify these programs
- City Manager's report2019 · #303The Manager's report back on safe needle disposal in City parks and buildings
- City Manager's report2019 · #302The appropriation of a State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services grant, in the amount of $187,500, to the Grant Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($163,700) and the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training account ($23,800) and will be used for Hazmat Responders Personal Protective Equipment; to upgrade decontamination supplies; for new hazards detection devices; to purchase warrantees for certain meters; and Gasses and Confidence Tests for detection devices; and to repair or replace equipment as needed as well as for training that will allow members to stay current on the latest hazards, threats and procedures
- City Manager's report2019 · #301The Manager's report back on supporting documentation as it relates to cyclists running red lights
- City Manager's report2019 · #300The appropriation of $30,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #299A Planning Board recommendation to adopt Article 22 Green Building Requirements Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #298A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Exterior Building Insulation Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #297The appropriation of the FY20 MOVA Victim Services Training Grant for $5,050 received from the Victim and Witness Assistance Board through the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funding to the “Trauma-Informed Approaches to Law Enforcement” training in collaboration with the Cambridge Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative
- City Manager's report2019 · #296The appropriation of the FY20 Mass Cultural Council Cultural Investment Portfolio grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in the amount of $4,120 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide operating support for administration and programming costs
- City Manager's report2019 · #295The appropriation of the FY20 Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in the amount of to the Arts Council in the amount of $27,600 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program through which financial grants will be made to support individual artists, creative partnerships, and to arts organizations doing work in Cambridge and for local audiences
- City Manager's report2019 · #294The appropriation of $4,475,844.18 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund which will be used to fund specific future projects, requiring individual appropriations by the City Council at a later date
- City Manager's report2019 · #293A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with comments and suggested improvements, the CambridgeSide Galleria Associates Trust Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #292The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $12,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2019 · #291The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective November 18, 2019: Kaileigh Callender
- City Manager's report2019 · #290The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Cambridge Immigrant Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective November 18, 2019: Tsamchoe Dolma, Ashebir Gezmu, Aleksandra Ibrahimi, Subandha Karmacharya, Ana Mejia
- City Manager's report2019 · #289The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, effective November 18, 2019: Erum Sattar
- City Manager's report2019 · #288The creation of a new municipal Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Reduction Revolving Fund (“Revolving Fund”) to serve the City of Cambridge’s (“City”) municipal energy aggregation, and adoption of the proposed new ordinance, Chapter 3.24, entitled “Departmental Revolving Funds.”
- City Manager's report2019 · #287The appropriation of the Project Bread Food Pantry grant received from the Project Bread organization for $2,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry pay for purchases at the Greater Boston Food Bank, and for other food purchases for our Senior Food Pantry
- City Manager's report2019 · #286The appropriation of $25,000.00, received from Free Cash
October (28)
- City Manager's report2019 · #285The request for two appropriations of $23,000,000 from Free Cash and $7,000,000 from Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for the Foundry project
- City Manager's report2019 · #284The Manager's report back on traffic safety concerns on Madison Avenue
- City Manager's report2019 · #283The appropriation of $350,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #282The appropriation of $50,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #281The transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #280The appropriation of $245,000 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the construction of the O’Connell Library Pocket Park. This appropriation is supported through funds received from the following sources: $25,000 from the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Forward Fund Grant; $75,000 from the East Cambridge Open Space Trust; and $145,000 from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #279The appropriation of $109,376.50 received in energy rebates, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used to supplement the FY20 public investment appropriation to support energy efficiency projects at school and City buildings
- City Manager's report2019 · #278The transfer of $250,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account which will cover medical bills and settlements for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2019 · #277The appropriation of $300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #276The additional appropriation of the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $60,000.00, funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($60,000.00) to allow the operation of the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2019 · #275The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant from the Jacobs Foundation in the amount of $38,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,437.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,563.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($3,000.00) which will provide support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2019 · #274The appropriation of $163,707, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #273The appropriation of $110,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #272The appropriation of $5,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #271The appropriation of the appropriation of $300,000 from the Parking Fund balance to the Public Investment Fund Traffic and Parking Extraordinary Expenditures account, to increase visibility of bus lanes that were installed in two locations in Cambridge in 2018
- City Manager's report2019 · #270The appropriation of $30,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #269The appropriation of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $38,234 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($25,034) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($13,200) which will be used to cover a portion of the salary of an Attorney-Investigator, who works on cases from the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)
- City Manager's report2019 · #268The Manager's report back on the temporary relocation of the Taylor Square Firehouse
- City Manager's report2019 · #267The appropriation of a supplemental allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $11,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Salaries and Wages account ($10,000), Grant Fund License Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500), and Grant Fund License Commission Travel and Training account ($500) which will be used to allow the Consumers' Council to continue the mediation of consumer complaints from individuals in Cambridge as well as in Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown and Waltham which do not have their own complaint mediation program
- City Manager's report2019 · #266The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Fresh Pond Advisory Board for a term of three years, effective October 21, 2019: Janice Snow, James Barton and Deborah Masterson
- City Manager's report2019 · #265The reappointment of Ann Roosevelt as a member of the Water Board for a term of five years, effective October 21, 2019
- City Manager's report2019 · #264The reappointment of the following persons as a member of the Historical Commission for a term of three years: Bruce A. Irving and Kyle Sheffield
- City Manager's report2019 · #263The votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2020
- City Manager's report2019 · #262The Manager's report back on whether the MBTA is in compliance with the amended Settlement Agreement in the District of Massachusetts case Daniels-Finegold et al. v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- City Manager's report2019 · #261The Manager's report back on sidewalk markings for mobility devices
- City Manager's report2019 · #260The Manager's report back on community outreach and participation of residents, especially low-income households, in Cambridge Energy Alliance (CEA) programs and services
- City Manager's report2019 · #259A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the City Council zoning petition to amend Article 19.000 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding utility and infrastructure impacts of large development projects that require a Project Review Special Permit
- City Manager's report2019 · #258The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, for a term of three years, effective October 7, 2019: Loring Brinckerhoff, Avril de Pagter, Mary Devlin, Jackie Jones and Daniel Stubbs
September (32)
- City Manager's report2019 · #257A petition to amend provisions in Article 5.000 and Article 22.000 pertaining to setback requirements and exterior building insulation
- City Manager's report2019 · #256A petition to amend provisions in Section 22.20, which governs Green Building Requirements, and also applicable definitions contained in Article 2.000
- City Manager's report2019 · #255Recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2020
- City Manager's report2019 · #254Awaiting Report Item Numbers 19-70 and 19-98, regarding restoration and clean up of the Jerry's Pond area
- City Manager's report2019 · #253The Manager's report back on paving prioritization
- City Manager's report2019 · #252The appointment of the following Cambridge residents as new members of the Open Data Review Board for a term of 2 years, effective September 23, 2019: Alanna Williams and Jenine Turner-Trauring
- City Manager's report2019 · #251Proposed amendments to the New Street Overlay District Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #250The Manager's report back on the timeline and process for the Net Zero Action Plan 5-Year Review
- City Manager's report2019 · #249The Manager's report back on the installing more bike racks adjacent to Smith Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #248The transfer of $85,000 in the General Fund from the Traffic, Parking & Transportation Department Salary & Wages Account to the Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or treatment costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #247The Manager's report back on the feasibility of creating a Play Streets Permit
- City Manager's report2019 · #246The Manager's report back on the feasibility of constructing a quick-build complete streets project to provide separated bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square, from Sidney Street to Putnam Avenue
- City Manager's report2019 · #245The Manager's report back on cleaning and maintaining Greene-Rose Heritage Park, Clement Morgan Park, Anthony Paolillo Park and Sennott Park
- City Manager's report2019 · #244The Manager's report back on the 2020 Census count
- City Manager's report2019 · #243The Manager's report back on whether idling vehicles may be added as a complaint category in SeeClickFix
- City Manager's report2019 · #242The Manager's report back on a request to explore the possibility of hiring American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to translate at City press conference, and to explore the possibility of using an app, such as “Language Line Solutions” to enable officers and other City personnel to communicate with the deaf community
- City Manager's report2019 · #241The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $102,008.36 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($91,073.36), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,935.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1000.00) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #240The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $73,493.00 from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,522.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($65,971.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,000.00) which will be used to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2019 · #239The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $36,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,057.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,543.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($400.00) which will be used to fund the classes, advising and coaching of the Bridge to College Program students from July 2019 through June 2020
- City Manager's report2019 · #238The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations in the amount of $8,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($8,000.00) which will be used to support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #237The appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $2,623.22 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account which is a reimbursement for the City's costs for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
- City Manager's report2019 · #236The appropriation of a Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU) Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the amount of $4,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account which were used to reimburse training and maintenance costs associated with each trailer
- City Manager's report2019 · #235The transfer of $24,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Inspectional Services Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #234The proposed disposition of a leasehold interest in the First Street Garage
- City Manager's report2019 · #233A recommendation from the Planning Board to approve the disposition of a leasehold interest in 420 parking spaces and approximately 9,000 square feet of ground floor retail in the First Street Garage
- City Manager's report2019 · #232A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Affordable Housing Overlay Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #231A Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendations on the Alexandria Grand Junction Overlay District Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #230The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $663,400.33 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA to be used to operate its family shelter from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, including the provision of case management and housing search and stabilization services for up to ten homeless families referred by the DHCD
- City Manager's report2019 · #229The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $31,200.00 to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($31,000.00) and to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($200.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2019 · #228The new appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Bicycle Committee for a term of two years, effective September 1, 2019: Joel Anders, Jonathan Anjaria, Julian Astbury, Kira Chaney, Mark Boswell, John Ellersick, Amy Flax, Ryan Frazer, Benjamin Hammer, Alison Harris, Dien Ho, Gloria Huangpu, Patrick Lynch, Qian Mei, Scott Olesen, Todd Robinson, Ruthann Rudel, Rebecca Simonson, Christina Smaglia, Alfred Gerald Steverson and Randy Stern
- City Manager's report2019 · #227The new appointments and reappointments of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Pedestrian Committee for a term of two years effective September 1, 2019: Robin Bonner, Debby Galef, Sandy Goldberg, Benjamin Hammer, Alison Harris, Ian Henneberger, Elka Kuhlman, Madga McCormick, Pamela Mclemore, Angie Meltsner, Sean Peirce, Morgan Pinney, Helen Rose, Erica Seidel, Wade Smith, Mats Terwiesch, Erik Tillman, Theresa Tobin, Olivia Turner, Jenine Turner-Trauring, Milan Vit and Alanna Williams
- City Manager's report2019 · #226The new appointments of the following persons as a members of the Foundry Advisory Committee for a term of three years, effective August 12, 2019: Joyce Yoke-kar Chen and Carole Sousa
July (33)
- City Manager's report2019 · #225The Manager's report back on editing capabilities for navigation applications
- City Manager's report2019 · #224The Manager's report back on small business parking pilot
- City Manager's report2019 · #223The Manager's report back on the new traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway and Ellery Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #222The Manager's report back on safety concerns at the intersection of Garden Street, Field Street, and Alpine Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #221The appropriation of $18,350, received from the Bluebikes Capital Projects Equipment Fund
- City Manager's report2019 · #220The appropriation of $75,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund (211 Concord Turnpike/Lanes & Games $25,000, and 35 CambridgePark Drive $50,000)
- City Manager's report2019 · #219The Manager's report back on the possibility of Bluebikes system expanding into the Alewife/Cambridge Highlands area
- City Manager's report2019 · #218The Manager's report back on the PTDM Ordinance
- City Manager's report2019 · #217The Manager's report back on safe way to bring power to the curb and across sidewalks to power electric vehicles
- City Manager's report2019 · #216The Manager's report back on Boston's electric vehicle charging station home rule petition and propose similar language for City Council consideration
- City Manager's report2019 · #215The Manager's report back on exploring a pilot for Level 1 (110V) EV and micromobility charging stations on street light poles throughout the city
- City Manager's report2019 · #214Awaiting Report Item Numbers 19-13, 19-71 and 19-78, regarding Eversource substation expansion, energy projections and overall update on process
- City Manager's report2019 · #213The Manager's report back on constructions costs for Inman Square and Awaiting Report Item Number 19-87, regarding the contractor for Inman Square
- City Manager's report2019 · #212The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $79,992.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($47,084.00), and to the Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($32,908.00) which will be used to provide an integrated education and training program to adults in the Metro North area who want to start a career in the Information Technology field and work as Computer User Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians, etc
- City Manager's report2019 · #211The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $58,995.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,387.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($26,608.00) which will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides (CNA/HHA)
- City Manager's report2019 · #210The appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the King Open Preschool, the Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool and the Kennedy/Longfellow Preschool, received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, in the amount of $78,209.00, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($6,761.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($71,448.00) which will be used to support and enhance the quality of education for preschool children in UPK classrooms through professional development, curriculum enrichment, and parent involvement
- City Manager's report2019 · #209The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $116,748.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($112,800.00) which will support the Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program based at the Multi-Service Center and to contract with Eliot Community Services for a clinician who will be based at Cambridge District Court and/or the Eastern Housing court, a legal service provider (Greater Boston Legal Services) who will provide legal advice to tenants at risk of homelessness, and to provide rental and/or financial assistance to prevent homelessness
- City Manager's report2019 · #208The appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $130,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($125,959.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,041.00) which will be used for ESOL services
- City Manager's report2019 · #207The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Adult and Community Learning Services, in the amount of $837,930.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($777,243.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($60,357.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($330.00) to funding the Community Learning Center’s primary ESOL and ABE teaching, advising (education, career, out-stationed), and assessment, the grant provides for coordination of services to students with documented disabilities, math and English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum development and coordination, ESOL curriculum development, technology coordination, volunteer coordination, outreach activities and child care services to the ESOL family literacy class at the Peabody School. It also includes administrative costs for data entry, reception, clerical work, and fiscal tracking and will also supports the second CAN training program for FY20, which provides an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides (CAN/HHA)
- City Manager's report2019 · #206The appropriation of the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services ESOL Grant in the amount of $88,766.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($81,683.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,683.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($400.00) which will support core ESOL services provided by the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #205The Manager's report back on summertime programming to help reduce the threat of violence
- City Manager's report2019 · #204The Manager's report back on a survey of local arts organizations and private foundations that may support their work
- City Manager's report2019 · #203The Manager's report back on the creation of an arts friendly page highlighting the key licenses and permits available to support artists, arts organization, and creative enterprises in developing and producing their work for the benefit of local and regional audiences
- City Manager's report2019 · #202The Manager's report back on adding a cybercrime assessment section to the list of monthly BridgeStat reports
- City Manager's report2019 · #201The Manager's report back on how media collected by handheld photo/video devices is used, stored, and shared
- City Manager's report2019 · #200The appropriation of supplemental appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $9,800 to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to purchase lidar equipment to continue the Department’s traffic enforcement and public safety efforts
- City Manager's report2019 · #199The Manager's report back on the condition of the Sullivan Courthouse
- City Manager's report2019 · #198The appropriation of an FY20 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $143,764 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($99,929), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,437), and Travel and Training account ($42,398) which will support training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, classroom fees, and training materials
- City Manager's report2019 · #197The appropriation of an FY20 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant in the amount of $23,747 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used to support administering quality assurance for the emergency medical protocol used by staff to provide pre and post-dispatch instructions for medical emergencies
- City Manager's report2019 · #196The appropriation of an FY20 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant in the amount of $376,330 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($287,407), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($88,923) which will support the costs of Emergency Communications Center personnel salaries and overtime and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2019 · #195The appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Leadership Scholarship Program Grant funded from the State 911 Department in the amount of $10,000 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($3,790) and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($6,210) which will be used to cover personnel costs, training fees, and travel costs for the employee who receives the scholarship to attend a designated Leadership Certification Program
- City Manager's report2019 · #194CMA 2019 #194 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointments and appointment of a new member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees:
- City Manager's report2019 · #193A request for approval of an application for a Jitney License to USA Guided Tours Boston, LLC
June (44)
- City Manager's report2019 · #192The Manager's report back on working with the Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, the Director of the Cambridge Library, the Director of 22-CityView, the Director of the Women’s Commission, and any other appropriate City personnel to begin planning for a public discussion in recognition of 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage
- City Manager's report2019 · #191The Manager's report back on Charlie Card availability at public buildings
- City Manager's report2019 · #190The Manager's report back on regular project updates from the GSA and MITIMCO on the new Volpe Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #189A recommendation from the Planning Board not to adopt the New Street Overlay District Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #188The appropriation of $150,000, received from excess FY19 parking fund revenue
- City Manager's report2019 · #187The Manager's report back on the Super Sunday road race and whether proper procedures were followed in issuing permits and notifying neighbors
- City Manager's report2019 · #186The Manager's report back on rubbish handling at Comeau Field and McCrehan Memorial Swimming pool
- City Manager's report2019 · #185The Manager's report back on the availability of menstrual products in all restrooms
- City Manager's report2019 · #184The appropriation of a grant from the State’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Regional Action Grant program in the amount of $350,000 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account The grant was submitted by Cambridge on behalf of the Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC), which is a 14-member municipal partnership working on watershed-scale climate resiliency in the Mystic Watershed and will allow the Collaborative to identify and pursue site-specific green infrastructure opportunities in the individual communities for regional stormwater management and evaluate additional flood management strategies to mitigate precipitation flooding from the 10-year storm event in 2070
- City Manager's report2019 · #183The Manager's report back on the feasibility of eliminating the use of plastic water bottles at City and School events
- City Manager's report2019 · #182The Manager's report back on how a cloud-based data management system for DHSP’s Children and Youth Programs will clearly protect all aspects of participant privacy and access security
- City Manager's report2019 · #181The appropriation of a grant for the College Success Program (CSI) from the Cambridge Community Foundation for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support part of the salary costs associated with a college success coach who will provide individualized college coaching for students attending UMass Boston and for graduates of the Community Learning Center’s Bridge to College program and YouthBuild’s program who attend Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2019 · #180The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $193,298.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($10,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($183,298.00) which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 26 sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2019 · #179The appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $23,039.61 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account. The City has received this grant as reimbursement for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and will cover the City’s costs for participation in the trainings
- City Manager's report2019 · #178The Manager's report back on the number of fines for failure to clear sidewalks issued from the winter of 2014-15 through the winter of 2018-19, received from Owen O’Riordan, Commissioner of Public Works
- City Manager's report2019 · #177The Manager's report back on the installation of additional metered parking spots in business districts that do not currently have parking meters
- City Manager's report2019 · #176The Manager's report back on setting up a series of informational and interactive community engagement meetings on the Affordable Housing Overlay
- City Manager's report2019 · #175The appropriation of $352,640.66, received from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income
- City Manager's report2019 · #174The appropriation of $549,215, received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program
- City Manager's report2019 · #173The appropriation of $226,672, received from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) of the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD
- City Manager's report2019 · #172The appropriation of $10,000, received from additional Golf Course revenue
- City Manager's report2019 · #171The appropriation of $42,689.17, received from various donations
- City Manager's report2019 · #170The appropriation of $79,059.00, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority
- City Manager's report2019 · #169The appropriation of $29,343.28, received from individual donations
- City Manager's report2019 · #168Awaiting Report Item Numbers 19-63 and 19-68, regarding a report on Eversource Gas' Contractor Feeney Brothers and coordination of gas infrastructure Improvements with the Inman Square Project
- City Manager's report2019 · #167The Manager's report back on Linear Path preservation and restoration
- City Manager's report2019 · #166The appropriation of $95,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #165The Manager's report back on a gender neutral City website
- City Manager's report2019 · #164The appropriation of $50,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #163The Manager's report back on who is purchasing buildings in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2019 · #162The appropriation of a grant of $5,000.00 from the Tufts University Tisch College Voices for Youth program to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the City’s efforts related to the Glocal Challenge contest for Cambridge High School students
- City Manager's report2019 · #161The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Future of Mobility Implementation Blueprint Technical Advisory Group. The Advisory Group is expected to meet up to six times between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020: Yonah Freemark, David Keith, Steven Miller, Kathryn Carlson, Melissa Chan, Christopher Tassone, Roy Russell, Raymond Hayhurst, Ruth Allen, Jane Gould, David Block-Schachter, Zef Vataj, Will Dickson, Stephen Russell, James Cater, Bruce Kaplan, Megan Aki, Ilya Sinelnikov, Cambridge Housing Authority Rep (TBD)
- City Manager's report2019 · #160The transfer of unexpended bond proceeds borrowed to pay the costs of the Kennedy Longfellow Roof Replacement project which came under budget $1,819,787.72
- City Manager's report2019 · #159The Manager's report back on the possibility of setting up an assistance fund/program to help low-income elderly/disabled residents manage bed bug infestations
- City Manager's report2019 · #158Awaiting Report Item Numbers 19-33 and 19-34, regarding bicycle count data
- City Manager's report2019 · #157The Manager's report back on alleviating the impacts from buses idling on Green Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #156Awaiting Report Item Number 19-29, which requesting data on speed and vehicle counts on Garden Street between Concord Avenue and Linnaean Street and identify potential measures to improve its pedestrian and bicycle safety
- City Manager's report2019 · #155The appropriation of $20,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #154The appropriation of a grant from the Festivals Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to the Arts Council in the amount of $500.00 to the Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will support the Cambridge Arts River Festival
- City Manager's report2019 · #153The appropriation of the FFY19 Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of $11,830 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to impaired driving and occupant protection. This additional appropriation will bring the total award to $18,300
- City Manager's report2019 · #152The appropriation of a grant of $500.00 from Cambridge in Motion, through the Cambridge Public Health Department, to the grant fund Emergency Communication Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support a program to encourage all staff to take on a monthly challenge designed to improve physical activity during the shift such as standing for fifteen minutes each hour or walking the building during breaks
- City Manager's report2019 · #151The transfer of $2,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the General Fund Women’s Commission Department Other Ordinary Maintenance which will be used to cover the cost of the first phase of the Mapping Feminist Cambridge Project which will focus on Inman Square
- City Manager's report2019 · #150The appropriation of $44,483, which was received in energy rebates, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will supplement the FY20 public investment appropriation to support energy efficiency projects at school and City buildings
- City Manager's report2019 · #149An order authorizing the City Manager for transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the books for FY18-19
May (22)
- City Manager's report2019 · #148The reappointment of Ethridge King as a member of the Board of Election Commissioner for a term of four years, effective May 20, 2019
- City Manager's report2019 · #147The transfer of $750,000 from the Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account for procurement of equipment for use in snow and ice operations
- City Manager's report2019 · #146The transfer of $126,000 from the Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account for procurement of electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
- City Manager's report2019 · #145The appropriation of a donation $1,000 from the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for the Carl Barron Awards ceremonies at DPW to recognize an employee who exhibits excellent job performance
- City Manager's report2019 · #144The appropriation of $2,000, received from the Alexander W. Kemp Foundation
- City Manager's report2019 · #143The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $164,650.08 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to operate its family shelter from April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, including the provision of case management and housing stabilization services for ten homeless families at a time as referred by the DHCD
- City Manager's report2019 · #142The appropriation of $8,615.00, received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children
- City Manager's report2019 · #141The Manager's report back on enforcement of moped registration requirements and enforcement data
- City Manager's report2019 · #140The Manager's report back on increasing traffic monitoring at the intersection of Prospect Street and Broadway during morning rush hour
- City Manager's report2019 · #139The Manager's report back on Parcel C (Constellation Center) in Kendall Square
- City Manager's report2019 · #138A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Ware Street Innovation Space Overlay District Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #137A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, in response to requests for additional information made by the City Council Finance Committee during hearings on the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) City Budget
- City Manager's report2019 · #136The City of Cambridge Getting to Net Zero Action Plan Fiscal Year 2018 Progress Report
- City Manager's report2019 · #135The Manager's report back on the possibility of planting a tree at the corner of Inman Street and Massachusetts Avenue, directly in front of City Hall
- City Manager's report2019 · #134The appropriation of $100,800, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #133The appropriation of $2,500, donated from the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence to the Fire Department Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2019 · #132The Manager's report back on consulting with the City of Somerville relative to proposed traffic circulation and urban design changes in Davis Square and to better understand the impact that these changes might have on Cambridge
- City Manager's report2019 · #131A response to questions contained in Policy Order Number 5 of April 29, 2019 regarding the proposed Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance
- City Manager's report2019 · #130The Manager's report back on requiring a Business Entity’s Beneficial Ownership and Residential Real Estate Beneficial Ownership Transactions be Disclosed in all Cambridge Real Estate Transactions
- City Manager's report2019 · #129The Manager's report back on solutions to the Rindge Avenue area waste disposal and rodent concerns
- City Manager's report2019 · #128The Manager's report back on the Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot water feature and installing new trash and recycling Big Belly bins together with a new sunscreen dispenser in the park within the next month
- City Manager's report2019 · #127The appropriation of $200,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Traffic and Parking Department Extraordinary Expenditures for Traffic Signals, based on mitigation funding that the City has received from the Encore Casino project. These funds will be used to cover the cost of acquiring traffic monitoring units to be installed at multiple intersections that we expect will be impacted by the opening of the new casino
April (59)
- City Manager's report2019 · #126Council Order No. O-10 of April 22, 2019 regarding questions related to the draft Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance posed in Communication and Reports from Other City Officers No. 2 of April 22, 2019
- City Manager's report2019 · #125The Manager's report back on speed limits and traffic calming measures
- City Manager's report2019 · #124The transfer of $24,000 from the General Fund City Clerk Salary and Wages account to the General Fund City Clerk Other Ordinary Maintenance account to pay for costs associated with required legal advertising for legal notices, hearings and petitions through the end of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2019 · #123The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services for $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account, which will be used to purchase 45-minute SCBA cylinders to provide longer lasting air supply to responders entering hazardous atmosphere; SCBA facepieces to provide a safe reliable air supply; thermal imaging cameras to detect exothermic reactions in hazardous materials; and to track releases of cryogenic gasses
- City Manager's report2019 · #122The appropriation of $4,701,678, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2019 · #121The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $126,943.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,022.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($116,921.00), which will be used to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program
- City Manager's report2019 · #120The appropriation of the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Moore Youth Center in the amount of $3,630.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($1,712.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,918.00), which will be used to continue the Teen Intern Program at the Moore Youth Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #119The appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to enter into a contract with CEOC to purchase nutritional foods to be distributed to eligible Cambridge residents through the Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2019 · #118The transfer of funds of the HUD Planning Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $9,460.75 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will cover salary costs for the Project Manager for the Coordinated Access Program
- City Manager's report2019 · #117The appointment of the following persons as Constables With Power for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2019: David Power and Anthony Tuccinardi
- City Manager's report2019 · #116Central Square Business Improvement District (BID)
- City Manager's report2019 · #115The Manager's report back on the possibility of expanding the City of Boston's intergenerational housing pilot to Cambridge
- City Manager's report2019 · #114The Manager's report back on draft zoning for urban farming; Awaiting Report Item Number 19-23, regarding allowing lodging houses in Residential A1, A2 and B Zoning Districts; and Awaiting Report Item Number 19-28, regarding a timetable for updating retail and small business components of the zoning table of uses
- City Manager's report2019 · #113Awaiting Report Item Numbers 18-144 regarding a report on eviction data, and 19-10, regarding a report sharing information to assist in analyzing displacement
- City Manager's report2019 · #112A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the City Council Zoning Petition to amend Section 4.22 "Accessory Apartments," following further staff review and improvements to petition language
- City Manager's report2019 · #111Awaiting Report Item Number 19-9, requesting that the City determine what facilities, parking changes, and other improvements to the pavement conditions are possible to make Cambridge’s stretch of Webster Avenue a complete street
- City Manager's report2019 · #110Awaiting Report Item Number 18-122, requesting Traffic, Parking, and Transportation explore the possibility of posting a "No Trucks" sign on Hancock Street south of Massachusetts Avenue
- City Manager's report2019 · #109Awaiting Report Item Number 18-90, requesting that the City install a crosswalk across Western Avenue at Soden Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #108The appointment of the following person as a member of the Grand Junction Multiuse Path Design Project Working Group: Joseph Aiello, Rebecca Bowie, Christopher Cassa, Caroline Lowenthal, Bill McAvinney, Sarabrent McCoy, Miguel Perez-Luna, Jose-Luis Rojas, Dalila Salcedo, Katrina Sousa, Florence Toussaint, Jason Alves, Nicholas Dard, Tom Evans, Amy Flax, Kathryn Lachelt Brown, Tony Lechuga, Brad Pillen, Michelle Lower, Diana Prideaux-Brune, Robert Ricchi and John Sanzone
- City Manager's report2019 · #107The appropriation of 2016 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) funding for $21,000 received pursuant to the MOA between the City of Boston and the City of Cambridge, under the Communications Interoperability Goal Area, to the Public Investment Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account ($21,000) which will be used for Radio Equipment relocations as well as the specifications contained within FEMA's Records of Environmental Consideration Report regarding Environmental and Historic Preservation
- City Manager's report2019 · #106The transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the Electrical Department Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #105The transfer of $480,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages (Insurance) account to the General Fund Law Department Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover costs associated with a worker’s compensation lump sum settlement
- City Manager's report2019 · #104The appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to provide funds for the design and reconstruction of the Tobin School building. If approved, this appropriation will be included in the City’s FY20 bond issue
- City Manager's report2019 · #103The appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report2019 · #102The appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to provide funds for the construction of improvements at City Hall
- City Manager's report2019 · #101The appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 to provide design and construction of Eliot Street between JFK St. and Brattle St. which is a continuation of the Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza and Surface Enhancement project
- City Manager's report2019 · #100The appropriation and authorization to borrow $20,500,000 to provide funds for various water pollution abatement projects, including construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the Alewife area
- City Manager's report2019 · #99The appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2019 · #98The appropriation and authorization to borrow $22,000,000 to provide funds for the construction of improvements at the Fire Station Headquarters Building located at 491 Broadway
- City Manager's report2019 · #97The appropriation and authorization to borrow $800,000 to provide funds for various Schools for repairs to entrance doors, upgrade of energy management software, replacement of analog phone system with the voice over internet protocol (VOIP), and the replacement of an emergency generator
- City Manager's report2019 · #96The FY2020 submitted budget and appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2019 · #95The Manager's report back on an update on the Firehouse improvements allocation
- City Manager's report2019 · #94The Manager's report back on an update on efforts to study, assess, and address noise issues associated with flights in and out of Logan Airport
- City Manager's report2019 · #93The Manager's report back on micromobility, shared mobility data access, and data management concerns
- City Manager's report2019 · #92The appropriation of $300,000, received from parking fund balance
- City Manager's report2019 · #91The appointment of the following person as a member of the Human Rights Commissioner for a term of three years, effective April 4, 2019: Brandon Morgan
- City Manager's report2019 · #90The appropriation of $1,280,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #89The appropriation of the FY19 EOPSS HSD Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant for $8,000 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be for personnel/overtime services and will be dedicated to initiatives that address pedestrian and bicycle issues, coupling educational projects with enforcement of laws to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and crashes
- City Manager's report2019 · #88The transfer of $335,000 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $335,000 from the Salary and Wages account to the School Travel and Training account which will be used to fund current and projected medical service and prescription reimbursement costs as well as anticipated workers’ compensation settlement costs related to School Department personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #87The appropriation of $800,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #86The proposed Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance
- City Manager's report2019 · #85A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools Project
- City Manager's report2019 · #84The Manager's report back on the recently adopted regulations of the short-term rental revenue and the necessary steps to impose and access the revenue from the excise and community impact fees
- City Manager's report2019 · #83The Manager's report back on legality and constitutionality of the proposed "Cambridge Publicly Financed Municipal Election Program" and the "Cambridge Municipal Election People's Pledge", and Awaiting Report Item Number 18-136 regarding a report on submitting a proposal that candidates would agree to not accept donations from persons outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- City Manager's report2019 · #82The Manager's report back on raising the fines for blocking both loading zones and bike lanes to a comparable rate to Boston for the 2020 fiscal year
- City Manager's report2019 · #81The Manager's report back on pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Day Street and Massachusetts Avenue, and Awaiting Report 19-31, regarding general safety improvements at the intersection of Spring Street and Third Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #80The Manager's report back on organizing a Town Hall Meeting for Cambridge youth
- City Manager's report2019 · #79The appropriation of $70,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #78The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $15,042.07 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($13,824.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,218.07) which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence prevention peer leadership internship for teens through the Youth Centers
- City Manager's report2019 · #77The appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $173,800.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($116,816.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($48,684.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($8,300.00) which will be used to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly grocery shopping trips and will also support one part-time weekend coordinator position, an office aid, a meals assistant and several wellness/exercise instructors and group facilitators who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #76The appropriation of a grant from the MetroNorth Regional Employment Board (MNREB) for $81,775.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($49,065.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($32,710.00) which will be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, and to support program costs for work sites taking large numbers of youth and developing worksites for youth participants
- City Manager's report2019 · #75Reappointments and new appointments of the following person as a member of the LGBTQ+ Commission effective April 1, 2019: Reappointments: John Gintell (3 years), Steve Lee (3 years), Lesley Phillips (3 years), Silas Weiner (3 years) and new appointments: Michelle Zucker (3 years), Nefyn Meissner (3 years), Leo Benjamin Austin-Spooner (2 years) and Britt Huhmann (1 year)
- City Manager's report2019 · #74The Manager's report back on a plan to allow the Mayor’s Annual Harvard Senior Luncheon to be held regardless of weather conditions
- City Manager's report2019 · #73The Manager's report back on commissioning a public art piece, statue or memorial that would commemorate the dedication of women in Cambridge to passing the Nineteenth Amendment
- City Manager's report2019 · #72The Manager's report back on outlining how a prolonged Federal Government shutdown may impact the people in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2019 · #71The appropriation of $180,000 in Virtual Net Metering (VNM) credits to the General Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account, for costs related to solar VNM agreements
- City Manager's report2019 · #70The appropriation of $300,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #69The Manager's report back on new tree plantings and trash receptacles in The Port
- City Manager's report2019 · #68A recommendation from City Engineer Katherine Watkins, to eliminate and rename certain streets in the Northpoint/Cambridge Crossing area
March (29)
- City Manager's report2019 · #67Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020
- City Manager's report2019 · #66The transfer of $65,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services for the remainder of the fiscal year for personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #65The appropriation of the FY19 Shannon Grant for $24,094.87 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 ($19,904) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,190.87) which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, and the Focused Deterrence program, and to support the Sion Chambers Area IV Late Night Basketball League at the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2019 · #64The appropriation of a Traffic Enforcement Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $6,370 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, related to impaired driving
- City Manager's report2019 · #63The appropriation of $250,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #62CMA 2019 #62 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of
- City Manager's report2019 · #61The appropriation of $593,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #60The appropriation of $560,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #59The appropriation of $75,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #58A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt the Petition to change the floor area ratio (FAR) for hotel use in the Industry B (IB) district from 2.75 to 4.0
- City Manager's report2019 · #57The Manager's report back on bicycle signage on Brattle Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #56The Manager's report back on efforts to educate cyclists about riding safety and sharing the road especially at intersections
- City Manager's report2019 · #55The Manager's report back on replacing failed 4000K LED streetlights
- City Manager's report2019 · #54The appropriation of $400,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #53A supplemental appropriation of $2,600,000 from Free Cash to the Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to fund snowstorm related expenses associated with snow plowing and snow removal contracts, salt, other materials, repair costs
- City Manager's report2019 · #52The bi-annual City of Cambridge Resident Telephone Survey for 2018
- City Manager's report2019 · #51The City of Cambridge has retained its noteworthy distinction of being one of approximately 33 municipalities in the United States with AAA ratings from each of the nation’s three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2019 · #50A recommendation from the Planning Board to not adopt the Stormwater Separation from Flat Roofs Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2019 · #49A recommendation from the Planning Board to not adopt the Petition to rezone the parcel at 234 Monsignor O'Brien Highway from Residential C-1 to Business A
- City Manager's report2019 · #48A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt following further staff review and improvements to the petition language, the City Council Zoning Petition to Amend Section 4.22 "Accessory Apartments."
- City Manager's report2019 · #47The appropriation of an Innovation and Learning Grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) as part of their FY19 UP Initiative to the Arts Council in the amount of $3,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to participate in a statewide Innovation & Learning Network as part of the Universal Participation program based at the Massachusetts Cultural Council
- City Manager's report2019 · #46The appointment of the following person as a member of the Public Art Commission for a term of three years, effective March 4, 2019: Kelly Luo
- City Manager's report2019 · #45The appropriation of the FY19 Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to the Arts Council in the amount of $23,600 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account that will be used to support the Arts Council’s Cambridge Arts Grant Program through which financial grants are made to individual artists, and local arts organizations to support their work and connect it in positive ways to residents and visitors to the city
- City Manager's report2019 · #44The appropriation of $39,340, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #43The appropriation of $63,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures for bunker gear replacement
- City Manager's report2019 · #42The appropriation of $170,040, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #41The appropriation of the 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $32,188 to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase nine third rail testers which determine if the third rail electrical power on the MBTA red line tracks is energized prior to first responders entering the area during an emergency
- City Manager's report2019 · #40The appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $105,555.55 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used for dive team and marine unit equipment
- City Manager's report2019 · #39The appropriation of the FY2019 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $9,000 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($7,000), and Travel and Training account ($2,000) which will be used to continue to support part-time archives assistants, who maintain the public archive of Cambridge history, as well as the increasing costs of memberships
February (22)
- City Manager's report2019 · #38The appropriation of $600,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Executive Department Extraordinary Expenditures, to be used for shoreline and landscape improvements at Magazine Beach
- City Manager's report2019 · #37The Manager's report back on the feasibility of placing a condition in the public bidding documents prohibiting municipal contractors from displaying any signage other than company makers and contact information on vehicles
- City Manager's report2019 · #36The Manager's report back on an incident that occurred at CVS in May, 2018
- City Manager's report2019 · #35The Manager's report back on potential for the creation and implementation of a survey or other feedback mechanism for individuals who have been in touch with the Human Rights Commission
- City Manager's report2019 · #34The appropriation of $4,025,020, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #33The appointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2019: With Power - Burton Malkofsky and Ronald DiGiorgio. Without Power - Edward Otero
- City Manager's report2019 · #32The Manager's report back on the feasibility of fencing off a dog park area at Joan Lorentz Park
- City Manager's report2019 · #31The Manager's report back on the use of cigarette disposal box program
- City Manager's report2019 · #30The Manager's report back on construction vehicle parking on Gore Street and potential use of Twin City Plaza
- City Manager's report2019 · #29The Manager's report back on ways to raise awareness about the prevalence of food allergies in public parks and playgrounds
- City Manager's report2019 · #28The Manager's report back on requesting DCR to take measures to reduce vehicles blocking the exit from the Fresh Pond Mall to Alewife Brook Parkway
- City Manager's report2019 · #27The Manager's report back on organizing a neighborhood walk on Rindge Avenue
- City Manager's report2019 · #26The Manager's report back on TNC vehicles blocking travel lanes
- City Manager's report2019 · #25The appropriation of additional MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $3,254.37 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,254.37) which will be used to provide assistance to Cambridge and Somerville residents with natural gas heating bills
- City Manager's report2019 · #24The appropriation of donations to the Morse and Windsor Preschool Programs in the amount of $899.00 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be utilized to support a field trip and to purchase related classroom supplies
- City Manager's report2019 · #23The Manager's report back on funding additional summer food sites
- City Manager's report2019 · #22The requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that the City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to MSBA no later than February 15, 2019 for the replacement of the roof, including the installation of photovoltaic panels (PV) if deemed structurally and financially possible at the Morse Elementary School located at 40 Granite Street
- City Manager's report2019 · #21The Manager's report back on the Craigie Street Water Main break
- City Manager's report2019 · #20The Manager's report back on a list of streets where it is recommended that the speed be reduced to 20 MPH
- City Manager's report2019 · #19That the City Council vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64N, Section 3 (“G.L.c.64N, §3”), which is the state law that allows municipalities to impose a local excise tax of up to 3% on retail sales of cannabis within the City
- City Manager's report2019 · #18The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for calendar year 2019 to operate scales at Boston Sand & Gravel Co, 500 Front Street: Alan Bishop, Wei Li, Kyle Patterson, Henry Doan, Walter Staples, Sam Magna, John Ehrenkranz, Mike Denahy, Mike Gilroy, Scott Prentiss, Joe Olsen, Greg Silva and David Kelley
- City Manager's report2019 · #17The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for calendar year 2019 to operate scales at CJ Mabardy Co./MICH-LIN, 50 Mooney Street: Charles J. Mabardy, Joseph Mabardy, Jr., Danial Pasquarosa, James Mabardy, Nicholas Santolucito, Adam Boivin, Bryan Burdge, Jo Ann Del Vecchio and Kevin McCormack
January (16)
- City Manager's report2019 · #16A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the CMaR Method”) in connection with the Multi-Department Relocation Plan
- City Manager's report2019 · #15The appropriation of $175,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2019 · #14The appropriation of the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Cooperative Agreement grants received in the amount of $28,334 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Commission Salary and Wages account ($19,534) and to the Travel & Training Account ($8,800), which will be used for case processing of dual-filed housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and staff training
- City Manager's report2019 · #13The the transfer of $1,034,387 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $1,034,387 from the Salary and Wages account to the School Other Ordinary Maintenance account $1,011,006 and to the School Travel and Training Account $23,381 which are used for school improvement and professional development plans for all schools; school and department operating transfers to expedite purchases; expenses for special education student transportation, which are greater than anticipated; and to cover the cost of air quality testing and mold remediation at 4 schools
- City Manager's report2019 · #12The Manager's report back on creating a small business Saturday strategy for the 2019 holiday season
- City Manager's report2019 · #11The Manager's report back on updating vacant property database and reviewing strategies presented in the Storefront Vacancies Best Practices Report
- City Manager's report2019 · #10The Manager's report back on the focus of Envision Cambridge goals during community presentations
- City Manager's report2019 · #9The Manager's report back on conducting a comprehensive evaluation of inclusionary tenants' experiences with particular emphasis on biased practices
- City Manager's report2019 · #8The Manager's report back on audio and video difficulties during live broadcasts of Council Meetings
- City Manager's report2019 · #7The Manager's report back on opening a public building during extreme heat events
- City Manager's report2019 · #6The Manager's report back on the River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project
- City Manager's report2019 · #5Approval of 1) a disposition order permitting the City of Cambridge (the “City”) to lease the Harvard Square Kiosk to the Tenant currently occupying the premises on a short term basis for a period of three months with three three-month extension options to be offered in the sole discretion of the City Manager; and 2) an order approving a diminution of the requirements of Section 2.110.010 of the Municipal Code to relieve the City of the requirements of that section
- City Manager's report2019 · #4The transfer of $50,000 from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Fund Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2019 · #3The appropriation of a Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1,750 to the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training account
- City Manager's report2019 · #2The appropriation of a State Executive Office of Public Safety Grant in the amount of $10,386 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account ($8,286), Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,800), and the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training account ($300) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program
- City Manager's report2019 · #1The appropriation of a State Executive Office of Public Safety Grant in the amount of $3,200 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account ($2,500), and the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($700), to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program
2018 (334 items)
December (34)
- City Manager's report2018 · #334A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, In response to Policy Order No. O-6 of 10/15/18, which contains questions raised by the Council’s Economic and University Relations Committee at its meeting on October 4, 2018 regarding the establishment of a local Cannabis Social Equity Program
- City Manager's report2018 · #333The Manager's report back on enforcement of the Bike Lane Bill to keep our bicycle infrastructure free and unobstructed
- City Manager's report2018 · #332The appropriation of FY19 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant received from the commonwealth of Massachsuetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
- City Manager's report2018 · #331The appropriation of a donation from Geoffrey Harris, in the amount of $1,515 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2018 · #330The appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. fund in the amount of $10,573.71 to Grant Fund Human Services Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2018 · #329The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance Grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $6,726.62 to the Grant Fund human Services Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,800.62), and to the Grant fund Human Services Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,926.00)
- City Manager's report2018 · #328The appropriation of $3,100,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #327The appropriation of $5,000.00 to the Grant Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2018 · #326The Manager's report back on improvements in Enhanced 911 and Smart 911 technology
- City Manager's report2018 · #325The appointment of an Advisory Committee on Climate Resilience Zoning
- City Manager's report2018 · #324The Manager's report back on eviction data collection
- City Manager's report2018 · #323Awaiting Report Item Number 18-121 and 18-135, regarding safety improvements on Museum Way and the Craigie Bridge
- City Manager's report2018 · #322The appropriation of the FY19 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant for $42,169.68 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account ($40,000) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,169.68) which will provide funds to continue contracting with a civilian advocate to implement the Police Department’s Trauma Informed approach to policing
- City Manager's report2018 · #321The appropriation of the Yale Renewable Thermal Alliance Seed Innovation Grant for $20,000 received from Yale University Center for Business and Environment to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to procure a vendor to build and host the content of the clean heating and cooling market platform
- City Manager's report2018 · #320An appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and reconstruction of the Tobin School building. QUESTION COMES ON ADOPTION
- City Manager's report2018 · #319An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $600,000 to provide funds for the installation of a new boiler at the Solomon Building at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and other related improvements. QUESTION COMES ON ADOPTION
- City Manager's report2018 · #318An agreement with the Cambridge Housing Authority to take an easement and accepting the conveyance of a 2nd easement for the purpose of constructing a multi-use path along the Grand Junction Railway and to provide grant funding to assist in closing the funding gap for the Millers River Redevelopment Project by paying for part of the demolition of the community center building, reconstruction of a new community building, renovation of 15 housing units and the creation of permanent affordability restrictions for these units
- City Manager's report2018 · #317The Manager's report back on the Grand Junction Overlay District
- City Manager's report2018 · #316The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Foundry Advisory Committee for a term of three years, effective December 3, 2018: Jason Slavick and Richard Thal
- City Manager's report2018 · #315The Manager's report back on lighting up City Hall and firehouses for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in 2019
- City Manager's report2018 · #314The Manager's report back on achieving greater levels of snow clearing, Awaiting Report Item Number 18-07 regarding changing snow removal exemptions and Awaiting Report Item Number 18-117, regarding using the best salt substitutes as de-icers
- City Manager's report2018 · #313The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Cambridge Public Arts Commission for a term of three years, effective December 3, 2018: Omowale Moses, Amanda Moore and David Valecillos
- City Manager's report2018 · #312The appropriation of $786,737, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #311The appropriation of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative grant in the amount of $78,300 to the Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account which will support Phase I of the Cambridge Water Supply Resilience project
- City Manager's report2018 · #310The appropriation of $120,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #309The transfer of $375,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Judgment and Damages account. The funds will cover medical bills and settlements anticipated through the end of FY19 for Public Works personnel injured in the course of their job
- City Manager's report2018 · #308The appropriation of $180,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #307The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling Dividends Program grant in the amount of $97,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for the City’s various waste reduction programs including purchase of BigBelly solar trash and recycling bins
- City Manager's report2018 · #306The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division, in the amount of $218,950 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account which will continue DPW Clean Fleet program by installing hybrid drive systems and idle reduction technologies in up to eleven vehicles
- City Manager's report2018 · #305The appropriation of the Project Bread Food Pantry grant received from the Project Bread organization in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry by Project Bread to pay for purchases at the Greater Boston Food Bank, and for other food purchases for the Senior Center Food Pantry
- City Manager's report2018 · #304The appropriation of funds from the Cambridge Housing Authority in the amount of $73,989.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account which will be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program (CEP) by continuing to fund a Vocational Case Manager to provide career counseling and case management services to Cambridge residents seeking employment, particularly those residing in public housing
- City Manager's report2018 · #303The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $997,199.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($163,550.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($833,649.00) which will allow the the Department of Human Service Programs to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2018 · #302The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant from the Jacobs Foundation in the amount of $38,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($29,509.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,491.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($4,000.00) which will be used to support the Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2018 · #301The appropriation of a Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant from the Cambridge Community Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($4,879.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($121.00) which will be used for the CLC’s Civic Education and Engagement Project, which is a student leadership project
November (27)
- City Manager's report2018 · #300An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and reconstruction of the Fire Station Headquarters building. QUESTION COMES ON ADOPTION
- City Manager's report2018 · #299The an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the planning and feasibility of improvements to 831 Massachusetts Avenue and 3 Bigelow Street buildings, and the design and construction of improvements at City Hall. QUESTION COMES ON ADOPTION
- City Manager's report2018 · #298The proposed amended Street Performers Ordinance. QUESTION COMES ON PASSAGE
- City Manager's report2018 · #297Proposed revisions to the draft Surveillance Ordinance. QUESTION COMES ON PASSAGE
- City Manager's report2018 · #296The Manager's report back on the feasibility of appointing an advisory committee to work through resilience elements raised during the Envision process and through the Brown Petition
- City Manager's report2018 · #295The Manager's report back on upgrades to the Paul Dudley White Community Path and Magazine Beach renovations
- City Manager's report2018 · #294The Manager's report back on outreach related to Cambridge Community Electricity 100% Green Program during Energy Awareness Month
- City Manager's report2018 · #293The Manager's report back on creating a list of private meeting and conference rooms that are available to the public through development mitigation
- City Manager's report2018 · #292The Manager's report back on the potential for utilizing an Icelandic crosswalk design in East Cambridge
- City Manager's report2018 · #291The Manager's report back on the possibility of installing a crosswalk at across Western Avenue at Soden Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #290The Manager's report back on replacing open trash receptacles with Big Belly Solar Trash cans, with an emphasis on the business districts
- City Manager's report2018 · #289The appropriation of $28,579, received from the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
- City Manager's report2018 · #288The transfer of $35,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2018 · #287The transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2018 · #286The Manager's report back on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee Elections
- City Manager's report2018 · #285The City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with a consultant service agency to provide evaluation services for 5 years from the date of the execution of the contract pursuant to G.L. c. 30B, § 12b for the purpose of obtaining independent evaluation services to assess the use of community benefits funding by City-based nonprofit organizations in accordance with the Community Benefits Ordinance and the Guiding Principles of Community Benefits Funding
- City Manager's report2018 · #284The appropriation of $5,000,000, received from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2018 · #283The appropriation of $150,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #282The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #281The appropriation of $100,000, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2018 · #280The appropriation of $2,739,451, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2018 · #279The appropriation of $200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #278The appropriation of $142,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #277The appropriation of $92,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #276The transfer of $19,200 within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant from the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($17,700) and to the Travel and Training account ($1,500) which will provide funding for a 3-day Trauma Informed training for all officers, as well for a portion of the costs associated with community outreach materials for the Domestic Violence Unit and for Certified Advocate Training for the Victim Advocate and the Victim Advocate Assistant
- City Manager's report2018 · #275The Manager's report back on an update on the Harvard Square Theater
- City Manager's report2018 · #274The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship for a term of three years, effective November 5, 2018: Elizabeth Badger, Sandra Mercedes Canas, Donna Davis and Karim El Razzaz
October (39)
- City Manager's report2018 · #273The appropriation of additional funds to the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $121,360.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($92,765.00), and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($28,595.00) which will be split between an ESOL Program and a Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA) training program
- City Manager's report2018 · #272The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $62,925.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($62,000.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($925.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2018 · #271The appropriation of funds for the College Success Program (CSI) from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $12,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which will support a portion of the salary costs for a part-time college success coach to work with students attending Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2018 · #270The appropriation of $50,000.00, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation to support the Agenda for Children Out of School Time Initiative
- City Manager's report2018 · #269The appropriation of $15,000.00 from Friends of the Community Learning Center to Department of Human Service Salary and Wages account which will support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2018 · #268The appropriation of $39,000.00, received from Friends of the Community Learning Center to Department of Human Service Salary and Wages account ($35,076.00)
- City Manager's report2018 · #267The reappointment of the following members of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities for a 2-year term, effective October 29, 2018: Gary Dmytryk and Alicia Zeh-Dean
- City Manager's report2018 · #266New appointments of members of the Family Policy Council for a term of two years, effective October 29, 2018: Sydney Down and Kalijah Robinson
- City Manager's report2018 · #265Awaiting Report Item Numbers 18-11 and 18-12, regarding the Cambridge Crossing sewer main on Gore Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #264The appropriation of $67,179.02, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #263The Manager's report back on repairs to Gold Star Mothers Park
- City Manager's report2018 · #262The Manager's report back on tree removal hearings
- City Manager's report2018 · #261The appropriation of $100,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #260The appointments of the following persons as members of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, effective October 29, 2018: Kenneth Nugent and Kathryn Hess
- City Manager's report2018 · #259The Manager's report back on traffic direction on Kinnaird Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #258The Manager's report back on the policy on parking in front of driveways
- City Manager's report2018 · #257The appropriation of $18,000.00 from Free Cash to General Fund Public Celebrations/Arts Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support a partnership with the Bridge Repertory Theater to implement initiatives related to audience outreach and local community engagement
- City Manager's report2018 · #256The reappointment of the following persons as members of the Arts Council Advisory Board for a term of three years, effective October 29, 2018: Lori Lander and David Daniel
- City Manager's report2018 · #255The appropriation of $7,928,755 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund which is a result of commitments related to zoning ordinance amendments and special permit conditions
- City Manager's report2018 · #254The appropriation of $44,136.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #253The appropriation of $26,345.00 from Free Cash to the General Fund Human Service Programs to support efforts in the Port neighborhood and Clement Morgan Park
- City Manager's report2018 · #252The appropriation of $7,815.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #251The appropriation of $117,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #250The appropriation of $35,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #249The appropriation of $65,000.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #248The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $12,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2018 · #247The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $79,992.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($45,603.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($34,389.00) which will be used to provide an integrated education and training program to adults in the Metro North area who want to start a career in the Information Technology field and work as Computer User Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians, etc
- City Manager's report2018 · #246The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Human Service Commission for a term of three years, effective October 15, 2018: Duane Brown, Bran Shim and Rachel Weinstein
- City Manager's report2018 · #245The Manager's report back on Linkage fee as part of the Incentive Zoning Nexus Study
- City Manager's report2018 · #244The Manager's report back on establishing an Inman Square Business Impact Plan
- City Manager's report2018 · #243The appropriation of $350,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #242The appropriation of $5,000,000, received from Parking Fund balance
- City Manager's report2018 · #241The appropriation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) grant from the Marion Institute and the Barr Foundation in the amount of $75,000 to the Grant Fund Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($50,000) and the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($25,000) to pilot BRT improvements on Mount Auburn Street in coordination with Town of Watertown and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- City Manager's report2018 · #240The appropriation of $450,000 from parking fund balance to the Public Investment Traffic and Parking Department Extraordinary Expenditures, for signal improvements at the intersection of Broadway and Ellery Street and in Porter Square both of which are critical elements of the City’s Vision Zero efforts, as well as additional costs related to other signal improvements
- City Manager's report2018 · #239The appropriation of $235,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #238The transfer of $17,200 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the General Fund Elections Department Other Ordinary Maintenance which will be used to cover the cost of providing climate controlled storage of new ballot boxes, including pickup and delivery
- City Manager's report2018 · #237The appropriation of $160,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #236The appropriation of $336,429 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures Account ($285,528), to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($1,500), and Travel & Training Account ($1,500); and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($36,001) and Salary & Wages Account ($11,900) to provide affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and expand economic opportunities to low and moderate-income persons
- City Manager's report2018 · #235The votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2019
September (38)
- City Manager's report2018 · #234Amendments to the following ordinance: and proposed amendments to Chapter 14.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Fair Housing Ordinance). Fair Housing (passed to a 2nd reading) AWAITING HOME RULE LEGISLATION-BEFORE PROPOSAL CAN BE ORDAINED
- City Manager's report2018 · #233The Manager's report back on the possibility of Cambridge joining the national suit against opioid manufactures and distributors
- City Manager's report2018 · #232The Manager's report back on Sherman Street Quiet Zone
- City Manager's report2018 · #231The Manager's report back on reevaluating the fees associated with community block parties, specifically entertainment fees for unpaid, local musicians
- City Manager's report2018 · #230The new appointments of the following persons as a members of the Public Planting Committee for a term of two years effective September 24, 2018: Seanna Berry, Nancy Jordalen, Sayem Khan, Joan Krizack and Ann MacAdam
- City Manager's report2018 · #229The reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Fresh Pond Advisory Committee for a term of three years to expire May 31, 2021: Janet Burns, Claudia Thompson and Susan Agger
- City Manager's report2018 · #228CMA 2018 #228 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to new and reappointed members of the Climate Protection Act Committee for a term of three years effective September 24, 2018:
- City Manager's report2018 · #227The appropriation of 2016 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) funding for $500,000 received pursuant to the MOA between the City of Boston and the City of Cambridge, under the Communications Interoperability Goal Area, to the Public Investment Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account ($500,000) which will be used to support the City of Cambridge’s radio equipment relocation project involving the installation of new microwave links due to the upcoming loss of the Cambridge Courthouse as a regional radio site
- City Manager's report2018 · #226Legal opinion received from City Solicitor Nancy Glowa, regarding the question of repetitive zoning petitions, specifically relative to the Brown Petition
- City Manager's report2018 · #225The Manager's report back on a report from the Cambridge Human Rights Commission on housing-related questions
- City Manager's report2018 · #224Additional proposed amendments, as requested by the City Council at the meeting of June 25, 2018, to Chapter 2.76 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the “Human Rights Ordinance”)
- City Manager's report2018 · #223The appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years effective July 23, 2018: Yasmin Padamsee Forbes and Michael Kourabas
- City Manager's report2018 · #222The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Immigrant Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective September 17, 2018: Marcio Macedo and Jennifer Sparks
- City Manager's report2018 · #221The appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $692,878.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($660,002.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($31,151.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,725.00) and will be used to fund ESOL, literacy, and high school equivalency preparation classes (teaching, advising, and assessment), the grant provides for volunteer coordination, technology coordination, distance learning for ESOL students, student leadership activities, childcare through the Center for Families for a family literacy class, and out-stationing at Career Source to coordinate services among ABE providers in the Metro North region as well as among ABE and WIOA partners
- City Manager's report2018 · #220The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $58,995.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($32,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($26,047.00) which will be used for integrated education and training program for immigrant adults who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides
- City Manager's report2018 · #219The appropriation of the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read grant in the amount of $3,202.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,162.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,040.00) which will support parenting workshops as well as the recruitment and training of CLC students who will assist with logistics
- City Manager's report2018 · #218The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $497,100.25 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA
- City Manager's report2018 · #217The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) in the amount of $37,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($36,215.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,285.00) which will support the staff and operation of an ESOL class focused on teaching employees of the Division of Comparative Medicine at MIT
- City Manager's report2018 · #216The appropriation of the ESOL Grant for $208,992.00 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($196,642.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($11,950.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($400.00) which will support core ESOL services provided by the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2018 · #215The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $116,748.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($112,800.00) which will be used to support the Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program based at the Multi-Service Center. Funds will also be used to contract with a clinician who will be based at Cambridge District Court, and to contract with legal service providers who will provide legal advice intended to assist with homeless prevention and tenancy preservation activities
- City Manager's report2018 · #214The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $95,281.74 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($89,883.34), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,398.40) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2018 · #213The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Family Policy Council: Ron Benham, Ben Clark, Elizabeth Hill, Mike Johnston, Michelle Lower, Geeta Pradhan & Bridget Rodriguez
- City Manager's report2018 · #212The Manager's report back on revitalization of Gannett-Warren Pals Park
- City Manager's report2018 · #211The Manager's report back on ensuring water play features in all City owned tot lots are in proper working condition
- City Manager's report2018 · #210The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $14,199.70 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($4,575) and the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account ($9,624.70) which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to, speeding, impaired driving, occupant protection and pedestrian safety and to purchase lidar speed measuring devices for traffic safety enforcement
- City Manager's report2018 · #209The appropriation of a supplemental appropriation of the FY18 STEP (Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program) Grant for $9,182.81 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($9,182.81) which will be used to supplement sustained, high visibility, year-round traffic enforcement, specifically at locations throughout the city that have had serious crash and injury problems in the past
- City Manager's report2018 · #208The Manager's report back on a peace and safety plan for The Port and Wellington-Harrington neighborhoods
- City Manager's report2018 · #207The appropriation of the FY18 Early Childhood Resource Center grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the amount of $9,333.33 to the Grant Fund Library Salary and Wages account ($1,600) and the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,733.33) which will support parent/provider workshops, library materials, and staff time to provide on-site services
- City Manager's report2018 · #206The appropriation of the FY19 Preservation Assessment Grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, in the amount of $4,200 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will support a preservation assessment for the Cambridge Room, the Cambridge Public Library’s Archives and Special Collections
- City Manager's report2018 · #205The appropriation of the FY19 IdeaLab Grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($15,000) which will be used to purchase computer software and supplies
- City Manager's report2018 · #204The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Library Board of Trustees: Karen Kosko, Patricia Payne and Nancy Woods
- City Manager's report2018 · #203The Manager's report back on purchasing buildings being sold by the Episcopal Divinity School
- City Manager's report2018 · #202A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Cannabis Zoning Petition with suggested revisions and additional considerations
- City Manager's report2018 · #201The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) to fill a term vacated by former member Risa Mednick that will expire on June 11, 2020: Eva Martin Blythe
- City Manager's report2018 · #200A recommended appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority for a term of 5 years: Elaine DeRosa
- City Manager's report2018 · #199The appropriation of a Vision Zero Outreach Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will help support the City’s Vision Zero Initiative and be used to create, produce, and print marketing materials that detail Cambridge’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero efforts
- City Manager's report2018 · #198The appropriation of the Local Cultural Council grant made by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to the Arts Council in the amount of $500.00 to the Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the 2019 River Festival
- City Manager's report2018 · #197Recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2019
July (26)
- City Manager's report2018 · #196The Manager's report back on applying for a Targeted Brownfields Assessment grant for Jerry's Pond
- City Manager's report2018 · #195The Manager's report back on CRLS student transnit needs
- City Manager's report2018 · #194The Manager's report back on Airplane Noise
- City Manager's report2018 · #193The appropriation of $118,000 to the Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Grant Account, from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant which will be used to implement three projects related to increasing Cambridge's preparedness and resilience to climate change impacts
- City Manager's report2018 · #192A draft zoning petition concerning the regulation of cannabis establishments in the City of Cambridge in response to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-75
- City Manager's report2018 · #191A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Douglas Brown, et al., Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2018 · #190The Manager's report back on drainage in the Cambridge Common
- City Manager's report2018 · #189The Manager's report back on LiDar and Tree Canopy Studies
- City Manager's report2018 · #188The Manager's report back on traffic calming on Museum Way
- City Manager's report2018 · #187The Manager's report back on South Massachusetts Avenue project community outreach and engagement
- City Manager's report2018 · #186The Manager's report back on improving road safety conditions on Clinton Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #185The Manager's report back on safety improvements on Walden Street at the intersections of Concord Avenue, Garden Street, and Sherman Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #184The Manager's report back on improved bicycle facilities in Porter Square
- City Manager's report2018 · #183The appropriation of an FY19 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant for $376,330 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($289,577.65), and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($86,752.35) which will support Emergency Communications dispatch training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2018 · #182The appropriation of an FY19 State 911 Department Training & Emergency Medical Dispatch/Regulatory Compliance grant for $41,222 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($30,514.75), Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($707.25), and Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($10,000) which will support Emergency Communications dispatch training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2018 · #181The Manager's report back on an update on leaf blower enforcement and registration data
- City Manager's report2018 · #180A supplemental appropriation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $11,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Salaries and Wages account ($9,000), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,500), and Travel and Training account ($500) to provide funds for the Consumers' Council to continue the mediation of consumer complaints from individuals in Cambridge as well as in Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown and Waltham which do not have their own complaint mediation program
- City Manager's report2018 · #179The Manager's report back on launching a program during the summer months to activate the front lawn of City Hall in the afternoons with games
- City Manager's report2018 · #178The renaming of the Beech Room at the Main Library as the Richard C. Rossi Room
- City Manager's report2018 · #177The appointment of Omo Moses as a new member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years, effective August 1, 2018
- City Manager's report2018 · #176The appointment of David Lyons as a new member of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, effective August 1, 2018
- City Manager's report2018 · #175The appointment of the Sophia Emperador as a new member of the Fresh Pond Advisory Board as the Public Planting Committee representative for a term of three years, effective August 1, 2018
- City Manager's report2018 · #174The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of 2 years effective August 1, 2018: Alisha Ukani
- City Manager's report2018 · #173The transfer of $225,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages (Insurance) account to the General Fund Law Department Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover costs related to an employee claims settlement
- City Manager's report2018 · #172The appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the King Open Preschool, the Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool and the Kennedy/Longfellow Preschool in the amount of $78,209.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($7,180.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($71,029.00) which will be used to support and enhance the quality of education for preschool children in UPK classrooms through professional development, curriculum enrichment, and parent involvement
- City Manager's report2018 · #171Five orders requesting the transfer of unexpended bond proceeds borrowed to pay the costs of other capital projects
June (51)
- City Manager's report2018 · #170A revised draft of the proposed Surveillance Technology Ordinance
- City Manager's report2018 · #169Amendments to the two following ordinances: Chapter 2.76 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Human Rights Ordinance) and proposed amendments to Chapter 14.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Fair Housing Ordinance)
- City Manager's report2018 · #168The Manager's report back on collecting data from the Human Rights Commission on housing-related activities including number of housing related investigations, number of housing-related cases successfully mediated, relationships with regional housing-related organizations and successes and challenges of the Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance
- City Manager's report2018 · #167The Manager's report back on safety improvements at Brookline and Chestnut Streets
- City Manager's report2018 · #166The Manager's report back on a request for yield to Pedestrians signage in bike lines
- City Manager's report2018 · #165The Manager's report back on Autonomous Vehicles testing
- City Manager's report2018 · #164The Manager's report back on supporting a goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2035
- City Manager's report2018 · #163The Manager's report back on providing easily accessible needle safety information on the City's website
- City Manager's report2018 · #162The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Police Review and Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective June 25, 2018: Bet MacArthur
- City Manager's report2018 · #161The appointment of the following person as a member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of 2 years, effective June 25, 2018: New Appointment: Matt Zagaja. Reappointments: Eric Belford, Cliff Cook, Lee Gianetti, Christina Giacobbe, Cathy Chute, Anthony Vanky and Jake Wasserman
- City Manager's report2018 · #160The appropriation of $2,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures to provide funds for repairs at multiple firehouses as an initial step at improving the working and living conditions within the fire stations of the City
- City Manager's report2018 · #159The transfer of $22,000.00 from the Water Fund Salary and Wages account to the Water Fund Travel and Training Judgements Account to cover the costs related to an employee workers compensation settlement
- City Manager's report2018 · #158The transfer of $15,000 from the General Fund Personnel Department Other Ordinary Expenses (Professional and Technical Services) to the General Fund Personnel Department Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover additional workers compensation utilization review case review s based on current and anticipated costs for the remainder of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2018 · #157The transfer of $425,000 from the School Department General Fund, Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund, Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to update wireless infrastructure in school buildings ($125,000) and to support school facilities repair and maintenance projects ($300,000)
- City Manager's report2018 · #156The Manager's report back on the necessary improvements to the Harvard Square Station tunnels while they are being renovated
- City Manager's report2018 · #155New appointments of the following persons as a members of the Climate Protection Action Committee for a term of three years, effective June 18, 2018: Fred Hewett, Rachel Jacobson, Trisha Montalbo, Steven Nutter, Jerrad Pierce, Michael Sojka, Nathalie Wallace, Susan Weber & Julie Wormser
- City Manager's report2018 · #154The Manager's report back on the DeGuglielmo plaque in Harvard Square
- City Manager's report2018 · #153The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $220,976.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($16,573.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($204,403.00) which will be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting, rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention case management, and financial assistance needed to gain or retain permanent housing
- City Manager's report2018 · #152The appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $30,398.48 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,398.48) which will be used to support a variety of services for Cambridge Seniors, including food and entertainment for senior parties, the purchase of fans for low-income seniors, provision of minor home adaptation equipment, support for the food pantry, and transportation for special senior center events and trips
- City Manager's report2018 · #151The appropriation of Cambridge Individuals with Special Needs donations for $22,021.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support Cambridge athletes participating in Special Olympics
- City Manager's report2018 · #150The appropriation of user reimbursements received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System in the amount of $1,485.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,485.00) which will be used to support associated program costs of the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System
- City Manager's report2018 · #149The appropriation of funds for the College Success Program (CSI) from the Cambridge Community Foundation for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support part of the salary costs associated with a college success coach who will provide individualized college coaching for students attending UMass Boston and for graduates of the Community Learning Center’s Bridge to College program and YouthBuild’s program who attend Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2018 · #148The appropriation of a donation from MASSCAP, Inc. to the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $375.00 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be utilized utilized to provide an oil delivery for a fuel assistance client in need
- City Manager's report2018 · #147The appropriation of $8,615.00 for the Center for Families program funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Center for Families to provide Community Playgroups, Drop-In Playgroups, Provider Groups and support of Family Fun Day
- City Manager's report2018 · #146The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition/Shannon Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $10,860.80 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,360.80) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00) which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence prevention peer leadership internship for teens through the Youth Centers
- City Manager's report2018 · #145The appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2018 · #144The transfer of funds of the DHCD Fuel Assistance Grant in the amount of $7,000.00 from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of ($4,500.00) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wage account and ($2,500.00) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account which will be used to facilitate staff attendance at the annual LIHEAP state training and pay for a portion of staff costs for the Fuel Assistance Program
- City Manager's report2018 · #143The appropriation of donations to the M.L. King Preschool in the amount of $979.75 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be utilized to support classroom activities and purchases for the M.L. King Preschool
- City Manager's report2018 · #142The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $249,513.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages ($20,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($229,513.00) which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 21 sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2018 · #141The appropriation of $103,517.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($3,848.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($99,669.00) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the HEARTH Act of 2009 which will be used to provide rental assistance and supportive services for 5 chronically homeless men who reside at the YMCA
- City Manager's report2018 · #140CMA 2018 #140 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Women's Commission for a term of 3-year term effective June 18, 2018:
- City Manager's report2018 · #139The Manager's report back on the status of the implementation of the EnerGov permitting software
- City Manager's report2018 · #138The appropriation of a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program for $665,070 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account for $630,070, and to the Grant Fund Community Development Salary & Wages Account for $35,000 for program administration and will be used for activities that may include acquisition, moderate rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation and new construction of housing units for low- and moderate- income families and individuals; and for the administration of the HOME program
- City Manager's report2018 · #137The appropriation of a $1,000 donation to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used for costs associated with the Carl Baron Award ceremonies held quarterly at DPW
- City Manager's report2018 · #136The appropriation of $50,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #135The transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 in the General Fund from the Electrical Department Other Ordinance Maintenance Account to the Electrical Department Travel and Training account (Judgement and Damages) to cover cost associated with an employee settlement agreement
- City Manager's report2018 · #134The appropriation of the FY18 STEP Grant for $12,861.08 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($12,861.08) which will be used to supplement sustained, high visibility, year-round traffic enforcement
- City Manager's report2018 · #133The Manager's report back on enforcement the speed limit on Windsor Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #132The transfer of $18,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Veterans’ Services Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover additional veterans’ benefits and medical costs
- City Manager's report2018 · #131The transfer of $3,800 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Veterans’ Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover additional costs associated with the 2018 Memorial Day ceremony
- City Manager's report2018 · #130The appropriation of $370,300.73, received from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant program income
- City Manager's report2018 · #129New appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Board of Trustees of the Cambridge Health Alliance effective July 1, 2018. New Appointments: Brian Burke, Dennis Benzan and Alexander White, MD. Reappointments: Marian Darlington-Hope, Madge Kaplan, Mark Puleo, Katharine Kosinski, MD, and Joshua Posner
- City Manager's report2018 · #128The new appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Council on Aging Board effective June 1, 2018. New appointments: JoAnn Haas, Beverly Sealey and Edna Joy Stamp. Reappointments: Mary Ann Dalton, Lily Owyang, Jennifer Chisholm and Officer Daniel Burroso
- City Manager's report2018 · #127The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Family Policy Council for a term of three years, effective June 1, 2018: Neal Michaels
- City Manager's report2018 · #126The appropriation of $500,000 in Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Human Services Extraordinary Expenditures account for the purpose of renovating the basement space at 51 Inman Street for the Center for Families and Baby U staff
- City Manager's report2018 · #125The appropriation of $575,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #124The appropriation of $619,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #123The appropriation of $134,835 in mitigation funds received from the Forest City’s 300 Massachusetts Avenue building project (Ordinance #1354) to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to fund the HomeBridge program
- City Manager's report2018 · #122The appropriation of $125,000 in mitigation funds received from the Novartis’ Special District 15 building project (Ordinance #1338) to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. The funds will be offered through the City’s HomeBridge program pilot for homebuyers who are not eligible for CPA funds offered through HomeBridge
- City Manager's report2018 · #121The transfer of $605,160 in the General Fund between School Department statutory accounts as follows: $572,348 from the Salary and Wages account and $32,812 from Travel & Training Account to the School Other Ordinary Maintenance account $604,430 and $730 to the Extraordinary Expenses Account. The reallocations are for school improvement and professional development plans for all schools
- City Manager's report2018 · #120An order authorizing the City Manager for transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the books for FY17-18
May (14)
- City Manager's report2018 · #119The appropriation of $20,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #118A request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Rick (“CMAR”) procurement and construction method (the CMAR Method”) in connection with the redevelopment of the Foundry building
- City Manager's report2018 · #117A request for approval to submit the attached Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City of Cambridge to include as part of the Inman Square Intersection Safety Improvements Project (“Project”) the planned reconfiguration of the intersection of Hampshire Street and Cambridge Street in the Inman Square area of the City (hereinafter, “Inman Square”) as well as a portion of the land that makes up Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci Community Plaza (“Vellucci Plaza”)
- City Manager's report2018 · #116The Manager's report back on the status and proposed next steps to advance the urban agriculture initiative
- City Manager's report2018 · #115The appropriation of $44,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Executive Department Extraordinary Expenditures which will be used to assist the Department of Conservation & Recreation in constructing an ADA accessible canoe and kayak boat launch
- City Manager's report2018 · #114The appropriation of the final three months of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $150,351.88 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to subcontract with the Cambridge YWCA
- City Manager's report2018 · #113Awaiting Report Item Numbers 18-20 and 18-51, regarding Rufo Road
- City Manager's report2018 · #112The Manager's report back on electric vehicles
- City Manager's report2018 · #111The Manager's report back on coordinating with the MBTA on maintenance issues of the Harvard Square MBTA public restrooms
- City Manager's report2018 · #110The appropriation of $18,288, received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State 911 Support Grant
- City Manager's report2018 · #109The appointment of the following person as a member of the Community Preservation Act Committee, effective May 14, 2018 for a term of 5-years: Corinne Espinoza
- City Manager's report2018 · #108The appropriation of $34,500 for the UASI Critical Infrastructure Investment Program for the Emergency Communications Department. The funds will be used for replacement and upgrade of controlled server, data security, closet surveillance target hardening for the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility to ensure high risk assets and facilities are maintained to operational continuity
- City Manager's report2018 · #107A supplemental appropriation of $135,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Emergency Communication Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the replacement of consoles in the Emergency Communications Center
- City Manager's report2018 · #106The appropriation of a supplemental appropriation of $125,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the revitalization of the Martin Luther King Plaza, the art components and enhance the primary entrance into the Central Square Branch Library
April (35)
- City Manager's report2018 · #105The transfer of $40,000 from the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will assist the Department in bringing a civilian advocate on board to help implement the Department's Trauma Informed approach to policing
- City Manager's report2018 · #104A supplemental appropriation in the amount of $387.77 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 which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, and the Focused Deterrence program
- City Manager's report2018 · #103The appropriation of the FY18 EOPSS HSD Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant for $5,625 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($5,625.00) which will be used for personnel/overtime services and will be dedicated to initiatives that address pedestrian and bicycle issues, coupling educational projects with enforcement of laws to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and crashes
- City Manager's report2018 · #102The appropriation of the FY18 MOVA Victim Services Training Grant for $9,902 received from the Victim and Witness Assistance Board through the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funds for the “Trauma-Informed Approaches to Law Enforcement” training in collaboration with the Cambridge Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative
- City Manager's report2018 · #101The appropriation of $4,339,723, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2018 · #100The appropriation of additional funds to the Civic Education Grant for $6,992.00 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,687.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,305.00) to continue to support ESOL/Civic Education classes
- City Manager's report2018 · #99The appropriation of additional funds to the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $18,488.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($18,394.00), and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($94.00) to pay for staff to support ongoing ESOL and literacy classes
- City Manager's report2018 · #98The Manager's report back on replacing "Do Not Enter" signs on Willow Street, in the vicinity of the Cambridge-Somerville border
- City Manager's report2018 · #97The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Cheney Read House at 135 Western Avenue
- City Manager's report2018 · #96The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Blake & Knowles Foundry at 101 Rogers Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #95The Manager's report back on the intersection of Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street with a goal of clarifying traffic patterns through the intersection
- City Manager's report2018 · #94A supplemental appropriation of $200,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the abatement and demolition of Vail Court
- City Manager's report2018 · #93The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Arts Council Advisory Board for a term of three years, effective May 1, 2018: Olivia D'Ambrosio and Michael Monestime
- City Manager's report2018 · #92The appointment of the following person as a member of the Election Commission effective May 2, 2018 for a term of four years: Victoria Harris
- City Manager's report2018 · #91A supplemental appropriation of $120,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Electrical Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund consulting, design and installation services for the electrical equipment at City Hall
- City Manager's report2018 · #90The Manager's report back on a report Sira Naturals
- City Manager's report2018 · #89Awaiting Report Item Number 18-23, relative to repairs to the Harvard Square Portland Loo and methods to prevent service interruptions in the future
- City Manager's report2018 · #88A supplemental appropriation of $2,475,000 from Free Cash to the Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to fund snowstorm related expenses associated with snow plowing and snow removal contracts, salt, other materials, repair costs
- City Manager's report2018 · #87A supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Works Public Investment Fund account to fund snowstorm related road repairs and capital equipment
- City Manager's report2018 · #86An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $21,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2018 · #85An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $61,500,000 to provide funds for various water pollution abatement projects, including construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the The Port neighborhood, and the River Street neighborhood
- City Manager's report2018 · #84An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $650,000 to provide funds for various School building infrastructure projects, and a new boiler at an Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
- City Manager's report2018 · #83An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report2018 · #82The FY19 submitted budget and appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2018 · #81The Manager's report back on applying to designate certain census tracts as Opportunity Zones
- City Manager's report2018 · #80The Manager's report back on whether or not Chapter 4.25 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance applies to the Inman Square redesign project and therefore whether or not a report should be made to the Planning Board
- City Manager's report2018 · #79The appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $21,194.08 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account which is a reimbursement for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
- City Manager's report2018 · #78The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services for $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for hazmat responders’ personal protective equipment including replacement and additions to level A entry suits, Class 2 WMD suits and respiratory protection
- City Manager's report2018 · #77The appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $62,500.00 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the ongoing installation of infrastructure enhancement projects at various sites
- City Manager's report2018 · #76The appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $9,495.00 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the installation of infrastructure enhancement projects at various sites
- City Manager's report2018 · #75The appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board as a Cambridge representative effective April 9, 2018 for a term to expire on June 30, 2020: Dr. Susanne A. Martz
- City Manager's report2018 · #74The reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2018: Charles Durrah
- City Manager's report2018 · #73The transfer of funds of the HUD HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account in the amount of $1,163.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to help support the ongoing development of our HMIS system
- City Manager's report2018 · #72The transfer of funds of the HUD Planning Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account which will facilitate staff attendance at the national Housing First Partners conference and an unanticipated HUD mandated Rapid Rehousing conference
- City Manager's report2018 · #71The appropriation of the Homeless Youth Count grant funded by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($750.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,250.00) which will be used for costs related to conducting a count and survey of unaccompanied homeless youth in partnership with youth service providers (Youth on Fire, Y2Y Harvard Square, Bridge Over Troubled Waters) between April 23-May 13, 2018
March (15)
- City Manager's report2018 · #70The transfer of $40,000 from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Fund Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2018 · #69Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019
- City Manager's report2018 · #68The Manager's report back on Central Square pedestrian signals
- City Manager's report2018 · #67The Manager's report back on update on leaf blowers
- City Manager's report2018 · #66The Manager's report back on the success of the Polystyrene Ordinance
- City Manager's report2018 · #65The appointment of the following person as new associate members of the Planning Board for a term of three years, effective April 2, 2018: Nikolas Bowie and Corinne Espinoza
- City Manager's report2018 · #64The Manager's report back on a timeline for the next Incentive Zoning Study
- City Manager's report2018 · #63The Manager's report back on posting signboards at development sites
- City Manager's report2018 · #62The Manager's report back on Housing Choice Designation
- City Manager's report2018 · #61The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $9,151 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to impaired driving and occupant protection
- City Manager's report2018 · #60The appropriation of the Shannon Grant for $18,531.11 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 ($15,377.27) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,153.84) which will fund hot spot patrols, Metro Gang Task Force participation, the Focused Deterrence program and the Sion Chambers Area IV Late Night Basketball League at the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2018 · #59The recommendation to reappointment Margaret Drury as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board for a term of five years
- City Manager's report2018 · #58The reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2018: Jean Rogers
- City Manager's report2018 · #57The transfer of $135,000 from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover contract costs associated for the two HVAC maintenance and repair contracts; Associated Mechanical and Control Technologies
- City Manager's report2018 · #56The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Hovey & Markham Cottages as follows: Property located at 40 Cottage Street. See renumbered Agenda item #2 and #8 on 2/12/2018, formerly Agenda item #1A and #1B on 2/12/2018
February (30)
- City Manager's report2018 · #55The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $3,207.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,500.00) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($707.00) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors on the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2018 · #54The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $10,407.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,207.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,800.00) and Travel and Training account ($400.00) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program
- City Manager's report2018 · #53The appropriation in the amount of $2,500 donated from the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence to the Fire Department, Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used for the Carl Barron Awards for Administrative Excellence, to be awarded to members of the Cambridge Fire Department
- City Manager's report2018 · #52The appropriation of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $5,050.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Travel & Training account which will provide funding to assist in sending Cambridge Fire Department members to a hazardous material conference in Baltimore, MD
- City Manager's report2018 · #51The appropriation of the 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $35,188 to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase bicycles and related equipment (carry bags, lights/siren,) as well as uniforms for CFD personnel who will be deployed during planned and unplanned events to facilitate patient access during medical emergencies in our densely populated and congested City
- City Manager's report2018 · #50The appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $50,000.00 to the Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used for dive team and marine unit equipment
- City Manager's report2018 · #49The appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $18,917.77 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account. The City has received this grant, as reimbursement, for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
- City Manager's report2018 · #48The appropriation of $164,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures to replace EMS Coats for all presently employed firefighters, and update 22 sets of bunker gear for present members
- City Manager's report2018 · #47The appropriation of $241,830.00 from Free Cash to cover the cost of equipment and medical screening of 17 new firefighters
- City Manager's report2018 · #46The Manager's report back on providing clarification for the benefit of residents, visitors, and business owners on how the City views its obligations and constraints regarding marijuana enforcement and regulations; and Awaiting Report Item Number 18-8, regarding a report on any work that is currently underway regarding regulating adult use marijuana and to suggest next steps to the Council no later than February 26, 2018
- City Manager's report2018 · #45The Manager's report back on the enforcement of idling-trains
- City Manager's report2018 · #44A request for an aerial license for a structural canopy to be constructed over a portion of the public sidewalk in front of property located at 21 Erie Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #43The Manager's report back on Inman Square construction
- City Manager's report2018 · #42A request for the City Council vote to approve the use of the new voting equipment and to discontinue the use of the existing voting equipment effective immediately
- City Manager's report2018 · #41The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, effective February 26, 2018: Elyss Magnotto-Cleary
- City Manager's report2018 · #40The appropriation of of $27,875.80 in additional municipal access fees to the General Fund Cable Television Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide additional payments to Cambridge Community Television (CCTV)
- City Manager's report2018 · #39The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission for a term of three years, effective February 26, 2018: James Van Sickle, Jo Solet, Maximilian Frank and Rory A. O'Connor
- City Manager's report2018 · #38The appointment of the following person as a new member of the Human Rights Commisisoner for a term of three years, effective February 26, 2018: Kuong Le
- City Manager's report2018 · #37The reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2018: Albert Darling
- City Manager's report2018 · #36The City of Cambridge retaining its noteworthy distinction of being one of approximately 33 municipalities in the United States with AAA ratings from each of the nation’s three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2018 · #35The Manager's report back on possibility of a supermarket opening at 20 Sidney Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #34The Manager's report back on repairs and maintenance of the elevators at Fresh Pond Apartments
- City Manager's report2018 · #33The Manager's report back on the feasibility of implementing neighborways
- City Manager's report2018 · #32The appropriation of a Sustainable Materials Recovery grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $38,800 to the Grant Fund Department of Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will be used toward the purchase of food waste collection bins for the citywide curbside organics program
- City Manager's report2018 · #31The appropriation of the FY18 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant for $40,000 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide funds to contract with a civilian advocate to help implement the Police Department’s Trauma Informed approach to policing
- City Manager's report2018 · #30The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Hovey & Markham Cottages as follows: Property located at 44 Cottage Street. See renumbered Agenda item #2 and #8 on 2/12/2018, formerly Agenda item #1A and #1B on 2/12/2018
- City Manager's report2018 · #29The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Lechmere National Bank building at 225/227 Cambridge Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #28The appropriation of $20,000.00 from Free Cash to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account for a hitting tunnel at Danehy Park
- City Manager's report2018 · #27The appropriation of $190,000 of additional programming revenue to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will allow the Community Schools to continue programming and pay the increased costs related to contractual services and other costs including bus transportation
- City Manager's report2018 · #26The transfer of $11,000 from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary & Wages account to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel & Training account of funds from the FY18 State 911 Department Training Grant and EMD/Regulatory Compliance Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security State 911 Department which will cover costs associated with the FY18 grant allocation
January (25)
- City Manager's report2018 · #25The requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that the City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to MSBA no later than February 16, 2018 for the replacement of the roof, including the installation of photovoltaic panels (PV) if deemed structurally and financially possible at the Graham and Parks School Building, located at 44 Linnaean Street
- City Manager's report2018 · #24The appropriation of the Bertucci’s Pizza Benefit Night donation and family fundraiser in the amount of $816.64 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The Morse Preschool and Windsor Street Preschool held fundraisers to support program activities. The funds will be utilized to support field trips for both programs and to purchase gardening and other classroom supplies
- City Manager's report2018 · #23The appropriation of a grant from the MetroNorth Regional Employment Board for $83,737.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($41,868.50) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($41,868.50) which will be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to support program costs for work sites taking large numbers of youth and developing worksites for youth participants
- City Manager's report2018 · #22The appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $140,941.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($95,602.98), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($39,088.02), and to the Travel and Training account ($6,250.00) which will be used to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly grocery shopping trips
- City Manager's report2018 · #21The appropriation of the FY18 Local Cultural Council grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) for $21,600 to the Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Arts Council’s Artist Grant Program through which financial grants will be made to individual artists and local arts/cultural organizations producing work and programs to educate the broader community on the arts
- City Manager's report2018 · #20The appointment of the following person as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cambridge Health Alliance representing Somerville for a term commencing on February 1, 2018 and concluding on June 30, 2019: Robert Buchanan
- City Manager's report2018 · #19The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years, effective February 1, 2018: Janet Axelrod and James Roosevelt
- City Manager's report2018 · #18The appropriation of the FY18 Early Childhood Resource Center grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the amount of $9,333.33 to the Grant Fund Library Salary and Wages account ($1,600) and the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,733.33) which will support parent/provider workshops, library materials, and staff time to provide on-site services
- City Manager's report2018 · #17The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2018 · #16The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Family Policy Council effective January 29, 2018: City Councillor Alanna Mallon, City Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui and School Committee Member Laurance Kimbrough
- City Manager's report2018 · #15A Planning Board recommendation to adopt parts of the Kroon, et al, Harvard Square Zoning Petition and to further study some parts
- City Manager's report2018 · #14The appropriation of $5, received from Fund Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #13An update on the Gore Street construction project
- City Manager's report2018 · #12The transfer of $30,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2018 · #11The appropriation of $152,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #10The appropriation of the Cultural Investment Portfolio grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $7,300 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account which will continue to support part-time archives assistants, who maintain the public archive of Cambridge history
- City Manager's report2018 · #9The appointment of the following person as a member of the Family Policy Council in a Community-at-Large position for a term of 3-years, effective February 7, 2018: Kim Goldstein
- City Manager's report2018 · #8The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities for a three year term, effective January 1, 2018: Valerie Pauline Hammond and Philibert Kongtcheu
- City Manager's report2018 · #7The appropriation of $23,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2018 · #6The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2018 at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., 500 Front Street: Alan Bishop, Michael Denahy, Mark Gilroy, David Kelley, Joe Staples, Wei Li, Kyle Patterson, Sam Magna and John Ehrenkranz
- City Manager's report2018 · #5The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2018 at MICH-LIN Transfer Station, 45 Mooney Street: Bryan Burdge, James Mabardy, Joseph Mabardy, Jr., Jo Ann Del Vecchio, Michael Guerriero, Daniel Pasquarosa, Nicholas Santolucito, Charles J. Mabardy and Steven McColgan
- City Manager's report2018 · #4The appointment of Timothy Puopolo as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2018
- City Manager's report2018 · #3The appointment of the following person as a member of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee for a term of the 5 years, effective January 8, 2018: Michael McDonough and Victoria Bergland
- City Manager's report2018 · #2The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission effective January 8, 2018. 3-year terms: Bill Barnert, Jessica Daniels, Maya Escobar, Rachel Oppenheimer, Susan Bernstein, Linda Daniels, Kimm Topping
- City Manager's report2018 · #1The appointment of the following person as a member of the Public Planting Committee for a term of 2 years, effective January 8, 2018: Sophia Emperador
2017 (330 items)
December (33)
- City Manager's report2017 · #332Letter from Leggat McCall Properties regarding the proposed disposition of a leasehold interest in the First Street Garage for parking spaces and the development of first floor retail space in connection with Leggat McCall’s redevelopment of the former Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse building at 40 Thorndike Street in East Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #331The Regulation for Keeping of Honey Bees
- City Manager's report2017 · #330The transfer of $75,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel & Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services for the remainder of the fiscal year, for personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2017 · #329The Manager's report back on traffic calming near the intersection of Thorndike and Eighth Streets
- City Manager's report2017 · #328The appropriation of $237,649.73, received from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant program income
- City Manager's report2017 · #327The appropriation of a grant from the Helen and William Mazer Foundation in the amount of $9,000 to the Grant Fund Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Travel and Training account which will be used by the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department to undertake ongoing work related to that department’s organizational strategic plan, specifically to develop implementation goals and plans for current and future fiscal years, support additional engagement with staff, and update the strategic plan based on future needs
- City Manager's report2017 · #326The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (Mass. DOER) in the amount of $12,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will fund a feasibility study to explore the benefits of installing an energy storage system for the solar panels being installed at the Kennedy Longfellow School
- City Manager's report2017 · #325The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection (MASS DEP) in the amount of $71,500 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover costs associated with curbside organics collection and processing
- City Manager's report2017 · #324The appropriation of the FY18 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Grant for $10,000 received from the Drug Enforcement Administration via the New England Region of the OCDETF Regional Coordination Group to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account which will be used to reimburse departmental overtime costs incurred while working on OCDETF Investigations, Strategic Initiatives and prosecutions related to organized and drug related crime
- City Manager's report2017 · #323The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $4,575 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws related to impaired driving
- City Manager's report2017 · #322Proposed special legislation regarding the appointment of retired Cambridge Police Department officers as special police officers within the City of Cambridge for paid detail assignments
- City Manager's report2017 · #321The Manager's report back on the condition of the elevators at Millers River Apartments
- City Manager's report2017 · #320The Manager's report back on the plan for snow removal from the new bike infrastructure in the city
- City Manager's report2017 · #319The Manager's report back on incentive contributions that have been received in the past two years, the number and type of incentive projects that have been built (or are in the process of being built), and when the City anticipates initiating a reevaluation of the housing contribution rate
- City Manager's report2017 · #318Awaiting Report 17-102, regarding the cost and feasibility of installing lighting at city dog parks
- City Manager's report2017 · #317The Manager's report back on the establishment of a public fund that can be utilized in the event the Trump Administration withholds federal funds from Cambridge as a Sanctuary City
- City Manager's report2017 · #316The appropriation of $489,780 associated with the Hubway Bike Share Equipment from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account. These mitigation funds will be used for the purchase and expenses of Hubway bikeshare equipment
- City Manager's report2017 · #315The appropriation of $444,534.67, received from the Hubway Capital Projects Equipment Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #314The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Harvard Square Kiosk
- City Manager's report2017 · #313A legal opinion relative to the City Manager’s authority to make Historical Commission appointments
- City Manager's report2017 · #312The transfer of $384,750 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $384,750 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($294,250) and to the General Fund School Travel and Training account ($85,981) and to the General Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures ($4,519) which allows principals and department administrators to move funds across statutory categories within their budgets to better meet their educational needs
- City Manager's report2017 · #311Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees
- City Manager's report2017 · #310The Manager's report back on the feasibility of a Homelessness Trust Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #309Awaiting Report Item Numbers 17-81, regarding speeding on Field Street and Awaiting Report Item Number 17-106, regarding West Cambridge (Alewife) Sewer Separation
- City Manager's report2017 · #308The Manager's report back on Fern Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #307The Manager's report back on an update on the City's plan to expand the curbside composting program citywide
- City Manager's report2017 · #306The reappointment of the following persons as members of the Citizens Committee on Civic Unity for a term of three years, effective November 1, 2017: Susie Flug-Silva, Danielle Ring Boudrow, Kenny Likis, Steven Lee, Betsy Bard, M. Chanta Bhan and Eva Martin Blythe
- City Manager's report2017 · #305A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Beekeeping Zoning Petition with proposed amendments to the petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #304The Manager's report back on the feasibility of hiring more students for the various youth employment programs in the City with a goal of having them assist City staff with community engagement programs
- City Manager's report2017 · #303The appropriation of $37,500.00, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #302The appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Moore Youth Center for $1,760.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account which will be used to create a Teen Intern Program at the Moore Youth Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #301CMA 2017 #301 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Peace Commission: NEW APPOINTMENTS: 1-year terms - Kazimiera Fraley, Elka Kuhlman; 2-year terms - April Crehan, David Seeman; 3-year terms - Margot Cronin-Furman, Amelia Joselow. REAPPOINTMENTS: 1-year - John Ratliff;
- City Manager's report2017 · #300The appropriation of $55,580, received from Free Cash
November (14)
- City Manager's report2017 · #299The Manager's report back on which public campaign finance options are legal for municipal elections in Cambridge; and Awaiting Report Item Number 17-84, regarding potential plans and options, responsive to community concerns, for creating a program of tax revenue financing for candidates running for City Council and School Committee in the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #298The Manager's report back on policies regarding urban wildlife management
- City Manager's report2017 · #297The Manager's report back on the feasibility of reducing the speed limit on Magazine Street as well as other traffic calming measures
- City Manager's report2017 · #296The Manager's report back on the City's use of push button caution lights at crosswalks and to determine any decrease in pedestrian legal rights should they be hit; and Awaiting Report Item Number 16-66, regarding a report on how traffic laws pertaining to crosswalks are currently enforced throughout the City and whether there can be stricter laws to ultimately increase pedestrian safety
- City Manager's report2017 · #295The Manager's report back on the feasibility of making the section of Kinnaird Street between River Street and Western Avenue a one-way
- City Manager's report2017 · #294The Manager's report back on determining how the health of senior residents will be monitored during heat events and how the dangers associated with such events will be mitigated
- City Manager's report2017 · #293The appropriation of the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read grant in the amount of $2,690.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($1,150.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,540.00) which will be used for the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read program
- City Manager's report2017 · #292The appropriation of the Project Bread Food Pantry grant received from the Project Bread organization for $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will allow the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry to pay for purchases at the Greater Boston Food Bank, and for other food purchases for the Senior Food Pantry
- City Manager's report2017 · #291The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $62,925.00 to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($62,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($925.00) which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources
- City Manager's report2017 · #290A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt the Alexandria Zoning Petition regarding Innovation Space in the PUD-3A and PUD-4C Districts
- City Manager's report2017 · #289The transfer of $250,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Judgment and Damages account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Public Works personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2017 · #288The transfer of $15,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2017 · #287The appropriation of $2,274,829 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund. Funds appropriated to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund will be used to fund specific projects which will require individual appropriations by the City Council for the related projects in the future
- City Manager's report2017 · #286The appointment of the following persons as new members of the Citizens Committee on Civic Unity for a term of three years, effective November 1, 2017: Lorraine Goffe, Kelly Hassett, Laura Smith, Gustavo Payan, Tarit Rao-Chakravorti and Holly Bernier
October (41)
- City Manager's report2017 · #285The Manager's report back on convening "meet your neighborhood sergeant" event
- City Manager's report2017 · #284The Manager's report back on the use of athletics fields in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #283The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $222,893.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($16,716.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($206,177.00) which will be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention case management, and rental assistance services
- City Manager's report2017 · #282The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $24,086.78 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($24,086.78) and will be used for homelessness prevention client financial assistance and for rapid rehousing client financial assistance
- City Manager's report2017 · #281The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) in the amount of $37,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($36,070.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,430.00) to support the staff and operation of an ESOL class focused on teaching employees of the Division of Comparative Medicine at MIT
- City Manager's report2017 · #280The appropriation of the FY18 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Critical Infrastructure Grant for $39,889 received under the Critical Infrastructure Investment Area being administered by the Boston Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account for the installation of safety equipment at the parking garage at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety building
- City Manager's report2017 · #279The appropriation of the FY17 Justice and Mental Health Grant for $75,000 received from the Department of Justice via the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JHMCP) to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will allow the Department to contract with a Strategic Planning Coordinator who will lead a strategic planning team in the formulation of a strategic plan to develop the Department’s mission and goals for a justice and mental health program
- City Manager's report2017 · #278The appropriation of $40,000.00 from Free Cash to General Fund Public Celebrations Arts Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support a timely series of community-based dialogues entitled “Arts & Community Dialogue.”
- City Manager's report2017 · #277The Manager's report back on the effectiveness of SeeFixClick system
- City Manager's report2017 · #276Information in response to discussion at the Ordinance Committee hearing of October 17, 2017 regarding the Volpe Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #275A communication from the Planning Board relative to the Christopher D. Smith, et al., zoning petition regarding graduate student housing production associated with development in the proposed PUD-7 district
- City Manager's report2017 · #274The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Family Policy Council effective October 23, 2017: Elaina Wolfson, Uma Edulbehram, Naia Aubourg, Tagesech Wabeto & Ben Clark
- City Manager's report2017 · #273The appointment of the following persons as alternate members of the Cambridge Historical Commission for a term of three years: Paula Paris and Gavin Kleespies
- City Manager's report2017 · #272The Manager's report back on the Cambridge Retirement Board divesting from all fossil fuel companies
- City Manager's report2017 · #271The appropriation of $50,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #270The City Council’s draft Guiding Principles and Goals developed with the assistance of Big Sky Blue Consulting over the course of three public goal setting meetings held during this term
- City Manager's report2017 · #269The Manager's report back on airplane noise and Awaiting Report Item Number 17-67, regarding Millennium Towers and related airport noise
- City Manager's report2017 · #268The appropriation of $150,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #267The Manager's report back on the Eastern Cambridge Kendall Square Open Space Planning Study
- City Manager's report2017 · #266The Manager's report back on sidewalk and curb work at and near 8 Lambert Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #265The Manager's report back on curbing and pooling water at 25 Eighth Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #264The Manager's report back on the gas leak on Binney Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #263The appropriation of $135,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #262The Manager's report back on approving road races
- City Manager's report2017 · #261The Manager's report back on the feasibility and cost of installing computerized traffic signals along the City's main corridors
- City Manager's report2017 · #260The Manager's report back on a Police Substation in Central Square
- City Manager's report2017 · #259The appropriation of funds for the College Success Program (CSI) from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $12,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support a portion of the salary costs for a part-time college success coach to work with students attending Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2017 · #258The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center in the amount of $12,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($625.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($11,875.00) to support the Adult Career Pathways to Careers and Employment Program, which enhances the Adult Career Pathways program with the addition of Home Health Aide training
- City Manager's report2017 · #257The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant from the Jacobs Foundation in the amount of $31,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($29,360.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,640.00) which provides support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2017 · #256The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $22,953.45 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($14,156.45), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,697.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,100.00) which will be used to fund the classes, advising and coaching of the Bridge to College Program students from July 2017 through June 2018
- City Manager's report2017 · #255The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($500.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,500.00) from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation to support the Adult Career Pathways to Careers and Employment Program, which enhances the Adult Career Pathways program with the addition of Home Health Aide training
- City Manager's report2017 · #254The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations in the amount of $25,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($24,139.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($861.00) which will support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #253The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $95,281.74 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($86,781.74), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($8,500.00) and will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #252The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $116,748.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,948.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($112,800.00) which will be used to support the Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program based at the Multi-Service Center and to contract with a clinician who will be based at Cambridge District Court
- City Manager's report2017 · #251The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2017 · #250The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,172,105.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($199,280.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($972,825.00) to support the operation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2017 · #249A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the MIT Volpe PUD-7 Zoning Petition with suggested changes
- City Manager's report2017 · #248The Manager's report back on additional information requested on a Grand Junction Overlay District
- City Manager's report2017 · #247The Manager's report back on the installation of a hitting tunnel at Danehy Park
- City Manager's report2017 · #246The Manager's report back on increasing police presence in and near Clement Morgan Park and increase the level of cleaning in the Park
- City Manager's report2017 · #245The votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2018
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- City Manager's report2017 · #244The Community Preservation Act (CPA) recommendations for FY2018
- City Manager's report2017 · #243An amendment to the Foundry Demonstration Project Plan
- City Manager's report2017 · #242The Manager's report back on partnering with DCR and the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association to revitalize Magazine Beach
- City Manager's report2017 · #241The Manager's report back on re-hanging the portrait of Father O'Callahan in the War Memorial
- City Manager's report2017 · #240The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Transit Committee: Chantal Eide, Mark Jensen, Neil Rodriguez, Miles Markarian Taylor, Joe Beggan, Kelley Brown, Devin Chausse, Jim Gascoigne, Michael Monestime, Katherine Rafferty, Daniel Andrew Schofield-Bodt, Stacy Thompson, Melissa Zampitella, John Attanucci, Charlie Fineman, Robert Fitzgerald, Robert Ricchi, Arthur Strang, Saul Tannenbaum and Alexander Taylor
- City Manager's report2017 · #239The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Bicycle Committee for a term of two years, effective September 25, 2017: Corby Bacco, Rebeca Simonson, Mark Boswell, John Ellersick, Dien Ho, Charles James, Patrick Michael Lynch, Stacey King, Melissa Shakro, Jonathan Adams, Ann Marie Biernacki, Amy Flax, Caroline Jaffe, Michael Proscia, Ruthann Rudel, Randy Stern, Peter Stokes and Andrea Williams
- City Manager's report2017 · #238The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Pedestrian Committee for a term of two years, effective September 25, 2017: Fatima Akter, Samuel Almon, Andrea Marquardt Duchesneau, Steven Gniazdowski, Emily Holzman, Kevin Robert Hunter, Helina Mekonnen, Johanna Pittman, Olivia Turner, Stacey King, Debby Galef, Jodie Cohen-Tanugi, Magda McCormick, Sean Pierce, Helen Rose, Joseph Rose and Sam Stern
- City Manager's report2017 · #237The Manager's report back on the Grand Junction Overlay District and MIT's role in planning for the Grand Junction Path
- City Manager's report2017 · #236The Manager's report back on the status of the Harvard Square Improvement Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #235The Manager's report back on steps that will be taken to comply with the federal rule titled "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" that was issued in July 2015 and requires the completion of the Fair Housing Assessment
- City Manager's report2017 · #234Awaiting Report Item Numbers 17-55 and 17-64, regarding an update on Bicycle Lane Implementation and Outreach
- City Manager's report2017 · #233The Manager's report back on an update on improvements in Porter Square
- City Manager's report2017 · #232The recommendation to reappointment of Victoria Bergland as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners as the Tenant Representative for a term of 5-years
- City Manager's report2017 · #231The appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the King Open Preschool and the Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool in the amount of $45,000 received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to the Grant Fund Human Services Salaries and Wages account ($3,185) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($41,815) and will be used to support staff professional development, the purchase of supplies to improve classroom instruction, and parent outreach efforts including food and childcare
- City Manager's report2017 · #230The appropriation of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $37,200 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($27,200) and the Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($10,000) and will be used to cover a portion of the salary of an Attorney-Investigator, who works on cases from the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)
- City Manager's report2017 · #229The reappointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2017: Jean Rogers
- City Manager's report2017 · #228The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship for a term of three years, effective September 18, 2017: Karin Lin, Elena Chopyak and Nick Lopez Cortes
- City Manager's report2017 · #227The appointment of the following person as a member of the Central Square Advisory Committee for a term of three years, effective September 11, 2017: Tahir Kapoor
- City Manager's report2017 · #226The Manager's report back on the Cambridge Community Electricity Program including the number of residents who chose the 100% renewable option as of the end of July 2017, how many residents opted out of the program as of the end of July 2017, and attempts by other electricity suppliers to switch Cambridge customers to their services
- City Manager's report2017 · #225The appointment of the following persons as members of the Harvard Square Conservation District Study Committee, effective September 1, 2017: Christopher Mackin, Jerry Murphy, Christopher Angelakis, Jessica Sculley, William Barry, Joseph Ferrara and Kyle Sheffield
- City Manager's report2017 · #224The Manager's report back on formulating a plan that will provide relief and fair compensation to liquor license holders that have been impacted by dramatic devaluing of their liquor licenses, and Awaiting Report Item Number 17-72, regarding an update on the progress and plan to address the concerns relative to the sale of liquor licenses
- City Manager's report2017 · #223The appropriation of a supplemental allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $11,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Salaries and Wages account ($9,000), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,250), and Travel and Training account ($750) which will allow the Cambridge Consumers' Council to expand its services for the towns of Arlington, Belmont and Watertown in addition to the services already provide to the cities of Cambridge, Somerville and Waltham
- City Manager's report2017 · #222The Manager's report back on providing appropriate playground equipment at the King Open Playground at the Longfellow School
- City Manager's report2017 · #221The appropriation of $400,000, received from MassDOT’s FY18 Complete Streets Program
- City Manager's report2017 · #220The appropriation of an additional appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $118,635 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($18,355), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($95,980), and Travel and Training account ($4,300) which provide funds for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2017 · #219The appropriation of the Civic Education Grant for $114,359 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($110,900), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,209), and Travel and Training account ($250) and supports English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)/civic education classes provided by the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #218The appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $358,876.69 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will YWCA will use the funds to operate its family shelter from July 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, including the provision of case management and housing search and stabilization services for six homeless families at a time as referred by the DHCD
- City Manager's report2017 · #217The appropriation of the Metro North Regional Employment Board (MNREB) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Adult and Community Learning Services through MNREB in the amount of $145,537 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($142,326) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,211) which will fund a portion of our core Adult Basic Education (ABE) services and an integrated English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)/math/computers course for immigrants who are interested in training for careers in health care, primarily as nurse assistants
- City Manager's report2017 · #216The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $64,428 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($36,990), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($27,118), and Travel and Training account ($320) for the second part of the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program, and will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants or home health aides
- City Manager's report2017 · #215The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $64,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($36,928) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($27,072) which will be used for the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program, and will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming home health aides
- City Manager's report2017 · #214The appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $641,965 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($619,012), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($21,453), and Travel and Training account ($1,500) which will fund English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), literacy, and high school equivalency preparation classes (teaching, advising, and assessment), volunteer coordination, technology coordination, distance learning for ESOL students, student leadership activities, childcare through the Center for Families for a family literacy class, and out-stationing at Career Source to identify and refer potential adult education students
- City Manager's report2017 · #213The appropriation of an FY18 State 911 Department Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Leadership Scholarship Program for $10,000 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($3,990) and to the Travel and Training account ($6,010) which will cover personnel, training fees, and travel costs for the employee who receives the scholarship to attend a designated Leadership Certification Program
- City Manager's report2017 · #212The appropriation of an FY18 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant for $301,330 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($230,000) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($71,330) which will support Emergency Communications dispatch training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2017 · #211The appropriation of an FY18 State 911 Department Training & Emergency Medical Dispatch/Regulatory Compliance grant for $54,517 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account ($41,809.75), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($707.25), and Travel and Training account ($12,000) will support Emergency Communications dispatch training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2017 · #210The transfer of $2,050 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Women’s Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account for the printing of 200 copies of the Identity, Relationships, and Media Activity Guide for Cambridge’s Youth-Serving Programs
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- City Manager's report2017 · #209The reappointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2017: Jean Rogers
- City Manager's report2017 · #208The reappointment of Nadia Davila as a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective August 27, 2017
- City Manager's report2017 · #207The Manager's report back on compiling a list of legal resources and a list of frequently asked questions for undocumented people living in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #206The Manager's report back on the Harvard Square Theater
- City Manager's report2017 · #205A revised version of the Short-Term Rentals zoning petition text, incorporating changes from the July 5, 2017 Ordinance Committee hearing
- City Manager's report2017 · #204The Manager's report back on outreach plan for renters in Cambridge on the importance and availability of renters insurance
- City Manager's report2017 · #203The Manager's report back on a report the Urban Agriculture Ordinance
- City Manager's report2017 · #202The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2017: Dr. Maren Batalden, Gerald McCue, Robina Bhasin, William Lahey, Moacir Barbosa, Carol VanDeusen Lukas, Joshua Posner and Marian Darlington-Hope
- City Manager's report2017 · #201The appropriation of a supplemental appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds of $102,636 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($87,241) and Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($15,395) which will a) increase funds available to continue the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing and b) increase public service opportunities in the City of Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #200The appropriation of funds for the Cambridge Employment Program from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $68,251 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account which will be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program by continuing to fund a Vocational Case Manager to provide career counseling and case management services to Cambridge residents seeking employment, particularly those residing in public housing
- City Manager's report2017 · #199The appropriation of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Bridge to College Program grant in the amount of $13,700 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($13,328) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($372) which will support the Bridge-to-College Program, which prepares adult CHA residents with a high school diploma or equivalency to succeed in college
- City Manager's report2017 · #198The appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Public Health Commission to the Council on Aging in the amount of $500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to promote healthy eating and healthy living among older adults
- City Manager's report2017 · #197The appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Public Health Commission to the Windsor Preschool in the amount of $500 to Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Windsor Preschool to create a vegetable garden that the children will care for
- City Manager's report2017 · #196The appropriation of the FY17 Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Highway Safety Division Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division in the amount of $3,750 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used for personnel/overtime services and will be dedicated to initiatives that address pedestrian and bicycle issues, coupling educational projects with enforcement of laws to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and crashes
- City Manager's report2017 · #195The reappointment of the following persons as a member of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission effective August 1, 2017: Nancy Goodwin, Charles Redmon, Tony Hsaio and Lestra Litchfield
- City Manager's report2017 · #194The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission effective August 1, 2017: Heli Meltsner, Constantin von Wentzel and Levin Campbell
- City Manager's report2017 · #193The reappointments of the following person as a member of the Historical Commission, effective August 1, 2017: Robert G. Crocker, Chandra Harrington, Jo M. Solet and Joseph V. Ferrara
- City Manager's report2017 · #192The Final Landmark Designation Report for the Jones and Hall Houses at 66-68 Otis Street, received from the Historical Commission
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- City Manager's report2017 · #191An amendment to the City’s previous submission of a Home Rule Petition to the Legislature whereby I requested authorization to include in the planned reconstruction (the “Project”) of the King Open / Cambridge Street Upper School and Community Complex (“KOCSUS”) the area that is presently occupied by the public swimming pool known as the Gold Star Pool (the “Pool Site”) and to construct subsurface geothermal wells in a portion of Donnelly Field that lies directly along and adjacent to the current southerly boundary of the KOCSUS site
- City Manager's report2017 · #190Awaiting Report Item Numbers 17-46, 17-47, 17-48 and 17-49, short term rentals
- City Manager's report2017 · #189The Street Performers Ordinance as well as Arts Council staffing and programming
- City Manager's report2017 · #188The Manager's report back on possible conversion to one-way operations on Windsor Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #187The Manager's report back on an analysis and evaluation of "pop up" bicycle lanes
- City Manager's report2017 · #186The appointment of the following person as a member of the Family Policy Council as a Specific Area Representative for a term of 1-year, effective September 1, 2017: Michael Johnston, Executive Director, Cambridge Housing Authority
- City Manager's report2017 · #185The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division in the amount of $250,000 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account which will support Lombardi Building air handling unit replacement and expanded building management system controls and retrofits for three DPW vehicles and a DHSP shuttle bus to hybrid technologies
- City Manager's report2017 · #184The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disabilities (MOD) in the amount of $43,630 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account which will fund ADA improvements at the Senior Center, City Hall Annex and the Lombardi buildings
- City Manager's report2017 · #183The Manager's report back on the status of the Community Garden program
- City Manager's report2017 · #182The appropriation of $162,520, received from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #181The appropriation of $50,000 associated with Lesley University’s Porter Overlay District (Ordinance #1327) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditure account which will be used for the Massachusetts Avenue demonstration block between Harvard Square and Porter Square, including, but not limited to, sidewalk improvements, enhanced tree plantings and street furniture
- City Manager's report2017 · #180The appropriation of a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program for $522,490 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account for $482,490 and to the Grant Fund Community Development Salary & Wages Account for $40,000 which will support affordable housing development activities that include acquisition, moderate rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation, and new construction of housing units for low- and moderate- income families and individuals
- City Manager's report2017 · #179The appropriation of $50,000 associated with the Boston Properties special permit (88 Ames St.) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account to provide consultant services in support of the Kendall Square Mobility Task Force
- City Manager's report2017 · #178The appropriation of $1,188.40, received from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account
- City Manager's report2017 · #177A request that the City Council vote to designate the contracted part-time position of property appraiser as a special municipal employee for purposes of the state Conflict of Interest Law, G.L.c.268A
- City Manager's report2017 · #176A request for the to City Council move to Executive Session in order to conduct a confidential strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel
- City Manager's report2017 · #175Recommendation from City Engineer Katherine Watkins to name two new private ways; Clifton Place and Clifton Circle
- City Manager's report2017 · #174The Manager's report back on the possibilities of using less salt, finding non-salt options or removing excess salt when the ice threat has stopped and the salt still remains
- City Manager's report2017 · #173The appropriation of $1,000, received from a donation from the Carl Barron Family
- City Manager's report2017 · #172The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #171The appropriation of $200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #170The appropriation of $750,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #169The Manager's report back on installing a park bench around the Fresh Pond Reservation and Awaiting Report Item Number 17-38, regarding providing additional seating at Kingsley Park
- City Manager's report2017 · #168The Manager's report back on a safety review of the intersection of Brattle Street, Sparks Street and Craigie Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #167The Manager's report back on determining which pedestrian crosswalks are in need of additional on street signage
- City Manager's report2017 · #166The appropriation of $2,500, received from a donation from the Sand County Charitable Trust
- City Manager's report2017 · #165The Manager's report back on an update on the City's Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Plan
- City Manager's report2017 · #164The Manager's report back on advertising revenue to support Hubway expansion,
- City Manager's report2017 · #163A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Cockrill, et al., Petition on Short-Term Rental Housing
- City Manager's report2017 · #162A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the City Council Petition on Short-Term Rental Housing
- City Manager's report2017 · #161A Planning Board recommendation (no recommendation at this time) on the Zoning Petition regarding vacant or abandoned buildings
- City Manager's report2017 · #160A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Observatory Hill Village (Mahon, et al.) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #159A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the petition to rezone the block bounded by Third Street, Cambridge Street, Second Street and Gore Street from Business A to a new designation Business A-5
- City Manager's report2017 · #158A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Zoning Petition regarding rooftop spaces in the Harvard Square Overlay District
- City Manager's report2017 · #157The appropriation of $1,366,506 from Free Cash to the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #156The appropriation of $3,728,500 from Free Cash to the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #155The appointment of the following person as a member of the Community Benefits Advisory Committee for a term of threee years, effective June 1, 2017: Kathryn Fenneman, Risa Mednick, Elizabeth Aguilo, Cibele Goncalves, Daniel Liss, Rowan Murphy, Amy Salomon, Geeta Pradhan, Susan Lapierre, Paul Parravano, Ellen Semonoff, Sandra Clarke, and Lisa Peterson (Chair)
- City Manager's report2017 · #154The transfer of $2,500 in the Massachusetts Housing Shelter Alliance (MHSA) grant from the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used for staffing costs through the end of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2017 · #153The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $934.14 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #152The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $29,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($11,764.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($17,236.00) and will be used for the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program, and will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming home health aides
- City Manager's report2017 · #151The appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $24,233.40 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($9,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($15,233.40) which will be used to support a variety of services for Cambridge Seniors
- City Manager's report2017 · #150The appropriation of user reimbursements received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System in the amount of $8,250.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support associated program costs of the citywide tracking system for homeless persons receiving services
- City Manager's report2017 · #149The appropriation of donations from the Cambridge Individuals with Special Needs in the amount of $14,250.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support Cambridge athletes participating in Special Olympics
- City Manager's report2017 · #148The appropriation of $38,583.33, received from the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
- City Manager's report2017 · #147The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $243,087.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 22 sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2017 · #146The appropriation of $450,000 in Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Human Services Extraordinary Expenditures Account for the purpose of designing and renovating the basement space at 51 Inman Street for the Human Services Department Center for Families and Baby University staff
- City Manager's report2017 · #145The Manager's report back on the City's policy of conducting CORI checks on applicants of the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program
- City Manager's report2017 · #144The Manager's report back on funds raised for the Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund for residents impacted by the December 3, 2016 fire
- City Manager's report2017 · #143The appropriation of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for $35,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support promotion of the arts by supporting a series of temporary public artworks in the historic Cambridge Common
- City Manager's report2017 · #142The appropriation of the Festivals Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant for $500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support artist fees for the Cambridge Arts River Festival
- City Manager's report2017 · #141The Manager's report back on the possibility of a temporary mural to screen the King Open project site on Cambridge Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #140An order authorizing the City Manager for transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the books for FY16-17
- City Manager's report2017 · #139The appointment and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective June 12, 2017: New Appointment: Kathryn Stack. Reappointments: M. Chanta Bhan, Bonita Cox and Mercedes Evans
- City Manager's report2017 · #138The Manager's report back on current or potential future public-private partnerships that could deliver an operational Foundry that consists of significant community space for the community
- City Manager's report2017 · #137A request for authorization to transfer a leasehold interest in the property at 1-15 Vail Court to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust and to appropriation $750,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures to facilitate the abatement and demolition of the existing structures on the site
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- City Manager's report2017 · #136The appointment of the following person as a member of the Community Preservation Act Committee for a term of 5 years, effective June 1, 2017: Kevin Foster
- City Manager's report2017 · #135The appointment of the following person as a member of the Historical Commission effective June 1, 2017 for a term of three years: Susannah Tobin
- City Manager's report2017 · #134A letter prepared by Community Representative and former Mayor Henrietta Davis to Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack regarding the Allston I-90 project
- City Manager's report2017 · #133A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, recommending that the City Council accept amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 relating to the Building Permit Fee schedule for services provided by the Inspectional Services Department
- City Manager's report2017 · #132The transfer of $121,458 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $121,458 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($103,989), Travel and Training account ($5,519), and Extraordinary Expenditures account ($11,950). During the course of the school year, the School Department allows principals and department administrators to move funds across statutory categories within their budgets to better meet their educational needs
- City Manager's report2017 · #131The appropriation of HOME Grant Program Income of $148,143.29 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account which will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing for residents
- City Manager's report2017 · #128The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASS DEP) in the amount of $62,000 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which provides funding to municipalities that have implemented specific programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling, and waste reduction
- City Manager's report2017 · #127The appropriation of $2,000 donation from the Alexander W. Kemp Foundation received for the Alexander W. Kemp playground at the Cambridge Common to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2017 · #126The appropriation of $64,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #125The transfer of $5,000 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance account for the printing and translation of outreach materials for the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship
- City Manager's report2017 · #124A loan order requesting the authorization to refund prior bond issue(s)
- City Manager's report2017 · #123The appropriation of $282,953, received from East Cambridge Open Space Trust
- City Manager's report2017 · #122The recommended appointment of Kathleen L. Born as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years
- City Manager's report2017 · #121The appropriation of $240,000 of Virtual Net Metering (VNM) credits to the General Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover invoices related to the VNM agreement for the photovoltaic project known as “Summer Street Solar.”
- City Manager's report2017 · #120The appropriation of the Shannon Grant for $20,405.25 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 ($16,932.45) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,472.80) which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols and Metro Gang Task Force participation
- City Manager's report2017 · #119The appropriation of the FY17 MOVA Victim Services Training Grant for $14,000 received from the Victim and Witness Assistance Board through the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funding for “Trauma-Informed Approaches to Law Enforcement” training in collaboration with the Cambridge Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative
- City Manager's report2017 · #118The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Police Review & Advisory Board effective May 1, 2017 for a term of five-years: Ann Coyne, Laurance Kimbrough, and Lucy Murray-Brown
April (40)
- City Manager's report2017 · #117The Manager's report back on testing for chromonium-6 in the City's drinking water
- City Manager's report2017 · #116Awaiting Report Item Number 17-15, Council Order Number 7 of 11/21/16 and Council Order Number 2 of 3/27/17, regarding an update on language in a proposed surveillance technology ordinance
- City Manager's report2017 · #115A notification of a request from MIT to perform a test installation of a range of sensor technology along Massachusetts Avenue between Vassar Street and Lansdowne Street, in proximity to the MIT campus
- City Manager's report2017 · #114The Manager's report back on standardized signage and markings
- City Manager's report2017 · #113The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $23,673 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($20,677), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,596), and to the Travel and Training account ($1,400) which will be used to fund the classes, advising and coaching of the Bridge to College Program students from July 2017 through June 2018
- City Manager's report2017 · #112The appropriation of the Flatbread Benefit Night donation in the amount of $355.25 to Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support activities including monthly nutrition and healthy eating classes to the Haggerty Preschool
- City Manager's report2017 · #111The appropriation of $4,141,665, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2017 · #110The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $11,959.20 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($11,520) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($439.20) and will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence peer leadership internship for teens through the Youth Centers
- City Manager's report2017 · #109The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $14,040 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide funds to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2017 · #108The appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $118,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will used to subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA to operate its family shelter from March 1, 2017 through May 31, 2017
- City Manager's report2017 · #107The appointment of the following person as a member of the Envision Cambridge Focus Area Working Groups on Economy, Housing, Climate and the Environment, and Mobility. The Focus Area Working Groups are tasked with developing recommendations on topic-specific goals, strategies, and targets and indicators
- City Manager's report2017 · #106A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Harding, et al Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #105CMA 2017 #105 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Recycling Advisory Committee for a term of two years, effective April 24, 2017:
- City Manager's report2017 · #104The Manager's report back on a Tree Task Force to protect the Urban Canopy
- City Manager's report2017 · #103The appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $50,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the purchase of dive team and marine unit equipment which will provide funds to purchase an infrared camera for Marine 2 to aid in night search/rescue and navigation; replacement of electronic navigation equipment on Marine 1; and water rescue helmets, life jackets, exposure suits, dive gear bags, and a small life raft for Marine 1
- City Manager's report2017 · #102The appropriation from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the Boston Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management in the amount of $13,352.39 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Salary and Wages account. The City has received this grant, as reimbursement for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
- City Manager's report2017 · #101The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for $10,643 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,643), Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,500) and the Grant Fund Fire Travel and Training account ($500) which will support the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program that educates students in the dangers of fire and how to be prepared in the event of a fire
- City Manager's report2017 · #100The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for $3,396 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,500) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($896) which will support the Senior SAFE Program that educates seniors in fire prevention, general home safety, and how to be better prepared in the event of a fire
- City Manager's report2017 · #99The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services for $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the Fire Department’s Hazardous Response Team
- City Manager's report2017 · #98The appropriation of $2,000, received from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
- City Manager's report2017 · #97The appropriation of a Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU) Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the amount of $8,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($6,000) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000) which will be used to enhance the protection of the two Cambridge hospitals in the event of an emergency contamination situation
- City Manager's report2017 · #96The appropriation of $2,500, received from a donation from the Carl Barron Family
- City Manager's report2017 · #95The transfer of $9,431 from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account to cover overtime costs
- City Manager's report2017 · #94A request for approval of an application for a Jitney License to VanGO, LLC
- City Manager's report2017 · #93The appointment of the following persons as member of the Community Preservation Act Committee for a term of five years, effective April 24, 2017: Anna Aldric and David Kale
- City Manager's report2017 · #92The appointment of the following person as a member of the Family Policy Council as the City Manager's designee: David J. Kale
- City Manager's report2017 · #91The appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report2017 · #90The appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for various School building infrastructure projects including roof repairs at the Fletcher Maynard Academy, and a new boiler at an elementary school
- City Manager's report2017 · #89The appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2017 · #88The appropriation and authorization to borrow $20,000,000 to provide funds for various water pollution abatement projects, including construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the City’s Alewife Watershed, Cambridgeport neighborhood, and the Port neighborhood
- City Manager's report2017 · #87The FY2018 submitted budget and appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2017 · #86The Manager's report back on allowing Cambridge residents to round up their water/sewer bills to assist in funding specific community relief projects
- City Manager's report2017 · #85Amendments to Title 6 of the Municipal Code entitled "Animals" to include a new Chapter 6.20 entitled "Restrictions on the Sale of Animals in Pet Shops"
- City Manager's report2017 · #84A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with suggested modifications, the Zoning Petition to Amend Section 8.23 - Reconstruction of Nonconforming Structure or Use Following Fire, Explosion or Other Catastrophe
- City Manager's report2017 · #83The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Vision Zero Advisory Committee, effective April 3, 2017 for a term of two years: Nicholas Dard, Anne Kreider, Jennifer Quick, Peter Kuhlmann, Stephen Varrichio, Becca Wolfson, Nathanael Fillmore, Stacy Thompson, Richard Fries, Wendy Landman, Amy Flax, Sean Peirce, Jim Gascoigne, Michael Muehe, Diane Gray, Todd Robinson, Michele Trifiro and Steve Crossley
- City Manager's report2017 · #82The Manager's report back on whether the stop sign can be reinstalled at the intersection of Green Street and Hancock Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #81The Manager's report back on improving the AV set up at the Citywide Senior Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #80The appointment of Betsy Allen as the new Director of Equity and Inclusion (formerly known as Director of Affirmative Action) for the City of Cambridge, effective April 10, 2017
- City Manager's report2017 · #79The appropriation of $2,875,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #78The appropriation of $5,250,000, received from Free Cash
March (26)
- City Manager's report2017 · #77A request for the City Council to authorize the Purchasing Agent to award an extension of up to three (3) months to the existing Hubway contract with Motivate
- City Manager's report2017 · #76Recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018
- City Manager's report2017 · #75The transfer of $1,000,000 from the Water Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the replacement of water meters and meter transmitter units (MTUs)
- City Manager's report2017 · #74The Manager's report back on a suitable replacement for the crumb-rubber turf used on City playgrounds
- City Manager's report2017 · #73Awaiting Report Item Numbers 16-64 and 17-9, regarding trash and recycling pick up for small businesses
- City Manager's report2017 · #72A proposed ordinance related to the growth and maintenance of “Running Bamboo”
- City Manager's report2017 · #71The Manager's report back on subsidizing the cost of installing and removing air conditioning units from CHA properties
- City Manager's report2017 · #70The Manager's report back on the possibility of installing a stop sign at the intersection of located between 150 and 160 Cambridgepark Drive
- City Manager's report2017 · #69The Manager's report back on requesting that the DCR continue Sunday closings on Memorial Drive
- City Manager's report2017 · #68The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $21,600 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account that will be used to provide direct financial support and technical assistance to artists, arts organizations, and community groups in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #67The Manager's report back on ways to preserve the historic stained glass located at 50 York Street
- City Manager's report2017 · #66The Manager's report back on implementing an electronic public comment display in the Sullivan Chamber
- City Manager's report2017 · #65The requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that the City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to MSBA no later that April 7, 2017 for the Tobin and Vassal Lane Upper School located at 197 Vassal Lane
- City Manager's report2017 · #64The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Harvard Square Kiosk Working Group, effective March 27, 2017: Abra Berkowitz, Robyn Culbertson, Ankita Deshpande, Timothy Hyde, Janet Si-Ming Lee, Sarah Rosenkrantz, Daniel Andrew Schofield-Bodt, Kenneth Taylor, John DiGiovanni, Bertil Jean-Chronberg, Frank Kramer, Peter Kroon, Sohail Nasir, Abhishek Syal, Thomas Lucey and Mary Flynn
- City Manager's report2017 · #63The appointment of the following persons as members of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective March 27, 2017: Amanda Savage and Joshua Stadlan
- City Manager's report2017 · #62The appointment of the following persons as members of the Women's Commission for a term of three years, effective March 27, 2016: Jane Shou, Carol Chow Carson, Barbara Thomas, Therecia Jozefzoon and Nadia Elysse
- City Manager's report2017 · #61The Manager's report back on an evaluation of removing and replacing bus shelters in residential districts and parkway overlay district
- City Manager's report2017 · #60The Manager's report back on the availability and use of City office and meeting space for non-City appointed functions by non-City officials
- City Manager's report2017 · #59The Manager's report back on resolving audio and visual issues in the Sullivan Chamber
- City Manager's report2017 · #58The transfer of $6,916.61 from the General Fund Historical Commission Salary and Wages account to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover transcription services for the Commission’s remaining monthly commission meetings and public hearings
- City Manager's report2017 · #57The Manager's report back on ways to improve the public noticing of proposed building demolitions consistent with the outreach used for variances and special permits
- City Manager's report2017 · #56A supplemental appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $7,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to impaired driving and occupant protection
- City Manager's report2017 · #55The Manager's report back on installing signage related to the newly-implemented 25 MPH speed limit and increase the use of electronic signage to increase driver awareness of bike safety
- City Manager's report2017 · #54The Manager's report back on a review of the parking meter usage in Porter Square to be sure that the time limits appropriately consider the needs of local businesses and to review other areas where parking meter operating hours have been adjusted
- City Manager's report2017 · #53A request to establish the Richard C. Rossi Housing Assistance Fund (the “Fund”), and that $35,641.46 in donations received be appropriated into this Fund
- City Manager's report2017 · #52The appropriation of $175,000, received from Free Cash
February (20)
- City Manager's report2017 · #51A revised and annotated version of the Central Square Restoration Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #50The appropriation of $48,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #49An order requesting that each prior City Council authorization to borrow money to pay for capital projects will now use the premium to pay for issuance costs and reduce the amount borrowed for each project in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by the Municipal Modernization Act
- City Manager's report2017 · #48The City of Cambridge retaining its noteworthy distinction of being one of approximately 35 municipalities in the United States with AAA ratings from each of the nation’s three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2017 · #47The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three years, effective February 6, 2017: Cheryl-Ann Pizza-Zeoli
- City Manager's report2017 · #46The Manager's report back on zoning and building code restrictions as they relate to rebuilding properties destroyed in the December 3rd fire and Awaiting Report Item Number 16-105, regarding what measures can be taken to rebuild the homes impacted by the fire that may be non-conforming with the current zoning code
- City Manager's report2017 · #45A response to Council Order Numbers 13, 14, 15 and 18 dated January 23, 2017, regarding Inclusionary Housing Zoning Petition, received from Assistant City Manager for Community Development Iram Farooq
- City Manager's report2017 · #44A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt the Inclusionary Housing Zoning Petition with some suggested additional considerations
- City Manager's report2017 · #43The revised and annotated version of the Central Square Restoration Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #42The appointment of the following person as a member of the Council on Aging Board for a term of 2-years, effective March 1, 2017: Ashley Thibault
- City Manager's report2017 · #41The appropriation of $190,000 in additional Community Schools revenue to the General Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will allow the Community Schools to continue four additional weeks of programming that includes bus transportation and other contractual services
- City Manager's report2017 · #40The appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network
- City Manager's report2017 · #39The appropriation of $7,870 in additional municipal access fees to the General Fund Cable Television Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide additional payments to Cambridge Community Television (CCTV)
- City Manager's report2017 · #38An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2017 · #37An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,100,000 to provide funds for the construction of sewer separation, storm water management, and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the Cambridgeport Neighborhood
- City Manager's report2017 · #36An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,300,000 to provide funds for the design, drainage, and installation of new field surfaces at Russell Field and the Graham and Parks School
- City Manager's report2017 · #35CMA 2017 #35 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the GBLT Commissioner effective February 6, 2017: Reappointments: Anna Weick, Mal Malme, Robert Parlin and Aren Stone
- City Manager's report2017 · #34The Manager's report back on safety concerns at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Cameron Avenue
- City Manager's report2017 · #33The Manager's report back on making Appleton Street one-way from Highland Street to Huron Avenue
- City Manager's report2017 · #32The appropriation of of $3,709,949 in funds from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Grant to the Public Works Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account for the Alewife Sewer Separation Program
January (31)
- City Manager's report2017 · #31The Manager's report back on the Central Square Restoration Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #30The results of the bi-annual City of Cambridge Citizen Telephone Survey for 2016
- City Manager's report2017 · #29The comprehensive Needs Assessment Report relative to the Community Benefits Ordinance
- City Manager's report2017 · #28The appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $144,016.44 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($86,184.60), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($53,231.84), and to the Travel and Training account ($4,600), awarded to the Council on Aging Division and will be used to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly food shopping trips, and will also support one part-time weekend coordinator position, an office aid, a meals assistant, and several instructors who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center
- City Manager's report2017 · #27An update on the Bicycle Safety Work Plan
- City Manager's report2017 · #26The Manager's report back on the feasibility of starting a pilot program to install cigarette butt receptacles in areas in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2017 · #25The Manager's report back on donating grants to artist
- City Manager's report2017 · #24The Manager's report back on Cambridge Housing Authority elevator service needs
- City Manager's report2017 · #23The appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2017: James Desrosiers
- City Manager's report2017 · #22The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Water Board for a term of 5 years, effective January 30, 2017: James Burruss and Richard Johnson
- City Manager's report2017 · #21A Planning Board recommendation regarding the Medical Marijuana Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2017 · #20The appropriation of the Flatbread Benefit Night donation in the amount of $689.50 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be utilized to support music enrichment activities for the Morse Preschool
- City Manager's report2017 · #19The appropriation of a grant from the MetroNorth Regional Employment Board for $106,172 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($63,703) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($42,469), to be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program and to support program costs for work sites taking large numbers of youth and developing worksites for youth participants
- City Manager's report2017 · #18The appropriation of a donation from the Boston Children’s Museum in the amount of $1,000 to the King 2-5 ($500) and Peabody 2-5 ($500) Afterschool Programs to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be utilized to support curriculum enhancement and purchase classroom supplies at the King 2-5 and Peabody 2-5 Afterschool Programs
- City Manager's report2017 · #17The appropriation of a private donation to the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $125 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be utilized to provide an oil delivery for a senior citizen who is a fuel assistance client and has exhausted his/her fuel benefit
- City Manager's report2017 · #16The appropriation of the Bertucci’s Pizza Benefit Night donation in the amount of $399.06 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be utilized to support Curious Creatures and Mass Audubon presentations at the Haggerty Preschool
- City Manager's report2017 · #15The appropriation of $35,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #14The appropriation of $130,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #13The appropriation of $2,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2017 · #12The appropriation of $35,188, received from the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- City Manager's report2017 · #11The appropriation of a Firefighter Grant from the Firefighters grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for $20,454 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account, for the purchase and installation of one programmable personal protective equipment extractor with an automatic chemical injection system and the purchase of two forced air personal protective equipment dryers with drying racks for hanging ensembles and ensemble elements
- City Manager's report2017 · #10The Manager's report back on the procurement of a portrait of Barbara Ackermann to be displayed in the Sullivan Chamber
- City Manager's report2017 · #9The Manager's report back on the purchase of K9 Rumba by Officer Peter Neal
- City Manager's report2017 · #8CMA 2017 #8 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person to the position of Assistant City Manager for Finance, effective March 13, 2017:
- City Manager's report2017 · #7CMA 2017 #7 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointments of the following persons as members of the Conservation Commission for a term of three years:
- City Manager's report2017 · #6CMA 2017 #6 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years:
- City Manager's report2017 · #5The appointments of the following persons as Public Weighers for 2017:
- City Manager's report2017 · #4A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with some minor modifications, the Central Square Restoration Zoning Petition (Sater, et al)
- City Manager's report2017 · #3A Planning Board recommendation to adopt with suggested modifications, the zoning amendments to Article 19.000 related to lighting in project review
- City Manager's report2017 · #2The appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2017: Darrel Todman
- City Manager's report2017 · #1The appointment of Acting Police Commissioner Brent B. Larrabee, effective January 9, 2017
2016 (345 items)
December (20)
- City Manager's report2016 · #345A recommendation for a preservation restriction of the Fly Club, 2 Holyoke Place
- City Manager's report2016 · #344The Manager's report back on sunscreen in parks and playgrounds
- City Manager's report2016 · #343The Manager's report back on the City Hall elevator
- City Manager's report2016 · #342The transfer of $430,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2016 · #341The transfer of $702,144 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $702,144 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($687,560) and to the General Fund School Travel and Training account ($14,584) which are related to reallocations for school improvement and professional development plans for all schools
- City Manager's report2016 · #340The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $21,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to impaired driving and occupant protection
- City Manager's report2016 · #339CMA 2016 #339 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $100,000 to the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account ($85,000) and to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2016 · #338An update on the building located at 859 Massachusetts Avenue
- City Manager's report2016 · #337The appropriation of a supplemental allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $7,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer’s Council) Salaries and Wages account ($5,000), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,250) and to the Travel and Training account ($750), to be used as a funding source to support the Consumer’s Council Budget in the FY17 Adopted Budget
- City Manager's report2016 · #336A supplemental appropriation from the Fair Housing Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $5,000 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover costs of the Partnership program’s outreach materials pertaining to housing discrimination and lead paint poisoning
- City Manager's report2016 · #335The Manager's report back on autonomous vehicle research
- City Manager's report2016 · #334The Manager's report back on retaining on-street bicycle corrals in place all year
- City Manager's report2016 · #333The Manager's report back on implementing a pay by phone pay by app parking system
- City Manager's report2016 · #332The Manager's report back on outreach to small business owners
- City Manager's report2016 · #331That the City Council adopt an order giving the City of Cambridge permission to apply for, accept and expend state grant funds for Valente Branch Library, which is included in the construction of the King Open and Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex project
- City Manager's report2016 · #330Proposed amendments to Chapter 2.125 of the Cambridge Municipal Code of the GLBT Commission by changing the name of the Cambridge Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Commission to the Cambridge Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus Commission
- City Manager's report2016 · #329The appropriation of the Project Bread Food Pantry grant received from the Project Bread organization for $2,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which were awarded to the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry by Project Bread to pay for purchases at the Greater Boston Food Bank, and for other food purchases for the Senior Food Pantry
- City Manager's report2016 · #328The appropriation of a grant from the Jacob’s Foundation for $7,300 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account which will be used to support the salary costs of a part-time Cambridge Employment Program (CEP) Career Counselor who will provide services exclusively to CLC students on site
- City Manager's report2016 · #327The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $23,700 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($21,825) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,875) from the Jacobs Foundation to provide support for Bridge Program advising, coaching and mentoring, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students
- City Manager's report2016 · #326The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) in the amount of $3,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide services in relation to hoarding, including training of service providers, funding assistance for clean-ups, establishing and supporting hoarding related peer led support groups, and other hoarding related education and training
November (17)
- City Manager's report2016 · #325The zoning amendments with recommended changes to the Inclusionary Housing Provisions
- City Manager's report2016 · #324Various projects and initiatives related to the City’s Bicycle Safety Work Plan
- City Manager's report2016 · #323The transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund Electrical Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Electrical Extraordinary Expenditures account which will allow the Electrical Department to continue to expand the fiber optic network for public safety radios
- City Manager's report2016 · #322An update on the drought conditions
- City Manager's report2016 · #321The appointment of the following person as a Public Weigher at MICH-LIN Transfer Station, 45 Mooney Street: Richard J. Spinale
- City Manager's report2016 · #320The Manager's report back on identifying an appropriate location for a suitable remembrance for Dorothy Steele at Cambridge Health Alliance
- City Manager's report2016 · #319Council Order No. 15, dated October 31, 2016, regarding a Request for Proposal for consultant services related to the visioning, programming, governance, and repurposing of the Harvard Square Kiosk as well as creating a Harvard Square Kiosk Working Group
- City Manager's report2016 · #318The City Council accpet Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, “An Act Modernizing Municipal Finance and Government”, Sections 193 and 194 giving municipalities the authority to reduce speed limits on all ways other than state highways
- City Manager's report2016 · #317The Manager's report back on feminine hygiene products
- City Manager's report2016 · #316The Manager's report back on the feasibility of creating a temporary jobs program geared toward Cambridge's homeless population
- City Manager's report2016 · #315The reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board for a term of three years, effective November 7, 2016: Aliyah Gary and Diane Charyk Norris
- City Manager's report2016 · #314The Manager's report back on the plan to restore the mural at Rindge Field
- City Manager's report2016 · #313The appropriation of the Adams Arts Program grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $19,250 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Cambridge Arts: Creative Marketplace program, which is designed to engage and support individual artists and local arts organizations, and to encourage and track arts participation by the Cambridge-based workforce and employees
- City Manager's report2016 · #312The transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2016 · #311The Manager's report back on measures the City can take to reimburse the filing fees for individuals who successfully contest their civil traffic tickets in court
- City Manager's report2016 · #310The reappointment of the following person as a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term of 3 years effective November 21, 2016: Sabrina Selk
- City Manager's report2016 · #309The re-appointment of the following persons as members of the Commission on the Status of Women for a term of 3 years, effective November 7, 2016: Marjorie Saunders, Susan Yanow and Phyllis Bretholtz
October (22)
- City Manager's report2016 · #308The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Library personnel injured in the performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2016 · #307The appropriation of the Cultural Investment Portfolio grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $7,500 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account ($7,000) and the Grant Fund Historical Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500), to be used to continue to support part-time archives assistants, who maintain the public archive of Cambridge history
- City Manager's report2016 · #306The appropriation of $25,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #305The appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to supplement fuel assistance payments
- City Manager's report2016 · #304The appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,229,675 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($268,945), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($960,230) and to the Travel and Training account ($500) which will allow the Department of Human Services to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2016 · #303The appropriation of the Flatbread Benefit Night donation in the amount of $641 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will support the King Open Preschool classroom activities and supplies
- City Manager's report2016 · #302The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) in the amount of $37,500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($35,681), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,669) and to the Travel and Training account ($150) which will support the staff and operation of an ESOL class focused on teaching workers of the Division of Comparative Medicine at MIT
- City Manager's report2016 · #301The appropriation of $40,000, received from free cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #300CMA 2016 #300 : A communication transmitted from Lisa C. Peterson, Acting City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Human Services Commission for a term of three years, effective November 1, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #299The Manager's report back on the feasibility of requiring gas pump labels with information about the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels at all gas stations in the City
- City Manager's report2016 · #298A communication transmitted from Lisa Peterson, Acting City Manager, in response to a request from the City Clerk on behalf of the Ordinance Committee for a legal opinion concerning proposed state ballot question 4 entitled "Legalization, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana"
- City Manager's report2016 · #297A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc, Zoning Petition (expansion of Medical Marijuana Overlay District 1 in Alewife)
- City Manager's report2016 · #296A recommendation from the Planning Board not to adopt the Urban Agriculture Zoning Petition to allow for the completion of the work of the Urban Agriculture Task Force
- City Manager's report2016 · #295The appropriation of $38,300, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #294The appropriation of $47,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #293The appropriation of $190,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #292The appropriation of $120,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #291The appropriation of $125,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #290The transfer of $33,500 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (salary adjustment) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Election Salary and Wages account to pay for wages associated with early voting for the State/Presidential election
- City Manager's report2016 · #289The appropriation of $93,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #288The appropriation of $1,700,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #287The appropriation of $3,600,000, received from the Water Fund Retained Earnings account
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- City Manager's report2016 · #286The City's Agreement with MassDOT and MBTA regarding funding contribution agreement for Green Line Extension Project
- City Manager's report2016 · #285The Manager's report back on the plan to take Vail Court by eminent domain
- City Manager's report2016 · #284City accomplishments during City Manager 2013-2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #283The Broadband Task Force recommendations and Tilson Report
- City Manager's report2016 · #282The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board for a term of 3 years effective October 1, 2016: Christine Lamas Weinberg, Katherine Shozawa and Olufolakemi Alalade
- City Manager's report2016 · #281CMA 2016 #281 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2017:
- City Manager's report2016 · #280The Outdoor Lighting Zoning recommendations
- City Manager's report2016 · #279The appointment of the Steering Committee for the City’s Birth to Grade Three Partnership
- City Manager's report2016 · #278The reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Planning Board for a term of five years, effective September 26, 2016: Steven Cohen, Hugh Russell and Tom Sieniewicz
- City Manager's report2016 · #277The transfer of $23,415 within the EOPSS FFY16 Focused Deterrence Grant, from the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Police Extraordinary Equipment account, to support a Smart Policing Initiative which uses a problem-solving focused approach to crime prevention
- City Manager's report2016 · #276The appropriation from the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $34,576 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to support the purchase of computer equipment in new police cruisers
- City Manager's report2016 · #275The appropriation of the Metro North Regional Employment Board (MNREB) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Adult and Community Learning Services through MNREB in the amount of $156,560 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($148,710), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,690), and to the Travel and Training account ($160), to be used in two parts: one part funds a portion of our core Adult Basic Education (ABE) services in conjunction with our main DESE grant and the second part is for an Adult Career Pathways grant
- City Manager's report2016 · #274The appropriation of $20,000, received from the Cambridge Community Foundation
- City Manager's report2016 · #273The appropriation of $252,878.87 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account, to be used to further support the City’s affordable rental housing development and preservation efforts
- City Manager's report2016 · #272The appropriation of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $41,400 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($31,400) and to the Travel and Training Account ($10,000), to be used to cover a portion of the salary of an Attorney-Investigator, who works on cases from the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)
- City Manager's report2016 · #271CMA 2016 #271 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Water Board for a term of 5-years, effective September 26, 2016: Kathleen Kelly,
- City Manager's report2016 · #270CMA 2016 #270 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Affordable Housing Trust:
- City Manager's report2016 · #269That the City Council move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
- City Manager's report2016 · #268The transfer of $200,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Law Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and future disbursements that must be paid from this account
- City Manager's report2016 · #267CPA
- City Manager's report2016 · #266A report from Public Works Commissioner Owen O'Riordan, regarding the Polystyrene Ordinance implementation
- City Manager's report2016 · #265CMA 2016 #265 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointments of the following persons as a members of the Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board for a term of three years:
- City Manager's report2016 · #264CMA 2016 #264 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Community Advisory Board on the Living Wage for a term of three years, effective October 1, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #263Awaiting Report Item Number 16-73 and Council Order Number 4, regarding lowering speed limits in the City
- City Manager's report2016 · #262The Manager's report back on adding additional drop-off locations for unused prescription medications
- City Manager's report2016 · #261The Manager's report back on the feasibility of a municipal ID program in the City
- City Manager's report2016 · #260The Manager's report back on the state of the Cambridge Climate Vulnerability Assessment's completion date
- City Manager's report2016 · #259The Manager's report back on swatting and bomb threats at Cambridge Public Schools
- City Manager's report2016 · #258A communication transmitting additional information from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a request from Port Landing Landlord, LLC (“PLL”), for an aerial license for one structural canopy to be constructed over a portion of the public sidewalk at 131 Harvard Street, which originally appeared as City Manager's Agenda #35 of August 1, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #257Leaf blowers
- City Manager's report2016 · #256The Manager's report back on studying the benefits of a wellbeing index and plan for how it might be incorporated into various City planning processes
- City Manager's report2016 · #255The Manager's report back on the Classification of Commercial Land Use and Recommendations study
- City Manager's report2016 · #254Early voting sites
- City Manager's report2016 · #253CMA 2016 #253 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities for a term of three years, effective September 12, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #252CMA 2016 #252 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a full member of the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of 5 years, effective August 29, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #251The appropriation of $400,000, received from MassDOT’s new Complete Streets Program
- City Manager's report2016 · #250The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $94,347.60 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($84,922.60), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,925), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,500), to be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #249The appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $318,041.67 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be used to operate the YWCA family shelter from July 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017, including the provision of case management for six homeless families at a time as referred by the DHCD
- City Manager's report2016 · #248The appropriation of $8,615, received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children
- City Manager's report2016 · #247The appropriation of the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read grant in the amount of $3,189 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($1,149) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,040), to be used to staff salary costs and workshop supplies for outreach worker parenting workshops
- City Manager's report2016 · #246The appropriation of the Civic Education Grant for $123,021 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($116,945), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,826), and to the Travel and Training account ($250), to be used to cover a portion of the staff salaries, the purchase of related educational and office supplies, as well as conference expenses for staff to attend in state conferences
- City Manager's report2016 · #245A recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt, with modifications, the Healthy Pharms, Inc. Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #244The final Landmark Designation Report for the Ivory Sands House at 145 Elm Street and the Cambridge Historical Commission's recommendation
- City Manager's report2016 · #243CMA 2016 #243 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Public Art Commission for a term of three years:
- City Manager's report2016 · #242CMA 2016 #242 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointments of the following persons as a members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship, effective September 1, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #241The appropriation of Addendum #1 to the Fair Housing Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $10,000 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. The original distribution for FY16 was $42,800 to be used to cover the costs of a HUD Partnership funded Outreach Materials pertaining to housing discrimination and lead paint poisoning
- City Manager's report2016 · #240The appropriation of of a State 911 Department Training Grant and EMD / Regulatory Compliance grant for $58,597 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Salary and Wages account ($41,169.75), the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($707.25) and to the Travel and Training account ($16,720), to be used to support Emergency Communications dispatch training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2016 · #239The appropriation of from the State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant for $301,330 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($230,000) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($71,330), to be used to support three Emergency Communications dispatch positions, training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2016 · #238The appropriation of a State 911 Department PSAP Leadership Scholarship Program for $10,000 to the Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account $4,678.01 and to the Travel and Training account $5,321.99. This scholarship was awarded to Frederick Hart for participation in the 2016 Communication Center Management Program, to be used as a reimbursement for all eligible expenses related to participating in the program
- City Manager's report2016 · #237The notification of approval of the Kendall Square Foundry Development Partners as the development entity for the Foundry
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- City Manager's report2016 · #236The transfer of $42,655 within statutory accounts of the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditure account to complete the purchase of two parcels from the B&M Corporation for the purpose of creating a future multi-use path and greenway
- City Manager's report2016 · #235The request that the City Council move to Executive Session
- City Manager's report2016 · #234The submission of the attached Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City of Cambridge to include in the planned reconstruction (the “Project”) of the King Open / Cambridge Street Upper School and Community Complex (“KOCSUS”) the area that is presently occupied by the public swimming pool known as the Gold Star Pool (the “Gold Star Pool Site”) and to construct subsurface geothermal wells in a portion of Donnelly Field that lies directly along and adjacent to the current southerly boundary of the KOCSUS site (the “School Site”)
- City Manager's report2016 · #233A request from Port Landing Landlord, LLC (“PLL”), for an aerial license for one structural canopy to be constructed over a portion of the public sidewalk on Harvard Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #232The Manager's report back on the City's "Adopt-A-Tree" program
- City Manager's report2016 · #231The Manager's report back on finding a long term solution to adding a dog park in East Cambridge by the end of 2016 and fencing in a temporary location for off leash use by the end of Summer, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #230The Manager's report back on the opposition to investment funds from the Retirement System
- City Manager's report2016 · #229The Manager's report back on a truck ban on Prospect Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #228Awaiting Report Items Number 16-46 and 16-59, regarding the Grand Junction Greenway, including the status of construction, developer contributions, and the zoning overlay
- City Manager's report2016 · #227Pursuing the planning and development of a multi-use, bicycle and pedestrian pathway along the Grand Junction corridor that links East Cambridge, Kendall Square, MIT, and Cambridgeport, with potential connections into Boston and Somerville
- City Manager's report2016 · #226The appointment of Louis DePasquale, Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs to the Neville Communities, Inc. Board of Directors
- City Manager's report2016 · #225The appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the King Open Preschool and the Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool in the amount of $45,000 received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to the Grant Fund Human Services Salaries and Wages account ($3,185) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($41,815), to be used to improve the quality of education for preschool children through professional development, curriculum enrichment, and parent involvement
- City Manager's report2016 · #224The appropriation of the Let’s Move donation from the Cambridge Public Health Commission in the amount of $500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be used to purchase athletic equipment and supplies
- City Manager's report2016 · #223The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations and from a family foundation in the amount of $28,500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($25,931), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,569), to be used to support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #222The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $64,428 to the Grant Fund Human Service s Salary and Wages account ($34,457), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($29,935) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($36), to be used to provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants or home health aides
- City Manager's report2016 · #221The appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $240,467 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($5,000) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($235,467), to be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 26 sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed
- City Manager's report2016 · #220The appropriation of a two year grant from Commonwealth Corporation under the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund in the amount of $149,133 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($70,211), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($78,850), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($72), to be used to provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming certified nursing assistants or home health aides
- City Manager's report2016 · #219The appropriation of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Bridge to College Program grant in the amount of $13,700 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($13,269) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($431), to be used to support the Bridge-to-College Program which prepares adult CHA residents with a high school diploma or equivalency to succeed in college
- City Manager's report2016 · #218The appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $689,120 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($660,212), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($27,108) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($1,800), to be used for volunteer coordination, technology coordination, distance learning for ESOL students, student leadership activities, childcare through the Center for Families for a family literacy class, and out-stationing at Career Source to identify and refer potential adult education students
- City Manager's report2016 · #217The appropriation of a donation from Mt. Auburn Hospital to the Council on Aging in the amount of $1,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account, to be used to educate the senior community in stroke awareness and will fund outreach efforts and printing for literature on stroke warning signs
- City Manager's report2016 · #216The appropriation of funds for the College Success Program (CSI) from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $12,500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account, to be used to support a portion of the salary costs for a part-time college success coach to work with students attending Bunker Hill Community College
- City Manager's report2016 · #215The appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $62,925 to the Department of Human Services Salary and Wages account ($62,000) and to the Department of Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($925), to be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to eight years
- City Manager's report2016 · #214The appropriation of the Early Childhood Resource Center grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the amount of $7,000 to the Grant Fund Library Salary and Wages account ($1,600) and to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,400), to support parent/provider workshops, library materials and staff time to provide on-site services
- City Manager's report2016 · #213Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to award a five (5) year contract, with two (2), two (2) year options to renew the contract to the successful proposer on the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Bike Share System RFP
- City Manager's report2016 · #212A Planning Board recommendation on the "Friends of MAPOCO" Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #211The Manager's report back on costs and benefits of potential responses to the feral cat issue
- City Manager's report2016 · #210The Manager's report back on the use of shuttle buses to other pools during the renovations of the Gold Star Mother's Pool
- City Manager's report2016 · #209The appropriation of a $45,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 604b Water Quality Management Planning Program to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures Account, to be used to fund conceptual green street design plans for three public rights of ways, as well as guidance on green street implementation in space-constrained residential settings; with a focus on smaller scale reconstruction projects that are not part of larger utility reconstruction projects
- City Manager's report2016 · #208The Manager's report back on the installation of ADA compliant sidewalks on Huron Avenue and consider additional features to guarantee the safety of all other users
- City Manager's report2016 · #207The Manager's report back on publishing a Cambridge Voter's Guide to be distributed to each household in Cambridge a month before the 2017 municipal election
- City Manager's report2016 · #206The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Election Other Ordinary Maintenance account for the state primary election, to cover the cost of sending out voter notification cards to alert voters that the King Open polling location has changed to the Frisoli Youth Center and that the Area IV Youth Center has been renamed the Moses Youth Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #205CMA 2016 #205 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as an alternate of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission:
- City Manager's report2016 · #204CMA 2016 #204 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the re-appointments of the following persons as a members of the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission:
- City Manager's report2016 · #203CMA 2016 #203 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the re-appointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Historical Commission:
- City Manager's report2016 · #202CMA 2016 #202 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Council On Aging for a term of three years, effective August 1, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #201CMA 2016 #201 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cambridge Health Alliance:
- City Manager's report2016 · #200CMA 2016 #200 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointments of the following persons as a members of the Family Policy Council:
- City Manager's report2016 · #199CMA 2016 #199 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective August 1, 2016:
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- City Manager's report2016 · #198The Manager's report back on the possibility of allowing local businesses to voluntarily donate collected bag fees to non-profit organizations, the newly designed Community Benefits Fund, or the Cambridge Non-Profit Coalition
- City Manager's report2016 · #197A communication from the Affordable Housing Trust relative to the Inclusionary Housing Study
- City Manager's report2016 · #196Awaiting Report Item 16-29, regarding the implementation of the C2 non-zoning recommendations
- City Manager's report2016 · #195The appropriation of a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Highway Division in the amount of $50,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account, to be used to supplement sustained, high visibility, year-round traffic enforcement
- City Manager's report2016 · #194The appropriation of a Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU) Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the amount of $4,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,000) and Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000), for two MDU trailers - one for each hospital, Cambridge and Mount Auburn and the funds will be used to enhance protection of hospitals in the event of an emergency contamination situation
- City Manager's report2016 · #193The appropriation of $2,100,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #192The appropriation of $750,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #191The transfer of $40,000 from the General Fund Veterans Travel & Training (Benefits) account to the Public Investment Fund Veterans Extraordinary Expenditures account to replace carpeting in their office at 51 Inman Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #190The transfer of $17,000 from the General Fund Law Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Law Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to replace carpeting in Law office
- City Manager's report2016 · #189The transfer of $113,000 from the General Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Human Services Extraordinary Expenditures account to replace carpeting at 51 Inman Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #188A request to move to Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes from the February 22, 2016 and May 23, 2016 Executive Sessions
- City Manager's report2016 · #187A report on the continued progress on the application for funding under the Commonwealth’s Infrastructure Investment Incentive Program (I-Cubed) for the North Point area of the City
- City Manager's report2016 · #186The Manager's report back on posting Office of Campaign and Political Finance information on the Election Commission website
- City Manager's report2016 · #185The Manager's report back on sidewalk conditions
- City Manager's report2016 · #184An order authorizing the City Manager for transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the books for FY15-16
- City Manager's report2016 · #183The approval and appropriation of an additional One Million, Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Five ($1,236,125) Dollars from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel & Training (Judgment & Damages) account, in order to settle the damages to be paid to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (the “Chamber”) with regard to the City’s eminent domain taking of the Chamber’s property on June 13, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #182Recommendations from the Outdoor Lighting Task Force that address the potential detrimental impact of outdoor lighting and propose solutions that diminish existing problems and address problems that may be created by new development
- City Manager's report2016 · #181The transfer of $860,000 within statutory accounts of the Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditure account for the acquisition of two parcels of the Watertown Branch railroad from B&M Corporation for the purpose of creating a future multi-use path and greenway
- City Manager's report2016 · #180The appropriation of a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program for $526 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account, to support affordable housing development activities
- City Manager's report2016 · #179The Manager's report back on patterns that Inman Square, Wellington Harrington and Port residents should be cognizant of and procedures that should be followed if they feel their mail has been tampered with
- City Manager's report2016 · #178CMA 2016 #178 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Public Planting Committee:
- City Manager's report2016 · #177A recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by eminent domain a parcel of land comprising approximately 5,000 square feet of land located at 859 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge which is presently owned by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and that the City Council approve an Order appropriating One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five ($1,363,875) Dollars to the General Fund Law Department Travel & Training (Judgment & Damages) Account from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #176A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Riverside Neighborhood Protective Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #175A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Rainwater Separation from Flat Roofs Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #174The reappointment of Larry Ward and appointment of Charles Marquardt as Election Commissioners
- City Manager's report2016 · #173The appropriation of $210,000 in additional FY16 Sewer revenue to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account for the purchase of a new clam shell truck, to be used to clean catch basins in City streets
- City Manager's report2016 · #172The appropriation of $1,000, received from a donation from the Carl Barron Family
- City Manager's report2016 · #171The transfer of $1,000 from the General Fund License Commission Travel and Training account to the General Fund License Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover the cost of printing, legal ads, and office supplies before the end of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2016 · #170The appropriation of $3,999,677, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- City Manager's report2016 · #169The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $226,064 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($16,954) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($209,110), to be used for shelter operating costs, providing essential services to homeless persons outside of the shelter setting, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention case management, and rental assistance services
- City Manager's report2016 · #168The appointment of Maria Taesil Hudson Carpenter as Director of Libraries, effective August 23, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #167The appropriation of funds for the Cambridge Employment Program (CEP) from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $76,223 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account to be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program (CEP)
- City Manager's report2016 · #166The appropriation of City Run Road Race funds received from registration fees and corporate donations in the amount of $19,515 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to benefit the Friends of Cambridge Athletics and limited race expenses and the DHSP’s Special Olympics Program and the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund
- City Manager's report2016 · #165The appropriation of user reimbursements received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System in the amount of $7,920 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,520) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,400) to be used to support associated program costs
- City Manager's report2016 · #164The appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $24,649.21 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($10,000) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($14,649.21) to be used to support a variety of services for Cambridge Seniors, including food and entertainment for senior parties, the purchase of fans for low-income seniors, provision of minor home adaptation equipment, support for the food pantry, and transportation for special senior center events and trips
- City Manager's report2016 · #163The appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $1,509.94 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account to be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #162The appropriation of donations for $9,655 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to support Cambridge athletes participating in Special Olympics for uniforms, trophies, equipment, and supplies
- City Manager's report2016 · #161The transfer of $543.38 in the Massachusetts Housing Shelter Alliance (MHSA) grant from the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account to be used for staffing cost through the end of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2016 · #160The appropriation of I am hereby requesting the appropriation of Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) salary reserve funds in the amount of $5,499.11 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA and be used to pay one time salary increases to staff at the homeless family shelter
- City Manager's report2016 · #159The reappointment of Pearl Hines as a member of the Council on Aging Board for a term of three years, effective June 1, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #158The appropriation of a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program for $514,445 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account to support affordable housing development activities that include acquisition, moderate rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation, and new construction of housing units for low- and moderate- income families and individuals
- City Manager's report2016 · #157The appropriation of a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $53,677 to the Grant Fund Community Development Salaries and Wages account to be used to cover a portion of the salaries of existing housing planners and support staff related to the administration of the HOME Program
- City Manager's report2016 · #156The Manager's report back on the organization of a Volpe Task Force
- City Manager's report2016 · #155A request for the City Council to vote to initiate Electricity Community Choice Aggregation
- City Manager's report2016 · #154The Manager's report back on ways the City of Cambridge can notify residents of events via automated calls or text messages
- City Manager's report2016 · #153The transfer of $5,752.28 from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account to cover overtime costs from monies that were originally designated for Other Ordinary Maintenance purposes but will not be used by the end of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2016 · #152The transfer of $10,605.41 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($8,730) and the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account ($1,875.41) to cover anticipated expenses in overtime due to staffing as well as reduction in repairs and maintenance costs
- City Manager's report2016 · #151The appropriation a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $9,365.31 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
- City Manager's report2016 · #150The appropriation of $2,500, received from a donation from the Carl Barron Family
- City Manager's report2016 · #149The appropriation of $42,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #148CMA 2016 #148 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the reappointments and new appointments of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #147The Manager's report back on safety at the intersection of Sparks Street and Mt. Auburn Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #146The Manager's report back on the pedestrian safety at the crosswalk at Cameron and Massachusetts Avenues
- City Manager's report2016 · #145Policy Order #4 from May 23, 2016, regarding Safety for Trucks; Update on Putnam Avenue Fatality; and Analysis of Inman Square
- City Manager's report2016 · #144The Manager's report back on concerns and assessment of the Bring Your Own Bag ordinance
- City Manager's report2016 · #143The Manager's report back on the feasibility of renaming Cambridge Park Place
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- City Manager's report2016 · #142The City Council move to Executive Session for an update on the potential acquisition of property located at 859 Massachusetts Avenue by eminent domain
- City Manager's report2016 · #141The appointment of the following person as a member of the Police Review & Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective May 23, 2016: Ted Robitaille
- City Manager's report2016 · #140CMA 2016 #140 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a full member of the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of 5 years, effective May 23, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #139The Manager's report back on measures to prevent school buses and other large vehicles from accessing Magee Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #138The Manager's report back on identifying a suitable, temporary space to establish an enclosed dog park while the Pacific Street park is being redone or to add temporary fences to Fort Washington
- City Manager's report2016 · #137The Manager's report back on whether additional signage around Market Street could be effective in encouraging pet owners to clean up after their pets
- City Manager's report2016 · #136The appropriation of $375,000 associated with Novartis’ Special District 15 (opposite the NECCO Building; Ordinance #1338) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance which will be used to support middle income housing programs for Cambridge residents with consideration of neighborhoods impacted by development
- City Manager's report2016 · #135The appropriation of $404,505 associated with Forest City’s 300 Massachusetts Avenue building project (Ordinance #1354) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support middle income housing programs for Cambridge residents with consideration of neighborhoods impacted by development
- City Manager's report2016 · #134The Manager's report back on restoring a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Charles and Second Streets
- City Manager's report2016 · #133The Manager's report back on traffic calming at the intersection of Bristol Street and Webster Avenue and Awaiting Report Item Number 16-30, regarding traffic calming at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Windsor Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #132The appropriation of a Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($13,918), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($982), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($100) which will be used the CLC funds for the Life Transitions Program, which partners with the Citywide Senior Center and connects low-income Cambridge immigrants to services including ESOL classes, Bridge to College Program, and career counseling
- City Manager's report2016 · #131The appropriation of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) grant in the amount of $27,582 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($13,262) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($14,320) which is for the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program, and will provide an integrated education and training program for immigrant adults in the Metro North area who are interested in becoming home health aides
- City Manager's report2016 · #130The appropriation of a Children’s Trust Fund grant in the amount of $525 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to hold a Parent Appreciation Breakfast for Center for Families’ parents
- City Manager's report2016 · #129The transfer of $10,500 from the General Fund City Council Travel and Training account to the General Fund City Council Other Ordinary Maintenance account for the facilitation of a goal setting session on June 8
- City Manager's report2016 · #128The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Cable Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Cable Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support a new collaboration with CCTV around programming on 22-Cityview
- City Manager's report2016 · #127The appropriation of the Festivals Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant for $500 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to support the Cambridge Arts River Festival
- City Manager's report2016 · #126The transfer of $660,052 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $585,219 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account, $69,911 from the General Fund School Travel and Training account and $4,922 from the General Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account which are reallocations to school improvement and professional development plans for all schools
- City Manager's report2016 · #125The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Harvard Square Advisory Board for a term of two years, effective May 23, 2016: Bridget Dinsmore and Maximillan Frank
- City Manager's report2016 · #124The appointment of the following person as a member of the Coordinating Council for Children, Youth and Families (aka Family Policy Council) for the 2016-17 term: Tony Clark
- City Manager's report2016 · #123The reappointment of the following members to the Cambridge Public Art Commission for a term of three years, effective June 1, 2016: David De Celis and Dina Deitsch
- City Manager's report2016 · #122The appointment of the following members to the Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board for a term of three years, effective June 1, 2016: Luis Edgardo Cotto, Lori Lander and Stella Aguirre McGregor
- City Manager's report2016 · #121The appointment of the following members to the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective May 23, 2016: Olinda Marshall and Chara Itoka
- City Manager's report2016 · #120The Manager's report back on what measures can be taken to address the inadequate cell reception of the residents living at 303 Third Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #119The Manager's report back on the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project
- City Manager's report2016 · #118The appointment of Police Superintendent Christopher J. Burke as Acting Police Commissioner, effective May 8, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #117The appropriation of $35,000 of additional Community Schools revenue to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will allow the Community Schools to continue programming and pay the increased costs related to bus transportation and contractual services
- City Manager's report2016 · #116The transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Finance (Personnel) Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated workers compensation costs for the remainder of the fiscal year
- City Manager's report2016 · #115The appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $8,790 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the installation of cameras to monitor fire apparatus, radio infrastructure, and computer networks
- City Manager's report2016 · #114A Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Richard Avenue Neighbors (Stern, et al.) Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #113CMA 2016 #113 : A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board effective May 9, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #112The appointment of the following persons as a members of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire November : Dorothy Altman, Edward Pickering, Purvi Patel
- City Manager's report2016 · #111The appointment of John Gargano as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #110The transfer of $116,850 from General Fund Library Salary and Wages account to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will fund expenses incurred to repair the Main Library’s HVAC system, chillers at the Central Square branch, and the heating system at the O’Connell branch
- City Manager's report2016 · #109The appropriation of $940,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #108The appropriation of $700,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditure to provide funds for the construction costs for the Clarendon Avenue Playground
- City Manager's report2016 · #107An additional appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $95,865 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development to the Salary and Wages account ($6,492), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($86,373) and to the Travel and Training account ($3,000) to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville
- City Manager's report2016 · #106The appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $116,748 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,948) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($112,800) which will be used to support the Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program based at the Multi-Service Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #105The appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $156,583.34 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA
- City Manager's report2016 · #104The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services in the amount of $6,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($5,803) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($197) which will support a workplace needs analysis at MIT
April (34)
- City Manager's report2016 · #103The Manager's report back on a legal opinion on the legality of the Zoning Petition filed by Sage Cannabis, Inc. For a medical marijuana dispensary and whether it is spot zoning
- City Manager's report2016 · #102The City of Cambridge receiving a 5-STAR Rating from STAR Communities (STAR) - the highest score ever given in the country and Cambridge is one of only four cities nationally to earn the top 5-STAR rating
- City Manager's report2016 · #101A report on potential issues related to the Barrett, et al. Zoning Amendment
- City Manager's report2016 · #100The appropriation of $650,000, received from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account
- City Manager's report2016 · #99The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASS DEP) in the amount of $105,000 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will use the funds to offset the costs to purchase wheeled food waste carts for the curbside organics collection program
- City Manager's report2016 · #98The appropriation of grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASS DEP) in the amount of $62,000 to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to cover costs associated with curbside organics collection and processing
- City Manager's report2016 · #97The appropriation of a $2,000 donation from the Alexander W. Kemp Foundation received for the Alexander W. Kemp playground at the Cambridge Common to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account
- City Manager's report2016 · #96The appropriation of $200,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #95The appropriation of $25,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #94The appropriation of $650,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #93An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of a multi-use path/greenway along the eastern Grand Junction railroad right of way from Broadway to the city line
- City Manager's report2016 · #92An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 to provide funds for the renovations of the Out of Town News Kiosk Building and adjacent plaza area in Harvard Square
- City Manager's report2016 · #91An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $150,000 to provide funds for the purchase and installation of mechanical components to ensure the operational integrity of the elevator at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility
- City Manager's report2016 · #90An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $149,600,000 to provide funds for various School building infrastructure projects including construction for the King Open/Cambridge Street Schools & Community Complex, building envelope repairs at the Fletcher Maynard Academy, and a new boiler at the Amigos School
- City Manager's report2016 · #89An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks
- City Manager's report2016 · #88An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for a Comprehensive Facilities Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report2016 · #87An order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $17,350,000 to provide funds for various water pollution abatement projects, including construction of sewer separation, storm water management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the City’s Alewife Watershed, Cambridgeport Neighborhood, and areas in Harvard Square as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program
- City Manager's report2016 · #86The appropriation of $500,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #85The appropriation of $1,000,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #84The Manager's report back on the possibility of closing two lanes to cars on Memorial Drive on April 29th for Walk/Ride Day
- City Manager's report2016 · #83The FY2017 submitted budget and appropriation orders
- City Manager's report2016 · #82The recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study
- City Manager's report2016 · #81A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, recommending appointment of Naomie Stephen to the Cambridge Housing Authority
- City Manager's report2016 · #80A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, recommending the reappointment of Conrad Crawford to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
- City Manager's report2016 · #79The recommendation of the adoption of the provision of Chapter 481 of the 1993 Acts and Resolves, An Act Relative to the Sale of Liqueurs or Cordials by Common Victuallers
- City Manager's report2016 · #78The Manager's report back on the status of the house breaks in Cambridgeport
- City Manager's report2016 · #77The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Traffic Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $21,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to speeding and aggressive driving, impaired driving, distracted driving, and occupant protection
- City Manager's report2016 · #76The Manager's report back on working with Eversource and other power providers to plan and implement infrastructure improvements
- City Manager's report2016 · #75Awaiting Report Item Number #16-18, regarding an opinion on whether the Peter Cohen Zoning Petition is reverse spot zoning and whether the petition puts the City at risk
- City Manager's report2016 · #74The appropriation of $30,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #73The transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2016 · #72The appropriation of $8,615 for the Center for Families program funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission, Agenda for Children to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, which will be used to provide Community Playgroups, Drop-In Playgroups, Provider Groups and support of Family Fun Day
- City Manager's report2016 · #71The transfer of $10,300 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties
- City Manager's report2016 · #70The appropriation of $50,000 of additional revenue to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to continue programming and pay the increased costs related to bus transportation and other contractual services
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- City Manager's report2016 · #69The block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017
- City Manager's report2016 · #68The adoption of a Policy Order committing Vision Zero, a set of goals of eliminating transportation fatalities and serious injuries
- City Manager's report2016 · #67The Complete Streets Policy and Council Order
- City Manager's report2016 · #66The 2015 Update of the City of Cambridge Hazard Mitigation Plan and Policy Order
- City Manager's report2016 · #65The Manager's report back on A-Framed signs
- City Manager's report2016 · #64The Manager's report back on piloting a Tool Library
- City Manager's report2016 · #63A Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Peter L. Cohen, et al., Zoning Petition, with a recommendation that the issue be incorporated into a broader study
- City Manager's report2016 · #62The Manager's report back on the curb cut application for 41 Gibson Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #61The appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $12,810 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($11,520) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,290) which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence peer leadership internship for teens through the Youth Centers
- City Manager's report2016 · #60The appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $20,904 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($18,192), to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,562), and to the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($1,150) which will support the Bridge to College Program
- City Manager's report2016 · #59The transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Electrical Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Electrical Extraordinary Expenditures account to purchase a new bucket truck
- City Manager's report2016 · #58The transfer of $20,000 from the General Fund Electrical Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Electrical Extraordinary Expenditures account which will allow the Electrical Department to continue to expand the fiber optic network for public safety radios. The project is supported by savings from the Electric Streetlight budget
- City Manager's report2016 · #57The appropriation of $200,000, received from Sewer rate revenue
- City Manager's report2016 · #56The appropriation of the $13,809 in additional municipal access fees to the General Fund Cable Television Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide additional payments to Cambridge Community Television (CCTV)
- City Manager's report2016 · #55The appointment of the following members of the Open Data Review Board effective March 14, 2016: Harlan Weber, Cathy Chute, Jake Wasserman, Anthony Vanky, Eric Belford, Clifford Cook, Christina Giacobbe, Lee Gianetti
- City Manager's report2016 · #54The City of Cambridge retaining the noteworthy distinction of being one of approximately 36 municipalities in the United States with three AAA ratings from the nation's three major credit rating agencies
- City Manager's report2016 · #53The Wage Theft Prevention Executive Order
February (31)
- City Manager's report2016 · #52The Manager's report back on contract negotiations with the Police and Fire Unions
- City Manager's report2016 · #51The Manager's report back on exploring a Sister City relationship with the City of Reykjavik, Iceland
- City Manager's report2016 · #50The appointment of the following persons as Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2016: James E. Jones and Christopher L. Rickman
- City Manager's report2016 · #49A communication transmitted from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, requesting that the City Council move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
- City Manager's report2016 · #48The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division in the amount of $7,500 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to enhance effective pedestrian, bicycle and/or moped-related enforcement efforts, and reduce fatalities and injuries
- City Manager's report2016 · #47The appropriation of the Shannon Grant for $20,486.85 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 ($16,973.25) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,513.60) which will be dedicated to hot spot patrols and Metro Gang Task Force participation as well as to the Sion Chambers Area IV Late Night Basketball League at the Community Art Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #46The transfer of $11,768.02 from the General Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training account to support various officer trainings related to law enforcement trends
- City Manager's report2016 · #45The appropriation of $404,457, received from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
- City Manager's report2016 · #44A Planning Board recommendation to adopt certain elements of the Kroon, et al., "Friends of MAPOCO" Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #43The Manager's report back on the Zika Virus
- City Manager's report2016 · #42The appointment of the following persons as members of the GBLT Commission:
- City Manager's report2016 · #41The appointment of Sharlene Yang as the new STEAM Coordinator
- City Manager's report2016 · #40The requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the that City Council adopt the attached Order for the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA no later than February 12, 2016 for the replacement of the roof at the Fletcher Maynard Academy School, including the installation of photovoltaic panels (PV)
- City Manager's report2016 · #39The Manager's report back on how residents can take advantage of the Mass Solar Loan Program
- City Manager's report2016 · #38The Manager's report back on possibility of creating a Grand Junction Overlay District
- City Manager's report2016 · #37The Manager's report back on consumer protection measures that are available to Cambridge residents
- City Manager's report2016 · #36The Manager's report back on traffic issues on Gore Street
- City Manager's report2016 · #35The appropriation of $50,000 associated with the McKinnon Company’s Special Permit PB279 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund Traffic, Parking, & Transportation Extraordinary Expenditures account which will support the purchase and installation of traffic counting equipment at the intersection of Cambridgepark Drive and Cambridgepark Place, adjacent to the MBTA’s Alewife Station
- City Manager's report2016 · #34The appropriation of $100,000 associated with Lesley University’s Porter Overlay District (Ordinance #1327) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Works Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditure account which were used for the Massachusetts Avenue demonstration block between Harvard Square and Porter Square, including, but not limited to, sidewalk improvements, enhanced tree plantings and street furniture
- City Manager's report2016 · #33The appropriation of $686,300, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #32The appropriation of $140,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #31The appropriation of of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management for $20,000 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for the purchase and installation of a generator docking station at our primary emergency shelter at the War Memorial Recreation Center, 1640 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
- City Manager's report2016 · #30The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for $10,937 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,337), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,800) and the Travel and Training account ($800) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program that educates students in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment
- City Manager's report2016 · #29The appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for $3,515 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,500) and Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,015) to provide funds for the Senior SAFE Program
- City Manager's report2016 · #28The appropriation of $18,580 to the General Fund Election Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover non-salary related costs of a special state primary election to be held on April 12, 2016 and a special state general election to be held on May 10, 2016 to fill the vacancy of State Senator Anthony Petruccilli
- City Manager's report2016 · #27The appropriation of $228,500 associated with Education First’s agreement for the North Point Building project (Ordinance number 1337) from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support Early Childhood Scholarships for Cambridge residents with consideration of neighborhoods impacted by development
- City Manager's report2016 · #26The appropriation of $150,000, received from Free Cash
- City Manager's report2016 · #25The transfer of $661,272 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $571,441 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account, $89,234 from the General Fund School Travel and Training account and $597 from the General Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account due to expenses for out-of-district tuition and student services contracts being greater than anticipated due to an increase in the number of students requiring placements and higher than expected per student tuition and service contract costs
- City Manager's report2016 · #24The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2016 at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., 500 Front Street: Dean Francis Boylan, Al Bishop, Mike Denahy, Mark Gilroy, Nicole Janey, David Kelley, Joe Olsen, Scott Prentiss, Faith Richardson, Wei Li
- City Manager's report2016 · #23The appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2016 at MICH-LIN transfer station, 45 Mooney Street: Bryan Burdge, James Mabardy, Joseph Mabardy, Jr., Justine Bonitatibus, Jo Ann Del Vecchio, Michael Guerriero, Daniel Pasquarosa, Nicholas Santolucito, Charles Mabardy, Steven McColgan and Robert Kousoulos
- City Manager's report2016 · #22Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi Manager, relative to Kid's Council name change and appointment of the following members of the Youth and Family Policy Council (formally referred to as the Kids' Council). Appointments: City Councillor Jan Devereux (Mayor's Representative) and School Committee Member Manikka Bowman
January (21)
- City Manager's report2016 · #21The appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Point Emergency Communications Center Support (PSAP Support) Grant funded from the State 911 Department for $301,330 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($225,000) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($76,330) which will partially support three Emergency Communications dispatch positions, training of Emergency Communications Center personnel, fees, and annual maintenance costs of dispatch-related software
- City Manager's report2016 · #20The transfer of $12,500 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Clerk Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover current and anticipated costs for required legal advertisements
- City Manager's report2016 · #19The transfer of HUD Planning Grant funds from the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $2,600 to the Travel and Training account to be used for attendance at the national Housing First Partners conference in March, 2016
- City Manager's report2016 · #18The appropriation of the Flatbread Benefit Night donation in the amount of $484.75 to Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be utilized to support activities including monthly nutrition and healthy eating classes to the Haggerty Preschool
- City Manager's report2016 · #17The appropriation of additional funds to the Civic Education Grant for $1,739 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($706), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($297), and to the Travel and Training account ($736) which supports ESOL/Civic Education classes provided by the Community Learning Center
- City Manager's report2016 · #16The appropriation of additional funds to the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $9,591.40 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which is an increase in the current DHCD family shelter contract
- City Manager's report2016 · #15The appropriation of additional funds to the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $9,747 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($6,849), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,898) which will be used to add two classes for current students (a spelling class and a job readiness class), advising for those classes, and additional staff development for part-time teachers
- City Manager's report2016 · #14A recommendation from the Planning Board not to adopt the Alexandrov, et al. Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #13The appointment of the following members of the Council on Aging Board effective January 25, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #12The appointment of the following persons as members of the Human Services Commission for a term of three years, effective January 25, 2016:
- City Manager's report2016 · #11The appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2016: Edward A. Otero
- City Manager's report2016 · #10The Barrett, et al, Zoning Petition
- City Manager's report2016 · #9Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, in response to the City Council's request for a legal opinion on whether the City can act either through ordinance, home rule petition or additional avenues to protect tenants from dramatic rent increases or unfair evictions, and whether the City has the ability to strengthen the tenant protections provided under the state Condominium Conversion Act
- City Manager's report2016 · #8The appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $21,600 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide mini-grants to artists, arts organizations and community groups in Cambridge
- City Manager's report2016 · #7The appropriation of the Adams Arts Program grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $26,250 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support a newly developed program called the Cambridge Arts: Creative Marketplace
- City Manager's report2016 · #6The appropriation of the Cultural District Initiative grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $5,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support Central Square Cultural District initiatives
- City Manager's report2016 · #5The appropriation of $2,000, received from Project Bread
- City Manager's report2016 · #4The appropriation of $9,675.00, received from the Department of Early Education and Care
- City Manager's report2016 · #3The transfer of $6,743 of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) from the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funds for the Support for Tenants At Risk (STAR) homelessness prevention program
- City Manager's report2016 · #2A recommendation from the License Commission to approve the amended route application from Paul Revere Transportation, LLC/EZRide
- City Manager's report2016 · #1CMA 2016 #1 : Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2016:
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