Communications from City Officers
Formal transmittals from city officials.
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2026 (82 transmittals)
August (4)
July (3)
June (18)
May (10)
April (12)
March (22)
February (8)
January (5)
2025 (57 transmittals)
December (7)
November (4)
October (5)
September (6)
August (3)
July (2)
June (5)
May (4)
April (6)
March (5)
February (4)
January (6)
2024 (158 transmittals)
December (13)
- City officer's report2024 · #161An update regarding legislative
- City officer's report2024 · #160ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss cannabis policy issues, including the potential allowance for repackaging of products at local dispensaries, the 1800-foot minimum distance requirement between cannabis businesses, and the lack of zoning provisions for social consumption establishments that are now permitted under state law Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Sumbul Siddiqui
- City officer's report2024 · #159An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #158The City Manager Performance Review
- City officer's report2024 · #157The meeting agenda
- City officer's report2024 · #156SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Monday, December 9, 2024 1:00 PM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Special Committee of the Whole will meet on December 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM to review and discuss the recommendations from The Charter Review Committee and any additional suggestions from the full City Council pertaining to the Cambridge City Charter Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern 1:05 PM
- City officer's report2024 · #155Packet Pg. 27 LAW DEPARTMENT AND ELECTION COMMISSION’S RESPONSES TO CITY COUNCIL'S CHARTER REVIEW QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES, AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE a Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: Presentation re Charter Changes for Gov't Ops Com - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #80 : A CHARTER REVIEW QUESTIONS OVERVIEW • The following presentation from the Law Department and Elections Commission is in response to procedural and technical questions from the City Council related to potential changes to the City of Cambridge’s Charter. • Charter Review Committee Final Report • Submitted to the Council on January 31, 2024. • Contains recommendations regarding changes to the City’s Charter. • The following is provided to offer guidance and assistance to the City Council in navigating potential legal issues associated with the process, as well as insight regarding election administration and implications regarding proposals from the committee. 2 a Packet Pg. 29 Attachment: Presentation re Charter Changes for Gov't Ops Com - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #80 : A CHARTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
- City officer's report2024 · #154An update on the Special Committee on Charter Review
- City officer's report2024 · #153An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #152ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING RECESSED FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:30 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on two Multifamily Zoning Petitions on November 19, 2024. This public hearing was recessed and reconvened on December 4, 2024. It was again recessed. It reconvened and adjourned on December 19, 2024. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #151ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO), as amended in full Council on October 21, 2024. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote 3:01 PM Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #150A communication was received from Mayor Simmons transmitting a Report on the Recent Senior Citizens Town Hall
- City officer's report2024 · #149An update regarding legislative activity
November (9)
- City officer's report2024 · #148Notice of Special City Council Meeting re Charter Review
- City officer's report2024 · #147An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #146A detailed statement of any public policy considerations which support the application. Six copies of every application shall be submitted, with the above information, to the Commercial Parking control Committee, c/o the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, City Hall Annex, 57 Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Amend Section 10.16.040(d) to read as follows: (d) The Committee shall be required to process any applications already on file with the Director at the time of the adoption of this Chapter in the order of the filing of said pending applications. All amendments to pending applications applications shall be deemed to relate back to the original date of filing. 2.3.b Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: MARKUP_Commercial_Parking_Space_Permits_Amendments (ORD 2024 # 7 : Commercial Parking Space Permits Ordinance) Amend Section 10.16.040(e) to read as follows: (e) At least 14 days before the hearing, the Commercial Parking control Committee or its designee shall send to each applicant which has submitted a complete application an analysis of the application in regard to the criteria set out above. this analysis will highlight any further ifnormation information required in order to make a full assessment of the application. Any applicant who has filed an incomplete application shall be so notified at that time. An application shall be deemed incomplete if it is not accompanied by all the information required by Section 10.16.040 (c). Amend Section 10.16.040(f) to read as follows: (f) wWithin thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Commercial Parking control Committee shall approve or disapprove the application after full consideration of all the facts contained inthe in the application. In
- City officer's report2024 · #145FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 to review and discuss the Operating Budget in advance of the FY26 budget season. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #144ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING RECESSED ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, November 19, 2024 2:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on two Multifamily Zoning Petitions on November 19, 2024. This public hearing was recessed and reconvened on December 4, 2024. It was again recessed. It reconvened and adjourned on December 19, 2024. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote 3:00 PM Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #143An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #142A letter regarding the deadline for submission of agenda items for the December 2, 2024 City Council meeting
- City officer's report2024 · #141HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:30 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to receive an update on Afterschool programming in Cambridge. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #140An update regarding legislative activity
October (12)
- City officer's report2024 · #139Packet Pg. 2 Economic Development and University Relations Committee Tuesday, October 31st 12:00 to 2:00 PM The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the Economics of Real Estate: Housing, Zoning, and the Economic Impact of Zoning. The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing and roundtable to discuss the potential economic impact of current draft zoning proposals. The discussion will focus on: • Housing/ Rental Prices • Property Assessments and Residential Tax rates • Impact on AHO development • Demand for City Services (Education, Community supports, Universal Preschool, etc.) • Impact on City Financial planning especially with Office and Lab Market in flux The meeting will begin with public comment and then move to the roundtable discussion. a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Economic Development and University Relations Committee Agenda October 31, 2024 (COF 2024 #137 : A communication was
- City officer's report2024 · #138NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Thursday, October 10, 2024 1:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday October 10, 2024 to discuss preliminary recommendations from the Central Square rezoning process. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #137ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the Economics of Real Estate: Housing, Zoning, and the Economic Impact of Zoning. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Sumbul Siddiqui
- City officer's report2024 · #136The Agenda for the October 28 Joint Roundtable/Working meeting and a presentation titled "Maintaining Financial Flexibility in a Shifting Macroeconomic Environment"
- City officer's report2024 · #135NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 to hear specific ideas from neighborhood leaders about revisions to the Multifamily Housing Proposal. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #134The Fall Schedule for Finance Committee Meetings
- City officer's report2024 · #133An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #132A presentation relative to rental vouchers. O- The City of Boston Voucher Program (“CBVP”) was established with a $2.5m appropriation from the city’s general fund, which was increased to $5m in the FY22 budget and is administered by the Boston Housing Authority (BHA); and CBVP focuses on Project Based Vouchers tied to a particular site or development and aims to leverage city resources by deepening the affordability of both existing and in- development income-restricted housing; and The City of Somerville started a new fully municipally funded voucher program with a priority for Somerville families who have kids in the public schools and who are
- City officer's report2024 · #131ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00p.m., on a Zoning Petition by the City of Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 2.000 and 8.000 with the intent to add a definition of “dormer” to Article 2.000 and to amend the requirements related to adding dormers to nonconforming one- and two-family dwellings in Section 8.22.1.h.2 in order to allow certain dormer(s) construction as-of- right. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #130HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:00 AM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to receive an update from city staff on BEUDO implementation and to review and discuss regulations, elements of BEUDO, and possible future updates. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote 11:28 AM Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #129Executive Summary Fiscal Year 2025
- City officer's report2024 · #128An update regarding legislative activity
September (11)
- City officer's report2024 · #127The 2024-2025 Committee assignments
- City officer's report2024 · #126An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #125An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #124A communication was received from Mayor Simmons Re Update on Filling City Council Vacancy
- City officer's report2024 · #123A communication was received from Mayor Simmons regarding a Memorial Service For City Councillor Joan Pickett
- City officer's report2024 · #122An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #121NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Monday, September 9, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss truck safety in Cambridge. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #120Police Review and Advisory Board Quarterly Report for 2024 Q1
- City officer's report2024 · #119Police Review and Advisory Board Quarterly Report for 2023 Q4
- City officer's report2024 · #118An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #117Packet Pg. 2 Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee Truck Safety in Cambridge 1 a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: 20240909TruckSafetyCouncilHearing (COF 2024 #121 : A communication was 2 Truck Safety in Cambridge Agenda Why is truck safety so important? Safer Street Design City Fleet (2015) City Truck Safety Ordinance (2020) State Requirements (2022) Education Efforts to all Road Users Next Steps a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: 20240909TruckSafetyCouncilHearing (COF 2024 #121 : A communication was Why is truck safety so important? Safer Street Design
August (15)
- City officer's report2024 · #115A presentation relative to multifamily housing citywide
- City officer's report2024 · #114Packet Pg. 15 NOTICE OF POSTING POSTING DATE: 02/28/2022 RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUESTED BY: 3/30/2022 POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED Recruitment of external applicants is underway concurrent with this posting. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted via email to [email protected], JOB TITLE & City Clerk DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Clerk JOB CODE/POSITION #: #O008-701 CIVIL SERVICE: Non-civil service HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week plus frequent evening and weekend meetings/events UNION AFFILIATION: None ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City of Cambridge. Appointed and held accountable by the City Council for a three-year term, the City Clerk performs those duties prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the ordinances of the City of Cambridge and other such duties as the Cambridge City Council prescribes. Records kept by the Clerk’s Office include vital statistics (including births, marriages, domestic partnerships, and deaths), business and professional
- City officer's report2024 · #113Packet Pg. 10 Page 1 of 4 City Manager Performance Review Process • By May 15, the City Council and City Manager will approve annual goals, the performance evaluation process and timeline, and a template for performance assessment with defined evaluation metrics. The Mayor will designate a City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee with a chair to coordinate the process. • By August 30, the Chair will meet with the City Manager to review goals as an opportunity for a mid-year check-in. • By November 15, the following will be provided to the Chair and the full City Council: o The City Manager’s self-review o The results of an annual city staff climate survey o The results of an annual resident survey o Feedback from the City Manager’s direct reports and senior leadership team; this will include the Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Managers, City Solicitor, Chief of Equity and Inclusion, Chief People Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief Public Health Officer, Police Commissioner, Fire Chief, etc. • By November 30, the Chair will gather feedback from the City Council using the evaluation template on the City Manager’s performance based on the agreed upon performance categories and goals. • The Chair will write a consolidated review using the evaluation template that synthesizes the themes and key points across the City Council’s individual reviews •
- City officer's report2024 · #112Total may not match what has previously been reported because several large projects were split for tracking purposes. 6 Total projects (#) 1 4 10 18 7 20 15 3 7 8 7 1001 1001 n/a ARPA reallocations by priority area, funding commitments ($M) a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: 2024-08-07 ARPA Update_vFF 1 (COF 2024 #111 : A communication was 7 Note: ARPA funds for nonprofit support are included among several of the above priority areas (e.g.,
- City officer's report2024 · #111FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, August 7, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss status updates on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in Cambridge. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #110Discussion of creation of process for evaluation of the City Clerk, and City Auditor a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Agenda for August 6 2024 Government Operations Rules and Claims Committee - City Manager Evaluation (COF 2024 #103 : A
- City officer's report2024 · #109Packet Pg. 44 a Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: EXECUTED Amendment to PILOT MOA (122023) (COF 2024 #102 : A communication was received from Councillor Toner, the a Packet Pg. 52
- City officer's report2024 · #108Tenant's Rights and Resources Notification Ordinance
- City officer's report2024 · #107An update from The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee regarding Charter Review
- City officer's report2024 · #106An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #105Packet Pg. 4 Updated: August 6, 2024 Page 1 of 5 City Manager Performance Review Process • By May 15, the City Council and City Manager will approve annual goals, the performance evaluation process and timeline, and a template for performance assessment with defined evaluation metrics. The Mayor will designate a City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee with a chair to coordinate the process. • By August 30, the Chair will meet with the City Manager to review goals as an opportunity for a mid-year check-in. • By November 15, the following will be provided to the Chair and the full City Council: o The City Manager’s self-review o The results of an annual city staff climate survey o The results of an annual resident survey o Feedback from the City Manager’s direct reports and senior leadership team; this will include the Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Managers, City Solicitor, Chief of Equity and Inclusion, Chief People Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief Public Health Officer, Police Commissioner, Fire Chief, etc. • By November 30, the Chair will gather feedback from the City Council using the evaluation template on the City Manager’s performance based on the agreed upon performance categories and goals. • The Chair will write a consolidated review using the evaluation template that synthesizes the themes and key points across the City Council’s individual reviews
- City officer's report2024 · #103GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES & CLAIMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, August 6, 2024 11:00 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing to receive an update from the City Manager on progress in meeting annual goals, as well as the timeline and process for completing this year's evaluation. In addition, the Committee will begin discussions for creating a process for evaluation of the City Clerk and City Auditor. There will be no public comment. Members of the public are welcome to submit written communications to [email protected]. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem
- City officer's report2024 · #102Packet Pg. 4 Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard University Town Gown Report for the Cambridge City Council Economic Development and University Relations Committee a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: Harvard Town Gown Report (COF 2024 #101 : A communication was received Introduction Campus Planning and Projects Campus Sustainability Harvard in the Community 2 Town Gown Report for the Cambridge City Council Economic Development and University Relations Committee a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Harvard Town Gown Report (COF 2024 #101 : A communication was received Campus Planning and Projects 3 Town Gown Report
- City officer's report2024 · #101Questions and Suggestions from City Council members for possible priority areas to consider in current PILOT Negotiations with Harvard a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Havard PILOT Discussions - EDUR Committee Agenda August 5th 2024 (COF 2024 #100 : A communication was received from
- City officer's report2024 · #100ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Monday, August 5, 2024 10:30 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing with the City Manager to receive an update on and offer suggestions for consideration in the city's negotiations with Harvard regarding future Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Remote Sumbul Siddiqui
July (3)
- City officer's report2024 · #104A presentation titled "Multifamily Housing Citywide"
- City officer's report2024 · #99HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing to receive an update from the City's Opioid Task Force and local providers regarding the opioid crisis in Cambridge and current and future interventions. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Patricia Nolan Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #98HOUSING COMMITTE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Housing Committee and Finance Committee will hold a joint public hearing to review and discuss the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust and to discuss the City's relationship with the Trust, consider funding priorities, and ways to fund affordable housing development in Cambridge. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
June (24)
- City officer's report2024 · #97Packet Pg. 2 Multifamily Housing Citywide City Council Housing Committee Community Development Department a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: 20240627_CDDPresentation_Multifamily (COF 2024 #96 : A communication Process Update City of Cambridge - Community Development Department 2 a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: 20240627_CDDPresentation_Multifamily (COF 2024 #96 : A communication Zoning Principles • End exclusionary zoning by enabling multifamily housing equitably across western and eastern Cambridge neighborhoods • Allow more height and density for multifamily housing, with a focus on getting more inclusionary housing units • Reduce zoning barriers that add time and cost to multifamily housing City of Cambridge - Community Development Department
- City officer's report2024 · #96A presentation on Multifamily Housing Citywide. A communication was received from Jeff Roberts, Director of Zoning and Development, transmitting a presentation relative to a Multifamily Zoning Analysis from Karl. F Seidman Consulting Services
- City officer's report2024 · #95ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 REVISED CALL OF MEETING. Economic Development & University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing with Harvard, MIT, and Lesley Universities to receive their "Town Gown" reports and to discuss current and potential programs and partnerships with the City. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern 1:02 PM Sumbul Siddiqui
- City officer's report2024 · #94Packet Pg. 11 Comparison Grid Bicycle (Pedal) E-bike (class 1 &2) (batteries/electric motors) E- Scooter (batteries/electric motors) Motorized Bike (i.e. mopeds) Motorized Scooter (gas powered) Other Micromobility Devices (Skateboards,Uniwheels) REG. AUTHORITY MGL 90Es1, 90s1, 11B Municipalities can regulate sidewalk riding MGL c.85 § 11B 3/4 subsection (f) effective Municipalities have the
- City officer's report2024 · #93Packet Pg. 8 What is Goal of this Conversation? Clarify current rules related to the use of e-devices in order to ensure their safe operation for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Recent rules set for e-bikes Other e devices Understand what authority Cambridge has to regulate devices should it decide to do so a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: What is Micro mobility 1 (COF 2024 #92 : A communication was received from Councillor WHAT IS MICROMOBILITY? Electric micromobility includes any small, low-speed, electric-powered transportation device, including electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small, lightweight, wheeled electric- powered conveyances Some EVs operate solely on batteries, while others are plug-in hybrid models with both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: What is Micro mobility 1 (COF 2024 #92 : A communication was received from Councillor
- City officer's report2024 · #92Please find attached memorandums from Assistant City Manager for Community Development Iram Farooq, Transportation Commissioner Brooke McKenna and Acting City Solicitor Megan Bayer, regarding Awaiting Report 2024 #06 on whether the City has the ability to regulate all electric micromobility devices. Yi-An Huang City Manager Packet Pg. 2 a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: AR 24-0006 - Council Order Response Electric Micromobility Devices - 4.8.24 (CMA 2024 #67 : AR Response RE: AR 24-06 a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: AR 24-0006 - Council Order Response Electric Micromobility Devices - 4.8.24 (CMA 2024 #67 : AR Response RE: AR 24-06 a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: AR 24-0006 - Council Order Response Electric Micromobility Devices - 4.8.24 (CMA 2024 #67 : AR Response RE: AR 24-06 a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: AR 24-0006 - Council Order Response Electric Micromobility Devices - 4.8.24 (CMA 2024 #67 : AR Response RE: AR 24-06 a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: AR 24-0006 - Council Order Response Electric Micromobility Devices - 4.8.24 (CMA 2024 #67 : AR Response RE: AR 24-06
- City officer's report2024 · #91GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES & CLAIMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:00 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing to continue the June 5, 2024 discussion on Charter Review recommendations and develop draft recommendations to the full City Council for reviewing, deliberating, adopting, and processing possible changes to the Cambridge City Charter for future vote by Cambridge voters. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem 11:04 PM
- City officer's report2024 · #90An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #89Please find attached a memorandum from Housing Liaison Maura Pensak, regarding tenant protections resources. Yi-An Huang City Manager Packet Pg. 2 To: Yi-An Huang; City Manager From: Maura Pensak; Housing Liaison Date: Re: Tenant Protections Resources Policy Order 2024 #30 In response to the above referenced policy order, I submit the following: The Office of the Housing Liaison (OHL) and the Department of Human Service Programs’ Multi Service Center (MSC) appreciate the intent of the orders contained within POR 2024 #30. We concur that it is imperative that all residents are fully informed of the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. We also agree that we must continue to ensure that eviction prevention services and resources such as: access to legal counsel, mediation, and/or financial assistance to remediate rental and other housing related arrears are available to our residents as needed and appropriate. Finally, to ensure housing stability for our residents and our community we support efforts to sufficiently fund these services in the City’s annual budgets including in FY25. Below please find a summary of the status of the City’s efforts to support access to counsel, mediation and support services, rental assistance funds, and information regarding tenant and landlord rights and
- City officer's report2024 · #88HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the first annual Green Jobs report, as required by the Green Jobs Ordinance, Article III Ch. 2.66.100. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #87An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #86Packet Pg. 22 MUNICIPAL BROADBAND FEASIBILITY AND BUSINESS MODEL OPTIONS Cambridge City Council Roundtable Discussion a Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: City Council Muni Broadband Roundtable 31323 (COF 2024 #85 : A KEY STUDY FINDINGS • The full capital cost is estimated at ~$194 million, incorporating a 30% contingency and inflation over a 5-year construction period, assuming a 40% take-rate. • A City contribution of ~$150 million is required to establish a sustainable FTTP business from scratch, applying reasonable assumptions under a “base case”. This contribution is the investment the City would need to make for which there would likely be no return. The remaining capex can be supported from net revenues after operating costs. • Entering into a partnership with one or more entities to lease fiber and run the business would reduce the City’s risks and potentially reduce costs. A partner could potentially leverage existing operations and assets, achieving economies of scale. 2 FTTP in Cambridge will likely require a City contribution to be financially feasible a Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: City Council Muni Broadband Roundtable 31323 (COF 2024 #85 : A CAPITAL COST SUMMARY 3
- City officer's report2024 · #85Packet Pg. 10 Please find bellow attached an update on Municipal Broadband and Digital Equity. Yi-An Huang City Manager 1.9 Packet Pg. 219 a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Broadband and Digital Equity Update 18 Dec23 (COF 2024 #84 : A communication was received from Patrick McCormick, Chief INTRODUCTION This is an update on Municipal Broadband and Digital Equity progress in Cambridge. Several departments and collaborating organizations have formed a Digital Equity coalition to ensure that all Cambridge residents have opportunities to access technology and related learning and skills building opportunities. Our collective efforts have focused on serving vulnerable and marginalized community members—those community members who face barriers to accessing technology and learning how to use technology to improve their lives. MUNICIPAL BROADBAND The City released Municipal Broadband in Cambridge: Feasibility and Business Model Options, in March 2023. The report examines the feasibility of implementing a municipal fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) service, providing a design and cost estimate and a range of business and financial models for building, operating, and providing service to all premises in Cambridge. The report included several key findings: x Constructing an FTTP network to reach all 52,300 residences and businesses in Cambridge would
- City officer's report2024 · #84Developing IT skills through classes, resources, and technical support To be effective digital equity initiatives need to meet people where they are, understand individual needs, and NOT lead with technology. Municipal broadband can be aligned to support digital equity connectivity goals but is not a stand-alone solution nor inherently more affordable. 5 Distinguishing between digital equity and muni broadband a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: NLTP Muni Broadband 12 June 24 (COF 2024 #83 : A communication was CHA residents in most residential locations currently have access to both Comcast and Starry Internet broadband service. The CHA FTTP Broadband project aims to increase affordability and quality of internet access by facilitating competitive wired service options to low-income residents. The project provides necessary infrastructure to support a competing option for high- speed (wired 1 Gbps symmetrical) broadband service at three CHA sites: Frank J. Manning elderly housing high-rise
- City officer's report2024 · #83NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Utilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss municipal broadband. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #82An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #81GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES & CLAIMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, June 5, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold an initial meeting to discuss Charter Review recommendations and develop draft recommendations to the Full City Council for reviewing, deliberating, adopting, and processing possible changes to the Cambridge City Charter for a future vote by Cambridge voters. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #80Packet Pg. 4 a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Response to City Council Questions re Charter Review Process and Recs. - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #79 : A communication was received a Packet Pg. 12
- City officer's report2024 · #79Beyond public comment, is there any type of outreach the Council wants to do, or does the Council feel that the Charter Review Committee process provided an opportunity for public involvement? a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Agenda and questions to consider June 5 2024 Government Operations Committee (COF 2024 #81 : A communication was
- City officer's report2024 · #78When would we need to send proposed questions to the State Legislature for review to have them on the November 2025 ballot? a Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: Questions for Clerk Election Commissioner City Solicitor regarding Charter Review Recommendations and Process (2) (COF 2024
- City officer's report2024 · #77An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #57Packet Pg. 51 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-2 - FINAL PUBLICATION In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-three AN ORDINANCE In amendment to the Ordinance entitled “Cambridge Municipal Code” That Chapter 2.02 of the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge entitled “City Council” be amended by the addition of the following two sections. Section 2.02.090 Annual Review of City Manager’s Performance A. As provided in G.L. c. 43, § 116(a) the City Council shall prepare and deliver to the City Manager an annual written performance review of the City Manager’s performance. B. The annual written performance review shall address the City Manager’s performance during the prior year and the work that the City Council would like to be performed by the City Manager in the following year. C. The annual written performance review shall be completed and delivered to the City Manager by no later than March 30 of each year and shall encompass the City Manager’s performance during the preceding calendar year. Section 2.02.100 Special Committee to Review the City Charter Every Ten Years A. As provided in G.L. c. 43, §116(b), no later than July 1 in each year ending in 2, beginning in 2022 and every 10 years thereafter, the City Council shall establish a special committee tasked with reviewing the City Charter and recommending any proposed changes the
- City officer's report2024 · #56Packet Pg. 17 LAW DEPARTMENT AND ELECTION COMMISSION’S RESPONSES TO CITY COUNCIL'S CHARTER REVIEW QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES, AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE a Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: Presentation re Charter Changes for Gov't Ops Com - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #80 : A CHARTER REVIEW QUESTIONS OVERVIEW • The following presentation from the Law Department and Elections Commission is in response to procedural and technical questions from the City Council related to potential changes to the City of Cambridge’s Charter. • Charter Review Committee Final Report • Submitted to the Council on January 31, 2024. • Contains recommendations regarding changes to the City’s Charter. • The following is provided to offer guidance and assistance to the City Council in navigating potential legal issues associated with the process, as well as insight regarding election administration and implications regarding proposals from the committee. 2 a Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: Presentation re Charter Changes for Gov't Ops Com - 6.5.24 (COF 2024 #80 : A CHARTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
- City officer's report2024 · #55Next: 02/26/24 02/26/24 City Council Packet Pg. 50
May (23)
- City officer's report2024 · #76ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:30 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to follow up on its September 27, 2023 meeting on our recent Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services. The purpose of the hearing is to receive an update from city staff on any progress made in developing strategies to reduce barriers and promote city efforts to contract with more minority and women owned businesses identified in the Disparity Study. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #75ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 REVISED CALL OF MEETING. The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m. to discuss Citizen’s Zoning Petition by Joseph S. Ronayne et al. to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 4, 5, and 8. APP 2024 #14. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #74HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Thursday, May 23, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Health and Environment Committee will meet to discuss the ongoing partnership with Neville Manor Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem 3:07 PM Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #73Packet Pg. 51 a Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition - Law Dept Letter to PB and AHT (COF 2024 #71 : A communication was received from Chris a Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition - Law Dept Letter to PB and AHT (COF 2024 #71 : A communication was received from Chris a Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition - Law Dept Letter to PB and AHT (COF 2024 #71 : A communication was received from Chris a Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition - Law Dept Letter to PB and AHT (COF 2024 #71 : A communication was received from Chris a Packet Pg. 56 Attachment: Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition - Law Dept Letter to PB and AHT (COF 2024 #71 : A communication was received from Chris
- City officer's report2024 · #72Please find attached a report on behalf of the Planning Board regarding the Family Definition Zoning Petition. Yi-An Huang City Manager Packet Pg. 32 a Packet Pg. 33 Attachment: zngamend_familydef_PBReport_20240514 (CMA 2024 #107 : Planning Board Report Regarding Family Definition Zoning Petition) a Packet Pg. 34 Attachment: zngamend_familydef_PBReport_20240514 (CMA 2024 #107 : Planning Board Report Regarding Family Definition Zoning Petition) a Packet Pg. 35 Attachment: zngamend_familydef_PBReport_20240514 (CMA 2024 #107 : Planning Board Report Regarding Family Definition Zoning Petition) a Packet Pg. 36 Attachment: zngamend_familydef_PBReport_20240514 (CMA 2024 #107 : Planning Board Report Regarding Family Definition Zoning Petition) a Packet Pg. 37 Attachment: zngamend_familydef_PBReport_20240514 (CMA 2024 #107 : Planning Board Report Regarding Family Definition Zoning Petition) a Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: zngamend_familydef_PBReport_20240514 (CMA 2024 #107 : Planning Board Report Regarding Family Definition Zoning Petition) a
- City officer's report2024 · #71Packet Pg. 45 Griffin-Shepherd, et al. Petition a Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: Ordinance Committee 5.21.24 re Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition (COF 2 Affordable Housing Trust Composition ▪9 members with City Manager serving as Managing Trustee ▪4 new members newly appointed in 2024 ̶ 2 with lived experience in affordable housing ▪4 current members re-appointed in 2024 ▪3 of 8 recently appointed members have lived experience in affordable housing ̶ Affordable rental housing ̶ Affordable homeownership a Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: Ordinance Committee 5.21.24 re Griffin-Shepherd et al Zoning Petition (COF 3 Reporting & Stipends ▪Affordable Housing Trust ̶
- City officer's report2024 · #70ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, May 21, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:00p.m.- 5:00p.m. to discuss Citizen’s Zoning Petition from Khalida Griffin-Sheperd, et al. to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Section 11.206.1 and Subsections 11.206.1 and 11.206.2. APP 2024 #10. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #69What is the preferred partnership? Partnerships b Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: Central Square Zoning_NLTP Slide Deck_final Sample RFI Questions ● Development program and approach ● Design of public private partnerships ● Housing type ● Financing models ● Diversity and inclusion approach b Packet Pg. 29 Attachment: Central Square Zoning_NLTP Slide Deck_final Central Square Projects Rezoning 105 Windsor 205
- City officer's report2024 · #68NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the upcoming Central Square zoning process and next steps following the Central Square Lots Study, CMA 2024 #33, with a focus on 105 Windsor Street, 205 Western Ave, and 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive (Lots 4 and 5). Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #67An updating regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #66Packet Pg. 2 REVISED CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – FINANCE COMMITTEE FY25 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE The Finance Committee will conduct public hearings on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 - commencing at 9:00 A.M. City Clerk City Council Election Commission Employee Benefits Equity and Inclusion Diversity DGVPI Executive - Leadership Communications Housing Liaison Tourism Finance Admin. Auditing Assessing Budget General Services Information Technology
- City officer's report2024 · #65An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #64Packet Pg. 6 Proposal for Multifamily Housing Citywide b Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Version 2 BurhanAzeemMay8thHousingCommitteeFINAL (COF 2024 #63 : A communication Cambridge’s zoning map blocks building more housing in many areas of the city b Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: Version 2 BurhanAzeemMay8thHousingCommitteeFINAL (COF 2024 #63 : A communication This was an explicit goal - to keep out people of color and low income people. b Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Version 2 BurhanAzeemMay8thHousingCommitteeFINAL (COF 2024 #63 : A communication Envision Goals: All Housing 54,713 units in 2018 57,894 units in 2023 (3181 built in 5 years) 67,213 units by 2030 (9319 needed in 7 years) b Packet Pg. 10
- City officer's report2024 · #63Next: 03/25/24 a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: Original Policy Order POR 2024 #37 (POR 2024 #37 : Promoting Multifamily Housing Citywide)
- City officer's report2024 · #62Packet Pg. 2 REVISED CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – FINANCE COMMITTEE FY25 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE The Finance Committee will conduct public hearings on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 - commencing at 9:00 A.M. City Clerk City Council Election Commission Employee Benefits Equity and Inclusion Diversity DGVPI Executive - Leadership Communications Housing Liaison Tourism Finance Admin. Auditing Assessing Budget General Services Information Technology
- City officer's report2024 · #61Packet Pg. 2 REVISED CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – FINANCE COMMITTEE FY25 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE The Finance Committee will conduct public hearings on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 - commencing at 9:00 A.M. City Clerk City Council Election Commission Employee Benefits Equity and Inclusion Diversity DGVPI Executive - Leadership Communications Housing Liaison Tourism Finance Admin. Auditing Assessing Budget General Services Information Technology
- City officer's report2024 · #60Communication from Chair of Government Operations and Planning Committee regarding Charter Review with questions for Clerk Election Commissioner City Solicitor regarding Charter Review Recommendations and Process
- City officer's report2024 · #59A communication was received from Mayor Simmons re City Council Goals
- City officer's report2024 · #58An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #54HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Human Service and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. to discuss the progress being made to bring universal afterschool to Cambridge. Public Comment will be allowed. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #32FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:00 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #31FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #30FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:00 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem 10:24 AM Marc C. McGovern
April (14)
- City officer's report2024 · #53A presentation regarding the feasibility of municipally-funded housing vouchers. O- The City of Boston Voucher Program (“CBVP”) was established with a $2.5m appropriation from the city’s general fund, which was increased to $5m in the FY22 budget and is administered by the Boston Housing Authority (BHA); and CBVP focuses on Project Based Vouchers tied to a particular site or development and aims to leverage city resources by deepening the affordability of both existing and in- development income-restricted housing; and The City of Somerville started a new fully municipally funded voucher program with a priority for Somerville families who have kids in the public schools and who are
- City officer's report2024 · #52An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #51HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:00 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the Net Zero Action Plan annual report, including review of yearly action items, progress made, and next steps to reach annual goals. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #50Packet Pg. 10 !"#$ %&'( )* +,(#-)!#,(#. ) $( ,-'/ 0 1 2 %!%//,-'/ 0/ '(%( +3+0 ##/+3 ! '- /) 4*+3"#-! 0
- City officer's report2024 · #49Encourage collaboration and synergy with the Digital Equity Partnerships Program, which includes statewide and regional grantees with high capacity for digital equity work. Participating MDEP municipalities may select one or more of the following focus areas for implementation: • Staff Capacity for Digital Equity • Wi-Fi Access and Innovative Connectivity Technology • Public Space Modernization • Connectivity for Economic Hardship • Digital Literacy • Device Distribution and Refurbishment • Education, Outreach, and Adoption a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Digital Equity and Digital Navigators Update for City Council - 2024 April (COF 2024 #48 : A communication was received from 5 Other Citywide Program Work CHA FTTP Pilot Project
- City officer's report2024 · #48TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing on the Digital Navigator Pilot Program (DNP), a collaborative effort between the City of Cambridge Information Technology Department, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Public Schools Department, Just A Start, and Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) to discuss how this initiative is designed to support residents’ digital needs. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Joan Pickett
- City officer's report2024 · #47Packet Pg. 2 Results from NZAP Impact Evaluation Report “...over the next 10 years, emissions need to be reduced 240,000 – 290,000 MTCO2e just to align with the 2°C Paris Agreement limit—an almost 20x increase over the initial five-year period. The city needs to remain aggressive in its approach and find additional ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The next five-year period will be critical. If the current trend continues and emissions remain flat, meeting the targets set by the Paris Agreement for 2030 will become much more difficult, and significant adjustments in strategy will be needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.” a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: 04.24.24 - H&Env NZAP - CCWG meeting 1 “The next five-year period will be critical.” - NZAP 5 year review conclusion This was in 2020, we are already 4 years in. The next 5-year review is 2025, and we have made little progress citywide. a Packet Pg. 4
- City officer's report2024 · #46Financing and Capacity Building • Action Areas have specific implementation activities from now to 2030 • The actions laid out in NZAP are in line with what climate science says we must achieve a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: NZAP Update_H&E Council Committee Hearing_042424 (COF 2024 #47 : A Net Zero Action Plan Review Process • The Net Zero Action Plan has an established review process • Progress is reviewed annually, as was requested by City Council upon adoption • A top-to-bottom review every 5 years • Annual Status Report is based on fiscal year activity • First 5-yr update of plan adopted by City Council in January 2023 • Developed with a task force of 25 community members • Adjusted actions and activities, and timelines, based on stakeholder input and technical analysis • Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory conducted every 5 years, next will be based on 2020-2024 data a Packet Pg. 13
- City officer's report2024 · #45GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES & CLAIMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Friday, April 12, 2024 10:30 AM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the 2024 City Manager’s Annual Goals and Review Process. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #44A DRAFT City Council Goals document for discussion
- City officer's report2024 · #43Packet Pg. 2 Transportation and Public Utilities Committee Hearing 4/10/2024 a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: 4.10.24 Transportation and Public Utillities Committee Hearing (COF 2024 #42 Agenda • What is Congestion? • City Policy on Transportation • Project Evaluation Examples • What We Can Do To Reduce Congestion • Memorial Drive Phase III a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: 4.10.24 Transportation and Public Utillities Committee Hearing (COF 2024 #42 What is Congestion? Harvard Square circa 1960, via @Harvard on X a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: 4.10.24 Transportation and Public Utillities Committee Hearing (COF 2024 #42 How Do We Think About Congestion?
- City officer's report2024 · #42TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss how the city factors potential street congestion into street re-design, monitors and adjusts for street congestion (especially in newly reconfigured areas such as North Mass Ave., Garden Street, and Inman Square/Cambridge Street) and understand its impacts on residents, businesses, and public safety. In addition, the Committee will review and learn how the city is planning for potential impacts on Cambridge s Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #41An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #39An update regarding legislative activity
March (13)
- City officer's report2024 · #38HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FIANL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss regional coastal flood resilience interventions required to address increased vulnerability due to climate change risk. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #37Packet Pg. 11 Cambridge Police FY25 Budget 1 City Council Finance Committee Meeting a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Police Finance Committee March 2024 (COF 2024 #36 : A communication was 2 FY25 Proposed Budget Summary 3.2 0.7 76.5 Travel & Training Extraordinary Expenditures OOM Salaries & Wages 80.9 FY25 CPD Draft Budget Overall $M ▪ FY25 Proposed budget is $80,905,830 ̶ Up $2.5 million or 3.2% versus FY24 adopted budget ̶
- City officer's report2024 · #36Projects under the “Surface Transportation” and “Title I” (e.g., CDBG projects) eligible use categories must return all invoices by June 30, 2026, due to the earlier deadline to expend funds. Mar 3, 2021 Sep 30, 20262 Dec 31, 2026 Any unobligated funds must be returned Any unspent funds must be returned Contracts may not be amended after 12/31/24 City requests all invoices returned by 9/30/26 2022 federal guidelines implied that ARPA funds must be obligated and expended by December 31, 2024, but the Obligation Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) changed this interpretation: a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: 2024-03-25 ARPA Update (COF 2024 #35 : A communication was received 6 Accordingly, we will work with all ARPA recipients to assess how each organization is currently spending their allocated funds
- City officer's report2024 · #35FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to receive a status update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in Cambridge, as well as to review and discuss the Police Department budget for FY25 before it is submitted to the City Manager, as required under Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 2.74.040. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem 3:05 PM Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #34An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #29FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to review and discuss the FY25 Capital Budget and to continue the December 12, 2023 City Council discussion on Public Investment Planning and to discuss City Council budget priorities and goals. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #28The announcement of participation in the Mayor's Alliance to End Childhood Hunger
- City officer's report2024 · #27An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #26A communication was received from Vice Mayor McGovern and Councillor Wilson regarding the Human Services and Veterans Committee
- City officer's report2024 · #25ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, March 6, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing on the recent CSO Economic Impact Report. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern 3:03 PM Sumbul Siddiqui
- City officer's report2024 · #24Lodging House No No No Yes7 Yes6 Yes Yes Yes Yes SP PB No SP j. Trailer Park or mobile home park No No No No No SP SP No No No No
- City officer's report2024 · #23I am hereby recommending the reappointment 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. Ms. Bergland was first appointed to the CHA Board of Commissioners in 2013. Her reappointment is also supported by CHA Executive Director Michael Johnston. Ms. Bergland is a longtime resident and has over the years been very involved with various aspects of CHA. As a resident who has gone through construction at her site, she has a very healthy knowledge of the effects of development on CHA residents as well as employees. Ms. Bergland has participated in the CHA budget process with Agency staff and regularly attends public and resident meetings sponsored by the CHA. Ms. Bergland is an active member of the Board and is committed to serving the tenants of CHA properties. She has completed the online board member training required by Chapter 235. In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 121B, Section 5, I am submitting Ms. Bergland’s name for City Council confirmation as a Commissioner of the Cambridge Housing Authority. I am further requesting that this recommendation be forwarded to the Housing Committee for a public hearing as outlined in City Council Rule Number 32C. Packet Pg. 3 Agenda Item Number 18 That the recommendation of City Manager Yi-An Huang, on the reappointment Victoria Bergland as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners as the resident Representative for a term of 5-years be forwarded to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation. a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: CHA Order (CMA 2023 #238 : Cambridge Housing Appointment Victoria Bergland) O-
- City officer's report2024 · #22An update regarding legislative activity
February (14)
- City officer's report2024 · #21Packet Pg. 2 a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: City Council_Finance Presentation_Final _2.28.2024 (COF 2024 #20 : A communication was a Packet Pg. 10
- City officer's report2024 · #20FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Finance Committee will have a public meeting to review and discuss the Operating Budget in advance of the FY25 budget season including a discussion of budget obligations and future spending planning and to discuss City Council budget priorities and goals. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern Patricia Nolan
- City officer's report2024 · #19GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES & CLAIMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Monday, February 26, 2024 10:00 AM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. to continue the discussion and review possible amendments to the City Council Rules. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #18Preliminary Schedule for Finance Committee Meetings
- City officer's report2024 · #17An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #16Other Suggestions a Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Communication to GOP Committee members February 13, 2024 (COF 2024 #15 : A communication was received from Councillor
- City officer's report2024 · #15GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES & CLAIMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Thursday, February 15, 2024 9:00 AM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. to review and discuss possible amendments to the City Council Rules. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern
- City officer's report2024 · #14An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #13ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:00 PM Sullivan Chamber Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m. to discuss the current lab, office, and retail vacancies in Cambridge and their expected impact on City revenues in the near and long term. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Sumbul Siddiqui Remote
- City officer's report2024 · #12Packet Pg. 2 Harnessing the Innovation Economy to Deliver More (Affordable) Housing and Active Corridors b Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Harnessing the Innovation Economy Rename (COF 2024 #10 : A communication was The Pandemic’s Lingering Effect b Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: Harnessing the Innovation Economy Rename (COF 2024 #10 : A communication was Housing Shortage Remains Acute Is our planning process working? “We don’t need anymore…” Are we being honest with residents? What does this all really cost? What is the actual competition?
- City officer's report2024 · #11The Final Report of the Charter Review Committee. Please note that this report was received by the City Clerk on January 31, 2024
- City officer's report2024 · #10ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. to discuss the potential for our business corridors and squares to promote urban scale, mixed use development in which the provision of Innovation Space subsidizes the delivery of housing and ground-floor retail. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Marc C. McGovern Sumbul Siddiqui
- City officer's report2024 · #9The Agenda for the Joint Roundtable/Working Meeting and a presentation titled "District Plan 2022 to 2025 - Cambridge Public Schools"
- City officer's report2024 · #8The Roundtable/Working Meeting Agenda and a presentation entitled "2023 Cambridge Resident Satisfaction Survey"
January (7)
- City officer's report2024 · #7An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #6Anything else you would like us to know ? More open dialogue when there isn’t a pressing issue. Important for the city to be investing in building constituencies all the time. The city has a lot of resources and information like vulnerability study - could benefit from distributing and educating residents 346 a Packet Pg. 371 Attachment: 1_23_24 (2) Cambridge Charter Review Agenda & Meeting Materials (21973 : A communication was received from Anna Corning, DRAFT 1.17 Appendix H: Cambridge Current Plan E Charter 347 a Packet Pg. 372 Attachment: 1_23_24 (2) Cambridge Charter Review Agenda & Meeting Materials (21973 : A communication was received from Anna Corning, Plan E Charter* *Please note that the full text of the Cambridge Plan E Charter, as amended by three amendments effective January 1, 2022 (one added a paragraph to Section 105, and the two others added two subsections to Section 116), appears in its entirety below. It exists without the three amendments of January 1, 2022 within separate sections of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43, beginning with Section 93 and continuing in separate listings. See link immediately below: http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter43 PLAN E: Government by a city council including a mayor elected from its number, and a city manager, with all elected bodies elected at large by proportional representation
- City officer's report2024 · #5An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2024 · #4Packet Pg. 380 Cambridge Charter Review Committee A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE January 23, 2024, @ 5:30 p.m. REMOTE ONLY – VIA ZOOM Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Cambridge Charter Review Committee. The zoom link is: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/83253118929 Meeting ID: 832 5311 8929 One tap mobile +13092053325,,83253118929# US Agenda Items – Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Roll Call 5:30 PM Introduction by Chair, Kathy Born Adoption of Meeting Minutes from the meeting of December 19, 2023 Meeting Materials Submitted to the Committee to be placed on file ● Communications from Committee Members i. A communication was received from Jessica Dejesus Acevedo ● Communications from Council Members ● Communications from the Public i. A communication was received from , regarding
- City officer's report2024 · #3Police Review and Advisory Board Quarterly Reports for 2023 Q2 and Q3
- City officer's report2024 · #2Pending Awaiting Reports
- City officer's report2024 · #1An update regarding legislative activity
2023 (102 transmittals)
December (14)
November (11)
October (13)
September (5)
August (6)
June (9)
May (9)
April (8)
March (8)
February (9)
January (10)
- City officer's report2023 · #22FY2024Budet presentation
- City officer's report2023 · #21The Agenda for January 30, 2023, City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting
- City officer's report2023 · #17More information on the statewide energy code
- City officer's report2023 · #16Information from the School Committee
- City officer's report2023 · #15An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2023 · #14A Communication received from Naomie Stephen, Assistant to the Council transmitting consolidated list of questions
- City officer's report2023 · #7Information from the School Committee
- City officer's report2023 · #6An update regarding legislative activity
- City officer's report2023 · #3Packet Pg. 22 CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS P L A N N I N G B O A R D CITY HALL ANNEX, 344 BROADWAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 Page 1 of 1 Date: Subject: Patrick Barrett, et al., Zoning Petition Recommendation: The Planning Board does NOT RECOMMEND adoption. On December 20, 2022, the Planning Board (the “Board”) held a public hearing to discuss a Zoning Petition by Patrick Barrett, et al., to amend the Zoning Map and Articles 4.000 (Use Regulations), 5.000 (Development Standards), and 6.000 (Parking and Loading Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance (the “Petition”). The Petition would rezone the area bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Cedar Street, and Alberta Terrace, which is currently zoned Business A- 2 (BA-2) and Residence B, to a new base zoning district “Business A-5” (BA-5). It would also expand the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District, which currently covers part of that area, to cover the entire area. The resulting zoning would allow increased density for residential uses and building heights up to 80 feet. Following public comment and discussion among Board members, the Planning Board voted to transmit an unfavorable recommendation on this Petition to the City Council, with the following comments. Board members expressed differing opinions on the substance of the proposal. However, Board members agreed that a development proposal for this site should follow a more thorough
- City officer's report2023 · #1ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ FINAL ACTIONS ~ Tuesday, January 3, 2023 4:00 PM Sullivan Chamber 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Page 1 The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Citizens Zoning Petition from Patrick Barrett et al. North Mass Ave BA-5 Zoning District Petition – APP 2022 #52 Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Burhan Azeem Remote Dennis J. Carlone Remote
2022 (109 transmittals)
December (9)
November (11)
October (11)
September (7)
August (8)
June (9)
May (13)
April (9)
March (10)
February (10)
January (12)
2021 (88 transmittals)
December (8)
November (12)
October (5)
September (7)
- City officer's report2021 · #83A communication for Brian McLane, PE – Supervising Engineer, Department of Public Works in regards to updated information for Calendar item #1 Curb Cut a the location of 851 Cambridge Street
- City officer's report2021 · #82A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, communicating information from the School Committee
- City officer's report2021 · #81Memorandums from City Solicitor, Nancy E. Glowa regarding Minor Correction to Ballot Question No. 3 Which Is to be Placed on the November 3, 2021 Ballot Pursuant to Calendar Item No. 3 of 6/28/21
- City officer's report2021 · #80A communication was received from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, communicating information from the School Committee
- City officer's report2021 · #79An explanation of the proposed amendments to the Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance
- City officer's report2021 · #78A memorandum regarding the current three-year term as City Clerk expiring on May 31, 2022
- City officer's report2021 · #77Communications from Tanya Ford, Executive Director of the Cambridge Election Commission regarding support and in opposition of the proposed charter amendments to be included in a mailing to voters prior to the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election
August (3)
June (10)
May (13)
April (6)
March (13)
February (9)
January (2)
2020 (68 transmittals)
December (3)
November (8)
October (6)
September (9)
August (1)
- City officer's report2020 · #82A presentation was received from Kenneth N. Salim, Ed.D., Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools, for the Joint Round Table meeting between the City Council and School Committee on August 11, 2020
July (2)
- City officer's report2020 · #44A memorandum regarding some semblance of understanding as to how and why municipal police departments, like here in Cambridge, came to require the type of weaponry listed in the inventory contained in response to Council Order O-9
- City officer's report2020 · #43Information from the School Committee’s summer meetings
June (8)
May (4)
April (7)
March (7)
February (8)
January (5)
2019 (72 transmittals)
December (9)
November (6)
- City officer's report2019 · #65Suggested amendments to the Cambridgeside Galleria PUD-8 Zoning petition. I believe that this is a good project that will help enliven a part of First Street that has long been dormant, and which will also continue to evolve into a critical corridor between Cambridge Crossing, the new Lechmere station and Binney Street and the larger Kendall Square area
- City officer's report2019 · #64A Communication received from Robert Reardon of the R.P. Reardon Company in response to the Council Order No. 0-17 of October 21, 2019
- City officer's report2019 · #63A communication was received from Councillor E. Denise Simmons regarding her physical Absence from the November 25, 2019 City Council Meeting
- City officer's report2019 · #62Notice for Special Meeting on City Council 11.26.19 Re: New PUD-8 District
- City officer's report2019 · #61Cambridge Girlx in Sports Working Group. Mayor McGovern
- City officer's report2019 · #58A memorandum "Cambridge Police Department Traffic Citation Trends: 2010-Q1.2019"
October (3)
September (5)
- City officer's report2019 · #54A memorandum from Adams and Rafferty, James J. Rafferty, P.C. regarding proposed Amendments and a related letter of Commitment for consideration by the City Council concerning the New Street Overlay Zoning Petition. The proposed Amendments consist of the addition of Sections 20.96.5 and Sections 20.96.6
- City officer's report2019 · #53A Home Rule Petition, “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLES OPERATING IN CAMBRIDGE”
- City officer's report2019 · #52A memorandum from Vice Mayor Devereux, regarding proposed amendments to the New Street Overlay District zoning petition
- City officer's report2019 · #51A memorandum from Councillor Simmons, regarding follow-up information to my previously proposed amendments
- City officer's report2019 · #50Report on Findings from January Supervised Injection Services (SIS) Fact-Finding Mission to Montreal, Canada
July (7)
- City officer's report2019 · #49A memorandum from Mayor McGovern, regarding the legal opinion from City Solicitor Nancy Glowa with response to your letter of July 3, 2019 Requesting a Legal Opinion on the Issue of the Different Requirements for Affordable Housing and Market Rate as it Pertains to the Affordable Housing Overlay
- City officer's report2019 · #48A memorandum from Councillor Zondervan, transmitting a memorandum regarding Affordable Housing amendments
- City officer's report2019 · #47A memorandum from Councillor Simmons transmitting proposed substitute amendment for an amendment which was submitted for the June 27, 2019 Ordinance hearing regarding the Municipal Code amendment on Cannabis Business Permitting
- City officer's report2019 · #46A memorandum from Vice Mayor Devereux, transmitting a memorandum regarding Application and Petition #4 plans to add umbrellas for shade
- City officer's report2019 · #45A memorandum from Councillor Mallon and Mayor McGovern regarding Amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay
- City officer's report2019 · #44A memorandum from Councillor Carlone, regarding the general public my comments and questions, and zoning
- City officer's report2019 · #43A memorandum from Councillor Mallon, transmitting the final report of the Mayor's Arts Task Force
June (9)
- City officer's report2019 · #42A memorandum regarding concerns about Recording and Transcription Services
- City officer's report2019 · #41A memorandum regarding Establishing the Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Industry in the City of Cambridge
- City officer's report2019 · #40Notes for the meeting of the ninth and last meeting of the Mayor's Arts Task Force
- City officer's report2019 · #39A memorandum from Councillor Kelley regarding CPSD Public Participation
- City officer's report2019 · #38A communication was received from Interim City Clerk, Paula M. Crane transmitting a memorandum from Mayor, Marc C. McGovern regarding the Special Meeting of the City Council on Monday June 17, 2019 at 2:30 PN. The purpose of the meeting is to hold public interviews for the four finalists for the position of City Clerk. The candidates are: Timothy Phelan, Jeanne M. Survell, Niko Vangjeli and Anthony Ivan Wilson
- City officer's report2019 · #37A briefing to the City Council on the ad hoc interview committee’s work on the City Clerk search, a special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 12:30 pm to receive a report and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations for the hiring of a City Clerk
- City officer's report2019 · #36A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula M. Crane transmitting a memorandum from Councillor Siddiqui, submitting the Mayor's Blue-Ribbon Task Force on Tenant Displacement May 21, 2019 meeting minutes
- City officer's report2019 · #35Memorandum fro Vice Mayor Devereux regarding a special public meeting for the City Clerk interviews
- City officer's report2019 · #34A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula M. Crane transmitting a memorandum from Iram Farooq, Assistance City Manager for Community Development, providing additional information regarding the application for banners in Inman Square and their duration
May (8)
- City officer's report2019 · #33A communication from Councillor Mallon, transmitting notes for the meeting of the Mayor's Arts Task Force held on May 9, 2019
- City officer's report2019 · #32The submission of the Mayor's Blue-Ribbon Task Force on Tenant Displacement April 23, 2019 meeting minutes
- City officer's report2019 · #31A communication from Assistant to the City Council Naomie Stephen, transmitting a recommendation from the Dedication Committee for approval
- City officer's report2019 · #30A communication from Mayor McGovern, transmitting a letter Widening the Design of the Community Path Extension
- City officer's report2019 · #29A communication from Mayor McGovern, transmitting a memorandum regarding Committee Hearing by the Joint Committee on May 7, 2019 regarding An Act Establishing Indigenous Peoples Day H.3665
- City officer's report2019 · #28A communication from Councillor Zondervan, transmitting a memorandum regarding further proposed amendments to the Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance
- City officer's report2019 · #27Amended information regarding Calendar Agenda Item Number three regarding a petition for 822 Somerville Avenue, Citizens bank
- City officer's report2019 · #26A communication from Councillor Mallon, submitting notes of the meeting on April 11, 2019 of the Mayor's Arts Task Force
April (10)
- City officer's report2019 · #25A communication from Councillor Zondervan, transmitting a memorandum regarding Cambridge Residential Parking Permits Analysis
- City officer's report2019 · #24A communication from Councillor Zondervan, transmitting a memorandum regarding proposed amendments to the Cannabis Business Ordinance
- City officer's report2019 · #23The submission of the Mayor's Blue-Ribbon Task Force on Tenant Displacement March 19, 2019 meeting minutes
- City officer's report2019 · #22A communication from the Assessors Department, transmitting certification regarding the petition from Kenneth S. Barron, 614 Massachusetts Avenue, et al property owners, pursuant to MGL Chapter 40O, petitioning that a Business Improvement District (BID) be established for the Central Square Business Improvement District
- City officer's report2019 · #21A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding CPSD, the Achievement Gap, and a Review of 8th Grade Math MCAS Results
- City officer's report2019 · #20A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding Cannabis Business Ordinance Follow Up Inquiry
- City officer's report2019 · #19A memorandum regarding the School Department FY20 Budget
- City officer's report2019 · #18A memorandum regarding the update on the search process to hire a new City Clerk to replace Donna Lopez when she retires
- City officer's report2019 · #17A memorandum from Gregory Matteosian in regards to the Curb Cut application for 14 Jackson Street which was the subject of a Charter Right on April 1, 2019
- City officer's report2019 · #16A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez transmitting a memorandum from Councillor Kelley regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit Substitution Language
March (6)
- City officer's report2019 · #15Submission of the Record on Round/Table Meeting held on March 13, 2019 to conduct a preliminary discussion on the Cambridge Public School Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2020
- City officer's report2019 · #14A communication from Councillor Mallon, submitting notes of the meeting on March 13, 2019 of the Mayor's Arts Task Force
- City officer's report2019 · #13Submission of the Record on Round Table Meeting held on February 26, 2019 regarding plans for Tobin/Vassal Lane Upper School design and construction process
- City officer's report2019 · #12A communication from Councillor Zondervan, transmitting a memorandum regarding "Affordable Housing Overlay Initial Thoughts"
- City officer's report2019 · #11The submission of the Mayor's Blue-Ribbon Task Force on Tenant Displacement February 24, 2018 meeting minutes
- City officer's report2019 · #10A communication from Councillor Mallon, transmitting notes of the meeting on February 7, 2019 of the Mayor's Arts Task Force
February (4)
- City officer's report2019 · #9A communication from John Murphy, ISA Certified Arborist, Maltby and Company. 30 Old Page Street, Stoughton, MA regarding the condition of the tree at 23 May Street as it relates to the curb cut application for 23 Vineyard Street
- City officer's report2019 · #8The submission of the Mayor's Blue-Ribbon Task Force on Tenant Displacement January 29, 2018 meeting minutes
- City officer's report2019 · #7A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez transmitting a communication from Vice Mayor Devereux regarding the curb cut application located at 32 Vineyard Street
- City officer's report2019 · #6A memorandum from Councillor Kelley regarding Tree Removal Comments
January (5)
2018 (47 transmittals)
December (4)
November (3)
October (5)
September (3)
- City officer's report2018 · #35A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding "Surveillance Ordinances Suggestions"
- City officer's report2018 · #34A communication from Representative Mike Connolly, transmitting a memorandum informing the City Council that the home rule petition submitted by the City Council, relative to the Inman Square Intersection Improvement Plan, has been enacted by the legislature
- City officer's report2018 · #33A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding "Micro-Mobility Support; Transportation Conference"
July (2)
June (6)
- City officer's report2018 · #30A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding Cybersecurity
- City officer's report2018 · #29A communication from Vice Mayor Devereux , transmitting a memorandum regarding Policy Order #72 dated March 19, 2018 that the City Manager be and herby is requested to confer with the Election Commission regarding the possibility of instituting early voting in the 2019 municipal election and what actions would be required by the City Council to do so
- City officer's report2018 · #28A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding "Cannabis Use Equity"
- City officer's report2018 · #27A communication from Councillor Zondervan, transmitting memorandum regarding recommendations for the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force
- City officer's report2018 · #26A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding Gun Violence in Cambridge
- City officer's report2018 · #25A communication from Mayor McGovern, transmitting amendments to Policy Order # 3 of May 21, 2018 regarding the creation of a structured tax rate system for FY20
May (4)
- City officer's report2018 · #24A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding storage options for people experiencing homelessness
- City officer's report2018 · #23A communication from the Joint Committee of the City Council and School Committee hearing to discuss the ways in which decisions made by respective elected bodies impact others
- City officer's report2018 · #22A communication from Mayor Marc C. McGovern, transmitting the Highlights from School Committee Meeting May 1, 2018
- City officer's report2018 · #21A communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding Bike Lanes, Street Use, and Micro-Mobility Challenges Facing Cambridge
April (4)
March (4)
- City officer's report2018 · #16A communication on Highlights from School Committee Meeting of March 3, 2018
- City officer's report2018 · #15A communication from Councillor Carlone regarding his absence from the March 19, 2018 City Council Meeting
- City officer's report2018 · #14A report from Charles Sullivan, Executive Director, Historical Commission, transmitting information from the Historical Commission relating to the proposed landmark designation for 40 Cottage Street
- City officer's report2018 · #13A communication from Councillor Carlone, submitting draft language on "AN ACT TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE THROUGH A TENANT'S RIGHT TO PURCHASE"
February (4)
- City officer's report2018 · #12A report for a City Council public hearing held on Tuesday February 20, 2018 for the purpose of the City Council and the public to view the new voting equipment purchased by the Election Commission
- City officer's report2018 · #11Information regarding H.3017 and act to preserve affordable housing through a local option tenant's rights to purchase
- City officer's report2018 · #10A communication on Highlights from School Committee Meeting of February 6, 2018
- City officer's report2018 · #9An amendment to committee assignments regarding the membership of the Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning; Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
January (8)
- City officer's report2018 · #8The City Council Committee Assignments for the Council Term 2018-2019 pending adoption of the Rules as amended
- City officer's report2018 · #7A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley, explaining his absence from the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 29, 2018
- City officer's report2018 · #6A communication from Vice Mayor Jan Devereux regarding the outcome of the Ad-Hoc Rules Committee hearing
- City officer's report2018 · #5Objectives of a successful City Surveillance Ordinance
- City officer's report2018 · #4A communication was received from Mayor McGovern, communicating Highlights from the School Committee Meeting held on January 2, 2018
- City officer's report2018 · #3A communication was received from Mayor McGovern, to communicate the selection of Councillors Dennis Carlone and Craig Kelley as Ordinance Committee Co-Chairs for the 2018-2019 Council term
- City officer's report2018 · #2A communication was received from Mayor McGovern, appointing a Special Ad-Hoc Rules Committee to review the City Council rules, and to recommend any changes. Given that this committee may suggest changes to council committees, I am refraining from naming council committee members at this time, excepting the selection of Ordinance Committee co-chairs
- City officer's report2018 · #1A communication from Councillor Kelley, regarding the City Council's use of suspending our Council rules to accept late Policy Orders that lack a urgent time constraint
2017 (36 transmittals)
December (9)
- City officer's report2017 · #36A report from Councillor Craig Kelley, regarding assessing and approving Neighborhood-Based Resiliency
- City officer's report2017 · #35A communication from Councillor Craig Kelley, regarding Lexington Avenue speed observation
- City officer's report2017 · #34A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk transmitting a letter from Joseph Maguire with amended language to the Alexandria Real Estate Petition per the motion made at the Ordinance Committee hearing held on November 15, 2017 together with a correction to a scrivener error
- City officer's report2017 · #33Information regarding Climate Change Preparedness and Resilience Plan
- City officer's report2017 · #32The Final Official Results from the Municipal Election held on Tuesday November 7, 2017 for School Committee
- City officer's report2017 · #31The Final Official Results from the Municipal Election held on Tuesday November 7, 2017 for City Council
- City officer's report2017 · #30A review of Cambridge bicycle citation and collision data as they impact bicycle and general street safety planning
- City officer's report2017 · #29A response to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins against the City Council alleging that the Chair of the City Council violated the Open Meeting Law because it was not announced at the beginning of the City Council meeting of November 13, 2017 that the meeting was being recorded
- City officer's report2017 · #28Opioid Working Group Report
October (4)
September (1)
August (3)
- City officer's report2017 · #22A Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Question Petition filed with the Election Commission on July 14, 2017
- City officer's report2017 · #21A copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint Decision - OML 2017-106, filed by John Hawkinson on March 13, 2017, alleging that the City Council improperly redacted certain August and October 2016 executive session minutes and that said minutes failed to include a summary of the discussions
- City officer's report2017 · #20A communication from Mayor E. Denise Simmons, regarding a request of a copy of City Council's Executive Session Minutes from June 12, 2017
June (3)
- City officer's report2017 · #19A communication from Councillor Craig A. Kelley, regarding the changes of uses and users of our city streets as it relates to transportation
- City officer's report2017 · #18A communication from Councillor Leland Cheung, in regards to a response to Councillor Kelly's request for questions regarding short term rentals
- City officer's report2017 · #17A report from the Dedication Committee for a hearing held on June 5, 2017 transmitting their recommendations for dedications to the full City Council for approval
May (2)
- City officer's report2017 · #16A communication was received from Councillor Craig A. Kelley, apologizing to his Colleagues, City Manager and City Staff for not attending tonight's meeting in order to attend a conference on climate change adaptation and expressing his thoughts and apology for the events at the Budget Hearing
- City officer's report2017 · #15Policy Order #13 from April 24, 2017 Meeting
April (3)
March (3)
February (2)
January (6)
- City officer's report2017 · #6A response to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by John Hawkinson alleging violation to attorney client privileged redactions of executive session minutes of the City Council for August 1, 2016, October 13, 2016 and the October 31, 2016
- City officer's report2017 · #5A communication received from Vice Mayor McGovern, transmitting proposed amendments to the Municipal Code amendment filed on June 27, 2016 relating to Chapter 6.20 on the sale of animals in pet shops
- City officer's report2017 · #4A communication from John A. Hawkinson on January 11, 2017 filing an Open meeting Law Complaint and a Public Records petition relating to redaction of Executive Session Minutes
- City officer's report2017 · #3A communication from Councillor Craig A. Kelley, regarding enforcement of parking violations, including "Bus Stop" violation, along Huron Ave around the MBTA 72 Bus Stop compared with data from Concord Ave
- City officer's report2017 · #2A communication from Councillor Nadeem Mazen, relating to Council Goals and capacity building for the Community Development Department
- City officer's report2017 · #1A communication received by Mayor E. Denise Simmons regarding the Notice of Tier Classification Submittal for 88 Ames Street and the public involvement requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MPC)
2016 (41 transmittals)
December (2)
- City officer's report2016 · #41A communication from Councillor Craig A. Kelley, regarding resubmitting Public Safety Committee hearing of December 3, 2014, on fire safety, CFD operations, and relief protocol
- City officer's report2016 · #40A communication from Mayor E. Denise Simmons, regarding the release of Executive Session Minutes
November (1)
October (1)
- City officer's report2016 · #38A communication was received from Mayor E. Denise Simmons, informing the City Council they may go into Executive Session on Monday to discuss on-going contract negotiations with the prospective City Manager
September (3)
- City officer's report2016 · #37"Meet the Finalists Forum" for the selection of the City Manager. The forum will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Auditorium at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
- City officer's report2016 · #36A copy of a letter sent to Iram Farooq, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, transmitting concerns regarding the Light Ordinance
- City officer's report2016 · #35The resolution of an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by John Hawkinson on May 4, 2016
August (2)
- City officer's report2016 · #34An announcement from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation regarding a consumer listening session to be held on Tuesday, August 2nd to hear from local elected and appointed officials, advocates, business, and consumers on the issues and topics that affect them the most
- City officer's report2016 · #33Notice of Project change for the KSURP Amendment #10
June (2)
- City officer's report2016 · #32A communication from Councillor Craig Kelley, regarding Short-Term Rentals in Cambridge: An Overview of Current Usage and Patterns as well as Policy Recommendations
- City officer's report2016 · #31Information regarding the Unfinished Business item related to the Barrett, et al. Zoning
May (6)
- City officer's report2016 · #30A communication was received from Councillor Jan Devereux, explaining why reconsideration was filed on the order adopted on May 9th pertaining to proposed changes to the city's liquor licensing regulations
- City officer's report2016 · #29A communication from Hanne Rush, Assistant Attorney General, Division of Open Government, regarding the closure of two Open Meeting Law Complaints filed by Hasson Rashid
- City officer's report2016 · #28A communication was received from Councillor Jan Devereux, suggesting a random drawing of four City Councillors to serve on the Preliminary Screening Committee on the city manager's selection process
- City officer's report2016 · #27Additional information on sandwich board sign application for Mexicali Burrito
- City officer's report2016 · #26A communication from Kevin Manganaro, Assistant Attorney General, Division of Open Government, regarding the Closure of an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Kim Courtney and Xavier Dietrich
- City officer's report2016 · #25A communication from Chrystal Kornegay, Undersecretary, Department of Housing and Community Development, regarding the Kendall Square Urban Renewal Plan (KSURP) Amendment #10
April (10)
- City officer's report2016 · #24MDD-3 Special District Zoning Petition or the draft letter from the City Manager of non-opposition to the Department of Public Health for Sage Cannabis, Inc
- City officer's report2016 · #23An opportunity to travel through Israel, Palestine and Jordan to study key religious sites and meet leaders representing different cultures, faiths and desires
- City officer's report2016 · #22A communication was received from Judith T. Martin, Executive Secretary to the School Committee transmitting a copy of an order from the School Committee recommending the FY17 General Fund Budget of the Cambridge Public Schools be adopted in the sum of $172,793,980.00
- City officer's report2016 · #21A memo on policies to protect neighbors from dangerous and noxious smoke produced by cook stoves in restaurants
- City officer's report2016 · #20The proposed Sage Cannabis, Inc. , Letter of Commitment for Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensary in MMD-3 District
- City officer's report2016 · #19Their recommendations for dedications to the full City Council for approval
- City officer's report2016 · #18Clarification on the difference between a school's Graduation Rate as reported to the state, and a school's Rate of Decline
- City officer's report2016 · #17A letter from City Solicitor Nancy E. Glowa, regarding Councillor Order No. O-5 of October 27, 2014: Operation and Regulation of Drones
- City officer's report2016 · #16The appointment of Vice Mayor Marc McGovern to the Regional Homelessness Policy Summit
- City officer's report2016 · #15The determination on an Open Meeting Law Complaint of Kim Courtney dated October 28, 2015, amended on January 5, 2016
March (3)
February (6)
January (5)