Cambridge City Council meeting - Dec 10, 2018

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $600,000 to provide funds for the installation of a new boiler at the Solomon Building at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and other related improvements.

2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and reconstruction of the Tobin School building.

3. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Yale Renewable Thermal Alliance Seed Innovation Grant for $20,000 received from Yale University Center for Business and Environment to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to procure a vendor to build and host the content of the clean heating and cooling market platform.

4. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY19 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant for $42,169.68 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account ($40,000) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,169.68) which will provide funds to continue contracting with a civilian advocate to implement the Police Department’s Trauma Informed approach to policing.

5. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-121 and 18-135, regarding safety improvements on Museum Way and the Craigie Bridge.

6. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-58, regarding a report on eviction data collection.

7. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of an Advisory Committee on Climate Resilience Zoning.
Referred to Unfinished Business #6

Dec 10, 2018
To the Honorable, the City Council:

With reference to my previously submitted Agenda Item Number 10 of November 19 regarding the appointment of an Advisory Committee on Climate Resilience Zoning (Calendar Item Number 6), and after consultation with Mayor McGovern, I am resubmitting the following individuals that have been appointed to the Advisory Committee Climate Resilience Zoning:

Residents
1. Doug Brown (Co Chair) - West Cambridge
2. Conrad Crawford - East Cambridge
3. Ted Cohen - North Cambridge/Planning Board
4. Mike Nakagawa - North Cambridge

Union/Trades Rep
5. Louis Bacci Jr - Laborers Local 151/East Cambridge/Planning Board

Institutional/Non-Profit Representatives
6. Brian Goldberg - MIT Office of Sustainability
7. Tom Lucey - Harvard University
8. Margaret Moran - Cambridge Housing Authority
9. Deborah Ruhe - Just-a-Start

Business Representatives/Property Owners
10. Jason Alves - East Cambridge Business Assoc.
11. Nancy Donahue - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
12. Joe Maguire – Alexandria
13. Tom Sullivan - Divco West
14. Mike Owu - MITIMCo

Subject Matter Experts
15. Tom Chase - Energy & Resilience Consultant, New Ecology
16. Lauren Miller - Climate Consultant, CDM Smith
17. Jim Newman - Resilience Consultant, Linnaean Solutions

City Staff
18. John Bolduc - Environmental Planner
19. Iram Farooq (Co-Chair) - Assistant City Manager for Community Development
20. Kathy Watkins - City Engineer/Assistant Commissioner

Very truly yours, Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager

8. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-125, regarding a report on improvements in Enhanced 911 and Smart 911 technology.
Placed on File

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Legal Opinion on Portland's Relocation Assistance Ordinance
Placed on Unfinished Business - Zondervan

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to proposed amendments to the following ordinance: and proposed amendments to Chapter 14.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Fair Housing Ordinance). Fair Housing (passed to a 2nd reading) Awaiting Home Rule Legislation - before proposal can be ordained.

3. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-108, regarding a report on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee Elections. PENDING RESPONSE FROM LEGISLATURE

4. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to proposed revisions to the draft Surveillance Ordinance. QUESTION COMES ON PASSAGE TO BE ORDAINED ON OR AFTER DEC 10, 2018
Ordained as Amended 9-0

5. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the proposed amended Street Performers Ordinance. QUESTION COMES ON PASSAGE TO BE ORDAINED ON OR AFTER DEC 10, 2018
Ordained as Amended 9-0

6. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-85, regarding a report on the feasibility of appointing an advisory committee to work through resilience elements raised during the Envision process and through the Brown Petition.
Placed on File

7. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the planning and feasibility of improvements to 831 Massachusetts Avenue and 3 Bigelow Street buildings, and the design and construction of improvements at City Hall. QUESTION COMES ON ADOPTION ON OR AFTER DEC 10, 2018

8. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and reconstruction of the Fire Station Headquarters building. QUESTION COMES ON ADOPTION ON OR AFTER DEC 10, 2018

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Hasson J. Rashid, regarding homelessness.

2. A communication was received from Kelly Dolan, regarding feedback on Affordable Overlay Zoning District.

3. A communication was received from Juliana Cherston, regarding scary moment biking in Cambridge.

4. A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, regarding Target and University Wine Shop projecting signs application.

5. A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street, regarding cigarette disposal boxes.

6. A communication was received from Lee Farris, 269 Norfolk Street, regarding support for Order's #2, #11 and #13.

7. A communication was received from Marilyn Wellons, regarding Manager's agenda item #17 and #18.

8. A communication was received from C.A. Webb, regarding Grand Junction Pathway.

9. A communication was received from Richard Krushnic, regarding support of 3 affordable housing Policy Orders.

10. A communication was received from Kathy Watkins, 90 Fawcett Street, regarding support for Policy Order's #295, #303 and #305.

11. A communication was received from Helen Kobek, 69R Gore Street, regarding opposing App #351.

13. A communication was received from Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria, 10 Worcester Street, regarding fines for blocking bike lanes.

14. A communication was received from Joshua Hartshorne, regarding Grand Junction path.

15. A communication was received from Abra Berkowitz, regarding support for Policy Order's #2, #11, #12 and #13.

16. A communication was received from Cambridge Bicycle Safety, transmitting Cambridge Bicycle Safety statement.

17. A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, regarding support for Surveillance Ordinance.

18. A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, regarding City Staff required to sign a nondisclosure agreement.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Recognizing Cambridge's Young Wonder Liam Hannon. Mayor McGovern

5. Wishing a happy birthday filled with extra treats to three members of the Cambridge Police Department's K-9 Unit: Rumba, Tango, and Zambra. Councillor Mallon

7. Thank you to Caleb Neelon for his contribution to the Central Square Mural Project. Councillor Mallon

8. Thank you to Lena McCarthy for her contribution to the Central Square Mural Project. Councillor Mallon

9. Thank you to Cedric Douglas and Julia Roth for their contribution to the Central Square Mural Project. Councillor Mallon

11. Thank you to Jamie Reyes for her contribution to the Central Square Mural Project. Councillor Mallon

ORDERS
1. Improving Pedestrian Safety. Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan
Order Adopted

2. Tree on City Hall Lawn. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan
Order Adopted

3. Airplane Noise Reduction Update. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan
Charter Right - Kelley

4. City Budget and Council Goals. Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui
Order Adopted

5. City Council go on record in strong support of Bill H.4075, Act to Promote Housing Choices. Councillor Simmons
Charter Right - Simmons

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Jan Devereux, Chair of the Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee, for a public hearing held on Dec 4, 2018 for the purpose of considering claims filed against the City.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez, transmitting a communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting a memorandum regarding "Surveillance Ordinance Notes".

2. A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez, transmitting a communication from Mayor Marc C. McGovern, transmitting the Highlights from School Committee Meeting Dec 4, 2018.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Dec 10
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Dec 12
12:00pm The Economic Development & University Relations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the formation of a city commission dedicated to providing a forum for exploring and addressing the concerns of undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and other post-high school students in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 18
3:00pm The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to explore the responsibility and the relevant of CPD officers or other officers working in Cambridge under CPD authority, such as out-of-town officers working a construction detail, to respond to bike-related collisions, whether car/bike, bike/bike, bike/mobility device or bike/pedestrian, to include providing instructions and guidance on how to follow-up with accident reports and will also explore current efforts to digitalize both the state Citation and the state Accident report form. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 8
5:00pm The Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Port Infrastructure Project and ways to mitigate the impacts of this important project on the neighborhood, including the basketball court at Clement Morgan Park, and any other related matter. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 9
5:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 8.66 entitled “Tree Protection” to amend section 8.66.40 entitled “Applicability” and by adding a new section 8.66.055 entitled “Procedure for other projects”. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 22
5:30pm City Council Meeting - Budget Submission (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 1
9:00am Finance Committee hearing to discuss proposed FY20 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 7
9:00am Finance Committee hearing to discuss proposed FY20 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 8
6:00pm Finance Committee hearing to discuss FY20 School Department Budget. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 9
9:00am Finance Committee hearing to discuss proposed FY20 City Budget (if necessary) (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 20
5:30pm City Council Meeting - Budget Adoption (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Dec 10, 2018
MAYOR MCGOVERN
VICE MAYOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: The City has instituted 20 mph “Safety Zones” in Central, Kendall, Inman, Harvard, and Porter Squares as of Mar 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS: The City reduced the citywide speed limit to 25 mph in 2016 and recently, the Council has requested that City consider reducing the speed limit to 20 mph on most residential streets; and
WHEREAS: A pedestrian hit by a car traveling 20 mph has a nine-times greater chance of surviving than if the car is traveling at 40 mph; and
WHEREAS: Enforcement of speed limits is important to improve safety for pedestrians; and
WHEREAS: Even in the city’s safety zones, strikes and fatalities can still occur during all hours of the day, not just during peak hours where enforcement is targeted; and
WHEREAS: The importance of improving pedestrian safety is evident in the repeated attention paid to the issue by the Participatory Budget process, which has awarded funds to flashing beacon-lights twice, and this year again features a proposal for flashing beacon-lights as well as the installation of digit speed readers in safety zones; and
WHEREAS: Changes to street layout to promote traffic calming are necessary to ensure safety of people walking and biking; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager and relevant Departments be and hereby are requested to report on the current level of compliance with the citywide and safety zone speed limits; and be it further
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to document all relevant interventions that have had an impact on compliance with the speed limits; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide a report on all relevant traffic calming measures currently available to reduce speeding, including, but not limited to, implementing different paving surfaces, narrowing traffic lanes, installing pedestrian crossing placards affixed to the ground and adding raised intersections; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back on this matter by the end of January 2019.

O-2 Dec 10, 2018
VICE MAYOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: According to estimates by consultants for the Urban Forest Master Plan, to simply maintain the existing level of tree canopy in Cambridge over the next fifty years, year over year canopy loss must be stemmed, and a minimum of 2,500 new trees per year must be planted; and
WHEREAS: The City can lead by example by using the highly visible platform of City Hall lawn to grow a healthy, large tree, and in the process promote knowledge of the importance of preserving and expanding the City’s tree canopy in the face of climate change and recent canopy losses; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Arborist and the Department of Public Works regarding the possibility of planting a substantial-sized tree at the corner of Inman Street and Massachusetts Avenue, directly on the front lawn of City Hall; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department, Public Health Department, Department of Human Service Programs and Cambridge Public Schools to promote an educational program surrounding this tree, with the goal of building public awareness on this critical issue; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-3 Dec 10, 2018
VICE MAYOR DEVEREUX
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
WHEREAS: Noise and vibrations from a concentration of low-flying airplanes originating at runway 33L at Logan Airport continue to disturb many residents of Cambridge, negatively impacting their quality of life; and
WHEREAS: The MIT International Center for Air Transportation has begun finalizing the Block 2 phase of recommendations from their study focused on RNAV and Logan Airport, including recommendations that could reduce the impact of departures from runway 33L; and
WHEREAS: The study identified four alternative 33L flight departure scenarios that illustrate possible dispersion patterns in an effort to lessen the concentration of airplane noise in a single corridor; and
WHEREAS: Recommendations from this phase may help inform potential changes to RNAV flight patterns that could alleviate noise disturbance levels in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The Altitude-based 4000 ft scenario has the support of Cambridge citizen advocates and members of Boston West Fair Skies as the best option for the Cambridge residents who have been most impacted; and
WHEREAS: The MassPort Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is soliciting feedback from and collaboration with the City in deciding which recommendations to include in a consolidated plan to be presented to MassPort, MIT and the FAA; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the status of efforts by MIT’s International Center for Air Transportation and MassPort’s Community Advisory Committee to study, assess and address noise issues associated with flights in and out of Logan Airport; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct Cambridge's representative to the MassPort CAC to advocate for the 4000-foot dispersal point and no additional departures; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council before the MassPort CAC presents its consolidated plan recommendations, expected to occur in early spring of 2019.

O-4 Dec 10, 2018
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: The annual budget review is a primary task of the Cambridge City Council; and
WHEREAS: The budget represents the best opportunity to implement equity policies for the people of Cambridge through their elected officials; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge City Council highlights its Guiding Principles and City Council Goals on every Council meeting agenda, including but not limited to: Increasing access to affordable housing for all income groups; Deepening our commitment to sustainable use of energy; transit equity; expanded open space; pre-kindergarten education and more; and
WHEREAS: The annual budget does not adequately highlight changes in the budget that address said Principles and Goals; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Finance Department to clearly highlight City Council Guiding Principles and Council Goals in the FY 20 budget presentation to ensure the ways in which said Principles and Goals are being met is more clearly understood by the community.

O-5 Dec 10, 2018 - Charter Right - Simmons
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Earlier this year, Governor Charles D. Baker proposed Bill H.4075, Act to Promote Housing Choices, which would allow municipalities across the Commonwealth to change some zoning rules via a simple majority vote, rather than by the current two-thirds majority vote that most city and town councils currently require; and
WHEREAS: According to a Dec 3, 2018 article in the Boston Globe, “The goal [of Bill H.4075] is to spur more home construction, especially in places that have built little in recent years, even as the region’s housing shortage hinders the economy…every major real estate and housing group in the state backs the bill…[and] the Massachusetts Municipal Association, which represents all 351 cities and towns, has signed on;” and
WHEREAS: Bill H.4075 stalled out and had not been passed at the close of the Legislature’s formal session earlier this year, yet Governor Baker and other advocates are still hoping to pass this bill before year’s end; and
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that there may be some members of the Cambridge Delegation to the State Legislature that remain undecided about whether or not to support this bill, in spite of the evidence that passage of this bill could be an important factor in allowing desperately needed new housing to be constructed in Cambridge and our surrounding communities; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in strong support of Bill H.4075, Act to Promote Housing Choices, and in strongly urging each member of the Cambridge Delegation to vote in favor of its passage; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward suitably engrossed copies of this resolution to Governor Baker and to the members of the Cambridge Delegation to the State Legislature on behalf of the entire City Council.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Government Operations/Rules and Claims Committee held a public hearing on Dec 4, 2018 at 12:05pm in the Ackermann Room.

Present at the hearing were Vice Mayor Devereux, Chair of the Committee; Councillor Siddiqui; Councillor Toomey; Councillor Zondervan; City Solicitor Nancy Glowa; and City Clerk Donna P. Lopez.

Vice Mayor Devereux convened the hearing and explained the purpose. She stated that this portion of the hearing is being recorded. Vice Mayor Devereux moved to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and claims filed against the City. In response to an inquiry by a member of the public City Solicitor Glowa stated that there will be no business after the Executive Session and no need to reconvene in public session. The question now came on moving to Executive Session and the motion carried on a roll call vote of 3-0-0.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
16-26. Report on the possibility of the City Council implementing a zoning change, on the permitting of all new restaurants where a wood-fired oven is used as a significant method of food preparation. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-5) from 4/4/2016

16-42. Report on plans for the former Riverside Community Health Center on Western Avenue, including transfer of ownership of the building to the City and the process for determining future usage. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Vice Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 5/2/2016

16-83. Report on drafting possible legislation and other recommendations for interim actions to identify and address the public health impacts of any commercial wood-fired ovens. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Mayor Simmons (Calendar Item #4) from 10/31/2016

16-101. Report on the potential of building below market rental housing on City-owned parking lots along Bishop Allen Drive. On a communication from Councillor McGovern requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 12/12/2016

16-108. Report on whether people displaced and qualify for Emergency Status who are using Section 8 in other cities or towns can retain their resident preference for the purpose of Inclusionary Housing. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey (O-4) from 12/19/2016

17-22. Report on the potential growth of next-generation wireless technology in the City, to include: the expected footprint of citywide coverage from just one company and what market competition might produce; the integration of public and private infrastructure to support the network; what local standards the City might hope to maintain relative to aesthetics and safety; and how this new technology fits into our Broadband access plans. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-14) from 2/27/2017

17-87. Report on a schedule for resubmitting a revised draft of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance that incorporates clearer wording and/or more clearly explains each section in less technical jargon and is more coherent in its entirety, with the goal of seeing such an Ordinance adopted by the end of this City Council term. On a communication from Councillor Kelley and Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Devereux (O-8) from 9/18/2017

18-6. Report on information regarding electronic device usage by City-elected officials.
Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 1/22/2018

18-15. Report on any other relevant City Department to gain a sense of who is purchasing buildings in Cambridge.
Councillor Simmons (O-3) from 2/5/2018

18-21. Report on the feasibility of initiating a formal transit study and action plan of the Alewife area in response to unanimous concerns of the Envision Alewife Working Group.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Siddiqui (O-7) from 2/26/2018

18-27. Report on why there continues to be significant audio and video difficulties during live internet broadcasts of City Council meetings.
Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #1) from 3/5/2018

18-37. Report on the possibility of accepting the City of Boston's invitation to join their intergenerational housing pilot program.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey (O-1) from 3/26/2018

18-38. Report on inventory of all City-owned vacant buildings and lots and the City's plans for them, if any.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui (O-2) from 3/26/2018

18-44. Report on ensuring an additional commitment of $20 million from the City’s budget is devoted over the next five years toward the City’s efforts to preserve and create affordable housing units.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui (O-6) from 4/23/2018

18-53. Report on an updated schedule for resubmitting a revised draft of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance that incorporates suggestions from the Light Cambridge Committee by June 11, 2018.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (O-1) from 5/14/2018

18-58. Report on the Housing Committee and how the City could establish a method of eviction data collection. See Mgr #6
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui (O-5) from 5/21/2018

18-60. Report on a small business parking pilot that would allow temporary on-street employee parking during typical daytime operating hours.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #1) from 5/14/2018

18-61. Report on commissioning a public art piece, statue, or memorial that would commemorate the dedication of women in Cambridge to passing the Nineteenth Amendment.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui (O-5) from 6/4/2018

18-65. Report on working with the Mayor’s Summer Youth Program and other appropriate City departments to organize a Town Hall Meeting for Cambridge youth.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern (O-5) from 6/18/2018

18-66. Report on establishing a Young Adult Civic Unity Committee to be modeled after the Citizen Civic Unity Committee and to recruit applicants from all across the community and across all socio-economic backgrounds.
Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 6/18/2018

18-68. Report on determining the permitting and legality issues of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in the City of Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan (O-11) from 6/18/2018

18-73. Report on establishing and implementing a dynamic new initiative that will seek to place Port residents (ages 18 and over) on paths to jobs with family-sustaining wages.
Councillor Simmons (O-6) from 6/25/2018

18-81. Report on efforts to be made to ensure that at least one public building at an accessible location can be open on a Sunday or holiday that coincides with an extreme heat event.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui (O-4) from 7/30/2018

18-83. Report on an action plan to work with the City’s Community-Based Organizations to create a network of summertime evening programming to reduce the threat of violence in the City’s public spaces in 2019 and beyond.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Mallon (O-9) from 7/30/2018

18-85. Report on the feasibility of appointing an advisory committee to work through resiliency elements raised during the Envision process and through the Brown petition.
Councillor Toomey (O-13) from 7/30/2018

18-86. Report on the feasibility of adopting a policy of replacing any failed 4000K LED streetlights with warmer alternatives as opportunities arise, and offering shielding/filtering upon request from nearby residents whenever possible.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-14) from 7/30/2018

18-87. Report on the navigational editing capabilities of the City of Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-16) from 7/30/2018

18-88. Report on contracting with an outside survey company to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of inclusionary tenants' experiences, with a particular emphasis on biased practices.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui (O-17) from 7/30/2018

18-90. Report on the feasibility of establishing a crosswalk at the intersection of Soden Street and Western Avenue.
Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item #3) from 9/24/2018

18-91. Report on drafting a plan that shall allow the Mayor’s Annual Harvard Senior Luncheon to be held regardless of the weather conditions.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui (Calendar Item #4) from 9/24/2018

18-92. Report on increasing enforcement of the Bike Lane Bill to keep our bicycle infrastructure free and unobstructed.
Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan (Calendar Item #6) from 9/24/2018

18-93. Report on the sale of The Constellation Center's Parcel C in Kendall Square.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey (Calendar Item #7) from 9/24/2018

18-94. Report on considering to work with consultants and other available resources to help incorporate data access and management concerns into discussions, permits and licenses for new mobility platforms.
Councillor Kelley (Calendar Item #8) from 9/24/2018

18-96. Report on how the City views internet-based platforms as opportunities for outreach and communication and what sort of guidelines have been, or are being, developed to help everyone understand how the City’s various departments do or do not utilize these communication resources and how any communications on these platforms are managed so that the messaging and information is kept up-to-date.
Councillor Kelley (Calendar Item #10) from 9/24/2018

18-97. Report on updating the vacant property database as well as reviewing the strategies presented in the Storefront Vacancies Best Practices Report.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone (Calendar Item #12) from 9/24/2018

18-99. Report on the creation and implementation of a survey or other feedback mechanism for individuals who have been in contact with the Human Rights Commission.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon (O-2) from 9/24/2018

18-100. Report on taking all possible immediate actions to preserve and restore Linear Park.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Kelley (O-3) from 9/24/2018

18-101. Report on identifying ways to raise awareness about the prevalence of food allergies and decrease the level of risk posed by food remnants left in public parks and playgrounds.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Carlone (O-1) from 10/1/2018

18-103. Report on seeking a formal response from CVS as it relates to a racial profiling incident.
Councillor Simmons (O-6) from 10/1/2018

18-104. Report on a list of streets where it is recommended that the speed be reduced to 20 MPH.
Vice Mayor Devereux (O-10) from 10/1/2018

18-105. Report on the feasibility of placing a condition in the public bidding documents prohibiting municipal contractors from displaying any signage other than company markers and contact information on vehicles.
Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-1) from 10/15/2018

18-107. Report on prioritizing the Public Safety outreach measures in the FY20 budget.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Simmons (O-5) from 10/15/2018

18-108. Report on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee Elections.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui (O-1) from 10/29/2018

18-109. Report on the feasibility of fencing off an area on the North side of the Joan Lorentz park for a dog park or at another suitable location in Mid-Cambridge.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui (O-2) from 10/29/2018

18-110. Report on determining whether unisex bathrooms can be installed in City Hall, or whether existing bathrooms could be modified into unisex bathrooms.
Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui (O-3) from 10/29/2018

18-111. Report on addressing the increase of TNC-associated vehicles stopping in the middle of streets and bicycle lanes.
Councillor Simmons (O-7) from 10/29/2018

18-112. Report on determining what measures would best serve to prevent vehicles from blocking the Fresh Pond Mall's driveway onto Alewife Brook Parkway.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-8) from 10/29/2018

18-113. Report on coordinating a walk down Rindge Avenue, covering at least from Haskell Street to Sherman Street, to analyze the congestion and intersections with interested residents to try to find mitigating solutions or to explain why mitigation may not be possible.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan (O-12) from 10/29/2018

18-114. Report on opportunities and plans to increase signage or other communication efforts to help ensure that all users of Brattle Street between Eliot and Mason Streets understand the cyclists may be using Brattle Street in the opposite direction of prevailing motor vehicle traffic.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-14) from 10/29/2018

18-115. Report on the current status of the Surveillance Technology Ordinance and a date the City Council can expect an updated version of the proposed Ordinance.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone (O-16) from 10/29/2018

18-116. Report on the current status of any City Hall renovation plans and a timeline of planned events.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Toomey (O-17) from 10/29/2018

18-118. Report on funding additional City summer food sites and collaborate on creative and innovative ways to engage participants in programming that will increase the use of open food sites.
Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui (O-1) from 11/5/2018

18-119. Report on evaluating the existing capacity of fire stations in the Kendall Square area and whether a new fire station is needed, and if so, determining the feasibility of locating a plot of land for this use.
Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey (O-2) from 11/5/2018

18-120. Report on rethinking the approach to Envision Cambridge including a fact sheet on the three zoning analyses during presentations to the community and focus the presentations on getting feedback and buy-in on the goals of all six Envision Cambridge Working Groups.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-4) from 11/5/2018

18-121. Report on the bike lane installation, and measures and actions such as increased police enforcement of speed limits, to improve safety of Museum Way immediately with particular emphasis on the intersection of Museum Way and Route 28. See Mgr #5
Councillor Toomey (O-2) from 11/19/2018

18-122. Report on the possibility of posting a "no trucks" sign on Hancock Street.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui (O-3) from 11/19/2018

18-123. Report on ensuring funding for our municipal media services.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern (O-9) from 11/19/2018

18-124. Report on contacting the owners of Twin City Plaza about the leasing of parking spaces for construction vehicles instead of storing the vehicles on Gore Street.
Councillor Toomey (O-10) from 11/19/2018

18-125. Report on providing an update on the latest 911 technologies available to Cambridge residents. See Mgr #8
Vice Mayor Devereux (O-12) from 11/19/2018

18-126. Report back on the protected bicycle infrastructure along the entire length of River Street as part of the FY20 River Street Redesign project.
Councillor Zondervan, Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Carlone (Calendar Item #2) from 11/5/2018

18-127. Report on providing a timeline when the City Council can expect to receive the draft zoning and public health regulations for urban farming.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Zondervan (O-1) from 11/26/2018

18-128. Report on creating a Small Business Saturday strategy that increases traffic to our local businesses during the 2019 holiday season.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui (O-2) from 11/26/2018

18-129. Report on conducting a comprehensive, independent planning, and parking study of the neighborhood and use of the First Street Garage within 6months.
Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone (Calendar Item #1) from 11/19/2018

18-130. Report on working with the Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, the Director of the Cambridge Library, the Director of 22-CityView, the Director of the Women’s Commission, and any other appropriate City personnel to begin planning for a public discussion in recognition of 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-3) from 12/3/2018

18-131. Report on the use of the cigarette disposal box program, how they are functioning, how many the City has installed, how often they are emptied, if the program will be expanded, and any other relevant program details.
Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Mallon (O-4) from 12/3/2018

18-132. Report on the negative traffic impact regarding the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Devereux (O-5) from 12/3/2018

18-133. Report on raising the fines for blocking both loading zones and bike lanes to a comparable rate to Boston for the 2020 fiscal year.
Councillor Mallon, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-9) from 12/3/2018

18-134. Report on creating a more inclusive city website, including an Open Meeting Portal registration form that does not require the use of gendered pronouns, salutations or titles.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mallon (O-11) from 12/3/2018

18-135. Report on safety improvements on Museum Way and Craigie Bridge. See Mgr #5
Councillor Toomey (O-13) from 12/3/2018

18-136. Report back on submitting a proposal that candidates would agree to not accept donations from person outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Councillor Toomey (O-15) from 12/3/2018

18-137. Report on reviewing the FCC Regulations on Small Cell Technology.
Vice Mayor Devereux (O-18) from 12/3/2018

Claimant	Nature of Claim	Award
Higor Fontoura 9 Roberts Road, #3 Cambridge, MA 02138	Claimant’s tire popped driving over pothole, Cambridge, MA	Approved
Beblynne Charles 3Woodrow Wilson Ct Cambridge, MA 02139	Branch fell on Claimant’s car, Cambridge, MA	Disapproved
Alexandra Morss Daniell 20 Walden Street Cambridge, MA 02140	Cambridge Fire Department broke claimant’s window lock, Cambridge, MA	Approved
Gary Waldron 26 Tremont Street Cambridge, MA 02139	City street light pole fell on claimant, Cambridge, MA	Approved
Katherine Grillo 38 Berkeley Street Apt. #2 Somerville, MA 02143	Claimant’s bike was stolen from Lombardi Building, Cambridge, MA	Approved