| Hearing Schedule |
| 1. | HS-2017-3 : Regular City Council Meeting |
| Call to Order |
| | Roll Call |
| Pledge of Allegiance |
| Submission of the Record |
| Public Comment |
| I. | City Manager's Agenda |
| 1. | CMA 2018 #4 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Timothy Puopolo as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2018. PLACED ON FILE |
| |  | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 2. | CMA 2018 #5 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2018 at MICH-LIN Transfer Station, 45 Mooney Street: Bryan Burdge, James Mabardy, Joseph Mabardy, Jr., Jo Ann Del Vecchio, Michael Guerriero, Daniel Pasquarosa, Nicholas Santolucito, Charles J. Mabardy and Steven McColgan PLACED ON FILE |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 3. | CMA 2018 #6 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2018 at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., 500 Front Street: Alan Bishop, Michael Denahy, Mark Gilroy, David Kelley, Joe Staples, Wei Li, Kyle Patterson, Sam Magna and John Ehrenkranz PLACED ON FILE |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 4. | CMA 2018 #7 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $23,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Elections Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to reimburse funds used for the 2017 voter guide printing and mailing. The reimbursement is necessary to cover other election related expenses. ORDER ADOPTED [Unanimous] |
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| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 5. | CMA 2018 #8 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as new members of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities for a three year term, effective January 1, 2018: Valerie Pauline Hammond and Philibert Kongtcheu. PLACED ON FILE |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 6. | CMA 2018 #9 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Family Policy Council in a Community-at-Large position for a term of 3-years, effective February 7, 2018: Kim Goldstein. PLACED ON FILE |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 7. | CMA 2018 #10 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cultural Investment Portfolio grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $7,300 to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salaries and Wages account which will continue to support part-time archives assistants, who maintain the public archive of Cambridge history. ORDER ADOPTED [Unanimous] |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 8. | CMA 2018 #11 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $152,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Emergency Communications Department Travel and Training Account to provide funds to move the existing public safety radio equipment from the Sullivan Courthouse located at 40 Thorndike Street. ORDER ADOPTED [Unanimous] |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 9. | CMA 2018 #12 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $30,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties. ORDER ADOPTED [Unanimous] |
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| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| 10. | CMA 2018 #13 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an update on the Gore Street construction project. PLACED ON FILE |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| | a. | 2018 Gore StreetFINAL (003) |
| | b. | NorthPoint Cambridge-11272017 No Prison pt |
| | c. | Gore St Construction Notice Final_ (003) |
| | d. | Gore St Pre Con Notice Final (003) |
| 11. | CMA 2018 #14 : Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5 million from Fund Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Executive Department Extraordinary Expenditures account, for the City’s first contribution to the GLX project. ORDER ADOPTED [Unanimous] |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| | a. | GLX 0916 letter |
| 12. | CMA 2018 #15 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation to adopt parts of the Kroon, et al, Harvard Square Zoning Petition and to further study some parts. REFERRED TO THE PETITION |
| | | City Manager's Agenda Item Printout |
| | a. | KroonHarvardSq_pbrec_20180117 |
| II. | Calendar |
| | On the Table |
| | 1. | COF 2017 #36 : A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, regarding assessing and approving Neighborhood-Based Resiliency. NO ACTION TAKEN |
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| | | a. | Transmitting Report to Mayor_letter |
| | | b. | Final Report Neighborhood Based Resiliency 2017 |
| | | c. | Resiliency Committee Minutes 2016-2017 |
| III. | Communications |
| 1. | COM 7 #2018 : A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street, regarding closing of the Star Market in Central Square. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6114 Peter Valentine |
| 2. | COM 8 #2018 : A communication was received from Peter Lowber, 66 Martin Street, regarding safety concerns about new bike lanes. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6115_Safety concerns about new bike lanes |
| 3. | COM 9 #2018 : A communication was received from Sandra Gamble, regarding bike lanes. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6116 Bike Lanes |
| 4. | COM 10 #2018 : A communication was received from Alex Xenopoulos, regarding opposition to bike lanes in Cambridge. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6117 Opposition to bike lanes in Cambridge |
| 5. | COM 11 #2018 : A communication was received from Gary Mello, Franklin Street, regarding Parking Permits. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6136 Gary Mello |
| 6. | COM 12 #2018 : A communication was received from Kenneth Eisenberg, 200 Hampshire Street # 1, regarding Inman Square redesign. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6137 Kenneth Eisenberg |
| 7. | COM 13 #2018 : A communication was received from Robert J. La Tremouille, regarding opposition to Upzoning. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6156 Robert J. La Tremouille |
| 8. | COM 14 #2018 : A communication was received from Audrey Cunningham, 49 Gore Street, transmitting a list of residents of Gore Street and East Cambridge, in opposition to the City's agreement with Divco West for the installation of a sewer line down Gore Street. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | [Untitled]_2018012310292500 |
| 9. | COM 15 #2018 : A communication was received from Helen Kobek, 69R Gore Street, regarding the proposed installation of a sewer line down Gore Street. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | [Untitled]_2018012310294900 |
| 10. | COM 16 #2018 : A communication was received from Mark Bohlman, 32 Copley Street, in support of Policy Order #4. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | [Untitled]_2018012310300100 |
| 11. | COM 17 #2018 : A communication was received from Nancy Ryan, 4 Ashburton Place, in support of Cambridge having a Surveillance Ordinance. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | [Untitled]_2018012310301400 |
| IV. | Resolutions |
| 1. | RES 2018 #4 : Resolution on the death of Patricia "Pat" (Noonan) Jukovsky. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 2. | RES 2018 #5 : Congratulations to Father Cristiano Guilherme Borro Barbosa on his 10th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 3. | RES 2018 #6 : Resolution on the death of Lucy Gomes. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 4. | RES 2018 #7 : Resolution on the death of Gerald G. "Gerry" Gomes Jr. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 5. | RES 2018 #8 : Resolution on the death of Judy A. Cronin. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 6. | RES 2018 #9 : Welcoming Philips to the City of Cambridge. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 7. | RES 2018 #10 : Congratulations to Cambridge Arborist David Lefcourt for receiving the Massachusetts Tree Wardens' and Foresters' Association's 17th Annual Seth H. Swift Tree Warden of the Year Award ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 8. | RES 2018 #11 : Resolution on the death of David Harrison. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 9. | RES 2018 #12 : Resolution on the death of Anthony "Tony" DeVincentis. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 10. | RES 2018 #13 : Resolution on the death of Ellen Marquedaunt. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 11. | RES 2018 #14 : Happy Birthday wishes to Estelle Disch. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| 12. | RES 2018 #15 : Wishing the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers a successful gala. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Resolution Printout |
| V. | Policy Order and Resolution List |
| 1. | POR 2018 #6 : That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council regarding efforts to expand the number of electric vehicle charging stations, the feasibility of appropriately placing electric vehicle chargers on residential streets where there is need, the status of possible City fleet replacement to electric vehicles, expanded outreach and education on available rebates and incentive programs, and the feasibility of requiring developers to include a greater number of electric vehicle charging stations in new or substantially renovated multi-unit buildings. CHARTER RIGHT |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| 2. | POR 2018 #7 : That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works to publicize and enforce a “zero tolerance” policy on space savers, working to remove them as quickly as possible following snow events. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| 3. | POR 2018 #8 : City Council opposition to the continual erosion of immigrant rights and general compassion by the Trump administration, and voice our support for the continuance of Temporary Protected Status for our Salvadoran friends and residents. ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| | a. | Original Order |
| 4. | POR 2018 #9 : City Council support of the New York City climate lawsuit. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| 5. | POR 2018 #10 : That the City Manager is requested to explore mechanisms for achieving greater levels of snow clearing by the city and increase the public response during major snow events or heavy snow winters. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| 6. | POR 2018 #11 : That the City Manager is requested to contact representatives from Sira Naturals (formerly Sage Naturals) Medical Marijuana Dispensary for the purpose of gathering information regarding sales figures, customer demographics, and other relevant operational information, and report this information back to the City Council in a timely manner. ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| | a. | Original order |
| 7. | POR 2018 #12 : That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Chief Information Officer for the City and report back with information regarding electronic device usage and current processes regarding the same. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| 8. | POR 2018 #13 : That the Mayor is requested to work with the appropriate City staff to establish a method of effectively communicating the new rules for the 2018-2019 City Council term with the members of the public. ORDER ADOPTED |
| | | Policy Order Printout |
| VI. | Committee Reports |
| 1. | CRT 2018 #1 : A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Devereux, Chair of the Ad-Hoc Rules Committee, for a public hearing held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 to discuss and suggest changes to the City Council Rules and transmitting recommended changes to the City Council Rules. REPORT ACCEPTED |
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| | | Committee Report Printout |
| VII. | Communications and Reports from City Officers |
| VIII. | Communications and Reports from Other City Officers |
| 1. | COF 2018 #4 : A communication was received from Mayor McGovern, communicating Highlights from the School Committee Meeting held on January 2, 2018. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6118 CFOO Highlights |
| 2. | COF 2018 #5 : A communication was received from Councillor Kelley, regarding objectives of a successful City Surveillance Ordinance. PLACED ON FILE |
| | a. | 6120 CFOO Surveillance |
| 3. | COF 2018 #6 : A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez, transmitting a communication from Vice Mayor Jan Devereux regarding the outcome of the Ad-Hoc Rules Committee hearing. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE |
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| | a. | 6148 CRFOD Ad-Hoc |
| LATE RESOLUTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL |
| LATE AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PER RULE 36A |
| Appended Information |
| | Awaiting Report List |
| | 1. | AR-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. |
| | 2. | AR-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. |
| | 3. | AR-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. |
| | 4. | AR-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. |
| | 5. | AR-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. |
| | 6. | AR-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. |
| | 7. | AR-17-33 : Report on bringing Massachusetts closer to 100% renewable energy by 2035, and ensure that the benefits of renewable energy are realized by Massachusetts residents from all walks of life and supporting a goal of using 100% clean and renewable energy in Cambridge, including in building energy use and transportation, by 2035. On a communication from Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 8. | AR-17-53 : Report on determining if new facilities are needed by either DPW or CFD to best carry out their respective missions in the future and, if so, what type of facilities they would need and how much space that would require and where they might possibly be located. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 9. | AR-17-60 : Report on the feasibility of making the section of Kinnaird Street between River Street and Western Avenue into a one-way. REFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ARRANGE COMMUNITY MEETING ON MOTION OF VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2017 . On a communication from Councillor McGovern requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 10. | AR-17-70 : Report on the status of the City’s plans to review and possibly implement a municipal Broadband system. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 11. | AR-17-71 : Report on a proposal to design, fund and implement a bike and electric personal vehicle transportation study to provide the City with a comprehensive explanation of who is going where, why and under what conditions via bike or personal electric vehicle. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 12. | AR-17-77 : Report on the intersection of Cedar Street and Rindge Avenue with the goal of clarifying traffic patterns through the intersection. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 13. | AR-17-82 : Report on possible solutions to regulatory or legislative gaps on the local or state level that would help clarify how emerging types of conveyances can most safely and effectively be incorporated into Cambridge’s Urban Mobility planning and infrastructure investments. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 14. | AR-17-86 : Report on the necessary steps to enforce the anti-idling state law in residential areas by the September 25, 2017 City Council meeting. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 15. | AR-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. |
| | 16. | AR-17-88 : Report on providing clarification for the benefit of residents, visitors, and business owners on how the City views its obligations and constraints regarding marijuana enforcement and regulation. On a communication from Councillor Kelley requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 17. | AR-17-95 : Report on the status of the all-electric, leaf-blowing park pilot, the effectiveness of the battery-operated equipment, the potential for expanding the all-electric park program, and steps being taken on enforcement and training and to inquire the feasibility of requiring or advising landscape companies to provide or require safety masks for workers. On a communication from Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 18. | AR-17-108 : Report on the feasibility of requiring developers to post a signboard at development sites requiring Large Project Review or a Special Permit with contact information for a site manager, a brief description of the project (including whether it is residential, commercial, or mixed-use, and, if residential, the total number of units and inclusionary units, an expected completion date, and a rendering of the street-facing elevation), and a web link where more information is available. On a communication from Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 19. | AR-17-110 : Report on the status of the implementation of the EnerGov software across various City departments to streamline the permitting process. On a communication from Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Sessions. |
| | 20. | AR-17-111 : Report on the feasibility of implementing neighborways on certain streets in Cambridge, propose two streets to pilot as neighborways, and create a process by which a group of residents can request that their street be considered as future neighborways. On a communication from Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session. |
| | 21. | AR-18-1 : Report on reaching out to representatives of supermarkets other than Star Market, such as Market Basket, to determine the possibility of their opening a location at 20 Sidney Street. |
| | 22. | AR-18-2 : Report on reaching out to the owner of the Fresh Pond Apartments to inquire as to what is being done to repair and maintain the elevators in those apartment buildings. |
| Adjournment |