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ROUNDTABLE/WORKING MEETING
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Regular Meeting Sullivan Chamber 5:30 PM
Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
HEARING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 12, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 5:30 PM City Council and School Committee will hold a
Tagged Passions:hearing and education
preliminary School Department budget for fiscal year
2019 This meeting will be televised (Henrietta Attles
Meeting Room, Cambridge Rindge and Latin
School, 459 Broadway)
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:00 PM The Housing Committee
(Sullivan Chambers)
Monday, February 26, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, March 5, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, March 12, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, March 19, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, March 26, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, April 2, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, April 9, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, April 23, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Monday, April 30, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, May 7, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
(Sullivan Chamber)
Monday, May 14, 2018 4:00 PM 2018 City of Cambridge Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Tagged Passions:budget, education, and housing
This ceremony to be televised.
(Sullivan Chamber) Monday, May 14, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, May 21, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, June 4, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, June 11, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, June 18, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, June 25, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, July 30, 2018 5:30 PM Special City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
I.
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Final Landmark
2.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Final Landmark
Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary
Tagged Passions:public safety, grant, and security
Maintenance account to provide funds to contract with a civilian advocate to help implement the Police
Department s Trauma Informed approach to policing. CMA 2018 31 4. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Sustainable Materials Recovery grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection in the amount of 38,800 to the Grant Fund Department of Public Works Other Ordinary
Maintenance Account which will be used toward the purchase of food waste collection bins for the
citywide curbside organics program.
Tagged Passions:purchasing, Public Works, grant, program, and public works
5.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report
6.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report
Tagged Passions:administrator and manager
II.
CALENDAR
1.
An application was received from Department of Public Works, Waste Reduction Program
requesting permission for a temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Citywide Compost Pickup, The banners will be hung from March 5, 2018 thru March 26, 2018.
III.
COMMUNICATIONS
resolution on the passing of Thomas M. Jake Gannon.
case L-126, 40 Cottage landmark designation.
4.
A communication was received from Brad Harkavy, 122 Henry Street, regarding historical landmark
designation of 40 Cottage Street.
Tagged Passions:streets
5.
A communication was received from Joseph Poirier, Seattle, WA 98119, regarding Historical Landmark
designation at 40 Cottage Street.
Tagged Passions:streets
9.
A communication was received from Adriane Musgrave, 48 Haskell Street, regarding Historical
designation of 40 Cottage Street.
Tagged Passions:streets
12.
A communication was received from Jackie King, 40 Essex Street, regarding opposition of historical
Tagged Passions:streets and historical
designation of 40 Cottage Street.
Tagged Passions:streets
14.
A communication was received from Charlotte E. Karney, 41 Granite Street, regarding historical
15.
A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street, regarding urging rejection of
17.
A communication was received from Benjamin Holt, regarding historical landmark designation of 40
V.
POLICY ORDER AND RESOLUTION LIST
1. Confer with the dedication Committee to consider a request from Clare Garman for a bench dedication
in honor of Helen and Walter Fabianski.
Vice Mayor Devereux
Tagged Passions:policy
2.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department and the
regulations for the keeping of hens and food cultivation and proposed next steps to advance the Urban
Agriculture initiative.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern
Tagged Passions:agriculture and regulation
3.
That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Department of Public Works to report back to the
4.
That the City Manager and the Mayor s Office are requested to establish a new working group consisting of a diverse set of stakeholders, including cyclists, drivers, pedestrians, small business
owners, EMS/first responders, and City Officials to discuss the results of the protected bike lane pilot using clear evaluation criteria, and how best to construct a cohesive network in the future. Councillor Mallon, Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern
5.
That the City Manager is requested to create additional opportunities for the community to evaluate and
understand the plan to redesign Inman Square and to provide input, including: walk-in clinics between now and the next community meeting and making more details available online including alternative
6.
That the City Manager is requested to contact the Chief Justice of the Housing Court, Timothy F.
7.
That the City Manager is requested to report on progress and efforts made to date to provide greater
access to internet services citywide for low income residents. Councillor Zondervan, Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Simmons
VII.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY
1.
A communication was received from Mayor Marc C. McGovern, transmitting an amendment to
Tagged Passions:neighborhood and planning
Highlights from School Committee Meeting of February 6, 2018.
Tagged Passions:education
permitting of all new restaurants where a wood-fired oven is used as a significant
Tagged Passions:restaurants
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.
Tagged Passions:health
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
Tagged Passions:commercial and health
forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018 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
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
forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-14) from
2/27/2017
17-33. Report on bringing Massachusetts closer to 100 renewable energy by 2035, and
Tagged Passions:energy
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
Tagged Passions:energy and transportation
forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Devereux, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-13) from 4/24/2017
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
forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
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.
Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons (O-4) from 8/7/2017
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.
Councillor Kelley (O-22) from 8/8/2017
Tagged Passions:manager and Internet Access
vehicle transportation study to provide the City with a comprehensive explanation of
forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
Councillor Kelley (O-23) from 8/7/2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
17-77. Report on the intersection of Cedar Street and Rindge Avenue with the goal of
Tagged Passions:streets
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.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-15) from
9/11/2017
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.
Councillor Toomey (O-6) from 9/18/2017
Tagged Passions:investment, planning, and regulation
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
Tagged Passions:ordinance
such an Ordinance adopted by the end of this City Council term. On a
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.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey (O-9) from 9/18/2017
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
Tagged Passions:marijuana, training, equipment, drugs, parks, program, electric, regulation, and business
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.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Devereux (O-6) from 9/25/2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
17-108. Report on the feasibility of requiring developers to post a signboard at development
Tagged Passions:buildings and grounds, development, and 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
Tagged Passions:commercial, manager, and sites
from Councillor Devereux requesting that this matter be forwarded to the 2018-2019
Legislative Session. Councillor Devereux (O-2) from 10/16/2017 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. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Devereux, Councillor Mazen (O-5) from 10/16/2017 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. Councillor Carlone, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Devereux (O-7) from 10/16/2017
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.
Councillor Simmons (O-2) from 1/8/2018
18-5. Report on contacting Sira Naturals for the purpose of gathering information regarding
18-6. Report on information regarding electronic device usage by City-elected officials.
Councillor Toomey (O-7) from 1/22/2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
18-7. Report on the possibility of changing the snow removal exemption to include two and
three-family houses.
Councillor Toomey (O-1) from 1/29/2018
Tagged Passions:snow
18-8. Report on any work that is currently underway regarding regulating adult use
feature, including drainage issues, with an eye towards mitigating the impacts of local
Tagged Passions:stormwater
construction and the development of a plan with the community for improving this
significant piece of open space.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 1/29/2018
Tagged Passions:development, construction, and Development
18-10. Report on creating a list of mitigated meeting and conference room private spaces
that are available to the public, what the exact eligibility of using these spaces is, and making the list available to the public. Councillor Toomey (O-5) from 1/29/2018 18-11. Report on the potential of utilizing trenchless technology, micro tunneling and/or pipe jacking to lessen the time and impact on the residents of Gore Street. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mallon (O-6) from 1/29/2018
18-12. Report on maximizing the community benefits from and mitigating the impacts of the
Cambridge Crossing sewer construction.
Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey (O-8) from
1/29/2018
18-13. Report on efforts to expand the number of electric vehicle charging stations, the
Tagged Passions:Utility, Electric Vehicles, construction, utility, electric, and sewer
feasibility of appropriately placing electric vehicle chargers on residential streets
where there is need, the status of possible City fleet replacement to electric vehicles,
Tagged Passions:streets, Electric Vehicles, and electric
expanded outreach and education on available rebates and incentive programs, and
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan (Calendar Item 1) from
1/29/2018
18-14. Report on whether the Community Development Department will apply for the
Targeted Brownfields Assessment Grant regarding Jerry's Pond.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor
Devereux (O-1) from 2/5/2018
Tagged Passions:grant and environment
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
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
18-16. Report on the possibility of reconfiguring the traffic lights and pedestrian signals at
the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Prospect Street, and River Street to stop all
traffic and allow for an ALL WALK pedestrian signal and further to review improvements to the No Left Hand signage.
Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui (O-6) from 2/5/2018
Tagged Passions:streets, purchasing, advertising, Pedestrian, signage, watershed, and traffic
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Location
City Hall
795 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge , MA 02139,
795 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge , MA 02139,
Time & Date
02/12/18 @ 5:30 pm EST