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- 07/17/18 at 6:30 pm P L A N N I N G B O A R D City Hall Annex: 344 Broadway, Cambridge
TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
to review the whole licensing and permitting process
2018 regarding electric vehicles and the originating
Policy Order 6 adopted January 29, 2018 MEETING CANCELED (Ackerman Room) Wednesday, June 20, 2018 4:00 PM The Economic Development University Relations
Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the
practices in the commercial Cannabis industry in
to discuss the Zoning petition received from Douglas
Tagged Passions:zoning
Tuesday July 24, 2018 1:00 PM The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will
conduct a public hearing to receive a follow-up on a response received from the City Manager on May 14,
2018 regarding electric vehicles and the originating
Policy Order 6 adopted January 29, 2018 (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, July 30, 2018 5:30 PM Special City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, September 17, 2018 5:.30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, September 24, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, October 1, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, October 15, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, October 22, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, October 29, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, November 5, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, November 19, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) Monday, November 26, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2018
Monday, December 3, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, December 10, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, December 17, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, December 31, 2018 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting
I.
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of
3,800 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund
Veterans Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover additional costs associated with the 2018 Memorial Day ceremony.
18,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the
Tagged Passions:insurance
3.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report
the FY18 STEP Grant for 12,861.08 received from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
9.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report
Item Number 17-110, regarding a report on the status of the implementation of the EnerGov permitting software. CMA 2018 139
10.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of
the following person as a member of the Women's Commission for a term of 3-year term effective June 18, 2018: Srin Chakravorty CMA 2018 140 11. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of
103,517.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ( 3,848.00), and to
Massachusetts Department of Education for 249,513.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs
Salary and Wages ( 20,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ( 229,513.00) which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 21 sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed. CMA 2018 142 13. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of
Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be utilized to support classroom activities and
purchases for the M.L. King Preschool.
Programs Travel and Training account which will be used to facilitate staff attendance at the annual
LIHEAP state training and pay for a portion of staff costs for the Fuel Assistance Program. CMA 2018 144 15. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for 15,000.00 to the
Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the
Initiative through the Executive Office of Public Safety for 10,860.80 to the Grant Fund Human
8,615.00 for the Center for Families program funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission,
provide an oil delivery for a fuel assistance client in need.
funds for the College Success Program (CSI) from the Cambridge Community Foundation for
Tagged Passions:university, program, and funding
15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account which
support associated program costs of the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System.
Programs Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support Cambridge
athletes participating in Special Olympics. CMA 2018 151 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2018 22. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of 30,398.48 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ( 10,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ( 20,398.48) which will be used to support a variety of services for Cambridge Seniors,
including food and entertainment for senior parties, the purchase of fans for low-income seniors,
Tagged Passions:purchasing, poverty, and seniors
provision of minor home adaptation equipment, support for the food pantry, and transportation for
24.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report
25.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to new appointments
of the following persons as a members of the Climate Protection Action Committee for a term of three years, effective June 18, 2018: Fred Hewett, Rachel Jacobson, Trisha Montalbo, Steven Nutter, Jerrad Pierce, Michael Sojka, Nathalie Wallace, Susan Weber Julie Wormser CMA 2018 155
26.
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report
Item Number 18-43, regarding a report on the necessary improvements to the Harvard Square Station
tunnels while they are being renovated.
425,000 from the School Department General Fund, Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public
cut at the premises numbered 65 Clay Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional
has been received from the neighborhood association.
III.
COMMUNICATIONS
3.
A communication was received from Peter Valentine, regarding the name of Bishop Allen Drive.
7.
Sundry communications received regarding the redesign of Inman Square.
4.
Congratulations to Pat O'Neill for her well-deserved recognition as the 2018 Beverly Benner Cassara
5.
Congratulations to Sachi Rodes for her well-deserved recognition as the 2018 Legacy of Kindness
Awardee by the Office of the Mayor and the Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse.
6.
Congratulations to Lia Sokol for her well-deserved recognition as the 2018 City of Cambridge Next
7.
Congratulations to Doreen Lopes-Smith for her well-deserved recognition as the recipient of the 2018
8.
Congratulations to Peter Munckenbeck for his well-deserved recognition as the recipient of the 2018
Mayor s Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service. Mayor McGovern
RES 2018 203 9. Recognition of the City Council on the life of Lynn Hinerman, recipient of the 2018 Lasting Impact Volunteer Award, a new annual award that is being launched in her honor. Mayor McGovern RES 2018 204 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2018
10.
That the City Council go on record recognizing the publication of Barracoon: The Story of the Last
Black Cargo and supporting the continued attempts to better understand this country s complex and sometimes troubling history.
RES 2018 205 11. Resolution on the death of Victoria Jane Lewis. Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toomey RES 2018 206 12. Resolution on the death of Nancy Camelio. RES 2018 207 13. Resolution on the death of Henry J. Hank Rosenberger. RES 2018 208 14. Resolution on the death of Philip Markell. RES 2018 209
16.
Retirement of Gary Agnello from the Department of Public Works.
17.
Retirement of Virginia Kelley from the Election Commission.
V.
POLICY ORDER AND RESOLUTION LIST
Tagged Passions:policy
1.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works and the Community
Development Department on acquiring Big Belly Solar trash cans to replace the current open top trash
2.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Fire Department and Department of Public Works
to conduct a comprehensive facilities survey of all firehouses to identify immediate and long-term
improvements, including adequate accommodations for all genders.
3.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Information Technology Department and all other
appropriate City departments and Commissions to develop an interactive map, website, or similar technology to assist the public in finding public restrooms in the City of Cambridge. Vice Mayor Devereux, Mayor McGovern POR 2018 155
4.
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to establish an aggressive new
strategy to reduce the violence in the Port and Wellington-Harrington neighborhoods. Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Mallon POR 2018 156
5.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Mayor s Summer Youth Program officials and other appropriate City departments to organize a Town Hall Meeting for Cambridge youth.
6.
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation
and any other appropriate City departments to consider implementation of traffic-calming solutions at the intersection of Berkshire Street and Bristol Street. POR 2018 158
7.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments and City personnel to
establish 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. POR 2018 159
8.
The City Council go on record endorsing and supporting this collaborative commitment to Family
9.
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to televise and
record the Transportation Public Utilities Committee Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at
10.
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Human Services to allocate
additional funds in the FY20 Budget for legal aid contracts so that more legal assistance is available to residents facing displacement and other housing-related emergencies. Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Carlone, Mayor McGovern POR 2018 162
11.
That the City Manager is requested to consult with the City Solicitor, the Director of the Traffic,
Parking, and Transportation Department, and the Chair of the License Commission and any other relevant City department to determine the permitting and legality issues of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in the City of Cambridge. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Zondervan POR 2018 163
12.
That the City Manager is requested to identify additional opportunities to plant trees in public spaces
throughout the city, particularly in underserved areas of the city, and present a timeline in which this will happen including any necessary fiscal appropriations, as a part of the broader effort to rebuild our declining tree canopy. Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons POR 2018 164
13.
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to notify the City Council whenever a city owned
public tree (not considered a street tree under 87.3) must be removed for reason other than disease or threat to public safety, and that a public hearing be scheduled prior to its removal. Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley POR 2018 165
entitled Applicability and also by adding a new section 8.66.050 entitled Procedure for Other
Mayor Jan Devereux, Chair of the Transportation Public Utilities Committee, for a public hearing
Tagged Passions:Utility, utility, transportation, and hearing
held on June 5, 2018 to discuss car sharing.
Councillor Quinton Zondervan, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public
Tagged Passions:neighborhood and planning
Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public hearing held on June 6,
VII.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY
Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding Gun Violence in Cambridge.
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
16-42. Report on plans for the former Riverside Community Health Center on Western
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
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 JUNE 18, 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.
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
forwarded to the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.
MANAGER TO ARRANGE COMMUNITY MEETING ON MOTION OF VICE
17-87. Report on a schedule for resubmitting a revised draft of the Outdoor Lighting
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 17-110. Report on the status of the implementation of the EnerGov software across various
18-4. Report on exploring mechanisms for achieving greater levels of snow clearing by the
18-6. Report on information regarding electronic device usage by City-elected officials.
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
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
18-14. Report on whether the Community Development Department will apply for the
Targeted Brownfields Assessment Grant regarding Jerry's Pond.
18-15. Report on any other relevant City Department to gain a sense of who is purchasing
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor
Siddiqui (O-7) from 2/26/2018 18-22. Report on the causes of the Cambridge Common drainage problems.
18-24. Report on what further improvements can be made to improve safety for all users of
18-26. Report on providing easily accessible needle safety information, to include
18-27. Report on why there continues to be significant audio and video difficulties during
Councillor Simmons (Calendar Item 1) from 3/5/2018
parties, specifically entertainment fees for unpaid, local musicians.
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui (O-1) from
3/5/2018 18-30. Report on the possibility of Cambridge joining this national suit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
installation of speed bumps, installation of crosswalk flashing lights and increased
18-36. Report on a funding plan in place to develop and implement protective barriers for
18-38. Report on inventory of all City-owned vacant buildings and lots and the City's plans
18-39. Report on placing a commemorative plaque at eye-level at the plaza in Harvard
Square dedicated to former judge, Mayor, and City Manager Joseph DeGuglielmo so that it is more prominent to pedestrians. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey (O-3) from 4/2/2018
18-40. Report on notifying the owners of the former Harvard Square Theater to provide a
firm schedule for when they will submit their application to the Cambridge Historical
18-41. Report on working with Trinity Property Management to give the nearly 200 tenants
18-42. Report on allowing autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in Cambridge provided certain
18-45. Report on producing a report for use by the Housing Committee that contains
measures at the corner of Chestnut Street and Brookline Street.
Tagged Passions:streets
Vice Mayor Devereux (O-1) from 4/30/2018
18-48. Report on installing signage, either through physical signs or paint on the road, in high-traffic and high-conflict bike lanes that intersect with crosswalks, reminding cyclists that they are required to yield to pedestrians when crossing. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley (O-2) from 4/30/2018
18-50. Report on working with the Cambridge Public School Administration to provide
Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor McGovern (O-1) from
18-52. Report on increased enforcement of speed limits on Windsor Street.
18-53. Report on an updated schedule for resubmitting a revised draft of the Outdoor
18-54. Report on prioritizing the revitalization of the Gannett-Warren Pals Park and to take
Tagged Passions:parks
action on the suggestions brought forward by the neighbors.
18-55. Report on improving road safety conditions on Clinton Street.
18-56. Report on completing a tree canopy study based on the April 2018 LiDAR data
of City Hall in the afternoon with games (such as cornhole boards), food trucks, and
18-59. Report on collecting data from the Human Rights Commission on housing-related
18-60. Report on a small business parking pilot that would allow temporary on-street
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 To the Honorable, the City Council:
cover additional costs associated with the 2018 Memorial Day ceremony.
Louis A. DePasquale
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am hereby requesting the transfer of 18,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and
requested is based on current and anticipated costs for the remainder of the fiscal year. Funds are partially
Louis A. DePasquale
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Dr. Branville G. Bard, Jr.
Police Commissioner TELEPHONE (617) 349-3300 WEB www.cambridgepolice.org FACEBOOK facebook.com/CambridgePolice TWITTER
twitter.com/CambridgePolice
Louis A. DePasquale
City Manager To: City Manager, Louis A. DePasquale From: Police Commissioner, Branville G. Bard, Jr.
Re: Increase enforcement of speed limits on Windsor Street
requested that the Cambridge Police Department increase enforcement of speed limits on Windsor
Operations with the MBTA regarding resident concerns about speeding. She is sending out
Traffic officers spoke directly with MBTA drivers on the route and reminded them of the posted
Tina Fisher, Transportation Supervisor for the Cambridge Public Schools and asked her to remind
Tagged Passions:transportation and education
drivers of the posted speed limit.
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Department Salary and Wages account ( 12,861.08).
Louis A. DePasquale
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hereby request a transfer of funds in the amount of 50,000.00 in the General Fund from the
Tagged Passions:funding
Electrical Department Other Ordinance Maintenance Account to the Electrical Department
Louis A. DePasquale
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am hereby requesting the appropriation of 50,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment
introduction of commercial recycling expected in FY19.
launch of the program. It is expected that the program will begin in the fall of 2019 and will
Tagged Passions:program
service up to 150 small businesses.
Louis A. DePasquale
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am hereby requesting the appropriation of a 1,000 donation to the Grant Fund Public Works
Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used for costs associated with the Carl Baron Award ceremonies held quarterly at DPW. The awards are given to recognize employees who exhibit excellent job performance. The funding will be used to defray the costs of printing as well as light beverages and snacks for the ceremonial presentations.
Louis A. DePasquale
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am hereby requesting the appropriation of a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account for 630,070, and to the Grant Fund
HUD established the HOME program in 1990 to financially assist municipalities in expanding their
Tagged Passions:program
supply of decent, safe and affordable housing. For FY2019, HUD awarded 665,070 to the City of
Tagged Passions:housing
Cambridge. HOME funds are administered by the Community Development Department which
Tagged Passions:development, community development, funding, and Development
Consolidated Plan which are mandated by HUD.
new construction of housing units for low- and moderate- income families and individuals. Most of the
HOME funds, 630,070 will be used towards those activities; and 35,000 will be used for the Community Development Department s administration of the HOME program. This appropriation will continue the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing in the City of Cambridge.
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