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Fwd: [ACN] Tues., 10/7, Council hearing on Envision Plan
by raryals 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lee Farris <Lee(a)leefarris.net> Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 6:04 PM Subject: [ACN] Tues., 10/7, Council hearing on Envision Plan To: Cambridge Residents Alliance CORE < cambridge-residents-alliance-core(a)googlegroups.com>, Cambridge Neighborhood Association Google Group < association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods(a)googlegroups.com> CC: Fresh Pond Residents Alliance < fresh-pond-residents-alliance(a)googlegroups.com>, East Cambridge Planning Team <east-cambridge-planning-team(a)googlegroups.com> Dear neighbor, The Cambridge Residents Alliance worked hard to get the city to create a citywide plan, which resulted in the Envision plan. We think the plan goals are good overall, but we note that some of them conflict with each other. It also is not clear how the city is implementing the plan or resolving conflicting goals. A particular area of concern is Alewife, where new large developments are being proposed. The city council will hold a hearing about the Envision plan: *Wednesday, October 7, 2020 2:00 PM* The Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing... to discuss the Envision Masterplan, and review how to set priorities and goal setting based on the Envision Masterplan. Below is the Zoom sign-in information if you are able to attend, and you can write comments in advance. *ZOOM LINK: *https://cambridgema.zoom.us/s/97895847144 <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcambridge…> Public Comment Sign-Up <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cambr…> Thanks, Lee Farris, President Cambridge Residents Alliance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com . To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods/32… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods/32…> . -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Tonight's City Council meeting has AHO vote....Bike Safety .... Also P.O. 9 aimed at Conservation Districts
by Ruth Ryals 05 Oct '20

05 Oct '20

Agenda Summary Agenda Packet There is still time to comment on AHO, Bike Safety, on the agenda tonight. http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=14&ID=2303&Inline=T… http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=2303&Inline=Tr… sign up to speak at 5:30 (via zoom). Only your name will show up. And they will call each person by name two before you actually will speak: 2-3 minute maximum. Here is the link: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/CityCouncil/PublicCommentSignUpForm 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 2020 #211 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2021. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.FINAL Tax Rate Letter City Council_10_1_20 b.FY21 Tax Rate Orders 2.CMA 2020 #212 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following person as a member of the Police Review & Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective October 5, 2020: Dr. Beverly C. Sealey. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout 3.CMA 2020 #213 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship for a term of three years, effective September 18, 2020: Alejandro Epstein-Santoyo and Karin Lin. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout 4.CMA 2020 #214 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the Net Zero Action Plan Task Force for a term of nine-months. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout 5.CMA 2020 #215 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, submitting for approval the attached revised STIR showing proposed updates to the Rapid SOS technology currently used by the Emergency Communications Department (“ECD”), pursuant to Chapter 2.128 (“the Surveillance Technology Ordinance”), Section 2.128.030 of the Cambridge Municipal Code. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.STIR Rapid SOS Revisions 100520 6.CMA 2020 #216 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-43, regarding a report on trash left out on Columbia Street. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.Columbia Street Trash issues 100520 7.CMA 2020 #217 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-29, regarding distributing physical library materials to Cambridge youth over the summer. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.Phys Lib Materials 100520 8.CMA 2020 #218 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-26, regarding a report on placing four little free libraries. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.Little Libraries 100520 9.CMA 2020 #219 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-47, regarding a report on heat lamps and outdoor dining during the COVID-19 public health crisis. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout 10.CMA 2020 #220 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-137, regarding a report on determining if Inspectional Services can be given authority to issue citations for smoking in non-smoking buildings. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.Smoking Res Bldgs 10-5-20 11.CMA 2020 #221 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a response to City Council request at the Special Meeting relative to COVID-19 Update of September 29, 2020, to provide opinions on the question of eviction moratoria applicability. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.Eviction Moratoria responses 100520 12.CMA 2020 #222 : A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-41, regarding a report on the feasibility of an alternative Public Safety Crisis Response System. City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.alternate public safety crisis response system 100520 II.Calendar On the Table 1.APP 2020 #28 : An application was received from David Biancaville, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 10 Acorn Park Drive; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN IN COUNCIL JULY 27, 2020 Application and Petitions Printout a.application Unfinished Business 2.CMA 2018 #286 : 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 PENDING RESPONSE FROM LEGISLATURE City Manager's Agenda Item Printout a.Early Voting Municipal Elections 11-05-18 b.Early Voting Municipal Elections RL 11-05-18 c.Early Voting Petition Order 110518 3.POR 2020 #50 : That the “2020 Cycling Safety Ordinance” be forwarded to the Ordinance Committee for discussion and recommendation. Policy Order Printout b.Amended Language as of June 10, 2020 c.Cycling safety ordinance as amended and passed to a second reading on September 14, 2020 d.200914.2020 Cycling Safety Ordinance - First Publication 4.POR 2020 #129 : 100% Affordable Housing Overlay Zoning Petition 2020. REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL JUNE 10, 2020 Policy Order Printout b.200914.100% Affordable Housing Overlay District - First Publication (full version) c.100% Affordable Housing Overlay Distrist 2020 - public hearing legal notice ad 5.POR 2020 #180 : The City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City of Cambridge Law Department to review the above changes to the language of the Domestic Partnerships Ordinance and report back to the Council. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL JULY 27, 2020. TO BE ORDAINED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 Policy Order Printout a.200727.Domestic Partnership Ordinance - First Publication b.Domestic Partnership Ordinance - First Publication legal notice ad III.Applications and Petitions 1.APP 2020 #36 : An application was received from Anthony Papatonis, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 159 Allston Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood association. Application and Petitions Printout a.application b.Neighborhood Association with response 2.APP 2020 #37 : An application was received from Ron Witte, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 33 Bristol Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. Application and Petitions Printout a.application b.Neighborhood Assoc. 3.APP 2020 #38 : An application was received from the Mayor's Office requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Cambridge Celebrates Indigenous People's Day from October 9, 2020 thru October 16, 2020. Application and Petitions Printout a.Banner Petition - Mayor's Office - Indiginous Peoples Day 2020 IV.Communications 1.COM 636 #2020 : A communication was received from Stephanie Guirand, regarding reform, defunding or complete abolition of Police Departments. a.Stephanie Guirand_Regarding Policy Order #149 2.COM 637 #2020 : A communication was received from Mike Nakagawa, regarding City Charter Council meeting. a.Mike Nakagawa_My Comments at City Charter Council Meeting b.Mike Nakagawa_CityCouncilComments20200923 3.COM 638 #2020 : A communication was received from Jim Kang, regarding Special meeting comments. a.Jim Kang_Special meeting comment 4.COM 639 #2020 : A communication was received from Hasson Rashid, regarding review the Rev, Dr. Bennett situation. a.Hasson Rashid_Item to be Placed on the Agenda 5.COM 640 #2020 : A communication was received from Marilee Meyer, 10 Dana Street, regarding comments 9-22-2020 City Manager contract ETC. a.Marilee Meyer_COPY OF CC COMMENTS 9-22-20 CITY MANAGER CONTRACT ETC b.CC- AHO Hsq second reading Sept 21 20 6.COM 641 #2020 : A communication was received from Margie Yates, 36 Upland Road, regarding City Manager's contract. a.Margie Yates_CM contract 7.COM 642 #2020 : A communication was received from Rebecca Ferber, 48 Standish Street, regarding bike lanes. a.Rebecca Ferber_Bike lanes 8.COM 643 #2020 : A communication was received from Kim Young, regarding opposing 100% Affordable Housing Overlay amendment. a.Kim Young_Opposing 100% Affordable Housing Overlay Amendment - Oct. 5 2020 Final Vote b.AHO Potential Project 56 Cedar St V.Resolutions 1.RES 2020 #237 : Retirement of Eva Martin Blythe from YWCA Cambridge Resolution Printout 2.RES 2020 #238 : Resolution on the death of Harold B. Conrad. Resolution Printout 3.RES 2020 #239 : Congratulations to Leila Quinn and Megan Berkowitz Resolution Printout 4.RES 2020 #240 : Resolution Sending Condolences to the O'Toole Family Resolution Printout 5.RES 2020 #241 : Resolution on the death of Ralph W. Chapman, Jr. Resolution Printout 6.RES 2020 #242 : Resolution on the death of Manuel N. Cardoso. Resolution Printout 7.RES 2020 #243 : National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution Printout 8.RES 2020 #244 : Resolution on the death of Deputy Fire Chief Ralph Chapman. Resolution Printout 9.RES 2020 #245 : That the City Council go on record to state its continued observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12, 2020. Resolution Printout VI.Policy Order and Resolution List 1.POR 2020 #210 : Policy Order Re Dedication Request For Ruby Pearson Policy Order Printout 2.POR 2020 #211 : That the City Manager work with the Department of Traffic and Parking to conduct an evaluation of speeding on Kinnaird Street, from Western Avenue to Putnam Avenue; Hancock Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to Kinnaird Street; Green Street, from Pleasant Street to Putnam Avenue; and Franklin Street, from Putnam to Pleasant Street; and to consider ways to reduce speed, including raised crosswalks and additional signage Policy Order Printout 3.POR 2020 #212 : That the Council go on record requesting the Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack consider an I-90 lane reduction and at-grade design during the final decision-making process; Policy Order Printout 4.POR 2020 #213 : That the Cambridge City Council adopt the following amendments to Chapter 5.50 of the Municipal Ordinances of the City of Cambridge entitled “CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITTING” Policy Order Printout 5.POR 2020 #214 : That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to work with the Public Health Department and the Law Department to amend Cambridge’s Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement to make clear that it remains in effect after October 17 and until at least the end of the state of emergency is declared Policy Order Printout 6.POR 2020 #215 : That the City Manager confer with the Budget Office and other relevant departments to discuss the feasibility of installing the remaining flashing crosswalks as outlined in the PB4 proposal, particularly on Broadway and Norfolk Street and provide an update to this Council by October 26, 2020. Policy Order Printout 7.POR 2020 #216 : The City of Cambridge and its institutions including Harvard, MIT, and Cambridge Hospital have a long history of direct medical and scientific faculty and student exchanges as well as direct collaboration with Cuba, working together for many years on breakthrough treatments and medical approaches, such as the search for a vaccine for Dengue Fever and the development of treatments for drug resistant infections Policy Order Printout 8.POR 2020 #217 : Cannabis Delivery-Only Zoning Ordinance Policy Order Printout 9.POR 2020 #218 : That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Historical Commission and other relevant City Departments to ensure that any report or recommendation for a new Neighborhood Conservation District in Cambridge presented to the City Council include an analysis of the potential effects on City housing affordability based on current research, as well as any mitigations that the Cambridge Historical Commission recommends, so that the City Council may holistically evaluate the matter Policy Order Printout 10.POR 2020 #219 : That the City Council go on record supporting the Roe Act and restate its commitment to the protection of abortion rights, reproductive health care rights, and individuals’ rights to make reproductive decisions about their own bodies Policy Order Printout 11.POR 2020 #220 : That the City Council go on record supporting the high school students’ open letter requesting leadership to protect Asian American students from this onslaught of racial bullying and abuse. Policy Order Printout 12.POR 2020 #221 : That the Council go on record supporting the passage of S.2500 and H.4933 and to support the inclusion of the following in the final bill: 1) The development of a net zero stretch code by DOER (S.2500, § 30-31, 54) 2) The consideration of geographically diverse communities, including low-income communities, in the development of a net zero stretch code (S.2500, § 54) 3) The increase in membership and the establishment of term limits for the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (H.4933, § 15A-F); Policy Order Printout 13.POR 2020 #222 : That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Transportation Department and Solicitor to provide the City with an update on the progress toward a draft Ordinance as soon as possible and with the draft of an Ordinance by October 19, 2020 Policy Order Printout VII.Communications and Reports from Other City Officers 1.COF 2020 #57 : A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting a memorandum regarding Communicating information from the School Committee. Communication and Report from Other City Officers Printout a.10.01 SC Council Communication_final 2.COF 2020 #58 : A communication was received from Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, regarding the Cycling Safety Ordinance. Communication and Report from Other City Officers Printout VIII.Committee Reports 1.Minutes of Aug 26, 2020 5:00 PM POR 2020 #147 : Fossil Fuels impacting Public Health and quality of life Policy Order Printout a.Green Energy Analysis public hearing legal notice ad Appended Information Awaiting Report List 1.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. 2.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. 3.AR-18-38 : Report on inventory of all City-owned vacant buildings and lots and the City's plans for them, if any. 4.AR-18-60 : Report on a small business parking pilot that would allow temporary on-street employee parking during typical daytime operating hours. 5.AR-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. 6.AR-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. 7.AR-19-3 : Report on establishing a Central Square Improvement Fund and allocate no less than 25% of funds generated to the arts. 8.AR-19-21 : Report on the process for establishing a formal, thorough review of the City’s Affordable Home Ownership programs, incorporating a plan for obtaining and analyzing substantial quantitative data inclusive of all types of units. 9.AR-19-22 : Report on the feasibility of allowing small businesses to host live acoustic music performances without a license, and if feasible, present the City Council with a proposal to allow such performances. 10.AR-19-45 : Report on compiling a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings. 11.AR-19-49 : Report on recommending restrictions on signage specific to retail establishments that sell e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. 12.AR-19-58 : Report on working with the Recycling Advisory Committee and other stakeholders to draft an ordinance banning single-use plastic items in Cambridge. 13.AR-19-62 : Report on drafting a formal Anti-bias /Cultural Competency Strategic Plan for eventual adoption and implementation. 14.AR-19-66 : Report on whether it is possible to reduce or eliminate Building Permit Fees for 100% affordable housing development projects, through an exemption or other means and investigate what types of real estate tax abatements are possible for 100% affordable housing moving forward. 15.AR-19-74 : Report on establishing a working committee to review the monuments, memorials, and markers throughout Cambridge to determine whether any of these commemorate those who were linked to the slave trade or engaged in other similarly shameful acts and to determine which individuals should be newly recognized with a monument, memorial, or marker. 16.AR-19-75 : Report on exploring the feasibility of partnering with a local research institution to conduct a study that determines how many ridehail vehicles are on the roads during both on and off-peak times and their impacts on congestion and safety. 17.AR-19-86 : Report on developing a Vacant Storefront Registration Policy. 18.AR-19-100 : Report on the feasibility of implementing an additional regulatory requirement for listing a registration/license number for Short-Term Rentals. 19.AR-19-123 : Report on the feasibility of closing some portion of Harvard Square to vehicular traffic on a select number of days during the summer of 2020 to have open market-style events. 20.AR-19-127 : Report on instituting regularly scheduled public conversations between Public Utilities' representatives from Eversource, the Water Dept. Comcast, Verizon and any other appropriate entities to keep the City and public informed. 21.AR-19-130 : Report on requesting to allocate more funds in the FY21 budget for the small business improvement grants and to confer with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on whether other cities in Massachusetts have been facing similar issues with ADA compliance and what can be done to protect the small businesses. 22.AR-19-134 : Report on increasing funding to the City’s HomeBridge program so that access to homeownership may be made available to a wider range of incomes, as the program intends. 23.AR-19-137 : Report on determining if ISD can be given the authority to issue citations for smoking in non-smoking buildings and to report back to the City Council. 24.AR-19-139 : Report on determining whether it would be possible to allow a permitted area for serving alcoholic beverages on Danehy Park property during special community-wide events. 25.AR-19-141 : Report on looking into the idea of hiring a social worker in the FY2021 budget for the Central Square Library branch. 26.AR-19-142 : Report on determining the feasibility of expediting the Demolition and Rebuilding permitting process in the event of a natural disaster. 27.AR-19-144 : Report on determining the feasibility of instituting and funding a Fire Cadet Program. 28.AR-19-145 : Report on reviewing all the City’s policies and procedures related to the procurement, installation and disposal of artificial turf. 29.AR-19-147 : Report on installing hearing loop technology inside the Sullivan Chamber as part of the upcoming renovations to City Hall, and in other critical City meeting venues wherever possible and other accessibility improvements. 30.AR-19-151 : Report on the feasibility of making Porter Square and Massachusetts Avenue between Roseland Street and Beech Street a quick-build Complete Street with bus priority. 31.AR-20-4 : Report on the feasibility of instituting and funding a fare-free pilot bus program. 32.AR-20-5 : Report on the potential for implementing sufficient traffic-calming solutions on Upton Street. 33.AR-20-6 : Report on the acquisition and implementation of interpretation services for City Council meetings and other public City meetings. 34.AR-20-9 : Report on allocating the necessary funds, and develop a comprehensive public safety plan, including contingency plans so that the event can take place in a secure time and place, even in the presence of significant threats that can be anticipated. 35.AR-20-10 : Report on renaming the Agassiz neighborhood. 36.AR-20-12 : Report on the feasibility of instituting a program to install rings on parking meters to expand bicycle parking options. 37.AR-20-13 : Report on expanding the Head Start program hours and adding additional scholarships to improve access to high-quality, early childhood educational resources. 38.AR-20-15 : Report on the feasibility of limiting the number of Saturdays and holidays any one developer can be permitted for any one construction project. 39.AR-20-18 : Report on the feasibility of implementing additional dedicated bus lanes, as well as fully separate protected bicycle lanes. 40.AR-20-21 : Report on preparing a report on any steps the city has taken to work towards developing a Vacant Storefront Registration Policy. 41.AR-20-22 : Report on working with the Inspectional Service Department to increase the fines for absentee property owners who continue to have violations stemming for rodent infestations. 42.AR-20-23 : Report on implementing Simple Recycling' s curbside textile recycling program and report back to the Council on this matter in a timely manner. 43.AR-20-24 : Report on working with DPW to begin distributing Gator Bags. 44.AR-20-25 : Report on changing the name of the bus stop from “Massachusetts Avenue at Churchill Avenue” to “Matignon High School at Churchill Avenue”. 45.AR-20-26 : Report on placing four Anti-Racist Free Little Libraries in a variety of neighborhoods, including the Port (Harvard and Windsor), the Coast (Putnam and Magazine), Brattle Street and North Cambridge (Rindge and Massachusetts Ave.). 46.AR-20-29 : Report on developing new and expanded ways to distribute physical library materials to Cambridge youth over the summer, including possible mobile checkout sites. 47.AR-20-30 : Report on establishing a plan designed to provide a thorough, system-wide review of the entire municipal government to identify and remove any vestiges of systemic racism and/or racial bias in any and all City departments, to establish clear, transparent metrics that will help further this critical endeavor. 48.AR-20-31 : Report on determining how to best protect and preserve our commercial spaces that support our small business operators and maintain continuity in our commercial districts. 49.AR-20-32 : Report on the feasibility of identifying one evening or day per week that the Fresh Pond Golf Course can be open to the public for general use. 50.AR-20-36 : Report on generating a report detailing the Sole Assessment Process, the Civil Service HRD process, the reason for choosing the Sole Assessment Process over the Civil Service HRD process, and the projected costs associated with both processes. 51.AR-20-37 : Report on considering formally renaming the Central Square Library in honor of Maria Baldwin and Rep. John Lewis, with the building being known as “The Maria Baldwin and Rep. John Lewis Library and Center for African American/Black History and Culture” going forward, or to otherwise find another suitable location for this dedication. 52.AR-20-39 : Report on the next steps for restoration, health and environmental protection, improvement, beautification, and making the surrounding areas of Jerry’s Pond publicly accessible and incorporating Jerry's Pond into the adjacent public parklands, with pedestrian and bicycle connections to the MBTA Station, the Alewife Reservation, Minuteman Bikeway, and the Linear Park. 53.AR-20-40 : Report on improving the surrounding landscape for residents who live in the neighboring community and the many individuals who commute through the area via the Alewife Red Line, the Minuteman Bikeway, Rindge Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway. 54.AR-20-41 : Report on working with the Cambridge Police Department, Emergency Communications Department, Department of Public Health, Department of Human Services and other relevant departments to determine the feasibility of an alternative Public Safety Crisis Response System, which department would be responsible for it, and how it would be funded and implemented in FY2022. 55.AR-20-42 : Report on collaborating with the Cambridge Housing Authority in formulating a plan that will lead to increased enforcement of the parking regulations in front of 150 Erie Street, that will discourage illegal parking in front of the building. 56.AR-20-43 : Report on the recurring problem on Columbia Street involving the placement of trash and discarded furniture on the streets during the final weekend of each of the summer months, coinciding with the periods of greatest annual tenant turnover. 57.AR-20-44 : Report on working to appoint a Vaccine Task Force to develop a plan that keeps equity at the forefront. 58.AR-20-45 : Report on examining what traffic calming measures may be implemented for Walden Street, Raymond Street and Richdale Ave. 59.AR-20-46 : Report on the implementation of traffic calming measures on Concord Ave between Huron Ave and Garden Street. 60.AR-20-47 : Report on support for Extended Outdoor Dining beyond the November 1st expiration date and expediting permitting, reduce financial barriers and provide clear outdoor dining public health guidelines. 61.AR-20-48 : Report on the feasibility of creating an antibody testing program. 62.AR-20-49 : Report on the implementation of closing several blocks of streets in Harvard Square as soon as possible to vehicular traffic, with the exception of deliveries. Adjournment Order #9. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Historical Commission and other relevant City Departments to ensure that any report or recommendation for a new Neighborhood Conservation District in Cambridge presented to the City Council include an analysis of the potential effects on City housing affordability based on current research, as well as any mitigations that the Cambridge Historical Commission recommends, so that the City Council may holistically evaluate the matter. Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Mayor Siddiqui

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Fwd: 10/9 Chelsea Food Collection
by Comcast 05 Oct '20

05 Oct '20

Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net ________________________________ From: Polly Attwood <polly.attwood(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 2:56:34 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Re: 10/9 Chelsea Food Collection OOPS, CAN YOU CHANGE THIS TO FRIDAY OCT 9 -- MY GOOF! FIXED IT BELOW AND SHOULD BE FIXED IN SUBJECT LINE.... THANKS!! P On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 2:53 PM Polly Attwood <polly.attwood(a)gmail.com<mailto:polly.attwood@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Ruth -- thank you again for sending out the weekly message below about food collection at Coho for Chelsea -- take care, Polly Greetings PORTER SQUARE AREA Neighbors [🍁] ! Here is this week's reminder for the Cambridge Cohousing food collection for Chelsea! Thank you to any and all who can make a contribution this week. And, please spread the word. FOOD DROP OFF TIME: Friday, Oct 9, from 9am to 3:00pm WHERE: 175 Richdale Ave entrance to CoHousing. Please leave items just inside the gate either in a paper bag, small box or in boxes marked FOR CHELSEA. Various ones of us will be around to receive your food donations. THANK YOU!! PLEASE DONATE ONLY THESE ITEMS BELOW and be sure food is in original packaging. nothing can be open, or re-bagged in any way. if it is, we have to dispose of it. Also, they are no longer collecting/distributing diapers, just food, including Baby Food. thank you! * Rice, 2-3 lb bags * beans, dried and canned * tomatoes, canned * dry pasta * tuna * unsweetened cereals * baby food, unsweetened PLEASE NO flour, sugar, condiments, or fresh foods (supplied by generous food producer) Here is LINK to the Chelsea Food Collaborative <https://www.chelseacollab.org/> which our effort is supporting. Another option, if it works for you, is to make a financial donation, via link at top of page. Please email Anne Tonachel (annert(a)gmail.com<mailto:annert@gmail.com>) or myself (polly.attwood(a)gmail.com<mailto:polly.attwood@gmail.com>) if you have any questions. take good care, Anne and Polly

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Fwd: 2072 Mass Ave Website is Live
by raryals 05 Oct '20

05 Oct '20

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jason Korb <jkorb(a)capstonecommunities.com> Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 9:10 AM Subject: 2072 Mass Ave Website is Live To: Jason Korb <jkorb(a)capstonecommunities.com> CC: Jennifer Tamarkin <jtamarkin(a)capstonecommunities.com>, Maryan Abo < mabo(a)capstonecommunities.com>, (sean(a)hopelegal.com) <sean(a)hopelegal.com> Hi Everyone – as promised, the website for our proposed 2072 Mass Ave development was live as of this past Saturday. All the materials from the presentation are posted and there is a comment section for you to make any comments you wish regarding the project. Visit www.2072massaveapts.com. Feel free to distribute this information more broadly so that others are also in the loop. We anticipate having the parking study this week and will post that to the website when we receive it. If you sign up for Updates on the website you will be notified when it is posted. Thank you and as always please reach out to us with any questions, concerns, feedback, etc. *****AS OF MAY 1, 2020 WE HAVE MOVED YET AGAIN (UGH!) – PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS BELOW***** -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: "Stand Out Against Racism" at Porter Square at 10 am Sunday!
by raryals 03 Oct '20

03 Oct '20

SORRY, IT IS THE 4TH! Please come out to Porter Square - Sunday, Oct 3, at 10 am. Bring your "RBG" signs in remembrance of another anti-racist/anti-sexist fighter gone. Bring your family, friends, dogs, your home-made signs, your masks and join your neighbors at Porter Square to "Stand Out Against Racism" to show how upset we are with institutional racism and continuing police violence, and the lack of justice for them, in this country. We welcome ALL of our neighbors and friends to join us. There is plenty of room around the Square and up/down Mass Ave to stay distanced and make an impact on passersby and drivers. Please join us! -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: "Stand Out Against Racism" at Porter Square at 10 am Sunday!
by raryals 02 Oct '20

02 Oct '20

Please come out to Porter Square - Sunday, Oct 3, 10 am - noon. Bring your "RBG" signs in remembrance of another anti-racist/anti-sexist fighter gone. Bring your family, friends, dogs, your home-made signs, your masks and join your neighbors at Porter Square to "Stand Out Against Racism" to show how upset we are with institutional racism and continuing police violence, and the lack of justice for them, in this country. We welcome ALL of our neighbors and friends to join us. There is plenty of room around the Square and up/down Mass Ave to stay distanced and make an impact on passersby and drivers. Please join us! -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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FLooking for help with childcare 10-15 hours per week
by Comcast 02 Oct '20

02 Oct '20

Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net ________________________________ From: Margot Welch Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:35 PM Subject: Fwd: Looking for help with childcare 10-15 hours per week Sound like wonderful kids! Anybody know someone who’d love this work? margot Begin forwarded message: From: Dara Arons <daraflower(a)hotmail.com<mailto:daraflower@hotmail.com>> Subject: Looking for help with childcare 10-15 hours per week Date: October 1, 2020 at 8:44:29 PM EDT To: Margot Welch Hi Margot, Can you please pass this along to the neighborhood email list? Thank so much! Dara Creative And Fun Afternoon Babysitter We are looking for someone to help with care for our three very fun and easy girls ages 8, 10 and 12 yo on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Our girls are creative and fun loving and are missing the one on one in person interactions that they thrive on. We are hoping you are also creative and a little silly but responsible and tidy. The job involves picking up our youngest from in school learning in the neighborhood, coming up with creative activities including being outside, driving to and from ballet, and making dinner. We are taking precautions to keep our family healthy and hope you are too. And we have two cats. We can't wait to meet you! Please email daraflower(a)hotmail.com<mailto:daraflower@hotmail.com> if you are interested or know someone who is.

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One bedroom in single family
by Ruth Ryals 01 Oct '20

01 Oct '20

Here’s the information on the house. One bedroom in single family (Porter Square). 9’ by 11’. Off street parking available. All utilities and internet included. $850/no. (First & last req.) Contact fkenthompson @gmail.com.

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