Mon, Jan 12
5:00pm   Cambridge Water Board monthly meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (location TBA)

Tues, Jan 13
5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss opportunities to grow fresh fruits and vegetables in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 20

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, 344 Broadway, McCusker Building)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. PB#12, Charles Square Hotel, Design Review for the outdoor patio space for the Rialto Restaurant.

3. PB#186, 310 Rindge Avenue, Design Review for use change of building 6. - Postponed to Feb 17.

4. PB#238, 650 Main Street, Project Review Special Permit (19.20) to construct an office R & D building, deliberation and possible decision. - Postponed to a later date.

Public Hearing

Alexandria Petition to amend the zoning map and ordinance in the East Cambridge neighborhood along Binney Street. These changes would permit larger scale development along Binney Street Corridor; create an area of continuous public open space; and allow greater heights in some areas of the revised PUDs. [PUD = Planned Unit Development]

General Business

5. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

6. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617 349 4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Mon, Jan 26
5:30pm   City Council Roundtable Meeting on emergency preparedness. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Location TBA)

Tues, Jan 27
9:00am   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to prepare a final draft of City Council goals to forward to the City Council.  (Ackermann Room)
6:00-8:00pm   DCR Public meeting about renovations to the BU Bridge and Craigie Dam Bridge  (Kirsch Auditorium, Stata Center, MIT 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge)

Thurs, Jan 29
3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of a petition to amend the zoning in the East Cambridge area filed by Alexandria Real Estate Equities.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 2
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission monthly meeting  (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex)

Tues, Feb 3

8:30am-9:30am   Cambridge Energy Alliance Small Business Information Session  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting: Town-Gown Presentations  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. Town Gown Reports

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Lesley University

Harvard University

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

4. Other

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617 349 4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Feb 4
3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30pm-7:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council Conference Room, 51 Inman St.)

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to follow up on the meeting held on Sept 10, 2008 on red light camera enforcement.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Feb 5
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of a petition to amend the zoning in the East Cambridge area filed by Alexandria Real Estate Equities.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission monthly meeting  (806 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Senior Center)

Sat, Feb 7

11:30am   Robert W. Healy Public Safety Building Dedication  (125 Sixth Street)

The City of Cambridge will host a dedication ceremony for the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility. This building is named in honor of City Manager Robert W. Healy for his dedicated service to the City of Cambridge since 1974. Construction build-out of the 110,000 square foot building that houses the Cambridge Police Department and the city’s Emergency Communications/911 Call Center incorporated green building technologies into the design. This included installation of highly efficient mechanical and electrical systems with chilled beam heating and cooling technology, a green roof system, a highly advanced security system design and building management/lighting control systems. It is anticipated that the design of this building will result in a U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver level certification.

Mon, Feb 9
5:00pm   Cambridge Water Board monthly meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)
5:00pm   Special Presentation for Black History Month  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (location TBA)

Tues, Feb 10
5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss traffic enforcement data analysis.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm-8:00pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor)

Wed, Feb 11
5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Feb 12
6:00pm-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Tues, Feb 17

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. PB#186, 310 Rindge Avenue, Brickworks, Design Review for use change of building 6.

3. PB#190, 325 Fresh Pond Parkway, change of approved plans, discussion

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Telecommunications Special Permit for 700 Huron Avenue

5. Other

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617 349 4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Mon, Feb 23
5:30pm   City Council Roundtable Meeting with NSTAR. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Location TBA)

Tues, Feb 24

1:30pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

[2:30pm - Brian Murphy Vacancy Recount]

5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss outdoor lighting, including "dark sky" principles.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:30-8:00pm   DCR Public meeting about the Magazine Beach pedestrian bridge (over Memorial Drive)  (Morse School, Granite Street)

Wed, Feb 25
5:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the possibility of creating an overlay district for Porter Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Feb 26
6:00pm-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Mon, Mar 2
5:00pm   Special City Council Meeting to administer the oath of office to Councillor-elect Larry W. Ward.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission monthly meeting  (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex)

Tues, Mar 3

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will continue discussions on analysis of traffic enforcement data.  (Sullivan Chamber) - cancelled

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. PB#238, 650 Main Street, Project Review Special Permit, MIT, applicant. Deliberation and possible decision.

3. PB#190, 325 Fresh Pond Parkway, Fresh Pond Mobil Repair, change of approved plans, discussion.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. 9762 - 22 Water Street, variance extension

b. Telecommunications Special Permit for 148 Huron Avenue

c. Telecommunications Special Permit for 243 Walden Street

5. Other

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617 349 4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Mar 5
6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission monthly meeting  (806 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Senior Center)

Mon, Mar 9
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (location TBA)

Tues, Mar 10
2:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss how Cambridge can adapt the Harlem Children's Zone Baby College Program and/or principles to provide parent education for low income families that will provide the tools they need to help their children succeed.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm-8:00pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor)

Wed, Mar 11
5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss community gardens, receive an update on the possibility of a Cambridge Farm and any other matters relating to growing fruits and vegetables in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)
5:30pm-7:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council Conference Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, Mar 12

8:00am-9:30am    Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (Sophie Anastos Room, 2nd floor, City Hall)

12:00-1:00pm   Winning Acceptance: The Irish in Cambridge, 1840-1904 - with Charles Sullivan, Cambridge Historical Commission (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

Brown-bag lunch, slide lecture, and discussion with Charles Sullivan, Cambridge Historical Commission hosted by Mayor E. Denise Simmons. Irish pastries will be served from noon to 1:00pm (according to the flyer from the Mayor's Office). Charlie Sullivan's slide lecture begins at 12:30pm. "Beginning from practically zero in 1840, within fifteen years Irish immigrants constituted 22% of Cambridge's population. Boston elected its first Irish mayor in 1884; why did Cambridge wait until 1902?"

3:30pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Mon, Mar 16
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) meeting cancelled

Tues, Mar 17

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. 1925 Massachusetts Avenue

b. 25 Eighth Street

c. Telecommunications Special Permit for 243 Walden Street

3. Town Gown Recap.

4. Open space plan review.

5. Other

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617 349 4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Mar 19
1:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to formalize job descriptions and administrative oversight for City Council assistants.  (Ackermann Room) [Please note that the question of whether there should even be these jobs (now apparently referred to as "City Council assistants") is not open to discussion. At a time when unnecessary luxuries like this should be eliminated, this City Council can only think to further secure this luxury.]

Mon, Mar 23
5:00pm   Special Presentation for Women's History Month  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Location TBA)

Wed, Mar 25

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Thurs, Mar 26
6:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to enable more community discussion of the closing of neighborhood health clinics by the Cambridge Health Alliance.  (Sullivan Chamber)  meeting cancelled
6:00pm-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Mon, Mar 30
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) - The meeting's agenda is expected to be postponed to Apr 6.

Town Hall Forum

Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6pm
Place: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room/Media Cafeteria

The Cambridge School Committee invites all community members to attend a Town Hall Forum on Monday, March 30, 2009 beginning at 6:00pm featuring the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. This Town Hall meeting precedes finalist candidate interviews by the School Committee on Tuesday, March 31. This forum provides the opportunity to meet and pose questions to each of three finalist candidates and learn more about what candidate would bring to Cambridge as the next leader of the Cambridge Public Schools. Candidates will be presented individually to take and respond to community questions. This Town Hall Forum will be moderated by search consultant Dr. Dave Gee of Ray & Associates, and will be televised live on Community Access Channel 99. The School Committee values community input and all interested CPS members and partners are encouraged to participate in this very important forum! For more information, visit www.cpsd.us/supersearch or call 617-349-6620.

Finalist Superintendent Candidate Interviews!

School Committee Interviews

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 6pm

Place: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room/Media Cafeteria

The Cambridge School Committee invites all community members to attend the finalist interviews on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, beginning at 6pm, featuring the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. This meeting allows School Committee members to pose questions to each of the three finalist candidates as they, with community input choose the next leader of the Cambridge Public Schools. This meeting be televised live on Community Access Channel 99. The School Committee values community input and all interested CPS members and partners are encouraged to attend this very important meeting! For more information, , visit www.cpsd.us/supersearch or call 617-349-6620.

Wed, Apr 1
1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss whether a program similar to the Harlem Children's Zone Office of College Success could advance the goal of college graduation for all low income students in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss promoting and harvesting fruit trees and the planting, care and maintenance of street trees.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Apr 2
6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission monthly meeting  (806 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Senior Center)
6:00pm-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room) - rescheduled from Apr 9

Mon, Apr 6
2:00pm   The City Council's Economic Development, Training, and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss Cambridge's participation in the Biotechnology Conference in Atlanta in June, 2009.  (Anastos Room)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
    - The previous City Council meeting (Mar 30) was recessed at its start and will resume on Apr 6 with the entire Mar 30 agenda plus additional items.
6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission monthly meeting  (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex)

Tues, Apr 7

6:00pm   School Committee meeting  (CRLS, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room/Media Cafeteria)

It is anticipated that the School Committee may choose the next School Superintendent at this meeting.

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public hearing

7:30pm   Lesley University Petition to amend the zoning map and ordinance to create the Lesley Porter Overlay District and to extend the Business C district to the adjacent portion of Roseland Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This petition was re-filed due to the expiration of time.

General Business

2. PB#189, 303 Third Street, Minor Amendment to adjust the unit count of the second phase from 168 to 190.

3. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

a. BZA#9761/PB#203 - 120 Rindge Avenue, design approval of amended plans that will only be permitted with granting of the variance request currently at the Board of Zoning Appeal.

4. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Apr 8
5:30pm-7:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council Conference Room, 51 Inman St.)
5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Apr 9 
8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (DPW, 147 Hampshire St.)

Mon, Apr 13
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (location TBA)

Tues, Apr 14

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition submitted by Lesley University to amend the Zoning Map and Article 20.000 of the Zoning Ordinance by adding "Section 20.200 Lesley Porter Overlay District." This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm-8:00pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor)

6:00pm   MATHEMATICS ROUNDTABLE MEETING  (CRLS Media Cafeteria) - cancelled with virtually no notice

The School Committee, administration, district staff, and mathematics professionals will discuss current trends in mathematics instruction and how we can make sure that we are meeting the mathematics education needs of all students, including adequately challenging all students.

Wed, Apr 15
2:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss plans for a public forum to provide information and support for homeowners or tenants who may be facing displacement because of economic distress.  (Ackermann Room)

Thurs, Apr 16
6:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the closing of the Riverside Health Clinic by the Cambridge Health Alliance.  (King School Auditorium)

Tues, Apr 21

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. PB#141, Cambridge Research Park, 675 West Kendall Street, determination of a Fast Order Food Establishment use for bubble tea in the ground floor retail space as consistent with special permit decision and district objectives.

3. Possible Sign Ordinance revision discussion. A review of options for updating the 1991 sign ordinance text reflecting administrative and Board experience with its administration in the past.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

5. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Apr 23
6:00pm-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Mon, Apr 27
5:15pm   Special Presentation - Send off for Cambridge GLBT Commissioner Chris Mason who is Driving Equality across America.  (Sullivan Chamber)
[Note to fellow Cantabrigians: The next time you want to do a road trip across the USA, just get yourself a cause and a website, have a kickoff in the Mayor's Parlor, and enjoy an all-expenses-paid vacation! Mr. Mason will designate you an "International Sponsor" for $1000, a "National Sponsor" for $500, a "Regional Sponsor" for $250, or a "State Sponsor" for $100. For those of us without a cause, I guess we'll just pay for our own gas.]
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Location TBA)

Wed, Apr 29

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the closing of the North Cambridge Health Clinic by the Cambridge Health Alliance.  (Peabody School Auditorium)

Thurs, Apr 30

9:30am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY10 City Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Date changes for individual departments may occur.

6:30-8:30pm   Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study Update  (Morse School, 40 Granite Street)

Please come to a community meeting to discuss the planning recommendations for the 2009 Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study Update. For further information call Taha Jennings at 617-349-4603 or visit www.cambridgema.gov/cambridgeport.

Fri, May 1
11:30am-1:30pm   GoGreen in Central Square  (Sidewalk in front of City Hall, 795 Mass Ave)
Information fair, with representatives from a variety of transportation services and other "green" initiatives. Rain date is May 4th.

Sat, May 2
2:00-4:30pm   Global Warming Cafe  (Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)
Free event with light refreshments and small group conversations, with community leaders working to address climate change.
Home and business energy savings: Lilah Glick, Cambridge Energy Alliance and Audrey Schulman, Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET).
Political advocacy: Winston Vaughn, Environment Massachusetts.
Urban agriculture: Arlene Olivero, The Food Project.
And others on transportation, community involvement, and consumer choices. Whether you’re already doing things to save energy or you’re wondering how to get started, this is a chance to learn, share and celebrate.

Mon, May 4
5:30pm   Roundtable City Council meeting with School Committee  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission monthly meeting  (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex)

Tues, May 5
5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the creation of partnerships between community or neighborhood groups and a nearby food pantry; a Cambridge Agricultural Fair and any other issues related to growing fruits and vegetables in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Cambridge School Committee meeting  (CRLS, Attles Meeting Room/Media Cafeteria)

Wed, May 6

9:30am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY10 City Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Date changes for individual departments may occur.

5:30pm-7:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council Conference Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, May 7
3:00pm   Special City Council Meeting for the purpose of going into Executive Session to discuss litigation.  (Sullivan Chamber)
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to consider whether the City Council should petition to amend the zoning law with regard to yard definitions, special permit thresholds and open space requirements in the Business A3 district.  (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting with regard to require aisle width for parking facilities in certain instances.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance filed by the City Council to facilitate parking for shared vehicles in Cambridge by amending Article 2.000 Definitions, creating a vehicle sharing parking facility use in the Table of Use Regulations, a new Footnote 56 in Article 4.000 Section 4.40, and creating a new Section 11.20-Vehicle Sharing Service Parking Facilities. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission monthly meeting  (806 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Senior Center)

Sat, May 9
9:30am   Train Day 2009 Bike Ride: Meet at 9:30 in Davis Square in Seven Hills Park (behind the Holland Street T Station) for a ride to celebrate Nation Train Day 2009 <http://www.nationaltrainday.com/2009>. We will leave promptly at 9:45am, and follow the route of the old Central Massachusetts Railroad to Wayland. Along the way, we will stop to look at a number of historic railroad stations, and then head south to Framingham, where we will admire the station there (designed by H.H. Richardson, who designed Trinity Church) and then take the train back to another historic station - South Station. 23 miles.

Mon, May 11
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (location TBA)

Tues, May 12

3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue to discuss information and support for homeowners and tenants who may be facing displacement due to economic distress.  (Sullivan Chamber)

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm-8:00pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge School Committee Roundtable Meeting on Controlled Choice. No votes will be taken.  (CRLS, Attles Meeting Room/Media Cafeteria)

Wed, May 13
5:30pm   Pocket Park at Sennott Park - Design Concept discussion  (Corner of Broadway and Norfolk Street) - Please join us to review and give feedback on design concept. In case of rain, indoors at Area IV Youth Ctr. Contract Jeffrey Roberts with any questions at jroberts@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4639.
6:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY10 School Department Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
      Note: The time was pushed back from the original 3pm starting time.
5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, May 14
9:30am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY10 City Budget (if necessary). This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Sat, May 16
10:30am   Books & Bikes -- Literary Cycling in Cambridge.
Join the Cambridge Bicycle Committee <http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/cdd/et/bike/bike_com.html> for a leisurely, free, city-wide ride past homes and sites associated with well-known authors, poets, publishers, printers, and a couple of movies. The 10 mile ride starts -- at 10:30am sharp -- in front of the new central Library on Broadway and continues, with a number of stops for brief talks in front of notable locations, for about 3 or so hours to the Riverside Press Park on Memorial Drive for free refreshments. The ride will be escorted by the Cambridge Police Department's Bike Patrol. Rain date is May 17, at the same time. Announcements regarding rain will be sent to the ride email list -- to sign up for the announcement-only mailing list, or to get more information about the ride, go to: www.cambridgebikes.org.

Mon, May 18
4:00pm   2009 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Location TBA)

Tues, May 19

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   City Council Petition to amend Zoning Ordinance by creating Vehicle Sharing Regulations in Sections 2.000 - Definitions, 4.000 - Use Regulations and 11.000 - Special Regulations.

[The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Second Floor Meeting Room, at City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts on a zoning petition by the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge as follows:

1. Article 2.000: insert new definitions "Parking Facility, Vehicle-Sharing; Vehicle-Sharing Service; and Vehicle-Sharing Service Vehicle"

2. Article 4.000: insert a new "Vehicle-Sharing Parking Facility" use in the Table of Use Regulations, Section 4.32 - Transportation, Communication & Utility Uses, line i – Vehicle-Sharing Parking Facility⁵⁶ – and insert "YES" for all zoning district columns except for the Open Space District where it is "NO".

3. Article 4.000: insert a new footnote 56 to read "Subject to the provisions of Section 11.20".

4. Article 11.000: create a new Section 11.20 - Vehicle-Sharing Parking Facility that sets out the regulations to permit Vehicle -Sharing and the associated parking facilities throughout the city and establishes a Planning Board Special Permit process and associated criteria for allowing the use at a greater intensity than allowed by right.

Copies of this petition are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Community Development Department, 344 Broadway. Questions concerning the petition may be addressed to Liza Paden at 617 349 4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.]

General Business

2. PB#206, 75 Ames Street, Request to extend the time for18 months.

3. Possible Sign Ordinance revision discussion. A review of options for updating the 1991 sign ordinance text reflecting administrative and Board experience with its administration in the past. Ongoing discussion of Board Members' comments and suggestions.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

5. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, May 20
2:00pm   The City Council's University Relations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the committee’s agenda for the remainder of the term and to discuss Harvard’s termination of the lease with 3 Aces Pizza and the layoffs of low paid workers by Harvard and MIT.  (Ackermann Room)
6:00-8:00pm   Lechmere Station/Green Line Extension Community Meeting  (Kennedy-Longfellow School auditorium, 158 Spring St.) - Meeting with information on the Green Line extension and new Lechmere Station plans.

7:00pm   Our Town: Mid-Cambridge - Oral Histories of Mid-Cambridge as told by Neighborhood Residents  (Theatre at the Cambridge Family YMCA, 820 Mass. Ave.)
Come to the Annual Meeting of the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association and hear neighbors talk about their lives, past and present. These stories were produced by the MCNA in collaboration with the Longfellow Neighborhood Council Oral History Project. For more information, please visit http://www.mcna.org for more information.

Tues, May 26

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue to discuss whether a program similar to the Harlem Children's Zone Office of College Success could advance the goal of college graduation for all low income students in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-7:00pm   GoGreen Awards  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room) - Business awards program for organizations who are leaders in energy conservation, waste reduction, and transportation programs. Light refreshments will be served while guests have time to network.

Wed, May 27
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of a zoning petition submitted by Lesley University to amend the Zoning Map and Article 20.000 of the Zoning Ordinance by adding "Section 20.200 Lesley Porter Overlay District."  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 28
6:00pm-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Sun, May 31
1:45pm   Somerville Historic Bike Ride, co-sponsored by the Somerville Bike Committee and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission. This year's theme will be the historic churches and synagogues of Somerville. Meet at Somerville City Hall at 1:45pm and we will leave promptly at 2:00pm. 10 miles or less.

Mon, June 1
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission monthly meeting  (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex)

Tues, June 2
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on a zoning petition by the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge as follows:

1. Article 4.30 - Table of Use Regulations, insert a new category in Section 4.32, "j. Wind Turbine Installation, PB (57)" in all districts.

2. Section 4.40 FOOTNOTES TO THE TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS; insert a new footnote 57 to read as follows: Subject to the provisions of Section 11.40.

3. Section 5.23 - Height Exceptions, insert a new phrase at the end of the first paragraph as follows: and (d) to wind turbines, subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in Section 11.40.

4. Article 11.000: create a new Section 11.40 - Wind Turbine Installation that sets out the regulations to permit a Wind Turbine Installation and the associated equipment throughout the city and establishes a Planning Board Special Permit process and associated criteria for allowing the use.

Copies of this petition are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Community Development Department, 344 Broadway. Questions concerning the petition may be addressed to Liza Paden at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

General Business

1. City Council Petition on Vehicle Sharing Parking Zoning, discussion and possible recommendation.

2. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

3. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, June 3
5:30pm-7:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council Conference Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, June 4
6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission monthly meeting  (806 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Senior Center)

Mon, June 8
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (location TBA)

Wed, June 10
5:00pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss defining what is public art, how public art projects, artists and art work is chosen and how to get more community input involved in the process.  (Anastos Room)
5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, June 11
8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)
6:00pm-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Sat, June 13
noon-6:00pm   30th Annual Cambridge River Festival  (Memorial Drive between JFK Street & Western Avenue)

Mon, June 15
5:00pm   Special Presentation to honor Cambridge, Somerville and Transit police officers for apprehension of perpetrators of several street robberies.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

2. City Council Petition to amend Zoning Ordinance by creating Wind Turbine Installation Regulations in Sections 2.000 - Definitions, 4.000 - Use Regulations, Section 5.23 - Height Exceptions, and 11.000 - Special Regulations, discussion and possible recommendation.

1. Article 4.30 - Table of Use Regulations, insert a new category in Section 4.32, "j. Wind Turbine Installation, PB (57)" in all districts.

2. Section 4.40 FOOTNOTES TO THE TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS; insert a new footnote 57 to read as follows: Subject to the provisions of Section 11.40.

3. Section 5.23 - Height Exceptions, insert a new phrase at the end of the first paragraph as follows: and (d) to wind turbines, subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in Section 11.40.

4. Article 11.000: create a new Section 11.40 - Wind Turbine Installation that sets out the regulations to permit a Wind Turbine Installation and the associated equipment throughout the city and establishes a Planning Board Special Permit process and associated criteria for allowing the use.

Copies of this petition are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Community Development Department, 344 Broadway. Questions concerning the petition may be addressed to Liza Paden at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

3. City Council Petition on Vehicle Sharing Parking Zoning, discussion and possible recommendation.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

a. 9795 - 32 Quincy Street, Variance to build additions to the Fogg Museum.

5. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, June 17
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will meet to consider changes to the Lesley/Porter Overlay District zoning proposal. This meeting was announced at the Monday, June 15 City Council meeting by Councillor Maher and all public meetings require 48 hour notice. Nonetheless, there is no notice posted on the City of Cambridge website as of 10:20am on June 16 and, in particular, the meeting is not listed on the City Council hearing schedule. There may well be a printed notice posted on the wall outside the City Clerk's Office, but the standard today is certainly that such a notice should be posted on the City website.

Sat, June 20
9:00am-1:00pm   Household Hazardous Waste Collection  (450 Concord Ave, the Cambridge National Guard Amory)
Never pour chemicals down any drain. Proper disposal of household chemicals helps protect public health and the environment. [The next collection will be Saturday, October 3.] This event is free, and open to all Cambridge residents. Proof of residency required. Materials accepted include adhesives, car tires (limit of 4), chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, fuels, hobby & art supplies, cleaners & spot removers, car batteries, paints (oil & latex), poison & weed killers, propane tanks (up to 20lbs). You can place hardened cans of latex paint, lids off, with household trash on your collection day. For a complete list of materials accepted visit www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/schedules/hseHazard.html or TTY 617-349-4005.

Mon, June 22
5:00pm   Special Presentation welcoming representatives from our Sister City Yerevan.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Location TBA)

Tues, June 23

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue to discuss information and support for homeowners and tenants who may be facing displacement due to economic distress.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   The City Council's Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider claims filed against the city.  (Ackermann Room)

6:00pm-8:00pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (Cambridge Arts Council, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor)

Thurs, June 25
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary Study Addendum Report and Revised Recommendations.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)
6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association Ice Cream Social  (Lee Street Park, corner of Lee Street and West Street)
     Ice cream donated by the man - Gus Rancatore - of Toscanini's Ice Cream

Mon, June 29
5:00pm   Special Presentation honoring Jean-Dany Joachim, Cambridge Poet Populist for 2009-2010.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 30
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition filed by the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide for Wind Turbine Installation subject to certain requirements and limitations. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to amendment Chapter 8.24 of the Cambridge Municipal Code "Refuse and Litter" as well as a new proposed ordinance Chapter 8.25 "Dumpster Licenses."  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, July 1
5:00pm    The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct an informal public meeting for an informal discussion among individuals and organizations working on energy conservation and climate protection and youth organizations in Cambridge on how to better engage youth in action and education to bring about environmental action and awareness in their communities.  (Sullivan Chamber)
[Note: The original topic for the committee read: "The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to explore the possibility of creating small scale solar panels that would enable the powering of small household items." The comment posted here in response was "I will buy dinner for the first person who can tell me what this topic has to do with 'Civic Unity.' Municipal election year politics can be so weird, but I suppose the incumbents need to put something on their campaign brochures and websites."]

Thurs, July 2
3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider a zoning petition filed by Jean Connor, et al., to amend the Zoning Map from its current designation as a Residence C-1 to a Residence B District encompassing all or portions of lots on Assessors Plats #205, #206 and #228 including but not limited to those abutting Garden, Winslow, Fenno, Stearns, Esten, Sherman Streets and Upland Road. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, July 7
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   Jean Connor, et al Petition to rezone from Residence C-1 to Residence B and area bounded by Garden, Walden and Newell Streets and a line 100 distant from and parallel to the northwest side line of Huron Avenue.

General Business

2. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

3. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, July 9
11:30am-1:00pm   Dedication of Broad Canal Pedestrian Walkway and Boat Landing  (Park entrance, 265 First Street, East Cambridge)

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

3:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss neighborhood rents for retail space.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, July 15
1:30pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on the federal stimulus funding, the State budget and the Hotel/Motel and Meals Tax.  (Ackermann Room)

Thurs, July 16
3:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss a draft proposal adapting principles of the Harlem Children's Zone Baby College Program to provide a Cambridge program of parent education for low income families that will give them the tools needed to help children succeed.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to update residents about the City's efforts to resolve and prevent violent crime.  (Jefferson Park Community Room)

Tues, July 21
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting is scheduled, but no agenda was ever posted  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

Wed, July 22
4:00pm-5:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust Meeting  (City Hall, Ackermann Room, 795 Massachusetts Avenue)
6:00pm   Cambridge Election Commission presentation on "Recent Trends in Elections"  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Thurs, July 23
5:00pm   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issue of taxi cabs accepting credit cards for payment of the taxi fare.  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)
6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee Meeting - The July and August meetings will be walking tours of Cambridge, and will not report to 344 Broadway. For more information, call 617-349-4604.

Mon, July 27
5:30pm   Special (Midsummer) City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, July 28
5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the State's Stretch Energy Code.  (Ackermann Room)
6:00pm   School Committee meeting  (Sullivan Chamber - according to City Council schedule)

Fri, July 31
5:00pm   Deadline to submit nomination papers & statements of financial interest for candidates for City Council and School Committee.

Tues, Aug 4
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearings

7:30pm   PB#239, 2419 Massachusetts Avenue, (aka Rounder Record site) North Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District Special Permit, Section 20.109, 19.43 and 19.45 and Project Review Special Permit as required in Sections 19.22 and 23 for 37 units of housing. Oaktree Acorn LLC., applicant. [This Public Hearing will be convened and continued to Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. No presentation or public testimony will be taken until August 18th.]

8:30pm   PB#237, Major Amendment, 1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Kaya-Ka Hotel; for 100% valet parking as allowed in Sections 6.43.5(a) and 10.45. No other changes to the plans, uses or conditions as outlined in Special Permit #237 filed on December 23, 2008. KayaKa Hotel, applicant.

General Business

2. Board of Zoning Appeal cases.

9825 - 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, sign variances for area and illumination.

3. PB#44, 101 Main Street, site plan approval.

4. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647 or lpaden@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Aug 6
2:30pm   Election Commission meeting  (Ackermann Room, Cambridge City Hall)

Wed, Aug 26
6:30pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to initiate a conversation to strengthen the Lincoln Way community for a safer neighborhood.  (Lincoln Way Community Room, 44A Lincoln Way)