CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of Jan, 2007: Taylor F. Massie, Jr. (With Power); Lester J. Sullivan (Without Power); Ralph H. Bibeau (Without Power); Christopher L. Rickman (Without Power)

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request to donate a surplus vehicle used by the Fire Department to the Boston Sparks Association, a non-profit organization.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to proposed amendments to the Municipal Code Chapter 6 entitled: Animal Control Regulations. Referred to Ordinance Committee

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $275,000 from the Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Fire Travel and Training (Judgments & Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for fire personnel injured in performance of their duties.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. An application was received from Alan Sulikowski, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 40 Huron Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, and Public Works with the condition that the tree must be relocated or removed and replaced with a new tree. Applicant must apply for tree hearing and must contact city arborist prior to any construction. Approval has been received from neighborhood association. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Sullivan on Applications and Petitions Number Two of Dec 18, 2006.]  Adopted

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-190, regarding a report on a study to incorporate and construct an underpass from the current Lechmere Station to the proposed location for the new Lechmere Station. [Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Toomey on City Manager Agenda Item Number Six of Dec 18, 2006.]

ON THE TABLE
3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-06 of Feb 27, 2006, regarding a report on the legality of the banners in front of the Dunkin' Donuts at 2480 Massachusetts Avenue and at other location in the City. [Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Kelley on Feb 27, 2006.]

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to deny the Jitney License application of Star Shuttle, Inc. [Placed on Table City Manager Agenda Number Six of Nov 6, 2006 on the motion of Councillor Davis on Nov 6, 2006.]

5. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on monies expended to needy veterans and their families. [Placed on Table Order Number Seven of Nov 6, 2006 on the motion of Councillor Kelley on Nov 6, 2006.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on Nov 18, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 2.74 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 14, 2005. [Four sections of the proposed amendment were passed to be ordained as amended. Ordinance #1284. The remaining proposed amendments to chapter 2.74 remain on unfinished business.]

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $12,570,000 to the Public Investment Police Extraordinary Expenditures account to finance the Public Safety Facility project. The question comes on adoption on or after Jan 1, 2007.
Loan Order adopted 9-0

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. Approval of constable bond surety received from Leanders H. Smith.

2. Approval of constable bond surety received from Taylor F. Massie, Jr.

3. Approval of constable bond surety received from David H. Sullivan.

4. An application was received from Gourmet Express Market & Deli, requesting permission for three awnings at the premises numbered 1868 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from the family of Mary T. Mandarini, transmitting appreciation for the expression of sympathy.

2. A communication was received from Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis, transmitting thanks for the resolution on his appointment as Commissioner for the City of Boston Police Department.

3. A communication was received from Joseph E. Dallacqua, Regional Vice president, Starbucks Coffee Company, regarding a resolution supporting the right of Starbucks employees to organize under the sponsorship of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

4. A communication was received from Alan V. Sulikowski, transmitting drawings regarding the curb cut application at 40 Huron Avenue.

5. A communication was received from the family of Timothy F. Ford, transmitting thanks for the expression of sympathy.

6. A communication was received from Robert J. LaTremouille, regarding the City Manager's proposal to change the minimum threshold for design review and for yard requirement changes.

7. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding the new year.

8. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, celebrating diversity.

9. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding electro-muscular disruption technology.

10. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding abuse of police powers.

11. A communication was received from Elliot G. Mishler, Trowbridge Street, in favor of Policy Order #3 opposing the construction of a BioSafety Level 4 lab by Boston University.

12. A communication was received from Sujatha Byravan, 150 Gore Street, President of the Council for Responsible Genetics, relating to the construction of a research lab by Boston University.

13. A communication was received from Sue Butler, Green Decade/Cambridge, favoring the adoption of Policy Order #1 on adopting an ordinance seeking LEED certification for large-building construction.

14. Petition received to petition the National Institute of Health to stop the construction of the Boston University Bioterror lab.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Corrine C. (Greene) McCree.   Councillor Sullivan

2. Resolution on the death of Genevieve M. (Bonnet) Drolet.   Councillor Sullivan

3. Resolution on the death of Robert J. Tighe.   Councillor Sullivan

4. Resolution on the death of George E. Dukeman.   Councillor Sullivan

5. Welcome to Gia Podobinski in her new role as Marketing Director for the Central Square Theater.   Mayor Reeves, Councillor Davis

6. Resolution on the death of former City Councillor and Vice Mayor Thomas Coates.   Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan

7. Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Patricia Boyle.   Councillor Sullivan

8. Resolution on the death of Lawrence J. Shea Sr.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Galluccio

9. Resolution on the death of William Herriman Guyer.   Councillor Sullivan

10. Resolution on the death of Mary V. (DeVasto) Percoco.   Councillor Sullivan

11. Resolution on the death of Adell (Kirkland) Greene.   Councillor Sullivan

12. Resolution on the death of Elkan R. Blout.   Councillor Sullivan

13. Resolution on the death of Joseph L. Nini.   Councillor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the death of Edward H. Cabral.   Councillor Sullivan

15. Resolution on the death of Theresa (Mehringer) Downing.   Councillor Sullivan

16. Resolution on the death of Bernard J. "Bernie" Flannery.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

17. Resolution on the death of Anthony N. Fantasia.   Councillor Sullivan

18. Resolution on the death of Kathleen A. (Sullivan) Gately.   Councillor Galluccio

19. Resolution on the death of Patricia A. (French) Kalenoski.   Councillor Sullivan

20. Resolution on the death of Laurinda (Teixeira) Lopes.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Galluccio

21. Resolution on the death of Virginia R. (Marshall) McNulty.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

22. Resolution on the death of Charles J. Oppedisano.   Councillor Sullivan

23. Resolution on the death of Patricia A. Phaneuf.   Vice Mayor Toomey

24. Resolution on the death of Christine (DiCandia) Purrini.   Vice Mayor Toomey

25. Resolution on the death of Louis A. Serino.   Vice Mayor Toomey

26. Congratulations to The Cambridge Firefighters Relief Association on the 119th anniversary of the Retirement Ball.   Mayor Reeves

27. Thanks to all the individuals who rescued the passenger of a car that plunged into the Charles River.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

28. Resolution on the death of James Brown.   Councillor Sullivan

29. Resolution on the death of Former President Gerald R. Ford.   Councillor Sullivan

30. Resolution on the death of Alexandra Ferdinand.   Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Toomey

31. Resolution on the death of Allen A. "Al" Callender.   Councillor Sullivan

32. Resolution on the death of Mildred H. (Plausky) Abcunas.   Councillor Sullivan

33. Resolution on the death of Clifford E. Gallant.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Kelley

34. Resolution on the death of Carlet L. Garland.   Councillor Sullivan

35. Resolution on the death of Francis J. Megan Jr.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

36. Resolution on the death of Henry J. Renzi.   Councillor Sullivan

37. Resolution on the death of Marvin Solit.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis

38. Resolution on the death of Robert E. Theriault.   Councillor Sullivan

39. Resolution on the death of Arlene Thompson.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

40. Congratulations to Harold Cox, Associate Dean for Boston University School of Public Health on being the Keynote Speaker for the 32nd Annual Birthday Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   Councillor Simmons

41. Congratulations to Boston City Councillor Maureen Feeney on being elected as President of the Boston City Council.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

42. Resolution on the death of Mary (Kelly) Lamont.   Vice Mayor Toomey

43. Resolution on the death of Donald F. Malloy.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Davis

44. Resolution on the death of Harold Bell.   Councillor Sullivan

45. Congratulations to the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center on their 20th annual Joyful Noise Concert and welcome to the Harlem Boys Choir.   Councillor Simmons

46. Speedy recovery wishes to Lenny Russell.   Councillor Sullivan

47. Congratulations to Michael McNamara on successfully completing his training with the Middlesex Sheriff's Academy.   Councillor Sullivan

48. Resolution on the death of Aletha "Lee" Roberts-Niles.   Mayor Reeves, Councillor Sullivan

49. Congratulations to Jason Alves and Joanna Beardsley on their recent engagement.   Vice Mayor Toomey

50. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Joe Baines.   Councillor Decker

51. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Andrew Nelson.   Councillor Decker

52. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Nicklas Palmer.   Councillor Decker

53. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Fernando Tamayo.   Councillor Decker

54. Resolution on the death of Private Clinton McCormick.   Councillor Decker

55. Resolution on the death of Private Bobby Mejia.   Councillor Decker

56. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Nicholas Miller.   Councillor Decker

57. Resolution on the death of Corporal Joshua Pickard.   Councillor Decker

58. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal William Spencer.   Councillor Decker

59. Resolution on the death of Private Eric Wilkus.   Councillor Decker

60. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Luke Yepsen.   Councillor Decker

61. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Wilson Algrim.   Councillor Decker

62. Resolution on the death of Private Evan Bixler.   Councillor Decker

63. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Ryan Burgess.   Councillor Decker

64. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Budd Cote.   Councillor Decker

65. Resolution on the death of Specialist Michael Crutchfield.   Councillor Decker

66. Resolution on the death of Specialist Andrew Daul.   Councillor Decker

67. Resolution on the death of Specialist Philip Ford.   Councillor Decker

68. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Nathaniel Given.   Councillor Decker

69. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Jae Moon.   Councillor Decker

70. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Stephen Morris.   Councillor Decker

71. Resolution on the death of Hospitalman Kyle Nolen.   Councillor Decker

72. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Myles Sebastien.   Councillor Decker

73. Resolution on the death of Specialist Joseph Strong.   Councillor Decker

74. Resolution on the death of Specialist Douglas Tinsley.   Councillor Decker

75. Resolution on the death of Specialist Robert Volker.   Councillor Decker

76. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Paul Balint Jr.   Councillor Decker

77. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Matthew Clark.   Councillor Decker

78. Resolution on the death of Specialist Dustin Donica.   Councillor Decker

79. Resolution on the death of Corporal Christopher Esckelson.   Councillor Decker

80. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Joshua Sheppard.   Councillor Decker

81. Resolution on the death of Specialist Matthew Stanley.   Councillor Decker

82. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Clinton Miller.   Councillor Decker

83. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Edward Shaffer.   Councillor Decker

84. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Jason Denfrund.   Councillor Decker

85. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal William Koprince Jr.   Councillor Decker

86. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Shawn Murphy.   Councillor Decker

87. Resolution on the death of Specialist Chad Vollmer.   Councillor Decker

88. Resolution on the death of Specialist John Barta.   Councillor Decker

89. Resolution on the death of Sergeant John Bubeck.   Councillor Decker

90. Resolution on the death of Corporal Matthew Dillon.   Councillor Decker

91. Resolution on the death of First Lieutenant Nathan Krissoff.   Councillor Decker

92. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Ryan Mayhan.   Councillor Decker

93. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jacob McMillan.   Councillor Decker

94. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Brennan Gibson.   Councillor Decker

95. Resolution on the death of Specialist Scott Dykman.   Councillor Decker

96. Resolution on the death of Specialist Elias Elias.   Councillor Decker

97. Resolution on the death of Captain Kevin Kryst.   Councillor Decker

98. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Christopher Messer.   Councillor Decker

99. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Curtis Norris.   Councillor Decker

100. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Brent Dunkleberger.   Councillor Decker

101. Resolution on the death of Captain Hayes Clayton.   Councillor Decker

102. Resolution on the death of Specialist Aaron Preston.   Councillor Decker

103. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Brian Mintzlaff.   Councillor Decker

104. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Thomas Clemons.   Councillor Decker

105. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Dexter Wheelous.   Councillor Decker

106. Resolution on the death of Master Sergeant Brian McAnulty.   Councillor Decker

107. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Henry Kahalewai.   Councillor Decker

108. Resolution on the death of Major Gloria Davis.   Councillor Decker

109. Congratulations and best wishes to Everett Common Councillor Sal DiDomenico on his election as Council President.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

110. Congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Christopher Saheed on his selection as Principal of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons

111. Congratulations and best wishes to Joseph Kaplan on his appointment as Town Clerk of Uxbridge, Massachusetts.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Toomey

112. Gratitude to Everett City Councilor Wayne Matewsky on his act of heroism.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

113. Congratulations and best wishes to Patrick Pizzuto and his family on their retirement.   Councillor Sullivan

114. Resolution to be prepared on the Irish America and the American Ireland Fund's Lunch and Awards Reception.   Councillor Sullivan

115. Resolution on the death of Mary A. (Glacken) Barry.   Councillor Sullivan

116. Resolution on the death of Dorothy F. Haley.   Councillor Sullivan

117. Resolution on the death of Frederick Leo Pugliese.   Councillor Sullivan

118. Resolution on the death of Frederick P. Valente.   Councillor Sullivan

119. Resolution on the death of Joseph K. Mackey.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan, Mayor Reeves

120. Resolution on the death of Edward J. Pendergast.   Councillor Sullivan

121. Resolution on the death of Marguerite M. Sugrue.   Councillor Sullivan

122. Resolution on the death of Margaret M. "Peg" (Ryan) Antonelli.   Vice Mayor Toomey

123. Congratulations to Club Desportivo Faialense on its 35th anniversary.   Mayor Reeves

124. Resolution on the death of John J. "Mac" McCreevan.   Councillor Galluccio

125. Congratulations to the CRLS Football and Cheerleading teams for an excellent 7-3 season.   Councillor Galluccio

126. Happy 40th Birthday wishes to a special Cantabrigian.   Councillor Galluccio

127. Resolution on the death of Cindi Lago.   Vice Mayor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to look into the feasibility of Cambridge adopting a similar ordinance seeking LEED certification for large-building construction within its municipal zoning code.   Councillor Murphy and Councillor Davis

2. Support of restoring the $25 million in debt relief to the sixty-one cities and towns served by the MWRA.   Councillor Murphy
Withdrawn by Councillor Murphy with unanimous consent.

3. That the Council ask the National Institutes of Health to hold a community meeting in Cambridge to respond to residents’ concerns and answer their questions about the impact of the Boston University BioSafety Level 4 lab on their lives and to obtain their input into the required additional risk analyses.   Councillor Simmons, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley and Councillor Decker
Amended

4. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Community Development Department to work with all city agencies and the new property owner of the Ground Round at Fresh Pond to encourage them to keep keep this location as a restaurant in the future.   Councillor Galluccio

5. Dedication of an appropriate site in honor of former City Councillor and Vice Mayor Thomas Coates.   Councillor Simmons

6. That the City Manager is requested to investigate a program where union workers working in Cambridge can have temporary parking permits while they work in the City and that the permit be specific to the neighborhood/community.   Councillor Simmons
Order failed of adoption 2-6-1 [Simmons, Reeves YES, Toomey ABSENT]

7. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the condition of the elevators at Miller's River Apartments.   Vice Mayor Toomey

8. Dedication of a suitable location in honor of Alexandra Ferdinand.   Councillor Simmons

9. Urge the U.S. Department of Energy to adopt a standard of 90% AFUE for non-weatherized gas furnaces installed in colder states, in docket EE-RM/STD-01-350.   Councillor Davis

10. Urge that the state increase its FY07 allocation for LIHEAP to $30 million to help meet the need for fuel assistance brought on by higher energy prices and serious cutbacks at the federal level.   Councillor Davis

11. That the City Manager is requested to examine the nanotechnology ordinance for Berkeley, California, and recommend an appropriate ordinance for Cambridge.   Councillor Davis

12. That the City Council adopt the Principles of Energy and Water Security for All Americans and to transmit the adopted order to the National League of Cities and ask that they sign on to the Principles as well.   Councillor Davis

13. That the City Manager is requested to recommend a process for a feasibility study for a Cambridge wind energy project.   Councillor Davis

14. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council at the Jan 22, 2007 meeting with the updated status on the Immigrants Rights and Citizenship Commission membership and the hiring of an Executive Director.   Vice Mayor Toomey
Councillor Galluccio recorded as PRESENT

15. That the Chair of the Public Safety Committee is requested to hold a public hearing regarding the public safety issues regarding the relocation of the Lechmere Station and the benefits of a Lechmere Square underpass.   Vice Mayor Toomey
Amended

16. Urge residents to participate in the “Stand for peace in the spirit of Martin” event on January 15, 2007 at 1:00pm in front of City Hall.   Councillor Decker, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan

17. Dedication of an appropriate location in the vicinity of Aberdeen Avenue and Mount Auburn Street in honor of Charles Linehan.   Councillor Galluccio

18. That the City Manager is requested to investigate and report back to the City Council on the feasibility of using an acoustic gunshot detection system as reported in the Boston Globe.   Councillor Sullivan

19. That the City Manager is requested to reconfirm Order #24 from the May 22, 2006 City Council meeting that the City Manager notify the City Council if the City becomes engaged in negotiations vis-a-vis water or sewer connections related to the area known as the Silver Maple Forest in Belmont and further consult with the Council prior to taking any action with regard to development in this area.   Councillor Davis

20. That City Council Order Number 14 adopted on December 18, 2006 be rescinded, thereby withdrawing the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance contained therein, which amendment proposed changing the O-2 district designation to O-S for an area in the vicinity of Memorial Drive and Pleasant Street.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Murphy

21. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Solicitor whether the City of Cambridge should seek legal representation or take legal action to restore the three majority Cambridge legislative seats.   Councillor Decker
Charter Right - Simmons

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee, for a meeting held on Nov 28, 2006 to discuss the appointment and responsibilities of the joint committee of the School Committee and City Council, with additional members to be appointed by the City Manager to discuss a plan to help bridge the digital divide and provide internet ready laptop computers to all incoming 9th graders by Fall 2007.

2. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee, for a meeting held on Dec 6, 2006 to discuss Awaiting Report 06-77 regarding weekly inspections by bicyclist of potholes and other defects on main bicycle routes.

3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy and Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on Dec 13, 2006 for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance filed by the City Council to require public review for smaller scaled residential and commercial developments in Business A, Business A-1, and Business A-2 Districts, and to limit the height in Business A-2 districts to 35 feet within 50 feet of residential district with a 35 foot height limit and to require 20 foot side yard setbacks in BA-2 districts for side yards that abut residential lots.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Jan 8
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Jan 18
5:30pm   The University Relations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss creation of a partnership of the City of Cambridge, universities, colleges and institution, business and neighbors to develop a plan to enable Massachusetts Avenue to reach its full potential.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Jan 22
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 24
5:00pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the use of solar energy at the high school or another school in the city.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 29
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting with the School Committee. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Tues, Jan 30
10:00am   The Economic Development, Training, and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of the License Commission's cap policy relative to licenses to serve alcoholic beverages.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 5
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 26
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 5
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 19
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 26
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 23
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 30
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Following the recommendations of a task force appointed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino in 2003, city officials have asked the Boston Redevelopment Authority to incorporate a strict set of "green-building standards" that will have to be met before permits are granted for building projects of 50,000 square feet or more into municipal zoning laws; and
WHEREAS: The Boston Zoning Commission is expected to formally adopt these recommendations later this month after a period of public comment; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has a vested interest in maintaining environmentally sustainable structures; and
WHEREAS: The Leadership in Energy and Efficiency (LEED) certification program is the most widely used standard for environmental sustainability within the industry; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That this City Council go on record in support of this measure and that the City Manager be and hereby is requested to look into the feasibility of Cambridge adopting a similar ordinance seeking LEED certification for large-building construction within its municipal zoning code.

O-2     January 8, 2007   Withdrawn by Councillor Murphy with unanimous consent.
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
WHEREAS: Last November Governor Romney eliminated $25 million in state funds dedicated to water and sewer debt relief, a program set up in recognition of the extraordinary amount of debt taken on by the MWRA in order to meet its 1994 court-ordered obligation to clean up Boston Harbor as well as to maintain and improve the water and sewer infrastructure currently serving sixty-one cities and town in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge will be required to increase its payment by $780,828 while other communities suffer other considerable increases as a result of the cancellation of debt service assistance; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That this City Council go on record in support of restoring the $25 million in debt relief to the sixty-one cities and towns served by the MWRA and that the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Governor-elect Deval Patrick, Senate President Robert E. Travaglini, Speaker of the House Salvatore F. DiMasi, Chairman Robert DeLeo of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairwoman Therese Murray of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

O-3     January 8, 2007  Amended
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has been vigilant in its efforts to protect its citizens from the risks of classified and dangerous biological research; and
WHEREAS: After five months of meetings and public hearings by the Cambridge Experimentation Review Board, the Cambridge City Council passed ordinances on Feb 7, 1977 and Apr 27, 1981 on recombinant DNA technology stating that "RDNA use requiring P4 [also known as BSL4] containment shall not be permitted in the City of Cambridge" because of the unknown hazards and high level of risk of the infectious agents used in BSL4 containment level laboratories; and
WHEREAS: Boston University is planning to build a dangerous BioSafety Level 4 laboratory in a densely populated area of Boston that may involve secret, bioweapons research on incurable diseases such as Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers; and,
WHEREAS: The dangers involved in the BU laboratory can disastrously affect residents of Cambridge as well as residents of the immediately adjacent Roxbury/South End neighborhood through the accidental release of deadly, air-borne substances, contact with infected laboratory workers who reside in our community; or the laboratory becoming the target of a terrorist attack; and
WHEREAS: State Superior Court Judge Gants has vacated the Final Environmental Impact Review of the BSL4 laboratory submitted by Boston University, declaring it "arbitrary and capricious" and ordered that additional environmental reviews be carried out to provide an adequate analysis of "worst case scenarios" and the comparative risks of placing the lab in an alternative, less populated, site; and
WHEREAS: There is widespread community opposition to this laboratory throughout the Boston metropolitan area, including citizens of Cambridge who realize that an accidental release will not stop at the Charles River, in recognition of which, a petition signed by hundreds of Cambridge residents has been submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) requesting that they instruct Boston University to stop construction of the laboratory until new court-mandated environmental impact reviews are completed; and
WHEREAS: In response to a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt construction submitted to Judge Saris of the US District Court, NIH and Boston University committed themselves to developing a community relations plan to improve community input and involvement, including discussion of DNA research protocols and limitations on such work; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council contact Elias Zerhouni, Director of the National Institutes of Health and urge him to order a halt to construction of the BU BSL4 laboratory until the successful completion of all required environmental impact reviews; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record supporting completion of the building for any other purpose not related to the BSL4 laboratory; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Council ask the National Institutes of Health to hold a community meeting in Cambridge to respond to residents’ concerns and answer their questions about the impact of the lab on their lives and to obtain their input into the required additional risk analyses; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Council is in principle opposed to the construction of BSL4 laboratories in densely-populated areas; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Council notify the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci, Governor Deval Patrick, Congressman Michael Capuano, Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry, the Cambridge state legislative delegation, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and the Boston City Council of the above actions.

O-4     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
WHEREAS: It is rumored that the former Ground Round Restaurant at Fresh Pond was sold; and
WHEREAS: This location has historically served as a prime restaurant location adding to the diversity of commercial uses in the Fresh Pond area; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Community Development Department to work with all city agencies in working with the new property owner to encourage them that this location remain a restaurant in the future.

O-5     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in honor of former City Councillor and Vice Mayor Thomas Coates; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-6     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate a program where union workers working in Cambridge can have temporary parking permits while they work in the City and that the permit be specific to the neighborhood/community.

O-7     January 8, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the condition of the elevators at Miller's River Apartments.

O-8     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate a suitable location in honor of Alexandra Ferdinand; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-9     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed a standard of 80% AFUE (the measure of furnace efficiency) for the whole country, applicable to gas-fired furnaces, rather than the 90% AFUE standard that DOE’s own analysis shows makes economic sense in about 30 colder, more northern states; and
WHEREAS: There are significant energy savings and reductions in carbon emissions by going to the 90% standard; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council urge the U.S. Department of Energy to adopt a standard of 90% AFUE for non-weatherized gas furnaces installed in colder states, in docket EE-RM/STD-01-350; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby be requested to transmit a copy of the order to the Cambridge legislative delegation, Congressman Michael Capuano, the Massachusetts Energy Office and also to the U.S. Department of Energy by January 12, 2007.

O-10     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps households with income at or below 200% of poverty to pay their winter heating bills; and
WHEREAS: Last winter Massachusetts received a total of almost $137 million for LIHEAP from all federal and state sources combined; and
WHEREAS: Under current federal allocations for FY07, Massachusetts is unlikely to receive more than $80-85 million from the federal government, plus $9 million released in September 2006 from unspent ’06 emergency funds and therefore the state will have $40-$45 million less in federal fuel assistance in FY07 than last year to help elderly, poor and working families pay their winter heating bills; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Clerk transmit to the Cambridge legislative delegation and the Governor the attached fact sheet and urge that the state increase its FY07 allocation for LIHEAP to $30 million to help meet the need for fuel assistance brought on by higher energy prices and serious cutbacks at the federal level.

O-11     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The use of subatomic materials as microscopic building blocks for thousands of consumer products has turned into a big business so quickly that few are monitoring nanotechnology’s effects on health and the environment; and
WHEREAS: The city of Berkeley, California, has amended the hazardous materials section of its Municipal Code in order to monitor those impacts; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby requested to examine the nanotechnology ordinance for Berkeley, California, and recommend an appropriate ordinance for Cambridge.

O-12     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Electricity, heat and water are necessities of life that must be affordable for all consumers; and
WHEREAS: State, federal and local governments must act together to assure that electricity, heat and water services are reliable, safe, sustainable and offered at a fair price; and
WHEREAS: Many state and local organizations have signed on to support the Principles of Energy and Water Security for All Americans (see attached); now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council be and hereby be requested to adopt the Principles of Energy and Water Security for All Americans and to transmit the adopted order to the National League of Cities and ask that they sign on to the Principles as well.

O-13     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to recommend a process for a feasibility study for a Cambridge wind energy project.

O-14     January 8, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council at the January 22, 2007 meeting with the updated status on the Immigrants Rights and Citizenship Commission membership and the hiring of an Executive Director.

O-15     January 8, 2007  Amended
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The relocation of Lechmere Station will be the catalyst for a much needed improvement in the Boston metropolitan area’s public transportation system; and
WHEREAS: A public improvement that will greatly improve the lives of so many in the Boston metropolitan area should not negatively impact the public safety of the residents of East Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: It is imperative the new development at Northpoint be physically and socially integrated into the diverse fabric of the Cambridge community rather than being cut off and isolated; and
WHEREAS: The construction of a vehicular underpass in Lechmere Square is a practical solution to these public safety issues; and
WHEREAS: The construction of a vehicular underpass in Lechmere Square will allow for the construction of much needed open space in East Cambridge which will also physically and socially attach Northpoint to the rest of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge is the home of educational institutions which contain the brightest engineering minds in the world able to resolve the most difficult engineering issues; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Chairs of the Public Safety and Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committees be and hereby are requested to hold a joint public hearing regarding the public safety issues regarding the relocation of the Lechmere Station and the benefits of a Lechmere Square underpass; and be it further
ORDERED: That in addition to the general public, invitees to the public hearing include representatives of the local and State agencies involved in issues of public safety and transportation; including the Massachusetts Highway Department and the MBTA, the developer of Northpoint and other affected developers in the East Cambridge area; Cranston Rogers, the engineer who designed the Harvard Square underpass and other highway improvements in the State, experts in the area of highway engineering and construction; experts in the area of social integration; advocates for open space, individuals who can facilitate discussion of local, State and Federal financing options and other interested individuals and organizations as the committee may deem appropriate; and be it further
ORDERED: The public hearing be televised through Cambridge Public Access television.

O-16     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge along with the rest of the nation continues to react to the on-going involvement in the war with Iraq with calls for peace; and
WHEREAS: Monday, January 15th is the holiday remembering The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday whose life and legacy was a tribute to the possibilities of a world filled with righteousness and dignity for all, a world free of “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism” in which humanity would make the “choice for nonviolent coexistence over violent co-annihilation”; and
WHEREAS: Dr. King’s vision and the efforts of all the thousands who joined with him to overcome war and systemic bigotry with “true peace which is the presence of justice” is still alive and needed today; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Peace Commission is sponsoring the "Stand for peace in the spirit of Martin" at a vigil at 1 PM in front of Cambridge City Hall on Monday, January 15th followed by a gathering until 3 at the YWCA on Temple Street for hot drinks and an opportunity to share tributes to Dr. King and his relevance to today with youth from the Cambridge Peace and Justice Corps and CityPeace; and
WHEREAS: Spoken word artist Amatul Hannan and the human-beat-box Nate Peyman will be host a short multi-media presentation of conscious lyrics, hip-hop, poetry and spoken word with Cambridge-area artists; and
WHEREAS: The program is planned to pay tribute to the fullness of the peace and justice messages of King and to celebrate the work of peace and justice that takes place every day in our communities. Elder Queen Mother Frances Smith Pierce will be joined by rapper DL Daniel Laurent, Trumpeter, hip-hop freestyler Pete Shungu /AfroDZak and DJ On and On & NoDoz appearing as GOLDEN BROWN. Community Arts Center Artist Joseph Corbie is bringing the youth from his program to share the stage with acclaimed young poet/MC Sofia Snow and TAiNA Vargas to dance the spirits up; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record urging residents to participate in the “Stand for peace in the spirit of Martin” event on January 15th; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record thanking the artists and sponsors who have collaborated to create this recognition in addition to the Cambridge Peace commission including AQUARII Arts, Cambridge United for Justice with Peace, City Peace, ToolBox Productions and the YWCA of Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Peace Commission, AQUARII Arts, Cambridge United for Justice with Peace, City Peace, ToolBox Productions and the YWCA of Cambridge on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-17     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate location in the vicinity of Aberdeen Avenue and Mount Auburn Street in honor of Charles Linehan; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-18     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate and report back to the City Council on the feasibility of using an acoustic gunshot detection system as reported in the Boston Globe; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to come up with a cost estimate and consult both Boston and Chicago Police Departments relative to the effectiveness of this technology.

O-19     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reconfirm Order #24 from the May 22, 2006 City Council meeting that the City Manager notify the City Council if the City becomes engaged in negotiations vis-a-vis water or sewer connections related to the area known as the Silver Maple Forest in Belmont and further consult with the Council prior to taking any action with regard to development in this area.

O-20     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That City Council Order Number 14 adopted on December 18, 2006 be rescinded, thereby withdrawing the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance contained therein, which amendment proposed changing the O-2 district designation to O-S for an area in the vicinity of Memorial Drive and Pleasant Street.

O-21     January 8, 2007
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts State Legislature in 2001 passed a re-districting plan that resulted in the loss of Cambridge-based representatives - including a representative seat that was held by now Senator Jarrett Barrios; and
WHEREAS: Prior to this re-districting, Cambridge residents could be certain that three Cambridge residents would be elected as their representatives in the legislature; and
WHEREAS: Under this re-districting plan, the people of Cambridge now only have one intact legislative seat that is entirely based in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Now the majority of legislative seats that represent the rest of Cambridge residents are majority-based in the cities and towns of Somerville, Watertown, 2 seats in Boston, and Belmont; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor whether the City of Cambridge should seek legal representation or take legal action to restore the three majority Cambridge legislative seats; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the Council on this matter.
Charter Right - Simmons

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee held a public meeting on Tues, Nov 28, 2006, beginning at five o’clock and six minutes p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the appointment and responsibilities of the joint committee of the School Committee and City Council, with additional members to be appointed by the City Manager to discuss a plan to help bridge the digital divide and provide internet ready laptop computers to all incoming 9th graders by fall 2007.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Committee, Councillor Craig Kelley, Councillor Brian Murphy, and City Clerk Margaret Drury. Present from the City of Cambridge administrative staff were Robert W. Healy, City Manager, Louis DePasquale, Assistant City Manager for Financial Services, Susan Flannery, Library Director, Mary Hart, Chief Information Technology (IT) Officer, Linda Turner, Project Manager, IT Services, Ty Mekonnen, Project Manager, Information Services, Betsy Lowry, Director of the Community Learning Center, Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer and George Fernandes, City Electrician. Present from the School Department were James Maloney, Chief Operations Manager, Jeff LaPlante, Chief Technology Officer, Kevin McGonegal, Technology Specialist, Haggerty School and Joanne Krepelka, Coordinator of Educational Technology. Also present were Robert Lewis, Chief Information Services Officer, Cambridge Health Alliance Information Barbara Kibler, Executive Director, Margaret Fuller House, Susan Fleischman, Executive Director, CCTV, Steve Sillari, CCTV Treasurer, Steve Swanger, Director of Tenant Services, Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), and Michael Coughlin, Cambridge resident.

Councillor Davis convened the hearing and explained the purpose and noted that the School Committee and City Council each adopted an order for the formation of this committee. She invited Robert W. Healy, City Manager, to begin the discussion. Mr. Healy said that he would work with the School Department to convene a committee. He said that he could see that many of the people who would be appropriate members of the new committee are present at this meeting.

Robert W. Healy, City Manager, said that the prototype that Ms. Hart has been working on uses refurbished desktop computers. The proposal for laptop computers is a more aggressive proposal, and it needs to be fleshed out. He said that he expects that this group will also be useful on related topics.

Councillor Henrietta Davis provided additional background information. A year ago two committees started meeting, one to discuss wireless internet access in the city and the other to talk about the general issue of the digital divide. She invited Ms. Hart to describe the work on these matters.

Mary Hart, Chief Information Technology Officer, stated that the committee on the digital divide agreed to start with a beta project at Newtowne Court. She then described the deployment and testing of wireless internet at the Cambridge Housing Authority’s Newtowne Court, in which the City has partnered with MIT. The project is using open source mesh software and is similar to the project of a group called Castle Square, which is doing this in South Boston in public housing. The antenna is omni-directional so there is some access in the neighboring residences around the housing project.

Ms. Hart said that the committee has learned that some of the Newtowne Court tenants already have broadband devices. For the City, the next step is to finish Newtowne Court. Ms. Hart explained that when people say they are installing WIFI in their city, what they mean is that they are "lighting" up the street. There are lots of penetration problems, especially in the case of solid brick buildings like those at Newtowne Court, but even a thick leaf/foliage cover can hinder transmission. She said that once the street is lit up, the question is who will use it. With the digital divide committee work Cambridge can learn more about who needs what additional equipment for access.

Councillor Davis described the digital divide committee’s focus on the questions of what does it really mean to bridge the digital divide, and what do you have to do to give access. The committee has broken down that issue into three components: 1. Internet access; 2. equipment; and 3. training and tech support.

Councillor Davis said that the committee has heard from people of various ages and income brackets who wanted to know where they could get the equipment and the training. The committee concluded that the City could make the most impact on students because they already have some computer knowledge. The idea is to use students as ambassadors to be able to get access for their families. The committee made a presentation to the School Committee. At this time, School Committee Member Luc Schuster expressed his interest in being involved, as did Nancy Walser. Mr. Schuster is currently out of the country.

Councillor Davis invited comments from members of the City Council. Councillor Brian Murphy said that this is a very exciting project and the sooner we can get to work, the better. There is a lot of work involved, and it is going to take a good deal of time, so let’s get started.

Councillor Davis said that there are models. For example, in Boston, there is the Digital Bridge project. In Maine, Apple is making computers available for $287 each in a program for 7th graders.

Mr. Healy said that by the time a public school student has reached the seventh grade he/she has pretty good computer knowledge, so we have a good base. He said that he likes the WIFI technology Cambridge is using because it is flexible. He emphasized that it will take time to achieve the goal of eliminating the digital divide. He stressed that the City’s IT Department is not going to become tech support for the entire city. He said that he looks forward to appointing a committee which will include many of those in attendance at this meeting.

Councillor Davis said that there are some answers in the tech support area. She asked Ms. Hart to comment. Ms. Hart said that there are two aspects to technical support, user support and router (hardware) support. At this meeting the type of support under discussion is user support in the home.

Councillor Davis said that tonight the main question is what material and information the new committee will need, and who should be invited to speak to the committee. She said that it is clear that the CRLS principal should come to speak to the committee and that the committee should investigate Boston projects and the Maine Apple program. She invited comments from all those present.

Mr. Robert Lewis, Chief Information Services Officer, Cambridge Health Alliance, said that it would be good to know how many devices are needed to give to students. He asked if there are grant opportunities from large corporations.

Ms. Hart said that they are seeing other initiatives that could be useful. Refurbished computers can be purchased at a very low cost. Although new computers cost more than refurbished ones, Dell is offering a desktop for $499. A Negroponte laptop that utilizes crank technology costs about $100. A low cost brand new computer would be the best option. In less than four months new equipment has become a better option than refurbished equipment. Computers are turned over in three years.

Councillor Kelley asked if WIFI can be used inside buildings with the technology Cambridge is using. Ms. Hart said that there are still problems, especially in brick buildings with metal partitions. Councillor Kelley said that if the computer cannot be used in the apartment, the desktop price is irrelevant.

Ms. Hart said that the technology Cambridge is using does not require the computer user to be connected to a private internet provider. Ms. Hart added that Brookline is promising citywide WIFI, but every person is going to have to buy a device for $70 to access the wireless services.

Mr. Lewis asked who would own the computer, the parent or the child, and whether there are concerns about what students may access.

James Maloney, Chief Operations Manager, said that from the School Department’s view there will be a need to double the number of tech support staff. In addition, teenagers will give the equipment hard use – they think a two-year life of the computers is more realistic than three years. The School Department’s estimate is $450,000 per year for laptops for students, not including any linkage equipment cost. From the Schools’ perspective, linking curricula to this expanded access for students is vital. With regard to Ms. Hart’s comment that RSTA students could provide support, RSTA support is a nice idea, but it is limited. Not every RSTA student is going to want to volunteer to be involved.

Mr. Maloney said that the School Department is currently doing a strategic plan for technology. They look forward to working with the City on this. There is potential for a tremendous opportunity but there must be careful planning.

Ms. Hart said that there is no one place where support should be provided. Partnerships are a big issue. Students will need to get support from many other sources than just schools. The Boston project website shows a multitude of places for their users to get support.

Betsy Lowry, Executive Director of the Community Learning Center, (CLC), said that having the parents as part of the package would be very useful, a big help. She would like the parents to feel that they have some control over the equipment and the access. At CLC seventy percent of the students attend a computer class, but it is only 1.5 hours per week.

Councillor Davis stated that the committee will need real information about how many families have computers and how many need them.

Mr. Maloney asked who is going to tell the middle class parents who struggle to provide their children with equipment that they are not eligible for reduced prices.

Jeff LaPlant, Chief Technology Officer, said that the idea of providing laptops to all freshmen and providing a one-to-one (computer-to-student) environment at the high school means an entirely new learning environment within the school walls. The school focus is on what happens within the schools. The opportunity to take the laptop home and use it there with WIFI access to the internet would enable students to continue their learning with the tool.

Mr. LaPlant said that the School Department would look at digital access as an educational project at the schools. City WIFI would let students get on the internet in other places. But with a project of laptops for all freshmen, we are only talking about 400 kids. The larger question for the School Department is about the digital divide that would still be there for the rest of the school community.

Barbara Kibler, Executive Director of the Margaret Fuller House, expressed agreement with Ms. Lowry. There are 50-100 kids from the neighborhood who come into the Margaret Fuller House every day to use computers not for homework but for MySpace and Utube. She described a program in Boston where computers are free, but parents have to come in and train with them. We have many adults who come in each day to use the internet. The kids who are doing homework need assistance and supervision.

Steve Swanger, Director of Tenant Services, CHA, agreed with the need for a lot of supervision for kids as they do homework, but said that mostly they are not using the computer for homework. He emphasized the importance of really thinking through these issues.

Joanne Krepelka, Coordinator of Educational Technology, School Department, stated that she agrees with Mr. LaPlante about the importance to the School Department linking in-school computer access for students with curricula. She described a program in the Gateway Regional District in Huntington, Massachusetts, through Mass. Technology Collaborative. The program calls for a one-to-one student/computer ratio for students in grades four through eight. The program provided 400 laptops to the students. Their parents were asked to sign an agreement for a lease/purchase. Parents are required to pay something monthly. At the end of three years they pay one dollar and own the computer. There is a reduced rate for those students eligible for free/reduced lunch rates. The computers come with a three-year warranty. Ms. Krepelka said that so far they have seen very good results, and the findings regarding the educational benefits have been positive. There is also a New Hampshire middle schools program that the committee should look at.

Susan Flannery, Director of the Library, noted that the transience of the Cambridge population is a factor to consider. What is the plan for the sophomore year, when twenty-five percent of the kids who were freshmen are gone, and have been replaced by new arrivals? Ms. Flannery said that regarding the issue of safety, all people and all kids need education on how to protect their safety when using the internet, but she expressed concern about limiting access to sites available and much used by middle class kids who have computers at home. Kids are doing a lot of interesting things on MySpace and Utube, things that develop graphics skills, etc.

Kevin McGonegal, Haggerty Technologist Specialist and Teacher, said that professional development will be key in making this project an educational success. These machines can do a lot, but at school, the teachers will be the gatekeepers.

Susan Fleischman, Director of CCTV, said that she never assumed that the laptops were going into the schools. She thought this was for access at home. She does not believe that laptops that are carried back and forth to school will last long. In addition, there are significant pedagogical implications. Ms. Fleischman said that she agrees with Ms. Flannery that there are real problems in restricting computer uses for poorer children that are readily available to middle class children.

Michael Coughlin, Cambridge, stated that he has worked with computers since the 1960’s. He believes that teenagers should learn how to take care of the machines. It is ridiculous to throw away three-year old computers. He said that giving laptops to teenagers is a horrible idea. They are expensive and fragile, without interchangeable parts.

Louis DePasquale, Assistant City Manager for Financial Services, said that this is a great concept but the City needs to be careful about the costs. This could turn into a million dollar project. He emphasized the need to define the parameters, and stated that the goals of the project are not going to be achieved overnight.

Mr. Maloney urged the committee to look to the School Department’s input. He asked whether the goal is to provide a laptop or is it to provide a laptop and to integrate it into the curricula of the school. Once the curriculum is fully integrated, they have to be available to the kids, and to date the Cambridge School system has been very clear that it does not want to charge fees for any services.

Ms. Hart said that in the beta project at Newtowne Court, they have found that the main question from residents is when am I going to be able to get internet access, not how do I get the computer equipment. Similar WIFI projects have found that when they allow it, it will grow. Ms. Hart said that the new Cambridge Committee can watch the Maine program and others to see how they are resolving some of these issues.

Mr. LaPlant said that he has talked to tech support in Maine, where the 7th and 8th graders are getting laptops. The program has arrangements for hardware support that are working well so far, and they are not reporting lost or stolen computers.

Councillor Davis stated that to have some of our kids off the main track because they don’t have access to computers is immoral. To allow the digital divide to exist when we can do something else is wrong. The issue is important enough to work through all of the problems.

Mr. DePasquale said that it is important to get some high school teachers to come to speak to the committee.

Ms. Hart suggested starting with a beta project. Cambridge has learned a good deal through its beta project at Newtowne Court.

Councillor Davis said that the next step is for the City Manager in conjunction with the School Superintendent to appoint a committee to move forward. She thanked all those present for their attendance. The meeting was adjourned at seven o’clock and ten minutes p.m.

For the Committee,
Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair

Committee Report #2
The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee conducted a public meeting on Wed, Dec 6, 2006, at five o’clock and thirty-one minutes P.M. in the Sullivan Chamber.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Awaiting Report 06-77 (Attachment A) regarding weekly inspections by bicyclist of potholes and other defects on main bicycle routes.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Committee, Lisa Peterson, Commissioner of Public Works, John Nardone, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, Bill Dwyer, Public Works Department, Cara Seiderman, Transportation Planner, Community Development Department, Sergeant Kathy Murphy, Community Relations, Police Department, Ken Field, Chair, Bicycle Committee, Chris Porter and Dave Watson, Mass Bike and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Councillor Kelley opened the meeting and stated the purpose. The meeting was to follow-up on potholes and defect issues. He wanted to know what the Department of Public Works is doing about potholes. Years ago he broke his collar bone while bicycling in Maine due to a pothole. He asked what effectively is Public Works able to do about potholes.

At five o’clock and thirty-five minutes p.m. Councillor Kelley opened the meeting to public comment.

Chris Porter informed the Committee that in September Mass Bike did a survey and listed potholes and other Road Hazards along major roads in Cambridge as part of its first Road Hazard Identification Day (RHID). He wanted the city to fix the potholes. He appreciated the follow-up done by the Public Works Department.

Commissioner Peterson spoke about the Bike Hazard Survey. The form was completed in such a way that it was helpful to Public Works. However, an eighteen-page document with street defects is overwhelming. The defects were identified as potholes, valves or construction defects. Public Works must determine the remedy, which depends on the hazard. It is not always possible just to throw asphalt in a hazard. Each defect has to be inspected by Public Works. Public Works has acted on the potholes but has not done a cross check. Keeping track of remedies is also tough, as Public Works may do an entire section of Rindge Ave, for example, and not actually note that they are addressing particular potholes or other hazards. Public Works met with the Water Department and NSTAR to discuss the issues and the defects. Mr. Field questioned if it would be helpful for the Bike Committee to inspect the items in the report and if the information could be better presented, perhaps by having people call in individual calls on defects. Commissioner Peterson stated that Public Works just is not yet used to this sort of hazard identification program, but it is useful. She liked the prioritization and the definitions and so forth. Public Works gets individual calls on defects. Public Works and the Bike Committee need to work together. After the winter months there is an aggressive effort to fix potholes. She suggested that the Bike Committee do a sweep of the streets in June. Councilor Kelley noted that he had difficulty using the RHID form to figure out exactly where some hazards were. Mr. Nardone stated that any significant defect should be called in as soon as possible.

Councillor Kelley stated that he checked a random sample and found that twenty-five percent of the defects were fixed. He reported a defect at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue as a major safety hazard. He also reported a depression at Columbia and Broadway. He wanted to know how to prioritize fixing the defects and what to expect for defects that are not an emergency. Mr. Porter stated that 140 calls are not efficient, but 140 complaints on the survey form were more efficient. Commissioner Peterson stated that she would prefer 140 complaints, in writing, but spaced out so that the defects could be remedied. She spoke about the categorization on the form. What is the difference between high priority and high severity, she asked. Of the 45 defects listed as high severity most are utility structures. Mr. Porter stated categorization would be reviewed. Mr. Field questioned the hot line and if there was a severity gradation when calls are made. Commissioner Peterson responded complaints are received via hot line, voice mail and street sidewalk maintenance. Complaints are forwarded to the street division. Defects are inspected and then a work order is sent to the system. Potholes are treated differently. A truck may be assigned to fill in asphalt patches on several streets. Not every pothole is necessarily logged into the work system. Councillor Kelley asked Commissioner Peterson how long does it take to fix a pothole. During March, April and May asphalt crews go out to fix potholes every week responded Commissioner Peterson. This is hard to quantify. Pothole response should be completed in a week. Mr. Nardone commented that safety issues would be repaired quickly, the more severe the problem, the faster the response.

Mr. Field asked how is severity measured. Commissioner Peterson stated severity is measured by calls and depth. Mr. Porter asked if there is any quality control done by the city due to the poor job of patching done by utility companies, as where street work has been done tends to be the most problematic areas for cyclists from a road hazard perspective. The city inspects utility patches responded Commissioner Peterson. Rindge Avenue patches are temporary because the street will be repaved in the next year. The City has two inspectors that go and inspect this work. She spoke about the street and sidewalk preservation offset fee (SPOF). Utilities can repair the patch or pay the city to do the repair. This system works reasonably well. The utility can also pay into the SPOF to buy the last 4 years of maintenance for the five-year period during which it is responsible for the status of the cut, but utilities are always responsible for the first year’s maintenance. Current patching has gotten better, although older patches may be falling apart. NSTAR has improved the way they do patches. Councillor Kelley asked how much funding is allocated. Commissioner Peterson responded $100,000 last year, $123,000 has been paid this year since July. What is the cost per cut asked Councillor Kelley? SPOF formula is used based on width and length of trench, multiplied by the cost for a grind and overlay responded Commissioner Peterson. Standard is a permanent restoration. If a trench is wider than 4 feet, the work must be done curb to curb. Mr. Field asked if the standard for a temporary patch is the same as a permanent patch. Commissioner Peterson responded in the affirmative, but some temporary patches will require follow up work if the area settles, as with a gas pipe around which is packed sand which tends to settle.

Mr. Porter asked if the survey were repeated would it be helpful to Public Works to know if a defect was a utility or gas valve cover. This is helpful responded Commissioner Peterson. The RHID form did a good job. Covers that are round are water; square covers are gas.

Mr. Watson wanted feedback on the quality of the information on the survey. Commissioner Peterson summarized the information on the survey as follows:
1. Good form;
2. Good information on address/location;
3. Categories need work;
4. A lot of information for Public Works for a period of time, which meant that some important information might get lost;
5. Suggested breaking out highest priority; and
6. Information needs to be integrated in Public Works system.

She stated that more conversation is needed on the severity aspect, as for a cyclists smaller potholes may be very severe. Mr. Watson stated that urgency may need to be separated from severity as position, orientation and so forth could add or reduce a hazard’s urgency. Ms. Peterson noted that it is not clear how to take the subjectiveness out of the form. Mr. Watson noted that the skill of a cyclists, the size of the bike tires and so forth all impact on the danger posed by any particular hazard.

Councillor Kelley asked who looks where for defects. The potholes bicyclists face are different from those faced by motor vehicles. In response to a question by Councillor Kelley, Commissioner Peterson stated that Public Works would not put people on bikes to do inspections. Sergeant Murphy stated that police officers report defects. Councillor Kelley stated he would like a systematic sweep of defects by bicyclists. Sergeant Murphy stated that this is not in their job description. Councillor Kelley suggested that the Bicycle Committee could partnership with the City, but needed to know what is expected of them and how long it takes to fix the defect.

Mr. Field asked Commissioner Peterson if it were better to focus the report on a smaller area. Commissioner Peterson responded it would be easier to get 20 complaints at a time. Mr. Dwyer requested that the defects that need to be addressed quickly be sent to Public Works as soon as possible, that people shouldn’t wait until they have a huge list of hazards. Ms. Peterson noted that prioritization process is key, as Public Works has limited resources. They will fix potholes even if the street is going to be reconstructed soon, but there is a limit to what asphalt can do.

Councillor Kelley asked if the trench on Bishop Allen Drive could be fixed with asphalt. The trench needs to be cut open and patched stated Commissioner Peterson. Public Works does the patching for the Water Department, which gives Public Works $300,000 a year. Councillor Kelley asked how many patches are done and what is the cost for a patch. Commissioner Peterson responded 100-120 water cuts per year and that the average patch cost is $1,000 and that the average patch is much more than just fixing potholes. Ms. Peterson was unable to say how much money would be needed to fix the streets perfectly.

Commissioner Peterson stated that Public Works is trying to improve standards used by contractors to mark road hazards while they are working, like reflective tape. Mr. Nardone stated paint used is temporary; traffic wears the paint off fast.

At this time Councillor Kelley entered the following e-mails into record:
1. Attachment B – Liz Moyer
2. Attachment C - Edward Elbers
3. Attachment D – Laura McMurray
4. Attachment E – M. J. Kenny

Commissioner Peterson informed the Committee that Public Works has oversight and enforcement for private construction jobs and that Public Works has project managers who go and look at private construction company work. Mr. Field stated that contractors are not considering bicyclists. This specification should be added to the contracts. Ms. Peterson said that March through November Public Works holds construction meetings every Monday morning for companies doing work on the public way. At these meetings, which are mandatory, pedestrians and bike safety is a constant reminder. Councillor Kelley asked what is the fine. There is no fine stated Commissioner Peterson. If there is non-compliance the project is shut down. Public Works has shut down projects, though not necessarily for not painting a casting. Mr. Nardone stated that contractors have to submit a traffic management plan, which includes cyclists and pedestrians.

Councillor Kelley asked if there is anyway around the issue that cars are in the bike lane during snow. There is no removal program in Cambridge stated Commissioner Peterson. Windrows are made by the plows between the curbstone and the travel lane. More suburban communities do not allow parking on street in the winter.

Mr. Watson reported a pothole at the northbound side of the Longfellow Bridge adjacent to the bike lane. Mr. Nardone stated Public Works would inspect this defect. Mr. Field asked if the city informs DCR if there is a defect on their property. Mr. Dwyer responded in the affirmative. Public Works would fix a neglected DCR property defect if Public Works could get to the defect safely to repair it. Mr. Dwyer also noted that the City does some utility work on DCR roads, but Mr. Nardone stated that this is typically a plate by the city, which usually was a catch basin on the city’s maintenance list.

Ms. Peterson stated that the winter construction moratorium was not absolute, but at this point in the season redoing patches would not happen although pothole fixing goes on all year long.

Councillor Kelley asked if it was reasonable to do the survey twice a year on main bike routes. Commissioner Peterson responded in the affirmative.

Councillor Kelley thanked all attendees. The meeting was adjourned at six o’clock and fifty minutes P.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair

Committee Report #3
The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on Wed, Dec 13, 2006 beginning at five o’clock and ten minutes P. M. in the Sullivan Chamber. The hearing was held for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance filed by the City Council to require public review for smaller scaled residential and commercial developments in Business A, Business A-1, and Business A-2 Districts, and to limit the height in Business A-2 districts to 35 feet within 50 feet of a residential district with a 35 foot height limit and to require 20 foot side yard setbacks in BA-2 districts for side yards that abut residential lots.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Brian Murphy and Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Committee, Councillor Craig Kelley, Councillor Anthony D. Galluccio, Lester Barber, Director of Zoning and Land Use, Community Development Department and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury.

Councillor Sullivan convened the hearing and explained the purpose. He invited Mr. Barber to explain the petition. Mr. Barber said that the petition would reduce the threshold for requiring a Project Review Special Permit in these three districts to 20,000 square feet. Currently the threshold is 50,000 square feet for housing and office uses and 25,000 square feet for retail uses. The amendment would also establish 20,000 square feet as the threshold for requiring the preparation of a traffic study as part of the Project Review Special Permit. Currently the threshold is 50,000 square feet for housing and office uses and 25,000 square feet for retail uses.

In addition, in the Business A- 2 districts, the height of buildings would be limited to 35 feet within 50 feet of a residential district with a 35 foot height limit. Currently the height limit is 45 feet, with a setback required at 35 feet. In Business A-2 districts, the amendment would also establish a 20 foot setback requirement for any side yard that abuts a lot, all or a majority of which is located in a residential district. Currently the requirement for side yard setbacks is 10 feet. Mr. Barber distributed a summary comparison of the current zoning and the proposed zoning (Attachment A). Councillor Sullivan then invited public comment.

Doane Perry, Cambridge Street, spoke in support of zoning that allows useful commercial establishments and still protects residential areas.

Adam Reid, Warwick Park stated that he lives in a residential area that abuts the commercial area on Massachusetts Avenue in the area of Rindge Avenue. He is very grateful for the proximity of shops and transit, but he believes that this petition, which would soften the transition between the businesses and the residential areas, would be beneficial. He urged adoption of the amendment.

Ruby Parker, Warwick Park, spoke in support of the amendment because it would provide better transition to the residential area and thus better protection of the neighborhood community.

Michael Brandon, 27 Seven Pines Avenue, identified himself as the Clerk of the North Cambridge Stabilization Committee. He stated that the North Cambridge Stabilization Committee would be discussing this proposal that evening. He expects that there will be strong approval for this amendment from that organization. It would mean no more Long Funeral Home problems. It would also diminish the incentive to tear down old buildings.

Councillor Davis moved that the petition be referred to the City Council. The motion passed on a voice vote without objection.

Councillors Murphy and Sullivan thanked all those present for their participation. The meeting was adjourned at five o’clock and twenty five minutes p.m.

For the Committee,
Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chair
Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chair

AWAITING REPORT
03-63. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on progress of open space acquisition in East Cambridge. Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/02/03 (O-14)

03-82. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on preparing a proposed ordinance creating a Department of Public Safety. Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Mayor Sullivan and Full Membership 08/04/03 (O-4)

03-111. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on efforts to coordinate with Harvard for the development of a shuttle service from the new Harvard/Pleasant Street housing area to Harvard Square. Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Vice Mayor Davis and Full Membership 10/20/03 (O-16)

05-146. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on NSTARS's investment and infrastructure and its relation to the blackouts and power outages in Cambridge. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 06/20/05 (O-5)

05-147. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the impact that energy conservation measures could have in preventing blackouts and power outages. Remains on per Councillor Kelley
Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 06/20/05 (O-6)

05-170. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an update on negotiations to implement a nighttime truck ban. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Councillor Murphy and Full Membership 08/01/05 (O-58)

05-207. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on options for sidewalks that are more practical than brick and more attractive than plain concrete. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Vice Mayor Decker and Full Membership 11/14/05 (O-6)

06-14. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on creating a database that details how many residential parking stickers are associated with residential units broken down by number of bedrooms, affordability class, location and proximity to a Mass Transit nexus.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-3)

06-67. Report from the City Manager:
RE: draft changes to ordinance to allow residents using designated car-share automobiles to take advantage of all parking privileges available to residents who own their own cars.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 05/08/06 (O-17)

06-71. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on financial support to Homeowners Rehab, Inc to subsidize the creation and fitting out of retail and community space at Trolley Square.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 05/15/06 (O-5)

06-87. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on putting the City's self-evaluation under the ADA on the website.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 06/05/06 (O-10)

06-107. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a one-year long visioning plan for the City's youth centers.
Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Toomey 06/12/06 (O-7)

06-118. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the formation of a committee to study the impact to Cambridge of the proposal to develop Allston by Harvard.
Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-1)

06-121. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the policy on public toilets at parks and sporting events.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-21)

06-123. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on improving safety conditions for pedestrians and vehicles particularly those coming from under the bridge toward New Street.
Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-24)

06-124. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on traffic calming and enforcement of truck ordinance at the Fresh Pond Mall.
Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-25)

06-131. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on monitoring the impact of the new Harvard Shaler Lane parking policy.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-37)

06-134. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the extend of the City's liability for injuries and damage caused by various hazards before it has been warned of them.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-40)

06-136. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on developing a pilot program which utilizes a public/private partnership to employ residents.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Sullivan & Vice Mayor Toomey 08/07/06 (O-54)

06-150. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a policy that will result in road and sidewalk hazards being promptly and consistently marked by either City employees or private citizens.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/25/06 (O-19)

06-156. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on standards angles for curb cuts, appropriate installation of curb cuts and oversight review of specifications for curb cuts.
Councillor Kelley 09/25/06 (O-37)

06-157. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on plan for promoting Cambridge at Biotech 2007.
Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan & Vice Mayor Toomey 10/16/06 (O-1)

06-167. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether Cambridge is likely to be one of the communities to be earmarked in the November State supplemental budget to fund feasibility studies to evaluate the economic and technical feasibility of local municipal electric utilities to replace the current distribution company.
Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Toomey 10/16/06 (O-23)

06-174. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the construction details and timeline for the BU Bridge repairs.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 10/30/06 (O-12)

06-178. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether there is any Zoning Ordinance or Pole & Conduit regulation to require a permit be issued on new construction that would help achieve the City's wireless objective.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Murphy, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Toomey 10/30/06 (O-25)

06-181. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on current penalties and if necessary amending the Municipal Ordinance as it relates to Noise so that second time offenders will be ordered to stop work for the day as well as to define "large scale" projects.
Vice Mayor Toomey and Full Membership 10/30/06 (O-30)

06-185. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on allowing neighborhood residents to park in the East Cambridge Garage for all week for the current Monday-Friday rate.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 11/06/06 (O-5)

06-190. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on constructing an underpass from the current Lechmere Station to the proposed new Lechmere Station and the option of constructing a tunnel for cars under the McGrath/O'Brien Highway adjacent to the Lechmere Station.
Vice Mayor Toomey and Full Membership 11/20/06 (O-8)

06-191. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on policies implemented by the City of Vancouver and other communities that have incorporated family housing into their development and zoning policies.
Councillor Galluccio and Full Membership 11/20/06 (O-10)

06-194. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ordinance banning fundraising in which solicitation takes place under the guise of law enforcement and look at any and all lawful mechanisms via local ordinance to ban direct fundraising by Public Safety officials.
Councillor Galluccio and Full Membership 11/20/06 (O-19)

06-195. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on urban design process and advertising with restrictions related to the placement of public toilets in Central Square. (Awaiting Report Item Number 06-142 referred back to City Manager on 12/4/06 for the above additional information).
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 09/11/06 (O-24)

06-197. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a study commission dealing with review of the previous study of No. Mass Avenue.
Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 12/04/06 (O-4)

06-198. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on timeline for E-accessibility.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 12/04/06 (O-5)

06-200. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on current outreach and programs being offered to those who have recently been released from prison.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/04/06 (O-14)

06-201. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on highlighting the need to allow new municipal electric utilities on Massachusetts.
Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 12/04/06 (O-17)

06-206. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the proposed generator for the State Street Bank on Revere Street.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 12/11/06 (O-2)

06-207. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of any vacant units in the Jefferson Park housing development.
Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 12/18/06 (O-8)

06-208. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether there are any proposed rent increases for state or federal housing units.
Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 12/18/06 (O-7)

06-209. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on plans for the Senior Health Center at the Citywide Senior Center.
Councillor Galluccio and Full Membership 12/18/06 (O-3)

06-210. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on drafting a hotel workers retention ordinance.
Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/18/06 (O-4)