CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-05, regarding a report on the feasibility of instituting a program similar to the "Bank on San Francisco."

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, please find attached for your information the 2007 Cambridge Health Alliance Annual Report.
Referred to Health & Environment Committee

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-06, regarding a report on appropriating $300,000 for the repair of roadway hazards.

City Manager Letter
Jan 28, 2008

To the Honorable, the City Council:

In response to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-06, regarding a report on appropriating $300,000 for the repair of roadway hazards, please be advised that I have recommended and the City Council has appropriated $8.2 million dollars for street and sidewalk reconstruction projects over the past and present fiscal years. This is a considerable sum and thus, I will not be recommending an additional $300,000 referenced in this Council Order.

Additionally, the Department of Public Works identifies and repairs potholes constantly. Be reminded that, it is now the season of increasing potholes with fluctuating weather conditions.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person from an alternate member to full member of the Board of Zoning Appeals:  Timothy Hughes (3-year term to expire 1/22/2011)

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Cambridge again being selected as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to appropriation of $2,000 received from America’s Promise to the Human Service Programs Grant Fund Travel and Training account as a reimbursement to the City for travel by two teens and staff to the award ceremony this Fall in which the City was recognized as one of the 100 Best Communities for Children and Youth by America’s Promise for the second time.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $8,760.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the 21 Proof Server/Seller Training Program.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $2,000 donation to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to support improvements to the Alexander W. Kemp Playground at the Cambridge Common.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,850 in various private donations to the Grant Fund of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support Council on Aging activities.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $38,000 Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety-Community Policing Program to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($30,254.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,746.00) and will be used to fund a part-time Coordinator to help create and maintain programs of public safety in North Cambridge.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $5,022 within the Public Safety Answering Position (PSAP) Grant from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Travel and Training account to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Salary and Wages account and will support additional training to dispatch personnel in the Emergency Communications Department, through either back fill or overtime, on new 911 telephone equipment being provided by the State.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $140,000 from Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover current and anticipated medical services/prescription costs and workers compensation lump sum settlement costs for employees injured during the performance of their work duties.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-03, regarding a report on installing traffic calming on Sacramento Street.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-04, regarding a report on the construction project on 282-290 River Street.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $19,595 from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to cover the purchase of replacement aluminum Salter Body for a Public Works vehicle.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the City Manager is requested to publish the Cambridge snow removal policies in the Cambridge Chronicle and other local papers several times during the winter months. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Three of Jan 14, 2008.  Placed on File under Rule 19

ON THE TABLE
2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on Oct 24, 2007 for the purpose of considering a proposed ordinance to establish minimum side yard requirements that provide inter alia that no structures may be placed nearer than seven feet six inches to the side lot line. Placed on the Table on motion of Councillor Murphy on Dec 10, 2007. Petition expires Jan 22, 2008.  Expired

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. 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.]

4. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 84 Wadsworth Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Applications and Petitions Number Six of Sept 10, 2007. Sept 17, 2007 - Motion by Councillor Simmons to place on table carried on a voice vote of eight. Mayor Reeves recorded in negative on motion to place on table. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Simmons.]

5. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 360 Memorial Drive between 296 and 120 Vassar Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Applications and Petitions Number Seven of Sept 10, 2007. Sept 17, 2007-Motion by Councillor Simmons to place on table carried on a voice vote of eight. Mayor Reeves recorded in negative on motion to place on table. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Simmons.]

6. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on Nov 28, 2007 for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to Chapter 2.112 of the Cambridge Municipal Code to ensure that the persons and businesses supplying goods and/or services to the City of Cambridge utilize fair policies relating to the screening and identification of persons with criminal backgrounds through the CORI system. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Dec 24, 2007.  Ordained 9-0 - Ordinance #1312

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 06-87, 07-83 and 07-138, regarding the status of putting the City’s self-evaluation on the website. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on City Manager Agenda Item Number Sixteen of Dec 10, 2007. Dec 17, 2007-Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Kelley.]

8. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on Dec 12, 2007 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 13.16 of the Cambridge Municipal Code "Sewer System Regulations." The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Jan 28, 2008.  Ordained 9-0 - Ordinance #1313

9. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on Dec 12, 2007 for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to Section 5.40 Special Dimensional Requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by adding a new section 5.54 to protect solar energy systems. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Jan 28, 2008. Petition expires Mar 11, 2008.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from La Luna Caffe requesting five tables and twenty chairs for restaurant seating in front of 403 Massachusetts Avenue.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Peter Valentine regarding the position of the Mayor.

2. A communication was received from Melaku Zewde regarding 280-290 River Street.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Elizabeth A. (Tierney) Stevenson.   Councillor Maher

2. Resolution on the death of Bessie P. Makris.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

3. Resolution on the death of Wilfred A. "Fred" Bennett.   Councillor Toomey

4. Resolution on the death of Olinda R. Costa-Corones.   Councillor Toomey

5. Resolution on the death of Maria R. (Sebastiao) Grilo.   Councillor Toomey

6. Resolution on the death of Janet C. (Middendorf) Marcinkewich.   Councillor Toomey

7. Resolution on the death of Michael S. Dattero.   Councillor Toomey

8. Resolution on the death of Michael Landers.   Councillor Toomey

9. Resolution on the death of Mary "Theresa" (Sheehan) Burke.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

10. Resolution on the death of Paul M. Grew Sr.   Councillor Toomey

11. Resolution on the death of Theresa San Severino.   Councillor Maher

12. Resolution on the death of Anthony J. Materazzo, Jr.   Councillor Maher

13. Retirement of Mary Eirich from the School Department.   Councillor Maher

14. Resolution on the death of Thomas J. Begley.   Councillor Toomey

15. Resolution on the death of Thomas G. Christo.   Councillor Toomey

16. Condolences to the family of Emily Dellolio.   Councillor Toomey

17. Resolution on the death of Dianne G. (Mullins) Chase.   Councillor Reeves, Mayor Simmons

18. Resolution on the death of Lorraine E. (Frisoli) Puzyn.   Councillor Toomey

19. Resolution on the death of Bryan C. Lounsbury.   Mayor Simmons

20. Retirement of Thomas M. Higgins from the Fire Department.   Mayor Simmons

21. Welcome ePlace to Cambridge.   Councillor Davis

22. Congratulations to Ivy Moylan and Ned Hinkle for their hard work to preserve the Brattle Theatre.   Councillor Decker

23. Congratulations to Maria Elena Latona on being awarded the 2008 Eisenhower Fellowship to travel to Mexico.   Councillor Toomey

24. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Ivan Merlo.   Councillor Decker

25. Resolution on the death of Specialist James Gudridge.   Councillor Decker

26. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Zachary McBride.   Councillor Decker

27. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Phillip Pannier.   Councillor Decker

28. Resolution on the death of Specialist John Sigsbee.   Councillor Decker

29. Resolution on the death of Specialist Todd Davis.   Councillor Decker

30. Resolution on the death of Sergeant David Hart.   Councillor Decker

31. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Christopher Sanders.   Councillor Decker

32. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Timothy Hanson.   Councillor Decker

33. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Joshua Anderson.   Councillor Decker

34. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Ryan Maseth.   Councillor Decker

35. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Keith Lloyd.   Councillor Decker

36. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Danny Kimme.   Councillor Decker

37. Resolution on the death of Private First Class David Sharrett II.   Councillor Decker

38. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Curtis Christensen Jr.   Councillor Decker

39. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Sean Gaul.   Councillor Decker

40. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jonathan Dozier.   Councillor Decker

41. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Jason Lemke.   Councillor Decker

42. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Matthew Pionk.   Councillor Decker

43. Resolution on the death of Captain Thomas Casey.   Councillor Decker

44. Resolution on the death of Major Andrew Olmsted.   Councillor Decker

45. Retirement of Caroline Sarchioni from the Cambridge Housing Authority.   Mayor Simmons

46. Urge all residents to participate in CEOC’s "Get What’s Coming to You!" free tax preparation program.   Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor Murphy

47. Congratulations to Karen Giesta of the Sacred Heart Parish on being selected and appointed by Cardinal O’Malley to a four-year term to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council.   Councillor Toomey

48. Retirement of Robert Cashman from the Water Department.   Mayor Simmons

49. Retirement of Joan O’Meara from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

50. Retirement of Esther Allen from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

51. Retirement of Paul Saintil from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

52. Resolution on the death of Raymond L. Proulx.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

53. Resolution on the death of Marie B. (Chevarie) Gavin.   Councillor Maher

54. Resolution on the death of George Frangos.   Councillor Toomey

55. Resolution on the death of Camillo V. "Vinnie" DiCecca.   Councillor Toomey

56. Resolution on the death of Ilse Fang.   Councillor Toomey

57. Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Virginia Diggdon.   Councillor Davis

58. Congratulations to the Cambridge Multi-Cultural Arts Center on the success of Joyful Noise.   Councillor Decker

59. Congratulations to the Midwest Grill Brazilian BBQ will be celebrating the opening of their new location.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to ensure that dog litter pick-up waste bags are immediately placed in all public parks and properly budgeted for in the future.   Councillor Decker and Councillor Toomey

2. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to discuss phasing out 30-minute meters and only installing new meters with a minimum of 1 hour and to report back to the City Council on this matter.   Councillor Toomey (joined by Decker, Maher, Reeves, Simmons)

3. That the City Manager is requested to increase the penalties so that a residential building owned by a non-resident of that building is charged the fee per residential unit and to increase the fee for unshoveled commercial property so that it is appropriately higher than the fine given to a residential building.   Councillor Toomey

4. That the City Manager is requested to converse with the Director of Recycling on including plastic bags as an item to be included in curb-side pick-up.   Councillor Toomey

5. That the City Manager is requested to forward to the City Council a timeline for the introduction of "Zero Waste" policy regarding plastic bags.   Councillor Davis

6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the MBTA as to the reason for the apparent reduction in service at Lechmere Station and when normal operations will commence and report back to the City Council.   Councillor Toomey

7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the MBTA on the frequent delays on the Route 69 bus from Lechmere to Harvard Square.   Councillor Toomey  Amended

8. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the MBTA on the condition of the bridge leading into Lechmere Station and the results of the most recent construction and whether or not multiple trains will soon be able to run on the bridge.   Councillor Toomey  Amended

9. That the City Manager is requested to converse with the Director of the Cambridge Health Alliance and report back to the City Council on the reason that the policy has changed in regards to free parking for cars with a handicap placard.   Councillor Toomey

10. That the City Council go on record requesting the City Manager to take the appropriate steps in establishing a Moratorium on housing developments until an evaluation, requested by Policy Order #9 on Dec 10, 2007, is completed and zoning is amended as seen appropriate.   Councillor Toomey

Amended Version:
10. That the City Council go on record requesting the City Manager to take the appropriate steps in establishing a Moratorium on housing developments until an evaluation, requested by Policy Order #9 on Dec 10, 2007, to convene a housing panel (attached) is completed and zoning is amended as seen appropriate.   Councillor Toomey (joined by Decker, Maher, Simmons)
Referred to Housing Committee

11. That this City Council go on record urging Charter Environmental Company, BMR Kendall Development LLC, and Geocon, Inc. to honor their bargaining contract with Local 4.   Councillor Decker  Amended

12. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the plans for the lot at the corner of Cambridge Street and Columbia Street.   Councillor Toomey

13. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services Department to update the City Council on the status of the Occupancy Permits for the two residential buildings that are part of the North Point development and report back to the City Council in a timely manner on this matter.   Councillor Maher

14. That the City Council go on record supporting Article 87 legislation to create an Executive Office of Education.   Vice Mayor Murphy

15. That the Mayor be and hereby is requested to schedule a roundtable to review City Council goals.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Seidel

16. Dedication of an appropriate site in the vicinity of Van Norden Street in honor of Bryan C. Lounsbury.   Councillor Decker

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee and Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a joint meeting held on Dec 5, 2007 to discuss "green jobs".

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Jan 28
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 4
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 25
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 3
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 10
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 17
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 24
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 31
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 7
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 14
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 28
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to ensure that dog litter pick-up waste bags are immediately placed in all public parks and properly budgeted for in the future.

O-2     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to discuss phasing out 30-minute meters and only installing new meters with a minimum of 1 hour and to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-3     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Thirty-five dollar fines for unshoveled sidewalks are not proving to be enough of a deterrent for keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to increase the penalties so that a residential building owned by a non-resident of that building is charged the fee per residential unit; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to increase the fee for unshoveled commercial property so that it is appropriately higher than the fine given to a residential building and report back to the City Council on the feasibility of these increases.

O-4     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to converse with the Director of Recycling on including plastic bags as an item to be included in curb-side pick-up.

O-5     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Plastic bags are a significant contributor to the waste stream; and
WHEREAS: Other cities are banning them or requiring that they be recycled; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City of Cambridge address plastic bags in the context of a "Zero Waste" policy; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to forward to the City Council a timeline for the introduction of said policy and information about what might be addressed in that policy.

O-6     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the MBTA as to the reason for the apparent reduction in service at Lechmere Station and when normal operations will commence and report back to the City Council.

O-7     Jan 28, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the MBTA on the frequent delays on the Route 69 bus from Lechmere to Harvard Square; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-8     Jan 28, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the MBTA on the condition of the bridge leading into Lechmere Station and the results of the most recent construction and whether or not multiple trains will soon be able to run on the bridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-9     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Cars with a handicap placard could park free of charge until recently at the Cambridge Health Alliance; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to converse with the Director of the Cambridge Health Alliance and report back to the City Council on the reason for the change in policy.

O-10     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: As residential developments are continuously added to Cambridge, we are faced with the serious situation of reaching a density level in our neighborhoods that is not beneficial to residents; and
WHEREAS: An increase of residential development threatens to have a negative impact on the quality of life of current residents. It appears time for the City to reevaluate its current city-wide zoning plan; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record requesting the City Manager to take the appropriate steps in establishing a Moratorium on housing developments until an evaluation, requested by Policy Order #9 on Dec 10, 2007, is completed and zoning is amended as seen appropriate.

AMENDED VERSION:
O-10     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
w/COUNCILLOR DECKER
w/COUNCILLOR MAHER
w/MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: As residential developments are continuously added to Cambridge, we are faced with the serious situation of reaching a density level in our neighborhoods that is not beneficial to residents; and
WHEREAS: An increase of residential development threatens to have a negative impact on the quality of life of current residents. It appears time for the City to reevaluate its current city-wide zoning plan; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record requesting the City Manager to take the appropriate steps in establishing a Moratorium on housing developments until an evaluation, requested by Policy Order #9 on December 10, 2007 to convene a housing panel (attached) is completed and zoning is amended as seen appropriate.
Referred to Housing Committee - Toomey

ATTACHMENT
SPONSORED BY VICE MAYOR TOOMEY, COUNCILLORS DAVIS, DECKER, KELLEY, MAHER, MURPHY, MAYOR REEVES AND COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: As residential developments are continuously added to Cambridge, we are faced with the serious situation of reaching a density level in our neighborhoods that is not beneficial to residents; and
WHEREAS: As more and more residential developments threaten to alter the fabric of certain neighborhoods and raise the question of density as it relates to crime and other negative impacts, it appears time for the City to reevaluate it current city-wide zoning plan; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to convene a Housing Panel to discuss the City's overall housing policy and to suggest possible zoning changes in order to prepare Cambridge for the future housing market; and be it further
ORDERED: That the panel should consist of private property owners, public housing officials, city zoning experts, members of the Planning Board and members of the public who witness the changes in their neighborhood first hand; and be it further
ORDERED: That the topics should include, but not be limited to, the results of the Eastern Cambridge Housing Overlay District and the impact that it has had on the neighborhood and current stock of commercial and lab space opportunities, the impact and compatibility of developments on existing neighborhoods, the City's incentive policies to developers, including looking at inclusionary zoning and linkage zoning regulations, and to re-examine current housing and density formulas and to report back to the City Council on the results and possible zoning amendments that would better protect our neighborhoods from over-development.

O-11     Jan 28, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is committed to the rights of all workers to have dignity in their lives, safe conditions at work, a living wage, and health benefits, and supports responsible employers who follow the law and treat their workers fairly; and
WHEREAS: Local 4 represents nearly 5,600 members, including heavy equipment operators, apprentices, mechanics, surveyors, equipment house employees, as well as waste water technician and some public sector employees; and
WHEREAS: Local 4 was recently told by Charter Environmental Company, BMR Kendall Development LLC, and Geocon Inc. that they no longer would honor their bargaining contract with Local 4 to remove hazardous waste from a construction site; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record urging Charter Environmental Company, BMR Kendall Development LLC, and Geocon Inc. to honor their bargaining contract with Local 4; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Charter Environmental Company, BMR Kendall Development LLC, and Geocon Inc. on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-12     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the plans for the lot at the corner of Cambridge Street and Columbia Street.

O-13     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services Department to update the City Council on the status of the Occupancy Permits for the two residential buildings that are part of the North Point development and report back to the City Council in a timely manner on this matter.

O-14     Jan 28, 2008
VICE MAYOR MURPHY
WHEREAS: As part of his commitment to and vision for an education system that seeks to provide every child with the same, world-class opportunity, Governor Patrick recently filed Article 87 legislation to create an Executive Office of Education; and
WHEREAS: The legislation creates a cabinet-level position for education within the Executive branch of our government - giving its leadership similar authority and position as the secretariats who consider our public safety, the health and growth of our economy, and our environment; and
WHEREAS: Today, there is no office of education at the level of these other, important priorities; and
WHEREAS: Tomorrow, January 29, the governor will testify at the State House to emphasize the importance of dedicated education leadership at the very highest levels of state government; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record supporting Article 87 legislation to create an Executive Office of Education; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Governor's Office as well as to the Cambridge legislative delegation.

O-15     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is requested to schedule a roundtable to review City Council goals.

O-16     Jan 28, 2008
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in the vicinity of Van Norden Street in honor of Bryan C. Lounsbury; 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.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committees conducted a joint public meeting on Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at five o’clock and ten minutes p. m. in the second floor conference room at 344 Broadway, Cambridge.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss "green jobs".

Present at the meeting were Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee; Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee; Beth Rubenstein, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Development (CDD); Susanne Rasmussen, Environmental and Transportation Planning Director, CDD; Estella Johnson, Economic Director, CDD; Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services (DHSP); Sue Walsh, Workforce Development, DHSP; George Fernandes, City Electrician; Duane Brown, Affirmative Action Director; Michael Ananis, RSTA; City Councillor-elect Sam Seidel; Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk; Penny Peters, Research Assistant for Councillor Davis; Rosaleah Brown, Research Assistant for Councillor Simmons; Peter Daly and Jan Jones, HRI, 280 Franklin Street; Bill Timmins and Henry Howell, YouthBuild, Just-A-Start, 1175 Cambridge Street; and Decia Goodwin, Mass. Housing. Also present were Rob Pratt, Cambridge Energy Alliance and Kendall Foundation; Renee Toll-DuBois, Executive Director, Eagle Eye Institute, 14 Chapel Street, Somerville; Donald F. Sheehan, IBEW, 256 Freeport Street, Boston; Fred Schlicher, Project Manager, Mass. Climate Action Network, Boston; Amy Perlmutter, Perlmutter Associates, 23 Avon Street, Cambridge; Berl Hartman, E2, 28 Banks Street, Cambridge; Jonah DeCola, GreenDecade Apprenticeship Sponsor, 13 Seventh Street, Cambridge; Ted Galante, Galante Architecture, 56 JFK Street, Cambridge; Wanda Reindorf, Conservation Services Group; Matthew P. DiGiovanni, VP, 50 Church Street, Cambridge; Annie Johnson, NE Clean Energy Council, 20 University Road, Suite 450, Cambridge; Laurie Leyshon, Green Jobs Coordinator, 40 Maple Avenue, Cambridge; Kalia Lydgate, Youth Coordinator; Rodney Dailey, Suffolk County Sheriffs Department, 200 Nashua Street, Boston; Ben Rasmussen, Senior Program Officer, ICLEI, 10 Post Office Square, 8th floor, Boston; Ben Healey, representing Frank Smizik, Committee on Environment; A. Alif Muhammad, AJM International; Steve Morr-Wineman, GreenPort, 26 Corporal McTernan Street, Cambridge; Reverend Lorraine Thornhill, 211 Columbia Street, Cambridge; Roz Springer, 23 Newtowne Court, Apt. 99, Cambridge; Arlene Delaney 43 Linnaean Street, #24, Cambridge; Sion Chambers, 71 Cherry Street, Cambridge; Jay Baldwin, 61 Fresh Pond, Cambridge; Diana Baldelomar, 36 Roberts Road # 2, Cambridge; Rob Riman, 92 Henry Street, Cambridge; and John Francis, 237 Franklin Street.

Councillors Davis and Simmons opened the meeting and stated the purpose. Green jobs are part of the green wave of the future. In July Mr. Van Jones spoke at a Green Jobs Forum in Boston and outlined an initiative entitled "Reclaim the Future" aimed at ensuring that low-income and minority youth have access to green jobs.

Councillor Davis introduced Rob Pratt, who was instrumental in starting the Cambridge Energy Alliances, who described green jobs for the region, especially for Cambridge. The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) has reported that 14,000 jobs are in green energy representing a growth of 20% each year.

Mr. Pratt stated that Cambridge Energy Alliance will try to reach 50% penetration of all sectors including churches, businesses, etc. There will be many job opportunities for Cambridge. What is needed for this job demand? Mr. Jones set a vision. The challenge is how this proposal is brought together. The jobs include installers, technicians, clean energy outputers, plumbers and electricians to install lighting and burners, PVC, solar and hot water heaters. There should be interaction with RSTA and community colleges to identify the jobs and training needs to be oriented toward green jobs. Not all jobs are entry level jobs; retired professionals may be required.

Councillor Simmons stated that the Conservation Services Group will be doing a residential retrofit. An analysis was done for jobs, such as installers, managers and quality control officers. One company has hired 100 employees in the last six months. Cambridge needs to keep competitive. Of the top ten wind/solar companies only one is located in the US.

Councillor Davis spoke about the Boston Energy Cluster (Attachment A).

Councillor Davis requested comments about training and schools.

Mr. Ananis, Director, RSTA, stated that included in the five year conceptual plan at RSTA were automotive, biotech, carpentry (energy efficiency was included in the carpentry program). He supported training for high school students.

Mr. Sheehan, IBEW, stated that the electrical union has invited high school students to their facilities. Installation of turbines and PVC are good opportunities that need younger people involved. This is a good opportunity with great benefits.

Mr. DeCola, who works with YouthBuild, commented that the most effective way to create training is hands on collaboration. He supported teaching projects and collaboration with unions.

Mr. Francis, Climate Protection Task Force member, stated that Cambridge is diverse and training needs to start early with students. Students eight to ten years old need to be engaged and much of the focus needs to be on this in the minority community.

Ms. Annie Johnson, NE Clean Energy Council, asked Mr. Pratt if an analysis was done on jobs demand forecast, scenario planning and job categories needed. She is interested in building the work force. She suggested an inventory of training programs available to match the jobs and skills.

Ms. Goodwin asked if RSTA or IBEW offer an electrical program. Mr. Ananis stated that electronics is not offered at RSTA nor is it planned to be offered. Network and technical support are offered. A construction management program is offered in carpentry and will include energy design and efficiencies.

Mr. Dailey stated that the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office instituted a program to provide labor training – it is a skill based program that would provide training for installers.

Ms. Springer spoke about green job opportunities for minorities.

The committees next discussed outreach to youth and the underserved.

Councillor Simmons asked how outreach is done to the underserved and who should be on the green jobs task force. She submitted an order to establish a green collar jobs commission (Attachment B). Mr. Dailey spoke about marketing and suggested that marketing information be available at barbershops, laundromats and beauty shops. Mr. Daly spoke about job training and outreach for HRI. Ms. Hartman stated that there is a history of job training programs that have no job opportunities. She suggested having a catalog of jobs, level of training and where training is provided. Mr. Howell, YouthBuild, stated that it is a goal for minority and low income persons to get a GED and to provide a job. Job access in the green field needs to be tracked. Women want to be in the trades. It would be ideal for YouthBuild to get involved. Ms. Delaney suggested having an outreach strategy focusing on assemblies in the high school and the summer jobs program. Ms. Leyshon spoke about jobs and the CORI regulations. There is a state-wide coalition being organized to create a green jobs vision for the community, and communities of color need to be included. Ms. Baldelomar spoke about food access training. Mr. Healey stated that there are opportunities at the state level, where a policy working group is contemplated between industry and business and which would work with Cambridge. Mr. Morr-Wineman stated that the second issue to global warming is that fossil fuel will run out. This will have a drastic impact on the economy. Food will be the issue because food is transported to this part of the country by fuel. How will people eat when the fuel runs out. Ms. Toll-DuBois stated that the issue of the underserved is to invest in time and the choice of skill. She suggested working with the first time market participants; building in case management resources and mentoring skills. Mr. DeCola spoke about engaging the youth. His renovations were done because of money. He suggested including financially compensated training programs with federally subsidized programs.

Councillor Davis asked what jobs are in the green sector including waste management and recycling. She asked Ms. Estella Johnson about outreach.

Ms. Estella Johnson outlined the job opportunities in Cambridge. She spoke about the bio medical careers program, the CHART program with the Cambridge Housing Authority. The participants need to understand what the jobs are and who is doing training. The youth may educate their friends. Councillor Davis asked what is the capacity to reach out to companies with green jobs. Ms. Estella Johnson responded that research is being done by the city now as to what the jobs are and the skills needed.

Mr. Francis commented that training incentives are important and criterion is needed by industry.

At this time Councillor Davis submitted a list of jobs that are green jobs (Attachment C).

Ms. Leyshon stated that Cambridge College has an established green curriculum. It is critical to have on-the-job training. She spoke about a grant for people who were incarcerated and their green jobs training.

Mr. Seidel stated that green jobs are the shift in the economy; every job will be greener.

Councillor Simmons stated that Mr. Jones stated that green jobs are the new blue collar jobs.

Councillor Davis stated that this is a preparatory meeting for the green jobs task force.

Ms. Walsh outlined the work of the Workforce Development Office. The city serves 400 individuals. Workforce Development is not sure of the jobs and the skills need for green jobs.

Ms. Annie Johnson stated that the jobs will come from the energy auditors, residential retrofit, installers, technicians, laboratories, manufacturers, engineers, energy scientists, facilities and operational managers.

Mr. Rimer proposed no green versus grey jobs. A better focus would be how green jobs could be utilized. With the depletion of fossil fuels local jobs should be reviewed.

Mr. Baldwin favored investing in companies. The best managers are needed. The Conservation Services Group should give definition for jobs, what skill is need and the job specifications.

Councillor Simmons listed who should be at the table as follows:
* Companies doing employment;
* NSTAR;
* Craft unions;
* Black Pastors Association;
* Universities;
* LEED Building Council;
* Representative of funding source;
* Representative from communities of color, Latinos, Asian, Haitian and Portuguese;
* Teachers (particularly scientist and teachers of color);
* Settlement and community houses
* Mass. Prep;
* Training providers;
* Support networks and mentors;
* DPW;
* Kids’ Council;
* Mayor’s Summer Job representative;
* Guidance Counselors;
* Agencies working with youth at risk;
* YouthBuild;
* Youth;
* Solar decathlon;
* Vocational programs;
* Correction Department and
* Scientist.

Mr. Rasmussen commented that Cambridge can open doors on this matter. Ms. Semonoff spoke about training for the right jobs. Ms. Rubenstein commented on getting the best people to do training for the job.

Councillors Davis and Simmons thanked all attendees.

The meeting adjourned at seven o’clock and five minutes p. m.

For the Committees,
Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair
Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities

Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair
Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee

AWAITING REPORT
08-01. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on enforcement statistics for traffic control during storms so that cars do not block intersections.
Councillor Davis 12/17/07 (O-5)

08-02. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on lighting the mural on the Alewife MBTA building.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 01/14/08 (O-2)

08-03. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #13
RE: report on installing traffic calming on Sacramento Street.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 01/14/08 (O-4)

08-04. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #14
RE: report on enforcing the applicable laws relative to the project on 282-290 River Street.
Councillor Seidel and Full Membership 01/14/08 (O-8)

08-05. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #1
RE: report on the feasibility of instituting a program similar to the "Bank on San Francisco".
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 01/14/08 (O-9)

08-06. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #3
RE: report on appropriating $300,000 for the repair of roadway hazards.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/14/08 (O-11)

08-07. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on using inmates to assist in snow shoveling, landscape maintenance and other relevant activities.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/14/08 (O-12)

08-08. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how long recipients of affordable housing have lived in Cambridge before receiving the housing and how many recipients have never lived in Cambridge.
Councillor Toomey 01/14/08 (O-13)

08-09. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on any protections, by ordinance, regulation or other mechanism, for solar energy systems installed by residents.
Councillor Davis 01/14/08 (O-16)