CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning Apr 1, 2007 and ending Mar 31, 2008.

Mar 19, 2007
To the Honorable, the City Council:

RECOMMENDATIONS
That the City Council approve the following block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning Apr 1, 2007 and ending Mar 31, 2008. The City administration and City Council continue to recognize that it is important to mitigate the effects of water and sewer increases both for FY08 and future fiscal years as much as possible. Therefore, I am pleased to submit a recommendation that calls for a 0% increase in the water rate and a 0% increase in the sewer rate.

In my recommendation to you last year, the projected FY08 rate increases for water, sewer and combined were 4.7%, 8.5%, and 7.2% respectively. Revised revenue and expenditure assumptions for FY08 allow us to meet FY08 budget requirements without increasing the water and sewer rates. FY07 water and sewer revenues are stronger than originally projected. Because FY07 is the first year with full implementation of the Automated Meter Read System (AMR), the City was conservative in its revenue projections for FY07 due to the transition from a billing system based both on actual and estimated bills and reads from older meters to the new AMR system, which uses only actual reads to determine bills. In addition, expenditures increases for FY08 are smaller than originally estimated.

FY08 estimated sewer revenues will absorb the FY08 estimated Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) assessment, which is scheduled to increase by $2,034,772 to $18,856,840, or 12.1%. However, the total dollar assessment for FY08 is less than the amount projected last year because of a lower FY07 actual assessment increase of 6.6% instead of 12.1%. The MWRA rate increase provided to the City is subject to change based on the MWRA budget adopted later in the Spring 2007.

In February 2007, the City issued $3,425,000 million in bonds to finance several sewer reconstruction projects throughout the City. The annual debt service costs attributable to these bonds are included in the sewer budget.

FY08 estimated water revenues will absorb salary and benefit increases for Water Department employees as well as additional energy costs related to the operation of the water plant. Debt service costs continue to decline by $105,155. Available Water Fund balance in the amount of $285,000 is used to offset a rate increase, but at a lower amount than projected from last year.

The chart below reflects the FY08 proposed water and sewer rates, which remain unchanged from FY07. This is the first time that both the sewer and water rate reflect no increase from the previous year.

All rates are per CcF. CcF is an abbreviation of 100 cubic feet. One CcF is approximately 750 gallons.
[Note: The “Annual Consumption” column should actually read “Consumption per Billing Period”.]

BACKGROUND
In March of each year, the City Council establishes water and sewer rates, which determine water and sewer revenues for the next fiscal year. Because of the timing requirements, water and sewer rates are set prior to the adoption of both the Cambridge budget and MWRA budget; therefore, revenue needs are based upon estimated expenditures. Historically, water and sewer rates have been established so that revenues generated by them, when combined with other revenue sources, cover projected annual costs. It is important to note that the 0% rate increase in the water and sewer rate is well below the average annual increases for the past five years. The average annual increases for the FY03-07 period were as follows: Water, 3.7%; Sewer, 9.1%; and Combined, 7.1%.

AMR UPDATE
As noted above, AMR has been fully implemented. In addition to installing approximately 15,000 meter transmitter units (MTU) to water meters, which provide four daily readings per account, the Water Department has replaced approximately 8,400 water meters. The AMR system has eliminated estimated water and sewer bills since actual readings are used to determine bills.

In addition, the Water Department initiated the implementation of the "High Read" notification system for customers. This system uses daily meter reads from the AMR System to detect and highlight abnormally high water usage (potential leaks). When a high read is detected, the Water Department contacts the property owner, which enables the property owner to address the problem when it begins, minimizing high water bills and conserving water. In conjunction with this initiative, all water customers were asked to provide updated contact information (telephone number, e-mail address) to improve the notification process.

WATER
Beginning eight fiscal years ago (2000), a portion of the fund balance from the Water Fund has been used to offset increases in the operation of the Water Department. In FY08, the fund balance support will decrease to $285,000, from the FY07 estimated level of $1,150,000, and then will gradually increase over the next two years, due to projected increases in the Water Capital Budgets. In FY11 and FY12 it is projected that no fund balance allocation will be required, which coincides with the significant decrease in the water debt service.

By using $285,000 from the fund balance in FY08, the City is able to achieve a 0% water rate while providing capital funds for infrastructure improvements. As Table 3 on page 6 indicates, the total adjusted water budget increased slightly from $19,445,380 in FY07 to $19,576,815 in FY08, a less than one percent increase. The decrease in debt service has partially offset increases in the operating budget. The Capital allocation has increased slightly, to $1,000,000, from its FY07 level of $920,000. However, a supplemental FY07 Capital appropriation for $600,000 is being requested to support the Water Department’s long-term capital plan. It is the City’s practice to allocate additional resources to water capital projects from current year revenues, if possible, in addition to the amount already included in the Capital Budget. This allows flexibility during the current fiscal year as we monitor revenues. Table 3 on page 6 indicates the details of Water Fund projected revenues and expenditures for the years 2007 to 2012. Table 6 on page 9 shows actual Water Fund balances for FY02-06 and the projected balance for FY07.

SEWER
Although the Sewer operating and capital budgets have increased from the FY07 adjusted budget levels, due to a projected 12.1% increase in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) assessment and salary and benefit increases, stronger sewer revenue collections have allowed us to cover these increases for FY08 using the existing rates. Debt service costs related to the February 2007 bond sale are lower than projected.

The increase in the MWRA assessment is due to rising energy and utility costs, higher interest costs on MWRA debt, additional health insurance costs for MWRA employees, and changes in public health and environmental requirements that increase overall spending costs for the MWRA. As mentioned above, this increase is lower than the rate that was projected for FY07 in last year’s letter and reflects the City’s continuing effort to control water and sewer rate increases. It should be noted that the MWRA assessment and debt service on sewer bonds account for 88% of the total Sewer budget. The Sewer operating budget is above its FY07 level, which includes a funding restructuring to better categorize sewer costs, while the capital allocation has been increased by $600,000 from its FY07 level of $900,000. However, a supplemental Capital appropriation of $2,000,000 is projected to be submitted to the City Council for approval prior to the end of the fiscal year, pending additional review of current year sewer revenues. The additional appropriation of current year revenues to support sewer capital projects has taken place in prior years. As noted above, this practice allows flexibility during the current fiscal year as we monitor revenues.

However, unlike the Water budget, sewer revenues are credited to the General Fund and not to a separate Proprietary Fund that can be drawn upon if the need arises.

CAPITAL PROJECTS
The debt service increase is primarily attributable to the following sewer projects that were included in the February 2007 bond issue: Agassiz, Harvard Square, Cambridgeport, Fresh Pond Reservation Drainage and Cambridge Highlands projects. Since May of 1998 the City Council has authorized $206,685,000 for water and sewer capital projects in the Capital Budget process. This impressive investment in our water and sewer systems represents significant progress towards ensuring that Cambridge will continue to benefit throughout the century from a healthy and environmentally sound water and sewer system. In addition to the projects currently underway, the five-year capital plan calls for an additional investment of approximately $136,200,000 (primarily sewer, $128,100,000) in the water and sewer systems. The additional funds for water will be used mainly for improvements to the distribution and transmission system, engineering and program development, and improvements to the watershed. Sewer improvements are projected to continue in the following areas: Cherry Street / South Massachusetts Avenue; Agassiz Neighborhood; Fresh Pond; Cambridgeport; Harvard Square; and Western Avenue. The City carefully monitors the issuance of debt to fund authorized sewer projects and makes adjustments to ensure that debt service cost increases are moderate, which impacts the sewer rate.

During the past decade, the State has made substantial contributions to the City’s water and sewer capital improvement program through the State Revolving Loan Program. In FY07, state subsidies covered $2,662,860, or 12.4% of the total debt service of $21,559,910. It is expected that the City will continue to receive State subsidies on existing debt. The FY08-12 capital plan includes several projects that may be eligible for subsidized loans from the State. At this time, it is not certain that these projects will receive state subsidies. In order to proceed with the projects while restricting the growth of the sewer rate, the original five-year plan for sewer projects has been extended, since the total debt service on the loans will be covered through the sewer service charge. If state subsidies become available to the City, they will be used to lower the sewer rate in future years. Table 4 on page 7 shows the detail of sewer-related expenditures for FY07-12.

Table 1 below summarizes the change in water and sewer metered revenue, while Table 2 presents the estimated average charge to residential water/sewer bills.

As noted above, FY07 water and sewer revenues are very strong and reflect some one-time adjustments as a result of the first year of full implementation of the AMR system. As a result, the FY08 revenue projections show a small decrease from FY07 Revised to reflect some one-time revenues which may not reoccur in FY08. This is in keeping with our practice of not over-projecting revenues and accounts for the small change in projected revenues in FY08.

TABLE 1
Combined Water / Sewer Metered Revenue

TABLE 2
Average Change to Combined Water and Sewer Residential Bills

SENIOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM
There are currently 2,849 homeowners who qualify for the age 65+ water / sewer 15% discount (not to exceed $90 annually), which is not tied to the homeowners’ income.

There are also 137 elderly homeowners who qualify for an income-based discount of 30% (not to exceed $180 annually). To qualify for the 30% discount, a homeowner must be 65 or older and must have been granted the Clause 41C elderly real estate exemption. For FY07, the income guidelines are as follows: single, income of $20,660 with assets of $41,320 or less; married, income of $30,990 with assets of $56,815 or less.

FUTURE OUTLOOK FOR RATES
Tables 3, 4, 5 and 6 contain five-year forecasts for water, sewer, and combined revenue estimates as well as Water Fund Balances for the past five years and the projected FY07 fund balance. As can be seen in Table 5, the annual combined water / sewer rate is projected to increase by an average of approximately 4.4% for FY08-12. The projected increase is the result of the City’s infrastructure improvement program, increases in the MWRA assessment (based on estimates received from the MWRA) of 4.6-13.0% in FY09-12, and the elimination of subsidies for new State Revolving Fund loans. If increases in the MWRA assessment are more moderate and subsidies for new State Revolving Fund loans are funded, the rate increases that are shown will be lowered.

In closing, I believe that our efforts to successfully implement our AMR system, conservatively estimate our water and sewer revenues and control expenditure growth including debt issuance have allowed us to generate a 0% water and sewer rate increase in FY08 while investing in our utility infrastructure. This is the second time in three years that there has been a 0% water rate increase.

While a 0% rate increase is not realistic every year, I believe we have structured our water and sewer program to produce reasonable rate increases in the future to meet the City administration and City Council goal to mitigate the effects of water and sewer increases on residents as much as possible.

Very truly yours,
Robert W. Healy
City Manager

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $600,000 in projected FY07 water revenues to the to Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the Water Department’s Capital Plan.

To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am hereby requesting the appropriation of $600,000 in projected FY07 water revenues to the to Public Investment Fund Water Extraordinary Expenditures account to support the Water Department’s Capital Plan.

These funds will be used for the following items:

• Water works improvements to the Distribution System that will include the replacement of old cast iron pipes, lead water services, valves, fire hydrants and other appurtenances. This work will be done in cooperation with other City projects;

• Improvement of the GIS Distribution System Maps by adding the Payson Park force and supply mains to them;

• Energy Conservation - Facility wide lighting improvements which include converting from sodium vapor to high intensity fluorescent lighting;

• Reservoir infrastructure improvements that include dam safety inspections and gatehouse repairs and funds for the Little Fresh Pond Restoration Project; and

• Equipment and facility improvements that includes the purchase of equipment to improve snow removal in and around the reservation including Concord Avenue, personal computer replacement to coincide with the City’s upgrade to Microsoft Office Windows and Email Software version 2007, replacement of a compressor that is part of the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) pretreatment process and facility improvements.

At the time that the FY07 Water Capital Budget was prepared, it was planned that an additional appropriation would be recommended if additional FY07 revenues were available. The additional revenues needed to support this appropriation are available.

Very truly yours,
Robert W. Healy
City Manager

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-24, installing two bus shelters in Harvard Square where the Route 69 bus stops.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-30, regarding a report on determining if the bicycle accident in Porter Square was caused in any way by the Porter Square redesign.  Referred back to City Manager - Kelley

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities for a term of three years, effective 3/7/2007:  Rachel H. Tanenhaus, Dave Wood

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as youth members of the Cambridge Kids’ Council for a term of two years, effective 3/6/2007:  Carina Fish, Humbi Song, Samuel Gebru

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-02, regarding a report on the condition of the elevators at Millers River Apartments.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-05, regarding a report on the condition of the elevators at Manning Apartments.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-04, regarding a report on a policy to protect street trees that are in the path of construction with a fine for non-compliance and/or damage incurred.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $401,192 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the School Salaries and Wages account ($351,892) and School Travel and Training account ($49,300). In addition, a transfer of $46,068 from the General Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to the School Travel and Training account; these transfers are related to re-allocations within school department programs and include school improvement plans, plant maintenance/summer projects, special education tuitions/settlement agreements and various other operating transfers. I’ve attached a copy of the recommendation submitted by the Superintendent to the School Committee.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the School Extraordinary Expenditure account to fund an architectural/engineering feasibility study to explore additional components to the CRLS Renovation Project which are outside the approved scope of the Project.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $450,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Finance Extraordinary Expenditures account to cover the cost of a one-time citywide upgrade of Microsoft Office Windows and Email Software version 2007. In addition, this appropriation covers Vista Operating System license fees for public safety users.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,100,000 in free cash to the to Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to support various building repairs at city and fire buildings.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $100,000 from Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for police personnel injured in performance of their duties.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the amount of $7,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Salary and Wages account ($5,000) and Travel and Training account ($2,000) and will support training to fire personnel in the deployment and effective implementation of decontamination units assigned to our district as hospital protection units.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $67,825 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (salary adjustment) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover the cost to outfit 9 new firefighters with personal protective equipment and uniforms as well as to perform related medical evaluations.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a a supplemental appropriation to the Adult Basic Education grant (ABE) received from the Massachusetts Department of Education for $62,436.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($56,081.00) and to the Grant fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,980.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,375.00) and will be used for increased direct services (three new ESOL classes and increased slots in six classes) as well as providing extra prep time for part-time staff; travel to the National ESOL conference and the purchase of educational supplies and advertising/ public outreach.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Title 3 Grant awarded by the Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account in the amount of $2,400.00 to be used for services to support activities and program events at the Cambridge Senior Center for the Men’s Group.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a supplemental appropriation to the Massachusetts Formula Grant for $5,218.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs with ($4,220.00) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and ($998.00) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to provide additional substance abuse prevention services for Cambridge seniors and transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly food shopping trips and will also support one part-time weekend coordinator position and several instructors who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center.

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-28, regarding a report on whether sand is used on City streets and sidewalks.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-23, regarding a report on the ramifications of the decision by the SJC regarding Northpoint as well as Awaiting Report Item Number 07-32, regarding monitoring the effect of the SJC’s decision and changes in DEP regulations with regard to Northpoint.
Note: The SJC decision is subject to some revision. Click here for the decision. You may also want to check the summary. There's also this. Here's an article with a little more information. I was intrigued to learn from reading some related decisions that, in fact, the Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods (ACN) and the old Cambridge Citizens for Livable Neighborhoods (CCLN) are one and the same.  I knew they had many of the same members, but one of the court decision makes clear that ACN is just "CCLN dba ACN".

23. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2007:  Frank Lange

24. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $8,925 within the Early Learning Opportunities (ELOA) grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and is required since students, who receive a stipend, are performing services at the Community Learning Center as part of the grant instead of part-time temporary staff as originally budgeted.

25. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the Cambridge Science Festival.

26. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $350,000 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.

27. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, the appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $81,115.86 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account to cover the City’s costs, which have already been incurred, for either back fill or overtime for public safety personnel who have participated in both the ICS (Incident Command System) and the NIMS (National Incident Management System) trainings, which have been conducted over the past six months.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the matter of the relocation of the Cambridge School Administration and the Cambridge Community Learning Center be referred to the Public Facilities Committee for the purpose of holding a meeting this spring. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Eleven of Mar 5, 2007.  Tabled - Davis

2. That the City Council go on record opposing the application of Parrot Check Cashing, LLC. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Fourteen of Mar 5, 2007.  Placed on File under Rule 19

3. That the City Council go on record in opposition to House Bill 847 An Act to Streamline Chapter 91 License Applications and Coastal Planning. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Sullivan on Order Number Sixteen of Mar 5, 2007.  Tabled - Davis

ON THE TABLE
4. 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.]

5. 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.]

6. 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 the Historical Commission’s recommendation for the consolidation of the Half Crown and Marsh Neighborhood Conservation Districts. [Placed on Table Committee Report Number Two of Jan 22, 2007 on the motion of Mayor Reeves on Jan 22, 2007.]

7. 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 the recommendations for changes to the Neighborhood Conservation District Ordinance and the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Order, submitted by the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary Study Committee and endorsed by the Historical Commission. [Placed on Table Committee Report Number Three of Jan 22, 2007 on the motion of Councillor Sullivan on Jan 22, 2007.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. 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.]

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. Approval of constable bond surety received from Burton M. Malkofsky.

2. An application was received from Bob Slate Inc., requesting permission for eleven gooseneck style reflector light fixtures at the premises numbered 1963-1975 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

3. An application was received from VIP Spa, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1923 Massachusetts Avenue.

4. An application was received from Mariposa Bakery, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 424 Massachusetts Avenue.

5. An application was received from Cambridge Science Festival, requesting permission for three temporary street banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall and Pearl and Norfolk Streets and across Mount Auburn Street at JFK Street for the first annual Cambridge Science Festival Apr 21-29, 2007.

6. An application was received from Cambridge Science Festival, requesting permission for thirty-six temporary pole banners to be hung on Washington Post poles in Harvard Square and fifty banners to be hung on existing banner brackets for the first annual Cambridge Science Festival Apr 21-29, 2007.

7. An application was received from Cambridge Science Festival, requesting permission for forty-eight temporary Human Genome Trail Chromosome banners to be hung on lamp posts on Main Street and Massachusetts Avenue for the first annual Cambridge Science Festival Apr 21-29, 2007.

8. An application was received from Cambridge Science Festival, requesting permission for one hundred small temporary Human Genome Trail Markers to be placed on lamp posts before the Chromosome banners for the first annual Cambridge Science Festival to be held on Apr 21-29, 2007.

9. An application was received from Donald Pogorzelski Jr., requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 20 Bryant Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No response has been received from neighborhood association.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Patricia Kalinoski, transmitting thanks for the City Council resolution on her sister Virginia Cuddihy.

2. A communication was received from Barbara Washburn, transmitting appreciation for the resolution of sympathy on the death of Bradford Washburn.

3. A communication was received from the family of Maria R. daSilva, transmitting appreciation for the letter of recognition from the Council.

4. A communication was received from Robert J. La Tremouille, regarding the Prospect Street zoning.

5. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding police taser presentation.

6. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding youth attacks on elder citizen.

7. A communication was received from Mark Mulligan, regarding revisions to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.

8. A communication was received from Megan Brook, regarding the Noise Affidavit.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to The Broad Institute on receiving a one hundred million dollar gift from the Stanley Medical Research Institute.   Councillor Sullivan

2. Congratulations and best wishes to the Cambridge Women’s Heritage Project on their new website.   Councillor Sullivan

3. Urge residents to participate in the City of Cambridge Holocaust Commemoration on Apr 11, 2007 at 7:00pm at Temple Beth Shalom.   Councillor Sullivan

4. Congratulations and best wishes to Novartis on its US approval for the hypertension drug Tekturna.   Councillor Sullivan

5. Congratulations to D’Angelo’s Grilled Sandwiches on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.   Mayor Reeves

6. Congratulations to Mike Gorman as he departs Congressman Mike Capuano’s office for a new venture.   Vice Mayor Toomey

7. Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Girls’ Basketball team for a great season in which they won the GBL League and advanced to the second round of the Division 1 State Tournament.   Councillor Galluccio, Vice Mayor Toomey

8. Urge Cambridge residents to participate in the Cambridge City Run/City Walk on Apr 1, 2007.   Councillor Davis, Vice Mayor Toomey

9. Urge Cambridge residents to support the 10th Annual Doug Pollander Sr. Memorial Basketball Tournament which will take place on Mar 21, 2007 at St. Peter School.   Councillor Sullivan

10. Congratulations to New Communities Services Inc. on its 30th anniversary of Windsor House Adult Day Health.   Councillor Sullivan

11. Resolution on the death of Robert J. Carceo.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

12. Resolution on the death of Gerard P. Dionne.   Councillor Galluccio

13. Resolution on the death of Kevin C. Kynock.   Councillor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the death of Joseph W. Sottile.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

15. Resolution on the death of Mary E. (Reardon) Fitzgerald.   Councillor Galluccio

16. Resolution on the death of Antoinette M. (Volpe) Geraci.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

17. Resolution on the death of Ruth Louise (Hartland) Hayward.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

18. Resolution on the death of Rose M. "Rosie" (McNeill) Rubino.   Councillor Sullivan

19. Resolution on the death of Walter E. Broderick.   Councillor Sullivan

20. Resolution on the death of Wilhelmina (Steems) Carrington.   Councillor Sullivan

21. Resolution on the death of Ann T. Germano.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio, Vice Mayor Toomey

22. Resolution on the death of Edward F. Hennessey.   Councillor Sullivan

23. Resolution on the death of Mary C. (Sheehan) Mulcahy.   Councillor Sullivan

24. Resolution on the death of Margaret M. Soccorso.   Councillor Sullivan

25. Congratulations to Tom Moore on being elected Secretary of the Association of Notre Dame.   Councillor Galluccio

26. Congratulations to Phil Bard on being elected Trustee of the Association of Notre Dame.   Councillor Galluccio

27. Congratulations to Paul Santanowicz on being elected Board Member of the Association of Notre Dame.   Councillor Galluccio

28. Congratulations to Sean Williams on being elected Board Member of the Association of Notre Dame.   Councillor Galluccio

29. Congratulations to Raina Williams on being awarded the Most Valuable Player of her swimming league.   Mayor Reeves

30. Resolution on the death of Hubert T. LeBlanc.   Councillor Galluccio

31. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Cory Kosters.   Councillor Decker
32. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Anthony Aguirre.   Councillor Decker
33. Resolution on the death of Specialist Ryan Russell.   Councillor Decker
34. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Dennis Veater.   Councillor Decker
35. Resolution on the death of Specialist Christopher Young.   Councillor Decker
36. Resolution on the death of Specialist Ryan Bell.   Councillor Decker
37. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Raul Bravo.   Councillor Decker
38. Resolution on the death of Hospitalman Lucas Emch.   Councillor Decker
39. Resolution on the death of Corporal Lorne Henry Jr.   Councillor Decker
40. Resolution on the death of Private Barry Mayo.   Councillor Decker
41. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Ashly Moyer.   Councillor Decker
42. Resolution on the death of Specialist Luis Rodriguez-Contrera.   Councillor Decker
43. Resolution on the death of Private Mark Graham.   Councillor Decker
44. Resolution on the death of Specialist Blake Harris.   Councillor Decker
45. Resolution on the death of Specialist Michael Rivera.   Councillor Decker
46. Resolution on the death of Specialist Justin Rollins.   Councillor Decker
47. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Bufford Van Slyke.   Councillor Decker
48. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Michael Peek.   Councillor Decker
49. Resolution on the death of Private Wesley Williams.   Councillor Decker
50. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jonathan Cadavero.   Councillor Decker
51. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Chad Allen.   Councillor Decker
52. Resolution on the death of Sergeant William Beardsley.   Councillor Decker
53. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Justin Estes.   Councillor Decker
54. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Brandon Parr.   Councillor Decker
55. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Jeremy Barnett.   Councillor Decker
56. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Andrew Perkins.   Councillor Decker
57. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Robert Stanley.   Councillor Decker
58. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Dustin Gould.   Councillor Decker
59. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Paul Latourney.   Councillor Decker
60. Resolution on the death of Specialist Shawn Rankinen.   Councillor Decker
61. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Christopher Webb.   Councillor Decker
62. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Richard Soukenka.   Councillor Decker
63. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Darrel Kasson.   Councillor Decker

64. Congratulations and thanks to Cong Meehan for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors.   Councillor Sullivan

65. Resolution on the death of Martha B. Sosman.   Councillor Sullivan

66. Resolution on the death of John J. Barnaby.   Councillor Sullivan

67. Resolution on the death of Marjorie R. (Kelley) Reilly.   Councillor Sullivan

68. Resolution on the death of Carroll F. "Stan" Miles.   Councillor Sullivan

69. Welcome to the New England Masters Short Course Yard Championship to Harvard University hosted by the New England Masters Swim Club (NEMSC).   Mayor Reeves

70. Welcome to the new appointees of the Cambridge Fire Department.   Councillor Sullivan

71. Congratulations to Cambridge Firefighter George Cotter and his wife Kelly on the birth of his daughter Samantha Rose Cotter.   Councillor Sullivan

72. Congratulations to Cambridge Firefighter Jerry Hart and his wife Michelle on the birth of their daughter Sara Anne Hart.   Councillor Sullivan

73. Happy 101st Birthday wishes to Elisa Camara.   Councillor Sullivan

74. Retirement of Pauline Laurenza from the School Department.   Mayor Reeves

75. Retirement of Olinda Costa Carones from the School Department.   Mayor Reeves

76. Resolution on the death of Amelia "Amy" (DiTucci) Moretto.   Vice Mayor Toomey

77. Resolution on the death of Rae Anne Donlin.   Councillor Sullivan

78. Declare May 7, 2007 as World AIDS Orphans Day.   Mayor Reeves

79. Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boys’ Basketball team for competing in the Eastern Massachusetts Finals.   Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Sullivan

80. Resolution on the Kuumba’s 37th Annual Archie C. Epps Memorial Spring Concert on Apr 28, 2007.   Mayor Reeves

81. Retirement of Doreen Glynn from Shelter, Inc.   Mayor Reeves

82. Resolution extending well wishes to the Patrick family.   Councillor Sullivan

83. Congratulations to Sherry Cody on her retirement as Postmaster.   Councillor Decker

84. Happy Birthday wishes to Victoria Bandar.   Councillor Decker

85. Happy Birthday wishes to Lia Bandar.   Councillor Decker

86. Happy 21st Birthday wishes to Heather Bukowski.   Councillor Decker

87. Speedy recovery wishes to Marge Tomczak.   Councillor Decker

88. Congratulations to Kevin Lyons on being named "Coach of the Year" in Belmont.   Councillor Galluccio

89. Retirement of Kevin Ryle from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.   Councillor Sullivan

90. Best wishes to the Blessed Sacrament Colorguard as they compete in the Eastern Massachusetts championship competition and the WGI regional and national competitions.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

91. Retirement of John Collins from the Public Works Department.   Mayor Reeves

92. Retirement of Mavis Vigorito from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Reeves

93. Appreciation to Thomas Sieniewicz for his ten years of service on the Board of Zoning Appeals.   Councillor Sullivan

94. Resolution on the death of Walter T. Burke.   Councillor Sullivan

95. Resolution on the death of John P. Donnelly Sr.   Councillor Sullivan

96. Congratulations to Michelle Murphy and Michael French on their recent engagement.   Councillor Sullivan

97. Speedy recovery wishes to Sandy Francis.   Councillor Sullivan

98. Resolution on the death of Cosimo "Sam" Ragucci.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

99. Thanks to Captain Gerry Mahoney for volunteering his time to the Harvard Medical School of Public Health to act as a "coach" to students who worked their way through a response to a pandemic influenza scenario.   Mayor Reeves

100. Congratulations to State Representative Cathy Anne Reinstein and Robert Denning on their recent marriage.   Councillor Galluccio

101. Congratulations to the members of the Special Olympics Basketball team on winning the State Basketball Championship.   Councillor Sullivan

102. Congratulations to Reverend Anthony Berry on the occasion of his installation as pastor to the Western Avenue Baptist Church.   Councillor Simmons

103. Congratulations to Donnell Patterson on his upcoming recognition by the St. Paul AME Church and community.   Councillor Simmons

104. Congratulations to Sylvia Ferrell-Jones on her new position as President & CEO of the YWCA-Boston Chapter.   Councillor Decker

105. Resolution on the death of Eugene Profitt.   Vice Mayor Toomey

106. Happy 50th Birthday wishes to a special person.   Mayor Reeves

107. Congratulations to Cambridge Local First on the release of their first Cambridge Local First Directory.   Councillor Sullivan

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager investigate the feasibility of tracking library user hours to determine the best times for libraries to be open to the public.   Councillor Davis

2. That the City Manager is requested to consider sending a member of his staff or the Water Department to see if there is an ability to sell some of our excess production water.   Councillor Sullivan

3. That the City Manager is requested to arrange for relevant staff to meet in consultation with the Ordinance Committee to suggest remedies in regards to the definitions of side and rear lot lines and types of multifamily structures.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Sullivan

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with a view in mind of installing a speed bump on Appian Way.   Councillor Sullivan

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Office of Cable Television and the Public Information Officer to publicize the Cambridge City Run/City Walk event on Apr 1, 2007 on City Cable Channel 8 and the City’s web page.   Councillor Davis and Vice Mayor Toomey

6. That the Cambridge City Council calls on Governor Patrick to use his executive power to remove the restrictions imposed by Governor Weld and Cellucci in order to return to departments and agencies within EOHHS and organizations contracting with them full decision making authority with regard to those who have criminal records.   Mayor Reeves

7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to report back to the City Council as to whether consumers who use electric or gas heat qualify for fuel assistance.   Councillor Galluccio

8. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council, in conjunction with the Consumer Council and any other relevant agencies, on the steady electric, gas and other utility increases.   Councillor Galluccio

9. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Park Division of Public Works and Recreation Department on the possibility of installing scoreboards at the fields adjacent to the Tobin and Morse Schools.   Vice Mayor Toomey

10. That the City Manager is requested to investigate banning trans-fats to food offered in the schools and after-school programs.   Councillor Davis
Charter Right - Decker

11. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to add Manassas Avenue to the 2007 street construction list.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Sullivan and Vice Mayor Toomey

12. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the pocket park at the corner of Lopez and Charles Streets.   Vice Mayor Toomey

13. Opposition to a possible sewer hookup from future development in the Belmont Uplands unless there are absolutely compelling reasons that a hookup to Cambridge’s sewer system from development in Belmont is in Cambridge’s best interest.   Councillor Kelley

14. That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant Department heads to determine both the formal City policy towards employees who have been called to active duty and the actual current practices followed by City departments.   Councillor Kelley
Charter Right - Decker

15. That the City Manager is requested to ensure that relevant City departments work with city residents and businesses to develop a variety of home composting options, to include ones that are more rodent-proof.   Councillor Kelley

16. That the City Manager is requested to develop a multi-faceted task force, to include residents, businesses and City employees, to develop and promote the City’s anti-rodent efforts.   Councillor Kelley  Amended

17. That the co-chairs of the Government Operations Committee and the City Clerk prepare and conduct a training for members of the City Council relative to Council Rules of Order and Roberts Rules and also offer said training to the members of Boards and Commissions.   Councillor Sullivan

18. Support of full funding ($2.5 billion under the No Child Left Behind Act) for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program in the FY 2008 federal budget.   Councillor Sullivan

19. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with an updated status of Policy Order #9 from October 24, 2005 on the request to confer with the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Cambridge Municipal Code to require that City vendors have fair policies relating to the CORI screening and identification of persons with criminal backgrounds, and to establish CORI-related standards for the City of Cambridge similar to those adopted in Boston.   Mayor Reeves and Councillor Sullivan

20. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the view in mind of making the meters one hour instead of two on Massachusetts Avenue between Everett Street and Mellen Street on the northbound side, in particular in the area of the barber and sub shops.   Councillor Sullivan

21. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Consumer Council and any other appropriate staff to contact NSTAR for a clarification on NSTAR's policy on using variable providers.   Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Sullivan

22. Support of House Bill #1295 entitled "An Act Enabling Cities and Towns to Preserve Publicly Assisted Affordable Housing."   Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Simmons

23. The City Council go on record in support of all the tools necessary for the district attorney’s office to prosecute any individual involved in the illegal possession of firearms or weapons cases in the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis and Vice Mayor Toomey

24. That the City Clerk is requested to transmit the letter from the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association in opposition to reductions of setbacks along Memorial Drive to the Planning Board for the Board meeting on March 20.   Councillor Davis

25. That the City Manager work with the City Cable TV Office to provide cable coverage of the 10th Annual Jeffrey Curley Little League Tournament opening ceremonies to be held on April 21, 2007.   Councillor Galluccio, Vice Mayor Toomey and Councillor Sullivan

26. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on how the City is handling the claims of damages incurred as a result of an outflow break to homes in the Vassal Lane area.   Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Sullivan

27. That the City Council support the Massachusetts National Guard and Reserve by pledging that employment not be denied due to service, jobs and career opportunities not be limited or reduced, and granting of leaves of absence without sacrificing vacation.   Councillor Sullivan

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. 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 two public hearings held on Dec 13, 2006 and Feb 7, 2007 to consider a proposal for the Inspectional Services Commission to use a more protective affidavit of compliance with the Noise Ordinance as part of the application for building and plumbing permits.  Passed to 2nd Reading

2. 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 public meeting held on Feb 13, 2007 to consider a petition from the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Map by creating a Prospect Street Overlay District and to amend the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new Section 20.200-Prospect Street Overlay District along Prospect Street from Bishop Allen Drive to the Somerville boundary line.  Passed to 2nd Reading

3. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Michael A. Sullivan and Vice Mayor Toomey, Co-Chairs of the Public Safety Committee, for a meeting held on Mar 7, 2007 to discuss a follow up meeting on individuals charged with the most dangerous crimes in the city and funding for youth transportation outreach programs.

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

Wed, Mar 21
5:00pm   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss City Council travel policies, City Council standing committees and the Cambridge Request System (CRS) and any other business that may properly come before the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 26
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting to discuss the biotech industry in Cambridge.  (Location TBA)

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

Wed, Apr 11
10:00am   The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss a broad policy regarding the state of workers in Cambridge and an update on organized labor.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Apr 12
9:30am   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss youth centers.  (Location TBA)

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

Sat, Apr 28
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY08 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Wed, May 9
4:45pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY08 Capital Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY08 School Department Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, May 12
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY08 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, May 16
5:00pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY08 City Budget. (IF NECESSARY)  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 21
4:00pm   2007 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, June 18
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate the feasibility of tracking library user hours to determine the best times for libraries to be open to the public.

O-2     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Cambridge is very fortunate to have its own water supply; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge invested significantly in its production of water so that it produces one of the best products in the area, meeting and exceeding clean water standards; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge has the capacity to significantly exceed our water demand; and
WHEREAS: If Cambridge had the capacity to sell some of this production it would be able to pay off the bond sooner and/or reduce the cost for Cambridge users; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider sending a member of his staff or the Water Department to see if there is an ability to sell some of our excess production water.

O-3     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The development at 280-290 River Street as attached has raised concerns about the definitions of side and rear lots lines and types of multifamily structures; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to arrange for relevant staff to meet in consultation with the Ordinance Committee to suggest remedies, including examining how these matters are addressed in other communities.

O-4     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with a view in mind of installing a speed bump on Appian Way.

O-5     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Cambridge City Run/City Walk at 10:30am on Sunday, Apr 1, 2007 benefits youth sport through the Friends of Cambridge Athletics and also benefits the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund which provides scholarships to high school seniors and raises awareness about domestic violence; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council urge Cambridge residents, young and old, to participate so walkers and runners alike can take advantage of the newly redesigned course around Fresh Pond; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Office of Cable Television and the Public Information Officer to publicize this event on City Cable Channel 8 and the City’s web page.

O-6     Mar 19, 2007
MAYOR REEVES
WHEREAS: Governor Weld in 1996 through executive order developed a set of regulations severely limiting the ability of state departments and agencies within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to hire those with criminal records; and
WHEREAS: These regulations promulgated by Governor Weld also applied to private organizations who entered contracts with agencies and departments within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); and
WHEREAS: Since 2001 these regulations have blocked the hiring of hundreds of Cambridge residents; and
WHEREAS: There was no evidence that the promulgation of the regulations resulted from injury or abuse by those with criminal records to clients receiving services from or supported by the state; and
WHEREAS: The agencies and departments within the EOHHS generally ignored the regulations given the lack of evidence justifying their promulgation; and
WHEREAS: Given the lack of adherence to these regulations, in 2001 Governor Cellucci asked each of the departments in the EOHHS to adopt the regulations themselves; and
WHEREAS: Over 300 citizens, organizational representatives, appointed officials, and elected officials spoke out against adoption of the regulations based on the fact that it would deprive departments within EOHHS as well as organizations receiving monies from the departments the opportunity to make decisions regarding hiring without state interference; and
WHEREAS: Despite the overwhelming public opposition to the regulations political pressure from the Governor’s office led to their adoption by the Department of Public Health as well as the other departments and agencies within EOHHS; and
WHEREAS: Governor Patrick has the capability of returning the decision making power regarding the hiring of those with criminal records to the departments and agencies within EOHHS as well as the organizations contracting with the agencies; and
WHEREAS: Governor Patrick has made statements in the past regarding his support for CORI reform; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council calls on Governor Patrick to use his executive power to remove the restrictions imposed by Governor Weld and Cellucci in order to return to departments and agencies within EOHHS and organizations contracting with them full decision making authority with regard to those who have criminal records.

O-7     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
WHEREAS: Some individuals use electric heat and electric bills have risen steadily; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to report back to the City Council as to whether consumers who use electric or gas heat qualify for fuel assistance.

O-8     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council, in conjunction with the Consumer Council and any other relevant agencies, on the steady electric, gas and other utility increases that Cambridge customers have experienced.

O-9     Mar 19, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Park Division of Public Works and Recreation Department on the possibility of installing scoreboards at the fields adjacent to the Tobin and Morse Schools.

O-10     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to extend the investigation of banning trans-fats in restaurants to also include an investigation of banning trans-fats in food offered in the schools and after-school programs.

O-11     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
MAYOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to add Manassas Avenue to the 2007 street construction list.

O-12     Mar 19, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the pocket park at the corner of Lopez and Charles Streets.

O-13     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Recent Belmont zoning approval for potential development in the Belmont Uplands suggest that the developer hook up sewer through the Cambridge sewer system, if possible; and
WHEREAS: The potential development in the Belmont Uplands may make Cambridge’s traffic and flooding problems worse than they currently are; and
WHEREAS: It is not clear how Cambridge would benefit from any development in the Belmont Uplands; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record opposing a possible sewer hookup from future development in the Belmont Uplands unless there are absolutely compelling reasons that a hookup to Cambridge’s sewer system from development in Belmont is in Cambridge’s best interest.

O-14     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: A variety of Cambridge’s employees in numerous departments, including the School Department, are members of the military reserve or the National Guard; and
WHEREAS: Many of these employees have been called to active duty for varying amounts of time and under varying circumstances since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS: The City’s policy on extending salary and benefits to employees called to active duty is not entirely clear; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with relevant Department heads to determine both the formal City policy towards employees who have been called to active duty and the actual current practices followed by City departments; 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-15     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Many Cambridge residents would like to cut down on their waste by composting kitchen scraps; and
WHEREAS: Many people are concerned that some composters are more likely to attract rodents than others; and
WHEREAS: Residents’ space for composting can vary dramatically from home to home; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that relevant City departments work with city residents and businesses to develop a variety of home composting options, to include ones that are more rodent-proof.

O-16     Mar 19, 2007  AMENDED
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Residents and businesses throughout Cambridge continue to be plagued by rodents; and
WHEREAS: A multi-phased approach to rodent control could be more effective in ensuring that residents, businesses and all City departments are working together in a closely coordinated effort to address rodent issues; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to develop a multi-faceted task force, to include residents, businesses and City employees, to develop and promote the City’s anti-rodent efforts; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager present a specific plan of action plan for rodent prevention efforts across all City departments and identify new necessary funds being considered for the upcoming budget to control rodents and report back to the City Council at the next regular meeting; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the rodent specialist at Harvard University.

O-17     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the co-chairs of the Government Operations Committee and the City Clerk prepare and conduct a training for members of the City Council relative to Council Rules of Order and Roberts Rules; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Committee and the Clerk in conjunction with the City Manager and the Law Department offer said training to the members of Boards and Commissions.

O-18     Mar 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record in support of full funding ($2.5 billion under the No Child Left Behind Act) for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program in the FY 2008 federal budget; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this order to the United States House of Representatives and Senators.

O-19     March 19, 2007
MAYOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with an updated status of Policy Order #9 from October 24, 2005 on the request to confer with the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Cambridge Municipal Code to require that City vendors have fair policies relating to the CORI screening and identification of persons with criminal backgrounds, and to establish CORI-related standards for the City of Cambridge similar to those adopted in Boston.

O-20     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the view in mind of making the meters one hour instead of two on Massachusetts Avenue between Everett Street and Mellen Street on the northbound side, in particular in the area of the barber and sub shops.

O-21     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Consumer Council and any other appropriate staff to contact NSTAR for a clarification on NSTAR's policy on using variable providers (see attached letter); 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-22     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in support of the attached House Bill #1295 entitled "An Act Enabling Cities and Towns to Preserve Publicly Assisted Affordable Housing."

O-23     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City of Cambridge shall have a no tolerance policy for crime, particularly for crimes involving firearms and weapons; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in support of all the tools necessary for the district attorney’s office to prosecute any individual involved in the illegal possession of firearms or weapons cases in the City of Cambridge.

O-24     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to transmit the attached letter from the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association in opposition to reductions of setbacks along Memorial Drive to the Planning Board for the Board meeting on March 20; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record urging the Planning Board to seriously consider the issues raised in the attached letter.

O-25     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the City Cable TV Office to provide cable coverage of the 10th Annual Jeffrey Curley Little League Tournament opening ceremonies to be held on April 21, 2007.

O-26     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on how the City is handling the claims of damages incurred as a result of an outflow break to homes in the Vassal Lane area.

O-27     March 19, 2007
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting the Massachusetts National Guard and Reserve by pledging that:
  * Employment will not be denied because of service in the Guard or Reserve;
  * Employee job and career opportunities will not be limited or reduced because of service in the Guard or Reserve;
  * Employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the Guard or Reserve, consistent with existing laws, without sacrifice of vacation; and
  * This agreement and its resultant policies will be made known throughout our organization.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Ordinance Committee scheduled two public hearings, Dec 13, 2006 and Feb 13, 2007, to consider a proposal for the Inspectional Services Commission to use a more protective affidavit of compliance with the Noise Ordinance as part of the application for building and plumbing permits.

The first hearing began on Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 4:35pm in the Sullivan Chamber. Present at the meeting were Councillor Michael A. Sullivan and Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Committee, Councillor Henrietta Davis, Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Councillor Craig Kelley, Councillor E. Denise Simmons, and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury, City Solicitor Donald Drisdell, Richard Scali, Chair of the License Commission and Rangit Singanayagam, Commissioner of Inspectional Services.

It came to the attention of the Committee Chairs that the proposed affidavit was inadvertently omitted from the notice of the hearing. As City staff had not had an opportunity to review the new affidavit, after taking public testimony from any members of the public who wanted to comment, the Co-Chairs decided that they would recess the hearing until a later date to be determined. The following public comment took place at the Dec 13, 2006 hearing.

Georg Kirchner, 75 Richdale Avenue, submitted a letter (Attachment B), which he summarized in his testimony. He described his four-year struggle over the noise and vibrations from rooftop installed air conditioning compressors on both sides of his apartment. He noted the different standards in the Cambridge Noise Ordinance and the Massachusetts Division of Air Quality Control’s noise regulation, and urged the City to enforce both, as well as to clarify where measurements are to be taken within buildings.

Megan Brooks, 103 Inman Street, said that at present Cambridge has a purely complaint driven system. She stated that she made a survey of noise complaints made to the License Commission. The hardest complaints to resolve satisfactorily are those involving installed devices. She classified unhappy consumers as "sufferers in silence, whiners and reluctant complainers who are worried about relationships with their neighbors." Ms. Brooks said that a better affidavit could help all three of these types of consumers.

Jo M. Solet, Ph.D, 15 Berkeley Street, provided oral testimony and submitted a copy of her remarks (Attachment C). She noted that the middle sound frequencies at which human hearing is most sensitive include those of sound produced by leaf-blowers and most condensers (the outside units in air-handling systems). Sound is measured on a logarithmic scale, which means that the 60 db allowed by the noise ordinance during the day sounds twice as loud as 50 db allowed at night, and 50 db is still as loud as a strong conversation. Ms. Solet emphasized that condensers are very expensive, and it is difficult and unpleasant to try to enforce the noise ordinance after a neighbor has purchased equipment that violates the ordinance. A stronger affidavit can prevent the problem from happening.

Doane Perry, 1657 Cambridge Street, identified himself as the president of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Association. He stated that the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Association has not taken a position on the affidavit, but that he is there to support anything that will help to control noise.

Pat Curren, 7 Broadway Terrace, spoke in support of a stronger noise affidavit.

At this time the hearing was recessed. The public hearing resumed on Feb 13, 2007 at 6:35pm in the Sullivan Chamber. Present at the hearing were Councillors Brian Murphy and Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, Councillors Henrietta Davis and Craig Kelley, Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey Jr., and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Also present were City Solicitor Donald Drisdell, Rangit Singanayagam, Commissioner of Inspectional Services, Richard Scali, Chair of the License Commission and Police Superintendent Michael Giacoppo.

Mr. Drisdell informed the committee that the City staff present had reviewed the proposed affidavit, and were suggesting minor changes to clarify the language of the document and to attach the actual maximum allowable noise standards for each zoning district as well as a fact sheet from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Affairs describing the requirements of its noise regulation (310 CMR 7.10). A copy of the proposed affidavit showing the suggested changes is attached (Attachment A).

Councillor Sullivan then invited public comment. Jo Solet, Megan Brooks, and Pat Curran all spoke in support of the proposed affidavit, including the new staff clarifications. Megan Brooks noted that the new affidavit is not a change in the noise ordinance or regulations; it just increases the likelihood that the signer will know his or her obligation before signing.

Marilyn Wellons, Green Street, emphasized the importance of protecting neighborhood residents from mechanical noises, which are often coming from nearby office buildings.

Councillor Sullivan then invited comment from members of the City Council.

Councillor Kelley asked why the affidavit does not require the property owner’s signature. Mr. Drisdell said that there had been discussion of this issue, and the staff decided that in the end, the property owner will always be responsible regardless of the affidavit. The affidavit comes as part of the process in which the contractor is applying for permits. It is most important for the contractor who will be choosing and installing the equipment to know and acknowledge the responsibility that he or she will have.

Councillor Davis said that she hears many concerns that the noise measurements are not made from the lot line of the affected property as required by the ordinance. Mr. Drisdell said that while the ordinance requires a lot line measurement, this is not actually doable in a third floor dwelling. Usually, the complainant prefers the third floor measurement.

Councillor Kelley stated that he believes that there is a better way of measuring and that the Council may want to consider amendments at a later date.

Councillor Sullivan moved that the revised affidavit be referred to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation.

Councillors Murphy and Sullivan thanked all those present for their attendance. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm on motion of Councillor Davis.

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

Committee Report #2
The Ordinance Committee held a public meeting on Tues, Feb 13, 2007 beginning at 6:10pm in the Sullivan Chamber. The purpose of the meeting was to consider a petition from the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Map by creating a Prospect Street Overlay District and to amend the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new Section 20.200 – Prospect Street Overlay District along Prospect Street from Bishop Allen Drive to the Somerville boundary line.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Brian Murphy and Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Committee, Councillor Henrietta Davis, Councillor Craig Kelley, City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Also present were Susan Glazer, Deputy Director of the Community Development Department (CDD), Les Barber, Director of Zoning and Land Use, CDD, Iram Farooq, Project Planner, CDD, Jeff Roberts, Associate Planner, CDD.

Councillor Murphy opened the meeting and stated the purpose. He invited a presentation of the proposal from the CDD staff. Ms. Farooq described the process through which the recommendations in the petition were developed. CDD staff held three public meetings in 2006 focusing on the Prospect Street corridor to identify issues and develop a vision for the area. The participants identified goals of improving the sidewalk/pedestrian experience and the image and character of the corridor and maintaining the positive qualities of Prospect Street such as its mixed-use nature.

Ms. Farooq described the following as the principal elements of the proposed rezoning:
* Permitted used, densities and heights along the corridor would remain unchanged.
* An overlay district would be created to establish the corridor as an area of special planning concern – future development of 2,000 sq. ft. or more would require a public meeting and non-binding development consultation with staff.
* New front setback (3 feet) and open space (15%) requirements would be created in the business districts.
* A 7-foot landscape buffer would be required between at-grade parking and the sidewalk.
* New urban design standards and guidelines would address building design, site design, and landscaping to improve the image of the corridor and enhance the pedestrian experience.

Councillor Murphy then invited public comment.

Marilyn Wellons, Green Street, stated that the proponents make quite a deal about the 3-foot setback, but he proposal allows the setback to be paved. She said that it is hard to be enthusiastic about a proposal that encourages new trees when the City is in the process of cutting down so many mature trees. In addition, the proposed guidelines are at the discretion of the Planning Board. Real law reform would involve limiting their discretion.

Councillor Davis moved that the petition be forwarded to the City Council with a positive recommendation. The motion carried without objection.

Councillors Murphy and Sullivan thanked all those present for their attendance.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:16pm.

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

Prospect Street Rezoning petition

Committee Report #3
The Public Safety Committee held a public meeting on Wed, Mar 7, 2007 at five o’clock and eighteen minutes P.M. in the Sullivan Chamber.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a follow up meeting on individuals charged with the most dangerous crimes in the city and funding for youth transportation outreach programs.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Michael A. Sullivan and Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Co-Chairs of the Committee; Councillor Craig Kelley; Councillor Henrietta Davis; Police Commissioner Ronnie Watson; David Degou, Police Superintendent of Operations; Michael Giacoppo, Police Superintendent of Support Services; and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk. Also present was Nat Yeager, Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

Councillor Sullivan opened the meeting and stated the purpose. The previous meeting on this matter discussed the issue of warrants and being proactive. Councillor Sullivan thanked Commissioner Watson for the report issued on Jan 24, 2007 in response to the Public Safety Committee’s request of Dec 16, 2006 (ATTACHMENT A). The report was an overview of individuals involved in shooting assaults in 2006. People were out on the street while issues were pending.

Commissioner Watson stated that a small number of people in the community are victims or offenders of crime. These individuals are known to the police and they move in and out of the criminal justice system.

Superintendent Giacoppo outlined a snapshot of the gun violence last year. He reported that the citizens’ task force met last week. Crime in Cambridge is at a low. The statistics for 2005 reveals the lowest statistics in forty years. Serious crime is down from 2005. Violent crime is down eight percent; property crime is down one percent. There were twelve shooting incidents in 2006 involving thirteen victims. Two were homicides. Arrests were made and the cases are pending. There were eleven aggravated assaults with some arrests made. The common denominator of the thirteen incidents is that the victims, witnesses and offenders have a history with the criminal justice system. The police have identified a small group and have used proactive measures, like extra patrols, to prevent any further occurrences. Arrests have been made and some offenders are in jail.

Councillor Davis stated that the information she wanted was how many suspects were out on bail and if more coordination is needed by the court. Commissioner Watson stated that the request of the City Council needed to be very specific in order to get the information required, i.e. spreadsheet. Councillor Davis asked if Cambridge needed to coordinate better with the court because suspects were out on bail. Councillor Kelley spoke about what data could be given to the City Council and what are the limitations of the police department to provide data. Councillor Sullivan stated that Cori checks and information about probation would not be in the Cambridge data base. He asked if Cambridge is giving the district attorney information to hold a dangerous hearing. Cambridge Police tries to keep offenders off the street commented Commissioner Watson. However these offenders cross the river and commit crimes and then return to Cambridge. The police work with the district attorney on any incident that occurs in Cambridge. Home checks are done with the probation department.

Councillor Sullivan stated that there was an effort to have a partnership between the police and the district attorney, but there was resistance within the community. Commissioner Watson stated that the offenders are from the community. The problem is people returning from the criminal justice system who are living in the city. The Cambridge Housing Authority has taken steps to prevent offenders from living in their units. Councillor Sullivan stated that the City Council supports drug court. He commented on having a no tolerance to crime policy in the city.

Councillor Kelley asked about drug related crimes. When crimes are related to drugs the police seek the strongest prosecution responded Commissioner Watson.

Councillor Davis stated that there should be no difference between victim and offender; the approach should be the same for both. Offenders come back at night and commit crimes stated Commissioner Watson. Why are offenders committing murders when they are in the criminal justice system? What can be done to make sure that offenders are in jail asked Councillor Davis? Some criminals are career criminals stated Commissioner Watson. The reason people are out is part of the system. The police are trying to hook offenders up with services offered by Human Services. Superintendent Giacoppo added that there is a difference in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties on reentry. Persons aged 20-21 released from jail in Suffolk County come from a five mile city block in Boston. Violence is at an epidemic proportion in Suffolk County. Middlesex County offenders are of the average age of thirty-five and are returning from incarceration. Eighty percent of incarcerated persons in Middlesex need mental health services.

Councillor Sullivan informed the committee that Lowell has a reentry project and the recidivism rate is down. Superintendent Giacoppo gave some background on the reentry program in Lowell. A month before release the offender is interviewed to see if they meet the criteria. The offender must live in Lowell and have no traffic violations. It is a service based program. Commissioner Watson stated that a Department of Corrections meeting will be held in May to discuss the reentry program and services. Councillor Kelley stated that he feels that the issue is getting data from the state on who is being released from jail. Councillor Kelley asked what constitutes reentry. Reentry is an offender leaving jail responded Commissioner Watson. He further stated that the issues are reentry, the effect on the community and repeat offenders back on the street.

Commissioner Watson spoke of verifying if a person lived in Cambridge. When an offender leaves jail the address given is 240 Albany Street. Verification of address is difficult, he said.

Councillor Davis commented that intervention programs are designed to help offenders in Middlesex County. These programs will not help an offender coming from Suffolk County. She asked the district attorney if Cambridge was doing enough to get the job done. What can Cambridge police do if offender is released in Suffolk County? District Attorney Yaeger stated that Cambridge is doing two important things: looking at crime and review the statistics and communicating with other communities. The statement about incidents in counties is true. What can be done is being done. Councillor Davis informed the district attorney that Cambridge residents do not want crime to happen and do not want offenders charged and then out on bail. This needs to be communicated to Suffolk County. The residents pushed back on this matter stated Councillor Sullivan. Councillor Davis stated that she does not want people with guns in Cambridge; she wants a gun free city. Commissioner Watson stated that the gangs rent guns. The crimes are retaliatory violence related to narcotics.

Councillor Kelley stated that the police want the City Council to stand behind them on no gun priority prosecution policy. The community complained about youth in the community being arrested stated Commissioner Watson. Priority prosecution would affect family members. Priority prosecution needed to be related to any violent crime in the city.

Councillor Davis asked how many incidents involved firearms. Superintendent Degou stated that there were fourteen arrests and fourteen firearms were taken off the street. Firearms are always taken if illegal.

Councillor Sullivan made the observation that fifteen to twenty years ago narcotic arrests were not related to guns. There is a five mile gun market area in Boston stated Councillor Davis. Commissioner Watson stated that there are federal restrictions on information that can be shared with local police regarding gun trafficking.

Councillor Sullivan stated that partnerships are being built. Gun activity is disconcerting. Good kids carry guns because of their fear for their safety. Superintendent Degou spoke about the professional athletes as role models who are carrying guns. If people were legally using guns for self-defense they would be reported commented Councillor Davis. It is retaliation; not self-defense stated Commissioner Watson.

Councillor Sullivan asked what does the police and the district attorney need from the City Council to better affect their job. Commissioner Watson requested support for the police department by the City Council. The city manager gives the department the needed resources to do the job. Technology will be used to patrol parks. He would like digital cameras installed in the parks to do surveillance.

At this time Councillors Sullivan and Davis and Vice Mayor Toomey submitted the following motion:
ORDERED: That the City of Cambridge have a no tolerance policy for crime, particularly for crimes involving firearms and weapons; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in support of all the tools necessary for the district attorney’s office to prosecute any individual involved in the illegal possession of firearms or weapons cases in the City of Cambridge.

The motion – Carried.

At six o’clock and thirty-five minutes p.m. Councillor Sullivan closed this portion of the meeting.

The committee proceeded to discuss funding for youth transportation outreach programs which was a report from the City Manager and a subsequent order to refer this matter to the Public Safety Committee (ATTACHMENT B).

Commissioner Watson informed the committee that the police department had a vehicle which was transferred to the Human Services Department. The Human Services Department is the only department who can transport people from program to program. The police worked with Suffolk University to develop a transportation program with the MBTA. It is important to develop relationships with youth. There is $45,000 being spent on training to better relate with youth.

Councillor Sullivan and Vice Mayor Toomey thanked all those present for their attendance.

On motion of Vice Mayor Toomey the meeting adjourned at six o’clock and forty minutes P.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chair
Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Co-Chair