CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, requesting that the City Council formally appropriate/allocate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as follows:

1A. 80% of FY2010 CPA Local Fund revenues ($5,000,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

1B. 10% of FY2010 CPA Local Fund revenues ($625,000) allocated to Historic Preservation.

1C. 10% of FY2010 CPA Local Fund revenues ($625,000) allocated to Open Space.

2A. 80% of FY2009 State Match revenues (received in FY2010) ($1,440,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

2B. 10% of FY2009 State Match revenues (received in FY2010) ($180,000) allocated to Historic Preservation.

2C. 10% of FY2009 State Match revenues (received in FY2010) ($180,000) allocated to Open Space.

3A. 80% of the Fund Balance ($800,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust.

3B. 10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) allocated to Historic Preservation.

3C. 10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) allocated to Open Space.

4A. Appropriate from the Fund Balance the cost for the Community Preservation Coalition Membership Dues ($7,500).

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Raymond Gray as a Constable for a term of three years, effective the first day of Jan, 2009.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-99, regarding a report on the North Point development project and relocation of the Lechmere Green Line Station.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-89, regarding a report on ways the City can support and encourage residents to visit their local neighborhood restaurants.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-90, regarding a report on a summary of how the Taxicab Subcommittee functions.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-84, regarding a report on the takeover of the Youville Hospital by Partners Healthcare.
Simmons voted NO

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to amendments to Chapter 8.24 of the Cambridge Municipal Code "Refuse and Litter" as well as a new proposed ordinance Chapter 8.25 "Dumpster Licenses."

Sept 14, 2009
To the Honorable, the City Council:

Attached please find amendments to Chapter 8.24 of the Cambridge Municipal Code "Refuse and Litter" as well as a new proposed ordinance Chapter 8.25 "Dumpster Licenses."

The proposed Chapter 8.25 has been amended from the version submitted on Apr 27, 2009, to clarify three issues. First, the proposed ordinance was amended to make explicit a requirement that any dumpster be placed to prevent liquid or runoff from the dumpster to any catch basins or storm drains. Second, the proposed ordinance was amended to directly reference the recycling provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Cambridge Municipal Code. Finally, the proposed ordinance was amended to explicitly preclude any transfer of trash from lots, properties or other sources to a dumpster which does not serve such lot, property or source.

Background:

The proposed Dumpster Licenses ordinance (chapter 8.25) outlines a process for the licensing of all dumpsters by the Inspectional Services Department, including temporary dumpsters (but excluding dumpsters used for one-day special events permitted by the City). The Ordinance requires the property owner or designated Responsible Party to submit an application to the City with information that will allow the city to better regulate the proper use of the dumpster. Information on lot ownership and dumpster location, scheduling of hauling, cleaning and maintenance, waste hauler and pest control company data, proof of recycling and anticipated volume of refuse and recycling, as well as a description of how employees or residents are being notified about proper use, are some of the information required on the dumpster license application.

The amendments to the Refuse and Litter Ordinance (chapter 8.24) being recommended are to: (1) appropriately reference the new ordinance, and (2) give more explicit control of refuse container use by multi-family dwellings to the DPW, including the ability of the DPW to refuse service due to the volume of the refuse and the capacity of the DPW to collect or dump such refuse, and require private collection (e.g. dumpster service and/or more frequent pickup) which provisions are already in effect with respect to commercial and nonprofit establishments.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 09-94 and 09-95, regarding water play features.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance allocation grant in the amount of $ 246,068 to the Police Department Grant Fund Salaries and Wages account which will provide funds to maintain two existing positions for two years within the Police Department: The Neighborhood Coordinator, who serves as the liaison for the Police Department and Cambridge neighborhoods; and the Case Manager who supports the daily operations of the Major Crime Unit.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Pathways grant in the amount of ($56,000.00) received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,644.12) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($45,355.88) and will be used to support case management and educational services for fifteen families and involves collaboration between the Community Learning Center, Agenda for Children, Center for Families, and the Childcare Resource Center. Parents attend ESOL classes, as well as participate in parenting education sessions and employability workshops.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Civic Education Grant for $137,643.00 funded by the Adult and Community Learning Services through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($120,115.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($16,965.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($563.00) and will be used to support ESOL/Civic Education classes provided by the Community Learning Center (CLC).

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $637,443.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($543,863.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($92,410.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,170.00) and will be used to funds the salary costs for direct service staff, contractual hours for student leadership projects employing CLC students as job mentors and health advisors, mileage for in-state DESE meetings and for partial funding of conference expenses as well as providing funding for educational supplies and other operating costs.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Bunker Hill Community College Grant in the amount of $3,250.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($3,192.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($58.00) and will used to support professional development of Community Learning Center teachers on curriculum and instruction to assist upper level students in transitioning to higher education. Funds will also be used to pay for supplies for a curriculum workshop held at the Community Learning Center.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Community Learning Center's Notre Dame Education Center grant in the amount of $10,300.00 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($9,909.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($289.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($102.00) and will be used to allow The Notre Dame Education Center to subcontract with the City of Cambridge to partner in a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education distance learning project for ESOL students.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) Money Smarts Coaches Grant in the amount of $637.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and will be used to supports a new student leadership opportunity, developed by CEOC and the Community Learning Center (CLC), for CLC students.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Workplace Education grant from the Adult and Community Learning Services through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the amount of $5,608.00 to the grant fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,008.00) and to the grant fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($600.00) and funds will used supports a planning process provided by the Community Learning Center (CLC) in partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance and Youville Hospital to determine the interest and need of employees for basic skills instruction as well as other CLC operating expenses.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a reimbursement from NSTAR for $74,348.64 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account for the new West Cambridge Youth and Community Center.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the National School Lunch: Equipment Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the amount of $45,461.00 to the School Department Grant Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used to purchase of a Blast Chiller at the Kennedy School, and a Tilt Kettle and Convection Oven at the Tobin School.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the federal McKinney-Vento American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocation grant in the amount $ 20,702.00 to the School Department Grant Fund Travel and Training account ($14,902.00) and to the School Department Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,800.00) and will funds to assist districts and schools in developing and enhancing the district's capacity to provide services to homeless children and youth enrolled, attending, and succeeding in the local school district.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant (Year 2) in the amount of $39,000 to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will support the purchase of approximately 15 computers which will expand public access to technology throughout the library system.
[Note: That translates into $2600 per computer. Has the City visited MicroCenter lately?]

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to information on both the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Planning Board not to adopt the Connor, et al Petition to rezone an area on the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in the vicinity of Garden, Walden, Sherman and Winslow Streets from the current Residence C-1 designation to a Residence B designation.

23. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation of a Library Services & Technology Act Grant additional award received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the amount of $2,800 to the Grant Fund Library Salary and Wages account ($1,320) and to Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,480) to provide funds to support workshops and library materials and staff time to provide on-site services.

24. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-78, regarding a report on how the City can support the Purple Hats Club.

ON THE TABLE
1. Opposition to the closing of the Oliver Farnum Senior Health Center. [Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Maher on Order Number Fourteen of Nov 3, 2008.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. 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.]

3. 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.]

4. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel and Councillor David Maher, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on June 30, 2009 for the purpose of considering a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow wind turbines to be placed in the City of Cambridge. The petition was passed to a Second Reading on July 27, 2009. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 10, 2009. Planning Board hearing held on June 2, 2009. Petition expires Sept 28, 2009.

5. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel and Councillor David Maher, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on June 30, 2009 for the purpose of considering a proposal to amend Chapter 8.24 of the Cambridge Municipal Code "Refuse and Litter" and to add a new proposed ordinance Chapter 8.25 "Dumpster Licenses." The proposed amendments were passed to a Second Reading on July 27, 2009. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 10, 2009.
Two Ordinances passed to be ordained as amended 9-0. Ordinance #1328 and Ordinance #1329

6. Committee Report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel and Councillor David Maher, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on July 2, 2009 for the purpose of considering a petition filed by Jean Connor et al. to amend the Zoning Map of Cambridge in an area described by a line, said line beginning at the intersection of the center-line of Garden Street and the Residence B zoning district line, a line parallel, to 100 feet distant from and northerly of the northerly sideline of Huron Avenue, by deleting the current Residence C-1 designation and substituting therefore the designation Residence B. The petition was passed to a Second Reading on July 27, 2009. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 10, 2009. Planning Board hearing held July 7, 2009. Petition expires Sept 30, 2009.
Ordination Failed 3-6 (Decker, Kelley, Maher YES; and Davis, Reeves, Toomey, Ward, Seidel, Simmons NO

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Harvard Square Business Association, requesting permission for two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall and JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Oktoberfest.

2. An application was received from Child Care Resource Center, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Family Literacy Fun Day for Cambridge Families on Sat, Nov 7th from 10:30 am-2:30 pm.

3. An application was received from Central Brew, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, two tables and eight chairs for restaurant seating in front of premises numbered 350 Massachusetts Avenue.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Peter Valentine, regarding the creation of a new question mark.

2. A communication was received from Representative William N. Brownsberger, transmitting thanks for the letter regarding the City Council's resolution in support of H715, An Act to Promote Small Plot Farming in the Commonwealth.

3. A communication was received from Representative Alice K. Wolf, supporting House Bill 1916, An Act relative to the provision of services to the City of Cambridge by the Cambridge Energy Alliance.

4. A communication was received from Anne R. Shumway, 57 Fenno Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

5. A communication was received from Elizabeth Gibb, 10-12 Newell Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

6. A communication was received from Robert M. Frankerheim, 51 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

7. A communication was received from Samuel L. Bayer, 1 Stearns Street #3, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

8. A communication was received from Adam P. Mitchell, 48 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

9. A communication was received from Gloria Serpe, 27 Sherman Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

10. A communication was received from Roberto Cremonini, 8 Newell Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

11. A communication was received from Martha Bargmann, 65 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

12. A communication was received from Julio J. Cruz, 129 Garden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

13. A communication was received from Edward Duggan, 3 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

14. A communication was received from Maureen Frisoli, 14 Fenno Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

15. A communication was received from Paulann and David J. Finucane, 240 Walden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

16. A communication was received from John K. Felix, 41 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

17. A communication was received from Laura Burns Ratcliffe, 24 Newell Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

18. A communication was received from Rosemary Kennedy, 125 Garden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

19. A communication was received from Campbell H. Ellsworth, 14 Sherman Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

20. A communication was received from Irene O'Leary, Trustee, 212-214 Walden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

21. A communication was received from Legacy Properties, 29-31 Winslow Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

22. A communication was received from Diane Bello, 232 Walden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

23. A communication was received from Robert Larsen, Manager, 56 Winslow St LLC, 48-56 Winslow Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

24. A communication was received from Deborah Baskin, Manager, 56 Winslow LLC, 48-56 Winslow Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

25. A communication was received from Frederick Todd and Susan H. Todd, 6 Newell Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

26. A communication was received from E. Sarah Slaughter and James Newman, 11 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

27. A communication was received from Dura Winder, 36 Sherman Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

28. A communication was received from Alice W. Hall, 273 Upland Road, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

29. A communication was received from Joseph D. Maguire, 16 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

30. A communication was received from Robert M. Groves, Director, United States Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census bureau, regarding issues related to data about same-sex married couples in the 2010 Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).

31. A communication was received from Ellen G. Brodsky, 34 Sherman Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

32. A communication was received from Paul D. Tarquinio, 272 Walden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

33. A communication was received from Eden Naby Frye, 43 Sherman Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

34. A communication was received from Paul Graham, 135 Garden Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

35. A communication was received from Cynthia Vreeland, 20 Sherman Street, Unit 3, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

36. A communication was received from Joseph Maguire, 16 Stearns Street, regarding the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

37. A communication was received from Department of Public Utilities, transmitting notice of a public hearing on Sept 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at One South Station, 2nd floor, Boston, to receive comments on a petition of NSTAR Electric to the Department of Public Utilities for review and approval of the Company's 2008 Energy Efficiency Annual Report.

38. A communication was received from E. Ainslie Wallace, 44 Stearns Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

39. A communication was received from John Natale, 45 Chester Street, Winchester, regarding parking permit for absentee owner 92-94 Sciarappa Street.

40. A communication was received from Jean Connor, transmitting a petition of sixty-one residents in support of the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

41. A communication was received from Barbara Terry, 28 Sherman Street, transmitting written protest to the Jean Connor et al. Zoning Petition.

42. A communication was received from Irene Finan, 35 Lee Street, regarding the bedbugs infestation on Lee Street.

43. A communication was received from Megan Brook, 103 Inman Street, regarding bedbug infestation on Lee Street and noise from motorcycles.

44. A communication was received from Emma Rothfield, 280 River Street, transmitting language change to the zoning petition regulating aisle width in parking facilities.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Richard M. Brescia.   Councillor Toomey

2. Resolution on the death of Stella M. Burke.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

3. Resolution on the death of Pamela L. (Smith) Curtis.   Councillor Toomey

4. Resolution on the death of Anthony G. Daveta.   Councillor Toomey

5. Resolution on the death of Alice R. (Johnson) DeVincent.   Councillor Toomey

6. Resolution on the death of Betty Luther.   Councillor Toomey

7. Resolution on the death of John F. O'Flaherty.   Councillor Toomey

8. Resolution on the death of Jennie "Jean" (Fiorino) Privitera.   Councillor Toomey

9. Resolution on the death of Julio T. Volpe.   Councillor Maher

10. Congratulations to Jason and Joanna Alves on the birth of their daughter Sophia Marie Alves on Aug 10, 2009.   Councillor Toomey

11. Congratulations to the Harvard Extension School on the occasion of its Centennial.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker

12. Congratulations to the Cambridge Fire Department on being awarded the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.   Councillor Maher

13. Retirement of Michael Lange from the Public Works Department.   Mayor Simmons

14. Retirement of James Townes from the Police Department.   Mayor Simmons

15. Retirement of Stephen Caiazzo from the Police Department.   Mayor Simmons

16. Retirement of Robert Pasco from the Police Department.   Mayor Simmons

17. Retirement of Margaret Lynch from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

18. Retirement of Norman Waksler from the Cambridge Public Library.   Mayor Simmons

19. Urge residents to participate in the Second Annual Walk for Hydrocephalus on Sept 20, 2009.   Councillor Maher

20. Retirement of Karen Jenner from the Cambridge Housing Authority.   Mayor Simmons

21. Retirement of Macedone "Mark" MontLouis from the Water Department.   Mayor Simmons

22. Retirement of Mary Paula from the Water Department.   Mayor Simmons

23. Resolution on the death of Edward J. "Eddie" Oliver.   Councillor Toomey

24. Resolution on the death of Maria Jose C. (Freitas) Rego.   Councillor Toomey

25. Resolution on the death of Emilia (Resendes) Santos.   Councillor Toomey

26. Resolution on the death of Lucy R. (Paolillo) Ciano.   Councillor Toomey

27. Congratulations to Mr. Carl Brown on being ordained at the Mass Avenue Baptist Church on Sept 20, 2009.   Mayor Simmons

28. Resolution on the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Maher

29. Resolution on the death of Philip Harrington.   Mayor Simmons

30. Resolution on the death of Eleanor V. (Lally) Beucler.   Councillor Maher

31. Resolution on the death of Concetta M. (Bonacci) Hazard.   Councillor Maher

32. Congratulations to Ferna L. Phillips on her on Ordination at the Mass Ave Baptist Church.   Mayor Simmons

33. Congratulations to Lesley University on its 100th Anniversary.   Mayor Simmons

34. Congratulations to Tutoring Plus on the occasion of their 45th Anniversary.   Councillor Toomey

35. Welcome the Forsyth Institute to 245 First Street, Cambridge.   Councillor Toomey

36. Resolution on the death of Florence J. (Janelle) McEvoy.   Councillor Maher

37. Congratulations to Mayor E. Denise Simmons and Mattie B. Hayes on their recent marriage.   Councillor Maher

38. Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Saheed, Principal of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, on being named one of seven public high schools that rival their private counterparts.   Councillor Maher

39. City Council support to the CitySprouts program and its contribution to the children and families of Cambridge.   Mayor Simmons

40. Congratulations to Emily Hoffman and Roberto Navarro on the birth of their daughter Isabel Flora Hoffman Navarro on Aug 28, 2009.   Councillor Davis

41. Congratulations to the participants of the Cambridge Open Studios who displayed their work at Logan Airport in Terminals A and the B & C Walkway through Sept 18, 2009.   Councillor Davis

42. Resolution on the death of Private Taylor D. Marks.   Councillor Decker
43. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Earl D. Werner.   Councillor Decker
44. Resolution on the death of Second Lieutenant Joseph D. Fortin.   Councillor Decker
45. Resolution on the death of Private First Class William Z. Vanosdol.   Councillor Decker
46. Resolution on the death of Specialist Matthew D. Hastings.   Councillor Decker
47. Resolution on the death of Specialist Richard A. Walters Jr.   Councillor Decker
48. Resolution on the death of Private Keiffer P. Wilhelm.   Councillor Decker
49. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Johnny R. Polk.   Councillor Decker
50. Resolution on the death of Specialist Herberth A. Berrios-Campos.   Councillor Decker

51. Congratulations to Sr. Mary Orontia Walsh as she celebrates her sixty years as a Sister of Notre Dame.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Ward

52. Resolution on the death of Edward G. Callinan.   Councillor Toomey

53. Thanks to the Hunt Alternatives Fund for their dedication to ARTWorks for Kids and wish them a successful Blooming Art event on Sat, Oct 3, 2009.   Councillor Davis

54. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Todd W. Selge.   Councillor Decker
55. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jordan M. Shay.   Councillor Decker

56. Retirement of Thomas Reagan from the Fire Department.   Mayor Simmons

57. Congratulations to Paddy's Lunch on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.   Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

58. Thanks to Steve Buckley for his dedication and fundraising efforts of the OldTime Baseball Game which took place on Aug 13, 2009.   Councillor Decker

59. Thanks to Beatrice "Bea" Harvey for her dedicated service to the Cambridge community.   Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Davis

60. Appreciation of The Silver Star Families of America and honor their commitment to our wounded Armed Forces members.   Councillor Decker

61. Congratulations to Charles and Leonora (Antoncecchi) Siciliano as they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Aug 28, 2009.   Councillor Decker

62. Congratulations to Jana Matuskova and Ramesh Raskar on the birth of their daughter, Nia, on Aug 26, 2009.   Councillor Decker

63. Retirement of Henry Manuel from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.   Mayor Simmons

64. Retirement of James Costa from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.   Mayor Simmons.

65. Resolution on the death of Theodore Rubin.   Councillor Toomey

66. Speedy recovery wishes to Chester Mitchell.   Councillor Maher

67. Best wishes to the Kendall Square Association as it kicks off the fall with an evening of food, entertainment and raffles on Sept 10, 2009 at the Broad Canal Landing.   Councillor Davis

68. Thanks to Jim Smith on the occasion of his retirement from the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.   Councillor Davis

69. Congratulations to Michael Walsh on his appointment as President of the Board of Directors of the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House.   Vice Mayor Seidel

70. Resolution on the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.   Vice Mayor Seidel

71. Resolution on the death of First Lieutenant Joseph D. Helton.   Councillor Decker

72. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary wishes to Joan and Walter Barringer, Jr.   Councillor Toomey

73. Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Rappaport on the publication of her newly-published book "In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide."   Councillor Davis

74. Retirement of Charles Linehan from the Cambridge Police Department.   Mayor Simmons

75. City Council support of the Travel Responsibility Outreach & Mentoring Project (TROMP).   Vice Mayor Seidel

76. City Council support and endorsement of the goals and objectives of the Blue Ribbon Commission report.   Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor Seidel

77. Retirement of John Samp from the Cambridge School Department.   Councillor Decker

78. Retirement of Edward McGillicuddy from the Cambridge School Department.   Councillor Decker

79. Retirement of John Haverty from the Cambridge School Department.   Councillor Decker

80. Thanks to Alison Glastein for her service to Breakthrough Cambridge as its Executive Director.   Vice Mayor Seidel

81. City Council support of efforts to maximize individual and family preparedness for emergencies.   Councillor Kelley

82. Resolution on the death of Patricia (Burns) LeBlanc.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

83. Resolution on the death of Doris L. (Heselton) Carney.   Councillor Toomey

84. Resolution on the death of Molly (Broderick) Hart.   Councillor Toomey

85. Resolution on the death of M. Alice (Turgeon) Flynn.   Councillor Maher

86. Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Evelyn Sweeny Toner.   Councillor Toomey

87. Happy 90th Birthday wishes to a special person.   Councillor Toomey

88. Congratulations to Ellen DeGenova on the occasion of being a finalist in the 2009 Boston Folk Festival Songwriting Contest.   Mayor Simmons

ORDERS
1. Dedication of a suitable location in the vicinity of Shepard Street and Massachusetts Avenue in honor of Eddie Tabet.   Councillor Reeves
Councillor Kelley voted NO

2. That the Connor et al. zoning petition to amend the Zoning Map from its current designation as a Residence C-1 to a Residence B District encompassing all or portions of lots on Assessors Plats #205, #206 and #228 including but not limited to those abutting Garden, Winslow, Fenno, Stearns, Esten, Sherman Streets and Upland Road, be re-filed with the City Council upon the expiration of the current petition on Sept 30, 2009, that said re-filed petition be referred to the Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee; and that upon adoption of this order, the Ordinance Committee public hearing be advertised and scheduled promptly, with a report back to the City Council as soon as possible.   Councillor Maher and Vice Mayor Seidel
Charter Right - Toomey

3. Home Rule Petition filing regarding AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE CAMBRIDGE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.   Councillor Toomey

4. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the possibility of initiating curbside pickup of food waste.   Councillor Davis

5. That the City Manager is requested to refer to the Community Development Department the matter of the state's proposed stretch energy code in order to contact stakeholders and hold informational meetings about the code.   Councillor Davis

6. That the City Manager is requested to continue to negotiate with the owner of the greenhouses on Whittemore Avenue with the goal of securing this property for public benefit, if it is appropriate.   Councillor Davis
Councillor Kelley voted NO

7. That the City Manager is requested to support the car seat installation program and make available the information about the program to the public on the City's web site, on the cable channel and wherever expectant parents may be found, such as doctors' offices.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Toomey

8. That the City Manager is requested to revisit the positioning of safety devices that were installed, especially near the dangerous intersections of: Sherman Street, Rindge Avenue and Montgomery Street and to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and other departments with the goal of added protection for the residents of Rindge Avenue.   Councillor Maher

9. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Chief Public Health Officer and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to report back to the City Council at what steps are currently being taken to protect the Albany Street residents from further outbreaks of scabies and similar diseases.   Councillor Decker

10. That the City Manager is requested to direct Comcast to verify the cause of the technical problems that prevented the broadcast on the City TV-8 channel on July 27, 2009.   Councillor Decker

11. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor to draft a Cambridge City Ordinance to curb motorcycle noise in the city.   Councillor Decker
Councillor Kelley voted NO

12. That the City Council go on record requesting the Cambridge Legislative Delegation to pursue legislation similar to the "ALERT Drivers" Act, which would ban all drivers from texting while operating a vehicle throughout the State.   Councillor Decker

13. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department, business associations within the City, the Cambridge Arts Council and others as appropriate to develop policies to promote proper lighting of vacant storefronts in commercial areas and opportunities for collaboration with area arts and cultural organizations to display their work in said storefronts.   Vice Mayor Seidel

14. That the City Manager is requested to investigate placing a pedestrian crossing sign in the crosswalk at Norfolk Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square and report back to the City Council on its feasibility.   Vice Mayor Seidel

15. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to work with the Superintendent of Schools to develop "next steps" and an action plan for the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Middle School Youth report.   Mayor Simmons and Vice Mayor Seidel
Charter Right - Toomey

16. That the City Council go on record asking the Cambridge Housing Authority to use any new renovation funds to include the hiring of security desk personnel to monitor and record visitors.   Councillor Decker

17. That the City Manager is requested to inquire with the Housing Authority on the status of the Housing Authority's ability to continue to provide support for the Purple Hats Club.   Councillor Decker

18. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on what steps can be taken to implement a 311 system.   Councillor Decker

19. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the City's plans to help fund the Housing Authorities redevelopment projects, to include any land swaps, loan backing or direct financial assistance.   Councillor Kelley
Report Received and Accepted (given verbally by City Manager at meeting)

20. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the protocols followed by City agencies and large-scale housing providers relevant to bedbugs and other similar infestation.   Councillor Kelley

21. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of street crimes and relevant investigations as well as under what circumstances an Electronic Alert should be issued.   Councillor Kelley

22. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the management for the Galleria Mall to determine a means of more regular cleanup of the areas on residential streets and to report back to the City Council.   Councillor Toomey

23. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a justification of the traffic calming installation on Appian Way and to include the amount of meters being removed and the cost of the project to the City.   Councillor Toomey
Charter Right - Maher

24. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to report back to the City Council on the schedule for general upkeep of the playground at the Cambridge Common.   Councillor Toomey

25. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on Cambridge's ability to begin a initiative similar to Boston's in which there is curbside pickup of plastic bags with recycling.   Councillor Toomey

26. That the City Council's Human Services Committee is requested to hold a hearing in the near future to discuss homeless issues in Cambridge with the goal of helping to determine if proper regulatory, to include appropriate zoning and licensing regulations, and support programs are in place to address homeless issues in Cambridge.   Councillor Kelley

27. That the City Council urge the Cambridge Health Alliance to conduct its collective bargaining with Local 122 Public Safety Officers Union in a fair and reasonable manner.   Councillor Decker and Mayor Simmons
Councillor Kelley voted NO

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a meeting held on July 9, 2009 to discuss the neighborhood rents for retail space.

2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Chair of the Housing Committee, for a meeting held on June 23, 2009 to discuss plans for a public forum to provide information and support for homeowners or tenants who may be facing displacement because of economic distress.

3. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on July 28, 2009 to discuss the State's Stretch Energy Code.

4. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel and Councillor David Maher, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on May 7, 2009 for the purpose of considering possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to yard and lot line definitions and measurements, review of combined townhouse and multi-unit housing development, and open space requirements for Business A-3 districts.

5. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel and Councillor David Maher, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on May 7, 2009 for the purpose of considering possible amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to further regulate aisle width in parking facilities.

6. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, for a meeting held on July 16, 2009 for the purpose of initiating a community conversation on strengthening the community for a safer neighborhood.

7. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, for a meeting held on Aug 26, 2009 for the purpose of initiating a conversation to strengthen the Lincoln Way community for a safer neighborhood.

8. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, for a meeting held on July 1, 2009 to conduct an informal brainstorming conversation with individuals and organizations working on energy conservation and climate protection and with youth organizations in Cambridge on how better to engage youth, in energy and action, about environmental actions and awareness in their communities.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Councillor Craig A. Kelley, regarding bedbugs at 35-37 Lee Street.

2. A communication was received from Owen O'Riordan, City Engineer, transmitting the calculations for the written protest for the Connor, et al petition. (31.5% protest by land area, requiring 7 votes for ordination)

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Sept 14
5:15pm   Special Presentation - Celebration of City Sprouts in Cambridge Public Schools District-wide.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 15
5:30pm   The Health and Environment and Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committees will conduct a joint public meeting to discuss illegal idling in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Sept 21
5:00pm   Special Presentation - U.S. Census 2010 Kick-off Event  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm   The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate classification.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 22
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Sept 24
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting on the climate emergency. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 29
5:30pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss clarification of the city's policy of parking motorcycles and motor scooters on city sidewalks.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Oct 6
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 13
5:30pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss pedestrian safety, dangerous intersections and any possible lessons learned that could prevent future collisions.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 19
5:15pm   Special Presentation for the new program being launched by the Women's Commission "Cut it Out Cambridge," to train hair salon staff in recognizing domestic violence and acting as a resource for their patrons.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 20
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Nov 2
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Nov 16
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 17
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Tues, Dec 1
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Tues, Dec 15
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 21
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate a suitable location in the vicinity of Shepard Street and Massachusetts Avenue in honor of Eddie Tabet; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council is directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.
Councillor Kelley voted NO

O-2     Sept 14, 2009  Charter Right - Toomey
COUNCILLOR MAHER
VICE MAYOR SEIDEL
ORDERED: That the Connor et al. zoning petition to amend the Zoning Map from its current designation as a Residence C-1 to a Residence B District encompassing all or portions of lots on Assessors Plats #205, #206 and #228 including but not limited to those abutting Garden, Winslow, Fenno, Stearns, Esten, Sherman Streets and Upland Road, be re-filed with the City Council upon the expiration of the current petition on Sept 30, 2009, that said re-filed petition be referred to the Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee; and that upon adoption of this order, the Ordinance Committee public hearing be advertised and scheduled promptly, with a report back to the City Council as soon as possible.

O-3     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record authorizing the City Clerk to file on its behalf the attached Home Rule Petition entitled: "AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE CAMBRIDGE RETIREMENT SYSTEM"

O-4     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works initiated a program in Feb 2008 whereby residents can drop off food waste at the Recycling Center; and
WHEREAS: Approximately 500 households are participating in the food waste drop off program, and to date, 64,000 pounds of food waste have been collected; and
WHEREAS: Since July 2008, Whole Foods has been accepting food waste at its Prospect Street location; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the possibility of initiating curbside pickup of food waste.

O-5     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The state has offered communities the chance to adopt a stretch energy code which can be adopted either by Jan 1 or June 1 of any year; and
WHEREAS: Energy use in buildings is responsible for over 80% of greenhouse gas emissions in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is working comprehensively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its building practices, city operations, energy consumption, purchasing and transportation policies; and
WHEREAS: The stretch energy code sets a higher standard for energy performance of buildings involving new construction and major renovations; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to refer to the Community Development Department the matter of the state's proposed stretch energy code in order to contact stakeholders and hold informational meetings about the code; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Community Development Department to report back to the City Council by Dec 1, 2009 in order to discuss this matter further.

O-6     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: There are several abandoned greenhouses on Whittemore Avenue that would be a potentially excellent location for growing fresh food in Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to continue to negotiate with the owner of this property with the goal of securing this property for public benefit, if it is appropriate.
Councillor Kelley voted NO

O-7     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Car seats are essential to insuring child safety and 90% of car seats are installed incorrectly; and
WHEREAS: Both the Cambridge Police Department and the Cambridge Fire Department have done an excellent job of providing car seat installation; and
WHEREAS: Some Cambridge residents have been under the mistaken impression that the Cambridge Police Department no longer offers to install car seats; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to support the popular car seat installation program and insure that it be continued; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to make available the information about the city program for car seat installation to the public on the City's web site, on the cable channel and wherever expectant parents may be found, such as doctors' offices.

O-8     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR MAHER
WHEREAS: Recently the City installed safety devices to protect the houses on Rindge Avenue from being hit by vehicles; and
WHEREAS: These safety precautions failed to protect 213 Rindge Avenue from a vehicle which did extensive damage to the resident's property; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to revisit the positioning of said devices that were installed, especially near the dangerous intersections of: Sherman Street, Rindge Avenue and Montgomery Street and to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and other departments with the goal of added protection for the residents of Rindge Avenue.

O-9     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that there have recently been outbreaks of scabies at the Albany Street homeless shelter; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Chief Public Health Officer and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to report back to the City Council at what steps are currently being taken to protect the Albany Street residents from further outbreaks of scabies and similar diseases; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager also be requested to include in the report information about methods for protection of homeless shelter residents from scabies and similar diseases, for example use of plastic mattress covers sterilized between use by different residents, and what, if any, steps the City could take to ensure that best practices are implemented.

O-10     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the July 27th City Council meeting was unable to be broadcast on the usual CITY TV-8 channel; and
WHEREAS: An inquiry conducted by the CITY TV-8 production unit discovered that the problem was due to technical difficulties at the Comcast "hub"; and
WHEREAS: It was due to the quick thinking and good training of CITY TV-8 staff, Grant Casassa and Dhonyale Jones, that the City Council meeting that evening was able to be broadcast on the School Department Channel while Comcast fixed its technical problems; and
WHEREAS: These technical problems could have been resolved much quicker had it not been for difficulties in communicating with unresponsive Comcast personnel; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct Comcast to verify the cause of the technical problems that prevented the broadcast on the City TV-8 channel; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to request from Comcast information as to what steps will be taken in the future to prevent this from happening again, and what steps will be taken to ensure that Comcast personnel will be more responsive to CITY TV-8 staff; 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-11     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Noise pollution, and motorcycle noise specifically, detracts from an individual's quality of life; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor to draft a Cambridge City Ordinance to curb motorcycle noise in the city; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with the language of this Ordinance.
Councillor Kelley voted NO

O-12     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: A recent Virginia Tech study found that drivers who send texts are 23 times more likely to get into an accident; and
WHEREAS: Other research concluded that the practice of texting while driving is more dangerous than drunk driving; and
WHEREAS: On July 29, 2009, State Senators representing New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and North Carolina proposed legislation, the "ALERT Drivers" Act, to ban all drivers from texting while operating a vehicle; and
WHEREAS: On June 1, 2009 the City Council passed a Council order requesting that the City Manger confer with the appropriate departments to explore the possibility of banning the use of cell phones and text messaging while driving in Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record requesting the Cambridge Legislative Delegation to pursue legislation similar to the "ALERT Drivers" Act, which would ban all drivers from texting while operating a vehicle throughout the State; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Legislative Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-13     Sept 14, 2009
VICE MAYOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: Vibrant commercial and retail districts are critical to the character and economic well-being of the City; and
WHEREAS: Appropriate and attractive lighting are important not only to attracting customers to businesses but also maintaining safety and acting as a deterrent to criminal activity; and
WHEREAS: The recent economic downturn has forced some businesses to close in Cambridge, leaving vacant storefronts; and
WHEREAS: Lacking tenants, many building landlords have decided to leave storefronts dark; and
WHEREAS: Lighting is still necessary for these spaces whether or not they are occupied; and
WHEREAS: Storefronts that are temporarily vacant can be used by area artists and non-profits to display their works, as piloted in programs in other communities; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Community Development Department, business associations within the City, the Cambridge Arts Council and others as appropriate to develop policies to promote proper lighting of vacant storefronts in commercial areas and opportunities for collaboration with area arts and cultural organizations to display their work in said storefronts.

O-14     Sept 14, 2009
VICE MAYOR SEIDEL
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate placing a pedestrian crossing sign in the crosswalk at Norfolk Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square and report back to the City Council on its feasibility.

O-15     Sept 14, 2009  Charter Right - Toomey
MAYOR SIMMONS
VICE MAYOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Middle School Youth (see attachment) has met over the course of the past year and developed a report on the status of middle school youth in out-of-school time activities; and
WHEREAS: The report has outlined goals and objectives for providing meaningful engagement in out-of-school time activities for all middle school youth in Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to work with the Superintendent of Schools to develop "next steps" and an action plan for the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Middle School Youth report; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter by Dec 14, 2009.

O-16     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the Cambridge Housing Authority is in the process of receiving millions of dollars for renovations for some of its sites; and
WHEREAS: The issue of security and safety continue to be a high concern for residents of elderly and disabled housing in the city; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Housing Authority once had resources to provide for personnel to sign in visitors to the buildings which provided a record of housing visitors but this is no longer the case; and
WHEREAS: Security cameras have taken the place of real people, but the cameras do not replace the record keeping of a live person, nor do they provide the comfort or confidence to residents who often feel intimidated to not let strangers into the building; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record asking the Cambridge Housing Authority to use any new renovation funds to include the hiring of security desk personnel to monitor and record visitors.

O-17     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The Council previously passed an Order regarding the Purple Hats Club asking the City Manager to inquire with the Housing Authority on the status of the Housing Authority's ability to continue to provide support for the Purple Hats Club; and
WHEREAS: Funding for the Purple Hats Club is slated to be cut and the program to cease on Dec 31st, 2009 (see attachment); and
WHEREAS: The Purple Hats Club provides an important social network for seniors at Roosevelt Towers; and
WHEREAS: At a small expense, sustaining the hosting and activities of the Purple Hats Club provides the significant benefits of a safe space to gather and necessary social engagement for many seniors; and
WHEREAS: Given that the CHA is potentially slated to receive millions of dollars for renovations, it seems short sighted for the CHA not to fund the Purple Hats Club, if not fully then at least partially, because of the mental health benefits the Club provides to seniors who are otherwise unable to benefit from other city services; now therefore be it
WHEREAS: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inquire with the Housing Authority on the status of the Housing Authority's ability to continue to provide support for the Purple Hats Club; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inquire with the Department of Human Services how that department can support the Housing Authority's ability to continue to support the Purple Hats Club; 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-18     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The City has previously explored the possibility of a 311 system; and
WHEREAS: The 311 system is a valuable tool to inform the public and is used in such cities as Somerville and New York City; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on what steps can be taken to implement a 311 system.

O-19     Sept 14, 2009  Report Received and Accepted (given verbally by City Manager at meeting)
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Housing Authority is embarking on a 10-year, 250,000,000 dollar renovation project that will involve the demolition and rebuilding of various CHA developments; and
WHEREAS: The first of these demolition/renovation projects has tentatively been scheduled to start in late 2009; and
WHEREAS: It is not clear how the Cambridge Housing Authority is involving the public in any planning process for its renovation projects; and
WHEREAS: The City may be financially involved in these various renovation projects; now be it therefore
ORDERED: That the City Council's Housing Committee is requested to hold a public hearing in the near future to review CHA's plans and the City's plans to help finance them; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the City's plans to help fund the Housing Authorities redevelopment projects, to include any land swaps, loan backing or direct financial assistance.

O-20     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: A recent incident of bedbug infestation in a multi-unit condo building was probably caused by the placement in a Cambridge Housing Authority unit without adequate screening and supervision of individuals in a CASCAP program; and
WHEREAS: Bedbugs are a problem at a variety of housing developments and units across the City; and
WHEREAS: Successful placement of individuals who require special screening and support to live on their own is dependent on the screening and support being properly carried out; now be it
ORDERED: That the City Council's Housing Committee is requested to hold a public hearing in the near future to review the process of placing and then supporting needy individuals in a residential setting; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the protocols followed by City agencies and large-scale housing providers relevant to bedbugs and other similar infestation.

O-21     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: There have been at least two violent street crimes in North Cambridge within the past several weeks, one a stabbing and the other a slashing; and
WHEREAS: There was apparently no Electronic Alert sent out for either attack; and
WHEREAS: It is important for the public to understand under what conditions an Electronic Alert will be issued; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of these street crimes and relevant investigations as well as under what circumstances an Electronic Alert should be issued.

O-22     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: There has been an increase in the amount of litter on residential streets that residents attribute to shoppers at the Galleria Mall; and
WHEREAS: Tree wells and gutters are routinely cleaned by concerned residents; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the management for the Galleria Mall to determine a means of more regular cleanup of these areas and to report back to the City Council.

O-23     Sept 14, 2009  Charter Right - Maher
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has installed a traffic calming mechanism on Appian Way, a very short street in Harvard Square; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a justification of the traffic calming installation on Appian Way and to include the amount of meters being removed and the cost of the project to the City.

O-24     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Residents have expressed concern regarding the cleanliness of the playground at the Cambridge Common; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to report back to the City Council on the schedule for general upkeep of the playground at the Cambridge Common.

O-25     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The City of Boston has initiated a curbside pick up of plastic bags with recycling; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on Cambridge's ability to begin a similar initiative with our curbside recycling program.

O-26     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: The number of homeless people camping with tents, tarps and similar large-scale equipment in public places appears to be increasing; and
WHEREAS: These temporary campgrounds, including the Cambridge Common, parts of Harvard Square and other parts of Cambridge, are not designed to be residential areas and lack basic hygiene facilities; and
WHEREAS: It is important to provide appropriate services for individuals camping in various parts of Cambridge and to the general homeless population at large; and
WHEREAS: Use of hotel rooms as temporary homeless shelters has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in increased transportation costs for the Cambridge Public School system alone; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council's Human Services Committee is requested to hold a public hearing in the near future to discuss homeless issues in Cambridge with the goal of helping to determine if proper regulatory measures are in place including appropriate zoning and licensing regulations and support programs.

O-27     Sept 14, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that in the negotiations between the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and the Local 122 Public Safety Officers Union the CHA is not negotiating in a fair and reasonable environment, using threats and intimidating tactics to influence the negotiations; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging the Cambridge Health Alliance to conduct its collective bargaining with Local 122 Public Safety Officers Union in a fair and reasonable manner.
Councillor Kelley voted NO

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee held a public meeting on Thurs, July 9, 2009 at three o'clock and two minutes P.M. in the Sullivan Chamber.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the neighborhood rents for retail space.

Present at the meeting were Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Chair of the Committee; Estella Johnson, Director of Economic Development, Community Development Department (CDD); and Deputy City Clerk Donna P. Lopez.

Also present at the meeting were Terrence Smith, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce; Denise Jillson, Harvard Square Business Association; Walter Jenkins and Dennis Jillson, MIT; Bill Doncaster, Lesley University; John R. Burns, Broker, C. Brendan Noonan and Company; John DiGiovanni, Trinity Property; Tom Brush, Harvard Square restaurant owner; and Fred Meyer, 83 Hammond Street.

Vice Mayor Seidel opened the meeting/hearing and stated the purpose. The City Council received an Awaiting Report Item Number 09-17 (ATTACHMENT A) on the possibility of creating a publicly accessible database of broad average or median neighborhood trends for retail space. This idea originated with Mr. Meyer. The idea was to let retailers know that they have a rental price that is reflective of the market and does not leave store fronts empty. He inquired how the city maintains an active retail space.

Estella Johnson responded that the rental cost is conditioned on many things such as size, desirability, location and condition of property. All of these items determine the rental price. Retailers set the rental price. Vice Mayor Seidel expressed his concern about vacant store fronts.

Ms. Johnson stated those retailers were operating on a shoestring before the economic downturn. The Community Development Department helps businesses where it can. The vacant property is due to the economic downturn. She cannot fill the empty store fronts now where before she was able to ehlp fill the empty space. Harvard Square has a brand. Other squares are lesser known. The retail space from Central Square to Harvard Square has been hit hard.

Mr. Burns stated that the economy and parking are some of the issues. There is no parking on Massachusetts Avenue. He cannot park within three blocks of his office. He suggested that businesses should get two parking permits so that their clients can park. He further stated that the area from Harvard to Porter Squares is the most expensive rental space.

Mr. DiGiovanni commented that there are a number of things that the city does that are good for business. The city is safe; no business could be conducted if people did not feel safe. He noted the city's Façade Improvement Program. Businesses can be transformed with this program. He also cited appropriate lighting. The corridors and the squares serve different populations. In Harvard Square the streetscape needs to be in the budget every year. He spoke about the change in the policy regarding outdoor dining and license issuance. Outdoor dining added to the safety feel of the city. Property may be vacant, but maybe leased and not used. He stated that the city should establish a "Do Not Go Dark Policy". Large tenants pay rent, but find it cheaper to shut the door and go dark.

Mr. Meyer stated that lease documents should require the no park policy. He commented that small landlords do not know about this issue.

Mr. Smith stated that there are a number of issues that the city can address. He spoke about the regulatory climate and its complexities. Parking is a regulatory issue. Retail use has been eliminated from the Zoning Ordinances. He stated that he felt that if a bus travels down a street the street should contain retail. He spoke about the non-conformance and special permit use processes. Retail comes to a neighborhood last, he said.

Mr. Jenkins, MIT, commented on zoning, physical limitations in buildings, code issues and benchmarks on redevelopment being cumbersome. It is difficult to achieve highest and best use criteria. He tries to match demand with space. Franchising is virtually dead due to financial situation with the banks. The owners of properties are banks or institutions and their goals are different than private ownership entrepreneurs. Strong franchises are in trouble. Furniture stores and stores like "Bed, Bath and Beyond" are closing because of the slowdown in the housing market. Mr. Jillson added that capital needed to start up a business is difficult to raise.

Mr. Doncaster, Lesley University, stated that Lesley has seen more interest in making a deal for retail space. He wanted retail space to be profitable, but wanted retailers to be pleasing to the neighborhood and add to neighborhood vitality.

Mr. Meyer commented that the internet is cutting into the office and retail space market. Today all business is phone and internet use. Creativity is needed to give people what they want to purchase by walking to get it. He said give people what they want in their neighborhoods.

Mr. Johnson stated that CDD has taught businesses to set up an internet presence. It takes expertise, but can be done. Retail and customers have changed and will continue to change. Students buy on the internet.

Ms. Jillson informed the committee that it is young women who are opening cafes and small operations. They would be nervous to look at the chart with the average retail rents. They are negotiating the price for their retail space. These new entrepreneurs are selling unique merchandise that is not being sold on the internet. There is a 93% occupancy rate in Harvard Square. She urge cautioned about moving forward with the database. Vice Mayor Seidel stated that the question about the store front policy issue comes up all the time. Ms. Jillson informed the committee that two businesses closed in Harvard Square due to economic reason. The Harvard Square Business Association has not seen a huge impact. She favored leaving lights on in the square. She suggested art displays in store front windows. Work with the Arts Council on this issue.

Mr. DiGiovanni urged expansion of the Façade Improvement Program. He discussed The Gap moving out of Central Square. This is a problem. A national store is needed in Central Square for the mom and pop stores to survive. He spoke about the cost of retail space, rental price and the regulatory process.

Mr. Brush, restaurant owner, stated that the database idea is fabulous; it contains interesting and valuable information.

Vice Mayor Seidel asked what is the pain threshold and what can the city do to help.

Mr. Meyer said that Frank's Steak House has a sign in their window that tells their customers not to park in the bank parking lot across the street. He asked why not allow parking at night in the bank parking lot? These businesses should be good neighbors and work together. Mr. Smith stated that this is a local regulation. It is not possible to use the bank parking lot for anything except what it was intended. He cited the issues are parking, sign and the use ordinance.

Mr. DiGiovanni stated that the permitted use changes the value of property. Window space and location changes retail value. The city could help to get tenants in rental space that will complement the existing retail stores in the area.

Vice Mayor Seidel commented that he wanted to review the Gibbs Report. He favored the Do Not Go Dark policy. What is the mechanism to make The Gap location a lighted area or a vital area in Central Square? Mr. DiGiovanni stated that there is a way that the city can get to the property owner to make the area a vital space. He suggested putting up a sign detailing CDD projects or artist and/or mural work. He urged putting up enough light to show that this is an active community and someone cares about the space. Vice Mayor Seidel asked where this energy would come from. Ms. Johnson responded the business associations are key because they deliver the message to their business associates. Mr. DiGiovanni stated that the best retail is one that has national, local and regional stores. Ms. Jillson commented that Verizon and Bank of America are needed in Harvard Square because of the demand.

Mr. Smith requested the city to put the breaks on regulations.

Vice Mayor Seidel thanked those present for their attendance.

The meeting adjourned at four o'clock and twenty-four minutes P.M.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Chair

Committee Report #2
The Housing Committee held a public meeting on June 23, 2009 beginning at three o'clock and six minutes in the Sullivan Chamber, 2nd floor, Cambridge City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss plans for a public forum to provide information and support for homeowners or tenants who may be facing displacement because of economic distress.

Present at the meeting were Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Chair of the Committee; Mayor E. Denise Simmons; Councillor Larry Ward; and City Clerk Margaret Drury. Also present were Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services; Marianne Colangelo, Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP); Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development; Christopher Cotter, Director of Housing, Community Development Department (CDD); Joshua Meehan, Senior Program Manager, Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA); Michael Johnston, CHA; Angelica Benzan, CHA; Peter Daly, Executive Director, Homeowners Rehab, Inc. (HRI); Hilary Smith-Gage, Resident Services, HRI; Paul Lambe, Just-A-Start Mediation for Results program; Elaine DeRosa, Executive Director, CEOC; Michael Haran, Executive Director, CASCAP; Patricia Casola, President, 364 Rindge Avenue, President of the Fresh Pond Tenants Association; James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place; Cheryl Ann Pizza-Zeoli; and Victoria Harris.

Discussion turned to plans for an event to provide assistance to persons facing displacement. Problems with low attendance at resource fairs in the area were noted. There was agreement that an event focusing on providing information about available resources to landlords and managers of larger buildings with affordable housing units, tenant association presidents and leaders, clergy, and other persons with whom tenants with economic problems might discuss their concerns would be fruitful.

The group agreed that meetings with tenants, perhaps in common space individual buildings, would also be very useful. It would be helpful to have translators at the tenant meetings.

There was preliminary discussion of a forum, perhaps with personal invitations issued by the Mayor, similar to the currently popular networking events. There was also agreement that Ms. Colangelo should continue her work on the preparation.

In response to a question about what services he found most helpful when he was faced with eviction, Mr. Williamson said that legal help to stabilize his immediate situation was his first need, and thereafter he needed information about where he should go to find out about affordable housing opportunities and what help would be available to him in the hurdles and challenges of the application process.

Mr. Daly summarized two broad categories of help, help to stay in place and help to find housing.

In response to a question from Councillor Ward, Ms. Semonoff described the assistance that would be offered through the new federal stimulus funding and the eligibility requirements. Funds would be available for shallow subsidies to help the tenant stay in place. Tenants with incomes of up to 50% of median income would be eligible.

The committee then reviewed the draft handout for the forum produced by Ms. Colangelo. A date of July 20th (later changed to July 29th)

Vice Mayor Seidel thanked all those present for their participation. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M.

For the Committee
Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Chair

Committee Report #3
The Health and Environment Committee held a public meeting on Tues, July 28, 2009 at five o'clock and two minutes P.M. in the Ackerman Room.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the State's Stretch Energy Code.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Committee; Susan Glazer, Deputy Director, Community Development Department (CDD); John Bolduc, Environmental Project Planner, CDD; Iram Farooq, Project Planner, CDD; Sarah Burks, Preservation Planner, Historical Commission; Ranjit Singanayagam, Commissioner of Inspectional Services Department; Michael Ginieres, Public Health Department; Lilah Glick, Cambridge Health Alliance; Penny Peters; and Deputy City Clerk, Donna P. Lopez.

Also present were Marc Breslow and Ian Finlayson, State Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; Peter Daly, Homeowners Rehab (HRI); Terrence Smith, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce; Keren Schlomy, Green Decade; Audrey Schulman, Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET); Joe Maguire, Alexandria Real Estate, 700 Tech Square; Tim White, Alexandria; Jim Batchelor, Arrowstreet Architects, 212 Elm Street, Somerville; Robin Greenberg, Studio G Architects; Frank Shirley and Jarod M. Galvin, Frank Shirley Architects; Joseph Migliosi and Karen Sommerlad, Harvard University; Maureen McCaffrey, MIT; Emily Talcott, 3 West Place; Paul Tammaro, 4 Marion Street; Minka vanBeuzekom, 20 Essex Street; and Paul E. Happle.

Councillor Davis opened the meeting and explained the purpose. On June 8, 2009 the City Council received an Awaiting Report response on the method of adopting the Stretch Energy Code (ATTACHMENT A). Cities and towns now have the option to adopt the Stretch Energy Code (SEC) in place of the state's base energy code. The SEC sets a higher standard for energy efficiency in buildings. Cambridge has been a leader in energy efficiency. This meeting is to discuss what the SEC is and about strategy. Councillor Davis introduced Marc Breslow and Ian Finlayson from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

Mr. Breslow explained that the SEC will appear as an appendix to the Massachusetts Building Code (ATTACHMENT B). The SEC, (Appendix 120.AA), was adopted by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) in May 2009 as an optional appendix to the State Building Code. This regulation must be published in the Massachusetts Register which is published by the Secretary of State before it becomes effective. If it has not been published already, it is expected to be very soon. Cambridge, he said, is acting quickly on the Stretch Energy Code. He listed other communities who are interested in adopting the SEC, including Newton, Northampton, Arlington, Brookline, Carlisle, Lenox, Lexington, Concord, Barnstable and Falmouth. Adoption of the SEC is one criterion to qualify under the state's Green Communities program for grant funding. Communities may adopt SEC in place of the energy efficiency requirements of the base building code. The State Building Code will be updated in 2010 to the recently published International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2009 energy code. The Green Communities Act requires adoption of the latest version of the IECC within one year of its publication. A document entitled "Summary of Stretch Appendix to Mass. Energy Code, adopted by BBRS May 2009, was distributed (ATTACHMENT C). The SEC is based on the 2009 IECC code, but requires 20% greater building efficiency and third party testing and rating of building energy performance. The SEC may be adopted by a city or town by decision of its governing body following a public hearing. There will be a six month concurrency period. During this period a property owner has the right to decide whether to follow the existing Building Code or the SEC. A municipality that adopts the SEC is not permitted to compel compliance with the SEC during the concurrency period. The concurrency period may only start on Jan 1st or July 1st of any given year.

Councillor Davis asked what benefit is there to qualifying as a green community. Mr. Breslow stated that there is available a $10 million allocation to be used for environmental purposes. Consultant teams have been established. Mr. Bolduc stated that the eligibility criteria have just been decided. The funding will be available in the fall; the grant solicitation from the state has not been issued yet. There are five criteria for the funding, one being the adoption of SEC. The other criteria are as-of-right zoning for renewable energy, expedited permitting, municipal energy management and a municipal vehicle efficiency commitment.

Councillor Davis stated that she is interested in Cambridge adopting the SEC and would like to get information to the public about the SEC as soon as possible. The earliest possible time for adoption would be Jan 1, 2010 with implementation July 1, 2010.

Councillor Davis asked about training on the SEC. Mr. Finlayson spoke about the concurrency period when both codes apply. Either the old or the new code requirements could be met. The SEC can be used during the concurrency period, but can only be enforced after concurrency period. He explained that last year the State Building Code was the 5th edition; this year is the 7th edition and next year will be the 8th edition. Comprehensive building code training is planned. Initial training will concentrate on building department officials. Intensive training will commence this fall and continue for two years. There is a coordinated state effort to do training. Councillor Davis asked if there is sufficient training for inspectors. Mr. Finlayson responded in the affirmative.

Councillor Davis asked what training will be provided for people in the building trades. Mr. Breslow spoke of the Home Energy Rating System (HERS). New residential buildings, three stories or less will be required to meet an energy performance standard using HERS. HERS will be used to verify compliance with the SEC. There will be a small training fee for contractors; no fee for building department officials. The state awarded an RFP to a consortium headed by Springfield Technical College for training in the energy industry for architects and those in the trades. Courses will be offered in three locations and will include insulation and air sealing.

Councillor Davis asked how contractors will be persuaded to embrace the new green technology. Mr. Breslow stated that training is geared to contractors with emphasis on building shell and HVAC. There are no training specs for electricians. Councillor Davis commented that electricians want to install additional lighting and under cabinet lighting. The new industry standard is 10-12 lights in the kitchen. Holes for lighting fixtures are made and there is no air sealing to plug up the holes.

Mr. Shirley asked how will the HERS rating be made part of the building process. Mr. Finlayson responded that the HERS ratings have been available and are part of the Energy Star for Homes Program. A HERS rater is used during the design phase of building where a HERS target is established. Energy Star Homes were 12% of new construction last year. Mr. Breslow stated that HERS rating will be required under the SEC for new construction. Mr. Shirley stated that his concerns are time implications, cost and liability. Mr. Finlayson stated that a significant part of the cost of the HERS rater is underwritten by the Energy Star Program. Mr. Bolduc asked for clarification of the applicability of the SEC to new construction and renovation. Mr. Finlayson stated that the SEC applies to new commercial construction of 5,000 square feet and above; buildings smaller than 5,000 square feet are exempt. For new residential construction, the SEC requires a HERS index of 65 or less for new homes of 3,000 square feet or above and a 70 HERS or less for new homes below 3,000 square feet. He further explained that a 65 HERS index means that the home is estimated to use 65% as much energy as the same house built to the 2006 energy code. This is a 35% energy savings annually. On home renovations there are two options: performance and prescriptive. The performance approach would be used to show an index of 80 or less for significant renovations to a home over 2,000 square feet or 85 or less below 2,000 square feet. The prescriptive option only requires completing a defined list of efficiency measures.

Mr. Maguire asked if there was duplication with the LEED building code and the new SEC. Mr. Finlayson responded that there was no duplication for a LEED commercial building. He expects compliance with the SEC would be equivalent to a LEED Silver rating. The energy modeling that would be required of commercial projects would be similar to the modeling required by LEED.

Ms. McCaffrey, Associate Director, Real Estate, MIT, commented that a more stringent code seems to increase the energy efficiency requirements under LEED. Her reading of the LEED standard suggests that projects would have to exceed the SEC by 20% to satisfy LEED. Mr. Finlayson stated that adoption of the SEC requires 20% improvement of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); SEC requires 20%. His discussions with the U.S. Green Building Council indicate they do not expect that the SEC would ratchet up the energy efficiency requirement under LEED. However, he acknowledged that this should be clarified in an official manner.

Mr. Finlayson stated that the BBRS wants public comment and will hold a public hearing in September or October 2009 on the plan to move the state base code to IECC 2009.

The BBRS was motivated to create the SEC because it was receiving requests for communities that wished to create stronger local energy codes. The BBRS did not want a multitude of regulations. Councillor Davis stated that Massachusetts is one of a few states that has a state-wide code. The SEC does not affect laboratories smaller than 40,000 square feet or renovations to commercial buildings. Mr. Finlayson explained that "specialty buildings" (labs, supermarkets and warehouses) over 40,000 square feet are required to meet a performance standard set at 20% below energy use of the ASHRAE code. Mr. Maguire commented that he does not understand why large labs are not required to comply with SEC. The use of the building must be reviewed stated Mr. Finlayson. Mr. Maguire stated thatan issue is the air exchange in the laboratory environment. Mr. Finlayson said that to achieve a LEEDS gold standard a laboratory must meet a standard which is higher that the SEC. Laboratory buildings in Cambridge may already meet the standard.

Mr. Migliosi, Harvard University, inquired whether ISD would need a special approval process or modeling of SEC. Who would oversee the enforcement of the SEC, he asked? Mr. Finlayson stated that evaluation of commercial buildings would be based on plans submitted with an engineer's stamp and statement.

Robin Greenberg asked why the state did not adopt the SEC statewide. Mr. Finlayson stated that the BBRS will make the IECC the base code to the SEC. The option to go to the IECC before 2012 will accelerate energy efficiency. Mr. Finlayson expects there will be a new code in 2012. Cities and towns that opt in to the SEC may help the adoption of a stronger IECC in 2012.

Mr. Bolduc stated that a more stringent building and energy code will help Cambridge reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Mr. Smith stated that 80% of green house gas is caused from existing buildings. However, he is concerned that if a code is too stringent people will be dissuaded from proceeding with any improvements. People need to be able to adapt to new changes. He stated his concerns regarding training and enforcement.

Ms. Burks, Cambridge Historical Commission, spoke about the city's demolition ordinance. Mr. Smith commented that significantly renovated property can trigger review of the historical significant and landmark ordinance. This represents another layer of regulations. Councillor Davis stated that this is not related to the SEC. Mr. Breslow distributed a document outlining a cash flow scenario for SEC for new construction and gut rehab (ATTACHMENT D). Ms. Burk stated that the final version of the SEC has special consideration for historical property. She is apprehensive about the aspect of increasing energy efficiency through disposal of material from historical property, especially material that may contain lead, when there are other ways to increase energy efficiency. She asked if the IECC 2012 will consider historical property. Mr. Finlayson responded that the IECC always planned to include historical buildings renovations or repairs. There are two options: performance or prescriptive. If nothing works a waiver can be secured from BBRS. Ms. Burks expressed a concern that contractors will not seek waivers. Councillor Davis stated that more education and training are needed about how the SEC would apply to historical buildings and laboratories.

Mr. Shirley stated that Cambridge has 42,000 households. He spoke about the efficiency of an old house. The state needs to be educated on energy efficiency of old houses. Most new construction may not be around in 50-100 years. His house has 117 year old window sashes. New thermal pane windows fail. He installs laminated glass with storm panels. He was concerned with the fact that the SEC did not look at old structures as being energy efficient. Mr. Breslow stated that from the renovation aspect if windows are replaced they must be replaced with energy efficient windows, but the SEC does not require windows to be replaced per se. Mr. Shirley stated that the SEC is not allowing old buildings to be considered energy efficient. Mr. Finlayson commented that when new equipment is added it must be Energy Star rated.

Councillor Davis stated that she needed more information. Other meetings should be held to discuss residential, commercial buildings and labs.

Mr. Smith questioned the manner of adoption of the SEC. He wanted to know whether it would become part of the city ordinances. Councillor Davis reposed that the SEC must be adopted by the City Council as a whole and does not have to go through the Ordinance Committee.

Ms. Farooq questioned how the SEC would intersect with the Green Building Task Force. The BBRS perspective is changing with the SEC regarding LEED certification. This may need to be worked on by the Green Buildings Task Force. The Community Development Department is planning to submit a proposed zoning amendment to the City Council in September based on the recommendations of the Green Building Task Force.

Councillor Davis thanked those present for their attendance.

The meeting adjourned at six o'clock and thirty minutes p. m.

For the Committee,
Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair

Committee Report #4
The Ordinance Committee held a public meeting on May 7, 2009, beginning at 4:20pm in the Sullivan Chamber. The hearing was held for the purpose of considering possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to yard and lot line definitions and measurements, review of combined townhouse and multi-unit housing development, and open space requirements for Business A-3 districts. A copy of the proposed amendments is attached (Attachment A).

Present at the meeting were Councillor David Maher and Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Co-chairs of the Committee; Mayor E. Denise Simmons; Councillor Henrietta Davis; Councillor Craig Kelley; Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.; and D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk. Lester Barber, Director of Zoning and Land Use, Community Development, Department (CDD) was also present.

Councillor Maher convened the meeting and explained the purpose and the process. He said that this was an introductory meeting to begin discussion of changes to the yard definition. The Ordinance Committee expects that the issue will remain in committee for additional discussion. Councillor Maher then invited Mr. Barber to present the possible amendments drafted by CDD staff in consultation with the Law Department.

Mr. Barber said that the most significant change is to the definitions section of the ordinance, Article 2.000, to define more carefully what a rear yard lot line on a lot is. Currently the rear lot line is defined as "a line most distant and opposite from the front yard line; where the lot is irregular, a line perpendicular to the mean direction of the side lot lines, and at least ten (10) feet in length within the lot."

The definition of a rear lot line under the new potential amendment is as follows:

"A line most distant from, opposite and within 45 degrees of being parallel to the front lot line. In the case of a lot where more than one lot line might be so described, only the one lot line furthest from the street shall be considered a Rear Lot Line. For a lot with only a single Front Lot Line that has no lot line within forty-five degrees of being parallel to the Front Lot Line, the Rear Lot Line shall be a line perpendicular to the mean direction of the side lot lines and at least ten (10)feet in length within the lot."

The potential amendment also provides specific definitions for rear lot lines in the case of corner lots. Under the new definition, a lot could have only one rear lot line. Mr. Barber said that he believes that the new definitions would solve the problem created by the River Street development that engendered the Council Order that resulted in this language, along with most other definitional problems related to determining the lot lines, but he is sure there will be some issues remaining.

Mr. Barber said the amendments to Sections 4.26.11, 4.26.11. 4.26.2, 4.26.3 and Article 11.10 et seq., the Townhouse Ordinance, also arose out of the River Street case, in which one development of more than twelve units was not required to apply for special permits because fewer than twelve of the identical units were classified as townhouses and fewer than twelve were classified a multifamily dwellings, thus they were treated as separate developments not requiring special permit review. The amendments would require such a development to count the total number of units, including any congregate housing, in determining whether a special permit review was required.

There are also several changes proposed for Article 5 Development Standards. The most significant changes pertain to measurement of Minimum Lot Width and clarify the determination of which lot lines constitute the front, side and rear lot lines for measuring the width requirements. Also in Article 5, in Section 5.22.3 an amendment is proposed to make the open space requirement for Business A-3 the same as those for Residence C, which the Business A-3 zoning was designed to mirror. The requirement for open space that pertains to Residence C was inadvertently omitted. There was a discussion about the meaning of the terms "private open space" and "permeable."

Councillor Davis stated that she would like the Co Chairs to schedule a working session for an in-depth discussion of these amendments. She moved that the issue remain in committee and that the next meeting be a working meeting. The motion passed without objection.

Councillor Reeves noted that although the yard definition arose out of the problems with the 290 Western Avenue development, there are other places in the city where there are problematic and ugly developments. He would like to know what more the City could do to ensure that a development makes an architectural contribution to the City. He suggested inviting the Historical Commission to the next discussion.

Councillor Kelley stated that in the next discussion the committee needs to keep in mind the situations in which people combine lots. He said that he does not want the Council to settle the open space discussion before the lot line issue. Councillor Kelley also said that he does not like that under the proposed amendment, a developer could still build 24 units without design review if the project were separated into two parts with one part not permitted and built until two years after the first part was built.

Councillor Maher then invited public comment.

Robb Johnson, 24 Fairmont Street, stated that with regard to the River Street project, he just wants to look forward, not to dwell on all of the mistakes made. He said that he believes that the proposed amendments are a good start, but not quite there yet. The special permit threshold is good, but the time loophole is a problem. Mr. Johnson said that the setback issue is the most complicated and he looks forward to further discussion. He urged the committee to take up the proposal about open space separately. It did not come from the neighborhood.

Emma Rothfeld, 280 River Street #5, stated her agreement with Mr. Johnson. She urged the committee to table the open space proposal. Right now that is the safety net, and she believes that it is also the subject of a lawsuit.

Ed Bajwa, 280 River Street #1, stated his agreement with the previous speakers and said that he looks forward to additional discussion.

Mark Mulligan, 66 Fairmont Street, also expressed his agreement with the previous speakers. He stated that there is a concept of "form-based" zoning that addresses aesthetics. Mr. Mulligan said that with regard to the rear lot line, it is important to look at the predictability of results. Some codes include diagrams.

Heather Hoffman, 213 Hurley Street, stated her agreement with the previous speakers. She cautioned the committee about taking the testimony of certain people uncritically and about manipulation by city officials against the residents.

Councillor Maher and Vice Mayor Seidel thanked all those present for their participation. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Co-Chair
Councillor David Maher, Co-Chair

Committee Report #5
The Ordinance Committee held a public meeting on May 7, 2009 beginning at 5:08pm in the Sullivan Chamber. The hearing was held for the purpose of considering possible amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to further regulate aisle width in parking facilities. The language is as follows: "Where a parking space is located within a structure and the required aisle is external to that structure, the required width of the aisle shall be accommodated fully outside the structure and may not include any space enclosed within the structure." A copy of the proposed amendment is attached (Attachment A).

Present at the meeting were Councillor David Maher and Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Co-chairs of the Committee; Mayor E. Denise Simmons; Councillor Henrietta Davis; Councillor Craig Kelley; Councillor Larry Ward; D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk; and Lester Barber, Director of Zoning and Land Use, Community Development Department (CDD).

Councillor Maher convened the meeting and explained that this amendment arose from the same development controversy at 290 River Street as the amendments on yard and lot line definitions. He said that he and Vice Mayor Seidel would recommend to the committee that this be held in committee for discussion at a working meeting in conjunction with the yard definitions and dimensions.

Councillor Kelley said that his view is that a car while parking is a moving rectangle. He suggested including language to that effect in the amendment.

Councillor Davis said Inspectional Services Department staff should be at the meeting where this issue is discussed.

Councillor Ward said that three dimensional models of projects such as the 290 River Street might be helpful to the Planning Board. Mr. Barber said that the Planning Board does require three dimensional models for large projects, but many of the smaller projects are built as of right, which means there is no Planning Board or BZA review.

It was agreed without objection that this possible amendment would be kept in committee for discussion at the same working meeting as the possible lot line and yard definitions.

Councillor Maher and Vice Mayor Seidel thanked all those present for their participation. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18pm.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Sam Seidel, Co-Chair
Councillor David Maher, Co-Chair

Committee Report #6
The Civic Unity Committee held a public hearing on July 16, 2009 at six o'clock and ten minutes P.M. in the Jefferson Park Community Center. The hearing was held for the purpose of initiating a community conversation on strengthening the community for a safer neighborhood.

Present at the hearing were Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Committee; Vice Mayor Sam Seidel; Councillor Henrietta Davis; Councillor David Maher; Councillor Kenneth Reeves; Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.; Councillor Larry Ward; and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Mayor Simmons and Councillor Craig Kelley, who were not able to attend, submitted communications for the record (Attachment A & B). Present from the City administrative staff were Police Commissioner Robert Haas; Deputy Superintendent Michael Walsh; Christine Levesque, Cambridge Police Department (CPD); Holly Bernier, CPD; J. Desrosiers, CPD; Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services (DHSP); Michelle Farnum, Director of Youth Services Division, DHSP; and Susan Richards, Coordinator of Out of School Time, DHSP. Also present were Gloria Leipzig, Director of Operations, Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA); David Degou, who will begin the position of Director of Security for the CHA in September; and Elaine DeRosa, Executive Director, CEOC.

Councillor Decker convened the hearing and explained the purpose. She said that this is the first one of a series of community meetings on the issue of strengthening the community for a safer neighborhood. This meeting is a collaborative meeting of the Civic Unity Committee and the Police Commissioner and his department to initiate this conversation. She wanted to begin here in Jefferson Park because this community has suffered in recent violence and its aftermath. Councillor Decker invited members of the public to comment.

James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place, Apt. 45, stated that last summer was the first time he walked by the McCrehan pool on Labor Day and found it closed. If we are trying to find ways to keep the neighborhood peaceful, we need to keep recreation resources open all summer. If the State will not pay for it the City should find a way to keep it open, at least this year.

Kenedy Mondesir, 1000 Jackson Place #32, stated that this is the first time he has seen this kind of violence and loss of life happening. Residents are afraid to let their children go outside. What is the City going to do about this?

Sister Joan Marie Coughlin, 7 Jefferson Park Apt. 59, member of the North Cambridge Crime Task Force, stated that she would like an update on the shooting and she wants to know what the CHA is going to do. She spoke in support of keeping the pool open.

Fesework Chernet, 60 Jackson Place, emphasized how frightened residents are that their children will be hurt.

Tom Dillon, 75 Jackson Circle, said that there are "No Loitering" signs. If people are hanging out after eight p.m., they should be moved along.

Councillor Decker then introduced Police Commissioner Haas.

Commissioner Haas said that with respect to the homicide, the police do not have any information about the number of people involved. There has been stepped up police activity around this neighborhood. He stressed that it is very important for people to call the police if they see suspicious activity. He emphasized that they do not have to give their names. He stated that if a caller does give their name but does not want police to come to their house, they can say so and that request will be honored.

Commissioner Haas said this year is different from the past years. There are three scenarios playing out. The first two shooting incidents here are not connected to each other. Additionally, neither is connected to the Brookford Street incident. The police pretty much know what went on and who was involved in all three. The police are aggressively pursuing this investigation.

Commissioner Haas said that at the same time police are developing more relationships with the youth of the community. There are three initiatives going on. The CPD Youth/Family Services Unit is involved along with the DHSP, youth workers and youth centers. These are very structured programs. Officer Michael Daniliuk described a focus group they held with neighborhood youth. The police asked them what police could do to make them safer, and they said they really wanted night basketball. So they have established "Night Court" basketball games at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30pm. At the end of the night patrol officers and youth workers get the kids out safely. So for two nights a week, we know what they are doing and that they are engaged in safe and healthy activities.

Jim Cusack, Yerxa Road, stated that years ago the night basketball started at midnight. There were no problems that summer.

Karen Clinger, Porter Square, asked whether any girls play basketball. The answer was not yet. Ms. Semonoff said that DHSP has a fair amount of girls only programming as well.

Commissioner Haas described the plan for collaborative meetings with the managers of large housing developments, and also bringing tenant councils into this for a real triad of collaboration to stop a small minority of people who are engaging in violence.

Councillor Decker then requested Assistant City Manager Ellen Semonoff to provide an update of DHSP's role in violence prevention. Ms. Semonoff described the DHSP programs. She said that since Commissioner Haas arrived, the CPD and DPHS have been working together in a variety of areas. Several weeks ago DHSP employees and police officers knocked on every door in Jefferson Park to provide information about City resources. As a result, the Center for Families and the Youth Centers got several calls from residents. Ms. Semonoff said that DHSP intends to continue to reach out.

Ms. Farnum then described the youth center programs. In the past the youth centers have not kept their doors open until midnight, but this is something DHSP is trying this summer.

Shirley Santos, North Cambridge Crime Task Force then announced National Night Out on Tues, July 4th and free soccer nights for 6-12 year olds, from six to eight p.m. Thereafter, Carolyn Rodriguez, Peabody School Neighborhood Schools Program described their programs.

Mr. Mandesir asked whether the night basketball program will end after the summer. This is the first time he has heard of something like this in 24 years in this neighborhood. Officer Danilek said that although this particular program will end after the summer, the police are using this opportunity to identify at risk boys and young men and helping them to get the attention and services that they need. Commissioner Haas said that this is an ongoing process. Officer Danilek is specifically dedicated to youth activities.

Councillor Ward said that after the summer, school is going to happen, and he hopes that kids will be home doing homework at night. He said that the only way that anything to going is going to happen is through collaborative efforts.

James Williamson said that the Cambridge Health Alliance closed the clinic which is in a CHA building. He would like to know whether the building can be used for community purposes.

Mr. Cusack suggested putting basketball at Russell Field. He also suggested that the police promote an anonymous tip line. He asked why the annual Night Out Against Crime cannot take place at Russell Field. Ms. Semonoff said that the event was held at Russell Field during the rehab of the Peabody School, but there were safety issues connected with the need to run power lines much further and other connectivity issues.

Susan Richards, Brickworks, said more parent communication would be very helpful. She has a 13 year old and she would like to hear from other parents as to what are the cultural norms for this age. For example, how late can their kids stay out? Peer support is an important resource for parents.

Marie Jules, 60 Jackson Circle, stated that she would like to have more security around. When she came from church the other day she observed some adult men having a conversation about drug dealing. There are kids who have to stay inside. Adult residents cannot feel safe sitting outside. Most of the crime is committed by outside kids, not resident kids.

Sister Joan said that she has had an unlisted number but when she calls the police department, her number pops up on their screen. Councillor Decker suggested that Commissioner Haas think about a police campaign to let people know that they can make anonymous calls safely.

Janice Plant, North Cambridge, stated that she has heard of kids getting pulled over by police because of the color of their shirts and that certain colors are "gang colors."

Councillor Decker said that comment raises an important point. She asked the Commissioner what is the best for way for a parent to deal with police disrespect to one of their kids. Commissioner Haas said that the parent should call and ask for the shift commander. Then ask why the police stopped their son. If is involves youth, please call the Youth and Family Services Unit, whose emphasis has shifted to the evenings. The summer program they are doing right now is called "Building Relationships."

Elizabeth St. Justin, 95 Jackson Circle, said that her sons have been victims of crime; one was shot. She wants to feel safer.

Claudia Smyth, 81 Jackson Circle, expressed concern about safety especially at night. Mr. Dillon said that he would like the patrol cars to come through more often.

James Williamson suggested that there be more opportunities for social interaction between residents and police.

Roc Noelsaint, 58 Jackson Circle, expressed concern about what the City is doing to help kids get back on track after they have gotten off track.

Gloria Leipzig, Director of Operations, CHA, said that the CHA takes resident safety very seriously. There is collaboration and communication with the police. The CHA is also working on improving lighting and camera systems. In addition, the CHA is very serious about lease enforcement. If a member of a household commits a violent crime or a drug-related crime, they will go to court to evict the perpetrator. Ms. Leipzig announced that David Degou, former Cambridge Police Superintendent, will become the new CHA Public Safety Administrator.

Councillor Toomey thanked all the residents for coming to the meeting and urged residents to continue to organize to have their voices heard. He encouraged residents to take advantage of the many resources that Cambridge offers.

Councillor Maher said solving problems of violence is not easy; it takes the entire community.

Councillor Ward said that he wants to encourage his colleagues to have more meetings in the community.

Vice Mayor Seidel emphasized the importance of building a level of trust and related his experience when he called in a suspicious incident. He did not feel like he had the options to not give his name.

Lee Pedro, 126 Jackson Street, President of the Tenant Council, stated that she was very happy that several members of the City Council attended this meeting. She is very tired of hearing and seeing negative comments about public housing tenants.

In response to a question about cameras, Ms. Leipzig stated that the CHA is working out the best usage and placement of cameras. She emphasized that not all of the crimes that are going on in this area are committed by the residents.

Roc Noisant, 58 Jackson Circle, said that there are cameras in the circle - two rotating cameras. Two years ago you could not live down by that circle. Since the cameras and the police have come, they have been able to sit outside and not be afraid.

Nadege Charles, 59 Jackson Circle, stated that she has a 19 year old son. The kids causing the problems are not for Cambridge.

Councillor Decker thanked all those present for their participation. The hearing adjourned at eight-thirty P.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair

Committee Report #7
The Civic Unity Committee conducted a public meeting on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at six o'clock and thirty-five minutes 5 P.M. in the Lincoln Way Community Room, 44A Lincoln Way, Cambridge.

The purpose of the meeting was to initiate a conversation to strengthen the Lincoln Way community for a safer neighborhood.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Committee; Councillor Larry Ward; Deputy Superintendent of Police Mike Walsh; Superintendent of Police Steven Williams; Sergeant Kathy Murphy; Community Policing Officers Ed Burke and Phil Chu; Detective Steven Magalhaes, Youth Family Services Unit, Cambridge Police Department; Melissa Castillo, Assistant Director - Youth Programs, Department of Human Services (DHSP); Omar Bandar; Glenis Thomas, Lincoln Way Property Manager; Kurt Tommy, Deputy Director of Operations, Cambridge Housing Authority; Elaine DeRosa, Director, CEOC; Shirley Santos, North Cambridge Crime Task Force; and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Also present were Annette Taylor, 5 Lincoln Way; Claudette Orcel, 19 Lincoln Way; Edouarzin Yvose, 10 Lincoln Way; Solinette Etienne, 21 Lincoln Way; Madelin Arroyo, Assistant Teacher, Fitzgerald Community Schools, 12 Lincoln Way; Victoria Bergland, 43 Lincoln Way; Yvonne Dottin-Cardoso, 30 Lincoln Way; Marie Guerrier, 47 Lincoln Way; Alemitu Kasse, 4 Lincoln Way; and Dawn Adkins.

Councillor Decker opened the meeting and stated the purpose. She outlined the agenda (ATTACHMENT A) and read the call of the meeting. She stated that she is holding a series of meetings in the community due to the rise of violent crime in North Cambridge. It is more productive to conduct small meeting where the community can be heard. She explained that this meeting will be reported to the full City Council and she urged residents to come to the City Council to share their ideas. She asked Superintendent of Police Steven Williams to give an overview of crime and outreach efforts.

Superintendent Williams stated that all police officer's work together to make the community safe. The police department has worked with the CHA to do outreach to the youth of the community. The outreach has been done in North Cambridge and in Area 4. Informal interaction has been done at the youth centers. He informed the committee that the most prominent cars that are vandalized are Hondas and Camry's. A robbery took place in the area of Raymond Street and Upland Road. Three arrests were made; one of the suspects was from Cambridge, but not from the area where the robbery occurred. Sergeant Murphy informed the committee that two soccer summer nights were held at Russell Field. There were 130-140 youth that participated. The community policing made door-to-door visits at Jefferson Park and Lincoln Way. Story Walks were held at the Peabody School. The pools got extensive use. Walking groups got acquainted with the youth in the area. Superintendent Williams stated that these programs would be replicated next summer. A youth academy was created where eighteen youth participated. This program taught what it means to be a police officer. The complaints received about the youth stopped because the youth became involved in these summer programs.

Deputy Superintendent Walsh spoke to the community about reporting incidents to the police. He gave the police website: cambridgepolice.org. There is a drug hot line and a texting tip line for incidents of crime. He stated that there are many ways to address crime tips and police visibility. If there are incidents identified problem solving mechanisms including the stakeholders are developed to create solutions and ownership.

Councillor Decker explained the services offered by CEOC to the community.

At six o'clock and fifty minutes P.M. Councillor Decker opened the meeting to public comment.

Victoria Bergland asked if the flyers were distributed to Lincoln Way and the surrounding neighbors. Councillor Decker responded that outreach was done to just Lincoln Way. A large community meeting was held previously and blame was aimed at residents of public housing. This is the reason why she decided as chair of the Civic Unity Committee to conduct a series of meetings in the community. Three weeks ago a Civic Unity Committee meeting was held at Jefferson Park. In the future meetings will be held at Fresh Pond and Walden Square. Councillor Decker stated that her intent was to empower Lincoln Way residents so that they could be heard. Ms. Bergland suggested smaller meetings and to welcome residents outside of Lincoln Way. She commented that Rindge Towers and Walden Square are not public housing. There is a stigma about public housing that needs to be changed. She suggested starting with smaller meetings and including private home owners.

Councillor Decker stated that her goal is to continue to foster community. This meeting is for informational exchange. Sergeant Murphy stated that the police department does not receive a lot of complaints about Lincoln Way. Complaints were received about older kids drinking stated Councillor Decker.

Ms. Bergland suggested a program that included computers and inside basketball. There are a lot of programs at Gately, but the youth are not participating in these programs.

Councillor Decker asked Melissa Castillo, DHSP, to give an overview of the programs offered.

Ms. Castillo passed out the "Cambridge Youth Program Research Guide". The Department of Human Services has programs for all groups including pre-school, infants, Community Schools (Fitzgerald at the Peabody K-6), seniors and activities at the youth centers, including pre-teen and teen. She highlighted the programs at the Gately: 9 - 10 pre-teen program, middle school partnership program, night teen program, leaders in action and peer-to-peer and peer-to-adult program. Homework help is given at the Peabody after school child care program.

Ms. Castillo further stated that the West Cambridge Youth Center at 680 Huron Avenue is holding its opening celebration on Sept 2nd. The programs are similar to the Gately.

Ms. Annette Taylor asked when and where you can sign up for the programs at the West Cambridge Youth Center. Ms. Castillo responded that you can sign up now. Registration is on line also. The same application is used in all five youth centers.

Councillor Ward suggested that copies of the "Cambridge Youth Program Research Guide" be sent to all residents. Ms. Bergland suggested delivering the "Cambridge Youth Program Research Guide" to Lincoln Way. Ms. Castillo stated that the Resource Guide is sent to all schools and is published in the Chronicle. She suggested scheduling a registration session for residents at Lincoln Way for the West Cambridge Youth Center.

Councillor Decker informed the committee that the Center for Families is geared to new moms. It includes a drop-in play group for toddlers. At this time Councillor Decker asked Shirley Santos to give an update of the North Cambridge Crime Task Force.

Ms. Santos stated that the North Cambridge Crime Task Force sponsored National Night Out. She spoke of the soccer nights. Recruitment for soccer night was done at Jefferson Park, Walden Square and Lincoln Way. Fresh Pond youth participated in the soccer nights. Jefferson Park is sponsoring a back-to-school event in September. Walden Square and Cornerstone are having barbeques.

At this time the committee heard from Kurt Tommy, Deputy Director of Operations for the Housing Authority who gave an overview of the relationship between the police department and the housing authority. In the spring there was a concern about crime in the area. The housing authority worked with the police to foster a relationship with the residents. The involvement of the residents is vital, he said. He urged residents to get involved to help keep the area safe. He stated that the CHA is planning lighting and camera improvements. The CHA has a computer lab program, workforce and day care at Jefferson Park.

Councillor Decker asked if there are any other concerns, questions or suggestions.

Again Ms. Bergland stated that the negativity of the public housing stigma needs to be changed. Councillor Ward asked how this stigma could be changed. Ms. Bergland stated that clarification is needed as to where public housing begins and ends. Public housing residents are hard working people. Trouble starts from outside. Lincoln Way is quiet; residents know each other. Sergeant Murphy stated that police calls are recorded as incidents by outside individuals. She commented most police officers grew up in public housing.

Councillor Decker encouraged residents to talk to Elaine DeRosa about breaking the negative stigma. The police commissioner stated that statistically crime is not occurring from residents in public housing. This meeting will be reported to the City Council. If residents wish to discuss this matter it must be on the City Council Agenda. The City Council needs to hear public housing residents concerns on this matter. She suggested e-mailing comments to the City Clerk's office.

Councillor Ward spoke about addressing the negative stigma. He suggested reviewing successful anti-stigma campaigns. Cambridge can look at ways to apply the successful anti-stigma campaigns to the public housing issue.

Elaine DeRosa stated that CEOC would help to get resident concerns to the City Council. Child care and transportation can be arranged. At the meeting previously held hateful comments were made about public housing - this needs to be silenced. She suggested residents send comments to the City about the Community Preservation Act money allocation to affordable housing to the public hearing to be held on Sept 2, 2009.

Councillor Decker stated that there has been a movement to change the allotment of CPA funds to affordable housing.

Councillor Decker thanked all those present for their participation. The meeting adjourned at seven o'clock and forty-eight minutes P.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair

Committee Report #8
The Civic Unity Committee held a public meeting on July 1, 2009 at 5 P.M. in the Sullivan Chamber. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct an informal brainstorming conversation with individuals and organizations working on energy conservation and climate protection and with youth organizations in Cambridge on how better to engage youth, in energy and action, about environmental actions and awareness in their communities.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Committee; Patty Nolan, School Committee member; Susanne Rasmussen, Director of Environmental and Transportation Planning, Community Development Department (CDD); Michelle Farnum, Director of Youth Programming, Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP); Sarah Link, DHSP; Ariane Berelowitch, CRLS student; Melissa Judtke; Robert V. Lange; George Mokray; Sue Butler, 14 Clinton Street; Lilah Glick, Cambridge Energy Alliance; David Rabkin, Cambridge Energy Alliance; Laurie Leyshon; Phil Sego, Norfolk Street, Sierra Club; and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury.

Councillor Decker convened the meeting and explained the purpose. She invited Professor. Lang to describe his work. Professor Lang first described his work with Village Projects International, part of the International Collaborative for Science, Education and the Environment. Professor Lang described working with youth in Sub Saharan African villages without electricity to supply solar-powered lighting and to construct more energy efficient and healthful stoves. He has also worked on developing and teaching kite-based aerial photography to monitor deforestation in Haiti. This summer he is holding a workshop for Newton middle school technology teachers on how to build a small solar project.

Professor Lang said that his main colleague in his work is Robert Busker, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of California. They are cooperation on developing a solar box, modular solar power units, and training kids to use wonderful energy output monitors in Berkeley for energy efficiency and design. He can get matching grants from the National Laboratory for this kind of project.

Councillor Decker then invited Ms Farnum and Ms. Glick to describe summer programs for youth related to energy efficiency and climate change. Ms. Farnum provided an overview. They have four pre-teen programs at the youth centers that are mostly focused on science. There is a week-long program at the West Cambridge Youth Center entitled "Going Green." There is also a program at Fresh Pond on biological collecting, which is enabling the kids to develop a relationship with the Fresh Pond Ranger and to learn about water treatment and conservation. In a program in partnership with City Sprouts, the kids are doing a lot of work based on apples. Kids are involved in the City's energy champions program as well. Ms. Rasmussen noted that the Frisoli Youth Center will soon have solar panels on the roof.

Ms. Farnum said that the biggest teen environmental program this summer is "Terra-Scope Radio." In partnership with MIT, kids are developing a science-based radio program. They are also working with the Children's Museum on the production of an hour long radio program on environmental features. The features will be based on other programs in the city that are focused on environmental preservation. The teens will be doing the narration.

Ms. Farnum said that there are also three environmentally focused programs under the umbrella of the Mayor's Summer Jobs (MSJ). MSJ interns are working on the DPW collaboration with Green Sense on how to increase energy efficiency at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. For the second year, MSJ kids are working with the Friends of Alewife ecology program. In addition MSJ kids are part of a program at the New England Aquarium which provides opportunities for kids to learn about and describe for visitors the exhhibits.

Ms. Farnum said that there is room for many more new and interesting hands-on experience for young people during the year. They are always interested in getting professionals to help out.

Ms. Butler said that Jason Taylor is putting on a youth center micro/macro economics energy savings program in which the energy savings for the household will be split 50-50 between the youth and their parents. Ms. Glick said that some other communities have used a program in which the students go back home and bring energy saving techniques to their parents. In a Marshfield project, kids deployed solar devices into households and then measured the savings. This was an NSTAR program for middle school and high school students designed by the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Councillor Decker said that the youth centers offer another opportunity for teens who are not necessarily connected to science learning at the high school. Ms. Link said that DHSP has put a lot of work on engaging middle school students in after school programming. Starting in September they expect to have several hundred kids involved.

Ms. Nolan listed some other environmental agencies that either are now or could be useful in kids' science programming including: Green Streets, City Sprouts , the Cambridge Energy Alliance. In addition it would be useful for DHSP staff to discuss this issue with Summerbridge and the Bridge staff. She also suggested getting Rindge School for Technical Arts (RISTA) involved. Ms. Berelowitch said that she is working with Sarah Colby, a science teacher at CRLS who is focusing on developing a stronger environmental curriculum. Next year she wants to work with the freshman academy.

Ms. Rasmussen said that it is city policy now that all city projects will follow LEEDS standards. Members of the CRLS program at DPW described earlier are thinking about how kids can be involved and learn from this. It would be possible to develop a curriculum that could be used every time the city is doing a LEEDS construction project. Her department has been involved in most of the programs that have been discussed at this meeting. She is very happy to continue the discussion.

Councillor Decker said that she is interested in talking about more system ways to engage kids that are not dependent on the interest of a particular city employee, for example perhaps there could be an assessment and sign off on kids' involvement that would be required before the project could be called complete.

Ms. Butler said that perhaps young people could develop a structure to collect information, for example about city buildings where lights are left on at night, and get that information to the right places.

Mr. Mokray suggested using youth to monitor and including learning how to monitor in the curriculum. The project could include doing a complete through-put analysis and giving kids the responsibility to do the monitoring. He also suggested contacting the Charles River Watershed Association about having kids involved in water monitoring, and contacting Steve Kirwan, who produces the "Living on Earth" science oriented show. Also, Second Wind in Somerville is one of the foremost monitoring companies in the world.

Mr. Mokray demonstrated his solar bicycle lights. He said that with his solar-powered equipment, his battery is off-grid. Mr. Mokray suggested John Francis as someone who could communicate well with kids. He said that he personally would be willing to do a workshop with teachers on how to make simple solar-powered devices.

Councillor Decker suggested that Ms. Farnum and Ms. Glick could meet with some of the people who shared their experience and knowledge at this meeting. If they would like assistance from her office in scheduling such a meeting, she would be happy to arrange for such assistance. There could be another Civic Unity Committee meeting on this topic in the fall.

Councillor Decker thanked all those present for their participation. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair

AWAITING REPORT LIST
08-41. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what process is being followed to develop programs for the new West Cambridge Community Center.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 03/17/08 (O-15)

08-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on changes to the intersection of River Street and Mass Avenue to allow more pedestrian crossing time before vehicles are allowed to turn.
Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-15)

08-79. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how local construction lighting could be limited to the minimum necessary for safety.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 06/02/08 (O-2)

08-101. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on working with Boston to create a policy to keep truck traffic to a minimum within the City.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 07/28/08 (O-25)

08-105. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of using the parcel on Binney and Fulkerson Streets for a dedicated dog park.
Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Murphy & Mayor Simmons 07/28/08 (O-40)

08-148. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on appointing a public housing or Section 8 tenant to fill the existing vacancy on the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/08/08 (O-2)

08-152. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of establishing a Walden Street Cattle Pass observation point.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/15/08 (O-1)

08-158. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible funding to deal with hoarding and to preserve housing.
Councillor Davis 12/22/08 (O-8)

09-11. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the removal of the Homeland Security Surveillance cameras and infrastructure and who is responsible for the removal.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 02/09/09 (O-7)

09-21. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on survey of surrounding cities and towns on the hours of operation of their libraries and a survey of patrons as to their needs and desires with respect to library hours.
Councillor Davis 03/09/09 (O-14)

09-22. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ways to implement the recommendations made in A Look at Women in Cambridge Now.
Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 03/23/09 (O-7)

09-23. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of doubling the number of solar panels to be installed on the high school using stimulus funds.
Councillor Davis, Vice Mayor Seidel and Full Membership 03/23/09 (O-8)

09-26. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on potential amendments to the zoning ordinance to bring city lighting more in line with dark sky principles and address problems of enforcment of existing regulations.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 03/23/09 (O-16)

09-39. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what economic stimulus funds are available to the City.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher & Mayor Simmons 04/27/09 (O-9)

09-42. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on planting trees in parking lot #8 and surveying all city parking lots and library branches with a plan for tree maintenance.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 05/11/09 (O-2)

09-43. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on installing changing tables in both the men’s and women’s bathrooms in all city-owned buildings.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 05/11/09 (O-7)

09-46. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on increasing the warranty on city street trees.
Councillor Davis 05/11/09 (O-25)

09-54. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on Black MSM issues in Cambridge.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 05/18/09 (O-12)

09-56. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on analyzing the current development patterns in the Residence C-1 area.
Councillor Maher, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/01/09 (O-2)

09-62. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on keeping the Magazine Beach pool opened.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 06/08/09 (O-2)

09-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on clarification of the policy on posting "no parking" signs.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/08/09 (O-7)

09-66. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on efforts to prohibit smoking in parks.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/08/09 (O-8)

09-72. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether city streetlights are configured to prevent "disability glare."
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 06/15/09 (O-11)

09-73. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on discussions between the developer of 303 Third Street and the City of Cambridge.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/22/09 (O-1)

09-74. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on addressing traffic concerns at the corner of Gore and Fifth Streets.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/22/09 (O-2)

09-76. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on inspecting rooftop mechanicals on commercial buildings to ensure they are functioning properly and within the noise ordinance.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/22/09 (O-5)

09-77. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on painting pedestrian lines on the raised crosswalk on Oxford Street and on all raised crosswalks near schools, playgrounds or other areas with high pedestrian use.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/22/09 (O-7)

09-78. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #24
RE: report on how the City can support the Purple Hats Club.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 06/22/09 (O-8)

09-80. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a review of the City's policies on sidewalk cafes.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-1)

09-81. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ensuring that DCR and city pools have adequate security.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-4)

09-82. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on activity of persons in and around the Larz Anderson Memorial Bridge.
Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-6)

09-83. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on providing a weekly summary update of all the coordinated city efforts to reduce crime across the City.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-9)

09-84. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #6
RE: report on the takeover of Youville Hospital by Partners Healthcare.
Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-10)

09-85. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on conferring with DCR on the possibility of keeping the McCrehan Pool opened until Labor Day.
Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-11)

09-86. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the three unit development at the corner of Sherman and Winslow Streets.
Councillor Maher, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-12)

09-88. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of changing after hours metered parking on streets adjacent and in the vicinity of the Court House and Registry of Deeds.
Councillor Ward, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 07/27/09 (O-1)

09-89. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #4
RE: report on ways the City can support and encourage residents to visit their local neighborhood restaurants.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-6)

09-90. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #5
RE: report on a summary of how the Taxi Cab Subcommittee functions.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-7)

09-91. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether employees at the Harvard University project at 160 Concord Avenue have health care, workman's comp., a pension funds and do not meet the 10 hours OSHA safety certification.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-8)

09-92. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on proposing a 2% PILOT increase.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-9)

09-93. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on policy surrounding smoking in outdoor seating areas.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-10)

09-94. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #8
RE: report on ensuring the water play features are working properly and turned off at night as not to waste water.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-11)

09-95. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #8
RE: report on maintaining water features and implementing a notification system when they are not working properly.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-12)

09-96. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of the pedestrian signals at the super crosswalk in Harvard Square.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-13)

09-97. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on proposed plans for the old police headquarters at 5 Western Avenue.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-16)

09-98. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on assigning one stationary police officers in a prominent location in Central Square.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-17)

09-99. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #3
RE: report on any new information regarding the North Point development project and the relocation and construction of the Lechmere Green Line Station.
Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-21)

09-100. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether the City regulates mobile billboard use in the City.
Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-22)

09-101. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the plans and timetable for resurfacing the Kendall Square sidewalk area by the Marriott Hotel.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 07/27/09 (O-26)