CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $75,000 from General Fund Cable Television Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Salary and Wages account to cover the costs of an Educational Access Program Manager position.

2. 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 FY2008 CPA revenues ($4,640,000) appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust.
1B. 10% of FY2008 CPA revenues ($580,000) appropriated to Historic Preservation.
1C. 10% of FY2008 CPA revenues ($580,000) appropriated/allocated to Open Space.
2A. 80% of FY2007 State Match revenues (received in FY2008) ($4,640,000) appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust.
2B. 10% of FY2007 State Match revenues (received in FY2008) ($580,000) appropriated to Historic Preservation.
2C. 10% of FY2007 State Match revenues (received in FY2008) ($580,000) appropriated/allocated to Open Space.
3A. 80% of the Fund Balance ($800,000) appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust.
3B. 10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) appropriated to Historic Preservation.
3C. 10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) allocated to Open Space.
4A. Appropriate Cost for Community Preservation Coalition Membership Dues ($7,500).

Sept 17, 2007
To the Honorable, the City Council:

Listed below are the recommendations of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee for FY2008. For additional information, please see attachments from CPA Committee Chair, Richard Rossi, dated 9/6/07.

In accordance with the CPA Committee’s recommendations, I am requesting that the City Council formally appropriate CPA funds raised by the City’s FY2008 CPA surcharge, the FY2007 state match funds received in FY2008 and the existing CPA fund balance.

For this appropriation, it is estimated that the net local receipts from the CPA surcharge for FY2008 will total $5,800,000 with an additional state match of approximately $5,800,000. In addition, $1,007,500 from CPA Fund Balance is being recommended for appropriation. The total of these appropriations from these funding sources is $12,607,500.

On Sept 5, 2007, the CPA Committee made recommendations for allocation of these FY08 funds. By unanimous vote, the CPA Committee recommended to the City Manager that the CPA funds be allocated and appropriated as follows:

1. Fiscal Year 2008 Local Funds ($5.8 million)

1A. 80% of FY2008 CPA revenues ($4,640,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

1B. 10% of FY2008 CPA revenues ($580,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

1. $250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grants program;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

2. $57,500 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) Roof & Windows;  9-0-0

3. $25,000 appropriated to Engine 6 (River St.) Masonry & Paint;  9-0-0

4. $85,305 appropriated to the Golf Course clubhouse roof & masonry;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

5. $20,000 appropriated to Fort Washington Park irrigation and turf;  9-0-0

6. $ 9,695 appropriated to Cambridge Common renovations;  9-0-0

7. $25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery stairway repairs;  9-0-0

8. $20,000 appropriated to Old Burying Ground; and  9-0-0

9. $87,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.  9-0-0

1C. 10% of FY2008 CPA revenues ($580,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

1. $125,000 appropriated to Black’s Nook Access Area improvements;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

2. $125,000 appropriated to Watershed Protection and Restoration of Stream "C";  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

3. $37,500 appropriated to Northeast Sector Final Change Order on Re-vegetation, and;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

4. $292,500 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).  9-0-0

2. Fiscal Year 2007 State Match [received in FY08] ($5.8 million)

While it is expected that the City will receive in FY08 a 100% match for CPA funds received in 2007, the state will not release these matching funds until October of this year, which is the first half of FY08. For this appropriation, the estimated state match would result in an additional $5,800,000 to be used for CPA purposes. The Committee recommends that these funds be used as follows:

2A. 80% of FY2007 State Match revenues [received in FY08]($4,640,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

2B. 10% of FY2007 State Match revenues [received in FY08] ($580,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

1. $250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grants program;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

2. $57,500 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) Roof & Windows;  9-0-0

3. $25,000 appropriated to Engine 6 (River St.) Masonry & Paint;  9-0-0

4. $85,305 appropriated to the Golf Course clubhouse roof & masonry;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

5. $20,000 appropriated to Fort Washington Park irrigation and turf;  9-0-0

6. $ 9,695 appropriated to Cambridge Common renovations;  9-0-0

7. $25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery stairway repairs;  9-0-0

8. $20,000 appropriated to Old Burying Ground; and  9-0-0

9. $87,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.  9-0-0

2C. 10% of FY2007 State Match revenues [received in FY08] ($580,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

1. $125,000 appropriated to Black’s Nook Access Area improvements;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

2. $125,000 appropriated to Watershed Protection and Restoration of Stream "C";  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

3. $37,500 appropriated to Northeast Sector Final Change Order on Re-vegetation; and  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

4. $292,500 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).  9-0-0

3. CPA Fund Balance ($1.0 million)

3A. 80% of the Fund Balance ($800,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust;  8-1-0 [Kelley NO]

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

* $100,000 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.  9-0-0

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

* $100,000 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).  9-0-0

4. CPA Fund Balance ($7,500)

4A. Administrative Cost for Community Preservation Coalition Membership Dues  9-0-0

The tables on the following page summarize the FY2008 recommendations for use of CPA funds by expenditure type and funding source.

Table 1. Summary of Recommended Appropriations/Reserves by Expenditure Type

CPA Category/Project	FY08 Total Amount Allocated/Appropriated All Sources
Affordable Housing Trust	$10,080,000
Historic Preservation
- Historic Preservation Grants	$500,000
- Engine 5 (Inman Square) Renovations	$115,000
- Engine 6 (River Street) Renovations	$50,000
- Golf Course Club House Renovations	$170,610
- Fort Washington Park Improvements	$40,000
- Cambridge Common Renovations	$19,390
- Cambridge Cemetery Improvements	$50,000
- Old Burying Ground Improvements	$40,000
- Restore Archival Collections	$275,000
Subtotal (Historic):	$1,260,000
Open Space
- Fresh Pond Master Plan Implementation
Black’s Nook Access Area Improvements	$250,000
Watershed Protection and Restoration of Steam "C"	$250,000
Northeast Sector Project Completion	$75,000
- Open Space Reserve Allocation	$685,000
Subtotal (Open Space):	$1,260,000
Administrative/Community Preservation Coalition Membership Dues	$7,500
Total:	$12,607,500

 

Table 2. Summary of Recommended Appropriations by Funding Source

	FY2008 Local Funds ($5.8 m)	FY2007 State Match ($5.8 m)	CPA Fund Balance ($1.0 m)	FY2008 Total
Affordable Housing Trust	$4,640,000	$4,640,000	$800,000	$10,080,000
Historic Preservation Projects	$580,000	$580,000	$100,000	$1,260,000
Open Space Projects	$580,000	$580,000	$100,000	$1,260,000
Admin./Community Preservation    Coalition Membership Dues			$7,500	$7,500
Total	$5,800,000	$5,800,000	$1,007,500	$12,607,500

 

Very truly yours,
Robert W. Healy
City Manager

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To: Robert Healy, City Manager
From: Richard Rossi, Chair, Community Preservation Act Committee
Date: Sept 6, 2007
Re: Allocation and Appropriation of CPA Funds

The purpose of this memo is to summarize the meeting of the Community Preservation Act Committee on Sept 5, 2007 and to convey their recommendations for the use of CPA funds for FY2008 appropriation. See list of Committee members and City staff present at the meeting, below.

Recommendations made by the Committee on Sept 5th were based on input from the City Manager and the City Council’s goals statement, as well as the staff presentations and public comment heard at the CPA public meeting held on Aug 22, 2007. Approximately 50 members of the public attended this publicly advertised meeting. Of that number, 33 people spoke. In addition, two letters were received from people who were unable to attend, who both supported continuing the 80% allocation to affordable housing. The great majority of public speakers supported continuation of the 80-10-10 split of CPA funds in favor of affordable housing. A number of East Cambridge residents voiced their interest in seeing the allocation of funds to Open Space increased, if not this year, in future years. A few specifically spoke in support of an athletic field or other recreational facilities for East Cambridge. An explanation regarding other non-CPA sources of funding for Open Space was provided, including the allocation of more than $8 million on open space and recreational projects in recent years.

Based on this input, the Committee recognized that the creation and preservation of affordable housing clearly remains the CPA Committee’s and residents’ highest priority. In addition, the projects listed below in the areas of historic preservation and open space were also identified for funding and generated support at the community meeting.

Accordingly, on Sept 5, 2007, the CPA Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council, through the City Manager, that the CPA funds be allocated and appropriated as follows:

1:Fiscal Year 2008 Local Funds ($5.8 million)

80% of FY2008 CPA Local Fund revenues ($4,640,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

10% of FY2008 CPA Local Fund revenues ($580,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

• $250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grant program;

• $57,500 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) Roof & Windows;

• $25,000 appropriated to Engine 6 (River St.) Masonry & Paint;

• $85,305 appropriated to the Golf Course clubhouse roof & masonry;

• $20,000 appropriated to Fort Washington Park irrigation and turf;

• $ 9,695 appropriated to Cambridge Common renovations;

• $25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery stairway repairs;

• $20,000 appropriated to Old Burying Ground; and

• $87,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

10% of FY2008 CPA Local Fund revenues ($580,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

• $125,000 appropriated to Black’s Nook Access Area improvements;

• $125,000 appropriated to Watershed Protection and Restoration of Stream "C";

• $37,500 appropriated to Northeast Sector Final Change Order on Re-vegetation, and;

• $292,500 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).

2:Fiscal Year 2007 State Funds [received in FY08] ($5.8 million)

80% of FY2007 State Match revenues ($4,640,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

10% of FY2007 State Match revenues ($580,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

• $250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grant program;
• $57,500 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) Roof & Windows;
• $25,000 appropriated to Engine 6 (River St.) Masonry & Paint;
• $85,305 appropriated to the Golf Course clubhouse roof & masonry;
• $20,000 appropriated to Fort Washington Park irrigation and turf;
• $ 9,695 appropriated to Cambridge Common renovations;
• $25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery stairway repairs;
• $20,000 appropriated to Old Burying Ground; and
• $87,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

10% of FY2007 State Match revenues ($580,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

• $125,000 appropriated to Black’s Nook Access Area improvements;
• $125,000 appropriated to Watershed Protection and Restoration of Stream "C";
• $37,500 appropriated to Northeast Sector Final Change Order on Re-vegetation; and
• $292,500 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).

3:CPA Fund Balance ($1,000,000)

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

10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

• $100,000 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

• $100,000 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).

4:CPA Fund Balance ($7,500)

• Administrative Cost for Community Preservation Coalition Membership Dues

Attendance at Community Preservation Act Committee Meeting: Sept 5, 2007

Committee Members Present:
Richard Rossi, CPA Committee Chair, Deputy City Manager
Louis DePasquale, Assistant City Manager, Finance
Wyllis Bibbins, Member, Historical Commission
Gerard J. Clark, Cambridge Housing Authority
Lee Farris, Resident, City of Cambridge
Lenora Jennings, Resident, City of Cambridge
Susan Schlesinger, Member, Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
Albe Simenas, Chair, Conservation Commission

Committee Members Absent:
Barbara Shaw, Member Planning Board

City Staff Present:
Charlie Sullivan, Executive Director, Historical Commission
Jen Wright, Executive Director, Conservation Commission
Sam Corda, Managing Director, Water Department
Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Chris Cotter, Director of Housing, Community Development Department
David Kale, Budget Director
Nancy Schlacter, Assistant to the City Manager
Karen Preval, Senior Management Analyst

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Cambridge Housing Authority Computer grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $57,678.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary & Wages ($56,314.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance ($1,364.00) to allow the Community Learning Center (CLC) to provide computer classes for Cambridge Housing Authority residents at Jefferson Park and at 119 Windsor Street.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Cambridge Housing Authority/ Bridge to College Program grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Mass Dept. of Housing and Community Dev. in the amount of $6,720.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary & Wages account to provide educational resources to CHA residents.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant received from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for $100,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($78,309), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($19,941) and Travel and Training account ($1,750) to reduce underage youth access to alcohol in Cambridge.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of various private donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $11,660.22 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to support a variety of services to Cambridge Seniors, including entertainment for senior parties, the purchase of fans for low-income seniors, provision of minor home adaptation equipment and transportation for special senior center events and trips.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs for $78,878.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($20,126.00), Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($57,402.00) and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,350.00) and will be used to provide substance abuse prevention services for Cambridge seniors and transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly food shopping trips.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Family Network Grant (MFN) received from the Department of Education in the amount of $139,761.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($138,236.00) and the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,525.00) to provide a variety of family support and parent education resources to families in the Cambridge community.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry Grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide nutritional foods that will be distributed to eligible Cambridge residents through the Food Pantry Network.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of estimated user fees received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies and surrounding communities to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a citywide tracking system for homeless persons receiving services through the participating programs, in the amount of $10,000 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Project Bread grant received from the Project Bread organization for $2,500.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide funds to assist the Summer Food Service Program with the purchase of art supplies to be used at the new Summer Food Site at Columbia Park.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Workplace Education Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($37,968.00) and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,032.00) to provide funds to support the Community Learning Center (CLC).

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a supplemental appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program Grant for $8,220.00 funded by the Department of Health and Human Services to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will assist with fall program start-up.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $57,815.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to support the Cambridge Employment Program (CEP).

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of grant for $62,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Education to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($57,745.00) and to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,255.00) to be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to six years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Civic Education Grant for $143,169.00 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($125,609.00), to the Department of Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($17,065.00), and to the Department of Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($495.00) in support of the Community Learning Center’s Adult Civic Education Program.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Boston Adult Literacy Fund in the amount of $14,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($6,867.00) and to the Grant Fund department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,133.00) and will be used to hire and train Community Learning Center student leaders who will support parents of middle and high school students to navigate through high school culture and procedures.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Lead-Safe Grant (Round 12) Program Income of $16,028.93 to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will increase funds available to control lead hazards in eligible housing in Cambridge.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-95, regarding a report on the timeline for refurbishment of Magazine Beach.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 07-97, regarding agreement between Guilford Transportation and the MBTA to develop an intermodal transportation facility in East Cambridge.  Referred back to City Manager - Kelley

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of funds of $20,046.05 from the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account to support the ongoing services provided by the Early Learning Opportunities grant from the US Department of Health and Human Service Administration.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as member of the Cambridge Kids' Council:
  Andrea Collymore (Community-at-Large member) (3-year term)
  Andrea Kramer (Community-at-Large member) (3-year term)
  Olubunmi Fatoye-Matory (Commity-at-Large member) (3-year term)
  Denise Gharty (Youth member) (2-year term)

CHARTER RIGHT
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on July 17, 2007 for the purpose of receiving an overview of the current projects and goals of the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) and hearing from Claude-Alix Jacob, the new Chief Public Health Officer about his goals and visions. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker Committee Report Number Three of Sept 10, 2007.]

2. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 84 Wadsworth Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Applications and Petitions Number Six of Sept 10, 2007.]  Tabled - Simmons

3. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 360 Memorial Drive between 296 and 120 Vassar Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Applications and Petitions Number Seven of Sept 10, 2007.]  Tabled - Simmons

4. That the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee schedule a meeting to discuss with the new owners the impact on the 55 Magazine Street tenants of the recent sale of the building and their concern about their security as tenants and the new owners' plans for the building, especially any plans to convert the building to condominiums. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor Reeves on Order Number Forty-Seven of Sept 10, 2007.]  Tabled - Simmons

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

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

7. Opposition to the Urban Ring Phase II bus system unless the whole route is grade separated to ensure that the buses would not have to compete with general traffic. [Placed on Table Order Number Nineteen of Apr 9, 2007 on the motion of Councillor Davis on Apr 9, 2007. Councillor Kelley's motion to take from Table Failed 3-6-0 on Apr 23, 2007.]

8. An application was received from Singh Raghbin, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 66 Dudley Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. Response has been received from neighborhood association. [Placed on Table Applications and Petitions Number Four of Apr 23, 2007 on the motion of Councillor Davis on Apr 23, 2007.]

9. That the City Manager is requested to direct the relevant Department heads to have the West Cambridge painted "rotary" removed. Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Toomey on Order Number Sixteen of Apr 30, 2007. [Placed on Table Order Number Sixteen of Apr 30, 2007 on the motion of Councillor Davis on May 7, 2007.]

10. A communication was received from Thomas Fowler-Finn, Superintendent of Schools, transmitting a copy of the annual Affirmative Action Report. [Placed on Table Communications and Reports from City Officers Number One of Sept 10, 2007 on the motion of Councillor Decker.]

11. That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant Department heads about the feasibility of changing the City's code requirements so that City officials measure the noise from any newly installed equipment for which a Noise Affidavit has been completed prior to final approval of the project or granting of the Certificate of Occupancy. [Placed on Table Order Number Twenty-nine of Sept 10, 2007 on motion of Councillor Kelley.]  Order Adopted 9-0 as Amended
AMENDED ORDER IN CITY COUNCIL     Sept 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Noise Ordinance has specific limits on what levels of noise are permissible from various types of equipment at what times of day; and
WHEREAS: Newly installed equipment such as air conditioning units and heating vents often require building permits and a contractor's signature on the Noise Affidavit; and
WHEREAS: If the newly installed equipment does not meet the requirements of the Noise Ordinance it is up to neighbors to lodge a complaint to get the issue addressed which can strain neighbors' relationships with each other; and
WHEREAS: Neighbors would not be placed in the awkward position of complaining about other neighbors' noisy equipment if the City ensured compliance with the Noise Ordinance before granting a Certificate of Occupancy or otherwise approving a project's completion; and
WHEREAS: Other code enforcement programs in the City, such as electrical or plumbing, require an inspector to visit a project and sign off that th relevant work has been properly completed: and
WHEREAS: Inspectors with noise meters could visit project and measure noise levels from newly installed equipment to ensure that the equipment does not violate Cambridge's Noise ordinance before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or otherwise approving a project's completion; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with relevant Department heads about the estimated costs and feasibility of changing the City's code requirements so that City officials measure the noise from any newly installed equipment for which a Noise Affidavit has been completed prior to final approval of the project or granting of the Certificate of Occupancy; and be it further
ORDERED: That this request is only intended to address enforcement issues relevant to newly installed equipment that required a Noise Affidavit or some other permit from the City; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this issue.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. 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.]

13. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillors Michael A. Sullivan and Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on July 12, 2007 for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to regulate fences. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 13, 2007. Petition expires Oct 10, 2007.

14. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillors Michael A. Sullivan and Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on July 12, 2007 for the purpose of continuing to consider a proposed amendment to the Noise Ordinance to regulate leaf blowers. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 13, 2007.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to increase Lodging House license fees. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 13, 2007.  Ordained 9-0 - Ordinance #1308

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Thomas Delbanco, requesting a curb cut at 94 Hammond Street. A curb cut order was adopted on July 30, 2007 (Attachment A) granting a curb cut on Museum Street side of the property with the condition the curb cut on Hammond Street be closed. Attached are copies of additional information, the BZA decision and drawings to support the request for a new curb cut to be made without closing the existing curb cut. (Attachments B, C and D)

2. An application was received from LaRouche PAC, requesting permission for a table for literature display and sandwich board sign in Harvard Square on Massachusetts Avenue across from the MBTA stop.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Kathy Podgers, regarding the city's trash ordinance.

2. A communication was received from Kathy Podgers, regarding "Money Follows Person" Grants.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Dane Balcon.   Councillor Decker
2. Resolution on the death of Specialist Travis Virgadamo.   Councillor Decker
3. Resolution on the death of Specialist Kamisha Block.   Councillor Decker
4. Resolution on the death of Corporal Joshua Harmon.   Councillor Decker
5. Resolution on the death of Specialist Rodney Johnson.   Councillor Decker
6. Resolution on the death of Specialist Tyler Seideman.   Councillor Decker
7. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Omar Torres.   Councillor Decker
8. Resolution on the death of Specialist Rickey Bell.   Councillor Decker
9. Resolution on the death of Corporal Jeremy Bouffard.   Councillor Decker
10. Resolution on the death of Corporal Nathan Hubbard.   Councillor Decker
11. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Matthew Medlicott.   Councillor Decker
12. Resolution on the death of Specialist Christopher Patton.   Councillor Decker
13. Resolution on the death of Corporal Willard Powell.   Councillor Decker
14. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Rogelio Ramirez.   Councillor Decker
15. Resolution on the death of Corporal John Tanner.   Councillor Decker
16. Resolution on the death of Specialist Tracy Willis.   Councillor Decker
17. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Joshua Morley.   Councillor Decker
18. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Andrew Nelson.   Councillor Decker
19. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jessy Pollard.   Councillor Decker
20. Resolution on the death of Private Justin Sanders.   Councillor Decker
21. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Garrett McLead.   Councillor Decker
22. Resolution on the death of First Lieutenant Jonathan Edds.   Councillor Decker
23. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Kevin Gilbertson.   Councillor Decker
24. Resolution on the death of Corporal William Warford III.   Councillor Decker
25. Resolution on the death of Corporal Phillip Brodnick.   Councillor Decker
26. Resolution on the death of Specialist Edward Brooks.   Councillor Decker
27. Resolution on the death of Specialist Michael Hook.   Councillor Decker
28. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jason Paton.   Councillor Decker
29. Resolution on the death of Captain Derek Dobogai.   Councillor Decker
30. Resolution on the death of Chief Warrant Officer Paul Flynn.   Councillor Decker
31. Resolution on the death of Captain Erick Foster.   Councillor Decker
32. Resolution on the death of Captain Corry Tyler.   Councillor Decker
33. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Sandy Britt.   Councillor Decker
34. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Adrian Elizalde.   Councillor Decker
35. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Paul Norris.   Councillor Decker
36. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Matthew Tallman.   Councillor Decker
37. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Michael Tully.   Councillor Decker
38. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jason Butkus.   Councillor Decker
39. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Edgar Cardenas.   Councillor Decker
40. Resolution on the death of Sergeant James Collins Jr.   Councillor Decker
41. Resolution on the death of Captain Michael Fielder.   Councillor Decker
42. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class David Heringes.   Councillor Decker
43. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Delmar White.   Councillor Decker
44. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Daniel Scheibner.   Councillor Decker

45. Congratulations to Robert Neer and Xuan Phan on the birth of their son Robert Marco Neer.   Councillor Decker

46. Resolution on the death of Alfred P. Camuso.   Vice Mayor Toomey

47. Resolution on the death of Marion E. (Ahearn) Voke.   Vice Mayor Toomey

48. Resolution on the death of Linda Martignetti.   Vice Mayor Toomey

49. Resolution on the death of Hilda (Mello) Marks.   Vice Mayor Toomey

50. Resolution on the death of Francis M. "Frank" DiPietro.   Councillor Maher

51. Resolution on the death of Philip J. Spinetto.   Councillor Maher

52. Declare September 2007 as Cambridge Men's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.   Mayor Reeves

53. Thanks and best wishes to Linda Chin, as she leaves her role as Senior Vice President for Planning, Marketing and Public Relations at the Cambridge Health Alliance.   Mayor Reeves

54. Congratulations to Randi Mail, Adam Mitchell and the Department of Public Works on their successful program for recycling and composting organics from many Cambridge businesses.   Councillor Davis

55. Condolences to Linda Pinti and family on the loss of her father Hugo Pinti.   Councillor Simmons

56. Retirement of Elizabeth Lowry from the Human Services Department.   Mayor Reeves

57. Retirement of James Lodge from the School Department.   Mayor Reeves

58. Retirement of Joan Petrillo from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.   Mayor Reeves

59. Resolution on the death of Joseph P. Laycox Sr.   Councillor Maher

60. Congratulations to City Councillor Anthony D. Galluccio on his victory in the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by Jarrett T. Barrios.   Councillor Simmons, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy and Vice Mayor Toomey

74. Happy 3rd Birthday to Sophie Dune Streeter.   Mayor Reeves

75. Congratulations to Caroline Tremblay and Aaron Bock on their recent wedding.   Councillor Simmons

76. Congratulations to Macklin Antonio Flores on becoming a United States citizen.   Vice Mayor Toomey

77. Congratulations to John Azul on becoming a United States citizen.   Vice Mayor Toomey

79. Resolution on the death of William S. Beckford.   Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to confer with Tom McNichol, President of the Charles River Clean Up Boat, and MIT to resolve the issue of the financial status of this organization.   Vice Mayor Toomey  Charter Right - Toomey

2. Urge the United States Senate to pass a version of the Farm Bill that supports provisions affecting the health of all children and includes increased funding.   Councillor Davis

3. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to discuss the beautification of Reardon Park at the intersection of Hampshire and Broadway.   Vice Mayor Toomey

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and request that a 4-way Stop sign be installed at the corner of Otis Street and Eighth Street.   Vice Mayor Toomey

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority on the status of the open space at the intersection of Binney and Fulkerson Streets.   Vice Mayor Toomey

6. That the City Manager is requested to begin the process of appraisal of the former Graham and Parks School for the purposes of a sale.   Councillor Murphy
Order withdrawn with unanimous consent - Councillor Murphy

7. That the City Manager include funds in the FY 09 budget for the planning process of renovating the current Police Headquarters building for use by the Community Learning Center, School Department Central Administration and Multi-Service Center.   Councillor Murphy
Order withdrawn with unanimous consent - Councillor Murphy

8. That the City Manager is requested to ensure that City staff prominently post temporary notices that pedestrian cycles and pedestrian signals have been changed when such changes have taken place.   Councillor Kelley

9. That the City Manager is requested to confer with his staff and relevant School Department officials and private and charter school officials to create a survey program through which parents can effectively inform City officials about problematic traffic and infrastructure issues on their commute to school so that City officials can make better informed decisions about how to deploy traffic enforcement and infrastructure management resources to create safer routes to school.   Councillor Kelley

10. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with an estimate of the staff hours and funds annually committed to street, corner and square dedications in Cambridge.   Councillor Kelley (Davis, Maher, Simmons added)

11. Dedication of a suitable location in the vicinity of 45-47 Blanchard Road in honor of Margaret "Peg" Callahan.   Councillor Galluccio

12. Dedication of a suitable location to Carol Hill, former city employee and city activist.   Councillor Simmons

13. Dedication of an appropriate site in the vicinity of Jefferson and Harding Streets in honor of Walter Barker.   Vice Mayor Toomey

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Sept 17
5:00pm   Presentation for Cambridge Men's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 18
6:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a neighborhood hearing on the recent removal of services from the Windsor Street Neighborhood Clinic.  (Pisani Center, 131 Wash. St.)

Wed, Sept 19
4:45pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Chapter 8.24 of the Municipal on Refuse and Litter.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on adopting an ordinance requiring LEED certification for any new construction, or substantial rehabilitation for an existing use or new use that totals 25,000 sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area or more and is subject to special permit from the Planning Board or Board of Zoning Appeal or development consultation under Article 19.50. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the re-filed Cott et al., zoning petition requesting to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge by changing the area bounded by the centerlines of Broadway, Hancock Street, Harvard Street and Lee Street from Residence C-1 district to Residence B district. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Sept 24
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)

Wed, Sept 26
10:00am   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues of safety and resources as it pertains to housing, buildings and neighborhoods.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 1
6:00pm   Roundtable Meeting with the School Committee  (Location to be announced)

Wed, Oct 3
5:30pm   Ordinance Committee  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 4
6:00pm   Forum on Race and Class featuring Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. sponsored by the Civic Unity Committee  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 15
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Oct 29
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Sept 17, 2007  Charter Right - Toomey
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Charles River Clean Up Boat provides a valuable service to the Cambridge community by voluntarily cleaning the Charles River and attempting to keep our waters clean of trash and debris; and
WHEREAS: Recent unfortunate accidents have threatened the financial status of this organization; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with Tom McNichol, President of the Clean Up Boat, and MIT to resolve this issue.

O-2     Sept 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The US Senate is now deciding on its version of the 2007-2012 Farm Bill; and
WHEREAS: Many provisions of the Farm Bill include programs that directly affect our children by helping to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Cambridge families; and
WHEREAS: The following programs need to be retained and fully funded: the Farmers Market Promotion Program, the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the Farm to School Program, the Farmland Protection and Farmland Viability Programs, the Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program, and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program; and
WHEREAS: The Community Food Projects program needs mandatory funding at the level of $30 million dollars; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record as urging the US Senate to pass a version of the Farm Bill that supports provisions affecting the health of all children and includes increased funding for all the programs listed above; and further be it
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this order to Senator John Kerry, Senator Edward Kennedy, and Congressman Michael Capuano on behalf of the entire Cambridge City Council.

O-3     Sept 17, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to discuss the beautification of Reardon Park at the intersection of Hampshire and Broadway.

O-4     Sept 17, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and request that a 4-way Stop sign be installed at the corner of Otis Street and Eighth Street.

O-5     Sept 17, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority on the status of the open space at the intersection of Binney and Fulkerson Streets.

O-6     Sept 17, 2007 -- Order withdrawn with unanimous consent - Councillor Murphy
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
WHEREAS: Residents of the neighborhood surrounding the former Graham and Parks School have expressed concern that the building has been vacant for a number of years and wonder what the building’s future use will be; and
WHEREAS: The Community Learning Center has been looking for a permanent home for over a decade; and
WHEREAS: The new Cambridge Police Headquarters is in the process of being built out; and
WHEREAS: The city is paying hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to rent spaces for the Community Learning Center and The Multi-Service Center, and through the school department budget for the school department’s central administration; and
WHEREAS: There have been discussions to relocate those three uses to the current Police Headquarters site, after the new site is built and after renovations to the current Police Headquarters site; and
WHEREAS: The costs of the School Department central administration are not eligible for state reimbursement; and
WHEREAS: It is anticipated that the cost of needed renovations to the current Police Headquarters site will be extremely high; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to begin the process of appraisal of the former Graham and Parks School for the purposes of a sale; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager report back to the City Council and the School Committee with the results of that appraisal so that the process can begin of transferring the former Graham and Parks School from the School Department to the city; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this order to the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-7     Sept 17, 2007 -- Order withdrawn with unanimous consent - Councillor Murphy
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
WHEREAS: The Community Learning Center has been looking for a permanent home for over a decade; and
WHEREAS: The new Cambridge Police Headquarters is in the process of being built out; and
WHEREAS: The city is paying hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to rent spaces for the Community Learning Center and The Multi-Service Center, and through the school department budget for the school system’s central administration; and
WHEREAS: There have been discussions to relocate those three uses to the current Police Headquarters site, after the new site is built and after renovations to the current Police Headquarters site; and
ORDERED: It is anticipated that the cost of needed renovations to the current Police Headquarters site will be extremely high; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to include funds in the FY 09 budget for the planning process of renovating the current Police Headquarters building for use by the Community Learning Center, School Department Central Administration and Multi-Service Center.

O-8     Sept 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Recent changes to the pedestrian signals at the junction of Rindge and Massachusetts Avenue have resulted in confusion amongst pedestrians who did not realize that, initially, the pedestrian button was no longer activated and, later, that pushing the pedestrian button was necessary to get a "Walk" signal across Massachusetts Avenue; and
WHEREAS: Confused about why the walk cycle did not seem to be working, pedestrians sometimes tried to cross Massachusetts Avenue during the "Don't Walk" cycle, resulting in a more dangerous crossing for them; and
WHEREAS: Notices of changed timing or signal cycles posted at signalized crosswalks could help alleviate confusion and ensure that pedestrians cross during the safer "Walk" cycle; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that City staff prominently post temporary notices that pedestrian cycles and pedestrian signals have been changed when such changes have taken place.

O-9     Sept 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Walking and cycling children to school is a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to driving or taking the bus; and
WHEREAS: Many parents in Cambridge are worried about various intersections and street crossings their children would have to traverse in order to get to school; and
WHEREAS: Many parents have decided to keep driving or using the bus in order to avoid exposing their children to the perceived dangers of crossing the street; and
WHEREAS: Many bus stops also pose risks to children from heavy, confusing or unpredictable traffic patterns; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with his staff and relevant School Department officials and private and charter school officials to create a survey program through which parents can effectively inform City officials about problematic traffic and infrastructure issues on their commute to school so that City officials can make better informed decisions about how to deploy traffic enforcement and infrastructure management resources to create safer routes to school; 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-10     Sept 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with an estimate of the staff hours and funds annually committed to street, corner and square dedications in Cambridge.

O-11     September 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a suitable location in the vicinity of 45-47 Blanchard Road in honor of Margaret "Peg" Callahan; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-12     September 17, 2007
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a suitable location to Carol Hill, former city employee and city activist; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-13     September 17, 2007
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in the vicinity of Jefferson and Harding Streets in honor of Walter Barker; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.