Cambridge City Council meeting - September 29, 2014

Cambridge City Council meeting - September 29, 2014 - AGENDA

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-85, regarding a report on the playground facilities for Jackson Place Apartments.

2. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Maren Batalden, MD, MPH, to the Cambridge Health Alliance Board medical staff seat, for the term of 1-year effective Oct 1, 2014.

3. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 101, regarding a report on the implementation of a city-wide job fair for Cambridge residents.

4. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2015:
All Orders adopted 9-0

A. Authorize the use of Free Cash of $12,650,000 to reduce the FY15 tax rate;

B. Authorize $2,000,000 in overlay surplus/reserves to be used for reducing the FY15 tax rate;

C. Authorize $563,765 from the School Debt Stabilization Fund to be used as a revenue source to the General Fund Budget;

D. Appropriate $12,000,000 from Free Cash to the City Debt Stabilization Fund;

E. Classify property into five classes;

F. Adopt the minimum residential factor of 56.1250%;

G. Approve the maximum residential exemption factor of 30% for owner-occupied homes;

H. Vote to double the normal value of the statutory exemptions;

I. Vote the FY15 exemption of $302 allowed under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17D;

J. Vote the FY15 asset limits of $59,961 allowed under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E;

K. Vote the FY15 income and asset limits allowed under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41D as follows: Income limits of $24,793 for single and $37,190 for married; and asset limits of $49,584 for single and $68,178 for married;

L. Vote the income limit for deferral of real estate taxes by elderly persons as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue for the purposes of MGL Chapter 62, Section 6, subsection (k) for a single person ($55,000) and for married ($82,000).

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That as we undertake the Cambridge Conversations and the Master Planning Process, the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to study emerging business types in Cambridge and how they are affected by the use regulations in the Zoning Ordinance, and to recommend changes to the Zoning Ordinance that will help classify such businesses in a clear, rational way that supports the long-term interests of the community and instruct the Community Development Department to evaluate appropriate ways to facilitate home-based businesses above and beyond what is currently allowed. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor McGovern on Order Number Five of Sept 22, 2014.]
Tabled - McGovern

2. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department and the Planning Board to begin testing strategies to enhance such engagement at the earliest opportunity by methods such as requiring developers to hold a public meeting in the neighborhood and provide a report along with the permit application describing public input and changes to the project as a result of such input and to suggest changes to the Planning Board rules, which could be adopted by the Planning Board and/or Zoning Ordinance, which could be enacted by the City Council to codify successful community engagement strategies. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor McGovern on Order Number Six of Sept 22, 2014.]
Tabled - McGovern

3. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments to determine the feasibility of installing "no smoking marijuana" signs in city playgrounds and that signs further provide that persons found to be doing so could be fined in accordance to Massachusetts General Laws: CHAPTER 94C, Section 32L. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor McGovern on Order Number Fourteen of Sept 22, 2014.]
Referred to Ordinance Committee for discussion with Ban on Tobacco Products - Simmons

ON THE TABLE
4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Arts Council to determine the types of spaces that are most needed within the local arts community with the view of using the Foundry to fill those needs and to allocate appropriate funds to make appropriate upgrades for the purpose of creating a community arts center. (Order Amended by Substitution.) [Order Number Ten of Jan 27, 2014 Placed on Table on motion of Mayor Maher on Jan 27, 2014.]

5. An application was received from Ting-hsu Chen requesting permission to widen the existing curb cut at the premises numbered 14 Soden Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. [Applications and Petitions Number Six of Feb 24, 2014 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Simmons on Feb 24, 2014.]

6. That the City Council go on the record in opposition to any type of casino project in the Greater Boston area whether constructed and managed by Mohegan Sun or Wynn Resorts. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons on Order Number Five of June 16, 2014. Placed on the Table on the motion of Councillor Cheung on June 30, 2014.]

7. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Dennis A. Benzan and Councillor Dennis J. Carlone, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee for a public hearing held on June 18, 2014 to discuss revisions to the Cambridge Municipal Code Section 9.04.050 (A) Defacing public property of Chapter 9.04 entitled "Offenses Against Property". [Committee Report Number Five of June 30, 2014 Placed on Table on motion of Vice Mayor Benzan on June 30, 2014.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee for a public hearing held on Nov 22, 2013 to conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 8.68 entitled "Concussion Prevention and Management in Youth Activities at City Facilities." The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Dec 23, 2013.

9. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee for a public hearing held on Dec 19, 2013 to conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 8.67 entitled relating to Plastic Bag Reduction. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 24, 2014.

10. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Dennis A. Benzan and Councillor Dennis J. Carlone, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on Sept 3, 2014 to discuss a zoning petition to amend the Zoning Map by creating the Cambridge Highlands Overlay District to be coterminous with the district currently zoned Residence B located in the Cambridge Highlands neighborhood, situated north of Concord Avenue, south of and adjacent to the Blair Pond Reservation, and east of and adjacent to the municipal boundary with the Town of Belmont; and creating Section 20.800 - Cambridge Highlands Overlay District. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Oct 6, 2014. Planning Board Hearing held Sept 16, 2014. Petition expires Dec 15, 2014.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Felipe's Taqueria requesting permission for three tables and twelve chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 21 Brattle Street.

2. An application was received from Duncan MacArthur requesting permission to relocate an existing curb cut at the premises numbered 16-18 Bellis Circle; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.

3. An application was received from City of Cambridge, Department of Public Works requesting permission for three signs at the premises numbered 5 Western Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works and Community Development.

4. An application was received from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston requesting permission for eighty-seven temporary banners on electrical poles throughout the city welcoming new music director, Andris Nelsons. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department and the Historical Commission.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Elizabeth Stern, 20 Cambridge Terrace, transmitting support for Policy Orders 5, 6 and 7 of Sept 22, 2014.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Happy Birthday wishes to Polly Allen. Councillor Simmons

2. Happy Birthday wishes to Red T. Mitchell. Councillor Simmons

3. Happy Birthday wishes to Georgina Dottin. Councillor Simmons

4. Happy Birthday wishes to Henry Wortis. Councillor Simmons

5. Happy Birthday wishes to Rozann Kraus. Councillor Simmons

6. Happy Birthday wishes to Warren Tolman. Councillor Simmons

7. Happy Birthday wishes to School Committee Member Richard Harding. Councillor Simmons

8. Happy Birthday wishes to Senator Anthony Petruccelli. Councillor Simmons

9. That the City Council go on record acknowledging the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Councillor Simmons

10. Happy 40th Birthday wishes to Joseph Rose. Councillor Simmons

11. Resolution on the death of Anthony B. D'Onofrio. Councillor Toomey

12. Urge all residents to support the Cambridge for the Cure team who will be participating in the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Oct 5, 2014. Mayor Maher

13. Congratulations to Boston area Hyatt Hotels, Unite Here, the workers and workers' allies for their dedication on reaching an agreement and ending the five-year boycott. Councillor McGovern

14. Retirement of James Ward from the Human Services Department. Mayor Maher

15. Happy Birthday wishes to City Councillor E. Denise Simmons. Mayor Maher, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mazen, Councillor McGovern and Councillor Toomey

16. Happy Birthday wishes to former Mayor and City Councillor Sheila T. Russell. Mayor Maher

ORDERS
1. That the City Council go on record strongly urging the City of Cambridge Water Department to award its cleaning contract to a unionized vendor, to ensure that its workers will be treated fairly and respectfully, and will be paid prevailing wages. Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Benzan and Councillor Cheung
Order Withdrawn with Unanimous Consent

2. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Department and relevant City staff to ensure that incidents like the attacks on women at Fresh Pond are reported to the public in order for residents to be fully informed. Mayor Maher
Amended

3. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to delay trash collection on Lakeview Avenue and Standish Street until after 9:00am to alleviate traffic congestion in the area prior to the start of the school day. Mayor Maher

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to investigate the possibility of installing better signage at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Prospect Street so drivers are more aware that there are no left turns allowed at that intersection. Mayor Maher

5. That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City staff in order to determine the feasibility of parking the rubbish truck that is equipped with protective side guards in front of 831 Mass. Ave. just prior to the start of the Oct 22, 2014 Transportation and Public Utilities meeting so that interested persons can see this new technology. Councillor Carlone

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Paula Crane, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Dennis A. Benzan, Co-Chair of the Economic Development and University Relations Committee and Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee for a joint public meeting held on Sept 17, 2014 for subcommittees to report back on their timeline for creating a definition and clear goals for the citywide STEAM coordinator position.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Sept 29
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)
6:30pm The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate classification. (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Tues, Sept 30
3:00pm The Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing with the Community Development Department to provide updates on inclusionary zoning, linkage, the Nexus Study, the three expiring use buildings (Briston Arms, the Close Building and Fresh Pond Apartments) that the City is working to preserve and preferences for affordable housing waitlists. (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Mon, Oct 6
5:30pm Roundtable/Working Meeting with the Affordable Housing Trust. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Thurs, Oct 9
4:30pm The Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to review the City Council's most recent goals and to make recommendations for FY16 Goals; said Goals to include a goal relating to City-wide Planning. (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Wed, Oct 15
5:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition filed by CJUF III Northpoint LLC to amend certain provision of the City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance that govern the Planned Unit Development in the North Point Residence District to allow limited amounts of off-street retail parking. This hearing to be televised. (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Mon, Oct 20
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Wed, Oct 22
3:00pm The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public hearing to examine the potential for deploying truck side guards across all city-owned trucks as part of a proposed "Safe Truck" program for testing innovative tools that will enhance protections for cyclists and pedestrians. (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Mon, Oct 27
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Thurs, Oct 30
5:00pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 8.28 entitled "Restrictions on Youth Access and Sale of Tobacco Products and Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places." (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Mon, Nov 3
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Wed, Nov 5
4:00pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Article V by adding a new Chapter 5.50 entitled "Civilian Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Checks for Certain Licenses." (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Mon, Nov 10
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Wed, Nov 12
3:00pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 6.04 of the Municipal Code entitled "Animal Control Regulations" to establish fines for failure to remove dog waste, failing to license a dog, violations to dogs off leash, changing the required time a dog can be kept in a kennel to be consistent with state law and park rangers be given authority to enforce animal regulations at Fresh Pond Reservoir. (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Mon, Nov 24
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Mon, Dec 1
5:30pm Roundtable/Working Meeting to discuss city-wide planning, including discussions with the Planning Board. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Mon, Dec 8
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

Mon, Jan 12
5:30pm Roundtable/Working Meeting to discuss city-wide planning, including discussions with the Planning Board. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Sept 29, 2014 Withdrawn with unanimous consent
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
VICE MAYOR BENZAN
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is rightfully proud of its excellent reputation as an employer that strives to treat its workers with dignity and fairness, and which can rightly boast that its workers are paid prevailing wages and given access to affordable health care coverage; and
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the City's Water Department has recently put its cleaning contract out to bid, and that one of the vendors being considered, currently the lowest bidder for this contract, is a non-union vendor; and
WHEREAS: The City Council regularly takes strong stands against local organizations that do not offer the job training, job protections, fair wages, and the benefits that are often enshrined in union contracts, and the City Council should expect nothing less from the City itself as an employer; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record strongly urging the City of Cambridge Water Department to award its cleaning contract to a unionized vendor, to ensure that its workers will be treated fairly and respectfully, and will be paid prevailing wages.

O-2 Sept 29, 2014 Amended
MAYOR MAHER
WHEREAS: There have been two recent attacks on women at the Fresh Pond Reservation; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Department and relevant City staff to ensure that incidents like these are reported to the public in order for residents to be fully informed; 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-3 Sept 29, 2014
MAYOR MAHER
WHEREAS: The Huron/Concord Avenue neighborhood is currently going through a major sewer separation project that is disrupting travel though the neighborhood, particularly on weekday mornings; and
WHEREAS: Because of various street closures due to the ongoing project it is very difficult for parents and guardians to drop off their children at the Tobin School/Vassal Lane Upper School on Tuesdays, trash collection day, as the only through way to the school may be blocked by a trash collection vehicle; and

WHEREAS: The Tobin School day starts at 7:55am and the Vassal Lane Upper School day starts at 8:55am; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to delay trash collection on Lakeview Avenue and Standish Street until after 9:00am to alleviate traffic congestion in the area prior to the start of the school day.

O-4 Sept 29, 2014
MAYOR MAHER
WHEREAS: There are no left turns allowed at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Prospect Street in Central Square but many vehicles still make an illegal left turn; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to investigate the possibility of installing better signage at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Prospect Street so drivers are more aware that there are no left turns allowed at that intersection.

O-5 Sept 29, 2014
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
WHEREAS: On Wed, Oct 22, 2014, at 3:00pm, the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to examine the potential for deploying truck side guards across all city-owned trucks as part of a proposed "Safe Truck" program for testing innovative tools that will enhance protections for cyclists and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS: The meeting will be held at 831 Mass. Ave. in the Basement Conference Room; and
WHEREAS: Protective side guards are currently installed on at least one of the City's rubbish trucks as part of a small pilot program; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with all relevant City staff in order to determine the feasibility of parking the rubbish truck that is equipped with protective side guards in front of 831 Mass. Ave. just prior to the start of the Oct 22, 2014 Transportation and Public Utilities meeting so that interested persons can see this new technology; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Economic Development & University Committee and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebration Committee conducted a joint public meeting on Sept 17, 2014 beginning at 3:05pm in the 831 Mass. Ave. basement conference room.

The purpose of the meeting was for subcommittees to report back on their timeline for creating a definition and clear goals for the citywide STEAM coordinator position.

Present at the meeting were Vice Mayor Dennis A. Benzan, Co-Chair of the Economic Development & University Committee; and Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen, Co-Chair of the Economic Development & University Committee.

Also present were:
Jake Crutchfield, Teacher
Beverley Sobers, Director, Office of Workforce Development/DSHP
Josiah Bonsey, Recent graduate of Harvard University
Art Bardige, Sustainablearning
Matt Nelson, Cambridge Police Department
Patty Nolan, Cambridge School Committee Member
Joan Abrams, CRLS Biotechnology teacher
Elaine Koury, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts in Cambridge Public Schools
Paula Phipps, Child Development Consultant
Chris Watson, Lesley University
Kathleen Fitzgerald, Teacher at Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School
Ben Clark, Cambridge Community Services
Mina Reddy, Director of the Community Learning Center
Andrea Sachdeva, ArtSciencePrize
Emily Dexter, Teacher
Jason Weeks, Executive Director of Cambridge Arts Council
Stephen H. Gardener, STEM Consultant
Victoria Harris, Friends of CRLS
Gal Levin, Cambridge resident
Amelia Barros, Mayor's Office
Khari Milner, Co-Director of Cambridge Agenda for Children/Director of CPS
Omo Moses, The Young People's Project

Vice Mayor Benzan and Councillor Mazen opened the meeting and stated the purpose.

3:10-3:20 Better Practices subgroup reports on timeline
Jake Crutchfield explained that the group's research has been organized into eight better practices examples that include existing collaborations and portals across the country. He mentioned he would send an email to group at large on Monday. The email will feature a summary of the subgroup's work. Jake announced the survey has been completed and it will be sent out on Monday as well. The subgroup is very interested in learning what community leaders and local experts consider "better practices". They have been in discussion with the Agenda for Children symposium about having STEAM related presenters. They have also researched other STEAM and STEM programs, namely: Stem Network; Chicago Hive; Chicago City of Learning (Great portal option); Girls Start from Austin, TX; CompassNYC (free services, great map); STEAM education coalition (lobbying group, collaborating with student programs); Washington STEM (for adults, shows advantages of STEM/STEAM education); USTEM (San Francisco's portal, really easy to navigate, intuitive).

Councillor Mazen asked if any of the portals allow for student or family feedback on program qual Jake replied that his team has not found any portals which allow for students to give feedback from programs.

Andrea Sachdeva reiterated that the survey is to describe programs and receive input on best practices in STEAM fields. She encouraged members of the working group to forward the survey to their networks.

Vice Mayor Benzan asked how much it cost the City of San Francisco to put together their portal. Jake stated he has not been able to find the amount.

Councillor Mazen stated that the group might be able to secure some "Code for a Cause" volunteer hours from Next Jump to build a version 1 of the working group's portal. He explained that it is useful to know the framework of other portals because Next Jump can take an existing solution and customize it for the City of Cambridge. Vice Mayor Benzan added that a group of Area IV youth will be visiting Next Jump and extended the invitation to STEAM working group members.

Councillor Mazen spoke highly of Next Jump and stated that the company cares about the personal development of each employee.

Khari Milner asked for analytics on traffic, usage, and trends. Khari stated that it would be helpful to have those statistics as the group strategizes. Jake stated that his group will look into researching the information.

3:20-3:30 Learners subgroup reports on timeline
Art Bardige recapitulated the purpose and stages of the "Cambridge Challenge" - potentially a citywide challenge to students to imagine the future of the city with self-driving cars. The challenge would change from year to year and align the whole city around aiding student teams and imagining the future of Cambridge together. He stated his subgroup has been working on the challenge, but they were also successful in drafting a skeleton description for the STEAM coordinator position.

Vice Mayor Benzan stated he appreciates the concept of the Cambridge challenge. He added that traffic is one of the top 3 issues that should be raised for students to discuss. He suggested the possibility of issuing a challenge to the city about how to tackle traffic problems in Alewife where the teams can be comprised of architects, and students from MIT and CRLS, among other groups of people. The Vice Mayor suggested having a reward for people who come up with the best solution and asked the subgroup to discuss the feasibility of that idea. The Vice Mayor expressed he believes Cambridge is a city where its residents can tackle the city's problems and not have to resort to outside consultants.

Kathleen Fitzgerald stated she could help connect students from the high school to the "Cambridge Challenge."

3:30-3:40 Messaging and Outreach subgroup reports on timeline
Omo Moses stated that the subgroup wants to do focus groups with family members, either at Margaret Fuller or at a tenant council meeting around Oct 15th. He mentioned the subgroup is also taking a tour to Next Jump and will conduct a conversation with local youth to get their thoughts on STEAM.

The group will continue reaching out to younger students in October. The subgroup has reached out to Khari and Eli to see how they used messaging in their organization. The subgroup's biggest concern is how to have a conversation about this with stakeholders and how to get them engaged about STEAM opportunities.

Councillor Mazen offered to use his resources to aid the subgroup with an animation piece for their messaging initiative, if they can get a script or core message to the working group.

3:40-3:50 Internships and Apprenticeships subgroup reports on timeline
Beverley Sobers explained the subgroup has been focusing on internships just like it had reported at the last meeting. By the end of September, the team will have a draft and by mid-October they will submit their recommendations. Ben Clark added that the recommendation would take the form of a 4-5 page document.

Vice Mayor asked the group to restate some of the shortcomings of STEAM internships they found in their research.

Beverley listed challenges employees face when recruiting and entertaining interns. Her team spoke with Draper Labs and learned the company has a great program in which they have one point of contact that coordinates the program. Having this feature adds to the success of what they do. In addition, the team learned that Draper includes the engineers from the very beginning of matching. Engineers help internship coordinators look for the right individual. Together, they look for a match between the engineer and the student. The subgroup also learned Draper schedules follow up meetings to assess the professional development of the intern.

Another challenge is space and finding the right work for the HS student. Furthermore, the team's findings led them to realize hiring high school students has proven challenging from a legal perspective. Some employers do not have a comprehensive understanding of what hiring teens entails. The subgroup found some companies use their internal lawyer to get legal information about the hiring of high school students. Moreover, another challenge faced by companies is connecting with schools to ensure they are getting students that can be matched appropriately. The team discovered Draper had over 100 students (high school and post-secondary) and they hired 13 of the high schoolers into their high school internship program - but only 3 were from Cambridge. Draper reached out to a lot of communities, but membership and enrollment depends on who expresses interest and submits applications on time. The key to increasing participation in Cambridge would be following up with students and internship coordinators.

Stephen Gardener stated that at the Governor's STEM meeting there was a lot of discussion about workforce development and a gap between high school and college, community college education and high school education, etc. He stated that telling a lot of the workforce that one needs to go to college and get a Master's or Ph.D. or to get good job is discouraging. He mentioned it's important to show that there are jobs in the technology field that are accessible to students with lower degrees.

Vice Mayor Benzan agreed and suggested that the Messaging and Outreach group further discuss the idea.

Joan Abrams expressed that it is quite clear that there is a talent pool in Cambridge, but that companies are not prepared to hire out of high school in the bio- and life sciences. She affirmed that students can get jobs in manufacturing at entry-level positions and that they can take specialized courses at night; however, they most likely will not be in a position to work in a lab conducting research.

Councillor Mazen highlighted that one can have a lab tech job with a college degree - and that companies like Google are going even further: advertising that if you're talented and have a portfolio that speaks for itself, an advanced degree may not be needed. He clarified, however, that biology will not change and an advanced degree will always be required for high-level research. He also called attention to the fact local internship programs will have a high number of Cambridge enrollees one year and a drastically low number the following and that we need more consistent recruitment both from internship coordinators (where possible) and, more likely, from the city's educational/policy leaders and its many volunteers.

Joan explained that it is a full time job to follow up with students and make sure they follow all steps necessary to secure a good internship. She stated that when her organization had one person solely dedicated to this task they were doing much better about Cambridge recruits.

School Committee member Patty Nolan expressed that she would like to see local companies serve Cambridge learners more while not ostracizing Somerville or Boston students.

Beverley stated that some companies' internships are project-based so that makes it difficult for them to determine where the money to staff interns will come from since the number figure is not the same for each project.

Vice Mayor Benzan stated that the group needs an inventory of companies with internships. He added that one of the short-term goals for the group is to identify every single company that offers internships.

Ben stated that the Internships & Apprenticeship encourages all other subgroups to add to his subgroup's working inventory document.

Paula Phipps mentioned that the group should also look at organizations outside of corporations because city agencies like Cambridge Health Alliance also give internships.

Councillor Mazen stated he's sure some companies have community outreach programs that already budget for internships and cited Volpe as an example.

Joan expressed that time is money, so if the team can get together and be very clear on what it wants from these organization and how it wants to do it, things will be very doable.

Vice Mayor Benzan added that once the group established clear goals and outcomes for internships, it can begin considering the demand.

3:50-4:00 Emily Dexter proposes STEAM goals
Joan Abrams and Emily Dexter presented a database on how to direct students to meaningful internships (see handout). They mentioned this is for any level, 7-year-old or 17-year-old. The purpose of the database is to customize a program for the student. Instead of starting with internships and trying to staff them, Emily proposed to begin by assessing the learner's interests and personal goals.

Vice Mayor Benzan stated that plugging at-risk students into a great job opportunity or internship is more effective than working with them around policing and crime prevention.

Mina Reddy inquired about adult learners and adult internships.

Kathleen mentioned that it is possible to provide internships at night since she once taught classes to high school students during the day and their parents at night.

Art stated that the reason behind naming his subgroup "Learners" was the realization that there are individuals interested in learning beyond the K-12 range. He explained that as the group met they decided to focus on K-12 as an initial population but that they're willing to expand once they get more people. Parents and younger students can register with STEAM initiatives. He suggested parents fill out the sheet that Emily Dexter created, or even do it on the portal so that both parents and students are engaged.

Khari stated that there is a version of this model out of the Aspire Institute in Boston. They have bi-weekly communications that publicize projects, jobs, events and experiences that subscribers can get. Khari mentioned he has talked to administrators there about making it a STEAM platform and how they can expand to sending a text or other types of communications to interested parents. There are a lot of STEAM opportunities that are available today, Khari urged working group members to stay aware of those and try their best to be aware of each other and how to connect people to those experiences. He encouraged the working group to become savvier and learn how to reach students who are not in STEAM programs already. Young people have a lot of agency, but early on they are affected by how people perceive them or act toward them. He mentioned the working group should look into where do young people go when they need support or when they want to learn about activities. Also, who comes to them and who do they identify as allies should be another question to answer. He asked the team to ask students why they think they're not ready for opportunities and why aren't they feeling encouraged. He mentioned that these are important questions that need to be answered in order for STEAM to succeed.

Gal Levin asked who should connect to these kids and who should be trusted to do this work.

Khari answered that as many people as possible should be involved with this task.

Patty said that students need people to have faith in them and to encourage them. Students recognize that when they don't have somebody who has faith in them they lose faith in themselves. She mentioned that students, themselves, are saying that to succeed they need people around them to encourage them on a regular basis. She also called attention to including very young learners as well as senior learners in this student audience.

Stephen suggested that a coach or a referee should establish a bond with the student. This talks to the value of mentorship, especially from those who are not teachers. These mentors should share a process and it should be people who have travelled the path the student is starting on to increase the likelihood of a bond the student doesn't readily find in his or her environment.

Sue Cusack stated that the task is to make the high amount of resources accessible and coherent. There will always be underserved population, there are many models that privilege the privileged, but it is the working group's duty to be mindful that the group's model is accessible to learners who don't have easy access. It would be of great benefit to provide educators with awesome resources to help them make learning more authentic and exciting so that learners are captivated and can benefit from in class. She stated that there is an opportunity for community resources to be aligned and bring that curriculum to life in specific, aligned ways. Sue mentioned that some schools are undergoing a curriculum revision so there is an opportunity to change things.

Joan proposed that one day a month be reserved for an in-school STEAM event where students can learn about opportunities and know that the paradigm is changing.

Councillor Mazen voiced support for the concept but also stated that it will be a challenge to alter school curricula.

Vice Mayor Benzan shifted the focus to the STEAM summit and expressed it would be a great time to have the Superintendent and City Manager see the group's work. He stated that City administration is interested in listening to the team and that the working group needs to hear from them as well. He expressed the desire to see more School Committee members and administrators participate in the meetings.

Josiah Bonsey, a recent graduate of Harvard College, stated that his life experience has led him to observe a certain disconnect between life in Cambridge public schools and the business sector. A large part of creating opportunities for students is the presence of a mentor online or in person. He mentioned he'd like to see an easy way to get a mentor. He added that it's important to show students that there are a lot of people in the area who can be figures in their lives either online or through an established mentorship program.

Beverley stated that the Chamber of Commerce and the Office of Workforce Development is already doing some of this work. They bring leaders together with students; learners get to meet these experts and learn about their career paths. She mentioned that the working group should think about how best can it build on the resources that already exist, because it's not always necessary to start from zero.

Vice Mayor Benzan thanked Josiah for attending the meeting and stressed the importance of hearing from students who have gone through the Cambridge public school system.

Andrea stated that the "A" in STEAM, the design, gets left out of the conversation very often. She encouraged the working group to be intentional about including the arts in the conversation.

Councillor Mazen answered by stating that art ought to be celebrated in the STEAM discussions, but also as an important way to excite people about the technical side.

Khari then spoke about challenges to student engagement. The Out of School Time network has a mission statement that talks about creating equity and eliminating barriers for participation. He mentioned that internships need to have deliberate pathways for experiences and have sequential opportunities for people to access STEAM activities. If people are not careful Cambridge runs the risk of becoming a very segregated city.

Art said that the group's goal should be to encourage kids to participate in STEAM activities; it shouldn't be to work on the school system. He added that if the working group focuses on the same things the school is focusing on, STEAM programs will lose the interest of learners.

Sue restated that there is an opportunity to change the schools because the new curriculum is being developed currently. She also stressed the need to identify mentors that can guide teachers on how to educate in ways that reflect the resources of the community. There is a chance to connect these resources in a way that's more coherent. She said that school administrators are very receptive to hear new ideas as long as their time is not wasted. Sue expressed a desire to see STEAM be incorporated into the school day and to connect students to the scientists in their neighborhoods.

4:00-4:10 Discussion and Planning of STEAM summit
Vice Mayor Benzan stated that a lot of School Committee members have not been part of the working group's conversations, and if they're not present the group can't effect much change inside the schools. He mentioned that the STEAM summit would serve as a way to engage School Committee members and other members of the City and School Department so that everyone can discuss the working group's findings and recommendations. He stated that learning of the community's suggestions for STEAM would give the City Council the opportunity to be more informed when they set goals for the next 2-5 years.

The Vice Mayor reminded the group that Councillors have no control over the school budget but the group can certainly talk about in-school time and how to reach out to the community. He stated that he wants the group to be a part of the positive change in the city. The idea of the STEAM summit is to present all of the group's hard work City and school administrators, to identify where to allocate funds and see if the City needs to add positions related to STEAM in the City's departments.

The Vice Mayor stated that he would not tell the group what he wanted to come out of the STEAM working group, because it is their work and he's looking to hear their ideas and support the members as much as he can. He stressed the importance of being in sync and working together.

Councillor Mazen suggested having a presentation with data and a lot of what has been discussed by the working group at the meeting. He added that the summit's program should be interspersed with break-out sessions and meet-and-greets to have an opportunity for City officials and other attendees to speak to each other and for the group to hear from them. Holding them to have an opinion on this is important to the group's work moving forward.

Vice Mayor Benzan stated that what has been great about this process is that it's been a very transparent process. Everything the group discusses is available to the public. The group welcomes everybody to the table so that everybody has a voice in what it is doing.

Art stated that he is beginning to see coherence emerge out of the working group's meetings. He said that it's imperative the group present a unified vision of what it wants to achieve at the summit.

4:10-4:45 Discussion and Outline of STEAM Coordinator position
Councillor Mazen stated that a small team would likely fill the STEAM coordinator position for 3 years, based on the City Manager's model and early suggestions. It's possible that the STEAM Coordinator would have an additional staff of two. If it goes well, the position could possibly last longer. The Councillor stressed the need to have a specific mandate and to detail what aptitudes are needed in an ideal candidate.

Joan explained the need to agree on the scope of the coordinator position and read suggestions from a list (attached)

Vice Mayor Benzan stated that it's vital for the group to discuss this but it's also important to keep in mind that, ultimately, the City Manager has the final say as to what the description is, what department it will be under, and who will take the position. He expressed that he'd like to see this under the Office of Workforce Development, but he does not know with certainty where the position will be. He also supported seeing a STEAM coordinator work in the school departments, serve as a liaison to other City departments and support staff already doing this work.

Councillor Mazen spoke about setting expectations. He stated that the City Manager is very receptive to the group's findings and the case studies it has researched and will research. He expressed the need for the working group to have a compelling story about what it has seen and what it would like to see in Cambridge. He added that the City Council will become one stakeholder along with the School Committee, the working group members, other educators, and other departments. Once the working group reports back and presents something coherent, everybody will be better informed on how to ask for a STEAM coordinator.

Vice Mayor Benzan emphasized that the working group is the backbone to the STEAM recommendations the Councillors present to the City.

Patty stated that the responsibility of STEAM shouldn't be solely in the School Committee because there are many students who aren't in the Cambridge public school system; there are those in charter schools and others being home schooled. She stated that the School Committee is very busy with other important matters, but that she'll try her best to ensure they can support the STEAM work the City is doing.

Councillor Mazen voiced that he fears that putting the STEAM Coordinator under any given department (rather than working with and between departments) would be counterproductive and time-consuming for that singular department.

A number of people echoed that the position should sit between departments and report to the City Manager, to maximize autonomy and broad impact.

Vice Mayor Benzan emphasized that some City departments are very well funded. Certain departments are going to have to make a shift to accommodate the needs of a growing city. If most of the placements are within the field of retail, the City is not doing its job. He stated that some departments might need to be reassessed to determine whether or not their goals for job placement align with jobs in the innovation sector. The Vice Mayor added that there is no need to create another department when great departments/systems exist, the City just has to change the way business is conducted. Some of the decisions the City makes will be very difficult but they will be much needed.

Sue Cusack added that the STEAM coordinator should create the model or the hooks so that people can hook in and help the city go in the right direction. The position has to be innovative. He or she should figure out how to promote access for all people, considering language access, age-related issues and universal access. All of these things need to be taken into consideration.

Art expressed that he hears two big ideas for the STEAM position from the group's comments: coordinating (bring different people together) and the need to motivate learners, whether to identify students and bring them into STEAM activities or know how to identify people who can do this. He also stated that the group needs to think of realistic targets for the 1st year, 2nd year, etc.

Joan stated the coordinator needs to be someone who knows how the schools work and how to mobilize people in the school. She suggested adding professional externships for teachers where educators learn how to build excitement around STEAM.

Andrea suggested a person that is more on the corporate side, the education side, yet who is also a natural community organizer.

Vice Mayor Benzan agreed that the coordinator should know how to connect with different types of people in different sectors. He conceded that this might be the hardest part of the position.

Ben stated that the group needs to think of which of these three parts is the most important. Some art programs have an artistic director and an executive director, each is great in their own field. He suggested the position might call for two people.

Vice Mayor Benzan challenged the group by asking how the City is to get the funds to give people the support for this endeavor if two people are hired.

Patty mentioned that the group must think about students and their future. She stressed that group members shouldn't think about themselves, everyone must think about the children's future.

Beverley added that if there are holes on the school's end, the coordinator's efforts won't be fruitful so the group needs to determine what must be accomplished to ensure the City's STEAM goals are met.

4:45-5:00 Questions, concerns, and closing remarks
Councillor Mazen concluded the meeting by noting that the next meeting will begin with a more thorough look at the group's hopes for the STEAM Coordinator position, needs, and mandate.

Vice Mayor Benzan and Councillor Mazen thanked all those present for their attendance.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm.

For the Committees,
Vice Mayor Dennis Benzan, Co- Chair
Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Co-Chair
Economic Development & University Relations

Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen, Co-Chair
Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration

AWAITING REPORT LIST
14-19. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on producing an updated report of the Concord-Alewife Plan.
Councillor Cheung 03/24/14 (O-4)

14-28. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on creating a master list of all residential building managers citywide.
Councillor Simmons 04/28/14 (O-4)

14-29. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what options exist for dedicated office space for members of the City Council.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung & Councillor Carlone 04/28/14 (O-5)

14-36. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of offering resident an online option to complete the City's annual census.
Councillor Cheung 04/28/14 (O-27)

14-39. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on allocating an additional $140,000 annually to Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services.
Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Benzan & Councillor Carlone 05/05/14 (O-7)

14-40. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on improving traffic congestion at the intersection of Upland Road and Mass. Ave..
Councillor McGovern 05/19/14 (O-1)

14-45. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how to modify the Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance with changes to the following: fees for bags, elimination of paper bags from the ordinance, elimination of the thickness of the plastic bag in the ordinance, increasing the timeframe for implementation of the ordinance and inclusion of compostable bags in the ordinance.
Councillor Cheung 05/19/14 (O-20)

14-48. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the establishment of a Central Square Action Team that will be charged with recommending and helping implement strategies that will help Central Square capitalize on and enhance its designation as a Cultural District.
Councillor Simmons 06/02/14 (O-2)

14-51. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the potential for creating a program to enable bilingual high school students to learn language interpretation skills and to practice those skills at community meetings and events throughout the City.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Mazen, Councillor McGovern & Councillor Cheung 06/02/14 (O-5)

14-57. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on drafting an ordinance that would limit the sale of single-serving PET bottles of 1 liter or less and develop a task force to provide clear guidelines for this ordinance.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Mazen & Vice Mayor Benzan 06/09/14 (O-3)

14-60. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on implementing a truck ban on Concord Avenue and the possibility of traffic calming to reduce speeds of all vehicles on Concord Avenue.
Councillor Kelley 06/09/14 (O-4)

14-62. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ways to improve the safety of the intersection of Springfield, Cambridge, Hampshire, Inman, Antrim and Beacon Streets in Inman Square.
Councillor McGovern & Councillor Toomey 06/16/14 (O-3)

14-63. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on rodent control operations and the possibility of providing rodent-proof trash barrels to residents.
Councillor Toomey 06/30/14 (O-1)

14-67. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on contacting the owners of Fresh Pond Shopping Mall encouraging them to make safety improvements to the parking lot area and the feasibility of creating a safe pedestrian way from Fresh Pond Mall to Alewife Brook Parkway.
Councillor McGovern & Councillor Carlone 06/30/14 (O-10)

14-68. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on designing and implementing a system of public bulletin boards on major streets and intersections throughout the City.
Councillor Mazen 06/30/14 (O-11)

14-69. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on forming a pilot street team of engaged youth and residents as an experimental model for more consistent departmental outreach, community engagement, youth engagement and civic engagement.
Councillor Mazen 06/30/14 (O-13)

14-72. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report that the License Commission will not take further action on the proposed rideshare regulations and that the City Solicitor report on the City Council's legal authority over livery and taxi regulations.
Councillor Cheung & Councillor Mazen 06/30/14 (O-17)

14-73. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on resuming negotiations to purchase and preserve the Whittemore Avenue Community garden site.
Councillor Carlone 07/28/14 (O-2)

14-74. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on publicizing and convening a community meeting within 72 hours of any catastrophic event that could impact public safety.
Councillor Simmons 07/28/14 (O-3)

14-76. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on police patrols in Area IV and post information on website of what measures are being taken with regard to safety in the neighborhood.
Councillor Simmons 07/28/14 (O-5)

14-77. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the loss of parking spaces in Municipal Lot #8.
Councillor Toomey 07/28/14 (O-8)

14-78. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of launching a homeless donation meter program.
Councillor Simmons 07/28/14 (O-10)

14-79. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of implementing a Neighborhood Captain Program.
Councillor Simmons & Vice Mayor Benzan 07/28/14 (O-11)

14-81. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how to ensure that the apprentice program provision remains part of the Cambridge Employment Plan.
Councillor McGovern & Councillor Simmons 07/28/14 (O-14)

14-82. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of preparing a climate change checklist and evacuation plan for residents.
Vice Mayor Benzan & Councillor McGovern 07/28/14 (O-15)

14-83. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of hosting a salsa festival between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 and on organizing a cultural exhibit at City Hall that celebrates the Hispanic community.
Vice Mayor Benzan 07/28/14 (O-16)

14-84. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ways to improve the Planning Board process.
Mayor Maher, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor McGovern & Councillor Simmons 07/28/14 (O-17)

14-85. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #1
RE: report on playground and/or recreational facilities for Jackson Place Apartments.
Councillor Mazen 07/28/14 (O-18)

14-87. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of either seeking space at the Senior Center or other municipal building to create a fitness center for affordable rates for seniors.
Councillor Cheung 07/28/14 (O-26)

14-88. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on increasing enforcement of illegal parking in the bus stop at the corner of Cambridge and Sciarappa Streets.
Councillor Simmons 09/08/14 (O-1)

14-89. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the outsourcing of City jobs and how outside vendors are chosen.
Councillor Simmons & Councillor McGovern 09/08/14 (O-2)

14-90. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the City's hiring process and on what kind of professional development and career advancement programs are offered to existing employees.
Councillor Simmons & Councillor McGovern 09/08/14 (O-3)

14-91. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a summary of previous recommendations for the Volpe Center site included planning studies such as but not limited to, ECAPS, Neighborhood Planning Studies, K2, and efforts by the East Cambridge Planning Team and that the report summarize zoning and zoning overlays, and outline the development potential and limitation of this area.
Councillor Toomey 09/08/14 (O-4)

14-92. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on evaluating the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue and Bristol Street for safety improvements.
Councillor Toomey 09/08/14 (O-5)

14-94. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on creating a pedestrian way leading from the sidewalk on Alewife Brook Parkway to the Fresh Pond Mall parking lot.
Councillor McGovern 09/08/14 (O-9)

14-95. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an update on work underway to recommend changes to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance.
Councillor McGovern, Mayor Maher & Vice Mayor Benzan 09/08/14 (O-10)

14-96. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on sample pro forma examples showing how formulas for development projects work, both under the current inclusionary ordinance and under various inclusionary updates or percentage increases.
Councillor Mazen 09/08/14 (O-16)

14-97. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether the ML King School construction project is in compliance with the Cambridge Employment Plan ordinance.
Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Benzan & Councillor Simmons 09/15/14 (O-9)

14-98. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on travel route taken by circus animals and provide copies of proposals to ban exotic animals from Somerville and Plymouth to members of the Ordinance Committee.
Vice Mayor Benzan 09/15/14 (O-13)

14-99. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on faster and more dependable ways of notifying bill payers of water leaks and if the City can legally reimburse bill payers for extra sewerage costs due to water leaks.
Councillor Kelley 09/22/14 (O-2)

14-100. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of conducting a walk-through of the Alewife area prior to the Dec 1st Roundtable discussion about city-wide planning.
Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Mazen & Councillor Carlone 09/22/14 (O-7)

14-101. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #3
RE: report on outreach efforts to Cambridge businesses and residents for the Career Fair on Oct 8th.
Vice Mayor Benzan 09/22/14 (O-9)

14-102. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of the cultural exhibit at City Hall during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Vice Mayor Benzan 09/22/14 (O-12)

14-103. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on making the Foundry building available for a major installation of the 2015 Fab Lab Conference.
Councillor Mazen, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Cheung 09/22/14 (O-13)