Cambridge City Council meeting - Dec 8, 2014

Cambridge City Council meeting - Dec 8, 2014 - AGENDA

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,000 awarded to the Council on Aging from Cambridge Public Health to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide support for the Belly Dancing Class at the North Cambridge Senior Center and Walking Club activities at the Citywide Senior Center.

2. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $72,648 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($2,354), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($70,294) from new Permanent Supportive Housing grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the McKinney-Vento/HEARTH Act and will be used for costs related to serving homeless persons in Cambridge.

3. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the First Literacy grant in the amount of $7,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account and will be used to cover program salaries for an ESOL class with a focus on civic education and participation for Community Learning Center students.

4. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $116,240 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($66,846.52), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($43,048.48), and to the Travel and Training account ($6,345) and will be used to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly food shopping trips, and will also support one part-time weekend coordinator position, an office aid, a meals assistant and several instructors who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center.

5. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation under their Immigrant Initiative in the amount of $30,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($27,304) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,696) and will be used to reach Cambridge residents and employees of Cambridge businesses who wish to learn English but are not currently able to attend regularly scheduled classes at the Community Learning Center.

6. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the Homeless Youth Count grant funded by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $3,300 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($1,800) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,500) and will be used for costs related to conducting a count and survey of unaccompanied homeless youth in conjunction with the City's annual Point-in-Time count of persons experiencing homelessness.

7. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-72, regarding a report on convening a community meeting within 72 hours of any catastrophic event that could impact public safety.
Referred back to City Manager - Simmons

8. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-107, regarding a report on next steps to advance the creation of the Grand Junction Multi-use Path.
Referred back to Transportation & Public Utilities Committee - Toomey

9. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-143, regarding a report on redesigning the City's online calendar.

10. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-99, regarding a report on notifying bill payers as early as possible about high water usage.

11. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-28, regarding a report on creating a master list of all residential building managers citywide.

12. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-73, regarding a report on status of negotiations to purchase and preserve the Whittemore Avenue community garden site.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the City Manager is requested to examine ways to streamline both the City's process and the City's technology for replying to Massachusetts Public Records Law requests and to examine how major cities' open data and FOIA requests are handled, including options for a full time data management team including representatives of the City Clerk's office, the City Solicitor's office, and IT. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Thirteen of Nov 24, 2014.]
Order Adopted

ON THE TABLE
2. 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.]

3. 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.]

4. 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.]

5. 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.]

6. 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. Placed on the Table on the motion of Councillor McGovern on Sept 29, 2014.]

7. 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. Placed on the Table on the motion of Councillor McGovern on Sept 29, 2014.]

8. An application was received from Tango Properties, LLC requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 60-62 Magoun 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 with a time extension request. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Applications and Petitions Number One of Oct 20, 2014. Placed on the Table on the motion of Councillor Simmons on Oct 27, 2014.]
Adopted 9-0

9. Congratulations to Marvin Gilmore on the release of his biography Crusader for Freedom. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor Maher on Resolution Number Twenty-seven of Oct 20, 2014. Placed on the Table on the motion of Mayor Maher on Oct 27, 2014.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. 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.

11. 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.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Sherman 149 LLC requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 149 Sherman 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.
Charter Right - Kelley

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street transmitting five reasons why hosting the Olympics is a terrible idea.

2. A communication was received from George Metzger, President, Central Square Business Association, in support of Policy Order Six directing the Ordinance Committee to review the C2 recommendations.

3. A communication was received from Mike Phillips, Whittemore Action Committee, 57 Madison Avenue, supporting the negotiations to purchase and preserve the Whittemore Avenue community gardens.

4. A communication was received from Esther Hanig, 136 Pine Street, in support of Policy Order Six directing the Ordinance Committee to hold a hearing to discuss the C2 plan and recommendations.

5. A communication was received from Hasson J. Rashid, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, regarding the count of the homeless and using the Foundry for the homeless.

6. A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, regarding City Manger Agenda Item #2 and Policy Order #6.

7. A communication was received from Nancy Ryan, 4 Ashburton Place, regarding the timing of Policy Order Six to schedule an Ordinance Committee hearing to discuss the C2 plan and recommendations.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of John Edward McGing. Mayor Maher

2. Resolution on the death of Frances Patricia (Daley) Morrissey. Mayor Maher and Councillor Toomey

3. Resolution on the death of Maria (Pacheco) Rainha. Councillor Toomey

4. Resolution on the death of Kathleen A. "Kakie" (Hughes) Murray. Mayor Maher

5. Resolution on the death of Theresa (Epps) Singleton Wilson. Vice Mayor Benzan

6. Retirement of Carole Feeney Withrow from the Cambridge Public Library. Mayor Maher

7. Resolution on the death of Bernice (Bourgeois) Reagan. Mayor Maher

8. Retirement of Maria Sousa from the School Department. Mayor Maher

9. Retirement of Donna Pritchard from the Assessor's Office. Mayor Maher

10. Retirement of Catherine Decker from the Department of Human Service Programs. Mayor Maher

11. Congratulations to Josie Vendetti on being the recipient of the Cheverus Medal and thanks for her service to the Cambridge community. Councillor Toomey

12. Resolution on the death of Dr. William Joseph Doran. Mayor Maher

13. Congratulations to Pharaoh Saunders, Daoud Sagoba and Jarad Paris for their first place win in the First Annual My Brother's Keeper Hackathon. Vice Mayor Benzan

14. Thanks to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) staff and the Cambridge Police Department for protecting CRLS students and providing a safe space to exercise their First Amendment right to assemble peacefully. Vice Mayor Benzan and Councillor Cheung

15. Condolences to the family of Reverend Lorraine Thornhill on the loss of Cleland Heywood. Councillor Simmons

16. Resolution on the death of Dean Wolfe. Mayor Maher

17. Resolution on the death of Jennifer Entine Matz. Councillor McGovern

18. Resolution on the death of Barbara Caulfield. Mayor Maher and Councillor Toomey

19. Resolution on the death of Katherine Phyllis Mahoney. Mayor Maher

20. Resolution on the death of James E. Murphy. Councillor Simmons

21. Congratulations to Joseph and Nabil Sater on their purchase of the building that houses the Middle East in Central Square. Vice Mayor Benzan

22. Resolution on the death of Paul Leary. Mayor Maher

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to create information sessions for the new immigration laws for those in Cambridge who may be affected. Councillor McGovern and Vice Mayor Benzan
Amended

2. That the City Council Meeting of Dec 22, 2014 be and hereby is cancelled. Councillor Cheung and Vice Mayor Benzan

3. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department and other appropriate City staff to provide an update to the community and to the City Council as to the status of improvements to Pacific Street Park. Councillor Simmons

4. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with any groups planning peaceful events in Cambridge on Global Divestment Day. Councillor Cheung

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance and Law Departments to draft a Home Rule petition that would allow Cambridge, and any other city wishing to do the same, to enable residents to easily round up their sewer/water bill to support the non-profit organizations integral to the community. Councillor Cheung and Councillor McGovern

6. That the Ordinance Committee schedule a hearing to discuss the C2 K2C2 plan and recommendations and that the Community Development Department be prepared to present any changes or recommendations to this plan and that members of the C2 K2C2 Committee be invited to attend. Councillor Cheung, Councillor McGovern and Vice Mayor Benzan
Amended

7. That the City Manager is requested to schedule a public meeting between the leadership of the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and the City Council to discuss the CHA financial situation and the merging of the psychiatric emergency room with the medical emergency room and further that this public meeting be scheduled in the month of January 2015. Councillor McGovern and Councillor Simmons

8. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a draft framework for a Community Benefits and Mitigation Plan no later than Jan 26, 2015. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Benzan and Councillor McGovern

9. That the City Council go on record urging that the United States Department of Labor more effectively enforce the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and other continued efforts for ensuring parity in pay for women so that women in comparable positions make incomes much more closely related to their male counterparts. Councillor Simmons

10. That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Councillor Marc McGovern for a street corner dedication in honor of David Edey. Councillor McGovern

11. That the Council go on record in opposition to any bid to host the Olympics that does not begin with broad community discussion and deliberation, including stakeholders from surrounding communities that would be impacted were the Olympics to be held in Boston. Councillor Cheung and Councillor Kelley

Amended by Substitution:
11. That the City Council go on record in opposition to Boston hosting the Olympics. Councillor Toomey
Approved 6-2-1 (Carlone, Cheung, Kelley, Mazen, Simmons, Toomey - YES; McGovern, Maher - NO; Benzan - PRESENT)

12. That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff and members of the public to determine what, if any, changes should be made to the Harvard Square "Super Crosswalk" complex, to include the bike crossing at Church Street Councillor Kelley

13. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on how all the Citywide Planning efforts will impact staff workload, and any capacity considerations the City Council should take into account when contemplating these or other initiatives. Councillor Cheung

14. That the City Manager is requested to evaluate, through the up-coming winter, any opportunities to expand the use of off-street snow removal equipment, with particular attention to the concerns of wheelchair access, essential pedestrian routes, and off-grade cycle tracks. Councillor Cheung

15. That the City Manager is requested to consider strategies and logistics for increasing the scale, scope, and resources of the Public Information Office of the City. Councillor Cheung

16. That the Health and Environment Committee recommends that Cambridge be required to use the most recent available storm water data rather than using the 1961 data as they currently do. Councillor McGovern

17. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the town of Belmont to clarify where Belmont is going to store the roughly 150,000 gallons of additional storm water runoff based on the 2011 data rather than the 1961 data as it pertains to a 100 year flood event. Councillor McGovern

18. That His Honor, the Mayor, is requested to make the necessary arrangements for the elected officials of Cambridge, Arlington and Belmont to meet regularly to communicate and discuss conservation issues and strategy regarding the impact of flooding on the three communities relating to the Silver Maple Forest. Councillor Cheung

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee for a public hearing held on Oct 28, 2014 to discuss the impact of the Silver Maple development on the flood plain.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Councillor Marc C. McGovern transmitting a report from the Mayor's Commission on Income Insecurity meeting held on Nov 25, 2014.

HEARING SCHEDULE

Mon, Dec 8
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Tues, Dec 9
5:30pm The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss what can be done about double utility poles and underground wires. (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Dec 10
5:30pm The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebration Committee and the Economic Development and University Relations Committee will be hosting a STEAM Summit to present research conducted by the STEAM Working Group. The summit invites the greater Cambridge community to hear the working group's recommendations around STEAM-related workforce development, issues of access and equity in the innovation economy, and best practices. Final recommendations will be sent to the full City Council and then forwarded to the City Manager for his consideration and actions. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 15
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Tues, Dec 16
5:30pm The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to review the City's Emergency Response/Preparations when dignitaries visit the city or when there is a major event occurring in Cambridge. (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Dec 17
4:00pm The Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update from the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) on programs, projects and policy changes CHA is implementing or planning to implement in the coming year. (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Thurs, Dec 18
5:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition by the City Council that the areas bounded by Garden and Walden Streets and the park straddling Sherman Street currently zoned Business A be rezoned to Residence C-1 to be consistent with the surrounding area. The effects of the proposed change would include but not be limited to the following: The minimum lot area per dwelling unit would increase from 600 square feet to 1,500 square feet, the yard requirements would increase, the height limit would be reduced from 45 feet to 35 feet, and only residential uses would be allowed. This hearing to be televised. (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Mon, Dec 22
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

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

Wed, Jan 7
4:00pm The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss discretionary budgeting and the feasibility of introducing Home Rule Petitions regarding an increase to the residential exemption, a tax credit for benevolent landlords and a property transfer tax for those coming to Cambridge to speculate on land. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Jan 8
5:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition filed by Whitehead Institute to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Sections 14.32.1 and 14.32.2 to provide for an increment of 60,000 square feet of GFA to be allowed by special permit in a portion of the MXD District, in Section 14.70 by retitling "Special Provisions Applicable Within the Ames Street District" and by adding a new Section 14.72 "Special Provisions Applicable Outside the Ames Street District. This hearing to be televised. (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)

Tues, Jan 13
5:00pm The Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update on the incentive zoning study to the Housing Committee from the Community Development Department. (831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Wed, Jan 14
4:00pm The Human Services and Veterans Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the City's Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Jan 15
3:00pm Health and Environment Committee (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Jan 22
5:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Normandy/Twining zoning petition to amend Article 20.000 of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge by adding a new Section 20.800 entitled Mass and Main Residential Mixed Income Subdistrict within the Central Square Overlay District. This hearing to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Jan 27
5:30pm Civic Unity Committee (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)

Mon, Apr 6
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 13
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 27
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, May 11
4:00pm 2015 Scholarship Award Ceremony (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Dec 8, 2014 Amended
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
VICE MAYOR BENZAN
WHEREAS: President Obama has proposed immigration reform that seeks to streamline the immigration process to attract bright minds and unite families; and
WHEREAS: The President's proposal will affect family life, employment, and citizenship for many Cambridge residents; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to create information sessions for the new immigration ~~laws~~ administrative action for those in Cambridge who may be affected; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to utilize the Community Engagement Team in advertising the meetings as well as provide food and translation services in various languages to aid in attendance.

O-2 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
VICE MAYOR BENZAN
ORDERED: That the City Council Meeting of Dec 22, 2014 be and hereby is cancelled.

O-3 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Earlier this year, the City held a number of neighborhood meetings to discuss possible improvements to the Pacific Street Park, a favorite location for dog owners that has fallen into disrepair, and which has suffered from drainage issues that leave the area a muddy, swampy mess after snow melting or rain fall; and
WHEREAS: These meetings led area residents with the impression that improvements to this park would be forthcoming in the near future; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Community Development Department and other appropriate City staff to provide an update to the community and to the City Council as to the status of improvements to Pacific Street Park.

O-4 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has previously supported efforts to promote divestment from fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS: Feb 13th and 14th, 2015 will be known as Global Divestment Day, with many groups planning demonstrations, rallies, and activities to increase general awareness and achieve specific outcomes; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in support of Global Divestment Day; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work, as necessary, with any groups planning peaceful events in Cambridge.

O-5 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: Cambridge, as one of the oldest cities in America, enjoys a rich cultural legacy but struggles with the higher maintenance costs that accompany that history; and
WHEREAS: Previous meetings with leaders of non-profits serving Cambridge residents has surfaced the desperate need for capital projects funds that many agencies find themselves in; and
WHEREAS: Article XVIII of Massachusetts General Law, also known as the Anti-Aid Amendment, prohibits the support of charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS: The City's Finance and Law Departments have researched the logistics and means by which residents of Cambridge can round up their sewer/water bill, with the funds going towards supporting the non-profit organizations integral to the community; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby s requested to confer with the Finance and Law Departments to draft a Home Rule petition that would allow Cambridge, and any other city wishing to do the same, allowing it to enable residents to easily round up their sewer/water bill for this purpose.

O-6 Dec 8, 2014 Amended
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
VICE MAYOR BENZAN
WHEREAS: The City Council and administration have previously engaged consultants and residents in robust planning efforts to improve Kendall and Central Squares; and
WHEREAS: The City Council has heard reports on the non-zoning recommendations, and the City Administration has already begun enacting them; and
ORDERED: The City Council has not yet considered any zoning or ordinance amendments, except within the scope of a proposed project; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Ordinance Committee schedule a hearing to discuss the C2 K2C2 plan and recommendations and that the Community Development Department be prepared to present any changes or recommendations to this plan and that members of the C2 K2C2 Committee be invited to attend.

O-7 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Health Alliance is a vital member of the Cambridge community; and
WHEREAS: In Spring 2014, representatives from the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) met with the Finance Committee of the Cambridge City Council to discuss the Alliance's financial stability and plans to merge the psychiatric emergency room with the medical emergency room; and
WHEREAS: The City Council expressed concern over both of these issues; and
WHEREAS: The City Council indicated that it would be helpful to have further updates and discussions with the Cambridge Health Alliance; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to schedule a public meeting between the leadership of the Cambridge Health Alliance and the City Council to discuss the CHA financial situation and the merging of the psychiatric emergency room with the medical emergency room and further that this public meeting be scheduled in the month of January 2015.

O-8 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
VICE MAYOR BENZAN
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: On Nov 19, 2012, the Government Operations and Rules Committee met to discuss the need for the City to draft and adopt a formal Community Benefits and Mitigation Plan;
WHEREAS: At that meeting's conclusion, it was agreed that the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Community Development would come back to this committee with a draft framework for community benefits and linkage; and
WHEREAS: On Apr 28, 2014, the City Council adopted a Council Order requesting that the Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee provide an update to the City Council on any progress that has been made in drafting a Community Benefits and Mitigation Plan, and that an expected timeframe in which a formal recommendation on policy might be made to the City Council also be provided at this time; and
WHEREAS: This process is now bleeding into a third year without having yielded a policy that the City Council can discuss, debate, and vote upon, all while the monies yielded as part of the various mitigation agreements with developers doing business in this city remain largely locked away, rather than being put to good use to serve the people of this community; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a draft framework for a Community Benefits and Mitigation Plan no later than Jan 26, 2015; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is requested to convene a Roundtable within a month of this framework being issued by the City Manager so that the City Council may discuss this matter in a timely and deliberative manner.

O-9 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: On June 10, 1963 President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act to address the disparity in pay among men and women and to prohibit "arbitrary discrimination against women in the payment of wages;" and
WHEREAS: When the Equal Pay Act was first signed, women earned an average of 59 cents on the dollar compared to the wages of men; and
WHEREAS: The pay gap has decreased since signage of the Equal Pay Act: however, disparities in pay among men and women still exists. According to the latest US Census statistics, full-time women workers earning are only about 77 percent of their male counterparts' earnings. The pay gap is even greater for African American and Latina Women, with African women earning 64 cents and Latina women earning 56 cents for every dollar earned by a Caucasian man; and
WHEREAS: Unfair compensation cost women, as well as their families up to hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of their careers, an American women with a college degree will make about $1.2 million less than a man with the same education; and
WHEREAS: In 2009 Congress passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which allows employees to challenge any and every discriminatory paycheck, rather than be restricted by a 180 day statute of limitations; and
WHEREAS: In 2014 an Executive Order was signed with the goal of to take control over negotiations regarding their pay; and
WHEREAS: In conjunction to the Executive Order, Secretary of Labor was directed to require federal contractors to submit data on employee compensations by race and gender, helping employees that proactive efforts to ensure fair pay or their employees and increase transparency regarding pay structures; and
WHEREAS: Major Cities such as Boston, Albuquerque, Austin, and Concord have all adopted equal pay initiatives that further the advancement of pay equity for women and more cities are following suit; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging:
Section 1: The United States Department of Labor to more effectively enforce the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and other continued efforts for ensuring parity in pay for women so that women in comparable positions make incomes much more closely related to their male counterparts; and National Pay Enforcement Task created in 2014; and Section 3: The United States Congress pass legislation that would help achieve the goals and objectives of the Equal Pay Act, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the National Equal Pay Enforcement created in 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby waived to the extent of the conflict.

O-10 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Councillor Marc McGovern for a street corner dedication in honor of David Edey; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward this order to the Dedication Committee for their review and approval.

O-11 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
RESOLVED: That the Council go on record in opposition to any bid to host the Olympics that does not begin with broad community discussion and deliberation, including stakeholders from surrounding communities that would be impacted were the Olympics to be held in Boston.

Amended by Substitution:
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
11. That the City Council go on record in opposition to Boston hosting the Olympics. Councillor Toomey

O-12 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: The "Super Crosswalk" in Harvard Square, to include the bicycle crossing at Church Street, is often crowded with cars, and cyclists who are using the intersection against their relevant light cycle; and
WHEREAS: The "Super Crosswalk" is so big that cyclists can often enter while their light is green and find pedestrians crossing with a green walk signal before they have cycled all the way through; and
WHEREAS: At many parts of the crosswalk it is impossible for pedestrians to see the stage of the life cycle given the problematic placement of the lights and this inability to see the lights can lead to confusion about when to cross; and
WHEREAS: On the southbound side of Mass. Ave. the right turn often results in cyclists being crowded towards the curb by buses and trucks as the motor vehicles turn right and drift towards the curb; and
WHEREAS: These various factors give the "Super Crosswalk" a disjointed and dangerous feel for many users; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with relevant City staff and members of the public to determine what, if any, changes should be made to the Harvard Square "Super Crosswalk" complex, to include the bike crossing at Church Street and to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-13 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge recently unveiled a plan to create a Citywide Plan, which will address numerous issues, including transportation, social equity, support for the local economy, the creation of safe public spaces, community cohesion, climate adaptation, and more; and
WHEREAS: The City wide planning effort is ambitious in scope with the goal of preserving Cambridge's values in anticipation of change, meeting community objectives, and improving the lives of residents; and
WHEREAS: The process for the Citywide Plan is expected to take several years and represents a serious undertaking for the city. There already exist numerous ongoing studies, planning exercises, and strategic initiatives that will feed into the Citywide Plan; and
WHEREAS: The Council has a vested interest in seeing all of these projects through from successful completion to implementation; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on how all the aforementioned efforts will impact staff workload, and any capacity considerations the City Council should take in to account when contemplating these or other initiatives.

O-14 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: In years past, the City of Cambridge has been pummeled by such severe snowstorms that the safety of pedestrians, seniors, disabled members of our community, and cyclists was imperiled; and
WHEREAS: Residents have taken note and commended Cambridge's Department of Public Works on its acquisition and use of snow removal equipment specifically geared towards sidewalks, bike paths, and high traffic intersections; and
WHEREAS: During road re-construction, the City of Cambridge has been conscientious about increasing accessibility and mobility for seniors, disabled members of our community, and cyclists; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to evaluate, through the up-coming winter, any opportunities to expand the use of off-street snow removal equipment, with particular attention to the concerns of wheelchair access, essential pedestrian routes, and off-grade cycle tracks.

O-15 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has previously engaged in video-teleconferences with Basel, Switzerland, a community of similar size, comparable values, and home to many of the same companies to promote the exchange of best practices; and
WHEREAS: One topic discussed was Basel's use of outwardly focused marketing and press, its offices in foreign countries, and the amount of material it annually produces in-house; and
WHEREAS: Basel produces brochures not only to promote its own brand identity as distinct from other cities in Switzerland, but also to give new community members quick access to summaries of available services and other background information in their native language; and
WHEREAS: The recently discussed Boston 2024 Olympics Promo Video includes scenes from and accomplishments of The City of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: People not from New England are often surprised to learn that Cambridge is not part of Boston, and is in fact a world-class city in its own right; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge City Council has previously discussed instituting with the city administration a more focused approach to branding and communication that both outwardly promotes our city, but also inwardly increases information delivered to, communication with, and the engagement of local residents.
WHEREAS: The creation of a Public Information Officer position within the Cambridge Police department has improved its relationship with residents; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider strategies and logistics for increasing the scale, scope, and resources of the Public Information Office of the City.

O-16 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That the Health and Environment Committee recommends that Cambridge be required to use the most recent available storm water data rather than using the 1961 data as they currently do.

O-17 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the town of Belmont to clarify where Belmont is going to store the roughly 150,000 gallons of additional storm water runoff based on the 2011 data rather than the 1961 data as it pertains to a 100 year flood event.

O-18 Dec 8, 2014
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
ORDERED: That His Honor, the Mayor, be and hereby is requested to make the necessary arrangements for the elected officials of Cambridge, Arlington and Belmont to meet regularly to communicate and discuss conservation issues and strategy regarding the impact of flooding on the three communities relating to the Silver Maple Forest.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Health and Environment Committee held a public hearing on Oct 28, 2014 at 3:10pm in the basement conference room at 831 Mass. Ave..

The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the impact of the Silver Maple development on the flood plain.

Present at the hearing were Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Committee; Councillor Dennis J. Carlone; Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen; Councillor Marc C. McGovern; Owen O'Riordan, Public Works Commissioner; and City Clerk Donna P. Lopez.

Also present were Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs, Vice President of HydroAnalysis, Inc.; EkOngKar Singh Khalsa, Executive Director of the Mystic River Watershed Association; Dr. Amy Mertl, Assistant Professor of Biology at Lesley University; Dr. David Morimoto, Associate Professor of Biology, Director of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Natural Science and Mathematics program; Ellen Mass, 103R Inman Street; Rozann Kraus; John and Mary McCann, 30 Spy Pond Parkway, Arlington; Ernest Kirwan, 2 Kenway Street; Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street; Alison Leuk, 145 Sherman Street, Belmont; Kathy Roberts, 321 Huron Avenue; S. Crout; David Laskskov; Sylvia Gilman; Lenni Armstrong; Sarah Putnam; Alice Heller; 22 Corporal Burns Road; Carol I. Cohen; Lily Rowland; Elena Saporta; John Pitkin; Micha Schattner; Dick Clarey; Sarah Conn; John Roberts; and Quinton Vondervan.

Councillor Cheung convened the hearing and explained the purpose. He stated that the meeting is being recorded with audio and visual devices. He thanked all attendees. This issue has been ongoing for 20 years. The bulk of the property in question is located in Belmont but there is a concern for flooding and the environment for Cambridge. There would be presentations made by experts.

The first presentation was given by EkOngKar Singh Khalsa, Executive Director, Mystic River Watershed Association entitled: The Value of the Open Space to the Mystic River Watershed (ATTACHMENT A). His orientation is to look at the open space in the Mystic River Water Shed. He addressed the impacts on open space. There have been monitoring events to check water quality and the water shed. An Ecoli bacterium has been checked. The Upper Mystic Lake is the cleanest site. Upstream in Belmont at Winn Brook bacterial contamination is worse. There is poor water quality in this area. The main Mystic River is swimmable most of the time. He compared the open space with the water quality. Storm water is the problem with the sewerage contamination in the water shed. Open space is missing in the area. When the big storms happen there are overflows caused by the impervious surfaces. There is sewage that leaks onto the streets in Arlington. The streets are being swept clean into the waters of the streams. The rivers ecology is dependent on clean water; it is difficult to replace the open space. He stated that he wants the people to get back into the river, but this cannot happen if all the area is paved. Open space is needed to avoid flooding.

Bruce Jacobs, Vice President of HydroAnalysis, Inc. gave the next presentation entitled "Review of Drainage Calculations for Residences at Acorn Park Drive" (ATTACHMENT B). He spoke about how extreme events have changed in the last 50 years. This work was funded by the Friends of Alewife. A depth of a design storm is taken; these have been increasing over time. The data used is old and from the 1950. Calculations are based on soils, impervious area and infrastructure. He explained what a design storm is. Events depths are based on the rainfall measurements. He spoke about the evidence available regarding the 100 year event. The state uses the data from 1961 instead of the data from 2015. There has been 1/3 more water seen from 1961 to 2011. There are three outlets and his numbers for the peak discharge and the total run off are both higher.

The third presentation was given by Dr, David Morimoto. He stated that he is 30 year ecologist. He stated that even though the Silver Maple Forest is cut down, it is still alive. His recommendation was to plant Silver Maple trees. The forest is more valuable than any development. There has been a loss of flood mitigation. Storm water is the problem. The forest provides core habitat for the wildlife. He spoke about the importance of health and the immersion of nature and how it affects our health. The forest makes people emotionally healthier. These are not factored into any spreadsheet. More trees mean higher test scores; this has been proven. The youth capacity has been diminished with the impact of the forest. He stated that the law is wrong for the development in this area. People in Cambridge and Belmont are against this development. This is an unforgivable tragedy.

The final presentation was given by Amy Mertl (ATTACHMENT C). She addressed the economic benefits and ecological connections. She wanted the forest restored. She spoke about the economic benefits to save the forest. The value of the ecosystem is higher in urban areas. She estimated the value of the ecosystem service provided in four categories: estimated value, estimated value in 2014 dollars, estimated value over the next ten years and the estimated value over the next twenty years. She stated that there is increased flooding with the loss of this forest. The land has an equal amount of value if not developed. The proposed development cuts up the open space. The 100 foot buffer is inadequate to protect the wetlands. She highlighted what Cambridge can do.

Councillor Cheung asked the City Council if they had any questions. Councillor Carlone commented that in Alewife with heavy asphalt coverage very little open space is being built and existing land on Acorn Park Drive. He stated that open space should be maximized in this zone. Mr. Khalsa stated that Cambridge should keep an eye on the development in Belmont and Arlington. He stated that storage capacity standards may not be adequate. Councillor Carlone asked should more storm water wetland be promoted. This whole area needs to be softened.

Councillor Cheung noted that civil disobedience is the only mechanism to prevent this from going forward. He asked if it is taken into account should the 100 year storm be in 20 years. He asked if there could there be an ordinance that paving should be porous. Commissioner O'Riordan spoke about impervious surfaces in Cambridge. There is a report online on the Alewife Triangle that the impervious surface is 88%; it is problematic for water runoff. The soil is contaminated and needs to be cleaned up. Cambridge's requirement is unique. Cambridge has less than 1/3 of the jurisdiction over the Mystic River. Storm mitigation needs to be done on Mystic River. The adjacent communities are not working in tandem. Wetland was constructed to prevent storm water from causing flooding and the storm water is contaminated. There is $150 million has been spent to remediate this. He stated that protecting public health is the most important part. To protect flooding in Alewife large storage will be built.

Councillor Carlone stated that there are benefits to open space. Commissioner O'Riordan stated Mr. Jacobs' analysis is right on. The development meets the criteria set by the state. He stated that the Cornell data is looking backwards. The City will have to make more difficult decisions over time. Commissioner O'Riordan stated that porous surfaces could impact the ground water. One-third of the City was built on land from the sea.

Councillor McGovern stated that there are things in other communities that Cambridge cannot control, but Cambridge is being impacted by these decisions. Belmont and Arlington did not show interest in purchasing the land, if it were for sale. If the 2011 data was required for the developers to use would this make a difference? Cambridge cannot do anything because this is happening in other communities. He asked what concrete action Cambridge could take.

Mr. Scott Crout stated that the most recent data should be used and the second thing is to purchase the land to prevent the development. He asked if it is known who owns the land. Councillor McGovern stated that the land where the development is occurring is in Belmont and that the land is not for sale. Mr. Zondervan stated that ownership of the land is known and the owners are not interested in selling. He wanted the laws to be changed that are wrong and are not protecting the environment.

Mr. Khalsa commented that Cambridge has an opportunity to provide leadership. He spoke about Chapter 40B; working at the state level. Cambridge has showed initiative and leadership in this matter. Adaptation will lead to the same problem with their neighbors. He suggested creating operating agreements with adjacent communities.

Ellen Mass stated that she has for 15 years brought attention to the Alewife area. She spoke about the many hearings held on this matter. People understand the value of open space, impervious surfaces and the value of wetlands. She sent out maps that showed the amount of water coming from Belmont Hill. She spoke of the 36% increase in runoff from this development. The Belmont development will have the biggest impact in Cambridge. This development is a terrible risk. She wanted the City Council to continue to discuss this issue and wanted a tour of the Cambridge area. She submitted the attached Conservation Proposal (ATTACHMENT D).

Ann Marie Lambert from Arlington questioned the 2011 data. Her comments are attached as (ATTACHMENT E). She stated that on Nov l8, 2014 there will be a tri-community, the ABC Stormwater Flooding Board, meeting at Arlington Town Hall at 6pm.

John Roberts attended the Belmont meeting and he questioned to what degree is the City Council engaged with Arlington and Belmont to communicate about this. Councillor Carlone noted that Cambridge cannot buy land in Belmont. Belmont cannot step up for its land and the developer is not building on Cambridge land; there is nothing that can be done.

Councillor McGovern commented about communication between elected officials between communities. This does have to change.

Ellen Mass stated that the Belmont Conservation Commission came to Cambridge Conservation Commission 3 years ago and warned that 1/8 of the water will rise in Little River. She stated that she wanted the communities' leaders to communicate.

Gerald Bergman asked if Cambridge has put any money aside for the land. Councillor Carlone again stated that Cambridge cannot buy land in Belmont for open space; it is illegal. Councillor McGovern stated that the City Manager would not recommend this.

Quinton Zondervan stated that water supply land can be purchased if the state law was changed. Land in Cambridge is being used to mitigate the development and if the land were taken away the development would stop. Mr. O'Riordan stated that in order to take the property the land would have to be used for a public purpose and there is no public benefit to take the land. Mr. Bergman asked if the land were seized would it stop the development. Ellen Mass spoke about the discharge pipe on Cambridge land.

John Pitkin 15 Fayette Street, spoke about the policy battering ram of Chapter 40B. He stated that Chapter 40B is routed in smart growth. This is a fight that we should have.

Mr. Morimoto suggested that the City Council should contact the Belmont selectmen and move together to change the laws.

Sarah Conn, a Watertown resident, asked what is holding up Belmont from issuing a permit. Ms. Lambert stated that the liability permit has not been issued and that the town is still seeking the necessary documents.

Rozann Kraus spoke about there being a responsibility and moral authority to take charge to show the outrage of what is needed to be done and do something right now about this.

A comment was made that if Belmont did not issue a permit the value of the land would be limited.

Mary McCann questioned how involved are the state representatives in this matter. Ms. Mass responded that Representative Rogers was trying to get this in the environmental bond bill. She stated that she was advised to go for a contempt of court because of the trees being cut down. There are legal issues with this developer.

Mr. Scout spoke about standards and updating the data and the communication issues. It is important to use current data. He stated that it is important to bring all involved, including the state representatives, to fight this in court.

Alice Heller hoped that a working group will come from this meeting and she wanted next steps to continue this.

Mr. Bergman commented that if Belmont had more affordable housing, Chapter 40B could not be used. He asked if it was possible for Cambridge to do a land swap opportunity.

Councillor McGovern made the following motion:
ORDERED: That the Health and Environment Committee recommends that Cambridge be required to use the most recent available storm water data rather than using the 1961 data as they currently do.

The motion carried.

Councillor McGovern made the following motion:
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the town of Belmont to clarify where Belmont is going to store the roughly 150,000 gallons of additional storm water runoff based on the 2011 data rather than the 1961 data as it pertains to a 100 year flood event.

The motion carried.

At this time Councillor Cheung made the following motion:
ORDERED: That His Honor, the Mayor, be and hereby is requested to make the necessary arrangements for the elected officials of Cambridge, Arlington and Belmont to meet regularly to communicate and discuss conservation issues and strategy regarding the impact of flooding on the three communities relating to the Silver Maple Forest.

The motion carried

Ms. Mass stated that the topic of the meeting was to discuss the impact on flood plain. She stated that the motions are overview issues. She suggested that environmental people should be included in the meeting organized by the Mayor. The Silver Maple Alliance is made up of eight organizations.

Minka vanBeuzekom wanted clarification whether this project has gotten state money for affordable housing. Can they still use it? Councillor Cheung stated that he will follow up with the representative on issue of state money.

Councillor Cheung thanked all those present for their attendance,

The hearing adjourned at 5:00pm.

For the Committee,
Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair

AWAITING REPORT LIST
14-28. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #11
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)

14-51. 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)

14-63. 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)

14-68. 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: See Mgr #7
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: See Mgr #12
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)

14-78. 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)

14-89. 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)

14-97. 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: See Mgr #10
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)

14-103. 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)

14-106. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the best way to implement a plan to solicit and receive payment in addition to real estate taxes from willing participants and used to support city services.
Councillor Toomey 10/20/14 (O-2)

14-107. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #8
RE: report on next steps to advance the creation of the Grand Junction Multi Use Path.
Councillor Toomey 10/20/14 (O-8)

14-108. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on revisiting the possibility of providing a reduced-rate Hubway membership for low-income Cambridge residents.
Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung & Councillor Mazen 10/20/14 (O-10)

14-109. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how many parking spots are being lost in the Riverside and West Cambridge Neighborhoods, accommodations being made for residents during snow emergencies, and plans for negotiating these conflicts with residents.
Councillor McGovern & Councillor Mazen 10/20/14 (O-12)

14-110. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of the housing development on the site of the Tokyo Restaurant.
Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Benzan & Mayor Maher 10/20/14 (O-13)

14-111. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of hosting a Cambridge Challenge Competition for Transportation that offers a prize to the resident or group of residents that come up with the best viable solution to solve our greatest traffic issues.
Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern & Councillor Mazen 10/20/14 (O-16)

14-113. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of reducing the minimum income requirement under the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance for single person households made up of a senior and/or disabled resident and provide any challenges associated with the proposed reduction.
Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Carlone 10/20/14 (O-19)

14-116. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on commissioning a study of Cambridge Youth Centers with a focus on use rates and underutilized space.
Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-1)

14-118. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on negative impacts of street-narrowing initiatives.
Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Kelley & Councillor McGovern 10/27/14 (O-4)

14-119. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on review of drone use in Cambridge for developing a City regulation or Ordinance on such use.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung & Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-5)

14-121. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on traffic flow issues, number of collisions, traffic enforcement efforts and possible safety improvements in the area of Rindge Avenue from Cedar to Clifton Streets.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Cheung & Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-8)

14-122. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on organizing a series of meetings with residents to discuss the future of North Mass. Ave..
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Cheung & Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-9)

14-123. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the future of Hubway in and around Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Cheung & Councillor McGovern 10/27/14 (O-10)

14-124. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of hosting an open air STEAM festival in coordination with the Cambridge Science Festival.
Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern & Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-12)

14-125. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on changing the name of "North Point Boulevard Extension" to "Education Circle."
Councillor Toomey 10/27/14 (O-13)

14-126. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of hosting a program similar to the Exchanging Places program in London.
Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-14)

14-127. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on best way to implement PaperHealth in Massachusetts Area Hospitals.
Councillor Mazen 10/27/14 (O-15)

14-128. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on safety issues of crosswalk at and outside area of Cadbury Commons on Sherman Street.
Councillor Cheung 10/27/14 (O-16)

14-129. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of the Masse Hardware sites at 243 and 253 Walden Street for affordable housing.
Vice Mayor Benzan & Councillor McGovern 10/27/14 (O-17)

14-130. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether preference points can legally be allotted to all city employees for affordable housing units.
Councillor Cheung & Vice Mayor Benzan 11/03/14 (O-1)

14-131. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of repairs to the Galaxy: Earth Sphere sculpture and fountain.
Councillor Mazen 11/03/14 (O-2)

14-133. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how private citizens can best protect their property and claim redress for alleged damages from private contractors during City-funded construction projects.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Mazen & Vice Mayor Benzan 11/10/14 (O-1)

14-134. Report from the City Manager:
RE: possibility of deploying truck side guards on all city-owned and city-leased trucks.
Councillor Carlone 11/10/14 (O-5)

14-135. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the legal limitation of the City to regulate all manner of vehicular traffic within Cambridge borders, including loading and unloading zones, truck and bus timing regulations.
Councillor Kelley 11/10/14 (O-6)

14-136. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether resident parking during snow emergencies will still be allowed at the parking garage adjacent to the Kendall Square Movie Theatre and part of the One Kendall Square complex.
Councillor Toomey 11/24/14 (O-1)

14-137. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of posting speed limit signs of 20-25 miles per hour on city streets.
Councillor Carlone 11/24/14 (O-2)

14-138. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on feasibility of implementing a pay-by-phone parking meter program.
Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Cheung & Councillor Kelley 11/24/14 (O-3)

14-139. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a feasibility study and subsequent action plan, instituting suffrage for immigrants in Cambridge.
Councillor Mazen 11/24/14 (O-5)

14-140. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of establishing a Garden of Peace.
Vice Mayor Benzan 11/24/14 (O-7)

14-141. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on when improvements will be made to the sidewalks along the streets abutting Newtowne Court and Washington Elms and Harvard Street between Columbia and Norfolk Streets.
Vice Mayor Benzan & Councillor Simmons 11/24/14 (O-8)

14-142. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the City divesting from all manner of engagement with Dow Chemical Company, including Retirement Board investments.
Councillor Mazen 11/24/14 (O-12)

14-143. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #9
RE: report on redesigning the City's online calendar.
Councillor Mazen 11/24/14 (O-14)