2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $150,705 from the Grant Fund Schools Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the DHSP Salary & Wages Account ($128,128) and Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($22,577) to provide funds under the Federal Dept. of Health & Human Services Early Learning Opportunities Act to enhance the development of early childhood education, early language and literacy development and family services.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $9,270.48 from the Grant Fund Library Salary & Wages Account to the Library Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds through the Mass Board of Library Commissioners "Strengthening Adult Literacy" grant for computer equipment, software, and related supplies.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $221,689 in the Grant Fund of the Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance Account from the Mass Highway Dept. and the Federal Highway Administration to allow the continuation of the EZRide Shuttle Service.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-118, regarding a report on increasing crime in the Mt. Auburn/Haggerty School community and on holding community meetings on this matter.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-115, regarding a report on the suspension of Turner Classic from the basic cable package.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-105, regarding a report on the condition of Cambridge sewers and ways to clean them more often.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-100, regarding a report on the "Share the Road" public education campaign.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-116, regarding a report on expanding the program of painting signal boxes with works of art.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Planning Board to adopt the Zoning Petition to amend Section 6.96 of the Zoning Ordinance related to a Nighttime Curfew on Through Trucks.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an updated from Chief Public Health Officer Harold Cox regarding the Tobacco Ordinance.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-06, regarding a report on private garages that allow the public to use during snow emergencies.

ON THE TABLE
1. Landmark Designation Study Report for Shady Hill Square, 1-11 Shady Hill Square and 36 Holden Street.

2. Landmark Designation Study Report for designating as a protected landmark the Tulip Tree at 1436 and 1446 Cambridge Street.

3. Order #19 of September 9, 2002 requesting the City Manager to direct the Community Development Department to make maximum use of CPA funds to develop affordable housing that is permanently affordable, such as limited equity cooperatives and condos.

4. Order #17 of October 7, 2002 requesting the City Manager to appoint someone to speak with Neighbors for a Better Community to explore possible collaboration.

5. Applications and Petitions #1 of November 18, 2002 an application from John Kennedy requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 33 Walker Street.

6. Applications and Petitions #1 of December 9, 2002 an application from Jill Toney requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 45 Creighton Street.

7. Order #1 of January 6, 2003 requesting the City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to draft a home rule petition to enable the City Manager to approve curb cuts.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Petition from Harvard University requesting a sub-surface easement located between 1720 and 1737 Cambridge Street for the purpose of constructing an underground pedestrian and service tunnel beneath Cambridge Street.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Baak Gallery, requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 35 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Departments and abutters.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Carolyn D. Dallas, transmitting thanks for the resolution recognizing her work at the Margaret Fuller House.

2. A communication was received from Sharon Schumack, Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America/New England Chapter, regarding the Smoking Ordinance.

3. A communication was received from Paul Toner, President, Cambridge Teachers Association, regarding the merger and consolidation of schools.

4. A communication was received from Stuart Gedal, regarding planning for a reduction in the number of classrooms provided by the Cambridge Public Schools, K-8.

5. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding Cambridge Community Television.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Wishing Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. a very Happy 50th Birthday and proclaim Saturday, December 28, 2002 as Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Day. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

2. Congratulating Lance Clarke on breaking the school’s twenty-one year old scoring record and wish him continued athletic success. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

3. Expressing appreciation to Morgan D. Sheafer for his thirty-three years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

4. Expressing appreciation to Jean Penney for her thirty-two years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

5. Extending condolences to the Walsh family on the death of Michael Walsh. 
Councillor Decker and entire membership

6. Resolution on the death of Mildred DiNatale. 
Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

7. Extending get well wishes to Tom Collette from the City. 
Councillor Reeves and entire membership

8. Thanking 1369 Coffee House for their contribution to the Cambridge community and further urging all residents to be cognizant of and participate in the 1369 Open House on January 13, 2003. 
Councillor Toomey and entire membership

9. Resolution on the death of Robert B. Quinn. 
Councillor Galluccio and entire membership

10. Expressing appreciation to Anthony Giulino for his many years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

11. Resolution on the death of Vernon W. Adams. 
Councillor Maher and entire membership

12. Congratulating Michael Flaherty on his re-election. 
Councillor Galluccio and e ntire membership

13. Congratulating Senator Edward M. Kennedy as he celebrates his 40th year as a member of the United States Senate. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

14. Resolution on the death of Helen Meehan. 
Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey and entire membership

15. Resolution on the death of James W. "Jimmy" Sauer, Sr. 
Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey and entire membership

16. Congratulating Larry Weinstein on the completion of his play and its theatrical premiere and extending best wishes for its continued success. 
Vice Mayor Davis and entire membership

17. Expressing appreciation to Florence M. Gibbons for her twenty-nine years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

18. Expressing appreciation to Corina Vasconcelos for her many years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

19. Expressing appreciation to Elaine A. Livingston for her twenty-six years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

20. Expressing appreciation to Edward F. Dahl for his twenty-four years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

21. Congratulating Lisa and David on the birth of Aristaia and extending best wishes. 
Vice Mayor Davis and entire membership

22. Congratulating Ann and Bernard Hicks on the birth of their son Kyle Micab Hicks. 
Councillor Reeves and entire membership

23. Congratulating the Cambridge Housing Authority on their stunning success in 2002 with their Section 8 leasing program. 
Councillor Reeves and entire membership

24. Resolution on the death of Joseph Spiak. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

25. Welcoming the new Tea House to Massachusetts Avenue and thank the owners for adding such an interesting and inviting street level location. 
Councillor Reeves and entire membership

26. Resolution on the death of Richard R. Lyons. 
Mayor Sullivan and entire membership

ORDERS
1. Supporting Clean Water Action as it expands the current piece of legislation H-4716, the CRT Take Back Bill, to include computers and peripherals, as well as CRT’s. 
Mayor Sullivan

2. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council on equipping all vending machines in City buildings and at City facilities with this energy saving device, looking toward meeting the goals of the Climate Protection Plan. 
Vice Mayor Davis

3. Requesting the City Manager to provide the City Council with a report on what is being done by the city on the issues of racial profiling. 
Councillor Simmons

4. Arrange a suitable dedication ceremony after consultation with the family for Mary Gloria Bentubo. 
Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan, Councillors Galluccio, Maher and entire membership

5. Opposing the recently imposed $1.30 "user fee," as defined in the state budget, to be assessed on each prescription that is filled. 
Councillor Maher

6. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Cambridge Housing Authority to identify how the recent dramatic cuts to HUD will affect the Cambridge Housing Authority and Cambridge Housing Authority residents. 
Councillor Decker

7. Requesting the City Manager to provide the City Council with a breakdown of President Bush’s tax plan and how it will affect the Cambridge residents. 
Councillor Decker

8. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council on how Cambridge residents will be affected by the significant state budget cuts to Massachusetts Health. 
Councillor Decker

9. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the abutters to Carl Barron Plaza regarding its possible re-design and increased level of beautification. 
Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Davis

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher and Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on November 13, 2002 for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to the Truck Zoning Petition Ordinance, Section 6.96, of the Zoning Ordinance.

2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee, for a meeting held on December 11, 2002 to continue the discussion of the impact of state budget cuts on city arts programs, the status of the report on developing a Cambridge Art survey and possible tools for the city to develop artists’ living and work space.

3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, for a meeting held on December 18, 2002 for the purpose of discussing enforcement of panhandling, public drinking and drug activity in and around Central, Harvard and Porter Squares.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Councillor Anthony D. Galluccio, regarding the Town Gown Presentation.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Jan 13
5:00pm   Special Presentation to welcome Yerevan high school students and teachers. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 14
4:00pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issue of franchise fees paid to Cambridge by AT&T Broadband for the use of its public ways in light of ruling of FCC that the internet is not a cable service and the possibility of seeking an alternative revenue source. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 15
4:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to provide for an Assistant City Manager for Public Safety. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Smoking Ordinance, Chapter 8.28 of the Municipal Code. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 22
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive and update on Hotel/Motel, water/sewer and other major revenues and a state budget update. (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Jan 27
5:00pm   Special Presentation for Cambridge Public School Art Department exhibit showing diversity of Cambridge. Reception in Mayor’s Office. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 29
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting with the Cambridge Health Alliance. Informal meeting with no public comment, at which time no votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (Cambridge Hospital, 1493 Cambridge Street)

Fri, Jan 31
10:00am   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss visual and acoustical recommendations on roof top mechanicals. (Sullivan Chamber)
11:00am   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussions on service outages and expenditure on maintenance with NSTAR. (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Feb 4
4:00pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the following:
     -possibility of Cambridge charging a fee for using the city’s right-of-ways for running fiber optic cables
     -plan to develop a public information cable television spots. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Feb 6
8:00am   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a joint meeting with the Recycling Committee to discuss the development of a pledge on reducing waste either by a percentage increase or by weight. (Ackermann Room)

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

Wed, Feb 12
4:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to amend the Cost of Living Adjustment Provision of the Living Wage Ordinance. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Sections 2.84.030 and 2.84.050 of Chapter 2.84 known as "The Kids’ Council of the Municipal Code. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 24
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Feb 26
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the re-filed amendment relative to linkage payments required by the Incentive Zoning Ordinance. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 3
5:00pm   Special Presentation to Cambridge reads Cover to Cover Advisory Board. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 10
5:30pm City Council Meeting CANCELLED.

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

Mon, Mar 24
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1. January 13, 2003
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record supporting Clean Water Action as it expands the current piece of legislation H-4716, the CRT Take Back Bill, to include computers and peripherals, as well as CRT’s; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Clean Water Action on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-2. January 13, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The City Council recently passed a Climate Protection Plan with a goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by twenty percent below recorded 1990 levels; and
WHEREAS: The success of the Climate Protection Plan is dependent upon the efforts of the City, along with its university neighbors, businesses, and residents; and
WHEREAS: Energy conservation is one of the actions that the Plan takes to meet the goal of reducing GHG emissions; and
WHEREAS: Harvard University is realizing significant energy savings by equipping their vending machines with a new energy-saving device that activates the machine through motion detection (see attached article); now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on equipping all vending machines in City buildings and at City facilities with this energy-saving device, looking toward meeting the goals of the Climate Protection Plan.

O-3. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with a report on what is being done by the city on the issue of racial profiling with respect to traffic citations and searches.

O-4. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That a square in the vicinity of Webster Avenue and Bristol Street be dedicated to Mary Gloria Bentubo; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council arrange a suitable dedication ceremony after consultation with the family and arrange with Public Works for a sign.

O-5. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That this City Council go on record opposing the recently imposed $1.30 "user fee," as defined in the state budget, to be assessed on each prescription that is filled in the state and is non-Medicare or non-Medicaid; this policy has a negative effect on families who are struggling with high prescription costs.

O-6. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Housing Authority to identify how the recent dramatic cuts to HUD will affect the Cambridge Housing Authority and the Cambridge Housing Authority residents.

O-7. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with a breakdown of President Bush’s tax plan and how it will affect the Cambridge residents.

O-8. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The projected number of Massachusetts residents, who will lose their Health coverage in April is 50,000; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on how Cambridge residents will be affected by the significant state budget cuts to Massachusetts Health and provide information as to how the Cambridge Health Alliance plans to identify these residents and to respond to there health care needs.

O-9. January 13, 2003
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the abutters to Carl Barron Plaza regarding its possible re-design and increased level of beautification; and be it further
ORDERED: That it is hoped that a collaboration can occur, which brings together the interested parties and city staff to share ideas and perhaps even responsibility for the design and upkeep of this very important area.

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