CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following Cambridge Police Officers as public weighers to operate portable truck scales citywide for the year 2006: Lt. John Alberts, Officer David Szeto, Officer William Arthur, Jr., Officer Anthony Cacciola and Sgt. Michael Maffei

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as public weighers for the year 2006 to operate scales at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., 500 Front Street: Jake Howe, Dave Riccardi, Tom Russo, Tim Hickey, George Bento, Dave Thebarge, Mike Roy, Howard Stretton, Jody Staples, Frank Bradley, Ray Broderick, Pat Killeen, Alan Carbone, Bernie Shea, MaryAnn Allen, Scott Prentiss, Joseph Olsen and Donald Robidou

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-05, regarding a report on placing "call if not working" stickers on traffic signals.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 05-197, regarding a report on regulations against jake brakes by trucks in the City.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a FY06 Community Policing Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety for $403,750 to the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account ($239,000), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($46,690), Travel and Training account ($28,000) and Extraordinary Equipment account ($90,060) to provide funds with the purpose of enabling police departments to develop comprehensive community policing strategies tailored to address the particular needs of their communities and address crime, fear of crime, and issues that detract from overall quality of life.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the vote requested for the acceptance of Sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2005 concerning disability retirement benefits for veterans.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2006:  Fred W. MacDonald (With Power), Michael J. Janus (Without Power), Kenneth L. Bascomb, Jr. (Without Power)

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from Spaulding & Slye to name fourteen streets at NorthPoint. [Short Street, Water Street, Fuller Street, Dawes Street, Baldwin Street, Dix Street, Child Street, North Street, Charlestown Street, Leighton Street, NorthPoint Boulevard, Earhart Street, North First Street, and Glassworks Avenue.]

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-04, regarding a report on realigning the pedestrian light cycle at Rindge and Massachusetts Avenues.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of StacyJonh Thomas, as a Alternate Member of the Board of Zoning Appeal, for a three year term effective February 1, 2006.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Amy Finlayson as an Associate Member of the Cambridge Planning Board for a 5-year term effective February 1, 2006.

ON THE TABLE
1. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Simmons on April 11, 2005 on an order adopted relative to a communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, transmitting a recommendation from the License Commission to deny a jitney license application from Nautical Tours, Inc.

2. Placed on Table on the motion of Mayor Reeves on Order Number Eleven of January 30, 2006 requesting the City Manager to confer with relevant Department heads and non-profit organizations to determine the status of the construction of both the North Cambridge VFW and the Trolley Square affordable housing complexes and the plans for the creation, use and maintenance of the proposed community spaces at these complexes.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on November 18, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 2.74 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after February 14, 2005. [Four sections of the proposed amendment were passed to be ordained as amended. Ordinance #1284. The remaining proposed amendments to chapter 2.74 remain on unfinished business.]

4. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on November 22, 2005 for the purpose of considering a re-filed petition by the Planning Board to amend the zoning in the Concord/Alewife area. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after January 2, 2006. Petition expires February 20, 2006.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from the Maria Bonita Restaurant, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 2447 Massachusetts Avenue.

2. An application was received from the Geograflight, LLC, requesting permission for a display of merchandise at the premises numbered 1255 Cambridge Street.

3. An application was received from the Francisca Mejia, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 1129 Cambridge Street.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from the family of Edward Goode, transmitting thanks to the City Council for your kind expression of sympathy.

2. A communication was received from Peter Valentine, regarding cancer treatment.

3. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding Council procedure.

4. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding dehumanization of Cambridge and Harvard University historians.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Speedy recovery to Cambridge City Clerk D. Margaret Drury.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons

2. Resolution in support of forming a Pathfinder Club in Cambridge.   Mayor Reeves

3. Congratulations to Felix Maradiaga and Bertha Valle on their marriage.   Councillor Decker

4. Congratulations to Leslee Klein for being chosen to receive the 2006 Testimonial Dinner Lawyer Award.   Councillor Decker

5. Proclaiming February 21, 2006 as International Mother Language Day.   Mayor Reeves

6. Congratulations to Leslee Klein as she celebrates her 20th Anniversary as Executive Director of the Community Legal Services and Counseling Center.   Councillor Decker

7. Resolution on the death of Richard Moquin.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

8. Resolution on the death of James W. "Tiger" Morrissey.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

9. Resolution on the death of Joseph T. Pires.   Vice Mayor Toomey

10. Urge all residents to be cognizant of the Central Square Business Association Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 5:30pm at the Hotel @ MIT.   Councillor Sullivan, Mayor Reeves

11. Resolution on the death of Coretta Scott King.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Reeves

12. Resolution on the death of Edward F. Woodside.   Councillor Galluccio

13. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Hugo Lopez.   Councillor Decker

14. Resolution on the death of Corporal Felipe Barbosa.   Councillor Decker

15. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Brian Schoff.   Councillor Decker

16. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Joshua Johnson.   Councillor Decker

17. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jerry Durbin.   Councillor Decker

18. Resolution on the death of Sergeant David Herrera.   Councillor Decker

19. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Sean Miles.   Councillor Decker

20. Congratulations to Mary Albano on her acceptance to Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts.   Vice Mayor Toomey

21. Speedy recovery wishes to David Casey.   Councillor Sullivan

22. Happy 45th Anniversary wishes to Bartley's Burger Cottage.   Councillor Sullivan

23. Congratulations to Zoia Krastnova on being named Outstanding Manager of the Year at the Massachusetts Lodging Association's Stars of the Industry Gala Dinner.   Mayor Reeves

24. Resolution on the retirement of Suzanne Green from the Cambridge Historical Commission.   Mayor Reeves

25. Congratulations to the Actors' Shakespeare Project on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

26. Congratulations to Kerrie Bellisario on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

27. Congratulations to Beyond the 4th Wall on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

28. Congratulations to Nell Breyer on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

29. Congratulations to the Caitlin Corbett Dance Company on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

30. Congratulations to the Chhandam Institute of Kathak Dance on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

31. Congratulations to Callithumpian Productions on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

32. Congratulations to the Cambridge Arts Council on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

33. Congratulations to the Cambridge Community Chorus on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

34. Congratulations to the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

35. Congratulations to The Community Art Center on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

36. Congratulations to Community Arts Advocates, Inc. on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

37. Congratulations to Nina Hasin on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

38. Congratulations to Karen "Mal" Malme on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

39. Congratulations to the Martin Luther King Jr. Open School on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

40. Congratulations to the MIT Catalyst Collaborative on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

41. Congratulations to the Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

42. Congratulations to the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

43. Congratulations to Tapestry on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

44. Congratulations to Julia Thacker on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

45. Congratulations to Tunefoolery on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

46. Congratulations to World Music on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

47. Congratulations to Cambridge Family & Children's Services on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

48. Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Drama Fund on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

49. Congratulations to the Prospect Hill Academy Charter School on the occasion of being a recipient of a Cambridge Arts Council Grant Award.   Councillor Murphy

50. Resolution urging all senior Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the Citywide Senior Center's Valentine's Day Party on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 12:30pm.   Councillor Sullivan

51. Resolution urging all senior Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the Citywide Senior Center's Chinese New Year Celebration on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 11:00am.   Councillor Sullivan

52. Resolution on the death of Rose P. (Feroleto) DiPace.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

53. Resolution on the death of Evelyn (Conlon) Flanagan.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

54. Resolution on the death of Jules B. Pacheco.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

55. Resolution on the death of Gerard E. Ranelli.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

56. Resolution on the death of Jacqueline (Stevens) Cobham.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

57. Congratulations to Irving and Ruth Marie Allen on the adoption of their daughter, Grace Allen.   Councillor Sullivan

58. Happy 50th Birthday wishes to Jeanine O'Brien.   Councillor Sullivan

59. Congratulations to CRLS student John Oxenford on his winning performance at the 23rd Annual Shakespeare Competition and wish him well as he competes at the Lincoln Center in New York in April.   Councillor Sullivan

60. Congratulations to Richard Gere on being named the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.   Vice Mayor Toomey

61. Congratulations to Halle Berry on being named the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.   Vice Mayor Toomey

62. Happy Birthday wishes to Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves.   Vice Mayor Toomey

63. Speedy recovery wishes to Sue Williamson, Director of the MPA Programs at the Kennedy School of Government.   Councillor Decker

64. Happy Birthday wishes to Nadia Chamblin Foster.   Councillor Decker

65. Happy Birthday wishes to Mo Barbosa.   Councillor Decker

66. Support of National African American Parent Involvement Day during the week of February 6-13, 2006.   Councillor Simmons

67. Support of Girls' Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program (LEAP).   Councillor Sullivan

68. Urge all residents to participate and be cognizant of the Annual Oscar Gala for the Brattle Film foundation on Sunday, March 5, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager conduct a lighting review for the Route 16 area of Alewife Brook Parkway and take all necessary steps, including legal action, to improve crossing safety at this location.   Councillor Galluccio

2. That the City Manager confer with the Commissioner of Public Works and the Police Commissioner regarding noise, loitering and cleanliness in the Riverside neighborhood with particular emphasis on Hoyt Field and schedule a neighborhood meeting with the abutters to take necessary steps to rectify this situation.   Councillor Sullivan

3. That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with information on whether there is potential danger to the Walden Street bridge during construction that is taking place in the vicinity of Walden Street and Richdale Avenue.   Councillor Sullivan

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and other relevant parties about the feasibility of installing a pedestrian walk signal and traffic light at the crosswalk across Massachusetts Avenue near Church Street and that absent compelling reasons to the contrary, the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate Department to install such a signal.   Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Murphy

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Superintendent of the School Department in order to provide the City Council with an analysis, by grade, of how many students in the Cambridge Public School System are reading at what grade levels.   Councillor Kelley and Councillor Sullivan

6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to ensure that all crosswalks lead to curb cuts and, where appropriate, through breaks in the median strips so that they may be used by people with limited mobility.   Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Murphy

7. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor about making future and past legal opinions readily available via the City website and the Law Department's web page.   Councillor Kelley and Councillor Murphy

8. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments about making the Massachusetts Avenue median strip between Harvard Square and Arlington more attractive.   Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Murphy

9. That the Concord-Alewife petition be re-filed as of February 21, 2006 and be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for hearing and report.   Councillor Murphy and Councillor Sullivan

10. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to increase police patrols and undercover operations in the Cambridgeport park area.   Councillor Sullivan

11. Format and schedule for City Manager's contract evaluation.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

12. That the Co-Chairs of the Public Safety Committee schedule a public meeting to discuss Community Policing.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan

13. That the City Manager is requested to arrange for the installation of a plaque at City Hall stating that Cambridge was the first city in America where same sex couples were allowed to be married and listing D. Margaret Drury as the City Clerk and Michael A. Sullivan as the Mayor of the City.   Mayor Reeves

14. That Rule 26 of the Temporary City Council Rules adopted on January 2, 2006 be amended as such that the Public Safety Committee be a committee comprised of five City Councillors.   Councillor Sullivan

15. That Rule 26 of the Temporary City Council Rules adopted on January 2, 2006 be amended as such that the Human Services Committee be a committee comprised of five City Councillors.   Councillor Simmons

16. That Rule 29 of the Temporary City Council Rules adopted on January 2, 2006 be amended to read as follows: The Chair or Co-Chair of each committee shall be the first member(s) named to each committee. In the case of the resignation or inability to serve as a Chair or Co-Chair, another member of the committee shall be named as Chair or Co-Chair by the Mayor.   Councillor Murphy

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves, transmitting the 2006-2007 City Council Committee Assignments.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Feb 6
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Feb 10
9:30am   The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss Global Community Initiatives.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 13
5:30pm   Roundtable City Council Meeting. Discussion of the plans of the Youth Center at the Huron Avenue VFW and whether dance activities can be accommodated there. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

Wed, Mar 15
5:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the petition of the Neighbors and Abutters of Blessed Sacrament to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 5.28 Special Dimensional Standards Applicable to Dwellings, Article 5.28.27 Criteria for Approval of a Special Permit and Article 6.12 (d). This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the petition of the City Council, formerly known as the Sheketoff et al. petition, to amend the Zoning Ordinance from Business C-1 to Business A-2 in the area bound Massachusetts Avenue, Washburn Avenue and Gold Star Road. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 20
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

Mon, May 1
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

Mon, June 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
WHEREAS: The City Council has requested a liability study for the Route 16 area of Alewife Brook Parkway and Rindge Avenue; and
WHEREAS: The City Manager may have misunderstood this order to ask for an examination of the current lighting at this location as to whether the existing lamps are operable; and
WHEREAS: The existing lighting is apparently inadequate and there are no lighting fixtures along the median strip; and
WHEREAS: This location is heavily traveled and has been the source of many serious pedestrian/vehicular accidents; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to conduct a lighting review and to take all necessary actions, including legal action, to improve the lighting and crossing safety at this location.

O-2     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works and the Police Commissioner regarding noise, loitering and cleanliness in the Riverside neighborhood with particular emphasis on Hoyt Field and to schedule a neighborhood meeting with the abutters in this area to take steps to rectify this situation.

O-3     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with information on whether there is potential danger to the Walden Street bridge during construction that is taking place in the vicinity of Walden Street and Richdale Avenue; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide information as to when the Walden Street bridge will be repaired.

O-4     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and other relevant parties about the feasibility of installing a pedestrian walk signal and traffic light at the crosswalk across Massachusetts Avenue near Church Street and that absent compelling reasons to the contrary, the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate Department to install such a signal immediately; 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-5     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Superintendent of the School Department in order to provide the City Council with an analysis, by grade, of how many students in the Cambridge Public School System are reading at what grade levels; 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-6     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to ensure that all crosswalks lead to curb cuts and, where appropriate, through breaks in the median strips so that they may be used by people with limited mobility; and be it further
ORDERED: That after conferring with the appropriate departments, a program be initiated as soon as possible to alter curbs and medians at crosswalks to allow people of limited mobility to use those crosswalks; 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-7     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor about making future and past legal opinions readily available via the City website and the Law Department's web page; 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-8     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate departments about making the Massachusetts Avenue median strip between Harvard Square and Arlington more attractive; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide information to the City Council on how this can be accomplished.

O-9     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the Concord-Alewife petition be re-filed as of February 21, 2006; and be it further
ORDERED: That the re-filed Concord-Alewife petition be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for hearing and report.

O-10 AMENDED ORDER     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to increase police patrols and undercover operations in the Cambridgeport park area and the Riverside area with particular emphasis on Howard Street.

O-11     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The City Manager's contract expires on August 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS: Pursuant to the contract, the City Council has to take action by February 28, 2006; and
WHEREAS: The Government Operations Committees over the past two reviews has established an evaluation process; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council establishes the following format and schedule:

• Members of the City Council shall schedule individual meetings with the City Manager to provide him with feedback as to his performance. Individual meetings shall be completed by February 21, 2006. An evaluation form shall be supplied to each member for the member to use or not use in the meeting as he or she chooses. The form may be filled out and given to the City Manager, filled out and used by the member as an aid to the discussion but not given to the City Manager, left blank and used as a guide for discussion, or not used at all.
• The Government Operations Committee shall schedule a public hearing to receive public testimony relative to the City Manager's performance and evaluation for February 22, 2006 at 5:30pm in the Sullivan Chamber.
• At the City Council meeting held on February 27, 2006 the City Council shall consider the matter and take whatever action it deems appropriate.

O-12     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: On the City Manager's Agenda for the City Council meeting of February 6, 2006 there was an appropriation of the FY06 Community Policing Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety in the sum of $403,750.00; and
WHEREAS: The appropriation of this grant was approved by the City Council on February 6, 2006 with the understanding that a Public Safety meeting would be held to discuss community policing; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Co-Chairs of the Public Safety Committee schedule a public meeting to discuss Community Policing and said meeting to include the following:  Community Policing Policy; Definition of Community Policing; and Inventory and vision of Community Policing.
REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.

O-13     February 6, 2006
MAYOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to arrange for the installation of a plaque at City Hall stating that Cambridge was the first city in America where same sex couples were allowed to be married and listing D. Margaret Drury as the City Clerk and Michael A. Sullivan as the Mayor of the City.

O-14     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That Rule 26 of the Temporary City Council Rules adopted on January 2, 2006 be amended as such that the Public Safety Committee be a committee comprised of five City Councillors; and be it further
ORDERED: That the proposed rule change be laid on the table.
PLACED ON THE TABLE AFTER ADOPTION.

O-15     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That Rule 26 of the Temporary City Council Rules adopted on January 2, 2006 be amended as such that the Human Services Committee be a committee comprised of five City Councillors; and be it further
ORDERED: That the proposed rule change be laid on the table.
PLACED ON THE TABLE AFTER ADOPTION.

O-16     February 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That Rule 29 of the Temporary City Council Rules adopted on January 2, 2006 be amended to read as follows:
The Chair or Co-Chair of each committee shall be the first member(s) named to each committee. In the case of the resignation or inability to serve as a Chair or Co-Chair, another member of the committee shall be named as Chair or Co-Chair by the Mayor; and be it further
ORDERED: That this proposed rule change be laid on the table.
PLACED ON THE TABLE AFTER ADOPTION.