Cambridge City Council meeting - Feb 24, 2014 - AGENDA
Councillor Cheung was ABSENT
CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons a members of the Commission on the Status of Women for three year terms, effective Mar 1, 2014: Johanne Meleance, Laura Cava Northrop, Golnaz Tabatabai
Johanne Meleance
Ms. Meleance is an active member of the Cambridge Community. Born in Haiti, she is trilingual and dedicates her life to supporting and improving the immigrant experience in the Boston area through her work at the Irish International Immigration Center. Ms. Meleance is also the Founder and former Executive Director of The African Sustainability Project, which partners with local villages in Northern Ghana to dimish poverty and sustain growth through the delivery of clean drinking water. Johanne’s career and life experience reflect those of other immigrants to Cambridge, particularly women.Laura Cava Northrop
Laura recently returned to Cambridge after living in Seattle, Washington for four year where she served as Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Washington and was a member of the Seattle Women’s Commission. While a member of the Seattle Women’s Commission, Laura developed a particular interest in helping women veterans. In addition to her commitment to issues affecting women and girls, Laura’s focus also includes health and wellness. Laura is currently employed by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as Project Manager of the International Breast Cancer Study Group.Golnaz Tabatabai
Ms. Tabatabai began her career working to improve the lives of women and girls for a decade in her home country of Iran. After moving to Cambridge from Tehran in 2002, Golnaz has been a fearless advocate for new immigrants in the City, women experiencing poverty, and the homeless. She has been a teacher and mentor to new immigrants, has worked with Harvard University’s Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and volunteered with Crittenden Women’s Union. Golnez’s current role is Homelessness Prevetion Program Coordinator at Community Action Agency of Somerville where she advocates on behalf of homeless people in our community.
2. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following members of the Kids’ Council on the recommendation of Mayor David P. Maher and in accordance with the Chapter 2.84.030, Section D:
City Councillor Marc McGovern
School Committee Member Kathleen Kelly
3. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $233,546 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account and $103,826 from the School Travel and Training account to the School Salaries and Wages account $337,292 and to the School Extraordinary Expenditures account $80; the reallocations are to school improvement and professional development plans based on allocations by Principals.
4. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-04, regarding an update on when the Central Square Branch Library will reopen.
To the Honorable, the City Council:
In response to Awaiting Report Item Number 14-04, regarding an update on when the Central Square Branch Library will reopen, please be advised of the following:
The Central Square Branch is a vital part of our city and the neighborhood, and we are looking forward to a wonderful reopening! Due to unforeseen subsurface conditions, the contract has taken longer than expected.
We anticipate the reopening no later than March 10th, weather permitting. In the meantime, please know that the book drop will remain open for the duration of the project.
Very truly yours, Richard C. Rossi, City Manager
5. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to approve the jitney application of Diaspora Investment Association, Inc., d/b/a Horizon Bus Line, for Saturday and Sunday service only at the Alewife MBTA station.
6. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a request from Yihe Cambridge Holding Corp., the developer of the parcel at 262 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Cambridge, for the City’s formal abandonment of a sewer easement at the property.
City Manager Order #6A; City Manager Order #6B, City Manager Order #6C
7. Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a request from Arthur F. Cody, the owner of the parcel at 143 Pemberton Street, Cambridge, for the City’s formal abandonment of a utility easement at the Property.
City Manager Order #7A; City Manager Order #7B; City Manager Order #7C
ON THE TABLE
1. 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.]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. 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.
3. 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.
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. A constable bond was received from Daniel F. Long for approval of the surety.
2. An application was received from Jaguar Association of New England requesting permission to display a car on the sidewalk in front of the MIT Museum at 265 Massachusetts Avenue on Apr 4, 2014.
3. An application was received from Cannondale requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 997 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works and Community Development. Sign is pre-existing.
4. An application was received from Santander requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 125 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Historical Commission and Community Development. Sign is pre-existing.
5. An application was received from Zevart Hollisian requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 300 Massachusetts Avenue; 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.
6. 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.
Tabled - Simmons
7. An application was received from Dumpling House requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 950 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works and Community Development. Awning is pre-existing.
8. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, fifty-seven banners on poles in Harvard Square, ninety-three banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Memorial Drive to Harvard Square, sixteen banners on poles along Broadway from Ellery Street to Felton Street and eighteen banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Inman Street to Bigelow Street announcing the Cambridge Science Festival Apr 18-27, 2014. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.
9. An application was received from Dunkin Donuts requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 1003 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works and Community Development. Sign is pre-existing.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Robert Freed, 16 Soden Street transmitting a petition against the curb cut enlargement at 14 Soden Street.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School swim and diving teams for their multiple school records and remarkable athletic achievements. Vice Mayor Benzan
2. Retirement of Michael Knox from the Department of Public Works. Mayor Maher
3. Resolution on the death of Angela R. Mathew. Vice Mayor Benzan
4. Congratulations to former Mayor Henrietta Davis on her new position as Policy Consultant to the Democratic Municipal Officials. Councillor Cheung
5. Congratulations to Amazon for their success and their decision to continue adding jobs and growing in Cambridge and worldwide. Councillor Cheung
6. Welcome Cybereason to Kendall Square. Councillor Cheung
7. Welcome Portugal Ventures to Kendall Square. Councillor Cheung
8. Resolution on the death of Carl F. Barron. Mayor Maher
9. Congratulations to the Asian Taskforce Against Domestic Violence on its 20th Anniversary. Councillor Cheung
10. Congratulations to Dr. Marilyn Monteiro for being honored by the Theater Offensive. Councillor Simmons
11. Resolution on the death of Margaret M. (Hutchins) Reilly. Mayor Maher
12. Congratulations to Composer/Lyricist Elizabeth Addison for the launch of her “This is Treatment: The Musical” performances at the Dance Complex. Councillor Simmons
13. Resolution on the death of Peter E. DeLuca. Councillor Toomey
14. Resolution on the death of Samorim Ferreira. Councillor Toomey
15. Congratulations to Zarya Miranda on receiving the Unsung Hero of the Semester by the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Vice Mayor Benzan
16. Happy 5th Birthday wishes to Kaylani Ines King. Vice Mayor Benzan
17. Happy 8th Birthday wishes to Leilah Sienna Freeman. Vice Mayor Benzan
18. Retirement of Luis Rivera from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department. Mayor Maher
19. Congratulations to Pronutria for its successful funding and launching of clinical trials that would be able to treat and prevent a range of diseases. Councillor Cheung
20. Congratulations to the Central Square Business Association, House of Vans and the Middle East on the Snochi Winter Festival. Councillor Cheung
21. Congratulations to Candy Leonard on her book titled “How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World.” Councillor Carlone
22. Congratulations to LL Cool J on being named 2014 Artist of the Year by Harvard University. Vice Mayor Benzan
23. Congratulations to CitySprouts on expanding to offer year round classes and electives to students in Cambridge. Councillor Cheung
24. Congratulations to Phaedra Butler for reaching over 110,000 views on her latest single “Out of My Head Pt. 2” on YouTube. Vice Mayor Benzan
25. Congratulations to Pamela Vargas and Paul Karger on their recent marriage. Vice Mayor Benzan
26. Congratulations to the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women, the Cambridge Health Alliance and Transition House for their 1 Billion Rising for Justice movement. Councillor Cheung
27. Thanks to the Cambridge Consumers’ Council for recognizing National Consumer Protection Week from Mar 2-8, 2014. Mayor Maher
28. Congratulations to Michael C. Rafferty on being awarded with a Silver Key Award and an Honorable Mention Award from the Boston Globe Scholastic Awards for two of his photographs. Mayor Maher
29. Speedy recovery wishes to Ted Joyce. Mayor Maher
30. Resolution on the death of Virginia "Ginny" Delaney, mother of former City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Mayor Maher
31. Speedy recovery wishes to Paul Pizzi. Mayor Maher
32. Congratulations to the CRLS Boys Basketball team for making the MIAA Division I State Tournament. Mayor Maher
33. Congratulations to the CRLS Girls Basketball team for making the MIAA Division I State Tournament. Mayor Maher
34. Happy 100th Birthday wishes to Elvira Sousa. Councillor Toomey
ORDERS
1. That the City Council support food service workers at Lesley University as they strive for a better life and calling on university leadership to facilitate a just and expeditious settlement between the workers and their employer. Councillor McGovern and Councillor Simmons
Amended
2. That the City Council meeting scheduled for Mar 10, 2014 be and hereby is cancelled due to the National League of Cities Conference. Mayor Maher
3. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and report back to the City Council on the matter of the closure of Lechmere Station before a new station is completed and operational and provide time lines for the new Lechmere Station development and plans for the current Lechmere site. Councillor Toomey
4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner and other appropriate City personnel and then report back to the City Council on the feasibility of installing a permanent Cambridge Police Officer within City Hall to better ensure the safety of the public and the people who work within the building. Councillor Simmons
Amended, referred to Public Safety Committee; Kelley voted NO
5. That the City Council go on record urging a representative of Procon Projects, Ltd. to meet with Brian Doherty, General Agent of the Building & Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan District, or with other designated representatives of this organization, to address the labor issues that have been raised regarding the construction of a new Marriot Hotel on the site of the old Genoa Packing Company along Monsignor O’Brien Highway. Councillor Simmons and Councillor Cheung
Amended
6. That the City Council go on record in support of S.514, An Act Establishing a Public Health Insurance Option. Councillor Carlone
7. That the City Council go on record urging local business owners to make a concerted effort to shovel a path to parking meters immediately in or around their establishments. Councillor Simmons
8. That the City Council go on record expressing its support for Massachusetts State Senate Bill 270, The Dual Language Educational Programs Act. Councillor Mazen
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk transmitting information from Councillor Leland Cheung on the Congressional City Conference and NLC University Mar 8-12, 2014.
2. A communication was received from Mayor David P. Maher regarding a retrospective talk on the career of Roger Boothe, Director of Urban Design, on Tues, Feb 25, 2014 at 5:30pm at the Main Library.
HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Feb 24
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Mar 3
5:30pm Special City Council Meeting to discuss a report from the City Manager on the Foundry Building. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Mar 10
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Mar 17
5:30pm City Council Meeting - City Manager will submit recommendation for water/sewer rates. (Sullivan Chamber)
Tues, Mar 18
3:00pm The Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues of diversity in the City of Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Mar 24
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Mar 31
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Apr 7
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Apr 28
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, May 5
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, May 12
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, May 19
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, June 2
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, June 9
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, June 16
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, June 23
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, June 30
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Feb 24, 2014 Amended
COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: In March 2013, seventy low-wage food service workers at Lesley University chose to organize for dignity and join Unite Here Local 26, the hospitality workers’ union of Cambridge and Boston; and
WHEREAS: After ten months of negotiations with Lesley’s dining service provider, the workers - mostly immigrants and people of color - continue to press for better pay, affordable health insurance, job security, and the 40 hour workweek; and
WHEREAS: Food service workers who have served at Lesley for ten years or more are paid a median hourly wage of $11.06; some must work second or third jobs in order to cope with the rising cost of living; and
WHEREAS: The workers who feed Lesley University deserve to be able to feed their families, pay rent, and access healthcare without fear of food insecurity, eviction or oppressive debt; and
WHEREAS: As a major Cambridge institution and beneficiary of city support, including significant zoning variances for capital projects such as the Lunder Arts Center in Porter Square, Lesley should promote good campus jobs that elevate our neighborhoods; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record expressing support for food service workers at Lesley University as they strive for a better life and calling on university leadership to facilitate a just and expeditious settlement between the workers and their employer; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lesley University President Joseph B. Moore at his office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ed Fogarty, Director, Food Services and the entire membership of the President's Cabinet, on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-2 Feb 24, 2014
MAYOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Council meeting scheduled for Mar 10, 2014 be and hereby is cancelled due to the National League of Cities Conference.
O-3 Feb 24, 2014
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Green Line service at Lechmere Station may be interrupted before the new Lechmere Station is completed and operational; and
WHEREAS: MassDOT plans to utilize buses to transport passengers to Science Park until a new Lechmere Station is completed; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record strongly opposing the closing of Lechmere Station before a new station is completed and operational; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and report back to the City Council on this matter and provide time lines for the new Lechmere Station development and plans for the current Lechmere site.
O-4 Feb 24, 2014 Amended
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Cambridge City Hall is the primary location in which City Councillors, City administrators, and members of the public are able to interact with one another, to discuss issues impacting the community, and to conduct City business; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has long strived to make City Hall as open and as accessible to people as possible, and it has succeeded to an admirable degree. Whether people live or work in Cambridge, or whether they are visiting City Hall for other purposes, City Hall is freely open to the general public during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS: Unlike many other city halls and public buildings throughout the Commonwealth, Cambridge has eschewed metal detectors and other, similar security measures in favor of having a more welcoming open-door policy. It has long been recognized that any safety issues can and will be addressed by the steady rotation of Cambridge Police officers who circulate throughout Central Square. The Cambridge Police Department has stated, on multiple occasions, that any calls placed from within City Hall for police intervention can usually be met within a matter of minutes; and
WHEREAS: The professionalism, dedication, and swift response time of the Cambridge Police Department is not being called into question. Yet a concern nevertheless remains: should an incident requiring immediate police intervention occur, even waiting three minutes for the call to be placed to the Cambridge Police Department, for an officer to be dispatched, and for that officer to arrive inside City Hall could be the critical difference between a minor incident and something significantly more grievous; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner and other appropriate City personnel and then report back to the City Council on the feasibility of installing a permanent Cambridge Police Officer within City Hall to better ensure the safety of the public and the people who work within the building; and be it further
ORDERED: That this matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee.
O-5 Feb 24, 2014 Amended
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Procon Projects, Ltd., which has been contracted by Northern Sites Development to construct a new Marriot Hotel on the site of the old Genoa Packing Company along the Monsignor O’Brien Highway, has been unresponsive to representatives of the local building trade unions, which have sought to discuss the possibility of Procon Projects, Ltd. hiring local skilled construction workers for this project; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge has long been a city that recognizes the importance of employing local workers on local construction projects, and that using labor from the local building trades ensures a high standard of professionalism, safety, quality of product, and fairness towards the workers. Employing local members of the skilled building trades is good for the workers, good for the companies, and ultimately, good for the Cambridge community; and
WHEREAS: It is hoped that Procon Projects, Ltd., as a New Hampshire-based company doing business in Cambridge, would adhere to same high standards of safety and fairness that we ask of all entities doing business in Cambridge. Opening up the lines of communication with members of the local building trades would be a solid step in demonstrating that this is the case; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging a representative of Procon Projects, Ltd. to meet with Brian Doherty, General Agent of the Building & Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan District, or with other designated representatives of this organization, to address the labor issues that have been raised; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward suitably engrossed copies of this resolution to Andrew Kennett of Procon Projects, Ltd., the Marriott Hotel Company and to Brian Doherty of the Building & Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan District on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-6 Feb 24, 2014
COUNCILLOR CARLONE
WHEREAS: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has firmly established itself as a leader in health care policy, pioneering the model for universal coverage that was subsequently adopted on the national-level by the Affordable Care Act; and
WHEREAS: Despite all of the great progress that has been made to provide better access to health care coverage, many individuals, families, and businesses continue to find that the cost of coverage continues to be a very challenging problem; and
WHEREAS: In Massachusetts, three insurance companies have a combined market share of approximately 70% of the health insurance market; and
WHEREAS: Having a robust set of options available to Massachusetts residents is a necessary component of a health care system that can control costs, and having a public health insurance option would give Massachusetts families more choices; and
WHEREAS: A public plan could operate without excessive administrative and marketing costs, high executive salaries or a need to generate profits; as a result, a public option could provide a good deal for consumers and keep pressure on private insurers to keep their policies affordable and treat their customers well by acting as a benchmark for affordability and quality of care; and
WHEREAS: A large body of public opinion data shows strong, consistent support for the concept of a public health insurance option, and
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that State Senator Jamie Eldridge has filed a bill in the Massachusetts Senate to create a public health insurance plan that will compete with private insurance plans in order to give consumers more choices and encourage insurance companies to cooperate, share information, and reduce costs, now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in support of S.514, An Act Establishing a Public Health Insurance Option; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Legislative Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-7 Feb 24, 2014
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The 2013-2014 winter season has seen an abundance of snowfall, along with mountains of snow gradually piling up upon the city’s sidewalks following each storm; and
WHEREAS: The City’s Public Works Department has done a commendable job of clearing our streets following each storm, and the public has likewise done an admirable job of clearing sidewalks in front of homes and businesses. By working together, we have all sought to make our roads and sidewalks safe for passage in a timely manner following each winter storm; and
WHEREAS: As the snow continues to mount on our sidewalks, however, many residents have reported difficulty in safely navigating over and around the snow banks in order to deposit money into their parking meters. This has been particularly problematic to those individuals who have mobility issues; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging local business owners to make a concerted effort to shovel a path to those parking meters immediately in or around their establishments; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward suitably engrossed copies of this resolution to Cambridge Local First, the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the Porter Square Business Association, the Huron Village Business Association, the Harvard Square Business Association, the Inman Square Business Association, the East Cambridge Business Association, and the Central Square Business Association, with a request that this resolution be distributed to their general membership, on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-8 Feb 24, 2014
COUNCILLOR MAZEN
WHEREAS: It has been shown that dual language educational programs promote the long-term cultural, strategic, and economic interests of Cambridge and the United States; and
WHEREAS: Bilingual educational programs provide cognitive, social, emotional, and employment advantages to students, in particular serving to close the achievement gap for children from lower socio-economic backgrounds and underserved communities; and
WHEREAS: The Dual Language Educational Programs Act will establish the office of dual language educational programs within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with the express goal of promoting and expanding dual language educational programs in the commonwealth; and
WHEREAS: In alignment with this goal the office will recruit qualified dual language instructors, provide annual professional development programming, compile an annual report of best practices for dual language educational programs, and, subject to appropriations, provide grants to school districts that operate dual language educational programs; and
WHEREAS: The passing of this Act will likely provide much needed support for exemplary Cambridge immersion programs such as the King Open Olà Program, the Amigos School, and the Martin Luther King , Jr. Chinese immersion program, ultimately providing greater opportunity for students in Cambridge Public Schools to acquire dual language proficiency and fluency; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its support for Massachusetts State Senate Bill 270, The Dual Language Educational Programs Act; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Massachusetts State Senate Committee on Education and Cambridge Legislative Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.
AWAITING REPORT LIST
14-01. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of providing the City’s calendar on the cambridgema.gov website as a Google calendar.
Councillor Simmons 01/27/14 (O-6)
14-04. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #4
RE: report on an update on when the Central Square Branch Library will reopen.
Councillor Simmons 02/10/14 (O-1)
14-05. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of allowing Cambridge residents and visitors to pay parking violations instantly via cell phone application.
Councillor Cheung 02/10/14 (O-2)
14-06. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on engaging with the leadership of Globe Direct to ensure that Cambridge residents who have not subscribed to weekly Globe Direct circulars and have indicated that they do not wish to receive more are promptly removed from further distribution lists.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor McGovern & Councillor Carlone 02/10/14 (O-3)
14-07. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what steps would be necessary to change the method by which surplus votes are transferred in municipal elections and whether the Fractional Transfer Method could replace the Cincinnati Method and whether this requires a Charter Change.
Councillor Carlone & Councillor Mazen 02/10/14 (O-6)
14-08. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how the State Department of Public Health factored in appropriateness of site and local support for the Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Cambridge.
Councillor Toomey 02/10/14 (O-8)