CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables for the term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2006:
Salvador Carrero (With Power)
John Kaptcianso (Without Power)
V. Mario Stephen (Without Power)

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Peace Commission for a three year term to expire on November 1, 2008:
Gail L. Epstein
Ardeene Goodridge
Ilse Heyman

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-06, regarding a report on the legality of the banners in front of the Dunkin' Donuts at 2480 Massachusetts Avenue and at other location in the City.
TABLED - Kelley

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-09, regarding a report on noise levels caused by ground-level heating system vents.
REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $875 from the General Fund Women’s Commission Travel and Training account to the General Fund Women’s Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide funds for to publish and distribute the Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Cambridge.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $20,000 from Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Library Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover medical and/or prescription reimbursements for library employees injured in the performance of their work duties.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-16, regarding a report on installing a pedestrian walk signal and traffic light at the crosswalk on Massachusetts Avenue near Church Street.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-15, regarding a report on the status of construction of both the No. Cambridge VFW and Trolley Square Affordable Housing projects.
CHARTER RIGHT - Kelley

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-10, regarding a report on the MBTA's proposed Urban Ring Phase II.
REFERRED TO HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEES FOR A JOINT MEETING

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-13, regarding on whether resident permit parking can be added to Western Avenue and Blackstone Street.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-02, regarding a report on the need for additional assistance for disabled persons living in below-market rate units in Cambridge.
REFERRED TO HOUSING COMMITTEE

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 05-190, regarding a report on security issues of the nuclear reactor at MIT.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, the transfer of $17,000 from Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover present and future medical services for employees injured during the performance of their work duties.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, the appropriation of various private donations to the Cambridge Council on Aging for $4,509.88 to the Grant Fund of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to provide additional food and nutrition services for seniors at the Cambridge Senior Centers.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Transition Assistance in the amount of $9,919.00 to the Grant Fund of Human Service Programs Ordinary Maintenance account $9,719.00 and to the Grant Fund of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account $200.00 to be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Transitional Program operated by the Multi Service Center.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 in medallion equity revenues to the License Commission General Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide additional funding for the Accessible Cambridge Taxicabs (ACT) Management Program that manages and oversees all accessible vehicles in the City and coordinates and monitors services to seniors and persons with disabilities.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer in the General Fund of $10,000 from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $40,000 in projected FY06 water revenues to the Water Fund Travel and Training (judgment and damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the three Triple A ratings from the nation's major credit rating agencies.

February 27, 2006

To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am pleased to inform you that the City of Cambridge continues in the rare status of being one of approximately nineteen cities in the United States with three Triple A ratings from the nation’s three major credit rating agencies. This affirmation of the City's AAA bond rating is especially important as the City has begun to finance several large tax-supported capital projects and will continue to do so in the next few years.

These ratings are in conjunction with the city’s sale of $67.5 million in bonds which took place on February 1, 2006. The true interest cost of the issue was 3.95%. This issue financed such capital projects as the West Cambridge Youth and Community Center, New Main Library, Sewer and Street Reconstruction Projects, Area 4 Park Improvements, Yerxa Road Underpass Project, City Hall and Other Building Improvements and Police Station Acquisition and Improvements.

I am enclosing the rating opinion of Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor’s.

Listed below are highlights from each credit agency report.

Fitch Ratings

The ‘AAA’ credit rating is based on Cambridge’s diversified economy characterized by its substantial and growing tax base, a sizable and stable employment base, exceptional financial management, low debt burden, and favorable economic indicators. The prominence of two of the city’s largest employers and taxpayers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University, continues to attract substantial private research interests. Notably, recent payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreements entered into with the two entities should help provide the city with a level of revenue protection and predictability over the long term.

Steady assessed valuation (AV) growth continues; following the fiscal 2005 revaluation that yielded a strong AV growth of 11.0%, AV grew an additional 2.3% in fiscal 2006 to a substantial $21.8 billion. The city prudently forecasts more modest AV gains in the multiyear financial plan. The strong growth in real estate values, as well as prudent financial management, afford Cambridge the opportunity to stay well within the state-imposed Proposition 2 ½ property tax levy limitations, boosting the city’s excess property tax levy capacity for the 2006 budget to an ample $65.1 million – the highest level recorded for a municipality in the Commonwealth. The Rating Outlook is stable.

The Strengths of the City include:

* Well-diversified economy anchored by the stable presence of higher education, health care, bio-technology, and life science industries;

* Exceptional financial management supported by consistently strong fiscal performance and long-term planning;

* Low debt burden measured against real property valuations and rapid principal amortization; and

* Favorable overall economic indicators.

Moody’s Investors Service

Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aaa rating to the City of Cambridge's $67.5 million General Obligation Bonds. At this time, Moody’s has also affirmed the Aaa rating on the city’s $281 million in outstanding long-term general obligation debt, including this issue.

Moody’s assignment of its highest quality long-term rating incorporates: an exceptionally strong financial position supported by the City’s seasoned and highly effective management team, a large and diverse tax base with significant development plans underway and a modest and rapidly-amortized debt profile supported by healthy enterprise systems and significant Commonwealth school building aid.

Moody’s expects that the City will continue to maintain a very strong financial position given prudent management strategy and policies implemented by a strong management team, steady revenue streams generated by its substantial and economically vibrant tax base, and a notable degree of flexibility to address future budgetary challenges.

Standard & Poor’s

Standard and Poor's Rating Services assigned its ‘AAA’ rating, and stable outlook, to Cambridge, Massachusetts series 2006 GO bonds.

The rating reflects the City’s:

* Continued strong financial position;

* Dynamic local economy, which is centered on its two major universities and the biotechnology industry, and continued citywide economic redevelopment;

* High wealth and income factors, including a high market value per capita;

* Strong and experienced management team that uses detailed modeling to forecast revenue and capital trends; and

* Low debt burden and favorable capital plan.

The stable outlook reflects the expectation that the City will continue to prudently manage its financial position, which it has significantly demonstrated by increasing reserve levels over the past five years. The City’s economic and property tax base development is expected to continue, allowing it to maintain structural balance between revenues and expenditures while maintaining its tax levy flexibility.

Based on the above, the City Council can be justly proud of its sound fiscal policies.

Very truly yours,

Robert W. Healy

City Manager

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-11, regarding a report on youth diabetes in Cambridge.
REFERRED TO HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Final Landmark Designation Study Report for the Wiswall/Orne House at 107 Auburn Street.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Toomey on City Manager Item Number Eight of February 6, 2006 on a communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from Spaulding & Slye to name fourteen streets at North Point.
TABLED - Toomey

ON THE TABLE
2. 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.

3. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Sullivan on Order Number Fourteen of February 6, 2006 regarding 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.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED - Order #53 (see Council Rules 2006-2007, Rule 26)

4. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Sullivan on Order Number Fifteen of February 6, 2006 regarding 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.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED - Order #53 (see Council Rules 2006-2007, Rule 26)

5. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Sullivan on Order Number Sixteen of February 6, 2006 regarding 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.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED - Order #53 (see Council Rules 2006-2007, Rule 26)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. 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.]

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from the Cambridge Cares About AIDS, requesting permission for a table to display materials in front of City Hall.

2. An application was received from Stacey Daniels, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 115 Coolidge Hill Road; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, Public Works with the note that developer responsible for installation of curb cut and existing curb cut must be closed to meet city specs. Street light pole maybe in conflict with location of driveway apron. Developer must contact George Fernandes - Electrical Department. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.

3. An application was received from James V. Gnerre, Jr., requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 9 Jay Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.

4. An application was received from the Grendel's Den, requesting permission for twelve tables and thirty-two chairs for restaurant seating at the premises of 89 Winthrop Street.

5. An application was received from Hoppy, Inc. d/b/a Daedalus Restaurant, 45 1/2 Mount Auburn Street, requesting additional interior capacity to ninety-eight occupants from sixty-six occupants and an exterior roof deck for seasonal outdoor seating for fifty occupants in Cap Area 1.

6. An application was received from the Asgard, 350 Massachusetts Avenue, requesting permission for twenty-one tables and sixty-two chairs for restaurant seating on Sidney Street.

7. An application was received from Grace Lee Design, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 25 Mount Auburn Street.

8. An application was received from Grace Lee Design, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 84 Hamilton Street.

9. An application was received from Grace Lee Design, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 60 Hamilton Street.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Carl F. Barron, transmitting appreciation to the City Council for being so thoughtful in wishing him a Happy 90th Birthday.

2. A communication was received from Peter Valentine, regarding geese.

3. A communication was received from Peter Valentine, regarding canola oil.

4. A communication was received from Barbara Boudreau and family, transmitting thanks for the resolution extending sympathy on the passing of her husband Robert "Jake" Boudreau.

5. A communication was received from Skip Schloming, regarding social and recreational impact of downsizing Little Fresh Pond beach area.

6. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding the City Council.

7. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding the City imitating Art.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of David E. Cronin.   Councillor Sullivan

2. Resolution on the death of John E. Brady.   Councillor Sullivan

3. Resolution on the death of Deolinda (Soares) Costa.   Councillor Sullivan

4. Resolution on the death of Leslie Feeley-Brooks.   Mayor Reeves, Councillor Sullivan

5. Resolution on the death of Barbara A. (Powell) Good.   Councillor Sullivan

6. Resolution on the death of Paul F. Igo.   Councillor Sullivan

7. Resolution on the death of Mary "May" (Shine) Callanan.   Councillor Sullivan

8. Resolution on the death of Mary T. (Muscatel) Benoit.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

9. Resolution on the death of Joseph L. "Oakie" Carson.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Davis

10. Resolution on the death of Paul Devlin.   Councillor Sullivan

11. Resolution on the death of William F. O'Neil, Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

12. Resolution on the death of George E. Tremblay.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

13. Resolution on the death of Alan Shalleck.   Councillor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the death of Maria Rosa (Rodrigues) Pacheco.   Vice Mayor Toomey

15. Gratitude to the North Cambridge Crime Task Force for fifteen years of dedication and commitment to the North Cambridge community.   Councillor Galluccio

16. Happy 99th Birthday wishes to Sadie Lynch.   Councillor Galluccio

17. Resolution on the death of Michael R. Gannon.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

18. Resolution on the death of Norman "Buster" Bradway.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey, Mayor Reeves

19. Resolution on the death of Sylvia C. (Ponte) Fiumara.   Councillor Sullivan

20. Retirement of Annette Terzian from the Cable TV Department.   Mayor Reeves

21. Resolution on the death of Genevieve Dziegiel Dixon.   Councillor Simmons

22. Resolution on the death of Melania (Baratta) Marasi.   Councillor Sullivan

23. Resolution on the death of James W. Flett.   Councillor Sullivan

24. Resolution on the death of Hugh Cunningham Curran.   Councillor Sullivan

25. Resolution on the death of Joseph R. Toomey Jr.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

26. Resolution on the death of Helena A. (Callahan) Younker.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

27. Resolution on the death of Aloysius "Al" Kajunski.   Vice Mayor Toomey

28. Speedy recovery wishes to former Governor Edward King.   Councillor Sullivan

29. Retirement of Marion Galvin from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Reeves

30. Congratulations to Claire Naughton on her election to the Massachusetts State Legislature.   Councillor Simmons
WITHDRAWN (Ginny Coppola defeated Claire Naughton 55-45% in the 1st Bristol District: Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton)

31. Congratulations to Denise Provost on her election to the Massachusetts State Legislature.   Councillor Simmons

32. Resolution on the death of Bridget B. (Rinaldi) D'Aveta.   Councillor Sullivan

33. Resolution on the death of George McDermott.   Councillor Sullivan

34. Resolution on the death of Mario Matos.   Vice Mayor Toomey

35. Retirement of Mark Yeskutis from the Department of Public Works.   Mayor Reeves

36. Retirement of Frederick Cabral from the Department of Public Works.   Mayor Reeves

37. Resolution on the death of Richard Thorpe.   Councillor Simmons

38. Congratulations to the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School on its 10th Anniversary.   Councillor Sullivan

39. Congratulations to Jasmyne Cannick on being selected as the Keynote Speaker for the Bayard Rustin Breakfast which will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 10:00am at the JFK Library and Museum in Boston.   Councillor Simmons

40. Congratulations to the honorees of the Friends of the Community Learning Center and extend best wishes for success for their new opportunity entitled "Opportunities Fund" Transforming Lives through Adult Education.   Councillor Sullivan

41. Congratulations to Michelle and Eric Boecher on the birth of their son, William Nicholas Boecher, on January 9, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

42. Congratulations to Jen and Jon Lenicheck on the birth of their son, Harry, on February 2, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

43. Resolution on the death of Paul F. Mahoney, Sr.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio, Vice Mayor Toomey, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Davis

44. Resolution on the death of Marie F. LaRosa.   Councillor Sullivan

45. Resolution on the death of Mitchell Babajtis.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

46. Resolution on the death of Charles S. "Chuck" Tierney.   Vice Mayor Toomey

47. Resolution on the death of Bridget (O'Donnell) Flaherty.   Vice Mayor Toomey

48. Resolution on the death of Norma M. Ciccarelli.   Councillor Sullivan

49. Welcome to Petsi's Bakery to Putnam Avenue in Cambridge.   Councillor Davis

50. Resolution on the death of Genevieve Douyotas.   Vice Mayor Toomey

51. Resolution on the death of Tina Marie Spear.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

52. Resolution on the death of Salvatore A. "Sar" Feroleto.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio, Vice Mayor Toomey

53. Resolution on the death of Thomas J. Scalese.   Councillor Sullivan

54. Resolution on the death of George R. "Bucky" Senn Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

55. Resolution on the death of Ann C. (Cadigan) Flynn.   Councillor Sullivan

56. Resolution on the death of Sister Gertrude Clear, C.S.J.   Councillor Sullivan

57. Resolution on the death of John Herman Randall III.   Councillor Sullivan

58. Resolution on the death of Charlene P. Green.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Decker

59. Resolution on the death of Maria deJesus (Saraiva) Sequeira.   Vice Mayor Toomey

60. Resolution on the death of James Francis Sugrue.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

61. Resolution on the death of Marguerite E. LeBlanc.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

62. Happy 100th Birthday wishes to Elisa Moniz deOliveira da Silva Camara.   Vice Mayor Toomey

63. Well wishes to Sue Williamson.   Councillor Davis

64. Best wishes to Alison Devaney and Gregory Serra on their upcoming marriage.   Councillor Sullivan

65. Congratulations to Patricia Ann Dwyer and Ryan Matthew Epps on their upcoming marriage.   Councillor Sullivan

66. Congratulations to Sergeant Kathy Murphy for her excellent and effective police work.   Councillor Davis

67. Appreciation to Dean R. Bruce Donoff, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, for his collaboration to provide an invaluable contribution to the dental health of Cambridge children.   Councillor Davis

68. Congratulations to Peter Roth, President of New Atlantic Development on the occasion of being honored by the New Communities Services, Inc. at their Annual Founders' Fund Celebration on April 27, 2006.   Councillor Davis

69. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Javier Chavez Jr.   Councillor Decker

70. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Matthew Barnes.   Councillor Decker

71. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Sean Cardelli.   Councillor Decker

72. Resolution on the death of Corporal Orville Gerena.   Councillor Decker

73. Resolution on the death of Specialist Allen Koskesh Jr.   Councillor Decker

74. Resolution on the death of Specialist Anthony Owens.   Councillor Decker

75. Resolution on the death of Specialist Roberto Salazar.   Councillor Decker

76. Resolution on the death of Corporal Brandon Schuck.   Councillor Decker

77. Resolution on the death of Corporal Ross Smith.   Councillor Decker

78. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Jacob Spann.   Councillor Decker

79. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Caesar Viglienzone.   Councillor Decker

80. Resolution on the death of Corporal Rusty Washam.   Councillor Decker

81. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Jeremiah Boehmer.   Councillor Decker

82. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal David Parr.   Councillor Decker

83. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jesse Zamora.   Councillor Decker

84. Resolution on the death of First Lieutenant Garrison Avery.   Councillor Decker

85. Resolution on the death of Specialist William Hayes III.   Councillor Decker

86. Resolution on the death of Corporal Andrew Kemple.   Councillor Decker

87. Resolution on the death of Specialist Sergio Saez.   Councillor Decker

88. Resolution on the death of Specialist Marlon Bustamante.   Councillor Decker

89. Resolution on the death of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Wilson.   Councillor Decker

90. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Scott Messer.   Councillor Decker

91. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Michael Probst.   Councillor Decker

92. Resolution on the death of Specialist Felipe Villareal.   Councillor Decker

93. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Christopher Morningstar.   Councillor Decker

94. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Steven Phillips.   Councillor Decker

95. Resolution on the death of Specialist Patrick Herried.   Councillor Decker

96. Resolution on the death of 1st Lieutenant Simon Cox Jr.   Councillor Decker

97. Resolution on the death of Sergeant 1st Class Lance Cornett.   Councillor Decker

98. Resolution on the death of Specialist Walter Howard II.   Councillor Decker

99. Resolution on the death of Sergeant 1st Class Amos Edwards Jr.   Councillor Decker

100. Resolution on the death of Captain Anthony Garcia.   Councillor Decker

101. Urge all residents to be cognizant of the seventh annual North Cambridge All Arts Open Studios on April 29-30, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

102. Resolution on the death of Paul Gigante.   Councillor Sullivan

103. Resolution on the death of Radm Alfred P. Manning.   Councillor Sullivan

104. Resolution on the death of Dorothy M. (Boucher) Sacca.   Councillor Sullivan

105. Resolution on the death of Adam Palaza.   Councillor Sullivan

106. Resolution on the death of John W. Hill, Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

107. Resolution on the death of Constance C. (Boyle) Carvello.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

108. Congratulations to His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand on the celebration of the 60th year of the accession to the throne.   Councillor Sullivan

109. Happy 80th Birthday wishes to His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand.   Councillor Sullivan

110. Welcome to Reb Mimi Feigelson to Cambridge where she will be a scholar-in-residence at Temple Beth Shalom the weekend of March 10-12, 2006.   Councillor Davis

111. Thanks to Sarah Zimmerman for her work on behalf of the citizens of Cambridge as a Preservation Planner at the Cambridge Historical Commission and best wishes in her new position.   Councillor Davis

112. Resolution on the death of Rupert Margetson Jr.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

113. Resolution on the death of Sister Elizabeth Lawless.   Councillor Sullivan

114. Resolution on the death of Harry Hintlian.   Councillor Sullivan

115. Happy Birthday wishes to Walter J. Sullivan.   Councillor Sullivan

116. Thanks to Harvard President Lawrence Summers for his service to the Cambridge community and wish him well in his future endeavors.   Councillor Sullivan

117. Congratulations to the Cambridge School Volunteers and their honorees, Henri Termeer and Mary Samp, as they celebrate their Fortieth Anniversary on April 25, 2006 at 6:00pm.   Vice Mayor Toomey

118. Congratulations to Daniel and Julie Flaherty on the birth of their son Daniel T. Flaherty on February 20, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

119. Get well wishes to Edward Dever.   Councillor Sullivan

120. Proclaim May 1, 2006 as Global Love Day in Cambridge.   Mayor Reeves

121. Proclaim April 20, 2006 as The Inter-American Day of Culture in Cambridge.   Mayor Reeves

122. Congratulations to Leon Wilson on being honored by the Henry Buckner School for his commitment to all children.   Mayor Reeves

123. Congratulations to Dr. Henrietta S. Evans Attles on being honored with a lecture and luncheon on the occasion of the 32nd Anniversary of the Henry Buckner School.   Mayor Reeves

124. Congratulations to Archbishop Sean O'Malley on his elevation to Cardinal at the Vatican on March 24, 2006.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

125. Congratulations to the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers on their 13th Annual Community Awards Gala and to the honorees of these awards.   Councillor Sullivan

126. Resolution on the death of Allan Forbes Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

127. Resolution on the death of Sister Enrico Rea, C.S.J.   Councillor Sullivan

128. Welcome to Judge Julian Houston, Associate Justice of Middlesex Superior Court, who will present his recent novel New Boy on March 16, 2006 at 7:30pm at the Central Square Library.   Councillor Sullivan

129. Happy 85th Birthday to Edward J. Sullivan.   Councillor Sullivan

130. Resolution on the death of Mildred (Crane) O'Connor.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

131. Resolution on the death of Mary F. (Gordon) Stanton.   Councillor Sullivan

132. Congratulations to Matignon High School on the occasion of their Jesuit endorsement.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

133. Urge all Cambridge youth ages 14-19 and their parents to be cognizant of the kick-off meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Area Youth Center for a new enrichment program that offers eight-week classes in subjects such as engineering, graphic design, dance and videography.   Councillor Sullivan

134. Congratulations to the East End House School Age Program on receiving accreditation from the National AfterSchool Association.   Councillor Sullivan

135. Retirement of Thomas Brown from the Cambridge Public Library.   Mayor Reeves

136. Congratulations to Anne Leduc on her election as a member of the Cambridge Retirement Board.   Councillor Sullivan

137. Thanks to Edward J. Sullivan for his dedication and service to the people of Cambridge, Middlesex County, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States.   Councillor Sullivan

138. Support of Cambridge Local First and encourage all businesses to participate in a discussion on this organization which will take place on March 1, 2006 at 7:00pm at Cambridge Savings Bank, 14 JFK Street.   Councillor Sullivan

139. Appreciation to Reverend Father Miguel Sigueira Almeida, SJ for his dedication and spiritual leadership to Cambridge residents.   Mayor Reeves

140. Congratulations to Sister Cities International on their 50th Anniversary.   Councillor Sullivan

141. Support for Cambridge Cares About AIDS and their informative community events for the week of March 12 through 18, 2006, National LGBT Health Awareness Week.   Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to contact MIT to request that MIT improve the appearance of the construction site at the Bradford Cafe, possibly partnering with the Arts Council or other suitable entity to make an attractive, creative or informational display at this location.   Councillor Davis

2. That the City Manager is requested to move forward with plans to develop the Mount Auburn VFW, Youth Center and Community Art Center utilizing the so called "Scheme C" as proposed by Cambridge Seven Associates and to schedule a community meeting to discuss the proposal.   Councillor Murphy

3. Dedication of the Hoyt Field Tennis Court in honor of Joseph Carson.   Councillor Davis

4. That the City Council go on record dedicating a site in the vicinity of Columbia Park in memory of Robert Scott.   Councillor Sullivan

5. That the City Manager is requested to reappoint the subcommittee to address the needs of Cambridge Housing Authority state-funded housing units and to consider adding a position for a CEOC representative.   Councillor Galluccio

6. That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with an update on the appointment of a city-wide youth sports commission.   Councillor Galluccio

7. That the City Manager is requested to charge the Community Development Department with assisting with urban design leading to the revitalization of the "LOMA (lower Massachusetts Avenue between Central Square and Memorial Drive) District."   Councillor Davis

8. That the City Council go on record supporting the efforts of the MIT Museum to create a Science Festival to celebrate the resources and accomplishments of Cambridge.   Councillor Davis, Mayor Reeves and Vice Mayor Toomey

9. That the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2006 be and hereby is cancelled so that the members of the City Council can attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 10-15, 2005.   Mayor Reeves

10. That the City Manager is instructed to request the Assistant City Manager for Community Development and the Affordable Housing Trust to explore the possibility of purchasing the (Hedin) property at 620 Cambridge Street with the view in mind of providing affordable housing for the residents of Cambridge and community space for the seniors of the East Cambridge area.   Vice Mayor Toomey

11. That a joint meeting between the City Council and the School Committee be scheduled by the Chair of the Finance Committee in March.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Kelley and Councillor Simmons

12. That the City Manager is requested to contact the MBTA and request that there be no service reduction for the Route 78 bus.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Davis

13. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to consider making Howard Street a one way.   Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Davis

14. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to increase the bike patrols in the city with particular attention to Hoyt Field.   Councillor Sullivan

15. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to look at the design and rules of operation of Hoyt Field to insure that public safety and maintenance is maximized.   Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Davis

16. That the City Manager is requested to contact the owners of the property contiguous to Pacific Street Park, possibly in conjunction with the Trust for Public Lands, with the purpose of creating a park that extends from Sidney Street to Brookline Street.   Councillor Davis

17. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to ensure that the Planning Board microphones are operational as soon as possible.   Councillor Davis

18. That the City Council refer to the University Relations Committee the matter of holding a joint meeting with the Planning Board on the Town Gown Reports.   Councillor Davis

19. That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require petitioners for Special Permits for the Planning Board to hold a public meeting prior to presentation of the Special Permit application to the Planning Board.   Councillor Davis

20. That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit additional public comment on public projects that, after the first presentation and hearing before the Planning Board, have been significantly altered.   Councillor Davis
AMENDED

21. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to rectify the recurring problem of a strong sewer smell on Brookline Street near Auburn Court.   Councillor Davis

22. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to inspect the intersection of Porter Street and Massachusetts Avenue for vehicular safety; vehicular visibility is blocked due to parked cars.   Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Davis

23. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department with the view in mind to increase parking around Neville Place.   Mayor Reeves

24. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to explore the potential of having community advisory boards in place for each youth center across the City in order to better guide programming decisions at the City's youth centers.   Councillor Galluccio

25. That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council on the relationship between the City and FMC in their operation of the Simoni Ice Rink.   Councillor Galluccio

26. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a summary of any and all reductions in Cambridge service proposed by the MBTA.   Councillor Galluccio

27. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Water Department to report back to the City Council on how the Water Department has responded to privacy concerns raised by residents with respect to surveillance of the new water meters.   Councillor Galluccio

28. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the appropriate departments in charge of traffic calming for Brookline Street to investigate and address the visibility problem that the fence along Hastings Square at Chestnut Street and Brookline Street creates either by removing part of the fence or re-siting part of the fence.   Councillor Davis

29. That the City Manager is requested to notify the Bank of America that their ATM machine in Central Square, next to Dunkin Donuts, is poorly maintained, has substantial graffiti inside and does not meet community standards.   Councillor Davis

30. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to review the possibility of installation of "condo" newsboxes especially in newly renovated space such as Porter Square.   Councillor Davis

31. That the City Council go on record in support of legislation which is before the House Ways and Means Committee for a hearing on March 1, 2006 which would return 100% of the Lottery to Cities and Towns.   Councillor Sullivan

32. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to meet with the Vineyard Community at 170 Rindge Avenue to discuss issues such as parking and landscaping plans and city regulations as they relate to development and property maintenance.   Councillor Sullivan

33. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services and all other appropriate departments to convene a meeting of teens and young adults from various neighborhoods in Cambridge to address recent youth violence in Cambridge.   Councillor Galluccio

34. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Executive Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority relative to the reduction of Building Access Monitors hours of operation.   Councillor Sullivan

35. That the City Council go on record in support of Teamsters Local 122 who are protesting the contract presented by the Cambridge Housing Authority to the membership.   Councillor Sullivan

36. That the population study data from the MAPC on population changes in Cambridge for the year 2030 be referred to the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Simmons

37. That the City Manager is requested to report to the City Council on whether there is funding for Girls Ice Hockey.   Councillor Simmons

38. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to develop a change to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance that would limit use conversion allowances to projects in which at least 65% of the original structure is to remain intact.   Councillor Kelley and Councillor Davis

39. That the City Council establish a working committee to discuss issues of race and class in Cambridge with the goal of allowing more productive public discussions on these issues.   Councillor Kelley

40. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to make all final decisions made by the City's decision-making bodies readily available on the City's website.   Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Davis

41. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to provide the City Council with copies of the City's comprehensive traffic enforcement plan.   Councillor Kelley

42. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance to incorporate a Noise Affidavit requiring the affirmative statement of the proponent that installed equipment will not violate either the relevant Municipal Noise Control Ordinance or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts noise control standards.   Councillor Kelley and Councillor Davis

43. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to develop an update on the status of ongoing work at Magazine Beach.   Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Davis
AMENDED

44. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the recent violence in North Cambridge.   Councillor Galluccio

45. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to investigate if the new parking meters are in working order and whether the new quarters are registering in the meters.   Vice Mayor Toomey

46. That the City Manager is requested confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services and the Council on Aging to review this program to see if it could be implemented in Cambridge to benefit Cambridge citizens.   Mayor Reeves

47. That the City Manager is requested to analyze the feasibility of installing a wind turbine at Danehy Park.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Sullivan

48. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to consider illuminating the resident parking stickers due to the fact that with tinted windshields the stickers are not visible and tickets are being issued in error.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

49. That this City Council go on record in protest of the subcritical nuclear testing conducted in Nevada on February 23, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

50. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the entire City Council and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee the availability of meeting spaces for neighborhood meetings along with procedures and permissions required and price charged for said space.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sullivan

51. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to secure input from the Riverside Neighborhood Association and the Western Avenue Baptist Church regarding the proposed resident permit parking on Blackstone Street and Western Avenue prior to implementation.   Councillor Davis, Mayor Reeves

52. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department on closing Winthrop Street on the afternoon of March 17, 2006 due to increased pedestrian activity in the area.   Councillor Decker

53. The the Temporary Rules of the City Council adopted on January 2, 2006 and amended on February 27, 2006 be and hereby is adopted as the Permanent Rules of the City Council for 2006-2007.   Vice Mayor Toomey

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee, for a meeting held on February 10, 2006 for the purpose of discussing the Global Community Initiatives (GCI).

2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Michael A. Sullivan and Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Co-Chairs of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a meeting held on February 22, 2006 for the purpose of a public hearing on the performance and evaluation of the City Manager relative to the issue of renewal of the employment contract of the City Manager.

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

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

Tues, Mar 7
5:30pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the city's targeted emission reduction by 2010 and the renewable energy goals.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Mar 8
8:30am   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to review what was previously done by the committee and to set an agenda for the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)
11:00am   The Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to received an update on the city's actions with regard to affirmative action.  (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)

Wed, May 3
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY07 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, May 9
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY07 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 11
6:00pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY07 School Department Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Thurs, May 18
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY07 City Budget. (IF NECESSARY)  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 22
4:00pm   2006 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)
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 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact MIT to request that MIT improve the appearance of the construction site at the Bradford Cafe, possibly partnering with the Arts Council or other suitable entity to make an attractive, creative or informational display at this location.

O-2     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to move forward with plans to develop the Mount Auburn VFW, Youth Center and Community Art Center utilizing the so called "Scheme C" as proposed by Cambridge Seven Associates and to schedule a community meeting to discuss the proposal.

O-3     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating the tennis court at Hoyt Field in honor of Joseph Carson; and be it further
ORDERED: That a suitable commemorative dedication for Joseph Carson be held at the Hoyt Field Tennis Court; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council arrange with the family for a dedication ceremony and with the Department of Public Works for a sign.

O-4     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a site in the vicinity of Columbia Park in memory of Robert Scott; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council arrange a suitable dedication ceremony, after consultation with the family, and arrange for a sign to be prepared by the Department of Public Works.

O-5     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reappoint the subcommittee to address the needs of Cambridge Housing Authority state-funded housing units and to consider adding a position for a CEOC representative.

O-6     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with an update on the appointment of a city-wide youth sports commission.

O-7     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The Lafayette Square project will create new opportunities to enhance the area east of Central Square on Massachusetts Avenue; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to charge the Community Development Department with assisting with urban design leading to the revitalization of the "LOMA (lower Massachusetts Avenue between Central Square and Memorial Drive) District."

O-8     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Other cities around the world have created science festivals to celebrate their cities' accomplishments; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting the efforts of the MIT Museum to create a Science Festival to celebrate the resources and accomplishments of Cambridge.

O-9     February 27, 2006
MAYOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2006 be and hereby is cancelled so that the members of the City Council can attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 10-15, 2005.

O-10     February 27, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the (Hedin) property located at 620 Cambridge Street is for sale; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is instructed to request the Assistant City Manager for Community Development and the Affordable Housing Trust to explore the possibility of purchasing this property with the view in mind of providing affordable housing for the residents of Cambridge and community space for the seniors of the East Cambridge area.

O-11     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That a joint meeting between the City Council and the School Committee be scheduled by the Chair of the Finance Committee in March; and be it further
ORDERED: That this matter be referred to the Finance Committee.

O-12     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the MBTA and request that there be no service reduction for the Route 78 bus.

O-13     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to consider making Howard Street a one way.

O-14     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to increase the bike patrols in the city with particular attention to Hoyt Field.

O-15     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to look at the design and rules of operation of Hoyt Field to insure that public safety and maintenance is maximized.

O-16     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the owners of the property contiguous to Pacific Street Park, possibly in conjunction with the Trust for Public Lands, with the purpose of creating a park that extends from Sidney Street to Brookline Street.

O-17     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to ensure that the Planning Board microphones are operational as soon as possible.

O-18     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council refer to the University Relations Committee the matter of holding a joint meeting with the Planning Board on the Town Gown Reports.

O-19     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require petitioners for Special Permits for the Planning Board to hold a public meeting prior to presentation of the Special Permit application to the Planning Board.

O-20     February 27, 2006 AMENDED
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit additional public comment on public projects that, after the first presentation and hearing before the Planning Board, have been significantly altered; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be directed to draft amendments to the relevant ordinances and with regulations governing the Conservation Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals to provide the same additional opportunity for comment on significant alterations on projects before these bodies.

O-21     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to rectify the recurring problem of a strong sewer smell on Brookline Street near Auburn Court.

O-22     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to inspect the intersection of Porter Street and Massachusetts Avenue for vehicular safety; vehicular visibility is blocked due to parked cars.

O-23     February 27, 2006
MAYOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department with the view in mind to increase parking around Neville Place.

O-24     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to explore the potential of having community advisory boards in place for each youth center across the City in order to better guide programming decisions at the City's youth centers.

O-25     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the relationship between the City and FMC in their operation of the Simoni Ice Rink; and be it further
ORDERED: That said update shall include issues relative to conditions, hours of operation, access to skate time, concession revenues and all other issues relevant to Cambridge Youth Hockey and other community skating groups.

O-26     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a summary of any and all reductions in Cambridge service proposed by the MBTA.

O-27     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Water Department to report back to the City Council on how the Water Department has responded to privacy concerns raised by residents with respect to surveillance of the new water meters.

O-28     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The decorative rail and post fence along Hastings Square at Chestnut Street and Brookline Street prevent clear siting at the intersection for drivers; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the appropriate departments in charge of traffic calming for Brookline Street to investigate and address the problem that the fence creates either by removing part of the fence or re-siting part of the fence.

O-29     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to notify the Bank of America that their ATM machine in Central Square, next to Dunkin Donuts, is poorly maintained, has substantial graffiti inside and does not meet community standards; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to refer this issue to the Police Commissioner and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services.

O-30     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to review the possibility of the installation of newsbox structures that can hold multiple publications (so-called "condo newsboxes") especially in newly renovated space such as Porter Square.

O-31     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in support of legislation which is before the House Ways and Means Committee for a hearing on March 1, 2006 which would return 100% of the Lottery to Cities and Towns; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Massachusetts Legislative delegation.

O-32     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to meet with the Vineyard Community at 170 Rindge Avenue to discuss issues such as parking and landscaping plans and city regulations as they relate to development and property maintenance.

O-33     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
WHEREAS: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services and all other appropriate departments to convene a meeting of teens and young adults from various neighborhoods in Cambridge to address recent youth violence in Cambridge.

O-34     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Executive Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority relative to the reduction of Building Access Monitors hours of operation; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council within one month.

O-35     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in support of Teamsters Local 122 who are protesting the contract presented by the Cambridge Housing Authority to the membership; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Housing Authority and Teamsters Local 122 on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-36     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the population study data from the MAPC on population changes in Cambridge for the year 2030 be referred to the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee.

O-37     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report to the City Council on whether there is funding for Girls Ice Hockey.

O-38     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge's Zoning Ordinance is complex; and
WHEREAS: Residents of Cambridge cannot be expected to master the minute technicalities of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS: Residents of Cambridge have a reasonable expectation that loopholes on the Zoning Ordinance should not allow unreasonably dense redevelopment of existing parcels; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance for City Council consideration to limit use conversion allowances to projects in which at least 65% of the original structure is to remain intact.

O-39     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Cambridge is a City that is proud of its diverse population; and
WHEREAS: Issues of race and class continue to be problematic in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Discussing issues of race and class can be a very painful and difficult thing to do productively; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council establish a working committee to discuss issues of race and class in Cambridge with the goal of allowing more productive public discussions on these issues; and be it further
ORDERED: That this matter be referred to the Civic Unity Committee.

O-40     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Cambridge's decision-making bodies such as the Board of Zoning Appeal, the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission make many important decisions regarding the future of Cambridge
WHEREAS: These decisions are not readily available to the general public; and
WHEREAS: An informed citizenry is better able to participate in public dialogue regarding their City; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to make all final decisions made by the City's decision-making bodies readily available on the City's website.

O-41     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Cambridge is a busy City with a large number of motorists, pedestrians and cyclists using its streets; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge's streets can be intimidating, dangerous and even deadly for their users; and
WHEREAS: A vibrant and consistent traffic enforcement plan would make Cambridge's streets safer for all users; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to provide the City Council with copies of the City's comprehensive traffic enforcement plan; and be it further
ORDERED: That if such a plan does not exist, that the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to develop such a comprehensive traffic enforcement plan to provide copies of the plan to the City Council.

O-42     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Cambridge is a dense City with a mixture of residential, commercial and retail uses in close proximity to each other; and
WHEREAS: Noise pollution can be both unpleasant and unhealthy for the residents of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Newly installed machinery often results in higher levels of background noise to the detriment of neighbors; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance to incorporate a Noise Affidavit requiring the affirmative statement of the proponent that installed equipment will not violate either the relevant Municipal Noise Control Ordinance or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts noise control standards.

O-43     February 27, 2006 AMENDED
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments as well as the Department of Conservation and Recreation to develop an update on the status of ongoing work at Magazine Beach; 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-44     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the recent violence in North Cambridge.

O-45     February 27, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Complaints have been received that the new parking meters are not recording money put into the meters; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to investigate if the new parking meters are in working order and whether the new quarters are registering in the meters.

O-46     February 27, 2006
MAYOR REEVES
WHEREAS: A recent New York Times article by Jane Gross profiled a Beacon Hill, Boston pilot program entitled "Beacon Hill Village"; and
WHEREAS: This innovative non-profit organization was created by and for local residents determined to grow old in familiar surroundings; and
WHEREAS: There are 340 members ages 52 to 98 and annual fees of $440.00 (single), $780.00 (household); now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services and the Council on Aging to review this program to see if it could be implemented in Cambridge to benefit Cambridge citizens.

O-47     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to analyze the feasibility of installing a wind turbine at Danehy Park; and be it further
ORDERED: That this order and the response be referred to the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee.

O-48     February 27, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to consider illuminating the resident parking stickers due to the fact that with tinted windshields the stickers are not visible and tickets are being issued in error; 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-49     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: On February 23, 2006 a joint subcritical nuclear test was conducted in Nevada by the United States and the United Kingdom; and
WHEREAS: During these tense times this testing sets a double standard; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record in protest of this subcritical nuclear testing; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to President Bush and Prime Minister Blair on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-50     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Cambridge is a place where many neighborhood organizations flourish; and
WHEREAS: The goals of the City Council include preserving neighborhoods and fostering community; and
WHEREAS: There are very few official neighborhood meeting places; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the entire City Council and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee on the following:
   *Availability of community space;
   *The dates and times of availability;
   *Procedures and permissions required; and
   *The price charged for the space.

O-51     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to secure input from the Riverside Neighborhood Association and the Western Avenue Baptist Church regarding the proposed resident permit parking on Blackstone Street and Western Avenue prior to implementation.

O-52     February 27, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department on closing Winthrop Street on the afternoon of March 17, 2006 due to increased pedestrian activity in the area.

O-53     February 27, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the Temporary Rules of the City Council adopted on January 2, 2006 and amended on February 27, 2006 be and hereby is adopted as the Permanent Rules of the City Council for 2006-2007.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee held a public meeting on February 10, 2006, beginning at nine o’clock and forty minutes a.m. in the Sullivan Chamber for the purpose of discussing the Global Community Initiatives (GCI).

Present at the meeting were Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Committee, Councillor Brian Murphy, City Manager Robert W. Healy, Assistant City Manager for Human Services Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Beth Rubenstein, Director of Economic Division of Community Development Estella Johnson, Director of Environmental and Transportation Planning of Community Development Susanne Rasmussen, Purchasing Agent Cynthia Griffin and Deputy City Clerk Donna P. Lopez. Also present were Gwendolyn Hallsmith and Dan Rafferty, GCI, Terrence Smith, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Lace Campbell, Beyond the Fourth Wall, Jennifer Firestone, Program Development, YWCA, Jim Barrows, Harvard University and Dennis Friedler, 24 Corporal McTernan Street.

Councillor Decker opened the meeting and stated the purpose. In Cambridge there is public input into community issues such as land use, housing, youth centers and the health care system. She asked how could Cambridge revision a holistic approach to planning. How could the health care system and housing be used with economic development? She wanted to figure out how to have a citywide vision where there is a cohesive way where all stakeholders have input. She has spent months looking into the work of Ms. Hallsmith and GCI. She requested Ms. Hallsmith to present the Global Community Initiatives.

Ms. Hallsmith informed the committee that the system was developed by students of MIT in 1970. She spoke of a World Charter started in 1992 which began discussing principals to achieve a just and sustainable society. She discussed urban problems which included slums, crime, pollution, traffic congestion which drives planning, land use and bureaucracy. The World Charter states that economic development cannot be achieved unless social and justice issues are included. Ms. Hallsmith strives to have communities to shift from problem solving solution to asset based planning. Europe, she said, is ahead of the United States in the area of sustainable cities. Cities in Germany and Sweden have a goal to reduce emissions to zero by 2010. All persons have universal needs: human needs, social, governance, economic and material. Capacity and assets need to be reviewed. She spoke of the emergence systems concept where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. She discussed five areas of a sustainable community system.

1. Health and well being including a strong sense of community, rich spiritual life, lifelong educational system, arts and cultural activities, recreational opportunity, safe neighborhood caring family and relationship and healthcare for everyone. These systems are not considered in the planning process.

2. Empowerment and responsibility included power over life, equity, self-determination or freedom conflict resolution, access and information.

3. Economic security including meaningful work, income security and equitable wealth creation. Work systems work differently from human system.

4. Efficient services and infrastructure such as affordable housing, renewable energy and efficient transportation.

5. Environmental integrity consisted of clean air, healthy water, productive soil and a healthy biosystem.

Ms. Hallsmith discussed how to get as many as possible involved in the process to develop a vision. Ways to get other than the regulars involved in the process were to enlist contests, celebrations and religious organizations. After all are involved a shared vision should be developed. A stakeholders group should be convened which should be a concentric circle where all entities are at the table. The stakeholders should be trained to have leadership, facilitation and conflict management skills. Methodology thinking change needs to shift to asset based thinking. At this point long-term questions are asked, a vision statement prepared and process is publicized. Goals and targets are established. Trends, feedback, stocks and flows, negative and positive variables need to be understood. An implementation plan is prepared.

Councillor Decker thanked Ms. Hallsmith. She requested all to keep an open mind and to reframe the planning of the city. How can the city create a space where constructive dialogue can occur between the community and city staff. People in the city feel that they are not stakeholders. She wanted the community to feel that they are partners in developing a vision for Cambridge. She spoke about orders versus goals and priorities. She would hold this presentation again with more stakeholders. She asked about funding for this type of system. Ms. Hallsmith stated that funding is available from the Ford Foundation. For Cambridge to do this would be dramatic. The goal is to train the community to do a better job.

At ten o’clock and fifty minutes a.m. Councillor Decker opened the meeting to public comment.

Mr. Friedler questioned the evaluation piece. Ms. Hallsmith stated that indicators would be developed and results reported. Mr. Friedler asked about the empowerment piece with government, integration and philosophy. Ms. Hallsmith responded that the World Charter was changed to add youth and to change the accountability system. Training is important. Mr. Smith stated that planning can create a framework, but it does not create results. He suggested that training should be responsive to stakeholders. Stakeholder training is the front end of the process stated Ms. Hallsmith. Staff must also be responsive to stakeholders. It all gets back to human sustainable needs. All human needs are the same. Then work back to heal.

Ms. Rasmussen commented that in Cambridge the visionary piece takes a long time. Projects can have divided responses. Stakeholders and concentric circles needed to be sustained over time. Ms. Hallsmith stated that structural changes can be added by instituting a new process that outlines clear goals and targets. Ms. Rasmussen asked how do you sustain having the entire community involved in the process. By institutional structure change responded Ms. Hallsmith. Councillor Decker stated that stakeholders engagement changes over time. It is hard to see how the threads are woven into what is happening in the community. The city surveys revealed that the city has a high level of services and that citizens are pleased. Mr. Friedler suggested a stronger based arts community and the importance of community access. Councillor Decker stated that the system used in Calgary was city lead/community owned. Ms. Hallsmith stated that asset based system started with all at the table. If problem-solving approach is the focus it becomes good guys versus bad guys. The most successful programs are programs lead by the city in a leadership role. It makes sense to start at the city level. Statistics and goals are based on assets. The process is more fun when built on assets.

Councillor Decker thanked those present for their attendance. She would follow up with ways to brainstorm this process. She would also with community leaders also to discuss this process.

The meeting was adjourned at eleven o’clock and twelve minutes a.m.

For the Committee,
Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair

Committee Report #2
The Government Operations and Rules Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday February 22, 2006, beginning at five hours and forty minutes o’clock p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber for the purpose of a public hearing on the performance and evaluation of the City Manager relative to the issue of renewal of the employment contract of the City Manager.

Present at the hearing were Councillor Michael A. Sullivan and Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Co-Chairs of the Committee, Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Councillor Anthony D. Galluccio, Councillor Brian Murphy, Councillor Henrietta Davis, Councillor Craig Kelley, Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves, Councillor E. Denise Simmons and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Also present were Robert W. Healy, City Manager, Richard Rossi, Deputy City Manager, Nancy Schlacter, Assistant to the City Manager, Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services, and Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Councillor Sullivan convened the hearing. He explained the purpose and invited comment from members of the public.

Mark Jaquith, 213 Hurley Street, stated that Mr. Healy has appointed every member of every city board and commission, and thus the boards and commissions reflect his priorities rather than those of the City Council. It is time for a change.

Marilyn Wellons, 651 Green Street, urged the City Council to consider at what cost and by what means the City’s perfect bond rating is maintained. The City’s policy has been to increase the tax base at the expense of the people and the environment. Many laws are not faithfully executed and enforced, for example Americans with Disabilities Act and the Conservation Wetlands Act. Mr. Healy is more powerful than any member of the City Council. The political vitality of the City has suffered.

Elie Yarden, 143 Pleasant Street expressed his disappointment that this hearing is not an evidentiary hearing, with formal testimony and questions and answers. He urged the City Council not to destroy the value of the City by accepting whatever contract the manager offers in exchange for addition benefits to the members of the City Council, such as pay raises.

Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, Chair of the City-Wide Neighborhood Community Schools Council, stressed how important the Community Schools program has been to the communities of Cambridge for many years and urged the City Council to remember that it has often been a struggle to ensure that there is an adequate budget for the program.

Lawrence Adkins, Hayes Street, Chair of the Riverside Neighborhood Committee, stated that more of the same is not the answer that he wants. He said that the Police Review and Advisory Board is dysfunctional and that the work of the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals is disappointing. Mr. Adkins stated that it is time for the City Council to take on a search for a new city manager.

Stash Horowitz, 12 Florence Street, said that he would have like to have seen the following handouts at this hearing: the present contract, the criteria for evaluation and a summary of Mr. Healy’s accomplishments. He said that one hears often how fortunate Cambridge is to have a commercial tax base, but with scarce housing, the commercial development means additional burdens for those who live here. He expressed concern about the increase in the residential assessed values and the failure to include citizen input in many City decisions and disappointment is the negotiated agreements for payments in lieu of taxes by the universities to the City, the Police Review and Advisory Board, and the amount of university expansion.

Robert LaTremouille, 875 Massachusetts Avenue, spoke in opposition to the reappointment of the City Manager. Mr. LaTremouille said that the City Manager has done a great job with the City’s finances but finances are not everything. His environmental work is destructive, for example the treatment of the white geese and the destruction at Magazine Beach.

There being no further persons who desired to offer public testimony, Vice Mayor Toomey moved to close public comment. The motion passed on a voice vote without objection.

Vice Mayor Toomey then moved that the proposed employment agreement with the City Manager, Attachment A, which was submitted to the Government Operations and Rules Committee by the City Manager at the beginning of this hearing by request of the Chairs of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, be forwarded to the full City Council with a recommendation for favorable action at the February 27, 2006 meeting.

Councillor Sullivan stated his intent to support the proposed contract, a three-year contract. He said that it is not the bond rating per se that is important; it is the ability thereby created to invest in the infrastructure of the community, and that is just what the City Manager has successfully done. Councillor Sullivan noted the many improvements that have resulted, including youth centers, a new water department building, parks, the new library under construction and the plans for a new police station.

Councillor Davis stated that the criteria for evaluation of the City Manger are the City Council goals, which are included in the agenda book and the public record of every meeting of the City Council. She stated that as she looks at these goals, she believes that the City Manager has done a good job in responding to them, and she will support the proposed contract.

Councillor Decker said that clearly there are times when she disagrees with the City Manager, but he has done an outstanding job and should continue in his position. Cambridge is on the cutting edge with regard to environmental protection and justice and with regard to affordable housing. Councillor Decker said that she does have concerns. She believes that some of the boards should be appointed by the City Council because they are policy-making boards, and the City Council is the body charged with making policy for the City of Cambridge. She stated that while cities and towns all over Massachusetts are suffering financially and cutting services in response to the cuts in state and federal funding, the City Manager’s financial planning and skill has kept Cambridge in a much better position than these other cities and towns. Councillor Decker noted that the City Council will still have to struggle with the property tax issues and particularly with continuing to work on the necessary state legislation changes that will assist taxpayers

Councillor Murphy stated his support for renewing the City Manager’s contract. He noted the recent case of the changes in the plans for the West Cambridge youth center to accommodate the needs of the dance community that has been using the hall as an example of Mr. Healy’s ability to listen to the Council and to move forward to develop constructive plans even though he was not in favor of the accommodation. He also noted the quality of Mr. Healy’s senior staff and stated that Cambridge is a well-run city and Mr. Healy deserves credit for that.

Councillor Galluccio stated that he is proud to say that he has been a staunch supporter of Mr. Healy from the very beginning of his tenure on the City Council, and he is still a staunch supporter. He noted that many of the complaints that he has heard about the City Manager are not really complaints about Mr. Healy; they are complaints about the Plan E government. Plan E is a fiscally secure and slow-moving form of government. It is a defensive form and not a visionary form of government. Councillor Galluccio stated that he does believe that some department heads are too slow to react to changes that the City Manager has accepted. He cited the early response to the property tax concerns, youth services, community policing and elimination of traffic hazards as areas in which City departments could do better. Councillor Galluccio said that Robert W. Healy is the greatest city manager that Cambridge has ever had. He also stated that he would like to thank Deputy City Manager Richard Rossi as well, because Mr. Rossi has played a key role in many solutions.

Councillor Simmons stated that she meets often with the City Manager. She does not agree with him on every issue. She stated that she too has concerns about the appointment of boards and commissions. Councillor Simmons said that in her individual evaluation meeting with Mr. Healy, there was a good discussion of what issues she believes he needs to work on. Councillor Simmons also urged the Government Operations and Rules Committee to consider providing more opportunities for the discussion and evaluation of the performance and operation of City government

Councillor Kelley said that in the six weeks that he has been on the job, he has found Mr. Healy and his staff to be professional and responsive. The problem that he sees is that the City Council does not have detailed plans and goals against which to judge the City Manager’s performance.

At this time the question was called with regard to the following motion previously made by Vice Mayor Toomey:

Ordered: That the proposed employment agreement with the City Manager, (Attached), be forwarded to the full City Council with a recommendation for favorable action at the February 27, 2006 meeting.

The motion was adopted on a voice vote without objection.

Vice Mayor Toomey and Councillor Sullivan thanked all those present for their attendance. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm on motion of Councillor Murphy.

Respectfully submitted,
Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Co-Chair
Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chair

AWAITING REPORT
Awaiting Report List for Monday, February 27, 2006
03-46. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on property taxes paid and not paid by the universities.
Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 03/31/03 (O-6)

03-63. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on progress of open space acquisition in East Cambridge.
Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/02/03 (O-14)

03-82. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on preparing a proposed ordinance creating a Department of Public Safety. Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Mayor Sullivan and Full Membership 08/04/03 (O-4)

03-111. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on efforts to coordinate with Harvard for the development of a shuttle service from the new Harvard/Pleasant Street housing area to Harvard Square. Remains on per Councillor Sullivan
Vice Mayor Davis and Full Membership 10/20/03 (O-16)

05-146. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on NSTARS's investment and infrastructure and its relation to the blackouts and power outages in Cambridge. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 06/20/05 (O-5)

05-147. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the impact that energy conservation measures could have in preventing blackouts and power outages. Remains on per Councillor Kelley
Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 06/20/05 (O-6)

05-160. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on making wireless internet access available throughout the City. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 08/01/05 (O-22)

05-170. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an update on negotiations to implement a nighttime truck ban. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Councillor Murphy and Full Membership 08/01/05 (O-58)

05-178. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on communications and transportation disaster plans. Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Councillor Davis, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio and Full Membership 09/12/05 (O-35)

05-190. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on security issues of the nuclear reactor at MIT. Remains on per Councillor Kelley
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 10/17/05 (O-26)

05-207. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on options for sidewalks that are more practical than brick and more attractive than plain concrete.
Remains on per Councillors Kelley & Sullivan
Vice Mayor Decker and Full Membership 11/14/05 (O-6)

06-02. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the need for additional assistance for disabled persons living in below-market rate units in Cambridge.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 01/23/06 (O-3)

06-03. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of the City purchasing the MBTA property in Harvard Square for economic development use.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 01/23/06 (O-8)

06-06. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the legality of the banners placed in front of the Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins franchise at 2480 Mass Avenue and other Cambridge locations.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/23/06 (O-13)

06-07. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on posting various departmental enforcement statistics on the City's website
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/23/06 (O-14)

06-08. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of Community Policing efforts throughout the City.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-5)

06-09. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the impact on neighborhood noise levels by ground-level heating system vents.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-6)

06-10. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the wisdom of supporting the MBTA's proposed Urban Ring Phase II bus road through Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-8)

06-11. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on youth diabetes in Cambridge.
Mayor Reeves and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-9)

06-12. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on future purchases or leases of either hybrid and low-emission vehicles.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-10)

06-13. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether permit parking can be added to Western Avenue and Blackstone Street.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-12)

06-14. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on creating a database that details how many residential parking stickers are associated with residential units broken down by number of bedrooms, affordability class, location and proximity to a Mass Transit nexus.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 01/30/06 (O-3)

06-15. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on status of construction of both the No. Cambridge VFW and the Trolley Square affordable housing complexes. (Calendar Item # 11 of 2/6/06)
Councillor Kelley 01/30/06 (O-11)

06-16. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on installing a pedestrian walk signal and traffic light at the crosswalk on Massachusetts Avenue near Church Street.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Murphy and Full Membership 02/06/06 (O-4)

06-17. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ensuring that all crosswalks lead to curb cuts.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Murphy and Full Membership 02/06/06 (O-6)

06-18. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an analysis by grade of how many students in the Cambridge Public School System are reading at what grade levels.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Sullivan and Full Membership 02/06/06 (O-5)