Cambridge City Council meeting - March 5, 2012 - AGENDA

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-09, regarding a report on the use of coal and on Cambridge becoming coal-free.
Tabled - Simmons

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-11, regarding an early winter 2012 thermal scan.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-07, regarding a report on how the City promotes and enforces the Cambridge Employment Plan.
Charter Right - Toomey

Mar 5, 2012
To the Honorable, the City Council:

In response to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-07, regarding a report on how the City promotes and enforces the Cambridge Employment Plan, Affirmative Action Director Duane Brown reports the following:

Promotion

The City promotes the Cambridge Employment Plan, (CEP), in our Public construction Procurement documents available in the Purchasing Department and on-line. City, State and/or Federally funded construction projects with a $100,000.00 threshold and subject to the provisions of the CEP Ordinance are advertised in the State's Central Register, the Cambridge Chronicle and on the City's Website. Article II, detailing the good faith efforts required to comply with the provisions of the program are included in the RFP.

Enforcement

When a contractor, General or Sub, has the need to hire additional workers to complete the covered project, that contractor is expected to:

• Comply with the Cambridge Employment Plan as it currently exists and as it may be, from time to time, amended and specifically shall comply with the worker hours requirements of Chapter w.66, Article II, §2.66.060 and § 2.66.070.
• List all job openings with the City of Cambridge, Office of Workforce Development, Cambridge Employment Program, keeping accurate records of actions taken on referrals, giving preference to Cambridge residents, Minorities and Women.
• Maintain personnel records listing the names, addresses, sex and race of their employees.
• When requesting lists of available workers with local union halls to request Cambridge residents first.

Should a contractor be deemed not to have complied with the provisions of this Article II, nor to have made good faith efforts to do so, it shall not be actively considered for future public construction contracts in Cambridge. (Ordinance 1053, part, 1987: prior code §24-7).

All contractors, general and subs, are required to submit weekly payrolls for the duration of the construction project. These payrolls are monitored by the Affirmative Action Director. When needed the Affirmative Action Director may call on the Purchasing Agent and the City's Project Manager for assistance with compliance issues.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-19, regarding a report on the location of pedestrian signals at the super crosswalk in Harvard Square.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to approve the Jitney application from Super Duck Tours and Upper Deck Trolley Tours to amend their existing route.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-13, regarding a report on joining the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program.

Mar 5, 2012
To the Honorable, the City Council:

In response to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-13, regarding a report on joining the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program, which offers savings on prescription drugs to residents who are without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance, please be advised that we have reached out to the NLC, and to neighboring communities that currently offer this program, and expect to implement this program for Cambridge residents in the coming weeks.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-29, regarding a report on the "no left turn" on the Cambridge Common and to remove the bicycle prohibition on certain streets, such as Whittemore Avenue.
Refer back to City Manager - Kelley

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $2,000 from Employee Benefits (health insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Library Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover present and anticipated medical service costs for employees injured during the performance of their work duties.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $68,000 from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account for acquisition of books, electronic content, and audio-visual materials for public use.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Bishop, et al Zoning Petition.
Refer to Petition

Mar 5, 2012
To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am hereby transmitting for your consideration the information requested by the City Council at the meeting Feb 27, 2012 with regard to the Bishop, et al Zoning Petition.

The Acting City Solicitor has informed me that due to the complexity of the issues and in order to undertake the necessary and thorough analysis that the question of spot zoning relative to the Bishop Petition requires, the requested opinion will require continued work beyond the usual deadline for the submission of the agenda. It will therefore not be available for the City Council until Monday's meeting.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to look into the feasibility of hiring an ombudsman to serve as a liaison and internal advocate for community members. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number One of Feb 27, 2012.]
Amended and Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee 6-3

O-1     Feb 27, 2012 Mar 5, 2012  Amended
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR VANBEUZEKOM
WHEREAS: Residents are most in touch with the needs of their respective neighborhoods and are instrumental in implementing lasting positive change in the community; and
WHEREAS: Residents may recognize a need for change, but may find it difficult to vocalize their proposals to the Community Development Department (CDD) as they are unfamiliar with the inner-workings of municipal government; and
WHEREAS: Developers often have the funds to hire lawyers to advocate for their positions in front of the City Council and Boards; however, residents may not have access to such means; and
WHEREAS: It has been suggested that some sort of municipally employed appointed ombudsman would be a welcomed addition for residents looking to navigate the intricate process of municipal policies, regulations and ordinances, and effectively advocate for a neighborhood's best interests; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to look into the feasibility of hiring designating an ombudsman to serve as a liaison and internal advocate for community members.

ON THE TABLE
2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from Boston Properties Limited Partnership ("Boston Properties") for the modification of two existing open space restriction covenants on buildings located at Four and Five Cambridge Center in connection with the creation of a new 47,000 square foot urban park and new open space restriction covenant for a net gain 28,853 square feet of public open space. [Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Toomey on Feb 27, 2011.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Seidel, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on December 28, 2011 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on the petition filed by Julia Bishop, et al. and re-filed by the City Council to amend Section 17.20 of the Zoning Ordinance - Regulations for Special District 2 located in North Cambridge along Linear Park. (Petition passed to a second reading at Special City Council Meeting held on Feb 8, 2012) The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 27, 2012. [Planning Board hearing held Jan 17, 2012. Petition expires Mar 27, 2012. Order #8 of Feb 27, 2012 to amend text Bishop petition adopted. Petition placed back on the table.]
Ordained as Amended 9-0, Ordinance #1347

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. A constable bond was received from Charles M. Durrah for approval of the surety.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Penelope Kleespies, 105 Hammond Street, transmitting thanks for the resolution on her many years serving the families of the Longfellow Neighborhood Council and Community School.

2. A communication was received from Charles Marquardt, 10 Rogers Street Unit 1120, regarding the diminution request of Feb 27, 2012.

3. A communication was received from Andrea Mitter-Burke, 26 Harvey Street, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written.

4. A communication was received from Manuel Rodriguez-Orellana, Esq., transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written.

5. A communication was received from Martin Bakal, 120 Reed Street, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition.

6. A communication was received from Geraldine Gruvis Pizarro, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written.

7. A communication was received from Brian Murrihy, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written.

8. A communication was received from Shirley and Roy Kring, 2440 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit #5, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written.

9. A communication was received from Julia Bishop, regarding the Bishop petition.

10. A communication was received from Judith and Paul Robertson, 45 Magoun Street, regarding the Bishop Petition.

11. A communication was received from Steven Orzack, 173 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition.

12. A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, Chair, Citywide Community School Council, 15 Laurel Street, regarding the City Manager's recommendation on Community Schools.

13. A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, Chair, Citywide Community School Council, 15 Laurel Street, transmitting comments from Community School supporters.

14. A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, Chair, Citywide Community School Council, 15 Laurel Street, regarding City Manager Item #2 of Feb 27, 2012 the proposal to give $15,000 to the Cambridge Community Center.

15. A communication was received from Jen Feinstein, 163 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition.

16. A communication was received from Marc Feinstein, 163 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition.

17. A communication was received from Julia Bishop, requesting the City Council to vote on the Bishop Petition as amended.

18. A communication was received from Sanjay Yadav, requesting the City Council to pass the Bishop Petition.

19. A communication was received from Audrey Ellerbee, urging the City Council to support the Bishop Petition.

20. A communication was received from Gary Dmytryk, requesting protection for the neighborhood and Linear Park from overdevelopment.

21. A communication was received from Brigitte Tersek, expressing her support for the Bishop Petition as written.

22. A communication was received from Ashley Adler, asking for protection of the neighborhood by passing Bishop Petition.

23. A communication was received from Stuart M. Moss, requesting passage of Bishop Petition as written.

24. A communication was received from Jan Whitted, requesting that neighborhoods by kept livable.

25. A communication was received from Varsha Kukafka, requesting support of the Bishop Petition.

26. A communication was received from residents of 57 Magoun Street, supporting the Bishop Petition.

27. A communication was received from Nancy Pendergast, expressing concern for traffic, safety and development scale and support Bishop Petition.

28. A communication was received from Mary Jo Fresolo, expressing concern about traffic counts and the new development in the Fawcett Oil/ former Norberg's Greenhouses and Tyler Court.

29. A communication was received from John Bechard, requesting passage of the Bishop Petition.

30. A communication was received from Audrey Schulman, President, HEET, relating to thermal imaging.

31. Two communications were received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, regarding the possessions of the homeless being left in a public park.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Edward J. Griffin.   Councillor Maher

2. Resolution on the death of Carlos A. Leal.   Councillor Toomey

3. Celebration of the life of Bayard Rustin and the Cambridge Peace Commission's commitment to spreading Mr. Rustin's message and furthering his legacy in Cambridge.   Vice Mayor Simmons

4. Thanks to Representative Barney Frank for his service and on the occasion of receiving the Gerry E. Studds Award at Fenway Health's 2012 Men's Event on Mar 3, 2012.   Vice Mayor Simmons

5. Resolution on the death of Benito L. "Beni" Cappello.   Councillor Maher

6. Congratulations to Priscilla Tsagli on being named a 911 Hero by both the City of Cambridge and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.   Councillor Maher

7. Best wishes to David Lopez as he leaves his position as HPRP Case Manager at the Multi Service Center.   Councillor Decker

8. Declare Mar 7, 2012 as Anthony "Romeo" Santos and el dia de Bachata Day in the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Reeves

9. Thanks to City Manager Robert W. Healy and all City staff that planned and carried out the public hearing which took place on Feb 29, 2012 regarding proposed MBTA fares and routes.   Mayor Davis

10. Thanks to the City of Cambridge Employees' Committee on Diversity for organizing "Celebrating Area IV; The Port's Life" as well as all the participants who celebrated Black History Month through their performances.   Mayor Davis

11. Thanks to Johnny Marines for his work with the artist Anthony "Romeo" Santos and his service to needy and low-income families throughout the Metropolitan area.   Councillor Reeves

12. Best wishes and congratulations to the East End House on its 9th Annual Cooking For A Cause which will take place on Mar 30, 2012.   Councillor Toomey

13. Urge Cambridge residents to take advantage of the activities offered during National Consumer Protection Week which will take place from Mar 4-10, 2012.   Mayor Davis

14. Congratulations to Jennifer Chayes, Distinguished Scientist & Managing Director, Microsoft, on being named a 2012 Women to Watch honoree.   Councillor Cheung

15. Congratulations to Brinley Furey, Senior Director, Oncology & Neurobiology, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, on being named a 2012 Women to Watch honoree.   Councillor Cheung

16. Congratulations to Adam Hirsch on successfully re-opening the Curious George & Friends store in Harvard Square.   Councillor Cheung

17. Congratulations to YouthTrade for their successful work inspiring individuals to act on their talent, ideas and energy to produce tomorrow's leading start-ups.   Councillor Cheung

18. Congratulations to First Printer, a restaurant specializing in regional seafood with a southern flair, on their opening in Harvard Square.   Councillor Cheung

19. Resolution on the death of James E. Crowley, Jr.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

20. Happy Birthday wishes to Pat Berry.   Vice Mayor Simmons

21. Resolution on the death of Kathryn A. (Lynch) Francis.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the intention of devising a plan for implementing curbside pick up for small businesses along existing curbside pick up routes and to report back to the City Council.   Councillor Toomey
Amended, Reeves Abstained

2. That the City Manager is request to report back to the City Council on what is designated open space within the MXD District in Kendall Square.   Councillor Toomey
Amended

3. That the City Manager is requested to report back on any actions taken to address and rectify the failure of public trust committed by Cambridge public safety officers who allegedly falsified re-certification of their emergency medical training and whether proper re-certification has since been fulfilled and what measures are being taken to avoid future incidents.   Councillor vanBeuzekom

4. That the City Manager is requested to investigate the storing of items belonging to homeless individuals at the entranceway of the Cambridge Public Library at Ellery Street and Broadway and work with the Police Department to remove these items and secure the park so that it will be safe for children, families and library patrons.   Councillor Reeves

5. That the City Manager is requested to provide to the City Council the response to the Massachusetts Food Association's letter as it relates to City Council Policy Order Number 10 regarding banning of plastic bag usage by Cambridge retailers.   Councillor vanBeuzekom
Withdrawn by Councillor vanBeuzekom

6. That the City Manager is requested to present the budget and the budget backup material to the City Council as an aggregated spreadsheet in digital format as a supplement for hearings.   Councillor Cheung
Amended, Referred to Finance Committee - Decker

7. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to look into the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures between Broadway and Hampshire Street and report back to the City Council.   Councillor Cheung

8. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to compile any studies, reports or findings that have been done at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street and report back to the City Council.   Councillor Cheung

9. That the legal opinion on the issue of spot zoning on the Bishop petition and the City Council findings on the Bishop petition be accepted by the City Council and included in the final record of the Bishop petition.   Councillor Maher

10. That the City Council go on record inviting any and all thermal imaging companies to do thermal imaging in the city.   Councillor vanBeuzekom

LATE COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis, transmitting the City Council Committee Assignments for the 2012-2013 term. (Staff assignments included)

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

Mon, Mar 19
5:30pm   City Council Meeting. [City Manager will submit recommendation for water/sewer rates.]  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Apr 2
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 23
5:30pm   City Council Meeting [Proposed budget submission]  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, May 7
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 14
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 21
5:30pm   City Council Meeting [Budget Adoption expected]  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, June 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, June 25
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Mar 5, 2012  Amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has made great strides in increasing the amount of recyclable materials collected through curbside pick up with the introduction of single stream recycling; and
WHEREAS: An increase in recyclable materials results in an increase in sellable materials; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge currently does not pick up recycling from businesses even if they are along an active curbside pick up route; and
WHEREAS: Small businesses in Cambridge pay a higher commercial tax rate yet they do not receive the same services as residents paying a lower rate; and
WHEREAS: Small businesses are required to have recycling and trash removal contracts with private haulers that can meet the specific pickup needs of the business; and
WHEREAS: This results in various trucks picking up at different times and different businesses creating congestion and contributing to air pollution on the streets in our business districts; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has made a commitment to actively pursue ways to reduce vehicle trips within the city; and
WHEREAS: If small businesses operating along existing curbside pick up routes were included in curbside collection on regularly scheduled days it could potentially reduce truck traffic and vehicle trips within the City of Cambridge, reduce congestion, help save small businesses money by reducing one recycle pickup per week, increase the amounts of recyclables collected by the city with minimum impact on the program since the trucks are already operating in the area, and could help to encourage businesses to use the recycle center for further cost savings resulting in cost saving for Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the intention of devising a plan for implementing separate trash or recycling curbside pick up for small businesses along existing curbside pick up routes and to report back to the City Council.
ORDERED: That any analysis of the separate programs should include extended benefits such as reduced truck traffic and improved air quality as well as cost or additonal revenue to the city.

O-2     Mar 5, 2012  Amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The recent proposal by Boston Properties has caused great concern around the future of open space in Kendall Square and abutting neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS: While the claim of Boston Properties is that 18,147 square feet of the rooftop garden will be exchanged for 47,000 square feet of at grade open space for a net gain of open space in the area, previous reports to the City Council by the CRA conflict with this claim; and
WHEREAS: It has been previously reported to the City Council that parcels 5 and 7, on which the park is proposed, has already been planned as public open space as part of a previously designed "Innovation Boulevard" open space project; and
WHEREAS: It was for this reason that past attempts at creating a dog park have been denied; and
WHEREAS: It is also stated in the request that 133,733 square feet of public open space exists within the MXD district; and
WHEREAS: The proposed park is also adjacent to Grand Junction Rail Line along which a multiuse path has been proposed. All projects along this path should be scrutinized so as to not interfere with its construction; and
WHEREAS: It is unclear what is considered open space in the MXD District; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is request to report back to the City Council on what is designated open space within the MXD District and any open space covenants and expiration dates.

O-3     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR VANBEUZEKOM
WHEREAS: On Nov 21, 2011 Councillor Toomey submitted Policy Order Number 13; and
WHEREAS: The body of this order, noted that in 2010 it came to public light that over two hundred public safety officers state-wide allegedly falsified their emergency medical training (EMT) re-certification; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge public safety officers were listed among those who allegedly falsified re-certification; and
WHEREAS: It is also unclear whether false certification was obtained while under the employment of the City of Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Fire Chief and Police Commissioner and report back to the City Council on the above-mentioned matter; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back on any actions taken to address and rectify the failure of public trust committed by the alleged offenders and whether proper re-certification has since been fulfilled and what measures are being taken to avoid future incidents.

O-4     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The wonderful new Main Branch of the Cambridge Public Library has a beautiful park in front of it that is used by many, including families and children; and
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the entrance to the park on the corner of Ellery Street and Broadway, where there is a large cement entrance structure, homeless individuals have been storing their possessions behind this entranceway; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate the storing of items belonging to homeless individuals at this site and work with the Police Department to remove these items and secure the park so that it will be safe for children, families and library patrons; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council the results of this investigation and plans for a safe park.

O-5     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR VANBEUZEKOM
WHEREAS: On Jan 23, 2012 the City Council submitted Policy Order O-10, an order requesting that the City Manager look into the elimination of plastic bags from retail institutions in the Cambridge community; and
WHEREAS: In response to this order, a letter was sent to the City Council and the City Manager from the Massachusetts Food Association, a trade organization representing the Commonwealth's grocery/retailer industry, which states it is opposed to the proposed banning of plastic bag usage by Cambridge retailers; and
WHEREAS: The City Manager has responded to said letter; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council the response to Massachusetts Food Association's letter.

O-6     Mar 5, 2012  Amended
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to present the budget and budget backup material to the City Council as an aggregated spreadsheet in digital format as a supplement for hearings.

O-7     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that motorists are speeding on Norfolk Street, putting pedestrians, bicyclists and residents who park along the side of the road in danger; and
WHEREAS: Residents feel that installing traffic calming measures such as a speed bump between Broadway and Hampshire Street would discourage motorists from speeding; and
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to look into the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures at the above-mentioned location and report back to the City Council.

O-8     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that near-accidents continue to occur at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street; and
WHEREAS: Residents and motorists who frequent this area are requesting an update on any reports or research done on traffic patterns; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to compile any studies, reports or findings that have been done at the above-mentioned location and report back to the City Council.

O-9     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the following documents be accepted by the City Council and included in the final record of the Bishop petition:
  • Legal opinion on the issue of spot zoning on the Bishop petition; and
  • City Council findings on the Bishop petition.

O-10     Mar 5, 2012
COUNCILLOR VANBEUZEKOM
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record inviting any and all thermal imaging companies to do thermal imaging in the city.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
12-02. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the repair of all street lights that are not working in Cambridge.
Vice Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 01/23/12 (O-1)

12-05. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the installation of bike helmet vending machines as part of the bike share program.
Mayor Davis and Full Membership 01/23/12 (O-5)

12-07. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #3
RE: report on how the City promotes and enforces the Cambridge Employment Plan.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 01/23/12 (O-7)

12-08. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on instituting a ban on plastic bags.
Councillor Decker, Councillor vanBeuzekom and Full Membership 01/23/12 (O-10)

12-09. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #1
RE: report on the use of coal and on Cambridge becoming coal-free.
Councillor Decker, Councillor vanBeuzekom and Full Membership 01/23/12 (O-11)

12-11. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #2
RE: report on the possibility of an early winter 2012 thermal scan.
Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves & Councillor Toomey 01/30/12 (O-1)

12-12. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on zoning changes for the Sullivan Courthouse and neighboring parcels.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves & Councillor vanBeuzekom 01/30/12 (O-7)

12-13. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #6
RE: report on joining the NLC Prescription Discount Card program.
Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves & Councillor Toomey 01/30/12 (O-9)

12-16. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether there is sufficient funding for a successful farmers' market season.
Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/06/12 (O-4)

12-17. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on revising the time restrictions of placing trash containers on the curb to better accommodate the senior citizen and disabled adult population.
Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/06/12 (O-5)

12-18. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on implementing EBT and debit card machines for city-wide use.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/06/12 (O-6)

12-19. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #4
RE: report on altering the physical location of signal lights or of adding new signal lights at the super crosswalk in Harvard Square.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/13/12 (O-3)

12-20. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what steps the City will take to help the general public keep track of awaiting maintenance issues on things like park equipment, graffiti, sidewalks, etc.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/13/12 (O-4)

12-21. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the ownership status of the Cambridge Street overpass and on the abilities of universities and other organizations to close off property owned by them but enjoyed by the public.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/13/12 (O-6)

12-22. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of placing a bus shelter at the corner of Brookline and Erie Streets.
Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher & Councillor Toomey 02/13/12 (O-7)

12-25. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on developing a process which would require developers seeking zoning relief to build a model of the area impacted by the proposed developments.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/13/12 (O-12)

12-26. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on resurfacing the courts at the Jimmy Johnson Street Hockey Rink and providing lighting for the playing area.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher & Vice Mayor Simmons 02/13/12 (O-13)

12-27. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of using the washing facility at DPW for washing bicycles in the winter.
Councillor Kelley 02/13/12 (O-15)

12-28. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on mechanism to include temporary ramps and more visible paint of obstructions in an effort to make construction zones safer for pedestrians and bicyclist.
Councillor Kelley 02/13/12 (O-16)

12-29. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #7
RE: report on the no left turn on the Cambridge Common and to remove the bicycle prohibition on certain streets, such as Whittemore Avenue.
Councillor Kelley 02/13/12 (O-17)

12-30. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on examining security vulnerabilities on the City's website.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 02/27/12 (O-2)

12-31. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on annual reporting by the PTDM Planning Officer.
Councillor vanBeuzekom and Full Membership 02/27/12 (O-3)

12-32. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the appointment of a local MBTA Advisory Council.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 02/27/12 (O-4)