CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2006:
Christina Gurskis (Without Power)
Charles Durrah (With Power)

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the 2006 Cambridge Public Health Assessment.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-25, regarding a report on illuminating resident parking stickers.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Awaiting Report Item Number 06-15 of February 27, 2006, regarding a report on the status of construction of both the No. Cambridge VFW and Trolley Square Affordable Housing projects.
REFERRED BACK TO CITY MANAGER FOR MORE INFORMATION – KELLEY

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 Vice Mayor Toomey on February 27, 2006 on City Manager Item Number Eight of February 6, 2006 on a communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from Spaudling & Slye to name fourteen streets at North Point.
RECONSIDERATION FILED BY VICE MAYOR TOOMEY ON ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATION ON AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF SEVEN

4. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Kelley on February 27, 2006 on Awaiting Report Item Number 06-06 of February 27, 2006, 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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. 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 James Rafferty, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 16 Hadley Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, Public Works. Developer/contractor is responsible for all work related to this application. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.
CHARTER RIGHT –  REEVES

2. An application was received from the Child Care Resource Center, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall.

3. An application was received from Manpryia, Inc., d/b/a Pabla Provisions, regarding the transfer of All Alcoholic Page Store License from Modern Continental Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a. Buy Rite Liquors, 2450 Massachusetts Avenue Cap Area 6 to Manpryia, Inc., d/b/a Pabla Provisions, 56 John F. Kennedy Street Cap Area 1.

4. Approval of constable bond surety received from Salvador Carrero.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from the family of Joseph Pires, acknowledging your expression of sympathy.

2. A communication was received from Nancy Schneider, transmitting thanks to the Councillors for the resolution on the passing of her mother, Jeanne Wasserman.

3. A communication has been received from Roy Bercaw, regarding technology.

4. A communication has been received from Roy Bercaw, regarding flattery.

5. A communication was received from the family of Rose M. DiPerna, transmitting how honored they were to receive a resolution from the City Council regarding the loss of Rose M. DiPerna.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Catherine M. (Sheehan) Sullivan.   Councillor Sullivan

2. Resolution on the death of Vito Citino, Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

3. Resolution on the death of Michael F. Rafferty.   Vice Mayor Toomey

4. Resolution on the death of Gilbert J. Bouley.   Councillor Sullivan

5. Resolution on the death of Arlene (Jamieson) Scanlon.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

6. Resolution on the death of Manuel H. Sousa.   Vice Mayor Toomey

7. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Christopher Marion.   Councillor Decker

8. Resolution on the death of Corporal Matthew Conley.   Councillor Decker

9. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Rickey Jones.   Councillor Decker

10. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Allan Morr.   Councillor Decker

11. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Adam Vanalstine.   Councillor Decker

12. Resolution on the death of Specialist Thomas Wilwerth.   Councillor Decker

13. Resolution on the death of Second Lieutenant Almar Fitzgerald.   Councillor Decker

14. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Charles Matheny IV.   Councillor Decker

15. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Gordon Misner II.   Councillor Decker

16. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Jessie Davila.   Councillor Decker

17. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jay Collado.   Councillor Decker

18. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Curtis Howard II.   Councillor Decker

19. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Gregson Gourley.   Councillor Decker

20. Congratulations to Zachary and Beth Miller on the birth of their son Nathaniel Louis Miller.   Councillor Decker

21. Resolution on the death of Sarah E. (Parnell) Cusick.   Councillor Sullivan

22. Resolution on the death of Maria C. (Freitas) Carvalho.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

23. Resolution on the death of Margaret M. (Wolfe) Delaney.   Councillor Sullivan

24. Resolution on the death of A. Louise (Shine) McCormack.   Councillor Sullivan

25. Resolution on the death of Edith (Hamilton) Kelly.   Vice Mayor Toomey

26. Best wishes to St. Peter School on the occasion of the Third Saint Peter Auction and Gala on Saturday, April 29, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

27. Congratulations to Amgen, Inc. on the expansion of their workforce.   Councillor Sullivan

28. Speedy recovery wishes to Tewksbury Police Officer Brian O’Neill.   Councillor Sullivan

29. Congratulations to the Longfellow Bicentennial Committee on their celebrations on the occasion of the 200th Birthday of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.   Councillor Davis
WITHDRAWN

30. Congratulations to the honorees of Jobs with Justice as they are honored at a celebratory dinner on March 23, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

31. Congratulations to Savenor’s Market on the occasion of their Grand (Re)Opening at 92 Kirkland Street on March 16, 2006.   Vice Mayor Toomey

32. Thanks to Boston City Councilor Paul J. Scapicchio for his eight years of public service.   Councillor Sullivan

33. Resolution on the death of Elsa Wursaly-Glickman.   Councillor Davis

34. Congratulations to Jacqueline J. Sullivan, Esquire and Edward J. Barrett, Esquire on the occasion of the formation of The Resolution Group, LLC, specializing in arbitration and mediation.   Councillor Sullivan

35. Urge all residents to be cognizant of the 8th Annual April Fools Comedy Show and Silent Auction on April 1, 2006 at 7:30pm at the VFW Post 3273, 59 First Street, Cambridge, for the benefit of The Giving Tree Foundation.   Councillor Sullivan

36. Appreciation to social work students who have been interning for Cambridge non-profits and city agencies.   Councillor Davis

37. Condolences to Ellen Katz, Department of Public Works, on the death of her father Rubin Katz.   Councillor Davis

38. Congratulations to the Cambridge Employees’ Committee on Diversity for the success of their event held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 entitled African Americans In Cambridge.   Councillor Davis

39. Congratulations to Priscilla Lopes on being the recipient of Cambridge’s Unsung Heroine 2006 Award.   Councillor Decker

40. Support of the Mayor’s Coalition for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education initiative.   Mayor Reeves

41. Congratulations to David R. Slavitt on his publication entitled "Blue State Blues" which is about the November 4, 2004 election for state representative in the Twenty-sixth Middlesex district.   Vice Mayor Toomey

42. Urge residents to be cognizant of Cambridge Women’s Heritage Project annual celebration of International Women’s Day in honor of the Cambridge YWCA on March 10, 2006 at 7:00pm at 7 Temple Street, Cambridge, MA   Councillor Simmons

43. Speedy recovery wishes to City Manager Robert W. Healy.   Councillor Sullivan

44. Resolution on the death of Eda Polcari Angelo, M.D.   Councillor Sullivan

58. Naming The Most Reverend Sean Patrick O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, an honorary citizen of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan

59. Congratulations to the Cambridge Health Alliance on being named a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges' Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems.   Councillor Sullivan

ORDERS
1. The issue of enforcement of sidewalk bicycling be referred to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee.   Councillor Davis

2. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of discussing a strategy to accommodate zip cars in resident parking areas.   Councillor Davis

3. That the City Manager is requested to give a progress report on the construction at the new main library.   Councillor Davis

4. The City Manager is requested to confer with relevant department heads about the practicality of obtaining portable outdoor air quality monitoring equipment to help Cambridge develop data to use in setting transportation goals, anti-idling efforts and other air quality related policies and report back to the City Council on this issue.   Councillor Kelley

5. That the Manager, Mayor and Councillors accomplish the naming of a suitable site for former Superintendent Mary Lou McGrath.   Mayor Reeves

6. That the City Manager is requested to review and assess the telephone answering in the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.    Mayor Reeves

7. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to determine the extent of Police Department efforts to enforce parking regulations, especially at times when Parking Control Officers are not on duty and report back to the City Council on this issue.   Councillor Kelley

8. Dedication of the Sennott Park Baseball Diamond in memory of John McNamara, who loved baseball and played Little League baseball in Cambridge and at Rindge Tech.   Councillor Sullivan and Vice Mayor Toomey

9. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Police Commissioner to increase traffic enforcement along Prospect Street with particular emphasis on cars parked illegally on the sidewalk and speeding of trucks.   Vice Mayor Toomey

10. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to investigate the safety concerns at the intersection of Prospect and Gardner Streets.   Vice Mayor Toomey

11. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Public Health Department regarding how the Healthy Children Task Force Advisory Board works and how appointments to this board are made.   Councillor Decker

12. That the City Manager is requested to contact the owner of the fence on Tremont Street in the vicinity of the mosque to have the fence replaced due to safety concerns.   Vice Mayor Toomey

13. That the City Clerk forward to the School Committee a request from the City Council for information on how many Cambridge Public School students are reading at, below grade and above grade levels and request that the School Committee forward this information to the City Council.   Councillor Kelley

14. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate city and state staff relative to the installation of the appropriate signage in Cambridge designating evacuation routes.   Councillor Sullivan

15. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Co-Chairs of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee and relevant city staff to help prepare Cambridge residents, businesses and visitors on how to prepare and respond to disasters.   Councillor Sullivan

16. That the City Manager is requested to include, as part of the implementation plans of a park for dogs and owners, plans for lighting and water for dogs.   Councillor Sullivan

17. That the City Manager is directed to instruct the Department of Conservation and Recreation to return the open skating hours on the weekends at the Gore Street skating rink.   Councillor Murphy, Councillor Sullivan

18. That the City Council go on record urging the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to support the National School Board Association (NSBA) bill to address unrealistic and punitive expectations in the annual year of progress (AYP) standard in the No Child Left Behind federal legislation.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Murphy

19. That the City Council go on record dedicating a suitable location in the vicinity of High Street and Park Avenue in honor of James W. Morrissey.   Councillor Sullivan

20. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Attorney General's Office and Executive Director of the Cambridge Consumers Council regarding efforts to protect residents from recent identify thefts in Cambridge.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

21. That the City Manager is requested to sponsor a table at the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Unsung Heroines of 2006 Reception on March 22, 2006 which honors Priscilla Lopes who works in Cambridge's Employment Plan, a division of the Human Services Department.   Councillor Decker

22. That the City Manager is requested to ensure that appropriate City Department Heads attend the Urban Ring CAC meeting on March 7, 2006 at 6:00pm at the State Transportation Building.   Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley

HEARING SCHEDULE
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)

Thurs, Mar 9
9:00am   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss Harvard University’s Cowperthwaite Street construction site.  (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)

Wed, Mar 29
4:30pm   The Finance and the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committees will conduct a joint public meeting to discuss Cambridge owning and operating its own municipal power company.  (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)

Wed, Apr 26
5:00pm   Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee (Subject to be announced)  (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)

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the issue of enforcement of sidewalk bicycling be referred to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee.

O-2     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Zip cars decrease the number of cars being driven in Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of discussing a strategy to accommodate zip cars in resident parking areas.

O-3     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to give a progress report on the construction at the new main library.

O-4     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with relevant department heads about the practicality of obtaining portable outdoor air quality monitoring equipment to help Cambridge develop data to use in setting transportation goals, anti-idling efforts and other air quality related policies; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this issue.

O-5     March 6, 2006
MAYOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the Manager, Mayor and Councillors accomplish the naming of a suitable site for former Superintendent Mary Lou McGrath.

O-6     March 6, 2006
MAYOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to review and assess the telephone answering in the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.

O-7     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to determine the extent of Police Department efforts to enforce parking regulations, especially at times when Parking Control Officers are not on duty; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this issue.

O-8     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating the Sennott Park Baseball Diamond in memory of John McNamara, who loved baseball and played Little League baseball in Cambridge and at Rindge Tech until his early death from cancer in his sophomore year of high school; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works and the Director of Recreation to arrange for the sign.

O-9     March 6, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Police Commissioner to increase traffic enforcement along Prospect Street with particular emphasis on cars parked illegally on the sidewalk and speeding of trucks.

O-10     March 6, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to investigate the safety concerns at the intersection of Prospect and Gardner Streets.

O-11     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Public Health Department regarding how the Healthy Children Task Force Advisory Board works and how appointments to this board are made; and be it further
ORDERED: That such findings be reported back to the City Council.

O-12     March 6, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The fence on Tremont Street in the vicinity of the mosque is broken and is protruding out onto the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS: This is a safety issue; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the owner of the fence on Tremont Street in the vicinity of the mosque to have the fence replaced.

O-13     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Clerk forward to the School Committee a request from the City Council for information on how many Cambridge Public School students are reading at, below grade and above grade levels and request that the School Committee forward this information to the City Council.

O-14     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The City of Boston has put in place "Evacuation Route" signs throughout the city; and
WHEREAS: In many cases these signs lead people into the City of Cambridge where they will find no written direction; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge does have an evacuation route plan; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate city and state staff relative to the installation of the appropriate signage in Cambridge designating evacuation routes; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is further requested to report back to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee on the city’s evacuation routes designations.

O-15     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: National surveys have found that most Americans are not prepared if disaster strikes, according to a survey released by Operation HOPE and Qorvis Communications; and
WHEREAS: Nearly half of Americans say they believe a major natural disaster or terrorist attack is likely to occur in their area in the next five years, more than three quarters admit they are ill prepared; and
WHEREAS: The City has made major strides in the areas of its own preparedness and have established some networks to assist others; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Co-Chairs of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee and relevant city staff to help prepare Cambridge residents, businesses and visitors on how to prepare and respond to disasters.

O-16     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to include, as part of the implementation plans of a park for dogs and owners, plans for lighting and water for dogs.

O-17     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is directed to instruct the Department of Conservation and Recreation to return the open skating hours on the weekends at the Gore Street skating rink.

O-18     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to support the National School Board Association (NSBA) bill to address unrealistic and punitive expectations in the annual year of progress (AYP) standard in the No Child Left Behind federal legislation.

O-19     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a suitable location in the vicinity of High Street and Park Avenue in honor of James W. Morrissey; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for a sign.

O-20     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Attorney General's Office and Executive Director of the Cambridge Consumers Council regarding efforts to protect residents from recent identify thefts in Cambridge.

O-21     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to sponsor a table at the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Unsung Heroines of 2006 Reception on March 22, 2006 which honors Priscilla Lopes who works in Cambridge's Employment Plan, a division of the Human Services Department.

O-22     March 6, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that appropriate City Department Heads attend the Urban Ring CAC meeting on March 7, 2006 at 6:00pm at the State Transportation Building.