2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-27, regarding a report on improving the intersections of Cambridge Street, Columbia Street and Webster Avenue.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-22, regarding a report on what the current percentage of utilization of Section 8 Certification is in Cambridge.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-13, regarding a report on recent carjackings and holdups in Cambridge.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Final Study Report for Designating the Mount Auburn Cemetery Reception House at 583 Mount Auburn Street as a protected landmark.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety for $102,000 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures Account to provide funds for the purchase of various pieces of equipment that will enhance the safety of firefighters.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-19, regarding a report on plans to respond to the increased cable rates and what is being don to foster competition through another cable company.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Disposition Report for Trolley Square, prepared by the Community Development.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Mark Sandman Music Education Foundation for $1,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds for creative approaches to music education for children.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from Project Bread for $7,255 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds for more than 300 low-income seniors as well as special bags of food at least twice a year for holiday meals.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $13,13,940 to the Grant Fund Public Celebration Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds for grants to individual artists and organizations for art programs.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $41,930 to the General Fund Cable TV other Ordinary Maintenance Account from AT&T franchise fees collected by the City of Cambridge in excess of those projected in FY03 budget, to fund the remaining balance due to CCTV.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Appointment of David J. Kale, 10 Kassul Park, Cambridge, MA, as Budget Director/ Deputy Finance Director effective March 31, 2003.

ON THE TABLE
1. Landmark Designation Study Report for Shady Hill Square, 1-11 Shady Hill Square and 36 Holden Street.

2. Landmark Designation Study Report for designating as a protected landmark the Tulip Tree at 1436 and 1446 Cambridge Street.

3. Order #19 of September 9, 2002 requesting the City Manager to direct the Community Development Department to make maximum use of CPA funds to develop affordable housing that is permanently affordable, such as limited equity cooperatives and condos.

4. Order #17 of October 7, 2002 requesting the City Manager to appoint someone to speak with Neighbors for a Better Community to explore possible collaboration.

5. Applications and Petitions #1 of November 18, 2002 an application from John Kennedy requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 33 Walker Street.

6. Applications and Petitions #1 of December 9, 2002 an application from Jill Toney requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 45 Creighton Street.

7. Order #1 of January 6, 2003 requesting the City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to draft a home rule petition to enable the City Manager to approve curb cuts.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Petition from Harvard University requesting a sub-surface easement located between 1720 and 1737 Cambridge Street for the purpose of constructing an underground pedestrian and service tunnel beneath Cambridge Street.

9. The proposed amendment to Chapter 8.28 of the Municipal Code, which restricts youth access to tobacco and prohibits smoking in workplaces and public places, would prohibit smoking in all restaurants and bars. The amendment also modifies the exception for private clubs. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 24, 2003.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Jill Burrows, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 129 Oxford Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. One neighborhood association letter sent. No response was received from the neighborhood association.

2. An application was received from CambridgeSide Galleria, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 100 CambridgeSide Place.

3. Approval of constable bond surety received from Charles M. Durrah.

4. An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Brookline Street announcing the Dragon Boat Festival.

5. An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Brookline Street announcing the Cambridge River Festival.

6. An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing the Cambridge River Festival.

7. Approval of constable bond surety received from Patricia A. Breen.

8. An application was received from Beauty and Main, requesting permission for a pre-existing sign and two banners at the premises numbered 30 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Departments and abutters.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Theresa O’Connor, transmitting thanks to the City Council for the resolution on behalf of her sister, Margaret M. Colbert.

2. A communication was received from Grace Colosimo and family, transmitting appreciation for the resolution adopted by the City council on behalf of Joseph Colosimo.

3. A communication was received from Kari Kuelzer and family, transmitting thanks for the resolution adopted by the City Council on behalf of their mother Sue Kuelzer.

4. A communication was received from Cambridge Electric Light Company, owners of 24-46 Blackstone Street, 25-45 Blackstone Street and 217-229 Putnam Avenue, transmitting written protest to the Carlson Petition.

5. A communication was received from Harvard Planning and Real Estate, owners of 890 and 880 Memorial Drive, 28 Hingham Street, 381, 387 and 389 Western Avenue, 27 Elmer Street, 2,3, and 6 Athens Terrace, 35, 37R 41-43, 49 Banks Street, 1,15 and 17 Cowperthwaite Street, 3-5, 4,6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9-11, 12, 13, 15-15.5 and 17 Grant Street, transmitting written protest to the Planning Board Riverside Rezoning Petition.

6. A communication was received from Stephen H. Kaiser, regarding PUD Draft Decision #179 for North Point by the Cambridge Planning Board.

7. A communication was received from the family of George Murphy, Sr., transmitting thanks for your kind expression of sympathy.

8. A communication was received from Thomas B. Bracken, regarding Zoning Ordinance, Off-Street Parking Requirements, BZA motion referring matter to City Council.

9. A communication was received from Boston Landmarks Commission, transmitting thanks for the City Council’s resolution urging the saving of the Gaiety Theatre.

10. A communication was received from Dr. Ram Babu, regarding a scientific research study on toxins in the drinking water supplies.

11. A communication was received from R.C. Binstock, regarding the future for the Cambridge public schools.

12. A communication was received from Philip R. Fenstermacher, regarding riskonomics of WMD intelligence.

13. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding CCTV.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Extending a sincere thanks to Steve Spofford for his service to the Cambridge School Department and the Rindge School of Technical Arts and wish him well in his new position with the Georgia school system. Mayor Sullivan

2. Extending a very Happy 80th birthday wish to Shir Mataji Nirmala Devi and do hereby proclaim Friday, March 21, 2003 as Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Day. Mayor Sullivan

3. Extending best wishes for a spectacular art exhibition and encourage all Cambridge residents to view the great artwork of the Ecole Bilingue. Mayor Sullivan

4. Congratulating Just-A-Start for being one of five recipients of a donation of $31 million and further thanking Bill and Melinda Gates for their generous donation. Vice Mayor Davis

5. Congratulating the women of The Kitchen Table Conversations Project for their personal and collective courage and determination to increase options for women in these difficult times. Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Simmons

6. Resolution on the death of Nora Walsh. Councillor Galluccio

7. Congratulating Joel and Christine Burke on the birth of their new baby daughter Bianca Francine Burke. Councillor Toomey

8. Resolution on the death of Cornelia A. Kane. Councillor Toomey

9. Resolution on the death of Arthur C. Strong. Councillor Toomey

10. Resolution on the death of Cora Hiscock. Councillor Toomey

11. Resolution on the death of Nancy Spinosa. Councillor Toomey

12. Resolution on the death of John C. Percoco. Councillor Toomey

13. Resolution on the death of Paul H. White. Councillor Toomey

14. Resolution on the death of Anna T. Flaherty. Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan, Councillors Galluccio, Toomey

15. Proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2003 as SAVE A LIFE WEEK in the City of Cambridge. Mayor Sullivan

16. Wishing a Happy 50th Birthday to the Brattle Theater. Councillor Reeves

17. Congratulating the Harvard Black Men’s Forum on its 9th Annual Celebration of Black Women and Phylicia Rashan who is the honoree. Councillor Reeves

18. Wishing the citizens of Cambridge a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Councillor Reeves

19. Resolution on the death of Ann Graham. Councillor Reeves

20. Thanking Manny Barros for his commitment to his city and to providing quality affordable housing in the City of Cambridge. Councillor Reeves

21. Welcoming James McBride to the City of Cambridge and thanking him for joining in our City-wide reading campaign. Mayor Sullivan

22. Expressing appreciation to Michael McMahon for his twenty-eight years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

23. Resolution on the death of Reverend John W. Sullivan, S.J. Mayor Sullivan

24. Resolution on the death of Frederick G. Clancy. Councillors Maher, Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan

25. Resolution on the death of Arthur C. "Arty" Kilfoyle. Councillors Maher, Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey

26. Wishing a speedy recovery to Jackie Darling. Mayor Sullivan

27. Resolution on the death of William "Bill" Ricardo. Councillor Toomey

28. Expressing appreciation to First Church She lter, Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Barbara Dollar and Martha Velie-Gass for their generosity, work and invaluable service to the homeless in our community. Councillor Decker

29. Resolution on the death of Walter Z. Monkiewicz. Councillor Galluccio

30. Resolution on the death of Leonard R. "Mimi" Saunders. Councillor Galluccio

31. Resolution on the death of Walter J. Amenkowicz. Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan, Councillors Toomey, Maher

32. Resolution on the death of John W. Beck, Sr. Vice Mayor Davis, Councillors Toomey, Maher

33. Congratulate the City of Cambridge Employee’s Diversity Committee for their efforts in organizing the Black History Month Celebration. Mayor Sullivan

34. Expressing appreciation to Barry S. Lynde for his twenty-eight years of dedicated service to the citizens of Cambridge. Mayor Sullivan

35. Resolution on the death of Mr. Fred Rogers. Mayor Sullivan

36. Resolution on the death of Leo G. Schipellite. Mayor Sullivan

37. Resolution on the death of George J. Janus. Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan

38. Resolution on the death of Jean M. (Lavalley) Souza. Councillor Toomey

39. Resolution on the death of Helen T. (Davidson) Trelegan. Councillor Galluccio

40. Expressing appreciation to Francisco Rivera for his more than sixteen years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

41. Expressing appreciation to Patricia Cleary for her forty-five years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

42. Expressing appreciation to Carol Savoy for her thirty-eight years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

43. Expressing appreciation to Sylvia Kantor for her twenty-five years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

44. Expressing appreciation to Clare Weber for her twenty-seven years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

45. Congratulating the Matignon Boys Basketball Team on winning the Division Four Championship. Councillor Toomey

46. Congratulations to David R. Phillips on his elevation to Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Councillor Simmons

47. Extending condolences to the family of Edith Ewing. Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

48. Resolution on the death of Joseph G. Fidler. Councillor Galluccio

49. Resolution on the death of Philip P. Mitza. Councillor Toomey

50. Resolution on the death of Thomas A. "Ali" Maher. Councillor Toomey

51. Resolution on the death of Joseph Bourdeau. Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan

52. Extending gratitude and appreciation to Harvard University for all their hard work in making the 3rd annual City of Cambridge Senior Executive Seminar a success. Councillor Maher

53. Congratulating the student cast of the production Robin Hood and wish these young and energetic boys and girls continued theatrical success. Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey

54. Congratulating the 2003 "I Migliori" award recipients and wish them continued success in their respective fields. Mayor Sullivan

55. Expressing appreciation to John Hopkins for his forty-seven years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

56. Expressing appreciation to Anthony Ferranti for his eighteen years of dedicated service. Mayor Sullivan

57. Extending gratitude on behalf of all the residents of Cambridge for the donation made by Forest City to the City of Cambridge Fire Department for the purchase of an advanced life support vehicle. Councillor Maher

58. Expressing appreciation to Carl F. Barron for his gift to the City of Cambridge to establish the Ruth L. and Carl F. Barron Achievement Award for the Cambridge Fire Department. Councillor Simmons

59. Expressing heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Manuel Rogers, Jr. and Rika van Zanten on the occasion of their Wedding. Mayor Sullivan

60. Congratulating the Boston Concessions Group on its move and wish the company continued success. Mayor Sullivan

61. Thanking Tina Groeger for her efforts to promote safety programming for young women in the City of Cambridge. Vice Mayor Davis

62. Congratulating Leigh Hardy on her receipt of the 2003 Leonard P. Zakim Youth Leadership Award and wishing her great success in all future endeavors. Vice Mayor Davis and Mayor Sullivan

63. Go on record declaring May 4-17, 2003 as Cambridge Camping Weeks in the City of Cambridge. Mayor Sullivan

64. Resolution on the death of Joseph L. "Joe D. Deresky." Mayor Sullivan

65. Resolution on the death of Emily O’Neil. Mayor Sullivan

66. Resolution on the death of Margaret J. Sullivan. Mayor Sullivan

67. Resolution on the death of Mary Doherty. Mayor Sullivan

68. Resolution on the death of Helen R. (McNamara) Pacheco. Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

69. Resolution on the retirement of Claire Murphy. Councillor Maher

ORDERS
1. Urging Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. to initiate the same agreement with Cambridge to comply with community standards that it has with Boston and the South Shore. Councillors Decker and Simmons

2. Urging the public and businesses not to do business with the Hyatt Hotel until it agrees to conduct business with contractors who use community standards. Councillors Decker and Simmons

3. Requesting the City Manager to direct the Law Department to prepare language that would require a sign off during the permitting process for companies, contractors and developers to comply with community standards. Councillors Decker and Simmons

4. Requesting the City Manager to draft zoning amendments of city owned open space and include all park and recreation facilities in that OS designation. Vice Mayor Davis

5. Requesting the City Manager to provide an update on progress of the new Main Library project. Councillor Reeves

6. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Fire Chief and report back to the City Council on the protocol for informing the public of evacuation procedures during an emergency in buildings where the public gathers including shopping malls. Councillor Maher

7. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council on a timeline for the renovation of the Concord Avenue Playground behind the Tobin School. Councillor Maher

8. Dedicating a corner in the vicinity of Broadway and Antrim Street in honor of Charles and Mary Karagozian. Councillor Reeves

9. Dedicating the corner of Concord Avenue and Huron Avenue in memory of David J. Brogan. Councillor Maher

10. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works on the feasibility of placing a trash receptacle on Huron Avenue near the Formaggio’s Kitchen shopping area. Councillor Maher

11. Thanking Jules Chisholm for his eighteen years of dedicated volunteering and further dedicating the Visitor Information Booth in Harvard Square in honor of Jules Chisholm, a North Cambridge resident. Councillor Maher

12. Supporting House 3376, which is legislation to improve MGL ch. 148 Sec 26G, the law requiring sprinklers in buildings by removing certain exceptions and loopholes. Mayor Sullivan

13. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Animal Control Officers, the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Control Officers, Police Commissioner, and the members of the Water Department to ensure that the municipal code is enforced especially in Lindstrom Field. Mayor Sullivan

14. That a presentation by Harvard School of Public Health Students on "Physical Activity Facilities in Cambridge" be referred to the Public Facilities Committee and a hearing scheduled on this matter. Vice Mayor Davis

15. Requesting the City Manager to report to the City Council on a process for setting goals for and initiating a joint University-City middle-income housing development program for people who work in the City at universities, for the City of Cambridge, and others. Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher

16. Requesting the City Manager direct all relevant City departments to cooperate in the planning siting of the 2003 Race to Stop Global Warming in Cambridge. Vice Mayor Davis

17. Requesting the City Manager utilize every possible means, including the City’s web site and cable, to advertise the free federal and state tax assistance being offered in the City. Vice Mayor Davis

18. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council on whether all fields and parks not visible from main streets are signed so the public can locate them Vice Mayor Davis

19. Requesting the City Manager report back to the City Council with a plan to enhance bus stops with benches and shelters, particularly those bus stops in the vicinity of City owned property. Vice Mayor Davis

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on February 6, 2003 to discuss the development of a pledge on increasing recycling or reducing waste either by a percentage increase or by weight.

2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on February 6, 2003 to continue discussion on the implementation of a plan for the establishment of public toilet facilities.

3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher and Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on February 12, 2003 to consider the proposed amendments to Section 2.121.030 (b) of the Municipal Code, regarding the calculation of the yearly cost of living adjustment to the Living Wage Ordinance.

4. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee, for a meeting held on February 19, 2003 to receive an update on what needs to be done to bring in another cable company to Cambridge and what steps can be taken to challenge the rising cable costs.

5. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, for a meeting held on February 20, 2003 to discuss with Suffolk Construction and the District Council #35 compliance with community standards when subcontracting on the issue of wages and benefits.

6. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Claims Committee, for a meeting held on February 25, 2003 to review and to make recommendations regarding claims filed against the city by members of the public.

7. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on March 4, 2003 to discuss the water and sewer connections for the Silver Maple Forest site development at Alewife and other related matters.

8. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee, for a meeting held on February 5, 2003 to discuss the Charles River Basin plan (Master Plan) and the opportunities for Cambridge with regard to MDC buildings on the river.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Mar 17
5:30pm - City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, Mar 26
8:30am - The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue the discussion on out-of- school time issues. (Ackermann Room)
12:30pm - The University Relations Committee will conduct a public working meeting to focus on opportunities for university and city dialogue and collaboration in the area of education. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm - The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance on a petition filed by the Planning Board to rezone areas of Riverside. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm - The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance on the re-filed Robert S. Carlson et al. petition to amend zoning in the Riverside area. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, Mar 29
9:30am - The Ordinance Committee will conduct a continuation of the Mar 26 hearings to enable members of the public who through childcare or other hardships were unable to provide testimony on Mar 26th to speak. People who spoke at the Mar 26th hearing will not be allowed to speak again. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 31
5:00pm - Special Presentation - Rape Aggression Defense (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm - City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, Apr 9
3:30pm - The Human Services Committee will conduct a roundtable meeting with school principals to hear their recommendations and concerns about out-of-school time programs. (Ackermann Room)

Fri, Apr 11
9:00am - The University Relations Committee will conduct a public working meeting to focus on opportunities for university and city dialogue and collaboration in the area of fiscal health. (Ackermann Room)

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

Mon, Apr 28
5:30pm - City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, May 19
5:30pm - City Council Roundtable Meeting - Informal meeting with no public comment, at which time no votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, June 16
5:30pm - City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 23
5:30pm - City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

O-1.    March 17, 2003

COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The Cambridge City Council is unhappy with the manner in which Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. conducts business in the City of Cambridge and its failure to comply with community standards; and
WHEREAS: Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. has an agreement with Boston and the South Shore to comply with community standards in all of their subcontracting; and
WHEREAS: Community standards ensure that companies pay a prevailing wages, provide health insurance, workers compensation and other benefits that provide workers with secure, competitive jobs; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. to initiate the same agreement with Cambridge to comply with community standards that it has with Boston and the South Shore.

O-2.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has set community standards; and
WHEREAS: The Hyatt Hotel has failed to comply with the community standards by allowing its general contractor, Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., to sub-bid out to contractors that do not uphold community standards; and
WHEREAS: Community standards ensure that companies pay a prevailing wage, provide health insurance, workers compensation and other benefits that provide workers with secure, competitive jobs; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging the public and businesses not to do business with the Hyatt Hotel until it agrees to conduct business with contractors who use community standards; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging the Hyatt Hotel to come to the bargaining table with union and non-union contractors and to comply with community standards.

O-3.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Law Department to prepare language that would require a sign off during the permitting process for companies, contractors and developers doing business in Cambridge to comply with community standards when they are doing business in the city.

O-4.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to draft zoning amendments to protect open space that surrounds public schools as open space, including, but not limited to, tot lots, ball fields, and passive open space; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager draft zoning amendments to complete the rezoning of city owned open space as open space and include all park and recreation facilities in that OS designation.

O-5.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Council request the City Manager for an update on progress of the new Main Library project, including projected dates for groundbreaking and completion.

O-6.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Fire Chief and report back to the City Council on the protocol for informing the public of evacuation procedures during an emergency situation in buildings where the public gathers including shopping malls.

O-7.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on a timeline for the renovation of the Concord Avenue Playground behind the Tobin School.

O-8.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a corner in the vicinity of Broadway and Antrim Street in honor of Charles and Mary Karagozian; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council consult with the Karagozian family and arrange for a suitable sign and dedication ceremony.

O-9.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a corner in the vicinity of Concord Avenue and Huron Avenue in memory of David J. Brogan; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council consult with the Brogan family and arrange for a suitable sign and dedication ceremony.

O-10.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works on the feasibility of placing a trash receptacle on Huron Avenue near the Formaggio’s Kitchen shopping area.

O-11.    March 17, 2003
COUNCILLOR MAHER
WHEREAS: Jules Chisholm has volunteered his services to the visitor information booth in Harvard Square for eighteen years; and
WHEREAS: Jules’s special characteristics are his commitment and dedication to his "hobby," the Visitor Information Booth as well as the information he has created listing names and addresses of businesses and events occurring in the Cambridge/Boston area, which he gets from museums, restaurants, bookstores, magazines and other publications; and
WHEREAS: After an illness, at 92 years young, Jules has resumed his Sunday afternoon schedule at the Visitor Information Booth where he has given the visitor information booth a "Face Lift" by painting the trim, adding new shelving and hanging shades on the window; and
WHEREAS: Jules enjoys the Visitor Information Booth and the old saying that "work is not work when you enjoy what you are doing" would best describe the relationship between the Visitor Information Booth and Jules Chisholm; and
WHEREAS: Jules is truly an Ambassador for Cambridge, he takes pride in his city and its history; and
WHEREAS: Over the years Jules has received many recognition awards such as in 1997 the Spirit of Service Award from the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau and in 2002 Volunteer Recognition from the Cambridge Senior Volunteer Clearinghouse; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record thanking Jules Chisholm for his eighteen years of dedicated volunteering and further dedicating the Visitor Information Booth in Harvard Square in honor of Jules Chisholm, a North Cambridge resident.

O-12.  March 17, 2003
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in support of House 3376, which is legislation to improve MGL ch. 148 Sec. 26G , the law requiring sprinklers in buildings, by removing certain exceptions and loopholes; 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 legislative delegation to the State House.

O-13.    March 17, 2003
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Lindstrom Field is a site containing animal feces; and
WHEREAS: City Ordinance, section 6.04.040, Dogs – Leash or restraint – areas exempted where, and 6.04.06 removal of waste required, specifies that dogs are allowed in designated dog run areas and that the owner is responsible for the removal and disposal of animal feces; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager confer with the Animal Control Officers, the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Control Officers, Police Commissioner, and the members of the Water Department to ensure that the municipal code is enforced especially in Lindstrom Field and that non-criminal disposition tickets be issued for all violations.

O-14.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That a presentation by Harvard School of Public Health Students on "Physical Activity Facilities in Cambridge" be referred to the Public Facilities Committee and a hearing scheduled on this matter.

O-15.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MAHER
WHEREAS: It is a goal of the City Council to foster socioeconomic diversity and to prevent polarization of the community by income; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager report to the City Council on a process for setting goals for and initiating a joint University-City middle-income housing development program for people who work in the City at universities, for the City of Cambridge, and others; and be it further
ORDERED: That this matter and the response from the City Manager be referred to the University Relations Committee.

O-16.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager direct all relevant City departments to cooperate in the planning of the potential siting of the 2003 Race to Stop Global Warming in Cambridge, possibly in cooperation with surrounding communities.

O-17.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager utilize every possible means, including the City’s web site and cable, to advertise the free federal and state tax assistance being offered in the City (see attached details).

O-18.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That City parks be designed to be visible and accessible to public ways to the maximum degree feasible; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager report back to the City Council on whether all fields and parks not visible from main streets are signed so the public can locate them.

O-19.    March 17, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a plan to enhance bus stops with benches and shelters, particularly those bus stops in the vicinity of City-owned property.