April 28, 2003 Cambridge City Council meeting - AGENDA (amended)

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Hugh Russell, One Corliss Place, Cambridge, as a member of the Planning Board for a term to expire April 30, 2008.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-16, regarding a report on providing technical support to the Agassiz area during the development and construction by Lesley University.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-44, regarding a report on traffic calming needs on Brookline Street.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Planning Board recommendation on the rehearing of the Zoning Petition to Modify the Incentive Zoning Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $5,000 donation from the Friends of the Community Learning Center to the Grant Fund DHSP Salary & Wages Account to provide funds for the Computer Lab Aides who assist Community Learning Center Teachers in computer classes.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration through the United Way of Massachusetts for $9,000 to the DHSP Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds to distribute to eligible clients through its Fuel Assistance Program.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations from individual businesses throughout Cambridge for $2,150 to the Grant Fund DHSP Salary & Wages Account to provide matching funds as required by a Mass Department of Education Workplace Education grant to fund a part-time teaching position in the Workplace Program at the Community Learning Center.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of funds from the Governor's Alliance Against Drugs and other private agencies for $11,950 to the Grant Fund DHSP Salary & Wages Account ($11,470) and Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($480) to provide funds to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's efforts to reduce substance abuse among high-risk youth.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request for an easement to install a metal canopy structure over the front entrance of the Davenport Building, 25 First Street.

ON THE TABLE
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Landmark Designation Study Report for Shady Hill Square. 1-11 Shady Hill Square, 36 Holden Street.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Landmark Designation Study Report for designating as a protected landmark the Tulip Tree at 1436 and 1446 Cambridge Street.

3. Request 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. Requesting the City Manager to appoint someone to speak with Neighbors for a Better Community to explore possible collaboration.

5. 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
6. 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. NOTE: 4/3/02 Three Orders adopted. Order # 3 requests City Manager to confer with representatives from Harvard and the neighborhood to develop a process for mediation.

7. 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 January 15, 2003 for the purpose of further consideration of a proposed amendment to the Smoking Ordinance to ban smoking in bars and restaurants. The question comes on ordination on or after February 24, 2003.

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

9. 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 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Section 2.84.030 and 2.84.050 of the Municipal Code, covering the "Kids Council." The question comes on ordination on or after April 14, 2003.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Otro Lado, LLC, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 5 Brookline Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

2. An application was received from Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 104 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

3. An application was received from Harvard Square Business Association, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing the May Fair in Harvard Square.

4. Approval of constable bond surety received from John F. Hartnett.

5. An application was received from Cambridge Election Commission, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall to remind residents to return their 2003 Annual City Census.

6. An application was received from Davenport Building Limited Partnership, requesting permission for two signs at the premises numbered 25 First Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

7. An application was received from the owner of Emporio Cafe and Emporio Brazil, requesting permission for two pre-existing signs at the premises numbered 918 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Alice Fitzgerald, transmitting thanks to the City Council for the resolution on being honored by the Friends of the Kennedy Library as their "Irishwoman of the Year."

2. A communication was received from the family of Joseph Todisco, transmitting appreciation for the resolution adopted by the City Council.

3. A communication was received from the family of Michael F. Guerino, transmitting appreciation for the resolution adopted by the City Council.

4. A communication was received from Julia Driscoll, transmitting thanks to the City Council for the 85th Birthday resolution.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Proclaiming April 28, 2003 - May 2, 2003 as Volunteer Week in the City of Cambridge. 
Mayor Sullivan

2. Congratulating Emily Eames in being named one of approximately 500 semifinalists in the 2003 Presidential Scholars Program. 
Mayor Sullivan

3. Extending great wishes to the Knights of Columbus Cambridge Council #74 for a fun filled annual family communion breakfast on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at St. Peter's Church. 
Mayor Sullivan

4. Congratulating Karen Swaim Babin and Major Steven M. Carroll on winning the 2003 Dow-Winslow Distinguished Service Award presented by the Rotary Club of Cambridge. 
Mayor Sullivan

5. Resolution on the death of Michael D. Colono. 
Councillor Galluccio

6. Congratulations to Leonard and Rosemary Zir as Mount Auburn Hospital dedicates the Cardiac Cathereterization Laboratory in their honor. 
Mayor Sullivan

7. Proclaiming May as Older Americans' Month in the City of Cambridge and encourage all senior citizens to attend this wonderful event on Saturday, May 17, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. 
Mayor Sullivan

8. Congratulating the 2003 Cambridge Police Department Award winners. 
Mayor Sullivan

9. Wishing a very happy Happy 50th Birthday to the Mayor of Medford, Michael J. McGlynn. 
Mayor Sullivan

10. Declaring April 24, 2003 as Armenian Martyrs' Day. 
Mayor Sullivan

11. Resolution on the death of Ralph E. Watt. 
Mayor Sullivan

12. Resolution on the death of G. d'Andelot Belin. 
Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

13. Resolution on the death of Rose E. Riley. 
Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

14. Extending congratulations to Legal Sea Foods on the occasion of its Grand Re-Opening and wish the restaurant continued culinary success. 
Mayor Sullivan

15. Proclaiming the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Cambridge and encourage all residents to re-affirm and intensify their commitment to the goal of fair housing opportunity for all. 
Mayor Sullivan

16. Extending great wishes to the Harrington Extended Day Program for a very successful 3rd annual Talent and Fashion Show. 
Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

17. Expressing appreciation to Beatrice Collins for her twenty-three years of dedicated service. 
Mayor Sullivan

18. Expressing appreciation to Donald York for his 38 1/2 years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge. 
Mayor Sullivan

19. Congratulations to the Amigos Program for receiving an award. 
Councillor Toomey

20. Resolution on the death of Winnefred A. Parker. 
Councillor Galluccio

21. Resolution on the death of James F. Swanson. 
Councillor Galluccio

22. Resolution on the death of Emily G. Sherlock. 
Councillor Galluccio

23. Resolution on the death of Edward S. Goldstein. 
Mayor Sullivan

24. Resolution on the death of Edward I. Ryder. 
Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher

25. Thanking Marsha Cannon for her many years of service as Postmaster of Cambridge and congratulations on her appointment as the Postmaster of Boston. 
Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Davis

26. Expressing best wishes for good luck and success to Robert Greene on his new challenging opportunity in Albany, New York. 
Councillor Decker

27. Congratulations and best wishes of the City of Cambridge to Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral on the occasion of her being honored by the Four Sisters Organization. 
Councillor Simmons

28. Extending Congratulations to Carl Barron on the honor of the Dining Room Durgin Park being named in honor of himself and his late wife Ruth. 
Councillor Maher

29. Expressing appreciation to the Homework Center Volunteers. 
Councillor Simmons

30. Congratulating the Cambridge Community Center as it offers a return to Motown and the 60's & 70's popular music at its fundraiser this weekend. 
Councillor Reeves

31. Congratulations to Bob Hope on his 100th Birthday. 
Councillor Maher

32. Congratulations to the Walden Square Apartments in opening its new Computer Learning Center. 
Mayor Sullivan

33. Extending best wishes for a successful fundraiser and to thank Laygo Entertainment for its continued support within the Haitian community. 
Mayor Sullivan

34. Resolution on the death of Ralph Cellucci. 
Mayor Sullivan

35. Special recognition to the middle grade students from the Baldwin School and their art teacher Jameel Parker for the creation of a three panel stained glass piece remembering the Holocaust. 
Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Davis

36. Recognizing May 1-31, 2003 as Golden Shoes Month in the City of Cambridge and encourage the entire City of Cambridge to walk, enjoy the City's public art, and look for Golden Shoes. 
Vice Mayor Davis

37. Congratulating Cambridge native William McCabe, Assistant Boston College High Hockey Coach, on being inducted into the Hall of Fame. 
Councillor Maher

38. Resolution on the death of Patricia Montagna. 
Councillor Galluccio

39. Resolution on the death of Mildred Carbone. 
Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

40. Resolution on the death of Donald W. Sharp, Jr. 
Vice Mayor Davis

41. Resolution on the death of Nara Igo. 
Mayor Sullivan

42. Urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the Warren Pals Memorial Mass on Sunday, May 18, 2003. 
Mayor Sullivan

43. Congratulating the Koreana on its Grand Re-Opening and wish the restaurant tremendous success. 
Mayor Sullivan

44. Congratulating the Harvard Square Business Association on the celebration of its 20th Annual May Fair. 
Mayor Sullivan

45. Congratulating the individuals involved in the Literacy Project. 
Mayor Sullivan

46. Resolution on the death of Hope M. Ryan. 
Councillor Maher, Councillor Galluccio

47. Resolution on the death of Leona A. Griffith. 
Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

48. Resolution on the death of Joseph Schopp. 
Councillor Galluccio

49. Extending congratulations to Nate and Jenna Pinto on the birth of their daughter, Emily Louise Pinto. 
Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Toomey

50. Resolution on the death of Florence (Silva) Souza. 
Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Toomey

51. Resolution on the death of Germaine I. Bergeron. 
Councillor Galluccio

52. Resolution on the death of Esther Mae Daley. 
Councillor Galluccio

53. Resolution on the death of Mary F. Riley. 
Councillor Galluccio

54. Extending congratulations to Sister Jane Roach as she celebrates her Golden Jubilee. 
Mayor Sullivan

55. Resolution on the death of Frances DaSilva. 
Councillor Toomey

56. Extending best wishes for a speedy recovery, a positive attitude and laughter to Jean Cantwell as she gets well. 
Mayor Sullivan

57. Extending congratulations to Doctors Ivan Getting and Bradford Parkinson on being presented the Charles Stark Draper Prize, which was instituted by the National Academy of Engineering. 
Mayor Sullivan

58. Extending congratulations to Governor Jane Swift and Councilor Ralph Lewin on being presented the prestigious Stratton Prize. 
Mayor Sullivan

59. Congratulating the 2003 graduating class from the Work Force. 
Mayor Sullivan

60. Proclaiming May 6-12, 2003 as Visiting Nurses Week in the City of Cambridge. 
Mayor Sullivan

61. Congratulating MIT and the United States Army as they open the new Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies. 
Mayor Sullivan

62. Resolution on the presentation of Dance Belt awards. 
Mayor Sullivan

63. Resolution proclaiming May as Dance Month. 
Mayor Sullivan

64. Resolution on the 12th Annual Golf Tournament held by the James F. Farr Acadmy, Inc. 
Mayor Sullivan

65. Resolutions congratulating Richard Hermann and Whitney Shugrue on the wedding anniversary. 
Councillor Decker

66. Resolution congratulating the graduates of the Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program who will be graduating on Thursday, May 29, 2003. 
Councillor Toomey

67. Resolution celebrating the commitment ceremony between Cathy Hoffman and Betty Burke. 
Councillor Decker

68. Resolutions extending wellness wishes to Luther Vandross. 
Councillor Reeves

69. Resolution on the death of Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul. 
Councillor Reeves

70. Resolution on the death of Lillian Kiner. 
Councillor Reeves

71. Congratulations to Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves for his appointment to a task force to discuss issues concerning the health and welfare of young African American men. 
Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan and Councillor Toomey.

ORDERS
1. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with regard to the filling of potholes on Franklin Street. 
Mayor Sullivan

2. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the License Commission regarding waiving entertainment fees for local charities. 
Councillor Galluccio

3. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the License Commission regarding waiving license fees for Veterans of Foreign War Posts and veterans organizations across the city. 
Councillor Galluccio.

4. Requesting the City Council to arrange a rededication honoring the McCusker Family. 
Councillor Toomey.

5. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Personnel Director with the goal of not penalizing military veterans who are city employees by losing vacation time. 
Councillor Galluccio.

6. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to consider a plan for long-term improvements. 
Councillor Galluccio.

7. Dedicating the corner of Concord Avenue and Chilton Street at 360 Concord Avenue as the "Melvin Downes Corner." 
Councillor Galluccio.

8. Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to investigate Marcelline Donaldson's complaint. 
Councillor Simmons.

9. Requesting the City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to inspect sewers. 
Councillor Reeves.

10. Requesting the City Manager to inform the City Council the cost of students attending Minuteman Tech and other related school items. 
Councillor Reeves.

11. Requesting the City Manager to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to review Green Street for the possibility of having on-street parking on the Massachusetts Avenue side. 
Councillor Reeves.

12. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the enforcement of idling vehicles in Cambridge pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws. 
Vice Mayor Davis.

13. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council with a plan for installation of bus shelters outside of City Hall and the Senior Centers. 
Vice Mayor Davis.

14. Requesting the City Manager to meet with the Public Facilities Committee to discuss possible future uses of the Graham & Parks and Longfellow buildings. 
Vice Mayor Davis and Councillor Murphy.

15. Requesting the City Manager to submit comments to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on the Environmental Impact Review for the Belmont Uplands Development. 
Vice Mayor Davis

16. Dedicating the corner of Parker Street and Healy Street as the "Alexander and Clarice L. Dunning Corner." 
Councillor Galluccio

17. Requesting the City Manager to include the residents in discussions of the future of the Graham & Parks building. 
Councillor Decker

18. Requesting the City Manager to update the City Council on the master plan for the Harvard Law School and provide regular reports of future discussions of this issue. 
Councillor Galluccio.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Human Services Committee, for a meeting held on March 26, 2003 for the purpose of continuing the discussion on out-of-school time (OST) programs.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Mayor Michael A. Sullivan, transmitting a letter of thanks from NASA regarding the loss of the crew and the Space Shuttle Columbia.

2. A communication was received from Charles Sullivan, Executive Director, Cambridge Historical Commission, regarding the Tree Protection Ordinance.

3. A communication was received from Cambridge Retirement Office, regarding the Annual Statement of the Financial Condition of the Cambridge Retirement System to the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission for the year ended December 31, 2002.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, April 28
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 1
3:30pm   The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a follow-up meeting on the "Buy Cambridge Initiative" and any other matters that comes before the Committee. (Ackermann Room)

Fri, May 2
2:00pm   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss "How Will The Future Catch Cambridge." (Ackermann Room)

Mon, May 5
5:00pm   Special Presentation to Marsha Cannon (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 7
1:00pm   The University Relations Committee will hold a public working meeting with members of the School Committee and representatives of Cambridge universities to discuss opportunities for collaboration and cooperation in the areas of education. (Sullivan Chamber) - CANCELLED
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will a public hearing to consider a proposed tree protection ordinance. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed amendment to Section 19.33 of the Zoning Ordinance to include outdoor light pollution in the design review of proposed developments. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 12
4:00pm   Presentation and reception for scholarship recipients (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 14
8:30am   The Human Services Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss what will happen to the afterschool programs in the schools that are closing. (Ackermann Room)
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public working meeting to continue discussion of the proposed amendment to the Smoking Ordinance with the City's health and economic development professionals. No public comment. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 19
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting - Informal discussion of Town/Gown issues with the Planning Board with no public comment, at which time no votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 20
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY04 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber)

Budget Overview
Public Works
Community Development
Historical Commission
Conservation Commission
Peace Commission

 

Cable TV
Debt Service
Library
Human Services
Women’s Commission
Human Rights Commission

Veterans
MWRA
Cherry Sheet
Cambridge Health Alliance
Public Investment

Thurs, May 22
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY04 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber)

License Commission
Water
Mayor’s Office
Executive
Tourism
City Council
City Clerk
Law
Finance
Budget
Personnel

Assessing
Purchasing
Auditing
Treasury/Revenue
MIS
Employee Benefits
General Services
Election Commission
Public Celebration
Reserve

Animal Commission
Fire Department
Police Department
Traffic, Parking & Transportation
Police Review Board
Inspectional Services
Weights & Measures
Electrical
Emergency Management
Emergency Communications

Tues, May 27
6:00pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY04 School Department Budget. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 2
5:00pm   Special Presentation - Go Green Business Awards (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 4
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY04 City Budget. (IF NECESSARY) (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber) - The FY04 Budget will likely come to a vote at this meeting.

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

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

Mon, August 4
5:30pm   Special (Midsummer) City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, Sept 22
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Sept 29
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Oct 20
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 27
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1        April 28, 2003
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with regard to the filling of potholes on Franklin Street between Western Avenue and Pearl Street and report back to the City Council.

O-2        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the License Commission regarding waiving entertainment fees with the License Commission for local charities and to consider establishing such a policy.

O-3        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the License Commission regarding waiving license fees for Veterans of Foreign War Posts and veterans organizations across the city.

O-4        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That upon completion of the renovations to 57 Inman Street a suitable rededication ceremony be held honoring the McCusker Family; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council arrange a rededication ceremony and if needed a sign dedicating the site as the McCusker Building.

O-5        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Personnel Director with the goal of not penalizing military veterans who are city employees who have served in the Middle East and will lose vacation time as a result of their military service.

O-6        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to consider a plan for long-term improvements along the Belmont/Cambridge line with respect to sidewalks, street repairs and plantings.

O-7        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating the corner of Concord Avenue and Chilton Street at 360 Concord Avenue as the "Melvin Downes Corner;" and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council arrange with the family a dedication ceremony and the preparation of an appropriate sign.

O-8        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view in mind of the appropriate Department of Public Works management staff contacting Marcelline Donaldson, 44 Hawthorne Street to investigate her complaint with regard to sewer backup caused by city work and determine whether it can be resolved.

O-9        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The City anticipates addressing the nagging issue of sour sewer areas around the city; and
WHEREAS: The citizens should be requested to participate in identifying the most and all offending sewer locations; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manger be and hereby is requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to inspect two sewer list leaders at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Pearl and corner of Cambridge and Prospect, near the Pizza shop.

O-10        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Interim Superintendent of Schools to report back to the City Council with regard to the following matters about the Rindge School of Technical Arts:
1 - How much money has been spent on sending students to Minuteman Regional Vocational/Technical School during the past four years?
2 - How much money has been spent on the current reorganization of Rindge School of Technical Arts?
3 - Which, if any, Rindge School of Technical Arts programs are certified?
4 - Is Rindge School of Technical Arts a separate school at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School or does it have its own independent status?

O-11        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The past several years have seen the evolution of Green Street from Brookline Street to River Street; and
WHEREAS: The Holmes Block has been completely rebuilt, buses have been re-routed and new bus stop locations identified; and
WHEREAS: The Greek American Political Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Green Street Grill all have lively attendance in the early afternoon and late and weekend periods; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manger be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to review Green Street, particularly the block between Pearl and Magazine Streets for the possibility of having on- street parking on the Massachusetts Avenue side, particularly in the evenings due to the fact that the Green Street Garage is filled evenings and weekends and cars are miraculously ticketed; and be it further
ORDERED: Could the city offer some legal on-street parking at this location so as not to rely on persons who now simply park because they see that others have done so.

O-12        April 28, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the enforcement of idling vehicles in Cambridge pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 90, Section 16A) and the City's Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance (Section 10.17.100), including, but not limited to, number of citations issued and enforcement procedures.

O-13        April 28, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The Board of Directors of the Cambridge Council on Aging has identified public safety concerns pertaining to bus stops near the City's Senior Centers; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a plan for installation of bus shelters outside of City Hall and the Senior Centers; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to increase enforcement of illegal parking in bus stops at these locations.

O-14        April 28, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager meet with the Public Facilities Committee to discuss possible future uses of the Graham & Parks and Longfellow buildings.

O-15        April 28, 2003
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to submit comments to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on the Environmental Impact Review for the Belmont Uplands Development (Alewife); and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to draft a letter to Douglas Foy, Chief of Commonwealth Development, requesting support from the Governor’s office in examining development issues on a regional basis in the greater Alewife area; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager report back to the City Council on these matters.

O-16        April 28, 2003
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating the corner of Parker Street and Healey Street as the "Alexander and Clarice L. Dunning Corner;" and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council arrange an appropriate dedication ceremony and make the appropriate arrangements for a sign.

O-17         April 28, 2003 
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on a process for discussion of the future uses of the Graham and Park School; and be it further
ORDERED: That the process include a Cambridgeport meeting with residents to be held at the Graham and Parks School; and be it further
ORDERED: That the process provide for full participation of the residents in all discussions of future use of the Graham & Parks School.

O-18        April 28, 2003 
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager and Harvard University Officials to update the City Council on the master plan for the Harvard Law School; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager provide the City Council with regular reports on any future discussions with Harvard University on this issue.

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