CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to transfer in the General Fund of $16,000 from the Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Elections Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover a shortfall in postage and printing costs related to poll notifications for the primary and general elections and additional census costs.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer in the General Fund of $16,000 from Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $202,579.99 within the statutory categories within the School General Fund Budget as follows: $171,173.24 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the School Travel and Training account ($160,192.27) and to School Extraordinary Expenditures account ($10,980.97) and $31,406.75 from the School Salary and Wages account to the School Extraordinary Expenditures account related to school improvement and professional development plans, special education tuition settlement agreements, workers’ compensation settlement cost and various other operating transfers.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 in projected FY05 surplus traffic and parking revenues to the Parking Fund Travel and Training (judgment and damages) account ($25,000) and Parking Fund Salary and Wages account ($25,000) to provide funds for medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties and for additional overtime and temporary salary costs related to snow removal and peak load coverage during the resident sticker renewal period.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation on the City Council Zoning Petition to amend Section 6.12.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 05-129 and 05-130, regarding the installation of parking meters in front of the Longfellow School and whether there are exemptions for resident at meters on Broadway in the area of Fayette and Antrim Streets.

May 9, 2005 To the Honorable, the City Council: In response to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 05-129 and 05-130, regarding the installation of parking meters in front of the Longfellow School and whether there are exemptions for resident at meters on Broadway in the area of Fayette and Antrim Streets, Traffic, Parking & Transportation Director Susan Clippinger reports the following: When the Longfellow School was open, the block on Broadway was no parking to accommodate school bus arrival, departure, and student safety. With the Library moving to that location, there is an increased demand for short-term parking to serve library patrons. The area, which accommodates eight parking spaces, is now posted for 2-hour parking and meters are being installed. The purpose is to make this area available primarily for visitors to the Library, but the meters also serve visitors to the antique stores, the bicycle shop and 344 Broadway. In the evening these spaces are available for residents to use. There is no exemption for residents of Cambridge to park at meters during the hours that the meter restrictions are in effect at this location or elsewhere in the City. In a block with businesses or institutions, meters are provided for the visitors and customers who cannot legally park in the resident permit areas. Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy City Manager

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $1,825 from the Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages account to the Electrical Travel and Training (Judgement & Damages) account to provide funds for workers’ compensation medical payments for personnel who were injured while working.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a private donation for $22,335.25 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($20,000.00) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,335.25) to cover overtime and other related costs for the Juvenile Fire Center Intervention Program, which is provided by Cambridge Fire Department personnel. This program educates juveniles in fire prevention.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation of an Adult Basic Education grant (ABE) for $8,675 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salaries and Wages account ($881) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,794) to be used for the purpose of field-testing of a new ABE assessment tool; which DOE is developing for the state.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation for $2,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account from donations from the Cambridge Licensee Advisory Board to be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition’s Server Training and MIT Party SAFE Training programs.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation to the Children’s Trust Fund grant through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $2,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover additional costs associated with Peer Review Evaluations that The Children’s Trust Fund has asked programs to undertake.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,089 in donations to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account generated from the 2005 City Run Road Race that will be used to provide funds to the Friends of Cambridge Athletics ($13,089), and ($2,000) the Recreation Division Special Olympics Program.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer within the Supportive Housing grant of $1,412 from the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to reflect reallocations from the original grant award for service providers.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations in the amount of $5,910 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support activities of the Multi-Service Center.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Supportive Housing grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for $1,889,987 to the Grant Fund Human Services Programs Salaries and Wages account ($47,249.65) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,842,737.35) to provide supportive services, apartment leasing opportunities, outreach and legal services to homeless persons in Cambridge.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $3,500 from the General Fund Public Library Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Public Library Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order for the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 for the renovation of several City buildings including City Hall, Coffon Building, Senior Center, and Area IV Youth Center.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to order for the appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,365,840 to continue sewer reconstruction projects in the Fresh Pond / Alewife, Harvard Square, Cherry Street / South Massachusetts Avenue, and Cambridgeport areas of the City.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order for the appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,000,000 for the acquisition of a parcel or parcels of land and buildings thereon at a site for the West Cambridge Youth Center.

ON THE TABLE
1. Placed on the Table on the motion of Councillor Simmons relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-137 of December 22, 2003, regarding a report on the number of investment managers for the pension fund with the list to reflect the number of women-owned and minority-owned investment managers.

2. Placed on Table on the motion of Mayor Sullivan relative to Committee Report #1 of March 7, 2005 from the University Relations Committee, for a meeting held on February 8, 2005 to discuss the M.I.T. Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).

3. 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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. 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.]

5. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on March 9, 2005 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Section 6.12 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the requirement for providing parking in existing buildings with new additions and/or new uses. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after April 18, 2005. Planning Board hearing held April 5, 2005. Petition expires June 7, 2005.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Taste of Cambridge Committee, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Taste of Cambridge at MIT Tech Square on July 20, 2005.

2. An application was received from Muireann Glenmullen, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 63 Walden Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, Public Works with conditions. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.

3. An application was received from Bengal Cafe, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 2263 Massachusetts Avenue.

4. An application was received from Lorem Ipsum Books, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign and a display of merchandise at the premises numbered 157 Hampshire Street.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Dwight Johnson, Senior Vice President, Thayer & Associates, Inc., Agents for Riverview-In-Cambridge Condominium Trust, regarding the Joanne Wilbert Weed Zoning Petition.

2. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding City Council Goals and Harvard.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Recognition of Paul Toner for his dedicated service to the North Cambridge Stabilization Committee.   Mayor Sullivan

2. Thursday, June 16, 2005 proclaimed as Outreach Educator Day in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

3. Resolution on the death of Irene Morrill.   Mayor Sullivan

4. Resolution on the death of Wendy Schneller.   Mayor Sullivan

5. Congratulations to Mayor Joseph and Mrs. Nancy Curtatone on the birth of their son.   Councillor Toomey

6. Recognition of The Observer, a newsletter created by the Carey Program through the Multi-Service Center.   Councillor Davis

7. Best wishes to Kelly Tyler, Deputy Director of the Agassiz Neighborhood Council, on her future endeavor.   Councillor Davis

8. Resolution on the death of Philip Morrison.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Davis

9. Congratulations to the Cambridge Police Department for their quick response in a bank robbery at the Wainwright Bank in Fresh Pond.   Mayor Sullivan

10. Resolution on the death of Bertha M. Botelho.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

11. Resolution on the death of Elizabeth A. Hooley.   Mayor Sullivan

12. Recognition of the Holocaust and commemoration program on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 7:00 - 8:30pm at Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Decker, Councillor Davis

13. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, declared as "Marriage Equality Day" in Cambridge and support for First Anniversary Celebration.   Councillor Murphy, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Mayor Sullivan.

14. Resolution on the death of Sister Anne Roy Marie.   Mayor Sullivan

15. Welcome to Pressed Sandwiches at 736 Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square.   Mayor Sullivan

16. Congratulations to the First Parish on the completion of it five stop elevator and their first ride ceremony on May 5, 2005, 4:30pm - 6:00pm.   Mayor Sullivan

17. Recognition of City Year’s Starry Starry Night 2005 celebration on May 26, 2005 at 6:00pm on the Boston Common with keynote speaker Tim Russert, NBC News.   Mayor Sullivan

18. World Series Trophy on display at the YMCA, May 10, 2005 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.   Mayor Sullivan

19. Resolution on the death of Maria Lourdes Sebastiao.   Councillor Toomey

20. Resolution on the death of Lorette Jean-Louis   Councillor Galluccio

21. Recognition of the Ninth Annual 5th Grade Girl’s Sports Day at MIT on Friday, May 13, 2004 from 8:30am - 1:00pm.   Mayor Sullivan

22. Congratulations to the Department of Public Works recipients of the Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Performance.   Mayor Sullivan

23. Resolution on the death of David Koocher.   Mayor Sullivan

24. Resolution on the death of Judge Mario Umana.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

25. Resolution on the death of Nichols A. Sorrentino, Sr.   Mayor Sullivan

26. Resolution on the death of Joseph Santos.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey

27. Resolution on the death of Paul A. Gagnon.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

28. Resolution on the death of Janet F. Doyle.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher, Councillor Galluccio

29. Resolution on the death of Ruth E. Riley.   Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

30. Resolution on the death of Carl Hamilton Strasswimmer.   Mayor Sullivan

31. Resolution on the death of Americo Botello.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

32. Resolution on the death Elias J. Hanzis.   Mayor Sullivan

33. Resolution on the death of Jean G. Adamowicz.   Councillor Galluccio

34. Congratulations to Michael Mullaney and Vivian Pratt on winning the 2005 Barbara Singer Artist Award   Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Decker

35. Recognition of the Festa do Divino Espirito Santo Imperio de Sao Joao on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 10:00am at St. Anthony’s Church in Somerville.   Mayor Sullivan

36. Recognition of the New Charles River Run on June 26, 2005, 9:00am at Artesani Park on Soldiers Field Road in Boston.   Mayor Sullivan

37. Recognition of an International Day of Families Friend Raiser and Fund Raiser on Sunday, May 15, 2005, 3:00pm - 6:00pm at the home of Christine and Gene Bates at 12 Norwood Avenue, Somerville.   Mayor Sullivan

38. Resolution on the death of Ralph C. Glidden, Jr.   Mayor Sullivan

39. Resolution on the death of Cuthbert L. Layne.   Mayor Sullivan

40. Congratulations to the 2005-2006 James B. Conant Fellows.   Mayor Sullivan

41. Recognition of the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center’s Cambridge Public Schools Spring Art Exhibition on May 12-27, 2005 and reception on May 18, 2005, 5:00pm - 8:00pm.   Mayor Sullivan

42. Resolution on the retirement of David Gittens.   Mayor Sullivan

43. Resolution on the death of Francis J. Welch.   Councillor Toomey

44. Congratulations to Joseph Zamy on winning the 2005 Taxicab Driver of the Year Award.   Mayor Sullivan

45. Congratulations to Colonel David Hunt on the publication of his book exploring the Global War on Terrorism, They Just Don’t Get It: How Washington is Still Sacrificing Your Safety - and What You Can Do About It.   Mayor Sullivan

46. Resolution on the death of Florence M. Finocchio.   Mayor Sullivan

47. Congratulations to Mary Bettina Albano on being invited to become a member of the National Junior Honor Society.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

48. Congratulations to Tom Cogliano on his appointment as Acting Commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department.   Mayor Sullivan

49. Best wishes to the Vineyard Christian Fellowship on moving to a new place of worship at 170 Rindge Avenue.   Mayor Sullivan

50. Recognition to the City of Cambridge for winning first place (in a tie with Boston) for "Best Human Resources" in Foreign Domestic Investment Magazine’s U.S. Cities and States of the Future 2005-2006 awards.   Mayor Sullivan

51. Resolution on the death of Audrey E. Edey.   Mayor Sullivan

52. Resolution on the death of Rita M. Nigro.   Mayor Sullivan

53. Best wishes to John C. Feitor on his retirement from UNICCO Service Company.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

54. Recognition and congratulations to Chris Pullman, a Cambridge resident, graphic designer and artist for the striking spring flower stamps making their way across the country.   Councillor Davis

55. Support for and congratulations to the Post Office in celebrating the issuance of spring flowers stamps through a program in Inman Square on May 24.   Councillor Davis

56. Thanks to the Inman Square Business Association and City departments for their participation in the Spring Flowers stamp program.   Councillor Davis

57. Tuesday, May 24, 2005 declared as Spring Flowers Day in Cambridge.   Councillor Davis

58. Recognition and congratulations to Green Decade Cambridge on their one-year anniversary.   Councillor Davis

59. Resolution on the death of Private Charles Cooper, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

60. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Gavin Colburn.   Vice Mayor Decker

61. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Darren Deblanc.   Vice Mayor Decker

62. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Kevin Wessel.   Vice Mayor Decker

63. Resolution on the death of Corporal Kelly Cannan.   Vice Mayor Decker

64. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Robert Murray, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

65. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Anthony Davis, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

66. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Marty Mortenson.   Vice Mayor Decker

67. Resolution on the death of Corporal Kevin Price.   Vice Mayor Decker

68. Resolution on the death of Specialist David Rice.   Vice Mayor Decker

69. Resolution on the death of Corporal Joseph Tremblay.   Vice Mayor Decker

70. Resolution on the death of Specialist Derrick Lutters.   Vice Mayor Decker

71. Resolution on the death of Second Lieutenant Clifford Gadsden.   Vice Mayor Decker

72. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Robert Guy.   Vice Mayor Decker

73. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Juan De Dios Garcia-Arana.   Vice Mayor Decker

74. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jacob Pfister.   Vice Mayor Decker

75. Resolution on the death of Captain Ralph Harting, III.   Vice Mayor Decker

76. Resolution on the death of Seaman Aaron Kent.   Vice Mayor Decker

77. Resolution on the death of Specialist Ricky Rockholt, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

78. Resolution on the death of First Lieutenant William Edens.   Vice Mayor Decker

79. Resolution on the death of Captain Stephen Frank.   Vice Mayor Decker

80. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Eric Morris.   Vice Mayor Decker

81. Resolution on the death of Specialist Gary Walters, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

82. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Timothy Kiser.   Vice Mayor Decker

83. Resolution on the death of First Sergeant Timmy Millsap.   Vice Mayor Decker

84. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Tommy Little.   Vice Mayor Decker

85. Resolution on the death of Rose Yakes.   Councillor Toomey

86. Presentation regarding CAFTA, Free Trade to the community on May 19, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Cambridge City Hall.   Vice Mayor Decker

87. Resolution on the retirement of Roderick McIntyre.   Mayor Sullivan

88. Appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for their role in organizing a new and expanded Go Green business award ceremony on June 14, 2005.   Councillor Davis, Mayor Sullivan

89. Resolution on the death of Yvonne Sweeney.   Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Decker

90. Resolution on the death of Tom Brazaitis.   Vice Mayor Decker

91. Congratulations to the winners of the 2005 Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards.   Mayor Sullivan

92. Congratulations to the third grade students from the Kennedy/Longfellow School on their art collaboration with the Harvard University Art Museums for viewing at the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, May 20, 2005.   Mayor Sullivan

93. Support for the 2005 AIDS Walk and Run on Sunday, June 5, 2005 beginning at the Hatch Shell on Storrow Drive.   Mayor Sullivan

94. Congratulations to Leggat McCall Properties, ING Real Estate Development, Elkus/Manfredt Architects and John Moriarty and Associates on the beginning phase of construction project for the apartment complex on One First Street in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

95. Support for Girl’s LEAP self-defense and safety awareness program for girls 8-18 years old.   Vice Mayor Decker

96. Welcome to Tales of Old Cambridge, a new guided historic walking tour of Harvard Square.   Councillor Davis

97. Congratulations to Ellen Driscoll, acclaimed sculptor and Cambridge resident, on her new work, Filament/Firmament.   Councillor Davis

98. Congratulations to the sponsors, volunteers and participants of the Tuskagee Airmen Youth Leadership (Red Tayl) Program.   Councillor Davis

99. Congratulations to the Cambridge/Cienfuegos Sister City Project on their first "Cuban Gala" fundraiser for the Jose Mateo Fonseca School/Amigos School project on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 7:00pm at Christ Episcopal Church.   Councillor Reeves

100. Congratulations to Dan Grabauskas on being named General Manager of the MBTA.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey

101. Resolution on the death of Robert L. Conley, Sr.   Mayor Sullivan

102. Resolution on the death of Thomas Borges.   Mayor Sullivan

103. Resolution on the death of Anne Pooler.   Mayor Sullivan

104. Resolution on the death of Mary E. Dignan.   Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan

105. Resolution on the death of Mary Moree.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

106. Resolution on the death of Younker.   Mayor Sullivan

107. Resolution on the death of Giuseppe Zuzolo.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey

108. Congratulations to Doug and Kassie Hunt on the birth of their child.   Mayor Sullivan

109. Congratulations to the Class of 2005 from Lesley University.   Councillor Davis

110. Congratulations to the 2005 American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay Metrowest Area “HERO” Award recipients.   Mayor Sullivan

111. Wishes for a speedy recovery to Reverend Irene Munroe.   Councillor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That Government Operations and Rules Committee review the procedure for naming public buildings and/or public parks and develop a procedure to be followed.   Councillor Maher and Councillor Toomey

2. Dedication of the corner of Cambridge and Seventh Streets in honor of Francis Menezes.   Councillor Toomey

3. Support for legislation to allow non citizen residents of Massachusetts to attend state colleges and universities at the same tuition rate as in-state citizen residents.   Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Toomey

4. Dedicating the corner of Orrin and Garden Streets as Frank and Regina Dailey Square.   Councillor Toomey

5. The City Manager is requested to coordinate with the appropriate City staff for the inspection of the fence at the Rindge Field baseball diamond (that abuts Bergin Park) on the placement of netting to prevent errant balls from entering Bergin Park   Mayor Sullivan

6. The City Manager is requested to look into providing the victims of the devastating Harvard Street fire with all possible assistance.   Councillor Simmons

7. The City Manager is requested to report on the development of dog parks.   Councillor Davis

8. The City Council is requested to refer the transportation plans for the new main library, including the need for a shuttle service to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee.   Councillor Davis

9. The City Council is requested to refer to the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities, the matter of unwiring of the City - making WIFI available in City buildings, City squares and around the City.   Councillor Davis

10. The City Council is requested to refer to the Mayor the matter of recognizing and thanking citizens and employees who help to promote environmental priorities at the meeting of May 23, 2005.   Councillor Davis

11. The City Manager is requested to develop an environmentally responsible employee recognition program for next year.   Councillor Davis

12. Opposition to the proposed amendments to the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996, which would erode local control over public rights of way and weaken or eliminate municipal cable franchising.   Mayor Sullivan

13. The City Manager is requested to review the planting areas in Harvard Square to determine if the planting area near One Brattle in the area of the Charles Hotel could become flower beds instead of, or in addition to, evergreen areas.   Councillor Reeves

14. The City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to host a meeting for Cambridge Street businesses to hear their concern regarding the change to metered parking along Cambridge Street near Ciampa Apothecary and to contact the owner of Ciampa Apothecary on planning the meeting.   Councillor Reeves

15. The City Manager is requested to work with Workforce Development and the Office of Tourism to look at all existing employment funds to create an "Ambassadors to Cambridge" program to train welcoming ambassadors to serve at special events and public celebrations across the City.   Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Reeves

16. The City Solicitor is requested to draft a home rule petition to amend the City Charter to provide for popular election of the Mayor in the next municipal election.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Reeves, and Vice Mayor Decker    TABLED, MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

17. Dedication of a site near Massachusetts Avenue and Shea Road in honor of William H. "Billy" Reardon.   Mayor Sullivan

18. Concerns about Charlie Card Program privacy, data collection, data tracking and lack of requirement to disclose if personal data has been stolen.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

19. Commitment as a sister city with San Jose Las Flores to being kept informed of any threat to the safety of the Office of Attorney General.   Vice Mayor Decker

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee, for a meeting held on April 27, 2005 to continue discussing plans for the First Anniversary of the May 17, 2004 Marriage Equality celebration.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Vice Mayor Marjorie C. Decker, transmitting a letter from the Day family transmitting thanks for the resolution in memory of Staff Sergeant David F. Day.

2. A communication was received from Vice Mayor Marjorie C. Decker, transmitting a letter from the Depew family transmitting thanks for the resolution in memory of Army Private Cory Depew.

3. A communication was received from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, transmitting a letter from Joe Ciampa, Ciampa Apothecary, regarding the new implementation of the meters on Cambridge Street and the handicapped ramp in front of the store.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, May 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 10
5:30pm   The Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider claims filed against the city.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, May 11
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY06 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 12
9:15am   The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to finalize plans for the First Anniversary of the May 17, 2004 Same Sex Marriage Celebration.  (Anastos Room)

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

Tues, May 17
10:00am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY06 City Budget. (if necessary)  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 18
4:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on an amendment prepared in response to City Council Order #6 of November 22, 2004. The amendment would change Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that adequate parking is provided when new uses are accommodated in an existing building. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
4:45pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a petition filed by Joanne Wilbert Weed, et al., requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to change a Residence C-1 District to Residence A-2 District, bordered by Willard Street, Foster Street, Sparks Street and the C-2 District along Mount Auburn Street. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a petition filed by Joan E. O’Connor, et al., requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the applicability of the Mount Auburn Hospital Institutional District to the whole of the site of the Mount Auburn Hospital, having an address of 330 Mount Auburn Street. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, May 25
1:30pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to evaluate the needs of the Cambridge homeless, particularly the Harvard Square population.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 6
5:00pm   Special Presentation - Recognition of Just-A-Start/Cambridge Savings Affordable Housing Partnership  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 13
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, June 22
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the text of Section 20.100 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance relating to the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District from the Planning Board. This meeting to be televised.   (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Planning Board's proposed rezoning of the Concord Alewife area. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Aug 1
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Sept 19
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Oct 17
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Oct 31
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the Government Operations and Rules Committee review the procedure for naming public buildings and/or public parks and develop a procedure to be followed and report the recommendations of the committee to the full City Council.

O-2     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate the corner of Cambridge and Seventh Streets in honor of Francis Menezes; and be it further
ORDERED: That 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 the sign.

O-3     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting legislation that would allow non citizens who are residents of Massachusetts to attend Massachusetts state colleges and universities at the same tuition rate as in-state citizen residents; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Governor Romney, the Massachusetts Legislative Delegation, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), Concilio Hispano, City Links, Centro Presente, c/o Juan Vega, Executive Director, El Mundo Newspaper, c/o Al Vasallo III, Chelsea Human Services Collaborative, c/o Ed Marakovitz, Executive Director, and any other appropriate advocacy agency on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-4     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate the corner of Orrin Street and Garden Street as "Frank and Regina Dailey Square;" 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 the sign.

O-5     May 9, 2005
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the appropriate City staff for the inspection of the fence at the Rindge Field baseball diamond (that abuts Bergin Park) with emphasis on the placement of netting to prevent errant balls from entering Bergin Park; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-6     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to look into providing the victims of the devastating Harvard Street fire with all possible assistance.

O-7     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report on the development of dog parks.

O-8     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council be and hereby is requested to refer the transportation plans for the new main library, including the need for a shuttle service to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee.

O-9     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council be and hereby is requested to refer to the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities, the matter of unwiring of the City - making WIFI available in City buildings, City squares and around the City.

O-10     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council be and hereby is requested to refer to the Mayor the matter of recognizing and thanking citizens and employees who help to promote environmental priorities at the meeting of May 23, 2005. Those to be recognized should include:  The Recycling Advisory Committee, the Pedestrian Committee, the Bike Committee, the Committee on Public Planting Committee, the Emergency Management Work Group, the Environmental and Transportation Division of the Community Development Department, the Public Works Recycling Division, and the Purchasing Department.

O-11     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to develop an environmentally responsible employee recognition program for next year.

O-12     May 9, 2005
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in opposition to the proposed amendments to the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996, which would erode local control over public rights of way and weaken or eliminate municipal cable franchising; 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 Massachusetts Congressional Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-13     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to review the planting areas in Harvard Square to determine if the planting area near One Brattle in area of the Charles Hotel could become flower beds instead of, or in addition to, evergreen areas.

O-14     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: There is a petition of nearly 200 business owners and users of the area along Cambridge Street in the vicinity of Ciampa Apothecary who oppose the installation of meters in that area; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to host a meeting for Cambridge Street businesses to hear their concern regarding the change to metered parking along Cambridge Street near Ciampa Apothecary and to contact the owner of Ciampa Apothecary on planning the meeting.

O-15     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The City Council is making efforts to coordinate and promote public celebrations which take place across our City; and
WHEREAS: These celebrations, both hosted by the City and private organizations, can serve as both unifying opportunities for our residents and as attractions for visitors to our City; and
WHEREAS: This model was used successfully during the DNC last summer; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with Workforce Development and the Office of Tourism to look at all existing employment funds to create an "Ambassadors to Cambridge" program to train welcoming ambassadors to serve at special events and public celebrations across the City.

O-16     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: On March 15, 2004 the City Council approved a committee appointed by the Mayor to examine issues related to and to report back to the City Council on the election of a mayor in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: On June 14, 2004 the committee held a public hearing to accept all public testimony on the issue and in which City Solicitor Donald Drisdell submitted legal opinions analyzing methods available for a Charter amendment with regard to changing the method of election of a mayor in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: At that meeting the City Solicitor confirmed that a change to popular election of mayor by the voters could be accomplished by a home rule petition; and
WHEREAS: On August 2, 2004 a public hearing by the committee accepting all public testimony on the issue and to hear testimony from Mayor Tim Murray and City Clerk Rushford of Worcester to discuss the impact this change has had on city government and local elections in Worcester; and
WHEREAS: Mayor Murray and City Clerk Rushford testified that the change has been a positive one for the city, especially its school system and that the Plan E form of government has not been weakened by the change and that there has been regular turnover in the Mayor’s position since the change in 1987; and
WHEREAS: The Clerk also testified that there was no evidence of a lack of understanding or confusion by voters when the change took effect; and
WHEREAS: Mayor Murray stated that the election of Mayor has not become more powerful under the new system and that the Mayor is only effective as his or her ability to build consensus with a majority of Councillors and that appropriately, the schools are a very important aspect of the Mayor’s election and the candidates are requested to attend School Committee candidate forums and discuss their positions on school-related issues; and
WHEREAS: On November 8, 2004 the Committee met to provide the opportunity for the public to comment on the method of election of Mayor and how it relates to the public school system; and
WHEREAS: The review of the election for Mayor has been under discussion for one year and the public has had numerous opportunities to give their input into this matter; and
WHEREAS: In addition to this lengthy process, it is important that the voters of Cambridge have a final say on such an important change to the City Charter; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Solicitor be and hereby is requested to draft a home rule petition to be submitted to the City Council within two weeks following the passage of this order accomplishing the following:

1) Amending the Cambridge Charter, by special act of the legislature, to provide for the popular election of Mayor in the next municipal election in (November - 2007);

2) The Mayor Elect shall be the person with the highest votes on a separate ballot made up of candidates for Cambridge City Council who designate themselves as a candidate for the Office of Mayor;

3) That in no way would these changes alter the power designated under the Plan E form of government and that the Solicitor look to the Worcester Charter for technical clarifications and guidance in drafting said petition;

4) That the special act be conditioned on the acceptance of the voters in the November 8, 2005 municipal local election to be prepared immediately by the Cambridge Election Commission upon passage of this order and home rule petition.

O-17     May 9, 2005
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate a site near Massachusetts Avenue and Shea Road in honor of William H. "Billy" Reardon; and be it further
ORDERED: That Chief of Staff to the Mayor be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-18     May 9, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record expressing their concerns about Charlie Card Program privacy, data collection, data tracking and lack of requirement to disclose if personal data has been stolen; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the MBTA and the Legislative Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-19     May 9, 2005
VICE MAYOR DECKER
WHEREAS: In 1992 Peace Accords were signed in El Salvador to resolve many of the issues of the 12 years of war and one of the guarantees to prevent future human rights violations was the official creation of an independent Attorney General for Human Rights; and
WHEREAS: The work of the attorney general is the thorough investigation and recording of current human rights violations and this work has uncovered and documented an alarming number and variety of violations political, social and economic which threaten the fabric of Salvadoran society and exacerbate already untenable conditions of poverty for the majority of Salvadorans; and
WHEREAS: In April 2005, a delegation from Cambridge Massachusetts went to our Sister City with 15 delegates including Vice-mayor Marjorie Decker and Congressman Capuano aide Jose Vaquerano who met with the Attorney General Beatrice Alamanni de Carrillo and learned that her pursuit of human rights violations has resulted in threats to her personal safety; and
WHEREAS: These threats are deeply reminiscent of human rights violations during the war that resulted in the disappearances, deaths and torture of more than 70,000 Salvadorans; and
WHEREAS: As part of the network of U.S. Sister Cities, the city of Cambridge was an active partner during the war with repopulated Salvadoran communities facing repression from the Salvadoran military financed by the U.S. government; and
WHEREAS: One of the roles of US sister cities was vigilance in the face of any forms of repression or capture directed toward our sister city communities through the activation of “rapid response networks” of elected officials and community residents; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That Cambridge as a sister city with San Jose Las Flores, go on record in support of the safety for the Attorney General; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge is committed to being kept informed of any threat to the safety of the Office of Attorney General for Human Rights and activating a response; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council will reach out to our State Representatives, Congressional offices and Senators to notify them of these circumstances and enlist their support; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Salvadoran government and the U.S. Embassy and to the Attorney General.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at ten o’clock and ten minutes A. M. in the Ackermann Room.

The purpose of the meeting was to continue discussing plans for the First Anniversary of the May 17, 2004 Marriage Equality celebration.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Committee, Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Garrett Simonsen, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, Sandra Albano, Assistant to the City Council, Maryellen Carvello, Assistant to the City Manager, Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk. Also present were Arthur Lipkin and Sue Hyde from the Lavender Alliance.

Councillor Murphy opened the meeting and stated the purpose. The plans for the celebration are to include a cake and beverage, the Mayor will be the Master of Ceremonies and the Cable Office will show a video of the events of May 17, 2004. Invitations would be sent to Cambridge couples that filed their Marriage Intention on May 17, 2004 and to the City staff. Councillor Simmons stated that she would like a photograph display. Ms. Albano would prepare a program and contact clergy to participate in the celebration. Mr. Lipkin requested a press release. Councillor Murphy stated that the celebration for May 17, 2005 would be announced on CCTV and the website. Ms. Tomeu and Mr. Simonsen would prepare press releases. Ms. Tomeu stated that she would post a photo gallery on the website. She also suggested that arrangements should be made with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to provide parking spaces for the press on the day of the First Anniversary celebration. Ms. Hyde stated that she would forward information to the appropriate agencies about the Cambridge celebration. Municipal Cable would air a complete recording of the May 17, 2004 event and would tape the May 17, 2005 celebration.

Ms. Hyde and Mr. Lipkin stated that they were under the impression that the celebration would be held on May 16, 2005 at the City Council meeting with the inclusion of children from same sex families. Councillor Murphy stated that he was unaware of any plans for a May 16, 2005 celebration. He added that the proposal for a May 17th anniversary celebration originated as a city council order and was referred to the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee. A hearing was held on April 14, and the committee report from that hearing was discussed at the city council meeting on April 25. This is the second meeting being held by the committee. He commented that the celebration is a Cambridge celebration, open to all members of the community. Mr. Lipkin stated that special acknowledgement should go to the City Clerk’s Office and the Health Department.

Councillor Murphy suggested that the first couple to file their Marriage Intention should be asked to cut the cake on the First Anniversary. The City Clerk would be requested to contact this couple.

Ms. Hyde commented that the central theme of the celebration is marriage equality is good for families, communities and Massachusetts.

Mr. Lipkin asked about including children in the celebration. Mr. Lipkin and Ms. Hyde would make arrangements to include children from three families to participate in the celebration and explain what marriage equality means to them. Ms. Hyde stated that information as to how many couples have applied for a Marriage Intention since May 17, 2004 should also be available.

Councillor Murphy thanked all those present for their attendance. He scheduled the next meeting for Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 9:15am to finalize plans for the First Anniversary of Marriage Equality.

The meeting adjourned at ten o’clock and fifty-five minutes A. M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair