Cambridge City Council meeting - May 10, 2010 - AGENDA

RECONSIDERATION
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Sam Seidel and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Co-Chairs of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a meeting held on Mar 25, 2010 for the purpose of discussing dividing the Health and Environment Committee into two committees, one to focus on health issues and the other on environmental and sustainability issues.

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2010:
  Paul M. Burke, Jr. (Without Power)
  Hisham Hegazy (With Power)

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Gerald A. McCue as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cambridge Health Alliance representing Somerville for a term to conclude June 30, 2011. [Mr. McCue is a long-time Somerville resident who has a strong background in finance and has worked in many municipal settings. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director for Administration and Finance for the Chelsea Public Schools system.]

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,913,225.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($94,248.00) and to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,818,977.00) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act and will be used to contracted with Homeless Services Providers and cover the costs related to serving homeless persons in Cambridge. Funds will also be used to cover grant administrative costs.
Referred to Human Services Committee - Kelley

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-67, regarding a report on the status of the property at 74-76 Lexington Avenue.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-54, regarding a report on parking in the area of Police Headquarters.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-21, regarding a report on implementing a CitiStat type system for tracking police and criminal activity.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-58, regarding a report on alternatives to the orange barrels at the entrance to the Main Library.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,250,000 to continue sewer projects in the Harvard Square, Cambridgeport, and Alewife Watershed areas of the City.
Passed to a 2nd Reading

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $700,000 to provide funds to replace the existing artificial turf on the soccer field at Danehy Park as well as resurfacing the 400 meter running track.
Passed to a 2nd Reading

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds to fund the reconstruction of JFK Street between Eliot and Brattle Streets.
Passed to a 2nd Reading

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 to provide funds to fund the first phase of the reconstruction of the Harvard Square Tunnel (Cambridge Street Underpass).
Passed to a 2nd Reading

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 to provide funds to fund the design of the restoration of the Kendall Square area on Main Street between Broadway and Ames Street.
Passed to a 2nd Reading

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,500,000 to provide funds for improvements to several City buildings including the East Cambridge and Inman Square Fire Stations, Ryan Garage at Public Works, Central Square Library, and several elementary schools.
Passed to a 2nd Reading

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-62, regarding posting information on the MassSAVE program on the City's website.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-68, regarding a report on the location of the strip of land in Cambridge and Belmont to be acquired by DCR.

ON THE TABLE
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a copy of the referral of Order Number 15 of Dec 21, 2009, regarding increasing the amount of public information about elections while the election is in progress, to the 2010-2011 City Council. [Communications and Reports from City Officers #1 of Jan 11, 2010 Placed on Table.]

2. That the City Manager is requested to restore funding for School Department clerical positions until a proper and negotiated process can be achieved with the Cambridge School Department and Unions representing the employees, and to report back to the City Council on the progress. [Order Number Fourteen of Apr 26, 2010 Placed on Table.]

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from East Side Bar and Grille, requesting permission for ice cream cart in front of the premises numbered 561 Cambridge Street.

2. Constable bond received from Patricia Breen for approval of the surety.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Peter Valentine, regarding faulted parental power.

2. A communication was received from Stephen H. Kaiser, regarding the response to the City Manager's Letter of May 3, 2010 on flooding.

3. A communication was received from Reverend Lilia Cuervo, transmitting gratitude and appreciation to the City Council for the congratulatory and welcoming resolution as the Associate Minister at First Parish and a new citizen of the City of Cambridge.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to Chef Jody Adams of the Rialto Restaurant as she competes on the Bravo television show "Top Chef Masters."   Mayor Maher

2. Recognize May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month.   Mayor Maher

3. Congratulations to Hibo Mohamed Abdi on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

4. Congratulations to Zeaed Abu-Rubieh on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

5. Congratulations to Isabel Atunes on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

6. Congratulations to Mykaliah Best on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

7. Congratulations to Nancy Flores on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

8. Congratulations to Natacha Labery on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

9. Congratulations to Alyson Laliberte on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

10. Congratulations to Olivier Pierre on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

11. Congratulations to Umbareen Shah on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

12. Congratulations to Raisa Sheikh on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

13. Congratulations to Cassandra Sousa on passing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health written and performance test for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).   Mayor Maher

14. Congratulations to Nitin Nohria on being named Dean of the Harvard Business School.   Mayor Maher

15. Congratulations to Styleta, Inc. for their excellent online high fashion charity work.   Councillor Cheung

16. Congratulations to Four Stories for their work in bringing people together to think drink, hear stories, trade tales, etc.   Councillor Cheung

17. Thanks to all nurses who provide care to the community.   Councillor Cheung

18. Congratulations to Diane Norris on showcasing her work entitled "Glacier" at the Sacramento Street Gallery.   Councillor Cheung

19. Congratulations to Healthy Families of Cambridge for their work in helping young, first-time parents build positive relationships with their children.   Councillor Cheung

20. Congratulations to the Phillips Brooks House Association and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Green Team on their weatherproofing of the Phillips Brooks House on May 2, 2010.   Councillor Cheung, Councillor Reeves

21. Congratulations to the students who have been elected to The Coop Board of Directors.   Councillor Cheung

22. Best wishes to Patrick Lee on the opening of his new restaurant Russell House Tavern.   Councillor Decker

23. Congratulations to the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House on its 200th Anniversary.   Councillor Seidel

24. Congratulations to Jenna Lovette Spencer on being awarded the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.   Councillor Decker

25. Congratulations to Elizabeth Cadigan on being appointed the new Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of the Cambridge Health Alliance.   Councillor Decker

26. Best wishes to Susan and Fred Linden on being accepted into the Peace Corps.   Councillor Decker

27. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Anthony O. Magee.   Councillor Decker

28. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Keith A. Coe.   Councillor Decker

29. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Ralph Mena.   Councillor Decker

30. Thanks to Bill Doncaster for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

31. Thanks to Dr. Carolyn Turk for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

32. Thanks to John DiGiovanni for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

33. Thanks to Lilian Hsu for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

34. Thanks to Samuel Gebru for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

35. Thanks to Carol Weinhaus for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

36. Thanks to Denise Jillson for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

37. Thanks to John Stauffer for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

38. Thanks to Marty Blatt for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

39. Thanks to Sarah Burks for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Artist Selection Committee.   Councillor Simmons

40. Thanks to James Rafferty for his work on the Development Committee of the Prince Hall Memorial.   Councillor Simmons

41. Thanks to Michael Guleserian for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

42. Thanks to Nicola Williams for her work on the Development Committee of the Prince Hall Memorial.   Councillor Simmons

43. Thanks to Timothy Rowe for his work on the Development Committee of the Prince Hall Memorial.   Councillor Simmons

44. Thanks to Jeffrey Lockwood for his work on the Development Committee of the Prince Hall Memorial.   Councillor Simmons

45. Thanks to Marvin Gilmore for his work in the Prince Hall Committee.   Councillor Simmons

46. Thanks to Sean Hope for his work on the Development Committee of the Prince Hall Memorial.   Councillor Simmons

47. Thanks to Carolyn Mugar for her donation to the Prince Hall Memorial.   Councillor Simmons

48. Thanks to Bill Doncaster for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

49. Thanks to Kelly Thompson Clarke for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

50. Thanks to Rosaleah Brown for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

51. Thanks to Denise Jillson for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

52. Thanks to Michael Guleserian for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

53. Thanks to Alan Jones for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

54. Thanks to Bill Doncaster for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

55. Thanks to David R. Phillips for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

56. Thanks to Earl Cole Jr. for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

57. Thanks to Ethelbert Onyeokoro for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

58. Thanks to Hollie Moultrie for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

59. Thanks to James Young III for his work on the Prince Hall Committee.   Councillor Simmons

60. Thanks to Josephine Bartie for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

61. Thanks to Lawrence Adkins for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

62. Thanks to Leslie Lewis for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

63. Thanks to Marilyn Richardson for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

64. Thanks to Marty Blatt for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

65. Thanks to Raymond T. Coleman for his work on the Prince Hall Committee.   Councillor Simmons

66. Thanks to Richard K. Fields for his work on the Prince Hall Committee.   Councillor Simmons

67. Thanks to Bernadette Williams for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Event Planning Committee.   Councillor Simmons

68. Thanks to Charles Ogletree for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

69. Thanks to Dr. Carolyn Turk for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

70. Thanks to Ernie Pearlstein for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

71. Thanks to Harry Orcutt for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

72. Thanks to Howard Winkler for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

73. Thanks to Jason Weeks for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

74. Thanks to Kenneth Heidelberg for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

75. Thanks to Leroy L. Cragwell for his work on the Prince Hall Committee.   Councillor Simmons

76. Thanks to Lynette Tyler for her work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

77. Thanks to Mark Orent for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

78. Thanks to Nicola Willams for her work on the Prince Hall Committee.   Councillor Simmons

79. Thanks to Red T. Mitchell for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons

80. Thanks to William Dandridge for his work on the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.   Councillor Simmons


81. Resolution on the death of Anne Clarke Moore.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker

82. Resolution on the death of Mauro "Mario" DeFeudis.   Councillor Toomey

83. Congratulations to the twenty-two Cambridge residents accepted to Harvard University.   Mayor Maher

84. Welcome the Conference of Grand Masters to the Cambridge Boston area.   Councillor Simmons

85. Congratulations to Paul Toner on being elected President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association.   Mayor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker

86. Welcome Diana Ross to the City of Cambridge on Saturday, May 15, 2010.   Councillor Reeves

87. Congratulations to Norddine Natiji on receiving the Annual Taxicab Driver of the Year Award.   Councillor Cheung


ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the Healthy Parks and Playgrounds Advisory Committee.   Vice Mayor Davis

2. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Solicitor and report back to the City Council with a review of current tree-related ordinances, state statutes, and informal policies.   Councillor Kelley and Councillor Cheung

3. That the City Council reaffirm its position, as stated in its Policy Order Resolution of June 22, 2009, opposing any conversion of 303 Third Street from condominiums to rental housing, supporting the remedy of specific performance for the plaintiffs, which will also result in the availability for purchase, rather than rent, of 22 units of affordable housing in the building, and improve the stability and character of Kendall Square by bringing more owner-occupied housing to the area.   Councillor Toomey

4. That the City Manager is requested to determine with due consideration for, among other things, return on investment, to what extent it is reasonable to not participate in any business activities substantially connected with the State of Arizona, municipalities in Arizona, and other business entities in Arizona or conducting substantial business in Arizona.   Councillor Decker

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with appropriate City staff and report back to the City Council with procedures and standards around hearings, including the process for appeals, standard policies for taking minutes or recording the meeting, resident notification policies before and after meetings, and norms by which meetings shall be held.   Councillor Cheung, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Kelley
Referred to Government Operations & Rules Committee

6. That the City Manager is hereby requested to confer with the appropriate department heads and commissions and report back to the City Council with legislation that the City Council can vote on that includes a proposed ordinance change to allow residents to purchase permits to barbeque on public land.   Councillor Cheung

7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate department heads and commission heads to develop a standard set of resources, facility privileges, tools, and barebones operating budget the unfunded commissions may use in their work of enacting Council policy.   Councillor Cheung

8. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department on the options available to implement a barcode system on dedication signs which would access the location's history by pointing a smartphone camera and report back to the Government Operations Committee.   Councillor Cheung and Councillor Seidel

9. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate department heads on how the city can broaden awareness of the importance of filling out the census.   Councillor Cheung

10. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Information Technology Department to offer the ability to switch between serif and sans-serif fonts on the city of Cambridge's website.   Councillor Cheung

11. Proclaiming Saturday, May 15th as Prince Hall Memorial Day.   Councillor Simmons

12. That the City Manager is requested to inquire as to why the incidences of fires in the City has risen so dramatically and inquire as to what residents can do to protect against this.   Councillor Decker

13. That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council on the impact of the MWRA water pipe rupture on the Charles River in Cambridge.   Councillor Seidel

14. That area residents are invited to come and encourage to voice questions, express concerns and learn about the strategies in place for the upcoming Lincoln Way renovation project.   Councillor Decker


15. That the Chair of the Finance Committee request a Data Report from the School Department broken down by each school regarding race and ethnicity and the number of students in the free and reduced lunch program prior to the School Committee Budget Hearing.   Councillor Toomey
Kelley - NO


COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Sam Seidel, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on Apr 29, 2010 to consider a proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to Section 20.70 Flood Plain Overlay District to adopt the revised Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps incorporate the new FEMA study, as is required as a condition of continued participation in the National Flood Plain Insurance Program, which provides access to residents to flood insurance.
Passed to a 2nd Reading

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley, transmitting information on raccoons and rats.

2. A communication was received from Councillor Sam Seidel, transmitting the Historical Commission's Final Landmark Designation Study Report for the Masonic Temple at 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, which was placed on file at the last meeting in 2009 without prejudice, for referral to the 2010 Ordinance Committee.
Referred to Ordinance Committee

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, May 10
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 11
5:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider a petition filed by Boston Properties to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the MXD Zoning District to create a Smart Growth/Underutilized Area in the vicinity of Broadway, Main and Ames Streets and the site of the West parking garage on Ames Street. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 12
6:00pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting for the purposes of providing a summary to community leaders of the city's current and proposed budget and an explanation of how state and federal budget cuts have impacted the city's budget. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 13
9:30am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss FY2011 City Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 17
4:00pm   2010 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting on single stream recycling and related trash management issues  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 18
10:00am   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on Baby U, continue the discussion on how best to assist Cambridge college students to achieve college graduation, discuss middle school after school programs in relation to middle school in-school time and consider the workplan for this committee this term.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 19
3:00pm   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss adding more bike racks to Harvard Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss FY2011 School Department Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 20
9:30am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss FY2011 City Budget (if necessary). This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the Cambridge Energy Alliance, NSTAR Energy Efficiency Plan and the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, May 26
5:30pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss energy efficiency in city and school buildings.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 1
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 2
5:00pm   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss improvements to Massachusetts Avenue between Harvard and Porter Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Tues, June 15
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 16
5:30pm   The Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss community gardens, Agricultural Fair and other updates.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 21
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 23
5:30pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the digital divide.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     May 10, 2010
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The Healthy Parks and Playgrounds Initiative Task Force issued a final report in the fall of 2009; and
WHEREAS: In the report, the first step for implementing the recommendations of the Task Force is the establishment of a Healthy Parks and Playgrounds Advisory Committee; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the Healthy Parks and Playgrounds Advisory Committee.

O-2     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: Cambridge residents place a high value on street trees and; and
WHEREAS: Street trees provide a variety of benefits to a community, ranging from shade to bird habitat to attractive foliage; and
WHEREAS: Massachusetts State law requires that the City's tree warden hold a removal hearing before a public street tree may be removed; and
WHEREAS: While trees may need to be removed or replaced for substantial reasons ranging from the trees posing a safety threat, being in the way of street work, impacting neighboring structures or for other reasons, changes in the streetscape and surroundings have the potential to become fractious issues for residents; and
WHEREAS: Residents have expressed concerns that replacement trees are generally not as big as the trees that have been removed and their removal leaves the City's streets bereft of these trees during the time necessary for a replacement to grow; and
WHEREAS: A clear process for determining the fate of trees in Cambridge would help residents and the City come to optimal decisions in a cordial and orderly manner; and
WHEREAS: Recent disagreements have demonstrated the need for a clearer process; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor and report back to the City Council with a review of current tree-related ordinances, state statutes, and informal policies; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager confer with relevant City staff and report back to the City Council
  * The number and prevalent patterns of tree hearings, removals, and keepings over the past 5 years;
  * Reasons trees have been kept or removed, with a clarification of considerations in the decision making process; and
  * A summary of the standards, guidelines, and considerations the City Arborer adheres to in the decision making process.

O-3     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: In 2003, the developer of University Residential Communities at MIT, located at 303 Third Street, obtained approval from the Cambridge Planning Board for a condominium ownership residential development providing 168 housing units for, among other, former MIT and Harvard faculty seeking a stimulating environment and residence that will provide supportive services for aging population. Twenty two units were committed to the City of Cambridge for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS: The Developer, despite having signed 38 purchase and sale agreements for the units, and having obtained certificates of occupancy from the City of Cambridge, has failed to close on any of the units or commit the property to a condominium form of ownership; and
WHEREAS: On June 15, 2009, a Suffolk County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction which prohibits the Developer from renting or leasing the condominium units it is supposed to sell to the plaintiffs; and
WHEREAS: On Apr 2, 2010, a Suffolk County Superior Court judge allowed summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs as to the Developer's liability for breach of the purchase and sale agreements, but ordered a further hearing on whether the plaintiffs should be awarded the equitable remedy of specific performance, which would require the Developer to sell them their units, or, in the alternative, damages; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council reaffirm its position, as stated in its Policy Order Resolution of June 22, 2009, opposing any conversion of 303 Third Street from condominiums to rental housing, and go on record as supporting the remedy of specific performance for the plaintiffs, which will also result in the availability for purchase, rather than rent, of 22 units of affordable housing in the building, and improve the stability and character of Kendall Square by bringing more owner-occupied housing to the area.

O-4     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Arizona Senate Bill 1070 specifically allows for the Arizona's local and state police to enforce federal immigration laws, which are, by definition, under the jurisdiction of federal law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS: Arizona Senate Bill 1070 allows for police officers to specifically profile Latino residents and request proof of residency whether or not a suspect is accused of committing any crime; and
WHEREAS: It is a fundamental responsibility of the City of Cambridge to decide where, how and by whom financial resources in its control should be invested; and
WHEREAS: In respect to investment resources in its control, the City of Cambridge chooses not to participate in an ownership or capital providing capacity with entities that provide significant practical support for racial profiling and institutionalized discrimination such as the state of Arizona through its action in adopting Arizona Senate Bill 1070; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to thoroughly review investments and business practices engaged in by the City to determine what activities, if any, are conducted with the State of Arizona, municipalities in Arizona, and other business entities in Arizona or conducting substantial business in Arizona; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to determine with due consideration for, among other things, return on investment, to what extent it is reasonable to not participate in any business activities substantially connected with the State of Arizona, municipalities in Arizona, and other business entities in Arizona or conducting substantial business in Arizona; 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-5     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Public hearings held by departments constitute a critical component to enabling civic engagement and allowing for resident feedback and input in to decisions made by the City of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge hires its employees for their specialized knowledge and domain expertise; and
WHEREAS: The tools to run an effective meeting and civic engagement process are not taught in school, nor should they be expected a priori skills of employees; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with appropriate City staff and report back to the City Council with procedures and standards around hearings, including the process for appeals, standard policies for taking minutes or recording the meeting, resident notification policies before and after meetings, and norms by which meetings shall be held; and
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with appropriate City staff and report back to the City Council with a plan for ensuring that all employees charged with running hearings have been trained in the use of Robert's Rules to run effective meetings.

O-6     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is home to many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge currently does not allow for residents to barbeque on outdoor public spaces; and
WHEREAS: With another beautiful summer upon us, residents have requested the right to lawfully barbeque with friends and family while enjoying our public space, specifically near the river; and
ORDERED: Permitting the specified-use of public space for one-off gatherings in a structured and standardized manner allows residents to enjoy our rich and beautiful assets and enhances our community, while maintaining order and the protection of our open space; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to confer with the appropriate department heads and commissions and report back to the City Council with legislation that the City Council can vote on that includes a proposed ordinance change to allow residents to purchase permits to barbeque on public land; and be it further
ORDERED: That this legislation address the below stipulations, parameters and questions:
  * How much such a permit should cost and whether the Licensing Commission should also institute a mandatory deposit, that the purchaser of the permit will be rebated once they follow through the barbequing event and leave the space litter free and clean; and
  * Which specific parks and outdoor spaces residents will and will not be permitted to barbeque on; and
  * The maximum number of people permitted to participate in a permitted space; and
  * Whether a fire marshal is needed at said events and if so, when and how the cost of this service be passed on to the purchaser of the permit; and
  * How often residents should be allowed to purchase a permit; and
  * What should the City set as the overall ceiling on the number of permits issued during a calendar year; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to report back to the City Council with the aforementioned in time for residents to enjoy this use of our public space this upcoming summer, and propose a date this fall to report back to the City Council on any successes and challenges of the program so that the City Council can adjust the ordinance if necessary.

O-7     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: Commissions are a great way for citizens to get involved in their local government and provide insight on how best to tackle the community's problems and implement the policy goals set forth by the City Council; and
WHEREAS: Currently, some of the city's commissions are forced to communicate with its members via outside servers, such as Yahoo groups, because the city does not provide them with the capability to post and maintain an email distribution list; now therefore it be
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate department heads to develop a plan to provide the capability for all commissions to post and maintain an email distribution list; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on which commissions currently do not have sections in the 2010-2011 Budget because they remain unfunded; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate department heads and commission heads to develop a standard set of resources, facility privileges, tools, and barebones operating budget the unfunded commissions may use in their work of enacting Council policy.

O-8     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: Cambridge is often known as the "city of squares," yet many residents do not know the history of our squares' namesakes; and
WHEREAS: Technology is available that would allow people to quickly access a square's history by simply pointing their smart phone's camera at a 2D barcode located on the square's sign; and
WHEREAS: This barcode would then direct the person's phone to a website, specifically dedicated to the history of said square providing biographical information on the square's namesake; and
WHEREAS: This capacity would provide an additional draw for tourists wishing to explore Cambridge ‘off the beaten path', and help all Cambridge residents remember the history and people that came before them; and
WHEREAS: Last month, the City Council placed a moratorium on designating any location under its control as "in memoriam" until such time as naming criteria are developed by the Government Operations Committee; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department on the options available to implement a similar program and report back to the Government Operations Committee no later than when said committee begins discussions on the new square naming criteria.

O-9     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The population results of the census determines the allocation of over $400 billion of federal program dollars to state and local governments; and
WHEREAS: These funds support tangible benefits in Cambridge, such as healthcare and education, which helps ensure a better quality of life for the entire community; and
WHEREAS: Federal agencies and private litigants use data on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, and disability to monitor compliance with civil rights laws and to determine where disparities exist and remediation is required; and
WHEREAS: The private sector uses census data to make important decisions about their businesses, including investment strategies, hiring plans, and location of facilities; and
WHEREAS: More needs to be done to encourage the participation of college students and Asian Americans in the census; and
WHEREAS: Many college students mistakenly believe that they are suppose to fill out the census in their originating state, instead of where they currently spend the majority of the year; and
WHEREAS: Amongst the Asian community there is fear on whether or not the census is truly confidential; and
WHEREAS: Massachusetts loses approximately $3,000 in federal funding per year for 10 years for every person who chooses not to participate in the census; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate department heads on how the city can broaden awareness of the importance of filling out the census in the aforementioned communities and report back to the City Council.

O-10     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: June 26th, 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disability Act; and
WHEREAS: The City Council recognizes the work left to be done to ensure that disabled Americans are fully able to participate in society; and
WHEREAS: Amongst American communities, the City of Cambridge considers itself a leader unafraid to take action do what's right by its residents; and
WHEREAS: Today many people in America who are disabled are not receiving the services they need to be healthy and independent; and
WHEREAS: The choice of font can affect the legibility of text both printed and on a screen. The character shape, text format and layout can enhance or detract from the intended meaning; and
WHEREAS: Many dyslexic people find that the readability of a piece of text varies greatly depending upon the font used. Serif fonts, with their "feet" at the end of most strokes can obscure the shapes of letters; and
WHEREAS: Currently, the Cambridge website only offers content in Serif font, hindering the ability for some of our residents to access vital information and services; and
WHEREAS: Adopting best practice for dyslexic readers has the advantage of making documents easier on the eye for everyone; and
WHEREAS: The British newspaper, The Guardian, has taken the lead on this issue, allowing readers to switch between serif and sans-serif fonts on their website; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge always strives to do whatever it can to support the disabled community; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Information Technology Department to offer the ability to switch between serif and sans-serif fonts on the city of Cambridge's website.

O-11     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record proclaiming Saturday, May 15th as Prince Hall Memorial Day; 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 members of the Prince Hall Memorial Committee.

O-12     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council the incidence of fire has increased by approximately 200 fires annually when comparing 2005 to 2009; and
WHEREAS: Such an increase seems to indicate there may be something these additional fires can be attributed to; and
WHEREAS: With such a rise in the incidences of fire in the City, residents should be made aware of what they
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inquire as to why the incidences of fires in the City has risen so dramatically and inquire as to what residents can do to protect against this; 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-13     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: On Saturday, May 1, an MWRA water pipe ruptured in Weston, resulting in large amounts of sediment run-off into the Charles River in addition to millions of gallons of water; and
WHEREAS: In February 2010, approximately 1000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the Charles River due to human error; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the impact these events have had on the Charles River in Cambridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on any actions the City is undertaking with state and federal agencies to address any environmental impacts to the river from these recent incidents.

O-14     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: There will be a meeting on May 13th at the Cambridge Friends School at 5 Cadbury Road starting at 7:00pm; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That area residents are invited to come and encourage to voice questions, express concerns and learn about the strategies in place for the upcoming Lincoln Way renovation project.


O-15     May 10, 2010
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the Chair of the Finance Committee request that the following information broken down by schools be made available in writing (Data Report) to the City Council prior to the School Committee Budget Hearing:
  * Race and ethnicity;
  * The number of students in the free and reduced lunch program.


TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on Thurs, Apr 29, 2010 beginning at 5:06pm in the Sullivan Chamber. The purpose of the hearing was to consider a proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to Section 20.70 Flood Plain Overlay District to adopt the revised Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps incorporate the new FEMA study, as is required as a condition of continued participation in the National Flood Plain Insurance Program, which provides access to residents to flood insurance (Attachment A).

Present at the hearing were Councillor Sam Seidel, Co-Chair of the Committee; Vice Mayor Henrietta Davis; Councillor Craig Kelley; Mayor David P. Maher; and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Present from the city administrative staff were Owen O'Riordan, City Engineer, Department of Public Works (DPW); Catherine Woodbury, Storm Water Project Coordinator, DPW; Susan Glazer, Deputy Director, Community Development Department (CDD); Lester Barber, Director of Zoning and Land Use, CDD; and Nancy Glowa, Deputy City Solicitor.

Councillor Seidel convened the hearing and explained the purpose. He invited the city's administrative staff to describe the proposal in more depth. Mr. O'Riordan began the presentation. He introduced Catherine Woodbury, who has been coordinating the project. Mr. O'Riordan said that in 2007, FEMA undertook a new hydrological survey of the Mystic River Valley watershed. This was the first update since 1982. Using the updated survey, FEMA then produced draft Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) maps in 2007, held public hearings and has now finalized the maps. The maps show an additional 200 Cambridge properties as included in the 100 year flood plain, even though the elevation of the 100 ft. flood plain is lower than in the 1982 studies.

Mr. O'Riordan stated that residents still have the opportunity to appeal their inclusion in the 100 year flood plain. In order to do so, they must have a professional survey done and submit it to FEMA with a request to review their inclusion in the flood plain. While property owners can contact FEMA directly, they will probably find that the easiest first step is to contact the Cambridge DPW.

Mr. O'Riordan also noted that the City Council must adopt the maps by June 4, 2010. Failure to adopt the maps would put residents of the 100 year flood plain at risk because they would not be able to buy flood insurance, which is required by the federal government for any properties with mortgages backed by federal agencies.

Mr. Barber described the proposed zoning amendments. He said that the changes do not alter any procedures; the changes merely update the text to make reference to the new maps and any relevant planning studies undertaken since 1982. Attorney Glowa explained that the City Council's enactment of Section 20.70 et seq. "Flood Plain Overlay District" of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance was the vehicle by which the maps were originally adopted and located in Section 20.72 "Establishment and Scope." Adoption of the proposed amendments to Section 20.70, and specifically Section 20.72, will constitute adoption of the revised FIRM maps and incorporation of the Middlesex County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report dated 2010. Adoption of these amendments will provide for floodplain management regulations that meet FEMA's standards as required for continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

Vice Mayor Davis asked whether the Section 20.74.2 Special Notification Requirements are new. Mr. Barber replied in the negative. The notice requirements to surrounding municipalities are required by M.G.L. Chapter 40 A, the Zoning Enabling Statute.

Councillor Seidel asked whether the FEMA revision process has increased awareness and cooperation among surrounding communities. Mr. O'Riordan said that this has happened to some extent. However, the Mystic River watershed totals in excess of 86 square miles of which Cambridge occupies two miles. Certainly, public awareness has been increased, and there has been some coordinated examination of dams and pumps.

Councillor Seidel then invited questions and comments from members of the City Council.

Councillor Kelley asked about the possibility of a conservation bylaw to prohibit further development in the floodplain. Attorney Glowa said that typically such ordinances are initiated or considered by conservation commissions. She would expect that the Cambridge Conservation Commission would be the place where such changes would be proposed.

In response to a question from Councillor Seidel, Mr. O'Riordan outlined the public outreach by FEMA and the City of Cambridge. FEMA held six public meetings in Middlesex County. For its March 2007 meeting DPW mailed to owners of more than 700 properties. Notice went to residents in the 100 year floodplain, the 500 year floodplain and the buffer zone at the borders of the floodplains. When the period during which appeals to the classification of properties as being in the floodplain began, DPW sent out another mailing to all of those property owners in the impacted areas. The most recent meeting was held Apr 26, 2010 at Matignon High School. From the time the draft floodplain maps were produced, the maps and relevant information has been on the City's website.

Councillor Kelley complimented the city staff on their depth of knowledge in this very technical area. He asked how much changes in the pumps and bridges would affect the floodplain level. Mr. O'Riordan said that consultants who worked on the studies told him that adding another pump at the Earhart Bridge could achieve an 18 inch drop in the floodplain level. An 18 inch drop would dramatically change the extent of the floodplain in Cambridge. Councillor Kelley asked what effect more frequent dredging of the Alewife Brook would have on the floodplain level. Mr. O'Riordan said that there are other structural improvements that could have a greater effect, but dredging could also improve other environmental factors such as water quality. Mr. O'Riordan said that the floodplain area has increased due to more accurate information.

Councillor Kelley asked whether a property must be located in a 100 year floodplain in order to purchase flood insurance. Mr. O'Riordan answered in the negative. He said that flood insurance is recommended for property located in the 500 year floodplain and required for property in the 100 year floodplain. Councillor Kelley asked whether ground water flooding is covered by flood insurance. Mr. O'Riordan said that in general, ground water is not covered; when it is part of an overall flooding event, it could be considered to be covered, but there is no clear answer; it would depend on the particulars of the situation. In response to a question from Councillor Kelley about the recent flooding on Harrison Avenue, Mr. O'Riordan said that on one side of Harrison Avenue, the properties were clearly affected by the general flooding events, the streets were inundated. On the other side, where the water did not come across the property to the structure, there is more uncertainty. FEMA flood insurance does cover boilers, heaters and other such equipment normally located in basements; it does not cover television sets , living room furniture, etc.

Councillor Seidel then invited public comment.

Stephen H. Kaiser, 191 Hamilton Street, submitted a letter (Attachment B) and made oral remarks. Mr. Kaiser stated that major flooding at Alewife started in 1986. There have been eight 100 year floods in a 20-year period. This is a dramatic increase in flooding, although it is not relevant to tonight's hearing. Adoption of maps is required, and these maps represent a notable improvement over existing mapping because of consistency between communities, accuracy, improved delineation of the floodway in Cambridge and the floodplain in East Arlington. His biggest problem is the proposed adoption in a ordinance of a maps with a later date. Mr. Kaiser also suggested adding another criteria to the issuance of a special permit, to require that the Planning Board make a specific finding that the proposed development does not increase flooding upstream or downstream.

There being no other members of the public present to offer public testimony, the public comment section of the hearing was closed on motion of Councillor Kelley.

Councillor Kelley expressed a concern about the fact that the ordinance does not require that replacement of displaced floodwater storage capacity be in the same floodplain.

At this time, a motion to forward the proposed amendments to the full City Council passed without objection.

Councillor Seidel thanked those persons present for their participation. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55pm.

For the Committee,
Councillor Sam Seidel, Co-Chair

AWAITING REPORT LIST
09-147. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what barriers would prevent residents from raising chickens and what could be done to remove these barriers. Remains on Awaiting Report List at request of Councillor Davis
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 12/14/09 (O-2)

10-02. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an assessment and plan for repairs and improvements of all school playgrounds.
Mayor Maher and Full Membership 01/11/10 (O-3)

10-21. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #6
RE: report on implementing a CitiStat type system for tracking police and criminal activity.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 02/22/10 (O-2)

10-32. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on issues with the development of the former St. John's property site.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 03/08/10 (O-4)

10-46. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report detailing issues of greatest importance that are before the Police Review and Advisory Board.
Councillor Simmons 03/22/10 (O-12)

10-48. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of initial funds and any other funds received to date from Lesley University for improvements to Mass Avenue.
Councillor Seidel 03/22/10 (O-15)

10-50. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on options for amending the ordinance to allow for permitting of civic organizations to use public space after hours.
Councillor Cheung 03/22/10 (O-18)

10-53. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of the experimental rubber sidewalks.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 04/05/10 (O-9)

10-54. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #5
RE: report on parking in the area of the Police Headquarters.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 04/05/10 (O-12)

10-56. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the adoption of a regulation to prohibit licensed hotels from subcontracting housekeeping services.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 04/05/10 (O-16)

10-57. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on Harvard using the Jesuit properties for affordable housing and whether Harvard will offer other properties in the same neighborhoods for the purpose of developing affordable housing.
Councillor Decker & Councillor Cheung 04/05/10 (O-20)

10-58. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #7
RE: report on alternatives to the orange barrels at the entrance to the main library.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-1)

10-59. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on red light violations at 77 Mass Avenue and the possibility of installing a raised crosswalk.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-2)

10-60. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the City's current cell phone tower zoning policy.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Seidel and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-5)

10-61. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the prevalence of Hepatitis B in Cambridge and on the feasibility of partnering with local institutions to conduct an annual HIV and Hepatitis Testing Day.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-6)

10-62. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #14
RE: report on posting information on the MassSAVE program on the City's website.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-7)

10-63. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on instituting a program similar to the on-bill financing of business and residential building improvements.
Councillor Cheung 04/26/10 (O-8)

10-64. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of submitting a proposal for use of the Sullivan Courthouse and to monitor the proceedings of the sale.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-11)

10-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how the City maintains and enforces the appropriate width of a sidewalk for safe access.
Vice Mayor Davis and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-12)

10-66. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an impact assessment and enabling language for an ordinance amendment requiring that all new street-level parking lots make use of semi-permeable paving alternative.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-13)

10-67. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #4
RE: report on the status of the property at 74-76 Lexington Avenue.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 04/26/10 (O-16)

10-68. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #15
RE: report on the specific location of the strip of land in Cambridge and Belmont to be acquired by DCR.
Councillor Simmons 04/26/10 (O-18)

10-69. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on making the property at 93 Kirkland Street part of the affordable housing stock.
Councillor Seidel, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 05/03/10 (O-3)

10-70. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of updating the website with automatic translation software.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 05/03/10 (O-5)

10-71. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on requiring all licensed establishments to clean the sidewalks in front of their businesses or risk being fined.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 05/03/10 (O-6)

10-72. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on removing the raccoons from the Squirrel Brand park.
Councillor Seidel, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 05/03/10 (O-7)

10-73. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether any action is necessary by the City as it relates to affordable housing commitments at 303 Third Street as a result of a recent judgment by the Suffolk Superior Court.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Simmons 05/03/10 (O-8)

10-74. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on white protruding cylindrical objects on the roof the former Blessed Sacrament Church building project.
Councillor Decker 05/03/10 (O-9)