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)