CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an additional $3,000 from the Adult Basic Education grant (ABE) received from the Massachusetts Department of Education to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to allow the Community Learning Center (CLC) to continue classes to adults who wish to improve their reading, writing and math skills and/or to obtain a GED or Cambridge Adult Diploma.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $140,972.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($7,049.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($133,923.00) and will be used to contract with local shelter providers to support operation and rehabilitation costs of shelter facilities as well as for homeless prevention activities and services for the homeless.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation from the Friends of the Community Learning Center in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account and ($1,428) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($572) and will be used to train two advanced level CLC students to work with a counselor to assist lower level ESOL students search for and obtain jobs.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-63, regarding a report on whether the Cambridge Health Alliance is maintaining women's health services at the East Cambridge Neighborhood Health Clinic.  Charter Right - Toomey

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $750 within the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant from the Grant Fund Historical Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Historical Other Ordinary Maintenance account to allow the purchase of archival and other supplies to support programming activities.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-64, regarding a report on the status of the implementation of a trans-fat ban.  Referred to Health & Environment

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to approve a request from Double Decker Bus Company for two alternate routes to their already approved jitney license.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on Nov 18, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 2.74 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 14, 2005. [Four sections of the proposed amendment were passed to be ordained as amended. Ordinance #1284. The remaining proposed amendments to chapter 2.74 remain on Unfinished Business.]

2. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 84 Wadsworth Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Applications and Petitions Number Six of Sept 10, 2007. Sept 17, 2007 - Motion by Councillor Simmons to place on table carried on a voice vote of eight. Mayor Reeves recorded in negative on motion to place on table. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Simmons.]  Approved - moved by Simmons

3. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 360 Memorial Drive between 296 and 120 Vassar Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Applications and Petitions Number Seven of Sept 10, 2007. Sept 17, 2007 - Motion by Councillor Simmons to place on table carried on a voice vote of eight. Mayor Reeves recorded in negative on motion to place on table. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Simmons.]  Approved - moved by Simmons

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 06-87, 07-83 and 07-138, regarding the status of putting the City's self-evaluation on the website. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on City Manager Agenda Item Number Sixteen of Dec 10, 2007. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Kelley.]

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Border Cafe requesting permission for five tables and fourteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of premises numbered 32 Church Street.

2. An application was received from Four Burgers requesting permission for six tables and twenty-four chairs for restaurant seating in front of premises numbered 704 Massachusetts Avenue.

3. An application was received from Tommy Doyle's requesting permission for three tables and ten chairs for restaurant seating in front of premises numbered 96 Winthrop Street.

4. An application was received from Central Diner, Inc. d/b/a Four Burgers requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 704 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

5. A zoning petition has been received from Alexandria Real Estate Equities, regarding proposed amendments to PUD-3A, PUD-4C and PUD-4B Districts of the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge.  Referred to Ordinance Committee and Planning Board

6. An application was received from the Margaret Fuller House, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing A Sweet Soul Supper on Sat, June 14th.

7. An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 75 Amherst Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Carl F. Barron, Central Square Business Association, regarding posting of notices on utility poles.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Retirement of David Gravelese from the Public Works Department.   Mayor Simmons

2. Urge all Cantabrigians to observe Memorial Day by remembering and paying tribute to those that defend our country.   Councillor Kelley

3. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Aaron Ward.   Councillor Decker
4. Resolution on the death of specialist Mary Jaenichen.   Councillor Decker
5. Resolution on the death of Specialist Alex Gonzalez.   Councillor Decker
6. Resolution on the death of Corporal Miguel Guzman.   Councillor Decker
7. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal James Kimple.   Councillor Decker
8. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jeffrey Nichols.   Councillor Decker
9. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Casey Casanova.   Councillor Decker
10. Resolution on the death of Private Corey Hicks.   Councillor Decker
11. Resolution on the death of Specialist Joseph Ford.   Councillor Decker
12. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Chad Caldwell.   Councillor Decker
13. Resolution on the death of Corporal Jessica Ellis.   Councillor Decker
14. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Lawrence Ezell.   Councillor Decker
15. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Glen Martinez.   Councillor Decker

16. Proclaim June 30, 2008 as Renae Gray Day in the City of Cambridge.   Mayor Simmons

17. Resolution on the death of Enid Dickerson.   Mayor Simmons

18. Congratulations to the recipients of the Department of Public Works Commissioner's Awards.   Mayor Simmons

19. Congratulations and best wishes to the students who completed the Bank Operations Program at the Education Training Facility at CRLS.   Mayor Simmons

20. Congratulations to Monsignor Anthony S. Spinosa on the 25th anniversary of his ordination.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy

21. Happy 90th Birthday to Amorette Berry.   Mayor Simmons

22. Congratulations to the award recipients of the 6th Annual Cambridge Police Department Employee Recognition and Awards.   Mayor Simmons

23. Congratulations to Lisa and Blaine Lewis on the birth of their son, Conor Edward Charles Lewis, on May 15, 2008.   Councillor Maher

24. Congratulations to Diane Paulus on being named the Artistic Director at the American Repertory Company.   Vice Mayor Murphy

25. Retirement of Colonel Bernard A. Flynn Jr. from the National Guard.   Councillor Toomey

26. Retirement of Bill Clendaniel as President of the Mount Auburn Cemetery.   Councillor Toomey

27. Resolution on the death of Thomas J. Flatley.   Councillor Toomey

28. Resolution on the death of Steven J. Ruffino Sr.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Veterans' Services to have the flag located in the Cambridge Cemetery be flown in honor of Ronald F. Ward during the 2008 Memorial Day weekend.   Councillor Kelley

2. That the City Manager is requested to ensure that any current and future projects that involve traffic calming involve at the minimum a neighborhood flier well in advance of the project to ensure neighborhood concerns are incorporated into any final project   Councillor Kelley

3. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the requested removal of the West Cambridge painted rotary.   Councillor Kelley

4. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the methods various City departments have of collecting, maintaining and analyzing traffic enforcement and accident data.   Councillor Kelley

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to re-evaluate the need for a 4-way STOP sign at the intersection of Fifth Street and Hurley Street.   Councillor Toomey

6. That the City Manager is requested to form a Health Care Costs Task Force to explore ways to reduce the cost of health insurance and increase the health of City employees.   Vice Mayor Murphy

7. That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft report back on the feasibility of an ordinance which would require motorists to use a "hands free" device when using a cell phone while driving in the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Seidel  Amended

8. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the trash and dumpster issues involving the One First Street Condo project.   Councillor Kelley

9. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the Linear Park crossings of Massachusetts Avenue and Cameron Avenue.   Councillor Kelley

10. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on whether the Affordable Housing Trust is and/or the non-profit housing agencies are actively pursuing purchasing property in various stages of foreclosure.   Councillor Toomey  Amended

11. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Massachusetts State Highway Department to receive a written explanation of the cause for the delays for the Walden Street Bridge construction.   Councillor Decker

12. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to ensure that either a 4-way STOP sign or a pedestrian light be placed on the corner of Raymond Street and Walden Street for pedestrian safety.   Councillor Decker

13. Support of House Bill 4346 which would restrict the presence of trans fats in foods served in restaurants and hotels throughout the Commonwealth.   Councillor Decker

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Finance Committee, for public hearings held on May 1, 2007, May 7, 2008 and May 13, 2008 relative to the General Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $399,251,480.  Approved 7-1-1 [Kelley NO, Decker ABSENT]

2. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 7, 2008 relative to the Water Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $17,998,625.  Approved 8-0-1 [Decker ABSENT]

3. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 7, 2008 relative to the Public Investment Fund for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $12,236,615.  Approved 8-0-1 [Decker ABSENT]

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, May 19
4:00pm   2008 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, May 21
5:30pm   The Claims Committee will conduct a public meeting to consider claims filed against the city.  (Anastos Room)

Wed, May 28
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting with the School Committee to discuss matters relevant to children and youth 0-18. No public comment. No votes will be taken.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, June 3
12:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss with the Health Department the issues of trans-fats, senior falls and the goals of the committee.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

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

Tues, June 10
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance to boundaries of the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District and to allow by special permit, lots within the overlay district that are zoned BC and have a contiguous portion of the lot in the adjacent residential district, underground parking and increased allowable FAR of 1.60 for hotels, to be calculated using the entire lot area. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, June 18
4:00pm   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss long-term open space protection for Joan Lorentz Park.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, June 19
5:00pm   The Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relative to housing for larger families in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, June 25
5:00pm   Ordinance Committee  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

Mon, Sept 15
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting to discuss matters relevant to School Committee and City Council communication strategies.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

Mon, Nov 3
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 10
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: On December 3, 1943, eleven U.S. Servicemen crewed a B-24D Liberator that departed Dobodura, New Guinea, on an armed-reconnaissance mission over New Hanover Island in the Bismarck Sea; and
WHEREAS: The crew reported dropping their bombs on the target, but in spite of several radio contacts with their base, they never returned to Dobodura. Subsequent searched failed to locate the aircraft; and
WHEREAS: In 2004, the crash site was found about four miles from Iwaia village in Papua, New Guinea, where a Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command team found an aircraft data plate that correlated to the downed aircraft; and
WHEREAS: Between 2004 and 2007, recovery teams conducted two excavations of the site and recovered human remains and non-biological material including some crew-related artifacts such as identification tags; and
WHEREAS: Among the discovered remains of the 11-member crew was Cambridge resident Second Lieutenant Ronald F. Ward; and
WHEREAS: Ward and his 10 fellow airmen will be buried under one headstone at Arlington National Cemetery in July; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Veterans' Services to have the flag located in the Cambridge Cemetery flown in honor of Ronald F. Ward during the 2008 Memorial Day weekend; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its sympathy and gratitude to the Ward family, including lieutenant Ward's sister Kathleen Lund of Malden, for his service and ultimate sacrifice.

O-2     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Recent traffic calming work on DeWolfe Street was carried out by Harvard University with little or no input by local residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS: Traffic calming projects can drastically impact the flow of traffic in ways only local residents and businesses can appreciate; and
WHEREAS: It is always important to have a public process and to inform and consult neighborhood residents and businesses before altering street patterns; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That, if possible, the DeWolfe traffic calming project be halted to allow a more significant public review of the project in conjunction with the other projects, some truly massive in scale, that Harvard is carrying out in the area; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that any current and future projects that involve traffic calming involve at the minimum a neighborhood flier well in advance of the project to ensure neighborhood concerns are incorporated into any final project; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on any other traffic calming projects that are being planned or are currently being constructed that have not been developed with public input.

O-3     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the requested removal of the West Cambridge painted rotary.

O-4     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Effective collection and analysis of data is crucial in ensuring that city traffic and parking enforcement efforts are as effective as possible; and
WHEREAS: Creating public policy relies on having relevant data and also on understanding the constraints on developing such data; and
WHEREAS: Traffic and parking enforcement and accident data is not readily available to either the City Council or the general public; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the methods various City departments have of collecting, maintaining and analyzing traffic enforcement and accident data, to include the data fields collected (for example, location of incident, type of vehicle involved, time of incident, type of incident), the type of database(s) used, available searching and sorting tools, the compatibility of relevant databases and so forth.

O-5     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to re-evaluate the need for a 4-way STOP sign at the intersection of Fifth Street and Hurley Street.

O-6     May 19, 2008
VICE MAYOR MURPHY
WHEREAS: The costs of providing retiree and employee health insurance are a significant and increasing part of the City budget, increasing 12.8 percent for the FY2009 budget; and
WHEREAS: Many of the costs of providing health insurance are beyond the control of City government, there are some innovative programs which benefit employee health while also reducing costs of providing insurance; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to form a Health Care Costs Task Force to explore ways to reduce the cost of health insurance and increase the health of City employees.

O-7     May 19, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: The hazards of hand held cell phone use while driving has been documented in recent years given the dramatic increase in the use of wireless communication devices during the past decade; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is a densely populated area whose roads and streets are used by a large volume of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS: The City is committed to ensuring the safety of its residents; and
WHEREAS: A number of states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and the District of Columbia have laws which ban cell phone use when driving; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft report back on the feasibility of an ordinance which would require motorists to use a "hands free" device when using a cell phone while driving in the City of Cambridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the impacts that such a change in the City's traffic rules would have; and be it further
ORDERED: That the matter be referred to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee for further consideration.

O-8     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the trash and dumpster issues involving the One First Street Condo project.

O-9     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of the Linear Park crossings of Massachusetts Avenue and Cameron Avenue.

O-10     May 19, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on whether the Affordable Housing Trust is and/or the non-profit housing agencies are actively pursuing purchasing property in various stages of foreclosure.

O-11     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: It was recently announced that the completion of the Walden Street Bridge construction would be delayed an additional six months; and
WHEREAS: Neighbors continue to live with the inconvenience of the closure of the bridge and businesses continue to be financially harmed; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record respectfully urging the Massachusetts State Legislature to push the Massachusetts State Highway Department to complete the design work and construction as quickly as possible; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Massachusetts State Highway Department to receive a written explanation of the cause for the delays for the Walden Street Bridge construction.

O-12     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Recently, residents met with City officials to discuss the ongoing construction at the Walden Street Bridge and pedestrian safety issues; and
WHEREAS: On the corner of Raymond Street and Walden Street, the traffic light will be removed and a raised crosswalk will be placed there instead; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to ensure that either a 4-way STOP sign or a pedestrian light be placed there for pedestrian safety.

O-13     May 19, 2008
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Trans fat is an artificial additive, with absolutely no nutritional value, that has been used over the past fifty years to increase the shelf-life of food; and
WHEREAS: Artificial trans fat presents a particularly serious health risk because its consumption raises levels of LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, while lowering levels of HDL, or "good" cholesterol; and
WHEREAS: Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health estimate that artificial trans fat causes roughly 50,000 fatal heart attacks per year; and
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts State Legislature is currently considering House Bill 4346 which would restrict the presence of trans fats in foods served in restaurants and hotels throughout the Commonwealth; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record in support of House Bill 4346 and urge the State Legislature to pass the bill; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Massachusetts State Legislature on behalf of the entire City Council.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, to which was referred the GENERAL FUND BUDGET for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 in the amount of $399,251,480 held public hearings on this matter on May 1, 2008 and May 7, 2008 commencing at 9:30am and on May 13, 2008 commencing at 6:00pm in the Sullivan Chamber.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE has referred the GENERAL FUND BUDGET for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 in the sum $399,251,480 to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Brian Murphy, Chair

Committee Report #2
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, to which was referred the WATER FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 in the amount of $17,998,625 held a public hearing on this matter on May 7, 2008 commencing at 9:30am in the Sullivan Chamber.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE has referred the WATER FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 to the full City Council for the adoption of the enclosed order in the total amount of $17,998,625.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Brian Murphy, Chair

Committee Report #3
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, to which was referred the PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 in the amount of $12,236,615 held a public hearing on this matter on May 7, 2008 commencing at 9:30am in the Sullivan Chamber.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE has referred the PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2009 to the full City Council for the adoption of the enclosed order in the total amount of $12,236,615.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Brian Murphy, Chair

AWAITING REPORT
08-25. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report how many children with IEP's receive out of school assistance either written or not written into their plans.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 03/03/08 (O-5)

08-38. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on status of CPA funding for this upcoming year.
Councillor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 03/17/08 (O-7)

08-41. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what process is being followed to develop programs for the new West Cambridge Community Center.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 03/17/08 (O-15)

08-48. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on public education campaigns and traffic enforcement campaigns to increase bicycling safety.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 03/24/08 (O-11)

08-49. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on establishing mini-grants for seniors and other low-income residents who might need to purchase flood insurance.
Councillor Maher and Full Membership 03/24/08 (O-14)

08-51. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on policy of managing ad hoc public memorial sites.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 03/31/08 (O-2)

08-54. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of installing security cameras at the Russell Field athletic complex.
Councillor Kelley, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Maher, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 04/07/08 (O-2)

08-63. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #4
RE: report on whether the Cambridge Health Alliance is maintaining women's health services at the East Cambridge Neighborhood Health Clinic.
Councillor Decker 04/14/08 (O-11)

08-64. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #6
RE: report on an update on the implementation of a trans-fat ban.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-10)

08-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on changes to the intersection of River Street and Mass Avenue to allow more pedestrian crossing time before vehicles are allowed to turn.
Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-15)

08-66. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the shortage of visitor parking at Neville Center.
Vice Mayor Murphy and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-17)

08-67. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of multiple small holes in the street pavement found in groups on various City streets.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-18)

08-69. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on testing of the Longfellow Bridge and the results of the environmental review.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher & Councillor Kelley 04/28/08 (O-20)

08-70. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the inspection program for multifamily buildings.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 05/12/08 (O-3)

08-71. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on why the youth Hip Hop Concert for Justice was cancelled.
Councillor Decker 05/12/08 (O-7)

08-72. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on who is responsible for enforcement of the idling vehicle ordinance and the number of tickets that have been issued in the past year.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 05/12/08 (O-2)