CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-146, regarding a snow removal plan that creates high priority pedestrian routes and timely removal of snow from sidewalks and the City's policy and procedures for clearing snow from and maintaining public handicapped parking spaces.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item 04-48, regarding a report on the condition and capacity of buses used for daily senior transportation that are owned by the City and available exclusively for seniors.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-50, regarding resources allocated to support summer programming in Cambridgeport.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-37, regarding a report on the number of Cambridge residents who are currently enrolled in union apprentice programs in any of the building trades.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-45, regarding a report on scheduling a meeting to discuss the transport of hazardous cargo.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-57, regarding a report on improving safety in bicycle lanes.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-34, regarding a report on various improvement issues around 808-812 Memorial Drive.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-22, regarding a report on the opportunities for handicapped parking at the Cambridge Common.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-41, report on the access of seniors to affordable dental health care and whether the City could undertake a broader effort.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-64, regarding a report on drafting an ordinance or traffic regulations on motorized scooters.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Extended Care Career Ladder Initiative (ECCLI) grant received from the Commonwealth Corporation through ERI, Inc. for $47,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Department Salary and Wages account ($44,040) and the Grant Fund Human Services Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,960) to provide educational classes for health care workers.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Workplace Education grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Services for $40,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Department Salary and Wages account ($37,530), the Grant Fund Human Services Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,112) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Department Travel and Training account ($358) to provide two workplace educational classes and related activities for health care workers at the Neville Center.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer within the Community Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol grant from the Grant Fund Human Services Travel and Training account ($2,513.98) to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. This amendment will be used to cover the cost of additional program supplies.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations received from private donors for $6,192.10 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance. These funds will be used to purchase fans for low-income Cambridge seniors as well as provide transportation for special events, such as senior parties, planned at the Cambridge Senior Center.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the United Way of Massachusetts, the fiscal and administrative agent for funds allocated by the Boston Area Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), for $10,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance to provide assistance to public and private non-profit agencies to increase and extend currently available emergency resources for clients in need.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of private donations from the Friends of the Cambridge Youth Programs for $1,170 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance to be used to support ongoing educational and recreational programs operated by DHSP’s Youth Program Division.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant the First National Bank of Ipswich for $500 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance to be used to support upcoming program events of the Kids’ Council.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of private donations received from local businesses for $950 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account in memory of Mark Ashe Fund which will be used to support employment opportunities in non-profit agencies for teens with barriers to employment.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation received from various private donors for $700 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance to be used to assist homeless people who are being placed in housing with first or last month’s rent or similar move-in costs.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant received from the Reading is Fundamental Program for $889 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance to be used to provide books for the Cambridge Youth Literacy Initiative.

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-46, regarding a report on plans to keep the neighborhoods of Area Four, Cambridgeport and Riverside safe during the summer months and on dates of community meeting to address this issue.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-26, regarding increasing police patrols around Magazine and Pearl Streets, and Awaiting Report Item Number 04-51, regarding increasing police patrols in the area of the King School/Riverside.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a License Commission recommendation denying a Jitney License Application by Daniel Hermon d/b/a Dan's Coach, 563 Massachusetts Ave.

ON THE TABLE
2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 03-137 of December 22, 2003, regarding a report on the number of investment managers for the pension fund with the list to reflect the number of women-owned and minority-owned investment managers.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on May 5, 2004 for the purpose of continuing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zoning along Memorial Drive in Cambridgeport. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after June 7, 2004. Petition expires June 29, 2004.

4. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on May 5, 2004 for the purpose of continuing to consider the proposed Tree Protection Ordinance and proposed Zoning amendments to implement the Tree Protection Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after June 7, 2004. Zoning Amendments to implement the Tree Protection Ordinance petition expires June 29, 2004.

5. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on May 5, 2004 for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Municipal Ordinances to prohibit skateboarding on City property. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after June 28, 2004.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of and authorization to borrow $385,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Program to be used for financing of the 77-unit Auburn Court mixed income housing development in University Park. The question comes on adoption on or after June 28, 2004.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Nicholas A. Leo, Business Manager for Dunkin Donuts, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 773 Concord Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. One Neighborhood Association letter was sent out. Approval has been received from the Neighborhood Association.

2. An application was received from Karen Giesta, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 106 Sciarappa Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. One Neighborhood Association letter was sent out. Neighborhood Association disapproved of curb cut.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding equal protection laws.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of John M. Mahoney, Sr.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

2. Resolution on the death of Eleanor Covino.   Councillor Toomey

3. Resolution on the death of Joan B. Atwell-McQueeney.   Councillor Toomey

4. Resolution on the death of Humberto C. Bento.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

5. Resolution on the death of Salvatore A. DiBella.   Councillor Toomey

6. Resolution on the death of Joseph H. Delaney.   Mayor Sullivan

7. Resolution on the death of Patrick K. Ring.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

8. Thanks to Mary Clover for her many years of dedicated service to Cambridge and well wishes in all her future endeavors.   Mayor Sullivan

9. Thanks to Leslie Codianne for her many years of dedicated and well wishes to her in her future endeavors.   Mayor Sullivan

10. Get well wishes to Don Watson, Principal of the Tobin School.   Mayor Sullivan

11. Congratulations to the students who participated in the First Annual Cambridge Middle School Youth Summit.   Mayor Sullivan

12. Congratulations to Francis Duehay, former Mayor and City Councillor, on his election as the new Chairman of the Board for the Cambridge Health Alliance.   Mayor Sullivan

13. Resolution on the retirement of Elaine McAuliffe.   Mayor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the retirement of Mary Webb.   Mayor Sullivan

15. Resolution on the retirement of Linda Murray.   Mayor Sullivan

16. Resolution on the retirement of Stephen Funicella.   Mayor Sullivan

17. Resolution on the retirement of Leslie Kimbrough.   Councillor Davis

18. Resolution on the death of William E. Dilworth, Sr.   Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan

19. Resolution on the death of Duarte M. Carvalho.   Councillor Toomey

20. Resolution on the death of Manuel R. Resendes.   Councillor Toomey

21. Resolution on the death of Reverend Stephen F. Brennick.   Mayor Sullivan

22. Congratulations to Anthony and Kara Colannino on the adoption of their son, Joseph Antonio.   Mayor Sullivan

23. Congratulations to Cambridge Youth Soccer.   Mayor Sullivan

24. Happy Birthday wishes to Kristen Franks.   Vice Mayor Decker

25. Congratulations to Sophie Zung and James Burnett on their wedding.   Vice Mayor Decker

26. Congratulations to Jacqueline Franks on her high school graduation.   Vice Mayor Decker

40. Best wishes to Dr. Janet Moses for her many years of service to the community as she prepares to retire from MIT.   Councillor Reeves

41. Thanks to all City departments and employees who worked to make Hoops N Health a success and also the Health Alliance and Auxiliary Police.   Mayor Sullivan

ORDERS
1. The City Manager is requested to report on the issue of increased enforcement of traffic and parking laws near the City's Senior Centers in response to the Council on Aging report.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Murphy

2. The City Manager is requested to remind City employees to observe laws regarding the maximum of five minutes for idling of vehicles and to refrain from idling vehicles, if at all possible, to protect air quality.   Councillor Davis

3. The City Manager is requested to direct the MBTA to provide butt buckets at their bus stops.   Councillor Davis

4. The City Manager is requested to contact Cambridge hotels to urge them to participate in environmental efforts to create a green Democratic Convention.   Councillor Davis

5. The City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance to ban the sale of motorized scooter vehicles in the City.   Councillor Davis

6. The City Council go on record establishing a Sister City relationship with the London Borough of Southwark, England.   Mayor Sullivan

7. Dedication an appropriate site in honor of Thomas White.   Mayor Sullivan

8. The City Manager is requested to report on steps to be taken to assure the protection of first amendment rights at the time of the Democratic National Convention.   Councillor Simmons

9. The City Manager is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to conduct a survey of seniors to see what are serious needs.   Councillor Galluccio

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, June 21
5:00pm   Special Roundtable Meeting with the MBTA to received a briefing on the temporary closing of the Green Line between Lechmere to North Station. Informal meeting with no public comment and no votes. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 23
3:30pm   The Housing Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the condition of the Cambridge Housing Authority's state-funded units and whether the city can assist the Cambridge Housing Authority in any way to obtain the funds necessary for repair.  (Ackermann Room)

Thurs, June 24
9:00am   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss motorized scooter vehicles.  (Ackermann Room)
10:00am   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee and the Public Safety Committee will conduct a joint public meeting to discuss a hazardous cargo transport route.  (Ackermann Room)
11:00am   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussing the criteria for a new police station, with an emphasis on discussion of the parking needs associated with a new police station and potential parking options for a renovated police station in Central Square.  (Ackermann Room)
2:30pm   The Special Committee to Review the Method of Election of Mayor will conduct a public hearing to receive information from Worcester Mayor Timothy P. Murray and City Clerk David Rushford on the changes in the Worcester City Charter from a Plan E government like that of Cambridge to a Plan E government with a popularly elected Mayor.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, June 30
4:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting to receive a presentation from Cambridge court personnel and justices on the Drug Court and to discuss how community leaders can work with the court to reduce drug-related crimes in the community.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, July 6
10:00am   The Economic Development Training, and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussions on planning events in Cambridge for the month of July.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Tues, Sept 14
1:00pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss benches and bus stops.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave., Ballroom)

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

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

Mon, Oct 4
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 18
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, October 25
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the issue of increased enforcement of traffic and parking laws in the vicinity of the City's Senior Centers in response to the attached report from the Council on Aging.

O-2     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to remind City employees to observe laws regarding the maximum of five minutes for idling of vehicles and to refrain from idling vehicles, if at all possible, to protect air quality.

O-3     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the MBTA to provide butt buckets at their bus stops.

O-4     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact Cambridge hotels to urge them to participate in environmental efforts to create a green Democratic Convention.

O-5     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance to ban the sale of motorized scooter vehicles in the City.

O-6     June 21, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That this City Council go on record establishing a Sister City relationship with the London Borough of Southwark, England.

O-7     June 21, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That this City Council dedicate an appropriate site in honor of Thomas White; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Chief of staff to the Mayor be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-8     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report on what steps are to be taken to assure the protection of the first amendment rights at the time of the Democratic National Convention.

O-9     June 21, 2004
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to conduct a survey of seniors to see what are the needs of seniors; and be it further
ORDERED: That the results of the survey be referred to the Human Services Committee.