CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission for a three-year term to expire August 10, 2009: Theresa Hamacher, Arthur Bardige

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a term of two years, effective August 14, 2006: Kenneth Likis, Tasha Thomas, Jonathan Yip, Patricia Sheppard, Qadir Wahid, Steven Singer

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a decision of the License Commission following a disciplinary hearing recommending changes to the Paul Revere Bus Lines route.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-26, regarding a report on the meeting places used by neighborhood organizations.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-98 and 06-130, regarding a report dressing up No. Massachusetts Ave median strip.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-129, regarding the condition of the sidewalk on Kirkland Street between the top section of the Kirkland Street side of Harvard Yard and Irving Street.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-135, regarding a report on the number of sidewalk violations issued last winter.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-119, regarding the contributions required of contractors who receive permits to disrupt street and sidewalk and pavement.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-77, regarding a weekly inspections by bicycles of potholes and other defects on the main bicycle routes.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-44, regarding a report on process to form a citizens group focusing on public street trees.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-126, regarding a report on traffic calming and speed enforcement in the Cambridge Highlands area.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-125, regarding a loose cast-iron pipe existing the foundation of 6 Westley Avenue.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-91, regarding a report on the status of the placement of defibrillators in all public buildings.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2006: Brian Bozzi

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of funding from the Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services in the amount of $12,250.80 to the Grant Fund of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to support services for seniors at the Cambridge Senior Centers and support additional food and nutrition services.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $248,732.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Salary and Wages account of $35,761.00 and to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account $212,971.00 to be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 26 sites throughout the City, during the summer months when schools are closed.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of user fees received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies and surrounding communities to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a citywide tracking system for homeless persons receiving services through the participating programs, in the amount of $5,600.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to pay the HMIS subcontractor for its technical and hosting services.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $97,060 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Salary and Wages account ($8,280.00), Grant Fund Human Service Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($29,720.00) and to the Police Department Salary and Wages account ($59,060) to be used to support a violence prevention strategy through the Department of Human Services that engages teens in working with their peers and also provides training to community-based organizations working with young people.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Service Alliance Mentoring Grant from the Massachusetts Service Alliance in the amount of $10,065.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used for the implementation of a mentoring program between young people with special needs and older teens/ young adults.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $3700 from Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover prescription reimbursements and legal costs as part of a workers compensation settlement for employees injured during the performance of their work duties.

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-128, regarding on a report on trash not being picked up and not properly stored in the Area Four area and at the Area Four Youth Center.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Lead-Safe Grant (Round 12) Program Income of $21,082.63 to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to control lead hazards in eligible housing in Cambridge.

23. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-133, regarding a report on the status of the Cambridge Request System.

24. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, requesting that the City Council formally appropriate/allocate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as follows:

1A. 80% of FY2007 CPA revenues ($4,400,000) appropriated to Affordable Housing Trust.  8-1-0 (Kelley NO)

1B. 10% of FY2007 CPA revenues ($550,000) appropriated to Historic Preservation.  9-0-0

1C. 10% of FY2007 CPA revenues ($550,000) appropriated/allocated to Open Space.  8-1-0 (Kelley NO)

2A. 80% of FY2006 State Match revenues (received in FY2007) ($4,400,000) appropriated to Affordable Housing Trust.  8-1-0 (Kelley NO)

2B. 10% of FY2006 State Match revenues (received in FY07) ($550,000) appropriated to Historic Preservation.  9-0-0

2C. 10% of FY2006 State Match revenues (received in FY07) ($550,000) appropriated/allocated to Open Space.  8-1-0 (Kelley NO)

3A. 80% of the Fund Balance ($1,200,000) appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust.  8-1-0 (Kelley NO)

3B. 10% of the Fund Balance ($150,000) appropriated to Historic Preservation.  9-0-0

3C. 10% of the Fund Balance ($150,000) allocated to Open Space.  9-0-0

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September 11, 2006
To the Honorable, the City Council:

Listed below are the recommendations of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee for FY2007. For additional information, please see attachments from CPA Committee Chair, Richard Rossi, dated 9/7/06.

In accordance with the CPA Committee’s recommendations, I am requesting that the City Council formally appropriate CPA funds raised by the City’s FY2007 CPA surcharge, the FY2006 state match funds received in FY2007 and the existing CPA fund balance.

For this appropriation, it is estimated that the net local receipts from the CPA surcharge for FY2007 will total $5,500,000 with an additional state match of approximately $5,500,000. On September 6, 2006, the CPA Committee made recommendations for allocation of these FY07 funds as well as existing CPA funds, including $1.5 million of the CPA fund balance. The total of these appropriations is $12,500,000.

By unanimous vote, the CPA Committee recommended to the City Manager that the CPA funds be allocated and appropriated as follows:

1. Fiscal Year 2007 Local Funds ($5.5 million)

1A -- 80% of FY2007 CPA revenues ($4,400,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

1B -- 10% of FY2007 CPA revenues ($550,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

1. $250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grants program;

2. $37,500 appropriated to the City Council Chamber improvements;

3. $62,500 appropriated to the City Hall staircase restoration;

4. $25,000 appropriated to the O’Connell Branch Library Window replacement;

5. $40,000 appropriated to the Electrical Department Garage renovations;

6. $50,000 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) renovations;

7. $37,500 appropriated to Fort Washington Fence improvements;

8. $25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery improvements; and

9. $22,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

1C -- 10% of FY2007 CPA revenues ($550,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

1. $50,000 appropriated to Little Fresh Pond shoreline restoration;

2. $187,500 appropriated to Old Field/Birch Grove restoration;

3. $12,500 appropriated to Kingsley Park slope stabilization;

4. $30,000 appropriated to Glacken slope stabilization and access plan;

5. $137,500 appropriated to installation of earthen berm within Fresh Pond Reservation; and

6. $132,500 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).

2. Fiscal Year 2006 State Match [received in FY07] ($5.5 million)

While it is expected that the City will receive in FY07 a 100% match for CPA funds received in 2006, the state will not release these matching funds until October of this year, which is the first half of FY07. For this appropriation, the estimated state match would result in an additional $5,500,000 to be used for CPA purposes. The Committee recommends that these funds be used as follows:

2A -- 80% of FY2006 State Match revenues [received in FY07]($4,400,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

2B -- 10% of FY2006 State Match revenues [received in FY07]($550,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

1. $250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grants program;

2 $37,500 appropriated to the City Council Chamber improvements;

3. $62,500 appropriated to the City Hall staircase restoration;

4. $25,000 appropriated to the O’Connell Branch Library Window replacement;

5. $40,000 appropriated to the Electrical Department Garage renovations;

6. $50,000 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) renovations;

7. $37,500 appropriated to Fort Washington Fence improvements;

8. $25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery improvements; and

9. $22,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

2C -- 10% of FY2006 State Match revenues [received in FY07]($550,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

1. $50,000 appropriated to Little Fresh Pond shoreline restoration;

2. $187,500 appropriated to Old Field/Birch Grove restoration;

3. $12,500 appropriated to Kingsley Park slope stabilization;

4. $30,000 appropriated to Glacken slope stabilization and access plan;

5. $137,500 appropriated to installation of earthen berm within Fresh Pond Reservation; and

6. $132,500 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).

3. CPA Fund Balance ($1.5 million)

3A -- 80% of the Fund Balance ($1,200,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust;

3B -- 10% of the Fund Balance ($150,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

$150,000 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

3C -- 10% of the Fund Balance ($150,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

$150,000 allocated to Open Space Reserve (for future appropriation).

The tables on the following page summarize the FY2007 recommendations for use of CPA funds by expenditure type and funding source.

Table 1. Summary of Recommended Appropriations/Reserves by Expenditure Type

Table 2. Summary of Recommended Appropriations by Funding Source

Very truly yours,
Robert W. Healy
City Manager

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To: Robert Healy, City Manager
From: Richard Rossi, Chair, Community Preservation Act Committee
Date: September 7, 2006

Re: Allocation and Appropriation of CPA Funds

The purpose of this memo is to summarize the meeting of the Community Preservation Act Committee on September 6, 2006 and to convey their recommendations for the use of CPA funds for FY2007 appropriation. See list of Committee members and City staff present at the meeting, below.

Recommendations made by the Committee on September 6th were based on input from the City Manager and the City Council’s goals statement, as well as the staff presentations and public comment heard at the CPA public meeting held on August 23, 2006. Approximately 65 members of the public attended this publicly advertised meeting. Of that number, 37 people spoke. The majority of public speakers supported continuation of the 80-10-10 split of CPA funds in favor of affordable housing. The four City Council members in attendance spoke in favor of continuation of the 80% allocation to affordable housing. Gordon Goettsche of Just-A Start provided 149 signed petitions in favor of continuation of the 80% allocation of CPA funds to affordable housing. A number of East Cambridge residents voiced their interest in seeing the allocation of funds to Open Space increased, in support of a soccer field or other recreational facilities that they want for East Cambridge. An explanation regarding other non-CPA sources of funding for Open Space was provided, including the allocations of more than $26.2 million on open space and recreational projects from FY03 through FY06.

Based on this input, the Committee recognized that the creation and preservation of affordable housing clearly remains the City administration, Council and residents’ highest priority. In addition, the projects listed below in the areas of historic preservation and open space were also identified for funding and generated support at the community meeting.

Accordingly, on September 6, 2006, the CPA Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council, through the City Manager, that the CPA funds be allocated and appropriated as follows:

1. Fiscal Year 2007 Local Funds ($5.5 million)

80% of FY2007 CPA Local Fund revenues ($4,400,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

10% of FY2007 CPA Local Fund revenues ($550,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

$250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grants program;

$37,500 appropriated to the City Council Chamber improvements;

$62,500 appropriated to the City Hall staircase restoration;

$25,000 appropriated to the O’Connell Branch Library Window replacement;

$40,000 appropriated to the Electrical Department Garage repairs;

$50,000 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) renovations;

$37,500 appropriated to Fort Washington Fence improvements;

$25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery improvements; and

$22,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

10% of FY2007 CPA Local Fund revenues ($550,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

$50,000 appropriated to Little Fresh Pond shoreline restoration;

$187,500 appropriated to Old Field/Birch Grove restoration;

$12,500 appropriated to Kingsley Park slope stabilization;

$30,000 appropriated to Glacken slope stabilization and access plan;

$137,500 appropriated to installation of earthen berm within Fresh Pond Reservation; and

$132,500 reserved for land acquisition and development.

2. Fiscal Year 2006 State Funds [received in FY07] ($5.5 million)

80% of FY2006 CPA State Match revenues ($4,400,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust.

10% of FY2006 CPA State Match revenues ($550,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

$250,000 appropriated to the Historic Preservation Grants program;

$37,500 appropriated to the City Council Chamber improvements;

$62,500 appropriated to the City Hall staircase restoration;

$25,000 appropriated to the O’Connell Branch Library Window replacement;

$40,000 appropriated to the Electrical Department Garage repairs;

$50,000 appropriated to the Engine 5 (Inman Square) renovations;

$37,500 appropriated to Fort Washington Fence improvements;

$25,000 appropriated to Cambridge Cemetery improvements; and

$22,500 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

10% of FY2006 CPA State Match revenues ($550,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

$50,000 appropriated to Little Fresh Pond shoreline restoration;

$187,500 appropriated to Old Field/Birch Grove restoration;

$12,500 appropriated to Kingsley Park slope stabilization;

$30,000 appropriated to Glacken slope stabilization and access plan;

$137,500 appropriated to installation of earthen berm within Fresh Pond Reservation; and

$132,500 reserved for land acquisition and development.

3. CPA Fund Balance ($1.5 million)

80% of the Fund Balance ($1,200,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust;

10% of the Fund Balance ($150,000) allocated to Historic Preservation as follows:

$150,000 appropriated to restoration of Archival collections.

10% of the Fund Balance ($150,000) allocated to Open Space as follows:

$150,000 reserved for land acquisition and development.

Attendance at Community Preservation Act Committee Meeting: September 6, 2006

Committee Members Present:

Richard Rossi, CPA Committee Chair, Deputy City Manager

Louis DePasquale, Assistant City Manager, Finance

Wyllis Bibbins, Member, Historical Commission

Gerard J. Clark, Cambridge Housing Authority

Lee Farris, Resident, City of Cambridge

Lenora Jennings, Resident, City of Cambridge

Susan Schlesinger, Member, Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust

Barbara Shaw, Member Planning Board

Albe Simenas, Chair, Conservation Commission

City Staff Present:

Charlie Sullivan, Executive Director, Historical Commission

Jen Wright, Executive Director, Conservation Commission

Sam Corda, Managing Director, Water Department

Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development

Zoe Weinrobe, Community Development Department

Cassie Arnaud, Housing Planner, Community Development Department

David Kale, Budget Director

Nancy Schlacter, Assistant to the City Manager

Karen Preval, Senior Management Analyst

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Consolidation Study Final Report received from the Historical Commission. [Charter Right exercised by Mayor Reeves on City Manager Agenda Number Two of August 7, 2006.] REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

2. That the City Manager develop a plan for making NSTAR more accountable to neighborhoods of Cambridge, particularly Area Four. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Three of August 7, 2006.]

3. That Rule 26 of the City Council Rules be amended to require a quorum for meetings of City Council committees and further that the quorum for said committee meetings be defined as a majority of the members of the committee. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Four of August 7, 2006.]

4. That the City Manager appoint a Citizen Advisory Committee to investigate the feasibility of a municipal utility. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Eighteen of August 7, 2006.] ADOPTED

5. That the City Manager is requested to invite Ersula Schryver, Director of Customer Programs, and James Nippon, Senior Vice President of American Public Power Association, to Cambridge to speak to the City regarding public utilities run by municipalities. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Nineteen of August 7, 2006.]

6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Solicitor and the Police Commissioner to investigate the possibility of imposing a curfew in the neighborhood of Area Four. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons on Order Number Twenty of August 7, 2006.]

7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant Department heads to provide the City Council with language that changes the City's relevant ordinances to eliminate the exception to noise limitations that currently exists for impact work. [Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Toomey on Order Number Forty-seven of August 7, 2006.] REFERRED TO PUBLIC FACILITIES, ART AND CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE

8. That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff to create a proposed ordinance and enforcement program, to include relevant equipment purchases and personnel training, to limit potentially damaging vibrations that may result from construction projects. [Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Toomey on Order Number Forty-eight of August 7, 2006.] REFERRED TO PUBLIC FACILITIES, ART AND CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE

ON THE TABLE
9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-06 of February 27, 2006, regarding a report on the legality of the banners in front of the Dunkin' Donuts at 2480 Massachusetts Avenue and at other location in the City. [Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Kelley on February 27, 2006.]

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-80, regarding a report on the responsibility of cleaning snow and ice from MBTA bus stops, street intersections and Cambridge Housing Authority pathways. [Placed on Table City Manager Agenda Number Eight on the motion of Councillor Kelley on June 26, 2006.]

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

12. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy and Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on June 28, 2006 for the purpose of considering extension of the Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM) Ordinance and a proposed amendment to eliminate the sunset provision contained in Section 10.18.090. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after August 21, 2006. If no recertification by September 24, 2006 the PTDM Ordinance will expire. ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0 ORDINANCE #1300 (Sunset Clause eliminated)

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Harvard Square Business Association, requesting permission for two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall, Massachusetts Avenue and JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Oktoberfest.

2. An application was received from Olive Cafe, requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 43 Gore Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

3. An application was received from Deborah Epstein, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 36 Banks Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, and Public Works with the note that existing tree must be relocated or equal caliber to be placed. Any tree removal or replacement must be approved by City Arborist and Superintendent of Streets and Sidewalks . Approval has been received from neighborhood association.

4. An application was received from Zyi Optical, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 1208 Massachusetts Avenue.

5. An application was received from Muireann Glenmullen, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 8 Hilliard Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, and Public Works that the owner will be responsible for the construction associated with the installation of curb cut. Disapproval has been received from neighborhood association. CHARTER RIGHT - KELLEY

6. An application was received from Watermark, requesting permission for three temporary banners to be hung on electrical poles on the east side of Third Street from the Private Drive/Broad Canal Way behind One Broadway north to Kendall Street from September 2006 to April 2007. The banners would be positioned side-by-side with the already-approved Kendall Square banners. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Patricia Sekler, Trustee, People for Riverbend Park Trust, transmitting a copy of a letter and a petition sent to Commissioner Steven H. Burrington, DCR opposing the grant of any new curb cut(s) from the Mount Auburn Hospital Campus through DCR parklands.

2. A communication was received from the family of Alice J. Riley, transmitting thanks for the kind expression of sympathy.

3. A communication was received from Elaine Inker, transmitting thanks for kindness on behalf of her husband Monroe.

4. A communication was received from the family of Millicent "Eunice" Bradshaw, transmitting thanks for the expression of sympathy.

5. A communication was received from the Dodge & Western Neighborhood Association, regarding revoking the licenses of the Ebony Club at 279 Western Avenue.

6. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding government discrimination.

7. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding a man with a disability.

8. A communication was received from Alec Wysoker, regarding the Community Preservation Act.

9. A communication was received from Richard D. Clarey, North Cambridge Stabilization Committee, regarding Homeowners Rehab, Inc./Lead Safe Loan problems.

10. A communication was received from Jeanne Poor, SGM, Sisters of Charity of Montreal, "Grey Nuns", expressing gratitude for the resolution of sympathy on the death of Henriette Gagne, SGM.

11. A communication was received from Betsy Grant, transmitting thanks for the resolution on the passing of her husband, Vernon Grant.

12. A communication was received from Department of Telecommunications and Energy, transmitting notice of a public hearing on September 19, 2006 at 2:00pm at the Department's offices, One South Station on Boston Edison Company's, Cambridge Electric Company's and Commonwealth Electric Company's 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Demand-Side Management Performance Measurement Reports.

13. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding idling, delivery and parking ordinance.

14. A communication was received from Representative Alice K. Wolf, transmitting notice of a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, September 13th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Cambridge Senior Center at 2050 Massachusetts Avenue on the Massachusetts Highway Department's reconstruction of the Walden Street Bridge.

15. A communication was received from Normand Grenier, Mayor, City of Charlemagne, Quebec, transmitting thanks for thinking of the Centennial Anniversary of their municipality.

16. A communication was received from Alpha Omega, transmitting thanks to the City Council for acknowledging them as being named a Best of Boston winner.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Lambrini M. (Goulopoulos) Antonopoulos.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

2. Resolution on the death of Jean (Graham) Byrne.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

3. Resolution on the death of Angelina E. "Angie" (Spinale) Capano.   Councillor Sullivan

4. Resolution on the death of Frank J. Caruso Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

5. Resolution on the death of Joseph J. Cassidy.   Vice Mayor Toomey

6. Resolution on the death of Christina Q. (Quinn) Connolly.   Vice Mayor Toomey, Councillor Sullivan

7. Resolution on the death of Antonio Raposo Correia.   Vice Mayor Toomey

8. Resolution on the death of Marion (Hanson) DiBenedetto.   Councillor Sullivan

9. Resolution on the death of Arthur DiPaola Sr.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey, Mayor Reeves

10. Resolution on the death of John F. Herlihy.   Councillor Sullivan

11. Resolution on the death of John F. "Jack" Kelly.   Councillor Galluccio

12. Resolution on the death of Miles A. Mahoney.   Councillor Sullivan

13. Resolution on the death of Mary C. (Uglietto) Mancini.   Councillor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the death of George E. MacNair, Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

15. Resolution on the death of Donald F. McGovern.   Councillor Sullivan

16. Resolution on the death of Sister Catherine E. Murphy, C.S.J.   Councillor Sullivan

17. Resolution on the death of Georgina F. (Conrad) Pizzuto.   Councillor Galluccio

18. Resolution on the death of Hortense (D'Auria) Willette.   Vice Mayor Toomey

19. Congratulations to Mel King on the occasion of the City of Boston declaring October 7, 2006 MEL KING DAY.   Councillor Simmons

20. Congratulations to Melvin H. King and the Center for Community Practice Fellows Program for thirty-five years of dedication and hard work.   Councillor Simmons, Councillor Davis

21. Congratulations and thanks to the Reverend Dr. Howard McLendon for his service and accomplishments at Massachusetts Avenue Baptish Church and the Cambridge community.   Mayor Reeves, Councillor Simmons

22. Urge Cambridge residents to participate in Make A Difference Day on October 28, 2006.   Mayor Reeves

23. Congratulations to RESPOND Inc. on the occasion of their Autumn Awakening Gala Decadent Dreams on Saturday, October 14, 2006.   Mayor Reeves, Councillor Davis

24. Proclaim Monday, September 25, 2006 as "Family Dinner" day in Cambridge.   Mayor Reeves

25. Congratulations to all the organizers and participants of Shakespeare in Vellucci Park.   Vice Mayor Toomey

26. Acknowledgment of the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedy.   Mayor Reeves

27. Thanks to the Cambridge Police Department on their diligent work in making an arrest in relation to the recent shootings in Area IV.   Councillor Davis

28. Resolution on the death of Concetta (Conte) DiPietrantonio.   Councillor Sullivan

29. Resolution on the death of Ernest Rego Jr.   Vice Mayor Toomey

30. Resolution on the death of Paul Senesi.   Councillor Sullivan

31. Resolution on the death of Jean Robert Richard.   Mayor Reeves

32. Declare month of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Cambridge and October 20, 2006 as National Mammography Day in the City of Cambridge.   Mayor Reeves

33. Commend Douglas A. Muir for his efforts in developing high quality affordable homes for low-income adults, families and elders.   Councillor Sullivan, Mayor Reeves

34. Resolution on the death of Marie A. (Arel) Bellenoit.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

35. Condolences to Carolyn Rodrigues on the death of her mother, Carol Colby.   Councillor Simmons

36. Resolution on the death of Alfonso A. "Al" "Pete" DiPietro.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

37. Resolution on the death of Walter T. Donohue Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

38. Resolution on the death of Mary E. Ford.   Councillor Galluccio

39. Resolution on the death of John M. McKenna.   Councillor Sullivan

40. Resolution on the death of A. Ernestine Mulkern.   Councillor Sullivan

41. Resolution on the death of William L. Paquet, Sr.   Vice Mayor Toomey

42. Speedy recovery wishes to Mary White.   Councillor Sullivan

43. Resolution on the death of Frank E. Sartori.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

44. Congratulations to Mary and Brad Power on the occasion of their adoption of two daughters, Meron and Hana.   Councillor Davis

45. Resolution on the death of Master Sergeant Brad Clemmons.   Councillor Decker

46. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Gabriel DeRoo.   Councillor Decker

47. Resolution on the death of Corporal Adam Galvez.   Councillor Decker

48. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Randy Newman.   Councillor Decker

49. Resolution on the death of Private First Class James Arellano.   Councillor Decker

50. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Michael Glover.   Councillor Decker

51. Resolution on the death of Captain John McKenna IV.   Councillor Decker

52. Resolution on the death of Sergeant John Phillips.   Councillor Decker

53. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Keith Jenkins.   Councillor Decker

54. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Michael Lloyd.   Councillor Decker

55. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Kevin Zeigler.   Councillor Decker

56. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Jeremy Long.   Councillor Decker

57. Resolution on the death of First Sergeant Aaron Jagger.   Councillor Decker

58. Resolution on the death of Specialist Ignacio Ramirez.   Councillor Decker

59. Resolution on the death of Specialist Shane Woods.   Councillor Decker

60. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Jeffrey Brown.   Councillor Decker

61. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Steven Mennemeyer.   Councillor Decker

62. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Carlton Clark.   Councillor Decker

63. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Tracy Melvin.   Councillor Decker

64. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Stephen Seale.   Councillor Decker

65. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jose Zamora.   Councillor Decker

66. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Brian Kubik.   Councillor Decker

67. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Bradley Beste.   Councillor Decker

68. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Leroy Segura Jr.   Councillor Decker

69. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Clint Storey.   Councillor Decker

70. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Kurt Dechen.   Councillor Decker

71. Resolution on the death of Sergeant George Ulloa Jr.   Councillor Decker

72. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Ryan Jopek.   Councillor Decker

73. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Dustin Laird.   Councillor Decker

74. Resolution on the death of Petty Officer Second Class Marc Lee.   Councillor Decker

75. Resolution on the death of Corporal Joseph Tomci.   Councillor Decker

76. Resolution on the death of Specialist Hai Ming Hsia.   Councillor Decker

77. Resolution on the death of Captain Christopher Pate.   Councillor Decker

78. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Christopher Swanson.   Councillor Decker

79. Resolution on the death of Captain Blake Russell.   Councillor Decker

80. Resolution on the death of Corporal Adam Fargo.   Councillor Decker

81. Resolution on the death of Captain Jason West.   Councillor Decker

82. Resolution on the death of specialist Dennis Samson Jr.   Councillor Decker

83. Resolution on the death of Specialist Stephen Castner.   Councillor Decker

84. Resolution on the death of Specialist Joseph Graves.   Councillor Decker

85. Resolution on the death of Petty Officer Second Class Edward Koth.   Councillor Decker

86. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Enrique Sanchez.   Councillor Decker

87. Resolution on the death of Corporal Timothy Roos.   Councillor Decker

88. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Adam Murray.   Councillor Decker

89. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal James Higgins.   Councillor Decker

90. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Christian Williams.   Councillor Decker

91. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Jason Hanson.   Councillor Decker

92. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Anthony Butterfield.   Councillor Decker

93. Resolution on the death of Corporal Phillip Baucus.   Councillor Decker

94. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Joshua Ford.   Councillor Decker

95. Resolution on the death of Theresa B. Pavidis.   Vice Mayor Toomey

96. Resolution on the pending retirement of Police Commissioner Ronnie Watson.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Murphy

97. Resolution on the death of James J. Scalese Jr.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

98. Resolution on the death of Abigail Boone Schirmer.   Councillor Sullivan

99. Resolution on the death of James O. Giffen Jr.   Councillor Sullivan

100. Resolution on the death of Reverend Francis J. Murphy.   Councillor Sullivan

101. Retirement of Marie McFadden from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Reeves

102. Resolution on the retirement of Mary Harvey from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Reeves

103. Get well wishes to Little Joe Cook.   Councillor Galluccio

104. Gala dinner of the Cambridge Community Center on October 14, 2006 to kick off their campaign to rebuild their Kids Center.   Councillor Davis

105. Urge all residents to participate in all activities related to United Nations Day on October 24, 2006.   Mayor Reeves

106. Thanks to Windsor House for its dedication to older adults in the community and encourage participation in the 23rd Annual National Adult Day Service Week from September 17-23, 2006.   Mayor Reeves

107. Retirement of Maria DaSilva from the School Department.   Mayor Reeves

108. Retirement of Ruth Johnson from the School Department.   Mayor Reeves

109. Retirement of Julia Mantia from the School Department.   Mayor Reeves

110. Retirement of Harold G. Rosenberger from the Fire Department.   Mayor Reeves

111. Congratulations to Daniella E. Lopez and Christopher J. Gallagher on the birth of their son, Stephen Daniel Gallagher.   Councillor Davis

112. Resolution on the death of Angelina "Angie" Sillari.   Councillor Sullivan

113. Congratulations to Aviva Argote and Rob Greene on the birth of their daughter, Aya Mcaela.   Councillor Davis

114. Retirement of Leonard T. Daniluik from the Fire Department.   Mayor Reeves

115. Congratulations to Deputy City Clerk Donna P. Lopez and her husband Daniel Lopez on the birth of their first grandchild, Stephen Daniel Gallagher.   Vice Mayor Toomey

116. Resolution on the death of The Honorable Lawrence F. Bretta.   Councillor Sullivan

117. Congratulations to Michael J. Sullivan on the occasion of being named the Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Department.   Councillor Sullivan

118. Congratulations to Colonel Fred Van Brunt and Colonel Barbara Van Brunt of the Salvation Army on their impending retirements.   Councillor Sullivan

119. Congratulations to Marvin Gilmore, Jr. and Miho Sato of the Urban Realty Group on their new office and wish them great success.   Councillor Sullivan

120. Congratulations and thanks to Joe Palomba as he celebrates his 40 year Anniversary with the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Toomey

121. Retirement of Bebiana Liete from the Veteran's Department.   Mayor Reeves

122. Resolution on the death of Anita Boracka-Clarey.   Councillor Sullivan

123. Resolution on the death of Deighton Ashby.   Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Sullivan

124. Resolution on the death of Jose deVaron.   Councillor Davis

125. Resolution on the death of Mary Norberg.   Councillor Sullivan

126. Resolution on the death of Anna C. (O'Connor) Vokey.   Councillor Sullivan

127. Resolution on the death of Anna M. (Carfagno) Ricci.   Councillor Sullivan

128. Resolution on the death of James J. Sullivan.   Councillor Sullivan

129. Urge all residents to be cognizant of the Walk-A-Thon in support of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Artesani Park.   Councillor Galluccio

130. Resolution on the death of Helen Suzanne (Barr) Cafasso.   Councillor Galluccio

131. Congratulations to the Cambridge Public School teachers who will be showcasing their artwork in an exhibit entitled "Art from Within" which will kickoff on September 14, 2006 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center.   Councillor Murphy

132. Urge citizens to shop at Whole Foods on September 20, 2006 as they will be donating 5% to the Cambridge Public Schools for fresh produce and nutrition education.   Councillor Davis

133. Congratulations to the Cambridge Boy Scouts, the Graham and Parks School and NSTAR for their successful door-to-door campaign to sell fluorescent light bulbs which resulted in a savings of tens of thousands of dollars in energy costs.   Councillor Davis

134. Best of luck to Christina Beamud, Legal Counsel for the Cambridge Police Department, as she takes a new position in Portland, Oregon.   Councillor Davis

135. Gratitude to the Boston Lyric Opera and the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center for their hard work in keeping the community in touch with the arts.   Councillor Davis

136. Resolution to be prepared on the retirement of CMSgt. James Gray.   Councillor Sullivan

137. Resolution on the death of Salnave Berrouet.   Councillor Galluccio

138. Resolution on the death of Josephine G. (Guzzetti) Miceli.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

139. Resolution on the death of Stella (Athanas) Kouloheras.   Councillor Sullivan

140. Thanks and congratulations to Sophia Anastos for her fifty-four years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan

141. Thanks and congratulations to Hilda Domingos for her forty-three years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan

142. Thanks and congratulations to James Cassidy, Sr. for his forty-one years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan

143. Thanks and congratulations to Patsy DeMaio for her forty years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan

144. Thanks and congratulations to Mike Nicoloro for his forty years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Sullivan

145. Congratulations to Majors Steve and Betzann Carroll on the occasion of their Affirmation of Marriage on September 24, 2006.   Councillor Sullivan

146. Urge residents to be cognizant of October being Italian Heritage Month.   Mayor Reeves

147. Congratulations to Corey Santasky on his appointment as a municipal Police Officer for the Town of Reading.   Vice Mayor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to take all due action and/or consult with the appropriate State officials relative to removing the graffiti in the underpass near the Fresh Pond Mall.   Councillor Sullivan

2. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate Department heads relative to the repair and maintenance of tree wells along Cambridge Street between Lechmere Station and Cambridge Hospital as well as businesses and residents regarding said planting.   Vice Mayor Toomey

3. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft language to amend the Zoning Ordinance to require a ten foot setback from existing dwellings in all residential districts for parking spaces.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Murphy [Toomey - NO]

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine if the #69 bus line service is regularly late and/or skipped, and if so to contact the MBTA.   Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Davis

5. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to examine traffic calming on McTernan Street in the vicinity of the redevelopment of the Blessed Sacrament site.   Councillor Davis

6. Dedication of a suitable location in honor of Reb Moshe Holcer.   Councillor Sullivan

7. That the City Manager is requested to ask the Bulfinch Co. to permit the remaining of the sign which directs visitors to the trail behind the Bulfinch Co.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Sullivan [AMENDED]

8. That the City Council recommend that the members of the Cambridge Retirement Board of Trustees divest of Dow bonds and refrain from future purchases of Dow Bonds   Councillor Davis [CHARTER RIGHT - DAVIS]

9. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the appropriate City departments to conduct an audit of what Dow products the City of Cambridge currently purchases and assist in the December 3, 2006 Cambridge Day of Remembrance for Victims of Industrial Disasters and Pollution.   Councillor Davis [CHARTER RIGHT - DAVIS]

10. Proclaim December 3, 2006 as "Cambridge Day of Remembrance for Victims of Industrial Disasters and Pollution."   Councillor Davis [CHARTER RIGHT - DAVIS]

11. Dedication of an appropriation location in honor of Robert Roy.   Councillor Decker

12. Dedication of the corner of Saville and Fayerweather Streets as Christie Dinkins Square.   Councillor Galluccio

13. Dedication of an appropriate site in the vicinity of Rindge Avenue and Jackson Street as Wolfe Square in honor of Dean and Norma Wolfe.   Councillor Galluccio

14. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the appropriate personnel to ensure that all persons conducting and participating in the hearings for the Board of Zoning Appeal are supplied with microphones.   Councillor Davis

15. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City's Cable Office and Public Information Officer to cooperate and publicize the call for the project, "Faces of Cambridge" Photo Gallery sponsored by the Cambridge Student Partnership at Harvard University.   Councillor Davis

16. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft a policy whereby abutters will be notified of construction beginning prior to 7-10 days; said notification either by the contractor of the appropriate City department.   Councillor Decker [AMENDED]

17. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Commissioner of the Police Department to enforce the law regarding idling vehicles and to ensure that repeat offenders are penalized.   Councillor Decker [AMENDED]

18. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Police Department to increase enforcement against U-turning at the posted No U-Turn sign on Mount Auburn Street in the vicinity of Mount Auburn Hospital as well as enforcement of speeding in the same area.   Councillor Davis

19. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner on increasing patrols in the Harrington School area due to frequent car break-ins on Willow Street.   Vice Mayor Toomey

20. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner regarding the increase of patrols around the Costa Lopez Taylor Park in order to prevent drug activity.   Vice Mayor Toomey

21. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Electrical Department on increasing lighting in Costa Lopez Taylor Park in order to create a safer environment in the park.   Vice Mayor Toomey

22. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to investigate the situation of multiple rodent sightings in Inman Square.   Councillor Sullivan

23. That the City Manager is requested to reach out to Harvard University, the Harvard Square Business Association, Cambridge College, Cambridge Center for Adult Education and other helpful organizations to initiate conversations about wireless access in the Harvard Square area.   Councillor Davis

24. That the City Manager is requested to revisit the issue of public restrooms in Central Square.   Councillor Davis

25. That the City Manager is requested to investigate opening the west entrance to the Central Square parking garage.   Councillor Davis

26. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to investigate the situation regarding several city-owned trees that are in urgent need of attention.   Councillor Sullivan

27. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to look into the shoddy patchwork done to the roadway at the corner of Harvey and Jackson Streets, to re-do that work and to review any other recent patchwork done by that contractor to ensure that high quality repair work has been done.   Councillor Galluccio

28. City Manager to report on the burden on Cambridge on account of Governor Romney's failure to accept the Commonwealth's responsibility for public safety and security during the visit of Iranian President Mohammed Khatami to the Kennedy School of Government.   Councillor Decker [AMENDED]

29. That the City Manager is requested to investigate Cambridge participating in bulk purchase of heating oil for the benefit of Cambridge residents, and to report back to the City Council on this matter.   Councillor Simmons

30. Declare the week of September 25, 2006 as Race Equity Week in the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Simmons

31. That pursuant to Chapter 12.16.010 of the Cambridge Municipal Code prior to a City Council vote on acceptance of St. Saveur Court as a public way, the matter be referred to the City Manager to provide the City Council with a review and report on the proposed acceptance within 35 days of the date of referral.   Councillor Galluccio

32. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to work with the housing nonprofits, the owners of the privately-owned subsidized housing developments and the Cambridge Housing Authority to create a comprehensive housing application and applicant database for Cambridge residents.   Councillor Galluccio

33. That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to work with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to finalize parking regulations consistent with the Riverside/Harvard memorandum of understanding.   Councillor Galluccio

34. Formation of a dual committee of the City Council and School Committee to help bridge the digital divide and set into motion a plan to provide Internet-ready computers to all incoming 9th graders by Fall 2007.   Councillor Davis

35. That the City Manager is requested confer with the appropriate City Departments to immediately release CMAC’s funds.   Councillor Decker [CHARTER RIGHT - MURPHY], [Galluccio, Kelley, and Toomey listed as cosponsors after submission of the Order]

36. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to provide information on the schedule for repairing Blanchard Road from Concord Avenue to the Belmont Line.   Councillor Galluccio

37. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to provide information on the schedule for installation of new sidewalks on Rindge Avenue, including rectification of all ADA non-compliance issues in the vicinity of the North Cambridge Catholic Cemetery.   Councillor Galluccio

38. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to have continued police coverage at the Clement Morgan Park as promised by having an overlap of police coverage at shift change.   Councillor Simmons

39. That the City Manager is requested to appoint a direct contact from the City to interface with the Area Four community.   Councillor Simmons

40. That the City of Cambridge encourages the residents of Cambridge to be part of honoring San Jose Las Flores's 20th anniversary through inviting the public to hear of the achievements and observations from the delegation at their report-back to be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2006.   Councillor Decker

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a copy of a notice from the Historical Commission sent to residents and property owners in the Half Crown and Marsh Neighborhood Conservation Districts regarding the consolidation of their conservation districts.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Sept 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 12
1:00pm   The Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the campaign to increase compact fluorescent light bulbs entitled "Changing the World One Household at a Time."  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Sept 13
10:00am   The Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of affirmative action policies and procedures with regard to city employees.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Sept 18
5:30pm   Roundtable Meeting - "Excitement Lab Cambridge". No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Mon, Sept 25
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm   The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate classification.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Oct 4
5:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the petition of the City Council to amend the Zoning Map from Business C-1 to Business A-2 in the area bounded Massachusetts Avenue, Washburn Avenue and Gold Star Road. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the petition of the City Council, to amend the Zoning Map in a portion of the northwest quadrangle of the Alewife area from Industry B-2 and Alewife Quadrangle Northwest Overlay District to Residence B. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Sat, Oct 21
10:00am-2:00pm   Senior Fall Fair (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall & Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.) The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee and the Human Services Department are planning to hold a Senior Fall Fair. More details will be forthcoming as they are finalized closer to the date of this event.

Mon, Oct 23
4:30pm   Roundtable Meeting - Presentation and discussion on the results of the 2006 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm   Public forum for community prioritization of City Council goals sponsored by the Government Operations and Rules Committee.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

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

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

Mon, Nov 13
5:00pm   Roundtable Meeting to set City Council goals. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Central Square Library)

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

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

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

Mon, Dec 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to take all due action and/or consult with the appropriate State officials relative to removing the graffiti in the underpass near the Fresh Pond Mall.

O-2     September 11, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate Department heads relative to the repair and maintenance of tree wells along Cambridge Street between Lechmere Station and Cambridge Hospital and to confer with the business or resident about the planting of flowers.

O-3     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft language to amend the Zoning Ordinance to require a ten foot setback from existing dwellings in all residential districts for parking spaces.

O-4     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: There have been reports of late and missed bus service on the 69 bus line; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine if the #69 bus line service is regularly late and/or skipped, and if so to contact the MBTA; 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     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to examine traffic calming on McTernan Street in the vicinity of the redevelopment of the Blessed Sacrament site.

O-6     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in honor of Reb Moshe Holcer; and be it further
ORDERED: That Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-7     September 11, 2006 AMENDED
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The Cub Scout Pack 302 has built a sign to help visitors find their way out of the parking lot to the trail behind the Bulfinch Co. buildings soon to come down; and
WHEREAS: The sign has a map so visitors will not get lost, which the Friends of the Alewife Reservation felt that this information was a safety precaution for those who come to walk in the area when they arrive at the DCR lot, a public lot at the end of Acorn Park Drive; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ask the Bulfinch Co. to permit this sign/kiosk to be put up and that the City Manager report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-8     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: On December 3, 1984, the world's worst chemical disaster took place in Bhopal, India, when a Union Carbide Corporation chemical plant unleashed a cloud of deadly chemicals that killed more than 3,000 people in a single night, and has been responsible for over 20,000 deaths since; and
WHEREAS: In the intervening years, Union Carbide Corporation abandoned all responsibility for the site or the plight of survivors and their children; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation has refused to submit to the jurisdiction of the Indian government in the pending criminal case against it where it is charged with culpable homicide for the deaths allegedly caused by its negligence; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation is currently an offender in the eyes of the Indian Government after the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Bhopal proclaimed the company an absconder from justice for its failure to honor the process of law; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation was purchased by the Dow Chemical Company in 2001; and
WHEREAS: The Dow Chemical Company professes to lead the chemical industry in sustainability and ethical practices; and
WHEREAS: The Dow Chemical Company too has refused to address pending issues in Bhopal or force its subsidiary Union Carbide Corporation to appear in the Indian court to face criminal charges; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record recommending that the members of the Cambridge Retirement Board of Trustees vote in favor of resolutions requesting information from the company regarding the Bhopal disaster and possible avenues of remediation of the site; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record recommending that the members of the Cambridge Retirement Board of Trustees divest of Dow bonds and refrain from future purchases of Dow Bonds; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Retirement Board of Trustees on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-9     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: On December 3, 1984, the world’s worst chemical disaster took place in Bhopal, India, when a Union Carbide Corporation chemical plant unleashed a cloud of deadly chemicals that killed more than 3,000 people in a single night, and has been responsible for over 20,000 deaths since; and
WHEREAS: In the intervening years, Union Carbide Corporation abandoned all responsibility for the site or the plight of survivors and their children; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation has refused to submit to the jurisdiction of the Indian government in the pending criminal case against it where it is charged with culpable homicide for the deaths allegedly caused by its negligence; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation is currently an offender in the eyes of the Indian Government after the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Bhopal proclaimed the company an absconder from justice for its failure to honor the process of law; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation was purchased by the Dow Chemical Company in 2001; and
WHEREAS: The Dow Chemical Company professes to lead the chemical industry in sustainability and ethical practices; and
WHEREAS: The Dow Chemical Company too has refused to address pending issues in Bhopal or force its subsidiary Union Carbide Corporation to appear in the Indian court to face criminal charges; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the appropriate City departments to conduct an audit of what Dow products the City of Cambridge currently purchases and to report back to the City Council on what substitute products are available and what process Cambridge might take to transition to substitute products; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the appropriate City departments to assist in the December 3, 2006 Cambridge Day of Remembrance for Victims of Industrial Disasters and Pollution by planning activities and seminars regarding the Bhopal disaster, corporate accountability and advancing precautionary measures that can be taken by the public and private sector to prevent chemical releases, disasters, and public health incidents within the City's borders.

O-10     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: On December 3, 1984, the world’s worst chemical disaster took place in Bhopal, India, when a Union Carbide Corporation chemical plant unleashed a cloud of deadly chemicals that killed more than 3,000 people in a single night, and has been responsible for over 20,000 deaths since; and
WHEREAS: In the intervening years, Union Carbide Corporation abandoned all responsibility for the site or the plight of survivors and their children; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation has refused to submit to the jurisdiction of the Indian government in the pending criminal case against it where it is charged with culpable homicide for the deaths allegedly caused by its negligence; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation is currently an offender in the eyes of the Indian Government after the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Bhopal proclaimed the company an absconder from justice for its failure to honor the process of law; and
WHEREAS: Union Carbide Corporation was purchased by the Dow Chemical Company in 2001; and
WHEREAS: The Dow Chemical Company professes to lead the chemical industry in sustainability and ethical practices; and
WHEREAS: The Dow Chemical Company too has refused to address pending issues in Bhopal or force its subsidiary Union Carbide Corporation to appear in the Indian court to face criminal charges; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record proclaiming December 3, 2006 as "Cambridge Day of Remembrance for Victims of Industrial Disasters and Pollution;"; and be it further
RESOLVED: That this day will be a day of activities and seminars regarding the Bhopal disaster, corporate accountability and advancing precautionary measures that can be taken by the public and private sector to prevent chemical releases, disasters and public health incidents within the City's borders; 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 government of Bhopal, India and Dow Chemical Company.

O-11     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating an appropriate site in the vicinity of Brookline Street and Allston Street in honor of Robert Roy; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public works to arrange for the sign.

O-12     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating the corner of Saville and Fayerweather Streets as Christie Dinkins Square; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-13     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating an appropriate site in the vicinity of Rindge Avenue and Jackson Street as Wolfe Square in honor of Dean and Norma Wolfe; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-14     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the appropriate personnel to ensure that all persons conducting and participating in the hearings for the Board of Zoning Appeal are supplied with microphones.

O-15     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City's Cable and Public Information Officer to cooperate and publicize the call for the project, "Faces of Cambridge" Photo Gallery sponsored by the Cambridge Student Partnership at Harvard University.

O-16     September 11, 2006 [AMENDED]
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Cambridge currently does not notify abutting neighbors of the initial start of major construction; and
WHEREAS: Abutting neighbors deserve advance notification of major construction; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft a policy whereby abutters will be notified of construction beginning prior to 7-10 days except in a case of an emergency; said notification either by the contractor of the appropriate City department.

O-17     September 11, 2006 [AMENDED]
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Massachusetts law states that vehicles cannot idle more than five minutes; and
WHEREAS: Some construction sites throughout the city of Cambridge are allowing their construction vehicles to idle longer than the law allows; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Commissioner of the Police Department to enforce the law including without limitation, issuing warning citations and to ensure that repeat offenders are penalized; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider having the Inspectional Services Department provide written information on the law developers when they are issued building permits; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with recommendations for improvements of enforcement, and methods for holding contractors responsible for idling violations of subcontractors.

O-18     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Police Department to increase enforcement against U-turning at the posted No U-Turn sign on Mount Auburn Street in the vicinity of Mount Auburn Hospital; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Police Department increase enforcement of speeding in the same area.

O-19     September 11, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner on increasing patrols in the Harrington School area due to frequent car break-ins on Willow Street.

O-20     September 11, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: There have been neighbors complaining about drug activity in Costa Lopez Taylor Park during the evenings; and
WHEREAS: The park should be a safe place for everyone in the neighborhood to enjoy; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner regarding the increase of patrols around the park in order to prevent these occurrences.

O-21     September 11, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Electrical Department on increasing lighting in Costa Lopez Taylor Park in order to create a safer environment in the park.

O-22     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: There has been cause for concern for the residents of Oakland Street with multiple sightings of rodents eating vegetation; and
WHEREAS: There is concern that the Inman Square area businesses are attracting the rats with their garbage; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to investigate the situation; and be further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council.

O-23     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reach out to Harvard University, the Harvard Square Business Association, Cambridge College, Cambridge Center for Adult Education and other helpful organizations to initiate conversations about wireless access in the Harvard Square area; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager report back to the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee for a meeting on October 23, 2006.

O-24     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to revisit the issue of public restrooms in Central Square; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the Central Square Business Association and the City Council on this matter.

O-25     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate opening the west entrance to the Central Square parking garage; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the Central Square Business Association and the City Council on this matter.

O-26     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: There has been cause for concern for the residents of Gray Garden West in that several city-owned trees are in urgent need of attention; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to investigate the situation; 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-27     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to look into the shoddy patchwork done to the roadway at the corner of Harvey and Jackson Streets, to re-do that work and to review any other recent patchwork done by that contractor to ensure that high quality repair work has been done.

O-28     September 11, 2006 [AMENDED]
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: On September 10, 2006, the former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami will be speaking at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; and
WHEREAS: We are living in uncertain times due to the unrest in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS: Governor Romney has chosen to compromise public safety for his own political ambition; and
WHEREAS: Governor Mitt Romney has barred state security for Mr. Khatami’s visit, which places fiscal and security responsibility at the local level of government; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record condemning the Governor's decision to relinquish the state's public safety responsibility in this matter; and be it further
RESOLVED: That in the future, the state should coordinate security with local government for future events; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Boston Police Department, the Cambridge Police Department, and the Harvard Police Department for taking on the security responsibility for this visit; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on what amount Cambridge will spend on security for this event; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Governor Mitt Romney, the Boston Police Department, the Cambridge Police Department, and the Harvard Police Department on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-29     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate Cambridge participating in bulk purchase of heating oil for the benefit of Cambridge residents, and to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-30     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record declaring the week of September 25, 2006 as Race Equity Week in the City of Cambridge.

O-31     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City accept St. Saveur Court as a public way; and be it further
ORDERED: That pursuant to Chapter 12.16.010 of the Cambridge Municipal Code prior to a City Council vote on acceptance, the matter be referred to the City Manager to provide the City Council with a review and report on the proposed acceptance within 35 days of the date of referral.

O-32     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to work with the housing nonprofits, the owners of the privately-owned subsidized housing developments and the Cambridge Housing Authority to create a comprehensive housing application and applicant database for Cambridge residents.

O-33     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to work with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to finalize parking regulations consistent with the Riverside/Harvard memorandum of understanding.

O-34     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: At the meeting on September 5, 2006 the Cambridge School Committee passed a motion to set up a dual committee with the City Council to help bridge the digital divide and set into motion a plan to provide Internet-ready computers to all incoming 9th graders by Fall 2007; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council make contact with the School Committee and the Superintendent's Office to continue this project and move it forward.

O-35     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Multi-Cultural Arts Center (CMAC) is an important asset to the Cambridge community; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge and CMAC have been working consistently together to try and resolve their outstanding issues; and
WHEREAS: The City has withheld all funding for CMAC; and
WHEREAS: CMAC operates under cash-flow contingency plans and in order to honor their contracts, and present events which they have contractual obligations to present - gallery exhibitions, performing arts events, rentals for private functions, they require the funding from the City; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested confer with the appropriate City Departments to immediately release CMAC’s funds.

O-36     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to provide information on the schedule for repairing Blanchard Road from Concord Avenue to the Belmont Line.

O-37     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to provide information on the schedule for installation of new sidewalks on Rindge Avenue, including rectification of all ADA non-compliance issues in the vicinity of the North Cambridge Catholic Cemetery.

O-38     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The Area Four neighborhood continues to be plagued with violent acts; and
WHEREAS: The last shooting happened on or around the time of shift change of the Cambridge Police; and
WHEREAS: It is imperative that the park and surrounding area have continued police coverage; and
WHEREAS: Continued police coverage of the park and surrounding area is only one solution but an important part to providing safety in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS: Police coverage was promised to the Area Four neighborhood during a community meeting; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to have continued police coverage at the Clement Morgan Park as promised by having an overlap of police coverage at shift change.

O-39     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to appoint a direct contact from the City to interface with the Area Four community.

O-40     September 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Cambridge’s Sister city of San José Las Flores celebrated its 20th anniversary, June 20th, 2006; and
WHEREAS: In the 20 years of its existence as an organized, conscious community, San Jose Las Flores has achieved many successes including collective access to ownership of land and houses of the community, the creation of a series of cooperatives (cattle, weaving, sewing, dairy, baking. tourism, agriculture), a fully operative health clinic which provides prevention and interventive care to every member of the community and the surrounding areas, an educational system K-12 with fully accredited teachers, a thriving church community with a convent and lay leadership and the continued commitment to a consciousness of communal well-being for all peoples; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge has continued its sistering in these years through organizing delegations of teachers, students, health promoters, city officials, clergy; offering technical and material support; sponsoring resolutions to address relevant political concerns, with the participation of the Cambridge Salvadoran community and has received the inspiration and modeling of the people of San Jose Las Flores including education and materials which have made their way into Cambridge classrooms and are the origin of Cambridge curricula about Central America and peacemaking; and
WHEREAS: A large delegation from Cambridge traveled to San José Las Flores to participate in the anniversary comprised of City Councillor Marjorie Decker, city department heads Cathy Hoffman, Nancy Ryan, city aide Nicole Bukowski, CRLS teachers Rachel Wyon, Eileen Taxe-Levine, Ellen Myers, CRLS graduates Erica Sagrans, Kieran Pearson, Cynthia Orellana, Leigh Hardy, Mario Wyon, Sister City Committee founders James and Julia Wallace, Jack Spence, Susan Freireich, Mario Davila and residents, France Belizaire, Angélica Brisk and daughters Alejandra and Isabella Trumble, and Sister City supporters Sarah Hershey and Shawn Mattison, Jeanne Gallo, and Sunny Robinson many of whom have been part of past delegations; and
WHEREAS: The delegation was warmly and generously received by the elected officials and all the members of the Las Flores community and participated in a series of events, programs and presentations related to the history of the community, its connection to Cambridge and updates on the current struggles facing the community including the threats by gold mining companies; and
WHEREAS: The youth of San José Las Flores painted a mural of the past and present of their community which they presented to the delegation to be displayed at the Cambridge City hall and travel to Cambridge’s schools; and
WHEREAS: The delegation will be giving a "Report-back" on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue entitled "20 Anos de Lucha y Constantes Logros" (20 years of struggle, 20 years of ongoing/constant accomplishments) which will include updates, slides and delegates' experiences, handicrafts for sale made by the women of the community and the viewing of a mural made by the youth of Las Flores for the City of Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council receives the mural from the youth of Las Flores and will encourage its display in Cambridge locales; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge encourages the residents of Cambridge to be part of honoring San Jose Las Flores's 20th anniversary through inviting the public to hear of the achievements and observations from the delegation at their report-back to be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2006; 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 Peace Commission on behalf of the entire City Council.