CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-63, regarding a report on the extent to which child care and early education are formally incorporated in the City’s economic development planning.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-68, regarding a report on how the Patriot Act is affecting wire tap policies.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-69, regarding a report on the guidelines on the use of police service revolvers.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-72, regarding a report on recent housebreaks in West Cambridge and on increasing patrols.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power effective the first day of January, 2004:  Alvin F. Brackman, 77 Ridge Road, Foxboro, MA 02035

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Historical Commission:
M. Wyllis Bibbins, 314 Harvard Street, Cambridge
Bruce Irving, 32C Cushing Street, Cambridge

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-61, regarding a report on addressing the removal of tree stumps throughout the City.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-36, regarding a report on providing larger recycling containers to reflect the portion of trash that is recyclable and information on the cost.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Municipal Recycling Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $9,900 to the Grant Fund Department of Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the purchase of approximately 200 96-gallon recycling toters for single-family and small multi-unit buildings.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-66, report on increasing traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Senior Centers.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Safety Training Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents in the amount of $3,895 to the Grant Fund Department of Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to provide 35 hours of training on injury prevention, Right-to-Know/hazard communication and defensive driving.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $43,000 from the General Fund Police Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, and training gear for student police officers attending the Lowell Police Academy.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau in the amount of $5,300 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account ($2,300) and Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,000) to be used to support the enforcement of the "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the amount of $5,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to allow the Department to continue to implement their wellness program by promoting physical activity and nutrition related behavior changes.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations received by the Peace Commission in the amount of $1,860 to the Grant Fund Peace Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to cover the cost of a series of Cambridge Chronicle advertisements and posters that were published in July 2004.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer within the FY03 Lead Safe Cambridge (LSC) Grant from the Grant Fund Community Development Salary and Wages account ($98,000) to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($98,000) to be used for de-leading services and will enable the program to continue its de-leading production schedule through the fall, until notification of new grant funding is received.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-56, regarding the feasibility of posting on the City’s website a list of all boards and commissions.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-67, regarding a report on what steps are to be taken to assure the protection of the first amendment rights at the time of the DNC.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $200,000 from Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgement & Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for police personnel injured in performance of their duties.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $75,000 from General Fund Cable Television Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Salary and Wages account ($68,365) and to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,635) to cover the costs of an Educational Access Program Manager and related office and instructional materials.

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $800,000 to supplement the $2,300,000 previously authorized and appropriated to fund the surface enhancement phase of the Porter Square Improvement Project.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $1,000 grant received from the Cambridge Community Foundation to the Grant Fund Human Services Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the King After School Program.

23. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation received from the Boston Ultimate Disc Association for $1,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide trophies, medals, and ribbons in support of the annual Cambridge Track and Field Games that took place in August 2004.

24. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Cambridge Food Pantry Grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide nutritional foods to eligible Cambridge residents through the Food Pantry Network.

25. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Project Bread Food Pantry Grant received from the Project Bread organization for $7,225 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide food, including fresh fruit, vegetables and basic provisions to low-income Cambridge seniors through the Cambridge Senior Food Pantry.

26. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Housing Authority/Bridge Program Grant for $8,400.00 received from the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($7,998) and the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($402) to be used to provide educational resources to Cambridge Housing Authority residents enrolled in the Community Learning Center’s Bridge Transition to College Program, which assists residents in making the transition to post secondary education.

27. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Computer Grant for $70,270.00 received through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($67,781) and the Grant Fund Human Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,489) to provide computer classes for CHA residents through the CLC.

28. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Grant for $100,000.00 received from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($57,221), Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($39,651), and the Grant Fund of Human Service Travel & Training account ($3,128) to be used by the Cambridge Prevention Coalition of the DHSP to reduce underage youth access to alcohol in Cambridge by continuing to support the "Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Project" which is aimed at training beverage servers in responsible alcohol service and avoidance of sales to underage youth.

29. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation from the Friends of the Community Learning Center for $8,000 to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account in support of the Cambridge Even Start Program through the Community Learning Center.

30. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of provide donations to the Cambridge Individuals with Special Needs Grant for $1,763.71 to the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to support the activities of participants in Cambridge Special Needs Recreation Programs.

31. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Nellie Mae Education Foundation Grant for $14,405, administered by the New England Literacy Resource Center, to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($9,052) and the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,353) to be used to support the Community Learning Center Bridge Transition to College Program that provides mentoring services to CRLS students.

32. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Employment Resource Inc Grant for $16,855 to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($14,243) and the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,612) to provide funds to support the Community Learning Center’s (CLC) GED preparation class.

33. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation in the amount of $15,000 from the Alexander Kemp Foundation to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to support improvements to the Alexander W. Kemp Playground, which is a tot lot, located at the Cambridge Common.

34. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $1,200 from the General Fund Electrical Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Electrical Travel and Training (Judgment & Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.

35. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-42, regarding a report on information on parking passes and permits issued by the Traffic Department.

36. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-65, regarding a report on the City’s Noise Ordinance in the context of the proposed ordinance changes by Mayor Bloomberg of New York.

37. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-70, regarding mediation of the issues involved in the matter of CMAC and the Dance Complex.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on an application from Jonathan Wadleigh for JJJ Partnership, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 90-92 Gore Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical. Public Works has approved the petition subject to the condition that any disturbance to sidewalk caused by tree or hydrant removal replacement will be the responsibility of applicant. Neighborhood Association disapproved curb cut.

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. Proposed amendment to the Kids’ Council Ordinance to add youth members. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after August 16, 2004.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Al Pacheco, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 24 Rindgefield Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical. Public Works has approved the petition subject to the condition that the tree could inhibit installation. Tree may need to be removed. City Arborist will need to review prior to driveway installation. No response has been received from the Neighborhood Association.

2. An application was received from David Proch-Wilson, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 43 Sacramento Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical. Public Works has approved the petition subject to the condition that the utility pole should be relocated to facilitate curb cut installation. Developer should contract work out. No response has been received from the Neighborhood Association.

3. An application was received from Coast Cafe, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 233 River Street.

4. An application was received from Cross, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 0 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

5. A zoning petition was received from Pilot Putnam Avenue, LLC, requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Creation of Special District 15.

6. An application was received from The Harvard Shop, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 52 JFK Street.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Jack and Anne Marie Ciccarelli, transmitting heartfelt thanks to the City Council for the resolution on behalf of their son Michael.

2. A communication was received from the family of Manuel Ramos, transmitting deep appreciation for your kind expression of sympathy.

3. A communication was received from the family of Josephine Buonopane, transmitting grateful remembrance of your kind expression of sympathy.

4. A communication was received from Robert J. LaTremouille, regarding the Charles River White Geese.

5. A communication was received from GEI Consultants, Inc., regarding the Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) on the former Necco Property, 196-254 Massachusetts Avenue.

6. A communication was received from the Marino Center, transmitting their views concerning the proposed Dunkin’ Donuts facility to be constructed at 2480 Massachusetts Avenue.

7. A communication was received from Marie Dinan, transmitting thanks to the City Council for the resolution on behalf of her aunt, Josephine Horrigan.

8. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding CCTV.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to Mary and Bill Solberg on their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

2. Congratulations to Cynthia Roberts on becoming an American citizen.   Councillor Simmons

3. Continued strength and support offered to Reverend Ivory Miles.   Councillor Simmons

4. Resolution on the death of Joseph O’Hare, Jr.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Toomey

5. Resolution on the death of Elizabeth Boudreau.   Mayor Sullivan

6. Resolution on the death of Reverend Father James H. Coffey.   Mayor Sullivan

7. Resolution on the death of Walter J. Black.   Councillor Galluccio

8. Resolution on the death of Phyllis Sweeney.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

9. Congratulations to Jane Tewksbury on being named the first Undersecretary for Forensic Sciences for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.   Mayor Sullivan

10. Congratulations to Christine Cole on her appointment as new Chief of Staff to Edward A. Flynn, Secretary for Public Safety for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.   Mayor Sullivan

11. Congratulations to Robert Glassman, Co-Chairman of the Wainwright Bank and Trust Company for being chosen to receive the 2004 Civil Rights Leadership Award   Councillor Simmons

12. Resolution on the death of Rabbi Moshe Holcer.   Mayor Sullivan

13. Recognition to Harvard University School of Education President Larry Summers and Jermaine Myrie, Principal of the Cambridge Harvard Summer Academy for making the Summer Academy a success.   Councillor Galluccio

14. Resolution on the death of Arminda Valada.   Councillor Toomey

15. Congratulations to Mike and Alfred Baldasaro on the grand opening of Mr. B’s.   Councillor Toomey

16. Congratulations to Chad Keefe on his engagement.   Mayor Sullivan

17. Resolution on the death of James J. Scanlon.   Councillor Galluccio

18. Resolution on the death of Annie M. Comeau.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

19. Congratulations to Larissa Brown on her new position as Chief Planner at Goody, Clancy and Associates.   Councillor Davis

20. Congratulations to the performers of "Say My Name," performed at the YMCA on August 4, 2004.   Councillor Galluccio

21. Resolution on the retirement of James P. Harkins.   Mayor Sullivan

22. Resolution on the retirement of Joan Mitchell.   Mayor Sullivan

23. Congratulations to Suzanne Mermelstein on the opening of Mariposa Bakery at 424 Massachusetts Avenue.   Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey

24. Resolution on the death of John B. Donofrio.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

25. Congratulations to Michael Nicoloro on his appoint as Director of Energy Services for SEA Consultants.   Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan

26. Resolution on the death of Paul A. Zizzo.   Councillor Toomey

27. Resolution on the death of George Amaral.   Councillor Toomey

28. Resolution on the death of Mary G. Costa.   Councillor Toomey

29. Resolution on the death of State Representative Mary Jane Simmons.   Councillor Toomey

30. Resolution on the death of Maria L. Quieto.   Councillor Toomey

31. Congratulations to former Senator Cheryl Jacques and Jennifer Chrisler on their marriage.   Councillor Toomey

32. Resolution on the death of Calvin Edward Hewitt.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

33. Resolution on the death of Maud Hamilton Liwiet-Pantaleoni.   Mayor Sullivan

34. Resolution on the death of Norman R. Gallant, Jr.   Councillor Maher

35. Encouraging Cambridge citizens to participate in United Nations Day activities as October 24, 2004 proclaimed as United Nations Day.   Mayor Sullivan

36. Resolution on the death of Ernest Joseph Conti.   Mayor Sullivan

37. Congratulations to Christopher and Brenda Carven on the birth of their new daughter, Mary Geraldine.   Mayor Sullivan

38. Congratulations to William Carven and Elizabeth Nivera on their wedding engagement.   Mayor Sullivan

39. Congratulations to Pralhad K.C. on receiving the award of Suprabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu (Third) by his Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.   Mayor Sullivan

40. Congratulations to Emma Bunker Brazo on receiving a Berklee College of Music World Scholarship.   Mayor Sullivan

41. Resolution on the death Anna L. Carrigan.   Mayor Sullivan

42. Resolution on the death of Marion L. Mazzaro.   Mayor Sullivan

43. Resolution on the death of Paul G. Garrity.   Mayor Sullivan

44. Resolution on the death of Bernice Musto.   Mayor Sullivan

45. Resolution on the death of John W. Reilly.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Davis

46. Resolution on the retirement of Grace Mahoney.   Mayor Sullivan

47. Resolution on the retirement of David Spinney.   Mayor Sullivan

48. Resolution on the retirement of Earnestine Trammell.   Mayor Sullivan

49. Resolution on the retirement of Karen E. Ford.   Mayor Sullivan

50. Resolution on the retirement of Lucy Zuzolo.   Mayor Sullivan

51. Resolution on the death of Josephine R. Dunleavy Bulger.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

52. Congratulations to Cathy O’Dea on the grand opening of her new business venture, Century 21 Legacy located at 7 Upland Road.   Mayor Sullivan

53. Resolution on the retirement of Judith M. Carr.   Mayor Sullivan

54. Resolution on the death of Sara Louise Beattie.   Councillor Reeves

55. Best wishes and congratulations to Maria Inez Souza on her 100th Birthday.   Councillor Toomey

56. Resolution on the death of Eleanor Priscilla Proffitt.   Councillor Reeves

57. Resolution on the death of Joseph D. Massie.   Councillor Toomey

58. Congratulations to Maureen MacFarlane, In-House Legal Counsel for the School Department, on receiving a Master of Law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center.   Mayor Sullivan

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

60. Resolution on the death of Francis J. Greeley.   Mayor Sullivan

61. Congratulations to Susan Hockfield, Provost at Yale University, on being selected as the first female President of MIT.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

62. Congratulations to Anthony Colannino on his new teaching position with the Woburn Public School System.   Mayor Sullivan

63. Congratulations to the Cambridge School of Culinary of Arts on its 30th Anniversary.   Mayor Sullivan

64. Resolution on the death of Robert P. Linn.   Mayor Sullivan

65. Congratulations to Matt and Sue Fehmel on the birth of their first child, Allison Leigh.   Mayor Sullivan

66. September 12-18, 2004 proclaimed as National Assisted Living Week in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

67. Congratulations to former Cambridge Rindge and Latin and present Wayland High School Baseball Coach, High School Baseball Coach, Bill Fulginite on winning his 300th game.   Mayor Sullivan

68. Resolution on the death of Christopher R. Laite.   Mayor Sullivan

69. Wishes for a Happy 30th Anniversary to Episcopal Divinity School.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

70. Congratulations to Erik Vendt on winning the silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and wish him continued success during his final year at USC.   Mayor Sullivan

71. October 4-10, 2004 proclaimed as Financial Planning Week in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

72. Wishes for a very Happy 7th Anniversary to FiRE + iCE Restaurant and Cambridge proclaims Wednesday, September 15, 2004 as FiRE + iCE Day.   Mayor Sullivan

73. Resolution on the death of Frederick A. Dottin.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

74. Get well wishes extended to Kathy Reddick.   Mayor Sullivan

75. Happy 40th Birthday wishes extended to Katie Lawson.   Mayor Sullivan

76. Resolution on the death of Mary L. Finneran.   Mayor Sullivan

77. Happy 90th Birthday wishes extended to Nora Koronas as Cambridge proclaims Saturday, September 18, 2004 as Nora Koronas Day.   Mayor Sullivan

78. Resolution on the death of Santa E. Lalicata.   Mayor Sullivan

79. Resolution on the death of John A. Minavich.   Mayor Sullivan

80. Hope, strength, and well wishes extended to Lewis H. Spence, Commissioner of the Department of Social Service.   Mayor Sullivan

81. Congratulations to the East End House on its 129th Anniversary and support for "Cooking for a Cause" on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at the Union Club, Boston, where several area-celebrated chefs and local entertainers will provide outstanding cuisine to benefit the East End House.   Mayor Sullivan

82. Best wishes to the Longfellow National Historic Site on its Annual Family Day celebration with a Teddy Bear Picnic to honor the 100th birthday of Horace, the Longfellow Family Teddy Bear, held on Sunday, September 19, 2004, 1:00 to 5:00pm on the Longfellow National Historic Site grounds, 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge.   Councillor Murphy

83. October 2004 is proclaimed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Cambridge; a candle light vigil on October 4, 2004 at 6:30pm at the Cambridge Common and Break the Silence Rally on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at noon at City Hall.   Councillor Simmons

84. Resolution on the death of William L. Silva.   Councillor Toomey

85. Resolution on the death of Francis J. Gannon, Jr.   Councillor Toomey

86. Congratulations to Robert DiPoli as he assumes his new position of President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.   Councillor Toomey

88. Resolution on the death of Claire T. Maher.   Councillor Maher

89. Resolution on the death of Maria V. Figueiredo.   Councillor Toomey

90. Welcome to Dr. Joseph R. Dolan, former Director of the High School at the Frederick Douglass Charter School in Boston, as he joins the Cambridge Public School District as the Principal of the new High School Extension Program.   Councillor Simmons

91. Resolution on the death of Marie Costello.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher, Councillor Galluccio

92. Resolution on the death of Jeannette B. Botello.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey

93. Resolution on the death of Dr. Paul Walsh.   Mayor Sullivan

94. Congratulations to Melinda Marble for receiving the 2004 Beryl H. Bunker Award and September 14, 2004 is proclaimed as Melinda Marble Day in Cambridge   Mayor Sullivan

95. Congratulations to Mary Chin for winning the 2004 Vision in America Award presented by the International Channel Networks and Monday, September 13, 2004 is proclaimed as Mary Chin Day in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

96. Resolution on the death of Nicolas Valencia.   Mayor Sullivan

97. Get well wishes extended to Robert Lee.   Mayor Sullivan

98. Support for the nomination of Roger Boothe by the Boston Society of Architects to receive the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture given by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2005.   Mayor Sullivan

99. Support for the Holiday Fair at St. John the Evangelist Church in North Cambridge on November 6 and 7, 2004.   Mayor Sullivan

100. Resolution to be prepared on the retirement of Spike Lawless.   Mayor Sullivan

101. Support for the illumination ceremony on the Weeks Bridge held on September 22, 2004 in conjunction with RiverSing, a public sing-a-long.   Mayor Sullivan

102. Condolences extended to the family of Jeff LaPlante on the death of his father, Ronald LaPlante.   Mayor Sullivan

103. Resolution on death of Florence S. Brown.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Davis

104. Congratulations to Carl Barron on the Center for Men’s Health at the Mount Auburn Hospital being named in his honor.   Mayor Sullivan

105. Happy 80th Birthday Wishes to Marvin Gilmore.   Councillor Reeves

106. Congratulations to the Honorable Joyce London Alexander, United States Magistrate, on twenty-five years of service   Councillor Reeves

107. Joyous get well wishes to Stephen Cosgrove as he recuperates from his kidney transplant.   Vice Mayor Decker, Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Simmons

108. Resolution on the retirement of Kathleen DeFilippo.   Mayor Sullivan

109. Resolution on the retirement of Diane Rafferty.   Mayor Sullivan

110. Resolution on the retirement of William McGurl.   Mayor Sullivan

111. Get well wishes extended to Audrey Edey.   Councillor Simmons

112. Congratulations to Gregory Russ on his appointment as the new Housing Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority   Mayor Sullivan

113. Congratulations to the Episcopal Divinity School on the inauguration of the Suzanne Radley Hiatt Chair in Feminist Pastoral Theology and the Installation of The Reverend Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook which will be held on September 28, 2004 at 10:00am at Saint John’s Memorial Chapel   Vice Mayor Decker

114. Congratulations to Christopher J. Wilson and Dawn Perna on their wedding.   Mayor Sullivan

115. Condolences extended on the death of Louis DiGiovanni.   Councillor Maher

116. Condolences extended on the death of Julia Child.   Mayor Sullivan

117. Resolution on the death of Lucrecia Colon.   Councillor Galluccio

118. Resolution on the death of Richard W. Dynan.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Galluccio

125. Resolution on the death of Sarah P. McGeoghean.   Mayor Sullivan

126. City Council extends condolences to the entire community of Beslan, Russia.   Vice Mayor Decker

127. Resolution on the death of Mary Davenport Fosque.   Mayor Sullivan

130. Good luck to Miss Allison High as she competes in the Miss Massachusetts USA 2005 Pageant and proclaim November 20, 2004 as Allison High Day in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

132. Congratulations to Alfredo and Rose Cutone on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.   Councillor Toomey

133. Thanks to the DiDomenico's for their enormous contributions to the success of the Saints Cosmas and Damian Feast.   Mayor Sullivan

134. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for the mother of Councillor Brian Murphy.   Mayor Sullivan

135. Happy 90th Birthday wishes extended to Alvira M. Souza.   Councillor Toomey

136. Support for Cambridge Family Football Day held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 and encourage all Cantabrigians to attend the afternoon game between Harvard University and the College of the Holy Cross.   Mayor Sullivan

137. Support for Harvard University Museums Community Day held on Sunday, September 19, 2004 from 1:00-5:00pm.   Mayor Sullivan

ORDERS
1. Dedication of a site in memory of Michael Gravalese.   Mayor Sullivan

2. The City Manager is requested to report on the incident at Columbia Park and what steps are being taken to have police details and other security at the outdoor events.   Councillor Simmons

3. The City Manager is requested to look into assigning a walking patrol officer in the Inman Square area during the 7:00am to 4:00pm peak hours for area businesses.   Councillor Simmons

4. The City Manager is requested to report on the concerns of business owners on the Inman Square improvements, particularly the benches, the quality of the improvements and the traffic signalization.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Davis

5. The City Manager is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to install a stop sign at the corner of Pine and School Streets.   Councillor Simmons

6. Owners of 146-148-150-152 Berkshire Street and 764 Cambridge Street urged to preserve housing for low income elderly and persons with disabilities and support for the Berkshire/Cambridge Streets Tenant Association.   Councillor Davis

7. The City Manager is requested to ensure that the redesign of the new main library discourages skateboarding on public property at the high school and the library and that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for discussion.   Councillor Davis

8. Dedication of a site in memory of Julia Child.   Mayor Sullivan

9. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation regarding a situation where the street cleaning day and signage was changed.   Councillor Simmons

10. The City Manager is requested to confer with officials of the Archdiocese of Boston to acquire the plaques from the Blessed Sacrament Church that pay tribute to the men and women of World War II and to find an appropriate location for the tribute and for a commemorative ceremony to be held.   Mayor Sullivan

11. Opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to slash many rent vouchers.   Mayor Sullivan

12. The City Manager is requested to report on the impact of the new federal overtime law and how that will affect Cambridge workers.   Councillor Simmons

13. The Mayor is requested to convene a joint meeting in October 2004 to discuss ways the City Council can be kept informed and support the School Committee.   Councillor Simmons

14. The City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the maintenance and improvement issues at Magazine Beach.   Councillor Davis

15. The City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with an update on the improvements to Vellucci Park.   Councillor Davis

16. The corner of Western Avenue and Putnam Avenue in front of the Western Front be named Marvin Gilmore Square.   Councillor Reeves

17. The City Manager is requested to report on the number of dormitory beds Cambridge universities maintain as compared to that number five to six years ago as reported in the August 23, 2004 Globe article.   Councillor Maher

18. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Police, the School Superintendent and other appropriate department heads to report on what efforts have been made to educate skateboarders on the new ordinance prohibiting skateboarding, and additional steps to ensure that skateboarders understand the prohibition and the fines.   Vice Mayor Decker

19. The City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with a comprehensive report and listing of all business that the City of Cambridge does with Fleet Bank, including retirement accounts.   Councillor Maher

20. The City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director to look at the walk sign at the corner of Alpine Street and Concord Avenue - it appears to be always on.   Councillor Maher

21. The City Manager is requested to report on real property tax receivables for the City, and on recent state legislation that allows municipalities to convert existing tax liens to revenue and place these properties back on the tax rolls, and a recommendation as to whether use of the legislation would be beneficial in addressing the City’s current tax delinquencies.   Mayor Sullivan

22. The City Manager is requested to work with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to bring information on identity theft to our Cambridge residents through all available means.   Mayor Sullivan

23. The City Manager is requested to report on a plan for security of bathroom facilities at City Hall, relative to safety and health for city employees, while seeking to maintain public access.   Mayor Sullivan

24. Review of the State Auditor's Report on Boat Excise Tax as it relates to the City of Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

25. City Manager is requested to confer with the Russell Field project manager and the Electrical Department relative to lighting issues resulting from the field closure.   Mayor Sullivan

26. The City Manager is requested to direct the Police Department to step up patrols in the vicinity of Hews and Fairmont Streets given the recent tire slashings.   Councillor Murphy

27. The City Manager is requested to report to the City Council on the rash of automobile vandalism that occurred on September 9, 2004 and September 10, 2004 on Erie, Hamilton and Kelly Road in Cambridgeport.   Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan

28. Approval of the application of the Harvard Square Business Association for temporary banners, subject to the applicant submitting an application meeting the City's requirements for the banner application and approval process.   Councillor Maher

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee, for a meeting held on July 15, 2004 to continue discussion on planning events in Cambridge for the month of July.

2. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Human Services Committee, for a meeting held on August 11, 2004 to discuss plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held in October.

3. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Human Services Committee, for a meeting held on August 25, 2004 to continue discussing plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004.

4. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Human Services Committee, for a meeting held on September 1, 2004 to continue discussing plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, regarding additional ordinance changes required to implement fee amendments adopted by the City Council.

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

Wed, Sept 15
9:00am   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussing plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held Oct 2, 2004.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Sept 21
10:00am   The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive a major debriefing on the success and areas of improvement on the events held during the month of July in the City, to determine whether the work of this committee should continue with an eye toward Mac World 2005 and to answer questions on how to institutionalize the City’s future Destination Cambridge abilities.  (Sullivan Chamber)
11:00am   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on the Police Station and to discuss discouraging skateboarding at CRLS and the library and ensuring that the redesign of the library discourages skateboarding.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Sept 22
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on zoning amendments to accompany the Tree Protection Ordinance. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Sept 23
9:00am   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss a process and timeline for the City Council to review its goals, including the process and timeline for a survey of citizen opinion.  (Ackermann Room)

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

Tues, Sept 28
1:00pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss benches, bus stops, snow removal plan, policies and procedures to clear snow and maintenance of public handicapped parking spaces.  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue, Ballroom)

Sat, Oct 2
9:00am   Senior Town Meeting - sponsored by the Human Services Committee.
NOTE: Registration is required to participate. Please contact the Council on Aging at (617) 349-6055 to register in advance.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

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

Tues, Oct 5
10:00am   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss adult obesity.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, Oct 20
2:00pm   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss City Council Order #8 of May 10, 2004 regarding establishing criteria for naming squares and Order #15 of June 14, 2004 regarding the development of a GIS format for displaying online all of the Cambridge Squares that have been named for people.  (Ackermann Room)
3:00pm   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss City Council Order #14 of Aug 2, 2004 regarding the purview of City Council Committees and their role in policy development.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Oct 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     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That this City Council dedicate an appropriate site in memory of Michael Gravalese; 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-2     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report on the incident at Columbia Park and what steps are being taken to have police details and other security at the outdoor events.

O-3     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to look into assigning a walking patrol officer in the Inman Square area during the 7:00am to 4:00pm peak hours for area businesses.

O-4     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the Inman Square improvements, particularly those outlined in the attached August 6, 2004 letter to the City Manager from the Inman Square businesses, and most especially the benches, the quality of the improvements (design and construction) and the traffic signalization.

O-5     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to install a stop sign at the corner of Pine and School Streets.

O-6     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record urging the owners of 146-148-150-152 Berkshire Street and 764 Cambridge Street to preserve housing for low income elderly and persons with disabilities; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council support the Berkshire/Cambridge Street Tenant Association.

O-7     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that the redesign of the new main library discourages skateboarding on public property both at the high school and the library; and be it further
ORDERED: That the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for discussion.

O-8     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in the memory of Julia Child; 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-9     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation regarding a situation where the street cleaning day and signage was changed.

O-10     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: There is currently located in the church at Blessed Sacrament a tribute to the men and women who served in World War II from the Cambridgeport neighborhood; and
WHEREAS: This tribute has significance to the veterans of Cambridge and their families; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with officials of the Archdiocese of Boston relative to acquiring the plaques that pay tribute to the men and women who served this country during World War II; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager, in consultation with the Veterans Office, the Mayor and all other appropriate parties, find an appropriate location for this tribute and that a commemorative ceremony be held.

O-11     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The Section 8 Housing Voucher Program has been a critical and essential tool for municipalities in providing affordable housing opportunities to low income families and seniors; and
WHEREAS: This vital program has already suffered due to drastic federal cuts; and
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the federal government is again looking toward cuts in this program, in effect forcing numerous Massachusetts families out of their apartments and even discouraging landlord participation in the program; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in opposition to any further gutting of the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-12     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested report to the City Council on the impact of the new federal overtime law and how that will affect Cambridge workers.

O-13     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: One of the articulated goals of the City Council is to "strengthen and support public education and other learning in Cambridge . . . ;" and
WHEREAS: The City Council can further this goal by working with the School Committee to foster the commitment of both elected bodies, the School Committee and the Cambridge City Council, to work collaboratively to support the education of Cambridge children; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge has a new principal, Mr. Dolan, at the new alternative high school; and
WHEREAS: The MCAS scores will be released to the public on September 10, 2004; and
WHEREAS: The City Council and School Committee have not had an opportunity to discuss the student data report; and
WHEREAS: The School Department has had a number of new hires (principals and teachers); and
WHEREAS: It is important and helpful to discuss school issues and ways the City Council can be kept informed and support the School Committee; now therefore be
RESOLVED: That the Mayor be and hereby is requested to convene a joint meeting in October 2004 to discuss the above and any other business that would normally come before the committee.

O-14     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the maintenance and improvement issues at Magazine Beach.

O-15     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with an update on the improvements to Vellucci Park.

O-16     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the corner of Western Avenue and Putnam Avenue in front of the Western Front be named "Marvin Gilmore 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 and dedication ceremony.

O-17     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the number of dormitory beds Cambridge universities currently maintain in Cambridge as compared to the number of beds in existence in Cambridge five to six years ago as reported in the Boston Globe article published during the week of August 23, 2004.

O-18     September 13, 2004
VICE MAYOR DECKER
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Police, the School Superintendent and other appropriate department heads to report to the City Council on what efforts have been made to educate skateboarders on the new ordinance prohibiting skateboarding, and what additional steps will be taken to ensure that young skateboarders understand the prohibition and the fines.

O-19     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with a comprehensive report and listing of all business that the City of Cambridge does with Fleet Bank, including retirement accounts.

O-20     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director to look at the walk sign at the corner of Alpine Street and Concord Avenue - it appears to be always on.

O-21     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council detailing delinquent real property tax receivables for the City, including data on tax liens; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on recent state legislation that allows municipalities to convert existing tax liens to revenue and place these properties back on the tax rolls; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a recommendation as to whether utilization of this legislation would be beneficial in addressing the City’s current tax delinquencies.

O-22     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This year over ten million Americans will be victimized by identity theft; and
WHEREAS: Identity theft is the nation’s fastest growing crime and in 2003 the number of victims in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts increased by forty percent; and
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, in cooperation with MASSPIRG, has developed an educational/informational campaign about identity theft; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to bring this information to our Cambridge residents through all available means (City Cable, Internet, Human Services Programming, Senior Center, Consumer Council and the like).

O-23     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with a plan for security of bathroom facilities at City Hall, relative to safety and health for city employees, while seeking to maintain public access.

O-24     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The State Auditor released a report entitled, "Independent State Auditor's Report On The Effectiveness Of Boat Excise Tax Collection System In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts" [No. 204-5112-30]; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge is listed among many communities in the Commonwealth that have not collected boat excise tax; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge is given as a specific example in a sampling of their finding as a community that could potentially benefit from said collection, especially given that some of immediately abutting communities are collecting said tax; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to review the State Auditor's Report on Boat Excise Tax, specifically as it relates to the City of Cambridge, as well as calculate an estimate of amount the city could stand to collect; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council and the Finance Committee on the findings of said review and a recommendation for action.

O-25     September 13, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the project manager at the Russell Field site and the City's Electrical Department relative to the lighting issue due to the park's closure and report back to the City Council. There may be a need to install some temporary lighting on the paths to ensure public safety.

O-26     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Police Department to step up patrols in the vicinity of Hews and Fairmont Streets given the recent tire slashings that have occurred.

O-27     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report to the City Council on the rash of automobile vandalism that occurred on September 9, 2004 and September 10, 2004 on Erie, Hamilton and Kelly Road in Cambridgeport.

O-28     September 13, 2004
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Council approve the application of the Harvard Square Business Association for temporary banners, subject to the applicant submitting an application meeting the City's requirements for the banner application and approval process.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee held a public meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2004, beginning at ten o’clock and thirteen minutes A.M. in the Sullivan Chamber.

The purpose of the meeting was to continue discussion on planning events in Cambridge for the month of July.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Committee, Mayor Michael Sullivan, Richard Rossi, Deputy City Manager, Louie DePasquale, Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs, Julia Bowdoin, Assistant to the City Manager, Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer, Mary Hart, MIS Director, James Monagle, City Auditor, Duane Brown, Affirmative Action Officer, Estella Johnson, Director, Economic Development, Community Development Department (CDD), Jubi Headley, Assistant to the Mayor, Paul Pace, Intern, Mayor’s Office, Police Department, Robyn Thieringer and Maura Cooney, Cambridge Office of Tourism, Jason Weeks, Executive Director, Arts Council, Calvin Lindsay, Executive Director, Municipal Cable Office, Dhonyal Jones, Municipal Cable, Owen O’Riordan, City Engineer, Greg Garber, Public Works Department, Bill Dwyer, Public Works Department, Andrea Boyer, License Commission, Kit Rawlins, Assistant Director of the Historical Commission and Margaret Drury, City Clerk. Also there were Susan Fleischman, Executive Director of CCTV, Cara Spalle, Hotel at MIT, , John Clifford, Green Street Grille, Wendy Thompson, Taste of Cambridge, Issi Shait, Cambridgeside Galleria, Kelly Courtney, 3 Linnaean Street, Terrence F. Smith, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Christian Manitlla, the Inn at Harvard, Matthew McKenna, Office of Senator Tolman, Tom Lucey, Harvard University Office of Government, Community and Public Affairs, Gregory O’Bannon, 204 Columbia Street, Denise Jillson, Cambridge YMCA, Ruth Kiefson, 194 Sherman Street, Andrew Schaad, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Alexis Pena, Boston, consultant on salsa concert, Kelly Courtney, 3 Linnaean Street, Marth Sullivan, Sullivan Communications and Roger O’Sullivan, 1105 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

Councillor Reeves opened the meeting and stated the purpose. An agenda was distributed (Attachment A). Councillor Reeves invited Mayor Sullivan to begin the meeting, and Mayor Sullivan began by thanking all those present for their excellent work. Councillor Reeves then invited updates on the plans and preparations.

Jason Weeks reported on the preparations for the Art Fair to take place on the Cambridge Common on Sunday and Monday, July 18th and 19th. Wendy Thompson reported on the Taste of Cambridge scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2004. John Clifford reported on the Worlds Fair scheduled for Sunday, July 25, 2004. There will be 10 stages. All abutters have already received a letter notifying them of the festival, and they will receive another this weekend. Susan Fleischman reported on the arrangements for Amy Goodman to broadcast her acclaimed TV show "Democracy Now" live from CCTV every day of the DNC. Ms. Fleischman stated that the technical requirements are extraordinary.

Kit Rawlins reported on the first event of the month, the Cambridge Discovery Walks on July 3, 2004. Over 500 people came to participate in the walks. She added that one of the people who led several of the walks would repeat them on the Sunday of the Art Fair. She also announced that there would be an exhibit on three outstanding Democrats with Cambridge Connections, Tip O’Neill, John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The panels will go up in City Hall on July 27, 2004 and will remain in place for at least two weeks.

Publicity was discussed. Mr. Rossi reported that the pole banners would be going up that day. Councillor Reeves said that a citywide mailing is going out to 49,000 residential addresses. Jubi Headley reported that the current Phoenix contains an insert on the Cambridge events, and that the committee will have access to the overruns of that insert for distribution.

The Willie Colon Salsa Concert and Dance was discussed. The event will take place on July 21, 2004 after the Taste of Cambridge. Mr. Headley and Mr. Pena announced that Cambridge will have an opportunity to break the world record, set in Barcelona, for the largest salsa lesson ever. That record was for 3, 868 salsa dancers. Mr. Pena thinks Cambridge has a good chance of establishing a new record.

Mr. Headley reported on the symposia. Denise Jillson and Michael Blakely reported briefly on the parade. Councillor Reeves thanked everyone present for their hard work on all of the events. He gave special mention to Lisa Peterson, Commissioner of Public Works and her staff for their work to make the City of Cambridge and City Hall shine.

The meeting was adjourned at eleven o’clock and ten minutes A.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair

Committee Report #2
The Human Services Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 beginning at eight o’clock and fifty minutes A.M. in the Ackermann Room.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held in October.

Present at the meeting were Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Committee, Councillor Henrietta Davis, Councillor Brian Murphy, Eileen Ginnetty, Director, Council on Aging, Emma Watkins, Director, City-wide Senior Center and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Councillor Simmons opened the meeting and stated the purpose. She requested an update on the Senior Town Meeting. The Senior Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Registration will take place from 9-10am and the meeting content will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm. In response to a question by Councillor Simmons, Ms. Watkins stated that a continental breakfast is being planned. A suggestion was made to see if vendors would donate refreshments.

Ms. Watkins stated that her vision of the Senior Town Meeting is to create an opportunity for seniors to come and talk about their concerns. Break out groups would be planned to discuss issues such as transportation. Councillor Simmons stated that her vision was the same. She wanted to end the program with a session where seniors could "talk to their city officials." The break out groups should report back to the city officials for action. The program was described as follows:

10-11:30am      two sessions could be held on the same issue
Noon               lunch
1 – 2pm           reports and resolution.

Councillor Simmons suggested that a transportation expert could answer questions regarding transportations issues raised by the seniors. The end result would be that the City Council would look into the issues. Councillor Davis stated that she could do the transportation session and have employees from Community Development and a transportation expert present at the session. Appropriate personnel consistent with the issues should be at the Senior Town Meeting.

Ms. Ginnetty informed the committee that a city league student is currently entering the data collected from the 400 questionnaires.

The elected officials needed to be invited to the Senior Town Meeting to participate either at lunchtime or at the end of the session for a Senior Speak Out, stated Councillor Simmons. The seniors should be invited to come to talk to their elected officials. The City Council, School Committee members, State Representatives, the School Superintendent, Chief Public Health Officer and Congressman Capuano needed to be invited to participate in the Senior Town Meeting. Councillor Davis commented that the Speak Out should be open for comments and a report back on the comments. Councillor Simmons cautioned that only seniors would talk during the Speak Out.

Councillor Simmons stated that the Council on Aging would analyze the surveys and get the hot topics of concern to the seniors. She also wanted to add an enrichment component, like a "Red Hat Society" and a male group. She stated that she would invite Congressman Capuano to be the keynote speaker. The program format will be as follows:

9:00 – 10:00am       registration
10:00 – 10:15am     opening remarks
10:15 – 10:30am     keynote speaker
10:40 – 11:40am    ½ hour revolving break out sessions
12:00 – 1:00pm      lunch
1:00 – 2:00pm       speak out, questions and answers and wrap up.

Councillor Davis suggested networking theme tables like the "Red Hat Society" could be held during the lunchtime.

Ms. Ginnetty stated that attendance is a logistical issue. Attendance may need to be capped. There could be a problem with the attendance numbers for the Senior Town Meeting. She suggested announcing that registration is required via news lines and the Chronicle. Councillor Simmons suggested on-line and mail-in registration. Registration forms would be distributed at sites other than the Senior Center with a cut off date for registration. If the numbers are too large City Hall may need to be utilized, stated Councillor Simmons.

Councillor Simmons spoke about having the Senior Town Meeting simulcast at 2050 Massachusetts Avenue.

Councillor Davis commented that the Senior Town Meeting is getting lost with serving the same group of seniors; new seniors needed to be recruited. Ms. Ginnetty suggested a social service provider be available to answer questions for people who are preparing to retire. She suggested that outreach be done to the "almost senior population." Ms. Ginnetty would contact Mr. Seiffert or Ms. Jillson at the YMCA for the use of Durrell Hall as a site for the "almost senior" sessions. The new senior might want to join the YMCA. Councillor Davis suggested a financial or a health care professional would be a good choice for a keynote speaker for the "almost senior" attendees. Ms. Ginnetty suggested the Retirement Office. Councillor Murphy commented that the keynote speaker should not be a sales or marketing person. A suggestion was made for a volunteer clearing house or a panel of newly retired seniors. This issue could be a lunchtime panel discussion. Ms. Ginnetty stated that marketing to the "almost senior population" needed to be done; how is the over 50 age group reached.

Councillor Simmons suggested two lunchtime discussions:
   1. general issues, with music and a resource table in the hallway with the elected officials seated at the lunch tables; and
   2. the "almost senior" lunch at the YMCA.

Councillor Simmons asked when would the data from the survey be available. Ms. Ginnetty responded by August 20, 2004.

Councillor Simmons scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 9:00am.

Councillor Simmons thanked all those present for their participation.

The meeting adjourned at nine o’clock and thirty-five minutes a. m.

For the Committee
Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair

Committee Report #3
The Human Services Committee conducted a public meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at nine o’clock and ten minutes A.M. in the Ackerman Room.

The purpose of the meeting was to continue discussing plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004.

Present at the meeting were Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Committee, Eileen Ginnetty, Director, Council on Aging, Emma Watkins, Director, Citywide Senior Center, Susan Pacheco, Director of Client Services, Calvin Lindsay, Director, Municipal Cable and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Councillor Simmons opened the meeting and stated the purpose.

Ms. Ginnetty commented that the feedback she is receiving is that it is not a good idea to mix the "almost seniors" with the Senior Town Meeting. The Council on Aging would sponsor a separate event for the "almost seniors" population with a financial planning component. Councillor Simmons agreed with this action. She did, however, request that there be some information provided for the "almost seniors" at the Senior Town Meeting to see if there is a group of "almost seniors" to address issues to this population.

Ms. Pacheco distributed a draft program (Attachment A). The official registration time would be 9:30am; but if seniors wish to register at 9:00am this would be done.

Ms. Ginnetty stated that city and state officials and City Councillors should be in attendance at the Senior Town Meeting by 12:15pm for the Speakout.

Councillor Simmons commented that Facilitator training may be needed a week before the Senior Town Meeting. A recorder and assistance for the physically challenged would also be needed.

Ms. Ginnetty stated that advertisements about the Senior Town Meeting would appear in the Newslines of the Chronicle, on the Web site and in the housing buildings.

Councillor Simmons inquired if the survey data was complete and what are the important topics to the seniors. Ms. Ginnetty responded that the hot topics in ranking order are not ready. She stated that 5-6 topics that could be discussed are:
   1. Prescription drugs/health and wellness;
   2. Transportation/taxi coupons;
   3. Social issues, such as assertive aging;
   4. Housing;
   5. Hobbies, recreational and social events; and
   6. Nutrition, meals and food pantry

The ranking from the 325 survey results would be prepared.

Councillor Simmons inquired if experts on the topic are needed. Ms. Ginnetty stated that when the hot topics are identified necessary personnel would be required to attend the Senior Town Meeting. The format may be either a workshop or a presentation. At the next meeting the topics and who would facilitate the conversation needed to be determined stated Councillor Simmons. The facilitator and/or presenter must be entertaining and engaging. A discussion ensued about the topics and the facilitator.

Ms. Pacheco suggested Dr. Alan Abrams from the Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Excellence to discuss health and wellness. Ms. Ginnetty also suggested Dr. Alan Conant. Ms. Ginnetty requested Councillor Simmons invite Dr. Abrams to the Senior Town Meeting. Ms. Caryn Eichenbaum was suggested to discuss prescription drugs. Ms. Ginnetty would contact Ms. Eichenbaum to participate in the Senior Town Meeting.

On hobbies, recreational and social events Ms. Watkins stated that the options that are available in the City for men and women should be outlined. She suggested that the library staff could do a demonstration about the Red Hat Society. This subject is the top topic from the survey results.

A representative from the Cambridge Housing Authority could discuss housing. Councillor Simmons stated her concern about independent housing. Who would discuss this aspect of housing? Ms. Watkins suggested the Beacon Hill model, known as a visual retirement community. Ms. Ginnetty stated that 2-3 facilitators might be needed to discuss housing. She also suggested Cambridge Co-Housing.

Ms. Ginnetty commented that the meals and food pantry topic is informational. This topic should be expanded to the main topic of nutrition, stated Councillor Simmons. She suggested Jackie Fitzhugh be the facilitator.

Councillor Simmons stated that the topics, a brief description and title, contact person, and telephone number is needed. Ms. Pacheco suggested that the facilitators should be contacted by City staff first to see if they are available to participate in the Senior Town Meeting. Ms. Ginnetty requested Ms. Pacheco to ask Mr. Cox if Dr. Abrams is available on October 2, 2004.

Councillor Simmons asked Mr. Lindsay if Municipal Cable could simulcast the Senior Town Meeting at 2050 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Lindsay stated that the event could not be a live broadcast, but would be taped. Councillor Simmons suggested getting comments about the event from people on the street.

Councillor Simmons stated that there should be an evaluation of the event.

Councillor Simmons asked Ms. Ginnetty about the cost of transportation to the event. Ms. Ginnetty would provide this information.

Councillor Simmons scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday September 1, 2004 at 9:00am. She requested that the Public Information Officer be invited to attend to prepare a press release on the Senior Town Meeting.

Councillor Simmons thanked all attendees.

The meeting was adjourned at ten o’clock and ten minutes A.M.

For the Committee
Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair

Committee Report #4
The Human Services Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 beginning at nine o’clock and twenty minutes A.M. in the Sullivan Chamber.

The purpose of the meeting was to continue discussing plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Denise Simmons, Chair of the Committee, Councillor Henrietta Davis, Emma Watkins, Director, Citywide Senior Center, Susan Pacheco, Director of Client Services, Human Services Department, Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk. Also present at the meeting were William Cobham, 131 Fayerweather Street and Leroy Cragwell, 13 Hubbard Avenue, Cambridge.

Councillor Simmons opened the meeting and stated the purpose. An updated Program was distributed (Attachment A). She informed the committee that she had discussed with Mr. Cox the issue of the "almost seniors." Mr. Cox would like a separate meeting for the "almost seniors." Mr. Cox would participate in the Senior Town Meeting. Congressman Capuano has been requested to attend as the keynote speaker but a response from the Congressman is not expected until September 10, 2004. An alternative keynote speaker should be considered in the event that Congressman Capuano is unavailable. Dr. Abrams is a good choice for a keynote speaker. There would be five simultaneous workshops before lunch. The City Council and the City officials would be invited to sit at the tables for the Speak Out. A report would be done for action by the City Council.

Mr. Cobham stated that the key issue to seniors is health issues. The Medicare law needed to be amended. Federal and State regulations needed to be separated, he stated. Dr. Abrams could state the issues from the medical professional perspective. He suggested Isaac Ben Ezra, President of Mass Senior Action as a keynote speaker. He would inform the committee of Mr. Ben Ezra’s availability. He also suggested Debbie Banda from AARP as a possible participant in the Senior Town Meeting. It was agreed that possible participants names and addresses would be sent to the Council on Aging who would forward them to Councillor Simmons. Councillor Davis suggested someone from Senator Kennedy’s staff who is working on state and national issues.

Councillor Davis inquired about the publicity for the Senior Town Meeting. Ini Tomeu stated that the registration and the Program could be put on the Web site. Councillor Davis suggested contacting Mary Hurley to secure coverage in the Globe. Ms. Tomeu stated she would contact the reporters from the Globe and the Chronicle to inform them about the first Senior Town Meeting. She would ask the Chronicle to put the Program in the newspaper. Ms. Pacheco stated that the extension 6055 would be set up to receiver registration voice mail. This extension would be monitored. The Program is in the Newslines and is available to the public stated Ms. Watkins. Non-residents would be accepted for registration after September 17, 2004.

Ms. Tomeu distributed information on Accessible Cambridge Taxi (Attachment B).

A discussion ensued about the results of the surveys (Attachment C). Ms Watkins stated that the workshops are based on the queries on the survey. The workshop descriptions are being worked on by the Council on Aging; but have not been completed. Councillor Simmons requested that the descriptions be completed as soon a possible. Dr. Abrams would discuss positive aging commented Ms. Pacheco. Councillor Davis commented that the timing of the workshops is tight. She suggested allotting fifteen more minutes to the workshops. Ms. Pacheco stated that the reporting back time was increased because this is what the seniors wanted. Councillor Davis questioned how can there be reports made on the workshops with such a short period of time. Ms. Pacheco responded that some workshops are informational. Facilitators and recorders will take down the key points. The Senior Town Meeting would inform seniors what is available in the City and the seniors would inform city officials what they would like to see offered, stated Councillor Simmons. She hoped to have a facilitator’s briefing. Councillor Davis stated that she hoped the seniors would leave the Senior Town Meeting with a positive outcome. The facilitators would record solutions and/or positive actions with a summary responded Councillor Simmons. An impartial facilitator, not an elected official, should deliver the closing. Mr. Cox or Mr. Walker were suggested as closing facilitators.

Councillor Simmons stated that the evaluation should ask what topics should be discussed next time and state the workshop that was attended.

The committee discussed having male and female senior groups. Councillor Simmons would contact library personnel about the "Red Hat Society." Mr. Cragwell stated that billiards is the biggest male group activity. Ms. Watkins commented that there is not a general male consensus. Councillor Simmons suggested asking the men what activities would they like to see offered.

In conclusion Councillor Simmons stated that she would contact Congressman Capuano, Mr. Cox and Mr. Walker about participating in the Senior Town Meeting. Ms. Pacheco and Ms. Watkins would work on writing a description for the workshop and alternative speakers. Councillor Davis requested interpreters for the Senior Town Meeting.

Councillor Simmons scheduled the next meeting for September 15, 2004.

Councillor Simmons thanked all attendees.

The meeting adjourned at ten o’clock and twenty minutes A.M.

For the Committee
Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair