CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. 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 thee years, effective the first day of January, 2005:  David Ferguson

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 05-171, regarding a report on a process to record the existence and contributions of various popular city destinations/institutions.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 05-155, relative to a report on collecting information on all existing prescription discount programs offered directly by pharmaceutical companies for consumers who lack prescription drug coverage.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 05-152, regarding a report on emergency preparedness efforts in the event of an influenza pandemic.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $150,000 from Employee Benefits (insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for police personnel injured in performance of their duties.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Lead-Safe Grant (Round 12) Program Income of $16,664.93 to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to increase funds available to control lead hazards in eligible housing in Cambridge.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 05-167, regarding a report on changes in crossing guard staffing levels.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, the appropriation of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation Grant in the amount of $14,405 to the Grant Fund of Human Services Salary and Wages account ($12,606) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,799) to support the Community Learning Center Bridge Transition to College Program that provides mentoring services to CRLS students.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, the appropriation of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Grant (BSAS) funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for $100,000 to the Grant Fund of Human Service Salary and Wages account ($67,877), Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($30,373) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,750) to provide funds will be used to fund the Cambridge Prevention Coalition’s work implementing the "Cambridge Community Mobilizing for Change Around Alcohol Project".

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to supplemental appropriation of $7,048 to the Supportive Housing Program Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover the cost of participating in a computer system by Cambridge homeless service agencies that provide services under the grant.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Decker relative to Order #16 of September 12, 2005 regarding supporting reform of the Criminal Offender Record Information Statute (CORI) system.

ON THE TABLE
2. Placed on the Table on the motion of Councillor Simmons 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.

3. Placed on Table on the motion of Mayor Sullivan relative to Committee Report #1 of March 7, 2005 from the University Relations Committee, for a meeting held on February 8, 2005 to discuss the MIT Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).

4. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Simmons on April 11, 2005 on an order adopted relative to a communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, transmitting a recommendation from the License Commission to deny a jitney license application from Nautical Tours, Inc.

5. Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Toomey on May 9, 2005 on an order requesting the City Solicitor draft a home rule petition to amend the City Charter to provide for popular election of the Mayor in the next municipal election.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. 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.]

7. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. and Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on July 18, 2005 for the purpose of continuing to consider a petition submitted by the Planning Board to amend the zoning in the Concord-Alewife area. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after August 15, 2005. Planning Board Report received on August 1, 2005. Petition expires September 20, 2005.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Fidelity Investments, requesting permission for two awnings and one sign at the premises numbered 238 Main Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Ed Brody, supporting the dance groups at the VFW.

2. A communication was received from Marcus C. Sarofim, supporting the dance groups at the VFW.

3. A communication was received from Sashe Hemel, supporting the dance groups at the VFW.

4. A communication was received from Daniel K. Salomon, supporting the dance groups at the VFW.

5. A communication was received from resident (signature illegible) of 23A Montgomery Street, supporting the dance groups at the VFW.

6. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding the City Council.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the retirement of Mary Abdelahad.   Mayor Sullivan

2. Resolution on the retirement of Walter M. Davis.   Councillor Maher

3. Resolution on the retirement of Lenore M. Prueser.   Councillor Maher

4. Resolution on the retirement of Stephen P. Sugrue.   Councillor Maher

5. Resolution on the retirement of Elsie Vega.   Councillor Maher

6. Resolution on the retirement of Christina R.Valentine.   Councillor Maher

7. Resolution on the retirement of William F. Timmins.   Councillor Maher

8. Resolution on the retirement of John P. Schmitt.   Councillor Maher

9. Resolution on the retirement of Maurice O. Page.   Councillor Maher

10. Resolution on the retirement of Helen C. Watt.   Councillor Maher

11. Resolution on the retirement of Al Ferreira.   Councillor Maher

12. Resolution on the retirement of Patricia A. Chartier.   Councillor Maher

13. Resolution on the retirement of Thomas P. Murphy.   Councillor Maher

14. Resolution on the retirement of George W. Pierce.   Councillor Maher

15. Resolution on the retirement of Suzanne V. Palmeri.   Councillor Maher

16. Resolution on the retirement of Christine Quinn.   Councillor Maher

17. Resolution on the retirement of Maria H. Pires.   Councillor Maher

18. Resolution on the retirement of Linda L. Juliano.   Councillor Maher

19. Resolution on the retirement of Anna C. Spera.   Councillor Maher

20. Resolution on the retirement of Pamela O. Woods.   Councillor Maher

21. Resolution on the retirement of Niki Baccus.   Councillor Maher

22. Resolution on the retirement of Marie J. Wright.   Councillor Maher

23. Resolution on the retirement of Joseph Coady.   Councillor Maher

24. Resolution on the retirement of Debra J. Coakley.   Councillor Maher

25. Resolution on the retirement of Jean Young.   Councillor Maher

26. Resolution on the retirement of Dorothy A. Brown.   Councillor Maher

27. Resolution on the retirement of Elaine Dailey.   Councillor Maher

28. Resolution on the retirement of Michele O. Snow.   Councillor Maher

29. Resolution on the retirement of Antonio L. Fontes.   Councillor Maher

30. Resolution on the retirement of Philip J. Bergstrom.   Councillor Maher

31. Resolution on the retirement of Mary Cabral.   Councillor Maher

32. Resolution on the retirement of Anne M. Cardosi.   Councillor Maher

33. Resolution on the retirement of Joan B. Carvalho.   Councillor Maher

34. Resolution on the retirement of Anthony E. Cicerone.   Councillor Maher

35. Resolution on the retirement of Elizabeth R. Curry.   Councillor Maher

36. Resolution on the retirement of Louise M. D'Entremont.   Councillor Maher

37. Resolution on the retirement of Michael J. Driscoll.   Councillor Maher

38. Resolution on the retirement of Philip M. Dussault.   Councillor Maher

39. Resolution on the retirement of Leslie C. Feeley-Brooks.   Councillor Maher

40. Resolution on the retirement of William F. Fulginite.   Councillor Maher

41. Resolution on the retirement of Arthur L. Gilman.   Councillor Maher

42. Resolution on the retirement of Michael T. Healy.   Councillor Maher

43. Resolution on the retirement of Guistina M. Hibbs.   Councillor Maher

44. Resolution on the retirement of Thomas E. Jenei.   Councillor Maher

45. Resolution on the retirement of Clyde F. McCarthy.   Councillor Maher

46. Resolution on the retirement of Thomas P. McCarthy.   Councillor Maher

47. Resolution on the retirement of Kenneth S. Neal.   Councillor Maher

48. Congratulations to Claire Rodley on the birth of her new grandson and extend congratulations to John and Heather Rodley.   Mayor Sullivan

49. Resolution on the retirement of Eileen R. Taxe-Levine.   Councillor Maher

50. Resolution on the retirement of Catherine Brennan.   Councillor Maher

51. Resolution on the retirement of Julia M. Smith.   Councillor Maher

52. Resolution on the retirement of Nicholas J. Wadden.   Councillor Maher

53. Resolution on the retirement of Nancy Mochi.   Councillor Maher

54. Resolution on the retirement of Jayne Marquedaunt.   Councillor Maher

55. Resolution on the retirement of Janice M. Mahoney.   Councillor Maher

56. Resolution on the retirement of Martha C. Gurry-Axtman from the School Department.   Councillor Maher

57. Resolution on the retirement of Xuexian Chen.   Councillor Maher

58. Resolution on the retirement of Jeannine F. Jenei.   Councillor Maher

59. Congratulations to the Equal Marriage Coalition and the Freedom to Marry Coalition for their victory on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 on behalf of Marriage Equality.   Councillor Simmons

60. Resolution on the death of Catherine Mouris.   Mayor Sullivan

61. Wishes for a speedy recovery to Al Adams.   Mayor Sullivan

62. Congratulations to Homeowners Rehab, Inc. on the recognition of Auburn Court as a model for successful high quality mixed-income, mixed-race housing development.   Councillor Galluccio

63. Resolution on the death of Donald Manning.   Mayor Sullivan

64. Congratulations to Melissa and Jamie Holway on the birth of their son.   Councillor Galluccio

65. Get well wishes to Julia Halprin.   Councillor Davis

66. Resolution on the death of Hospitalman Robert Martens.   Vice Mayor Decker

67. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jeffrey Williams.   Vice Mayor Decker

68. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jason Ames.   Vice Mayor Decker

69. Resolution on the death of Specialist Joseph Martinez.   Vice Mayor Decker

70. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Matthew Bohling.   Vice Mayor Decker

71. Resolution on the death of Second Lieutenant Charles Rubado.   Vice Mayor Decker

72. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Monta Ruth.   Vice Mayor Decker

73. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Franklin Vilorio.   Vice Mayor Decker

74. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Jude Jonaus.   Vice Mayor Decker

75. Resolution on the death of Sergeant George Draughn, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

76. Resolution on the death of Chief Warrant Officer Dennis Hay.   Vice Mayor Decker

77. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Obediah Kolath.   Vice Mayor Decker

78. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Robert Hollar, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

79. Resolution on the death of Captain Lowell Miller, II.   Vice Mayor Decker

80. Resolution on the death of Specialist Luke Williams.   Vice Mayor Decker

81. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Lonnie Parson.   Vice Mayor Decker

82. Resolution on the death of Major Gregory Fester.   Vice Mayor Decker

83. Appreciation to the City Manager, Robert Healy, for his hard work and leadership regarding construction mitigation issues in Kerry Corner and Riverside.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Galluccio

84. Happy 93rd Birthday Wishes to Mrs. Suzanne Greene.   Councillor Reeves

85. Get well wishes to Betty Steverson.   Councillor Reeves

86. Get well wishes to Elizabeth Clarke.   Councillor Reeves

87. Appreciation the Cambridge legislative delegation for their staunch and stalwart support for marriage equality.   Councillor Reeves

88. Congratulations to Niche Media LLC on the launch of its latest magazine, Boston Common.   Mayor Sullivan

89. Condolences to the family of Charles Cooper.   Councillor Simmons

90. Condolences to the family of Diane (Singleton) Powers.   Councillor Simmons

91. Thanks to Suzanne Greene for her years of service as a member of the Cambridge Historical Commission.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Murphy

92. Resolution on the death of David L. Galgay.   Mayor Sullivan

93. Happy Birthday to special Cantabrigian.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

94. Best wishes to the recipients of the Cambridge Library "Hats Off" citation on their many years of service at a celebration on September 30, 2005.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Murphy

95. Congratulations to the Porter Square Neighborhood Association for their outstanding work in creating the "Shop & Eat on Mass Avenue First" map encouraging the support of local businesses.   Councillor Murphy

96. Resolution on the death of Jerzy Soltan.   Mayor Sullivan

97. Resolution on the death of Phyllis Grace.   Mayor Sullivan

98. Resolution on the death of Ralph Salvucci.   Mayor Sullivan

99. Condolences on the death of Mary Margaret McLaughlin Clark.   Mayor Sullivan

100. Congratulations to Robin Franz, Director of the Central Square Business Association and to the Association on the very successful First Annual Arts Central.   Councillor Davis, Mayor Sullivan

101. Thanks to Al Marder, President of the International Association of Peace Messenger Cities.   Vice Mayor Decker

ORDERS
1. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Housing Authority to ensure that they are baiting rat traps and taking all steps necessary to ensure that all "rat holes" are being closed.   Mayor Sullivan

2. The City Manager is requested to work with the Executive Director of Neville Center to improve the quality of food available at the Center.   Mayor Sullivan

3. Dedication of a site near Lamont and Magnolia Avenue in honor of the Haddock family.   Councillor Toomey

4. Dedication of a site near Cardinal Medeiros Avenue and Berkshire Place honor of Fred Cabral, Sr.   Councillor Toomey

5. Dedication of a site near Fulkerson Street in honor of Liberal Ferreira.   Councillor Toomey

6. Dedicate of a site near Palermo Street and Windsor Street in honor of the Corey family.   Councillor Toomey

7. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority on the status of 18-20 Ware Street and report back to the City Council.   Councillor Galluccio

8. The City Manager is requested to report on the process by which a property owner is notified that a recommendation to designate their property as a protected landmark has been placed on the City Council agenda.   Councillor Maher

9. Support for the Cambridge Historical Commission in initiating the process of landmarking the building at 200 Broadway.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Decker, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Davis

10. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to contact Conrail to request that Conrail remove all debris, trash and vegetation along the right-of-ways in Cambridge, especially from Broadway to the Somerville Line.   Councillor Toomey

11. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to conduct a traffic study of Pemberton Street between Sherman Street and Yerxa Road to review all possibilities for actions that will make that stretch a safer roadway.   Councillor Maher

12. Supporting for the creation of a national executive branch level Department of Peace.   Vice Mayor Decker

13. The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee is requested to schedule a meeting to provide the V.F.W. dance advocates an opportunity to make a presentation.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Murphy

14. Opposition to President Bush's proposal to eliminate prevailing wage laws in construction projects in the Gulf States area.   Councillor Galluccio

15. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to create a new visitors' parking pass for Cambridge landlords who live outside the City so that they can visit and maintain their property for a limited number of hours and days during the year.   Councillor Galluccio

16. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the view of that department hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding the intersection of Harvard and Dana Streets and the need for a traffic light or other stop signal at that location.   Councillor Reeves

17. The City Manager is requested to instruct the Arts Council to assist the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee in scheduling a meeting with local promoters, business associations and other stakeholders regarding the future of Destination Cambridge and the working concept of Cambridge’s "excitement lab" and joint funding endeavors.   Councillor Reeves

18. The City Manager is requested to consider as part of the Cambridge Common Restoration Project the expansion of public plantings to mirror or exceed those in the Boston Public Garden.   Councillor Reeves

19. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of the Library to begin, or better inform the City Council of an existing process to develop a lecture or speaker series for the new library space, which series may begin at other sites prior to completion of library construction.   Councillor Reeves

20. The City Manager is requested to take the necessary steps to see that a sign indicating the name of the street is placed at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Street and Memorial Drive.   Councillor Davis

21. Support for H 1457, An Act to Promote Proper School Nutrition.   Councillor Murphy, Vice Mayor Decker, Councillor Toomey and Councillor Reeves

22. The City Manager is requested to ensure that there is appropriate signage at the Rindge Avenue entrance to the new Russell Field facility indicating that the site is home to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Falcons and North Cambridge Little League and that all members of the community are welcome.   Councillor Galluccio

23. The City Manager is requested to contact the MBTA to request their appearance at a community meeting as soon as possible but in any event no later than November 1, 2005 to present the current status of the urban ring project.   Councillor Davis

24. The City Manager is requested to instruct the Department of Public Works to repair the sidewalk on Fairfield Street.   Mayor Sullivan

25. That the Concord-Alewife petition be re-filed as of September 21, 2005 and that the petition be referred to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for further hearing and report.   Vice Mayor Decker

26. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to schedule a neighborhood sergeants meeting in the Porter Square neighborhood in light of the recent robberies on Orchard, Blake and Milton Streets.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

27. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner regarding increasing patrols in the Porter Square neighborhood in light of the recent robberies on Orchard, Blake and Milton Streets.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

28. The City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council regarding the failure of the MBTA to trim trees and improve lighting in the park at Porter Square controlled by the MBTA.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

29. The City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Municipal Ordinance to permit the posting of informational signs on light poles and telephone poles with permission from the City Manager.   Councillor Davis

30. The City Manager is requested to confer with appropriate staff to conduct an immediate lighting analysis at the intersection of Rindge and Route 16 and if necessary bring legal action against the State to properly light the intersection.   Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan

31. The City Manager is requested to increase Police foot patrols in the Inman Square area due to the recent rash of break-ins/holdups.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

32. The City Manager is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to install traffic calming measures on Windsor Street between Cambridge and Main Street.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

33. The City Manager is requested to confer with the School Department to insure that the dumpsters at all schools are emptied on a daily basis.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

34. The City Manager, in consultation with the Historical Commission, is requested to plan for the replacement or repair of public area seating in the Sullivan Chamber, as the former theater seating is now very worn.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

35. The City Council go on record to request Governor Romney to meet with members of the Islamic Community to build bridges and to offer the resources of the Cambridge Community.   Councillor Murphy, Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey

36. Support for "An Act Authorizing Localities to Adopt Protections for Low and Moderate Tenants and Units of Governmentally-Involved Housing," and "An Act Providing for Notification of Certain Tenants."   Councillor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Murphy and Mayor Sullivan
CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO

37. The City Manager is requested to report on the status of the programs that encourage and assist in plantings of flowers on public sidewalks and spaces.   Councillor Simmons

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Sept 19
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 20
6:00pm   The Public Safety Committee and the Finance Committee will conduct a joint public meeting to discuss the issue of running red lights with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Committees.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Sept 21
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 12.18 entitled "Standardizing the Placement and Maintenance of Newsracks.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition submitted by the Planning Board to amend Section 20.100 of the Zoning Ordinance, Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District, relative to ground floor retail.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Sept 22
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting with the Massachusetts Delegation to discuss issues and concerns regarding property taxes and municipal revenue.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Sept 23
9:00am   The Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Property Tax will conduct a public meeting to continue discussions on issues relating to the property tax and to review property tax proposals.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Sept 26
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, Sept 28
5:30pm   The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue to discuss dog parks in the city.  (Ackermann Room)

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

Thurs, Oct 20
6:00pm   Joint Meeting between the City Council and School Committee to discuss prescription drug abuse.  (Location TBA)

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

Mon, Oct 31
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 7
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 14
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 21
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, Dec 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 19
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     September 19, 2005
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Housing Authority to ensure that they are baiting rat traps and taking all steps necessary to ensure that all "rat holes" are being closed.

O-2     September 19, 2005
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Executive Director of Neville Center to improve the quality of food available at the Center.

O-3     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in the vicinity of Lamont and Magnolia Avenue in honor of the Haddock family; 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-4     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in the vicinity of Cardinal Medeiros in honor of Fred Cabral, Sr.; 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-5     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site on Fulkerson Street in honor of Liberal Ferreira; 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-6     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in the vicinity of Palermo Street and Windsor Street in honor of the Corey family; 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 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority on the status of 18-20 Ware Street and report back to the City Council.

O-8     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report on the process by which a property owner is notified that a recommendation to designate their property as a protected landmark has been placed on the City Council agenda.

O-9     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record in support of the Cambridge Historical Commission in initiating the process of landmarking the building at 200 Broadway.

O-10     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to contact Conrail to request that Conrail remove all debris, trash and vegetation along their right-of-ways in Cambridge, especially from Broadway to the Somerville Line; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager is requested to take appropriate steps to assess fines to Conrail if Conrail does not comply with this cleanup of its right-of-ways.

O-11     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to conduct a traffic study of Pemberton Street between Sherman Street and Yerxa Road to review all possibilities for actions that will make that stretch a safer roadway; and be it further
ORDERED: That the review be conducted with involvement of the local residents and that the resulting recommendations be reported back to the City Council.

O-12     September 19, 2005
VICE MAYOR DECKER
WHEREAS: On September 14, 2005, the 109th Congress reintroduced H.R. bill 1673; and
WHEREAS: The bill would establish a United States Department of Peace and a Secretary of Peace would be appointed by and would report to the President. The Secretary of Peace would oversee the Department and its activities; and
WHEREAS: The bill currently has 54 congressional co-sponsors including 2 from Massachusetts (McGovern and Olver); and
WHEREAS: In addition the following state legislatures have passed resolutions of support: Arkansas, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS: Support for the bill has also been added to the Democratic Party platform of the following states: Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington; and
WHEREAS: The proposed federal legislation to create a United States Department of Peace will benefit the City of Cambridge by holding peace as an organizing principle for the American Society, which will change the tone of the society; and
WHEREAS: Peace empowerment processes, including mediation and negotiation, build community and promote understanding, respect, trust and dignity. Peace empowerment has been successful in resolving conflicts where violence has not succeeded. A Peace Academy, under the auspices of the Department of Peace, will help implement peace empowerment locally, domestically and internationally through broad education, research and developing a culture of peace; and
WHEREAS: The proposed Department of Peace may benefit the City of Cambridge by increasing conflict resolution skills and reducing violence in Cambridge and by reducing federal spending on the military budget, which is $399 billion for fiscal year 2004-2005, thereby redirecting funds to the states and cities and assisting in the balancing of our City budget; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record supporting the creation of an executive branch level Department of Peace that shall hold peace as an organizing principle, coordinating services to every level of society; endeavor to promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights; strengthen non-military means of peacekeeping; promote the development of human potential; work to create peace, prevent violence, divert from armed conflict, use field tested programs, and develop new structures in nonviolent dispute resolution; take a proactive, strategic approach in development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and structured mediation of conflict; address matters both domestic and international in scope; and encourage the development of initiatives from local communities, religious groups and non governmental organizations; 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 Cambridge legislative delegation, U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and President Bush.

O-13     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee is requested to schedule a meeting to provide the V.F.W. dance advocates an opportunity to make a presentation.

O-14     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in opposition to President Bush's proposal to eliminate prevailing wage laws in construction projects in the Gulf States area.

O-15     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to create a new visitors' parking pass for Cambridge landlords who live outside the City so that they can visit and maintain their property for a limited number of hours and days during the year.

O-16     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the view of that department hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding the intersection of Harvard and Dana Streets and the need for a traffic light or other stop signal at that location.

O-17     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Arts Council to assist the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee in scheduling a meeting with local promoters, business associations and other stakeholders regarding the future of Destination Cambridge and the working concept of Cambridge’s "excitement lab" and joint funding endeavors.

O-18     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider as part of the Cambridge Common Restoration Project the expansion of public plantings to mirror or exceed those in the Boston Public Garden.

O-19     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of the Library to begin, or better inform the City Council of an existing process to develop a lecture or speaker series for the new library space, which series may begin at other sites prior to completion of library construction.

O-20     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to take the necessary steps to see that a sign indicating the name of the street is placed at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Street and Memorial Drive.

O-21     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
VICE MAYOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: In Massachusetts, almost 10 percent of high school students are obese or overweight and at least one-quarter of all children nationwide are overweight; and
WHEREAS: Overweight children are at higher risk of developing diabetes, asthma, heart disease, depression and low self esteem; and
WHEREAS: A major source of this problem is the sale of junk food in schools and the easy availability of candy bars, chips and sodas in school vending machines; and
WHEREAS: H 1457, entitled An Act to Promote Proper School Nutrition, is currently before the Massachusetts state legislature; and
WHEREAS: H 1457 proposes the replacing of sodas in school vending machines with healthier drinks, setting health standards for fat and sugar in snacks and making fresh fruits and vegetables available in cafeterias; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record supporting H 1457, An Act to Promote Proper School Nutrition; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Massachusetts Great and General Court on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-22     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that there is appropriate signage at the Rindge Avenue entrance to the new Russell Field facility indicating that the site is home to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Falcons and North Cambridge Little League and that all members of the community are welcome.

O-23     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the MBTA to request their appearance at a community meeting as soon as possible but in any event no later than November 1, 2005 to present the current status of the urban ring project.

O-24     September 19, 2005
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Fairfield Street has recently been the site of sidewalk repairs; and
WHEREAS: This work is not up to the usual City standards; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Department of Public Works to repair the sidewalk on Fairfield Street.

O-25     September 19, 2005
VICE MAYOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the Concord-Alewife petition be re-filed as of September 21, 2005; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Concord-Alewife petition be referred to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for hearing and report.

O-26     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to schedule a neighborhood sergeants meeting in the Porter Square neighborhood in light of the recent robberies on Orchard, Blake and Milton Streets.

O-27     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner regarding increasing patrols in the Porter Square neighborhood in light of the recent robberies on Orchard, Blake and Milton Streets.

O-28     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council regarding the failure of the MBTA to trim trees and improve lighting in the park at Porter Square controlled by the MBTA.

O-29     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Municipal Ordinance to permit the posting of informational signs on light poles and telephone poles with permission from the City Manager.

O-30 AMENDED ORDER     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with appropriate staff to conduct an immediate lighting analysis at the intersection of Rindge and Route 16 and if necessary bring legal action against the State to properly light the intersection; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the State Police to request increased enforcement of traffic laws at that location.

O-31     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to increase Police foot patrols in the Inman Square area due to the recent rash of break-ins/holdups.

O-32     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to install traffic calming measures on Windsor Street between Cambridge and Main Street.

O-33     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the School Department to insure that the dumpsters at all schools are emptied on a daily basis.

O-34     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested, in consultation with the Historical Commission, to plan for the replacement or repair of public area seating in the Sullivan Chamber, as the former theater seating is now very worn.

O-35     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council be and hereby goes on record requesting to Governor Romney to meet with members of the Islamic community to build bridges and to offering the resources of the Cambridge community; 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 on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-36     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in support of "An Act Authorizing Localities to Adopt Protections for Low and Moderate Tenants and Units of Governmentally-Involved Housing," and "An Act Providing for Notification of Certain Tenants."
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge legislative delegation to the Massachusetts Great and General Court on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-37     September 19, 2005
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report on the status of the programs that encourage and assist in the plantings of flowers on public sidewalks and spaces.