Cambridge City Council meeting - September 19, 2011 - AGENDA
[Councillor Kelley was ABSENT]
CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation for the City Council to move to Executive Session to discuss Awaiting Report Item Number 11-117.
Charter Right - Seidel
2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a supplemental appropriation of the Cambridge Prevention Coalition Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) grant received from the U.S. Department of Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $95,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($92,547.30), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,202.70), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,250.00). The grant has increased the previous grant award amount from $30,000.00 to a total funding award of $125,000.00 which will be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition’s work to implement programs and projects to reduce opioid overdoses in collaboration with the coalition’s partners.
3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of supplemental funding of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council through the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $5,936.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and will support the operation of the City Peace Program which is a violence prevention program through the Youth Centers that engages teens in working with their peers to address issues within the community.
4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer within the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council through the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $426.00 from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support training activities.
5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the rescission of the following FY12 Adopted General Fund Budget amounts, based on the City receiving a final CDBG allocation from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which was reduced and finalized after the FY12 Budget was adopted; Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures accounts ($44,210); Department of Human Services Salary and Wages account ($27,770) and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($48,500). Also, I am requesting the rescission of ($69,000) from the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account.
6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 11-73, regarding a report on options for disposing of medical waste such as syringes.
7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 11-123, regarding a report on repairs being made to JFK Street with a timeline for completion.
8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 11-115, regarding a report on the tree at the Truman Apartments on Eighth Street.
9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 11-113, regarding a report on installing a "no turn on red" sign at the corner of Gore and Lambert Streets.
ON THE TABLE
1. That the City Manager is requested to restore funding for School Department clerical positions until a proper and negotiated process can be achieved with the Cambridge School Department and Unions representing the employees, and to report back to the City Council on the progress. [Order Number Fourteen of Apr 26, 2010 Placed on Table. Councillor Kelley made motions to take from table on May 10, 2010 failed 2-7-0, Sept 13, 2010 failed 4-4-1, Sept 27, 2010 failed 3-5-1, Dec 13, 2010 failed 3-6-0. Remains on Table.]
2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-32, regarding a report on issues with the development of the former St. John’s property site. [Charter Right exercised on City Manager Agenda Item Number Eighteen of May 24, 2010. Placed on Table June 7, 2010.]
3. An application was received from Tony LaVita, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 68 Middlesex Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. [Applications and Petitions Number Ten of June 7, 2010 Placed on Table.]
4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 10-189, regarding a report on the legitimacy of the tax exempt claim of Education First. [Charter Right exercised on City Manager Agenda Item Number Nineteen of Jan 24, 2011. Placed on Table Jan 31, 2011.]
5. That the City Manager is requested to have the Community Development Department convene a meeting with neighbors in the vicinity of Grove Street and Blanchard Road, the Fresh Pond Master Plan Committee and other relevant parties to review the zoning along the golf course and the Fresh Pond Reservation in that area. [Charter Right exercised on Order Number Five of Jan 24, 2011. Placed on Table Jan 31, 2011.]
6. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a complete and comprehensive list of all concessions made to the City and broader Cambridge community by developers and the universities in exchange for zoning relief, special permits, or Council approval. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Reeves on Order Number Eleven of Apr 25, 2011. Tabled on Motion of Councillor Cheung on May 2, 2011.]
7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 11-94, regarding a report on fireworks at Corcoran Park on July 4th. [City Manager Agenda Item Number Nineteen of Sept 12, 2011 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley.]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Sam Seidel, Chair of the Ordinance Committee for a public meeting held on July 18, 2011 for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to enable the City’s regional bike-share program to site bike-share stations on municipal and private property. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Aug 15, 2011. Planning Board hearing held July 26, 2011. Petition expires Oct 16, 2011.
Ordained 8-0-1 (Kelley ABSENT) - Ordinance #1341
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Goorin Bros. Hat Shop, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of premises numbered 43 Brattle Street.
2. An application was received from Child Care Resource Center/DHSP, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Family Literacy Fun Day on Saturday, Nov 5th from 10:30am-2:30pm.
LATE COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Representative Alice Wolf, transmitting a communication sent to Thomas F. Broderick, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer Massachusetts Department of Transportation, regarding MassDOT's evaluation of the transportation of Non-Radioactive Hazardous materials (NRHM) in the City of Boston and its unintended consequences to neighboring communities, specifically Cambridge.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Welcome Blick’s Art Materials to Central Square. Councillor Reeves
2. Thanks to the American Repertory Theater for premiering their production of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in Cambridge. Councillor Reeves
3. Thanks to Cambridge Carnival International for hosting the 19th annual carnival on Sept 10, 2011. Councillor Reeves
4. Welcome TD Bank to Central Square in Cambridge. Councillor Reeves
5. Thanks to the 2011 National Poetry Slam for coming to Cambridge and thanks to Poet Populist Toni Bee for her involvement. Councillor Reeves
6. Retirement of Robert Aimo from the Human Services Department. Mayor Maher
7. Resolution on the death of James J. "Jim" Bruno. Mayor Maher
8. Congratulations to Izon Science on the opening of their US Headquarters in Kendall Square. Councillor Toomey
9. Retirement of Phillip Vokey from the School Department. Mayor Maher
10. Retirement of Patricia Harkins from the School Department. Mayor Maher
11. Retirement of Leroy Houston from the Fire Department. Mayor Maher
12. Congratulations to Hope and Josh Gee on their victory at the Pie Experiment. Councillor Toomey
13. Best Wishes to the Cambridge -Yerevan Sister City Association and the Armenian community. Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Simmons
14. Welcome Microsoft’s Sales and Marketing staff to Cambridge. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung
15. Congratulating Representative Martha Walz on receiving the Community Peace Maker Award. Councillor Simmons
16. Congratulating the organizers of the Area IV Community Pride Day, city partners and community sponsors for a successful Area IV Community Pride Day. Councillor Simmons
17. Congratulating members of Cambridge Mount Olivet Lodge installed on Sept 20, 2011. Councillor Simmons
18. Welcoming Reverend Dr. Christian Francis William Brocato to Cambridge as the new Rector of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church. Councillor Simmons
19. Congratulations the United States Peace Corps and all Cambridge residents who have served in the United States Peace Corps on the occasion of the Peace Corps 50th anniversary. Councillor Simmons
20. Congratulating Katie Sagarin and Brendan McCue on their marriage and wishing them a wonderful happy life together. Councillor Decker
21. Resolution on the death of Commander James K. Crawford. Councillor Decker
22. Congratulating Skanska Commercial Development and wish them well on the 150 Second Street project. Councillor Decker
23. Happy 60th Birthday to Councillor E. Denise Simmons. Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Davis
24. Congratulating Ryan Moore on his new promotion and successful work to promote entrepreneurship. Councillor Cheung
25. Congratulating all who worked to repeal "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" for their triumphant commitment to GLBQT equality. Councillor Cheung
26. Congratulating Tensa Theraputics for its outstanding and ambitious work to eradicate cancer. Councillor Cheung
27. Congratulating GateHouse Media New England for their outstanding work to promote breast cancer awareness and commitment to health initiatives. Councillor Cheung
ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to report back on the City’s regulations regarding the sales of knives and BB guns in Cambridge. Councillor Toomey
2. That the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Hudson Street which the City Council previously dedicated as "Russ Gaudet Square" be amended to include Cy Gaudet. Councillor Toomey
3. That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant departments to explore the possibility of instituting a day of service in Cambridge. Councillor Simmons
4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to discuss the possibility of beautifying Lechmere Station and report back to the City Council on this matter. Councillor Toomey
5. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of the Department of Public Works using machines such as Bobcats to do a single pass through neighborhoods and retail streets to clear snow from sidewalks after a large snowfall. Councillor Cheung
6. Overcharging by Verizon to residents on Thingvalla Avenue. Councillor Cheung
7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation regarding issues of rental car parking and out of town guest parking. Councillor Cheung
8. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine if a STOP sign would be appropriate at the Harvey Street and Cedar Street intersection. Councillor Cheung
9. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to look into the feasibility of placing utility pole wires underground as part of the Alewife sewer project and report back to the City Council on this matter. Councillor Cheung
10. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works to trim back the branches in the area of Pine and Eaton Streets and report back to the City Council on the results. Councillor Reeves
11. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department and request they visit the new Washington Street dog park in Somerville with the intention of identifying a location in the vicinity of East Cambridge where a similar park might be constructed and to report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey
MISCELLANEOUS (LATE)
1. Oath of Office for Warren R. McManus as a Commissiner for the Cambridge Housing Authority.
HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Sept 19
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Tues, Sept 20
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Sept 21
10:00am The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss challenges, concerns and opportunities facing the development of Farmers Markets. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm The Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss building energy efficient schools. (Sullivan Chamber)
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)
Tues, Sept 27
2:00pm The University Relations Committee will conduct a public meeting to choose goals to recommend to the City Council for FY 13. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:00pm Ordinance Committee (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Oct 3
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Oct 5
4:00pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a zoning petition from MIT to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge to create a new section 13.80 to the Zoning Ordinances entitled PUD-5 District and amend the Zoning Map to create a new PUD-5 District in the Kendall Square area; petition rezones a 26-acre parcel in the Kendall Square area. (Sullivan Chamber)
Thurs, Oct 6
5:30pm The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the Austin, Texas "Parking Benefit District Pilot Program" and any other city parking issues. (Sullivan Chamber)
Tues, Oct 11
7:30am The Community Health Committee will conduct a public meeting: revisiting after ten years - where do you go when home is not safe. Malkin Penthouse (Kennedy School of Government)
Wed, Oct 12
5:30pm The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the city’s plan to deal with natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Oct 17
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
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 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back on the City’s regulations regarding the sales of knives and BB guns in Cambridge.
O-2 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Francis (Cy) Joseph Cole Gaudet was born on July 22, 1945 in Brighton, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS: Four years later, in 1949, his father, Russ Gaudet opened the doors to the Forest Café in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Cy served our country for five years in the United States Marine Corp and is a Vietnam Veteran; and
WHEREAS: Upon returning to Cambridge, Cy took the reigns of the family business and kept the Forest Café flourishing for the next forty years; and
WHEREAS: Forest Café was a successful family owned business in Cambridge for sixty years thanks to hard work, family dedication, and Cy’s commitment to build lasting bonds with patrons who would soon become dear friends; and
WHEREAS: Cy married his wife Linda on Sept 9, 1996; and
WHEREAS: Cy has four children, Christopher, Shauna, Mark and Brian; and
WHEREAS: Cy is the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Hudson Street which the City Council previously dedicated as "Russ Gaudet Square" be amended to include Cy Gaudet; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Cy Gaudet on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-3 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy uttered the famous words, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"; and
WHEREAS: President Kennedy’s call inspired a generation of Americans to work and sacrifice for the common good, an ideal that is just as important today; and
WHEREAS: Service does not only result in the tangible accomplishment, it often leads to a perspective change, as participants become more in-tuned with the environment around them; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the relevant departments to explore the possibility of instituting a day of service in Cambridge.
O-4 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Green Line Extension delay will surely prevent Lechmere Station moving in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS: The appearance of Lechmere Station is often times run down and does not have an inviting presence on Cambridge Street; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to discuss the possibility of beautifying Lechmere Station and report back to the City Council on this matter.
O-5 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works reported a series of procedural changes it would be undertaking this upcoming winter to deal with snow; and
WHEREAS: In response, residents have expressed opinions and raised questions about additional options for handling large amounts of snowfall; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of the Department of Public Works using machines such as Bobcats to do a single pass through neighborhoods and retail streets to clear snow from sidewalks after a large snowfall.
O-6 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that residents have complained that Verizon has been overcharging customers on Thingvalla Avenue; and
WHEREAS: One Thingvalla Avenue resident states that for years he was charged $29.99 for 1.5-3 MB of service. Last November it was discovered that Verizon only offers .735 MB service, which should only cost $19.99; and
WHEREAS: The resident further states that efforts to recover reimbursement have gone nowhere; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record that Verizon should not charge residents for a level of service it cannot actually deliver to their homes; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Verizon on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-7 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that residents have asked for options to purchase a temporary parking pass for out of town guests visiting more than three days; and
WHEREAS: Residents have also asked about how to legally park a rental vehicle in front of their home if they do not own a vehicle themselves; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation on options for residents to address these situations.
O-8 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that residents have requested a STOP sign at the intersection of Harvey Street and Cedar Street; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine if a STOP sign would be appropriate at this intersection.
O-9 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR CHEUNG
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that residents have expressed interest in having telephone, power and cable wires buried underground as part of the Alewife sewer project; and
WHEREAS: Some residents have stated that they would even be willing to pay a neighborhood assessment to have the work completed as part of the already planned road reconstruction; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to look into the feasibility of placing utility pole wires underground as part of the Alewife sewer project and report back to the City Council on this matter.
O-10 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: There are large branches hanging from the trees along Pine and Eaton Streets; and
WHEREAS: The trees surrounding the Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot playground are also overgrown; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Department of Public Works to trim back the branches in the area of Pine and Eaton Streets and report back to the City Council on the results.
O-11 Sept 19, 2011
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Somerville's new Washington Street dog park offers a unique experience for dogs and their owners; and
WHEREAS: The dog park is a popular facility in the City of Somerville; and
WHEREAS: East Cambridge has very limited options for off-leash dog exercise; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department and request they visit the new Washington Street dog park in Somerville with the intention of identifying a location in the vicinity of East Cambridge where a similar park might be constructed and to report back to the City Council.
AWAITING REPORT LIST
10-50. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on options for amending the ordinance to allow for permitting of civic organizations to use public space after hours.
Councillor Cheung 03/22/10 (O-18)
10-89. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a delineation of the boundaries of Joan Lorentz Park.
Councillor Seidel, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 05/24/10 (O-11)
10-133. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on railroad crossing safety policies and procedures, including equipment maintenance and repair in the City of Cambridge.
Councillor Seidel 09/13/10 (O-16)
10-177. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on meetings with presidents of Cambridge colleges/universities to work out a proposal that they will pay the tuition and fees for students graduating from Cambridge public high schools.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 11/22/10 (O-7)
10-178. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on developing an RFP for experimental music venues and space in Central Square.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 11/22/10 (O-8)
10-184. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of the Cambridge Farmers Market using space for the winter months in the ground floor of the First Street garage or other suitable space.
Vice Mayor Davis, Mayor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 12/13/10 (O-2)
10-185. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on establishing a "pilot program" for Clean Tech Start-Ups in the first floor of vacant First Street garage.
Mayor Maher and Full Membership 12/13/10 (O-4)
10-186. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible options for providing more support for the homeless youth in Cambridge.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/13/10 (O-5)
10-190. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of implementing the 311 system in Cambridge.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 12/20/10 (O-2)
11-03. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possibility of allowing homeowners alternatives to alter flat roof structures to create better rain water runoff collection.
Mayor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Simmons 01/10/11 (O-5)
11-06. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether the Responsible Employer Ordinance was complied with in regard to the recent bid on water-proofing project in Lafayette Square.
Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 01/10/11 (O-9)
11-15. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what incentives were given to Vertex as part of their relocation deal and evaluate how Cambridge could offer those same incentives to companies it is attempting to lure from out of state to the City.
Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Simmons 01/31/11 (O-15)
11-20. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of retaining the traffic light on Memorial Drive at Magazine Street.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Seidel, Vice Mayor Davis, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 02/07/11 (O-3)
11-27. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on recent trip of Public Safety officials to Israel and on the City’s policies regarding the provision of professional development of City officials by private entities.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Simmons 02/28/11 (O-20)
11-28. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible projects that could be completed with the help of Code for America.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 03/07/11 (O-1)
11-53. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how to make the Follen Street/Little Concord Avenue intersection safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Referred back by Councillor Cheung on 5/23/2011 for further information.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 05/16/11 (O-3)
11-58. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of installing a projector presentation screen in the Sullivan Chamber.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 05/16/11 (O-12)
11-61. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the percentage of tree canopy coverage.
Councillor Seidel and Full Membership 05/16/11 (O-22)
11-63. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on determining the impact that the Batelle Study recommendations could have on Cambridge.
Vice Mayor Davis 05/16/11 (O-24)
11-64. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of implementing paying for city services on-line.
Councillor Cheung 05/16/11 (O-29)
11-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of emulating the San Francisco Yellow Pages ban in Cambridge.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 05/23/11 (O-1)
11-71. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on total of donations raised during the 2011 resident sticker renewals for environmental initiatives, identify a project that the funds can be used for and publicly display that the funds were possible from resident donations.
Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Simmons 06/06/11 (O-2)
11-72. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on determining if the Silver Maple Forest could be purchased for preservation.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 06/06/11 (O-5)
11-73. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #6
RE: report on options for disposing of medical waste such as syringes.
Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 06/06/11 (O-6)
11-76. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on long term strategy that mitigates the actions of the Boston cab companies.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 06/20/11 (O-2)
11-78. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on where the police currently conduct foot patrols or park & walks and how these locations are decided.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/20/11 (O-6)
11-79. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on installing benches in front of the Main Library.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 06/27/11 (O-3)
11-80. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on enforcement of biking on the sidewalks in Central Square.
Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 06/27/11 (O-4)
11-81. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on producing information for residents and taxpayers regarding readily available financial information online for citizens to view and easily understand.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 06/27/11 (O-6)
11-82. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on any possible implications of the merger between the Longy School of Music and Bard College.
Councillor Seidel 06/27/11 (O-9)
11-83. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on technology plan for the city, the use of social media tools, and identifying projects that would benefit using Gov 2.0 Initiative.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-1)
11-84. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on creating a research and development office for technology.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-2)
11-85. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on plans for participation in the BIO 2012 Convention.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-4)
11-89. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the need for a bamboo ordinance that either bans the planting of bamboo outright of somehow holds the owner of the bamboo accountable.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-8)
11-90. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility and possibility benefits of participating in the UN Global Compact Cities program.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-9)
11-91. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what information campaign will go along with the bike-share program.
Vice Mayor Davis and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-13)
11-92. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of creating a system that the general public could search by a unique identifier, that contains all official documents such as building permits, variance applications, License Commission inspections, etc.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-15)
11-99. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on incorporating information regarding safe bicycling in the City with the dissemination of information related to and implementation of the Hubway bike share program.
Councillor Seidel and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-25)
11-101. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on examining the relationship between job creation in the City and available housing stock.
Councillor Seidel and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-27)
11-102. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of using BLAZE technology for the safety of bicyclists.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Davis, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Councillor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 08/01/11 (O-29)
11-104. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the progress of Cambridge Office of College Success Initiative Working Group Draft.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 08/01/11 (O-31)
11-107. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how the delay of the Green Line Extension project could impact the development at Northpoint.
Councillor Toomey 08/01/11 (O-34)
11-109. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on options to go paperless with City bills.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-1)
11-110. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the impact of the proposed alternative route on Cambridge Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials traffic.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-2)
11-111. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on adjusting the timing of the pedestrian walk lights at intersection with a high volume of seniors using crosswalks.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-3)
11-112. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of using Auxiliary Police for foot patrols in the vicinity of senior apartment buildings.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-6)
11-113. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #9
RE: report on installing a "No Turn on Red" sign at the corner of Gore and Lambert Streets.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-16)
11-114. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on semi-trailer trucks routinely using Lambert Street to get to McGrath Highway.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-18)
11-115. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #8
RE: report on the condition of the tree at Truman Apartment, 25 Eighth Street.
Councillor Simmons and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-19)
11-116. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what changes need to be made to playgrounds and playing fields associated with the public schools in order to best support the Innovation Agenda.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-23)
11-117. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #1
RE: report on the Executive Session.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-24)
11-118. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on plans for the McCrehan pool.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-25)
11-119. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on protocol of having wireless internet access on only the first floor of the public library.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-26)
11-120. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on a plan to ensure that tow truck drivers model safe and courteous driving in the City.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-27)
11-121. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on installing additional "one way" signs on Fulkerson Street and a speed bump to reduce speeding.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-28)
11-122. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on increasing enforcement against bikers that endanger pedestrians and provide bike regulations to a wider audience including through media outlets.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-29)
11-123. Report from the City Manager: See Mgr #7
RE: report on repairs being made to JFK Street with a timeline for completion.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-35)
11-124. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on racial makeup of the City’s workforce.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-37)
11-125. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the progress and feasibility of integrating and providing a service similar to SeeClickFix.
Councillor Cheung and Full Membership 09/12/11 (O-40)
11-126. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of Police Call Boxes to be installed at Lopez Park and at the new Northpoint Park.
Councillor Toomey 09/12/11 (O-47)
11-127. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the public process that will take place to help determine the design of the new park in East Cambridge as it relates to the Biogen Idec build out mitigation agreement and whether a committee should be assembled as part of the process.
Councillor Toomey 09/12/11 (O-48)