CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-79, regarding a report on the number of dormitory beds Cambridge universities currently maintain in Cambridge.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-60, regarding a report on an online resource detailing the ADA including its basis goals and requirements.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $154,650 from the Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Travel and Training (Judgments & Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for fire personnel injured in performance of their duties.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-74, regarding a report on "smart growth zoning districts."

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2099 from the sale of the "Cooking in Cambridge with Mayor Michael Sullivan" Cookbook to the Human Service Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support literacy initiatives sponsored by the Agenda for Children.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Project Bread Food Pantry Grant (FY05) from the Project Bread organization for $7,225 to the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to provide meals for more than 300 low-income Cambridge seniors as well as provide food for senior activities and events at the Cambridge Senior Center.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation by the Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services for $12,732 to the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used to provide additional food and nutrition services for seniors at the Cambridge Senior Centers.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $955 within the Young Adults with Learning Disabilities Grant from the Grant Fund Human Service Travel and Training account to the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide support for a second course at the CLC offered by a contracted instructor and the purchase of additional instructional materials for learning disabled students.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the "Cambridge Community Mobilizing for Change Around Alcohol Project" Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Bureau of Substance Abuse for $100,000 to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($57,219.84), the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($37,450.16), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Travel and Training account ($5,330) to be used for a social marketing campaign to shape and reinforce community norms, particularly about underage drinking, and build upon the Cambridge Prevention Coalition’s past work in training beverage servers in responsible alcohol service and avoidance of sales to underage youth.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Family Literacy Consortium Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education for $50,000 to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($9,415) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($40,585) to support the Coordinated Family Literacy and Family Support Pilot Project (Pathways to Family Success) at the Community Learning Center.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Civic Education Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education for $88,169 to the Grant Fund Human Service Salary and Wages account ($78,311), to the Grant Fund Human Service Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,038), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Travel and Training account ($820) to support the Community Learning Center’s Adult Civic Education program.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-86, regarding the number of automobiles that have been vandalized near Granville Road.

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-87, regarding a report on the shooting on Athens Street, and Awaiting Report Item Number 04-88, regarding a report on the circumstances relating to the shooting in the Riverside Neighborhood.

ON THE TABLE
1. 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.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue between Pearl and Norfolk Streets.

2. An application was received from Proletariat Vintage, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 52B JFK Street.

3. An application was received from Grace Street Church, 99 Brattle Street requesting permission for four sandwich board signs at Church and Brattle Streets, Berkeley and Garden Streets, Phillips Place and Mason and Brattle Streets, Mason and Ash Streets.

4. An application was received from Peter Andrews, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 6R Eaton 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 must be relocated to accommodate curb cut and review Pole and Conduit approval. No response has been received from the Neighborhood Association.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Michael Brandon, regarding planned roadway changes for the Dunkin' Donuts development at 2480 Massachusetts Avenue.

2. A communication was received from Kathryn S. Podgers, regarding bringing the City into full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1990.

3. A communication was received from Lawrence J. Adkins, President Riverside Neighborhood Association, regarding restricting residential parking permitting: students/universities.

4. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding police power.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to the members of the Democratic State Committee on being elected as Electors.   Councillor Simmons

2. Resolution on the death of Private First Class David Johnson.   Vice Mayor Decker

3. Resolution on the death of Specialist Clifford L Moxley Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

4. Resolution on the death of Specialist Robert Oliver Unruh.   Vice Mayor Decker

5. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Aaron Boyles.   Vice Mayor Decker

6. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Timothy Folmar.   Vice Mayor Decker

7. Resolution on the death of 2nd Lieutenant Ryan Leduc.   Vice Mayor Decker

8. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Ramon Mateo.   Vice Mayor Decker

9. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Adam J. Harris.   Vice Mayor Decker

10. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Lance J. Koenig.   Vice Mayor Decker

11. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Benjamin K. Smith.   Vice Mayor Decker

12. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Nathan E. Stahl.   Vice Mayor Decker

13. Resolution on the death of Jerome L. Casassa.   Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the death of Theresa A. Cruz.   Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan

15. Best wishes to Speaker Thomas M. Finneran as he moves to his position as President of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Simmons

16. Congratulations to State Representative Salvatore F. DiMasi on his recent election to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Simmons

17. Congratulations to John Rogers on becoming the new Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.   Mayor Sullivan

18. October 24, 2004 proclaimed as Accupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day in Cambridge.   Mayor Sullivan

19. Resolution on the death of Sergeant First Class Joselito Villanueva.   Vice Mayor Decker

20. Resolution on the death of Captain Eric Allston.   Vice Mayor Decker

21. Congratulations to John Lincoln Wright and the Sour Mash Boys on being awarded the 2004 Emmy Award in the Country Music category.   Councillor Reeves

22. Congratulations and appreciation to Giancarlo Buscaglia on the release of his new CD.   Councillor Reeves

23. Retirement party in honor of Tom Maynard on Friday, November 5, 2004 at the VFW Post 3272 on 59 First Street.   Mayor Sullivan

24. Recognition for those who made the Senior Town Meeting a success.   Councillor Simmons

25. Resolution on the death of Alexandria Regina Freda.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher

26. Resolution on the death of James Healy.   Mayor Sullivan

27. Congratulations to Meredith Bellows and Greg Deviny on their engagement.   Councillor Davis

28. Resolution on the death of Lucy Gigante.   Councillor Toomey

29. Resolution on the death of Mary Padulla.   Councillor Toomey

30. Resolution on the death of Mary M. Fitzgerald.   Councillor Maher

31. Resolution on the death of Daniel Synan.   Mayor Sullivan

32. Resolution on the death of Miguel T. Pacheco.   Councillor Toomey

33. Congratulations to City Councillor E. Denise Simmons on the success of the Senior Town Meeting.   Councillor Davis

34. Happy 8th Birthday Wishes extended to Molly Murphy.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

35. Recognition of the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Mary Ellen Carvello and all the City staff for the great job done on Danehy Park Day held on Sunday, October 3, 2004.   Mayor Sullivan

36. Wishes for a speedy recovery extended to Mrs. Carolyn Ryan.   Mayor Sullivan

37. Recognition of NSTAR for their participation in Danehy Park Day with their support and leading role in the Energy Fair.   Councillor Davis

ORDERS
1. The City Manager is requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to inspect Harvey Street and repair all pot-holes and sinkholes as quickly as possible.   Councillor Galluccio

2. The City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Public Works to develop a long term repair system (database) so that residents can know (approximately) when their street or sidewalk will be renovated or repaved.   Councillor Galluccio

3. That the City Manager is requested to coordinate with the City’s Economic Development Department to provide guidance and expertise to Wordsworth Books and to report on existing programs or technical assistance available through the City to local businesses facing financial difficulties.   Mayor Sullivan

4. The City Manager is requested to direct the Commissioner of Public Works and the Community Development Department to arrange for staff to meet with tenants of the Miller River Apartments relative to construction, signage and safety on Cambridge Street.   Councillor Simmons

5. That the City Manager is requested to inspect the Father Callahan Playground on Concord Avenue, specifically the chains on the swings, the wood in the playground, the bridges on the playground and the toddler area and report on plans for renovation.   Vice Mayor Decker

6. The City Manager is requested to get an update from the Cambridge Housing Authority on the status of the renovations(*balconies) at the LBJ Building located at 150 Erie Street and to direct the Cambridge Senior Center to provide an ombudsman to the LBJ Apartments to assist the tenants with their concerns on housing policies.   Councillor Simmons

7. The City Manager is requested to recommend a clearly marked route for bicyclists through the City's major squares and other areas where obstacles are created by such things as one-way streets.   Councillor Davis

8. The City Manager is requested to recommend a process for limiting the number of students who are eligible for parking permits.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Murphy

9. The City Manager is requested to initiate a discussion with the Department of Conservation and Recreation regarding underlighting all bridges in Cambridge to illuminate the bridges at night.   Councillor Reeves

10. The City Manager and the City Council through its Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee are requested to consider and report on whether the City should initiate a discussion with Harvard, M.I.T., Lesley University and Cambridge College on establishing a Cambridge-based post-secondary school to provide education and skill training to Cambridge residents.   Councillor Reeves

11. The City Manager is requested to assemble a working group to address the question of how Cambridge can work to inspire public philanthropy.   Councillor Reeves

12. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant Manager of Community Development to determine whether Community Development Department can be of assistance in unifying the streetscape in this area [Mass. Ave. between Columbia St. and the Charles River].   Councillor Reeves

13. Dedicating a suitable location in honor of Ruth "Santiago" Maia.   Councillor Simmons

14. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to explore for next year the possibility of larger suspended planters, even on an experimental basis.   Councillor Reeves

15. The City Manager is requested to inform the City Council of the accuracy or inaccuracy of the belief of the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center (CMAC) through its Executive Director that it has perpetual funding from the City of Cambridge.   Councillor Reeves

16. The City Manager is requested to direct the Police Review Advisory Board (PRAB) to provide the City Council with copies of its minutes on a regular basis.   Councillor Simmons

17. The City Manager is requested to provide an update on the progress of appointments to the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Commission.   Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan

18. The City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to review the feasibility to establish a left hand turn lane at Walden Street and Massachusetts Avenue given the non use of the parking lane.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

19. Dedication of a tree in honor of the Sprague family.   Mayor Sullivan

20. That the City Manager is requested to investigate the availability of space to insure that Cambridge taxi cabs can stop at or have access to Porter Square.   Mayor Sullivan

21. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and the Public Works Commissioner to install strategically located bus shelters on Cambridge Street.   Mayor Sullivan

22. That the City Council go on record in support of Congressional House Bill #676 regarding single payer health care.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

23. That the City Manager is requested to investigate the possibility, in conjunction with the Cambridge Housing Authority or the schools, of reinstituting weekly bingo games.   Mayor Sullivan

24. The City Manager is requested to direct the City Electrician to investigate the lighting at the corner of Bishop Allen Drive and Inman Street.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

25. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation regarding ongoing issues where pedestrians are crossing and traffic is being instructed to turn into the pedestrian crossing areas.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

26. Report on the recommendation from the Senior Town meeting taken up by the Human Services Committee.   Councillor Simmons

27. The City Manager is requested to direct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to meet with the residents on and around Walden Street and Massachusetts Avenue to address their concerns about the walk light.   Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan

28. The City Manager is requested to instruct the Police Commissioner to report back to the City Council on the rash of house breaks in East Cambridge.   Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan

29. Dedication of a site in honor of Thomas Maynard.   Mayor Sullivan

30. The City Manager is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager of Community Development to look in the possibility of having a "Minority Enterprise Zone."   Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan

31. Restating support for the Commission to Eliminate Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and letter of support to Representative Alice Wolf.   Councillor Simmons

32. The Board of Zoning Appeals hearing on Long's Funeral Home moved to the Sullivan Chamber and the hearing televised.   Councillor Murphy, Mayor Sullivan

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. 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 22, 2004 to continue discussing plans for the Senior Town Meeting to be held on October 2, 2004.

2. 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 September 22, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement the Tree Protection Ordinance.

HEARING SCHEDULE
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)

Thurs, Oct 7
4:30pm   The Housing Committee will hold a public meeting to continue discussion of the condition of the state owned units of the Cambridge Housing Authority, with the view of establishing a subcommittee to further explore possible solutions.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Oct 13
9:00am   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive a debriefing on the Senior Town Meeting and to discuss related Human Service matters.  (Ackermann Room)
5:00pm   The Special Committee to Review the Method of Election of Mayor will hold a public hearing to provide an opportunity for parents and other concerned citizens to comment on the method of election of mayor as it relates to the public school system and to discuss the direction that the committee would like to take on the matter.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 18
5:00pm   Special presentation to celebrate and welcome the Collaborative Law Professionals.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm   The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate classification.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Oct 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 August 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)

Wed, Oct 27
4:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to increase the Zoning Petition Filing Fee. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
4:15pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition to create a new Special District 15, Section 17.600 and to amend the Zoning Map in the area of 237 Putnam Avenue and 19-21 Blackstone Street. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Oct 29
9:00am   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a working public meeting to receive a report of the results of the survey of citizens satisfaction and opinion with regard to city services. No public comment.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, Nov 3
7:00pm   The Government Operations and Rules Committee invites members of the public to a facilitated opportunity to receive a brief presentation on the results of a citizen satisfaction survey and to express their views on city services and City Council priorities.  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue)

Mon, Nov 8
8:30am   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a facilitated working meeting for the City Council to set FY 06 priorities. No public comment.  (Water Department, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Conference Room)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 9
6:00pm   Special Joint City Council/School Committee Meeting for the purpose of a roundtable discussion on school related issues. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Location TBA)

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

Mon, Nov 22
2:00pm   Government Operations and Rules Committee  (Ackermann Room)
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     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to inspect Harvey Street and repair all pot-holes and sinkholes as quickly as possible.

O-2     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Department of Public Works to develop a long term repair system (database) so that residents can know (approximately) when their street or sidewalk will be renovated or repaved.

O-3     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the city’s Economic Development Department to provide guidance and expertise to Wordsworth Books; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on existing programs or technical assistance available through the city to local businesses facing financial difficulties.

O-4     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is is requested to direct the Community Development Department and/or Public Works to meet with the residents at Millers River to address their concerns relative to street construction, signage, and safety.

O-5     October 4, 2004
VICE MAYOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inspect the Father Callahan Playground on Concord Avenue, specifically the chains on the swings, the wood in the playground, the bridges on the playground and the toddler area; and it be further
ORDERED: That the City Manager report back to City Council with its plans for renovation of the Father Callahan Playground.

O-6     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to get an update from the Cambridge Housing Authority on the status of the renovations (*balconies), at the LBJ Building located at 150 Erie Street; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Cambridge Senior Center to provide an ombudsman to the LBJ Apartments to assist the tenants with their concerns on housing policies.

O-7     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to recommend a clearly marked route for bicyclists through the City's major squares and other areas where obstacles are created by such things as one-way streets.

O-8     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to recommend a process for limiting the number of students who are eligible for parking permits.

O-9     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The Charles River is a great natural resource of Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to initiate a discussion with the Department of Conservation and Recreation regarding underlighting all bridges in Cambridge to illuminate the bridges at night, on a shared cost/maintenance basis if necessary.

O-10     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager and the City Council through its Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee be and hereby are requested to consider and report back on whether the City should initiate a discussion with Harvard, M.I.T., Lesley University and Cambridge College regarding establishing a Cambridge-based post-secondary school. This school would provide education and skill training to Cambridge residents who require additional education and skills to be competitive. A goal for this initiative would be to increase access to programs like "Year Up" at Cambridge College.

O-11     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: During the largest boom time in recent U.S. history, no large scale private philanthropic City Hall, Rindge School of Technical Arts or Library has occurred in the City of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The City of Chicago, under the leadership of Mayor Daley, has inspired local philanthropy to pay for gardens, the Millennium Band Shell and many other projects for the benefit of the public; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to assemble a working group to address the question of how Cambridge can work to inspire public philanthropy.

O-12     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Avenue corridor between Columbia Street and the Charles River continues to need design and commercial coherence; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant Manager of Community Development to determine whether Community Development Department can be of assistance in unifying the streetscape in this area ( for example, the area involving the U-Haul business and new businesses like the Middlesex Restaurant need to have a new relationship with each other and with the new presence of Novartis).

O-13     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a suitable location in honor of Ruth "Santiago" Maia; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Assistant to the City Council be and hereby is requested to confer with the family and the Department of Public Works to arrange for a suitable sign and dedication ceremony.

O-14     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works did a marvelous job on the plantings and flower displays in Cambridge this year; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to explore for next year the possibility of larger suspended planters, even on an experimental basis.

O-15     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center (CMAC) through its Executive Director has stated that it believes itself to have perpetual funding from the City of Cambridge; now therefore be it
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to inform the City Council of the accuracy or inaccuracy of this belief.

O-16     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Police Review Advisory Board (PRAB) to provide the City Council with copies of its minutes on a regular basis.

O-17     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide an update on the progress of appointments to the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Commission.

O-18     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to review the feasibility of establishing a left hand turn lane at Walden Street and Massachusetts Avenue given the non use of the parking lane.

O-19     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate a tree in an appropriate site in honor of the Sprague family; 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-20     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate the availability of space to insure that Cambridge taxi cabs can stop at or have access to Porter Square.

O-21     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and the Public Works Commissioner to install strategically located bus shelters on Cambridge Street.

O-22     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and the Public Works Commissioner to install strategically located bus shelters on Cambridge Street.

O-23     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate the possibility, in conjunction with the Cambridge Housing Authority or the schools, of reinstituting weekly bingo games.

O-24     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Electrician to investigate the lighting at the corner of Bishop Allen Drive and Inman Street.

O-25     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation regarding ongoing issues where pedestrians are crossing and traffic is being instructed to turn into the pedestrian crossing areas.

O-26     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the Human Services Committee take up the recommendations from the Senior Town meeting and report back to the City Council.

O-27     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to meet with the residents on and around Walden Street and Massachusetts Avenue to address their concerns about the walk light.

O-28     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Police Commissioner to report back to the City Council on the rash of house breaks in East Cambridge.

O-29     October 4, 2004
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate an appropriate site in honor of Thomas Maynard and his 57 years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge; 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-31     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council restate its support of the Commission to Eliminate Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW); and be it further
ORDERED: That a letter of support be forwarded to Representative Alice Wolf on behalf of the City Council.

O-32     October 4, 2004
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing on Long's Funeral Home be moved to the Sullivan Chamber and that the hearing be televised.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Human Services Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 beginning at nine o’clock and seven 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 October 2, 2004.

Present at the meeting were Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Committee, Mayor Michael A. Sullivan, Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services, Eileen Ginnetty, Council on Aging Director, Susan Pacheco, Director of Client Services, Council on Aging, Emma Watkins, Director, Citywide Senior Center, Rebecca Girolamo, Municipal Cable Office and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk. Also present was William Cobham, 131 Fayerweather St., Cambridge, MA.

Councillor Simmons opened the meeting and stated the purpose. She reported that Mayor Sullivan would give the opening remarks at the Senior Town Meeting. Congressman Capuano and Senate President Travaglini would be attending the Senior Town Meeting. Mr. Emmett Schmarsow from Massachusetts Elder Affairs would also attend. Information on all the speakers is needed. She would obtain information on Congressman Capuano and Senate President Travaglini. Ms. Ginnetty would obtain information on Mr. Schmarsow. Mr. Schmarsow could be incorporated into one of the workshops, possibly positive aging.

Councillor Simmons stated that the Public Information Officer has informed her that news releases have been sent to the Chronicle and the Globe. Attached is a copy of the News Release (Attachment A). In response to a question from Mayor Sullivan, Mr. Cobham stated that he would try to get information into the Massachusetts Senior Action Bulletin about the Senior Town Meeting.

Councillor Simmons stated that Cambridge residents would be given preference in registering for the Senior Town Meeting. Ms. Ginnetty reported that there are 70 persons registered for the Senior Town Meeting at this time. Capacity was discussed. Over registration could occur in a modest number and be opened to out of town seniors.

Councillor Simmons discussed transportation. Ms. Pacheco stated that a school bus would transport the registrants from the North Cambridge Senior Center. Haggerty Seniors are interested in attending the Senior Town Meeting and may also require a bus. Community Service coordinators in East Cambridge are seeking individuals to attend the Senior Town Meeting. The keynote speakers, Prescription Access Coverage and Transportation Workshop would be taped. Elected officials would be seated at individual tables with the seniors. Mr. Cox would be the closing speaker. Councillor Simmons would serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Workshops One, Active for Life, and Workshop Three, Positive Aging, are being merged. Ms. Semonoff wondered that if registration reached 100 would four workshops be enough. Ms. Ginnetty stated that the Active for Life and the Positive Aging workshop would be held in the Windsor House, which could comfortably accommodate 50 people. Seniors expressed a request to have more information on activities and social events. The Council on Aging has given information on the prescription program; maybe this is why it is not the number one preference.

Mayor Sullivan suggested renting a camera for the day to tape an additional workshop. Councillor Simmons questioned Ms. Girolamo if there is a resource available to borrow an additional camera. There are three cameras available. She stated that she would ask Mr. Lindsay about the staffing.

Councillor Simmons inquired about the facilitators. Ms. Ginnetty reported that some facilitators are confirmed. A training session would be held for facilitators and notetakers/reporters. Newsprint would be used. Visuals would be used for reporting. Mayor Sullivan is getting a count of the number of easels available for use at the Senior Town Meeting. Councillor Simmons suggested nametags that stated, "Ask Me" for the use of the volunteers. The Council on Aging would supply the nametags. Ms. Ginnetty would provide information about volunteers. The Council office would provide folders. Gift bags have been ordered to contain the senior information. Mayor Sullivan suggested that the gift bags be distributed with the inserts of information inside the bags. He was informed that the gift bags are the mechanism being used to get an evaluation of the Senior Town Meeting from the participants. Ms. Watkins commented that the Cambridge Life Booklet be inserted into the gift bags. Mayor Sullivan asked Ms. Girolamo to scroll information about the Senior Town Meeting before and after the City Council Meeting. Mayor Sullivan stated that the youth from the City Links Program could be utilized to put the information into the gift bags. Councillor Simmons would send confirmation letters to the workshop speakers.

Ms. Ginnetty stated that the tables would seat eight at lunch with one seat being for an elected official. The Council on Aging staff would randomly assign the elected officials. The Council on Aging would number the tables.

Councillor Simmons scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, September 29, 2004. She thanked all attendees.

The meeting was adjourned at nine o’clock and fifty-five minutes A.M.

For the Committee,
Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair

Committee Report #2
The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on September 22, 2004, beginning at 4:45pm in the Sullivan Chamber for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement the Tree Protection Ordinance. Attachment A.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Committee, Mayor Michael A. Sullivan, Councillor Henrietta Davis, Councillor David P. Maher, Councillor Brian Murphy, and City Clerk D. Margaret Drury. Also present was Lester Barber, Director of Zoning and land Use, Community Development Department (CDD).

Councillor Toomey convened the meeting and explained the purpose. As this proposed ordinance had been discussed by the Ordinance Committee in previous hearings this term, he did not request another description of the proposed ordinance by city staff.

Councillor Toomey invited public comment. There was none.

Councillor Toomey asked members of the committee if they had any questions. No questions were raised.

Councillor Maher moved that the proposed amendment be referred to the full City Council without recommendation. The motion passed without objection.

Councillor Toomey thanked those present for their participation. The meeting was adjourned on motion of Mayor Sullivan at 4:52pm.

For the Committee,
Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair