CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-92, regarding a report on existing programs or technical assistance available through the City of local businesses facing financial difficulties.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation on the City Council Petition regarding companion zoning amendments implementing the Tree Protection Ordinance.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $40,000 in projected FY05 surplus traffic and parking revenues to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account to be used to fund consultant designer services for improvements to the intersection of Blanchard Street and Grove Street.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Lead Safe grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control for $3,000,000 to the Grant Fund Community Development Salaries and Wages account ($1,083,631), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,906,962), and Travel and Training account ($9,407) to support lead abatement and poisoning prevention programs.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $3,090 to the Grant Fund Historical Salaries and Wages account to fund an archives assistant who provides support for on-going maintenance of the Commission’s public archive as well as assisting members of the public with research requests.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-38, regarding a report on rerouting traffic from Memorial Drive on Sundays from May until November to a new alternative route from the current Putnam Avenue detour.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 04-90, regarding a report on the new traffic plan proposed for the Dunkin Donuts on No. Massachusetts Avenue.

CHARTER RIGHT
1. Charter Right exercised by Mayor Sullivan on an application received from Bank of America, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 615 Concord Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

2. Charter Right exercised by Mayor Sullivan on an application received from Bank of America, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 28 Elliot Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

3. Charter Right was exercised by Mayor Sullivan on an application received from Bank of America, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 226 Main Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

4. Charter Right exercised by Mayor Sullivan on an application received from Bank of America, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 1000 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Department and abutters.

5. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Maher on an order that the City Manager is requested to confer with the Law Department and report on the long neglected parcel at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Magoun Street to consider a possible taking of the land for community benefit.

6. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Maher on an order that the City Manager is requested to consult with the owners of 2464 Massachusetts Avenue regarding their future plans to close Edmunds Street to through traffic, and to report back on this issue.

ON THE TABLE
7. 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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. 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. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after October 18, 2004. Petition expires December 21, 2004. 
[At the October 18, 2004 City Council meeting the City Council voted 8-1-0 to Ordain, but vote was premature because there was no report from the October 5, 2004 Planning Board hearing. City Council must re-vote.]

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Sign of the Dove, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 36 JFK Street.

2. An application was received from Changsho Restaurant, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 1712 Massachusetts Avenue.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Douglas A. Berman, regarding his concern about the new structure at the former Long Funeral Home site.

2. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding city officials losing their way.

3. A communication was received from Reverend Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, transmitting thanks for the resolution on the occasion of her installation in the Suzanne Radley Hiatt professorship at the Episcopal Divinity School.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Commendations for the City of Cambridge Police Officers for their testimony in the Pring-Wilson case.   Councillor Davis

2. Wishes of success for the 20th Annual Holiday Auction to benefit the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay MetroWest Area on Friday, November 19, 2004.   Mayor Sullivan

3. Support for the Gay Officers Action League of New England’s Ninth Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at the Tremont House Hotel.   Mayor Sullivan

4. Good luck wishes to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Football Team on their annual Thanksgiving Day gridiron match against Everett High School.   Mayor Sullivan

5. Thoughts and prayers to the members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at the Annual Memorial Sunday Service for the Watertown Lodge #1513 on December 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.   Mayor Sullivan

6. Support for the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee’s public forum on: Poverty in America-The Failure of Public Policy on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at the Cambridge YWCA.   Mayor Sullivan

7. Recognition of Senator David P. Magnani for his years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and wish him well in all his future endeavors.   Mayor Sullivan

8. Dedication of an Environmental Mural at the Alewife MBTA station on Friday, October 22, 2004; and   Councillor Davis

9. Congratulations to Linda Buczynski of Citizens Bank being selected as the HOPE Corps Recruiter of the Year.   Mayor Sullivan

10. Congratulations to Sarah Lamitie of Boston Private Bank and Trust Company on being selected as the HOPE Corps Member of the Year.   Mayor Sullivan

11. Congratulations to the Football B Team for making the Pop Warner playoffs.   Councillor Galluccio

12. Wishes for a speedy recovery to Burdette Johnson.   Mayor Sullivan

13. Resolution on the death of Marion Ernest.   Mayor Sullivan

14. Resolution on the death of Dana A. Chorlton.   Mayor Sullivan

15. Resolution on the death of Jennie Bella.   Mayor Sullivan

16. Congratulations to Bank of America on being selected as the HOPE Corps Sponsor of the Year.   Mayor Sullivan

17. Congratulations to the Red Sox on winning the Pennant and wishing them well in the World Series.   Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Simmons

18. Recognition of the Cambridge Police Department for their superior work with crowd control on the night the Red Sox clinched the 2004 League Pennant.   Mayor Sullivan

19. Congratulations to David Ortiz on being the American League Championship's Most Valuable Player.   Councillor Simmons

20. November 10, 2004 proclaimed as World Children's Day in Cambridge in support of Ronald McDonald Charities.   Mayor Sullivan

21. Get well wishes extended to Lou Nicoloro.   Councillor Toomey

22. Resolution on the death of Carlos A. Oliveira.   Councillor Toomey

23. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Pamela Osbourne.   Vice Mayor Decker

24. Resolution on the death of Specialist Alan Burgess.   Vice Mayor Decker

25. Resolution on the death of Corporal William Salazar.   Vice Mayor Decker

26. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Brian Schramm.   Vice Mayor Decker

27. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Mark Barbret.   Vice Mayor Decker

28. Resolution on the death of Specialist Bradley Beard.   Vice Mayor Decker

29. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Omer Hawkins, II.   Vice Mayor Decker

30. Resolution on the death of Specialist Josiah Vandertulip.   Vice Mayor Decker

31. Resolution on the death of Private David Waters.   Vice Mayor Decker

32. Resolution on the death of Specialist Ronald Baker.   Vice Mayor Decker

33. Resolution on the death of Second Lieutenant Paul Felsburg.   Vice Mayor Decker

34. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Victor Gonzalez.   Vice Mayor Decker

35. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jaime Moreno.   Vice Mayor Decker

36. Resolution on the death of Lieutenant Mark Phelan.   Vice Mayor Decker

37. Resolution on the death of Major Charles Soltes, Jr.   Vice Mayor Decker

38. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jeremy Regnier.   Vice Mayor Decker

39. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Oscar Martinez.   Vice Mayor Decker

40. Resolution on the death of Specialist Christopher Merville.   Vice Mayor Decker

41. Resolution on the death of Captain Dennis Pintor.   Vice Mayor Decker

42. Resolution on the death of Specialist Michael Weger.   Vice Mayor Decker

43. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Daniel Wyatt.   Vice Mayor Decker

44. Resolution on the death of Corporal Ian Zook.   Vice Mayor Decker

45. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Anthony Monroe.   Vice Mayor Decker

46. Resolution on the death of Sergeant Michael Owen.   Vice Mayor Decker

47. Resolution on the death of Captain Christopher Johnson.   Vice Mayor Decker

48. Resolution on the death of Chief Warrant Officer William Brennan.   Vice Mayor Decker

49. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jonathan Santos.   Vice Mayor Decker

50. Good luck wishes to Vanessa E. Brathwaite as she competes in the 2004 Cities of America Pageant.   Mayor Sullivan

51. Visit to Sister City Cienfuegos’s José Mateo Fonseca Elementary School in Cuba.   Councillor Reeves, Councillor Galluccio

52. Visit and greetings to the Honorable Emerio Garcia Lugo, Mayor and President of the Municipal Assembly of Cienfuegos, the Honorable Idolidia Lopez Perez, Vice President of the Municipal Assembly of Cienfuegos, and the citizens of Cienfuegos, Cuba.   Councillor Reeves, Councillor Galluccio

ORDERS
1. The City Manager is requested to report on the follow-up on unpaid municipal tickets and refer the report to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee follow-up on bikes on sidewalk tickets.   Councillor Davis

2. The City Manager is requested to report on the progress of placing way finding signs around the City to encourage walking.   Councillor Davis

3. The City Manager is requested to report to the City Council on staffing for commercial recycling to achieve 40% commercial recycling by 2006.   Councillor Davis

4. The City Manager is requested to coordinate with the Cambridge business community to plan and develop an appropriate Go Green month celebration of the business community's considerable contributions to Cambridge's environmental goals, this planning to consider setting a goal of 25 significant businesses signing up for energy audits.   Councillor Davis

5. Dedication in honor of William "Bill" Cavellini;   Councillor Simmons

6. The City Manager is requested to provide an update on the Climate Protection Advisory Committee.   Councillor Simmons

7. The City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director to meet with the parents and the staff at the Morse School to address traffic concerns.   Councillor Simmons and Councillor Davis

8. City Manager is requested to confer with the Election Commission to present to the City Council a plan whereby Cambridge voters could vote from any voting place in the city.   Councillor Davis

9. City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to report on the Jump Start Summer and academic program.   Councillor Simmons

10. City Manager is requested to direct the Municipal Cable Office to televise the forthcoming Health and Environment Committee's meeting on the flu shot vaccine shortage.   Vice Mayor Decker

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 October 13, 2004 to receive a debriefing on the Senior Town Meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Mayor Michael A. Sullivan, transmitting a letter from the Department of Housing & Community Development notifying Mayor Sullivan that Cambridge is Housing Certified under Executive Order 418 for the period ending June 30, 2005.

2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, notifying the City Council that it must take another vote on Zoning Amendment to Accompany Tree Protection Ordinance.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Oct 25
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 26
11:00am   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss a report on parking passes and permits issued by the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and to discuss clearly marked bicycle routes through the City's major squares and other areas where obstacles are created by such things as one-way streets. The committee will also discuss the Points For Safety.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Oct 27
9:00am   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss out of school time permits and Summer School.  (Sullivan Chamber)
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)

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
9:30am   The Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss assessing models and the city's property revaluation.  (Anastos Room, 2nd floor, City Hall)
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)

Thurs, Nov 4
4:30pm   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)

Mon, Nov 8
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 9
11:30am   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion regarding a new or renovated police station. At the meeting, committee members and administrative staff will also agree upon a regular monthly meeting time.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Nov 10
9:00am   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss transportation for seniors and accessible taxi cabs.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 15
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 16
10:00am   The Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a funding mechanism for an annual expenditure relative to public celebrations.   (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   Roundtable City Council Meeting. Joint public meeting with the School Committee for a discussion of school related issues. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Location TBA)

Wed, Dec 15
2:00pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss follow up on snow clearance issues and any other matters that might come before the committee.  (Ballroom, Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue)

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

Mon, Jan 10, 2005
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 24, 2005
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 31, 2005
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager is requested to report to the City Council on the follow-up on unpaid municipal tickets; and be further
ORDERED: That the report on the follow-up on the tickets issued for bikes on sidewalks be referred to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee.

O-2     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to report on the progress on the installation of way finding signs around the City to encourage walking given that, if people knew how short the distances were, particularly between City squares, they might consider walking.

O-3     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report to the City Council on a staffing plan for commercial recycling to support the potential to achieve 40% commercial recycling by 2006.

O-4     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the Cambridge business community to plan and develop an appropriate Go Green month celebration of the business community's considerable contributions to Cambridge's environmental goals, this planning to consider setting a goal of 25 significant businesses signing up for energy audits.

O-5     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record dedicating a suitable location in honor of William "Bill" Cavellini; 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-6     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide an update on the Climate Protection Advisory Committee.

O-7     October 25, 2004
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director to meet with the parents and the staff at the Morse School to address traffic concerns.

O-8     October 25, 2004 (amended)
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Election Commission to present to the City Council a plan whereby Cambridge voters could vote from any voting place in the city; and be it further
ORDERED: That the report, along with this order be referred to a roundtable on how the City of Cambridge can make voting as easy as possible and can ensure that we count as many ballots as possible.

O-9     October 25, 2004 (amended)
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to report on the Jump Start Summer and academic program to encourage early conversation about summer programming, including start and ending times.

O-10     October 25, 2004
VICE MAYOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Municipal Cable Office to televise the forthcoming Health and Environment Committee's meeting on the flu shot vaccine shortage.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Human Services Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at nine o’clock and ten minutes a. m. in the Ackermann Room.

The purpose of the meeting was to receive a debriefing on the Senior Town Meeting.

Present at the meeting were Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Committee, Tocarra Barrett, Intern, Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services, Eileen Ginnetty, Director, Council on Aging, Emma Watkins, Director, City-wide Senior Center, Susan Pacheco, Director of Client Services, Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer, Rebecca Girolamo, Municipal Cable Office and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Councillor Simmons opened the meeting and stated the purpose. She thanked all for their hard work on the Senior Town Meeting. She asked for comments about what worked, what could be improved and recommendations for a future Senior Town Meeting. This would be reported to the City Council to provide information about the meeting.

Ms. Watkins commented that the Senior Town Meeting went well. If the event were held again the pressure point was not having the speakers and the invited guests confirmed. This fact held up the workshops. She suggested securing speakers for the event in a more timely fashion.

Ms. Ginnetty distributed comments made at the Senior Town Meeting (ATTACHMENT A).

Ms. Semonoff questioned if Councillor Simmons wanted to report back to the Senior Town participants. She has met with Electrical, License and the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Departments for responses to the comments made by the seniors. Councillor Simmons stated that a large report may be necessary, but the seniors may not want to read a lengthy document. She asked how long would the report take to be prepared. Ms. Semonoff stated that the report could be completed before Thanksgiving.

Information could list what issues the city is working on with telephone numbers for complaints. A follow up letter would be sent to the participants. Some answers have already been provided by city staff to issues raised by the seniors. General questions could be forwarded to the Senior Center to get information commented Councillor Simmons. Ms. Ginnetty commented that she was impressed with the good concrete information provided by the city.

Ms. Barrett stated that the Senior Town meeting was well received by the seniors.

Ms. Girolamo informed the committee that Municipal Cable has a lot of footage on the Senior Town meeting. A segment piece will be aired. The workshops will be reviewed and a decision will be made about airing. Councillor Simmons stated that she wanted tapes made so that the Senior Town meeting could be shown at senior housing developments. How are individual senior domicile residents reached for their participation, she questioned.

In conclusion the following actions were taken:

Councillor Davis made the following motion:
ORDERED: That the following pedestrian and traffic related issues resulting from the Senior Town Meeting be referred to the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee:

• Intersection of Walden Street and Mass. Ave.;
• Intersection of Inman Street / Pleasant St. and Mass. Ave. (Central Sq.)
• General comments relating to citywide cross light crossings included:
  Pedestrian cross lights should be left on for a longer time period;
• Intersections with lights: some have the audible signals; some do not.
  What is the policy for which intersections have them? (This comment came from a senior who is blind);
• Bicycles on the sidewalk are a danger to pedestrians;

MBTA ISSUES

• MBTA #1 bus- the new style busses have nothing to hang onto inside them. There is a high pole that is difficult to reach; there are no lower poles;
• Many complaints regarding the #47 bus route.
  Drivers on that route refuse to lower the bus to accommodate individuals with disabilities;
  Bus is often off schedule; running extremely late. Participants of the workshop asked the T representative if that was considered to be the "discipline" route;
• Participants in the group stated that most drivers do not ask younger people to move from the front seats for an older person.
  T representative did state that the driver should ask a younger person to move, but if the person refuses, the individual cannot be made to move;
• All of the buses are now accessible.
  A comment was made that the newer buses have less areas to hold on to when standing on the bus. There are not any poles and leather straps have replaced everything, which is less supportive;
• Need for bus shelters, primarily along Cambridge St. from Lechmere to Inman Sq.;
• Clearing of snow at MBTA stops.
  Greater collaboration between MBTA and City to ensure snow removal.

and the motion – Carried.

Councillor Simmons made the following motion:
ORDERED: That the following matters resulting from the Senior Town Meeting be referred to the Human Services Committee:

• Intersection of Bishop Allen Drive and Inman Street; the lighting there is poor at night especially since the street light there goes out when you walk by it.
• Street lighting - lights that seem to go off and on- are they on a timer or are they just burning out?
  Who do we call when street lights are out?
  (A response was given to call either NSTAR or the City’s Electrical Dept.)
• Senior Taxi Discount coupons- senior does not use the coupons because she has to wait too long for Cambridge cabs to respond.
• Green Cab of Somerville sits outside the Star Market in Porter Square.
  Green Cab has a monopoly on this location. Several seniors questioned whether Cambridge Cabs are allowed to wait in the Cab zone there so that seniors can easily use their coupons when coming out of the market.
• East Cambridge has no Senior Center. People have to take a bus and make two bus changes to get from East Cambridge to the Citywide Senior Center.
• Seniors pay $20 to be part of the Harrington School Senior Program and $20 to be part of the Kennedy School Senior Program, both in the same neighborhood.
• Homeless Veterans - what is the city doing for this population?
• Several comments with complaints about increased food prices at the Citywide Senior Center.
• One senior questioned how does one get information about events and services if one does not attend the Senior Centers or live in Senior Housing.
• Request for increased funding that would allow SCM to accommodate more medical trips.
  Request for funding that would allow SCM to accommodate "special" trips. At times SCM is able to obtain funding to do social trips, such as going to hairdresser, visiting a relative in the hospital, but this funding is very scarce and very limited.

and the motion – Carried.

Councillor Simmons also submitted the following motion:
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate the foul odor in Central Square.

and the motion – Carried.

Councillor Simmons made the following motion:
ORDERED: That the issue of the lack of places to take a dog in the Central Square area resulting from the Senior Town Meeting be referred to the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee.

and the motion – Carried.

A discussion ensued about the Active for Life/Positive Aging Workshop. Ms. Semonoff stated that both senior centers offer physical movement activities. Is there more that the City should do in is area asked Councillor Simmons. The activities for the seniors needed to be rethought. She suggested Chair-O-Size be held at the senior picnics.

Ms. Ginnetty stated that there was an overwhelming response that the Senior Town Meeting be held annually. The News Lines in the Chronicle was good outreach stated Ms. Watkins. The report could also be inserted in the Chronicle as a way to report back to the seniors commented Councillor Simmons. She would suggest to the Chronicle to feature a page about the Senior Town Meeting. The Boston Globe has apologized about cutting the City Section stated Ms. Tomeu.

Councillor Simmons asked Ms. Ginnetty about any comments she received as feedback on the Senior Town Meeting. Ms. Ginnetty responded that the comments were very positive. She further stated that 100 evaluations were received resulting in comments being mostly good or excellent and one unfavorable. Suggestions for future Senior Town meeting topics were submitted. Holding the Senior Town Meeting on a Saturday was positive. The seniors did request more workshops and felt that there was not enough time allowed for the workshops. The seniors wanted the "Speak Out." They liked talking to their elected officials. Councillor Simmons requested that the comments from the seniors be placed in a binder. Councillor Simmons stated that timing needed to be reviewed and better planned. Ms. Watkins suggested that in the future an award could be presented to an outstanding senior to acknowledge their work for the city.

Councillor Simmons discussed holding a "baby boomers meeting" at the YMCA. The city needed to reach out to this group. This meeting could be held in the Spring.

Councillor Simmons thanked all those present for their participation. This event was community building.

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

For the Committee
Councillor E. Denise Simmons, Chair