CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocation grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $484,101 to the Grant Fund School Department Salary & Wages account, which will be used to support the following: four paraprofessional positions and partial funding for one physical therapist position to provide continued support to students in inclusion classrooms and programs based on individual education plans (IEPs); one psychologist to assist with district wide services as well as to provide services for students at the Amigos school; a teacher and one teaching assistant for a new Special Education Transition classroom for students who are between the ages of 18 and 22; a teacher and two teaching assistants for a preschool Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) classroom.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) - Early Childhood Special Education, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $47,610 to the Grant Fund School Department Salary & Wages account ($34,505) and to Grant Fund School Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($13,105) which will be used to increase opportunities for quality inclusionary practice and to provide a staff trainer for inclusion classrooms to coach staff in strategies for working with students on improving positive social emotional skills.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-23, regarding a report on the possibility of doubling the number of solar panels to be installed on the high school using stimulus funds.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-98, regarding a report on assigning one stationary police officer in a prominent location in Central Square.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-97, regarding a report on plans for the reuse of 5 Western Avenue.

Oct 26, 2009

To the Honorable, the City Council:

In response to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-97, regarding plans for the reuse of 5 Western Avenue, please be advised that the Cambridge Housing Authority and the City are analyzing the feasibility and finance-ability of partnering in an exciting rehabilitation project that would result in the resolution of the space issues of the Community Learning Center and the Multi-Service Center, and accommodate the administrative offices of the Housing Authority. Construction estimates and funding vehicles are currently under analysis.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-106, regarding a report on drafting language to curb motorcycle noise in the City.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-42, regarding a report on planting trees in parking lot #8 and surveying all City parking lots and library branches with a plan for tree maintenance.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-72, regarding a report on whether City streetlights are configured to prevent "disability glare."

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the City Manager is requested to develop a plan to reduce interior lighting use at the Main Library to only those hours when library patrons or staff benefit from the lights being on. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Reeves on Order Number Twelve of Oct 19, 2009.]
Order adopted

2. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council if any residents are in danger of losing their housing due to the fiscal status of affordable housing providers in Cambridge. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Order Number Fourteen of Oct 19, 2009.]
Placed on File under Rule 19 - No action taken

3. That the City Manager is requested to submit to the City Council a request for an appropriation sufficient to enable the City Council to undertake academic or legal counsel to review the Plan E Charter. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Fifteen of Oct 19, 2009.]
Placed on File under Rule 19 - No action taken

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments about putting a temporary freeze, until further notice, on licenses for shuttle services in the City of Cambridge. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Seventeen of Oct 19, 2009.]
Placed on File under Rule 19 - No action taken

ON THE TABLE
5. Opposition to the closing of the Oliver Farnum Senior Health Center. [Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Maher on Order Number Fourteen of Nov 3, 2008.]

6. That the Cambridge City Council go on record as favoring a ballot initiative during the next local municipal election that shall allow Cambridge voters to have their voices heard on ridding the world of nuclear weapons. [Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Decker on a Roll Call Vote of 6-3-0 on Order Number Two of Sept 21, 2009.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. 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 Nov 18, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 2.74 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 14, 2005. [Four sections of the proposed amendment were passed to be ordained as amended. Ordinance #1284. The remaining proposed amendments to chapter 2.74 remain on Unfinished Business.]

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 06-87, 07-83 and 07-138, regarding the status of putting the City's self-evaluation on the website. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on City Manager Agenda Item Number Sixteen of Dec 10, 2007. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Kelley.]

9. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Sam Seidel and Councillor David Maher, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on June 25, 2009 for the purpose of considering the Historical Committee's recommendation with regard to the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary Report and Revised Recommendations. Committee Report Number One of Sept 21, 2009 was Accepted and Placed on File, Proposed Ordinance Passed to Second Reading and Order remains on Unfinished Business.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from State Representative William N. Brownsberger, transmitting his support of the three resolutions on greyhound racing , H3643 to reduce speed limits on local roads and H853 creates a sensible balance between the construction of new buildings and the protection of open space.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Retirement of Robert Ames from the Cambridge Police Department.   Mayor Simmons

2. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Daniel J. Rivera.   Councillor Decker

3. Thanks to Food for Free for their service to the city and best wishes for a successful Party Under the Harvest Moon event on Oct 23, 2009.   Councillor Davis

4. Best wishes to the Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund on its "Home Sweet Home" event on Oct 30, 2009.   Vice Mayor Seidel

5. Thanks to Mia Linger-Powell for her dedication and leadership as the Director of the Cambridge Camping Association's Daybreak Day Camp.   Councillor Davis

6. Resolution on the death of Ruth C. (Strom) Murphy.   Councillor Maher

7. Resolution on the death of Mary M. Cahill.   Councillor Maher

8. Congratulations to David Harrison on the occasion of being inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.   Councillor Toomey

9. Congratulations to the Cambridge Innovation Center on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to locate $5,000 annual funding for the "One for the Arts Program" as the city continues to explore a mechanism for allowing constituents to contribute toward this program as they pay certain bills or fees to the city.   Mayor Simmons

2. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Public Works to send the City Arborist to Hubbard Avenue where the City has received complaints of tree roots that are coming through the sidewalk.   Mayor Simmons

3. That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate personnel to review the timing of the lights at Prospect Street and Massachusetts Avenue and at River Street and Western Avenue.   Mayor Simmons

4. That the City Manager is requested to provide appropriate data from the Inspectional Services Department on the new housing starts in Cambridge that would have been affected by the proposed stretch energy code.   Councillor Davis

5. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Cambridge Public Health Department to work with the Cambridge Housing Authority, the Department of Human Services and the Multi-Service Center to address bedbug extermination protocol and the associated costs for residents.   Councillor Decker

6. That the City Manager is requested to designate the appropriate personnel and resources to enable a Climate Congress World Cafe to be held on Dec 5, 2009.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher and Mayor Simmons

7. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the progress in forming the Coordinating Council on Aging in Place.   Councillor Davis

8. Dedication of the plaza in Harvard Square at the kiosk to be named "Manny Martins, Danny Murphy and Steve Simard Square."   Councillor Toomey

9. That the City Manager is requested to investigate the possibility of installing seating at the Pacific Street Dog Park and also adding lighting which would make the park much more usable during the winter months.   Councillor Davis  amended

10. That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with an update on the Blessed Sacrament Church construction project, specifically, why there has been a delay in construction and whether or not the developer is building beyond the scope of the permitted plans.   Councillor Decker

11. That the City Manager is requested to inquire of the Executive Director of the Cambridge Election Commission what process was used to determine who would be invited to serve as a poll worker for this election cycle how many workers from previous elections are working in this election, and to provide a detail answer in writing to the City Council as soon as possible.   Mayor Simmons

12. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner regarding truck traffic enforcement on Fulkerson Street.   Councillor Toomey and Mayor Simmons

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Human Services Committee, for a hearing held on Sept 30, 2009 for the purpose of a panel discussion on whether a program similar to the Harlem Children's Zone Office of College Success could advance the goal of college graduation for all low income students in Cambridge.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Oct 26
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 29
12:00pm   The Civic Unity Committee will hold the second of a series of public meetings, each featuring a parenting specialist speaker. Featured speaker: Dr. Diane Levin, author of So Sexy So Soon, the New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids. Followed by Q & A.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Mon, Nov 2
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Nov 5
12:00pm   The Civic Unity Committee will hold the third of a series of public meetings, each featuring a parenting specialist speaker. Featured speaker: Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige, professor of early childhood education at Lesley University will be discussing her most recent book, Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Roadmap for Raising Confident, Creative, compassionate Kids, and the impact of violence, especially in the media, the children's lives and social development. Followed by Q & A.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Tues, Nov 10
3:00pm   The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the possibility of holding a folk festival in the city in 2010.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 16
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 17
2:30pm   The Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the use of cell phones while driving and security cameras at the Alewife T station.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Nov 18
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Final Landmark Designation Study Report for the Shell Spectacular Sign at 187 Magazine Street at the corner of Memorial Drive.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:15pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition filed by Richard D. Fanning et al., to amend Section 5.25.3 - Exemption for Existing Parking Facilities by inserting the phrase "except if located in an Industry A-1 District" to the end of the paragraph, and delete in Section 20.40 - Eastern Cambridge Housing Overlay District the text in Section 20.44.3 referencing height limits for the area of the Overlay District between the railroad right-of-way and Medeiros Avenue, also known as the Kendall Cinema site, and delete from the Zoning Map that portion of the Overlay District encompassing the same area. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 23
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Dec 1
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Thurs, Dec 10
12:00pm   The Civic Unity Committee will hold the fourth of a series of public meetings, each featuring a parenting specialist speaker. Featured speaker: Dr. Richard Weissbourd author of The Parents We Mean to Be: How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children's Moral and Emotional Development. Followed by Q & A.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

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

Tues, Dec 15
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Oct 26, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: It has been shown that children who are exposed to the arts at a young age tend to develop into more well-rounded, more intellectually curious individuals; and
WHEREAS: Studies suggest that children who excel in art programs are more likely to excel in other academic areas, and that they are apt to develop more diverse cognitive skills and creative ways of approaching problems; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has long supported arts programs for all, and particularly for our youth. Cambridge has always championed the notion that it is vital to fund the arts, which enrich the community in immeasurable ways; and
WHEREAS: Proper funding is critical to sustaining the City's arts programs, and it is essential that the community continue to invest in and be aware of this area of our children's education and development; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to locate $5,000 annual funding for the "One for the Arts Program" as the City continues to explore a mechanism for allowing constituents to contribute toward this program as they pay certain bills or fees to the City. The Mayor's Office will seek additional funding sources and will initiate the annual process of allocating funds to children's art programs.

O-2     Oct 26, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Department of Public Works to send the City Arborist to Hubbard Avenue where the City has received complaints of tree roots that are coming through the sidewalk.

O-3     Oct 26, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate personnel to review the timing of the lights at Prospect Street and Massachusetts Avenue and at River Street and Western Avenue.

O-4     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The City Council will be considering the stretch energy code; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide appropriate data from the Inspectional Services Department on the new housing starts in Cambridge that would have been affected by the proposed stretch energy code.

O-5     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Bedbugs are a public health issue; and
WHEREAS: The costs incurred by the individual resident or household to adequately address a bedbug infestation can range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars; and
WHEREAS: Some households cannot afford such costs and, as bedbugs are a public health issue, the ability to permanently address a bedbug infestation should not come down to a matter of economic status; and
WHEREAS: There needs to be a systemic response to this public health issue; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Cambridge Public Health Department to work with the Cambridge Housing Authority, the Department of Human Services and the Multi-Service Center to address bedbug extermination protocol and the associated costs for residents.

O-6     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MAHER
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City Council has the goal of having a World Cafe every year; and
WHEREAS: This year the City Council has declared a climate emergency which requires convening a range of people to reflect on what the goals should be for Cambridge as a city and for individuals in the city; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to designate the appropriate personnel and resources to enable a Climate Congress World Cafe to be held on Dec 5, 2009; and be it further
ORDERED: That the proceedings of the Congress be made available to the City Council for its use in the 2010-2011 term.

O-7     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: On June 1, 2009 the City Council adopted a Council Order asking the City Manager to recommend to the City Council a formally recognized Coordinating Council on Aging in Place that has express representation from city departments, the Department of Public Health and open representation from community groups, residents and non-profits; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the progress in forming the Coordinating Council on Aging in Place.

O-8     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate the plaza in Harvard Square at the kiosk to be named "Manny Martins, Danny Murphy and Steve Simard Square;" and be it further
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council be directed to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.

O-9     Oct 26, 2009  amended
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The Pacific Street Dog Park is very popular with Cambridgeport residents and would be further enhanced by the addition of seating and additional lighting; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate the possibility of installing seating at the park and also adding lighting which would make the park much more usable during the winter months; and be it further
ORDERED: That the area be surveyed to ensure that the soccer area is suitable for playing soccer.

O-10     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with an update on the Blessed Sacrament Church construction project, specifically, why there has been a delay in construction and whether or not the developer is building beyond the scope of the permitted plans; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

O-11     Oct 26, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: A number of individuals have recently contacted the Office of the Mayor to express their displeasure over being excluded from working at the polls during the municipal election that is scheduled for November 3, 2009, despite their having served in this capacity in previous election cycles; and
WHEREAS: The displaced poll workers have stated that they were not given satisfactory explanations as to why they are being excluded from working in this election cycle. Some of these individuals report that even after speaking with Cambridge Election Commission representatives, they remain confused as to why they are not being allowed to work in this election cycle; and
WHEREAS: It remains unclear as to what process was used by the members of the Cambridge Election Commission to determine who would and would not be asked to work at the polls during the upcoming municipal election, and it therefore remains difficult to determine whether this process has been carried out fairly and systematically; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inquire of the Executive Director of the Cambridge Election Commission what process was used to determine who would be invited to serve as a poll worker for this election cycle how many workers from previous elections are working in this election, and to provide a detail answer in writing to the City Council as soon as possible.

O-12     Oct 26, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner regarding truck traffic enforcement on Fulkerson Street.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Human Services Committee conducted a public meeting and panel discussion entitled "College Success Office in Cambridge "on Wed, Sept 30, 2009 at the Microsoft Center conference room, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge beginning at 6:25pm. The meeting was held for the purpose of a panel discussion on whether a program similar to the Harlem Children's Zone Office of College Success could advance the goal of college graduation for all low income students in Cambridge. City Councillors present at the meeting were Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the committee and Vice Mayor Seidel.

Councillor Reeves welcomed the attendees and described the program for the evening. Attendees included Ronn Crichlow, Director of Educational Opportunity Programs, M.I.T.; Mike Ananis, Director, Rindge School of Technical Arts, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS); Kim Romano, documentary filmmaker; Hog Liu, innkeeper; Jessica Bullen ,Harvard Kennedy School; Joellen Scannell, Principal, Peabody School, Cambridge Public School Department (CPSD); Nicole Orishabor, NBCA; Jesse Nahan, CEO, My Active Mind; Bob Boudreau, parent; Dr. Jeff Young, Superintendent of Schools, CPSD; Eric Esteves, Boston Public Schools; Richard Harding, Cambridge Public Health Department; Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services; and Dr. Carolyn Turk, Deputy Superintendent, CPSD.

Councillor Reeves then introduced the keynote speaker, Paul Kendricks, Director of the College Success Office at the Harlem Children's Zone. Mr. Kendricks's talk was followed by a panel discussion. The panel was comprised of Amatulla Mervin, CRLS student, George "Chip" Greenidge, Founder and President of the National Black College Alliance, Harriet Finck, Executive Director of the Cambridge School Volunteers, Moses Michel, CRLS student, Steve Swanger, Director of Tenant Services, Cambridge Housing Authority and Stephanie Guirand, CRLS graduate. A question and answer session followed the panel discussion. A copy of the program is attached.

Thereafter Councillor Reeves thanked all those present for their attendance and participation, with special thanks to the keynote speaker and panelists. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

For the Committee,
Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair

AWAITING REPORT LIST
08-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on changes to the intersection of River Street and Mass Avenue to allow more pedestrian crossing time before vehicles are allowed to turn.
Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-15)

08-79. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how local construction lighting could be limited to the minimum necessary for safety.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 06/02/08 (O-2)

08-101. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on working with Boston to create a policy to keep truck traffic to a minimum within the City.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 07/28/08 (O-25)

08-105. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of using the parcel on Binney and Fulkerson Streets for a dedicated dog park.
Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Murphy & Mayor Simmons 07/28/08 (O-40)

08-148. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on appointing a public housing or Section 8 tenant to fill the existing vacancy on the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/08/08 (O-2)

08-152. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of establishing a Walden Street Cattle Pass observation point.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 12/15/08 (O-1)

08-158. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible funding to deal with hoarding and to preserve housing.
Councillor Davis 12/22/08 (O-8)

09-11. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the removal of the Homeland Security Surveillance cameras and infrastructure and who is responsible for the removal.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 02/09/09 (O-7)

09-21. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on survey of surrounding cities and towns on the hours of operation of their libraries and a survey of patrons as to their needs and desires with respect to library hours.
Councillor Davis 03/09/09 (O-14)

09-22. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ways to implement the recommendations made in A Look at Women in Cambridge Now.
Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 03/23/09 (O-7)

09-23. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr 3
RE: report on the possibility of doubling the number of solar panels to be installed on the high school using stimulus funds.
Councillor Davis, Vice Mayor Seidel and Full Membership 03/23/09 (O-8)

09-26. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on potential amendments to the zoning ordinance to bring city lighting more in line with dark sky principles and address problems of enforcement of existing regulations.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 03/23/09 (O-16)

09-42. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr 7
RE: report on planting trees in parking lot #8 and surveying all city parking lots and library branches with a plan for tree maintenance.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 05/11/09 (O-2)

09-54. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on Black MSM issues in Cambridge.
Councillor Reeves and Full Membership 05/18/09 (O-12)

09-66. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on efforts to prohibit smoking in parks.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/08/09 (O-8)

09-72. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr 8
RE: report on whether city streetlights are configured to prevent "disability glare."
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 06/15/09 (O-11)

09-76. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on inspecting rooftop mechanicals on commercial buildings to ensure they are functioning properly and within the noise ordinance.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 06/22/09 (O-5)

09-77. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on painting pedestrian lines on the raised crosswalk on Oxford Street and on all raised crosswalks near schools, playgrounds or other areas with high pedestrian use.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/22/09 (O-7)

09-82. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on activity of persons in and around the Larz Anderson Memorial Bridge.
Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-6)

09-83. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on providing a weekly summary update of all the coordinated city efforts to reduce crime across the City.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 06/29/09 (O-9)

09-88. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of changing after hours metered parking on streets adjacent and in the vicinity of the Court House and Registry of Deeds.
Councillor Ward, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 07/27/09 (O-1)

09-91. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether employees at the Harvard University project at 160 Concord Avenue have health care, workman's comp., a pension funds and do not meet the 10 hours OSHA safety certification.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-8)

09-93. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on policy surrounding smoking in outdoor seating areas.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-10)

09-97. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr 5
RE: report on proposed plans for the old police headquarters at 5 Western Avenue.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-16)

09-98. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr 4
RE: report on assigning one stationary police officers in a prominent location in Central Square.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 07/27/09 (O-17)

09-104. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on methods for protection of homeless shelter residents from scabies and similar diseases.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 09/14/09 (O-9)

09-106. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr 6
RE: report on drafting language to curb motorcycle noise in the City.
Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Seidel, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey & Councillor Ward 09/14/09 (O-11)

09-108. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what steps can be taken to implement a 311 system.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 09/14/09 (O-18)

09-109. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on protocols followed by City agencies and large-scale housing providers with reference to bedbugs and other similar infestations.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/14/09 (O-20)

09-116. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on legal requirements to do a citywide mailing to place a non-binding question on the ballot, what the cost would be, and whether the nuclear weapons question could be placed on the ballot for the special December Senate election.
Vice Mayor Seidel 09/21/09 (O-14)

09-117. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the recent disturbances in the Wellington-Harrington area.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-11)

09-118. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of tree wells and street tree planting efforts.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-12)

09-119. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what sort of formal procedures and handouts the Police Department has to help people better understand the Police Department's role and responsibilities in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-13)

09-122. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the reason six trees were cut down in front of LBJ apartments.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-16)

09-123. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on traffic safety measures at the intersection of Fresh Pond Parkway and Mt. Auburn Street.
Vice Mayor Seidel and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-20)

09-124. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on repairing the rubber panels that line the railroad tracks on Cambridge Street.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-21)

09-125. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on developing an action plan for the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Middle School Youth report.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor Seidel and Full Membership 10/05/09 (O-23)

09-126. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the rationale for not implementing rodent control programs similar to those in New York City, including requiring metal collectors in large buildings.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 10/19/09 (O-8)

09-127. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on seeking professional exterminators to more aggressively pinpoint and address the rodent problems.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 10/19/09 (O-9)

09-128. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on legal opinion on whether or not listing public notices on the City website could fulfill the obligation of the City of public legal notices.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 10/19/09 (O-10)

09-129. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on both the status of wireless service at Newtowne Court and also a plan to ensure reliable wireless service in Cambridge.
Vice Mayor Seidel and Full Membership 10/19/09 (O-11)

09-130. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the feasibility of working with local organizations to implement a program in Cambridge similar to the "NYC Cool Roofs" program.
Vice Mayor Seidel and Full Membership 10/19/09 (O-13)