AGENDA - October 28, 2002 Cambridge City Council meeting
CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2002:
Ross Elliott, 4 Alvanos Drive, Haverhill, MA 01830
Darrel Todman, 58 Kelvin Street, #1, Everett, MA 02149
2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-66, regarding a report on outages in the Mt. Auburn/Strawberry Hill/Cambridge Highlands area.
3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-86, regarding a report on cable audit protocols, audit representatives and customer services.
4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-88, regarding a report increasing enforcement of panhandling, public drinking, and drug activity in and around Porter, Harvard and Central Squares.
5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $90,000 in the General Fund Public Works from the Salary & Wages Account to the Travel & Training (Judgement & Damages) Account to provide funds for payment of lump sum settlements and medical bills.
6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $13,370 in the General Fund from the Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Election Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds for additional printing, mailing, and handling costs related to the polling place notification for the November State General Election.
7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $4,136 from the Grant Fund DHSP Travel & Training Account to the DHSP Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide funds for general operating expenses related to the program that provides nutritious meals to Cambridge youth during the summer.
8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from HUD for $86,202 to the Human Rights Salary & Wages Account ($45,702), Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($13,000), and Travel & Training Account ($27,500) to provide funds for Fair Housing Assistance Program activities.
9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-82, regarding a report on the Guide to Lawn and Landscape Water Conservation and the guide’s application for promoting water conservation in the City.
10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-78, regarding submitting comments on the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21).
11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-19, regarding information on applying and contributing to the Cambridge Scholarship Fund.
12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-69, regarding the repaving schedule for Pine Street.
13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 02-90, regarding data on enforcement of double-parking in bicycle lanes across the City.
14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to information requested on the options for redeveloping 238 Broadway for housing.
15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the final votes necessary to appropriation the 2002 state matching funds for Fiscal Year 2003 Community Preservation Act:
15A. 80% ($3,600,000) of state matching funds be appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust;
15B. 10% ($450,000) of state matching funds be appropriated for historic preservation. Of these funds, $180,000 be appropriated to the Public Investment Fund for the Historical Commission’s Historic Preservation Grant Program and that the balance $270,000 be allocated to the Community Preservation Trust Fund Historic Resources Reserve; and
15C. 10% ($450,000) of state matching funds be allocated to the Community Preservation Trust Fund’s Reserve for Open Space.
16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Christopher L. Rickman, 40 Drake Circle, (P.O. Box 1267), Eastham, MA 02642, as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2002.
CHARTER RIGHT
1. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Reeves on Order #15 of October 7, 2002 requesting the City Manager to develop an appropriate process to consider removing the benches from in front of Libby Liquors.
2. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order #17 of October 7, 2002 requesting the City Manager to appoint someone to speak with Neighbors for a Better Community to explore possible collaboration.
ON THE TABLE
3. Landmark Designation Study Report for Shady Hill Square, 1-11 Shady Hill Square and 36 Holden Street.
4. Landmark Designation Study Report for designating as a protected landmark the Tulip Tree at 1436 and 1446 Cambridge Street.
5. Order #19 of September 9, 2002 requesting the City Manager to direct the Community Development Department to make maximum use of CPA funds to develop affordable housing that is permanently affordable, such as limited equity cooperatives and condos.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. Petition from Harvard University requesting a sub-surface easement located between 1720 and 1737 Cambridge Street for the purpose of constructing an underground pedestrian and service tunnel beneath Cambridge Street.
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Cambridge Savings Bank, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 11 Dunster Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Community Development Departments and abutters.
2. An application was received from the Recycling Division, Department of Public Works, requesting permission for a table in front of City Hall in honor of America Recycles Day.
3. An application was received from Chestnut Hill Realty, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 1644 Massachusetts Avenue.
4. An application was received from UTSO Tibetan Boutique, requesting permission for a rack to display merchandise at the premises numbered 1691 Massachusetts Avenue.
5. An application was received from The Christmas Store, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 1971Massachusetts Ave.
6. An application was received from Cambridge Family Literacy Collaborative, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Prospect Street announcing Family Fun Day at City Hall on Saturday, November 2, 2002 from 10:30am - 2:30pm.
7. An application was received from Duncan MacArthur, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 16 Sargent Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. Approval has been received from one neighborhood association, one neighborhood association abstained.
8. An application was received from Up Stairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the premises numbered 57 JFK Street. Approval has been received from Staples to place the sign in front of their store.
9. An application was received from Anne Sundaram, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 90 Larchwood Drive; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association exists in West Cambridge.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Constance Furcolo, transmitting thanks for the thoughtful resolution on behalf of her husband Foster.
2. A communication was received from the family of Jose M. Airoso, acknowledging appreciation for your kind expression of sympathy.
3. A communication was received from Mary Lou McGrath, acknowledging your kind expression of sympathy.
4. A communication was received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environment Protection, regarding Cambridge-265 First St., RTN 3-15243 & 3-15754, Response Action Outcome Activity and Use Limitation Interim Deadline.
5. A communication was received from Robert J. LaTremouille, regarding the October 7, 2002 City Council meeting and the effect of the Charles River rehabilitation work on the white geese.
6. A communication was received from Riverside resident Irene Hartford, regarding how she feels about preserving the character of life in her neighborhood.
7. A petition was received from Lydia Vickers, et al., to put the plans for demolishing the buildings at 238 Broadway on hold until neighborhood organizations have had a chance to work out a possible collaboration.
8. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding human rights.
9. A communication was received from Gloria G. Thompson, transmitting thanks for the commemoration for the late and former Representative Alvin Thompson.
10. A communication was received from Lenore Monello Schloming, regarding the proposed tree ordinance.
11. Sundry communications received from the following residents, supporting smoke free workplaces.
Jenn Brown 334 Harvard Street
E. Levy 41 Prentiss Street
William Shalongo 396 Putnam Avenue
Norma Hills 393 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
Lia Wong 94 Pleasant Street
J. Zinni 253 Broadway
Vercion de La 25 Highland
David Nguyen 632 Massachusetts Avenue
Karen Russell 124 Spring Street
12. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding public meetings.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulating the Agenda for Children and its partners in receiving the Early Learning Opportunities Act Grant in the amount of $970,000.
Mayor Sullivan
2. Wishing a special Cantabrigian a Happy 60th Birthday. Councillor Maher
3. Proclaiming November as "National Adoption Month." Councillor Maher
4. Urging residents to be cognizant of and participate in the Amber Lily DaRosa Fundraiser. Councillor Toomey
5. Resolution on the death of Donald O’Brien. Councillor Toomey
6. Congratulating the Filarmonica Santo Antonio Inc. in celebrating its 30th Anniversary of Music. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan
7. Congratulating the honored guests of the Middlesex County Bar Association banquet, which will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 and wish them continued success. Mayor Sullivan
8. Resolution on the death of Harry C. Blanchet. Councillor Galluccio
9. Resolution on the death of Frances M.Mosca. Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan
10. Resolution on the death of Eleanor A. Lord. Councillor Galluccio
11. Resolution on the death of Angelina A. Silva. Councillor Toomey
12. Resolution on the death of Eugenia Marcelo. Councillor Toomey
13. Resolution on the death of Marie J. Santasky. Mayor Sullivan, Councillors Toomey, Galluccio
14. Resolution on the death of Mary C. Dineen. Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio
15. Resolution on the death of Daniel A. Flynn. Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio
16. Resolution on the death of Dana H. Gallup. Mayor Sullivan
17. Resolution on the death of Francis M. Doran. Mayor Sullivan
18. Resolution on the death of Jean F. Wright. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan
19. Resolution on the death of Tanya MacDonald. Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
20. Resolution on the death of Edwin J. Langley. Mayor Sullivan
21. Congratulating the winners of the 9th Annual Lemelson-MIT Awards. Mayor Sullivan
22. Sending wishes for a speedy recovery to Major Carroll. Mayor Sullivan
23. Congratulating the young and innovative minds who have created a wonderful piece of art for the 2002 Do It Your Damn Self Festival. Mayor Sullivan
24. Congratulating the Boston Boy Choir in celebrating their 40th Anniversary of Music and Education and wish them continued success. Mayor Sullivan
25. Resolution on the death of Francis L. Lawson. Mayor Sullivan, Councillors Galluccio, Maher
26. Resolution on the death of Lillian B. Bowen. Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan
27. Resolution on the death of Arthur W. Greenidge. Councillor Galluccio, Mayor Sullivan
28. Resolution on the death of Esther Virginia Henry Bright. Councillor Galluccio
29. Resolution on the death of Julia Murphy. Councillor Galluccio
30. Resolution on the death of Thomas H. Berry. Councillor Galluccio
31. Commending the efforts of the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc. with its attempt to influence the State Legislative Delegation to stop proposed budget cuts that adversely affect many Cambridge residents. Mayor Sullivan
32. Thanking United Way for all the work it does for the youth of America. Mayor Sullivan
33. Resolution on the death of Edmund C. Corcoran. Mayor Sullivan
34. Congratulating Chris and Lisa Cook on the birth of their son Owen Christopher. Councillor Maher
35. Congratulating James Albert on receiving the Hanna Award. Councillor Maher
36. Sending wishes for a speedy recovery to Jimmy Kelly. Mayor Sullivan
37. Expressing appreciation to Sharon M. Joaquim for her many years of dedicated service and wishing her well in her retirement. Mayor Sullivan
38. Expressing appreciation to John D. Wechter for his many years of dedicated service and wishing him well in his retirement. Mayor Sullivan
39. Resolution on the death of Accursio Bono. Mayor Sullivan
40. Congratulating Caryn Saitz on her new position as the Director of Public Affairs for the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Councillor Maher
41. Resolution on the death of James R. Gladden. Councillor Galluccio
42. Expressing appreciation to Herbert R. Trevette for his thirty-four years of dedicated service and wishing him well in his retirement. Mayor Sullivan
43. Expressing appreciation to Edward R. Buchawieck for his twenty-five years of dedicated service and wishing him well in his retirement. Mayor Sullivan
44. Congratulating Michelle and Robert Paul Ring, Jr. on the birth of their son Robert Paul Ring, III. Councillor Maher
45. Urging all residents to honor the men and women who have defended our country, as well as those who are serving today, by celebrating Veteran’s Day on November 11, 2002. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan
46. Congratulating Hannah Malenfant on her recognition by the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center and thanking her for her efforts to build community and help those in need. Vice Mayor Davis
47. Resolution on the death of Mayor Emeritus Alfred E. Vellucci. Mayor Sullivan, Councillors Toomey, Galluccio, Maher
48. Resolution on the death of Harry Datsias. Councillor Toomey
49. Resolution on the death of Charles A. Riley Sr. Councillor Maher, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio
50. Resolution on the death of Jane R. Richards. Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio
51. Resolution congratulating Timothy Sullivan on becoming the new Financial Director for MassHousing. Mayor Sullivan
52. Resolution on the death of Christine Bonacci. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Maher
53. Resolution on the death of Sophie Prezenski. Councillor Toomey
54. Resolution on the death of John Enright. Mayor Sullivan
55. Resolution on the death of Pauline A. Sacco. Mayor Sullivan
56. Sending wishes for a very speedy recovery to Jack Maloney. Mayor Sullivan
57. Resolution urging the City Council to declare Autumn 2002 to be "Energy Efficient Lighting Awareness Season" in the City of Cambridge. Mayor Sullivan
58. Resolution congratulating the North Cambridge Crime Task Force in winning its nineteenth All-STAR AWARD for its participation in the National Night Out Campaign. Mayor Sullivan
59. Resolution commending Cambridge Cares About AIDS for all it does to help prevent the spread of AIDS and to wish its 4th Annual Night of Illumination on Thursday, January 16, 2003, much success. Mayor Sullivan
60. Resolution commending the Somerville Housing Group on completing three quarters of Phase I of its new development UNION PLACE and wishing the group continued success. Mayor Sullivan
61. Resolution congratulating the Cities of Tsukuba (a Sister City to Cambridge) and Kukizaki, Japan on their merger and wishing them great success. Mayor Sullivan
62. Resolution thanking Manuel Nunes Coutinho for all the work he had done with the Portuguese-speaking members of our community and wishing the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers continued success. Mayor Sullivan
63. Resolution extending a warm and hearty welcome to Professor Derrick Bell. Councillor Reeves
64. Resolution congratulating Derrick Jackson on his significant achievements as a nature photographer. Councillor Reeves
ORDERS
1. Requesting the City Manager to provide the City Council with an update on Accessible Taxi Cabs. Councillor Simmons
2. Dedicate the corner of Broadway and Ellery Street as Walter N. Conlon Square. Mayor Sullivan
3. Requesting the City Manager to immediately commence to implement the land use and zoning recommendations of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study. Vice Mayor Davis
4. Requesting the City Manager to provide microphones for each Planning Board Member and staff for use at all public meetings. Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Murphy
5. Requesting the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the status of providing information on the current regulations guiding traffic and parking in the City of Cambridge to the public, including efforts to compile the information in a booklet format and dedicating space on the City’s web site for the information. Vice Mayor Davis
6. Requesting the City Manager to share with the Cambridge Housing Authority available resources and information pertaining to the City’s employee diversity training program. Vice Mayor Davis, Mayor Sullivan
7. Direct the Election Commission to include a self-addressed stamped envelope in every absentee ballot mailed. Councillor Toomey
8. Confer with the City Electrician and the officials of NSTAR to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and analysis of the street lighting in Area IV. Councillor Toomey
9. Provide the City Council and the School Committee with a report outlining standards and/or training provided to school crossing guards. Councillor Simmons
10. Report on the status of the Traffic Regulation Book. Councillor Simmons
11. Cancellation of the December 23, 2002 and December 30, 2002 City Council meetings. Councillor Maher
12. Confer with the Assistant City Manager of Human Services Department to determine if the annual Thanksgiving Turkey program will proceed successfully this year. Councillor Reeves
13. Confer with the Commissioner of Public Works regarding a pilot program for the use of hanging planters in Central Square or other appropriate areas of the City. Councillor Reeves
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher and Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on September 25, 2002 to conduct a working meeting in order to consider proposed amendments to the Smoking Ordinance, Chapter 8.28 of the Municipal Code.
2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher and Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on October 2, 2002 to discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 2.118 of the Municipal Code, Statements of Financial Interests by Certain Officials and Persons Conducting Business with the City, which would make available on the City of Cambridge website the list of municipal officials and statements of financial interests filed with the Election Commission pursuant to this chapter.
3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher and Councillor Brian Murphy, Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on October 2, 2002 to consider a proposed amendment to Section 11.200 to increase linkage fees paid by developers of commercial housing seeking special permits to increase density or intensity of use.
4. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee, for a meeting held on October 8, 2002 to discuss curb cuts, an update on the impact of state budget cuts on city arts programs, and the status of the report on developing a Cambridge Art survey and an artist space initiative.
5. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Brian Murphy, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a meeting held on October 9, 2002 to receive an update on the state budget and its expected effects on city finances next year and to receive a report on the hotel/motel revenues.
6. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operation and Rules Committee, for a meeting held on October 9, 2002 to discuss the performance of the Hansen System, the possibility of a web-based public complaint system, information kiosk and public information on Cable TV.
7. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Davis, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on October 2, 2002 to continue discussion on the implementation of a plan for the establishment of public toilet facilities.
8. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Davis, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee, for a meeting held on October 2, 2002 for the purpose of continuing to discuss a proposed tree protection ordinance.
HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Oct 28
5:00pm Special Presentation on Best Practices Award to Workforce Development. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Tues, Oct 29
5:30pm The Public Safety will conduct a public meeting to discuss the following:
(a) the possibility of changing to bike routes located between the sidewalk and parked cars, in the European model, and other ways of promoting bicycle safety
(b) "dooring", the issues related to car doors opening into bike lanes
(c) enforcement of laws regulating bicycle riding. (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Oct 30
4:30pm The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting for the presentation of results of telephone survey of citizen satisfaction. (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding City Council’s FY04 Goals. (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Nov 4
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Nov 6
5:00pm The Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on 2 Mount Auburn Street, the moderate income home ownership program and adjustments to income limits in the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. (Sullivan Chamber)
Thurs, Nov 7
8:30am-5:00pm The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct an offsite meeting with a facilitator to review the current City Council’s Goals and consider changes if necessary. No public comment. (Hotel at MIT, 20 Sidney Street)
Wed, Nov 13
9:00am The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a working meeting with the City Manager for group evaluation by members of the City Council and to discuss what the Committee will recommend to the full City Council. No public comment. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Truck Zoning Ordinance, Section 6.96. This hearing is televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
Thurs, Nov 14
5:30pm Meeting of the Health and Environment Committee (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Nov 18
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Nov 25
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Tues, Nov 26
4:30pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider a petition by Robert S. Carlson et al. to amend the zoning in the Riverside area. This hearing is televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Dec 9
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Dec 11
4:00pm The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to provide for an Assistant City Manager for Public Safety. (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue the discussion on the impact of state budget cuts on city arts programs, the status of the report on developing a Cambridge Art survey and an artist space initiative, and possible tools for the city to develop artists’ living and work space. (Sullivan Chamber)
Thurs, Dec 12
5:30pm Health and Environment Committee (Sullivan Chamber)
Mon, Dec 16
5:30pm City Council Meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with an update on Accessible Taxi Cabs.
O-2 October 28, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Council dedicate the corner of Broadway and Ellery Street as Walter N. Conlon Square; and be it further
ORDERED: That a suitable dedication ceremony be arranged and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign.
O-3 October 28, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to immediately commence to implement the land use and zoning recommendations of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council by November 4, 2002 with a timetable for the drafting of appropriate amendments to the zoning ordinances.
O-4 October 28, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide microphones for each Planning Board member and staff for use at all public meetings.
O-5 October 28, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of providing information on the current regulations guiding traffic and parking in the City of Cambridge to the public, including efforts to compile the information in a booklet format and dedicating space on the City’s web site for the information.
O-6 October 28, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Housing Authority is in the process of developing an employee diversity training program; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to share with the Cambridge Housing Authority available resources and information pertaining to the City’s employee diversity training program.
O-7 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Election Commission to include a self-addressed stamped envelope addressed back to the Election Commission in every absentee ballot mailed; due to the fact that most absentee ballots are utilized by the elderly and a self-addressed envelope would be advantageous to the senior population.
O-8 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Electrician and the officials of NSTAR with a view in mind of conducting a comprehensive evaluation and analysis of the street lighting in Area IV to increase the installation of light poles throughout the Area IV community.
O-9 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council and the School Committee with a report outlining standards and/or training provided to school crossing guards.
O-10 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to report to the City Council on the status of the Traffic Regulation Book.
O-11 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the December 23, 2002 and
December 30, 2002 City Council meetings be and hereby are cancelled.
O-12 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Human Services Department to determine that the annual Thanksgiving Turkey program supported by the city will proceed successfully this year.
O-13 October 28, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to determine if a pilot program could be envisioned for next year for the use of hanging planters like those used in Chicago, in Central Square or other appropriate areas of the City, see attached photo. The Chicago project is orchestrated by Moore Landscapes, Inc. 847-564-9393.