CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables for a term of three years, effective the first day of January 2009: Alyssa Roderick, Roy Rodrigues

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Final Landmark Designation Study Report for the Masonic Temple at 1950 Massachusetts Avenue.
Referred to Ordinance Committee

Agenda Item No. 2A     Nov 16, 2009

ORDERED: That the Cambridge Masonic Temple, 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, be designated as a protected landmark pursuant to Chapter 2.78, Article III, Section 2.78.180 of the Code of the City of Cambridge, as recommended by vote of the Cambridge Historical Commission on Oct 8, 2009. These premises so designated is the land defined as parcels Parcel 118 of assessor’s map 178 and the building thereon and the premises described in a deed recorded in book 2274, page 422 of the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds.

This designation is justified by the important architectural and historical associations the property embodies as one of two extant fraternal buildings in Cambridge, and as the largest and most elaborate building in Cambridge designed by builder Frederick Furbish.

The effect of this designation shall be that review by the Cambridge Historical Commission and the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness, Hardship or Non-Applicability shall be required before any construction activity can take place within the designated premises or any action can be taken affecting the appearance of the premises, that would in either case be visible from the public way. In making determinations, the Commission shall be guided by the terms of the final landmark designation report, dated Oct 8, 2009, with respect to the designated premises, by Section VII, Standards and Criteria of said report, and by the applicable sections of Chapter 2.78, Article III, of the Cambridge Municipal Code.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-79, regarding a report on how local construction lighting could be limited to a minimum necessary for safety.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-77, regarding a 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.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-122, regarding a report on the reason six trees were cut down in front of the LBJ apartments.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-109, regarding a report on protocols followed by large-scale housing providers with reference to bed bugs.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-119, regarding a report on procedures and handouts the Police Department has to help people better understand the Department’s role and responsibilities in the aftermath of a traumatic event.

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-83, regarding a report on providing summary updates of all the coordinated efforts to reduce crime across the City.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-54, regarding a report on black MSM issues in Cambridge.

10. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-82, regarding a report on activity of persons in and around the Larz Anderson Memorial Bridge.

11. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-91, regarding a report on the Harvard University project at 160 Concord Avenue.

12. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-128, regarding a report on whether or not listing public notices on the City website could fulfill the obligation of the City of public legal notices.

Nov 16, 2009

To the Honorable, the City Council:

In response to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-128, regarding a report on whether or not listing public notices on the City website could fulfill the obligation of the City of public legal notices, please be advised of the following:

The current state laws do not allow a municipal website to substitute for publication in a newspaper of general circulation of legal notices. However, legislation is pending as part of the "municipal relief" package that would allow this to occur.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

13. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a License Commission recommendation to disapprove the Jitney application of Cambridge Airport Shuttle, Inc.

14. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Agenda for Children’s Talk and Read grant in the amount of $4,186.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($2,324.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,862.00) and will be used to support the Community Learning Center in recruiting students to participate in training and arrange for them to present to CLC students who are parents and also partially supports one full-time coordinator and contracted student leaders for their training and presentation time.

15. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) donation in the amount of $17,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($16,938.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($562.00) and will support part-time lab assistants who work with students in the computer lab.

16. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) donation funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation under their Immigrant Initiative in the amount of $30,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($27,635.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,365.00) and will support two intermediate ESOL classes at 19 Brookline Street in the Community Learning Center.

17. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) Bridge to College Program donation in the amount of $23,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($22,302.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($98.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($600.00) which will support the Bridge to College program which consists of one class that meets two evenings per week for a total of six hours of instruction per week.

18. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 21 Proof Training donations in the amount of $20,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($18,500.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00) which were received to from numerous alcohol-serving establishments in Cambridge to allow for the Cambridge Prevention Coalition to conducting 21 Proof server training.

19. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (ARCMB) grant in the amount of $25,602.00 received from the Metro North Regional Employment Board originating from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($24,102.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,500.00) to provide an integrated ESOL/Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide training.

20. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) donation in the amount of $16,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($15,946.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($54.00) which will support two ESOL classes at the Community Learning Center.

21. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the STOP Act grant program for $50,000.00 funded by the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($6,939.00), to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($41,061.00), and to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($2,000.00) and will be used to create new 21 Proof trainings for security personnel, and to create marketing campaigns, including both print and electronic media, to reduce social access of alcohol to those under 21.

22. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of funds from the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the amount of $5,689.86 from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account due to staff not being able to attend the national conference because of work obligations, plus the state overnight conference being cancelled and instead being held in Boston, MA.

ON THE TABLE
1. 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.]

2. 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.]

3. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie Decker, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee, for a meeting held on Oct 6, 2009 for the purpose of initiating a community conversation on strengthening the community for a safer neighborhood. [Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Davis on Committee Report Number Two of Nov 2, 2009.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. 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.]

5. 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.]

6. 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.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Banjos, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, seven tables and fourteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of premises numbered 2072 Massachusetts Avenue.

2. An application was received from 87 New Street LLC, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 87 New Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.

3. Approval of constable bond surety received from Albert Darling.

4. An application was received from Sweet Cupcakes, requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 0 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department, Historical Commission and abutters.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Department of Public Utilities, transmitting Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on Nov 30, 2009 at 10:00am at One South Station, 2nd floor, Boston, on the petition of NSTAR Electric Company, pursuant to G.L. c. 25, S 21 for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of its Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan for 2010 through 2012.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of the Reverend Dr. Hugh Morgan Hill, also known as "Brother Blue."   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Seidel

2. Congratulations to Chelsea Councilor-At-Large-elect Councilor Calvin T. Brown.   Mayor Simmons

3. Congratulations to Brockton City Councilor-elect Jass Stewart.   Mayor Simmons

4. Congratulations to Boston Councilor-at-Large-elect Ayanna Pressley.   Mayor Simmons

5. Congratulations to Lawrence Mayor-elect William Lantigua.   Mayor Simmons

6. Congratulations to Newton Mayor-elect Setti Warren.   Mayor Simmons

7. Resolution on the death of Specialist Jonathon M. Sylvestre.   Councillor Decker

8. Resolution on the death of Salvatore R. Uglietto.   Councillor Toomey

9. Congratulations to Boston Councilor-at-Large-elect Felix Arroyo Jr.   Mayor Simmons

10. Congratulations to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino on his reelection.   Mayor Simmons

11. Retirement of Kathleen Murphy from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

12. Retirement of Donna Condon from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

13. Retirement of George Thompson from the School Department.   Mayor Simmons

14. Retirement of Raymond Clark from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

15. Congratulations and thanks to the Brazilian Total Assistance, Inc. for their good work as they celebrate their first annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 23, 2009.   Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey

16. Congratulations to Isaiah Thomas Lyons-Galante on the occasion of achieving the honored rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.   Councillor Davis

17. Happy birthday wishes to Charles Knight.   Councillor Decker

18. Resolution on the death of Franca (Ciano) Fantasia.   Councillor Toomey

19. Resolution on the death of Rose M. O’Rourke.   Councillor Maher

20. Resolution on the death of Specialist Christopher M. Cooper.   Councillor Decker
21. Resolution on the death of Private First Class Lukas C. Hopper.   Councillor Decker
22. Resolution on the death of Specialist Adrian L. Avila.   Councillor Decker
23. Resolution on the death of Specialist Joseph L. Gallegos.   Councillor Decker
24. Resolution on the death of Major David L. Audo.   Councillor Decker
25. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Bradley Espinoza.   Councillor Decker
26. Resolution on the death of Chief Warrant Officer Mathew C. Heffelfinger.   Councillor Decker
27. Resolution on the death of Chief Warrant Officer Earl R. Scott III.   Councillor Decker
28. Resolution on the death of Specialist Tony Carrasco Jr.   Councillor Decker
29. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Amy C. Tirador.   Councillor Decker

30. Congratulations to Central Bottle Wine & Provisions on the occasion of their grand opening on Nov 13, 2009.   Councillor Toomey

31. Best wishes to the Brattle Theatre for hosting the 9th Annual Bicycle Film Festival on Nov 21, 2009.   Vice Mayor Seidel

32. Congratulations to the Harlem Children’s Zone on their conference which was held on Nov 9-10, 2009.   Councillor Reeves

33. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2009 Saints of Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church scholarships and awards.   Councillor Davis

34. Retirement of Ann Sullivan from the Cambridge Housing Authority.   Mayor Simmons

35. Retirement of Michael H. Rosenberg from the Community Development Department.   Mayor Simmons

36. Resolution on the death of Robert Perry.   Councillor Toomey

37. Resolution on the death of Mauro D. "Bomber" Bombino.   Councillor Toomey

38. Resolution on the death of William G. "Boozie" Ravanis.   Councillor Toomey

39. Resolution on the death of Joanna Klerowski.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. Dedication of a suitable site at the new Main Library in the honor of Brother Blue, the Reverend Dr. Hugh Morgan Hill.   Mayor Simmons
Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee

2. That the Mayor appoint an Inauguration Committee to plan the 2010 Inauguration and that efforts be made to consider economy and efficiency of the event(s), including consideration of a joint inauguration of the City Council and School Committee.   Mayor Simmons
Amended

3. That the Government Operations Committee consider increasing ongoing public information about election counts in real time, and that through the use of CTV8 an improved process will provide the public access to ongoing election results until the final count is available.   Mayor Simmons

4. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Public Works and/or other appropriate department personnel to develop a plan that will not diminish the tree planting program but will address the matter of damage caused by tree roots.   Mayor Simmons

5. That the Government Operations Committee review the policies for swearing in the Mayor and determine if there are options for which meeting this is conducted.   Mayor Simmons

6. That the City Manager is requested to consider a plan for making the Senior Center equipped with the necessary technology for live CTV8 broadcast of important Senior Center meetings and events.   Mayor Simmons

7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the MBTA and provide the City Council with an update on what actions are being taken to make necessary repairs to ensure safe travel on the Red Line, specifically addressing corrosion and damage on the tracks between the Alewife and Harvard Square Stations.   Councillor Decker

8. That the City Manager is requested to investigate alternative ways of offering water at large and small catered events without using individual bottles of water and make provisions to do so.   Councillor Davis

9. That the City Council meeting of Nov 30, 2009 be and hereby is cancelled.   Mayor Simmons

10. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Electrician on the installation of proper lighting for the Pacific Street Dog Park.   Councillor Toomey
Amended

11. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with the details of the events of Nov 5, 2009 when a recycling truck damaged overhead wires on Windsor and Seckel Streets and an explanation as to why residents would be expected to pay for damage caused by this incident.   Councillor Toomey

12. Opposition to the hiring of lateral transfers for the Cambridge Police Department.   Councillor Toomey
Amended

13. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the Cambridge Street shooting on the afternoon of Mon, Nov 9, 2009, to include the status of follow-up investigations and communication to neighboring residents and businesses.   Councillor Kelley
Amended

14. That the City Council go on record expressing its regret that the Cambridge Housing Authority scheduled a public hearing on this important matter at a time when City Councillors were not able to attend the housing hearing.   Mayor Simmons

MISCELLANEOUS
1. Cambridge Public Health Commission: Annual Report

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

Tues, Nov 17
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
5:00pm   Special Presentation to the Luminary Award Recipients  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 8
5:00pm   The Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues regarding the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), including multi-million dollar renovation of CHA sites, vacancy on CHA Board, potential changing of status of CHA units from being state-funded to being federally funded and any other issues regarding the CHA that may properly come before the committee.  (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)

Mon, Jan 4
10:00am   INAUGURAL MEETING  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 5
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 19
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 25
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Feb 2
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Feb 22
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Mar 2
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Tues, Mar 16
6:00pm   School Committee Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 22
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The Reverend Dr. Hugh Morgan Hill, a beloved storyteller known by so many as "Brother Blue," passed away this week; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to designate a suitable site at the new Main Library in the name of Brother Blue and be it further
ORDERED: That the Executive Assistant to the City Council be and hereby is requested to confer with the family regarding a suitable dedication ceremony and communicate with the Department of Public Works to arrange for the sign and also to advise the City Council of the scheduled dedication.

O-2     Nov 16, 2009  amended
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the Mayor appoint an Inauguration Committee to plan the 2010 Inauguration and that efforts be made to consider economy and efficiency of the event(s), including consideration of a joint inauguration of the City Council and School Committee.

O-3     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the Government Operations Committee consider increasing ongoing public information about election counts in real time, and that through the use of CTV8 an improved process will provide the public access to ongoing election results until the final count is available.

O-4     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City’s commitment to the ongoing planting of trees is important to the environment and the beautification of Cambridge neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS: The unintended long-term consequences of tree planting are the growth of roots which upend the sidewalks and concrete, making passage difficult for pedestrians, particularly those with mobility impairment, walkers, or wheelchairs, and damaging the foundations of buildings and homes; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Department of Public Works and/or other appropriate department personnel to develop a plan that will not diminish the tree planting program but will address the matter of damage caused by tree roots.

O-5     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
ORDERED: That the Government Operations Committee review the policies for swearing in the Mayor and determine if there are options for which meeting this is conducted.

O-6     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Many commissions, boards and city departments use the Senior Center for meetings and special events that would be of viewing interest to the Cambridge community; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider a plan for making the Senior Center equipped with the necessary technology for live CTV8 broadcast of important Senior Center meetings and events.

O-7     Nov 16, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that there are significant safety hazards on the MBTA Red Line between the Harvard Square and Alewife Stations; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the MBTA and provide the City Council with an update on what actions are being taken to make necessary repairs to ensure safe travel on the Red Line, specifically addressing corrosion and damage on the tracks between the Alewife and Harvard Square Stations; 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-8     Nov 16, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: Cambridge has a policy of using city water-not bottled water- in municipal buildings; and
WHEREAS: In order to use city water at large and small catered group events, cups, carafes, canteens or pitchers are necessary; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate alternative ways of offering water at large and small catered events without using individual bottles of water and make provisions to do so.

O-9     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Traditionally, there is no regular business meeting of the City Council on the Monday following Thanksgiving due to the difficulty preparing and printing the necessary agenda material during that short and short-staffed week; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council meeting of Nov 30, 2009 be and hereby is cancelled.

O-10     Nov 16, 2009  amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: Lighting and benches at the Pacific Street Dog Park is insufficient for early evening use; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Electrician on the installation of proper lighting for the Pacific Street Dog Park.

O-11     Nov 16, 2009
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: On Thurs, Nov 5, 2009, recycling trucks were responsible for damaging overhead wires on Windsor and Seckel Streets leaving many homes without Verizon and NSTAR services; and
WHEREAS: Residents were without services for an unreasonable amount of time; and
WHEREAS: Homeowners were told they would have to pay for their own repairs; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with the details of the event and an explanation as to why residents would be expected to pay for damage caused by this incident.

O-12     Nov 16, 2009  amended
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Police Department is currently seeking to hire lateral transfers; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with an explanation for the Police Department’s search for lateral transfers; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record opposing the hiring of lateral transfers for the Cambridge Police Department; and be it further
ORDERED: That this be referred to the Public Safety Committee.

O-13     Nov 16, 2009  amended
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the Cambridge Street shooting on the afternoon of Mon, Nov 9, 2009, to include the status of follow-up investigations and communication to neighboring residents and businesses.

O-14     Nov 16, 2009
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Housing Authority is holding a hearing on the evening of November 16, 2009, in direct conflict with a regularly scheduled City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS: The purpose of the Cambridge Housing Authority's hearing is to discuss the proposed federalizing of state public housing in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The federalizing of state public housing in Cambridge has the potential to render many immigrant and low-income individuals and families homeless due to stringent federal reporting and documentation requirements, and it may also extend the length of time that other people on the housing waitlists will need to wait before securing viable housing; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge is a Sanctuary City committed to protecting its immigrant residents; Cambridge is also a city that is regularly working to find homes for its homeless and under-housed population, and local officials are mindful of the great difficulties that this population already faces in this regard; and
WHEREAS: After a thoughtful review and discussion process, the City of Somerville has opted not to select federalizing of its state public housing; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ask the Cambridge Housing Authority to postpone making a decision on federalizing until the City Council has had a sufficient opportunity to analyze and discuss this matter, and to determine what short-term and long-term impact such a move would have upon the City; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record expressing its regret that the Cambridge Housing Authority scheduled a public hearing on this important matter at a time when City Councillors were not able to attend the housing hearing.

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:  See Mgr #3
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)

09-26. 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)

09-54. Report from the City Manager:  See Mgr #9
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)

09-76. 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:  See Mgr #4
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:  See Mgr #10
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:  See Mgr #8
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:  See Mgr #11
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)

09-104. 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)

09-108. 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:  See Mgr #6
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:  See Mgr #7
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:  See Mgr #5
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:  See Mgr #12
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)

09-131. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on progress in forming the Coordinating Council on Aging in Place.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 10/26/09 (O-7)

09-132. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an update on the Blessed Sacrament Church construction project.
Councillor Decker and Full Membership 10/26/09 (O-10)

09-133. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of having additional bike parking at the new Trader Joe’s mall and at Broadway Market.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 11/02/09 (O-2)

09-134. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on details of how many out-of-town officers are picked for construction details.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 11/02/09 (O-3)