CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the city-owned property at Zero Harvard Square or the "Kiosk".  Referred to Economic Development Committee - Reeves

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-130, regarding a report on the status of the database which tracks "expiring use" buildings and/or units in the City.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-137, regarding bike share programs.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-116, regarding a report on the Clean Energy Choice Grants for low-income renewable energy and energy efficiency projects by municipalities.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-134, regarding the advantages and disadvantages of using permeable materials for sidewalk repairs and reconstruction as has been done in Chicago with the Green Alley Program.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-128, regarding family homelessness.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Position Support (PSAP Support) Grant funded from the State 911 Department for $253,255 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($79,521) and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account ($173,734) and will support certain Emergency Communications dispatch personnel costs, the overtime costs of quality control review services by EC Supervisors, and the purchase of headsets, a replacement Fire Station Alerting system, and a new digital logger system for recording and archive of mandated and required audio sources (such as 911 calls and key fire and fire radio channels).

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Council on Aging Board effective Oct, 2008:
  Lisa Hartnett (2-year term)
  Mollie Gadarowski (2-year term)
  William Cobham (3-year term)
  Patricia Burgess (3-year term)
  Carmella Schipani (3-year term)

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to difficulties that were experienced on Election Day.

City Manager Letter
Nov 17, 2008

To the Honorable, the City Council:

With regard to the inadvertent difficulties that were experienced on Election Day, I submit the following report.

A complete extract of the Cambridge registered voters was requested from the Massachusetts Central Voter Registry. This is received as a computer file that contains the data that goes on the voter list and is illustrated on the attached sheet. Only three of the "extract files" were copied to a CD and sent out to be printed as the "voter list".

This was a human error, and for which, I apologize.

When the error was discovered on Election Day, the 4th file was converted to disk and printed as an additional voting list and immediately distributed to the polls. By 10:30 a.m., all of the polling precincts had the additional list.

The additional list contained approximately 6,400 names, but the voters who were impacted were those who went early in the morning. In accordance with regular procedures, when a voter’s name does not appear on the voter list they are allowed to cast provisional ballots. That procedure was followed in this instance, and the Election Commission determined that the incomplete list during the early morning hours led to 299 voters casting provisional ballots. In a procedure approved by the Secretary of State’s office, those ballots were counted prior to the closing of the precincts on election night.

Thus, voters were not disenfranchised and we apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

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.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on 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.]

3. 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.]

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional appropriation request and Loan Order regarding the CRLS renovation project. The question comes on adoption on or after Aug 11, 2008.  Loan Order adopted 8-0-1 (Decker ABSENT)

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Shalimar of India, requesting permission for twenty chairs and eight tables for restaurant seating in front of 546-548 Massachusetts Avenue.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Joseph A. Connarton, Executive Director, PERAC, regarding the Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2010.

2. A communication was received from Jeffrey Krilla, Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, United States Department of State, regarding the Ethiopia resolution passed by the City of Cambridge.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Thanks to Dr. Henrietta Attles for her service to the residents of the City of Cambridge.   Mayor Simmons

2. Congratulations to Sal DiDomenico Sr. on being named 2008 Man of the Year by The Saints Cosmas and Damian Society.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

3. Resolution on the death of Clelia (Capomaccio) Farinato.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

4. Congratulations to Senator Barack Obama on being elected 44th President of the United States.   Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker

5. Congratulations to Jessica Kuh and Jeff Rosenblum on the birth of their daughter, Ellery Raizel Kuh.   Councillor Davis

6. Urge City officials to take an active role in the prevention of torture by supporting human rights monitoring in places of detention.   Councillor Decker

7. Resolution on the death of Edmund M. Burke.   Councillor Davis

8. Congratulations to the recipients of the awards at the annual meeting of Heading Home (formerly Shelter, Inc.)   Councillor Decker

9. Happy Birthday wishes to Marie V. McCaffrey.   Mayor Simmons

10. Resolution on the death of Germana P. (Machado) Carvalho.   Councillor Toomey

11. Congratulations to Bet MacArthur on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
12. Congratulations to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
13. Congratulations to Charles Knight on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
14. Congratulations to Jada D. Simmons on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
15. Congratulations to Janet Gillespie on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
16. Congratulations to Maria Elena Letona on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
17. Congratulations to Mary Leno on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
18. Congratulations to Nicole Pacheco on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
19. Congratulations to the Quaker Prison Fellowship of Friends Meeting at Cambridge on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
20. Congratulations to The Reverend Canon Edward W. Rodman on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
21. Congratulations to Richard Harding on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
22. Congratulations to Robin Harris on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
23. Congratulations to Sheila Hoffman on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons
24. Congratulations to the Student Mediation Team on receiving a Peace and Justice Award on Nov 16, 2008.   Mayor Simmons

25. Resolution on the death of Father Simeon Saulenas, former Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church.   Councillor Toomey

26. Retirement of Caroline Rogers from the Cambridge Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

27. Welcome Tony Maws, chef and proprietor of Craigie on Main, to Central Square and wish him success in the new location.   Councillor Davis

28. Condolences to the family of Phillip Reed.   Councillor Reeves

29. Resolution on the death of Kevin Patrick Higgins.   Councillor Toomey

30. Resolution on the death of Joseph M. Correia Jr.   Councillor Toomey

31. Condolences to the family of Myrtle Sylvia Johnson.   Mayor Simmons

32. Retirement of Nellie Dedmon from the Human Services Department.   Mayor Simmons

33. Happy 70th Birthday wishes to a special person.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. Ownership of Fifth Street between Bent and Binney Streets and the steps the City can achieve in ensuring the road is properly maintained and ownership of Rogers Street from Fulkerson Street to Third Street.   Councillor Toomey

2. That the City Council urge the DCR to make plans to accommodate pedestrians and to keep them safe now, during construction and after completion of the BU Bridge reconstruction.   Councillor Davis  Amended

3. That the City Manager is requested to begin the process for Cambridge to qualify as a Massachusetts Green Community.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Seidel

4. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director to install a pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of Raymond and Walden Streets.   Councillor Decker

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development to discuss the possibility of awarding points to affordable housing applicants based on the number of times an applicant has applied for housing but was not successful and report back to the City Council.   Councillor Toomey

6. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council regarding the problems with the missing voter names on voter lists on election day, and what steps will be taken to prevent this problem from taking place in future elections.   Vice Mayor Murphy and Councillor Seidel  Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee - Maher

7. That the City Manager is requested to demand an adequate explanation from the City’s Election Commissioner as it relates to the Nov 4, 2008 Presidential Election issue and report back to the City Council.   Councillor Decker  Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee - Maher

8. That the City Council go on record requesting the School Committee provide the City Council with the requested information regarding Individualized Education Plans contained in Order #5 of Mar 3, 2008.   Councillor Decker  Order adopted, Reconsideration filed by Councillor Maher

9. That the Government Operations Committee have a public meeting, in the evening, to discuss problems that occurred during the Nov 4, 2008 election.   Councillor Kelley  Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee - Maher

10. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the impact of the upcoming CRLS renovation project on trees in the area, to include trees that will be removed, trees that need trimming and trees that will be planted.   Councillor Kelley  Amended

11. That the City Council support the Stand for Security Campaign as part of the ESIU Local 615 and urge property owners and large tenants in Cambridge to endorse the goals of the Security Officers employed in their buildings and publicly urge the security contractors they hire or are in their buildings to bargain fairly and in good faith.   Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and Councillor Reeves

12. That the City Manager is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development and other relevant personnel to review the possibility of pursuing the installation of a bus shelter where Bus #77 stops en route to Porter and Harvard Squares.   Mayor Simmons

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Mayor E. Denise Simmons, regarding Order Number Five adopted on Mar 3, 2008 and Awaiting Report Item Number 08-25 placed on file on Oct 20, 2008 regarding how many children with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) receive out of school written into their Individualized Education Plan and how many children with Individualized Education Plans receive out of school assistance not written into their Individualized Education Plan.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Nov 17
5:00pm   Special Presentation to celebrate the championship Pop Warner E Team  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Nov 19
4:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition from the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance Sections: 20.88 and 20.810, Memorial Drive Overlay District. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a revised petition submitted by Alexandria Real Estate Equities proposing amendments in the PUD-3A, PUD-4C and PUD 4B Districts to the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in eastern Cambridge. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Nov 25
8:45am   Facilitated Goal and Training Retreat to determine the City Council goals for FY 2010. No public comment.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Mon, Dec 1
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting on biohazardous materials and laboratory safety in Cambridge. Public comment is welcomed. Meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 2
2:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss further exploration of hoarding and related issues.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Tues, Dec 9
1:00pm   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of the Human Services Committee trip to the Harlem Children’s Zone and next steps to support children and their families during early childhood.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposal to rename Plympton Street in honor of David J. Halberstam.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Dec 11
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition submitted by Lesley University to create a new Lesley Porter Overlay District in the area of Porter Square with a base Business C zoning district. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, Dec 29
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Wed, Jan 7
6:00pm   Human Services Committee  (Broad Institute, 7 Cambridge Center)

Mon, Jan 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 26
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, Feb 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

Mon, Mar 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

Mon, Apr 6
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 13
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 27
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 4
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

Mon, May 18
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

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

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

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

Mon, June 29
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Nov 17, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works and report back to the City Council on the ownership of Fifth Street between Bent and Binney Streets and the steps the City can achieve in ensuring the road is properly maintained; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back on the ownership of Rogers Street from Fulkerson Street to Third Street.

O-2     Nov 17, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: It is the strong feeling of the City Council There is strong documentation that pedestrian issues urgently need to be addressed now, during construction, and upon completion of the BU Bridge reconstruction; and
WHEREAS: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has control of the Cambridge side of the bridge up to the Granite/Brookline/Waverly intersection; and
WHEREAS: The roadway on the ramp from the rotary to the BU Boat House is excessively wide and should be narrowed to allow more width for the sidewalk on the ramp; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council urge the DCR to make plans to accommodate pedestrians and to keep them safe now, during construction and after completion of the project; and be it further
ORDERED: That in order to address pedestrian issues, the DCR
  * Provide a makeshift lane for bicycles on the construction side of the bridge during daylight hours since bridge construction occurs at night; and/or provide bike lanes on both sides of the bridge now because although providing two lanes of traffic will inconvenience motorists, the current situation is endangering the lives of bicycle commuters.
  * Provide signaling, personnel, or other mechanisms to calm motorized traffic; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to transmit these requests to the DEC as soon as possible.

O-3     Nov 17, 2008
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has embarked on a new program to enroll cities as Green Communities; and
WHEREAS: Green Communities will qualify for a variety of state-funded grants and programs; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to begin the process for Cambridge to qualify as a Massachusetts Green Community.

O-4     Nov 17, 2008
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Residents of the neighborhood around the intersection of Raymond and Walden Streets have expressed great concern regarding the ability to safely cross the intersection and have requested that a pedestrian light be installed; and
WHEREAS: Neighborhood residents have met with representatives of the City’s Traffic Department on this issue and were told by the head of the Traffic and Parking Department that people just do not use pedestrian crossing lights; and
WHEREAS: In response to this statement, many who utilize the park at the corner of Raymond and Walden Streets have continued to repeatedly request a pedestrian crossing light be installed and insist that they need it and would most certainly use it; and
WHEREAS: No rational reason has been provided as to why the pedestrian crossing light cannot be installed at this intersection; only Sue Clippinger’s response that people do not use them; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director to install a pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of Raymond and Walden Streets.

O-5     Nov 17, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Applicants for affordable housing units marketed by the City of Cambridge are awarded points for falling into certain categories such as being a resident of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Many applicants have applied for the housing lottery multiple times but have not been able to acquire an affordable unit; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development to discuss the possibility of awarding points to affordable housing applicants based on the number of times an applicant has applied for housing but was not successful and report back to the City Council.

O-6     Nov 17, 2008  Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee - Maher
VICE MAYOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council regarding the problems with the missing voter names on voter lists on election day, and what steps will be taken to prevent this problem from taking place in future elections.

O-7     Nov 17, 2008  Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee - Maher
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: Many registered voters found that they were not on the register voter list when they went to the polls for the November 4th Presidential Election; and
WHEREAS: The explanation that was provided to the City Council on Election Day is not sufficient in, among other things, explaining why long-time registered voters were left off the list; and
WHEREAS: This City Council wants to know the method of how the provisional ballots were taken into account and whether or not they were included in the original tally for the election results; and
WHEREAS: This City Council wants to know who was responsible, how this happened, how this problem was rectified and what steps have been taken to ensure this will not happen again; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to demand an adequate explanation from the City’s Election Commissioner and to report back to the City Council.

O-8     Nov 17, 2008  Order adopted, Reconsideration filed by Councillor Maher
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: On Mar 3, 2008, the City Council adopted a Policy Order requesting that the City Manager confer with the Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools regarding Individualized Education Plans (Council O-5); and
WHEREAS: On Oct 20, 2008, the City Manager reported back that Council Orders referred to the Superintendent are in turn referred to the School Committee, and that as of Oct 20th no response had been received. As such, the Council Order was removed from the Awaiting Report List; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record requesting the School Committee provide the City Council with the requested information regarding Individualized Education Plans contained in Order #5 of Mar 3, 2008.

O-9     Nov 17, 2008  Referred to Gov't Operations & Rules Committee - Maher
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the Government Operations Committee have a public meeting, in the evening, to discuss problems that occurred during the Nov 4, 2008 election.

O-10     Nov 17, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: There is concern that the upcoming CRLs renovation project may result in removal of trees, trimming of trees, decking over of open space and other impacts on the area immediately adjacent to the CRLS/War Memorial/Main Library Complex; and
WHEREAS: There has been little public discussion on the impact of this project on areas outside the physical shell of CRLS; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the impact of the upcoming CRLS renovation project on trees in the area, to include trees that will be removed, trees that need trimming and trees that will be planted; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on any landscaping plans for the CRLS renovations or any other impacts the project may have on the surrounding areas, regardless of ownership or condition; and be it further
ORDERED: That it is the will of the City Council that the discussion of this issue not delay the CRLS renovation project.

O-11     Nov 17, 2008
MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The disparity between the wealthy and the poor in the region is rapidly expanding. The Nation’s current economic crisis will come to an end not only when business is stable but when working families, who are the bedrock of our economy, have stable and acceptable streams of income; and
WHEREAS: Housing, transportation, and health care costs are crippling low-wage workers, with three-quarters of low-wage working families spending more than one-third of their income on housing; and
WHEREAS: Approximately 1,200 Security Officers, hundreds of whom guard buildings in Cambridge, formed a union with SEIU local 615 as part of the national SEIU Stand for Security campaign; and
WHEREAS: Those 1,200 security officers currently in contract negotiations, hundreds of whom work in Cambridge, are on the front line in emergency situations, protecting the lives of CEO’s, secretaries, lawyers, and other members of the public in our city. These buildings are each worth millions of dollars and bring in millions of dollars in rental revenue; and
WHEREAS: The Security Officers who protect us do not have protection for themselves or their families because of: Substandard Wages - The average wage for Security officers is less than $12 an hour; Unaffordable low quality health insurance - 23% of security officers are on MassHealth and another 12% have no insurance whatsoever and will take a penalty on their state income taxes; and Little Time to Spend with Their Families – they have no paid sick days, no paid holidays, and meager vacation; and
WHEREAS: Most Security Officers are not making enough to meet the self-sufficiency standard for Cambridge and New England, most cannot afford to live in Cambridge on their current wages; and
WHEREAS: The goals of the Stand for Security campaign: better wages, better benefits, paid vacation, sick days and holidays, and better working conditions, are fair and reasonable and will mean better jobs and stronger neighborhoods; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council calls upon property owners and large tenants in Cambridge to endorse the goals of the Security Officers employed in their buildings and publicly urge the security contractors they hire or are in their buildings to bargain fairly and in good faith with the Security Officers; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to SEIU615 Organizers on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-12     Nov 17, 2008
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: Residents living at and near the Daniel F. Burns Apartments in North Cambridge are requesting that a shelter be installed at the bus stop on Massachusetts Avenue where MBTA Bus #77 stops en route to Porter Square and Harvard Square, as there is already a shelter in place at a bus stop on the opposite side of the street that provides people with needed protection against the elements; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development and other relevant personnel to review the possibility of pursuing this recommended change and report back on the feasibility of implementing this change.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
08-41. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what process is being followed to develop programs for the new West Cambridge Community Center.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 03/17/08 (O-15)

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)

08-95. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on statistics of all formal enforcement actions involving excessive noise from January 2007 to June 2008.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 06/23/08 (O-13)

08-100. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible changes to regulations and operating procedures for traffic and motor vehicle use that could increase efficiency and fuel conservation.
Councillor Maher and Full Membership 07/28/08 (O-21)

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)

08-107. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ensuring that the responsibility of the developers for a safe crossing will be upheld by the MBTA and that plans will coincide with the vision of future development.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-5)

08-108. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the position the City can take on altering the NorthPoint special permit now that the land swap is no longer necessary.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-7)

08-109. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the progress of addressing rodent complaints and whether the number of complaints has increased or decreased.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-8)

08-112. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on increased on-street parking pressure from residents of the apartment complex at 205 and 225 Walden Street.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-13)

08-114. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on examining options to make the parking lot and abutting sidewalk located along Linnaean Street at the corner of Mass. Avenue a safer place for non-vehicular traffic.
Councillor Seidel 09/08/08 (O-22)

08-116. Report from the City Manager:  Mgr #4
RE: report on options for applying for "Clean Energy Choice grants and Energy Efficiency Implementation Projects by Municipalities"
Councillor Seidel and Full Membership 09/22/08 (O-2)

08-119. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible impacts of the new police detail regulations and on the City’s reliance on detail work.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 09/22/08 (O-6)

08-121. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether the new Berkeley, California program to give city-backed loans to property owners who install rooftop solar-power systems is applicable to Cambridge.
Councillor Seidel, Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/22/08 (O-16)

08-127. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on issuance and effects of special variances under the provisions of the Noise Ordinance.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-4)

08-128. Report from the City Manager:  Mgr #6
RE: preparedness plan for the short and long-term impact the current economic crisis will have on homelessness in Cambridge.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-5)

08-130. Report from the City Manager:  Mgr #2
RE: report on the status of the database which tracks "expiring use" buildings and/or units in the City.
Councillor Seidel, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-7)

08-131. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on police details and timetable for completion of the construction work on Inman Street.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 10/20/08 (O-8)

08-133. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether there has been an increase of arrests of homeless persons or people in need of services in Central Square.
Councillor Reeves, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-14)

08-134. Report from the City Manager:  Mgr #5
RE: report on the pros and cons of using permeable materials for sidewalk repairs and reconstruction.
Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-15)

08-137. Report from the City Manager:  Mgr #3
RE: report on any policies or regulations that may impact the feasibility of bike share programs in Cambridge.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 11/03/08 (O-5)

08-138. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of street work and barricades left on Columbus Avenue.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 11/03/08 (O-8)

08-139. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the fiscal lessons from the budgets in the wake of the last recessions and implications for the next few budgets in Cambridge.
Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 11/03/08 (O-11)