CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $5,400 to the Grant Fund Historical Salaries and Wages account ($4,200) and to the Grant Fund Historical Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,200) which will primarily fund an archives assistant who provides support for on-going maintenance of the Commission's public archive as well as assisting members of the public with research requests.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Grant for $4,987.57 to the Public Works Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account which provides reimbursement to the City for installing a total of 21 dual-flush toilets or low-flow toilet retrofits in various municipal buildings.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $154,730 in the General Fund Election Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the two special elections which are scheduled for Dec 8, 2009 (primary election) and Jan 19, 2010 (general election) for the vacant U.S. Senate seat and will be supported by Free Cash ($128,000) and an estimated State reimbursement of ($26,730) for the extended polling hours.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $958,388 in interest earnings associated with the $10.7 million Massachusetts Public Construction grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to the Public Investment Fund Library Extraordinary Expenditures account to offset the construction costs of the new main library.

To the Honorable, the City Council:

I am hereby requesting the appropriation of $958,388 in interest earnings associated with the $10.7 million Massachusetts Public Construction grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to the Public Investment Fund Library Extraordinary Expenditures account to offset the construction costs of the new main library. The appropriation of interest earnings was anticipated as part of the terms of the grant award. The use of interest earnings was planned for as part of the final funding component of this project as it comes to a close.

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $88,979.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($86,734.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,245.00) and will be used for costs related to the Carey Men's Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Council Order No. 5, dated 9/14/2009, regarding the Stretch Energy Code.
Referred to Health & Environment Committee

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2009: Brian Gillis

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 09-133, regarding the possibility of installing bicycle racks at Broadway Market and the new Trader Joe's at Fresh Pond.

9. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from BHX, LLC, as Trustee ("BHX") to release a portion of a City-owned water and sewer utility easement burdening property in the northwest corner of Cambridge. In exchange for the partial release of easement, BHX has agreed to grant a new, relocated water, sewer and utility easement in favor of the City in other portions of northwest Cambridge within Cambridge Discovery Park, and construct new utility facilities in these easement corridors.
Two Orders adopted: (a) diminution of process and (b) the exchange of easements

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 Charlotte Wagner, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 163 Brattle Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical and Public Works. Approval has been received from the neighborhood association.

2. An application was received from LA Burdick Chocolate, requesting permission for a rope system to control customer flow in front of premises numbered 52-D Brattle Street.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Janice M. (McDonald) Xavier.   Councillor Toomey

2. Resolution on the death of Richard C. Callahan.   Councillor Maher

3. Congratulations to Dr. Thomas H. Click on his 37 years of neurological practice, expertise, award-winning teaching and leadership.   Mayor Simmons

4. Congratulations to Elaine (Daveta) and Alan Nathan on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Nov 17, 2009.   Councillor Toomey

5. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Stephen L. Murphy.   Councillor Decker

6. Appreciation to Steve Wineman for his work on behalf of the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET).   Vice Mayor Seidel

7. Resolution on the death of Frank E. Rivieccio.   Councillor Toomey

8. Resolution on the death of Cathy Ann Sullivan.   Councillor Toomey

9. Get well wishes to Joseph Johnson.   Councillor Reeves

10. Resolution on the death of Valeria Hudson Wallace.   Councillor Reeves

11. Thanks to the many people responsible for realizing the Main Library renewal project and the two opening celebrations.   Councillor Reeves

12. Congratulations to Robert and Mary Travers, Elba Bedros and Virginia Simas on being named recipients of the Bishop Cheverus Medal.   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

13. Celebration of the Trail of Thai Royalty in Massachusetts on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Mount Auburn Hospital.   Mayor Simmons

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to keep the City Council informed of all of Cambridge Housing Authority updates formally on a regular basis--given that renovations are happening quickly due to the stimulus money and that many of the Cambridge Housing Authority information meetings on this subject are held on Monday nights when the City Council is in session.   Councillor Decker

2. That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council on what impact the Cambridge Housing Authority cuts will specifically have on the Cambridge Housing Authority's Victims of Violence (VOV) Program, and the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT).   Councillor Decker

3. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the reduction of play groups and the change in age eligibility for play groups from the Healthy Playgrounds Task Force.   Councillor Decker

4. That the City Manager is requested to designate the appropriate personnel to make sure that the Pacific Street soccer field is smooth and playable.   Councillor Davis

5. That the City Manager is requested to ensure that there are safe means of access for pedestrians crossing from the Fresh Pond Shopping Mall to the shopping center which contains Trader Joe's at the Fresh Pond rotary.   Councillor Davis

6. That the City Manager is requested to inform the City Council regarding whether the Cambridge Police Department has a written set of procedures and protocols which can be known by the Council and/or the general public.   Councillor Reeves

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee, for a meeting held on Sept 29, 2009 to discuss clarification of the city's policy of parking motorcycles and motor scooters on city sidewalks.

MISCELLANEOUS
1. Appointment of the 2010 Inaugural Committee members.

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

Mon, Nov 30
5:00pm   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the hiring of lateral transfers for the Cambridge Police Department.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the status of the follow-up investigation and communication to residents and businesses regarding the shooting on Cambridge Street.  (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)

Wed, Dec 9
5:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss adoption of the State Stretch Energy Code.  (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)
5:30pm   The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss what are the current priority issues for the neighborhood associations in the city. Place of meeting changed from Ackermann Room to Sullivan Chamber after notices were sent out.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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 23, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Housing Authority will be receiving stimulus money; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on the total number of units that will be renovated due to the new stimulus money; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on how many three bedroom family units the city will lose - in addition to the twelve that will be lost at Jackson Garden; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on how many Section 8 vouchers and MRVP vouchers will be taken off the market to help finance the renovations; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inform the City Council on how the Cambridge Housing Authority will work with the families at Jackson Garden to identify new family housing with the least disruption; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to keep the City Council informed of all of these updates formally on a regular basis--given that these changes are happening so quickly due to the stimulus money and that many of the Cambridge Housing Authority information meetings on this subject are held on Monday nights when the City Council is in session; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on these matters.

O-2     Nov 23, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Health Alliance has made significant programming and services cuts; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to update the City Council on what impact the Cambridge Housing Authority cuts will specifically have on the Cambridge Housing Authority's Victims of Violence (VOV) Program, and the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT); and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to include in his response information about what exactly was cut, what services and resources will be lost, whether or not there are alternatives to these services and resources, and what, if any, services these programs will continue to provide after these cuts have been made; 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-3     Nov 23, 2009
COUNCILLOR DECKER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the reduction of play groups and the change in age eligibility for play groups from the Health Playgrounds Task Force.

O-4     Nov 23, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to designate the appropriate personnel to make sure that the Pacific Street soccer field is smooth and playable.

O-5     Nov 23, 2009
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The new shopping center which contains the popular Trader Joe's store on the Fresh Pond rotary is now open across from the Fresh Pond Shopping Mall; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to ensure that there are safe means of access for pedestrians crossing the road from one mall to the other.

O-6     Nov 23, 2009
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inform the City Council regarding whether the Cambridge Police Department has a written set of procedures and protocols which can be known by the Council and/or the general public.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee conducted a public meeting on Tues, Sept 29, 2009 at five o'clock and thirty-nine minutes p. m. in the Sullivan Chamber.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss clarification of the city's policy of parking motorcycles and motor scooters on city sidewalks.

Present at the meeting were Councillor Kelley, Chair of the committee; Sue Clippinger, Director, Traffic, Parking and Transportation; Cara Seiderman, Transportation Planner, Environmental and Transportation Planning Division, Community Development Department; Sergeant Kathy Murphy, Police Department; and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Also present was Astrid Dodds.

Councillor Kelley convened the meeting and stated the purpose. This matter was referred to this committee pursuant to an order submitted by Councillor Toomey (O #24 of May 11, 2009). A response was received from Police Commissioner Haas on June 12, 2009 (ATTACHMENT A). He stated that his issue was if motorcycles back up on the sidewalk they are too big and should not be on the sidewalk.

Ms. Clippinger stated that a motorcycle has a plate and therefore it is illegal to park on the sidewalk. If a motorcycle has a license plate and is on the public sidewalk it should be tagged. It can, however, be parked on private property. There is no issue with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department if a motorcycle is parked on private property. The city receives more complaints on mopeds. Ms. Seiderman stated that complaints are received about motorcycles parked at bike ramps. A moped versus motorcycles is the issue.

Councillor Kelley asked if there is a problem should there be a regulatory system established. Ms. Clippinger stated that a parking ticket is issued when a plate is identified. Councillor Kelley asked if moped and motorcycles are causing problems. Ms. Dodds responded that if they are parked at a bus stop it is a problem.

Ms. Clippinger stated that moped decals are numbered. The address and name of owner are obtained from the Police Department. A motorized vehicle that travels under 30 MPH that is determined by the Registry to be a moped and a moped decal is required. A new law went into effect on July 31, 2009, Chapter 523 of the Acts of 2008, which requires that these vehicles be regulated and registered. Councillor Kelley stated his concern about motorized scooters and bikes. Ms. Seiderman stated that the law was changed without input from the police. Motorized bikes are the new moped.

Ms. Clippinger stated that if low speed vehicles are given plates the RMV treats these vehicles the same as any other vehicle with plates. Enforcement is simple. However it will be onerous to get the name and address of the vehicle owner. This is an accessibility issue and will be treated like an abandoned bike.

Mopeds and limited speed vehicles are in various places in the City commented Ms. Clippinger. Councillor Kelley asked if this is an issue. Ms. Clippinger stated that the City benefits with the use of mixed vehicles without traveling at high speeds. It is hard to say use a parking space to park these vehicles because the owners are afraid of the vehicle being stolen. Motorcycles are not allowed on sidewalks and are subject to be tagged. It is not a regulatory or intent issue if a vehicle is on the public way - the vehicle should be tagged. The issue is Vespa scooters. These vehicles are not being ticketed because the City cannot obtain the name and address of the owners. They will be ticketed if there are numerous violations. There is an issue of new vehicle classification between motorcycles and mopeds.

Councillor Kelley stated that now the new vehicle classification is low speed vehicles which can travel up to 30 MPH and requires that the operator must be sixteen and the vehicle needs to be insured and registered before traveling on public ways.

Ms. Seiderman stated there is an issued with these vehicles parking on the sidewalk because they are usurping parking spaces. The Pedestrian Committee would like parking spaces provided for these vehicles. Ms. Dodds commented that the renovations to Porter Square ruined bike parking spaces because the bike racks were placed on the sidewalk. She inquired if there is a city that is using parking spaces for dedicated bike parking. Councillor Kelley stated that it is not reasonable to take away car parking spaces for scooter or bike parking. He had a concern about scooters or motorcycles being dropped on the sidewalk. These vehicles need a designated place and enforcement is needed. Ms. Dodds spoke about drivers of bikes, scooters or motorized vehicles driving over sidewalks.

A discussion ensued about the number of complaints. Ms. Clippinger stated that complaints have been received about scooters parked on sidewalks and scooters parked at bike racks, preventing bike being able to park. Councillor Kelley stated that a different design is needed for scooter parking than for bike parking. Ms. Seiderman explained a design of scooter parking at the curb where a scooter could be chained to a low rail. This design could accommodate five scooters per rail. Ms. Clippinger spoke about the work done to develop more bike parking and now there is a whole new vehicle that requires parking. Ms. Dodds complained about too many bikes parked at the north bound bus stop in Porter Square. Sergeant Murphy stated that the Police Department would contact the MBTA about the bikes left at the bike racks.

Councillor Kelley asked if it was legal for the new low speed vehicles to travel in the bike lanes. Ms. Seiderman stated that it is not clear how this decision was made. Ms. Clippinger stated this new regulation could cause problems at "right on red" turns because these vehicles travel faster than bikes.

Sergeant Murphy suggested a wait and see attitude about the regulatory process. Ms. Clippinger added that the moped plates expire in December. The problem is hard to solve across the city all at once. This may be a problem next spring. The City will respond to the problem as it arises.

Councillor Kelley stated that he did not want to discourage the use of these vehicles instead of cars. Ms. Seiderman stated that mopeds should be parked like cars with dedicated moped parking spaces. Ms. Dodds stated that more bike parking is needed on the Somerville side of Porter Square. Ms. Seiderman informed Ms. Dodds that there is a list of 125 bike rack installations that the City is working on this year. Porter Square is on the list. The squares are the highest priority for bike racks; but the resources are limited. The MBTA elevator construction will include bike racks. Ms. Clippinger added that there is more bike parking in Harvard Square than on-site parking.

At this time Councillor Kelley requested that the following e-mails be attached to the report:
* 1. Lahra Tillman (ATTACHMENT B)
* 2. Tom Meek (ATTACHMENT C)
* 3. Amanda Trombley, Chair, Pedestrian Committee (ATTACHMENT D).

Ms. Clippinger stated that enforcement of motorized vehicles can occur if the plate information is put into the system. If vehicle is parked illegally it should be ticketed. Sergeant Murphy commented that mopeds are not used in inclement weather. The price of gas is the cause for the increased use in bikes and mopeds.

Councillor Kelley thanked all attendees for their participation.

The meeting adjourned at six o'clock and thirty minutes p. m.

For the Committee,
Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair

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

08-101. 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)

09-66. 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)

09-88. 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)

09-93. 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)

09-116. 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)

09-123. 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)

09-129. 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:  See Mgr #8
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)

09-135. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on an update from the MBTA 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 and Full Membership 11/16/09 (O-7)

09-136. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on details of damaged overhead wires on Windsor and Seckel Streets caused by recycling trucks and an explanation as to why residents would be expected to pay for damage caused.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 11/16/09 (O-11)