City Council Regular Meeting, October 20, 2003
Sullivan Chamber · 35 of 77 items recovered
Policy Orders (67)
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- Policy orderO-4Asks the City Manager to report back to the City Council with a status report on the number of condemned trees in Cambridge, where hearings were held and approval made for removal, yet the trees have not been removed.Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
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- Policy orderO-6Dedicate the corner of Third and Hurley Streets as "Anthony Bruno Square".
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- Policy orderO-9Requesting the City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to clean Cambridge Street, twice daily, by the use of sweeping and the use of the street sweeper, during the construction that is underway on Cambridge Street.
- Policy orderO-10Requesting the City Manager to mount an aggressive litter clean-up campaign.
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- Policy orderO-14Asks the City Manager to provide a status report on the proposed park at 238 Broadway and to report back to the City Council by October 20, 2003.Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan
- Policy orderO-14Requesting the City Manager to provide a status report on the proposed park at 238 Broadway and to report back to the City Council by October 20, 2003.
- Policy orderO-15A key component of the Cambridge Climate Protection Plan relates to reduced energy consumption; andVice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
- Policy orderO-16Asks the City Manager to report back to the City Council on efforts to coordinate with Harvard University for the development of a shuttle service from the new Harvard/Pleasant Street housing area to Harvard Square, similar to service provided by the EZRide Shuttle.Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
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- Policy orderO-20Asks the City Manager to confer with Comcast and report back to the City Council on the reason why the RTPI Channel has gone from the basic tier to a higher tier, tripling the cost.Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Vice Mayor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan
- Policy orderO-20Requesting the City Manager to confer with Comcast and report back to the City Council on the reason why the RTPI Channel has gone from the basic tier to a higher tier, tripling the cost.
- Policy orderO-21Asks the City Manager to report to the City Council on the status of the land at the corner of Lopez Avenue and Charles Street, which was deeded to the City of Cambridge.Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan
- Policy orderO-21Requesting the City Manager to report to the City Council on the status of the land at the corner of Lopez Avenue and Charles Street which was deeded to the City of Cambridge.
- Policy orderO-22Asks the City Manager to report to the City Council on the status of the safety issues for pedestrians in and around Rufo Road especially in light of the demolition of the Mancini Safe Company building.Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan
- Policy orderO-22Requesting the City Manager to report to the City Council on the status of the safety issues for pedestrians in and around Rufo Road especially in light of the demolition of the Mancini Safe Company building.
- Policy orderO-23Requesting the City Manager to provide the City Council with an updated master list for renovation of the parks and tot lots, along with an updated report card on the conditions of all the parks and tot lots owned by the City of Cambridge.
- Policy orderO-24Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to arrange for the trees to be trimmed in Gold Star Park.
- Policy orderO-25Asks the City Manager to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to investigate and report back to the City Council on the ownership of streets, sidewalks and parking areas in the area encompassed by Charles Street, Binney Street, Fulkerson and Third Streets, specifically what is city-owned and what is privately-owned.Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan
- Policy orderO-25Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to investigate and report back to the City Council on the ownership of streets, sidewalks and parking areas in the area encompassed by Charles Street, Binney Street, Fulkerson and Third Streets, specifically what is city-owned and what is privately-owned.
- Policy orderO-26Asks the City Manager to confer with the Executive Director of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to report to the City Council on the status of the land at the corner of Binney Street and the Binney Street extension and any other options for additional open space in eastern Cambridge.Councillor Toomey, Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons
- Policy orderO-26Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Executive Director of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to report to the City Council on the status of the land at the corner of Binney Street and the Binney Street extension and any other options for additional open space in eastern Cambridge.
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- Policy orderO-32Asks the City Manager to report back to the City Council regarding the status of repairs being made to the elevators at Miller's River and what can be done to lengthen the period of time that the elevator doors are open to provide ample time for those in wheelchairs or with other assisting devices to enter and exit the elevators.Mayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey
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- Policy orderO-34Asks the City Manager to report back to the City Council with information on the history of the Peabody Terrace development and relate how Harvard was able to build over the MWRA (then MDC) sewer easement.Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey
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- Policy orderO-40Residents from Montgomery, Jackson, Harvey, Dudley, and Clifton Streets have raised concerns about cut through traffic speeding through the neighborhood; andVice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
- Policy orderO-41Asks the City Manager to coordinate increased enforcement of speeding on Fairfield Street; and be it furtherMayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey
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- Policy orderO-44Asks the City Manager to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to look at the green light and pedestrian walk light timing for the traffic light on Walden Street and Massachusetts Avenue, where the walk light and vehicle turning light coincide, and whether this can be changed to provide a more appropriate lead time for pedestrians; and be it furtherCouncillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
- Policy orderO-45Dedicate the corner of Sciarappa and Winter Streets as Leo J. Mochi Sr. Square.
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- Policy orderO-47ThatMayor Sullivan, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey
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- Policy orderO-51Requesting the City Manager to confer with the Cambridge Housing Authority and the Public Works Department regarding the drainage problem at the Churchill Apartments and on Clarendon Avenue.
- Policy orderO-52Requesting the City Manager to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to install a speed limit sign on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in the vicinity of Plymouth Street.
- Policy orderO-53Asks the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of working with 808 Memorial Drive, in conjunction with their new landscaping project, relative to the placement of bus stops, traffic calming, and sidewalk amenities, as well as consideration for placing a “Welcome to Cambridge” sign greeting visitors to the City at or near this location.Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
- Policy orderO-54Asks the City Manager to designate the Department of Human Services to host a community meeting relative to virtual retirement communities; and be it furtherVice Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Galluccio, Councillor Maher, Councillor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Sullivan, Councillor Toomey
- Policy orderO-55Requesting the City Manager to instruct the City Arborist to plant a new tree at the corner of Harvard and Cherry Streets to replace the tree that fell from the wind storm which occurred on October 15, 2003.
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- Policy orderO-57Requesting the City Manager to request the Law Department to determine if an amendment to the Municipal Code or the establishment of a city policy is required to allow dogs in certain parks in the City for certain hours to be off their leashes.
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- Policy orderO-61Requesting the City Manager to consult with the City Arborist to examine the condition of trees on both sides of Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity of Harvey Street.
Committee Reports (10)
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- Committee reportCR-10Housing Committee: The Ordinance Committee and the Housing Committee held a joint public hearing on September 3, 2003, beginning at four o’clock and thirteen minutes p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber. The hearing was held for the purpose of considering a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to gain dimensional relief in housing and mixed use projects in exchange for providing housing affordable to middle income housing owners and renters.