Policy orderO-1Asks the City Manager to revisit the City's policy of establishing Hubway stations in residential areas to determine whether this policy adequately balances the needs of the community and the desires of the residents and to report back to the City Council in a timely fashion.Council requestO-1
Policy orderO-2Asks the City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to draft a legal opinion on whether it is legally permissible to require a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) as part of the Board of Zoning Appeal special permit and variance application process and the Planning Board Project Review Special Permit application process and report back to the City Council on this matter.Council requestO-2
Policy orderO-3City Council support of Responsible Investment at Harvard Coalition for staging a successful rally and urge Harvard University to consider its practices in Argentina that are harming the livability of communitiesO-3
Policy orderO-4In March 2013, a super-majority of workers at the non-union, Harvard-owned DoubleTree Suites just across the bridge in Allston started demanding a fair process to decide on whether to form a union; andCouncillor Simmons, Councillor CheungO-4
Policy orderO-4Asks the City Manager to consult with the Community Development Department and other appropriate City personnel to determine the feasibility of creating and maintaining a master list of all residential building managers across the city.Council requestO-4
Policy orderO-5Asks the City Manager to consult with the appropriate City personnel to determine what options may exist to provide dedicated office space to the members of the City Council.Council requestO-5
Policy orderO-6Asks the City Manager to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine if additional safety measures can be taken at the crossing of Cambridge and Sciarappa Streets.Council requestO-6
Policy orderO-7known to exist, not yet recoveredO-7
Policy orderO-8Asks the City Manager to direct the Community Development Department to confer with CEMUSA regarding the possibility of installing a bus shelter on Cambridge Street in front of the Millers River Senior Apartments.Council requestO-8
Policy orderO-9known to exist, not yet recoveredO-9
Policy orderO-10Asks the City Manager to consult with the appropriate City personnel to determine the feasibility of establishing an informational hotline that residents can call to learn about and be connected to the social service providers in their neighborhood.Council requestO-10
Policy orderO-11Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee is requested to provide an update to the City Council on any progress that has been made in drafting a Community Benefits & Mitigation Plan, and that an expected timeframe in which a formal recommendation on policy might be made to the City Council is also provided.Council orderO-11
Policy orderO-12known to exist, not yet recoveredO-12
Policy orderO-13known to exist, not yet recoveredO-13
Policy orderO-14The City of Cambridge is required to have a comprehensive Master Plan to provide a basis for decision making regarding the long-term physical development of the City, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 81D; andCouncillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Councillor MazenO-14
Policy orderO-15The City of Cambridge is a community that proudly values inclusion and makes extraordinary efforts to provide economic opportunity, social justice and housing opportunities for residents at all income levels; andMayor Maher, Vice Mayor Benzan, Councillor McGovernO-15
Policy orderO-16known to exist, not yet recoveredO-16
Policy orderO-17known to exist, not yet recoveredO-17
Policy orderO-18The City Council go on record affirming continued supper to the participants of Divest Harvard for their efforts to encourage sustainable and socially responsible business practices at Harvard University.O-18
Policy orderO-19known to exist, not yet recoveredO-19
Policy orderO-20known to exist, not yet recoveredO-20
Policy orderO-21known to exist, not yet recoveredO-21
Policy orderO-22known to exist, not yet recoveredO-22
Policy orderO-23known to exist, not yet recoveredO-23
Policy orderO-24Asks the City Manager to confer with the Cambridge Public Library and ensure that minutes of all open Cambridge Public Library Board Meetings are made readily available in a timely manner.Council requestO-24
Policy orderO-24Asks the City Manager to confer with the Cambridge Public Library and ensure that minutes of all open Cambridge Public Library Board Meetings are made readily available in a timely manner.Council requestO-24
Policy orderO-25Asks the City Manager to confer with appropriate staff and to support the centennial commemoration to be held in the city next year.Council requestO-25
Policy orderO-26Asks the City Manager to confer with the Cambridge Community Development Department to ensure that the Maestro Charles Ansbacher Square is maintained and remains unmarred throughout the current development of the area.Council requestO-26
Policy orderO-27Asks the City Manager to confer with all appropriate staff members on the feasibility of offering residents an online option to complete the city's annual census.Council requestO-27
Policy orderO-28Asks the City Manager to confer with the Department of Public Works and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department on the feasibility of painting green all designated bicycle lanes on all major streets.Council requestO-28
Committee Reports (1)
Committee reportCR-1Civic Unity Committee: The Civic Unity Committee held a public meeting on March 20, 2014 beginning at 5:34 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber to discuss issues of diversity in the City of Cambridge..CR-1