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1986

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707 actions · № 1–707
  1. 1Order-re: City Council adopt the Rules of the City Council as revised on March 18, 1982 and in effect during the 1984-1985 session for the legislative years 1986-1987 for a thirty day period, subject to review in that period. (VM Vellucci) scanJan 6
  2. 2Resolutions on the 75th birthday of William M. Lyons, lifelong resident. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  3. 3Resolutions on the impending retirement of the Reverend W. Murray Kenny as Rector of the Christ Church. (Danehy and M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  4. 4Resolutions urging the Kennedy Memorial Commission to vote affirmatively on supporting a Kennedy holiday. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  5. 5Order-re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of John J. Hickey, retired Water Dept. employee. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  6. 6Resolutions on the death of Nathaniel Turner, retired owner of the Inman Wine Company. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  7. 7Order-re: that in view of the roadway reconstruction on Mt. Auburn St., the City Manager confer with appropriate MBTA officials on con-= structing bus shelters in the vicinity of the Social Security Office and the Star Market. (S. Russell) scanJan 13
  8. 8Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Cambridge Housing Authority to provide the Council a complete list of all apartments currently vacant in both regular and elderly housing developments. (S. Russell) scanJan 13
  9. 9Resolutions on the retirement of Vincent (Briga) Lampedecchio from the Inspectional Services Dept. (VM Vellucci) scanJan 13
  10. 10Resolutions on the death of Evelyn Locke, long time Manager of the former Brattle Inn. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  11. 11Resolutions on the death of Marilyn Hill, late resident and foster mother to many, many children. (Graham) scanJan 13
  12. 12Resolutions on the death of Edward Gallagher, lifelong resident and retired District Foreman at Commonwealth Gas Co. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  13. 13Resolutions on the death ofPriscailla Montgomery, lifelong resident and past president of the Cambridge Art Association. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  14. 14Resolutions on the death ofReal Estate Developer Max Wasserman. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  15. 15Resolutions on the death of James E. (Laddie) O'Connell, late Asst. Clerk-Magistrate of the DistrictCourt of Middlesex County. (Walsh & M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 13
  16. 16Communication from John Gendreau, Asst. Chief, Mass. Dept. of Revenue re: a listing of all licensed hotels, motels and rooming houses to be filed with said dept. scanJan 13
  17. 17Communication from Janet Bond, Pesticide Bureau Community Liason, Mass. Dept. of Food and Agriculture re: exclusion of private property from area wide pesticide spraying during any public area-wide spraying program. scanJan 13
  18. 18Notice of a public hearing before the DPU on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1986 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston re: petition of AT & T Communications of New England, MCI Telecommunications Corp., Western Union Telegraph Co., et al for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJan 13
  19. 19Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Feb. 11, 1986 at 10 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston re: rates and charges by Nynex Mobile Services Co. scanJan 13
  20. 20Communication from Mayor Walter J. Sullivan re: new Council Committee assignments and requesting that his office be notified by January 17th of any preferences that any individual councillor may have. scanJan 13
  21. 21Communication from John P. Cloonan, Director of Elections, Secretary of State's Office re: recent and important changes in absentee voting laws. scanJan 13
  22. 22Notice of a public hearing from the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1986 at 6:00 p.m. at 57 Inman Street re: activities of the Commission during the past six months. scanJan 13
  23. 23Maintaining the section of Market Street between Columbia and Elm Street as a two-way street. scanJan 13
  24. 24RE: concerns raised on possible parking problems caused by the "Sound of Jazz" Concert Series sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library. scanJan 13
  25. 25RE: feasibility of developing low and moderate income homes on the four public parking lots on Bishop Richard Allen Drive. scanJan 13
  26. 26Communication from Robert T. Tierney, Commissioner, Mass. Dept. of Public Works, transmiting the Environmental Assessment for the Harvard/Mass. Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in the Cities of Boston and Cambridge. scanJan 13
  27. 27Order-re: City Clerk to provide the Council with an opinion as to the power of the Council to set public policy under the Plan E Charter and their limitations, if any in exercising that power re: appointment process of boards and commission. (VM Vellucci) scanJan 27
  28. 28Resolutions on the death of James Edward Washington, long time Harvard University employee. (Graham) scanJan 27
  29. 29Order-re: His Honor, the Mayor be requested to appoint a special committee of three councillors re: review of vacant land in the city with a view of developing housing for residents. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanJan 27
  30. 30Order-re: City Council go on record congraulating the NAACP for their successful presentation memorializing the life & achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Graham) scanJan 27
  31. 31Order-re: City Council go on record congratulating former Councillor Lawrence Frisoli and his wife, Maryjo, on the birth of twin sons on Sunday, January 26, 1986. (S. Russell) scanJan 27
  32. 32Resolutions on the impending retirement of Firefighter Wilfred A. Bennett from active duty. (M. W . Sullivan) scanJan 27
  33. 33Resolutions on the impending retirement of Deputy Fire Chief William F . Murray, Jr. from active duty. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  34. 34Resolutions on the impending retirement of Fir Lt. Robert U. Cauchon from active duty. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  35. 35Resolutions on the death of William T. Killion, late Cambridge native and long time Police Officer. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  36. 36Resolutions expressing congraulations to Internation Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) for receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize. (Wolf & Duehay) scanJan 27
  37. 37Order-re: Clerks in the Traffic Dept. be provided with the latest copy of the City of Cambridge Street listing to aid in providing identification for residents seeking visitor parking permits, but who themselves do not drive and find that they don't have proper identification. (S. Russell) scanJan 27
  38. 38Resolutions congratulating the consulting firm of S.E.A., Inc. on relocating to Cambridge. (S . Russell) scanJan 27
  39. 39Resolutions on the retirement of Roberta Kalinoski after twenty-five years with the Cambridge Camping Association. (Duehay) scanJan 27
  40. 40Resolutions in appreciation of the efforts of Dr. Suzanne Canning under the direction of Capt. Henry W. Breen, Jr., in providing suicide prevention instruction to members of the Police Dept . (M.W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  41. 41Resolutions congratulating members of the First Church (Unitarian Universalist) & the First Church (Congregational, United Church of Christ) on the occasion of their 350th anniversary. (Duehay) scanJan 27
  42. 42Resolutions calling on Paraguan officials to seek a prompt and fair resolution on the case of Remigio Gimenez Gamarra. (Graham) scanJan 27
  43. 43Order-re: City Manager to arrange to have the American flag flown at Flagstaff Park now that the area restoration is complete. (Duehay) scanJan 27
  44. 44Resolutions on the death of Henry J. Shea, long time owner and President of Shea Dry Cleaners, Inc. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  45. 45Resolutions on the death of Peter J . Norton, Jr., late Cambridge businessman and former Mass. Boxing Commissioner. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  46. 46Resolutions on the efforts of the Governor, Liz Walker on WBZ-TV and School Superintendent Robert Peterkin in connection with the "Governor's Assliance Against Drugs" to educate children in the Cambridge public schools on drug and alcohol abuse. (M.W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  47. 47Communication from Paul E. Healy, City Clerk, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of Chapter 784 of the Acts of 1985 entitled "An Act Relative To The Use Of Certain Land In the City of Cambridge By The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority". scanJan 27
  48. 48Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on February 13, 1986 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston re: rates and charges by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. scanJan 27
  49. 49Communication from Mayor Walter J. Sullivan, announcing the Council Committee assignments for the years 1986-1987. scanJan 27
  50. 50Communication from Councillor David Sullivan transmitting background information on rent control in connection with proposed orders 9 and 10 of this evening. scanJan 27
  51. 51Communication from Paul E. Healy, City Clerk, transmitting a copy of Chapter 730 of the Acts of 1985 entitled "An Act Authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to Sell and Convey State Owned Land in the City of Cambridge Housing Authority". scanJan 27
  52. 52Amended notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 1986 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston re: petition of AT & T Communications of New England, et al for an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJan 27
  53. 53Copy of the city's first open space inventory prepared by the Public Works, Human Services & Community Development Departments. scanJan 27
  54. 54Acceptance of provisions of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 1985 as amended entitled "The Massachusetts Public School Improvement Act of 1985. scanJan 27
  55. 55Order-re: that the motion of Councillor Walsh of this date appearing on the Council Calendar and the motion of Councillor S. Russell (Order #19 of this date) be attached and known as twin motions. (Vellucci) scanFeb 3
  56. 56Order-re: His Honor, the Mayor, arrange some sort of "Birthday Party" for the 140th birthday of Cambridge as a City, which falls on March 17, 1846. (VM Vellucci) scanFeb 3
  57. 57Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Mary T. Mahoney, lifelong resident. (S. Russell) scanFeb 3
  58. 58Resolutions on the impending retirement of Robert S. Remer as Deputy Executive Director of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. (M.W. Sullivan) scanFeb 3
  59. 59Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Margueritte Nechaj, long time resident. (S. Russell) scanFeb 3
  60. 60Resolutions recording the Council's support of the immediate release of preliminary information re: a draft EIR for the 26 acre Simplex development area being prepared by consultants for Forest City MIT. (Wolf) scanFeb 3
  61. 61Resolutions on the death of Ronald E. McNair, the first black Astronaut in space, who with six other astronauts died tragically in the space shuttle Columbia. (Graham) scanFeb 3
  62. 62Order-re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Frank Frisoli, former Superintendent of Schools and life long resident. (Vellucci) scanFeb 3
  63. 63Resolution on the tragic loss of the astronauts on board the space shuttle Columbia. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 3
  64. 64Communication from Daniel J. Wuenschel, Executive Director, CHA re: housing issues raised by the City Council regarding vacant apartments within the CHA inventory. scanFeb 3
  65. 65Press release from Tufts University, Lincoln Filene Ctr. for Citizenship & Public Affairs re: 8th annual New England Environmental Conference to be held at the University on March 22-23, 1986. scanFeb 3
  66. 66Communication from Ada Navarro, who is presently homeless re: her plight and asking whether the City could provide a program to help low income people buy and own their own homes. scanFeb 3
  67. 67Status report from the Commissioner of Health & Hospitals re: security review of the MIT Research Reactor. scanFeb 3
  68. 68Resolutions congraulating the Haitian people for their victory against the authoritarian dictatorship of the Duvalier family. (Graham) scanFeb 10
  69. 69Order-re: City Council go on record naming the recently opened "Teen Center" at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall as the "Frank Frisoli Teen Center" in honor of the late School Superintendent. (Vellucci) scanFeb 10
  70. 70Order-re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the departure of Roger Mervis, Executive Director of the Rent Control Board. (D. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  71. 71Order-re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the retirement of Gilbert Silvestre from the Inspectional Services Dept. (S. Russell) scanFeb 10
  72. 72Order-re: City Council go on record congraulating Thomas Winslow, report for the Harvard Crimson who has been promoted to feature and managing editor of the Crimson. (Duehay) scanFeb 10
  73. 73Resolutions on the death of retired Superintendent of Schools Frank Frisoli. (Vellucci) scanFeb 10
  74. 74Resolutions congratulating Francis X. McCann, Jr., M.D., as he begins his career in the medical profession. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  75. 75Resolutions on the retirement of Jesse M. Bailey as Chef at the Wursthaus. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  76. 76Resolutions on the death of Dr. Norman W. Reinhalter, dentist and chief of Dental Services at Youville Hospital. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  77. 77Resolutions on the 90th birthday of Dr. Samuel E. Chalfen, General Practicioner in the City of Cambridge. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  78. 78Communication from Charles Kettler, Duncan and Mary Boyce, et al re: violations of the State Building Code at the premises numbered 42 Cogswell Avenue. scanFeb 10
  79. 79Communication from Mrs. Max Wasserman, in acknowledgement and appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of her husband. scanFeb 10
  80. 80Communication from Rev. W. Murray Kenney, Rector, Christ Church, in acknowledgement and appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on the occasion of his retirement. scanFeb 10
  81. 81Communication from Robert J. Kelly, Director of Financial Surveillance, Mass. Exec. Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations re: list of fidelity and surety companies authorized to transact business in the state. scanFeb 10
  82. 82Communication from William Bell, Consultant, Citiziens Heat & Power Corporation requesting an opportunity to address the Council at a future date regarding energy savings. scanFeb 10
  83. 83Resolutions proclaiming March 17-24, 1986 as Central American Week. (S. Russell & Wolf) scanFeb 24
  84. 84Order-re: City Council go on record as opposed to the credit snatching tactics of Donald Regan as reported by the Boston Globe in reference to the removal of Lee Iacocca from the Statue of Liberty Project. (Vellucci) scanFeb 24
  85. 85Order-re: City Council go on record congratulating the CRLS Boy's Track Team & Coach Frank McCarthy on winning the State Class A Indoor Championship. (Duehay) scanFeb 24
  86. 86Order-re: that the Cambridge Housing Authority submit periodic reports on vacancies in various housing projects, both regular and elderly every sixty days. (S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  87. 87Order-re: City Council go on record congratulating Councillor Russell on the birth of two granddaughters, Courtney Ann Russell and Emily Struzziery. (M. W. Sullivan, Councillors Danehy, Duehay, Graham, David Sullivan, Vellucci, Walsh and Wolf) scanFeb 24
  88. 88Order-re: That the City Council meetings scheduled for March 10 and 17, 1986 be CANCELLED in order to allow members to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 24
  89. 89Order-re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Dr. Mary Ellen Mangano. (M. W. Sullivan, Danehy & S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  90. 90Order-re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of long time resident Arthur W. "Hank" O'Dea. (M. W. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  91. 91REsolutions naming Saturday, March 8, 1986 as "International Women's Day in Cambridge" (Wolf, Graham & S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  92. 92Order-re: City Clerk to prepare a resolution on the death of Dorothy Fratto. (S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  93. 93Resolutions on the death of Richard Rowland Stebbins. (Duehay) scanFeb 24
  94. 94Resolutions memorializing the State Senate and House of Representatives to act favorably on Sen. Keating's bill to incorporate procedural safeguards into the application process for licenses to carry firearms. (D. Sullivan) scanFeb 24
  95. 95Order-re: City Council go on record approving the filing of legislation entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING HOWARD JONES AND TYRONE V. ROBINSON TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT". (Graham) scanFeb 24
  96. 96Resolutions to be drawn up on the 70th birthday of Mary Benoit. (S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  97. 97Resolutions welcoming the efforts of Cambridge citizens to support Margaret Randall's right to live in the country of her birth. (Wolf) scanFeb 24
  98. 98Report from the Cambridge Housing Authority regarding housing issues in response to questions raised by the City Council. scanFeb 24
  99. 99Enclosed letter from James F. O'Leary, General Mgr., MBTA, outlining procedures used to determine the need of bus shelters. scanFeb 24
  100. 100Response to Awaiting Report Item Number Four on the plight of the homeless in the City. scanFeb 24
  101. 101Order-re: City Council go on record congratulating the N. Cambridge Catholic High School Boys Basketball Team on their recent win against St. Patrick's of Watertown. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanFeb 24
  102. 102Response to Awaiting Report Item No. Three on the implementation of a policy on AIDS for City personnel. scanFeb 24
  103. 103List of boards and commission and dates of expiration where applicable. scanFeb 24
  104. 104Response to Awaiting Report Item Number Six on the status of property revaluation. scanFeb 24
  105. 105Impact of the Buehler Case on assessments of rent control property. scanFeb 24
  106. 106Communication from Jean Swanson, Pres., Cambridge Public Housing Tenant Senate, Inc. re: two vacant seats on the Board of the Cambridge Housing Authority. scanFeb 24
  107. 107Communication from Edward J. Arean, Dept. of Revenue, Bureau of Analysis, Estimation and Research re: promotion of distribution of Mass. tax forms. scanFeb 24
  108. 108Communication from Claire E. Rodley, Acting School Committee Secretary re: appointment of School Committee sub-committees and their chairmanships for 1986-87. scanFeb 24
  109. 109Communication from Gerard Coste, MD., Pres., Cambridge Hospital House Officer's Assoc., transmitting an open letter to the Council and people of Cambridge re: current contract proposal offered by the City to the Cambridge nursing staff. scanFeb 24
  110. 110Communication from William S. Noble, expressing concern re: composition of the Blue Ribbon Committee on the Simplex Development area. scanFeb 24
  111. 111Communication from Marilyn Ortiz, Pres., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Double Dutch Team, in acknowledgement and appreciation of resolutions adopted on behalf of the team. scanFeb 24
  112. 112Communication from Hugh Montgomery, in acknowledgement and appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of his late sister, Priscilla. scanFeb 24
  113. 113Communication from the family of Margaret Nechaj, in acknowledgement and appreciation of resolutions adopted in her memory. scanFeb 24
  114. 114Communication from Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., in acknowledgement and appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on his behalf. scanFeb 24
  115. 115Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Thursday, March 20, 1986 at 10 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston, re: transfer of control of radio common carrier facilities of MCI Airsignal, Inc. to McCaw Personal Communications, Inc. scanFeb 24
  116. 116Notice of a public hearing from the Office of the Secretary of State to be held on March 10, 1986 at 4 p. m. at 1 Ashburton Pl., Boston re: proposed regulations to establish uniform reproduction fees for census and voter information contained in street lists. scanFeb 24
  117. 117Communication from Rep. Edward J. Markey re: Reagan Administration's energy priorities. scanFeb 24
  118. 118Effects of the Gramm-Rudman Bill on the City of Cambridge. scanFeb 24
  119. 119School signs at the Haggerty School. scanFeb 24
  120. 120Copy of the initial report of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission as required by order establishing the District. scanFeb 24
  121. 121Communication from Elaine DeRosa, Ward 5 Democratic Committee re: inclusion of the Forest City development firm on the Blue Ribbon Committee established to review plans for the development of the Cambridgeport Industrial District. scanFeb 24
  122. 122Requesting that the City Council take up items 1-17 of the February 10th Council agenda which were charter righted and appear on this evening's calendar. scanFeb 24
  123. 123Resolutions naming the City Council Chamber as the Sullivan Chamber, in recognition and respect of the fifty years of continuous elected public service by the Sullivan family, reached this year. (Danehy) scanMar 3
  124. 124Resolutions on the impending marriage of Staff Sgr. Laurence D. Murphy, Jr. of the US Air Force and Jennifer Bowden of Feltwell, England on March 22, 1986. (S. Russell & Duehay) scanMar 3
  125. 125Resolutions congratulating Coach Syl Ferreira and the CRLS Hockey Team on their work this season and especially Mike Kelsey, Syl Ferreira, Jr. and Michael Ignazio on being named to the Suburban All Star Hockey Team. (S. Russell) scanMar 3
  126. 126Resolutions on the impending retirement of Robert S. Parker as Treasurer of all subsidiaries of Commonwealth Energy System. (M. W. Sullivan) scanMar 3
  127. 127Order-re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the 65th birthday of John W. Beck, lifelong resident. (S. Russell) scanMar 3
  128. 128Resolutions endorsing the Hazardous Waste Emergency Clean Up Initiative establishing a timetable for action and funing as defined in "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE CLEANUP AND EMERGENCY RELIEF AT OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL SITES." (Wolf) scanMar 3
  129. 129Order-re: City Manager to update the Boards and Commission, in keeping with the May 21, 1984 order, calling for representativeness on these Boards and Commissions. (Wolf) scanMar 3
  130. 130Resolutions congratulating Mrs. Charles Torrey Allen (Edith Cobb Myers Allen) of Cambridge on the occasion of her 100th birthday. (Duehay) scanMar 3
  131. 131Order-re: that the Planning Board be asked to consult with appropriate officials and consider whether or not zoning regulations ought to apply to installation or erection of satellite dishes to receive television from satellites. (Duehay) scanMar 3
  132. 132Order-re: That His Honor, the Mayor make the necessary arrangements for the City Council and School Committee for a ceremony saluting the "unsung heroes and heroines" who coach and supervise all youth activities within the City. (entire membership) scanMar 3
  133. 133Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 1986 at 10:00 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston, re: rates and charges by Boston Edison Co. scanMar 3
  134. 134Issuance of parking tickets in 1985. scanMar 3
  135. 135RE: relocation by the MBTA of the bus stop on the south side of Mt. Auburn Street just east of Dewolfe Street to allow more room to turn at that intersection. scanMar 3
  136. 136RE: mural at the North Cambridge Senior Center. scanMar 3
  137. 137RE: Opening of the Outbound Station in Central Square. scanMar 3
  138. 138RE: paining of crosswalks by the Traffic Dept. where Calendar St., Hayes St. and Western Avenue intersect with Howard St. as soon as weather permits. scanMar 3
  139. 139Resolutions recognizing Joyce Lee Smith for her volunteer efforst with the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee. (Graham) scanMar 24
  140. 140Resolutions on the death of longtime resident John F. Higbee, retired foreman for Railway Express Co. (S. Russell) scanMar 24
  141. 141Resolutions on the death of Diwakar Shantwan Salvi, longtime resident. (Graham & M.W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  142. 142Resolutions on the death of Jeremiah J. Mullane, lifelong resident & retired sexton of St. John's Church, No. Cambridge. (Danehy, S. Russell & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  143. 143Order re: City Council go on record in favor of filing "Home Rule" legislation allowing the Cambridge Retirement Board to reduce the percentage of retirement deductions of Joseph Lencki from 7% to 5% & to reimburse him for the difference for the period September 26, 1975 to the present. scanMar 24
  144. 144Resolutions on the retirement of Frank Buda as Manager of the Longfellow House after 40 years of service. (S. Russell, VM Vellucci & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  145. 145Resolutions on the death of James H. Walsh, late President of Walsh Brothers Construction, builders of churches & many educational & medical facilities. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  146. 146Resolutions declaring Wednesday, March 26, 1986 as "Free South Africa Day" in Cambridge. (D. Sullivan & Graham) scanMar 24
  147. 147Resolutions congratulating Susan Estrich of Cambridge on receiving tenure at the Harvard Law School. (D. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  148. 148Resolutions congratulating Sally Ann Ackermann on her impending marriage to William Lawrence Eaton. (Walsh) scanMar 24
  149. 149Resolutions congratulating the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Boy's Basketball Team & their coach on winning the Division 1 State Basketball Championship. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  150. 150Resolutions congratulating Captain Lawrence Ferrazani of the Fire Dept. on the publication of his second book entitled "The Last Spartans". (S. Russell) scanMar 24
  151. 151Order re: that the temporary Rules of the City Council which were adopted on January 6, 1986 be adopted as the permanent Rules of the Council for the years 1986-1987; said Rules are the same as those in effect during the 1984-1985 Council term. (Mayor W. Sullivan & C. Duehay) scanMar 24
  152. 152Resolutions that the Linkage Sub-committee be directed to exempt from any future linkage requirements any facility developed by or for non-profit or charitable organizations, where it will be used to provide health, social, educational or religious services or low & moderate income housing. (Graham & VM Vellucci) scanMar 24
  153. 153Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Grace Gittens. (Graham, Wolf & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  154. 154Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Edith Greene. (Graham) scanMar 24
  155. 155Order re: City Council go on record supporting the Big Brother Assoc. of Cambridge & Somerville in their fund raising Bowl-a-thon on April 5, 1986 at Lanes & Games. (S. Russell) scanMar 24
  156. 156Order re: His Honor, the Mayor to arrange a mutually convenient time for a public hearing with the General Mgr. of the MBTA & the Council to discuss construction of the Russell Athletic Field & other items of concern by the Council. (Danehy) scanMar 24
  157. 157Order re: resolutions congratulating Phil & Marilyn Wellons on the birth of their daughter, Clara. (Wolf) scanMar 24
  158. 158Order re: City Council go on record requesting the Secretary of Environmental Affairs to grant an additional 15 days for public review & comment above the traditional 30 day period provided by the Mass. Environmental Protection Agency Re: Forest Cities Development, EOEA No. 5487. (Wolf) scanMar 24
  159. 159Order re: that Margaret Drury, Director of the Rent Control Board be requested to appear before the Council to discuss her views on the current organization, regulations & implementation of the Rent Control Board & its regulatiosn. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 24
  160. 160Re: letter from the Attorney General on Riverbend Park. scanMar 24
  161. 161Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 2 on the clocks in the City Hall Tower being put back in working order by Spring. scanMar 24
  162. 162Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 4 on the writing of a comprehensive history of Cambridge. scanMar 24
  163. 163Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 6 on street & sidewalk repairs authorized in the FY86 Budget, being completed as soon as possible. scanMar 24
  164. 164Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 11 on the installation of traffic control devices at the intersection of Hancock & Centre St.'s. scanMar 24
  165. 165Re: resurfacing of the section of Huron Avenue between Holworthy St. & Fountain Terrace in the Spring. scanMar 24
  166. 166Re: number of births to Cambridge residents in the last ten years. scanMar 24
  167. 167Notification from the Public Works & Water Dept.'s that there are no plans for a public area-wide spraying program in the City. scanMar 24
  168. 168Re: the flag being flown at Flagstaff Park. scanMar 24
  169. 169Re: installation of bus shelters on Mt. Auburn St. & at the corner of Walden St. & Concord Avenue. scanMar 24
  170. 170Re: traffic problems on Oxford St. scanMar 24
  171. 171Re: installation of a sign at the corner of Cushing St. & Huron Ave. indicating the presence of the Haggerty School. scanMar 24
  172. 172Re: review of all taxi stands by the Traffic Dept. scanMar 24
  173. 173Re: survey of truck traffic on Middlesex St. scanMar 24
  174. 174Re: update from Camp Dresser & McKee on monitoring of the New Street dump site. scanMar 24
  175. 175Re: letter from the Central Sq. Economic Development Subcommittee requesting a moratorium on new "fast food" establishments in Central Sq. scanMar 24
  176. 176Re: traffic study of the intersection of Otis & Sciarappa St.'s. scanMar 24
  177. 177Re: response to a request by Councillor Vellucci on proper lighting at the Putnam School Elderly Housing complex. scanMar 24
  178. 178Comm. from Nick Geraigery, Chairman, East Cambridge Stabilization Committee, recommending that the minimum number of parking spaces per unit allowed for new residential housing developments be increased. scanMar 24
  179. 179Comm. from Tamihei Numajiri, Mayor of Yatabe, Tsukuba, Science City & Pres. of the Yatabe Sister City Committee Re: relationship between our two cities & in appreciation of the visit of Susan J. Babajtis. scanMar 24
  180. 180Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on April 9, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of U.S. Sprint Communications Co. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity. scanMar 24
  181. 181Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held Thursday, May 1, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Airphone Co., Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation. scanMar 24
  182. 182Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held April 16, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of MetroNet, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation. scanMar 24
  183. 183Comm. from the Mass. Historical Commission stating that on February 26, 1986 twenty-nine individual properties in 13 districts of the City were voted eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historical Places. scanMar 24
  184. 184Comm. from Donald B. Falvey, Dir., Mass. Exec. Office of Consumer Affairs, Div. of Standards Re: Senate Bill No. 2453 on the licensing of auctioneers. scanMar 24
  185. 185Comm. from Governor Michael S. Dukakis in acknowledgement & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council supporting the "Alliance Against Druge" program. scanMar 24
  186. 186Comm. from Joan Lorentz, Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Assoc., transmitting a statement of the Association's position Re: dog laws & their enforcement, particularly in Mid-Cambridge. scanMar 24
  187. 187Comm. from Drew M. Leff, Project Developer, Forest City Rental Properties Corp., transmitting information requested by the Council Re: University Park draft Environmental Impact Report & a letter to the community stating copies of the report are exprecte d to be available March 21, 1986 & giving notice of a meeting to discuss the issue. scanMar 24
  188. 188Comm. from Martin H. Slobodkin, on behalf of Artist Mel Robbins in connection with the order of the Council directing that portraits of Mayor Walter Sullivan & Clerk of Courts Edward Sullivan be commissioned to hang in the Sullivan Chamber. scanMar 24
  189. 189Comm. from Mrs. Mary O'Connell on behalf of herself & her family in acknowledgement of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of her late husband, Laddie O'Connell. scanMar 24
  190. 190Comm. from Bill Cavellini, Simplex Steering Committee, transmitting a letter to the Secretary of the Mass. Exec. Office of Environmental Affairs Re: EOEA No. 5487 - Mass. Ave./Sidney St. area, requesting that the 30 day comment period be extended to 45 days. scanMar 24
  191. 191Comm. from Conn Nugent, Exec. Dir., International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Inc., in acknowledgement & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council on their behalf. scanMar 24
  192. 192Comm. from Mayor Michael A. Traficante of Cranston, RI Re: a conference dealing with issues of the federal budget & program cuts effecting economic development efforts by local government to be held on April 3-4, 1986 in Providence, RI. scanMar 24
  193. 193Comm. from Robert J. Boulay, Director, Mass. Civil Defense Agency & Office of Emergency Preparedness Re: Natinaal Flood Insurance Program.(NFIP). scanMar 24
  194. 194Comm. from Gerry Smith, et al, requesting that the Council not grant permission to Spaulding & Slye for a pedestrian bridge at CambridgePark Drive until they resolve the outstanding issue regarding 1000 Mass. Avenue, Phase II. scanMar 24
  195. 195Comm. from Senator George Bachrach, in acknowledgement & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council requesting his support of Sen. Keating's bill to provide safeguards in the process for licenses to carry firearms. scanMar 24
  196. 196Comm. from Kevin M. Smith, Vice-Pres. & Gen. Counsel, Adweh & Co., developers of a parcel of land in East Cambridge Re: their participation in a voluntary linkage program & stating that these funds should be used in East Cambridge. scanMar 24
  197. 197Resolutions proclaiming the week of April 28-May 2, 1986 as "Cambridge School Volunteer Appreciation Week" (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 31
  198. 198Resolutions proclaiming the Month of April 1986 as Fair Housing Month. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 31
  199. 199Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Mary Marquis, late resident. (Danehy & Russell) scanMar 31
  200. 200Order re: City Council to hold a special meeting with developers of the former Sears Roebuck site in attendance to inform residents as to the full nature of the development & potential traffic congestion & noise that will result. (Walsh) scanMar 31
  201. 201Resolutions congratulating Gage Bailey on being honored as "Man of the Year" by the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company's Ten of Us Club on April 9, 1986. (Mayor W. Sullivan & C. Duehay) scanMar 31
  202. 202Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Delia Powers. (Graham) scanMar 31
  203. 203Resolutions on the death of Helen-Mary Brown, late resident. (Graham) scanMar 31
  204. 204Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mrs. Harriet Doherty, longtime resident. (Russell) scanMar 31
  205. 205Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council that the License Commission be requested to refrain from issuing any liquor licenses to the premises numbered One Kendall Square & to conduct a public hearing with notice to the neighborhood. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 31
  206. 206Order re: that it be the sense of the City Council that the License Commission conduct its April 22, 1986 meeting at the Masonic Temple on Mass. Ave., Porter Sq., due to the fact that a petition on issuance of liquor & entertainment licenses at the former Sears Roebuck site will be heard at that time. (Danehy) scanMar 31
  207. 207Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Robert Mahoney, late resident. (Danehy & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 31
  208. 208Resolutions going on record favoring the request of various organizations to form an orderly protest on the sidewalk in front of Holyoke Center on May 1, 1986 by about 60 representatives of labor unions to protest Harvard University's investments in Shell Oil. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 31
  209. 209Order re: City Council postpone the hearing on the townhouse development at 17-29 Lopez Street in order to allow the developer & neighborhood to confer & agree on final townhouse design. (Duehay) scanMar 31
  210. 210Order re: His Honor, the Mayor be requested to schedule a public hearing for Monday, March 31, 1986 to discuss in full the townhouse development at 17-29 Lopez St. & that all concerned parties be invited to attend. (Wolf) scanMar 24
  211. 211Order re: City Council go on record urging the Commissioner of Inspectional Services not to remove the Stop Work Order issued on a townhouse development at 17-29 Lopex St. until the developer is in full compliance with building, safety & zoning codes. (Graham) scanMar 24
  212. 212Comm. from Lopez St. residents & other Cambridgeport residents, requesting permission to address the Council at this evening's meeting on the effects of a proposed luxury townhouse on Lopez St. scanMar 24
  213. 213Comm. from Jonathan Zarov of Madison, WI Re: the postering of advertisements by artists on such things as poles & boxes. scanMar 24
  214. 214Re: MBTA Tunnel reuse. scanMar 31
  215. 215Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, with respect to the City Council rules as they relate to the Thursday, 5:00 p.m. deadline & also, on the matter of payroll activity changes. scanMar 31
  216. 216Comm. from Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. stating how pleased he was to receive the Mayor, Council, City Manager & other City officials in Washington during the National League of Cities Conference. scanMar 31
  217. 217Comm. from Domenic Bozzutto, Pres./Business Mgr., Local 26-AFL-CIO on behalf of food service workers at Harvard University, expressing concern over the University's investment in apartheid & the Shell Oil Company investments it holds. scanMar 31
  218. 218Comm. from John Fernsler Re: his experiences with rent controlled property as a trustee of property at 195-197 Green Street. scanMar 31
  219. 219Resolutions calling on the President to immediately respond to the Soviets' unilateral halt of nuclear testing as a first step toward freezing & reversing the arms race. (Wolf & D. Sullivan) scanApr 7
  220. 220Order re: Traffic Dept. to create a standing place for one or two buses or trolleys at the Common curb on Garden St. or arrange for another place for their layover. (Wolf) scanApr 7
  221. 221Resolutions on the death of Delia Powers, who died suddenly at the age of twenty-five. (Graham) scanApr 7
  222. 222Order re: Director of the Cambridge Hospital to investigate the possibility of creating a program of behavioral medicine in the East Cambridge Health Center & all other health centers. (VM Vellucci) scanApr 7
  223. 223Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Angelina Ciampa. (Mayor W. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanApr 7
  224. 224Resolutions on the death of Joseph Corkery, retired Police Sergenat. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 7
  225. 225Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Mary Marquis, lifelong resident. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanApr 7
  226. 226Resolutions endorsing the issuance of a postal stamp in commemoration of all U.S. public hospitals & extending the Council's gratitude to the Cambridge Hospital in meeting the health care needs of the City & its residents. (VM Vellucci, Danehy, Graham, Duehay, Russell & Wolf) scanApr 7
  227. 227Order re: attached comm. from Kasper Bejoian regarding his house at 544 Huron Avenue which is under rent control be referred to the Rent Control Board for action. (S. Russell) scanApr 7
  228. 228Order re: City Council go on record thanking the Mayor of Somerville & its Board of Alderman for allowing the Council to once again beat them athletically, most recently at the Big Brother Bowl-A-Thon. (S. Russell) scanApr 7
  229. 229Re: treatment of ice on city streets. scanApr 7
  230. 230Re: issuance of permits to street performers. scanApr 7
  231. 231Re: removal of the slide at the Haggerty School Playground for safety reasons. scanApr 7
  232. 232Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 2 on a comm. from Ada Navarro on homeownership opportunities for low-income persons. scanApr 7
  233. 233Comm. from Louis E. Domenech, Supervisor of Accounting, ComElectric, transmitting a copy of the Cembridge Electric Light Co.'s condensed financial return for the year ended December 31, 1985. scanApr 7
  234. 234Comm. from Timothy J. Heffernan, Asst. Treasurer, Boston Edison, transmitting a copy of the Boston Edison condensed financial return for the year ended December 31, 1985. scanApr 7
  235. 235Comm. from Louis A. Domenech, Supervisor of Accounting, ComGas, transmitting a copy of the condensed financial returns of Commonwealth Gas Co. & Boston Gas Co. for the year ended December 31, 1985. scanApr 7
  236. 236Comm. from Joseph R. Plati, Div. Staff Mgr./Financial Assurance/Taxes, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. annual report for the year 1985. scanApr 7
  237. 237Resolutions on the retirement of Priscilla M. Halford, former Head Clerk in the Office of the City Clerk. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 7
  238. 238Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Constance (Harris) Moore. (Graham) scanApr 14
  239. 239Resolutions congratulating the Youth Hockey Team for their showing at Lake Placid on April 4-6, 1986. (S. Russell) scanApr 14
  240. 240Resolutions congratulating Mary Elizabeth Lang Crumlin, longtime resident on completing requirements for her Doctoral Degree in Education at UMass/Amherst. (Graham & S. Russell) scanApr 14
  241. 241Resolutions on the death of Robert Mahoney, long time resident. (Danehy & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 14
  242. 242Resolutions on the death of Harriet S. Doherty, lifelong resident. (S. Russell) scanApr 14
  243. 243Resolutions noting April 22, 1986 as a special day in memory of the late Judge John Joseph Burns of Cambridge, whose Library for Rare Books and Special Colections at Boston College will be dedicated on this date. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 14
  244. 244Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James F. Fitzgerald, former long time School Committee member. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 14
  245. 245Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of John A. (Snooks) Kelly, late Hockey Coach of Boston College & Cambridge School Teacher. scanApr 14
  246. 246Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jerry G. Akers of Cambridge, who died while on a tour of duty. (Graham) scanApr 14
  247. 247Resolutions congratulating James Yannatos on his great accomplishment in composing the "Trinity Mass" which had its world premiere at the Sanders Theatre on April 11, 1986. (Wolf) scanApr 14
  248. 248Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that an application by Graham Gund, pending before the License Commission for a liquor license at the Multi-Cultural Arts building not be approved. (Vellucci) scanApr 14
  249. 249Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that the liquor and/or cinema licenses scheduled for public hearing before the License Commission on April 22, 1986 not be approved. (Duehay) scanApr 14
  250. 250Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 16, a status report on completion of the East Cambridge Automobile Parking facility. scanApr 14
  251. 251Comm. from Bill Cavellini, Ward 5 Democratic Committee, requesting the Council to do everything in its power to block the opening of a Wendy's Restaurant franchise in Central Square. scanApr 14
  252. 252Comm. from Marilyn P. Corrado, Sec., Mass. Public Works Dept., transmitting a list of completions reports for work done in various cities & towns, including two ongoing projects in Cambridge. scanApr 14
  253. 253Comm. from Claire C. Lachance, MASSPIRG on the need of Citizens' Utility Boards in the hope that Cambridge will support CUB Bill (H. 3537). (COMMUNICATION WITHDRAWN) scanApr 14
  254. 254Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk on reimbursement to Joseph Lencki of retirement deductions. scanApr 14
  255. 255Resolutions proclaiming the month of May, 1986 as "Physical Fitness and Sports Month" in Cambridge. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  256. 256Resolutions declaring May 1, 1986 as Mount Auburn Hospital Day in Cambridge & congratulating all associated with the Hospital as they mark its centennial. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  257. 257Resolutions supporting a bill in the Mass. Legislature which would allow cities & towns to double real estate tax abatements of elderly, blind, disabled veterans & surviving spouses of firefighters & police killed in the line of duty. (C. Walsh) scanApr 28
  258. 258Resolutions congratulating Nancy Sullivan, sister of School Committee woman Jane Sullivan on her participation in the Boston Marathon on April 21, 1986. (C. Walsh) scanApr 28
  259. 259Resolutions congratulating the Joe Mirabello Scholarship Committee on their successful kick-off of the Scholarship Fund in his memory. (C. S. Russell) scanApr 28
  260. 260Resolutions welcoming the players in the Cambridge International Chess Tournament to be held on May 2-11, 1986. (Duehay) scanApr 28
  261. 261Resolutions on the death of John A. (Snooks) Kelley, native Cantabrigian & veteran Boston College Hockey Coach. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  262. 262Resolutions on the death of James F. Fitzgerald, life long Cantabrigian & former School Committee member. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  263. 263Resolutions on the death of John J. Carver, Cambridge native & political activist. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  264. 264Resolutions on the death of Edgar Gagne, long time resident & retired employee of the Neville Manor. (S. Russell) scanApr 28
  265. 265Resolutions on the death of John Harrigan at the age of 25. (S. Russell) scanApr 28
  266. 266Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Gertrude E. Linton, long time resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Graham) scanApr 28
  267. 267Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Attilio Moretti. (VM Vellucci) scanApr 28
  268. 268Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Helen Perno, long time resident. (S. Russell) scanApr 28
  269. 269Resolutions in sympathy with the demands of union members at CEOC & urging CEOC to negotiate a Union Security Clause iwth an Agency Service Fee so that the bargaining unit may vote on it. (VM Vellucci) scanApr 28
  270. 270Comm. from Samuel G. Mygatt, Exec. Dir., Mass Executive Office of Environmental Affairs re: receipt of extension request from Forest City Rental Properties Corp. on EOEA #5487 University Park (Mass Ave./Sidney St.) & have granted an extension for the comment period to end on May 9, 1986. scanApr 28
  271. 271Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge Street., Boston Re: rates & charges by T-Com, Inc., for paging services. scanApr 28
  272. 272Com. from William J. Geary, Commissioner, MDC, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of a press release with regard to Riverbend park in Cambridge. scanApr 28
  273. 273Comm. from Terrance D. Schiavone, Director, Governor's Highway Safety Bureau Re: two workshops for community leaders & volunteers to be held on April 29 & 30, 1986 at various locations to discuss the saving of lives & reduction of injuries through safety belt education. scanApr 28
  274. 274Comm. from John P. Cloonan, Director of Elections, Secretary of State's Office Re: placement of a question on the November 4, 1986 state ballot on the election of a charter commission to study the county's form of government & decide on recommending a proposed charter to the voters. scanApr 28
  275. 275Comm. from Drew M. Leff, Project Dir., Forest City Rental Properties Corp. transmitting a letter sent to the Mass. Enviornmental Protection Agency requesting that the comment period on their draft Environmental Empact Report (EOEA #5487) be extended to end on May 9, 1986. scanApr 28
  276. 276Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on May 19, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge Street., Boston Re: proposed regulations establishing an optional method for determining the allowed rate of return on equity for companies under its jurisdiction. scanApr 28
  277. 277Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on May 19, 1986 at 11:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge Street., Boston Re: petition of Wyman-Gordon Cc. for adoption of regulations reforming the Cost of Gas Adjustment Clause Regulations. scanApr 28
  278. 278Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on June 5, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge Street., Boston Re: proposed regulations establishing procedures for enforcement of codes & regulations on the safety of pipeline facilities & transport of gas. scanApr 28
  279. 279Com. from Joan Lorentz, expressing concern that the Historic, Mid-Cambridge, Animal & Peace Commissions be adequately funded in the FY86-87 budget. scanApr 28
  280. 280Comm. from Mayor Walter J. Sullivan, transmitting a comm. from Mary T. Mroz, Principal, Kennedy School, requesting that the Council consider better placement of the memorial stone in the memory of Anthony Colosimo. scanApr 28
  281. 281Comm. from John F. Ciccarelli, State Director, UMass at Amherst, transmitting a copy of the 5th Annual Report of their School of Management. scanApr 28
  282. 282Committee on Environment Re: tour of the Fresh Pond Reservation & Treatment Plant to gain a better understanding to the need for physical plant improvements. scanApr 28
  283. 283Comm. from Henry & Carol Lukas, 9A Lancaster St., in appreciation of the consideration shown by the Council at a recent hearing to residents of the Porter Square area on the proposed construction at the Sears site. scanApr 28
  284. 284Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No.15 on business transactions on a day-to-day basis in the Human Rights Commission since its nauguration. scanApr 28
  285. 285Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 18 on a comm. from Walter H. Maling in Connection with and inspection by the Inspectional Services Dept. of a tenant's apartment at 33 Lexington Ave. scanApr 28
  286. 286Re: deadheading of buses along Kirkland St. scanApr 28
  287. 287Re: problems of John Fernsler with Rent Control. scanApr 28
  288. 288Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 3 on the Rumery Decision prohibiting the use of a form by which a person arrested but not charged is asked to promise not to sue the city. scanApr 28
  289. 289Re: status report from the MBTA as to when the east side entrance of the Alewife Red Line Station will be opened. scanApr 28
  290. 290Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 6 on the feasibility of installing a skateboard ramp. scanApr 28
  291. 291Re: formation of a committee to organize a comprehensive citywide clean-up. scanApr 28
  292. 292Re: report from the City Solicitor on legal authority to issue building & demolition permits. scanApr 28
  293. 293Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on May 28, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: adoption of proposed regulations establishing a procedure for enforcing the "Dig Safe" law. scanApr 28
  294. 294Comm. from Renee Green, 150 Harvard St., Re: reduction of bed space at the Cambridge Hospital Pediatric Ward & relocation of these beds to an adult ward. scanMay 5
  295. 295Comm. from Thomas J. Winslow, Managing Editor, Harvard Crimson, in appreciation of the kindness extended to him during his years as City Reporter on the Crimson. scanMay 5
  296. 296Comm. from Brian & Charlene Harris, 10 Fellsway West, Somerville, expressing concern over the reduction of beds at the Cambridge Hospital Pediatric Ward. scanMay 5
  297. 297Comm. from Marguerite Welsh, 5 Tremont Pl., Boston, expressing concern over the reduction of bed space at the Cambridge Hospital Pediatric Ward . scanMay 5
  298. 298Comm. from Mr. & Mrs. W. Coveney, 349 Washington St., Somerville, expressing concern over the reduction of bed space at the Cambridge Hospital's Pediatric Ward . scanMay 5
  299. 299Comm. from William J. Gustus, Esq., Middlesex County Treasurer, stating that all appointed constables & deputy sheriffs must file an annual earnings report with his office, pursuant to MGL Chapter 262, Section 8A. scanMay 5
  300. 300Comm. from Frank Sharry & Sr. Rose Cummins, Co-Directors, Centro Presente Re: the License Commission's policy of asking for & reviewing green cards (alien registration) cards of taxi drivers & owners. scanMay 5
  301. 301Resolutions congratulating the Coaches & members of the Cambridge Rindge & Latin Track Team on their recent victories. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  302. 302Resolutions congratulating the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Cheerleaders for their support of the State Championship CRLS Boys' Basketball Team. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  303. 303Resolutions congratulating the Coaches & members of the CRLS Boys' Basketball Team on their recent victories. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  304. 304Resolutions congratulating Thomas A. Scott for his years of Police work & wishing him happiness in his retirement. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  305. 305Resolutions congratulating Helen Darling of Cambridge on the occasion of her 60th birthday. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  306. 306Resolutions congratulating Joseph & Helen Koelsch of Cambridge on their sixty-seventh wedding anniversary. (Walsh) scanMay 5
  307. 307Resolutions condemning the use of the name "Cambridge" by the Philip Morris Company & calling upon Cambridge citizens to boycott cigarettes of this name. (D. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  308. 308Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the retirement of Lt. Allen Hayes, a veteran Cambridge Police Detective. (Russell) scanMay 5
  309. 309Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Gertrude Evans Linton, Cambridge native & community activist. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  310. 310Resolutions on the death of long time resident Carl W. Stewart. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  311. 311Resolutions proclaiming May 17, 1986 as "The Averof Greek and Middle Eastern Fair Day" in the City of Cambridge . (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  312. 312Resolutions calling on HUD to respect local decision making in view of the principals of federalism & not to preempt local rent control & calling on the Mass. Congressional delegation to exercise their influence with HUD to protect tenants from preemption . (D. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  313. 313Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Paul Stewart, late cousin of Councillor Saundra Graham. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  314. 314Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Marie LaRosa, mother of former Councillor Alfred LaRosa. (Russell) scanMay 5
  315. 315Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of John J. Geary, late longtime resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  316. 316Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Ruth A. Johnson, longtime resident & community activist. (Graham) scanMay 5
  317. 317Order re: Thanking the Reverend Bernard C. Herlihy, Pastor of St. Peter's Church for his work on behalf of his parishioners during his tenure & wishing him well in his next assignment. (S. Russell) scanMay 5
  318. 318Order re: City Clerk or his Assistant to create resolutions congratulating Pat Tauro, who will recieve on Friday, May 15, 1986 the Post Gazette (Italian Weekly Newspaper) "Man of the Year Award" in ceremonies at the Dante Alighieri Italian Center. VM Vellucci) scanMay 5
  319. 319Resolutions extending appreciation to Councillor & State Representative Saundra Graham for her dedicated efforts to develop such unique training programs as the "Access/Model Jobs" program. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  320. 320Comm. from the Cambridge Boys & Girls Club Re: issues of concern on their financial status affecting the joint program of the Club & the City in the Cambridge Enterprise Collaborative & a bridge loan to the Club for general operating expenses. scanMay 5
  321. 321Order re: His Honor, the Mayor be requested to schedule a public hearing for May 12, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the operation of Rent Control & all items previously discussed by the Council at its meeting of April 28, 1986. (Walsh) scanMay 5
  322. 322Resolutions congratulating the Reverend Roland Petinge, O.F.M., Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  323. 323Resolutions in support of the efforts of the efforts of the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers to achieve dignity & democracy in the workplace. (S. Russell & D. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  324. 324Resolutions urging all citizens cooperation in the effort to collect Household Hazardous Waste by bringing material to the DPW garage at Sidney & Franklin St.s at the corner of Walden Square Road on Saturday, May 31, 1986. (Wolf) scanMay 12
  325. 325Resolutions commending Margret Rey for her work through the years on the "Curious George" series of children's books & congratulating her on the occasion of her 80th birthday. (Duehay) scanMay 12
  326. 326Resolutions on the death of Thomas J. Cuddihy. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  327. 327Resolutions on the death of John J. Geary, lifelong resident & Youville Hospital volunteer. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  328. 328Resolutions on the death of Robert LoCascio, longtime resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  329. 329Resolutions on the death of Paul Ira Stewart, Stoneham native & cousin of Councillor Graham. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  330. 330Resolutions congratulating Councillor Francis Duehay on his victory at the chess table over Celtics star Bill Walton. (S. Russell & D. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  331. 331Order re: City Council reserves the right to review the administration of the Rent Control Law. (S. Russell) scanMay 12
  332. 332Resolutions recognizing the achievements of Louis Anthony Ferraro as he graduates from the Tufts University Dental School of Medicine. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  333. 333Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held May 19, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of Deacon Transportation for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate vehicles for hire for the carriage of passengers over certain Cambridge public ways. scanMay 12
  334. 334Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on May 20, 1986 at 11:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: propriety of cost studies filed by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. filed with the Dept. scanMay 12
  335. 335Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on June 2, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: proposed rates & charges for long distance telephone service by AT & T Communications of New England, Inc ., Allnet Communications Systems, Inc., et al. scanMay 12
  336. 336Comm. from James Segel, Exec. Dir., Mass . Municipal Assoc. Re: indications that the State intends to take over the County Correctional System as part of the FY87 State Budget. scanMay 12
  337. 337Comm. from Mary Puma of Belmont requesting permission to address the Council at this evening's meeting Re: a problem with the Rent Control Board. scanMay 12
  338. 338Invitation from Patty Michaels Real Estate to attend the firm's first anniversary celebrations on Saturday, May 10, 1986 at 5:00 p.m. at 337 Cambridge St., East Cambridge. scanMay 12
  339. 339Comm. from Vera M. Couras, Michael Spear, Mr. & Mrs. William Herra, Margaret Jackson, Roland Vazquez & Maria Silva, expressing concern over the reduction of bed space at the Cambridge Hospital's pediatric ward. scanMay 12
  340. 340Report of the Committee on Linkage regarding various options available in dealing with the linkage concept . scanMay 12
  341. 341Comm. from Alicia Georgantas, 2 Crawford St. regarding Rent Control, condominium conversion & the selling of the premises numbered 1-6 Crawford St. in 1981. scanMay 12
  342. 342Order re: that the City Council go on record on a roll call vote reaffirming itself in favor of a Rent Control Law in the City. (Vellucci) scanMay 5
  343. 343Resolutions on the death of William T. Hickey, Cambridge Funeral Director. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  344. 344Resolutions extending the happiest of birthday greetings to Nathan Wiseman as he celebrates his 100th birthday on May 26th. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Graham) scanMay 19
  345. 345Re: resolutions that the Inspectional Services Dept. give the Council an up-to-date report on the status of the premises numbered 313 River St. & 283 Putnam Ave. which is in a bad state of repair. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  346. 346Order re: City Council go on record extending congratulations & best wishes to Susan M. Boyle on the occasion of her 30th birthday. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  347. 347Re: City Council go on record supporting all members of the MIT Faculty Club staff as presently employed & urge MIT's administration to insure these employees continue to be MIT employees regardless of the contract with an as yet to be chosen food management service. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 19
  348. 348Resolutions on the death of Florence Emily Yard, lifelong resident. (Graham) scanMay 19
  349. 349Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Corinne Marie Conlon, formerly of Cambridge & Director of Welfare for several years. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 19
  350. 350Resolutions on the death of Charles L. Hinkson, longtime resident. (Graham) scanMay 19
  351. 351Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mary Waltz. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  352. 352Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Joseph Poto. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  353. 353Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the retirement of Vincent Panico, former Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeal. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  354. 354Resolutions naming June 1, 1986 as Robert B. Parker Day in honor of the best-selling author & creator of "Spenser". (S. Russell & Danehy) scanMay 19
  355. 355Resolutions endorsing the comments & actions on Congressmen Joseph Moakley & Mario Biaggi requesting that Ted Turner, President of the Turner Broadcasting System apologize for a negative comment he made about Italians in an interview broadcast on "60 Minutes". (VM Vellucci) scanMay 19
  356. 356Resolutions on the retirement of Edward J. Butrym of the Printing Dept. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 19
  357. 357Re: letter to C.H.A.T., a coalition of agencies in Cambridge serving adolescents regarding their proposal to the United Way for a comprehensive teen health center at C.R.L.S. scanMay 19
  358. 358Re: notice of a public meeting to be held on June 12, 1986 at the Tobin School at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the development of the former dump site. scan—
  359. 359Comm. from the Exec. Sec., Mass. Municipal Councillors' Assoc. Re: its Spring conference to be held on Saturday, June 7, 1986 in Hyannis. scan—
  360. 360Comm. from Jane H. Malme, Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Bureau of Local Assessment Re: a series of Classification Training Workshops to be held in June at various locations & on various dates. scan—
  361. 361Comm. from the Middlesex County Commissioners Re: starting a lobbying effort with the Governor & State Legislature for collection of monies owed to the county, particularly for back court rentals. scan—
  362. 362Comm. from the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Assoc., transmitting a notice of a meeting to be held on May 21, 1986 at the Main Branch of the Library Re: Central Sq. development, a City Hospital garage, Broadway traffic lights & other subjects. scan—
  363. 363Comm. from David Ticci, Pres., Cambridge Chapter, National Federation of the Blind Re: its Walk-A-Thon to be held on Sunday, June 1, 1986 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. around Fresh Pond. scan—
  364. 364Comm. from the Simplex Steering Committee, transmitting their response to the Mass. Ave./Sidney St. Development Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 5487 of Forest City/MIT dated May 9, 1986. scan—
  365. 365Comm. from Charles Kettler, et al, 42 Cogswell Ave., transmitting a letter from the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to the developers of said premises after inspection of same. Said communication requesting the scheduling of a public hearing. (Hearing Held May 19, 1986) scanMay 5
  366. 366Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 24 on implementation of the Resident Tow Zone Program & additional on-street parking spaces for handicapped persons. scanMay 19
  367. 367Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 20 on the maintenance of traffic lights throughout the City. scan—
  368. 368Resolutions congratulating the landscaping team & other staff persons responsible for the excellent condition of the Fresh Pong Golf Course on their fine work. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 2
  369. 369Resolutions in appreciation of the achievements & fine musicianship of the CRLS music students who conducted a chamber music concert on May 11, 1986 dedicated to students' mothers & the 75th anniversary of the Harvard Sq. Buisness Association. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 2
  370. 370Order re: City Council to be provided with a progress report on repairs which are to be made to the Haggerty School Tot Lot; siad report due within two weeks. (S. Russell) scanJun 2
  371. 371Order re: Police Dept. to patrol the area at the intersections of Concord Ave. & Garden St. and at Garden St. & Mason St., where drivers drive through red lights & the Traffic Dept. to review these intersections to make them more passable for pedestrians. (Wolf) scanJun 2
  372. 372Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Tony Carvello. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 2
  373. 373Resolutions on the retirement of Clifton D. Fogg from the Cambridge YMCA. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 2
  374. 374Resolutions encouraging the study of the "Promise of World Peace", a letter by the Universal House of Justice, governing council of the Baha'. (Wolf) scanJun 2
  375. 375Order re: City Council go on record thanking the Reverend Ernest Serino, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Parish for his service to parishioners & to wish him well in his new assignment. (S. Russell) scanJun 2
  376. 376Comm. from the Middlesex County Commissioners, transmitting a notice of a meeting to be held June 12, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at hte Courthouse to develop legislation to assure settlement of $26 million in back rentals owed & the sharing of this money with cities & towns in Middlesex County. scanJun 2
  377. 377Comm. from Duncan & Mary Boyce, et al, owner/residents of 42 Cogswell Ave. in appreciation of both the Council & City Manager's hearing of their concerns regarding Douglas Bell & Gerald Pandetti. scanJun 2
  378. 378Comm. from James W. Segel, Exec. Director, Mass. Municipal Assoc. Re: two workshops being offered entitled "Coping With the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act" to be held on June 4 & 11, 1986 in Westborough & Holyoke. scanJun 2
  379. 379Comm. from the Executive Secretary, Mass. Municipal Councillors' Assoc., transmitting notification of the cancellation of their Spring Conference scheduled for June 7, 1986 in Hyannis, due to low advance registration. scanJun 2
  380. 380Comm. from Jane A. Rich, 30 Pearl St., stating that as a tenant in dealing with the Rent Control Board he has found them courteous, efficient & urges the Rent Control Law remain intact. scanJun 2
  381. 381Re: property adjacent to 1030 Cambridge St. scanJun 2
  382. 382Re: traffic congestion caused by double parking of trackless trolleys and buses on Garden St. near the Cambridge Common. scanJun 2
  383. 383Resolutions welcoming & celebrating with participants in the national United Church of Christ Convocation on Higher Education & the Congregational founding. (Duehay) scanJun 9
  384. 384Re: City Council reaffirm its commitment & concern for all persons by recognizing the importance of Gay Pride Day & its parade to the gay & lesbian community & the community at large. (Wolf) scanJun 9
  385. 385Resolutions congratulating Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wilkie on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. (S. Russell) scanJun 9
  386. 386Resolutions congratulating Miriam Edmunds on the occasion of her ninety-ninth birthday. (S. Russell) scanJun 9
  387. 387Comm. from William S. Noble & Michael H. Turk, transmitting a copy of an examination of properties categorized by the Rent Control Board as "Class D" for the last city-wide adjustment of rents. scanJun 9
  388. 388Comm. from Louise & Charles Weed, 109 Avon Hill St., expressing concern over proposed plans for the development of the former Sears Roebuck site in Porter Square. scanJun 9
  389. 389Comm. from Martha M. Fisher, Dir. of Leasing & Occupancy, Cambridge Housing Authority, transmitting notice that applications for Section 8 certificate & voucher programs will be taken at their offices from Tuesday, June 24th through Friday, June 27th, 1986. scanJun 9
  390. 390Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Thursday, June 19, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: propriety of tariffs filed by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. for effect on December 1, 1986. scanJun 9
  391. 391Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of Boston CGSA Inc., for certification as a radio utility for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation. scanJun 9
  392. 392Comm. from Ira A. Jackson, Mass. Commr. of Revenue, transmitting a list of porposed equalized valuations for all Mass. municipalities as determined in accord with MGL Chapter 58, Section 9 for all property subject to local taxation as of January 1, 1986. scanJun 9
  393. 393Comm. from Margaret Hussey, 100 Berkshire St., on behalf of fellow residents requesting permission to address the Council on Monday, June 16, 1986 Re: consitions in the Harrington School area on traffic & parking problems, vandalism, public drinking & other matters. scanJun 9
  394. 394Comm. from the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, transmitting informational guidelines dated May, 1986 Re: sale of County-owned land, Chapter 173 of the Acts of 1985. scanJun 9
  395. 395Comm. from the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, transmitting for informational purposes guidelines dated May, 1986 Re: delay of annual town meeting & extension of budget deadline in cities, Chapter 9 of the Acts of 1985. scanJun 9
  396. 396Comm. from the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, transmitting for informational guidelines dated May, 1986 Re: Overlay Surplus - Pension Liabilities, Chapter 156 of the Acts of 1985. scanJun 9
  397. 397Comm. from the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, transmitting informational guidelines dated May, 1986 Re: the Maintenance of Compensating Balance Agreements, Chapter 740 of the Acts of 1985 (M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53f). scanJun 9
  398. 398Comm. from Amy S. Anthony, Secretary, Mass. Executive Office of Communities & Development Re: ECOD's Strategic Planning Program. scanJun 9
  399. 399Re: response to Awaiting Report Items 13 & 21 on the intersection of Fresh Pond Parkway & Mt. Auburn St. scanJun 16
  400. 400Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 27, a status report on the Houghton Beech Tree landmark at 1000 Mass. Avenue. scanJun 16
  401. 401Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 28 on the action being taken at the Haggerty School Playground. scanJun 16
  402. 402Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 22 regarding a complaint on the work hours & excessive noise at 871 Mass. Avenue construction site. scanJun 16
  403. 403Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 24 stating that no changes have been made in the use of the Rescue vehicle. scanJun 16
  404. 404Re: installation of signs prohibiting public access to the Rafferty Playground at the rear of the Sancta Maria Hsopital & other parks & playgrounds throughout the City. scanJun 16
  405. 405Re: opening of the Kendall Square Station on a full-time basis, commencing July 1st, 1986. scanJun 16
  406. 406Resolutions that neighborhood associations be required to notify abuttors when any curb cuts are on their regular meeting agendaa. (S. Russell) scanJun 16
  407. 407Resolutions recording the Council's thanks to Councillor Francis Duehay for accepting the Mayor's request that he lead the Sister City delegation to the USSR to establish a sister city relationship with Yerevan, Armenia & for both his & the delegation's tireless efforts to promote world peace. (Walsh) scanJun 16
  408. 408Resolutions congratulating Suzanne & Easley Hamner of Cambridge on their 25th wedding anniversary. (Wolf) scanJun 16
  409. 409Resolutions going on record in support of the Food Workers Union, Local 26 of Harvard University in their request for a two-week extension so that their contract can continue uninterrupted during the ongoing contract negotiations & that the Council go on record favoring the extension of the contract until negotiations are complete. (S. Russell & VM Vellucci) scanJun 16
  410. 410Resolutions congratulating William J. Corkery & Rita T. O'Connor on their impending marriage. (S. Russell, Walsh & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 16
  411. 411Comm. from John P. Cloonan, Director of Elections, Secretary of State's Office, transmitting a letter to the Election Commission Re: exempting various polling places from the requirements of the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. scanJun 16
  412. 412Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee, transmitting a copy fo an order adopted by the Committee on June 3, 1986 directing that the land behind the King School not be transferred to RCCC & that alternatives be developed for a suitable playground at the King School. scanJun 16
  413. 413Comm. from Peter Rogers, transmitting a letter sent to the Parellex Corp. of Illinois Re: sale of weapons to children & demanding that advertising & literature for the sale of these weapons be restricted to sidewalks. scanJun 16
  414. 414Comm. from Warren Wacker, M.D., Director, Harvard University Health Services Re: Nuclear Regulatory Commission's fine of $2,500. to Harvard University for alleged deficiencies in the management of the University's Radiation Safety Program. scanJun 16
  415. 415Re: specifications for adapting the City Council Chamber for improved audio facilities & for transmission of cable television signals & Guidelines for Municipal Access prepared by the Office of Cable Television. scanJun 16
  416. 416Resolutions expressing solidarity with the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), AFL-CIO members on strike against Cambridge Coat Co., Inc. & calling upon the company to meet their reasonable request for continuing the job security provision. (D. Sullivan) scanJun 23
  417. 417Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Police Detective John Conroy for his investigative work while assigned to the Intelligence Unit fo the FBI. (Danehy) scanJun 23
  418. 418Resolutions on the death of Margaret K. (Peg) Woods, late retired employee of the Auditing Dept. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 23
  419. 419Comm. from William Munck, Gen. Mgr., Cambridge Marriott Hotel Re: donation of a Cambridge flag to the City, which they will present to the City after their flag ceremony & flying it at the Marriott for a period of time (ORDER ACCEPTING FLAG ADOPTED). scanJun 23
  420. 420Comm. from Paul R. Fulton, Amnesty International Group 54, transmitting an update on the status of Ms. Reha Isvan, Turkish Prisoner of Conscience, adopted by Amnesty International & the City Council's Committee on Human Rights. scanJun 23
  421. 421Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, July 8, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of MCI Telecommunications Corp. to construct a fiber optic transmission line on the MDC properties of Storrow Drive, the Harvard Bridge & Memorial Drive. scanJun 23
  422. 422Comm. from Carl F. Barron, Central Square Association, recording said Association in favor of the application of Schochet Associates for a UDAG Grant for a proposed building at the corner of Essex St. & Mass. Ave. scanJun 23
  423. 423Invitation from Richard A. Foot, Exec. Vice-Pres., Cambridge Family Y, to participate in ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the grand opening of Seventh Heaven Futons at 830 Mass. Avenue on Friday, July 18, 1986. scanJun 23
  424. 424Re: memo from the Executive Director of the Rent Control Board on the impact of the Board's functioning of continuing to process Regulation 72 rent adjustments while completing a general adjustment. scanJun 23
  425. 425Order re: City Council petition the General Court under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution, Article XLIX, to enact the attached special law entitled "AN ACT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32-44 HAYES STREET AND 29-33 MAGEE STREET, CAMBRIDGE FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING BY A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY CORPORATION". (Graham) scanJun 23
  426. 426Resolutions bestowing Honorary Citizenship of Cambridge on President Joao Bosco Mota Amaral of the Azores as he visits Cambridge. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 23
  427. 427Resolutions congratulating Police Detective John Conroy for his dedication to duty & police work on being commended by the Director of the FBI for outstanding investigative work. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanJun 30
  428. 428Resolutions encouraging people to participate in South African Women's Day celebrations & extending support to all persons committed to ending apartheid in South Africa. (Graham) scanJun 30
  429. 429Response to Awaiting Report Item no. 25 on the state of repair of the Veterans' markers at the Cambridge Cemetery. scanJun 30
  430. 430Comm. from Herb Regal, Dir., Governor's Office of Federal/Local Relations inviting participation in conjunction with the July 3rd 10:55 p.m. re-lighting of the Statue of Liberty torch that the City join in the "Let Freedom Ring" bell ringing across the country at that time & again, on July 4th at 2:00 p.m. scanJun 30
  431. 431Comm. from Robert E. McGinness, Esq., on behalf of his family, expressing their appreciation to the City Council for dedicating the Water Purification Plant in memory of his late father, William McGinness. scanJun 30
  432. 432Comm. from the Watertown Town Council, transmitting for informational purposes a resolution adopted on May 13, 1986 for an apportionment of the $500,000,000. of State revenue surplus to be used for future water & sewer assessments imposed on 60 cities & towns by the Mass. Water Resources Authority. scanJun 30
  433. 433Comm. from Joseph F. Tulimieri, Exec. Director, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority regarding his inability to attend the City Council meeting of Monday, June 23, 1986, due to a scheduling conflict. scanJun 30
  434. 434Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Thursday, July 31, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of MetroBus, Inc. for authorization to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire in restricted common carrier service in Boston, Cambridge & Brookline. scanJun 30
  435. 435Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Friday, July 11, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of Commonwealth Gas Co. for approval & authorization to issue & sell up to 450,000 shares of common capital stock. scanJun 30
  436. 436Response to Awaiting Report Item 8 on the renovation of the Teen Shelter at Hoyt Field. scanAug 4
  437. 437Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 19 on why no permit was issued to operate a parking lot by the City to Christopher's Restaurant. scanAug 4
  438. 438Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 24 on the street lamp outside of 23 Alewife Brook Parkway at the end of Murray Hill Road. scanAug 4
  439. 439Installation of three flood lights at the rear of City Hall to illuminate the roadway & well area. scanAug 4
  440. 440Selection of Cambridge to participate in the Mass. Housing Partnership. scanAug 4
  441. 441Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 13 on the reconstruction of the Mass. Avenue Bridge at Porter Square. scanAug 4
  442. 442Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 14 on issues concerning retention of the "Turf/meadow wetlands" on the former City dump site. scanAug 4
  443. 443Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 12 on the repair of sidewalks at the intersection of Crawford St. & Broadway & in response to Awaiting Report Item No. 15 on the repair of the sidewalk at Buckingham St. & Manassas Avenue. scanAug 4
  444. 444Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 7 on legislation providing tax abatements for elderly property owners. scanAug 4
  445. 445Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 2 on construction of an MBTA bus shelter on a portion of the Acme Glass parking lot. scanAug 4
  446. 446Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Friday, August 8, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: rates & charges by New England Telephone Co. scanAug 4
  447. 447Comm. from Richard Vendetti, Chairman, East Cambridge Stabilization Committee Re: a resolution that the group passed recently that a 10 o'clock curfew be enforced in the Gore St. Park as in other City parks. scanAug 4
  448. 448Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Friday, August 25, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the application of Omni Communications, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanAug 4
  449. 449Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on August 15, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: whetehr regulations adopted by the DPU on May 27, 1986 on the rail transportation of hazardous materials should be adopted on a permanent basis. scanAug 4
  450. 450Comm. from Susi Learmonth, transmitting a copy of a letter she sent to the Traffic & Parking Dept. Re: a visitor parking violation she incurred while on a visit here from Vermont. scanAug 4
  451. 451Comm. from Carol E. Frame, 15 Chalk St. Re: how dark Chalk St. is at night, due to trees planted on the sidewalks being overgrown & obscuring the existing lights & requesting that the necessary action be taken to alleviate the situation. scanAug 4
  452. 452Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting the report of the Committee on Health & Hospitals held on July 22, 1986 Re: the present collection policy of the Cambridge Hospital. scanAug 4
  453. 453Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Monday, September 8, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Argo Communications Corp. for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a resale, value-added, or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanAug 4
  454. 454Resolutions that when tax bills are sent to citizens over 65 years of age who take advantage of the Property Tax Deferral Clause 41-A MGL, Chapter 59, Section 5, that Tax Deferred applications be issued at the same time. (S. Russell) scanAug 4
  455. 455Resolutions congratulating the CRLS rowing team & their good ship "Enterprise" which represented the City at the 4th of July celebrations for the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. (S. Russell) scanAug 4
  456. 456Resolutions congratulating the members of the New School of Music Family on their contributions to the cultural life of the City. (Duehay) scanAug 4
  457. 457Resolutions re: requesting a status report on the condition of the polling places in regard to handicapped accessibility. (S. Russell) scanAug 4
  458. 458Resolutions on the death of John M. Tobin, lifelong resident & former Superintendent of Schools. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Duehay) scanAug 4
  459. 459Resolutions on the death of Monsignor Edward G. Murray, late former Pastor of St. Paul's Church, Cambridge. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  460. 460Resolutions on the death of lifelong resident & attorney Joseph Fine. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  461. 461Resolutions going on record extending the Council's sympathy to the Reverend Geoffrey Deeker, C.S.S. on the death of his mother, Margaret Coughlin Deeker. (S. Russell) scanAug 4
  462. 462Resolutions going on record extending the Council's sympathy to Mrs. Elaine Botolino & her children, Robert, Jr., Paul & Jeanne on the death of Robert C. Botolino, Sr. (S. Russell) scanAug 4
  463. 463Order re: removal of the rubbish container on the street and/or sidewalk in front of the Bulfinch Building in East Cambridge. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  464. 464Order re: driveway in front of the Courthouse on Third St., which is part of the Bulfinch Project be discontinued. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  465. 465Order re: City Council dedicate the Circulation Area of the Main Library to Mary E. McMorrow, for meritorious service to the Cambridge Public Library. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  466. 466Order re: City Council dedicate the Reference Room of the Main Library to Marguerite F. Lechiaro for outstanding leadership of the Cambridge Public Library. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  467. 467Resolutions proclaiming August 26, 1986 as Women's Equality Day. (Wolf) scanAug 4
  468. 468Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Joseph G. Ianelli. (Mayor W. Sullivan & VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  469. 469Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Thomas Murray. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  470. 470Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Leotta Haywood, longtime resident & homemaker. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  471. 471Resolutions on the death of Paul Gately, resident & community leader. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  472. 472Order re: that all institutions doing business with the City & in the City holding stock in South Africa be publicly advised that the City will no longer transact business with any institution shown to have investments in South Africa & urge them to divest, most notably, Harvard University. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  473. 473Resolutions proclaiming the week of September 1-6, 1986 as Human Rights Week. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  474. 474Re: effect on the value of abutting property by community residences in residential areas. scanSep 8
  475. 475Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 19 on the ticketing of cars with residential permits on streets with parking meters. scanSep 8
  476. 476Re: installation of bus shelters in front of Roosevelt Towers. scanSep 8
  477. 477Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 10 regarding socioeconomic information on persons living in rent-controlled units. scanSep 8
  478. 478Re: accessibility to polling sites for handicapped persons. scanSep 8
  479. 479Resolutions thanking the Board of Zoning Appeal for its diligence in conducting extra meetings to handle the caseload & also to the members of the Inspectional Services Dept. for arranging same. (S. Russell) scanSep 8
  480. 480Resolutions congratulating Judge James N. Gabriel & his family on his being sworn in as Judge of the newly reorganized Federal Bankruptcy Court. (S. Russell) scanSep 8
  481. 481Order re: City Clerk be authorized to notify the inhabitants of the City that the polls for the September 16, 1986 National, State & County elections will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on said date. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  482. 482Resolutions declaring October 23, 1986 as Hanna Mykhaylenko Day for the Soviet human rights activist & giving approval to AIUSA Group 24 to dedicate a tree on the grounds of the Library with a plaque to her & prisoners of conscience around the world. (D. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  483. 483Resolutions on the death of elderly activist Frank J. Manning. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Graham) scanSep 8
  484. 484Resolutions on the death of Katherine A. Tobin, long time resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  485. 485Resolutions on the death of Mary C. Cignetti, longtime resident. (S. Russell) scanSep 8
  486. 486Resolutions on the death of Lionel Allwin (Butch) Burke, Jr., at the age of 31. (Graham) scanSep 8
  487. 487Resolutions on the death of Inez E. Stanford, lifelong resident. (Graham) scanSep 8
  488. 488Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Leo Dimock, long time resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  489. 489Resolutions that the Police & Traffic Dept.'s take special precautions to check all traffic signs & lights to provide enforcement in the vicinity of Cushing St., the Haggerty School, Holworthy St., Huron Ave. & Belmont St. (S. Russell) scanSep 8
  490. 490Resolutions urging citizens to participate in the annual fundraising campaign of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 269 & 74 from October 10-12, 1986. (Danehy) scanSep 8
  491. 491Resolutions declaring the week of September 21-27, 1986 as Emergency Medical Services Week. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  492. 492Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Lawrence Plenty, retired DPW foreman. (Graham, S. Russell & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  493. 493Resolutions on the death of Dr. Samuel E. Chalfen. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  494. 494Resolutions be prepared on the retirement of Mary Daly, long time School Dept. employee. (S. Russell) scanSep 8
  495. 495Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Federal Judge Charles Wyzanski. (Duehay & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 8
  496. 496Order re: City Council acknowledge & thank the Harvard Corp. in its decision to establish the Conant Fellowship, which will finance six Cambridge & Boston teachers each year for graduate studies at Harvard. (Duehay) scanSep 8
  497. 497Order re: City Clerk to prepare a letter of gratitude on behalf of the Council to Curtis Compacts, Inc. for their upgrading of recreational equipment at the Fletcher School. (VM Vellucci) scanSep 8
  498. 498Comm. from LaVonne Davidson, 287 Harvard St., expressing concern over the removal of concrete sidewalks in her neighborhood & substitution of brick sidewalks, which she feels are more treacherous. scanSep 8
  499. 499Comm. from Councillor Alice Wolf, transmitting a copy of unamended drafts of policy changes from the National League of Cities Human Development Steering Committee Re: issues related to the homeless, medical care for the poor & welfare reforms. scanSep 8
  500. 500Report of the Committee on Elder Affairs Re: alcoholism in elderly housing developments, specifically at Rindge Towers. scanSep 8
  501. 501Comm. from Patrice Berry of Somerville, expressing concern for adequate controls for animal experimentation. scanSep 8
  502. 502Comm. from Mrs. Lee Fitzgerald Re: a resolution to be submitted to the Council from the Committee for Responsible Research in their initiative to maintain community standards in animal experimentation, expressing concern for the humane treatment of laboratory animals. scanSep 8
  503. 503Comm. from Peter C. Ksach, Chairman, North Cambridge Stabilization Committee Re: their vote of support for Board of Zoning Appeal Case #5278, 2435-2441 Mass. Avenue & expressing neighborhood concern over water & sewer service & the decrease of water pressure in recent years in the "Trolly Square" area. scanSep 8
  504. 504Comm. from Neil Michaels, Co-Chair, Cambridge Council for Children, Mass. Executive Office of Human Services Re: proposed cut of $207,-000. to the Title I/Chapter I Entitlement Program; said comm. urging both the Council & School Committee to take action to maintain the program at its current level of funding. scanSep 8
  505. 505Comm. from Kristine Sessa of Arlington, expressing concern Re: traffic situation at the intersection of Coolidge Rd., Mt. Auburn St., Storrow Drive & Fresh Pond Parkway & suggesting that the timing of the traffic lights at Coolidge Rd. & Mt. Auburn St. be changed to alleviate the traffic back-up. scanSep 8
  506. 506Comm. from Howard W. Muise, Project Mgr., Vanasse/Hangen, transmitting a copy of the final Environmental Impact Feport (FEIR) for the proposed CambridgePark Phase 2 development to be located on CambridgePark Drive. scanSep 8
  507. 507Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Monday, September 29, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of RCI Corp. for a certificate to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanSep 8
  508. 508Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Friday, September 19, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Bostn Re: adoption of certain regulations by the DPU governing rates & charges for gas & electric service in common areas & facilities of condominiums. scanSep 8
  509. 509Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application to transfer the certificate of public convenience & necessity in the name of Metromedia, Inc. to Zip-Call, Inc. scanSep 8
  510. 510Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of J. K. Communications for a certificate for the operation of a mobile radio utility system within the Commonwealth. scanSep 8
  511. 511Comm. from Beatrice Phear, 34 Royal Ave., recording herself in favor of the ordinance placing a freeze on the issuance of all new gun dealer licenses. scanSep 8
  512. 512Comm. from Mr. & Mrs. James Spartichino, 700 Huron Ave., requesting that some attention be given to the amount & speed of traffic in the area of 700 Huron Ave. scanSep 8
  513. 513Comm. from Loyal J. Jacob, 161 Fifth St., in support of the recent ordinance restricting the sale of handguns. scanSep 8
  514. 514Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting a status report on the recodification of the City Code & on the implementation of word processing within the Clerk's Office. scanSep 8
  515. 515Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the application of Metromedia, Inc. to transfer a certificate of paging service to Mobilphone Paging Radio Corp. scanSep 8
  516. 516Comm. from the City Manager re: removal of Awaiting Report Item No. 9 of this date from the Awaiting Report List Re: publicity campaign to inform residents & property owners of opportunities to rehabilitate their homes. scanSep 8
  517. 517Report of the Committee on Environment Re: update on environmental monitoring at the former City Dump site & the Bellis Circle Wetlands. scanSep 8
  518. 518Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 5 on the status of negotiations between the Cambridge Housing Authority & its labor union. scanSep 15
  519. 519Re: traffic study & enforcement program at Raymond St. scanSep 15
  520. 520Re: increase of heavy truck traffic on Blanchard Road. scanSep 15
  521. 521Re: enclosed copies of a notice sent to residents & a press release on the second public meeting to discuss the development of a plan for the redevelopment of the former dump site as an athletic/recreational facility. scanSep 15
  522. 522Re: implementation of a special resident parking program in Porter Square. scanSep 15
  523. 523Re: traffic survey & installation of a traffic light at the corner of Lee St. & Broadway in the vicinity of the Longfellow School. scanSep 15
  524. 524Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 17 on the condition of the sidewalks & street surface on Griswold St. scanSep 15
  525. 525Resolutions proclaiming the month of October, 1986 as Chess Month in Cambridge. (Duehay) scanSep 15
  526. 526Resolutions supporting the preservation of the historical balance of power between the executive & legislative branches of government & opposing efforts to alter same by shifting authority to make basic spending decisions from Congress to unelected federal officials or the President. (Duehay) scanSep 15
  527. 527Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Elizabeth Bolanz, retired Schoolteacher. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 15
  528. 528Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of John Healy, retired Police Officer. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 15
  529. 529Resolutions on the death of Donna Halloran, beautician & lifelong Resident. (Graham) scanSep 15
  530. 530Resolutions on the death of Roberta Helberg, lifelong resident. (Graham) scanSep 15
  531. 531Resolutions congratulating Judge Joyce London Alexander on being elected to the Judicial Council for the National Bar Association. (Graham) scanSep 15
  532. 532Resolutions that a permanent school crossing guard be assigned to the corner of Holworthy & Locust St.'s for the safety of the small children attending the Haggerty School. (S. Russell) scanSep 15
  533. 533Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Mrs. Ellen (Nellie) Quinn on her 90th birthday (full text included in with order to draft). (Danehy) scanSep 15
  534. 534Resolutions on the death of Federal Judge Charles Wyzanski, Jr. (Duehay, Mayor W. Sullivan & Wolf)Sep 15
  535. 535Order re: City Council go on record congratulating Councillor David Sullivan on his recent appointment as Chief Legal Counsel to Secretary of State Michael Connolly. (Wolf)Sep 15
  536. 536Order re: City Council go on record accepting Section 26G of Chapter 148 of the General Laws Re: allowing cities to require automatic sprinkler systems in commercial buildings with over 7,500 sq. ft. in area. (D. Sullivan) (Act Accepted[?]) scanSep 15
  537. 537Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 5 on Section 26G of the General Laws, allowing cities to require automatic sprinkler systems in commercial buildings with over 7,500 sq. ft. in area. (HEARING SET & HELD SEPTEMBER 15TH - SEE SUNDRIES 536 ABOVE, WHICH ORDER WAS ADOPTED AFTER HEARING). scanAug 4
  538. 538Request for the Council to set aside 30 minutes at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 1986 for a presentation by representatives of the Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal of the DEQE Re: an innovative regional recycling program. scanSep 8
  539. 539Invitation from the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Mass. by the Year 2000 to attend its kick-off celebrations on Thursday, September 25, 1986 at the State House at 11:15 a.m. scanSep 15
  540. 540Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting a letter from the Harvard Square Business Association Re: this evening's hearing on the congregation of youths in the Harvard Square area & stating that they wish to be present at any future such hearing. scanSep 15
  541. 541Comm. from Barbara Manley, 3 Jefferson Pk., in opposition to a resolution introduced by Councillor Walsh on Sept. 8th, requesting a preliminary inquiry be done by the Community Development Dept. in consult with the CHA on feasibility of converting Cambridge public housing units to home ownership for tenants. scanSep 15
  542. 542Resolutions that the City Council share with the Governor & commend October, 1986 as "Eastern Regional Library System Month". (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 22
  543. 543Resolutions supporting CELCO's locating the Company's proposed substation at the "pole-yard" site on Putnam Avenue. (D. Sullivan) scanSep 22
  544. 544Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Agnes M. Dunphy, long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanSep 22
  545. 545Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that the President of Lesley College be requested to rescind the order directing student Bernadette Neidermann, who is physically handicapped to give up her dog in order to obtain university housing. (Graham) scanSep 22
  546. 546Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that the License Commission not grant any liquor license to any developer who has not lived up to all previous agreements with the City at other locations. (Danehy) scanSep 22
  547. 547Resolutions joining with the entire Boston community in proclaiming October, 1986 as "Lupus Awareness Month". (Danehy) scanSep 22
  548. 548Resolutions congratulating Chief Anthony Paolillo & the Police Dept. for their fine performance in keeping order, traffic moving & in protecting Prince Charles, Secretary of State George Schultz & President Corazon Aquino on their recent visits. (S. Russell) scanSep 22
  549. 549Resolutions on the death of John Healy, former long time resident & retired Police Officer. scanSep 22
  550. 550Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Esther (Doyle) Hansen, Cambridge native & operator of a school of dance of the same name. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Danehy) scanSep 22
  551. 551Comm. from Nicholas Geraigery, Pres., Anthony Iantosca, Vice-Pres. & Paul Dodds, Sec./Treas., East Cambridge Planning Team, requesting the Council to undertake a comprehensive update of the Environmental Impact Statements for both the Kendall Square & Lechmere Triangle projects. scanSep 22
  552. 552Comm. from Charles J. Natale, Jr., Section Chief, Waterways Regulation Program, Mass. DEQE Re: withdrawal of Waterways License Application No. 86W-122-N River Court Condominium Partnership. scanSep 22
  553. 553Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chair, Committee on Legislative & Government Operations on the implementation of cable television in the Sullivan Chamber & staffing of the City Council Office. scanSep 22
  554. 554Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting comms. from Michael H. Rosenberg, Asst. City Mgr. for Community Development & Shelley C. Miller, Schochet Associates, requesting that the public hearing scheduled for this evening Re: lease of the City-owned parking lot at Essex St. & Bishop Allen Drive be delayed until the developer & neighborhood reach agreement. scanSep 22
  555. 555Re: operation of the Rent Control Board. scanSep 22
  556. 556Resolutions declaring June 21, 1986 as Anatoly Dimitrievich Ponomaryov Day in honor of the Soviet dissident & giving approval to Amnesty International Group 69 to plant a tree on the grounds of the Main Library & dedicate it with a plaque to him. (D. Sullivan) - ORDER TABLED ON JUNE 9, 1986 & ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 IT WAS PLACED ON FILE scanSep 22
  557. 557Informational packet from representatives of the Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal fo the DEQE provided the Council at their presentation on September 22, 1986 Re: an innovative regional recycling program. scanSep 22
  558. 558Resolutions supporting the Kennedy Holiday bill for Election Day, House Bill 5377 & urging the Kennedy Memorial Commission to vote affirmatively on this bill. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 29
  559. 559Resolutions on the death of the Reverend Joseph P. Dropski, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Woburn & former Juvenile Counsellor for Middlesex County. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Danehy) scanSep 29
  560. 560Resolutions congratulating the faculty & staff of the Robert F. Kennedy School for the successful evacuation & relocation of the students during a recent power failure at the school. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 29
  561. 561Resolutions on the death of Thomas Gallagher, long time resident & Post Office employee. (S. Russell) scanSep 29
  562. 562Order re: that American Cable Systems be requested to review the feasibility of granting senior citizens over the age of 65 a 10% discount on the monthly rate, to encourage senior citizen participation in cable t.v. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 29
  563. 563Resolutions on the death of Doris M. Ellis, long time resident & teacher. (Walsh) scanSep 29
  564. 564Resolutions congratulating the members of the SS Cosma and Damiano Society, past & present, on the occasion of their 60th anniversary. (VM Vellucci) scanSep 29
  565. 565Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions recognizing the retirement of Doris Thompson of the Public Works Dept. (Graham & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 29
  566. 566Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions recognizing the retirement of Estelle Parris of the Neighborhood Health Clinic. (Graham) scanSep 29
  567. 567Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Louise Vogel of Arlington. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanSep 29
  568. 568Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1986 at 10:00 a.m., at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Westside Communications of Tampa, Inc. for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanSep 29
  569. 569Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application to transfer control of radio common carrier facilities of several companies to Metromedia Paging Services, Inc. & Metromedia Cellular Services, Inc. scanSep 29
  570. 570Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Tuesday, October 7, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the petition of Brush Hill Transportation Co. for a certificate declaring that public convenience & necessity requires the operation of a restricted common carrier service over a specified route, between Cambridge & Boston. scanSep 29
  571. 571Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on October 28, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Spectratel, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation. scanSep 29
  572. 572Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on November 5, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Mobilecomm of New York, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation. scanSep 29
  573. 573Comm. from Robert M. May of Dorchester Re: his being assaulted on Thursday, September 18, 1986 in the Purity Supreme Market, Central Square & the police response at that time. scanSep 29
  574. 574Comm. from Councillor Alice Wolf, Chair, Environment Subcommittee, transmitting memoranda Re: W.R. Grace site & ongoing evaluation of postential environmental hazards at this location. scanSep 29
  575. 575Order re: City Clerk & City Solicitor to draw up a home rule petition to be introduced to the 1986 State Legislature, barring non-taxable institutions from applying the 20% law in zone changes pertaining to the linkage ordinance. (VM Vellucci) scanSep 29
  576. 576Comm. from Edward M. Altman, Esq., on behalf of a group of Cambridge taxi Drivers, requesting the scheduling of a public hearing before the Council Re: police treatment in the Harvard & Central Sq. areas. (Hearing held 9/29/86 - See F-353 & F-354, adopted after hearing) scanSep 15
  577. 577Resolutions on the death of Nialini Lee. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 6
  578. 578Resolutions on the death of former National League Umpire & retired Deputy Sheriff Arthur J. Gore. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 6
  579. 579Resolutions congratulating Elizabeth R. McCarthy & Paul McDonagh. (Walsh) scanOct 6
  580. 580Resolutions commending the Office for Information Technology staff of Harvard University for their time & expertise in assisting the Election Commission in processing the ballots for the recent Primary Election. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 6
  581. 581Resolutions declaring November 11, 1986, Veterans Day as Tip O'Neill Day & awarding him the title of Honorary Cambridge City Councillor. (Mayor W. Sullivan & All Councillors) scanOct 6
  582. 582Order re: that the Ralph Ferracane U.S.A.F.F. Post 3273 be exempt from the "Sign Ordinance" for the purpose of being allowed to hoist the American Flag above the Post. (Councillors Russell, Walsh, Vellucci & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 6
  583. 583Order re: that in the event the prospective property owner of 63-65 Cedar St. secures financing for development at this location, the Council be provided with development plans & a construction schedule. (Duehay) - SEE FINANCE 368 OF THIS DATE scanOct 6
  584. 584Order re: City Council go on record urging all citizens to participate in the upcoming benefit for Cambridge/Somerville Friends of the "Foster Children's Fund" on October 17, 1986. (Graham) scanOct 6
  585. 585Comm. from Elizabeth Francis, 66 Homer Ave., in support of establishing a community residence for the mentally ill at 98-100 Aberdeen Avenue. scanOct 6
  586. 586Comm. from Ellen Mass, Chair, on behalf of the members of the Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Assoc., requesting the permission of the City Council to become a 501-C-3 non-profit corporation, in order to better accomplish their aims. - SEE RESOLUTION WITHIN, ENDORSING SAME. scanOct 6
  587. 587Comm. from Todd A. Summers of Watertown Re: a parking ticket he recently received at Kingley Park at the Fresh Pond Reservoir & stating his hope that the parking policy at this location be reviewed. scanOct 6
  588. 588Re: assignment of a permanent school crossing guard to the corner of Holworthy & Locust St.'s to ensure safety of schoolchildren in the vicinity of the Haggerty School. scanOct 6
  589. 589Order re: Council meetings of November 10, 1986 & December 1st, 1986 be cancelled, in order for the members to enjoy the holiday weekend & to attend the National League of Cities Conference. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 20
  590. 590Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor be requested to schedule a future hearing date for a hearing with the Executive Director & members of the Rent Control Board to discuss a recent report on the number of pending cases & the fee schedule for hearing these cases, established by the Board. (VM Vellucci) scanOct 20
  591. 591Resolutions on the retirement of Doris E. Roosa from the Health & Hospitals Dept. (Mayor W. Sullivan & All Councillros) scanOct 20
  592. 592Comm. from Drew M. Leff, Project Developer, Forest City Development, in response to concerns raised Re: construction & demolition at 26 Landsdowne St. & University Park. scanOct 20
  593. 593Comm. from Vivian Kurkjian, 86 Buckingham St. Re: various public health problems in the Harvard Square area, such as the homeless, lack of public restrooms & the pidgeon population. scanOct 20
  594. 594Comm. from Marcia Lamel, 50 Follen St., expressing dissatisfaction with the effect of the American Cablesystems system on her t.v. & VCR remote controls. scanOct 20
  595. 595Comm. from Jerome K. Saunders, 350 Harvard St., expressing concern Re: on-street parking problems in the neighborhoods. scanOct 20
  596. 596Comm. from Raymond J. Ellis, in acknowledgement & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of his mother, Doris. scanOct 20
  597. 597Comm. from Wilhelm Viggo von Moltke, Harvard University Professor of Urban Design, Emeritus & Chair, Cambridgeport Blue Ribbon Committee Re: status of said Committee's work. scanOct 6
  598. 598Comm. from James McDavitt, Chair, License Commission to the City Manager & City Solciitor Re: his wife's application for a job with the Marriott Hotel in Kendall Square. Said comm. requesting a policy opinion from the City Manager & a legal opinion from the City Solicitor. scanSep 23
  599. 599Resolutions on the death of the Reverend John J. Sheehan, Cambridge native & retired pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, Everett. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 27
  600. 600Resolutiosn on the death of Frank J. "Dewey" Munyon, late Cambridge native & municipal employee. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 27
  601. 601Order re: that to whosoever it may concern in the Commonwealth, that the words "Know All Men By These Presents", appearing in legal documents, that the word "Men" be stricken & the word "People" be substituted in place thereof. (VM Vellucci) scanOct 27
  602. 602Order re: that this Democrat City Council go on record endorsing the re-election of Michael Connolly for Secretary of State of Massachusetts. (VM Vellucci) scanOct 27
  603. 603Resolutions that the City Council go on record approving the filing of the attached home rule petition entitled "AN ACT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY AT 29-31 MAGEE STREET & 32-44 HAYES STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA, DESCRIBED BELOW AS PARCEL A, A PORTION (29-31 MAGEE STREET) OF WHICH WAS TAKEN BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1958, FOR LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING BY A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY CORPORATION". (Graham) (Order Adopted) scanOct 27
  604. 604Comm. from the Secretary of the Mass. Public Works Commission, transmitting notification of the Commission's approval of work done in Cambridge, in the improvement of (a) section (s) of road (s) in Cambridge, under Memorandum of Agreement No. 32115 dated June 20, 1984. scanOct 27
  605. 605Resolutions proclaiming Saturday, November 22, 1986 as "Academic Decathlon Day" in Cambridge. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanNov 3
  606. 606Resolutions on the death of Nora T. O'Connor, long time resident. (S. Russell) scanNov 3
  607. 607Resolutions on the death of Peter Salvi, late retired owner & operator of Salvi Motors. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanNov 3
  608. 608Re: restricting truck traffic on Middlesex St. in the vicinity of Portland Stoneware. scanNov 3
  609. 609Re: installation of a traffic signal in the vicinity of the Longfellow School at Broadway, Lee & Fayette St.'s (response to Awaiting Report Item No. 25). scanNov 3
  610. 610Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 5 on the actions taken by the Public Works Dept. to clear the debris alongside the vacant lot on Harvard St. between Davis & Clark St.'s & sidewalk repairs at the corner of Mt. Auburn & DeWolfe St.'s. scanNov 3
  611. 611Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 10 on break-ins at the Old Cambridge Baptist Church. scanNov 3
  612. 612Re: space problems in City Administrative Buildings. scanNov 3
  613. 613Re: enclosed copy of a memo to all Dept.'s outlining the City's Employment & Procedure Policy on HIV Infection (A.I.D.S.) in the Workplace. scanNov 3
  614. 614Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on November 24, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of US Sprint Communications Co. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or inter-exchange common carrier. scanNov 3
  615. 615Petition of E.C. Cruz, et al, requesting that the City Council vote in support of the reopening of Latino's Restaurant located at 19 Brookline St. (Referred to the City Manager & License Commission) scanNov 3
  616. 616Comm. from Charles J. Natale, Jr., Section Chief, Mass. DEQE Waterways Regulation Program, transmitting their Chapter 91 written determination on issuing a waterways license for nonwater dependent use of tidelands on application # 86W-073-N by the Mass. Dept. of Public Works to construct & maintain the so-called Central Artery North Area project, Charles River Basin. scanNov 3
  617. 617Comm. from Peter C. Kasch, Chairman, North Cambridge Stabilization Committee Re: their vote of support for BZA Case No. 5278, 2435-2441 Mass. Avenue, Suzanne Gordon Tr. & conditions they wish included in any approval. Also expressing concern for water & sewer service & decreasing water pressure in the Trolly Square area. scanNov 3
  618. 618Copy of the MCNA News, from the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association dated November, 1986 Re: neighborhood meeting on November 13th to discuss various neighborhood concerns. scanNov 3
  619. 619Resolutions on the death of Peter Lucarelli, former long term resident & retired Metropolitan Police Officer. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 17
  620. 620Resolutions on the death of Martin H. Conroy, late long time resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Russell) scanNov 17
  621. 621Resolutions extending condolences to School Committeemen Fred Fantini & Tim Toomey on the "damage" caused to their images & respective reputations caused by deletion from Norma Nathan's "Most Eligible Bachelor's" list. (S. Russell) scanNov 17
  622. 622Resolutions declaring December 10, 1986 as "Human Rights Day" in Cambridge. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanNov 17
  623. 623Resolutions directing that the License Commission & Inspectional Services Commissioner refrain from issuing any and all permits for entertainment, liquor or food to any establishments in the Hampshire St. - Cardinal Medeiros Avenue area. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 17
  624. 624Resolutions on the 45th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Russell. (S. Russell) scanNov 17
  625. 625Policy statement from the Water Board entitled "Elimination of Lead as a Water Service Connection Material". scanNov 17
  626. 626Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Monday, November 17, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: appeal of Brush Hill Transporation Co. of Boston requesting the DPU to act as licensing authority & issue a license for the carriage of passengers for hire over a specific route between Cambridge & Boston. scanNov 17
  627. 627Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on Monday, January 12, 1987 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the application of NYNEX Paging Co. for a certificate as a radio utility to operate a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanNov 17
  628. 628Comm. from Alaric Naiman, expressing concern for safety conditions for pedestrians at Inman Square, particularly the absence of a pedestrian "walk" light on the north (Beacon St.) side. scanNov 17
  629. 629Comm. from Mrs. Mary E. Chalfen, on behalf of herself & her family, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of her late husband, Dr. Samuel E. Chalfen. scanNov 17
  630. 630Comm. from Mrs. Gisela W. Wyzanski on behalf of herself & her family, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of her late husband, Judge Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr. scanNov 17
  631. 631Comm. from Kenneth A. Marchurs, Dir. of Accounts, Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Bureau of Accounts, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of a letter to the City Auditor in appreciation of the timely submission of the City's Schedule A, which is used for policy decisions in the distribution of local aid. scanNov 17
  632. 632Comm. from Ronald Helberg, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of his late wife, Roberta. scanNov 17
  633. 633Comm. from the Little Orchestra of Cambridge, transmitting their program for the Russell Memorial Concerts in memory of the late Mayor Leonard J. Russell, to be held on November 13th & November 18th, at various locations. scanNov 17
  634. 634Comm. from Dr. Ernest J. Vogel, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of his late wife, A. Louise Vogel. scanNov 17
  635. 635Report on Business Refuse Collection, as requested during the Budget hearings. scanNov 17
  636. 636Re: enclosed appendices to the Draft Environmental Impact Report pertaining to the proposed development by Hines Industrial. scanNov 17
  637. 637Resolutions in appreciation of Holly M. Dodge's services & time rendered to the people of Cambridge & the Cambridge Family Y. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanNov 24
  638. 638Resolutions welcoming Vice-President Sergio Ramirez of Nicaragua to the City of Cambridge. (Wolf) scanNov 24
  639. 639Comm. from Mary T. Mroz, Principal, Kennedy Elementary School, expressing gratitude to the Council for resolutions sent commending the manner in which the staff responded during the power failure of September 22, 1986. scanNov 24
  640. 640Comm. from the Reverend Geoffrey J. Deeker, S.S.S., expressing gratitude to the Council for the resolution sent to him in memory of his mother, Margaret Deeker. scanNov 24
  641. 641Comm. from the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Townsend, regarding a new program relative to a Housing Court in Middlesex County. scanNov 24
  642. 642Notice of a public heaing from the DPU to be held on Wednesday, December 10, 1986 at 9:30 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Cambridge Electric Light Company for approval and authorization to issue & sell up to 32,000 shares of common capital stock. scanNov 24
  643. 643Comm. from the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Arlington, transmitting a report of the perambulation of the Arlington-Cambridge Town Line on or about October 29, 1986. scanNov 24
  644. 644Report of the Committee on Environment relative to current plans for the development plans of the W.R. Grace site. scanNov 24
  645. 645Resolutions thanking Dolly Fleming, Director of the Council on Aging for a "job well done" & wishing her well as she returns to Vermont. (S. Russell) scanDec 8
  646. 646Resolutions extending the Council's appreciation to Brian Fitzgerald, General Manager of the Charles Hotel & his staff for their generosity in remembering Police & Firefighters who worked on Thanksgiving with turkey dinners. (Graham) scanDec 8
  647. 647Resolutions that the Board of Zoning Appeal members be provided with an official picture i.d., in order not to cause alarm to occupants of any property being scrutinized & also, that any other Board requiring i.d., be provided with same. (S. Russell) scanDec 8
  648. 648Resolutions in appreciation of the work of David Parker, Youth & Camp Massapoag Director for the Cambridge Family YMCA. (Mayor W. Sullivan)W scanDec 8
  649. 649Resolutions on the death of Lionel Allwin Burke, Sr., Cambridge native. (Graham) scanDec 8
  650. 650Resolutions on the death of Millicent Burke, lifelong resident (Graham) scanDec 8
  651. 651that it be the sense of the Council that no further transfers of taxi medallions be approved until the License Commission submits a comprehensive policy on issuance & transfer of medallions. scanDec 8
  652. 652Re: taxi stands at the Alewife Station. scanDec 8
  653. 653Re: abandoned cars at the vacant lot on Columbia St. scanDec 8
  654. 654Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 25 regarding vacant units in public housing throughout the City. scanDec 8
  655. 655Comm. from James F. O'Leary, General Mgr., MBTA Re: notification that the MBTA Operations Directorate has set aside space for six taxis at the Alewife Station. scanDec 8
  656. 656Comm. from Mrs. Ada E. Salvi, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of her late husband, Peter Salvi. scanDec 8
  657. 657Comm. from Eleanora Mendonca, Susan Hunt, et al, residents of 472-474 Broadway Re: pending petitions before the Rent Control Board by Harvard Real Estate to increase their monthly rents substantially. scanDec 8
  658. 658Comm. from MaryBelle Fisher, 24 Concord Ave. Re: lack of enforcement of regulations for Permit Parking Only, particularly in the Brattle St., Concord Ave. & Craigie St. area. scanDec 8
  659. 659Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Linkage relative to the review of various linkage alternatives. scanDec 8
  660. 660Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq., Re: changes occuring in the YMCA building on Mass. Ave. & expressing concern on same. scanDec 8
  661. 661Comm. from Mary Elizabeth Stanton-Cotter, Senior Counsel, Boston Edison, transmitting a copy of a letter to the DPU filing a petition for authority to construct, maintain & operate underground transmission lines from Boston Edison's Mystic Generating Station in Everett to the Kingston St. Substation in Boston. scanDec 8
  662. 662Order re: request that the Council be provided with a hazardous substance list & report regarding present substances used in connection with a development with a significant amount of high tech and R & D planned for the Cambridgeport Industrial District. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 15
  663. 663Order re: that the people of the United States & Soviet Union urge a verifiable comprehensive nuclear test ban; a freeze of nuclear, biological & chemical weaponry & an increase in people to people contact. (Graham) scanDec 15
  664. 664Order re: that the current owner of the premises numbered 63-65 Cedar Street produce an executed purchase & sale agreement of the property for the Council's inspection within ten days, or that the demolition be done forthwith. (Danehy) scanDec 15
  665. 665Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Catherine M. Barrett, long-time resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 15
  666. 666Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Inga Spartichino, long time resident. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 15
  667. 667Resolutions congratulating John McNeeley on being named an Eagle Scout. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 15
  668. 668Resolutions congratulating all participants in the 4th annual CITYSTEP production. (Wolf & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 15
  669. 669Resolutions proclaiming 7-8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 as "An Hour For Peace". (Graham) scanDec 15
  670. 670Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 3 on the replacement of City-owned trees lost during Hurricane Gloria. scanDec 15
  671. 671Re: report of the Blue Ribbon Committee on the Cambridgeport Revitalization Area. This item was a Calendar Item that was placed on file at the end of the Legislative Year scanDec 15
  672. 672Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on January 13, 1987 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the application of Paging Network of Mass., Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanDec 15
  673. 673Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on January 21, 1987 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the application of Arch Connecticut Valley, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanDec 15
  674. 674Comm. from Lee Regan, Dir. of Education, State Ethics Commission, transmitting an advisory on the conflict of interest law's prohibition of nepotism & enforcement policy of nepotism violations. scanDec 15
  675. 675Petition of James P. Coughlin requesting the Council to consider a proposed resolution endorsign Senate Bill 2146 with regard to handicapped access. (REFERRED TO THE CITY SOLICITIOR) scanDec 15
  676. 676Comm. from Virginia Savage, 49 Winslow St. on the recent story in the TAB on the arrest of Mr. Nassirnia after posting a sign for a peace rally in Central Sq. & the law on posting handbills in general. scanDec 15
  677. 677Comm. from the State Auditor's Office transmitting for informational purposes a copy of the "Community Connection" newsletter updating various legislation. scanDec 15
  678. 678Comm. from the Cambridge Historical Commission transmitting a list of the names, addresses & telephone numbers of its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Members & Alternates. scanDec 15
  679. 679Report of the Legislative & Government Operations Committee on an update of the implementation of cable t.v. in the Sullivan Chamber & the public access channel. scanDec 15
  680. 680Resolutions that the City retain the lot behind the Leonard J. Russell Apt.'s & the Senior Center within the building to serve the residents of same as a parking lot. (S. Russell) scanDec 22
  681. 681Resolutions on the death of Salvatore Macarelli, long time resident & businessman. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 22
  682. 682Resolutions welcoming the Moscow Spartak Hockey Team & the Chinese National "B" Team to Cambridge for the First Annual 1986 Harvard Holiday Tournament. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 22
  683. 683Resolutions on the 80th birthday of Alice Millen, long time resident. (S. Russell)Dec 22
  684. 684Order re: Community Development Dept. to check a vacant piece of land on Channing Street as to owner, value & footage & report back to the Council on its possible use for housing. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 22
  685. 685Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 3 on legislation which provides abatements for elderly property owners.Dec 22
  686. 686Comm. from Clara Wainwright, Founder, "First Night" expressing concern for the eviction of both cultural & service groups from the premises numbered 595-605 Mass. Ave. & 8-12 Essex St. scanDec 22
  687. 687Comm. from the Fallon Place Condominium Assoc., requesting that the rapidly deteriorating water & sewer problem at 9 Fallon Place be corrected. scanDec 22
  688. 688Report of the Committee on Rent Control, Councillor William Walsh, Chair Re: methadology of data collection & analysis of the survey to be conducted by Abt Associates on rent control within the City. scanDec 22
  689. 689Comm. from Lynn Weissberg, Esq. of Stern & Shapiro, on behalf of her client Etta Shapiro transmitting a fully executed purchase & sale agreement dated December 8, 1986 for the premises numbered 63-65 Cedar St. scanDec 22
  690. 690Comm. from John J. McGlynn, Commr., Mass. Division of Public Employee Retirement Administration Re: amount to be appropriated for the pension fund of the Cambridge Retirement Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 1988. scanDec 22
  691. 691Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of former resident Arthur Stratton. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 29
  692. 692Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of former long time resident Dorothy McLaughlin. (Mayor W. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanDec 29
  693. 693Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Hazel Pilgrim. (Graham) scanDec 29
  694. 694Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James Bland, Sr., life-long resident. (Graham) scanDec 29
  695. 695Order re: that all matters presently listed on the City Council Calendar which have not been acted on be placed on file without prejudice, subject to the condition that they may be resubmitted for consideration in the next legislative session of the Council, by notice to the City Clerk. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 29
  696. 696Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Stephen Watson, Cambridge resident. (Graham) scanDec 29
  697. 697Comm. from Nicholas Geraigery, Pres., East Cambridge Planning Team, et al, commending the Traffic Dept. for its efforts to enforce traffic regulations in East Cambridge. scanDec 29
  698. 698Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of Chapter 595 of the Acts of 1986 entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO USE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FOR HOUSING PURPOSES". scanDec 29
  699. 699Petition received from eight individuals Re: the premises numbered 595-606 Mass. Avenue & 8-12 Essex St. scanDec 29
  700. 700Comm. from Nicholas Geraigery, Pres., East Cambridge Planning Team, et al, expressing opposition to the plans for commercial re-use of the Saint Francis School on Gore Street. scanDec 29
  701. 701Comm. from Kenneth F. Plumb, Sec., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting notice that Burlington Energy Development Associates, permitee for Cochrane Dam Project No. 9333 has requested its preliminary permit to be terminated. scanDec 29
  702. 702Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 10 on a bus shelter at the corner of Erie & Brookline St.'s. scanDec 29
  703. 703Comm. from Berjig Javian, 102 Harvey St., requesting permission to address the Council at a future date regarding evictions from rent-controlled apartments & efforts of the evicted to find housing. scanDec 15
  704. 704PLACED ON FILE AT END OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION - Order re: Rent Control Board within thirty days to create a new formula to allow appropriate adjustments in all Class D properties; said adjustments effective for collection no later than August 1, 1986. (C. Walsh). (Order originally submitted & Charter Righted on May 12, 1986. On May 19, 1986 it was Tabled, where it remained until December 29, 1986). scanDec 29
  705. 705PLACED ON FILE AT END OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION - response to Awaiting Report Item No. 4 on ownership of the land above the vehicular tunnel located on Cambridge Street near Harvard Square. (This report was submitted & Tabled on August 4, 1986 & remained on the Calendar until December 29, 1986). scanDec 29
  706. 706PLACED ON FILE AT END OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION - Comm. from Nicholas Geraigery, Pres., East Cambridge Planning Team, transmitting a copy of a communication sent to His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law, regarding the plans of the Archdiocese to lease & then to sell the St. Francis School on Gore Street to a real estate development team. (Communication received & Tabled on November 24, 1986 & remained on the Calendar until December 29, 1986) scanDec 29
  707. 707Comm. from Francis S. O'Callaghan, P.E., Associate, Vanasse/Hangen, Inc., transmitting a copy of his letter to the Secretary of Environmental Affairs Re: responses to comments on Final Environmental Impact Report, CambridgePark Phase 2, EOEA #5603. scanNov 24

Finance

470 actions · № 1–471
  1. 1Order-re: City Manager to confer with appropriate Harvard Medical School officials re: obtaining a payment of a share of the deficit existing at the Cambridge Hospital each year due to health services offered to those who can least afford to pay. (VM Vellucci) scanJan 13
  2. 2Communication from Ira A. Jackson, Mass. Commissioner of Revenue, re: minimum amounts of bonds for the City Treasurer, Collector of Taxes and City Clerk. scanJan 13
  3. 3Request for a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to the Traffic and Parking Dept. scanJan 13
  4. 4Request for a supplemental appropriation of $38,000 to the Traffic and Parking Dept. scanJan 13
  5. 5Order-re: that the City Manager direct all City agencies including the CRA and CHA to use their eminent domain powers to buy up all vacant land in order to provide housing for low and moderate income persons. (Graham) scanJan 13
  6. 6Order-re: City Manager to confer with appropriate MBTA officials re: reconstruction of the former bus shelter located at the corner of Walden Street and Concord Ave. (S. Russell) scanJan 13
  7. 7Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $13,500 to the Public Works Dept. scanJan 13
  8. 8Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $2,530 to the Community Development Dept. scanJan 13
  9. 9Transfer of $255 in the Community Development Dept. scanJan 13
  10. 10Transfer of $6,200 in the Public Works Dept. scanJan 13
  11. 11Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $18,645 to the Community Development Dept. scanJan 13
  12. 12Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $24,176 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJan 13
  13. 13Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $14,000 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJan 13
  14. 14Order-re: City Manager to report to the Council when a policy on AIDS has been implemented for City personnel. (Duehay) scanJan 27
  15. 15Order-re: City Manager to confer with appropriate MBTA officials re: gates at the Central Sq. T Station will be open at 6 a.m. with a toll taker on duty. (Danehy) scanJan 27
  16. 16Order-re: City Manager to confer with Inspectional Services Commissioner & Consumer Advisory Commission re: subject matter of Order No. 11 of this date and action taken pursuant to this order. (Vellucci) scanJan 27
  17. 17Order-re: City Manager be requested to furnish the Council with a copy of the "Letter of Understanding" re: affiliation between Cambridge Hospital and Harvard Medical School. (Vellucci) scanJan 27
  18. 18Order-re: City Manager to confer with MBTA officials re: replacement of bus shelters at Norris St. and 32 Columbus Ave. (Danehy) scanJan 27
  19. 19Order-re: Director of Traffic and Parking to review feasibility of relocating the bus stop in front of 34 Mt. Auburn Street due to traffic problems caused by this location. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  20. 20Order-re: Commissioner of Traffic and Parking to provide adequate space for taxi cab stands in the Kendall Square - Cambridge Center area, especially in the area of the new Marriott Hotel. (S. Russell) scanJan 27
  21. 21Order-re: Commissioner of Public Works to inspect the slide at the playground at the Haggerty School. (M. W. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanJan 27
  22. 22Order-re: Commissioner of Public Works to take the necessary steps to erect a sign at the corner of Cushing St. and Huron Avenue indicating the presence of the Haggerty School. (M. W. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanJan 27
  23. 23Order-re: City Manager to instruct the Traffic Dept. to install School zone - Slow signs at Holworthy and Locust Streets and at Locust St. before Cushing Street. (M. W. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanJan 27
  24. 24Order-re: City Manager to request Traffic and Police Department to assess the speed limit, signage and other safety measures on Oxford Street and to speak to the Agassiz neighborhood on specific neighborhood concerns. (Wolf) scanJan 27
  25. 25Order-re: City Manager be requested to have City staff research the problem of homeless persons and report his findings and recommendations to the Council by February 10, 1986 and that he further convene immediately an emergency meeting with relevant social agencies and representatives of various religious institutions to discuss ways in which they and the City can address this problem. (Walsh) scanJan 27
  26. 26Order-re: pursuant to a previous Council resolution the City Manager, be requested to submit to the Council within a week a complete list of boards, commissions and dates of expiration for each member of same. (M. W. Sullivan & Danehy) scanJan 27
  27. 27Order-re: City manager to conduct a survey of the clocks on the City Hall tower to assure that all three are properly synchronized and to take the necessary steps to restore the sounding of the chimes on the hour. (M. W. Sullivan) scanJan 27
  28. 28Order-re: City Manager to request the Rent Control Board to pursue certain policies to ensure that small landlords receive a fair net operating income. (Duehay, Graham, D. Sullivan and Wolf) scanJan 27
  29. 29Transfer of $825 in the Library Dept. scanJan 27
  30. 30Appropriation of $845 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJan 27
  31. 31Appropriation of $1,000 to the Library Dept. scanJan 27
  32. 32Appropriation of $19,888 to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJan 27
  33. 33Transfer in the sum of $11,545 in the Election Commission. scanJan 27
  34. 34Order-re: City Manager to report to the Council with recommendation from the Inspectional Services Dept. as to what part they will play in how city-side building inspection could be implemented. (S. Russell) scanFeb 3
  35. 35Order-re: City Manager to direct the Historical Commission to initiate and commission the writing of a comprehensive history of Cambridge since 1986. (Duehay & VM Vellucci) scanFeb 3
  36. 36Order-re: Director of Traffic and Parking to erect pedestrian traffic control lights at the intersection of Fourth & Sciarappa Streets. (Vellucci) scanFeb 3
  37. 37Order-re: City Manager to inform the Council by the next meeting where and what, if any public spraying is planned for the City. (Wolf) scanFeb 3
  38. 38Order-re: Director of Traffic and Parking to put a crosswalk as soon as possible at the corner of Howard & Calendar Streets ; corner of Hayes & Howard Streets and at the intersection of Western Ave. & Howard Street. (Graham) scanFeb 3
  39. 39Order-re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to resurface the section of Huron Ave. between Holworthy Street and Foutain Terrace. (S. Russell) scanFeb 3
  40. 40Order-re: City Manager to request the Commissioner of Health and Hospitals to make available information on the number of births to Cambridge residents in the last ten years. (Wolf) scanFeb 3
  41. 41Order-re: City Manager to request the Commissioners of Health and Hospitals and the Water Dept. to report to the Council on what, if any, impact lead-lined pipes have on water quality. (Wolf) scanFeb 3
  42. 42Order-re: City Manager to direct the Director of Traffic and Parking to appear before the Council on February 23, 1986 to give a written report on how many parking tickets were issued in 1985. (Walsh) scanFeb 3
  43. 43Order-re: City manager to report on the date of completion of the revaluation process and anticipated cost to the Cambridge taxpayers if revaluation is not completed in a timely fashion ; said report to be sumitted on February 10, 1986. (Walsh) scanFeb 3
  44. 44Order-re: City Manager to direct the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and Peter Helwig to attend the February 10, 1986 council meeting to discuss the impact of the Buehler case on revaluation and assessing practices as they affect rent controlled property. (Walsh) scanFeb 3
  45. 45Transfer of $7,968 to the Finance Dept. scanFeb 3
  46. 46Order-re:City Manager to order the Inspectional Services Commissioner to issue building permits to all applicants, provided that the proposed work conforms to the State Building Code and all other pertinent law applicable thereto . (Walsh) scanFeb 3
  47. 47Order-re: Commissioner of Inspectional Services to comply with the State Building Code by developing and implementing a substantive procedure for the systematic inspection of all housing in the city. (Walsh) scanFeb 3
  48. 48Transmitting copies of the 1984-1985 Annual Report and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Cambridge. scanFeb 3
  49. 49Order-re: City Manager to take the appropriate steps to assure tenants throughout the City be notified of the high sodium content in the Cambridge water. (Wolf) scanFeb 10
  50. 50Order-re: City Manager to instruct the License Commission to review feasibility of capping issuance of liquor licenses in the North Cambridge area. (Danehy) scanFeb 10
  51. 51Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Rent Control Board to encourage landlords to contact the Elderly Assistance Program when and if vacancies occur and to emphasize benefits for those who participate in the Section 8 Program. (S. Russell) scanFeb 10
  52. 52Resolutions urging Acme Plan and Window Glass, Inc. to cooperate with the MBTA and the neighborhood in allowing construction of a bus shelter; said shelter utilizing part of Acme Glass' parking lot. (D. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  53. 53Resolutions requesting the City manager to report as to whether any form is used by which persons arrested but not charged were asked not to sue the City and if such a form exists, if the City intends to make any changes based on the Rumery v. Town of Newton decision. (D. Sullivan. scanFeb 10
  54. 54Order-re: City Manager to examine feasibility of purchase by the City of the U.S. Department of Transportation Building in Kendall Square. or other suitable site re: determination if it woul be cost effective to own same in order to consolidate operations of several city dept's therein. (M. W. Sullivan) scanFeb 10
  55. 55Order-re: City manager to report on why some streets and sidewalks that were reconstructed last summer and fall have not been completed. (Wolf) scanFeb 10
  56. 56Order-re: Director of Traffic and Parking to confer with Owen McDonald of the Somerville Parking Dept. re: solution to the problem of Cambridge residents who live on streets that border Somerville who are being tagged as a result of parking permit regulations adopted by Somerville. (S. Russell) scanFeb 10
  57. 57Order-re: City Manager to direct the Executive Director of the CHA and Director of the Inspectional Services Dept. to appear before the Council to discuss policy on housing for "burned out" persons who have no place to go. (Vellucci) scanFeb 10
  58. 58Order-re: City Manager in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health and Hospitals to report on the impact of the Harvard Community Health Plan decision to provide beds for their plan members at the Mt. Auburn Hospital rather than Cambridge Hospital. (Duehay) scanFeb 24
  59. 59Order-re: requesting the City Manager to confer with the General Manager of the MBTA to obtain a status report on when the east side entrance of the Alewife Station will be opened and the "Safe access" route lit and opened. (S. Russell) scan—
  60. 60Order-re: City Manager to present an update to the Council and Dump Committee on environmental testing at the old Cambridge dump site. (Wolf & S. Russell) scan—
  61. 61Supplemental appropriation of $58,725.00 to the License Commission -REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. - SEE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT "F-126 amending this to $48,725.00" scan—
  62. 62Transfer of $12,500 in the Public Works Dept. scan—
  63. 63Authorization of a transfer from available balance from previous sewer projects of $750,000. to fund the design of Phase VI and VII of the City's Sanitary Sewerage and Storm Drainage Program in the Agassiz area. scan—
  64. 64Appropriation of a grant of $14,750 to the Community Development Dept . scan—
  65. 65Transfer of $13,000 in the Human Rights Commission . scan—
  66. 66Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $5,500 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scan—
  67. 67Transfer of $137,000 in the Neville Manor. scan—
  68. 68Appropriation of $3,500 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs . scan—
  69. 69Acceptance and appropriation of a grant of $500 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scan—
  70. 70Acceptance and appropriation of $14,200 to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scan—
  71. 71Transfer of $22,095 in the Library Dept. scan—
  72. 72Order-re: City Manager to review the question of ownership of land above the vehicular tunnel on Cambridge Street and to report to the City Council. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 3
  73. 73Order-re: That the City Manager while formulating FY 87 budget recommendations give due consideration to restoring each neighborhood council's allotment of $5,000 in the Human Service Budget. (Danehy) scanMar 3
  74. 74Order-re: City Manager to report on enforcement of the dog laws at the Wilder Playground and installation of a flashing caution signal or other appropriate signal at the corner of Hancock and Centre Streets. (D. Sullivan) scanMar 3
  75. 75Order-re: that the City Council go on record renaming Munroe Street as William "Doc" Linskey Way in memory of the late physical fitness trainer for the Cambridge public school system. (Danehy) also see Highway 1985 # 76A scanMar 3
  76. 76Order-re: That the City Manager prepare a report prior to the budget submission on potential locations, feasibility and cost of an adequate skateboard ramp facility for use of the City's young people. (Wolf) scanMar 3
  77. 77Order-re: Public Works Dept. to make handicapped curb cuts at the side entrance to Lincoln Way at Sheridan Street and at the front entrance on Walden Street. (S. Russell) scanMar 3
  78. 78Transfer of $10,000 in the Fire Department. scanMar 3
  79. 79Appropriation of a grant of $5,800 to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanMar 3
  80. 80Appropriation of a grant of $3,800 to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanMar 3
  81. 81Order re: that the City Manager upon adoption of pending legislation, make provisions for coverage of local municipal retirees for group life insurance over the $2,000. they are currently allowed. (Danehy & Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  82. 82Order re: City Manager to communicate with the MBTA General Mgr. on the opening of the outbound Kendall Square platform to riders who wish to board trains, particularly in the evening. (D. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  83. 83Order re: City Manager, after consultation with the Fire Chief, report in writing recommendations as to whether the Council should accept section 26G of Chapter 148 of the General Laws Re: requirement for automatic sprinkler systems in commercial buildings over 7,500 sq. feet in area built after July 1, 1983. (D. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  84. 84Resolutions requesting the City Manager to direct the Public Works Dept. to clear the path from Huron Ave. in the vicinity of Park Ave. down to Fresh Pond & to look into the possibility of installing hot-top on the path to make it more accessible. (S. Russell) scanMar 24
  85. 85Order re: City Manager to report on implementing the replacement of City-owned trees lost during Hurricane Gloria. (Walsh) scanMar 24
  86. 86Order re: City Manager to send out impact notices to all residents in a timely manner informing them of the tax impact of Revaluation. (Walsh) scanMar 24
  87. 87Order re: City Manager to meet with the Police Chief on the utilization of more foot patrolmen, especially during the summer months. (Walsh) scanMar 24
  88. 88Order re: City Manager to provide the Council with a status report on pending legislation Re: elderly abatements for Cambridge property owners. (S. Russell) scanMar 24
  89. 89Order re: City Manager to direct the members of the Rent Control Board to attend the Committee on Rent Control meeting to be held April 7, 1986 Re: recent Board decision that for the purpose of owner occupancy exemption for a 3-family dwelling, a 51% beneficial interest in the property must be held by the owner. (Walsh & S. Russell) scanMar 24
  90. 90Order re: City Manager to instruct the appropriate dept. to clean the area in front of the Central Square Library & to remove graffiti in the area. (Wolf) scanMar 24
  91. 91Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Human Services Dept. to contact various shopping centers to see if they can accomodate the residents of the Manning Apartments & the advisability of bus service for them as an alternative to shopping at Purity Supreme, Central Sq. (S. Russell) scanMar 24
  92. 92Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to replace the sidewalk & curbing on Broadway between Inman St. & Broadway to correct its hazardous conditions. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  93. 93Order re: City Manager to provide the Council with a status report as soon as possible on renovation plans for the Teen Center at Hoyt Field. (Graham) scanMar 24
  94. 94Order re: City Manager, his Asst. for Community Development & the Redevelopment Authority to meet to construct a comprehensive development plan for mixed housing in the Kendall Square development area. (Wolf) scanMar 24
  95. 95Order re: City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to obtain all development agreements between the CRA & Boston Properties to determine what, if any contractual obligation exists with the City & if said agreements can be broken. (Graham) scanMar 24
  96. 96Order re: that it be the sense of the Council that the City Manager be requested to join in negotiations with the CHA & its labor union; urge all parties to solve their differences & grant cost of living increases to all union members from 1982 to the present & report on status of negotiations. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  97. 97Order re: City Manager to establish a "team" of city & state officials to develop a comprehensive strategy for creation of additional beds at the Neville Manor Nursing Home to accomodate more elderly residents. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 24
  98. 98Order re: granting permission to the Portuguese-American Communities of Greater Boston for their Day of Portugal Celebrations to be held on Sunday, June 1, 1986 & for its various activities. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 24
  99. 99Re: costs & sources of funding for the Annual Cambridge River Festival. scanMar 24
  100. 100Re: transfer of $39,900. in the Public Works Dept. scanMar 24
  101. 101Re: transfer of $30,000. in the Mayor's Office. scanMar 24
  102. 102Re: appropriation of $109,822. to the Community Development Dept. scanMar 24
  103. 103Order re: City Manager to confer with members of hte CHA & Asst. City Manager for Human Services Re: feasibility of using the empty space adjacent to the senior citizen center at 2050 Mass. Ave. (S. Russell) scanMar 31
  104. 104Order re: City Manager to review & evaluate the proposal of Harvard University on the long-term rights for use of the underground facility which served as a temporary Harvard/Brattle Station during the Red Line extension & prior to the execution of any lease or sale of the property the Council be notified so it can hold a public hearing. (Duehay) scanMar 31
  105. 105Order re: granting permission to the Harvard Sq. Business Assoc. to hold its MayFair on the Cambridge Common on May 4, 1986 & requesting further that the City Manager provide the Council with an evaluation of activities with recommendations on the feasibility of any future events being held on the Common. (Duehay) scanMar 31
  106. 106Order re: City Manager to give an up-to-date report on the day to day business of the office of the Human Rights Commission since its inauguration. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 31
  107. 107Order re: that pursuant to applicable laws of the Commonwealth, the City Manager instruct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to take appropriate steps to demolish the premises numbered 63-65 Cedar St., which constitutes a public safety hazard. (Danehy) scanMar 31
  108. 108Order re: City Manager be requested to review the communication of John Fernsler Re: his problems experienced with the Rent Control Board. (S. Russell) scanMar 31
  109. 109Order re: City Manager to prepare a status report on completion of the East Cambridge Automobile Parking Facility. (Danehy) scanMar 31
  110. 110Order re: City Manager to provide the Council with a status report on developing a comprehensive policy on issuing permits to street vendors & street musicians. (S. Russell) scanMar 31
  111. 111Order re: City Manager to provide the Council with a status report pursuant to a previous Council order of March 24, 1986 on the creation of additional beds at the Neville Manor. (VM Vellucci) scanMar 31
  112. 112Order re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a press release to residents reminding them there is a "pot hole hotline" & of the number to call to report pot holes. (Duehay) scanMar 31
  113. 113Order re: City Manager working with appropriate city dept.s, community groups & businesses to develop a program dealing with handing out handbills & posting them in squares. (Duehay) scanMar 31
  114. 114Order re: that the City Manager initiate a comprehensive spring clean-up working closely with neighborhoods, business, church & youth groups throughout the city. (Duehay) scanMar 31
  115. 115Order re: City Manager to look into the condition of the sidewalk on Harvard St., between David & Clark St.'s alongside the new tennis courts, Mt. Auburn & DeWolfe St.'s to insure the sidewalk is clean & clear & report back remedies taken to accomplish same. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMar 31
  116. 116Order re: City Manager be requested to consider an appropriation of $25,000. to the Multicultural Arts Center & also to the Dante Alighieri Society. (C. Graham) scanMar 31
  117. 117Transfer of $850. in the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanMar 31
  118. 118Re: City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager that Daniel M. Griffin & Joseph M. Griffin d/b/a Warehouse Liquors become a tenant in the East Cambridge Parking facility & order authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with said establishment. scanMar 31
  119. 119Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Acting Secretary of the School Committee, transmitting a copy of hte March 26, 1986 School Committee order approving the general budget for the Cambridge Public Schools in the amount of $51,799,155. for FY86-87. scanMar 31
  120. 120Report of the Committee on Finance Re: supplemental appropriation originally in the amount of $58,725. to the License Commission. (Said report amending the amount to $48,725.) - ORDER ADOPTED. scanMar 31
  121. 121Order re: City Manager, in view of neighborhood concern for safety problems at the intersection of Route 2 & Mt. Auburn St., arrange a meeting with the MDC Commissioner & a knowledgeable officer from the appropriate MDC Police Headquarters to discuss the matter & report back in 30 days. (Mayor W. Sullivan, Duehay & Wolf) scanApr 7
  122. 122Order re: City Manager to examine the state of repair of sidewalks at the intersection of Crawford St. & Broadway, provide for repair if necessary & report back action taken. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 7
  123. 123Order re: City Manager to forward a schedule of lighting repairs on the Cambridge Common to the Council. (Wolf) scanApr 7
  124. 124Resolutions that the City Manager be requested, prior to adoption of the YF86-87 budget to provide a sum sufficient for granting substantial salary adjustments for dept. heads. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 7
  125. 125Order re: attached comm. from Walter H. Maling regarding his dealings with the Inspectional Services Dept. be referred to the City Manager & Inspectional Services Dept. for report. (S. Russell) scanApr 7
  126. 126Order re: City Manager to report on the construction schedule of the Mass. Avenue bridge. (Wolf) scanApr 7
  127. 127Order re: City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to issue a written legal opinion no later than by April 28, 1986 Re: who in the City has the legal authority to issue building & demolition permits, if the authority is qualified or subject to issuance of removal permits by the Rent Control Board. (Walsh & Danehy) scanApr 7
  128. 128Letter from the City Manager transmitting the 1986-1987 Budget. scanApr 7
  129. 129Appropriation of $150,000. in Community Development Block Grant Program Income Funds to the Public Investment Extraordinary Expenditure account. scanApr 7
  130. 130Order re: City Manager to consider the issues raised by the Bellis Circle Neighborhood on retaining the "Turf/Meadow Wetlands" at the former dump site. (Wolf) scanApr 14
  131. 131Order re: City Manager to communicate with the General Manager of the T to ensure that the door of the Alewife Station remain open & accessible to the neighborhood. (Wolf) scanApr 14
  132. 132Resolutions that the City Manager consider reducing the age qualifications for senior citizens from age 65 to 62 for the golf course fees for Cambridge residents. (S. Russell) scanApr 14
  133. 133Order re: City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to draw up a petition that would amend the Mass. Income Tax laws allowing taxpayers to "take as a deducation" monies paid for overtime parking. (VM Vellucci & Walsh) scanApr 14
  134. 134Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to clean the outside of the fence bordering the Fresh Pond Golf Course, starting with the Club House on Huron Ave. to Grove St. (S. Russell) scanApr 14
  135. 135Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Public Works Dept. to investigate the hazardous conditions of the brick sidewalk between Buckingham St. & Manassas Avenue, correct same & report back to the Council. (S. Ruseell & Wolf) scanApr 14
  136. 136Order re: City Manager to appoint a representative community committee of residents from the 3 neighborhoods surrounding the former Sears Roebuck site to work in conjunction with the Community Development Dept. & the project developer to achieve a development compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. (Duehay) scanApr 14
  137. 137Order re: City Manager to appoint a representative community committee of the three neighborhoods surrounding the White Street development proposed by Mr. Vendetti to work in conjunction with the Community Development Dept. & the developer to achieve a development compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. (Duehay) scanApr 14
  138. 138Order re: Committee of three Councillors consisting of Vice-Mayor Vellucci, Councillors Walsh & Graham to review the request of the City Manager for $600,000. as an appropriation of Community Development Block Grant Income Funds to fund an 18-month float loan to the Cambridge Enterprise Collaborative to assist in the development of the former Hyde Shoe bldg. & report back on same. (Duehay) scanApr 14
  139. 139Order re: City Manager to instruct the Planning Board to consider wihtout delay the desirability of requiring an Environmental Impact Review on all projects of 50,000 sq. ft. or more, whether or not it is new construction or renovation work. (Duehay) scanApr 14
  140. 140Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to prepare a report as to why traffic lights throughout the City are not maintained, inclusive of whether said maintenance is the responsibility of the City or a prvate contractor. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  141. 141Resolutions that the City Manager initiate a publicity campaign to inform residents & property owners of the opportunities existing for the rehabilitation of their homes. (S. Russell) scanApr 28
  142. 142Order re: City Manager to have the Commissioner of Traffic & Parking survey the traffic situation proximate to the Longfellow School & arrange for installation of flashing lights & any other remedial measure which would be of assistance. (Walsh) scanApr 28
  143. 143Order re: City Manager to establish for review by the interdepartmental dept. head committee monitoring activities at the former Sears site all requests for demolition & building permits for structures above 10,000 sq. ft. at this location. (Wolf) scanApr 28
  144. 144Resolutions that in accordance with recent Council ordinances empowering the City Manager to regulate activities in public playgrounds that appropriate notice of the playgrounds' hours be publicly posted. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanApr 28
  145. 145Resolutions endorsing the revival of the Santa Lucia Festival & urging the City Manager to cooperate with officers of the Santa Lucia Society of Cambridge to help make the Festival a success. (VM Vellucci) scanApr 28
  146. 146Order re: City Manager to request the MDC Commissioner to conduct forthwith a full study of the intersection of Fresh Pond Parkway & Mt. Auburn St. regarding hazardous & dangerous conditions for motorists & pedestrians. (Duehay) scanApr 28
  147. 147Order re: City Manager to report on the distinction between the Civilian Review Board & the Human Rights Commission, with particular attention as to whether there is an overlapping/duplication of function. (Walsh & Danehy) scanApr 28
  148. 148Appropriation of a grant of $10,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanApr 28
  149. 149Transfer of $280. in the Historical Commission. scanApr 28
  150. 150Transfer of $1,200. in the Women's Commission. scanApr 28
  151. 151Transfer of $20,760. in the School Dept. scanApr 28
  152. 152Appropriation of $99,856. in the Community Development Dept. scanApr 28
  153. 153Transfer of $113,500. in the Public Works Dept. scanApr 28
  154. 154Transfer of $1,600. in the Finance Dept. scanApr 28
  155. 155Appropriation of $2,400,000. to the Schools Public Investment Fund Account for renovations to various buildings (Loan Order) (ADOPTED) scanApr 28
  156. 156Appropriation of a grant of $6,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanApr 28
  157. 157Re: detailed recommendations for pay-as-you-go capital expenditures & bond issues for the Water Dept. for the years FY87-FY91. scanApr 28
  158. 158Neighborhood Budget for the City of Cambridge for FY87. scanApr 28
  159. 159Order re: that as a deterrent to further future assaults in the vicinity, the City Manager direct the Electrical Dept. to install flood lamps affixed to City Hall in order to illuminate the area in back of City Hall from Bigelow to Inman St.'s. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  160. 160Order re: City Manager to direct the Police Chief & Commissioner of Inspectional Services to examine the specifics of a complaint by Cora Beth Abel (attached) regarding work hours utilized in the construction of an office building at 871 Mass. Avenue & excessive noise at the site. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  161. 161Order re: City Manager to place a moratorium on all fees charged by the Public Works Dept. until he examines the collection of said fees to determine if same are in compliance with existing City ordinances. (VM Vellucci & Walsh) scanMay 5
  162. 162Order re: City Manager to take the necessary steps to begin construction of a pedestrian overpass over the railroad tracks separating the Fresh Pond Shopping Center from Rindge Towers & Jefferson Park during FY87. (D. Sullivan & Danehy) scanMay 5
  163. 163Order re: City Manager to arrange a walk of the Harvard Overlay District to be conducted by a zoning specialist from the Community Development Dept. for any City Councillor or member of the public wishing to make such a tour. (Wolf) scanMay 5
  164. 164Order re: City Manager to instruct the Traffic Director & Chief of Police to conduct a traffic study & enforcement program at Raymond St. at Bolton St. & at Richdale Ave. to prevent heavy truck traffic from travelling on the sidewalk while attempting to turn around. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  165. 165Order re: City Manager to study the potential positive & negative consequences of a municipal capital gains tax on the sale of property in Cambridge, such as a tax in place of, not in addition to, a portion of the property tax. (Wolf) scanMay 5
  166. 166Resolutions that the Mayor conduct a hearing where neighbors may air concerns Re: a curb cut approved for 61-62 Magoun St. (Russell) scanMay 5
  167. 167Order re: City Manager to provide the Council with a status report on the resident tow zone program which has been requested by the Commission on Handicapped Persons. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 5
  168. 168Order re: City Manager to request the appropriate agency to provide the Council with any available statistics as to the kind of people (i.e. age, economic level, etc.) living in rent controlled units & if the information is not readily available to have the proper agency construct such a study & report on same. (S. Russell) scanMay 5
  169. 169Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to repair the fence around Hoyt Field. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 5
  170. 170Order re: City Manager to consider developing a fee structure for use of City streets, wys & personnel by various film production companies who request use of same for filming. (Duehay) scanMay 5
  171. 171Order re: that in accordance with the City Manager's recommendation, the Council go on record supporting the addition of $7,500. being appropriated within the Human Services Dept. for recreational programs for youth through a contract with the Philip Brooks House & Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 5
  172. 172Order re: that with the adoption of the FY86-87 budget the Council reaffirm its commitment to adequate delivery of health care to the people of Cambridge as currently administered by the Cambridge Hospital & neighborhood health centers. (Wolf) scanMay 5
  173. 173Re: transmitting a copy of a communication to Councillor Danehy, Chairman, Committee on Finance relative to questions raised at the Budget meetings. scanMay 5
  174. 174Report of the Finance Committee recommending the adoption of the FY86-87 General Fund Budget in the sum of $137,037,730. (ADOPTED) scanMay 5
  175. 175Report of the Finance Committee recommending the adoption of the FY86-87 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $8,442,000. (ADOPTED) scanMay 5
  176. 176Report of the Finance Committee recommending the adoption of the FY86-87 Neville Manor Fund Budget in the amount of $5,266,945. (ADOPTED) scanMay 5
  177. 177Report of the Finance Committee recommending the adoption of the FY86-87 Hospital and Ambulatory Care Fund Budget in the amount of $36,590,680. (ADOPTED) scanMay 5
  178. 178Report of the Finance Committee recommending the adoption of the FY86-87 Water Dept. Budget in the amount of $3,709,820. (ADOPTED) scanMay 5
  179. 179Report of the Finance Committee recommending the adoption of the FY86-87 Claims Trust Fund Budget in the amount of $100,000. (ADOPTED) scanMay 5
  180. 180Order re: City Manager to instruct the Election Commission & any other appropriate dept. to provide the Council with a report on the discrepancy between the 1946 census of approximately 137,000 & the current figures of approximately 95,000 residents. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 12
  181. 181Order re: City Manager to instruct the Rent Control Board to place a "moratorium" on arrogance & insulting behavior to people, particularly landlords appearing before the Board & that the Board's staff take the time to explain to people why cases take as long as they do & what has to be done before a case may be heard. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 12
  182. 182Resolutions ordering the City Manager to instruct the appropriate dept. to plant trees in existing open areas where now only dead stumps remain. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 12
  183. 183Order re: City Manager to report to the Council on any changes made to the orders for use of the rescue truck. (Wolf) scanMay 12
  184. 184Order re: City Manager to instruct the Traffic Director in conjunction with the Public Works Commissioner to review the municipal parking lot adjacent to 1030 Cambridge St. to develop a landscaping program consistent with other such efforts in the area. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 12
  185. 185Transfer of $6,500. in the Rent Control Salaries & Wages account. scanMay 12
  186. 186Transfer of $3,500. from the Executive Salaries & Wages account to the Executive Travel & Training Account . scanMay 12
  187. 187Deferring action on the recommended $60,000. "bridge loan" to the Cambridge Boys & Girls Club, due to a significant development on the viability of the entire project which may occur on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. scanMay 12
  188. 188Order re: City Manager to direct the Traffic & Parking Director to undertake a traffic survey in the Taylor Square area & direct the Chief of Police to monitor truck traffic coming into the area to insure all posted regulations are adhered to. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 19
  189. 189Order re: City Manager to direct an examination of a complaint of hazardous sidewalk conditions in the vicinity of 2 Sherman St. & take appropriate action to repair same. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 19
  190. 190Order re: City Manager to instruct the Police & Fire Chiefs, Traffic & Parking Director & Public Works Commissioner to work in conjunction with the Mass. Special Olympics Director in preparation for the Special Olympics Summer Games at MIT on June 21-23, 1986. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanMay 19
  191. 191Order re: City Manager to advise the Council at its next meeting of the present policy of hospital bill collection at the Cambridge Hospital & enforcement thereof. (Walsh) scanMay 19
  192. 192Order re: City Manager to order the proper dept. to investigate the issuance of a permit to operate a parking lot for Christopher's Restaurant on B & M Railroad land at the end of Regent Street. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  193. 193Order re: City Manager to consider the feasibility of hiring an outside consultant to obtain current statistics on rent-controlled properties, income & ages of persons occupying same. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  194. 194Order re: City Manager to order the Recreation & Public Works Dept.'s to examine conditions at the Tobin School Tot Lot on the Concord Ave. side & correct conditions which have caused minor injuries to children utilizing the slide. (S. Russell) scanMay 19
  195. 195Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that the City Manager, through the Asst. City Manager for Human Services & the Superintendent of Schools review budgetary cut-backs of the Head-Start Program & support salary increases for teachers & cost of living increases for all Head Start employees. (Wolf) scanMay 19
  196. 196Resolutions authorizing the filing of an application with the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for funding of the FY87 Community Development Block Grant Program. (ADOPTED) scanMay 19
  197. 197Transfer of $9,500. in the Electrical Dept. scanMay 19
  198. 198Transfer of $26,200. in the Neville Manor. scanMay 19
  199. 199Transfer of $584. in the Community Devleopment Dept. scanMay 19
  200. 200Appropriation of $50,000. to the Executive Budget & the expenditure of these funds for promoting the City of Cambridge. scanMay 19
  201. 201Loan order for the appropriation of $3,000,000. to the Hospital's Public Investment Fund for construction of a 12-bed pediatric psychiatry unit, renovations & purchase of various medical equipment. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 19
  202. 202Loan order in the amount of $850,000. for appropriation to the Public Investment account to provide funds for renovations to various public buildings. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 19
  203. 203Loan order in the amount of $3,000,000. to the Public Works Public Investment Fund account to provide funds for reconstruction of various streets & sidewalks. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 19
  204. 204Order re: City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to talk with cientists at MIT & request that the "decision makers" come before the Council on June 2, 1986 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss what their nuclear reactor situated in the City is all about. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 12
  205. 205Order re: City Manager to arrange with the Rent Control Board a "re-hearing" of the case of Charles Totino, Mary Puma & John Puma Re: a 3-family house at 400 Cambridge St. (VM Vellucci) scanMay 19
  206. 206Order re: City Manager to direct the Board of Assessors to look into the method of assessing insofar as new construction is concerned. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 2
  207. 207Order re: City Manager, City Solicitor, Inspectional Services Dept. & Historical Commission to render an up-to-date progress report on the Houghton beech tree landmark project. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 2
  208. 208Order re: City Manager to direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to implement a special resident parking program in the Porter Square community. (Graham) scanJun 2
  209. 209Order re: City Manager to request the License Commission to consider whether or not to adopt a liquor license cap in Inman Square & solicit comment from residents & businesses in the area as to whether such a cap is adviseable & if so, what the capped area boundaries should be. (D. Sullivan) scanJun 2
  210. 210Order re: City Manager to instruct the traffic consultant to the License Commission to present his report orally to the Commission well ahead of the June 24, 1986 meeting with the community Re: licenses requested for two developments in Porter Sq. (Wolf) scanJun 2
  211. 211Order re: City Manager to instruct the Scientific Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the nuclear reactor at MIT, the report prepared by the Emergency Management Director relative to same & submit a full report to the Council as soon as possible. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 2
  212. 212Transfer of $45,000. in the Hospital/Ambulatory Care Services Salaries & Wages account & a second order to transfer $600,000. to the Public Investment Extraordinary Expenditures account to supplement a previously approved $3 million bond issue. scanJun 2
  213. 213Acceptance & appropriation of a supplemental grant award in the amount of $185,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 2
  214. 214Supplemental appropriation of $400,000. to the Traffic & Parking Dept. scanJun 2
  215. 215Transfer of $50,000. in the Traffic & Parking Dept. scanJun 2
  216. 216Transfer of $1,500. in the City Clerk's Office. scanJun 2
  217. 217Supplemental appropriation of $2,255. [struck through; handwritten above: 2,992.00] to the Commission on the Status of Women. scanJun 2
  218. 218Transfer of $3,000. from the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Women's Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJun 2
  219. 219Transfer of $1,500. from the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJun 2
  220. 220Transfer of $115,000. in the Hospital Dept. scanJun 2
  221. 221Appropriation of a donation of $13,000. to the Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expensiture account. scanJun 2
  222. 222Appropriation of $15,430.80 to the Public Investment Fund Extraordinary expenditure account. scanJun 2
  223. 223Re: credit & collection policy of the Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 2
  224. 224Re: amendment to a loan order adopted on May 14, 1984 appropriating $2,663,475. to the second Lechmere parking garage be amended to include $700,000. & authorizing the borrowing of this additional amount to cover higher than anticipated construction costs. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 2
  225. 225Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Interim Hospital Administrator to appear before the Council on June 23, 1986 to discuss the debt problem of the Hospital over the past five years. (Walsh) scanJun 9
  226. 226Order re: City Manager to direct the Board of Assessors to deliver a progress report to the Council on June 23, 1986 on the status of Cambridge Revaluation & other related matters. (Walsh) scanJun 9
  227. 227Order re: City Manager to report to the Council on the situation concerning development of the so-called Hyde Shoe Co. & report on the status of same within one week. (Walsh) scanJun 9
  228. 228Resolutions that the City Manager request the Community Development Dept. to have a neighborhood meeting with Walden & Creighton St. neighbors before the parcel of land behind the L.J. Russell Apartments at 2050 Mass. Ave. & fronting on Walden St. is released to developers, so that the neighborhood may have input on its future. (S. Russell) scanJun 9
  229. 229Order re: City Manager to take appropriate action to reclaim land which is located at the end of Middlesex St. & has been taken by the Portland Stone Co. (Danehy) scanJun 9
  230. 230Order re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to survey the corner of Rindge Ave. & Reed St. with a view of cleaning the catch basins at this location. (Danehy) scanJun 9
  231. 231Order re: City Manager to provide the Council within one week a status report on what action has been taken by the Inspectional Services Dept. pursuant to previous Council orders Re: property at 63-65 Cedar St. (Danehy) scanJun 9
  232. 232Order re: City Manager to direct the Library Dept. to install a small sign on the Library lawn reading as follows:- "Mural of Ten Commandments of God Inside on Library Vallum". (VM Vellucci) scanJun 9
  233. 233Order authorizing the City Manager to make necessary transfers from allotments with available balances to those needing supplementation to process year end bills. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 9
  234. 234Re: transfer of $21,000. in the Public Works Dept. scanJun 9
  235. 235Transfer of $5,195. in the Fire Dept. scanJun 9
  236. 236Appropriation of $133,011. to the Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures Account. scanJun 9
  237. 237Order re: City Manager to direct the City Electrician to investigate & rectify the problem with the street lamp outside of 23 Alewife Brook Parkway, which has been out of commission for several months & report back when the situation is resolved. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 9
  238. 238Order re: City Manager to direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to investigate & respond to a dangerous condition at Portsmouth & Webster St.'s in which the one way sign indicating Portsmouth St. is positioned so that many are driving on Portsmouth St. in the wrong direction. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 9
  239. 239Order re: City Manager to give a status report on the repair of the veterans markers at the Cambridge Cemetery, particularly in the World War II section where the markers are sinking. (S. Russell) scanJun 9
  240. 240Re: resolutions denouncing the rash of break-ins at the Old Cambridge Baptist Church, pledging that the Council & City administration will do all it can to bring the perpetrators to justice & requesting a report from the City Manager on the details of the break-ins. (Wolf & D. Sullivan) scanJun 9
  241. 241Authorization to borrow in anticipation of taxes for FY86-87 a sum not to exceed $40,000,000. scanJun 16
  242. 242Re: method of assessing new construction. scanJun 16
  243. 243Transfer of $4,145. in the Traffic & Parking Dept. scanJun 16
  244. 244Transfer of $25,750. in the Water Dept. scanJun 16
  245. 245Order re: City Manager to put together a task force to review all Federal, State & City land in the City for possible sites that could be donated for housing, to work with the State on this project & present a progress report on same. (Wolf) scanJun 16
  246. 246Order re: City Manager to investigate the situation at the end of Brookford St. in the vicinity of Fawcett Brothers Fuel Co. Re: if there is a violation of the Council order making same a dead-end street. (S. Russell & Danehy) scanJun 16
  247. 247Re: City Manager to request the Traffic & Police Dept.'s to investigate the increase of heavy truck traffic on Blanchard Road on the right side of Concord Avenue near the Belmont line. (S. Russell) scanJun 16
  248. 248Re: resolutions in connection with the recent citation fining Harvard University $2,500. by the Nuclear Regulatory Commision for improper handling of radioactive waste, that the City Manager assemble a team of citizens, like that which dealt with the DNA ordinance, to form an ordinance restricting research laboratories in the City using radioactive materials. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 16
  249. 249Order re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to take appropriate steps to erect ceiling fans in the City Council Chamber, for better ventilation. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 16
  250. 250Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that the Cambridge Electric Light Co. consider strongly building the proposed substation on the alternative site known as the "pole yards" & that the City Manager instruct the City Solicitor to intervene before the Energy Facilities Siting Council to urge CELCO to choose the alternative site. (D. Sullivan) scanJun 16
  251. 251Order re: that it is the snese of the City Council that the City Manager instruct the City Solicitor to take appropriate steps to have the suit regarding the eviction of tenants at 201-211 Putnam Avenue & 356 Western Avenue withdrawn by CELCO. (Graham) scanJun 16
  252. 252Order re: City Manager to take all necessary actions to develop alternate site options for the Observatory Hill Library at a site desirable for the many children & older people who utilize the branch. (Wolf & S. Russell) scanJun 23
  253. 253Order re: City Manager to suggest to the Director of Libraries that surveys be taken of branches not open on Saturdays to assess the level of demand for Saturday service. (Wolf) scanJun 23
  254. 254Order re: City Manager to make it possible to open the Main Library on Sundays during the non-summer munths. (Wolf) scanJun 23
  255. 255Order re: City Manager to repair the tennis courts at Hoyt and Pemberton Fields & immediately replace the tennis nets. (Gtaham) scanJun 23
  256. 256Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to survey the sewer system in the Mass. Ave./Holyoke St. area with a view toward correcting the poor drainage & solve the flooding problems caused by heavy rainfall. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanJun 23
  257. 257Re: City Manager to request the Revaluation Dept. to take into consideration the affect of certain community residences on the property values of their abuttors & adjust their assessments accordingly. (S. Russell) scanJun 23
  258. 258Transfer of $3,500. in the Water Dept. scanJun 23
  259. 259Transfer of $207,000. in the Employee Benefits Salaries & Wages account to the Public Works Dept. Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJun 23
  260. 260Transfer of $20,000. in the Dept. of Human Services & a supplemental appropriation of $10,000. to the Dept. of Human Services. scanJun 23
  261. 261Transfer in the sum of $58,000. to the Finance Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account. scanJun 23
  262. 262Transfer of $31,225. in the Office of Cable Television. scanJun 23
  263. 263Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $150,135. to the Community Development Dept. scanJun 23
  264. 264Appropriation of $32,190. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJun 23
  265. 265Acceptance & appropriation of a private donation of $611. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJun 23
  266. 266Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $57,959. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJun 23
  267. 267Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $156,155. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanJun 23
  268. 268Order re: that the City Manager invite the Director of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to attend the Council meeting of June 16, 1986 & give an up-to-date report on his findings on the use of the vacant land in the Kendall Square Development to be used for emergency housing for low- & moderate-income people. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 9
  269. 269Re: Kendall Square Development agreements. scanJun 9
  270. 270Order re: City Manager to order the Traffic Director to immediately erect four signs on the Sennott Park side of Broadway between Prospect & Norfolk St.'s declaring it a tow area with no parking permitted from 7 a.m.to 9 a.m. & imposing a parking limit after that time for parking for residents only. (Walsh) scanJun 30
  271. 271Order re: City Manager to confer with the Board of Zoning Appeal to develop a mechanism for speeding up the responses by the Board of Zoning Appeal for requests for variances. (Wolf) scanJun 30
  272. 272Order re: City Manager to take the appropriate steps to provide a permanent headquarters for the Auxiliary Fire Dept., since their displacement & to provide a sum sufficient allowing for painting of their fire apparatus. (S. Russell) scanJun 30
  273. 273Order Re: City Manager to have the Traffic Director review suggestions for parking permit formats to determine whether some other new format would prevent future abuse. (Wolf) scanJun 30
  274. 274Re: additional information on Calendar Item No. 8 of this date regarding a proposed order for the acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $67,952. from the CHA to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (SEE FINANCE 275, IMMEDIATELY BELOW) scanJun 30
  275. 275Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $67,952. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  276. 276Re: additional information on Calendar Item No. 9 of this date, regarding a proposed order for the accdptance & appropriation of a grant of $32,194. from the Mass. Dept. of Education to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (SEE FINANCE 277, IMMEDIATELY BELOW) scanJun 30
  277. 277Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $32,194. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  278. 278Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $13,000. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  279. 279Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $1,300. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  280. 280Acceptance & appropriation of $71,000. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  281. 281Re: enclosed press release on Moody's Investors Service, Inc. granting a credit rating increase to the City for the seccnd consecutive year. scanJun 30
  282. 282Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $1,000,000. to the Community Development Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  283. 283Appropriation of $267. to the Community Development Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  284. 284Appropriation of a grant of $1,500. to the Community Development Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  285. 285Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $112,910.38 to the Health & Hospitals Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  286. 286Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $148,304. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  287. 287Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $935,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  288. 288Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $1,774,735. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  289. 289Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $28,122. to the Dept. of Health & Hospitals. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  290. 290Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $39,800. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  291. 291Resolution authorizing the submission of a UDAG application to the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development by July 31, 1986 on the construction at 595 Mass. Avenue in Central Square. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  292. 292Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $15,000. to the Fire Dept. (ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  293. 293Appropriation of a grant of $500. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. (ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  294. 294Appropriation of a grant of $3,774. to the Community Development Dept. (ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  295. 295Appropriation of $21,112. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. (ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  296. 296Appropriation of $105,000. to the Public Investment Estraordinary Expenditure account. (CHARTER RIGHTED BY VM VELLUCCI CHARTER RIGHT WITHDRAWN BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT & ORDER THEN ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  297. 297Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary to the School Committee, transmitting a copy of an order adopted by the Committee on July 8, 1986 requesting the Council to allocate an additional $207,000. to maintain the Title 1 Program at its current level of funding. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR REPLY BY 9/8/86) scanAug 4
  298. 298Information from Peter Helwig relative to property valuations as requested by the Council at its meeting of June 30, 1986. scanAug 4
  299. 299Re: order discontinuing a portion of Cambridge Parkway consisting of approximately 125 sq. ft. lying between 75 & 83 Commercial Avenue, granting an easement to 75-83 Cambridge Parkway Ltd. Partnership over the discontinued area & authorizing the City Manager to execute & deliver to 75-83 Cambridge Parkway Ltd. Partnership such easement agreement. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 23
  300. 300Order re: City Manager to direct department heads to cooperate & assist the Committee Festival Hispano, who are planning & arranging Festival Hispano on August 22, 23 & 24, 1986. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  301. 301Order re: City Manager be requested to find suitable office space within a municipal building to provide adequate working quarters for the press corps. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  302. 302Resolutions congratulating the Cyclists Fighting Hunger upon completion of this year's successful tour & in support of this worthwhile effort. (Wolf) scanAug 4
  303. 303Order re: City Manager to request the Rent Control Dept. to submit an up-to-date breakdown of all cash receipts; expenses; number of employees & their ratings; salaries; cases pending & any other pertinent information pertaining to the operation of the Rent Control Board. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  304. 304Order re: that the new Waiting Room at Cambridge Hospital be named in memory of Angela DeGuglielmo & that the City Manager instruct the Hospital Administrator to make the appropriate arrangements for a dedication ceremony. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  305. 305Order re: recommendation be made to the Council whether they should accept Chapter 194 of the Acts of 1986 authorizing any city or town which accepts its provisions to establish a scholarship fund to which taxpayers may voluntarily donate. (D. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  306. 306Order re: report on streets lined with parking meters where the residents have Resident Parking Stickers who are continually ticketed in front of their own homes. (S. Russell) scanAug 4
  307. 307Order re: installation of two bus shelters both to be located in front of Roosevelt Towers. (Walsh) scanAug 4
  308. 308Order re: City Council go on record in opposition to the policy of MIT of forcing out local businesses & of "active relocation" of such businesses. (Graham & D. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  309. 309Order re: City Council's interest in the reauthorization & funding of the Construction Grants Program of the Federal Clean Water Act. (Wolf) scanAug 4
  310. 310Order re: City Manager to report on a hearing to be held on August 29, 1986 relative to receiving comments on the Commonwealth's Federal Construction Grants Project Priority List for Fiscal Year 1987. (Wolf) scanAug 4
  311. 311Order re: City Manager to direct the Commissioner of Public Works to examine the deplorable sidewalk & street surface conditions on Griswold Street. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  312. 312Order re: City Manager to take all necessary steps to secure a bus shelter at Brookline & Erie St.'s. (D. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  313. 313Order re: City Manager to direct the Asst. City Manager for Community Development to undertake a preliminary study of the area between Second St. (residential) & the railroad tracks, in consultation with area planning teams & property owners & determine whether a development moratorium for a limited period in this area or part of same would be a useful planning tool & that the City Manager submit a progress report & recommendations in September. (VM Vellucci) scanAug 4
  314. 314Appropriation of $600,000. to the Community Development Dept. to provide a float loan to the Cambridge Enterprise Collaborative Re: developing the former Hyde Shoe Bldg site. (REMOVED FROM THE TABLE SEE FINANCE #315 IMMEDIATELY BELOW) scanAug 4
  315. 315RE: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 21 on the status of the Hyde Shoe Project & $1.3 million loan guarantee to the Cambridge Enterprise Collaborative. (ORDER ADOPTED). scanAug 4
  316. 316Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $16,750. to the Public Works Dept. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  317. 317Acceptance & appropriation of a gift of $1,500. to the Public Works Dept. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  318. 318Appropriation of a grant of $22,605.42 to the Police Dept. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  319. 319Resolutions requesting that the City Manager look into the overall picture of the Tobin School Tot Lot & possibility of having same redesigned to bring it up to date safety-wise & in terms of design & that funds for same be included in next year's budget. (S. Russell) scanSep 8
  320. 320Order re: City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to prepare for Council action the proper vote & necessary actions to declare the building at 63-65 Cedar St. & the building at 313 River St. as a public nuisance, in accordance with the General Laws. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanSep 8
  321. 321Order re: City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the City Engineer, to bring before the Council the necessary documents to accept the portion of Middlesex St. from Pemberton St. to the railroad tracks as a public way. (Danehy) scanSep 8
  322. 322Order re: City Manager to confer with the Police Chief & Traffic Director to alleviate the problem of large trailer trucks traveling to Portland Stoneware at all hours of the evening, night & early morning. (Danehy) scanSep 8
  323. 323Order re: City Manager be requested to instruct the Police Chief, Traffic Director & Public Works Commissioner to assist the committee in charge of the 4th annual "Doc" Linskey Road Race, to be held on September 21, 1986. (Danehy) scanSep 8
  324. 324Order re: City Manager, through the Affirmative Action Office, to implement a public administration internship program. (Graham) scanSep 8
  325. 325Order re: City Manager to meet with the Chairperson of the Rent Control Board to convey the Council's displeasure on the Board's June 11, 1986 decision to discontinue acceptance of Rule 72 rent adjustments because the Board is engaged in processing a city-wide adjustment of rents & to request the board to rescind its June 11 decision. (Walsh) PLACED ON FILE scanSep 8
  326. 326Appropriation of $340,244. to the Community Development Dept. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  327. 327Appropriation of a grant of $47,981. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  328. 328Appropriation of a grant of $30,000. to the Community Development Dept. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  329. 329Re: comm. on the sale of general obligation bonds in the amount of $3,360,000. ot help finance the cost of the second City-owned parking garage in the East Cambridge Development Area. (PLACED ON FILE) scanSep 8
  330. 330Appropriation of $113,240. to the Public Investment Extraordinary Expenditure Account. (ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  331. 331Appropriation of $13,300. to the Human Services Dept. (ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  332. 332Acceptance & appropriation of $2,500. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanSep 15
  333. 333Appropriation of $10,000. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs & a second order for the appropriation of $6,500. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ORDERS ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  334. 334Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $7,950. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  335. 335Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $3,988.50 to the Community Development Dept. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  336. 336Appropriation of a grant of $6,000. to the Community Development Dept. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  337. 337Appropriation of a grant of $261,566. to the Community Development Dept. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  338. 338Appropriation of a grant of $80,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanSep 15
  339. 339Re: enclosed informational progress report on FY87 street & sidewalk construction projects, including tax revenue, block grant, bond issue & Chapter 90-funded projects & results of a recent survey on brick sidewalks. scanSep 15
  340. 340Order re: City Manager to investigate the feasibility of using sand, grass or some other suitable ground cover under slides in Cambridge playground areas. (Walsh) scanSep 15
  341. 341Re: City Manager be requested to appoint a special committee of public officials & citizens to study increased traffic congestion in connection with special bus companies traversing City Streets. (Duehay) scanSep 15
  342. 342Order re: That in an effort to deal with the problem of youths congregating in & around Harvard Square, the City Manager appoint a committee of concerned individuals to study & make recommendations to the City Manager. (Duehay) scanSep 15
  343. 343Order re: City Manager to prepare within one week a status report on construction of a footbridge at Rindge Towers/Jefferson Park. (Graham) scanSep 15
  344. 344Order re: City Manager to have a preliminary inquiry done by the Community Development Dept., in consultation with the CHA on the feasibility of converting Cambridge public housing units into home ownership for the tenants. 9/8/86 - CHARTER RIGHTED. 9/15/86 - FAILED OF ADOPTION ON ROLL CALL 1-8-0. scanSep 15
  345. 345Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to investigate sidewalk conditions on Alpine Street. (S. Russell & Wolf) scanSep 22
  346. 346Order re: City Manager to direct the Public Works Dept. to investigate condition of the sidewalk on Granville Road. (Russell) scanSep 22
  347. 347not yet captured from this volume—
  348. 348Order re: City Manager to direct the Asst. City Manager for Community Development to meet with the Planning Team & Stabilization Committee to see if a limited supplemental analysis to E.I.S. for East Cambridge is necessary. (VM Vellucci) scanSep 22
  349. 349Resolutions directing the City Manager to request a status report from the Building Dept. on complaints registered by residents of 42-45-47 Cogswell Avenue, against the developers. (S. Russell & Wolf) scanSep 22
  350. 350Appropriation of $475,000. to the School Dept. scanSep 22
  351. 351Order re: City Manager to request the Boards and Commissions utilizing the Council Chamber to use the sound system, so testimony can be heard by the public. (Wolf) scanSep 29
  352. 352Order re: that the City Manager ask the Commissioner of Health & Hospitals & the Animal Commission to provide any available information on whether animal research being done in the City is unnecessarily cruel & would the proposed animal research ordinance inhibit necessary medical research. (Wolf) scanSep 29
  353. 353Order re: that the City Manager be requested to establish a process by which communication between the taxi industry & the City administration could be established to solve current problems within the industry. (Wolf) scanSep 29
  354. 354Order re: that the City Manager be requested to review the communication of Edward Altman, Esq., transmitting a series of allegations & complaints from taxi drivers & report to the Council. (Duehay) scanSep 29
  355. 355Order re: City Manager to instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking & the Chief of Police to review traffic enforcement in & around the area of the intersection of Walden & Sherman St.'s. (Wolf) scanSep 29
  356. 356Transfer of $1,000. in the Human Services Dept. scanSep 29
  357. 357Appropriation of a grant of $106,137. to the Community Development Dept. scanSep 29
  358. 358Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $265,287. to the Human Services Dept. scanSep 29
  359. 359Notification that legislation has been signed by the Governor allowing Cambridge to send out estimated tax bills pending completion of the revaluation program. scanSep 29
  360. 360Comm. from the Community Development Dept. on the termination of UDAG grant for BioTechnica Expansion project. scanSep 29
  361. 361Order re: City Manager to instruct the Director of Personnel to take the appropriate steps to provide all municipal employees with additional/optional life insurance coverage with the minimum coverage of $5,000. (Danehy) scanOct 6
  362. 362Order re: City Manager to request the Traffic Dept. to place a traffic light in the area of Cambridge St. near Trowbridge St. (Wolf) scanOct 6
  363. 363Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to prohibit heavy trucking on Middlesex St. from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily & from 4:00 p.m. on Saturday to 7:00 a.m. on Monday. (S. Russell) scanOct 6
  364. 364Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to take the necessary steps to complete sidewalk construction projects, particularly on Harvard St., before the winter season begins. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 6
  365. 365Order re: City Manager to confer with the General Manager of the MBTA to take appropriate action on hazardous conditions of the inbound ramp at the Harvard Square T stop, leading to the train platform. (S. Russell) scanOct 6
  366. 366Order re: City Manager to ask the Traffic Commissioner to ban heavy truck traffic from Linnaean St. & to so mark Linnaean St., Mass. Ave., & Garden St. & further, to see that the Police Dept. enforce this ban. (Wolf) scanOct 6
  367. 367Mayor W. Sullivan order re: City Manager to appoint a committee of outside experts to conduct a study of salary levels of dept. heads & middle level managers; said study to be submitted to the Council in 45 days. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 6
  368. 368Order re: that based on the request of the property owners of 63-65 Cedar St. & subject to immediate removal of fallen brush throughout the property, the Council grant a 30 day moratorium on any decision to be made pursuant to C. 139, Subsection 1, MGLA & in the event no resolve is reached the City Manager instruct the Community Development Dept. to confer with Homeowners Rehab, Inc. to purchase same for low & moderate income housing. (Graham) (SEE SUNDRIES 583 OF THIS DATE) scanOct 6
  369. 369Order re: that the employment agreement between the City & the City Manager approved on December 20, 1984 be amended that wherever the date of June 30, 1988 appears in the text, the date June 30, 1990 be substituted for it. 9/8/86 - ORDER WAS CHARTER RIGHTED. 9/15/86 - ORDER WAS TABLED FOR TWO WEEKS. 10/6/86 - ORDER ADOPTED. scanOct 6
  370. 370Resolutions that the City Manager report on the status of a wage increase for non-union employees. (S. Russell) scanOct 20
  371. 371Order re: City Manager to take appropriate steps to have the bus stop restored at the corner of Hampshire & Prospect St.'s. (VM Vellucci) scanOct 20
  372. 372Order re: City Manager to take appropriate steps to prevent violation of the Zoning Code to accessory parking by the accessory parking spaces leased by Newport Road residents at 7-17 Frost Street being unavailable to them as of November 1st, 1986. (Wolf) scanOct 20
  373. 373Resolutions requesting the City Manager to determine whether any sand in Cambridge tot lots contain asbestos & if so, to remove same. (Wolf) scanOct 20
  374. 374Order re: that the City Manager report to the Council on the progress in installing pedestrian traffic lights at the Longfellow School. (Wolf) scanOct 20
  375. 375Order re: City Manager be requested to have the Commissioner of Traffic & Parking present at the next Council meeting to discuss a survey of the traffic situation proximate to the Longfellow School. (Walsh) scanOct 20
  376. 376Order re: City Manager to report to the Council at its next meeting on the status of the Hyde Shoe Company Development. (Walsh) scanOct 20
  377. 377Order re: City Manager to have the Public Works Dept. to check the sidewalks in front of all polling places to see that they are in good repair & repair those that are in disrepair. (Wolf) scanOct 20
  378. 378Resolutions directing the City Manager to request the Public Works Dept. to inspect sidewalk conditions on Huron Avenue between Lexington Avenue & Standish Street & to advise the Council when they will be repaired or replaced. (S. Russell) scanOct 20
  379. 379Order re: City Manager to appoint appropriate staff to develop a policy statement on traffic for Broadway, reflecting public safety & quality of life concerns of Mid-Cambridge residents & the City Manager in developing the policy statement provide for direct participation of the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association. (Walsh) scanOct 20
  380. 380Order re: City Manager to confer with the General Manager of the MBTA in an effort to open the restrooms planned & constructed at the Harvard Square Station, which to this date have not been operational. (Duehay) scanOct 20
  381. 381Appropriation of $100,000. from the Cambridge Parkway Ltd. Partnership to the Public Investment Extraordinary Expenditures Account. scanOct 20
  382. 382Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner, Director of Traffic & Parking & Inspectional Services Commissioner to investigate the empty lot on Columbia Street adjacent to Columbia Terrace & to remove abandoned cars on the lot & clear same of dangerous conditions. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanOct 27
  383. 383Resolutions that the City Manager confer with the Traffic & Parking Dept. on the placement of speed limit signs on Blanchard Road on the Cambridge Highlands side, due to the high number of speeding vehicles at this location. (S. Russell) scanOct 27
  384. 384Order re: City Manager to direct the Community Development Dept. to look into funds from the State for a playground for handicapped children. (Graham) scanOct 27
  385. 385Order re: City Manager to confer with the Public Works Commissioner on the status of the proposed curb cut at 199 Prospect Street. (Danehy) scanOct 27
  386. 386Re: enclosed updated report from Michael Rosenberg, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Re: Schochet Associates planned project. (SEE ORDER ADOPTED WITHIN LEASING THE CITY PARKING LOT AT THE CORNER OF ESSEX ST. & BISHOP ALLEN DRIVE & LEASE AGREEMENT). scanOct 27
  387. 387Re: enclosed correspondence from Michael Rosenberg, Asst. City Manager for Community Development & Schochet Associates & a proposed resolution for the lease of the City parking lot at the corner of Bishop Allen Drive & Essex St. (SEE ORDER ADOPTED) - Also see Finance #291. scanSep 8
  388. 388Transfer of $1,266.60 in the Community Development Dept. scanOct 27
  389. 389Order re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to develop a mechanism to enforce Section 7.04 & 7.05 of Ordinance No. 798 on the placement of trash & rubbish on sidewalks throughout the City & tb enforce all laws & regulations for trimming of shrubs & bushes on residential & commercial property. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanNov 3
  390. 390Order re: City Manager to request the Community Development Dept. & Planning Board to review all small areas of land zoned for industrial or commercial use & surrounded by residential zoning & to determine whether updating of that zoning is appropriate. (Wolf) scanNov 3
  391. 391Resolutions declaring a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for tourism until the City Council receives the report of the Committee asked to study the matter & the City Manager's recommendations. (Duehay) scanNov 3
  392. 392Order re: City Manager to request that the compensation review committee created by the Council in Order of October 6, 1986 include in the future a study of the salary levels of the City Manager, City Council & School Committee. (D. Sullivan & Wolf) - ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION 2-7-0 scanNov 3
  393. 393Resolutions requesting the City Manager to provide the Council with a status report on a previously submitted Council order requesting periodic reports from the CHA on vacant units in public housing throughout the City. scanNov 3
  394. 394Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $30,576. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanNov 3
  395. 395Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $3,536,257. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanNov 3
  396. 396Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $19,000. to the Dept..of Human Services Programs. scanNov 3
  397. 397Transfer of $36,390. in the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanNov 3
  398. 398Acceptance & appropriation of an additional amount of $3,800. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanNov 3
  399. 399Re: notification that the Personnel Dept. will arrange for an open enrollment period for the City's existing life insurance package with a minimum additional/optional coverage of $5,000. during January of 1987. scanNov 3
  400. 400Transfer of $120,000. in the Public Works Dept. scanNov 3
  401. 401Order re: City Manager to confer with the MBTA General Manager & Traffic Director & representatives of the taxi industry to develop formal taxi stands at the Alewife station. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanNov 17
  402. 402Order re: City Manager with the Police Chief to consider development of a plan to increase the police staff to be assigned regular routes to catch violators of serious traffic violations. (Wolf) scanNov 17
  403. 403Order re: City Manager to work with Traffic Dept. to develop a pedestrian specialist to make plans & recommendations for pedestrian safety. (Wolf) scanNov 17
  404. 404Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to conduct a survey of Cambridge Street from Inman Square to Lechmere Square in order to determine the number of trees situated along Cambridge St. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 17
  405. 405Order re: City Manager to request the Director of Traffic & Parking to appear at the City Council meeting of November 24, 1986 to discuss permit parking along Broadway. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 17
  406. 406Order re: City Manager to establish a Blue Ribbon Committee to monitor the agreement between Spaulding & Slye & the City regarding the development plans & the Houghton beech tree. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 17
  407. 407Order re: City Manager to confer with the appropriate individuals at Matignon High School to allow the school to utilize the Lusitania Soccer Field on Sundays. (Danehy) scanNov 17
  408. 408Order re: City Manager to conduct a comprehensive review of the fee schedule for the collection of rubbish. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 17
  409. 409Transfer of $4,920. in the Human Services Dept. scanNov 17
  410. 410Transfer of $40,000. in the Public Works Dept. scanNov 17
  411. 411Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $2,000. to the Human Service Dept. scanNov 17
  412. 412Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $7,000. to the Dept. of Human Service Programs. scanNov 17
  413. 413Transfer of $2,871. in the Community Development Dept. scanNov 17
  414. 414Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $24,470. to the Community Development Dept. scanNov 17
  415. 415Order re: City Manager to instruct the Traffic Director to advise the Council as to whether a comprehensive study of the entire area consisting of 65-acres of land in the Sidney St., Pacific St., Albany St. & Mass. Ave. area was ever done by either MIT; Forest City, the developer, or by the City. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 24
  416. 416Order re: City Manager to appoint a green ribbon committee to conduct a comprehensive survey of all vacant land in the City with a view to identifying areas the public may develop into public gardens. (VM Vellucci) scanNov 24
  417. 417Appropriation of $15,600. to the Community Development Dept. scanNov 24
  418. 418Order authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the Loan Guarantee Agreement between the City, Enterprise Collaborative, Inc. & US Trust/Middlesex Bank, dated June 28, 1985 & extending the expiration date to March 31, 1987 (response to Awaiting Report Item 22 on the Status of the Hyde Shoe Development). scanNov 24
  419. 419Resolutions requesting the City Manager to take various actions with regard to Regent St., to request that the B & M Railroad cease the rental of its property at the end of Regent St. as a parking lot & beautify the area & deal with safety & business licensing matters. (Duehay) scanDec 8
  420. 420Order re: City Manager to direct the Traffic & Parking Dept. to enforce resident parking laws in the Concord Ave. & Craigie St. area. (Duehay) scanDec 8
  421. 421Order re: City Manager to ask the Board of Assessors & appropriate dept.'s to convene to develop a plan to coordinate instruction by the Assessors in the use of correct forms for real estate exemptions & allocate space in City Hall to deliver this service. (Walsh) scanDec 8
  422. 422Order re: City Manager to secure from the MBTA General Manager a remedy to dangerous conditions at the Central Square T Station connected with the present reconstruction.(Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 8
  423. 423Order re: City Manager to report on any de-leading program the City is overseeing/sponsoring & other matters connected with lead paint. (Wolf) scanDec 8
  424. 424Order re: City Manager to inform the Council of the disbursement policy for funds collected through the recent Hotel/Motel tax. (Graham) scanDec 8
  425. 425Order re: City Manager to instruct the Asst. City Manager for Human Services to attend the Council meeting of December 15, 1986 to inform the Council on the disbursement policy of Community Development Block Grant Funds. (Graham) scanDec 8
  426. 426Order re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works & the Traffic & Parking Director to review the feasibility of constructing a barrier at the end of Regent St. (Graham) scanDec 8
  427. 427Order re: City Manager to obtain a copy of the Home Rule legislation filed for the next session of the Mass. Legislature to eliminate the right of educational institutions from using the 20% rule for amendments to the Zoning Ordinances. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 8
  428. 428Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $1,500. to the Library Dept. scanDec 8
  429. 429Acceptance & appropriation of $35,181.28 to the Library Dept. scanDec 8
  430. 430Appropriation of $75,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanDec 8
  431. 431Appropriation of $134,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanDec 8
  432. 432Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $39,237. to the Library Dept. scanDec 8
  433. 433Acceptance & appropriation of $414,989. to the Community Development Dept. scanDec 8
  434. 434Order re: City Manager to allocate a portion of the Cambridge Common to commemorate Christmas & Hanukah appropriately. (SEE ORDER ADOPTED BY SUBSTITUTION WITHIN THIS ITEM) - Original order by Mayor W. Sullivan, Councillors Danehy, Graham, Russell & Walsh. Substitute order by Councillor David Sullivan) scanDec 15
  435. 435Order re: City Manager to continue working toward an Observatory Hill Branch Library to meet the needs of the community. (Wolf) scanDec 15
  436. 436Order re: City Manager to request the Inspectional Services Dept. to ensure that sloppy construction practices at 362-364 Franklin St. are immediately corrected. (D. Sullivan) scanDec 15
  437. 437Resolutions that the City Manager re-direct the Community Development Director to follow the instructions & intent of Council Order No. 22 of May 5, 1986 Re: the study of rent controlled units in the City. (S. Russell) scanDec 15
  438. 438Order re: City Manager to develop a plan for funding social services programs within the Dept. of Human Services by utilizing Community Develo pment Block Grant money in conjunction with other available funding sources. (Graham) scanDec 15
  439. 439Order re: City Manager to instruct the Traffic Director, Police Chief & Health Commissioner to investigate truck traffic on Green St. adjacent to the Manning Elderly Apartments. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 15
  440. 440Order re: City Manager to request the Human Rights Commission to report on its activities & expenditures for the first half of FY86-87. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 15
  441. 441Order re: that the City Manager be requested to not expend any further money on the operation of the Human Rights Commission for the balance of FY86-87 until the previously requested report is received by the Council. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 15
  442. 442Order re: that the order submitted by Vice-Mayor Vellucci relative to the operation & budget of the Human Rights Commission be divided into two parts. (Wolf) scanDec 15
  443. 443Request for the recision of $2,005,142. from the FY87 Hospital & Ambulatory Care Fund budgetary appropriation. scanDec 15
  444. 444Appropriation of a grant of $17,500. to the Human Services Dept. scanDec 15
  445. 445Appropriation of a grant of $16,957. to the Human Services Dept. scanDec 15
  446. 446Appropriation of a grant of $15,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanDec 15
  447. 447Appropriation of a grant of $23,063. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 15
  448. 448Re: appropriation of a grant of $61,950. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 15
  449. 449Appropriation of a grant of $24,000. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 15
  450. 450Appropriation of a grant of $28,021. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 15
  451. 451Appropriation of a grant of $6,858. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 15
  452. 452Transfer of $90,000. in the Public Investment Fund. scanDec 15
  453. 453Re: City of Cambridge receiving the Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation from the Government Finance Officers Association. scanDec 15
  454. 454Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 12 on funding for Phase VI and Phase VII of the City's sewer separation. scanDec 15
  455. 455Comm. from Jill Herold, Assistant City Manager for Human Services Re: Community Development Block Grant Process for Year XIII. scanDec 15
  456. 456Resolutions that the City Manager provide the Council with a status report on the slide installation at the Haggerty School. (S. Russell) scanDec 22
  457. 457Resolutions that the City Manager request a status report on the restriction of heavy trucking on Middlesex St. (S. Russell) scanDec 22
  458. 458Resolutions that the City Manager order the Traffic & Parking Dept. to seek a state approval for a 25 mile per hour restriction on Mt. Auburn St. between Fresh Pond Parkway & Harvard Square. (Duehay) scanDec 22
  459. 459Order re: City Manager to ask the Arts Council to make part of its priorities the assistance of artists desperately looking for work & living space & assist artists in need of help. (Wolf) scanDec 22
  460. 460Order re: City Manager to consider making arrangements to provide overnight shelter for the Cambridge homeless using available beds at the Cambridge Hospital & should this be feasible, to also utilize the services of Shelter, Inc. to assist in this project. (Walsh) scanDec 22
  461. 461Order re: City Manager to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to take the appropriate action ot clean sewers along McGee St., particularly at the corner of McGee & Calendar St.'s. (Graham) scanDec 22
  462. 462Transfer of $1,545. in the Electrical Dept. scanDec 22
  463. 463Appropriation of a grant of $1,300. to the Historical Commission. scanDec 22
  464. 464Order re: City Manager to include in his budget plans for repair & renovation at least all playgrounds graded D or F. (Wolf) scanDec 29
  465. 465Order re: City Manager to review the condition of the Alden Playground at the corner of Sacramento & Oxford St.'s & consider its renovation during FY88. (Wolf) scanDec 29
  466. 466Order re: City Manager to confer with the MBTA General Manager and/or Operations Director relative to achieving a precise stationary location in Harvard Square for passengers to board the Harvard to Lechmere bus. (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanDec 29
  467. 467Order re: City Manager to request the Traffic Dept. to suspend enforcement of the resident sticker program until Monday, January 5th, 1987. (Wolf) scanDec 29
  468. 468Order re: City Manager to request the Building Commissioner to check issues related to hazards in the soil to assure there are no potential health hazards before issuing a building permit for a Richdale Avenue development. (Wolf) (12/22/86 - CHARTER RIGHTED. 12/29/86 - ORDER ADOPTED) scanDec 22
  469. 469Re: supplemental appropriation of $200,000. to the Law Dept. (12/22/86 - CHARTER RIGHTED. 12/29/86 - ORDER ADOPTED) scanDec 22
  470. 470Order re: City Manager to instruct the Asst. City Manager for Human Services to confer with the General Manager of the Cambridge Marriott Hotel Re: designating a function room in memory of Margaret Fuller. (VM Vellucci) scanDec 22
  471. 471PLACED ON FILE AT END OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION - Order re: City Manager to expend funds from July 1, 1986 to December 31, 1986 for operations of the Human Rights, Nuclear Disarmament & Peace, the Women's Commission & the Civilian Review Board & that the balance of these funds be hald as unexpendable allotments under his direction from January 1, 1987 to June 30, 1987. (Order introduced originally & also tabled on May 5, 1986 & remained on Table through December 29, 1986). scanDec 29

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134 actions · № 1–134
  1. 1Awning - McDonald's - 463 Mass. Ave. scanJan 13
  2. 2Petition of Sally Alcorn, Executive Director, Harvard Square Business Association for permission to conduct its second annual WINTERFEST in Harvard Square on the February 1-2, 1986 weekend. scanJan 13
  3. 3ORDER ADOPTED - Bus tours by Deacon Transportation. d/b/a Old Town Trolley also see Highway 4/6/92 for amendment[?] scanJan 13
  4. 4Double-sided sign - Marcella's - 1808 Mass. Ave. scanJan 27
  5. 5Projecting sign - Kinko's Copies - 13 Dunster Street. scanFeb 3
  6. 6Driveway - Lawrence and Margaret Robillard - 47 Rice Street. scanFeb 24
  7. 7Communication from the Cambridge Arts Council re: the 10 Annual CAMBRIDGE RIVER FESTIVAL to be held June 7-15, 1986 and its various events. scanFeb 24
  8. 8Driveway - President and Fellows of Harvard College - 8 Mt. Auburn St. scanFeb 24
  9. 9Driveway - Mohan Singh - 80-84 River Street. scanFeb 24
  10. 10Driveway widening - Boston Pet Centre - 21-23 Charles Street. scanFeb 24
  11. 11Driveway - Trident Investment Corp. - 54-56 Trowbridge Street. scanFeb 24
  12. 12Driveway discontinuance - Trident Investment Corp. - 54-56 Trowbridge St. scanFeb 24
  13. 13Driveway - Antonio C. Martin - 395 Columbia Street. scanFeb 24
  14. 14Driveway - Marie C. Pommet - 20 Harrington Road. scanFeb 24
  15. 15Driveway - John and Barbara Swenson - 18 Harrington Road. scanFeb 24
  16. 16Driveway - Kenneth J. & Margaret L. Hynes - 53 Porter Road . scanFeb 24
  17. 17Back-lit awning with flourescent lamps - The Mattress Company, 1124 Cambridge St. scanMar 3
  18. 18Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting a list of new addresses/address changes on Gerry St., Coolidge Hill, Mass. Avenue, Harvard St. & Fresh Pond Parkway. scanMar 18
  19. 19Sign revocation - Louis A. Spileos - 492 Mass. Avenue. scanMar 24
  20. 20Granolithis sidewalk - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 2 Longfellow Park. (ADOPTED SUBJECT TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL). (see Historical Commission approval with a date of April 22, 1986[?]) scanMar 24
  21. 21Sign revocation - Lechmere Rug Co. - 200-214 Monsignor O'Brien Highway. scanMar 24
  22. 22Petition of Norman B. Starr on behalf of the Cambridge Antiquarian Book Fair for a banner over Mass. Ave. approximately at the intersection of Mass. Ave. & Quincy St. between Harvard University's Lamont Library & the Harvard Bookstore from april 16-29, 1986. (ADOPTED) scanMar 24
  23. 23Petition of Mrs. Carmen Medeiros, Parade Committee, Portuguese Day Festivities Committee, requesting that in connection with the Day of Portugal Parade on Sunday, June 1, 1986 the closing of Cardinal Medeiros Ave., Berkshire St., Cambridge St. & Mass. Ave. to the Common for the parade route, utilization of the Common, use of a flat-bed truck for the CRLS band & permission to hang two banners, one on Mass. Ave. & the other at Prospect St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 24
  24. 24Petition of the Harvard Square Theatre for seven fixed textile awnings illuminated from within at the premises numbered 10 Church St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 24
  25. 25Comm. from Elaine Thorne, Community Development Dept., transmitting the sign design review decision approving, as submitted, the petition of the Harvard Square Theatre for seven fixed awnings illuminated from within at 10 Church St. scanMar 24
  26. 26Driveway - South side of Broadway (TWO DRIVEWAYS) - David Barrett, Trustee, Two Cambridge Center Trust. (ADOPTED) scanMar 31
  27. 27Six Canopies - Building 300, One Kendall Square - The Athenaeum Group. (ADOPTED) scanMar 31
  28. 28Petition of Sally Alcorn, Exec. Dire. & Sheldon Cohen, Pres., Harvard Square Business Association, to reserve the Cambridge Common on Sunday, May 4, 1986 for the 3rd Annual MayFair & for permits for food vending on this date. (SEE ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED) scanMar 31
  29. 29Petition of Haig H. Agababian, Asst. General Mgr., Harvard Coop for street closing permits for at least once a month beginning on April 26, 1986 for the purpose of conducting expanded sidewalk sales on Palmer Street on Saturdays. (Referred to the City Manager with power to act). scanApr 14
  30. 30Sign - 366A Broadway - Fables Gallery. (ADOPTED) scanApr 28
  31. 31Sign - 187-191 Concord Avenue - LeVaux Realty. (ADOPTED) scanApr 28
  32. 32Petition of Helen A. Young, et al, Pearl St. property owners, requesting that the City Council inform the Public Works Dept. of their preference for concrete, rather than brick sidewalks on Pearl St. scanApr 28
  33. 33Re: lighting fixtures on the Cambridge Common. scanMay 5
  34. 34Granolithic sidewalk - General Turk, Jr. - 192-194 Fayerweather St. (Adopted) scanMay 5
  35. 35Granolithic sidewalk - W. Patrick Phear - 32-34 Royal Ave.. (Adopted) scanMay 5
  36. 36Driveway - Dana Street Realty Trust - 48 A & B Dana St. (Adopted) scanMay 5
  37. 37Driveway - John & Constance Hsia - 48 Dana St. (Adopted) scanMay 5
  38. 38Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting a letter from Edmund T. Curtis regarding his driveway petitions filed in 1984 for 407 Dana Street (two petitions). Said letter formally requesting that the Dana St. side of Broadway petition be withdrawn & asking only for permission for the 407 Broadway driveway. (Order Adopted) SEE HIGHWAY #120 OF 1985 scanMay 5
  39. 39Petition of Raymond Bandar d/b/a the Averof Restuarant for reaffirmation of the vote of the Council on September 9, 1985 granting permission for the conduct of their Greek & Middle Eastern Fair for the benefit of the Mass. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children on Saturday, May 17, 1986 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including the closing of a portion of Porter Road & the sidewalk at 1924 Mass. Avenue. (Order Adopted) scanMay 5
  40. 40Comm. from Julie Wrinn, Asst. Dir., Mass. Film Bureau, requesting that the City cooperate in assisting the Steve Tisch Production Company in filming a motion picture entitled "Soul Man" in and around Cambridge from May 20-23, 1986. (Referred to the City Manager & Traffic Director for review & approval) scanMay 5
  41. 41Banner - Harvard Square Business Association - 18 Brattle St. scanMay 12
  42. 42Comm. from John F. Deacon, Mgr. of Transit Services, MASCO, transmitting a petition from Lawrence K. Christiansen, Pres., MetroBus, Inc., its subsidiary, for a license for the carriage of passengers over certain public ways; said shuttle in the past had been operated by Andre Coachlines, Inc. & upon contract termination, MetroBus, Inc. was granted a temporary DPU permit to continue the shuttle operations. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanMay 19
  43. 43Petition of Kinko's Copies for three retractable awnings at 907 Main Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 19
  44. 44Driveway - Cambridge Visiting Nurses Assoc. - 35 Bigelow St. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanJun 2
  45. 45Driveway - John Soo Hoo - 8 Day Street - (ADOPTED) scanJun 2
  46. 46Driveway - Arthur Manousos - 88 Putnam Avenue - (ADOPTED) scanJun 2
  47. 47Comm. from Scott Levitan on behalf of the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association Re: four commentaries by neighbors expressing concern on the petition of the Cambridge Visiting Nurses Assoc. for a driveway at 35 Bigelow St. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanJun 2
  48. 48Driveway - Young K. Park - 19 Berkeley Street - (ADOPTED) scanJun 2
  49. 49Petiton of Ralph S. Cohne, Illustrious Potentate, Allepo Temple requesting permission for a pre-game parade on June 21, 1986 at 2:30 p.m. from the Cambridge Common down JFK St. to the Harvard Stadium for the Eighth Annual Shriners High School Football Classic. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanJun 2
  50. 50Petition of Sally Alcorn, Exec. Dir. & Sheldon Cohen, Pres., Harvard Square Business Association to conduct the Mayor's Cup Bike Race on Sunday, June 29, 1986 in Harvard Square from 2-5 p.m. & to erect two tents near the finish line, conduct of a small parade, suspension of a banner at the finish line & to conduct a "Mini World Fair" on the streets cordoned off to atomotive traffic during the race. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 2
  51. 51Petition of Mrs. Pota Gianourakos, Sec., St.'s Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, in connection with their Annual Grecian Cultural Festival on August 15-17, 1986 for permission to display a car for the sale of raffle tickets, placement of a banner across Mass. Ave. from the YMCA to City Hall & for use of the City Hall Bulletin Board on the lawn. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 19
  52. 52Granolithic sidewalk - Avi Soifer - 23 Irving Street (corner of Irving Terrace). (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 9
  53. 53Comm. from Donald C. McCusker, spokesperson for residents of Tremont St. (from Broadway to Hampshire St.), stating that they would like to be included in the process determining installation of new cement sidwewalks throughout the City & petitioning for new sidewalks on Tremont Street. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scan—
  54. 54Re: denial by the City Manager of a request for an additional curb cut at 35 Bigelow Street. scanJun 16
  55. 55Sign revocation - Howard Johnson Co. - 1712 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  56. 56Sign revocation - Prem La - 10 Mount Auburn Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  57. 57Comm. from Mel Miller, Program Director, WRKO Radio, requesting permission to broadcast from a mobile van in Harvard Square on Thursday, June 26, 1986 from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of their "Heritage Trail" series of broadcasts saluting individual communities. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  58. 58Petition of Francis Edward White for permission to display merchandise on the sidewalk on Oxford Street across from the Harvard Science Building between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of selling used books. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scan—
  59. 59Order re: that Gore Street be made a one way street from McGrath Highway to the Somerville Line. (Walsh, Mayor W. Sullivan & VM Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 23
  60. 60Petition of Edward J. Bailey, Jr., Pres., Mystic Valley Flower Shop for a display of merchandise commencing immediately and to be year round at 603 Mass. Avenue. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR REPORT) scanJun 23
  61. 61Driveway discontinuance - Steven A. Cohen - 71 Antrim Street. (ORDER ADOPTED scanJun 23
  62. 62Driveway - Steven A. Cohen - 71 Antrim Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 23
  63. 63Granolithic sidewalk - Frank Rinaldo - 187-197 Concord Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 23
  64. 64Petiton of Theodore Live to conduct the Farmers' Market from the second Monday in July & on each succeeding Monday through the last Monday in October, 1986 in the City-owned parking lot on Bishop Allen Drive & to hang a banner on Mass. Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 23
  65. 65Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting a list of sundry new addresses/changes. scanJun 23
  66. 66Sign revocation - Cambridge Young Women's Christian Association, Inc. - 7 Temple St. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  67. 67Granolithic sidewalk - Peter Mullane - 30 Donnell Street. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  68. 68Granolithic sidewalk - Paula Brown Tyack - 32 Donnell St. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  69. 69Resolutions naming the way situated on Eliot Street & leading into the Kennedy Park, along the Charles Hotel, as "Pirandella Way" in honor of the great Italian writer, Luigi Pirandella. (VM Vellucci) scanJun 30
  70. 70Sign - BayBank/Harvard Trust - 28 Eliot Street. (ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  71. 71Re: application of Medical Area Service Corp. to operate a shuttle bus over certain streets & roadways in the City. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 30
  72. 72Driveway - Frederick L. Eliot & Alexandra O. Eliot - 80 Magazine St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  73. 73Driveway - Scott P. Lewis & Emily Min Kuo - 19 Avon St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  74. 74Petition of Oscar DiStefano on behalf of Input-Output Ltd., d/b/a Caffe Paradiso for placement of tables & chairs on the sidewalk at One Eliot Place for the sale of non-alcoholic beverages & food from August 5, 1986 through October 1, 1986, Sundays through Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 12 midnight. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR POLICY STATEMENT) scanAug 4
  75. 75Comm. from Kripan Doyle, Director, Boston Chapter, Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, requesting the Council's support for establishing a Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile on the Common, consisting of an accurately measured & marked one-mile loop & dedicated to the cause of world peace. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanAug 4
  76. 76Seven awnings - James H. Batmasian on behalf of the Hye Company Management Company - 2368 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  77. 77Bitulithic sidewalk - Samuel Leland - 102 Coolidge Hill. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  78. 78Granolithic sidewalk - Christine Slywotzky - 3 Ellsworth Park. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  79. 79Driveway - Robert & Janet L. Craigie - One High Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  80. 80Petition of Brian Hughes for a vending license to be located on Eliot Street adjacent to the old Brattle MBTA Station and the Charles Hotel for the sale of knitted outerwear. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanAug 4
  81. 81Petition of Harvard University Museums of Natural History, requesting permission for a 4' x 6' streetlight banner to hang from the Oxford Street light in front of the Museum complex from September 1st through September 30, 1986, to commemorate their 350th anniversary. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  82. 82Petition of Polaroid Corp. for three flags at the premises numbered 770 Main Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  83. 83Awning - Royce Shops, d/b/a More Woman - 599-601 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 4
  84. 84Resolutions on John M. Moriarty, Jr. & the naming of the corner of Hutchinson & Appleton Streets as "PFC John M. Moriarty, Jr. Square". (Mayor W. Sullivan) scanAug 4
  85. 85Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 16 on the petition for a display of merchandise by Mystic Florist Shop at 603 Mass. Avenue scanSep 8
  86. 86Resolutions naming the intersection of 2390 Mass. Avenue & Alberta Terrace as John Gimigliano Square. scanSep 8
  87. 87Order re: naming the Rindge Field Shelter in memory of the late Paul Gately, for his work with Cambridge youth. (Mayor W. Sullivan & Danehy) scanSep 8
  88. 88Resolutions that the Council go on record requesting that a process be established by which sidewalk tables & chairs may be placed throughout the City subject to appropriate approvals. (Graham) scanSep 8
  89. 89Order re: City Council approve the request of Salvey Reale to erect a banner rom 716-723 Cambridge St. for the St.'s Cosmo & Damian Festival to be held September 13-14, 1986. (VM Vellucci) - ORDER ADOPTED (SEE HIGHWAYS #90 ON NEXT PAGE) scanSep 8
  90. 90Banner - Salvey C. Reale - across 716-723 Cambridge St. for the St.'s Cosmo & Danian Festival. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  91. 91Resolutions to rescind the order adopted by the City Council on May 14, 1984 granting permission to the Wursthaus Restaurant for ten summer lawn tables on the MBTA Plaza. (ORDER TO RESCIND FAILED OF ADOPTION ON ROLL CALL 4-5-0) scanSep 8
  92. 92Comm. from John P. Beilstein, General Mgr., American District Telegraph Co. (ADT) in protest of the changing of the name of Munroe Street to Linskey Way & requesting a public hearing before the Council to discuss the matter. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanSep 8
  93. 93Comm. from Jay Wilson, Emergency Food Coordinator, CEOC, on behalf of the Cambridge Food Pantry Network, Re: its second annual food drive to be held on November 17-27, 1986 & requesting permission to place food collection boxes at City Hall & the two annexes for the duration of the drive. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 8
  94. 94Driveway - Cliff M. Risack - 108 Trowbridge Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  95. 95Petition of Robert S. Goodman, Pres., Boston Doubledeckers, Inc. for a license for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain specified public ways in the City in order to conduct sightseeing tours. (REFERRED TO ORDER #3 OF THIS DATE - SEE FINANCE 341) scanSep 15
  96. 96Comm. from Dorothy W. King, 100 Trowbridge St. Re: petition of Cliff Risack for a curb cut at 108 Trowbridge St., stating that the neighbors have discussed the petition & do not formally oppose same. (REFERRED TO THE PETITION - HIGHWAYS 94 ABOVE) scanSep 15
  97. 97Order re: Cambridge Hospital to place a tablet in a conspicuous place with the inscription "Mary Castriotta Clinic" at the new East Cambridge Health Center. VM Vellucci (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 15
  98. 98Petition of Lawrence Anznoni, Jr., Vice-Pres., Brush Hill Transportation, Inc. for the carriage of passengers over certain specified public ways to provide transport to guests of various Cambridge hotels & motels & joining with a sightseeing tour originating in Boston. 9/8/86 - PETITION CHARTER RIGHTED. 9/15/86 - NO ACTION TAKEN, PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19. scanSep 15
  99. 99Petition of Sheldon Cohen, Pres., Harvard Square Business Assoc., for permission to conduct the 8th annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square on Sunday, October 12, 1986 from noon to dusk (raindate of October 19th) & requesting that JFK St. from Mt. Auburn St. to Brattle St. & Brattle St. to Brattle Square be closed on this date from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 22
  100. 100Sign revocation - Larry Kelly's Tavern, d/b/a Partheon Restaurant - 924 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 22
  101. 101Sign revocation - The Old Cambridge Company - 45 First St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 22
  102. 102Sign revocation - Atlantic Refining Co. - 176 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 22
  103. 103Sign revocation - Gulf Oil Corp. - 131-139 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 22
  104. 104Driveway - Suzanne Gordon - 111 Sherman Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  105. 105Driveway Widening - Radcliffe College - Parker Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  106. 106Driveway - Michael & Karen Nicoloro - 154-156 Spring St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  107. 107Driveway discontinuance - Walden St. Associates - 127 Walden St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  108. 108Driveway discontinuance - Walden St. Associates - 133 Walden St. - (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  109. 109Driveway - Walden St. Associates - Walden Mews. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  110. 110Driveway - Angelo Kontos - 171 Magazine Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  111. 111Petition of William Allen, Cultural Survival, Inc. for a temporary vendors license & permission to place a small vending table in the Harvard Square area for one day to distribute information on their organization & sell magazines, posters, t-shirts, in October, 1986. REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER scanOct 6
  112. 112Awning - Siam Garden - 45½ Mount Auburn Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 6
  113. 113Order re: that the Cambridge Golf Course be changed to the "Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Golf Course". (VM VELLUCCI & WALSH) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 20
  114. 114Driveway - James Wick - 11 Corporal Burns Road (ADOPTED) scanOct 20
  115. 115Driveway - Al Salvato & James W. Headley - 86 Henry Street. (ADOPTED) scanOct 20
  116. 116Awning - Magazine Cafe & Deli - 114 Magazine Street. (ADOPTED) scanOct 20
  117. 117Comm. from Edward Blank, Pres., The Mattress Co., requesting that a loading zone be established in front of their store at 1124 Cambridge Street. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER & TRAFFIC DIRECTOR) scanOct 20
  118. 118Petition of Ellen Kelley, Director, Cambridge-Ellis School, for a banner to hang across Beech Street from the St. James Episcopal Church at 1991 Mass. Ave., across Beech Street to the Long Funeral Home from October 21-25, 1986 to advertise a rummage sale & bazaar at the school on Saturday, October 25, 1986. (ADOPTED) scanOct 20
  119. 119Sign revocation - Gulf Oil Corp. - 178 Hampshire Street. (ADOPTED) scanOct 20
  120. 120Comm. from Alice Peck, Mauricio R. Puente & Chris Ryan of Breakaway Promotions, requesting permission for the Mayor's Cup Bicycle Race to be held on June 21, 1987 around the perimeter of the Harvard Yard. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanNov 3
  121. 121Driveway (WIDENING) - John & Barbara Ross - 150 Upland Road. (ADOPTED) scanNov 3
  122. 122Driveway - George Sintiris - 329 Broadway. (ADOPTED) scanNov 3
  123. 123Petition of Hudson Bus Lines for a temporary license for transporation from the Alewife MBTA Station to Logan Airport. (PETITION REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER & TRAFFIC DIRECTOR) scanNov 17
  124. 124Order re: that upon completion of the athletic facility at Rindge Field, the baseball diamond be named in honor of the late J. Henry Quinn. (Danehy) scanNov 17
  125. 125Comm. from Roger V. Altreuter, Vice-Pres. & Project Mgr., Spaulding & Slye, on behalf of Triangle Park Associates requesting that the Council reopen consideration of a pedestrian bridge connecting 125 & 150 CambridgePark Drive & transmitting a proposed license for same & various correspondence. (THIS COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL & CHARTER RIGHTED AT THE MEETING OF 3/3/86. ON 3/24/86 IT WAS TABLED & REMAINED ON THE TABLE. ON 11/3/86 IT WAS MOVED FROM THE TABLE & PERMISSION FOR THE BRIDGE GRANTED - RECONSIDERATION WAS FILED & ON 11/17/86 - RECONSIDERATION FAILED & THE ACTION OF 11/3/86 GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE BRIDGE STANDS). scanNov 17
  126. 126Comm. from Roger W. Altreuter, Vice-Pres. & Project Mgr., Spaulding & Slye in appreciation of Vice-Mayor Vellucci's efforts to mediate the issues at 1000 Mass. Ave. & the commitments they are prepared to make with the proposed 1000 Mass. Ave. Phase II addition. (Referred to the petition - see Highways 125 above). scanNov 3
  127. 127Comm. from Maria E. Marasco, Exec. Dir., Mass. Dept. of Public Works, Outdoor Advertising Division, transmitting notice of seven applications for the renewal of outdoor signs at various locations in the City. scanDec 8
  128. 128Sign revocation - Franklin TV, Inc. - 2304 Mass. Avenue. (ADOPTED) scanDec 8
  129. 129Revocation of three roll up security grilles - Bob Slate Co., Inc. - 1288 Mass. Avenue. (ADOPTED) scanDec 8
  130. 130Awning - Joseph F. Nini, d/b/a Nini's Corner - 1-8 Brattle St. (ADOPTED) scanDec 8
  131. 131Widening of existing driveway - Michael Collins - 11 Whitney Avenue (ORDER ADOPTED) scanDec 15
  132. 132Banner - Accessories Plus - 65 Mt. Auburn St. (ADOPTED) scanDec 22
  133. 133Resolutions that the bridge at the intersection of Mt. Auburn St. and Belmont St. be named in honor of veterans fo the Korean War. (S. Russell) scanDec 29
  134. 134PLACED ON FILE AT THE END OF THE LEGISLATIVE YEAR :- Order re: that it si the sense of the City Council that the petition of Ruth Hiller for a curb cut at the premises numbered 407A Broadway (also referred to as 407 & 409 Broadway) be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeal, due to the seriousness of the request & the time delays since the petition was filed in 1983. (VM Vellucci) (February 10, 1986 order introduced & Charter Righted. 2/24/86 Order Tabled & remained on Table until December 29, 1986) For further history - See 1983 - Highways # 204 / 1986 - Highways # 58A, 58B / 1986 - Highways # 134 + 38 / 1987 - Highways # 214 scanDec 29

Appointments

123 actions · № 1–123
  1. 1Communication from Mayor Sullivan re: his appointment of a Special Committee of three Councillors, consisting of himself, Vice-Mayor Vellucci and Councillor Duehay to recommend a suitable memorial in honor of Edward Steven Waitkus. scanJan 13
  2. 2Notification of the reappointment of Melvin Gadd as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeal for a term to expire January 31, 1991. scanJan 13
  3. 3Appointment of three constables with power. scanJan 13
  4. 4Oath of office of Henry P. Gallagher - as Acting Chief of Police scanJan 10
  5. 5Oath of office of Jeffrey W. Purcell as tenant representative on the Cambridge Rent Control Board. scanJan 23
  6. 6Constable bond of Alex Hayes for approval of the surety. scanJan 27
  7. 7Constable bond of Joseph L. Martin for approval of the surety. scanJan 27
  8. 8Appointment of Jeffrey W. Purcell, Esq., as Tenant Representative on the Cambridge Rent Control Board for a term to expire Jan. 21,1988. scanJan 27
  9. 9Reappointment of five constables with power. scanJan 27
  10. 10Constable bond of Charles R . Sullivan for approval of the surety. scanFeb 3
  11. 11Reappointment of two constables without power. scanFeb 3
  12. 12Constable bond of Theodore A. Morris for approval of the surety. scanFeb 10
  13. 13Appointment of Sarah Wunsch as Executive Director of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission. scanFeb 24
  14. 14Notification from Michael Greene of his resignation as Administrator of the Cambridge Hospital and appointment of John G. O'Brien as Interim Acting Administrator . scanFeb 24
  15. 15Appointment of twelve persons to a Blue Ribbon Committee to review plans for development and required zoning for the Cambridgeport Industrial District. scanFeb 24
  16. 16Appointment of three constables with power and three without power. scanFeb 24
  17. 17Notification of the appointment of thirteen persons to the Cambridge Public Access Corp. as Directors and of the appointment of nineteen persons to the Cambridge Public Access Corp. Advisory Congress. scanFeb 24
  18. 18Constable bond of William J. Dreier for approval of the surety. scanFeb 24
  19. 19Appointment of David P. Kennedy to the Planning Board for a term to expire April 30, 1986. scanFeb 24
  20. 20Appointment of two constables without power. scanFeb 24
  21. 21Bond of Joseph E. Connarton, Deputy City Clerk for approval of the surety. scanMar 3
  22. 22Constable bond of Sheila A. Halloran for approval of the surety. scanMar 3
  23. 23Appointment of Ms. D. Margaret Drury as Executive Director of the Rent Control Board. scanMar 3
  24. 24Appointment of Michael H. Rosenberg as Asst. City Manager for Community Development. scanMar 24
  25. 25Reappointment of Sondra Scheir as Election Commission for a four year term to expire March 31, 1988. scanMar 24
  26. 26Appointment of Jacqueline T. Rickard as Associate Member of the Board of Zoning Appeal for a term to expire March 31, 1988. scanMar 24
  27. 27Constable bond of Stephen Kelly for approval of the surety. scanMar 24
  28. 28Constable bond of Victor McDonald for approval of the surety. - McDonald bond cancelled by Insurance Co. effective January 1, 1989. Termination letter filed within[?] scanMar 24
  29. 29Constable bond of Raymond L. Proulx for approval of the surety. scanMar 24
  30. 30Appointment of a constable with power and six constables without power. scanMar 24
  31. 31Constable bond of James M. Desrosiers for approval of the surety. scanMar 24
  32. 32Appointment of Paul J. Schlaver as Executive Director fo the Cambridge Consumer Advisory Commission, effective April 1, 1986. scanMar 31
  33. 33Appointment of Mark W. McCabe as Animal Control Director, effective April 1, 1986. scanMar 31
  34. 34Appointment of four constables with power. scanMar 31
  35. 35Oath of office of William H. Phillips as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanMar 27
  36. 36Appointment of a constable without power & two constables with power. scanApr 7
  37. 37Appointment of Eileen G. Keegan as Director of Community & Youth Services for the Dept. of Human Services. scanApr 7
  38. 38Appointment of Raymond G. D'Arcy to the Council on Aging. scanApr 14
  39. 39Appointment of a constable with power and a constable without power. scanApr 14
  40. 40Constable bond of Manuel P. Amorin, for approval of the surety. scanApr 14
  41. 41Appointment of a constable with power & five constables without power. scanApr 28
  42. 42Appointment of three members to the Cambridge Arts Council. scanApr 28
  43. 43Constable bond of Lawrence W. Stone for approval of the surety. scanApr 28
  44. 44Appointment of two constables with power. scanMay 5
  45. 45Re: transmitting for confirmation in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40D the reappointment of Frederick Dupree as a member of the Cambridge Industrial Development Financing Authority Board for a term to expire March 31, 1991. (Reappointment confirmed) scanMay 5
  46. 46Appointment of two constables without power. scanMay 5
  47. 47Constable bond of Daniel J. Saccoccio, for approval of the surety. scanMay 5
  48. 48Notification of the appointment of eight persons to the Porter Square Community Advisory Committee, with two representatives to be appointed by Somerville Mayor Brune. scanMay 19
  49. 49Appointment of a constable with power. scanMay 19
  50. 50Constable bond of Leonard R. Couto for approval of the surety. scanMay 19
  51. 51Notification of the appointment of John Fernandes & Marie J. Wright to the Commission on Handicapped Persons. scanJun 2
  52. 52Appointment of a constable without power. scanJun 2
  53. 53Proposed order requesting that Donald A. Warner, who is under contract with the Hospital for architectural services be appointed a Special Municipal Employee. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 2
  54. 54Comm. from the Board of Zoning Appeal, transmitting notification that the officers of the Board are Brendan J. Sullivan, Chairman & Melvin Gadd, Vice-Chairman. scanJun 2
  55. 55Appointment of five persons to the Civilian Review Board. scanJun 2
  56. 56Oath of office of Alberta A. Dixon as a Parking Control Officer scanJun 2
  57. 57Oath of Office of Paul F. Doyle as a Parking Control Officer. scanJun 2
  58. 58Oath of Office of Vanessa E. Hayden as a Parking Control Officer. scanJun 2
  59. 59Oath of Office of Ethel R. Hicks as a Parking Control Officer. scanJun 2
  60. 60Oath of Office of Zachary E. Thompson as a Parking Control Officer. scanJun 2
  61. 61Oath of Office of Domenic Christofaro as a Member of the Civilian Review Board. scanMay 23
  62. 62Oath of Office of Francis McGrail as a Member of the Civilian Review Board. scanMay 23
  63. 63Oath of Office of David Barry as a Member of the Civilian Review Board. scanMay 23
  64. 64Oath of Office of Marian Darlington-Hope as a Member of the Civilian Review Board. scanJun 6
  65. 65Notification of the appointment of Lisa deLima to the Board of Zoning Appeal for a term to expire November 30, 1991. scanJun 9
  66. 66Appointment of a constable without power. scanJun 16
  67. 67Oath of office of Stephen P. Ahern as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  68. 68Oath of office of Francis T. Boyle as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  69. 69Oath of office of Jill A. Brown as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  70. 70Oath of office of Peter M. Calnan as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  71. 71Oath of office of Stephen K. Edwards as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  72. 72Oath of office of Maureen B. Ford as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  73. 73Oath of office of Kenneth E. Holway as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  74. 74Oath of office of Tonilyn L. Lee as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  75. 75Oath of office of Timothy F. O'Brien as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  76. 76Oath of office of James M. Ruffing as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 15
  77. 77Oath of office of John D. Brescia as an Arlington Police Officer. scanJun 15
  78. 78Oath of office of Paul D. Conroy as an Arlington Police Officer. scanJun 15
  79. 79Oath of office of Michael J. Sheehan as an Arlington Police Officer. scanJun 15
  80. 80Oath of office of Joyce A. Wilson as an Arlington Police Officer. scanJun 15
  81. 81Oath of office of Mark Foley as a Boston Municipal Building Police Officer. scanJun 15
  82. 82Oath of office of James M. Lewis as a Boston Municipal Building Police Officer. scanJun 15
  83. 83Oath of office of Kevin C. Maguire as a Boston Municipal Building Police Officer. scanJun 15
  84. 84Oath of office of Glenn J. Dalrymple as a Holliston Police Officer. scanJun 15
  85. 85Oath of office of Mark G. Spenser as a Lynnfield Police Officer. scanJun 15
  86. 86Oath of office of James G. Hicks as an M.I.T. Police Officer. scanJun 15
  87. 87Oath of office of Ronald D. Richardson as a Natick Police Officer. scanJun 15
  88. 88Oath of office of Jeanne B. Aiello as a Registry of Motor Vehicles Police Officer. scanJun 15
  89. 89Oath of office of Matthew P. Watts as a Wellfleet Police Officer. scanJun 15
  90. 90Appointment of a constable with power. scanJun 23
  91. 91Appointment of eight persons as members of the Civic Unity Committee for one-year terms to expire in June, 1987 & the reappointment of five persons for three year terms to expire in June, 1989. scanJun 30
  92. 92Appointment of ten constables without power. scanJun 30
  93. 93Appointment of John O'Brien as Director of the Cambridge Hospital. scanAug 4
  94. 94Appointment of seven constables without power & one with power. scanAug 4
  95. 95Appointment of a constable without power. scanAug 4
  96. 96Bond of Paul E. Healy, as City Clerk, for approval of the surety. scanAug 4
  97. 97Constable bond of Louis Micciche for approval of the surety. scanAug 4
  98. 98Appointment of six constables without power & one with power scanSep 8
  99. 99Comm. from Paul E. Healy, City Clerk, transmitting notification of his impending retirement effective October 15, 1986 & extending his thanks to the Council & City administration for their consideration & cooperation throughout the years. scanSep 15
  100. 100Order re: that the name of Joseph E. Connarton, Deputy City Clerk, be placed in nomination for the position of City Clerk, for a term commencing June 1, 1986. (ORDER ADOPTED ON ROLL CALL UNANIMOUSLY) scanSep 22
  101. 101Constable bond of Arthur F. Sibert, for approval of the surety. scanSep 22
  102. 102Order re: that the office of Deputy City Clerk be declared vacant as of October 16, 1986, that a job description be prepared, position be advertised & that this order be tabled pending review of the Council. (DUEHAY). 9/22/86 - ORDER TABLED. 9/29/86 - ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 29
  103. 103Notification of the appointment of Susan Sperlock as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeal, for a term to expire September 1, 1990. scanSep 29
  104. 104Order re: that the name of Arthur Libitz, City Auditor be placed in nomination for the position of City Auditor for a three year term, commencing June 1, 1986. (ORDER ADOPTED) (VM VELLUCCI) scanOct 20
  105. 105Appointment of a Constable with power. scanOct 20
  106. 106Appointment of eleven persons to the Harvard Square Youth Committee to review problems of youths congregating in Harvard Square. scanOct 20
  107. 107Notification of the appointment of Oliver Farnum to the Council on Aging. scanOct 20
  108. 108Appointment of three persons to the Cambridge Health Policy Board. scanOct 20
  109. 109Appointment of three persons & reappointment of one person to the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for terms to expire August 1, 1989. scanOct 20
  110. 110Appointment of two persons to the Consumer Advisory Commission for terms to expire September 30, 1988. scanOct 20
  111. 111Oath of office of Arthur F. Libitz, as City Auditor. scanOct 20
  112. 112Oath of office of Susan Spurlock as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeal. scanSep 25
  113. 113Appointment of Ross Miller as a member of the Arts Council. scanNov 3
  114. 114Appointment of a constable without power. scanNov 3
  115. 115Comm. from William A. Gomes, Affirmative Action Director, requesting that the Council consider the selection of a person of color for the position of Deputy City Clerk. scanNov 3
  116. 116Appointment of a constable with power & a constable without power. scanNov 17
  117. 117Appointment of John Norton, Esq. as an Alternate Member of the Board of Zoning Appeal for a term to expire November 30, 1988. scanNov 17
  118. 118Appointment of three constables without power scanDec 8
  119. 119Appointment of two constables with power & three without power. scanDec 15
  120. 120Re: proposed order designating both R. Hale Andrews, Jr. & Myra J. Green as Special Municipal Employees, pursuant to Chapter 268A of the General Laws. (12/15/86 - CHARTER RIGHTED. 12/22/86 - ORDER ADOPTED) scanDec 22
  121. 121Constable bond of Allan Korb, for approval fo the surety. scanDec 29
  122. 122Appointment of a constable without power. scanDec 29
  123. 123Letter from the CNA Insurance Companies, cancelling the constable bond of Bennet D. Halprin, by letter dated December 16, 1986. scanDec 16

Ordinances

55 actions · № 1–55
  1. 1PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - petition of Planning Board revised Harvard Square Overlay. scanFeb 20
  2. 2PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME- petition of Planning Board to rezone area in the Dunster St., Mt. Auburn St., JFK St., Winthrop St., Holyoke and Plympton Street. scanFeb 20
  3. 3PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - Petition of City Council re: Community residences and Personal Care Lodging Houses. scanJan 22
  4. 4PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - Proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter 9, Section 9-16 entitled "Poles not be erected without order" by deleting the words "by electricity" from the lines numbered 4 & 5. scanFeb 10
  5. 5Voluntary Linkage Program. scanFeb 24
  6. 6PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - Salary increase for the City Council and Mayor. scanApr 7
  7. 7WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE PETITIONER - comm. from David F. Whitty, Exec. Dir., Shelter, Inc., requesting that the Council refile the petition of the Community Development Dept. to amend the Zoning Ordinances by revising Section 11.20 Re: community residences & personal care lodging houses. (Withdrawn April 14, 1986) scanFeb 3
  8. 8Planning Board recommendations on the City Council petition to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 11.20 - Community Residences & Personal Care Lodging Houses & Section 4.50 - Institutional Use Regulations & Section 4.30 - Table of Use Regulations. scanMay 5
  9. 9Opinion from the City Solicitor as to the validity of Ordinances 926 & 966 (Removal Permits). scanMay 12
  10. 10PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - technical amendment to Ordinance No. 1030, which amended Chapter Two of the General Ordinances entitled "Administration", Article XXII entitled "Officers Generally", Section 2-191 entitled "List of Salaries in General" by striking out the provisions of Ordinance No. 1012 of June 25, 1984 & substituting a new Section 2-191 in place thereof Re: effective date of City Council salaries. scanJun 2
  11. 11PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Map by rezoning an area currently designated as Residence B & Residence C-3 to Residence C-2 in the Plympton St., Mt. Auburn St., JFK St., South St., Dunster St., Winthrop St., Holyoke St. & Holyoke Pl. area. scanJun 2
  12. 12Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq., stating that various City departments should respect zoning decisions made by the City Council. scanJun 9
  13. 13Comm. from Maureen Spofford, Committee on Zoning, Riverside Organizing Community Re: results of their study on zoning in & affecting Riverside, stating that they have found errors in the City's Zoning Map. (Referred to the City Clerk for review & report). scanJun 23
  14. 14PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of Councillors Duehay & Russell to amend the Zoning Map by rezoning from Business A to Residence A-1 in the Walden St., Concord Ave., Huron Ave., Manassas Ave. area. scanJun 23
  15. 15PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - Petition of the Community Development Dept. to amend the Zoning Ordinances by creating a new Subsection 3.13 "Central Square Moratorium on Fast Order Food Establishments and Automobile Oriented Fast Order Food Establishments" and renumbering the existing Subsection 3.13 as 3.14. scanJun 23
  16. 16PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of John K. Bissland, President, William S. Simpson, Inc. to rezone land int he Sidney, Henry and Chestnut Street area from Industry B to Residential C-3A. scanMay 19
  17. 17PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - Communication from Arthur C. Parris, Chairman, Planning Board, transmitting a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinances by deleting the existing section 11.50, Harvard Square Overlay District and substituting in place thereof a new section 11.50. scanJun 2
  18. 18PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of Councillor Duehay to amend the General Ordinances in Chapter Thirteen, Offenses, Article IV, "Offenses Against Public Peace", section 13-10, "Regulations for the Control of Noise" subsection V "Prohibition of Non-measured Noise Polluting Acts" by adding a new sub-sub-section V.A. (11) entitled "Electronic bug-killing devices". scanAug 4
  19. 19Re: resolution adopted by the Historical Commission on the appropriateness of various historic preservation measures in the Harvard Square Overlay Zone. (PLACED ON FILE) scanAug 4
  20. 20PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of Councillor David Sullivan to amend the General Ordinances in Chapter Thirteen entitled "Offenses" by adding after Section 13-5 a Section 13-5A entitled "Certain handgun transactions prohibited". scanAug 4
  21. 21PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of the Historical Commission to extend the Old Cambridge Historic District. scanAug 4
  22. 22PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN THE PROPER AMOUNT OF TIME - petition of Councillor Danehy to amend the Zoning Ordinances by deleting the existing line 4.351 Veterinary establishment, kennel, pet shop or similar establishment & substituting a new line 4.35.1. (NOTE: SEE REFILED PETITION) scanAug 4
  23. 23PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Melvin I. Gadd to rezone land in the Erie St., Brookline St., Tudor St., Franklin St., River St., William St., Fairmont and Magazine Street area. scanAug 18
  24. 24PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - petition of the Planning Board to rezone land in the Northern Mass. Ave. area. scanJul 2
  25. 25PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - petition of John E. Lowry, et al to rezone Northern Mass. Ave. from the common to Richard Avenue. scanSep 1
  26. 26PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Geneva Malenfant to rezone land in the Brookline, Henry, Chestnut, Sidney St., Erie, Allston, Hamilton, Peters, Pearl, Acorn and Granite St. area. scanSep 1
  27. 27PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - Amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter Eighteen entitled "Vehicles & Traffic" by adding a new section 18-3 entitled "Parking spaces for vehicles of handicapped persons". scanSep 22
  28. 28Order re: City Solicitor to prepare for Council review an amendment to Section 16 of the General Ordinances allowing the Police Dept. to tow out of town cabs attempting to pick up Cambridge fares. (Graham) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 29
  29. 29PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of John K. Bissland, Pres., William S. Simpson, Inc. to amend the Zoning Ordinances by rezoning to Residential C-1 the area presently zoned as Industry B in the area bounded by Sidney St., Henry St. & Chestnut St. scanSep 29
  30. 30PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Article XXXII entitled "Cambridge Consumer Advisory Commission" of Chapter Two entitled "Administration", Section 2, entitled "Members; Terms". scanSep 29
  31. 31PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Avenue Advisory Committee to amend the Zoning Ordinances by establishing a new series of zoning districts relating to the northern section of Mass. Avenue & certain portions of the abutting neighborhood from the Common to Richard Avenue & establishing special regulations creating a new Section 11.100 entitled "Mass. Avenue Overlay District". scanOct 6
  32. 32Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq., in opposition to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee Committee to establish new zoning districts on North Mass. Ave. & a North Mass. Ave. Overlay District. (REFERRED TO PETITION) scanSep 8
  33. 33Comm. from Alex M. Steinbergh, Tr., 1800 Mass. Trust, withdrawing his written protest to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave. (REFERRED TO PETITION) scanSep 15
  34. 34Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting a list of 52 written protests filed pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40S, Subsection 5 as amended to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave.(the petitions themselves are filed with this comm.). (REFERRED TO THE PETITION)Sep 22
  35. 35Comm. from Howard D. Medwed, 58 Washington Ave., in support of the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave.Sep 22
  36. 36Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting two additional written protests pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Sub-section 5 as amended to the petition of Charles R. Laverty & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave. (REFERRED TO PETITION)Sep 22
  37. 37Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, tranxmitting three written protests to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave. (REFERRED TO PETITION)Sep 29
  38. 38Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting a comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, stating that as of September 22, 1986, 51 of 54 written protests to the petition of Charles R. Laverty J. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave. have been verified & that the total square footage they represent exceeds twenty percent of the area affected by said rezoning petition.—
  39. 39Comm. from Vincent J. Panico, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Palermo, owner of 2269 Mass. Ave., requesting that Mr. Palermo's written protest to the petiition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave. be withdrawn.Oct 6
  40. 40Comm. from Robert E. Marlow, Tr., R.E.M. Realty Trust, owner of 1900-1910 Mass. Ave. & 1972 Mass. Ave., requesting that his written protest to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave., be withdrawn.—
  41. 41Planning Board recommendations on the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave.—
  42. 42Comm. from Karen Swaim, on behalf of the Business Assoc. of North Cmabridge Board of Directors Re: their position & concerns on Porter Sq. development proposals. (Ref. to North Mass. Ave. petition)Aug 4
  43. 43Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, transmitting communications from seven property owners, requesting that their written protest to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee petition to rezone North Mass. Ave. be withdrawn.Oct 3
  44. 44Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, Acting City Clerk, transmitting a written protest from two property owners to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee to rezone North Mass. Ave.Sep 8
  45. 45Comm. from Faith D. McDonald, Chair, Board of Assessors Re: transmitting the results of the Assessors' check of assessed property owners filing written protest to the petition of Charles R. Laverty, Jr. & the North Mass. Ave. Advisory Committee received as of September 19, 1986.Sep 19
  46. 46PASSED TO BE ORAINED - Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinances on the petition of Councillor Duehay to rezone from Residence C-2 to Residence C-1 in the Mass. Ave., Mt. Vernon St. & Upland Road area.Oct 6
  47. 47Petition of James P. Coughlin requesting that the City Council establish an ordinance making the feeding of pidgeons on the pedestrian island in Central Square illegal. (REFERRED TO THE CITY SOLICITOR) scanOct 20
  48. 48PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of the Community Development Dept. to amend the Zoning Ordinances by creating a new Section 3.14 entitled "North Point Temporary Building Moratorium". scanNov 3
  49. 49PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - proposed amendment to Chapter 2 of the General Ordinances, Chapter 2 entitled "Administration", Article XXIII, Section 2-191, "List of Salaries in General", establishing the City Manager's salary at $95,000. scanNov 3
  50. 50Comm. from Bill Cavellini on behalf of the Ward 5 Democratic Committee Re: proposed downzoning of Cambridgeport & said Committee's November 11th vote recommending the drafting of a new zoning petition on the affordability to persons of low & moderate income. scanNov 17
  51. 51Comm. from Maureen Spofford on behalf of the Committee on Zoning of the Riverside Organizing Committee, requesting a response to their letter of June, 1986 with regard to errors in the Cambridge Zoning Map & calling for the correction of same. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REPORT IN TWO WEEKS) scanDec 8
  52. 52Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 25 concerning errors in the Cambridge Zoning Map. scanDec 22
  53. 53PASSED TO BE ORDAINED as amended. Proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter 13 entitled "Offenses", in Section 13-3 entitled "Smoking Prohibited" by adding an exception under paragraph F-1 with regard to smoking in offices (& public places). & second amendment to amend paragraph (e 1/2). scanDec 8
  54. 54PETITION WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONERS Petition of Mary A Wolff, et al to zone land in the Follen St , & Waterhouse St areaDec 29
  55. 55NO ACTION TAKEN proposed amendment to the General ordinances concerning the use of sidewalks and public ways as a forum for expressing and business. scanJun 30

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