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The Docket ▸ 1988

1988

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Sundries

800 actions · № 1–800
  1. 1Resolutions on the death of Edward A. Callender, lifelong resident. (Graham & W. Sullivan) scanJan 11
  2. 2Resolutions on the death of Charles Fowler, Custodian of the Fessenden School. (Graham) scanJan 11
  3. 3Order re: that Awaiting Report Items numbered 23, 36, 40 & 41 for the City Council meeting of December 28, 1987 be placed on the Awaiting Report list for the 1988-1989 City Council. (D. Sullivan) scanJan 11
  4. 4Resolutions on the death of longtime resident Philip Lipkin. (D. Sullivan & VM Wolf) scanJan 11
  5. 5Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of long-time resident John H. Lynch. (S. Russell) scanJan 11
  6. 6Order re: that Awaiting Report Items 7, 9, 17, 27, 34 & 43 of December 28, 1987 be placed on the Awaiting Report list for the 1988-1989 City Council. (S. Russell) scanJan 11
  7. 7Resolutions on the forthcoming christening celebration of Emily Rose Marcantonio on January 17, 1988. (Danehy) scanJan 11
  8. 8Re: request for the re-scheduling of a public hearing for the Central Square Action Plan to January 25, 1988 or as soon thereafter as the Council agenda allows. (Hearing set for February 1, 1988 at 6 p.m.) scanJan 11
  9. 9Comm. from Douglass B. Lee, stating he will be unable to appear before the Council this evening as originally scheduled to discuss home ownership matters & requesting that his appearance be rescheduled to Monday, January 25, 1988. scanJan 11
  10. 10Comm. from David F. Noonan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of a press release dated December 29, 1987 Re: appointment of Dr. Stuart Wiles as the third & final member of the Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge. (See Appointments #125 of 1987 for prior appointments) scanJan 11
  11. 11Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on January 19, 1988 Re: application of New York Cellular Geographic Service Area, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility to operate a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanJan 11
  12. 12Notice of a public hearing from the DPU to be held on January 21, 1988 Re: proposed rates & charges by Central Corp. scanJan 11
  13. 13Order re: that the Community Development Dept. be directed to enter into the necessary agreements & contract with Forest City/MIT to further the implementation of the "Housing Plan". (Graham) scanJan 25
  14. 14Order re: that the City Council go on record approving the filing of legislation entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING STEVEN GIACOPPO TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT". (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 25
  15. 15Resolutions on the death of Ralph Best. (Graham) scanJan 25
  16. 16Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution thanking Brendan Sullivan for 10 years of service on the BZA. (Copy of full text included with this order) (S. Russell) scanJan 25
  17. 17Order re: that the Awaiting Report Items 1,2,15,30 & 33 from the 1987 Awaiting Report list be added to the 1988 Awaiting Report List. (Wolf) scanJan 25
  18. 18Resolutions on the death of Joseph Purcell, former resident & retired Chef at the Harvard Faculty Club. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 25
  19. 19Resolutions on the death of Dr. Richard H. Wright, late founder & chief of staff of the Sancta Maria Hospital. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 25
  20. 20Resolutions on the death of Theodore D. Ravanis, lifelong Cantabrigian & elderly activist. (W.J. Sullivan, VM Wolf & David Sullivan) scanJan 25
  21. 21Resolutions on the recent retirement of Sona Jelalian, Librarian III of the Daniel P. Collins Branch Library. (S. Russell) scanJan 25
  22. 22Order re: that resolutions be drawn up on the retirement of Mary DeSessa, Senior Aide at the Dept. of Human Services. (S. Russell) scanJan 25
  23. 23Resolutions in recognition of the lifetime contributions of the late Gardner Cox, renowned portrait painter. (VM Wolf, Graham & David Sullivan) scanJan 25
  24. 24Resolutions opposing the proposed funding cutoff of rental rehabilitation funding assistance to cities with rent control & urging HUD not to carry this out. (D. Sullivan & Walsh & Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 25
  25. 25Resolutions on the death of long time resident & community activist Dorothy A. Lee. (D. Sullivan & VM Wolf) scanJan 25
  26. 26Order re: Rent Control Board be requested to provide at cost to Arthur Maringas the necessary property data required to complete his report entitled Rent Control & Property Taxation. (Walsh) scanJan 25
  27. 27Order re: City Clerk to provide copies of the report entitled Rent Control & Property Taxation as prepared by Arthur Maringas to the Board of Assessors & the Rent Control Board for comments & recommendations. (a copy of this report is filed with the order) (Duehay) scanJan 25
  28. 28Order re: that in its design work on the Cambridgeport Revitalization District Roadway Improvement Plan, the Community Development Dept. take all appropriate steps to avoid any adverse impact on historic Ft. Washington. (D. Sullivan) scanJan 25
  29. 29Order re: that the rules of procedure of the City Council be amended to provide for Council meetings to begin at 5:30 p.m. (Mayor Vellucci) (REFERRED TO THE RULES COMMITTEE) scanJan 25
  30. 30Order re: City Council go on record opposing the alcoholic beverage license application request of the River Street Cafe for an extension of their present license to a 7-day license. (Copy of neighborhood petition within) (Duehay & D. Sullivan) scanJan 25
  31. 31Response to Awaiting Report Item 5 on enforcing speed limits, red lights & partial exclusion of trucks along Western Ave., River St. & Prospect St. scanJan 25
  32. 32Response to Awaiting Report Item 15 regarding Section 8 unit rents in Cambridge. scanJan 25
  33. 33Response to Awaiting Report Item 18 on the status of the Hyde Shoe Project. scanJan 25
  34. 34Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on a comprehensive plan for the towing of vehicles during snow emergencies. scanJan 25
  35. 35Response to Awaiting Report Item 4 on the cause fo the December 15, 1987 incident at the Cambridge Smelting Co. scanJan 25
  36. 36Response to Awaiting Report Item 6 on the implementation of the parking program throughout Area 4 as of November, 1987. scanJan 25
  37. 37Response to Awaiting Report Item 8 on the parking lot behind the Leonard J. Russell Apartments at 2050 Mass. Ave. scanJan 25
  38. 38Comm. from Edward J. Samp, Jr., Chairman, Election Commission, enclosing a list of proposed polling locations for the 44 precincts set up in the State mandated redistricting of Cambridge. scanJan 25
  39. 39Comm. from Heidi Meyer, Adm. Asst., Equity Resources Group, Inc. expressing concern for waste management & the hope that the Council consider the recycling of newspapers & other materials. scanJan 25
  40. 40Comm. from Knut Vocking, Spokesman for "Die Grünen" (The Green Party) of Warendorf, West Germany Re: attendance last summer of Peter Fuchs at the third annual Workcamp for World Peace in Cambridge organized by the Cambridge Peace Commission & expressing his appreciation to the Commission. scanJan 25
  41. 41Comm. from Christopher J. Brennan, Dir. & Anita S. Takle, Program Mgr., Municipal Management Institute announcing its Spring 1988 Program fo[?] short courses & workshops. scanJan 25
  42. 42Comm. from Deborah Lerme Goodman, stating that although she has concerns about increased traffic & adequate parking facilities, she congratulates the Council for its actions on the rezoning of the Simplex site. scanJan 25
  43. 43Comm. from Gail Enman, Dir., Cambridge Commission on Handicapped Persons, expressing concern for sidewalk mobility during the winter months & urging the Council to examine the enforceability of the existing Snow Removal Ordinance. scanJan 25
  44. 44Comm. from Charlotte Hagos, on behalf of neighbors surrounding the River St. Cafe, expressing their opposition to the Cafe's request to upgrade their liquor license from a 6-day license to a 7-day license & asking for the Council's assistance. scanJan 25
  45. 45Comm. from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, inviting the Council to attend a Local Review Program Workshop being conducted in association with the 1990 Local Review Program designed to improve the accuracy of the 1990 Decennial Census at various locations across the State. scanJan 25
  46. 46Comm. from William V. Wilson, Pres., Cambridge Veterans Organization inviting the Council to the Installation of its officers on Saturday, January 23, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. scanJan 25
  47. 47Comm. from Joseph Monane, transmitting a copy of a notice to people to attend the February 1, 1988 6:00 p.m. hearing before the City Council regarding the Central Sq. Action Plan. scanJan 25
  48. 48Resolutions in which the City Council goes on record supporting National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week from February 7-13, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  49. 49Resolutions that the City Council go on record opposed to the closing of the Inman Sq. Post Office & the reduction of hours at the MIT Post Office. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  50. 50Resolutions on the death of John Jones, lifelong resident & retired actor. (Graham) scanFeb 1
  51. 51Order re: that it be a policy guideline for the License Commission that no additional 7 day or 2:00 a.m. liquor license be granted within 500 feet of a residence. (VM Wolf & S. Russell) scanFeb 1
  52. 52Order re: City Council go on record requesting the Middlesex County Commissioners to delay ruling on any of 5 petitions concerning the alteration, relocation or repair for the discontinuance of portions of Old Colony Road & Winter Street in Lincoln & Waltham on February 2, 1988. (S. Russell) (Adopted) scanFeb 1
  53. 53Resolutions in which the City Council goes on record requesting the Middlesex County Commissioners to dismiss all permits requested for a development by Boston Properties on Old County Road & Winter St. in Waltham, Lincoln & Weston. (VM Wolf) (Order withdrawn at the request of Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 1
  54. 54Resolutions on the death of James R. Killian, leading scientist & engineer & past President of MIT. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 1
  55. 55Resolutions congratulating Gene Drolet, Regional Pres. of Shawmut Bank for his past accomplishments & on his new assignment as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Shawmut Bank of Southeastern Mass. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  56. 56Resolutions commending Police Officers Benny Cappello & Tonilyn Lee & Sgt. Thomas O'Connar on their outstanding performance as Police Officers & on apprehending a bank robber in Harvard Sq. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  57. 57Resolutions supporting any efforts of the local community in East Cambridge to secure the St. Francis School bldg. on Gore St. for producing affordable homeownership. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  58. 58Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council that no demolition permit be granted for 125 Portland St. until Area 4 & US Trust have negotiated in good faith & the community is satisfied. (Graham) scanFeb 1
  59. 59Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Kathleen Gasby. (S. Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh) scanFeb 1
  60. 60Order re: Committee on Rent Control conduct a public hearing relative to concerns of residents brought to the attention of the Mayor's Office & members of the Council on the financial limit on a person's income of someone living in a rent controlled property. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  61. 61Re: enclosed comm. from the Government Finance Officers' Association congratulating the City for having attained the Distinguished Budget Presentation. scanFeb 1
  62. 62Response to Awaiting Report Item 16 stating that parking should remain restricted along both sides of the Wellington-Harrington Way dur to concerns for public safety in the area of Linden Estates. scanFeb 1
  63. 63Re: enclosed summary packet for the Central Square Action Plan hearing scheduled for February 1, 1988. (Referred to hearing held on this date) scanFeb 1
  64. 64Response to Awaiting Report Item 17 on the Electrical Dept. scanFeb 1
  65. 65Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, submitting a list of staff assignments for the 1988-1989 City Council Committees. scanFeb 1
  66. 66Comm. from Carl F. Barron, Pres., Central Sq. Association, recording the Association in favor of the implementation of the Central Square Action Plan. scanFeb 1
  67. 67Comm. from the DPU on its decision on the petition of Boston Edison Co. under the provisions of MGL, Chapter 40A, Section 3 for the exemption of certain premises, underground lines & equipment from the operation of the Zoning Code of the City of Boston & Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge. scanFeb 1
  68. 68Comm. from James S. Hoyte, Sec., Mass. Exec. Office of Environmental Affairs stating that the Draft EIR of CWI/Brattle Sq. Associates on the proposed Brattle Sq. development, EOEA No. 6666, is in compliance with the Mass. Environmental Policy Act & its implementing regulations. scanFeb 1
  69. 69Order re: His Honor, the Mayor to appoint a Blue Ribbon Committee to make recommendations for the establishment of a means test for tenants occupying rent controlled units. (Walsh) (1/25/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised. 2/1/88 - Referred to the Committee on Rent Control) scanFeb 1
  70. 70Comm. from Congressman Chester Atkins Re: an Issue Forum he is conducting in the Fifth Congressional District on February 5, 1988. scanFeb 1
  71. 71Comm. from Richard E. Kendall, Legislative Director, Comm. of Mass., Executive Dept., in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions forwarded to the Governor concerning the late President John F. Kennedy. scanFeb 1
  72. 72Comm. from Roseanne Ferrante relative to a matter concerning Shelter, Inc. on School St. scanFeb 1
  73. 73Comm. from Thomas L. Cahill relative to an un-signed open letter to members of the Council which appeared as an item at the City Council meeting of January 25, 1988 & was referred to the City Manager for a report. scanFeb 1
  74. 74Comm. from Daniel J. Wuenschel, Exec. Dir., Cambridge Housing Authority in support of the Central Square Action Plan. scanFeb 1
  75. 75Resolutions that the City Council go on record urging all citizens to review & appreciate Black History Month & to participate in the multicultural forum on February 26, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 8
  76. 76Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of former State Senator Francis X. McCann. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 8
  77. 77Resolutions congratulating & thanking the Pilgrim Congregational Church and the Loaves and Fishes meal program. (D. Sullivan) scanFeb 8
  78. 78Order re: that the Public Works Dept. report on the status of the repair of sidewalks relating to the Harwell Homes Corp. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 8
  79. 79Order re: that a suitable resolution be prepared in recognition of Firefighter John Rocca completing 21 years as President of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 38. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 8
  80. 80Resolutions on Ikego Forest, a green space and wildlife preserve, in Zushi, Japan. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 8
  81. 81Resolutiosn on Gary Kasparov playing his first chess festival in North America. (Duehay) scanFeb 8
  82. 82Order re: South Side Neighborhood Association be notified of any issues pertaining to the area in and around Kendall Square. (S. Russell) scanFeb 8
  83. 83Resolutions on the impending retirement of Eileen McGaughey, Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeal. (S. Russell, VM Wolf & W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 8
  84. 84Response to Awaiting Report Item 1 on lighting improvements. scanFeb 8
  85. 85Response to Awaiting Report Item 10 & Charter Right No. 3 on the reorganization of the Law Dept. scanFeb 8
  86. 86Comm. from James MacGregor Byrne, in opposition to the Central Square Action Plan. scanFeb 8
  87. 87Notice of a DPU public hearing on February 29, 1988 Re: application of GTE Mobilenet, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the resale of a mobile radio utility system for compensation in the Commonwealth. scanFeb 8
  88. 88Comm. from Tom Weed, transmitting notice that the East Cambridge Land Trust will hold its 1st general membership meeting on February 17, 1988 at 7:30 p .m. at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center. scanFeb 8
  89. 89Comm. from Thomas J. Martin, Senior Vice-Pres., Economics Research Associates, transmitting a copy of his letter to the Director of Traffic & Parking Re: his resident parking sticker for a leased vehicle. scanFeb 8
  90. 90Notice of a DPU public hearing on February 18, 1988 Re: rates & charges by International Telecharge, Inc. scanFeb 8
  91. 91Petition of Warren Shear & 69 abutters & neighbors of the proposed 7-story apartment building at 239-253 River St., stating that this building will have a devastating impact on the neighborhood & requesting the Council's assistance in expressing their concerns to the MHFA as this proposal is reviewed. (2/1/88 -Charter right exercised. 2/8/88 - No action taken. Placed on File under Rule 19) scanFeb 8
  92. 92Order re: that the order currently before the Council accepting the Central Square Action Plan be referred back to the Community Development Dept. in an effort to re-design the Plan toward achievement of housing goals for the area. (Duehay) 2/1/88 - Charter Right exercised. 2/8/88 - No action taken. Placed on file under Rule 19. scanFeb 8
  93. 93Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, enclosing a comm. from James B. Cox dated February 2, 1988 commenting on the Central Square Action Plan. scanFeb 8
  94. 94Order re: School Committee be requested to create a Dept. of Student Service which would include guidance counselor & support staff from the Dept. of Human Services & that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Mayor & he be requested to report back to the Council. (Graham) scanFeb 22
  95. 95Order re: School Committee be requested to create a new position of Parent Outreach Coordinator of Elementary & Secondary Schools & that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Mayor & that he be requested to report back to the Council. (Graham) scanFeb 22
  96. 96Resolutions proclaiming the week of March 21, 1988 as Daffodil Days Week & urging all Cambridge citizens to support this event with the purchase & wearing of a daffodil. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 22
  97. 97Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of the Reverend Robert D. Navien. (W.J. Sullivan & David Sullivan) scanFeb 22
  98. 98Resolutions on the death of Richard Dow, prominent member of the real estate community. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 22
  99. 99Resolutions welcoming Charles Malta, DMD to Cambridge as he opens his practice at 527 Cambridge St. (Danehy) scanFeb 22
  100. 100Resolutions supporting Red Cross Month in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 22
  101. 101Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the impending retirement of Elizabeth Buono of the City Manager's Office after 39 years of dedicated service. (W.J. Sullivan, Danehy & VM Wolf) (Full text filed with this order) scanFeb 22
  102. 102Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council to request the Mass. Turnpike Authority & the State Dept. of Transportation to seek a feasibility study for alternate truck traffic route along the Vassar Corridor. (Graham) scanFeb 22
  103. 103Order re: City Council go on record supporting the concept of "health care" for all residents of the Commonwealth & urging the Mass. Legislature to adopt currently pending proposals. (Graham) scanFeb 22
  104. 104Response to Awaiting Report Item 15 on the feasibility of a composting program for the City. scanFeb 22
  105. 105Comm. from the family of the late Richard Henry Wright, M.D. in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in his memory. scanFeb 22
  106. 106Comm. from John R. Caswell on behalf of the Lincoln Board of Sleectmen extending their appreciation of the Cambridge City Council joining with them concerning the Boston Properties development on Old Colony Road in Waltham. scanFeb 22
  107. 107Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary, Cambridge School Committee, transmitting the list of appointments to the School Committee Subcommittees, announced on January 19, 1988. scanFeb 22
  108. 108Notice of a pDPU public hearing to be held on March 1, 1988 Re: rates & charges by the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. scanFeb 22
  109. 109Notice of a DPU public hearing to be held on March 7, 1988 Re: rates & charges by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. scanFeb 22
  110. 110Comm. from Arnold B. Goldstein, Pres., S E A Consultants, Inc., recording his endorsement of the Central Square Action Plan. scanFeb 22
  111. 111Comm. from Edward T. Holleran, Jr., Vice-Pres. & General Mgr., American Cablesystems in response to a letter from Hiroki Shioji on poor cable reception of Channels 2 & 4; said comm. stating a service call was made & the problem rectified. scanFeb 22
  112. 112Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, in appreciation of the Police Dept.'s prompt response to his complaint at the construction site at 343 Franklin St. & in appreciation of the February 8th vote of the Council regarding Central Square. scanFeb 22
  113. 113Comm. from Madeline Best & Family in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of Ralph Best. scanFeb 22
  114. 114Comm. from Arthur Lipkin in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of his father, Philip Lipkin. scanFeb 22
  115. 115Comm. from Geoffrey Gardner, Co-Chair, Cambridge Tenants Union resubmitting their request for the scheduling of a public hearing before the City Council Re: Rent Control Board denial of a certificate of eviction for 20 Chilton St., #6. (1/11 - Tabled. 1/25/88 - hearing set for Februry 22, 1988 & request removed from Calendar) scanJan 11
  116. 116Comm. from Geoffrey Gardner, Co-Chair, Cambridge Tenants Union Re: his January 20th meeting with the Mayor to discuss his two requests for hearings before the Council to discuss the appearance & testimony of Ms. Jill Sullivan before the City Council on December 7, 1987 & the facts concerning her case as they appear in the Rent Control Board's record. (See Sundries #115) scanJan 25
  117. 117Comm. from David P. Sullivan & Aline M. Sullivan enclosing a copy of their letter to D. Margaret Drury, Exec. Director, Rent Control Baord Re: 20 Chilton St., #6. scanFeb 22
  118. 118Comm. from Raymond L. Proulx Re: Planning Board's contemplation of litigation with the Board of Zoning Appeal over the granting of variances for a proposed project at 2225 Mass. Ave. scanFeb 22
  119. 119Resoluations on the sudden & tragic death of Lenora C. Rolle, a Senior at CRLS. (Graham) scanFeb 29
  120. 120Resolution on the tragic deaths of Jean Taylor & her sons Earl & Ernest as a result of a suspicious fire on February 24, 1988. (Graham) scanFeb 29
  121. 121Resolutions wishing Betty Buono every happiness & joy in her retirement after 39 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 29
  122. 122Order re: that the Traffic Commissioner be requested to talk with officials of the MDC with a view to patrol Commercial Ave. in front of the new Lotus Building to protect pedestrians crossing the avenue to reach the parking lot. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 29
  123. 123Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Stephen Zaglakas, long-time resident & businessman. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 29
  124. 124Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Irving Tobin, late Chairman of the Cambridge Housing Authority. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 29
  125. 125Order re: City Council go on record approving the filing of legislation entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING RONALD M. GARDNER TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT". (Walsh) (Adopted) scanFeb 29
  126. 126Resolutions proclaiming Tuesday, March 8, 1988 as National Teachers Day in Cambridge. (WITHDRAWN BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL) (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 29
  127. 127Order re: that the City Council meeting scheduled for March 21, 1988 be & hereby is cancelled in order to allow the members to participate in the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. (S. Russell) scanFeb 29
  128. 128Order re: that the City Clerk be & hereby is authorized & directed to notify the voteers of the Democratic & Republican Parties fo the March 8th, 1988 election to express their preference for the person to be nominated as the Presidential Candidate for the Democratic & Republican parties. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 29
  129. 129Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of George Rose. (Mayor Vellucci) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanFeb 29
  130. 130Resolutions on the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Ralph W. Chapman, Jr., after 38 years of service. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 29
  131. 131Resolutions welcoming the officers & members of I.B.P.O.E.W. to Cambridge & wishing them a successful International Presidential Conference. (Graham & Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 29
  132. 132Re: enclosed opinion of the City Solicitor on the former St. Mary's Gym. scanFeb 29
  133. 133Re: recommendations of the Office of Cable T.V. & the Issuing Authority Report filed with the Mass. CATV Commission relative to the transfer of the City's Final CATV License. scanFeb 29
  134. 134Comm. from Arthur H. Maringas, requesting permission to appear before the City Council at its meeting of Monday, March 7, 1988 regarding discrepencies concerning the claiming residential owner-occupied property tax exemptions. scanFeb 29
  135. 135Comm. from Johathan S. Myers, commending the Council for its resolution naming the New Street Park in honor of Councillor Thomas W. Danehy & further stating that many residents would be interested in seeing the development of a street hockey surface, if possible, as part of the project. scanFeb 29
  136. 136Comm. from Frank P. Talarico, Pres. & Salvatore Miceli, Recording Secretary, Santa Lucia Society of Cambridge expressing their concern Re: a rash of break-ins to homes in the Strawberry Hill Section of Cambridge & urging the presence of more foot patrolmen in this area. scanFeb 29
  137. 137Order re: City Council go on record requesting the Rent Control Board to conduct a new hearing in the matter of David P. & Aline M. Sullivan regarding the premises numbered 20 Chilton St. (2/22/88 - Order introduced & Tabled. 2/29/88 - Order Adopted as Amended) (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 22
  138. 138Resolutions congratulating Diane Norris on her new position as Asst. Town Manager in Danvers. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 7
  139. 139Resolutions on the death of Joseph Ughetti, lifelong resident of Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 7
  140. 140Resolutions in which the City Council requests the MBTA to improve bus service from Cambridge to the Boston University/Kenmore Square area, both from Central Square & the North Cambridge area. (VM Wolf) scanMar 7
  141. 141Resolutions on the death of retired Firefighter Leo P. Galvin. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 7
  142. 142Resolutions on the death of Leslie Heywood. (Graham) scanMar 7
  143. 143Resolutions that it is the sense of the Ciyt Council, in view of the drastic changes made from the original plan for the highway construction of the Alewife area, that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Study be made reflecting the changes & that Secretary Salvucci appear before the Council on April 4, 1988. (S. Russell, VM Wolf, Danehy, Duehay & Graham) scanMar 7
  144. 144Resolutions expressing the Council's gratitude to Rep. Saundra Graham, Majority Leader Flaherty & Representatives Peter Vellucci & Joseph Mackey for their dedication to improved health care access for all & urging the Mass. Senate to support this landmark legislation to provide health care for all. (Duehay) scanMar 7
  145. 145Order re: that the City Council go on record congratulating former Mayor & City Councillor Walter J. Sullivan on the birth of a new grandchild, James Walter Carven, on March 1, 1988 to William & Mary Carven. (S. Russell) scanMar 7
  146. 146Resolutions on the recent retirement of Dana H. Gallup from the First Circuit Court of Appeals. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 7
  147. 147Resolutions joining the celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, 1988. (VM Wolf, Graham, Russell & Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 7
  148. 148Resolutions supporting H2816-The Massachusetts Economic Diversification Act. (VM Wolf) scanMar 7
  149. 149Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Edith Hart. (Mayor Vellucci, VM Wolf, Councillors Danehy, Duehay, Russell, David Sullivan, WJ. Sullivan & Walsh) scanMar 7
  150. 150Order re: City Council go on record opposed to the rate restructuring of Cambridge Electric Light Co. currently under consideration by the DPU. (Graham & Duehay) scanMar 7
  151. 151Comm. from Betty Buono, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on the occasion of her recent retirement. scanMar 7
  152. 152Comm. from Lee Fitzgerald Re: the difficulties of getting a taxicab in Cambridge. scanMar 7
  153. 153Comm. from Hisaya Sugiyama, relative to the enforcement of the non-smoking ordinance at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and more specifically, Gund Hall. scanMar 7
  154. 154Comm. from Jane Dineen Re: the positive impact she has felt from the non-smoking ordinance. scanMar 7
  155. 155Resolutions on the March 27, 1988 "Run To House The Homeless". (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 14
  156. 156Resolutions extending the City Council's gratitude to Robert Carroll & Don Perkins of Harvard University's Office for Information Technology for their help & cooperation to the count of ballots for the Presidential Primary election. (VM Wolf) scanMar 14
  157. 157Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Petra Shattuck, wife of John Shattuck, Vice-President for Government, Community & Public Affairs at Harvard University. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 14
  158. 158Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mary Mastromatteo-Gayton, former long time resident. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 14
  159. 159Resolutions on the retirement of Thomas "Scarsy" Daley from umpiring softball games for the City of Cambridge. (Graham & W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 14
  160. 160Resolutions congratulating the Matignon High School Hockey Team & Coach Marty Pierce on winning the North Sectional Championship in Division II High School Hockey. (S. Russell) scanMar 14
  161. 161Resolutions declaring April 5, 1988 as YWCA Tribute to Women Day. (VM Wolf) scanMar 14
  162. 162Resolutions supporting the Harvard Union of Clerical & Technical Workers, ASFCME & urging Harvard University to refrain from any anti-union behavior. (D. Sullivan, S. Russell, VM Wolf, Mayor Vellucci & Graham) scanMar 14
  163. 163Resolutions that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolutions on the death of Lee Augusta Gilmore. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham) scanMar 14
  164. 164Resolutions proclaiming the week of March 14, 1988 as Amnesty Awareness Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 14
  165. 165Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Robert G. Delaney, father of Claire Murphy, Executive Assistant to the Mayor. (Mayor Vellucci & Duehay) (Full text filed with this order) scanMar 14
  166. 166Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Peter J. Costanza, long time resident. (S. Russell) scanMar 14
  167. 167Resolutions designating April 10-17, 1988 as the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. (VM Wolf) scanMar 14
  168. 168Resolutions congratulating the drama students & faculty of CRLS on earning participation in the finals of the Mass. High School Drama Festival.. (VM Wolf & Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 14
  169. 169Order re: City Council go on record urging the continued funding on a year round basis of the First Church Shelter & the University Lutheran Shelter by the Commonwealth of Mass. (Walsh) scanMar 14
  170. 170Resolutions declaring March 15, 1988 as National Women's History Day. (Mayor Vellucci & VM Wolf) scanMar 14
  171. 171Resolutions congratulating the members of the Cambridge Youth Hockey Program, its coaches & players for their commitment, team spirit & performance in the game of hockey. (D. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanMar 14
  172. 172Order re: City Council go on record as being outraged by the reduction of the subsidized breakfast & lunch program for school children by the Federal government. (VM Wolf) scanMar 14
  173. 173Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 21 on the number of spaces leased at the East Cambridge Parking Facility. scanMar 14
  174. 174Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on the feasibility of issuing parking meter exemption stickers to residents of Cambridge St., Broadway & Hampshire St. scanMar 14
  175. 175Re: information regarding the last two police officers whose employment with the City has been terminated. scanMar 14
  176. 176Comm. from James F. Brennan, Temporary City Clerk, City of Somerville, enclosing a copy of a resolution adopted by the Somerville Board of Alderman regarding undrinkable water. scanMar 14
  177. 177Comm. from David R. Vickery, transmitting notice that the public hearing scheduled by the Cambridge Conservation Commission for March 16, 1988 to discuss the Alewife Center Flood Plain has been postponed until further notice. scanMar 14
  178. 178Communication from Charles Ash, Secretary, Cambridge Committee of Elders, Inc., expressing the concern of the membership Re: the continuing problem of City sidewalks which are not adequately cleared of snow after storms. scanMar 14
  179. 179Comm. from Paul D. Snyder, Alderman-At-Large, Newton, inviting attendance at a meeting of the Public Facilities Committee of the Newton Board of Aldermen on Wednesday, March 23, 1988 at 7:45 p.m. to hear testimony regarding measures designed to eliminate plastic milk containers from the City's solid waste stream. scanMar 14
  180. 180Comm. from Charles R. Laverty, Jr., Laverty Associates, in support of the Action Plan Committee Zoning Plan for the Central Square area. scanMar 14
  181. 181Comm. from Carl F. Barron, Central Sq. Assiation, recording said Association in favor of the Action Plan as submitted by the Central Square Economic Development Subcommittee of the City Council. scanMar 14
  182. 182Comm. from Arthur H. Maringas transmitting a copy of his letter dated March 7, 1988 to D. Margaret Drury, Exec. Director of the Rent Control Board Re: City Council Order #26 of January 25, 1988 ordering the Rent Control Board to provide him by name with property data, at cost. scanMar 14
  183. 183Comm. from the Dept. of Public Utilities transmitting a copy of the condensed financial return of Boston Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 1987. scanMar 14
  184. 184Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Walter McCusker, late resident & Public Works Dept. employee. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 28
  185. 185Resolutions on the death of Lee Augusta Gilmore, longtime resident. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham) scanMar 28
  186. 186Resolutions congratulating the Matignon High School Hockey Team on winning the Division II State Championship. (S. Russell) scanMar 28
  187. 187Order re: City Council go on record congratulating the family of the late Judge Joseph A. DeGuglielmo on the recent honor bestowed by the Boston Municipal Court in the unveiling of a portrait dedicated in memory of the late Judge. (Walsh) scanMar 28
  188. 188Resolutions proclaiming April 10-16, 1988 as "The Week of the Young Child" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 28
  189. 189Resolutions establishing April 23, 1988 as Hazardous Waste Disposal Day & urging all Cambridge citizens to bring their hazardous waste materials to the Green St. parking lot behind the Central Sq. Post Office on Saturday, April 23, 1988 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 28
  190. 190Resolutions proclaiming the month of April, 1988 as Fair Housing Month. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 28
  191. 191Resolutions congratulating the faculty & students of CRLS on their success in the Mass. High School Festival & thanking them for representing the City with honor. (VM Wolf) scanMar 28
  192. 192Order re: that it is the desire of the City Council to develop a comprehensive policy on children & youth & that through the Council's Human Services & Human Rights Committee this policy be developed for consideration of the City Council. (VM Wolf) scanMar 28
  193. 193Resolutions proclaiming April 2-9, 1988 as Cambridge Community Development Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 28
  194. 194Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Frances Sullivan, long-time resident & wife of Judge Jeremiah J. Sullivan. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 28
  195. 195Order re: that the City Council express its strongest opposition to the basic unfairness of the rate redesign presently proposed by Cambridge Electric Light Co. (Walsh) scanMar 28
  196. 196Order re: that the City Council go on record extending a happy 80th birthday to long-time resident Leo Circolo. (Danehy) scanMar 28
  197. 197Order re: resolutions congratulating Richard Brescia of the Revaluation Section of the Assessing Dept. on his appointment as an Assessor in the City of Somerville. (Walsh) scanMar 28
  198. 198Order re: that the City Clerk prepare suitable resolutions on the deaths of: Rachel A. Johnson, Myrial E. Wilkey, Kitty Elizabeth Rippy, Emmeline Elise Scott, Irsil C. Brown & Helen Cox. (Graham) scanMar 28
  199. 199Order re: City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the retirement of Patricia M. Nyhan from the Middlesex County Commissioners Office. (Full text within) (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 28
  200. 200Response to Awaiting Report Items 3 & 24 on the enforcement of traffic regulations on River St., Western Ave. & Prospect St. scanMar 28
  201. 201Response to Awaiting Report Item 5 on the problem of commuters chaining their bicycles to the handrails in the Porter Square subway station. scanMar 28
  202. 202Response to Awaiting Report Item 31 on the eviction of tanants at 22-32 Cogswell Avenue. scanMar 28
  203. 203Comm. from Rep. Barney Frank in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council opposing recommendations that HUD cut off rental rehabilitation to cities with rent control. scanMar 28
  204. 204Comm. from James F. Brennan, Temporary Clerk, City of Somerville, transmitting a copy of a resolve passed by the Somerville Board of Alderman Re: requesting that the City of Cambridge take the necessary action to allow Somerville residents to park at the Fresh Pond Recreational Area without fear of being tagged or towed. scanMar 28
  205. 205Comm. from the family of Edith M. Hart in acknowledgment and appreciation of resolutiosn adopted by the City Council in her memory. scanMar 28
  206. 206Comm. from Daniel Steiner, Vice-Pres. & Gen. Counsel, Harvard University, in appreciation of a resolution adopted by the City Council recording the Council's support of the Harvard Union of Clerical & Technical Workers ASFCME & stating that hte University will behave well within the letter & spirit of the law in this matter. scanMar 28
  207. 207Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Linkage Study Committee, relative to the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee of the 1986-1987 City Council. scanMar 28
  208. 208Comm. from Anne Brophy, Program Asst. Historic Massachusetts, transmitting an invitation to the Council to attend the Third Annual Mass. Preservation Conference entitled "Bringing Preservation Into the Future" to be held on Friday, May 13, 1988 in New Bedford. scanMar 28
  209. 209Comm. from Brian J. Martin, Director of Government Affairs, Purity Supreme Supermarkets relative to the decision of Purity Supreme in Central Square to close its rear door. scanMar 28
  210. 210Report of the Blue Ribbon Committee established by the Cambridge City Council on May 11, 1987 to review the operation, staffing & space requirements of the Inspectional Services Dept. scanMar 28
  211. 211Communication from Councillor William H. Walsh, Chairman, Committee on Rent Control, transmitting the report of said Committee resulting from hearings held during the past two years concerning the Rent Control Board & information provided in the Abt Report, through testimony of the Rent Control Board, its Executive Director, Asst. Executive Director, residents, landlords, tenants & the Inspectional Services & Zoning Dept.'s & the Committee's recommendations. (Report submitted on January 11, 1988 & Tabled pending hte Appointment of the City Council's Committees for the 1988-1989 term. See Sundries 12/28/89[?] - placed on file. scanMar 28
  212. 212Order re: that in one week's time, those or that government agency responsible for homeless matters develop a formula for determining what the homeless housing number for Cambridge should be. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 4
  213. 213Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Jessie Costa on being named the Blind Employee of the Year by the National Industries for the Blind. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 4
  214. 214Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Nora J. Healy, mother of retired City Clerk Paul E. Healy. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 4
  215. 215Order re: that the City Council go on record congratulating Police Captains Patrick Corcoran & Henry Breen on completing thirty years of dedicated service to the citizens of Cambridge and the Police Dept. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 4
  216. 216Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Francis W. Keating, IV on his selection as an Eagle Scout. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 4
  217. 217Order re: resolutions recognizing the endeavors of the Cambridge Dept. of Human Services, Cambridge YWCA & other concerned community groups & businesses which have collaborated to create a family lodging house on Bigelow St. to relieve displaced Cambridge families & recognizing same with a reception & opening ceremony on April 11, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 4
  218. 218Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Joseph Clark, Sr., late brother of Health Inspector Vincent P. Clark. (S. Russell) scanApr 4
  219. 219Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the retirement of Detective William P. Maher. (W.J. Russell & All Councillors) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanApr 4
  220. 220Resolutions in recognition & appreciation of the wonderful deeds & contributions to the Cambridge community of the Centanni family. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 4
  221. 221Resolutions congratulating Gerald R. Crapulli on his installation as Exalted Ruler of Cambridge Lodge #839. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 4
  222. 222Resolutions welcoming Geraldine Ferraro to Cambidge as Visiting Professor at the Institute of Politics, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 4
  223. 223Resolutions congratulating the Reverend Conley H. Hughes, on his appointment to the Concord Baptist Church. (Graham) scanApr 4
  224. 224Response to Awaiting Report Item 16 on the status of renovations to the Hoyt Teen Center. scanApr 4
  225. 225Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 17 on the status of the enlargement of the North Cambridge Senior Center at 2050 Mass. Avenue. scanApr 4
  226. 226Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on structural improvements to the Main Fire Headquarters. scanApr 4
  227. 227Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 25 on the reinstallation of cable t.v. in the newly-renovated section of 8 Jefferson Park. scanApr 4
  228. 228Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 26 on the installation of cable t.v. at the Walden Square Apartments. scanApr 4
  229. 229Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 28 on a meeting to discuss the Planning Board's decision to appeal a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeal. scanApr 4
  230. 230Re: the date of the state primary, which has been changed from Tuesday, September 20th to Thursday, Septemner 15th. scanApr 4
  231. 231Comm. from Mary M. Granfield, Acting City Clerk of Medford, transmitting a comm. from Robert M. Penta, City Councillor & a copy of a resolution adopted by the Medford City Council to initiate a home rule petition for state wide legislation to abolish the MWRA & create a new MWRA. scanApr 4
  232. 232Comm. from John J. Henry, City Clerk of Revere, transmitting a copy of a resolution adopted by the Revere City Council regarding the unacceptable quality of water delivered by the MWRA. scanApr 4
  233. 233Comm. from Joseph E. Connartor., City Clerk, transmitting a copy of a comm. from Frederick P. Salvucci, Secretary, Mass. Executive Office of Transportation & Construction, stating he is unable to accept the Council's invitation to appear before it & discuss the State transportation plans for Alewife Brook Pkwy., but that he would be happy to host a briefing in his office on the Alewife Plan for any member who would find it useful. scanApr 4
  234. 234Comm. from Jane H. Malme, Chief, Bureau of Local Assessment, Mass. Dept. of Revenue Re: advising the Board of Assessors to prepare a plan which provides for submitting new values for certification review on or about July 1, 1989 or by February 1, 1990, if estimated tax bills are sent out. scanApr 4
  235. 235Resolutions proclaiming the week of April 10-16, 1988 as Building Safety Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 11
  236. 236Resolutions calling on the Clubs associated with Harvard University to open their doors to membership by women. (VM Wolf) scanApr 11
  237. 237Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the 25th anniversary of the Reverend John R. O'Donnell's ordination. (W.J. Sullivan & Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 11
  238. 238Resolutions that the City Council go on record stating its desire to establish a Sister City relationship with Tsukuba Science City, Japan. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 11
  239. 239Resolutions that the Public Works Dept. remove the hot water heaters & gas stoves illegally dumped on Pacific St. between Brookline & Sidney St.'s. (S. Russell) scanApr 11
  240. 240Resolutions on the death of Fred E. Smith, lifelong resident. (Walsh) scanApr 11
  241. 241Order re: that the City Council go on record accepting the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 39J of the Acts of 1985 for the purposes of water conservation, water resource management, water resource planning, and comprehensive financial management adopt a pricing system, including costs for the provision of water & sewer service to residents, industrial & commercial users. (Act accepted - 8-0-1) (Walsh) scanApr 11
  242. 242Resolutions proclaiming the week of April 15-24, 1988 as Cambridge Camping Association Week in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 11
  243. 243Response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on the status of sewer & drainage repairs, as well as street & sidewalk improvements in the Cambridge Highlands. scanApr 11
  244. 244Comm. from the DPU relative to the petition of New England Telephone Co. for an advisory ruling from the DPU requesting that its public telephones receive the same regulatory treatment as customer coin-operated telephones. scanApr 11
  245. 245Comm. from Ann Arata, Dir. of Leasing & Occupancy, Cambridge Housing Authority, transmitting notification that the CHA will be accepting applications for the new public housing list from April 11-12, 1988 for public housing in the next 18 months & that all applicants must complete a new application. scanApr 11
  246. 246Comm. from Bernice K. McIntyre, Chairman, DPU, in acknowledgement of the City Council invitation to appear before the Council Re: proposed rate redesign by Cambridge Electric Light Co. & stating that the DPU would be happy to provide the Council information concerning matters of record but since this is an adjudicatory proceeding, the DPU cannot discuss the pending case. scanApr 11
  247. 247Comm. from Dana H. Gallup, in acknowledgment and appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on the occasion of his retirement from the Federal Court system. scanApr 11
  248. 248Comm. from James W. Stimpson, Deputy Asst. Secretary, HUD, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council concerning the issue of rent control. scanApr 11
  249. 249Comm. from Toby Bloom on behalf of the North Cambridge Neighborhood Alert, requesting permission to appear before the City Council in order to discuss concerns with State plans to rebuild the Route 2/Alewife Brook Parkway interchange. (Hearing set for May 2, 1988) scanApr 11
  250. 250Order re: that the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority be requested to appear before the City Council on April 25, 1988 at 6 p.m. to discuss land areas in the City owned by the CRA. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 25
  251. 251Resolutions proclaiming Wednesday, May 4, 1988 as National Teacher Day. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  252. 252Resolutions proclaiming the week of May 4-3, 1988 as "Golden Age Week" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 25
  253. 253Resolutions proclaiming the week of May 2-6, 1988 as "Cambridge School Volunteer Appreciation Week". (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  254. 254Resolutions proclaiming May, 1988 as National Federation of the Blind Month. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  255. 255Resolutions proclaiming May 16-22, 1988 as Safe Kids Week. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  256. 256Resolutions proclaiming the week of May 15-21, 1988 as National Public Works Week. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  257. 257Resolutions proclaiming Wednesday, May 18, 1988 as Transit Appreciation Day. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  258. 258Resolutions on the retirement of Helen Sheehan from the Cambridge School Dept. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 25
  259. 259Resolutions that the City Council go on record supporting the passage of the Comprehensive AIDS Research Information and Care Act (S. 1220). (Duehay) scanApr 25
  260. 260Resolutions supporting the House version of the 1989 Federal Budget. (Duehay) scanApr 25
  261. 261Resolutions in support of the proposed moratorium on the patenting of animals & condemning the action of the U.S. Patent Office in attempting to preempt Congressional action on the proposed moratorium. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  262. 262Resolutions congratulating James J. Rafferty on being admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  263. 263Resolution requesting our Congressional Delegation to support, through the Conference Committee, the House Version of the Federal Budget. (VM Wolf) scanApr 25
  264. 264Resolutions congratulating the authors & players of "Grafitti"; a play written by children of the Agassiz After School Child Care Program. (VM Wolf) scanApr 25
  265. 265Resolutions in which the City Council urges the Cambridge legislative delegation to use its influence to persuade the DPU to modify its regressive policy of encouraging utility rates that do not depend on the ability to pay. (D. Sullivan) scanApr 25
  266. 266Order re: that the Cambridge Electric Light Company be requested to examine the data offered during the public hearing process by the Attorney General before the DPU Re: shrinking the base rate for consumers. (Duehay) scanApr 25
  267. 267Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council that the Cambridge Electric Light Co. be requested to file a formal request with the DPU asking for the restructuring of rates which would retain the "principles of continuity" & mitigate the increases for those who can least afford them. (Duehay) scanApr 25
  268. 268Order re: that the Cambridge legislative delegation be requested to develop appropriate legislation to regulate the DPU in a way better to serve the consumer. (M. Vellucci) scanApr 25
  269. 269Response to Awaiting Report Item 20 on how much tax money was spent on foreign-made merchandise used by City dept.'s during 1987. scanApr 25
  270. 270Response to Awaiting Report Item 31 on streets & sidewalks scheduled for repaving during the remainder of this year and in FY89. scanApr 25
  271. 271DPU notice of public hearing to be held on April 27, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of Boston-Cambridge Trolley Tours, Inc., d/b/a Boston Trolley Tours for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to offer & furnish sightseeing service automobiles in or from Boston. scanApr 25
  272. 272DPU notice of public hearing to be held on May 9, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: proposed rates & charges of Central Corp. scanApr 25
  273. 273DPU notice of public hearing to be held on May 17, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Elcotel LD*OS, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interecxhange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanApr 25
  274. 274Comm. from Philip W. Johnston, Sec., Mass. Exec. Office of Human Services in acknowledgment of resolutions adopted by the Council supporting the funding of emergency homeless shelters & stating that the Commonwealth will continue support for emergency shelter programs. scanApr 25
  275. 275Comm. from Congressman Edward J. Markey, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council Re: recommendation of the Office of Management & Budget that HUD cut off rental rehabilitation fundsing assistance to cities with rent control. scanApr 25
  276. 276Comm. from Brian J. McDonald, Chairman, Weymouth Board of Selectmen Re: its March 21, 1988 vote to express concern over the skyrocketing sewer use fees associated with the clean-up of the Boston Harbor. scanApr 25
  277. 277Comm. from Alan Beals, Exec. Dir., National League of Cities, in acknowledgment of resolutions adopted by the City Council concerning the recommendations of the Office of Management & Budget that communities with Rent Control be prohibited from receiving rental rehabilitation funding from HUD. scanApr 25
  278. 278Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Sec., Cambridge School Committee, transmitting a copy of an April 21, 1988 order adopted by the School Committee approving the graduation dates for CRLS & the Cambridge Elementary Schools. scanApr 25
  279. 279Comm. from Jane Dineen Re: street cleaning in Cambridge & suggesting an alternative method of street sweeping. scanApr 25
  280. 280Petition of 74 residents of Neighborhood Three requesting that the City enforce all applicable health, building, fire & safety codes related to the premises numbered 49 Bristol St. scanApr 25
  281. 281Comm. from Jonathan Myers, requesting permission to address the City Council at this evening's meeting Re: recent Rent Control Board decision concerning MIT & Blanch St. properties. scanApr 25
  282. 282Comm. from William H. Noble, Sec., Cambridge Tenants Union, recording the CTU in opposition to an order introduced by Councillor Duehay & Vice-Mayor Wolf on April 11, 1988 relative to a proposal for a new exemption in Chapter 36 of the Mass. General Laws concerning Rent Control. scanApr 25
  283. 283Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Sec., School Committee, transmitting a copy of a School Committee order dated April 19, 1988 referring two City Council orders dated February 22, 1988 to the Superintendent of Schools. Said comm. also transmitting notice that the School Committee will be present at the Finance Committee hearing on April 26, 1988. scanApr 25
  284. 284Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Sec., Cambridge School Committee, transmitting a copy of an order adopted by the School Committee on April 19, 1988 establishing a subcommittee on cable television. scanApr 25
  285. 285Resolutions congratulating the Fire & Police Dept.'s for sponsoring their first annual Public Safety Day & endorsing the event. (M. Vellucci) scanMay 2
  286. 286Resolutions urging Cambridge City employees to join Somerville City employees in making the Cambridge/Somerville Big Brother Bowlathon a success on May 21, 1988. (M. Vellucci) scanMay 2
  287. 287Resolutions acknowledging the contributions of the Friends of The Cambridge Hospital for their contributions during the past forty years. (M. Vellucci) scanMay 2
  288. 288Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Americo F. Valentino, long time resident. (M. Vellucci) scanMay 2
  289. 289Resolutions on the retirement of Dorothy Reilly, Clerk-Typist in the Pilot School Program. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 2
  290. 290Resolutions that suitable resolutions be drawn up congratulating Mr. & Mrs. William McCabe on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. (S. Russell) scanMay 2
  291. 291Resolutions urging the government of El Salvador to respect the human rights program sponsored by the Committee of the National Repopulation in behalf of the people of San Jose Las Flores & all other resettled towns. (M. Vellucci) scanMay 2
  292. 292Resolutions congratulating the Knights of Columbus Council No. 74 on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of its founding. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 2
  293. 293Resolutions proclaiming May 2-8, 1988 as "National Drinking Water Week" in Cambridge. (M. Vellucci & VM Wolf) scanMay 2
  294. 294Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Joseph Ciccolo, late Cambridge businessman. (S. Russell) scanMay 2
  295. 295Resolutions on the death of long-time Cambridge restauranteur Joseph S. Simeone. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 2
  296. 296Order re: that the City Council go on record establishing a moratorium on all new construction projects & development in the Alewife area until the City & State have met & bring back a mutually agreeable plan for area roadway improvements. (Danehy) scanMay 2
  297. 297Order re: that the model of proposed roadway improvements for Alewife Brook Parkway be put in the North Cambridge Branch Library for public inspection. (Danehy) scanMay 2
  298. 298Order re: that the City Council go on record congratulating John "Spike" Lawless, the new President of the Cambridge Fire Fighters Union, Local #30. (Walsh) scanMay 2
  299. 299Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Edmund Stanley. (Graham) scanMay 2
  300. 300Order re: that the Alewife Task Force, concerned neighbors & all appropriate municipal officials contact, in unity, Governor Dukakis, urging him to personally review the "preferred alternate" roadway improvement plan offered by the Secretary of Transportation. (Duehay) scanMay 2
  301. 301Response to Awaiting Report Item 29 on the availability of Inspectional Services reports on housing inspections.May 2
  302. 302Re: former Judge Paul Garrity attending the Council meeting of May 2, 1988 at 7 p.m.May 2
  303. 303Comm. from Cristena L. Bach, Special Asst. to the President for Inter-governmental Affairs, The White House, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council Re: rental rehabilitation funding.May 2
  304. 304DPU notice of a public hearing to be ehld on May 18, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of Boston-Cambridge Trolley Tours, Inc., d/b/a Boston Trolley Tours for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to furnish sightseeing automobile service in or from Boston.May 2
  305. 305Comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci re: reports that Superintendent of Schools Robert S. Peterkin will be leaving to head the Milwaukee School system.May 2
  306. 306Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable reso-lution on the death of lifelong resident Mark Anthony James Hill. (Graham)May 9
  307. 307Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Wiliam Hazard, resident & Mgr. of the Hong Kong Restaurant. (Graham)May 9
  308. 308Resolutions on the death of former State Representative & retired Police Officer Michael J. Lombardi. (Graham & W.J. Sullivan)May 9
  309. 309Order re: City Clerk to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Raymond Patten, retired Cambridge Police Officer. (W.J. Sullivan)May 9
  310. 310Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of resident Robert Daley. (W.J. Sullivan)May 9
  311. 311Resolutions on the retirement of Ethyl Shattuck, Secretary of the North-Prospect Church. (Duehay)May 9
  312. 312Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of long-time resident Mary Carceo. (S. Russell, Danehy & W.J. Sullivan)May 9
  313. 313DPU notice of public hearing for June 1, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Teleport Communications-Boston for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth.May 9
  314. 314Comm. from Senator John F. Kerry, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council concerning rental rehabilitation funding by HUD to cities with Rent Control.May 9
  315. 315Comm. from Senator Edward M. Kennedy, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council concerning smoking in public conveyances.May 9
  316. 316Comm. from Charles J. Natale, Jr., Section Chief, Waterways Regulation Program, Mass. DEQE, transmitting a copy of the Chapter 91 Written Determination for Waterways License Application No. 87W-192, CambridgeSide Galleria, Filled Tidelands of the Charles River, Cambridge.May 9
  317. 317Comm. from the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Div. of Local Services, transmitting two informational guideline releases Re: Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987 on local option amendment permitting City Councils to appropriate more than the amount recommended in the Mayor's School Budget & the second, summarizing 1987 legislation affecting municipal finance & local tax issues.May 9
  318. 318Comm. from Councillors William H. Walsh & Sheila Russell, after review of the draft of the findings & recommendations of the Committee on Rent Control, expressing their respectful dissent therefrom.May 9
  319. 319Order re: that the City Council go on record extending its sincerest get well wishes to John "The Cobbler" Gimigliano. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy)May 16
  320. 320Resolutions on the death of long-time Family & Probate Court Judge Haskell Freedman. (W.J. Sullivan)May 16
  321. 321Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of retired Fire Fighter James Glennon. (Mayor Vellucci)May 16
  322. 322Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating the St. Paul's Archdiocesan Choir School on the 25th anniversary of its founding. (W.J. Sullivan & Walsh) - FULL TEXT WITHINMay 16
  323. 323Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Nathaniel Smyth, late Manager of the Cambridge Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union. (W.J. Sullivan)May 16
  324. 324Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mabel A. Good, past President, American Legion Auxiliary. (W.J. Sullivan)May 16
  325. 325Resolutions congratulating the Manager of the School of the Future & Staff of the Computer School for organizing the Epcot Project. (M. Vellucci)May 16
  326. 326Resolutions endorsing the efforts of the veterans' to extend a peaceful & supportive hand to the people of Nicaragua. (D. Sullivan)May 16
  327. 327Resolutions congratulating George Crowley, Jr. on successfully completing his run of the Boston Marathon on April 18, 1988. (Walsh)May 16
  328. 328Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Rosa Mota of Portugal on her outstanding performance as the top woman runner in the 92nd Boston Marathon. (M. Vellucci)May 16
  329. 329Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on the effectiveness of the Residence C district affordable housing incentives.May 16
  330. 330Response to Awaiting Report Item 9 on an industrial rezoning study.May 16
  331. 331Response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on the financial arrangements for the Hyde Shoe Project.May 16
  332. 332Re: installation of taxi stands in Central Square.May 16
  333. 333Comm. from Elizabeth Crutchfield, Bus Coordinator for the City-sponsored bus for the handicapped & elderly, requesting permission to address the Council Re: escaping fumes & bus breakdowns & requesting assistance in this matter.May 16
  334. 334Comm. from Frank N. Cardullo, President, Wursthaus, Inc. Re: permits & licenses issued in in the Harvard Square Area for the May 15, 1988 Mayfair.May 16
  335. 335Comm. from Jill Herold, Asst. City Manager for Human Services Re: status of the Council on Aging, Handicapped Bus.May 16
  336. 336Comm. from Robert A. Barrows, Senior Dept. Mgr., Maguire Group, Inc., Architects/Engineers/Planners Re: Phase VI Preliminary Construction Schedule.May 16
  337. 337Resolutions on the death of Chauncey Depew Steele, Jr., former Cambridge hotel owner. (W.J. Sullivan)May 23
  338. 338Resolutions on the death of Ozeline B. Wise, long-time resident. (Danehy & Graham)May 23
  339. 339Resolutions supporting the United Nations' Third Special Session on Disarmament & Development. (Duehay)May 23
  340. 340Resolutions on the death of Harriet Wigfall. (Graham)May 23
  341. 341Resolutions proclaiming the opening of the 12th annual Cambridge River Festival & proclaiming the week of June 5 through 11, 1988 to be River Festival Week in Cambridge. (M. Vellucci)May 23
  342. 342Resolutions congratulating the Putnam & Western Cooperative Corp. on their successful struggle for justice in convincing CELCO to relocate their proposed substation. (D. Sullivan & Graham)May 23
  343. 343Resolutions congratulating The Cambridge Homes as it marks the 100th year since its incorporation. (Mayor Vellucci)May 23
  344. 344Resolutions in which the City Council goes on record supporting the need for current direct Mental Health positions and services for Cambridge & Somerville & for Community Services across the State. (VM Wolf)May 23
  345. 345Resolutions approving the Sister City Agreement with Tsukuba, Japan. (Mayor Vellucci)May 23
  346. 346Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Wi-liam J. Donovan, former Mayor & City Clerk of Somerville. (W.J. Sullivan) - FULL TEXT WITHINMay 23
  347. 347Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating the organizers of the Harvard Union of Clerical & Technical Workers on their successful drive for union organization & representation. (Russell, D. Sullivan, Graham & VM Wolf)May 23
  348. 348Response to Awaiting Report Item 12 on the parking permit process for residents with leased cars.May 23
  349. 349Response to Awaiting Report Item 17 on a study of all factors related to the issuance of additional taxi medallions.May 23
  350. 350Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on statements to the news media from members of the Police Dept.May 23
  351. 351Response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on the capital needs of the War Memorial Pool.May 23
  352. 352Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on a resolution from the Medford City Council on a home rule petition to abolish the MWRA.May 23
  353. 353Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on the completion of paving on High St.May 23
  354. 354Response to Awaiting Report Item 30 on the widening of Elmer St.May 23
  355. 355Response to Awaiting Report Item 31 on a binding design review process for all new development.May 23
  356. 356Response to Awaiting Report Item 32 on the DPU hearing on a sightseeing bus application by Boston-Cambridge Trolley Tours, Inc.May 23
  357. 357Response to Awaiting Report Item 39 on the enforcement of all applicable health, building, fire & safety codes at 49 Bristol Street.May 23
  358. 358Response to Awaiting Report Item 40 on the enforcement of the heavy trucking ban on Prospect St.May 23
  359. 359Response to Awaiting Report Item 44 on presenting a new rate structure to the City Council by the first or second meeting in September, 1988.May 23
  360. 360Comm. from Vice-Mayor Wolf, Chair, Committee on Environment, transmitting notification of the availability of a 7-volume Environmental Data report for the W.R. Grace & Co. Property in Cambridge, MA & a one-volume Health Risk Assessment in the Council Office.May 23
  361. 361Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting for review of the Council a copy of the latest Annual Report of the Attorney General Re: the Open Meeting Law.May 23
  362. 362Comm. from David P. Sullivan, Sec., Small Property Owners Assoc. of Cambridge Re: findings & recommendations of the Council's Committee on Rent Control.May 23
  363. 363Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a comm. from Councillors Sheila Russell & William Walsh Re: reporting on their May 18, 1988 meeting with Transportation Secretary Frederick Salvucci.May 23
  364. 364Resolutions on the retirement of John Caulfield, Principal of the Martin Luther King Elementary School. (W.J. Sullivan)May 23
  365. 365Resolutions congratulating John & Rita O'Neil on their 50th wedding anniversary. (W.J. Sullivan)May 23
  366. 366Report of Councillor David Sullivan, Chairman, Committee on Rent Control (two reports), as well as the Committee's findings & recommendations & appendices after hearings held on March 24 & April 5, 1988 on the administration & enforcement of exisitnq Rent Control laws, including enforcemnt & legislative resources & procedures, staff assistance, publicity & outreach, possible inventory of rent control properties & reouired certification of future exemptions from rent control, alleged conflicts with the Inspectional Services Dept. & BZA & the timing of proceedings, especially "full occupancy" complaints. (5/9/88 - Submitted & Charter right exercised. 5/16/88 - Report accepted as amended (the recommendations were amended). Reconsideration filed in this matter. 5/23/88 - Reconsideration fails. The action taken on 5/16/88 accepting the report as amended stands)May 23
  367. 367Resolutions welcoming the Association of Affirmative Action Professionals to Cambridge. (Graham)Jun 6
  368. 368Resolutions proclaiming June 14, 1988 as Flag Day & urging all citizens to pause at 7 p.m., EDT on this date for the 9th Annual Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance & to recite same. (Mayor Vellucci)Jun 6
  369. 369Resolutons proclaiming the week of June 26-July 2, 1988 as Cambridge Consumer Week. (Mayor Vellucci & Danehy)Jun 6
  370. 370Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Margaret F. Spera. (W.J. Sullivan)Jun 6
  371. 371Resolutions proclaiming the week of June 5-11, 1988 as "Water Conservation Week". (Mayor Vellucci)Jun 6
  372. 372Resolutions in appreciation of the support of the Cambridge Public Schools shown by the publication of "Inside the Cambridge Public Schools". (VM Wolf)Jun 6
  373. 373Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of John J. Synott, late resident & businessman. (W.J. Sullivan, Russell & Walsh)Jun 6
  374. 374Resolutions designating the week of June 13-18, 1988 as Johnny Hodges Week, in memory of this outstanding musician. (Mayor Vellucci)Jun 6
  375. 375Resolutions congratulating Jane F. Sullivan as she receives her diploma from the John F. Kennedy School of Government. (Walsh & All Councillors)Jun 6
  376. 376Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Jack Holway, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan)Jun 6
  377. 377Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Daniel J. Reardon, retired Cambridge Police Sgt. (S. Russell)Jun 6
  378. 378Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of David H. Breedy, long-time resident. (Graham)Jun 6
  379. 379Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Carol Low, long-time resident. (Graham)Jun 6
  380. 380Resolutions on the retirement of Pat-y Pizzuto. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell)Jun 6
  381. 381Response to Awaiting Report Item 16 on Purity Supreme in Central Square opening the rear door three days a week for four hours.Jun 6
  382. 382Response to Awaiting Report Item 22 on the issuance of building permits in conflict with Rent Control regulations.Jun 6
  383. 383Response to on a DPU hearing on the petition of Elcotel, LDOS, for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a common carrier.Jun 6
  384. 384Re: relocation of the crosswalk at Huron Avenue from Standish to Chilton Street.Jun 6
  385. 385Re: posting of Riverside Road as a public way.Jun 6
  386. 386Response to Awaiting Report Item 15 on the infant mortality rate in Cambridge.Jun 6
  387. 387Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 30 on the feasibility of developing a pilot program in Cambridge for needle exchange for intravenous drug users.Jun 6
  388. 388Comm. from Senator Edward M. Kennedy in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council concerning the patenting of animals, Community Development Block Grant & UDAG funds & AIDS research.Jun 6
  389. 389Comm. from B. Timothy Bunch, requesting permission to address the Council at a future date Re: effects of various construction projects on the immediate neighborhoods.Jun 6
  390. 390Comm. from Muriel Brown requesting that the Council or its represen-tative meet with the Manager of the Stop & Shop on Memorial Drive to find a way to make the parking lot safer for those who use it.Jun 6
  391. 391Comm. from Charles Ash, Sec., Cambridge Committee of Elders, Inc. Re: the vote of the CCOE Executive Committee in opposition to the action of the City Council concernign the matter of taxi fare discounts for elders.Jun 6
  392. 392Comm. from State Auditor A. Joseph DeNucci Re: determination of the incremental cost to be incurred by 350 cities & towns to keep polling places open three additional hours for both the 1988 September & November State elections & that it has been determined that Cambridge is entitled to $17,674. in State funding.Jun 6
  393. 393Comm. from Stephen LeBlanc, MASPIRG Environmental Policy Analyst, requesting that the City Council ensorse their four-point Solid Waste Action Plan, as detailed in the enclosed fact sheet.Jun 6
  394. 394DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on June 10, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: certain operating practices of Guilford Transportation Industries.Jun 6
  395. 395DPU notice of public hearing to be held on June 21, 1988 at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: rates & charges by International Telecharge, Inc.Jun 6
  396. 396DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on June 28, 1988 at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of Ky Com Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier.Jun 6
  397. 397Comm. from Nyna Brael Polumbaum & Ted Polumbaum Re: possibility of a 200 room Harvard hotel on the site of the former Gulf Station in Harvard Square & suggesting that restrictions be placed on development of the site.Jun 6
  398. 398Comm. from Win Poor, Director, CASPAR, on behalf of the guests & staff of the shelter, in appreciation of a recent & generous donation.Jun 6
  399. 399Comm. from Daniel S. Greenbaum, Commr., DEQE, transmitting notice of document availability of the following: Environmental Data Report for the W.R. Grace Property in Cambridge, MA; Health Risk Assessment for the W.R. Grace & Co. property in Cambridge, MA & Feasibility Study for the W.R. Grace & Co. Property in Cambridge, MA; said documents are available at the No. Cambridge Branch Library & at the DEQE Office in Woburn.Jun 6
  400. 400Report of Vice-Mayor Alice Wolf, Chair, Committee on Human Rights & Human Services Re: development of a children & youth policy. scanJun 6
  401. 401Comm. from Joseph R. Plati, Div. Staff Mgr.-Taxes, New England Telephone, transmitting a copy of the Annual Report to the Share Holders of New England Telephone, transmitting a copy of the Annual Report to the Share Holders of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. for the year 1987. scanJun 6
  402. 402Comm. from Robert W. Healy, City Manager Re: collection of water samples by the Water Dept. & School Dept. from all 17 school buildings in the City to be analyzed by an outside laboratory. scanJun 6
  403. 403Resolutions congratulating the members & coaching staff of the CRLS Indoor Warrior Track Team. (Graham) scanJun 6
  404. 404Resolutions saluting Jeremiah Lucey, Superintendent of Sewers for responding so effectively to the presence of hazardous waste from an oil spill detected at CambridgePark Drive. (Walsh) scanJun 6
  405. 405Resolutions congratulating Marion Ernest on her retirement as an Instructional Aide at the Morse School. (VM Wolf & S. Russell) scanJun 6
  406. 406Resolutions expressing abhorrence to the Golf Digest article entitled "The role of the Irish at The Country Club" & the failure of the Boston Globe to remove the supplement from its Sunday, June 12, 1988 edition which contained this article. (Walsh) scanJun 6
  407. 407Resolutions congratulating all graduates of the Recruit Fire Fighter Class of 1988. (Walsh) scanJun 6
  408. 408Resolutions congrarulating Charles M. Sullivan on being selected to receive the Massachusetts Historical Commission's 25th Anniversary Preservation Award. (D. Sullivan) scanJun 6
  409. 409Resolutions extending the best wishes of the Council to Dr. Robert Peterkin for his tireless dedication to improving the quality of life for all Cambridge schoolchildren. (Mayor Vellucci & All Councillors) scanJun 6
  410. 410Order re: that the Honorable, the School Committee be requested to send a delegation to Public School 96 in Harlem to view, first hand, the teaching methods used by the colloquium regarding math & science. (Graham) scanJun 6
  411. 411Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor, be requested to present the proposal of Dr. Brenda Lansdown to appropriate School Dept. representatives concerning the colloquium method of science & mathematics. (Graham) scanJun 6
  412. 412Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to communicate with all appropmorpriate[?] officials in the Central Square Post Office to determine if a problem exists with the mail delivery of James P. Coughlin of 198 Auburn Street. (S. Russell) scanJun 6
  413. 413Response to Awaiting Report Item 3 on a study of bus stop locations in the vicinity of Huron & Concord Avenues. scanJun 13
  414. 414Response to Awaiting Report Item 15 on a City-wide traffic & parking study. scanJun 13
  415. 415Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on a traffic study along Concord Ave. scanJun 13
  416. 416Response to Awaiting Report Item 22 on finding adequate quarters for the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 16. scanJun 13
  417. 417Response to Awaiting Report Item 23 on the construction of hotels in North Cambridge. scanJun 13
  418. 418Response to Awaiting Report Items 2 & 5 on the acquisition of rooming-houses. scanJun 13
  419. 419Response to Awaiting Report Item 8 on a list of all federal, state & city-owned land which could be donated for moderate income housing. scanJun 13
  420. 420Response to Awaiting Report Item 35 on the feasibility of installing a warning signal at the intersection of Charles & Sixth St. scanJun 13
  421. 421Response to Awaiting Report Item 37 on the "No Parking" signs on Spring St. scanJun 13
  422. 422Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on keeping Porter Square clean. scanJun 13
  423. 423Re: hearing to be held by the Board of Election Commissioners on Tuesday, June 21, 1988 Re: relocation of polling places. scanJun 13
  424. 424Comm. from Lynne R. Yeamans, Acting Dir. & William E. Bates, Asting Asst. Dir. of Health, Physical Education & Athletics Safety, Cambridge Public Schools Re: end of year update on a comprehensive health education & human service program.Jun 13
  425. 425Comm. from the Family of William J. Donovan, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in his memory. scanJun 13
  426. 426Report of Councillor Sheila Russell, Chair, Committee on Elder Affairs Re: overall delivery of Elder Services in Cambridge & various transportation problems relating to delivery of said services. scanJun 13
  427. 427Report of Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, Chair, Committee on Environment Re: presentation of assumptions, models & results of environmental testing done at the W.R. Grace site by Haley and Aldrich and Meta Systems, Inc. scanJun 13
  428. 428Order re: that the License Commission hold a public hearing on the license for a major parking facility in the One Kendall Square project to be scheduled during the evening, in order that working people of the neighborhood may be able to attend. (Mayor Vellucci) (6/6/88 - Order submitted & Charter Right exercised on it. 6/13/88 - No action Taken. Placed on File under Rule 19) scanJun 13
  429. 429Order re: City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Catherine M. "Sis" Ricker, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 20
  430. 430Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Margaret M. Loder, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan, Danehy & Russell) scanJun 20
  431. 431Order re: that the License Commission hold a public hearing on the license for a major parking facility in the One Kendall Square project to be scheduled during the evening, in order that working people of the neighborhood may attend. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 20
  432. 432Order re: that the Employees Cafeteria in City Hall be equipped with an air conditioner during the summer months. (S. Russell) scanJun 20
  433. 433Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Oscar W. Harding, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan, Walsh & Graham) (Full text within) scanJun 20
  434. 434Resolutions congratulating Cambridge Chronicle Reporter Jane Thurman as she accepts a new assignment on the staff of the Malden Evening News. (Walsh) scanJun 20
  435. 435Resolutions on the retirement of the Reverend & Mrs. Robert Utter from their ministry at the Church of the Nazarene. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 20
  436. 436Resolutions congratulating Noah R. Feldman on his selection as a Presidential Scholar. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 20
  437. 437Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Isabelle Galvin-long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanJun 20
  438. 438Response to Awaiting Report Item 9 on the regulations on amplified street music. scanJun 20
  439. 439Response to Awaiting Report Item 17 on the large muddy area along the Charles River at the foot of Plympton Street. scanJun 20
  440. 440Response to Awaiting Report Item 20 on the DPU hearing concerning Guilford Transportation. scanJun 20
  441. 441Response to Awaiting Report Items 21 & 22 on the DPU hearings on International Telecharge, Inc. & NY Comm, Inc. scanJun 20
  442. 442Comm. from William H. Rothfuchs, III, Tr., K.M.R. Associates Realty Trust Re: their project at 95-105 Magazine St. & requesting an opportunity to discuss possible uses for the building for various programs. scanJun 13
  443. 443Comm. from James Biggs, Pres., on behalf of the Washington Elms/Newtowne Court Tenants Council requesting a public hearing before the City Council to discuss crime & security problems in their neighborhood. scanJun 13
  444. 444Comm. from Ginny McCabe expressing her appreciation to the members of Council's Committee on Claims for hearing her claim & acting so promptly on same. scanJun 20
  445. 445DPU notice of public hearing to be held on July 6, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: pricing & ratemaking treatment to be afforded new electric generating facilities which are not qualifying facilities. scanJun 20
  446. 446DPU notice of public hearing to be held on July 8, 1988 Re: application of Providence TMC, Ltd. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJun 20
  447. 447DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on July 12, 1988 Re: application of Zip Call, Inc. to transfer ownership of its radio common carrier facilities to ZIP Call, Inc. II. scanJun 20
  448. 448Comm. from the Rev. John P. Boles, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council on the 25th anniversary of the St. Paul's Choir School. scanJun 20
  449. 449Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, to the Council enclosing a copy of a communication submitted while the Council was in session on June 20th from the Athenaeum Group concerning parking garage construction at One Kendall Square. scanJun 20
  450. 450Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Chester G. Wigfall. (Graham & W.J. Sullivan) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanJun 27
  451. 451Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Ada McPhail Daley. (Graham) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanJun 27
  452. 452Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a sutiable resolution on the death of Margaret Smyth, long-time resident & mother of the late Nathaniel Smyth. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 27
  453. 453Resolutions congratulating the Cambridge Rindge & Latin Jazz Ensemble for its fine representation of the City as members of the official delegation to Yerevan. (VM Wolf) scanJun 27
  454. 454Order re: that it is the sense fo the City Council that Harvard University be requested to develop the "Treeland" site on Memorial Drive for low & moderate income housing for Cambridge residents. (M. Vellucci & Graham) scanJun 27
  455. 455Resolutions on the impending retirement of Haig H. Agababian, Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer of the Harvard Coop. (W.J. Sullivna) scanJun 27
  456. 456Response to Awaiting Report Item 4 on establishing a Cambridgeport-Riverside Stabilization Committee. scanJun 27
  457. 457Response to Awaiting Report Item 11 on the growing number of special bus companies which are allowed to traverse the streets of Cambridge. scanJun 27
  458. 458Response to Awaiting Report Item 15 on sidewalk conditions in Neighborhood 9. scanJun 27
  459. 459Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on the enforcement of the regulations prohibiting bicycle riding on the Cambridge Common. scanJun 27
  460. 460Re: development of water conservation programs. scanJun 27
  461. 461Comm. from John L. Hall, II, Carpenter & Co., Inc., stating that he will be unable to attend this evening's hearing Re: ownership & leasing of the public parking spaces beneath the Harvard Motor Inn & requesting that the hearing be rescheduled. scanJun 27
  462. 462DPU public hearing notice to be held on July 7, 1988 Re: application of Providence TMC, Ltd. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJun 27
  463. 463DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on July 13, 1988 Re: application of American Operator Services, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within hte Commonwealth. scanJun 27
  464. 464DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on July 19, 1988 Re: application of Yankee Microwave, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJun 27
  465. 465Comm. from Senator John F. Kerry, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions concerning the Comprehensive AIDS Research & Care Act. scanJun 27
  466. 466Comm. from Rich Cowan in opposition to the proposed order requesting the preparation of a Home Rule petition to amend the Mass. General Laws in Chapter 36 Re: combined total income levels for tenants living in rent controlled units & the levying of a surcharge for those whose annual total income is in excess of the specified amounts. scanJun 27
  467. 467Resolutions supporting the application of The Resource Capital Group, owner of the parcel of land at 237-253 River Street to the Mass. Housing Partnership for SHARP financing to ensure that the 21 low income units remain available for occupancy by low income households. (Walsh) 6/20/88 - Charter Right exercised on proposed order. 2/27/88 - Order Adopted. scanJun 27
  468. 468Order re: that the City Council congratulate Peter Daly on his appointment as Executive Director of Homeowners Rehab, in addition to his retaining his position of Exec. Dir. of the Cambridge Neighborhood Apartment Housing Services. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  469. 469Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of the Reverend Joseph A. Fusoni, Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church. (W.J. Sullivan, S. Russell & Danehy) scanJul 25
  470. 470Resolutions proclaiming the week of August 1, 1988 as Export Now Week in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  471. 471Resolutions joining with Amnesty International in declaring support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights & its commitment to protect human rights impartially throughout the world. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  472. 472Resolutions proclaiming Saturday, September 3, 1988 as MADD/Volkswagen Drive For Life Day in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  473. 473Resolutions congratulating William McCarthy of Arlington on his election as President of the Teamsters Union. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  474. 474Order re: that the City Council set aside the hour of 6 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 1988 to discuss the potential impacts on Cambridge during construction of the Northwest Central Artery. (Graham) scanJul 25
  475. 475Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Edythe M. McElroy, lifelong resident. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanJul 25
  476. 476Resolutions extending the City Council's appreciation to all persons who made the First Annual Stephanie M. Rhodes Memorial Golf Classic such a success & congratulating the Cambridge Police Officers who offered their time & expertise to this event. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  477. 477Order re: that the City Council incorporate as part of the record of this meeting the attached decisions & memoranda of the Board of Middlesex County Commissioners with regard to petitions before them on the discontinuance or alteration of portions of Old County Road & Winter Street in Lincoln & Waltham. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  478. 478Order re: that under Chapter 21 E, the City Coucnil request that the Commissioner of Inspectional Services delay issuance of any demolition permits located at 258 Monsignor O'Brien Highway & Sciarappa Street until the City can have its consulting firm complete a site analysis in accord with this Chapter to assure the health & welfare of the general public is fully protected. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  479. 479Resolutions on the 50th anniversary of the Kahagon Lodge, Order of the Arrow of the Cambridge Council of Boy Scouts. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  480. 480Order re: that the City Clerk request the Executive Dept. of the Housing Authority to investigate fully the complaints about the US Post Office Mailbox at the Burns Apartments regarding erratic pickups & mail overflowing the box. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  481. 481Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Agnes Villemaire, lifelong resident. (W.J. Sulllivan) scanJul 25
  482. 482Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic & Parking Commissioner with a view to causing signs to be posted reading "No Parking" in front of the property at 32 May Street, adjacent to the CHA parking lot. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  483. 483Order re: conirming that St. Peter's Field and Roethlisberger Park have been and will continue to be permanently dedicated as open space for recreational activities. (Danehy) scanJul 25
  484. 484Order re: resolutions on Peter Berry leaving the Cambridge Housing Authority to extend his services as Deputy General Counsel of the Boston Housing Authority. (D. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  485. 485Resolutions in appreciation & gratitude to the School Sisters of St. Dominic. (S. Russell) scanJul 25
  486. 486Resolutions on the death of John F. Murphy. (S. Russell) scanJul 25
  487. 487Order re: City Council recommits itself to efforts toward a comprehensive test ban treaty & the goals of disarmament, especially in nuclear weapons & their delivery systems. (VM Wolf) scanJul 25
  488. 488Resolutions congratulating the Babe Ruth 15 year old Star Team. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  489. 489Resolutions on the death of Philip Hilery Dolan. (Walsh) scanJul 25
  490. 490Resolutions on the 50th birthday of Carl S. Olson. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  491. 491Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 1 on the location of the Stride Rite Child Care Center. scanJul 25
  492. 492Response to Awaiting Report Item 5 on public restrooms in the active squares of Cambridge. scanJul 25
  493. 493Response to Awaiting Report Item 10 on the widening of Elmer Street. (7/25/88 - Referred back to the City Mgr. with request for discussion with property owners for donation of land). scanJul 25
  494. 494Response to Awaiting Report Item 16 on Professional Ambulances. scanJul 25
  495. 495Response to Awaiting Report Item 17 on noise from air conditioning equipment at 2-4 University Road. scanJul 25
  496. 496Re: enclosed copies of leases & documents related to the easement for public parking spaces under the Harvard Motor Inn. scanJul 25
  497. 497DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on August 10, 1988 Re: application of New York, Inc., et al to transfer ownership & control of the radio common carrier facilities & certificate of Mobilcomm of New York, Inc. scanJul 25
  498. 498Comm. from William O. Taylor, Chairman of the Board & Publisher of the Boston Globe, extending an apology for the Golf Digest Article carried by the Globe during[?] the US Open entitled "The role of the Irish at The Country Club". scanJul 25
  499. 499Comm. from Brendan Scannell, Consul General of Ireland in Boston, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted hy the City Council condemning the Golf Digest article which appeared in the Globe at the time of the U.S. Open. scanJul 25
  500. 500SPECIAL MEETING CALL for the City Council meeting of Monday, July 25, 1988 at 5 p.m., at which meeting the City Council will discuss & act upon any & all business which may properly come before them & for a 6 p.m. hearing on the leasing of public parking spaces beneath the Harvard Motor Inn. scanJul 25
  501. 501Comm. from Barney L. Brannen Re: the ticketing & towing of his car from in front of his Hammond Street residence on July 21, 1988. scanJul 25
  502. 502DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on July 25, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: petition of New England Telephone Co. for an advisory opinion seeking a declaration that its public telephone services category be classified as sufficiently competitive. scanJul 25
  503. 503DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, July 20, 1988 at 10 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: application of United States Transmission Systems, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a value-added or interexchange common carrier in the Commonwealth. scanJul 25
  504. 504Resolutions urging all Cambridge citizens to participate in the upcoming fundraising campaign of the Knights of Columbus, Councils 269 & 74. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  505. 505Resolutions on the death of Rosemarie Riley, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 12
  506. 506Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of late long-time resident Edna Green. (Graham) scanSep 12
  507. 507Resolutions concerning volunteerism & the work of George Bennett of the St. Paul's A.M.E. Church in creating "The Pacesetters"; a group which raises funds for the Church. (Graham) scanSep 12
  508. 508Resolutions proclaiming October, 1988 as Hayden Planetarium "Celebrate the Universe" Month in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  509. 509Order re: that the City Council go on record wishing Sheila Kennedy a speedy recovery from recent illness. (Mayor Vellucci, VM Wolf, Councillors W.J. Sullivan, D. Sullivan & Walsh) scanSep 12
  510. 510Resolutions declaring September 17-18, 1988 as Oxfam America Days. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  511. 511Resolutions proclaiming September 12-19, 1988 as "Just Say No" Pledge Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  512. 512Resolutions declaring September 24, 1988 as "Integrity Day" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  513. 513Resolutions on the death of Dorothy "Dottie" (Carney) Doyle of the Treasurer's Office. (Mayor Vellucci & W.J. Sullivan) (SEE HIGHWAYS UNDER THIS DATE FOR THE NAMING OF DOROTHY DOYLE WAY BEHIND CITY HALL) scanSep 12
  514. 514Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Nellie Sakey. (S. Russell) scanSep 12
  515. 515Order re: that the City Clerk be requested on behalf of the City Council to prepare a letter demanding an apology to the people of Cambridge from US Secretary of Education William Bennett, who stated on national television that the people of Brookline & Cambridge were "unpatriotic & snobs". (Councillor Russell & All Councillors) scanSep 12
  516. 516Resolutions endorsing the efforts of the Cambridge Hospital "Linking Worlds" Program & supporting its goal to improve cross cultural understanding among its patients & employees. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  517. 517Resolutions congratulating long-term residents Thomas & Bridie Kelleher on their 65th wedding anniversary. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  518. 518Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the retirement of Police Sergeant John "Jackie" Morrison. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 12
  519. 519Resolutions in appreciation of the work of David Whitty & Mary Kelly of Shelter, Inc. (David Sullivan) scanSep 12
  520. 520Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resoution on the 25th wedding anniversary of Vincent "Buddy" Clark & Helen Clark. (S. Russell) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanSep 12
  521. 521Resolutions congratulating A. Bartlett Giamatti on his appointment as the seventh Commissioner in baseball history. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  522. 522Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mary Agnes Ahern, long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanSep 12
  523. 523Resolutions honoring Civil War Hero Brigadier General Samuel Emory Chamberlain (1829-1909). (Mayor Vellucci) (SEE HIGHWAYS OF THIS DATE NAMING THE INTERSECTION OF COOLIDGE AVENUE & MT. AUBURN STREET IN MEMORY OF THE GENERAL) scanSep 12
  524. 524Resolutions proclaiming the week of September 18-24, 1988 as Emergency Medical Services Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  525. 525Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution welcoming back Rev. Thomas Curran to the Cambridge community in his new capacity as Pastor of St. John's Church. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  526. 526Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Leonard J. Mullen, long-time resident. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  527. 527Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Agnes Dynan, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 12
  528. 528Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of John Anthony Ciccarelli. (Graham) scanSep 12
  529. 529Comm. from John Petrowsky, transmitting a petition from area residents requesting that the Council designate the vacant lot now used for Red Line ventilation at the corner of Mass. Ave. & Garfield St. as a public park. scanSep 12
  530. 530Comm. from James S. Hoyte, Mass. Sec. of Environmental Affairs, transmitting the Certificate of the Secretary on Environmental Notification Form for the Eliot Sq. Office Bldg., EOEA No. 7165 with the determination that the project requires preparation of an EIR. scanSep 12
  531. 531Comm. from James S. Hoyte, Mass. Sec. of Environmental Affiars, transmitting a certificate of the Final EIR for the Brattle Sq. Development proposed by CWT/Brattle Sq. Associates, EOEA No. 6666, stating that same is in compliance with the Mass. Environmental Policy Act & its implementing regulations. scanSep 12
  532. 532Notice of DPU public hearing to be held on September 14, 1988 Re: rates & charges by ACC Long Distance Corp. scanSep 12
  533. 533Notice of DPU public hearing to be held on September 15, 1988 Re: application of American Paging, Inc. (of Connecticut) for a certificate to operate as a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth or in the alternative, for approval fo the transfer of ownership & control of the radio common carrier facilities of T-Comm, Inc. to American Paging, Inc. scanSep 12
  534. 534Notice of DPU public hearing to be held on September 27, 1988 Re: rates & charges by Elcotel LD*OS, Inc. scanSep 12
  535. 535Notice of DPU public hearing to be held on September 29, 1988 Re: application of Northeast Security & Stereo, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the resale of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanSep 12
  536. 536DPU notice of public hearing to be held on September 30, 1988 Re: application of Metro Mobile CTS of Pittsfield, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanSep 12
  537. 537DPU notice of public hearing to be held on October 3, 1988 Re: application of SNET Cellular, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utiltiy for operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanSep 12
  538. 538DPU notice of public hearing to be held on September 8, 1988 Re: application of Berkshire Cellular, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanSep 12
  539. 539Comm. from former Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Peterkin, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on his behalf. scanSep 12
  540. 540Comm. from Virginia Goolkasian, LSW, Social Worker, on behalf of the Neville Manor Nursing Home Support Group, requesting that three of their members be placed on the Agenda for the next Council meeting in order to request the Council's support in their efforts to hold a raffle to raise money for a wheelchair van. (SEE ORDER ADOPTED WITHIN) scanSep 12
  541. 541Comm. from Albert C. von Puell, Director & Coordinator, Shelter '89 Campaign, requesting that the Council consider the funding & licensing of a few new shelters for the homeless of Cambridge. scanSep 12
  542. 542Comm. from Thomas A. Daley & Family in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of Ada J. (McPhail) Daley. scanSep 12
  543. 543Comm. from Lise M. Marx, Acting Section Chief, Waterways Regulation Program, Mass. DEQE Re: their approval of Waterways Application No. 87W-0192N/ License No. 1829, Charles River, Cambridge, County of Middlesex. scanSep 12
  544. 544Comm. from LaVerne Wyche Banks requesting permission to address the Council at this evening's meeting Re: parking on Bishop Allen Drive. (7/25/88 - comm. received & Charter right exercised on it. 9/12/88 - No action taken. Placed on File under Rule 19) scanJul 25
  545. 545Comm. from Arnold J. Stymest, Exec. Dir., Mass. Aeronautics Commission Re: meeting of the Commission concerning the renewal application for the Cambridge Hyatt Hotel Helipad to be held on September 14, 1988. scanSep 12
  546. 546Permission signed by Russell B. Higley, City Solicitor & dated August 23, 1988 to Barbara Ackermann for the reproduction of a map of Cambridge drawn by the Community Development Dept. in 1976 & photographs by the City Photographer from 1968 & 1978 in a book entitled "You the Mayor?". scanSep 12
  547. 547Resolutions congratulating Herta Loesser on being honored by the Society of Arts & Crafts & on the establishment of the Herta Loesser Endowment Fund. (VM Wolf) scanSep 19
  548. 548Order re: that the City Manager direct the Electrical Dept. to look into the possibility of installing a street light in front of 5 Fountain Terrace. (S. Russell) scanSep 19
  549. 549Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of long-time resident Michael Capone. (S. Russell) scanSep 19
  550. 550Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of retired Police Officer Charles J. Hansen. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 19
  551. 551Resolutions congratulating Cambridge Community Television on its grand opening & declaring the week of September 29-October 2, 1988 as Cambridge Community Television By All of Us Week in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  552. 552Resolutions congratulating Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci on his success with the "Be A Bookworm" program in increasing the number & breadth of books in the CRLS Library. (VM Wolf) scanSep 19
  553. 553Resolutions congratulating Leonard Wheeler, member of the Board of Directors of the Cambridge & Family Children's Service for his many years of community service as he leaves this position. (Duehay) scanSep 19
  554. 554Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of the Reverend Albert J. Powers, retired Pastor of the Infant Jesus Church in Brookline. (W.J. Sullivan) (SEE FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanSep 19
  555. 555Comm. from William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Director of Admissions & James S. Miller, Director of Financial Aid, Harvard University, in response to the request of the Council for information Re: financial aid offered to Cambridge high school students. scanSep 19
  556. 556Comm. from Gail Buki, seeking assistance with regard to complications she has encountered with the Rent Control laws as they relate to her wish to purchase her apartment. (REFERRED TO THE RENT CONTROL COMMITTEE. SEE ORDER ADOPTED IN RELATION TO THIS MATTER FILED WITH THIS ITEM) scanSep 19
  557. 557Resolutions that the City of Cambridge be declared a Sanctuary City for Afghan refugees. (Walsh) (9/12/88 - Order submitted & Charter right exercised on it. 9/19/86 - Order Adopted) scanSep 12
  558. 558Comm. from Teresa Neighbor, Election Commission enclosing a list of new polling locations. scanSep 8
  559. 559Petition signed by residents of Allston St. to the Engineering Dept. expressing concern over the fact that sidewalks, curbing & the street has not been replaced on Allston St. between Magazine & Pearl St.'s. scanSep 7
  560. 560Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of former City Photographer Edward Pacheco. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanSep 26
  561. 561Resolutions that the City Council request the Superintendent of Schools to investigate why the van which picks up physically handicapped students at CRLS has been 30 minutes or more late in providing this service. (Duehay) scanSep 26
  562. 562Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Joseph Curtis. (Graham) scanSep 26
  563. 563Resolutions on the death of Egbert H. Bailey, Sr. (Graham) scanSep 26
  564. 564Resolutions urging citizen participation in the Jamaican Relief Day organized by the St. Paul's AME Church on October 2nd. (Graham) scanSep 26
  565. 565Resolutions sending the greetings & congratulations of the Council to the people of San Jose Las Flores as they celebrate the 1st anniversary of the repopulations of the Mesa Grande. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  566. 566Order re: that the Council go on record urging Cambridge citizens to vote NO on Question 2 which will appear on the Ballot on Election Day November 8th Re: current prevailing wage. (Graham) scanSep 26
  567. 567Order re: that appropriate steps be taken to provide the Main Branch of the Public Library & each branch with the most recent edition of the Zoning Ordinances. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  568. 568Response to Awaiting Report Item 15 on whether radiation is emanating from Building 18 at MIT. (REFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR FURTHER REPORT) scanSep 26
  569. 569Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on the establishment of times for hearing on parking violations during non-working hours. scanSep 26
  570. 570Response to Awaiting Report Item 23 on the remaining work in patching streets affected by cable t.v. installation. scanSep 26
  571. 571Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on a review of roadway, traffic pattern & current signage on the roadway directly behind the Stop & Shop on Memorial Drive. scanSep 26
  572. 572Re: enclosed report from Lauren M. Preston, Deputy Traffic Director Re: petition of residents & neighbors of Allston Court requesting acceptance of Allston Court as a public way. (Referred to hearing on this date & Order Adopted accepting Allston Court as a public way) scanSep 26
  573. 573Response to Awaiting Report Item 29 on the procedure for reimbursement for medical and/or surgical supplies to Police & Fire employees retired under the provisions of MGL, Chapter 32, Section 94. scanSep 26
  574. 574Comm. from Russell B. Higley, City Solicitor, to Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, transmitting his opinion stating there would be no conflict of interest between the Mayor's activities as Mayor & his candidacy for the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dante Alighieri Society. scanSep 26
  575. 575Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to invite the Postmaster of Cambridge to a hearing on October 24, 1988 to discuss complaints about mail delivery to residents. (VM Wolf & S. Russell) scanOct 3
  576. 576Resolutions in appreciation of the work of Patricia Egan of Shelter, Inc. (D. Sullivan) scanOct 3
  577. 577Resolutions recognizing the importance of "The Hundred Languages of Children" exhibit at the Dante Alighieri Society & the chance it offers to teachers to learn from the experience of the Reggio Emilia. (Graham) scanOct 3
  578. 578Resolutions congratulating Mayor Vellucci & the Officers of the Dante Alighieri Society on their recent election held at the membership's general meeting. (Walsh, VM Wolf, Danehy, Duehay, Graham, S. Russell, D. Sullivan & W. Sullivan) scanOct 3
  579. 579Resolutions welcoming to Boston & congratulating the Most Reverend Roberto Octavio Gonzalez Nieves, O.F.M. on his Episcopal Ordination as Auxiliary Bishop to the Archbishop of Boston. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 3
  580. 580Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating the Reverend Robert A.F. Turner on the occasion of his 6th anniversary as the Pastor of the Western Avenue Baptist Church. (Graham) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanOct 3
  581. 581Order re: that it is the sense of the Council that the License Commission be requested to re-schedule the time of its October 11, 1988 hearing on the re-application of Old Binney Street Realty Trust for use of the parking garage at One Kendall Sq. to allow for greater neighborhood & citizen participation at the hearing. (Duehay) scanOct 3
  582. 582Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on the stop sign at Creighton St. near Mass. Ave. scanOct 3
  583. 583Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 28 on the status of the premises numbered 63-65 Cedar Street. scanOct 3
  584. 584Response to Awaiting Report Item 29 on the corrections of the "Hot Top" at Norman St. & Normandy Ave. scanOct 3
  585. 585Response to Awaiting Report Item 36 on responsibility for surface conditions at Allston St. between Pearl & Magazine St.'s. scanOct 3
  586. 586Resolutions declaring the week of October 24-30, 1988 as "Folklore Week" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 17
  587. 587Resolutions in support of the "Foster Parent" program of the Mass. Dept. of Social Services for the needs of children in crisis. (S. Russell & Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 17
  588. 588Resolutions declaring November 6-13, 1988 as the week of Remembrance of the Night of Pogroms (Kristallnacht). (Mayor Vellucci & VM Wolf) scanOct 17
  589. 589Resolutions proclaiming October 16-22, 1988 as Dental Hygiene Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 17
  590. 590Resolutions formally opposing the detainment of Mustafa, Seher & Ahmet Turan Guler by Turkish officials & urging them to grant this family access to their family & lawyers. (D. Sullivan) scanOct 17
  591. 591Resolutions on the retirement of Diane Costanza from the North Division of Cambridge Little League. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanOct 17
  592. 592Resolutions on Evelyn F. High, Worthy Grand Matron of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. (Graham) scanOct 17
  593. 593Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mary E. "Mae" Keefe, late Auditing Dept. employee. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 17
  594. 594Resolutions on the work of the Reverend Leroy Attles of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, as the Christian Life Center is dedicated. (Graham) scanOct 17
  595. 595Response to Awaiting Report Item 7 on the feasibility of the CHA issuing bonds to develop low-cost housing. scanOct 17
  596. 596Response to Awaiting Report Item 30 on dangerous sidewalk conditions at 38 Matignon Road. scanOct 17
  597. 597Response to Awaiting Repott Item 38 on street & sidewalk improvements for Granville Road. scanOct 17
  598. 598Response to Awaiting Report Item 40 on the implementation of new water & sewer rates. scanOct 17
  599. 599Response to Awaiting Report Item 14 on the cost to the City of paying 75% of health insurance costs for surviving spouses versus 50% now in effect. scanOct 17
  600. 600Response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on an analysis of the significance of Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1988 entitled "An Act Relative to Residential Classification Burdens". scanOct 17
  601. 601DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on November 2, 1988 Re: proposal by AT & T to offer MEGACOM, MEGACOM 800 & 800 Readyline services on an interlata basis. scanOct 17
  602. 602DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on November 16, 1988 Re: application of Boston Communications Group, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the resale of a mobile utility system in the Commonwealth. scanOct 17
  603. 603Comm. from Terry LeBlanc, on behalf of residents of Harris St., expressing their appreciation for the attention given to their request for the repair of Harris St. scanOct 17
  604. 604Comm. from Jacqueline O'Neill, Assoc. Vice-Pres. of State & Community Relations, Harvard University, requesting, if possible, that the first few minutes of this evening's hearing on affiliate housing complexes be allocated to respond further to questions of the Council Re: previously sent letter on Harvard admissions & financial policies as they affect local applicants. scanOct 17
  605. 605DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on October 26, 1988 Re: petition of Antje deWit MacMillan d/b/a deWit Transport, pursuant to G.L. c 159A, Subsection 11A, to issue a charter licence. scanOct 17
  606. 606Response to Awaiting Report Item 20 enclosing a copy of the MBTA's negative response to the request for the resumption of bus service from Kendall Square to Harvard Square via Broadway. scanOct 17
  607. 607Order re: that the City Manager direct the Asst. City Manager for Community Development to provide the Council with a written report at precise 6 month intervals which indicate with specificity the status of the process concerning a comprehensive rezoning plan. (10/3/88 - Order submitted & Charter right exercised on it. 10/17/88 - No action taken. Placed on File under Rule 19). scanOct 3
  608. 608Resolutions proclaiming November 14-24, 1988 as "Hunger - Homeless Awareness Week: Feeding the Hungry - Housing the Homeless". (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  609. 609Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Robbert Madden, late Cambridge resident. (S. Russell) scanOct 24
  610. 610Resolutions in acknowledgment & appreciation of the work & commitment of Joan Whitaker of the Commission on the Status of Women to the women of Cambridge. (VM Wolf, Graham & S. Russell) scanOct 24
  611. 611Resolutions in acknowledgment & appreciation of the work & commitment of Anne Leslie of the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women to the women of Cambridge. (VM Wolf, Graham & S. Russell) scanOct 24
  612. 612Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Marie A. Kenney, late long-term resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  613. 613Resolutions on the death of George Cyril Scott. (Graham) scanOct 24
  614. 614Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the retirement of Deborah Spearman after 31 years of dedicated service to the County. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  615. 615Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Margaret F. Kearns. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  616. 616Resolutions on the retirement of Charles F. Darling, veteran public school teacher & administrator. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  617. 617Resolutions declaring October 24-30, 1988 as National "Red Ribbon Week" to reinforce the right of each & every American to live in a drug-free society. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  618. 618Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to furnish the Council with copies of whatever ordinance(s) that authorize(s) the Rent Control Board to override decisions of the Building Dept. concerning the number of illegal units in a residential property. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  619. 619Resolutions expressing the Council's gratitude to the MDC for the outstanding job they did in cleaning up the debris after the Head of the Charles Regatta festivities. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  620. 620Resolutions opposing Question 4 on the November 8, 1988 ballot, Re: the future of nuclear power in teh Commonwealth. (W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  621. 621Resolutions congratulating William Ravanis & Family, owner of Frank's Steak House as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the restaurant. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  622. 622Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to confer with the City's Congressional delegation to inform them of the Council's concern Re: inadequate mail delivery & request their assistance in addressing the problem. (Duehay) scanOct 24
  623. 623Response to Awaiting Report Item No. 1 on the status of lighting for the Neville Manor Parking Lot. scanOct 24
  624. 624Response to Awaiting Report Item 12 on Scholarship Programs. scanOct 24
  625. 625Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on Helicopter noise. scanOct 24
  626. 626Response to Awaiting Report Item 20 on buses parked overnight in the vicinity of Corcoran Park. scanOct 24
  627. 627Response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on the possibility of allowing City of Cambridge retirees to become eligible for dental insurance. scanOct 24
  628. 628Response to Awaiting Report Item 41 on an inspection of Saville & Van Norden St.'s with a view to making street & sidewalk improvements. scanOct 24
  629. 629Response to Awaiting Report Item 42 on the scheduling of a bus tour of distressed properties listed in the Asst. City Mgr. for Community Development's memo to the Chair of the Rent Control Committee; said tour to be held on November 10, 1988. scanOct 24
  630. 630DPU notice of public hearing to be held on November 9, 1988 RE: application of U.S. Sprint Communications Co. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or inter-exchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanOct 24
  631. 631Comm. from Alex Steinbergh Re: recent hearings of the Rent Control Committee concerning spreading of capital rent increases over time, adequate maintenance of rent controlled bldg.'s, including financing for necessary improvements; establishment of a City revolving loan fund, especially for small landlords; possible restriction of "optional upgrades"; & solutions for distressed bldg.'s. scanOct 24
  632. 632Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor David Sullivan, Chairman, Committee on Public Safety & Public Service Re: work of the Police Review & Advisory Board, its role in assisting the Chief of Police in formulating policies, budgets & rules; the Board's record of resolving citizen complaints, the respective roles of the Board & Police Dept.'s Internal Affairs Unit; the Board's policy of deferring action on citizen complaints when related civil or criminal court proceedings are pending & attendance of & testimony by Police Officers in Board proceedings in light of the September 13, 1988 Supreme Court decision, City of Cambridge v. Callinan. (SEE TWO ORDERS FILED WITH THE COMMITTEE REPORT WHICH WERE SUBMITTED & ADOPTED IN COMMITTEE & ADOPTED BY THE FULL CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 24) scanOct 24
  633. 633Comm. from Harold F. Murphy, Pres., Cambridge Superior Officers Association requesting permission to address the Council on October 31, 1988 to inform the Council of recent developments in the Police Dept. scanOct 24
  634. 634C 's Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Lt Walter P Long Jr after 34 years of service. scanOct 31
  635. 635C.'s Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Captain Donald P Carr after 37 years of service. scanOct 31
  636. 636C.'s Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Ralph W. Chapman, after 37 years of dedicated service. scanOct 31
  637. 637C 's Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Lt. Joseph A. Schifferdeck. scanOct 31
  638. 638C.'s Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Lt. Timothy J. O'Leary. scanOct 31
  639. 639C.'s Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Fighter Allan W. Ferola. scanOct 31
  640. 640C.'s Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Fighter William P. Sullivan. scanOct 31
  641. 641C. s Walsh & Russell re: resolutions on the retirement of Fire Fighter Edward B. Morrissey. scanOct 31
  642. 642M. Vellucci re: resolutions proclaiming November, 1988 as "Local Charities Month": The Cambridge Connection. scanOct 31
  643. 643C. Graham re: resolutions urging Soviet officials to immediately release Georgi Samoilovich, a Moscow Refusenik, in order that he may obtain life-savings medical treatment. scanOct 31
  644. 644C. Russell order re: that a suitable resolution be preparedoon the death of Mary "Anna" Kiely, late long-time resident. scanOct 31
  645. 645C. Russell order re: that the Traffic Director look into the feasibility of allowing diagonal parking in the vicinity of the shopping area on Huron Avenue. scanOct 31
  646. 646C. Russell order re: that the Public Works Dept. look into the possibility of erecting a barrier at the end of May Str to prevent vandalism of adjacent property. scanOct 31
  647. 647C.W.J. re: resolutions on the pending retirement of the Reverend Monsignor Russell R. Novello, Pastor of the Incarnation Parish, Melrose. scanOct 31
  648. 648C.W.J. Sullivan re: resolutions on the death of the Reverend John Klimas, former Asst. Pastor, Immaculate Conception Church, East Cambridge. scanOct 31
  649. 649M. Vellucci re: resolutions thanking Robert Alexander of the Cambridge Commission on Handicapped Persons for his services & commitment to persons with disabilities in Cambridge. scanOct 31
  650. 650C. Russell order re: that the City Council go on record approving the filing of Home Rule legislation entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF SERGEANT DOMINIC R. SCALESE AFTER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE". scanOct 31
  651. 651C. Russell order re: that a suitable resolution be prepared on the death of Helen Maguire, late long-time resident. scanOct 31
  652. 652M. Vellucci order re: that the City Clerk arrange to bring representatives of the US Postal Union to the next meeting of the City Council. scanOct 31
  653. 653Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on the lot at the corner of Garfield St. & Mass. Ave. scanOct 31
  654. 654Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 40 on the status of the Hoyt Teen Center. scanOct 31
  655. 655Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 43 on the arrest of persons associated with the "Food Not Bombs" project. scanOct 31
  656. 656Re: enclosing the most recent comm. to EPA & DEQE on the issue of parking spaces. scanOct 31
  657. 657Comm. from Harold F. Murphy, Pres., Cambridge Police Superior Officers Assoc., expressing regret that he will be unable to appear before the Council this evening as originally scheduled, due to more pressing public safety issues (Halloween). scanOct 31
  658. 658Comm. from C. William Jones, transmitting a brief history of the Cambridge Auxiliary Fire Dept., its efforts to survive & its plight in acquiring new quarters; said comm. requesting the Council's assistance in this matter. scanOct 31
  659. 659Resolutions that the MBTA be urged to evaluate seriously a plan to re-direct & extend the Green Line along the Conrail tracks at the Binney Street Garage with some slight rerouting to North Point, Lechmere Canal, Lechmere Shopping Center, Kendall Sq., Forest City & commuter lots at the Mass. Pike. (Duehay) scanNov 7
  660. 660Order re: that the City Council go on record approving the filing of the attached home rule legislation entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CAPTAIN PATRICK G. CORCORAN AFTER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE". (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanNov 7
  661. 661Resolutions encouraging the citizens of Cambridge to join with the Eritrean Relief Committee "in an Eritrean Evening" on December 10, 1988 at Memorial Hall. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 7
  662. 662Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a sutiable resolution on the death of long-term resident Charles V. Sullivan. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanNov 7
  663. 663Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Lawrence O'Rourke, lifelong resident & retired Water Dept. employee. (Danehy & W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 7
  664. 664Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Cecelia Lyons, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 7
  665. 665Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Frank Nugent, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 7
  666. 666Resolutions congratulating Richard Marques for his creativity & imagination in dealing with the youth of the City. (Duehay) scanNov 7
  667. 667Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Eugene "Gino" D'Onofrio, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 7
  668. 668Resolutions on the death of William J. Cunningham, late retired Master of the Russell Elementary School. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 7
  669. 669Order re: that the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 5, 1988 be cancelled, in order to allow the membership to attend the National League of Cities Conference. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanNov 7
  670. 670Resolutions congratulating the Harvard Union of Clerical & Technical Workers (HUCTW) on its victory in representing Harvard employees & offering the Council's support in its future endeavors. (D. Sullivan, Russell & Graham) scanNov 7
  671. 671Order re: proclaiming November 13-19, 1988 as American Education Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 7
  672. 672Resolutions requesting the Community Development Dept. to assemble information as to whether the City owns any property, leased or otherwise, which might lend itself to use as a senior center, or if any development coming up might apply creative incentive zoning. (S. Russell) scanNov 7
  673. 673Resolutions congratulating Tom Weed & his wife on the birth of their daughter, Barrett Weed. (Mayor Vellucci scanNov 7
  674. 674Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Milton "Mike" Tyree. (Graham & W.J. Sullivan) -See full text within scanNov 7
  675. 675Comm. from Edward J. Collins, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Div. of Local Services Re: a Proposition 2½ workshop to be held on November 29 & 30, 1988 at various locations. scanNov 7
  676. 676DPU notice of public hearing to be held on November 21, 1988 Re: petition of Boston Edison Co. for exemption of certain premises, underground lines & equipment for the oerpation of the Zoning Code of Boston & the Zoning Ordinances of the Cities of Cambridge & Somerville. scanNov 7
  677. 677Resolutions proclaiming November 13-19, 1988 as National Arts Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 14
  678. 678Resolutions proclaiming Friday, November 25, 1988 as "A Vermont Celebration Day" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 14
  679. 679Resolutions congratulating the N.C.C. Volleyball Team on its best season ever. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanNov 14
  680. 680Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a sutiable resolution on the death of Ruth Mearn. (S. Russell) scanNov 14
  681. 681Resolutions congratulating State Trooper Brian O'Hare on his on-duty bravery as shown on November 12, 1988. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanNov 14
  682. 682Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Michael Raulinaitis. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 14
  683. 683Resolutions congratulating Pearl K. Wise on her many years of unselfish, dedication & service to the City of Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 14
  684. 684Resolutions proclaiming November 19, 1988 as "Maharishi's Festival of Music for World Peace Day". (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 14
  685. 685Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Joseph Banks, former resident & City Councillor. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 14
  686. 686Order re: that the Mayor be requested to prepare a suitable commendation for the President of Polaroid Corp., for their contribution of a children's park at the Fitzgerald School. (Walsh) scanNov 14
  687. 687Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of the Reverend George C. Scott of the Western Avenue Baptist Church. (Graham) scanNov 14
  688. 688Response to Awaiting Report Item 9 on the issue of a one-year moratorium on the building & demolition of the Harvard Motor Inn & Cherry Webb & Touraine Bldg. scanNov 14
  689. 689Response to Awaiting Report Item 36 on improving accessibility for senior citizens to the lower level stores at the Star Market at 699 Mt. Auburn St. scanNov 14
  690. 690Re: complete list of all new property owners who were issued a building permit or occupancy permit in conflict with Rent Control regulations & the removal permit ordinance. scanNov 14
  691. 691Response to Awaiting Report Item 34 on the possibility of Cambridge participating in the alternative sentencing program being offered to private non-profit agencies & local municipalities by the Cambridge District Court Probation Office. scanNov 14
  692. 692Re; response to Awaiting Report Item 44 on the issue of problems with mail delivery. scanNov 14
  693. 693Response to Awaiting Report Item 47 on the issue of the Planning Board retaining Foley, Hoag & Eliot to represent it in the matter of zoning conflicts with the BZA. scanNov 14
  694. 694Re: enclosed informational copy of the East Cambridge Neighborhood Study prepared jointly by the East Cambridge Neighborhood Study Committee & the Community Development Dept. scanNov 14
  695. 695Comm. from Patricia A. Dowd, Chairperson & Members of the Duxbury Board of Selectmen, requesting the support of all governing bodies of Mass. cities & towns to seek Federal legislation to ban beer & wine commercials from t.v. scanNov 14
  696. 696DPU public hearing notice to be held December 6, 1988 Re: application of Granite State Paging, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation in the Commonwealth. scanNov 14
  697. 697DPU notice of public hearing to be held on December 7, 1988 Re: application of Colgan Communications, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanNov 14
  698. 698DPU notice of public hearing to be held December 8, 1988 Re: application of Arch Connecticut Valley, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the operation of mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanNov 14
  699. 699DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on December 14, 1988 Re: rates & charges by US Transmission System, Inc. scanNov 14
  700. 700DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on December 15, 1988 Re: application of American Paging, Inc. of Mass. for a certificate as a radio utility for the operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanNov 14
  701. 701DPU notice of public hearing to be held November 21, 1988 Re: application of Boston-Cambridge Trolley Tours, Inc., d/b/a Boston Trolley Tours for a license for a charter service under the provisions of MGL, Ch. 159A, Sec. 11A for the operation of motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over all public ways in the Commonwealth. scanNov 14
  702. 702Comm. from Lewis Weiss, Tour Coordinator for North America, Maharishi's Festival of Music for World Peace, inviting the Council to the 3rd World Tour of the Maharishi's Festival of Music for World Peace at the Heritage School in Cambridge on November 19, 1988 & asking for a resolution in honor of the day. (SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTED - A COPY OF WHICH IS FILED WITHIN) scanNov 14
  703. 703Resolutions on the retirement of Mary J. Gannon from the School Dept. (Walsh) scanNov 21
  704. 704Resolutions congratulating Margaret Cecilia Cotter McMahon on her 90th birthday. (Walsh) scanNov 21
  705. 705Resolutions congratulating the Rindge Technical Alumni Assoc. on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rindge Technical School. (M. Vellucci) scanNov 21
  706. 706Resolutions congratulating Roderick Nordell on his appointment as Executive Editor of "World Monitor". (Duehay) scanNov 21
  707. 707Resolutions congratulating Norman Bleichman on his appointment as Manging Editor of "World Monitor". (Duehay) scanNov 21
  708. 708Resolutions congratulating the President & Members of the Rindge Alumni Association as they celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the School. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 21
  709. 709Resolutions on the death of the Reverend Gunnar Haugh. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 21
  710. 710Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Bessie Sullivan, long-time resident. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 21
  711. 711Resolutions congratulating Dr. Robert C. Reid on his outstanding accomplishments as Director of the Cambridge & Somerville Mental Health Center. (M. Vellucci) scanNov 21
  712. 712Resolutions on the retirement of Jennie Carvello from the Polaroid Corp. (M. Vellucci) scanNov 21
  713. 713Order re: that the City Council go on record strongly opposing the new rules & regulations in regard to public housing tenants. (Graham) scanNov 21
  714. 714Order re: that a suitable resolution be rrepared congratulating Walter J. Marchant on his appointment as District Grand Exalted Ruler of the Mass. Metropolitan District of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. (S. Russell) (See full Text filed within the papers) scanNov 21
  715. 715Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Alice West, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 21
  716. 716Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on neighborhood complaints concerning the noise levels at the Fun and Fitness Center in North Cambridge. scanNov 21
  717. 717Comm. from Michael Turk, transmitting a copy of his letter to the Assistant City Manager for Community Development Re: 18-20 Ware Street & requesting that any information leading to the conclusion that said building has deteriorated be made public. scanNov 21
  718. 718Comm. from R. Philip Dowds, Co-Chairman Pro Tem, Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods Re: a counter-suit filed by the developers of the Binney Street Garage & transmitting a copy of same. scanNov 21
  719. 719Order re: that the City Manager request the Community Development Dept. to take the necessary steps to prepare a home rule petition, seeking special state legislation authorizing a housing impact fee for all large-scale office & commercial developments for the consideration of the Council. (11/7/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 11/14/88 - Order Tabled. 11/21/88 - Order moved from Table, amended & adopted as amended) scanNov 21
  720. 720Comm. from Debra McManus Re: discussion of the parking freeze at the November 14, 1988 City Council meeting. scanNov 21
  721. 721Resolutions proclaiming December 15, 1988 as Cambridge Community Services Day in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 28
  722. 722Resolutions congratulating organizations like Oxfam America; Hunger/Homeless Program coordinators & charitable campaign fundraisers throughout the City on helping others during the Thanksgiving Season. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 28
  723. 723Order re: that the City Council go on record extending its heartiest Birthday Greetings to Mrs. Catherine A. (O'Sullivan) Courtney as she celebrates her 81st birthday. (Danehy) scanNov 28
  724. 724Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Albert Darling, late long-time School Dept. employee. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 28
  725. 725Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Dominic J. "Mike" Bonacci, late Superintendent of the Cambridge Cemetery. (W.J. Sullivan, S. Russell & Duehay) scanNov 28
  726. 726C.W.J. Sullivan & C.Russell re: resolutions the retirement of Police Sgt. Anthony L. Ferraro. scanNov 28
  727. 727M. Vellucci order re: that as a demonstration of the Holiday Spirit, the Commissioner of Traffic & Parking be requested to stop ticketing during the week of December 19-25,1988. scanNov 28
  728. 728Resolutions on the 40th birthday of James F. Dwyer. (S. Russell) scanNov 28
  729. 729Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 40 on progress in posting of the "Cambridge Highlands' for resident parking. scanNov 28
  730. 730Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 46 on the Binney Street Garage. scanNov 28
  731. 731Re: enclosed copy of a report from the Asst. City Manager for Community Development Re: distressed rental properties as requested by the City Couhcil Committee on Rent Control. scanNov 28
  732. 732Comm. from Douglas G. Thayer, CPM, Thayer Associates, Inc. Re: the heating fuel questionnaire circulated by the Rent control Board to a sampling of regulated apartment bldg.'s & summarizing some potential oversights contained therein scanNov 28
  733. 733Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Health & Hospitals Re: status of activities by the Coordinator for the Cambridge AIDS Task Force. scanNov 28
  734. 734Comm. from Jeb Brugmann, Pres., Cambridge Yerevan sister City Assoc., encouraging the Council to send an appointed representative to attend the Second Annual U.S. - U S.S.R. Sister Cities Conference to be hedl from May 26 to June 7, 1989 in Tashkent, U.S..S.R. scanNov 28
  735. 735Order re: that the Chief of Police provide additional patrols in the area of the Manning Apartments, especially in the twilight hours & provide the Council with information as to whether the Police Box in Central Sq. will be manned in the future. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  736. 736Order re: that a "hot-line" be established for the purpose of reporting persons who do not comply with the snow removal regulations & that the number be advertised in the Council on Aging Bi-Lines & other publications. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  737. 737Resolutions extending the Council's appreciation & gratitude to Mary Samp, Pauline Hollingsworth, Oliver Cox & Emily Lewis as they retire from the Council on Aging. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  738. 738Order re: that a suitable resolution be prepared congratulating Anne M. "Nancy" Navin on her 50th birthday. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  739. 739Resolutions on the death of lifelong resident Agnes L. Nelligan. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanDec 12
  740. 740Resolutions on the death of Donald Hill, Sr. (Graham) scanDec 12
  741. 741Resolutions congratulating David Barry Connolly as he begins the practice of law. (Walsh) scanDec 12
  742. 742Resolutions congratulating Coach Marty Pierce of the Matignon High School Varsity Hockey Team on his 25th anniversary as Coach. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanDec 12
  743. 743Resolutions wishing a speedy recovery to Firefighter William Wood, who was injured while responding to a 3-alarm fire on December 5th at the corner of Putnam Ave. & Sidney St. & also, commending the members of the Dept. who participated in his rescue. (Danehy) scanDec 12
  744. 744Resolutions on the death of Donald Peter Hill, long-time resident. (Graham) scanDec 12
  745. 745Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Dwight Andrews, founding partner of Ellis & Andrews Real Estate Co. (W.J. Sullivan & Duehay) scanDec 12
  746. 746Resolutions congratulating Publisher William P. "Bill" Dole, as he is honored by the YMCA. (W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 12
  747. 747Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Annie Thibault, long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  748. 748Resolutions that the "Walk" time crossing Mass. Ave. near the Leonard J. Russell Apartments be lengthened & that the lights at the corner of Walden St. be arranged so that there is no right turn for a period of time, to allow a person to cross safely. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  749. 749Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Alice Tillman, grandmother of Councillor & State Representative Saundra Graham. (Mayor Vellucci, VM Wolf & Danehy, Duehay, S. Russell, D. Sullivan, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh) scanDec 12
  750. 750Resolutions expressing the Council's solidarity with our Armenian neighbors here in the US & in Armenia, especially in Yerevan & condemning violation of their rights in the Azerbaijan republic. (Walsh & Russell) scanDec 12
  751. 751Resolutions on the death of Anne (Cahill) McGloin. (W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 12
  752. 752Resolutions congratulating John P. DeVillars on his recent appointment as Secretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs of the Commonwealth. (W.J. Sullivan, VM Wolf & Duehay) scanDec 12
  753. 753Resolutions declaring December 11-17, 1988 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 12
  754. 754Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Concetta "Connie" Ferolito, late Cambridge resident. (Mayor Vellucci & All Councillors) scanDec 12
  755. 755Resolutions that a letter be immediately sent to the United Nations' Commission on Refugees & to the United Nations' Commission on Genocide requesting that an impartial team of UN observers be immediately dispatched to the Armenian & Azerbaijan regions to provide international witness to the events taking place there. (Mayor Vellucci, VM Wolf & Duehay) scanDec 12
  756. 756Response to Awaiting Report Item 9 on radiation emanating from Bldg. 18 at MIT. scanDec 12
  757. 757Response to Awaiting Report Item 12 on the clean-up of trash & debris along the Railroad Right-of-Way between Porter Sq. & Alewife Station. scanDec 12
  758. 758Testing for radon in public buildings & the water supply. scanDec 12
  759. 759Response to Awaiting Report Item 21 on odors at Canal Park. scanDec 12
  760. 760Response to Awaiting Report Item 22 on the attendance practices of out-of-town students at Cambridge public schools. scanDec 12
  761. 761Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on the feasibility of establishing a daycare facility in or near the Cambridge Hospital. scanDec 12
  762. 762Response to Awaiting Report Item 25 on the late arrival of the van which transports handicapped students to CRLS. scanDec 12
  763. 763Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on the sinking sidewalk at 89 Antrim St. scanDec 12
  764. 764Response to Awaiting Report Item 31 on facade preservation easements. scanDec 12
  765. 765Response to Awaiting Report Item 33 on disorderly patients from the Cambridge Hospital's methadone clinic. scanDec 12
  766. 766Response to Awaiting Report Item 34 on the renewal of permits for billboards in Cambridge. scanDec 12
  767. 767Response to Awaiting Report Item 35 on early morning horn-blowing by the driver of the special needs van at Corcoran Park. scanDec 12
  768. 768Response to Awaiting Report Item 39 on the maintenance of the City's playing fields to meet the needs of the general public. scanDec 12
  769. 769Response to Awaiting Report Item 40 enclosing a status report on 991 Mass. Ave., as it relates to the full occupancy ordinance. scanDec 12
  770. 770Response to Awaiting Report Item 43 on posting of the lot directly behaind the Leonard J. Russell Apt.'s for permit parking. scanDec 12
  771. 771Response to Awaiting Report Item 45 on two accidents which occurred on November 27th on Mass. Ave. at Dover St. & Beech St. scanDec 12
  772. 772Re: placement of a prominent sign in the Porter Sq. "T" Station indicating the presence of an elevator which is available for elderly & handicapped persons. scanDec 12
  773. 773Comm. from the Reverend Monsignor Russell R. Novello, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on his upcoming retirement. scanDec 12
  774. 774DPU public hearing notice to be held on January 4, 1989 Re: rates & charges by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. scanDec 12
  775. 775Comm. from Morris E. Flater, Pres., HubExpress, stating that in light of the action taken by the BZA at its last meeting he feels that an appearance before the City Council would serve no useful purpose. scanDec 12
  776. 776Comm. from Morris E. Flater, Pres., HubExpress Airlines, requesting permission to address the Council at the next available opportunity Re: resumption of thei helicopter service linking the Cambridge Hyatt Regency Hotel to Terminal B at Logan Airport. scanNov 14
  777. 777Resolutions commending Fire Lieutenant John Ruffing on rescuing a fellow firefighter during a multiple alarm fire on December 5th. (.W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 19
  778. 778Resolutions on displaying the flag of the Republic of Ireland in the cafeteria of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. (Danehy) scanDec 19
  779. 779Order re: City Clerk to prepare suitable resolutions celebrating the 65th year of operation of the Parise Cleaners located on Warren Street. (W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 19
  780. 780Resolutions wishing the people of San Jose Las Flores, El Salvador a Happy Christmas & Happy New Year. (Mayor Vellucci & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanDec 19
  781. 781Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on the submission of a rationale for any increases in user fees. scanDec 19
  782. 782Response to Awaiting Report Item 29 on the installation of benches around Fresh Pond. scanDec 19
  783. 783Response to Awaiting Report Item 34 on the locked gate at Norfolk Court. scanDec 19
  784. 784Response to Awiating Report Item 14 enclosing a list of job descriptions for all non-sworn Police Dept. employees. scanDec 19
  785. 785Response to Awaiting Report Item 33 on the yellow color of water in the Traymore Road area. scanDec 19
  786. 786Response to Awaiting Report Item 36 regarding traffic signals at the intersection of Walden St. & Mass. Ave. scanDec 19
  787. 787Response to Awaiting Report Item 37 on the closing of Elmwood Avenue. scanDec 19
  788. 788Response to Awaiting Report Item 38 on the options for additional parking for employees of the Division of the Blind. scanDec 19
  789. 789Response to Acouncil Order No. 42 of December 12, 1988 on the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Harvard & Windsor Streets. scanDec 19
  790. 790Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on the property at 18-20 Ware Street. scanDec 19
  791. 791Response to Awaiting Report Item 35 on resident parking on River Street between Blackstone Street & Putnam Avenue. scanDec 19
  792. 792Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a report from the Committee on Health and Hospitals, relative to the budgetary needs of the Hospital in the upcoming budgetary cycle and on the school health program. scanDec 19
  793. 793Comm. from John E. Flynn, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting notice of a meeting of the Environment Subcommittee for Tuesday, January 3, 1989 at 7 p.m. at the Fitzgerald School, relative to the City's response to the Alewife Brook Parkway Project & to receive a status report on recycling. scanDec 19
  794. 794Comm. from James B. Keegan, President, Cambridgeport Bank, regarding the hearing before the City Council this evening relative to the premises numbered 99A-105 Magazine Street. (Referred to the hearing, which was postponed from this evening to January 9, 1989 at 6 p.m.) scanDec 19
  795. 795Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Saundra Graham relative to the building located at 101-105 Magazine Street. (Referred to the hearing, which was postponed from this evening to January 9, 1989 at 6 p.m.) scanDec 19
  796. 796Comm. from Sr. Mary Esther Owens, O.P., Coordinator, Rosary Convent, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council commemorating 100 years of service by the Dominican Sisters in Massachusetts. scanDec 19
  797. 797Comm. from the family of the late Egbert H. Bailey, Sr., in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted in his memory. scanDec 19
  798. 798Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting notification from the Board of Election Commissioners pursuant to Chapter 43, Sections 38-39 of the certifications of signatures Re: Initiative Petition (Proposition 1-2-3), for action by the Council. (12/12/88 - Charter right exercised. 12/19/88 - Motion to Table failed on Roll Call of 4-5-0. Motion to Ordain failed on Roll Call of 4-5-0. Motion to place on Municipal 1989 ballot carried on voice vote of 9 members) scanDec 19
  799. 799Testimony of Edward L. Sweda, Jr., an attorney & lobbyist for GASP given before the City Council on December 19, 1988. scanDec 19
  800. 800Statement of Dr. Nancy Rigotti, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Institute for the Study of Smoking Behavior & Policy, given before the City Council on December 19, 1988. scanDec 19

Finance

574 actions · № 1–576
  1. 1Order re: City Manager to report to the Council at its next meeting January 11, 1988 on what the City is doing to develop a comprehensive recycling program. (Walsh) scan—
  2. 2Order re: City Manager to report to the Council on the feasibility of the Cambridge Housing Authority & the City purchasing seven lodging houses advertised in the Boston Globe for housing of the homeless. (Walsh) scan—
  3. 3Order re: City Manager to appoint a committee & set up necessary procedural steps regarding concerned private citizens wishing to donate a sum of money for the acquisition of a rooming house for the homeless of Cambridge. (Walsh) scan—
  4. 4Order re: City Manager to meet with HUD to discuss HUD communications stating that Section 8 unit rents would be reduced from the present Section 8 level to Rent Control level. (Walsh) scan—
  5. 5Order re: City Manager to advise the Council on the feasibility of reorganizing the Law Dept. so that the work load can be handled by a larger staff of Asst. City Solicitors & thereby reduce the amount of private attorneys utilized. (Walsh) scan—
  6. 6Order re: City Manager to request the Community Development Dept. to put together a Cambridgeport Stabilization Committee to consist of members of the Riverside Cambridgeport Community Corp. & neighborhood residents of the Riverside/Cambridgeport community & to report back to the City Council in 30 days & with an appropriation of $250,000. for the Committee. (Graham) scan—
  7. 7Order re: City Manager to confer with the Police Chief & Traffic Director with a view toward stepping up enforcement & tagging of vehicles in violation of parking or stopping within 20 feet of an intersection. (Danehy) scan—
  8. 8Order re: City Manager to confer with the Public Works Commissioner with a view toward surveying & posting the area surrounding the proposed New Street Park with "No Dumping Police Take Notice" signs. (Danehy) scan—
  9. 9Order re: City Manager to provide the Council with a status report of all activities assocaited with the old Hyde Shoe Project. (Danehy) scan—
  10. 10Order re: City Manager to make a complete inspection of all windows in City Hall & the elevator, with a view toward replacing all presently deteriorated window frames & that special thought be given to making sure that the new window frames be given historical consideration when being replaced. (Mayor Vellucci) scan—
  11. 11Order re: City Manager to report to the Council & the public what priorities are utilized in snow plowing & under what circumstances the snow emergency is enforced with the towing of cars on emergency arteries. (VM Wolf) scan—
  12. 12Order re: City Manager be requested to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to erect a snow fence at St. Peter's Field (closest to the corner of Walden & Sherman St.'s) to prevent drifting. (Danehy) scanJan 11
  13. 13Appropriation of a grant of $5,000. to the Grant Fund Hospital & Ambulatory Care Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJan 11
  14. 14Appropriation totalling $8,911. to the Grant Fund Hospital Ambulatory Care Salaries & Wages Account & Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanJan 11
  15. 15Appropriation of $15,200. to the Grant Fund Hospital & Ambulatory Care Salaries & Wages account. scanJan 11
  16. 16Transfer of $18,200. in the Inspectional Services Dept. scanJan 11
  17. 17Transfer of $8,874. in the General Fund Library Salaries & Wages account. scanJan 11
  18. 18Order re: that the attached letter sent to City Councillors regarding Fire Alarm operators be referred to the City Manager for a complete report on four items listed in the text of this order. (VM Wolf) scanJan 25
  19. 19Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Chief to step up enforcement of all applicable "rules of the road" relating to bicycles. (Danehy) scanJan 25
  20. 20Order re: City Council go on record opposing the request of Cambridge Electric Light Co. for permission to restructure its rates so that residents pay more than businesses & that the Mayor be requested to schedule a public hearing on this matter at the earliest possible time & the City Manager give his immediate attention to marshalling the City's policy & legal resources to fight this increase. (Duehay) scanJan 25
  21. 21Order re: City Manager be requested to have the 1934 Fire Engine owned by the City & in storage at Engine Co. #7 restored & put in operable condition for parades & exhibitions in time for Spring. (Walsh) scanJan 25
  22. 22Order re: that it is the desire of the Council to move forward with options to keep additional shelter beds available as long as the need exists & that the City Manager investigate all avenues of maintaining shelters at the First Congregational Church and/or other shelters. (VM Wolf) scanJan 25
  23. 23Order re: City Manager be requested to order the Traffic Dept. to convert the blinking traffic signal at Fayerweather & Brattle St.'s to a permanent set of signals & to include a sum of money in the 1988-1989 budget to accomplish this. (Duehay & S. Russell) scanJan 25
  24. 24Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic Dept., Law Dept. & our State Representatives to determine what steps can be taken to alleviate the situation at Portland Stone Ware Co. with regard to heavy trucking. (S. Russell) scanJan 25
  25. 25Order re: City Manager to investigate the feasibility of a composting program for Cambridge. (VM Wolf) scanJan 25
  26. 26Order re: City Manager to review the process established for parking permits when residents are driving cars leased for them & to simplify same. (VM Wolf) scanJan 25
  27. 27Order re: City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to review pertinent information on the case presented to the Council by Douglass Lee of 33 Lexington Ave. Re: compliance with the Rent Control ordinance. (Walsh) scanJan 25
  28. 28Order re: City Manager to seek the cooperation of all commercial property owners & managers & in particular that of persons in charge of high rise office buildings to shut off lights after working hours. (Walsh) scanJan 25
  29. 29Appropriation of a grant of $15,615. to the Human Services Dept. scanJan 25
  30. 30Transfer of $40,000. in the Public Works Dept. scanJan 25
  31. 31Appropriation of a grant of $807. to the Human Services Dept. scanJan 25
  32. 32Appropriation totalling $3,365. to the Human Services Dept. scanJan 25
  33. 33Appropriation of $3,085. to the Human Services Dept. scanJan 25
  34. 34Appropriation of a gramt of $75,000. to the Library Dept. scanJan 25
  35. 35Appropriation of a grant of $1,500. to the Library Dept. scanJan 25
  36. 36Re: enclosed copy of the Annual Report for 1986-1987. scanJan 25
  37. 37Transfer of $13,695. in the City Clerk's Office. scanJan 25
  38. 38Transfer of $21,000. in the Mayor's Office to provide funds for ceremonial functions that will be hosted during the remainder of the current fiscal year. (1/11/88 - item submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 - Order adopted) scanJan 25
  39. 39Transfer of $55,000. from the General Fund Traffic & Parking Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Public Investment Fund Traffic & Parking Extraordinary Expenditure account. (1/11/88 - Submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 - Order adopted) scanJan 25
  40. 40Re: infrastructure & roadway financing for Cambridgeport. (1/11/88 - item submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 - Item Placed on File) scanJan 25
  41. 41Re: enclosed copy of a proposed resolution & copy of the Cambridgeport Revitalization District Roadway Improvement Plan. (1/11/88 - Item submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 - Order Adopted) scanJan 25
  42. 42Appropriation of $50,000. to the Public Investment Fund for the Community Development Dept.'s Extraordinary Expenditure account to begin preliminary design work on the Cambridgeport Revitalization District Roadway Improvement Plan. (1/11/88 - submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 Order Adopted) scanJan 25
  43. 43Order re: City Manager to confer with the appropriate Mass. Ethics Commission officials to solicit their recommendations on the selection of competent outside counsel to render an opinion on the legality of municipal employees receiving more than one payroll and/or vendor check from a municipality for services rendered. (Danehy) (1/11/88 - Order submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 - No Action Taken. Placed on File under Rule 19). scanJan 25
  44. 44Order re: City Manager to submit to the Council the Agreement for Traffic Mitigation, Agreement for Design Review Guidelines & the Housing Plan for approval, prior tc signing these agreements. (VM Wolf) (1/11/88 - Order submitted & Charter Right exercised. 1/25/88 - Order failed of adoption 3-5-1. Motion to refer to the City Solicitor also failed 1-7-1) scanJan 25
  45. 45Resolutions that the City Manager be instructed to illuminate the Memorial Flagstaff during the night time hours & to arrange for an appropriate dedication ceremony. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 1
  46. 46Order re: City Manager be requested to have the Board of Assessors provide the Council with information regarding the total number of abatements processed & granted during FY87 & 88 by classification & further breakdown the residential abatements granted to the owners of rent controlled dwellings & non-rent controlled dwellings. (Danehy) scanFeb 1
  47. 47Order re: City Manager to report to the Council on the web of ordinances & regulations that deal with the problem of the regulation of amplified street music & recommending ways in which the intent of the regulations can be enforced. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 1
  48. 48Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Chief of Police to conduct a thorough investigation of vandalism at the Haggerty School. (S. Russell) scanFeb 1
  49. 49Resolutions that the City Manager be instructed to draft a policy to maximize access to the river & ship facilities fo the Charles River for purposes of boating, instruction & public recreation & to exact whatever cooperation from the institutions currently leasing from the MDC. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  50. 50Order re: City Manager to arrange with the Secretary of Transportation the appropriate time for the Secretary & Alewife consultants to appear before the Council & to hear comments from the Council & public & be sent Alewife roadway plans. (VM Wolf & Danehy) scanFeb 1
  51. 51Order re: City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic Director to remove all cars parked on the sidewalk on River St. from Fairmont St. to Memorial Drive, immediately. (Graham) scanFeb 1
  52. 52Order re: City Manager to provide each Councillor with an updated compendium listing of the members of all boards, committees & trusts appointed by the City Manager & Council & specifying the dates on which the appointments expire. (Walsh) scanFeb 1
  53. 53Order re: City Manager be requested to advise the Water Dept. & the Public Works Dept. to be receptive & to assist any community residents expressing an interest in preserving the beauty & maintaining the cleanliness of Fresh Pond. (Walsh) scanFeb 1
  54. 54Transfer of $85,000. from Employee Benefits Salary & Wages to Finance Dept.- Assessing Other Ordinary Maintenance. scanFeb 1
  55. 55Appropriation of $60,000. from the Parking Fund to the Police Dept. scanFeb 1
  56. 56Transfer of $33,450. in the Election Commission. scanFeb 1
  57. 57Transfer of $35,000. in the Fire Dept. scanFeb 1
  58. 58Appropriation of $54,600. to the Human Services Dept. scanFeb 1
  59. 59Order re: City Manager to submit within two months, a plan to regularly monitor traffic on residential streets in Cambridgeport, Riverside & Area 4 as University Park is built. (VM Wolf) (1/25/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised. ] 2/1/88 - Failed of adoption 4-4-1) scanFeb 1
  60. 60Order re: City Manager be requested to permit area residents to use the parking lot near New Street Park during the winter months. (Walsh) (1/25/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised. 2/1/88 - Referred to the City Manager with power to act.) scanFeb 1
  61. 61Order re: City Manager to bring before the Council any future amendments to the Simplex Traffic Mitigation Agreement & Plan and the Simplex Design Review Guidelines Agreement Plan. (1/25/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised. 2/1/88 - No action taken. Placed on File under Rule 19) scanFeb 1
  62. 62Resolutions accepting the goals of the Central Square report prepared by a subcommittee of the City Council in April, 1983 & requesting the City Manager to order city dept.'s & agencies to enact without delay the recommendations contained therein. (Duehay) scanFeb 8
  63. 63Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Community Development Dept. to cooperate fully with the City Clerk's Office & the Inspectional Services Dept. to update the zoning map & zoning ordinance books to reflect the many changes which have taken place. (S. Russell) scanFeb 8
  64. 64Order re: City Manager be requested to accompany the Mayor on a tour of the facilities at 159 Thorndike St. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 8
  65. 65Order re: that the City Manager be requested to communicate with the head of the MBTA on the continuing problem of inadequate bus transportation on Mass. Ave., north of the MBTA yards. (VM Wolf & Danehy) scanFeb 8
  66. 66Resolutions that the Traffic & Parking Director be requested by the City Manager to allow all night parking on Clinton St. as soon as possible. (D. Sullivan) scanFeb 8
  67. 67Order re: City Manager be requested to prepare a home rule petition for the City of Cambridge to have the option of taxing for water & sewer use on the basis of a classification system. (Walsh) scanFeb 8
  68. 68Order re: City Manager be requested to ask the Exec. Dir. of American Cablesystems to exempt low income elderly from fee increases of the Cable t.v. (Walsh) scanFeb 8
  69. 69Order re: City Manager to recommend additional funding for programs into the budget of the Community Schools for the 1988-89 fiscal year. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 8
  70. 70Order re: City Manager to confer with the Police Chief & Public Works Dept. on stronger enforcement of all laws & ordinances relative to the removal of snow & ice from sidewalks. (Danehy) scanFeb 8
  71. 71Order re: City Manager to provide $500.00 to the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Animal Experimentation. (Walsh) scanFeb 8
  72. 72Order re: City Manager to provide a report on the status of renovations at Hoyt Field to be provided to the Council at its February 29, 1988 meeting. (Graham) scanFeb 8
  73. 73Order re: City Manager to confer with Public Works Commissioner on compliance with the snow & ice ordinance as it relates to sidewalks on Blanchard Road & the development at the corner of Griswold St. & Concord Ave. (S. Russell) scanFeb 8
  74. 74Order re: City Manager to arrange for the appropriate officials to attend a briefing outlining the contents of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1987 on March 1, 1988. (Duehay) (#75 Skipped) scanFeb 8
  75. 75not yet captured from this volume—
  76. 76Donation of $1,500. to the Public Works Dept. for a portion of costs to construct a play area at the Fletcher School. scanFeb 8
  77. 77Appropriation of a grant of $96,305. to the Hospital & Ambulatory Care account. scanFeb 8
  78. 78Appropriation of donations totalling $9,250. to the Human Services Dept. to be used for the second annual road race. scanFeb 8
  79. 79Transfer of $100,000. to the Employees Benefits Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to provide for the City's share of the cost of Medicare insurance. scanFeb 8
  80. 80Acceptance & appropriation of a grant in the sum of $39,939. to the Human Services Dept. scanFeb 8
  81. 81Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $35,400. to the Human Services Dept. scanFeb 8
  82. 82Transfer of $31,800. to the Neville Manor Account. scanFeb 8
  83. 83Appropriation of $350,000. in Medicaid revenues to the Neville Manor. scanFeb 8
  84. 84Transfer of $400,000. to the Hospital & Ambulatory Care account. scanFeb 8
  85. 85Transfer of $30,500. to the Traffic & Parking Dept. to provide for a lump sum workmen's compensation settlements. scanFeb 8
  86. 86Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $7,125. to the Finance Dept. to provide funds for the Minority Internship Placement Program. scanFeb 8
  87. 87Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $1,050. to the Finance Dept. to provide funds for a part-time student in the Personnel Dept. scanFeb 8
  88. 88Approval & acceptance of a library benefits trust fund. scanFeb 8
  89. 89Copy of the FY87 Financial Report of the City of Cambridge. scanFeb 8
  90. 90Transfer of $200,000. in the Law Dept. (2/1/88 - Charter Right exercised. 2/8/88 - Order Adopted) scanFeb 8
  91. 91Resolutions that the City Manager direct those responsible to "cut through the red tape" & start necessary renovations on the enlargement of the Senior Center at 2050 Mass. Ave. & report bakc to the Council. (S. Russell)Feb 22
  92. 92Order re: City Manager & Public Works Commissioner to look into the immediate possibility of providing curbs on Broadway between Dana & Ellery St.'s. (Mayor Vellucci & D. Sullivan) scanFeb 22
  93. 93Order re: City Manager to direct the City Solicitor & the Historical Commission to draw up a home-rule petition to safeguard the various historic monuments located at the Cambridge Common & Flagstaff Park. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 22
  94. 94Order re: City Manager to confer with the Traffic & Parking Dept. & Communtiy Development Dept. to provide information to the Council on the municipal parking garages in East Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 22
  95. 95Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to confer with the Police Chief & Animal Control Director in an effort to amend the current "Pit Bull Ordinance". (S. Russell) scanFeb 22
  96. 96Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Chief to strictly enforce the truck ban on Cameron Ave. & all other streets connecting Cambridge & Somerville from Porter Square to Alewife Brook Parkway. (Danehy)Feb 22
  97. 97Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Dept. of Health & Hospitals to set up an Infant Mortality Task Force & report to the Council within 3 months. (Graham) scanFeb 22
  98. 98Order re: City Manager's Office to conduct a study on all factors & alternatives related to the issuance of additional taxicab medallions. (Grham) scanFeb 22
  99. 99Order re: City Manager to request the Police Dept. to make a special effort to enforce the speed & red light laws on River St. (VM Wolf)Feb 22
  100. 100Order re: City Manager to ask the Police Dept. to place a patrol on Sherman St. to issue speeding violations to offenders & that the Police & Traffic Dept.'s consult to find a comprehensive solution. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 22
  101. 101Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council that the Planning Board refrain from initiating any litigation against the Board of Zoning Appeal Re: 2215 Mass. Ave. until after the City Manager meets with the parties concerned. (Walsh) scanFeb 22
  102. 102Order re: City Manager to submit for review & action of the Council an amendment to the General Ordinances regulating the use of Helipads within City limits. (Duehay)Feb 22
  103. 103Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to implement a comprehensive pothole repair program. (Graham)Feb 22
  104. 104Order re: City Manager to request the Public Works Dept. to remove the mound of snow from the sidewalk blocking the entrance to the waiting booth shelter at the MBTA trackless trolley stop at Mt. Auburn Cemetery & for the Mt. Auburn Cemetery to clean its sidewalks & crosswalks. (Walsh)Feb 22
  105. 105Order re: City Manager be requested to confer wih officials of the Purity Supreme Market & ask them not to close the door at Green St., as it is used for access by residents of the Manning Apartments. (Mayor Vellucci)Feb 22
  106. 106Response to Awaiting Report Item 16 on the number & classification of abatements granted during FY87 & 88.Feb 22
  107. 107Transfer of $17,500. in the Cable TV Office.Feb 22
  108. 108Transfer of $40,000. in the Police Dept.Feb 22
  109. 109Order re: City Council go on record in favor of restoring MBTA bus service on Braodway between Harvard & Kendall Squares & that the City Manager inform the General Mgr. of the MBTA of this request & to determine a response as soon as possible. (Duehay)Feb 29
  110. 110Resolutions that the City Manager confer with the Chief of Police to increase Police surveillance in the Strawberry Hill area where there have been 17 housebreaks in the last few months & in the vicinity of the Haggerty School. (S. Russell)Feb 29
  111. 111Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council to request the City Manager to assist Jill Sullivan in securing a hearing before the Rent Control Board on her attempts to occupy Unit #6 at 20 Chilton Street. (Mayor Vellucci) - (SEE CALENDAR NO. 4 OF 2/29/88-A COPY OF WHICH IS FILED WITH THIS ORDER)Feb 29
  112. 112Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Commissioner to issue parking meter exemption stickers to residents of Cambridge St., Broadway & Hampshire St. (Walsh)Feb 29
  113. 113Order re: City Manager to urge the Police Dept. to set up a regular schedule of speed enforcement on residential streets that are continuously being reported as having speeding cars. (VM Wolf)Feb 29
  114. 114Order re: City Manager be requested to ask the Police Dept. to monitor speeding traffic on Fayerweather St. (VM Wolf)Feb 29
  115. 115Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Chief to increase police surveillance in the Craigie Circle, Craigie St. & Berkeley St. area, where there have been a number of auto break-ins. (Duehay)Feb 29
  116. 116Order re: that the City Manager be requested to explore the possibilities of obtaining rental or purchase space from Ad-Inc. in the St. Mary's Gym for the creation of a tean center and/or recreational space to be leased by the City. (Mayor Vellucci)Feb 29
  117. 117Order re: that the City Manager be requested, if possible, to furnish the Council with the dollar figure as to how much tax money is spent on foreign made merchandise used by City dept.'s in FY87. (Mayor Vellucci)Feb 29
  118. 118Order re: City Manager be requested to have the Public Works Dept. immediately begin removal of winter debris & to clean up Cambridge streets & remove cars & debris from tot lots. (Walsh)Feb 29
  119. 119Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Suprintendent of Schools in an effort to make the Agassiz School handicap accessible. (VM Wolf)Feb 29
  120. 120Order re: that the request of the Mass. Film Bureau for permission to use certain streets & ways for the filming of "The Good Mother" be referred to the City Manager with power to grant permits upon completion of his review of the request. (W.J. Sullivan & Duehay)Feb 29
  121. 121Appropriation of $8,500. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  122. 122Appropriation of a grant of $8,000. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  123. 123Appropriation of a grant of $11,420. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  124. 124Appropriation totalling $40,000. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  125. 125Appropriation of private donations totalling $1,150. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  126. 126Appropriation of a donation of $200. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  127. 127Appropriation totalling $1,000. to the Human Services Dept.Feb 29
  128. 128Order re: City Manager be requested to arrange for the cablecasting of proceedings of the Rent Control Board. (Walsh) (2/1/88 - Order submitted & Charter Right exercised. 2/8/88 - the order was amended & referred to the Committee on Cable T.V., which conducted a public hearing)Feb 29
  129. 129Order re: City Council inform all City boards & commissions that it is the Council's policy that no discretionary variances or permits be issued to Ad-inc., the new owner of the former St. mary's Gym, unless they ensure a substantial portion of the bldg. be set aside for neighborhood recreation & that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate these arrangements on behalf of the City. (2/1/88 - Charter Right exercised. 2/8/88 - Referred to hearing on February 29, 1988) (Duehay)Feb 1
  130. 130Order re: that the City Manager provide the City Council an update on the status of sewer & drainage repairs, street & sidewalk improvements in the Cambridge Highlands area. (S. Russell)Mar 7
  131. 131Order re: that the City Manager be requested to explain to the Council what progress has been made in carrying out the Council order of February 8, 1988 asking for submission of a Home Rule petition giving the City the option of taxing for water & sewer use on the bassis of a classification system. (Walsh)Mar 7
  132. 132Order re: City Manager to confer with the Election Commission on returning the polling place for Ward 6, Precinct 2 to its former site at 2 Mt. Auburn St. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham)Mar 7
  133. 133Order re: City Manager be requested to provide the Council, within the limits of confidentiality, all appropriate information on the last two police officers whose employment with the City has been terminated. (Danehy)Mar 7
  134. 134Appropriation of a grant of $32,955.29 to the Library Dept.Mar 7
  135. 135Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Fire Chief & the Public Works Commissioner to address the condition of Fire Headquarters, specifically, the need for re-painting, puttying, pointing of the brick facade & lack of a general maintenance schedule. (Duehay)Mar 14
  136. 136Resolutions that the City Manager be & hereby is requested to provide a stenographer/secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeal to expedite the meetings of the BZA. (S. Russell)Mar 14
  137. 137Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Public Works to clean the park on Market St. of debris, as soon as the weather permits. (S. Russell)Mar 14
  138. 138Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Board of Election Commissioners with a view to designating a more convenient polling place for the residents of Ward 10, Precinct 2 to vote. (S. Russell & Duehay)Mar 14
  139. 139Order re: City Manager be requested to have the Community Development Dept. assign a neighborhood planner to Area 4 to work with the Area 4 Coalition, the southside neighbors & members fo the community, not only on the pending zoning issue, but also to improve long-term neighborhood assistance. (VM Wolf)Mar 14
  140. 140Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Cable TV Commissioner to look into the causes of the delay in reinstalling cable in the newly renovated section of 8 Jefferson Park. (S. Russell)Mar 14
  141. 141Order re: that the City Manager consider appropriating $600. to transcribe the cassette tapes with reference to the Blue Ribbon Committee investigation on animal care in Cambridge laboratories. (Mayor Vellucci)Mar 14
  142. 142Order re: that the City Manager schedule a public hearing Re: adoption of a pricing system for water rates which can be accomplished by acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 39J. (Walsh) (Hearing set for April 11, 1988)Mar 14
  143. 143Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to have the Chief of Police, Executive Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce & other appropriate members of the Chamber appear before the Council on March 28, 1988 to discuss the issue of the City charging business for the jailing of shoplifters. (Walsh)Mar 14
  144. 144Order re: City Manager be requested to invite the Manager of the Purity Surpeme market & members of the Manning Tenant Committee to appear before the Council on March 28, 1988 to discuss the matter of rear access to the supermarket. (Walsh)Mar 14
  145. 145Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council with a status report on the installation of cable t.v. at the Walden Square Apartments. (Graham)Mar 14
  146. 146Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Rent Control Board & provide the Council with a report on the eviction of tenants at 22-32 Cogswell Avenue. (Duehay)Mar 14
  147. 147Order re: that the City Manager be requested to submit a report to the Council with the names & reasons for the discharge of the last seven police officers. (Graham)Mar 14
  148. 148Order re: that the City Manager be requested to submit recommendations to the Council relative to news leaks emanating from the Police Dept. regariing internal investigations. (VM Wolf)Mar 14
  149. 149Order re: that the City Manager be requested to consider the feasibility of engaging an outside agency to conduct an impartial investigation centering around the issue of discipline within the Police Dept. (VM Wolf)Mar 14
  150. 150Order re: that the City Manager be requested to contact the U.S. Dept. of Justice in an effort to arrange for a team of criminal justice experts to review the rules & regulations of the Cambridge Police Dept. (Graham)Mar 14
  151. 151Resolutions that the City Manager report to the Council on the scheduling of a meeting of the Planning Board with developers to discuss a compromise in connection with a recent Planning Board decision to appeal the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeal. (S. Russell)Mar 14
  152. 152Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council all pertinent information regarding the City's arrangements on the former Hyde Shoe development & whether the City was sued or is being sued by any lending institutions in this matter. (Mayor Vellucci)Mar 14
  153. 153Appropriation of a grant of $328,000. to the Community Development Dept.Mar 14
  154. 154Re: enclosed recommendation from the City Solicitor on adopting a pricing system for water rates & requesting a public hearing to discuss the acceptance of MGL Chapter 40, Section 39J.Mar 14
  155. 155Appropriation of a grant of $19,147.50 to the Community Development Dept.Mar 14
  156. 156Transfer of $49,640. in the Rent Control Board. (3/7/88 - Charter Right exercised. 3/14/88 - Order Adopted)Mar 7
  157. 157Order re: that the City Manager be requested to appropriate a sum sufficient to provide for immediate implementation of a coupon system for the use of the elderly of Cambridge when in need of a taxicab. (S. Russell)Mar 28
  158. 158Order re: that the City Manager request the Traffic Dept. to review pedestrian patterns, automobile patterns & traffic lights to improve their intereaction with pedestrians in Porter Square. (VM Wolf)Mar 28
  159. 159Order re: that the City Manager be requested to submit to the Council recommendations for a city-wide traffic study & a city-wide parking study to be ongoing in FY89. (VM Wolf)Mar 28
  160. 160Order re: that the City Manager present the Council with a full report on the capitol needs of the War Memorial Pool, in time for the budget deliberations. (VM Wolf)Mar 28
  161. 161Order re: that the City Manager be requested to arrange for our Sister City of Somerville to park at Kingsley Park when they run. (Mayor Vellucci)Mar 28
  162. 162Resolutions that the old City-owned Fire Station that abuts the site of the Gore St. School in East Cambridge be included in negotiations with the City Manager & all parties & be part of any project that would produce affordable homeownership for citizens who cannot afford housing in the current market. (Mayor Vellucci)Mar 28
  163. 163Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide the Council on April 4th with an opinion & the process by which the Council could subpoena the Chief Administrative Officer of Purity Supreme Supermarkets to resolve the issue of rear door access for senior citizens. (Duehay)Mar 28
  164. 164Appropriation of $1,575. to the Historical Commission.Mar 28
  165. 165Transfer of $135,000. in the Public Works Dept.Mar 28
  166. 166Transfer of $46,200. in the Public Works Dept.Mar 28
  167. 167Supplemental Appropriation of $10,000. to the License Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account.Mar 28
  168. 168Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chair, Committee on Finance relative to alleged discrepancies regarding residential property tax exemptions raised through a communication received from the City Council from Mr. Arthur Maringas.Mar 28
  169. 169Order re: that the City Manager direct the City Solicitor to provide the Council on or before April 25th with a memorandum outlining the specific intent & scope of the statute on the assessment of a $50. fee by the Cambridge Police Dept. on businesses & institutions for the overnight detention of alleged criminals. (Walsh)Apr 4
  170. 170Order re: that the City Manager meet with the MDC Commissioner at the earliest opportunity to insure that some type of barrier be constructed along the area of Fresh Pond Parkway to protect roadside property & residents. (Walsh)Apr 4
  171. 171Resolutions that the City Manager confer with the Traffic & Parking Director to ensure that the crosswalks in the vicinity of Huron Ave., Chilton & Gurney St.'s are located in the proper places. (S. Russell)Apr 4
  172. 172Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Director of Traffic and Parking to immediately replace any & all defective parking meters on Dunster St. (W.J. Sullivan)Apr 4
  173. 173Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Superintendent of Water & the Asst. City Manager for Fiscal Affairs to institute a quarterly-billing system for water & sewer charges. (W.J. Sullivan)Apr 4
  174. 174Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to make the two minor league baseball diamonds behind the Tobin School ready for the upcoming Little League season by cleaning the fields of rocks & erecting a storm fence between the fields to differentiate the boundaries. (S. Russell)Apr 4
  175. 175Order re: that the City Manager be requested to invite Paul Garrity to appear before the City Council to discuss water & sewer issues relating to the City & MWRA & that the date of May 2, 1988 at 7 p.m. be set aside for this discussion. (Mayor Vellucci)Apr 4
  176. 176Transfer of $2,200. from the Reserve Fund to the Human Services Dept.Apr 4
  177. 177Appropriation of a grant of $7,500. to the Human Services Dept.Apr 4
  178. 178Re: transmitting for the consideration of the City Council the 1988-1989 Budget.Apr 4
  179. 179Order re: City Manager to request the Inspectional Services Dept. to make available to tenants a copy of their report at the time of inspections & that the City Manager report on the feasibility of this procedure. (VM Wolf)Apr 11
  180. 180Order re: that the City Manager cause appropriate signs prohibiting motorized bikes to be posted along the pedestrian path on the Clifton St. side of Russell Field. (D. Sullivan)Apr 11
  181. 181Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council with a list of those streets & sidewalks scheduled for repaving this year. (S. Russell)Apr 11
  182. 182Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to request the Public Works Dept. to provide the Council with an update on the completion of paving on High St. (S. Russell)Apr 11
  183. 183Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Rent Control Board to send a complete list of all new property owners who were issued a building permit or occupancy permit & are in conflict with the Rent Control regulations & Ordinances to the City Council, no later than by Monday, April 25, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci)Apr 11
  184. 184Order re: that the City Manager be requested to make the necessary arrangements to cablecast the upcoming proceedings of the City Council Committee on Finance budget hearings. (Walsh)Apr 11
  185. 185Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Inspectional Services Commissioner to make an immediate inspection of 3 Vail Court to ensure compliance with the State sanitary codes. (D. Sullivan)Apr 11
  186. 186Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the names & addresses of those seniors affected by the eviction proceedings initiated by 65 Realty Trust to the Council on Aging, Committee on Elders & C.E.O.C. (Graham)Apr 11
  187. 187Transfer of $950. from the Reserve Fund to the Executive Other Ordinary Maintenance account.Apr 11
  188. 188Transfer of $2,800. from the General Services (Microfilm) Salaries & Wages account to the Extraordinary Expenditures account.Apr 11
  189. 189Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Health & Hospitals Re: proposed Hospital budget for FY88-89.Apr 11
  190. 190Appropriation of $9,500. to the License Commission. (Submitted & Charter right exercised on this item on 4/4/88. On 4/11/88 the appropriation order was adopted)Apr 11
  191. 191Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Dept. to conduct a traffic study at the corner of Sparks St. & Mt. Auburn St. to determine the feasibility of installing a stop light for pedestrian & motorist safety. (S. Russell)Apr 25
  192. 192Order re: that the City Council be requested to set aside the hour of 6 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 1988 to discuss the findings of the Blue Ribbon Committee Report on Inspectioanl Services. (M. Vellucci)Apr 25
  193. 193Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Commissioner of Health & Hospitals to ban the use of styrofoam products in health facilities operated by the City. (M. Vellucci)Apr 25
  194. 194Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Water, Community Development & Human Service Dept.'s to collaborate to put together a plan to assist low & moderate income residents obtain information & hardware on conserving water. (VM Wolf)Apr 25
  195. 195Order re: that the City Manager & Public Works Commissioner be requested to look into the immediate possibility of repairing the roadway, curbs & sidewalk along Prospect St. between Broadway & Mass. Ave. (M. Vellucci)Apr 25
  196. 196Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking on the feasibility of installing a four way stop sign at the intersection of Second & Hurley St. (M. Vellucci)Apr 25
  197. 197Order re: that the City Manager be requested to establish an additional household hazardous waste collection day, as soon as possible. (VM Wolf)Apr 25
  198. 198Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Traffic & Parking to take the necessary remedial action to reduce the speed limit on Washburn Ave. (Walsh)Apr 25
  199. 199Re: proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to file the City's FY89 Block Grant Application. (ADOPTED)Apr 25
  200. 200Transfer of $8,750. in the Election Commission.Apr 25
  201. 201Transfer of $5,000. in the Traffic Dept.Apr 25
  202. 202Transfer of $3,000. in the Public Works Dept.Apr 25
  203. 203Transfer of $13,000. in the Library Dept.Apr 25
  204. 204Appropriation of a grant of $3,270. to the Historical Commission.Apr 25
  205. 205Report of Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, Chair, Committee on Human Services & Human Rights regarding a review of the budgetary request for FY88-89 of the Human Rights Commission & the Human Service Programs Dept.Apr 11
  206. 206Resolutions that the City Manager & all agencies of the City be requested to assist the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 16 in finding adequate & appropriate quarters. (M. Vellucci)May 2
  207. 207Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to post signs on Washington St. between Newtowne Court & Washington Elms to read "for Resident parking Only". (M. Vellucci)—
  208. 208Order re: that the City Manager be requested to explore the option of taking the building located at 520 Mass. Ave., Central Sq. (formerly Macey's Furniture Store) by eminent domain. (M. Vellucci)—
  209. 209Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Police Chief to increase police patrols around the Miller River Housing Development, including the adjacent parking lot. (S. Russell, W.J. Sullivan & M. Vellucci)—
  210. 210Order re; that the City Manager be requested to look into assertions that some companies refuse to deliver to Newtowne Court. (M. Vellucci)—
  211. 211Order re: that the City Manager be requested to implement an existing proposal to install curbing & a concrete walk on the west side of Wood St. (Walsh)—
  212. 212Order re: that the City Manager be requested to consider appropriating $5,500. to the financially strapped Little Orchestra of Cambridge. (M. Vellucci)—
  213. 213Resolutions that the City Manager consider making a recommendation prior to the adoption of the budget that the Civic Unity Committee operate under the Human Rights Commission & that the staff of the Civic Unity Committee be transferred to the Human Rights Commission. (S. Russell)—
  214. 214Order re: that the City Manager be requested to retain outside legal counsel to address the wide range of environmental concerns raised concerning the proposed roadway construction plans offered by the Commonwealth of Mass. in the Alewife area. (VM Wolf)—
  215. 215Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to confer with the City Manager to develop a more comprehensive policy relative to the process by which curb cut applications are submitted to the Council & report back on same. (Duehay)—
  216. 216Enclosed proposed resolution from the Community Development Dept. in support of a Strategic Planning Grant application from EOCD to fund the completion of a Trip Generation Survey.May 2
  217. 217Appropriation totalling $750,000. in patient receipts in the Health & Hospitals Dept.May 2
  218. 218Appropriation of $6,250. to the Grant Fund Health & Hospital Services Other Ordinanry Maintenance account.May 2
  219. 219Approrpiation of $16,216. to the Grant Fund Health & Hospital Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account.May 2
  220. 220Appropriation totaling $105,928. to the Health & Hospitals Dept.May 2
  221. 221Appropriation of $10,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept.May 2
  222. 222Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Inspectional Services Commissioner & other appropriate dept. heads with jurisdiction to examine & respond to the petition of residents of Neighborhood Three concerning code enforcement at 49 Bristol St. (Walsh)May 9
  223. 223Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic & Parking Director to look into the problem of large through trucks coming off Route 93, going down Prospect St. through Central Sq. to the Mass. turnpike. (M. Vellucci)May 9
  224. 224Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the various appropriate dept.'s develop further the rodent control program, especially preventive measures. (VM Wolf)May 9
  225. 225Resolutions that the City Manager be equested to ask the Police Dept. to enforce the traffic code vigorously for tow companies & to revoke contracts for companies not cooperating with this effort. (VM Wolf)May 9
  226. 226Order re: that the City Manager request the Law Dept., License Commission & Community Development Dept. to study what legal measures can be taken to restrict & protect the City from any adverse impact associated with adult entertainment establishments & concerns raised on the possible relocation of such establishments from Boston to Cambridge. (Duehay & S. Russell)May 9
  227. 227Appropriation of $1,200. to the Human Services Dept.May 9
  228. 228Transfer of $700. in the Cable T.V. Office.May 9
  229. 229Appropriation of $$740,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. (5/2/88 - submitted & Charter Right exercised. 5/9/88 - Order Adopted)May 9
  230. 230Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Health to review the feasibility of developing a pilot program by which intravenous drug users could exchange dirty needles for sterile ones). (5/2/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it as amended. 5/9/88 - Order Adopted including amendment made on 5/2/88) (Councillor Graham)May 9
  231. 231Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Public Works Dept. to direct the Public Works Dept. to install signs regarding the dog leash law on Russell Field. (S. Russell)May 16
  232. 232Order re: requesting the City Manager to directthe License Commisison to formulate rules & regulations that every fast food store/establishment in the City must keep the street level immediately surrounding their premises free of all forms of trash & litter & that the Inspec--tional Services Commr. conduct an on-site inspection of trash overflow at the Porter Square shopping area & that additional ba-rels be placed there. (Walsh & S. Russell)May 16
  233. 233Order re: that the City Manager & Traffic Director look into the feasibility of posting resident parking signs on Washington Street from Windsor to Portland Streets. (M. Vellucci)May 16
  234. 234Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the members of the French Village Neighborhood Association with a copy of the title search done on the land adjacent to the Portland Stoneware Co. (S. Russell)May 16
  235. 235Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direc- the Traffic Commissioner to place a sign "Riverside Road" on both Memorial Drive & Magazine St. behind Stop & Shop to indicate tha- Riverside Road is public way. (M. Vellucci)May 16
  236. 236Order re: that the City Manager be requested to communicate with officials of the MDC on the problem of a large, muddy expanse on MDC property at the foot of Plympton St. (D. Sullivan)May 16
  237. 237Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the Chief of Police to eliminate all illegal parking in & around the vicinity of the Police Station. (Duehay)May 16
  238. 238Order re: that the City Manager be requested at the City Council session on September 19, 1988 to advise & confirm to the Council that everything is in place, as projected, for full implementation of the new water/sewerage rate structure beginning January 1, 1989. (Walsh)May 16
  239. 239Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Community Development Dept. to review existing zoning Re: curb cut requests as they relate to "front yard parking" & provide the Council with recommendations. (VM Wolf)May 16
  240. 240Resolutions requesting the City Manager to instruct the Traffic Director to survey the Pearl St./Auburn St. area to determine the feasibility of developing apprpriate regulations to restrict area parking, in connection with traffic & parking problems experienced by the James F. Farr Academy. (W.J. Sullivan)May 16
  241. 241Re: amending the appropriation orders in the FY89 operating budget regarding the sewer & water rates, changing the billing period to be from July 1, 1988 to December 31, 1988.May 16
  242. 242Transfer of $1,700. in the Conservation Commission.May 16
  243. 243Transfer of $59,500. in the Public Works Dept.May 16
  244. 244Appropriation of a grant totalling $565,720. to the Community Development Dept.May 16
  245. 245Transfer of $14,000. in the Human Services Dept.May 16
  246. 246Appropriation of a grant of $18,880. to the Human Services Dept.May 16
  247. 247Three orders as follows: request for the transfer of $500,000. from Employee Benefits Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Health Claims Trust; transfer of $200,000. from Debt Services Extraordinary Expenditures to the Stabilization Fund & transfer of $550,000. from Hospital Receipts to the Stabilization Fund.May 16
  248. 248Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a compilation of all motions & requests made by members of the Council during the Finance Committee hearings on t-e FY88-89 Budget.May 16
  249. 249Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Finance Committee, recommending adoption of the General Fund Budget in the amount of $161,732,191. for FY88-89, which also includes a sewer rate of $1.37 per 100 cubic feet of water consumption for the period of July 1, 1988 to December 31, 1988. (General Fund Budget adopted as amended to $161,692,191. on Roll Call of 9-0-0. Copy within)May 16
  250. 250Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Finance Committee, recommending adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $3,918,755. for the Water Department Budget which includes a water rate of $.85 per 100 cubic feet of water consumption for the period of July 1, 1988 to December 31, 1988. (Water Dept. Budget Order Adopted 9-0-0)May 16
  251. 251Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $43,615,130. for the Ambulatory Care Fund of the City of Cambridge. (Order Adopted 9-0-0)May 16
  252. 252Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance, recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $6,998,330. for the Neville Manor Fund of the City of Cambridge. (Order Adopted 9-0-0)May 16
  253. 253Report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance, recommending adoption of the enclosed order providing for the sum of $8,227,000. for the Public Investment Fund of the City of Cambridge. (Order Adopted 9-0-0)May 16
  254. 254Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Public Works Commissioner take the appropriate steps to enforce Ordinance 798 Re: placement of rubbish on the sidewalk no earlier than 6 p.m. of the day immediately prior to the designated day of collection. (W.J. Sullivan)May 23
  255. 255Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Public Works to view & respond to the deteriorating sidewalk conditions in Neighborhood 9. (Walsh)May 23
  256. 256Order re: that the City Manager be requested to consider a one-time appropriation of $1,500. during this fiscal year in order for L.I.F.E. to continue its work. (S. Russell & Danehy)May 23
  257. 257Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to prepare Home Rule legislation for the transfer of property known as "Windmill Park" currently owned by the MDC to the City of Cambridge. (W.J. Sullivan, S. Russell, Mayor Vellucci, Danehy & Walsh)May 23
  258. 258Order re: that the City Manager be requested, forthwith, to supply the Council with all documents, leases or other applicable documents concerning ownership & leasing of the public parking spaces underneath the Harvard Motor Inn & that the Council shcedule a hearing on this matter during the month of June. (Duehay)May 23
  259. 259Order re: that the City Manager be requested to invite Myrna Greenfield, Director of Publications for the Child Care Resource Center to address the Council at one of its regular meetings on or prior to June 27, 1988 to provide data on the lack of Center-based full time infant care & family day care proveders in Cambridge. (Walsh)May 23
  260. 260Transfer of $7,000. in the City Council Office.May 23
  261. 261Transfer of $3,000. from the Reserve Fund to the Executive Travel & Training Account.May 23
  262. 262Transfer of $2,000. in Finance Data Processing.May 23
  263. 263Transfer of $3,000. in the Inspectional Services Dept.May 23
  264. 264Transfer of $405. in the Women's Commission.May 23
  265. 265Appropriation of a grant of $140,000. to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditure account.May 23
  266. 266Re: acceptance of Chapter 705 of the Acts of 1986 which allows for the increase of Life Insurance coverage of retirees from $2,000. to $5,000. (ORDER ADOPTED ACCEPTING CHAPTER 705) (W.J. Sullivan, Danehy & Walsh)May 23
  267. 267Transfer of $192,000. in the School Dept.May 23
  268. 268Transfer of $2,500. from the Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the City Council Travel & Training Account.May 23
  269. 269Comm. from Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance transmitting the final report of the Committee on the Municipal Budget for FY88-89, as submitted & adopted on May 16, 1988.May 23
  270. 270Order re: City of Cambridge accept the provisions of Chapter 705 of the Acts of 1986 & that the City Manager produce a cost analysis from the insurer regarding a policy increase from $2,000. to $5,000. (1/11/88 - Order submitted & Tabled for One Week. Remained on Table through 2/23/88 at which time it was placed on file)May 23
  271. 271Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic Director to take appropriate steps to construct a flashing red light at the corner of Charles & Sixth St.'s, due to the number of accidents at this intersection. (W.J. Sullivan)Jun 6
  272. 272Order re: that the City Manager be requested to push forward his analysis of the reasons for the high cost of city medical benefits & convene a group of knowledgeable persons from the private sector & institutions to look at the situation & make recommendations. (VM Wolf)Jun 6
  273. 273Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic Director to provide the Council with a report on the reason for erecting "No Parking" signs along Spring Street. (W.J. Sullivan)Jun 6
  274. 274Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to replace all missing "No U Turn" signs along Mass, Ave. (Danehy)Jun 6
  275. 275Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic & Parking Dept. to take the necessary steps to repair the Walk & Don't Walk signs at Inman St. & Porter Square. (VM Wolf)Jun 6
  276. 276Order re: that the City Manager be requested ro direct the City Electricians to turn off lights at a reasonable hour at recreational areas throughout the City, especially at basketball & tennis courts. (S. Russell)Jun 6
  277. 277Appropriation of $12,540. to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account.Jun 6
  278. 278LOAN ORDER - requesting the appropriation & authorization to borrow $12,900,000. for projects included in the Public Investment Fund of the FY89 Budget. scanMay 23
  279. 279Order re: that the City Manager be requested to request the Police Dept. to enforce the no bicycle riding regulation on the Cambridge Common & to report on how enforcement will occur. (Duehay) scanJun 13
  280. 280Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Dept. to post "no speeding" signs on little Mass. Ave. due to excessive speeding. (Duehay) scanJun 13
  281. 281Resolutions requesting that the City Manager confer with members of the CHA with a view toward installing emergency telephones in elevators within elderly housing buildings where there are none presently. (S. Russell) scanJun 13
  282. 282Order re: that the City Council accept the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 4H, also referred to as Chapter 477 of the Acts of 1964, which allows municipalities to purchase & contract directly from other governmental agencies. (VM Wolf) (ACT ACCEPTED) scanJun 13
  283. 283Resolutions requesting that the City Manager direct those responsible for construction to exercise utmost care in the protection of trees that are still healthy & to consult with experts to determine which trees are in danger of being uprooted in the next windstorm. (S. Russell) scanJun 13
  284. 284Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide information relating to the Scholarship program offered by Harvard & MIT to CRLS students, such as how the program is administered, publicized, student selection, response, minimum & maximum scholarships & how Cambridge natives are selected. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 13
  285. 285Order re: that the City Manager be requested to assemble a team of Cambridge Police Detectives to investigate the appearance of Professional Ambulances on each & every church procession held on every Sunday between 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. in front of the Harrington School, which is causing disruption. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 13
  286. 286Order re: that the City Manager be requested to consider the feasibility of installing a blinking pedestrian light at the corner of Gold Star Road & Mass. Avenue. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 13
  287. 287Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to have the catch basins/sewers cleaned at Western Ave. & Jay St.; Magee St. & Callendar St. & at Magee St., around 51 Magee St. (Graham) scanJun 13
  288. 288Re: request for authorization to make necessary transfers from allotments with available balances to those needing supplementation to process year-end bills. scanJun 13
  289. 289Resolutions that the application be submitted by the City to the Mass. Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Div. of Conservation Services for Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund & the State Urban SelfHelp financial assistance for St. Peter's Field & Roethlisberger Park. (Danehy) scanJun 20
  290. 290Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with appropriate representatives of Continental Cable Systems Co. to re-advertise through newspapers of general circulation on their billing notices for the channel changes recently implemented. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 20
  291. 291Resolutions that the City Council hereby establish the salary of the School Committee at $13,000., effective July 1, 1988. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 20
  292. 292Order re: that the City Manager, Cable T.V. Committee & Police Dept. meet to discuss the possibility of iniating a "Crime Watch" program on Cable T.V. to inform neighborhoods of crime trends in their neighborhoods. (S. Russell) scanJun 20
  293. 293Order re: that the City Manager direct the Inspectional Services Dept. to investigate excessive noise emanating from air conditioners & other machinery on the building numbered 2-4 University Road & report back in two weeks. (S. Russell) scanJun 20
  294. 294Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to confer with the appropriate Police Dept., Traffic & Parking Dept. & Public Works officials to draw up & implement a plan to combat the problem of vehicles being "dumped" on City streets & in private parking lots. (Danehy) scanJun 20
  295. 295Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Public Works Dept. to assist residents with trash disposal after the June 25, 1988 clean up day sponsored by residents of the Fresh Pond Apartments on Rindge Ave. (S. Russell) scanJun 20
  296. 296Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Police Chief to increase Police presence at the Franklin St. Park. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 20
  297. 297Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with members & the Executive Director of the CHA in an effort to develop a police force for the CHA under its own jurisdiction. (W. J. Sullivan) scanJun 20
  298. 298Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Electrician with a view to install brighter lighting along Washington St. to improve resident safety. (Graham) scanJun 20
  299. 299Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with members & the Executive Director of the CHA with a view to installing brighter lights along the passageways & on the buildings at Washington Elms & Newtowne Court. (Graham) scanJun 20
  300. 300Order re: that the matter of ownership of 95-105 Magazine St., as presented to the Council by K.M.R. Associates Realty Trust be referred to the City Manager for review & consultation with all appropriate city agencies. (M. Vellucci & C's W.J. Sullivan & Russell) scanJun 20
  301. 301Appropriation of a grant totalling $4,000. to the License Commission. scanJun 20
  302. 302Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic Director to install traffic lights at the corner of Hurley & Second St.'s due to the large number of accidents at this location. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 27
  303. 303Resolutions requesting that the City Manager instruct the Personnel Director to provide the Council with a report on the cost of the City paying 75% of health insurance costs versus the 50% now in effect. (W.J. Suliivan) scanJun 27
  304. 304Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to repair the sidewalk in front of the Harvard Square Post Office. (Duehay) scanJun 27
  305. 305Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic Director on the installation of a pedestrian light at the corner of Waterhou;se & Garden St.'s across from the Commander Hotel. (Mayor Vellucci, Duehay & VM Wolf) scanJun 27
  306. 306Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with Mayor Eugene Brune of Somerville on the installation of a pedestrian light at the corner of Warren & Medford St.'s in Somerville. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 27
  307. 307Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Post Office concerning complaints of mail service to Jefferson Park & the Fresh Pond Apartments. (S. Russell) scanJun 27
  308. 308Order re: that the City Manager be requested to invite appropriate representatives of Harvard University, including legal counsel & Harvard Real Estate, Inc. to come beforehte Council on September 19, 1988 Re: the question of whether Harvard's Affiliated Housing Complexes are entitled to be under the tax exempt umbrella, the married student housing known as Peabody Terrace at 900 Memorial Drive & the October 28, 1968 agreement between Harvard & the City concerning same. (Walsh) scanJun 27
  309. 309Order re: that the City Manager & Health Commissioner be requested to investigate immediately whether or not radiation is emanating from Building 18 at MIT & to report their findings to the Council. (Duehay) scanJun 27
  310. 310Appropriation of a grant of $72,750. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  311. 311Appropriation of a grant totaling $31,140. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  312. 312Appropriation of a grant of $31,140. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  313. 313Appropriation of a gratn totaling $2,463,732. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  314. 314Appropriation of a grant of $42,232. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  315. 315Appropriation of a grant totaling $1,100,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  316. 316Appropriation of a grant of $64,075. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  317. 317Appropriation of $5,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  318. 318Appropriation of a grant of $186,569. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  319. 319Appropriation of a grant totaling $120,710.16 to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  320. 320Appropriation of a grant of $935,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 27
  321. 321Appropriation of a grant of $10,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  322. 322Appropriation of a grant totaling $28,562. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  323. 323Appropriation of a grant of $4,086. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  324. 324Appropriation of a gratn totaling $13,635. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  325. 325Appropriation of a grant totaling $17,938. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  326. 326Appropriation of a grant of $46,525. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  327. 327Appropriation of a grant of $38,640.25 to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  328. 328Appropriation of a grant of $89,608.54 to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  329. 329Appropriation of a grant of $4,905.95 to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  330. 330Appropriation of $25,584. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 27
  331. 331Appropriation of $11,152. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanJun 27
  332. 332Appropriation of $13,500. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJun 27
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  338. 338Appropriation of a grant of $13,500. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanJun 27
  339. 334Appropriation of a grant of $73,876. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJun 27
  340. 335Appropriation of a gratn of $500. to the Library Dept. scanJun 27
  341. 336Appropriation of $100,000. to the Water Dept. scanJun 27
  342. 337Order re: that the City Manager be requested to inquire of the Office of the District Attorney & the Chief Justice of the Eastern Middlesex District Court to what extent work restitution programs are sought & assigned to Cambridge youth convicted of vandalizing property. (Duehay) scanJul 25
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  344. 339Order re: that the City Manager ensure to the Council that when next billboard permits are presented for the City's comments next fall, that appropriate & timely objections are filed. (D. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  345. 340Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Water Dept. to keep the sidewalks along Concord Avenue & the fence next to the sidewalk clear of rubbish & debris at all times. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  346. 341Order re: that the City Manager be requested to add to the list of streets needing repaving Reservoir Street between Highland St. & Huron Ave. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  347. 342Resolutions that the City Manager request the Water Dept. to deal with the growth of poison ivy around Fresh Pond, in order that people can enjoy the environs of the Pond without being infected. (S. Russell) scanJul 25
  348. 343Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the proper departments to look into a program similar to that of the City of Somerville, for the purpose of clearing debris accumulating along the right of way used by the "T" between Alewife & Porter Square. (S. Russell) scanJul 25
  349. 344Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Parking Clerk to establish times for hearings on parking violations during non-working hours & report back to the Council within 30 days. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  350. 345Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Board of Assessors & the City Solicitor to be present at the September 19, 1988 Council hearing regarding the validity of tax exempt status for Harvard University's Affiliated Housing Complexes. (Walsh) scanJul 25
  351. 346Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic Director to repair the flashing red light at the corner of Fayerweather Street & Vassal Lane & to conduct a feasibility study of this light in this area. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJul 25
  352. 347Order re: City Manager to instruct the Public Works Superintendent to have Sargent Street resurfaced. (Danehy) scanJul 25
  353. 348Order re: that the City Manager instruct the Public Works Superintendent to have the hedges trimmed in & around Gerry's Pond on Rindge Avenue, due to the fact they are obstructing vehicular traffic. (Russell) scanJul 25
  354. 349Order re: City Manager to instruct the Traffic Commissioner to investigate enforcement of the No Heavy Truck Traffic Ordinance on Columbia Street from Cambridge Street to Main Street. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJul 25
  355. 350Appropriation of a grant of $72,148.30 to the Human Services Dept. scanJul 25
  356. 351Appropriation of a grant of $143,208. to the Human Services Dept. scanJul 25
  357. 352Appropriation of a grant of $89,687. to the Human Services Dept. scanJul 25
  358. 353Appropriation of various donations of money totaling $1,100. to the Human Services Dept. scanJul 25
  359. 354Appropriation of a grant of $12,300. to the Community Development Dept. scanJul 25
  360. 355Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the City Treasurer to develop policy options for the consideration of the Council as to whether a new water & sewer rate effective July 1st can be applied to bills for periods prior to the rates becoming effective. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  361. 356Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Police Chief to enforce the ban on truck traffic along Columbia Street. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 12
  362. 357Order re: that the City Manager be requested to install a quiet new air conditioner in the Ackermann Room. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  363. 358Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have bicycle racks placed at appropriate locations in Central Square. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  364. 359Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council with an update on a previously adopted Council order calling for discussions with the MBTA for resumption of bus service from Kendall to Harvard Squares via Broadway. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  365. 360Order re: that the City Manager be requested to prepare a written analysis of the significance of Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1988 entitled "An Act Relative to Residential Classification Burdens". (Davis Sullivan) scanSep 12
  366. 361Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the Water Dept. to submit within 2 months for approval of the Council an accelerated program to reduce lead & salt in the City's water system to comply with EPA standards. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  367. 362Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the License Commission to explain in writing how the recent court decision won by Boston against the State's Alcoholic Beverages Commission will effect licensing policies & procedures in Cambridge. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  368. 363Order re: that the City Manager be requested to develop a method to inform the City Council on a regular basis when new businesses settle in the City & when existing businesses leave the City. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  369. 364Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report to the Council concerning how much work remains in permanently patching all Cambridge streets affected by cable t.v. installation & how long it will take for completion. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  370. 365Order re: that the City Manager be requested to present the Council with options & consequences of allowing residents whose sidewalks are being rebuilt to choose brick rather than concrete at no additional cost to the homeowner. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  371. 366Order re: that the City Manager be requested & authorized to send appropriate personnel to the conference being held by the Extension Division of Georgia Institute of Technology on September 26-28, 1988 on the topic of "Heliport Noise & Land Use Planning" & to report back the results of same. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  372. 367Order re: that the City Manager ge requested to investigate why school buses are being parked overnight in the vicinity of Corcoran Park & report back on what can be done about it. (Duehay) scanSep 12
  373. 368Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic Director, Public Works Commissioner & Police Chief to review the roadway, traffic pattern & current signage on the roadway directly behind the Stop & Shop on Memorial Drive; said roadway leading onto Magazine St. is allegedly being improperly used. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 12
  374. 369Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council by September 19, 1988 a written policy statement describing the procedure for reimbursement for medical or surgical supplies for Police & Fire employees retired under Chapter 32, Section 94, MGLA. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  375. 370Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the job descriptions for all non-sworn Police Dept. personnel. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  376. 371Order re: that the City Manager be requested to investigate the possibility of allowing City of Cambridge retirees to become eligible for dental insurance. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  377. 372Resolutions requesting the City Manager to instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to examine the concern raised by residents that the Stop sign at the top of Creighton St. is not sufficiently large or visible as it is approached from Mass. Ave. (Walsh) scanSep 12
  378. 373Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council an update on the status of 63-65 Cedar St. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  379. 374Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works Commissioner Re: cleaning the vacant lot at the corner of Cedar & Harvey St.'s & that an invoice for these services be sent to the property's owner of record. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  380. 375Order re: that the City Manager direct the Police Dept. to enforce the speed limit on Huron Ave. between Lexington Ave. & Larch Road between 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. in order to stop vehicles travelling at excessive speed. (S. Russell) scanSep 12
  381. 376Order re: that the City Manager take whatever steps to require the contractor who performed the street work in the Norman St. & Normandy Ave. area to correct the conditions left in the hot top surface which is crumbling in several areas. (S. Russell) scanSep 12
  382. 377Order re: that the City Manager be requested to prepare a status report on the continuation of the lighting project started at Fresh Pond Reservoir. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  383. 378Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the Historical Commission with a view toward preparing a commemorative booklet on the first hundred years of City Hall. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  384. 379Order re: that at each Council meeting, the City Manager's Office give an update of each unanswered order & that the title of this report be printed on the Agenda & called "The City Council's Order Update Report". (Mayor Vellucci) scan—
  385. 380Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic & Police Dept.'s to take the necessary steps to improve the traffic signal situation at Huron Avenue & Holworthy Street. (S. Russell) scan—
  386. 381Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works Commissioner with a view toward cleaning the catch basin at the corner of Magee & Callendar St.'s. (Graham) scan—
  387. 382Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Chief with a view to step up enforcement of applicable traffic regulations at the Bay & Hancock St. construction site. (Graham) scan—
  388. 383Resolutions requesting the City Manager to take whatever steps necessary to expedite the reconstruction of the T Shelter at the corner of Mass. Ave. & Cottage Park Ave., which was demolished in a traffic accident. (S. Russell) scan—
  389. 384Appropriation of $4,500. to the Hosptial Ambulatory Care Fund, Commissioner's Office. scanSep 12
  390. 385Appropriation of $50,000. & private donations for $14,000. to the Public Investment Fund, Historical Commission. scanSep 12
  391. 386Appropriation of a grant of $913,617. to the Public Investment Fund, Public Works Dept. scanSep 12
  392. 387Appropriation of $72,374. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanSep 12
  393. 388Appropriation of $23,010. to the General Fund, Human Services Dept. scanSep 12
  394. 389Appropriation of $3,000. to the General Fund, Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanSep 12
  395. 390Appropriation of $39,695. to the General Fund, Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanSep 12
  396. 391Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the MBTA to clean up its lot at the corner of Garfield St. & Mass. Ave. & to give an updated report on negotiations for disposition of the property by the MBTA. (VM Wolf) scanSep 19
  397. 392Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Public Works to assign appropriate personnel to resolve dangerous sidewalk conditions at 38 Matignon Road. (Walsh) scanSep 19
  398. 393Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Commissioner of Health who is charged with responses to environmental hazards in to test for the presence of radon in schools, the Hospital & other public buildings & also, to prepare or obtain material describing who should test their homes for radon & how to go about it. (VM Wolf) scanSep 19
  399. 394Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Inspectional Services Commissioner re: having daily inspections at 30-32 Normandy Ave. concerning neighborhood complaints of burning rubbish at the site. (Danehy) scanSep 19
  400. 395Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Police Chief & Commissioner of Traffic & Parking to survey the combined intersections of Putnam/Western Ave. & Putnam/Hingham St. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 19
  401. 396Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works Commissioner Re: establishing a procedure/system regarding the street sweeping program to eliminate the need for residents to sweep up after the sweeper. (S. Russell) scanSep 19
  402. 397Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Election Commission with a view to re-notifying all Cambridge registered voters of the location of his or her polling place prior to the November 8th election. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 19
  403. 398Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Director to post "School Zone" at the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. (W.J. Sullivan) scanSep 19
  404. 399Order re: that the City Manager be requested to review the attached correspondence dated September 13, 1988 from Wadie Geraigery, CRLS Football Coach Re: issues previously discussed with School Dept. officials. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  405. 400Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking Re: advice from Peggy Gardner of the J.F.K. Apartments on the question of restricting parking on Essex Street to one side. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  406. 401Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking on the problem of speeding traffic on Gore St. & the feasibility of a blinking yellow light at the corner of Fifth St. & Gore St. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  407. 402Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Traffic Dept. to check the walk lights at Concord & Huron Ave. & at Fresh Pond Parkway & Huron Ave. & to correct or to have the MDC correct any malfunctions. (VM Wolf) scanSep 19
  408. 403Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to see who is responsible for conditions of the surface of Allston St. between Pearl & Magazine St.'s. (S. Russell) scanSep 19
  409. 404Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the odors emanating from the lagoon in Cnal Park eliminated. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  410. 405Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Superintendent of Schools to obtain for the Council a report outlining attendance practictices for out of town students attending Cambridge public schools. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  411. 406Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Executive Director of the Rent Control Board to provide the Council with a report outlining the number of persons who have appeared before the Board wishing to purchase units they occupy & that they have lived in within a building since 1979. (Duehay & Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 19
  412. 407Appropriation of a grant of $130,126. to the Grant Fund, Human Services Dept. (9/12/88 - Item submitted & Charter right exercised on it. 9/19/88 - Order Adopted) scanSep 19
  413. 408Order re: that the City Manager be requested to give serious consideration to the establishment of a day-care facility in or near the Cambridge Hospital to serve, especially the needs of Hospital workers & to be made available, space permitting, to other City workers. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  414. 409Resolutions requesting the City Manager to direct the Public Works Commissioner to provide the Council a status report on the sidewalk & street improvements for Granville Road. (S. Russell) scanSep 26
  415. 410Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Chairman of the License Commission to investigate neighborhood complaints concerning noise levels emanating from the Fun and Fitness Center in North Cambridge. (Danehy) scanSep 26
  416. 411Order re: that the City Manager provide written confirmation to the Council on or before October 3, 1988 that everything is in place, as projected, for full implementation of the new water/sewer rate structuring beginning on January 1, 1989. (Walsh) scanSep 26
  417. 412Order re: that the City Manager be requested to add to the list of streets & sidewalks needing repaving and/or construction: Franklin St., Auburn St. & Appian Way. (Duehay) scanSep 26
  418. 413Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA asking them to install air conditioning in the Manning Apartments' Community Room. (Duehay) scanSep 26
  419. 414Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA to make arrangements for residents of the Manning Apartments who wish to watch evening programs on cable t.v. to be able to do so. (Duehay) scanSep 26
  420. 415Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Election Commission asking them to install a policy so that elderly & handicapped voters wishing to change their registration status may do so by mail. (Duehay) scanSep 26
  421. 416Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direc the City Solicitor to examine the issue of the permanent easement granted to the City to maintain & operate a municipal parking lot under the Harvard Motor Inn & to render an opinion on same, no later than October 3rd. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 26
  422. 417Order re: that the City Manager be authorized to obtain an independent appraiser with legal experience to provide the Council with a report on the value of the City's permanent easement right regarding the municipal parking spaces at the lower level of the Harvard Motor Inn. (Mayor Vellucci) See also Appointments #97 from the same meeting regarding the selection of the appraiser Also see Finance 1989 # 11A, B & C scanSep 26
  423. 418Order re: that the City Manager be requested to check on the status of the air conditioner of the employee lounge & to consider refurbishing the lounge with paint & furniture. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 26
  424. 419Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report to the Council on the progress being made in implementing the recycling project initiated by the State & whether an interim project should be initiated. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  425. 420Order re: that the City Council request the Mayor & City Clerk to schedule a hearing at the next open hearing date to receive the report of the City Manager & Special Counsel about the City's options in ensuring that the rights of the City under the State environmental impact process are preserved Re: Alewife Roadway. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  426. 421Order re: that the City Manager be requested to see that the diving board at the War Memorial Pool is repaired immediately. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  427. 422Resolutions that the City Manager be instructed to illuminate the Memorial Flagstaff during theevening hours & make appropriate arrangements for a dedication ceremony. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 26
  428. 423Order re: that the City Manager request the Dept. of Public Works (Forestry Division) to trim trees between 36-38 Middlesex Street. (S. Russell) scanSep 26
  429. 424Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with Mr. Keating regarding sinking portions of the sidewalk at 89 Antrim Street. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 26
  430. 425Order re: that the City Manager direct the Police Chief to instruct Police personnel who patrol the Hurlbut St. area to pay specific attention to neighborhood activities. (Walsh) scanSep 26
  431. 426Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the Rent Control Board with a view to provide a swift decision in the Petrillo Case of 139 Magazine Street. (Danehy) scanSep 26
  432. 427Order re: that the City Manager contact Asst. Chief Probation Officer Gilbert Sakakeeny at the Cambridge District Court to explore possible participation in their alternative sentencing program. (Walsh) scanSep 26
  433. 428Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Planning Board to review its long standing policy Re: criteria for acceptance of public ways, with a view to updating same. (VM Wolf) scanSep 26
  434. 429Transfer of $177,824.59 in the Community Development Dept. scanSep 26
  435. 430Transfer of $48,262. in the Community Development Dept. scanSep 26
  436. 431Re: establishment of the FY89 tax rate & a total of 6 recommendations with the request that the Council authorize same, as follows: use of $4,500,000. in Unreserved Fund Balance to offset FY89 expenditures as called for int eh FY89 Budget; appropriation of $150,000. to Employe Benefits to cover the cost of increased City contributions to retired employee life insurance program; appropriation of $68,000. to the Fire Dept. for new safety helmets; Classification of property into the five classes allowed for the purpose of allocating the tax levy; approval of a 20% residential exemption for owner occupied homes which should result in a tax rate of $9.26 for residential & a commercial, industrial & personal property tax rate of $20.06; & doubling of the normal value of statutory exemptions for FY89. (ALL ORDERS ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL ON 9/26/88. ITEM ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED ON 9/19/88 - AT THAT TIME A CHARTER RIGHT WAS EXERCISED ON IT) scanSep 26
  437. 432Resolutions requesting the City Manager to direct the Commission on Handicapped Persons to confer with the management of the Star Market at 699 Mt. Auburn St., with a view of making the accessability to the lower level stores safer for senior citizens. (S. Russell) scanOct 3
  438. 433Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Public Works to have the area along the fence of the Golf Course on Huron Ave. opposite Huron Towers cleared of debris & to do so on a regular basis. (S. Russell) scanOct 3
  439. 434Order re: that the CityManager be requested to confer with the Chief of the Police Dept. with the view of conducting the promotional ceremony for the rank of Lieutenant in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall on Friday, October 7th. (Danehy) scanOct 3
  440. 435Order re: that the City Manager be requested to invite the Chief of Police to attend the Council meeting of Monday, October 3, 1988 to discuss public safety matters in Cambridge. (Danehy) scanOct 3
  441. 436Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Supt. of Streets on the need for replacement of sidewalks on Magazine St. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 3
  442. 437Order re: that the City Manager be requested to study the corner of Acorn & Banks St.'s with the view of correcting the problem of wrong way traffic & permit parking. (Graham) scanOct 3
  443. 438Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Chief with a view in mind of installing in all marked & unmarked Police vehicles a "Slim Jim". (Danehy) scanOct 3
  444. 439Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask City Dept.'s to prevent people from breaking bottles on the sidewalk, to have property owners sweep glass up & have the DPW respond to this issue. (VM Wolf) scanOct 3
  445. 440Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to inspect Saville St. & Van Norden St. with the view to include them in the street & sidewalk improvements, if not for 1988, then for 1989. (S. Russell) scanOct 3
  446. 441Order re: that the City Manager be requested to establish the title of the Council Order Update Report on the Agenda as a regular procedure. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 3
  447. 442Appropriation of a grant of $76,606. to the Community Development Dept. scanOct 3
  448. 443Appropriation of a grant of $42,483. to the Grant Fund Finance Dept. Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanOct 3
  449. 444Appropriation of a contribution of $35,000. to the Health & Hospitals Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanOct 3
  450. 445Appropriation of a grant of $102,552. to the Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanOct 3
  451. 446Appropriation of a grant of $68,175. to the Human Services Dept. scanOct 3
  452. 447Transfer of $6,000. in the Human Services Dept. scanOct 3
  453. 448Appropriation of a grant of $231,514. to the Human Services Dept. scanOct 3
  454. 449Appropriation of a grant of $7,239. to the Human Services Dept. scanOct 3
  455. 450Comm. from Attorney John J. Campbell Re: a deed restriction given by the City Council in 1924 to the St. Francis of Assisi Church. (Referred to the Planning Board for Report). scanOct 3
  456. 451Comm. from the Most. Rev. Robert J. Banks, Vicar For Administration of the Archdiocese of Boston requesting that the restriction on the 1924 deed of the St. Francis of Assisi school building requiring the premises to be used for educational purposes be removed from the deed as the building is no longer used for these purposes. (Referred to the Planning Board for Report). scanOct 3
  457. 452Order re: that the City Manager be requested to promptly take all necessary & desirable steps to cause an appraisal of the value of the City's permanent easement rights to municipal parking spaces at Eliot & Mt. Auburn St.'s. (Duehay)(9/12/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 9/19/88 - Order Tabled. 10/3/88 - Placed on File). scanOct 3
  458. 453Order re: that the City Manager be requested to prepare for the City Council a memorandum outlining the City's responsibility & authority regarding the granting of permission for parking & the Cambridge parking freeze. (VM Wolf) (9/26/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 10/3/88 - Order adopted as amended) scanOct 3
  459. 454Order re: that the City Manager request the Building Commissioner to include in the building permit process inquiry as to whether the developer's project falls under the MEPA guidelines that spell out those projects that must file an Environmental Notification Form. (VM Wolf) (9/26/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 10/3/88 - Referred to the City Solicitor) scanOct 3
  460. 455Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Building Commissioner, with the assistance of the City Solicitor to review the Binney St. garage building permit & that of other parking facilities presently under construction with the view to revoking them until such time as the legal status of these facilities is determined, assuming that is the legal determination of the City Solicitor. (VM Wolf) 9/26/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 10/3/88 - Referred to the hearing on this date & Order adopted). scanOct 3
  461. 456Order re: that the City Manager be requested to see that the Building Dept., working with the DEQE, ensure that all proper testing take place at 2-6 Arlington St., including the laundry area, boiler room, grounds & building testing. (9/26/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 10/3/88 - Order adopted) scanOct 3
  462. 457Order re: that the City Council Committee on Housing, Economic Development, Training & Employment be requested to meet with the City Manager, CHA officials & representatives of K.M.R. Associates Re: possible financing mechanisms to enable completion of the property at 99A-105 Magazine St. (Walsh & D. Sullivan) scanOct 3
  463. 458Resolutions that the City Manager confer with the MBTA with the view in mind of placing a prominent sign in the Porter Sq. T. Station indicating the presence of the elevator for the elderly & the handicapped. (S. Russell) scanOct 17
  464. 459Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the sidewalk adjoining the fence of the Thomas W. Danehy Park on Garden St. cleared of debris. (VM.Wolf) scanOct 17
  465. 460Order re: that the City Manager direct the Asst. City Manager for Community Development to arrange a date for a tour of all distressed properties listed in his memorandum to the Council's Committee on Rent Control, within the next 2 weeks for Council members & the media to view the living conditions at these locations. (Walsh, Graham & S. Russell) scanOct 17
  466. 461Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the License Commission to hold the next hearing concerning the Binney St. Garage at the Harrington School during evening hours. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 17
  467. 462Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic & Parking Commissioner with the view of posting a Slow Children sign on Meacham Road. (Danehy) scanOct 17
  468. 463Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic & Parking Director to look into the feasibility of making Meacham Road a one way street. (Danehy) scanOct 17
  469. 464Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking on the request of the Parcella Family for a "Handicapped Parking" permit. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 17
  470. 465Order re: that the City Manager invite the Presidents of Mt. Auburn, Sancta Maria & Youville Hospitals to meet with the City Council's Committee on Elders & the Directors of both the Council on Aging & the Committee on Elders to explore the preliminary stages necessary to begin a new Partnership for Senior Priority (PSP). (Walsh) scanOct 17
  471. 466Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Electrician to improve lighting on Antrim & Hughes St.'s. (Graham) scanOct 17
  472. 467Transfer of $6,000. in the Election Commission. scanOct 17
  473. 468Re: enclosed proposed order authorizing the City Manager to execute an Easement to the developers of the proposed CambridgeSide Galleria on First Street. (ORDER ADOPTED 8-0-1) scanSep 26
  474. 469Order re: that the City Manager direct the Board of Assessors to provide the Council a report by November 28, 1988 containing a specific breakdown of the number of facade preservation easements in the City & the manner by which the tax reduction in assessment of same is computed & the total amount of revenue this represents. (Walsh) scanOct 24
  475. 470Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council with a status report on the Hoyt Teen Center. (Graham) scanOct 24
  476. 471Resolutions that the City Manager confer with the Council on Aging with the view of looking into the feasibility of providing some services, even if on a part-time basis to give senior citizens living in elderly housing complexes the benefit of a social worker, who could "draw them out" of their apartments & into the mainstream with their peers. (S. Russell) scanOct 24
  477. 472Order re: that the City Manager confer with the MBTA with the view in mind of instructing their bus drivers to pull over to the curb in the vicinity of #2 Mt. Auburn St. & at other senior citizen housing to make boarding the bus easier for the seniors. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  478. 473Order re: that in connection with a fairly recent day care facility at Tremont St. between Broadway & Hampshire St., that the City Manager be requested to see that a "Go Slow-Children" sign is posted at the head of the street & that the Traffic Dept. try to keep major trucks off the street. (VM Wolf) scanOct 24
  479. 474Order re: that the City Manager request the Hospital Administrator to change the procedure of the Cambridge Hospital's Methadone Clinic with regard to its earlier hours, as outlined in the attached petition. (D. Sullivan) scanOct 24
  480. 475Order re: that the City Manager be requested to invite the Choir of the St. Paul African Methodist Church to come & sing on the steps of City Hall. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  481. 476Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Solicitor with the view of reporting back to the Council on the circumstances Re: arrest of individuals associated with the "Food Not Bombs" project, vending in Brattle Sq. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  482. 477Order re: that the City Manager be requested to explore the possibility of assessing each member of the Dental Plan who became eligible (retirees prior to signing of the City & Union) the cost, giving retirees the right to "buy in" to the Plan. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  483. 478Danehy order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with appropriate MBTA officials with the view in mind of cleaning the lot at the corner of Mass. Ave. & Cameron Ave. scanOct 31
  484. 479C. Walsh order re: that the City Manager direct the Interim Superintendent of Schools to advise the Manager of the Vocell Bus Co., Inc. of the undue noise & unacceptable annoyance caused by the horn blowing by the bus operator picking up childred at Corcoran Park between 7:15-7:30 a.m. scanOct 31
  485. 480C. Russell re: resolutions that the City Manager direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to confer with Postal authorities Re: clearly indicating US Mail delivery between the hours designated & the area of delivery, with reference to the problem of Post Office personnel having difficulty finding legal parking spaces in their delivery areas. scanOct 31
  486. 481C. Russell re: resolutions that the City Manager direct the Traffic D Dept. to send the Council a report Re: making Elmwood Ave. one-way & on further changes in store for the area. scanOct 31
  487. 482C. Russell order re: that the City Manager direct the Public Works Dept. to replace the missing street sign at the corner of Standish St. & Vassal Lane. scanOct 31
  488. 483C. Danehy order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view in mind of cutting back weeds, shrubs& bushes at the corner of Washburn Ave. & Mass. Ave. scanOct 31
  489. 484C. Russell order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Public Works Dept. to fix the potholes in front of 100 Prospect St. as soon as possible. scanOct 31
  490. 485VM Wolf order re: that the City Manager be requested to request all City personnel driving City of Cambridge automobiles to refrain from idling their cars. scanOct 31
  491. 486C. Duehay order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Police Dept. to give systematic attention to the problem of speeding & unauthorized truck traffic on Coolidge Ave. scanOct 31
  492. 487M. Vellucci order re: that the City Manager obtain a copy of the 1987 or 1988 New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. Budget dealing with all advertising & public relations in connection with their telephone selling operation. scanOct 31
  493. 488Ml.Vellucci order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Chair of the Board of Assessors to confer with Mrs. Evelyn Kelleher of 7 Bigelow St. Re: review of the exceedingly high property tax assessment at this location. scanOct 31
  494. 489C. Duehay order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Pole & Conduit Commission to provide the Council a complete written report on completion of the November 3, 1988 hearing on the consideration & imposition of fees for right of way users. scanOct 31
  495. 490Re: transfer of $1,600. in the Printing Dept. scanOct 24
  496. 491Re: appropriation of a grant of $3,500. to the Grant Fund Women's Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanOct 24
  497. 492Re: appropriation of a grant of $34,000. to the Human Rights Grant Fund Other Ordinary Mainteenance account. scanOct 24
  498. 493Re: transfer of $25,000. in Public Works Dept. scanOct 24
  499. 494C. Walsh order re: that the City Manager direct the Chairman of the License Commission to be present at the Council meeting of October 31, 1988 to address concerns Re: consideration & imposition of fees for right of way users for the laying & maintaining of any pole, duct, conduit, manhole or other structure supporting or containing transmission wires. scanOct 24
  500. 495Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the owner of the parking lot at the corner of Appian Way & Brattle St., either Radcliffe or Harvard College, to request that the lot, which is empty on weekends be made available to residents with resident parking stickers for Harvard Sq. shopping. (Duehay) scanNov 7
  501. 496Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view toward making necessary sidewalk repairs on Beech St. & Orchard St. before the first snowfall. (Danehy) scanNov 7
  502. 497Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to post the area known as the "Cambridge Highlands" for resident parking. (Danehy) scanNov 7
  503. 498Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view to erecting a fence separating Pemberton Ct. from the Fandetti & Bell development. (Danehy) scanNov 7
  504. 499Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the appropriate MBTA officials with a view to assigning MBTA Police to patrol the Alewife T Station. (Danehy) scanNov 7
  505. 500Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic & Parking Director to conduct a traffic survey on Hampshire St. from Cardinal Medeiros Ave. to Clark St. with the view to providing residential parking. (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 7
  506. 501Order re: that the City Manager respond in writing to the October 24, 1988 request of the Council's Special Sub-Committee on Conflict Laws Re: Rent Control, Building & Zoning on the issue of the Planning Board retaining Foley, Hoag & Eliot to represent it in the matter of zoning conflicts between it & the BZA. (Walsh) scanNov 7
  507. 502Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council with an update on a previous resolution requesting that space be provided for the Cambridge Veterans Organization. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 7
  508. 503Order re: that the City Council go on record requesting the City Manager to immediately place a moratorium on the increase of all user fees established by dept.'s, boards & commissions. (W.J. Sullivan) (10/31/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 11/7/88 - Order adopted as amended) scanNov 7
  509. 504Order re: that the City Manager be requested to include from time to time in the City's Annual Report the distances in miles between significant parts of the City for the convenience of joggers/walkers. (Duehay) scanNov 14
  510. 505Resolutions that the City Manager confer with the Chief of Police with the view of providing traffic enforcement in the daytime & additional night-time protection in the Strawberry Hill area. (S. Russell) scanNov 14
  511. 506Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to correct existing conditions on New Street that cause flooding during excessive downpours at Waltham Fruit Co. (Danehy) scanNov 14
  512. 507Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council with the reason or reasons why the traditional CRLS Thanksgiving Day game will not be played at Russell Field. (Danehy) scanNov 14
  513. 508Order re: that the City Manager be requested to take the four steps listed in the text of this order to respond to the needs of Cambridge high school athletics & the needs for playing fields of the general public. (VM Wolf) scanNov 14
  514. 509Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Human Services Dept. to reactivate nursery schools for pre-primary grade children whose parents are forced to work, with the view of using space at Cambridge public school buildings, school food services, etc. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 14
  515. 510Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to contact Harvard University to find out if the rumors that Harvard is acquiring various commercial properties located adjacent to commercial areas are true, the addresses & use of these properties. (Walsh) scanNov 14
  516. 511Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council a status report on the premises numbered 991 Mass. Ave. (Duehay) scanNov 14
  517. 512Order re: that the City Manager be requested to arrange a meeting between the Council on Aging & appropriate Community Development, Executive, Human Services & Health & Hospitals officials to assist in the development of specific plans & programs for establishment of a central senior citizen center. (Russell & VM Wolf) scanNov 21
  518. 513Order re: that the request of the Chabad House of Greater Boston, under signature of Rabbi Shmuel Posner, be referred to the City Manager with power to "sit down" with Rabbi Posner to arrange for the erection of a Menorah in the proximity of Out of Town News in Harvard Square. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 21
  519. 514Order re: that the City Manager direct the Traffic Dept. to install "Pedestrian Crossing" street stanchions in the Huron Avenue area, similar to those used in the Town of Arlington. (S. Russell) scanNov 21
  520. 515Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police to inform United Parcel Services that the practice of their trucks travelling in the wrong direction on one-way streets will not be tolerated in Cambridge. (S. Russell) scanNov 21
  521. 516Order re: that the City Manager direct the Traffic Dept. to post the lot on Walden Street behind the Leonard J. Russell Apartments for permit parking, immediately, in order to alleviate the shortage of parking for the residents. (S. Russell) scanNov 21
  522. 517Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic & Parking Director & Chief of Police with a view to posting & enforcing a truck ban on Highland Ave. (Danehy) scanNov 21
  523. 518Order re: that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police to increase police presence in the Putnam Avenue & Brookline Street intersection during the early morning hours to insure that speed limits will be enforced. (Walsh) scanNov 21
  524. 519Acceptance & appropriation of a grant of $3,580. to the Personnel Dept. scanNov 21
  525. 520Acceptance & appropriation of $21,000. to the Dept. of Human Services. scanNov 21
  526. 521Acceptance & appropriation of $32,709. to the Dept. of Human Services. scanNov 21
  527. 522Acceptance & appropriation of $840. to the Dept. of Human Services. scanNov 21
  528. 523Re: enclosed recommended change for the block rate structure of water & sewer rates, effective January 1, 1989 & request for a public hearing to be held on this matter. scanNov 21
  529. 524C. Russell re: resolutions that the Citty Manager take whatever steps necessary to see that funds earned by senior citizens from the North Cambridge senior center be used to provide a small desk-top copier to serve the needs of the Center & its members. scanNov 28
  530. 525VM Wolf order re: that the City Manager request the Community Development Dept. & Planning Board to submit their recommendations, before the end of January, concerning their assessment of land industrially zoned & abutting residential zones. scanNov 28
  531. 526M. Vellucci & C. Danehy order re: that the City Manager be requested to appropriate a sum of money sufficient for the installation of Traffic lights in front of the Fitzgerald School area; Yerxa road, Rindge Ave. area & that the Chief of Police be requested to assign personnel on a permanent basis to the Fitzgerald School site. scanNov 28
  532. 527C. Russell order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the Public Works Dept. look into the possibility of installing benches at intervals around the perimeter of Fresh Pond to provide respite for those who want exercise, but need to rest peri9dically. scanNov 28
  533. 528C. Russell order re: that the City Manager direct the Traffic & Parking Dept. to use some judgement in issuing parking violation tickets on Mass. Avenue in the vicinity of funeral homes where parking is prohibited between 4 & 6 p.m, so that persons leaving wakes a few minutes after 4 p.m. not find a &15. ticket on their cars, thereby adding to their grief. scanNov 28
  534. 529C. Walsh order re: that the City Manager request the Director of Traffic signals along Mass. Avenue, from Beech St. to Dover St. on Sunday, November 27, 1988 was allowed to continue as long as it did without response. scanNov 28
  535. 530M Vellucci order re that the City Manager be requested to direct the City Solicitor to make study & review of rent control law & to make recommendations to the Council to change amend, alter, or whatever, that will help people (small landlords) who have become Victims of a "cross-fire" conflict between the Building Dept. & the Rent Control Board. scanNov 28
  536. 531C. Walsh order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide the Council with an opinion on the legality of the proposed water block rate structure; particularly, the differential between classes of ratepayers. scanNov 28
  537. 532Re: response to the Council's request for an updated report on Water Conservation measures in addition to the adoption of an ascending block rate structure. scanNov 28
  538. 533Order re: that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police to instruct the route patrol officer in the Central Square area to keep the doorway of the Central Square Library clear of persons who loiter there. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  539. 534Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Public Works to make sure that the sidewalk in front of the parking garage on Green St. & the Central Sq. Library be kept clear of snow during the upcoming winter season. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  540. 535Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Public Works Dept. to make sure that enough "No Littering" signs are in place & sufficient trash barrels, as well, in the Central Sq. area. (Mayor Vellucci & S. Russell) scanDec 12
  541. 536Order re: that the City Manager be requested & authorized to draft & support special legislation to protect the watershed around the Cambridge reservoir system from over-development. (Duehay) scanDec 12
  542. 537Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Superintendent of the Water Dept. to immediately inform the Council of the steps necessary to reduce the salt content in the Cambridge water supply to minimum EPA standards; indicate a timetable & budget for achieving these goals & further, to differentiate what actions must be taken by local & state government. (Duehay) scanDec 12
  543. 538Resolutons that the City Council go on record accepting C. 32B, Sub-section 9D½, M.G.L.A. Re: insurance premiums payable to surviving spouses. (W.J. Sullivan) (ORDER ADOPTED ON VOICE VOTE) scanDec 12
  544. 539Order re: that the City Manager transmit to the License Commission the Council's strong disapproval of the abrogation of the citizen process as a result of the Commission's vote to issue the certificate of occupancy to the Binney Street Garage without hearing the citizen committee which was appointed by the City Manager to address citizen concern on public safety. (VM Wolf) scanDec 12
  545. 540Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Water Dept. to look into the continuing problem of yellow coloring of water in the Traymore St. area & to report back on same. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  546. 541Order re: that the City Manager confer with the MBTA on the buses of Route #83 (Rindge Ave.-Central Sq.), which seem to be in poor condition, emitting fumes & causing passenger discomfort. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  547. 542Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report back to the Council in one week's time the reason or reasons why Norfolk Court has been fenced off by a chain link fence & locked. (Danehy) scanDec 12
  548. 543Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Public Works Dept. to place additional trash barrels on Mass. Ave. from Walden St. to Creighton St. in the vicinity of the Leonard J. Russell Apartments. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  549. 544Resolutions that the City Manager direct the Traffic & Parking Dept. to look into the possibiliuy of instituting resident permit parking on River St. between Blackstone St. & Putnam Ave. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  550. 545Resolutions that the City Manager direct the appropriate person in the School & Recreation Dept.'s to sit down together with the view of co-ordinating a thorough cleaning of the War Memorial Ppol, sometime during the Christmas break. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  551. 546Order re: that the City Manager be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,000. for expenses pertaining to efforts to assist the earthquake victims of our Sister City Yerevan in Armenia. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 12
  552. 547Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Police Dept. to enforce parking requirements & restrictions on Mass. Ave., in front of the Purity Supreme Market & Dunkin Donuts. (W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 12
  553. 548Order re: that the City Manager & Chief of Police be advised that it is the sense of the City Council that the Police Chief grant all permit applications submitted by retailers seeking to open before Noon on Monday, December 26, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 12
  554. 549Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Traffic Dept. to survey Forest St./Oxford St. intersection for improvements in signage, enforcement of no parking to corner & the need for a traffic light & to request the Police Dept. to enforce the speeding limit at this intersection on Oxford St. over a period of time. (VM Wolf) scanDec 12
  555. 550Order re: that the City Manager request a report from the Traffic Dept. on the closing of Elmwood Ave., which was requested by Council order on October 31st. (S. Russell) scanDec 12
  556. 551Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Traffic & Parking to talk with Carol Sullivan of the Division of the Blind, located on Second St., regarding additional parking for employees. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 12
  557. 552Order re: that the City Manager, for the "umpteen" time, be requested to direct the Traffic Dept. to install traffic lights at the corner of Harvard & Windsor St.'s. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 12
  558. 553Appropriation of $42,623.28 to the Public Works Dept. scanDec 12
  559. 554Appropriation of $26,160. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 12
  560. 555Appropriation of $5,913. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanDec 12
  561. 556Transfer of $2,790. in the Electrical Dept. scanDec 12
  562. 557Transfer of $41,000. in the Traffic & Parking Dept. scanDec 12
  563. 558Appropriation of a donation of $1,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanDec 12
  564. 559Appropriation of a grant of $49,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanDec 12
  565. 560Transfer of $1,000. in the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanDec 12
  566. 561Re: response to Awaiting Report Items 25 & 28 on the value of the City easement at 110 Mount Auburn Street; and request that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the 1958 easement held by the City at this location which will retain the easement, but at a sub-surface level. (11/28/88 - Charter right exercised on this item. 12/12/88 - No action taken. Placed on file under Rule Nineteen) scanDec 12
  567. 562Order re: that the City Manager be requested to appropriate sums sufficient for the installation of flashing red lights at the corner of Yerxa Road & Rindge Avenue. (Mayor Vellucci & Danehy) scanDec 19
  568. 563Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Chief of Police with the view in mind of offering a higher rate of pay for school crossing guards to entice more applicants to apply. (Russell) scanDec 19
  569. 564Order re: City Manager to inquire into the viability of creating an agressive recruitment program for qualified nursing personnel. (Walsh) scanDec 19
  570. 565Order re: City Manager, while preserving the special identity of the Cambridge Hospital, investigate the question of regional ownership of the Cambridge Hospital. (Walsh) scanDec 19
  571. 566Resolutions requesting the City Manager to instruct the Executive Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority to review the situation at 34 & 37 Jackson Street & report back to the Council on same. (W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 19
  572. 567Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic Director to conduct a comparative study of accidents before & after the closing of Elmwood Avenue. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 19
  573. 568Order re: City Manager be requested to instruct the Chief to investigate an alleged "Fantasy Phone Line" conducted at One Kendall Square. (Graham) scanDec 19
  574. 569Appropriation of $500,000. to pay for the cost of defending the City in litigation brought by the Cambridge-Afro American Police Association & several minority officers. scanDec 19
  575. 570Acceptance of a donation of $18,000. to establish the J. Maxwell Joseph Memorial Trust Fund to grant an annual writing award to a senior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. scanDec 19
  576. 571Appropriation of a grant of $15,000. to Human Services to support staff costs for a literacy kit for adults reading on a 0-2 grade level. scanDec 19
  577. 572Appropriation of a grant in the amount of $83,942. to the Human Services Dept. to provide emergency shelter to homeless individuals at the Cambridge YWCA and YMCA during the winter months. scanDec 19
  578. 573Transfer of $5,300. in the Election Commission to provide funds for custodial services & for the binding of voter registration affidavits. scanDec 19
  579. 574Transfer of $13,370. in the Library Dept. to provide funds for contract employees working at the Library on Sundays, security services at the Main Library & worker's compensation medical payments. scanDec 19
  580. 575Re: offer from the Stop and Shop Companies to purchase Riverside Road from the City for $600,000. (Referred to the Planning Board. Council hearing scheduled for January 30, 1989). scanDec 19
  581. 576Order re: that the City Manager invite the Directors of the CHA & the Rent Control Board, the owners of the property at 101-105 Magazine St. & the appropriate officers of the Cambridgeport Savings Bank to come before the Council on December 12th to discuss what can be done to create a policy wherein the public & private sector will work as partners in the rehabilitation of distressed properties. (Walsh & S. Russell) (11/28/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 12/12/88 - Order Adopted) scanDec 12

Highways

155 actions · № 1–155
  1. 1Driveway - Robert V. Randall - 78 Highland Avenue. (ADOPTED) scanJan 11
  2. 2Driveway - Cambridge Furniture Co. - 286 Cardinal Medeiros Way. (ADOPTED) scanJan 11
  3. 3Driveway - Moulton Realty Co. (Payne Elevator Leasee) - 665 Concord Avenue. (ADOPTED) scanJan 11
  4. 4Granolithic sidewalk - Mari-Elizabeth Morgen - 6 Day Street. (ADOPTED) scanJan 11
  5. 5Granolithic sidewalk - Mark Grassia - 10 Day Street. (ADOPTED) scanJan 11
  6. 6Granolithic sidewalk - Bessie Skentzos - 12 Day Street. (ADOPTED) scanJan 11
  7. 7Awning - Associated Real Estate Brokers, Inc. - 225 Hampshire Street. (ADOPTED) scanFeb 1
  8. 8Petition of Sally Alcorn, Exec. Director, Harvard Square Business Association to relocate the fifth annual MayFair to Harvard Square proper; for a non-alcoholic Sunday street fair on JFK St. at the corner of Mt. Auburn & part of Brattle St. up to Church St. on Sunday, May 15, 1988 posting of JFK & Brattle St.'s to close same to traffic and for the placement of kiddie rides & a temporary bandstand at the intersection of Brattle St. & JFK St. (1/25/88 - petition submitted & Charter Right exercised. 2/1/88 - Referred to the City Manager with power to act) scanFeb 1
  9. 9Sign - Soul-Joy In Body-Fort - 225 Concord Avenue. (ADOPTED) scanFeb 8
  10. 10Resolutions naming the New Street Park as Thomas W. Danehy Park. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 22
  11. 11Resolutions that the City Council go on record naming the intersection of Marion Street & Cambridge Street as the "Alexander W. Gabis Square". (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 22
  12. 12Order re: that The Tannery Shoe Company be granted permission for the placement of a display case on the sidewalk at 11 Brattle Street. (Order Adopted) scanFeb 29
  13. 13Canopy - Joseph Levine, d/b/a Imperial Cleansers - 161 Huron Avenue. (Adopted) scanFeb 29
  14. 14Petition of William Rothfuchs, Trustee, KMR Realty Trust, in connection with the reconstruction of a multi-unit residential/commercial building at 99-105 Magazine Street & requesting permission for the construction of four two-story bay alcoves at the second & third floors of the building, overhanging the public sidewalk by 2 feet. (2/22/88 - petition submitted & Charter Right exercised. 2/29/88 - No Action Taken on Charter Right; the petition was Placed on File under Rule 19). scanFeb 29
  15. 15Re: application of Air Limo Services for a license to provide daily transportation service between Westford & Logan Airport. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 7
  16. 16Awning - The Christian Science Reading Room - 23 Church Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) A/K/A First Church of Christ Scientist. scan—
  17. 17Driveway - Frank S. Streeter - 52 Fenno St. (ORDER ADOPTED) - Note:- this petition was originally submitted to the Council on May 18, 1987 at which time no action was taken but to refer it back to the petitioner. On 2/8/88 the petition was resubmitted & the driveway granted. (See also Highways #56 of the year 1987) scanFeb 8
  18. 18Two orders granting easements to Graves Landing Limited Partnership and Canal Park Associates in portions of Lechmere Park. (TWO ORDERS ADOPTED) scanMar 14
  19. 19Comm. from Gerald M. Powell, Pathfinder Director, Cambridge Seventh Day Adventist Church, requesting permission for its Rising Sun Pathfinder Club to conduct a march on August 6, 1988 at 3:30 p.m. from the Martin Luther King School on Mass. Ave., through Central Square onto Western Ave., returning via Putnam Ave. (Order Adopted) scan—
  20. 20Comm. from Amnesty International USA Group 24 in Cambridge requesting permission to obstruct the public way in front of Holyoke Center in Harvard Square on Sunday, April 17, 1988 from Noon to 4 p.m. in order to ask passers-by to sign a 30 foot long petition to ask for the release of Soviet Prisoner of Conscience, Hanna Mykhaylenko. (Permission granted by the Public Works Commissioner) scan—
  21. 21Order re: that the City Council go on record naming the intersection of Sherman & Walden Streets as Masse Square, in recognition of their long-standing association & commitment to the neighborhood. (Danehy) scanMar 28
  22. 22Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Director of Traffic & Parking, Chief of Police & Commisioner of Public Works to take required action to issue all necessary permits in connection with the "Day of Portugal" parade on Sunday, June 5,1988. (Mayor Vellucci) scan—
  23. 23Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Director, Police Chief & Public Works Commissioner to take the required action & issue all necessary permits in connection with the request of St. Anthony's Church for the Santo Cristo Feast on May 6-8, 1988 & the St. Anthony's Feast on June 10-12, 1988 for the closing of Cardinal Medeiros Ave. from Cambridge St. to Marney St. on the dates of both Feasts & use of dumpster facilities. (Mayor Vellucci) scan—
  24. 24Driveway - Hugh A. Barton - 172 Harvard Street. (ADOPTED) scanMar 28
  25. 25Comm. from Carmen Medeiros on behalf of the Luso-American Society, Inc. extending an invitation to the Council to participate in the 8th annual "Portuguese Day Parade" on Sunday, June 5, 1988 beginning at 3 p.m. (SEE HIGHWAYS #22 of 1988) scanMar 28
  26. 26Petition of Mark S. Doerrier, Asst. Director, East Prod. U.S.A., Inc., requesting permission to do some location shooting in Cambridge as part of a documentary on Sunday, April 10, 1988 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cambridge Common & on Tuesday, April 12, 1988 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Harvard Square in the area of Auburn St. & Mass. Ave. scanApr 4
  27. 27Sign - Riverfront Service Center - 51 First Street. (ADOPTED) scanApr 4
  28. 28Driveway - Harvard Planning Group - 239-255 Concord Avenue. (ADOPTED) scanApr 4
  29. 29Driveway - Harvard University Planning Group - 3 Eliot Street. (ADOPTED) scanApr 4
  30. 30Driveway - Mrs. Inez Zimmerman - 34 Tremont Street. (ADOPTED) scanApr 4
  31. 31Driveway - Edward & Virginia McNulty - 67 Upland Road. ( ADOPTED) scanApr 4
  32. 32Driveway - John DeVito - 34-36 Bristol Street. (ADOPTED) scanApr 4
  33. 33Comm. from James H. McLaughlin, owner of 407 Broadway Re: curb cut request for 409 Broadway & in opposition to same, but stating that if the City Council has information showing that the State handicapped parking law to be inadequate in this case, he will withdraw his opposition. scanApr 4
  34. 34Comm. from Ruth Hiller, requesting a public hearing before the City Council with regard to her curb cut petition, which was originally applied for in 1983. (Hearing set for & held on April 4, 1988) scanFeb 22
  35. 35Comm. from Ruth Hiller, requesting that the public hearing set for the month of March to discuss her curb cut petition which was originally filed in 1983 be re-scheduled to some time in April. (Request granted - the hearing was re-scheduled to & held on April 4, 1988, at which time the City Council adopted an order, enclosed within these papers, granting her driveway request). scanMar 7
  36. 36Sign revocation - Shawmut County Bank - 515 Mass. Avenue. (ADOPTED. Councillor Danehy recorded in the negative) scanApr 11
  37. 37Sign revocation - Gerald T. Lombardi - 962 Cambridge St. (ADOPTED) scanApr 11
  38. 38Sign revocation - Dr. Jack Panjian - 1498A Cambridge St. (ADOPTED) scanApr 11
  39. 39Sign revocation - Coca Cola Bottling Co. - 285 Main St. (ADOPTED) scanApr 11
  40. 40Sign revocation - C.W.W., Inc. - 135 First St. (ADOPTED) scanApr 11
  41. 41Sign revocation - Apollo Electronics, Inc. - 101 Binney St. (ADOPTED) scanApr 11
  42. 42Comm. from Andrew E. Bram, Esq. on behalf of his client, KMR Associates Realty Trust, refiling their request for permission for four two-story bay alcoves at the second & third floors of the building at the premises numbered 99-105 Magazine Street. (3/14/88 - Charter right exercised. 3/28/88 - Request Tabled. 4/4/88 - Order Adopted granting request for bay alcoves & Reconsideration motion filed. 4/11/88 - No Action taken on Reconsideration. The action taken on 4/4/88 adopting the order granting the permission for the bay alcoves stands) scanApr 14
  43. 43Resolutions that the newly remodeled Fire Station on River Street be dedicated in memory of Firefighter John A. Clark. (S. Russell) (Adopted) scanApr 25
  44. 44Comm. received from Roger DiPiano, requesting that the City Council take further action on his petition for the widening of an exisiting driveway at 15 Seven Pines Avenue (said petition was originally received by the Council on November 23, 1987 at which time a Charter right was exercised on it & on December 7, 1987, no action was taken on the charter right & the petition was Placed on File under Rule 190. (ORDER ADOPTED) For further information - see also Highways #206 of 1987. scanMay 2
  45. 45Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 2 Chestnut Street (Entrance). 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  46. 46Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 2 Chestnut Street (Exit). 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  47. 47Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 32 Chestnut Street. 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter Right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  48. 48Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 36 Chestnut Street. 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  49. 49Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 33 Henry Street. 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  50. 50Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 34 Chestnut Street. 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  51. 51Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 35 Henry Street. 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  52. 52Driveway - Cambridgeport Condominium Associates Trust - 37 Henry Street. 4/25/88 - Petition received & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  53. 53Comm. from David M. Guyette, M.D., detailing background information in connection with his petition for a driveway at 414-416 Franklin Street. scanApr 25
  54. 54Driveway - David Guyette, M.D. - 414 Franklin Street. 4/25/88 - Charter Right exercised. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  55. 55Order re: that the premises formally known as Scott Motors numbered 97 Kirkland Street be re-designated as 97 Kirkland Street, in order that the delivery of US Mail not be interrupted. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanMay 9
  56. 56Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting notification of an address reassignment for an address on Sherman Street. scanMay 2
  57. 57Sign revocation - F & T Corp. - 310 Main Street. (ADOPTED) scanMay 16
  58. 58Driveway - Joseph & Helen Travers - 46 Fulkerson Street. (ADOPTED) scanMay 16
  59. 59Driveway - Thomas & Gail Gannon - 18 Plymouth Street. (ADOPTED) scanMay 16
  60. 60Comm. from Cynthia A. Petz, Law Office of Richard F. Kerr, on behalf of Mrs. Antje deWit MacMillan of deWit Transport, requesting a license to operate vans & mini-buses for the carriage of children to & from various local schools over public ways specified in the text of this petition. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 6
  61. 61Driveway - Thomas & Virginia Payette - 283 Upland Road. (ADOPTED) scanJun 6
  62. 62Granolithic sidewalk & re-setting of existing edgestones - John E. Ward, President, Old Joe Clark, Inc. - 32 Fayette Street. (ADOPTED) scanJun 6
  63. 63Order re: that the City Manager recommend to the Council a procedure whereby minor property changes, such as curb cuts or front yard parking be by administrative procedure of the BZA when such approval is required & that the procedure continue to require abutter notification & a hearing if objections are filed. (VM Wolf) scanJun 13
  64. 64Sign - Gregory A. Beit/ d/b/a Shake, Rattle & Roll - 987 Mass. Ave. (ADOPTED) scanJun 13
  65. 65Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the appropriate dept.'s to issue the necessary permits to the Santa Lucia Society for their annual festival on September 2-5, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci) (ADOPTED) scanJun 20
  66. 66Resolutions naming the Lechmere Canal Fountain as the "Mayor Alfred Vellucci Fountain". (Walsh) (ADOPTED) scanJun 20
  67. 67Driveway - John & Leslie Akula - 5 Forest Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 20
  68. 68Comm. from Jody Garber, Agassiz Neighborhood Council Re: petition of John & Leslie Akula for a driveway at 5 Forest St.; said comm. expresing concern as to area parking. scanJun 20
  69. 69Petition of Theodore R. Live on behalf of the Cambridge Farmers' Market to use without charge the 13 parking spaces along Norfolk Street located in the City-owned parking lot on Bishop Allen Drive & Market Street on each Monday from the second Monday in July to the last Monday in November (July 11-November 28, 1988) between 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. & to hang a banner across Mass. Ave. announcing the event. (ORDER ADOPTED ) scanJun 27
  70. 70Driveway - Phillip M. Briggs, ABD, Inc., Architects - 130 Prospect St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 27
  71. 71Two banners - Milk Street Cafe, Inc. - 101 Main Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 27
  72. 72Order re: that the small park at the intersection of Waterhouse & Garden Streets be named the Margaret C. Williams Park, in commemoration of the mother of Robert J. Williams, who has personally kept the park beautified for the past two years. (Duehay) scanJul 25
  73. 73Comm. from Louis J. Basile, Jr., Vice-President of Operations, Au Bon Pain, requesting permission to address the Council at this evening's meeting to present their petition to place an outdoor cafe in front of their Kendall Square store located at 238 Main Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  74. 74Comm. from Jon Berardinelli, on behalf of Caffe Paradiso, requesting permission to address the Council in order to present their application for outdoor seating consisting of 10 tables & 30 chairs. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  75. 75Widening of existing driveway - Lisa Development Trust - 332 Franklin Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  76. 76Widening of existing driveway - Thomas J. Costagliola - 12 Bellis Circle. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  77. 77Driveway - Jose M. Rosales - 383 Washington Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  78. 78Driveway - Harvard University - 8 Prescott Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  79. 79Driveway - Abigail B. Erdman - 85 Reservoir Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  80. 80Petition from Sally Alcorn, Exec. Dir., Harvard Square Busienss Assoc., requesting permission to conduct their 10th annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square on October 9, 1988 (raindate of October 10th); said petition requests permission for a non-alcoholic Sunday street fair; overnight posting to close part of JFK & Brattle Streeets to traffic on that date, for kiddie rides & a bandstand. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  81. 81Four signs - Peter Wasserman & Sharon Cerny, Trustees of 1815 Realty Trust on behalf of the Porter Exchange - of the four signs two are to be attached to existing canopies at 1815 Mass. Avenue. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH POWER TO ACT) scanJul 25
  82. 82Granolithic sidewalk - Goerge E. Kincaid - 103 Belmont Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJul 25
  83. 83Comm. from Shippen L. Page, Bellis Circle Neighborhood Association Re: petition of Ghomas J. Costagliola for the widening of an existing driveway at 12 Bellis Circle; said comm. stating that the association does not oppose the petition, but expressing concern as to the scale of the development. scanJul 25
  84. 84Petition of residents of Allston Court, requesting that Allston Court be designated as a public way, for the convenience of all who use said Court, including the elderly & handicapped. (Order Adopted). (All backup information within - including Acceptance order adopted 9/26/88 by Roll Call: of 9-0-0) scanJul 25
  85. 85Petition of Tadhg Sweeney, Donham & Sweeney, Inc., Architects, on behalf of Cambridge Trust Co., requesting permission to install a replica antique clock on the sidewalk of their Huron Ave. branch. (Order Adopted) scanJul 25
  86. 86Resolutions designating the property at 831 Mass. Avenue as the Representative "Michael J. Lombardi Municipal Building" in memory of this long-time public official & native Cantabrigian. (W.J. Sullivan). (6/27/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it. 7/25/88 - Order Adopted) scanJul 25
  87. 87Order re: that the children's section at Riverside Park be named after Benjamin Craig-Ingalls. (Order Adopted) (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 12
  88. 88Resolutions on the daath of J. Maxwell Joseph, a student at CRLS & requesting that His Honor, the Mayor, as Chairman of the School Committee urge the Committee to approve a recommendation that a section of the library at CRLS be dedicated in his memory. (Walsh) (Order Adopted) scanSep 12
  89. 89Order re: that the City Council go on record naming the roadway behind City Hall as Dorothy Doyle Way. (Order Adopted) (Mayor Vellucci & W.J. Sullivan) (See Sundries #513 for resolutions on her death). scanSep 12
  90. 90Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct all dept. heads to cooperate fully with officials of hte Linskey Road Race in planning this race, to be held on September 18, 1988. (Danehy) scanSep 12
  91. 91Order re: that the corner & intersection of Coolidge Ave. & Mt. Auburn St. be named for Civil War hero Brigadier General Samuel Emory Chamberlain. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) (See Sundries #523 for resolutions on the General) scanSep 12
  92. 92Order re: that the City Manager be requested to contact the Crayton Family that lived on Magee Street & whose home was taken to build the new Martin Luther King School to have the newly renovated park named after the family. (Graham) (Order Adopted) scanSep 12
  93. 93Petition of Maria P. Tedesco, Vice-Pres. & Marketing Director, BayBank Harvard Trust for permission for a live band to perform at their 1414 Mass. Ave. location on Wednesday, October 12, 1988 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. scanSep 12
  94. 94Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting for informational purposes notification of sundry address assignments on Portland St., Richdale Ave., Chestnut St., Sidney St., Henry St., Bellis Circle & Binney St. scan—
  95. 95Awning- Boca Grande - 149 First Street. (ADOPTED) scan—
  96. 96Extension of existing awning - RASA - 150 Mt. Auburn Street. (ADOPTED) scan—
  97. 97Three awnings - Savenor's Market - 92 Kirkland Street. (ADOPTED) scan—
  98. 98Driveway - Carol K. Rainwater - 9 Farrar Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  99. 99Driveway - Kyu Sung Woo - 15 R. C. Kelley Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  100. 100Driveway - Cambridge I Associates - West Roadway. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  101. 101DISCONTINUANCE OF TWO DRIVEWAYS - H. J. Davis Development Corp. - 191-203 Broadway (at Portland St. & Broadway). (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  102. 102RELOCATION OF TWO DRIVEWAYS - H. J. Davis Development Corp. - to 191-203 Broadway (one on Broadway & one on Hampshire Street). (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  103. 103Awning Revocation - Sweet Touch - 241 Cambridge Street. (ADOPTED) scan—
  104. 104Awning Revocation - Joseph Crugnolli, d/b/a Bertucci's - 797 Main St. (ADOTPED) scan—
  105. 105Sign revocation - Statler Hardware & Appliance Inc. - 45-47 Third St. (ADOPTED) scan—
  106. 106Sign revocation - Dunham Footwear - 328 Mass. Avenue. (ADOPTED) scan—
  107. 107Comm. from Wilson Tanner, Tanner Communications, Inc. Re; their State sign permits for signs at 15 Monsignor O'Brien Highway & transmitting notice that they have applied for renewal of these permits, effective January 1st, 1988. scan—
  108. 108Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting notification of sundry additions/address requests for locations at Portland St., Sixth St. & Reed St. scan—
  109. 109Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting notification of sundry address assignments for locations on Blanchard Road. scan—
  110. 110Sign - Sandal, Inc. d/b/a Emack & Bolio - 1310 Mass. Ave. (ADOPTED) scanSep 19
  111. 111Driveway petition of David Barrett, Tr., Eleven Cambridge Center Trust & the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for two driveways on Broadway & two driveways on Binney Street on Parcel 2 of the Kendall Square Urban Renewal Area. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 19
  112. 112Three awnings - The Paradise Cafe -180 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 19
  113. 113Petition of James Vellucci on behalf of Albano-Vellucci Jewelers for a banner across Cambridge Street at 730 Cambridge Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 19
  114. 114Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of the Historical Commission to plan & arrange a memorial in honor of Frederick Hastings Rindge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 26
  115. 115Order re: that the City Manager request the Public Works Dept. and/or other appropriate Dept.'s to give permission to the owner of the Montrose Spa to have, as he has had, shelving extending 12 to 18 inches from the front of his 1646 Mass. Ave. establishment for the continued sale of flowers. (Walsh) (Order Adopted) scanSep 26
  116. 116Comm. from Vincent J. Panico, Esq., on behalf of his client Ronald Palermo, owner of All & Everything, located at 2259 Mass. Ave., requesting permission for the display of antique furniture on the sidewalk at the aforementioned location utilizing up to 25% of the sidewalk. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 26
  117. 117Petition of William S. Fischer, Pres., The Caning Shoppe, requesting permission to display chairs on the sidewalk in front of their store at 2000 Mass. Ave. durign regular business hours, weather permitting; said petition requests the use of the first two feet of the sidewalk. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 26
  118. 118Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting notice of an additional street address for a location at Bellis Court. scanSep 26
  119. 119Driveway - Richard & Janice McDonald - 37 Tierney Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 26
  120. 120Driveway - Lotus Development Corp. - 136 First Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanSep 26
  121. 121Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works for the purpose of dedicating a playground or park in memory of John (Freddy) Johnson, late member of the Cambridge Custodial Union Local 1611. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 3
  122. 122Driveway - Anna M. Denaro - between 47 & 51 Dudley Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 3
  123. 123Driveway - James V. & Elvira M. Santoianni - 16 Plymouth Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 3
  124. 124Order re: granting permission to James Benson for a driveway at 52-56 Jay Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  125. 125Driveway - Joseph Jarosoiewicz - 8-10 Chatham Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  126. 126Petition from John J. Campbell, Esq. on behalf of Catch-A-Rising Star, requesting approval for a door which opens directly onto the sidewalk from the premises numbered 30B John F. Kennedy St.; said comm. encloses a copy of the State Building Code Appeals Board decision dated November 30, 1987 granting a variance to allow the doorway to remain as is. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  127. 127Petition of Henry L. Murphy & 26 area residents of Inman Court, Broadway & West Street requesting that the City survey Inman Court between West Place & Broadway Terrace. scanOct 17
  128. 128Driveway widening - David Giller - 24 Cameron Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  129. 129Driveway widening - John T. Burke - 231 Allston Street(ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  130. 130Driveway - Michael McGardy & Shelly Payette - 15 Sargent Street (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  131. 131Petition from Sally Alcorn, Exec. Dir., Harvard Sq. Business Assoc. to conduct the 4th annual Holiday Light Procession & Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Harvard Sq. on Friday, November 25, 1988 beginning at 5 p.m. with the route of the procession beginning at the corner of Mass. Ave. & Bow St. & extending from Quincy Sq. & ending at the courtyard of Charles Sq. via Brattle & Eliot St.'s (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 17
  132. 132Comm. from Louis R. Nickinello, President, Ackerly Communications of Mass., Inc. Re: enclosed copy of an official notice for the renewal of its billboard applications & list of all billboard locations in Cambridge. scanOct 17
  133. 133Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Sec. of the School Committee, enclosing the October 4, 1988 Scholl Committee order supporting the City Council's recommendation to name parks in memory of Benjamin Craig Engalls & Fred Johnson. scanOct 31
  134. 134Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmitting a list of additional addresses/address changes approved for Fifth St., Charles St., Church ST. & Fresh Pond Parkway. scanOct 31
  135. 135Order re: that the City Manager direct the City Electrician to arrange to have the plaque in honor of the late William Crocker, City Electrician immediately re-affixed at Fire Alarm. (Walsh) scanOct 31
  136. 136Order re: that it be the sense of the City Council that the renewal permit(s) for the billboard(s) located at 2000 Mass. Ave. not be granted. (Danehy) scanOct 31
  137. 137Response to Awaiting Report Item 8 enclosing a comprehensive curb cut policy. (10/24/88 - submitted as an agenda item & Charter right exercised on it. 10/31/88 - No action taken. Placed on file under Rule 19) scanOct 31
  138. 138Order re: that the comprehensive curb cut policy as proposed by the City Manager be accepted as amended to include appropriate notification to concerned neighborhood assoc.'s; that all final documents be submitted to the City Clerk & that final approval/denial authority remain with the City Council. (Duehay) (10/24/88 - order submitted & Charter right exercised on it. 10/31/88 - No action taken. Placed on file under Rule 19) scanOct 31
  139. 139Order re: that the comprehensive curb cut policy as proposed by the City Manager be accepted & amended to include appropriate notification to concerned neighborhood associations, that all final documents be submitted to the City Clerk & that final authority for approval and/or denial remain with the City Council. (Duehay) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanNov 7
  140. 140Petition from David Barrett, Senior Vice-Pres., Boston Properties, on behalf of the Cambridge Center Marriott Hotel & Two Cambridge Center Trust, requesting permission for an easement to permit the installation of a glass canopy at the entrance to the Hotel. (10/31/88 - Communication received & Charter right exercised on it. 11/7/88 - No Action Taken. Placed on File under Rule 19). (SEE HIGHWAYS #155 GRANTING EASEMENT) scanNov 7
  141. 141Resolutions that the new Observatory Hill Branch Library be named the Alma Boudreau Observatory Hill Branch Library. (ORDER ADOPTED) (W.J. Sullivan) scanNov 14
  142. 142Comm. from Robert A. Levite, Esq., on behalf of Stanley Wilson, Khin Lin Johnson & Stanley Anderson, owners of 168-170 Chestnut St., requesting a hearing before the Council Re: a recent curb cut at 172-174 Chestnut St., in violation of the Zoning Ordinances. scanNov 7
  143. 143Anthony Hartnett, Owner & Lynn Randall, Store Manager, Bread & Circus a Granolithic sidewalk-115 Prospect Street scanNov 28
  144. 144Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking with the view of designating & posting Stevens Court as a fire lane. (W.J. Sullivan) scanDec 12
  145. 145Driveway - Barry Phillips - 4 Ashburton Place. (ADOPTED) scanDec 12
  146. 146Driveway - Edward J. Lawlor, Jr. - 156 Thorndike Street. (ADOPTED) scanDec 12
  147. 147Driveway - Edwin & Olga Preston - 61 Allston Street. (ADOPTED) scanDec 12
  148. 148Driveway - Judith C. Wilson - 36 Jay Street. (ADOPTED) scanDec 12
  149. 149Driveway - Colleen A. Comerford - 61 Jackson Street. (ADOPTED) scanDec 12
  150. 150Petition of Sylvia R. Piltch requesting a hearing before the City Council on her petition for a curb cut at 75-77 Dana Street & the conditions placed by the Board of Zoning Appeal on the granting of a variance for same. (12/12/88 - City Council adopted an order granting permission for the curb cut on roll call of 5-0-1-3. As a result, no hearing was scheduled) scanDec 12
  151. 151Comm. from Joan Lastovica, City Engineer, transmittng a copy of a sundry address reassignment on Concord Avenue. scanDec 12
  152. 152Petition of Arleen Henry Kipper, et al, residents of Percy Place, requesting that Percy Place be accepted as a public way of Cambridge & outlining conditions existing at this location, including the back-up of raw sewage into one of the homes. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanDec 12
  153. 153Petition of 1815 Realty Trust for permission for a banner announcing the grand opening of the Porter Exchange at 1815 Mass. Avenue. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR ACTION) scanDec 12
  154. 154Granolithic sidewalk - Beatrice H. Edmonds - 66 Griswold Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanDec 19
  155. 155Comm. from David Barrett, Senior Vice-Pres., Boston Properties, on behalf of the Cambridge Center Marriott Hotel & Two Cambridge Center Trust, resubmitting their petition for an easement for the installation of a glass canopy at the Broadway entrance to the Hotel. (TWO ORDERS ADOPTED CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF THE EASEMENT) (SEE ALSO HIGHWAYS #146 OF 1988) scanDec 19

Appointments

131 actions · № 1–131
  1. 1Appointment of a constable with & a constable without power. scanJan 11
  2. 2Constable bond of Frederick MacDonald, for approval of the surety. scanJan 11
  3. 3Appointment of two constables with power & three without power. scanJan 25
  4. 4Appointment of nine public weighers. scanJan 25
  5. 5Constable bond of Peter Parise, Jr., for approval of the surety. scanJan 25
  6. 6Comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, transmitting notification of the City Council Committee appointments for the 1988-1989 term. scanJan 25
  7. 7Appointment of a constable with power & two without. scanFeb 1
  8. 8Oath of office of Michael D. Giacoppo as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  9. 9Oath of office of David K. Betz as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  10. 10Oath of office of John M. Monahan as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  11. 11Oath of office of Steven A. Williams as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  12. 12Oath of office of Robert J. Cloran as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  13. 13Oath of office of Richard K. Lyons as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  14. 14Oath of office of Paul J. Oppedisano as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  15. 15Oath of office of Joseph A. Pepin as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  16. 16Oath of office of Bruce D. Cromwell as a Sergeant of Police. scanFeb 1
  17. 17Appointment of 2 constables without power:- Thomas King & Robert Wilcox. scanFeb 8
  18. 18Constable bond of James Desrosiers for approval of the surety. scanFeb 8
  19. 19Constable bond of John A. Gilberti, for approval of the surety. scanFeb 8
  20. 20Order re: that the Mayor appoint a committee of no less than 12 members to determine if the City is in compliance with all Federal, State & local water & sewer regulations; said committee to report to the Council within 60 days from the date hereof. (Walsh) scanFeb 22
  21. 21Appointment of William Hardmon as a Constable without power & of Joseph D. Nardella & John D. Silva, both as Constables with power. scanFeb 22
  22. 22Notification of the appointment of Peter Gil, Carole Lee & Estelle Paris to the Health Policy Board for terms to expire March 28, 1991. scanFeb 22
  23. 23Constable bond of Francis A. Conole, for approval fo the surety. scanFeb 22
  24. 24Constable bond of William M. Strazzullo, for approval fo the surety. scanFeb 22
  25. 25Order re: that the City Council confirm Councillors Duehay & Russell as its appointees to the Cambridge Yerevan Sister City Association Board of Directors for the Council term 1988-1989. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 29
  26. 26Appointment of the following four constables without power: Jose A. Ayala, Jean Yvon Charles, Phillip K. Doherty & Hassan S. Osman. scanFeb 29
  27. 27Appointment of the following two constables with power:- Edward J. Frammartino & Kevin O'Connor & appointment of the following two constables without power:- Richard A. Barros, Jr. & Stephen Tucker. scanMar 7
  28. 28Notification of the appointment of Darleen Gondola Bonislawski as an Election Commissioner for a term to expire April 1, 1992. scanMar 7
  29. 29Appointment of Thomas Villacis as a constable with power. scanMar 14
  30. 30Order re: that a Special Task Force, comprised of the City Manager, City Solicitor, City Clerk, Councillor Walsh & Councillor David Sullivan confer with all concerned individuals to resolve the issue of rear access at the Purity Supreme Market. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 28
  31. 31Response to Awaiting Report Item 18 transmitting a list of City Boards & Commissions & the terms of each appointment. scanMar 28
  32. 32Notification of the following four persons as members of the Commission on Handicapped for three year terms: Gloria Cartengena, Carol McLaughlin, Stu Kaplan & Rose Medeiros. scanMar 28
  33. 33Appointment of the following three constables with power: James M. Crowley, Charles Durrah & John F. Hartnett & appointment of the following constable without power: Anthony C. Perkins. scanApr 4
  34. 34Oath of office of Darleen Gondola Bonislawski as an Election Commissioner. scanApr 1
  35. 35Appointment of Luis Rafael Gonzalez as a constable without power. scanApr 11
  36. 36Notification of the appointment of William A. Golon as Executive Secretary of the Police Review & Advisory Board, effective April 11, 1988. scanApr 11
  37. 37Appointment of Stephen Ferreira as a Constable with power & of John K. Gibbons as a Constable without power. scanApr 11
  38. 38Constable bond received from Thomas Villacis, for approval of the surety. scanApr 25
  39. 39Constable bond received from James M. Crowley, for approval of the surety. scanApr 25
  40. 40Constable bond received from Charles Durrah, for approval of the surety. scanApr 25
  41. 41Constable bond of Edward J. Frammartino, for approval of the surety. scanMay 2
  42. 42Constable bond of Kevin O'Connor, for approval of the surety. scanMay 2
  43. 43Replacement constable bond received from Leanders H. Smith, for approval of the surety. scanMay 2
  44. 44Oath of office of Philip Soindra as a Parking Control Officer. scanApr 28
  45. 45Oath of office of Joanne Tacack as a Parking Control Officer. scanApr 28
  46. 46Oath of office of Kevin Murphy as a Parking Control Officer. scanApr 28
  47. 47Oath of office of Cheryl Lightfoot as a Parking Control Officer. scanApr 28
  48. 48Oath of office of Norman Picard as a Parking Control Officer. scanApr 28
  49. 49Oath of office of Francis Markini as a Parking Control Officer scanApr 28
  50. 50Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee enclosing a copy of the Notice of Suspension under MGL, Chapter 268A, Section 25 delivered to Emilio Marcel, a schoolteacher in Cambridge, together with an Affidavit of Service. scanMay 5
  51. 51Appointment of the following two constables with power: Francis Men-zes & Charles Onyeagoro & appointment of the following 5 constables without power: Edward A. Daly, Jr., Adelino M. Martins, Joseph B. Miniter, Barry P. Nangle, Jr. & Barry T. Ward. scanMay 16
  52. 52Appointment of the following two persons as constables with power: Sergio A. DiLeo & Joseph M. Nicoloro. scanMay 23
  53. 53Appointment of William G. Ruscoe as a constable without power. scanJun 6
  54. 54Notification of the appointment of Ms. Sally Powers to the position of Director of Assessment, effective August 15, 1988. scanJun 6
  55. 55Appointment of William Leslie as a constable without power. scanJun 13
  56. 56Constable bond of Charles Onyeagoro, for approval of the surety. scanJun 13
  57. 57Oath of office of Charles M. Anderson as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  58. 58Oath of office of Thomas G. Cauchon as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  59. 59Oath of office of Michael Clinton as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  60. 60Oath of office of Mark K. Cunningham as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  61. 61Oath of office of David P. Garcia as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  62. 62Oath of office of Leroy Houston, Jr. as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  63. 63Oath of office of Michael J. Hughes as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  64. 64Oath of office of Kenneth R. Jenness as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  65. 65Oath of office of John M. Lund as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  66. 66Oath of office of Robert T. O'Neil as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  67. 67Oath of office of Paul Sheehan as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  68. 68Oath of office of George J. Vendetti as a Cambridge Firefighter. scanJun 10
  69. 69Oath of office of Mark J. Cummings as an Arlington Firefighter. scanJun 10
  70. 70Oath of office of Robert J. Paone as an Arlington Firefighter. scanJun 10
  71. 71Oath of office of Thomas J. Vincent as an Arlington Firefighter. scanJun 10
  72. 72Oath of office of Billy B. Capel as a Bedford Firefighter. scanJun 10
  73. 73Oath of office of Kevin E. Lorrey as a Bedford Firefighter. scanJun 10
  74. 74Oath of office of Charles D. Nickerson as a Bedford Firefighter. scanJun 10
  75. 75Oath of office of Pasquale J. Caruso as a Newton Firefighter. scanJun 10
  76. 76Oath of office of James N. Herbert as a Newton Firefighter. scanJun 10
  77. 77Oath of office of Lenward B. Statham as a Newton Firefighter. scanJun 10
  78. 78Oath of office of Joseph R. Yerardi as a Newton Firefighter. scanJun 10
  79. 79Oath of office of Leonard Dupille as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  80. 80Oath of office of Thomas Ferrick, III as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  81. 81Oath of office of Roger Hebert, Jr. as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  82. 82Oath of office of Thomas C. MacInnis as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  83. 83Oath of office of Vincent F. Paolicelli as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  84. 84Oath of office of Mark S. Toon as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  85. 85Oath of office of Troy Wilson as a Waltham Firefighter. scanJun 10
  86. 86Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor appoint a Subcommittee of the City Council to specifically itemize issues involved concerning the conflicts in laws which separate & diminish the smooth & integrated functioning among Zoning, Rent Control Board & the Inspectional Services Dept. (Walsh) (6/2/87 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it. 6/27/88 - Order Adopted) (Copy of July 14, 1988 letter from Mayor Vellucci appointing the Committee is within) scanJun 27
  87. 87Appointment of the following three Constables with power: Paul V. Bonsignore, Hermano DeMelo & John Fallon. scanJul 25
  88. 88Appointment of the following 10 persons as constables without power: Kenneth J. Albert, Kevin F. Branley, Jason A. Grimm, Marc Harper, Charles F. Keller, Frederick A. Kreatz, Dennis V. Marshall, Jr., Stephen J. McNeil, Samuel S. Peixoto & Domenic A. Previte, III. scanSep 12
  89. 89Constable bond of Paul V. Bonsignore, for approval of the surety. scanSep 12
  90. 90Constable bond of Clinton Scott, for approval of the surety. scanSep 12
  91. 91Oath of office of Mark W. McCabe as Inspector of Animals. scanSep 15
  92. 92Appointment of Lee Adler as a constable without power & of John J. Courtney, Sr. as a constable with power. scanSep 19
  93. 93Constable bond of John Fallon, for approval of the surety. scanSep 19
  94. 94Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor, appoint a 5 member panel to examine & Evaluate the terms fo the various agreements with the City which permit the in lieu of taxes voluntary contribution. (Walsh) scanSep 26
  95. 95Order re: that the City Manager be requested to appoint a Task Force to study & make recommendations on the shortage of nursing home beds & until a proposal is in place for construction of additional beds, a State of Emergency be in effect. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 26
  96. 96Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor, be requested to appoint a Special Subcommittee of the City Council in an effort to identify issues & develop criteria by which a policy document could be drafted to address concerns evolving around a comprehensive rezoning. (Walsh) scanSep 26
  97. 97Re: selection of an independent appraiser to estimate the value of the City's easement for a municipal parking lot at the Harvard Motor Inn property. scanSep 26
  98. 98Notification of the appointment of the following six persons as members of the Binney Street Garage Advisory Committee: Kenneth May, Reverend Ronald Gomes, Barbara Shaw, Peter Venetsunakis, Peter Bouchle & Thomas Lynn. scanOct 3
  99. 99Appointment of the following two constables without power: Elizabeth M. Blye & James Lochhart, Jr. & the appointment of the following constables with power: Joseph DeVito & Michael Nicoloro. scanOct 3
  100. 100Oath of office of David J. Degou as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  101. 101Oath of office of Frank J. Galgay, Jr. as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  102. 102Oath of office of Timothy J. Hogan, as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  103. 103Oath of office of Richard Bongiorno, as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  104. 104Oath of office of Thomas F. O'Connor, Jr., as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  105. 105Oath of office of James C. Grady, as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  106. 106Oath of office of Timothy F. McCusker, Jr. as a Police Lieutenant of Cambridge. scanOct 7
  107. 107Oath of office of Patricia A. Surprenant as a Parking Control Officer. scanOct 11
  108. 108Oath of office of Joan Arruda as a Parking Control Officer. scanOct 11
  109. 109Oath of office of Bruce W. Thibou as a Parking Control Officer. scanOct 11
  110. 110Appointment of Pierre Charest as a Constable without power & of George Kessel as a Constable with power. scanOct 17
  111. 111Re: appointment of the following 11 persons to the Cambridgeport Revitalization District Rezoning Committee: Peter Steffian, Committee Chairperson, Joel Alstein, Donna Dreschel, Ruth Fredericks, Jonathan Kaledin, Norman McIver, Peter Neshe, Ron Suduiko, Roslyn Watson, Nancy Bellows Woods & Francis Wirta. scanOct 17
  112. 112Appointment of the following 4 persons as constables with power: John F. Connarton, George Hewitt, Anthony V. Sobiech & Frederick J. Williams, Jr. & appointment of the following 1 constable without pwoer: Lance Griswold. scanOct 24
  113. 113Appointment of the following 9 persons as the initial Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as called for in the recently enacted Incentive Zoning Ordinance: Robert W. Healy, Managing Trustee, Clarence Cooper, Gordon Gottsche, Michael Haran, Jed Lowry, Gwen Rono, Ellen Semonoff, Kathy Spiegelman & James Stockard. (10/17/88 - Item received & Charter right exercised on it. 10/24/88 - No Action Taken. Placed on File Under Rule 19) scanOct 24
  114. 114Appointment of the following 2 constables without power for terms to expire December 31, 1990: Jose A. Morgan & Stephen G. Rothman. scanOct 31
  115. 115Appointment of the following 6 members to the Human Rights Commission: Elaine Noble, Janis Pryor, Rita Mandosa, Susan Freireich, Timothy Hiebert & Clifford Robinson. scanOct 31
  116. 116Notification of the appointment of the following 2 persons to the Historical Commission: Dorothy Lemessurier & Wyllis Bibbins (Alternate). scanOct 31
  117. 117Notification of the appointment of James E. Spencer, Ph.D., as a member of the Civilian Review Board. scanOct 31
  118. 118Order re: that the City Manager be requested to meet with the School Superintendent, Public Works, Human Services, Planning & Police Dept.'s to set up a mechanism for the appointment of a maintenance council for all schools. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanNov 7
  119. 119Appointment of Darnley L. Corbin, Jr. as a Constable without power & of Sheila T. Halloran as a Constable with power. scanNov 7
  120. 120Oath of office of Rosemary Coulter as a Parking Control Officer. scanNov 4
  121. 121Oath of office of Barbara Myette as a Parking Control Officer. scanNov 4
  122. 122Order re: that the Mayor be requested to appoint a subcommittee of three Councillors to draft a plan to have suitable explanatory plaques placed over time at each square, park, monument & under each portrait with insufficient identification. (Duehay) scanNov 14
  123. 123Appointment of James J. Bracken as a Constable without power & of Gerald P. Lee & Marc G. Pugliese as Constables without pwoer; all for terms to expire December 31, 1990. scanNov 14
  124. 124Constable bond of Frederick J. Williams, Jr. for approval of the surety. scanNov 14
  125. 125Appointment of Daniel J. Martis as a Constable without power. scanNov 21
  126. 126Constable bond of Daniel Sutherland for approval of the surety. - letter received from Insurance Co. dated July 28, 1989 cancelling Mr. Sutherland's bond[?] scanNov 21
  127. 127Re: appointment of George Silva, as a Constable with power for the term to end December 31, 1990. scanNov 28
  128. 128Appointment of John W. Crowley, as a constable without power. scanDec 12
  129. 129Notification of the appointment of the following 4 persons as members of the Council on Aging for terms to expire November 30, 1990: Mary Ann DiRoberts, Kevin M. Hassey, Virginia Rice Kahn & Averil A. Maynard. scanDec 12
  130. 130Constable bond of Anthony B. Sobiech, for approval of the surety. scanDec 12
  131. 131Oath of Office of Mary Lou McGrath. (NOTE:- OATH NOT ADMINISTERED BY CITY CLERK.) as Superintendent of Schools. scanDec 20

Ordinances

71 actions · № 1–71
  1. 1Order re: that the City Council request the Planning Board to recommend a binding design review process for all new development; said measure to be submitted to the Council within 2 months. (Duehay) scanJan 11
  2. 2Order re: that the "Housing Plan" incorporated in the rezoning petition entitled Cambridgeport Revitalization District & numbered #1063 provide the following language "that in any event this document commits the developer to have under construction within three years from the enactment of this ordinance all housing units proposed for Brookline Street." (Duehay) scanJan 11
  3. 3Order re: that the City Council go on record re-filing the Planning Board's proposal relative to the Cambridgeport Revitalization District & that same be referred to the Ordinance Committee for public hearings. (Wolf) (Failed of Adoption 4-5-0) scanJan 11
  4. 4Comm. from J. Richard Fennell, PhD., President, Bioran, in support of the University Park rezoning. scanJan 11
  5. 5Comm. from Arnold B. Goldstein, S E A Consultants, Inc., in support of the proposed University Park rezoning. scanJan 11
  6. 6Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Law Dept. to review the enforceability of the Cambridge Snow Removal Ordinance & propose amendments to make it enforceable so as to improve the safety of sidewalk travel for all residents. (Walsh & D. Sullivan) scanJan 25
  7. 7Order re: City Manager be requested to provide a status report on the ordinance calling for thirty police patrol officers in the City. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 1
  8. 8Re: Charter Right No. 4 on the Board of Assessors. scanFeb 1
  9. 9Re: enclosed Act relative to the Board of Assessors, which has been submitted to the State Legislature & signed, recommending that the City Council move Unfinished Business Item 2 of this date to a second reading. (2/1/88 - Charter Right exercised. 2/8/88 - No action taken. Placed on file under Rule 19). scanFeb 8
  10. 10PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - attached ordinance amending Section 2-133 "Board of Assessors; Appointments, Terms; Vacancies" of the Code of the City of Cambridge be accepted & referred to the Ordinance Committee for review & public hearing. scanFeb 8
  11. 11PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Clifford A. Truesdell, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances by rezoning from Industrial B to Industrial C the Portland St., Broadway, Market St., Clark St. & Hampshire St. area. scanFeb 8
  12. 12Order re: City Manager be requested to have the City Solicitor render a legal opinion on the legality of the proposed amendment to the Code of the City of Cambridge in Chapter 16, Article 1, Subsection 8 described as "Number of Licenses". (Order Adopted) scanFeb 29
  13. 13Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Asst. City Manager for Community Development & the City solicitor to offer an opinion as to whether or not if a rezoning petition was filed on the parcel of land at the corner of Day St. & Mass. Avenue would constitute "spot zoning". (Russell, Danehy, Walsh & W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 7
  14. 14Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the City Solicitor prepare an amendment to the General Ordinances stating that no present or future member of boards & commissions listed in the text of this order shall serve a term of more than ten years, regardless of whether the service has been continuous or consists of more shorter terms which the aggregate total ten years. (Mayor Vellucci & Danehy, Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh) scan—
  15. 15Re: enclosed opinion from the City Solicitor in response to Awaiting Report Item No. 29 on whether or not if a rezoning petition was filed on the parcel of land at the corner of Day St. & Mass. Ave. would constitute "spct zoning". scanMar 14
  16. 16PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - amendment to Chapter Sixteen of the General Ordinances of the City of Cambridge entitled "Public Transportation" relative to the taxi industry.Mar 14
  17. 17Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Executive Director of the CHA to obtain a report for the Council as part of its deliberation on the linkage program for the City on the feasibility of the CHA issuing municipal bonds for the development of low cost housing. (Duehay) scanMar 28
  18. 18Comm. from Gary R. Denny Re: the need for a comprehensive recycling program. scanApr 4
  19. 19PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of Cris Cyders to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge by rezoning from Residence C to Residence B in the Brookline, Watson, Auburn & Salem St. area. scan—
  20. 20PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter 6 entitled "Petroleum" by striking out the present Section 32 entitled "Annual Fees for Licenses" & substituting a new Section 32 entitled "Annual Fees for Licenses"; which would increase fees for garage & gasoline licenses by 10 percent. scanApr 11
  21. 21Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the Community Development Dept. assess Section 11.200-Affordable Housing Requirements in the residential zone to determine if the incentives for building affordable units have proved adequate & whether the definition of Affordable Housing properly defines the target population. (VM Wolf & D. Sullivan) scanMar 28
  22. 22Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor prepare an amendment to the Code of the City of Cambridge establishing standardized letterhead & business cards to include the City Seal. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 11
  23. 23Comm. from Sheldon Cohen & the Directors of the Harvard Sq. Business Assoc. Re: the unanimous vote of the Board on May 1, 1987 supporting the Cherry Webb & Touraine development at One Brattle Sq. & its September 11, 1987 general policy decision to follow guidelines of the Harvard Sq. Overlay District Advisory Committee; said comm. requesting the Council to consider their consistent support of the Cherry Webb & Touraine proposal & advisory committee status. scanApr 25
  24. 24Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to review the existing Zoning Ordinances Re: districts applicable for hotel construction & PUD for such in North Cambridge, with a view toward determining whether any such permitted use could be deleted from the Zoning Ordinances. (Danehy) scanMay 2
  25. 25Order re: that the City Manager direct the City Solicitor to draft the text of an ordinance which will prohibit the granting of the police power of arrest within City limits to any person or entity, with the exception of members of the Cambridge Police Dept., without review & approval of the City Council. (Walsh) scan—
  26. 26Order re: the City Manager request the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance amendment not withstanding anything to the contrary as contained in Ordinance 966 as amended Re: all condominium units from which a unit deed has been recorded as of the date hereof shall be decalred not subject to Ordinance 966 provided the unit owner pay the sum of $5.00 per square foot to the Affordable Housing Trust of the City & upon receipt the Rent Control Board issue an exemption certificate within 45 days of receipt of same. (Walsh) 4/25/88 -Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 5/2/88 - Order Adopted. scanApr 25
  27. 27Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a copy of Chapter 685 of the Acts of 1987 Re: the time frame in which the City Council has to enact an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances. scanMay 16
  28. 28Order re: City Manager be requested to confer with the Fire & Police Chiefs, members of the various unions comprising these Dept.'s & other appropriate personnel to establish a table of organization to determine staffing levels for each rank & on completion, that the City Solicitor prepare an amendment to the Code of the City of Cambridge establishing by number the staff posts by rank. (4/11/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it. 4/25/88 - Order Tabled & remained on the Table through May 16, 1988 at which time it was Adopted on a voice vote) scanMay 16
  29. 29PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - proposed amendment to the General Ordinances relative to Garbage & Rubbish Collection & Mandatory Recycling. (3/30/87 - the Committee report on this subject & also originally containing a proposed amendment to the General Ordinances to establish a new fee schedule for the Fire Dept. submitted. At this time the section of the report dealing with rubbish was Tabled for further information & remained on the table through 12/28/87 at which time it was Placed on File without prejudice, along with all other Calendar Items that were not acted upon. 1/25/88 - the item was resubmitted for consideration as an Agenda Item & on 5/9/88 was Passed to be Ordained as amended) scanMay 9
  30. 30Order re: that the City Council establish a one year moratorium on building & demolition within the Harvard Square area as currently defined in the petition before the City Council by the Coalition for Harvard Square. (5/23/88 - Order adopted as amended to establish a one year moratorium on building & demolition of the Harvard Motor Inn & the Cherry, Webb & Touraine Bldg.) (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 23
  31. 31PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter Two entitled "Administration", Article XXII entitled "Officers Generally", Section 2-191 entitled "List of Salaries in General" concerning the salaries of the Mayor & City Council. (8-0-0-1) scanJun 6
  32. 32PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinances dealing with the exclusion of helipads from the City. (9-0-0) scanJun 6
  33. 33PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - request for a six-month extension of the Fast Food Moratorium in Central Square. (9-0-0) scanJun 6
  34. 34Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on the drafting of an ordinance prohibiiting the granting of the police power of arrest within City limits to any person or entity with exception of the Cambridge Police Dept. without prior review & approval of the City Council. scanJun 13
  35. 35Response to Awaiting Report Item 18 on the Residence C zoning district. scanJun 13
  36. 36Comm. from Daralyn M. Khan, requesting that Ordinance No. 887, Regulations for the Control of Noise be amended in the definition of "Daytime" as it relates to construction sites within 300 feet of inhabited residential property. (Referred to hearing on this date) scanJun 6
  37. 37Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Law Dept., in cooperation with other appropriate dept.'s to prepare a revised draft of the Noise Ordinance for Council consideration this fall, with particular attention to language & structure simplification, clarification of enforcement, the definition of "daytime" to exclude the period before 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays & three other points listed in the text of this order. (D. Sullivan) (Order adopted) scanJun 6
  38. 38Response to Awaiting Report Item 17 on a City-wide zoning plan. scanJun 27
  39. 39Resolutions requesting the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to review the feasibility of developing a fee structure through a General Ordinance amendment which would assess a penalty against repeat offenders of the Health & Building Codes. (S. Russell) scanJul 25
  40. 40Order re: that the Community Development Dept. be requested to embark on a study of the Industrial B zoned land abutting Kendall Square. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJul 25
  41. 41Re: enclosed interim report from the City Solicitor on the drafting of an ordinance to provide for non-criminal enforcement of several City Ordinances. scanJul 25
  42. 42FAILED OF ORDINATION - petition of Mary Conlan, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 11.50, Harvard Square Overlay District by creating a new subsection 11.542 with regard to Floor Area Ratios, As-of-Right Limitations, Special Permits for additional FAR & the reduction of maximum height limits presently established. scanJul 25
  43. 43Compilation of all written protests received to the petition of Mary Conlan, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in the Harvard Square Overlay District. scanJul 25
  44. 44PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinances regarding Incentive Zoning; said amendment would require developers of commercial projects of more than 30,000 square feet seeking a Special Permit to make a contribution to the creation & preservation of housing, particularly affordable housing. scanJul 25
  45. 45PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci to amend the Zoning Ordinances by changing the existing designation of Industry B and Residence C-1 to Open Space at Gore Street Park and from Industry B to Business A-2 for the Rufo Road area scanJul 25
  46. 46PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of the Planning Board to create an interim zoning district for that part of the Cambridgeport Industrial Area not included in the recently adopted Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District or as part of the Central Square planning efforts. scanJul 25
  47. 47FAILED OF ORDINATION - petition of Laura E. Conrad, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances by amending the Zoning Map by rezoning from Residence C-1 to Residence C in the Tremont St., Hampshire St., Clark St., Broadway, Windsor St., Columbia St. & Norfolk St. area & by rezoning from Industrial B to Business C in the Broadway, Market St., Clark St., Hampshire St. & Portland St. area. scanMay 16
  48. 48Compilation of the written protests received to the petition of Laura Conrad, et al. (SEE #49 FOR THE REMAINDER OF PROTEST LETTERS) scanMay 16
  49. 49Compilation of the remainder of all written protests received to the rezoning petition of Laura Conrad, et al. scanMay 16
  50. 50Re: enclosed opinion of the City Solicitor on a proposed amendment to Ordinance 1018 as recommended by the Police Review & Advisory Board. (6/13/88 - opinion received & Charter Right exercised on same. 6/20/88 - No action taken. Placed on file under Rule Nineteen). scanJun 20
  51. 51Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the City Solicitor to explain in writing the recent Mass. Supreme Court decision in the Zucker v. Brookline Rent Control Board Case as to its effect on Ordinance 966. (Walsh) scanSep 12
  52. 52PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - amendment to the Zoning Ordinances in Section 4.30-Table of Use Regulations, Subsection 4.31-Residential Uses in Line i (2)-Hotel Or Motel by adding a new footnote 53; Section 4.40; & in Section 5.33, Paragraph 2-Footnotes concerning gross floor area residential uses. scanSep 12
  53. 53Re: re-submittal for consideration of the City Council of an opinion of the City Solicitor & a proposed amendment to Ordinance 1018 of the General Ordinances relating to the Police Review & Advisory Board in Section 12, entitled "Criminal Proceedings or Civil Litigation". (7/25/88 - submitted as an Agenda Item & Charter right exercised on same. 9/12/88 - No Action Taken-Placed on File under Rule 19). scanJul 25
  54. 54PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Peter Kemble, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances by creating a new Banks Street Area Parking Overlay District. scanSep 12
  55. 55PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 1.53 relative to the Application fee for filing of a zoning petition. scanSep 12
  56. 56Re: enclosed comm. from Michael H. Rosenberg, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Re: a comprehensive rezoning for the City of Cambridge. scanSep 26
  57. 57Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq. Re: rezoning & the Community Development Dept. scanSep 26
  58. 58PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of John R. Pitkin, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances by deleting from Section 11.10 "Townhouse Development" in its entirety & deleting from the Ordinance any reference to the present Section 11.10. scanAug 17
  59. 59PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of Guilford Transportation Industries Inc., et al, property owners in the North Point Area, pursuant to MGL, Ch. 40A, Subsection 5 to amend the Zoning Ordinances by inserting a new Article 16 entitled "North Point Residence, Office and Business District" & by amending the Zoning Map to reflect same. (10/3/88 - Original petition amended & all amendments carried. No action taken on amended text. 10/17/88 - Passed to be ordained) scanOct 17
  60. 60Re: Planning Board recommendation on the Guilford, et al Zoning Petition to rezone the area in East Cambridge known as North Point. (10/3/88 - Referred to the petition) scanOct 3
  61. 61Order re: amending the rezoning petition submitted by Guilford Transportation Industries, et al concerning Traffic/FAR Amendments in their North Point rezoning petition. (Graham & S. Russell) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 3
  62. 62Order re: that the City Manager, pursuant to a previously submitted resolution, be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to develop a proposed fee structure through a General Ordinance amendment which would assess a penalty against repeat offenders of the Health & Building Code. (Russell) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 24
  63. 63Order re: that the City Manager direct the Asst. City Manager for Community Development to provide the Council with a written report at precise six month intervals to indicate with specificity the status of the process for a comprehensive rezoning plan. (Walsh) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanOct 24
  64. 64Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have the appropriate personnel from the Law Dept. "draw up" an ordinance to protect citizens from contractors who violate mutually agreed upon work agreements. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 24
  65. 65Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq.,Re: deletion of the following provision from the recent reprinting of the Zoning Ordinance: "5 53 In a Residence A-1 and A-2 Districts only one structure containing a principle use shall be allowed per lot." scanNov 28
  66. 66Comm. fromkRobert J. LaTremouille, Esq., transmitting a follow-up letter to the preceeding comm. Re; Residence A zoning & commenting on the Harvard, Radcliffe, Lesley Institutional District. scanNov 28
  67. 67Comm. from Dr. Nancy Rigotti, Assoc. Dir., Harvard University Institute For the Study of Smoking Behavior and Policy, transmitting in connection with this evening's hearing the Discussion Paper Series entitled: "Implementation and Impact of a City's Regulation of Smoking in Public Places and the Workplace: The Experience of Cambridge, Massachusetts". (Hearing scheduled for 12/19/88 postponed to January 23, 1988. Item referred to the hearing) scanDec 19
  68. 68PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of R. Philip Dowds, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 11.50, Harvard Square Overlay District by appending to it a new subsection 11.546 entitled "Temporary Moratorium on Relief from Parking Requirements". scanOct 24
  69. 69PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of Howard Medwed, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances by adding a new definition to Article 2.00 entitled "Addition"; by adding to the existing definition of "Lot" and also relating to the determination of floor area ratio "FAR". scanDec 27
  70. 70PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of Susan Yanow, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 5.34, Industrial Districts by adding a new footnote "(d)" to paragraph 2 concerning Industrial A & B zones where they abut any residential district & structures erected within 100 feet of said abutting residential district conforming to minimum yard & maximum height requirements applicable to structures in said residential district. scanDec 27
  71. 71PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinances in the North Point Area scanDec 27

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