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The Docket ▸ 1989

1989

1,847 council actions · 1,806 linked to the city's scans · 5 sections

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The clerk's sections and numbering, as written in the 1989 index volume. [?] marks an uncertain reading; ⤳ marks a numbering jump. scan opens the city's PDF.

Sundries

878 actions · № 402–879
  1. ⤳numbering jumps 0 → 402 — the clerk's own discontinuity, confirmed against scans—
  2. 402Order-re: foot patrolman to be assigned to the vicinity of Corcoran Park. (Russell) scanSep 18
  3. 403Order-re: reconvene the Harvard Square Youth Committee. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 18
  4. 404Order-re: status report on the premises numbered 63-65 Cedar Street. (Danehy) scanSep 18
  5. 405Order-re: handicapped designatin at the premises numbered 3 Jefferson Street. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 18
  6. 406Appropriation of $85,000 to the Inspectional Services Dept. for the demolition and fill for the property at 660 Cambridge Street. scanSep 18
  7. 407Transfer order in the sum of $18,750 in the Library Dept. scanSep 18
  8. 408Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $21,500 to educate students about alcohol abuse. scanSep 18
  9. 409Order-re: use of skating rinks owned by Harvard,MIT & BBN. (Walsh) scanSep 25
  10. 410Order-re: installation of "GO SLOW CHILDREN" sign in vicinity of Tobin School. (Russell) scanSep 25
  11. 411Order-re: problem with permanent assignment of a school crossing guard at the corner of Mt. Auburn and Fresh Pond Parkway. (Russell) scanSep 25
  12. 412Order-re: Magee Stret and Calendar Street to be added to sidewalk repair list. (Graham) scanSep 25
  13. 413Order-re: sewers to be cleaned around the Huron Ave./Reservoir St. area. (Russell) scanSep 25
  14. 414Order-re: attorney to be assigned to Blue Ribbon Committee relative to Commonwealth Day School. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 25
  15. 415Order-re: investigate noise complaints abount Mt. Auburn Star Market. (Russell) scanSep 25
  16. 416Order-re: removalof shrubbs and greenery at the corner of Concord Ave. and Bert Street. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 25
  17. 417Order-re: no permits issued to NET Co. unless work is being done by NET Co. employees. (Danehy) scanSep 25
  18. 418Order-re: "Portable skating rinks". (Danehy) scanSep 25
  19. 419Order-re: installation of traffic signs on Blanchard Rod. (Walsh)Sep 25
  20. 420Order-re: repair the road surface on Rice St. (Walsh) scanSep 25
  21. 421Order-e: repair storm drains along HollyAve. (Walsh) scanSep 25
  22. 422Order-re: inspection of roof at the Gately Shelter. (Russell) scanSep 25
  23. 1Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Margaret Tobin, long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanJan 9
  24. 2Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Thomas Guzzy, long-time Cambridge resident. (S. Russell) scanJan 9
  25. 3Resolutions congratulating Michael Haskovec as he becomes a U.S. citizen. (Walsh) scanJan 9
  26. 4Resolutions congratulating Continental Cablevision & its Vice-President & District Manager Edward T. Holleran, Jr. on introducing a 15% discount on the monthly rate for basic service for senior citizens living in Housing Authority buildings. (Walsh) scanJan 9
  27. 5Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Catherine Dillon, Cambridge resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  28. 6Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Luke Fogetta, Cambridge resident. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanJan 9
  29. 7Resolutions urging the immediate release of Yeone Yelome & Moussa Mama Yari from Camp Guezo in Benin, Africa & the speedy release of all political prisoners by the Benin government. (D. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  30. 8Order re: that the City Council go on record expressing its deepest sympathy & condolences to the family of the late Henry Wise, husband of Pearl K. Wise. (Mayor Vellucci & W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  31. 9Resolutions thanking members of the Cambridge Fire Dept. for their dedication to duty in battling the December 26, 1988 3-alarm fire at 359 & 361 Western Ave. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  32. 10Resolutions extending the Council's appreciation to TAG'S Hardware & the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce for supporting the Cambridge Food Pantry Network in sponsoring a food drive on January 14th. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  33. 11Resolutions extending the Council's appreciation to Jean Madden, Director of the Cambridge Council on Aging as she begins her new position with the Town of Arlington. (S. Russell) scanJan 9
  34. 12Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Loretta Guest. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  35. 13Resolutions wishing City Engineer Joan Lastovica well as she leaves the employ of the City to accept a post int he private sector. (W.J. Sullivan, S. Russell, D. Sullivan & VM Wolf) scanJan 9
  36. 14Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on Matignon High School Varsity Coach Marty Pierce on his fourth hundredth victory of the Hockey Team. (S. Russell) scanJan 9
  37. 15Resolutions proclaiming January 22-28, 1989 as YMCA Week in Cambridge. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  38. 16Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Barbara Lowe of Putnam Ave. (Graham) scanJan 9
  39. 17Response to Awaiting Report Item 5 on the widening of Elmer Street. scanJan 9
  40. 18Response to Awaiting Report Item 11 on a comm. from Shelter '89 Campaign requesting new shelters for the homeless. scanJan 9
  41. 19Response to Awaiting Report Item 13 on a bus parking overnight at Corcoran Park. scanJan 9
  42. 20Response to Awaiting Report Item 18 on the status of recycling in Cambridge. scanJan 9
  43. 21Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on testing of the premises at 2-6 Arlington St. to ascertain that there is no asbestos hazard. scanJan 9
  44. 22Comm. from Attorney George A. McLaughlin, Jr., on behalf of the Stop & Shop Companies & their Realty Trust, requesting that the City Council reschedule its hearing on the matter of the purchase of Riverside Road to February 6th, 1989, or as soon thereafter as possible. scanJan 9
  45. 23Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a copy of Chapter 272 of the Acts of 1988 entitled "AN ACT RELATIVE TO RENT CONTROL IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE", which was passed to be enacted by both the State Senate & House of Representatives on October 20, 1988. scanJan 9
  46. 24DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on January 17, 1989 Re: application of United States Transmission Services, Inc. for a certificate to provide telephone service within Massachusetts & the tariff of rates & charges for the provision of such service. scanJan 9
  47. 25Comm. from John E. Flynn, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting the report of Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, Chair, Committee on Environment Re: the City's response to the Alewife Brook Parkway project & a status report on recycling. scanJan 9
  48. 26Comm. from James B. Keegan, Pres., Cambridgeport Bank, stating that the Bank will not be sending a representative to this evening's hearing in connection with the matter of 99A-105 Magazine Street. scanJan 9
  49. 27Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution thanking the Reverend Jose Ferreria, Pastor of St. Anthony's Church for his service to the community. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  50. 28Comm. from Michael H. Turk, Co-Chair, Cambridge Tenants Union Re: a pending Council order concerning the Rent Control Board's recent reduction of the amortization rate for capital improvements completed by landlords in 1988. scanJan 9
  51. 29Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Alvina Cyr., late resident. (S. Russell) (COPY OF FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanJan 23
  52. 30Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Biagia DeAngelo, late long-term resident. (S. Russell) (COPY OF FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanJan 23
  53. 31Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Sister Irene R. Good, RSCJ. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 23
  54. 32Resolutions that His Honor, the Mayor urge as many members of the Council as possible to attend the University Committees Caucus (UCC) of the National League of Cities pre-conference seminar entitled "The University-Community Connection: Partnership for Progress" on March 11th & that the Asst. to the Council poll the members as soon as possible as to attendance availability. (Walsh) scanJan 23
  55. 33Resolutions extending the Council's appreciation to Paul Ryder, Recreation Dir., William Cusack, Golf Course Mgr., his staff, George Brazill, Greenskeeper of the Golf Course & his staff for their combined efforts to ensure the quality & maintenance of the course. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 23
  56. 34Resolutions that the Superintendent of Schools supply the Council with information on how our schools are secured, especially primary schools. (S. Russell) scanJan 23
  57. 35Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Susie Chipman, late long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 23
  58. 36Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Lucy E. SanSeverino. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 23
  59. 37Resolutions on the death of Robert S. Remer, long-time public administrator, sports writer & journalist. (W.J. Sullivan) (SEE ALSO JANUARY 23, 1989 UNDER HIGHWAYS FOR NAMING OF MEMORIAL PARK IN HIS HONOR) scanJan 23
  60. 38Order re: that a public hearing be called in order to hear a group of elders discuss transportation issues in the city concerning the elderly. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 23
  61. 39Resolutions on the death of Walter G. DuPont, former resident. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 23
  62. 40Resolutions congratulating the Kendall Community Group on a very successful year. (Duehay) scanJan 23
  63. 41Resolutions on the death of Reevan Spiller of the Council on Aging. (S. Russell, Duehay & VM Wolf) scanJan 23
  64. 42Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Mary G. Scalese, late resident. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanJan 23
  65. 43Resolutions on the death of Warren Ferzoco, Asst. Principal of CRLS. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 23
  66. 44Order re: that the Council extend its welcome to the new administrators & priests who have come to St. Anthony's Church in East Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 23
  67. 45Response to Awaiting Report Item 14 on the number of individuals who have appeared before the Rent Control Board to purchase units they have lived in since prior to 1979. scanJan 23
  68. 46Re: installation of a warning beacon at the instersection of Fifth & Gore Streets in the Spring. scanJan 23
  69. 47Re: installation of a warning signal at the intersection of Rindge Ave. & Yerxa Road in the Spring. scanJan 23
  70. 48Re: an investigation of the "Fantasy Phone Line". scanJan 23
  71. 49Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 28 on the care & use of primates at MIT. scanJan 23
  72. 50DPU notice of public hearing for February 2, 1989 on the application of Radio Telephone Systems, Inc. for a mobile radio utility system certificate & their tariff of rates & charges to provide paging services relating to the transfer of N.E. Telephone's mobile radio utility service to RTS. scanJan 23
  73. 51DPU notice of public hearing for February 9, 1989 on the application of Teleport Boston Corp. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJan 23
  74. 52DPU notice of public hearing for February 10, 1989 on the application of Metro-Media Paging Services, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanJan 23
  75. 53DPU notice of public hearing for February 17, 1989 on the application of Telesphere Network, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJan 23
  76. 54Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Constance Buckley, retired Director of School Nurses for Cmabridge. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 30
  77. 55Resolutions encouraging all Cambridge citizens to participate in the Black History Month events, sponsored by the Dept. of Human Services, Community & Youth Division. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 30
  78. 56Resolutions congratulating & thanking the Pilgrim Congregational Church & the Loaves & Fishes meal program for their service to the community over the past 2 years & urging citizen support for same by attending the "Have a Heart" Breakfast on February 11th. (D. Sullivan) scanJan 30
  79. 57Resolutions on the death of Warren G. Ferzoco. (Mayor Vellucci & Duehay) scanJan 30
  80. 58Resolutions on the death of Clara Killilea, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 30
  81. 59Resolutions on the death of Sister Irene Good, RSCJ, after a lengthy illness. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 30
  82. 60Resolutions endorsing & supporting the aims of the Mass. Grass Roots Initiative against unwanted hostile takeovers & leveraged buyouts of corporate institutions. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 30
  83. 61Resolutions on the retirement of Horace Works after 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanJan 30
  84. 62Order re: that the City Council meeting of March 13, 1989 be cancelled, in order to allow the emmbers to participate in the National League of Cities Conference. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 30
  85. 63Response to Awaiting Report Item 25 on the rumor of dogs being banned at Fresh Pond Reservation. scanJan 30
  86. 64DPU notice of public hearing to be held on February 16, 9189 Re: rates & charges by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. scanJan 30
  87. 65DPU notice of public hearing to be held on February 21, 1989 Re: application of MFS-McCourt, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanJan 30
  88. 66DPU notice of public hearing to be held on February 22, 1989 Re: application of ConQuest Operator Services Corp. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a reseller of long distance telephone services & to provide intrastate operator-assisted telecommunications services throughout the Commonwealth. scanJan 30
  89. 67Comm. from Robert L. Whalen, expressing concern Re: recent purchase by the CHA of the premises numbered 71 Hammond Street & subsequent plans to renovate the building for use as a community residence. scanJan 30
  90. 68Comm. from Anne M. Strong, Cambridge Youth Soccer, transmitting a copy of her letter to the Superintendent of Schools Re: the unprecedented increase in high school students wishing to play soccer & requesting assistance in securing the loan of a soccer field during the spring season to accommodate them. scanJan 30
  91. 69Comm. from Ruth Skahan, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of her isster, Agnes Nelligan. scanJan 30
  92. 70Comm. from Robert O. Edbrooke & Michael Turk, Co-Chairs, Cambridge Tenants Union Re: recent rent control proceedings on the premises numbered 52-54 Fairmont St. & the findings fo the hearing examiner & requesting that the actions of Jacqueline Rickard be reviewed. scanJan 30
  93. 71Comm. from Richard G. Neuseisel, Pres., Sister Cities International, commending the Council for their sister city relationship with Yerevan & the outpouring of friendship to the Armenian people at this time of such devastation. scanJan 30
  94. 72Comm. from William H. Rothfuchs, III, Tr., K.M.R. Associates Realty Trust, requesting that this evening's hearing on the premises numbered 99A-105 Magazine St. be rescheduled to February 13th, due to vital information which has not yet been received.. scanJan 30
  95. 73Comm. from Kate Gardner, expressing her appreciation to the Council for their recent passage fo a resolution concerning primates at MIT. scanJan 30
  96. 74Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a comm. from Councillors William Walsh & Sheila Russell, members of the Council Committee on Rent Control, recording their dissenting opinion Re: findings & recommendations of said Committee relating to the issue of capital expenditures in rent-controlled properties, as discussed in hearings in 1988. scanJan 30
  97. 75Comm. from Donald H. Veach, et al, members fo the Coalition for Palestinian Rights, expressing their appreciation to the Council for their meeting with them prior to the November election & for the swift reporting of the final results of Referendum Question & & further, inviting the Council to a slide show developed by Cambridge citizens who spent several months in Israeli-occupied territories. scanJan 30
  98. 76PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Resolutions that the Rent Control Board be advised that it is the consensus of the City Council that regulations should be drafted that require all rent adjustments must be granted or denied within 120 days. (Walsh) (5/23/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 6/6/88 - Order Tabled & remained on the Table through 1/30/89 - at which time it was Placed on File pursuant to Calendar Item 22 of this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of Ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) scanJan 30
  99. 77PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council that no building permits be issued concerning 15 Day Street until area residents are familiar with & in agreement with the proposed development. (Danehy) 9/12/88 - Order introduced & Tabled. Item remained on the Table through 1/30/89, at which time it was Placed on File, pursuant to Calendar Item 22 of this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of Ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) scanJan 30
  100. 78CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Order re: placing on file without all prejudice all Calendar Items not acted upon with the exception of Ordinance amendments. (W.J. Sullivan) (12/19/88 - Order introduced, Adopted & Reconsideration filed. 1/9/89 - Order Tabled without Reconsideration being moved. Remained on the Table through 1/30/89 at which time it was adopted by a voice vote) scanJan 30
  101. 79Order re: that, consistent with M.G.L. Chapter 43 provisions, the City Council direct the Election Commission to include a non-binding referendum question on the November 7, 1989 ballot (content listed within the text of this order) concerning a means test for new tenants only of rent-controlled apartments. (Walsh) 1/23/89 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on same. 1/30/89 - No action taken. Placed on File under Rule 19) scanJan 30
  102. 80Resolutions congratulating Interim U.S. Attorney Jeremiah O'Sullivan on his appointment. (Walsh) scanFeb 6
  103. 81Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James Biggs, Jr., late President, Washington Elms & Newtowne Court Tenant Council. (Graham) scanFeb 6
  104. 82Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Lavinia Jones, long-time resident. (Graham) scanFeb 6
  105. 83Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Walter Marchant, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanFeb 6
  106. 84Resolutions that His Honor, the Mayor be requested to mediate a dispute between the Rent Control Board, Community Development Dept. & the Western Cooperative Corp., concerning the premises numbered 201-215 Putnam Ave. (Walsh & S. Russell) scanFeb 6
  107. 85Resolutions congratulating John Holway on his 40th birthday. (S. Russell) scanFeb 6
  108. 86Resolutions commending Fire Alarm Operator Ronald Richards on his quick response & skill in instructing a person how to apply mouth to mouth resuscitation; thus saving an infant's life. (S. Russell) scanFeb 6
  109. 87Resolutions on the death of Joseph "Ray" Crimmins, Cambridge native & long-time businessman & public servant. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 6
  110. 88Resolutions congratulating the staff of the Peabody School as they celebrate their flag raising on February 14th. (W.J. Sullivan & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 6
  111. 89Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the retirement of Fire Lt. Timothy O'Leary. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 6
  112. 90Resolutions congratulating Firefighters Kurt McLaughlin, Kevin Kelly & Kevin McGonigal & MDC Police Officers Dana Owen & Joseph Pagliuca on saving the life of a young boy on February 3rd at the MDC Pool on Rindge Ave. (W.J. Sullivan) + Fire Rescue Dept.[?] Stephen J. Boyle[?] scanFeb 6
  113. 91Order re: that the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution congratulating the Rev. Richard Butler, Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, as he leaves to accept a new pastorship. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanFeb 6
  114. 92Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Bishop Barbara Harris as she begins her new ministry in the Episcopal Church. (Graham) scanFeb 6
  115. 93Re: enclosed comm. concerning a public hearing on the Block Grant Program to be held Thursday, February 16th beginning at 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room at the City Hall Annex. scanFeb 6
  116. 94Comm. from Alexa Kasper, R.N., expressing her appreciation to the Council for its recent resolution on the deaths of primates at MIT. scanFeb 6
  117. 95Resolutions proclaiming February 19-25, 1989 as "Cambridge Visiting Nursing Association Week" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 13
  118. 96Order re: that the Mayoral Blue Ribbon Committee investigating the care & use of laboratory animals in Cambridge issue a final report by February 20, 1989. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 13
  119. 97Resolutions proclaiming the week of February 12-18, 1989 as "Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 13
  120. 98Resolutions bestowing the title of Honorary Citizen on Fernando Flores, former Minister of Economics, Finance & Secretary of State of Chile. (Walsh) scanFeb 13
  121. 99Resolutions on the retirement of Mary Goulart from the School Dept. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanFeb 13
  122. 100Resolutions in which the City Council goes on record demanding that every commitment to Americans who qualify for Social Security & Medicare be kept. (Mayor Vellucci & Councillors Danehy, Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh For the Committee on Human Needs) scanFeb 13
  123. 101Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Winifred I. Singleton, lont-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham) scanFeb 13
  124. 102Resolutions commemorating the memory of Harriet Wigfall, who died last year, in connection with the celebration of Balck History Month. (Graham) scanFeb 13
  125. 103Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James Alden Betts, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 13
  126. 104Resolutions welcoming students of Yaroslzvl'[?] in the USSR to Cambridge. (Vice-Mayor Wolf & Walsh) scanFeb 13
  127. 105Resolutions congratulating Steven Gordon on his dedication to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 13
  128. 106Resolutions commending the enterprise & ingenuity shown by the Pastor & parishioners of St. Anthony's Church for their extraordinary use of "candle-power" during the recent black-out. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 13
  129. 107Resolutions declaring the weekend of February 17-19, 1989 as Nameless Coffeehouse Weekend, in honor of its 22nd anniversary. (Duehay) scanFeb 13
  130. 108Re: enclosed report from Ned Casey, Communications Coordinator, Office of Cable T.V. Re: RAI Satellite Programming & videotaping of Cable Services. scanFeb 13
  131. 109Comm. from State Senator Michael J. Barrett, requesting the opportunity to address the Council at this evening's meeting Re: inclusion of the Cambridge Reservoir in the Watershed Protection Act (H.1928). scanFeb 13
  132. 110DPU notice of a public hearing for March 3, 1989 Re: application of Telefind Corp. for a certificate as a radio utility & as a resale common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanFeb 13
  133. 111DPU notice of a public hearing for March 20, 1989 Re: application of Berkshire Cellular, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanFeb 13
  134. 112Comm. from Jed Lowry, Chairperson, North Cambridge Stabilization Committee, recording the vote of said Committee in favor of communicating its support for the extension of the Ciyt Manager's contract. scanFeb 13
  135. 113Comm. from William Megan, Pres., Central Cambridge Little Baseball League, Anthony D'Onofrio, Pres., Cambridge Babe Ruth League & David Kale, North Cambridge Little Baseball League, on behalf of their respective Youth Baseball Programs, recording their support for the extension of the City Manager's contract. scanFeb 13
  136. 114Comm. from Helen Kleamenakis, Pres., Cornelius McLaughlin, Clerk, Mary Nicoloro, Treasurer, Just A Start Corp., recording the Board's support for the renewal of the City Manager's contract. scanFeb 13
  137. 115Comm. from James Bentubo, Chairman, Michael Vitagliano, Treasurer & Mary Nicoloro, Clerk, Wellington-Harrington Citizens Committee, urging the Council to act favorably on the proposed renewal of the City Manager's contract. scanFeb 13
  138. 116Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, Chairman, on behalf of the City Council as a Committee of the Whole, after a meeting held on February 8, 1989 in accordance with Section 6, Paragraph B entitled "Evaluation and Goals" of the existing agreement between the City of Cambridge & the City Manager. scanFeb 13
  139. 117Order re: that the employment agreement between the City of Cambridge & Robert W. Healy, City Manager be extended for an additional three years. (Danehy, Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh) (12/19/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised. 1/9/89 - Order Tabled. 1/30/89 - Referred to Committee of the Whole for evaluation. (Evaluation meeting held 2/8/89 - Item remained on Calendar. 2/13/89 - Proposed amendment fails. Order Adopted 7-1-1). scanFeb 13
  140. 118Resolutions proclaiming March 20-26, 1989 as "Daffodil Days" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 27
  141. 119Resolutions recognizing the presence & contribution of CityStep to the lives of Cambridge children. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 27
  142. 120Order re: that the attached be recognized as the official policy of the City of Cambridge regulating City contracts with companies doing business with the Republic of South Africa or Namibia. (Graham) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanFeb 27
  143. 121Resolutions congratulating Dr. Louis Zetzel as he celebrates his 80th birthday. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 27
  144. 122Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Regina Sheehan, mother of Police Officer Dennis Sheehan. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 27
  145. 123Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a sutiable resolution on the death of Marjorie Carney, late retired Purchasing Agent of Cambridge. (All Councillors) scanFeb 27
  146. 124Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Frank Murphy, late employee of the Recreation Dept. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 27
  147. 125Resolutions congratulating the Reverend Stephen F. Brennick on the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 27
  148. 126Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to set a hearing time at the April 3, 1989 Council meeting to hear from a representative of the Tax Equity Alliance of Massachusetts Re: issues of State tax restructuring, particulary with regard to benefits for Cambridge & State services to its citizens. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 27
  149. 127Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to shedule & invite appropriate officials of the Weston School of Theology & the Exec. Dir. of the Rent Control Board to appear before the Council to discuss affiliated housing in Cambridge. (Walsh) scanFeb 27
  150. 128Re: enclosed brochure prepared by the National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, recognizing Lechmere Canal for its role in stimulating economic revitalization in East Cambridge. scanFeb 27
  151. 129Re: response to Awaiting Report Items 17 & 39 on the installation of "Pedestrian Crossing" street stanchions on Huron Ave. scanFeb 27
  152. 130Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on priority processing for senior citizens involved in rent adjustment cases. scanFeb 27
  153. 131Re: response to Awaiting Report Item 37 on an update on the sewer separation project. scanFeb 27
  154. 132Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 29 on the conditions at 55 Essex St. scanFeb 27
  155. 133Comm. from Jack Martinelli, transmitting a copy of his letter to Margaret Drury, Exec. Dir., Rent Control Board Re: case SCV 88-281. scanFeb 27
  156. 134Comm. from Jack Martinelli, requesting permission to address the Council at this evening's meeting & transmitting copies of his letters to the City Mgr. & Exec. Dir. of Rent Control Re: involvement of Jacqueline T. Rickard & Richard G. Reavis in Cambridge Rent Control Case SCV 88-281 concerning 52-54 Fairmont St. & BZA Case 5377 concerning a variance granted to John F. Gonsalo, Jr., owner of 26 Chatham St.; which variance was subsequently annulled. (2/13/89 - Comm. received & Charter Right exercised on it. 2/27/89 - No action taken. Placed on File under Rule 19). scanFeb 13
  157. 135Resolutions proclaiming the week of March 12-18, 1989 as Vocational Awareness Week in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 6
  158. 136Resolutions declaring the week of March 12-19, 1989 as San Jose Las Flores Week throughout Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 6
  159. 137Resolutions proclaiming March 6-10, 1989 as Jobs for Bay State Graduates Career Assoc. Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 6
  160. 138Resolutions proclaiming March , 1989 as American Red Cross Month. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 6
  161. 139Resolutions congratulating the Buckingham, Browne & Nichols Girls Varsity Volleyball Team on their Independent School League Volleyball Championship. (S. Russell) scanMar 6
  162. 140Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Eileen C. Toomey, late mother of School Committee member Timothy Toomey. (W.J. Sullivan, S. Russell, Mayor Vellucci & Councillor Walsh) scanMar 6
  163. 141Resolutions on the death of Gerald Frazier, late Cambridge native. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 6
  164. 142Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Dorothea McClendon, late resident. (S. Russell) scanMar 6
  165. 143Resolutions that the City Council go on record uring its legislative delegation to support the House Ways & Means Committee Budget which would restore $8.5 million in proposed cutbacks to the Ch. 707 Program & allocation of $8 million to the SHARP Program. (Graham) scanMar 6
  166. 144Resolutions calling upon the U.S. Conference of Mayors, our Congressional Delegation, Congress & the President to take steps to reduce the military budget, increase federal funds for affordable housing & enact H.R. 4727, the National Comprehensive Affordable Housing Act & that the City conduct a study of benefits to the City of transferring funds from the military budget to affordable housing. (Graham) scanMar 6
  167. 145Order re: that the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, in conjunction with the City Solicitor, Exec. Dept. & other appropriate officials be requested to draft a model of how operations of the proposed Domino's Pizza will function with no more than 5 employees per 24 hours, before any certificate of occupancy is issued. (Duehay) scanMar 6
  168. 146Response to Awaiting Report Item 35 on installation of a fence in the median strip on Main St. from Broadway to Memorial Drive. scanMar 6
  169. 147Response to Awaiting Report Item 38 on charges of discrimination at the Holiday Health Spa. scanMar 6
  170. 148Re: water leak at the corner of Trowbridge St. & Broadway. scanMar 6
  171. 149Petition of Carlo R. Spinosa, et al, expressing concern Re: development at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St.; said petition requests the Council's assistance in finding out what this development entails & intervention in protecting the neighborhood. scanFeb 27
  172. 150Comm. from Rosalind A. Niles, Commissioner, Mass. Community Antenna Television Commission Re: pending legislation requiring cable operators to disclose revenue information. scanMar 6
  173. 151Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee, enclosing an order adopted by the School Committee on February 14th Re: Chapter 60, MGL, which would allow for establishment of a scholarship program; said comm. requests the City Council to accept this statute & establish a scholarship program. (ORDER ADOPTED ACCEPTING CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3C, M.G.L.) (Copies filed with this item) scanMar 6
  174. 152Comm. from Caroline Hunter & Carolyn Shipley, Riverside/Cambridgeport Neighbors - CRIME-WATCH Re: increased & continuing crime in said neighborhood & requesting permission to address the Council during this evening's hearing concerning the drug problem in the City. scanMar 6
  175. 153Petition of John Petrowsky, et al, requesting that the City Council & Rent Control Board revise present law so that in the future, all damages, awards & financial benefits resulting from rent controlled tenant grievances be paid to the Fund for the Homeless, rather than to the tenant. scanMar 6
  176. 154Comm. from a citizen regarding the drug situation in the area of Columbia & Suffolk St.'s. scanMar 6
  177. 155Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Catherine H. Whittington, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 20
  178. 156Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a sutiable resolution on the death of Mrs. Eileen O'Connor, lifelong resident. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 20
  179. 157Order re: City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution extending the Council's best wishes to Jacqueline DiMartino O'Neill, as she leaves Harvard's Office of Government & Community Affairs. (Mayor Vellucci & Graham) scanMar 20
  180. 158Resolutions proclaiming the week of April 16-23, 1989 as Cambridge Camping Assoc. Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  181. 159Order re: that the City Council go on record congratulating the CHA on being included in the Architectural Record for receiving a design excellence award for the Washington Elms development. (Mayor Vellucci & Graham) scanMar 20
  182. 160Resolutions congratulating Sarah Hsia for qualifying as a member of the Mass. Women's Select Ice Hockey Team. (Duehay & W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 20
  183. 161Resolutions on the death of Michael J. O'Connor. (All Councillors) scanMar 20
  184. 162Resolutions on the death of Stephen Chin Ning, native Cantabrigian & filmmaker. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 20
  185. 163Resolutions urging immediate investigation into the disappearances of Bartolo Cornejo, Raul Alfredo Crespin Penate & Mateo Diaz Bernal in El Salvador. (D. Sullivan) scanMar 20
  186. 164Resolutions on the death of James Ferguson, Cambridge native & Congressional Aide. (W.J. Sullivan, Danehy, S. Russell & Duehay) scanMar 20
  187. 165Order re: that the City Council go on record congratulating the Community Development Dept. on receiving an award from the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for Urban Development Excellence for the Central Sq. Revitalization Project. (Mayor Vellucci, Danehy & Graham) scanMar 20
  188. 166Resolutions proclaiming March 24-31, 1989 as Community Development Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  189. 167Resolutions congratulating the Matignon Varsity Boys Basketball Team on winning the Division III State Championship. (Danehy & S. Russell) scanMar 20
  190. 168Order re: City Council go on record congratulasting Severlin B. Singleton, III on his elevation to the post of Associate Justice for Middlesex County. (Mayor Vellucci, VM Wolf & All Councillors) full [?] with[?] scanMar 20
  191. 169Order re: City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Paul Fowler, lifelong resident. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanMar 20
  192. 170Resolutions congratulating Harvard University for its decision to offer first priority for units in its approximately 800 rent-controlled apartments to homeless families in Cambridge. (Walsh) scanMar 20
  193. 171Resolutions wishing the best to Jay Weaver, as he leaves the staff of the Cambridge Chronicle to pursue new journalistic endeavors. (Walsh, D. Sullivan & All Councillors) scanMar 20
  194. 172Order re: that the meeting of March 27, 1989, at the hour of 5:30 p.m. be set aside to award citations to city officials who have received them from many national sources. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  195. 173Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Jose DeSousa Fifueiredo. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  196. 174Response to Awaiting Report Item 23 on the problems of dirty water at Lincoln Way & Sheridan St. scanMar 20
  197. 175Response to Awaiting Report Item 32 on recycling paper in City Hall. scanMar 20
  198. 176Re: enclosed Fire Dept. report on the threat of fire to the City. scanMar 20
  199. 177Comm. from Mayor Vellucci Re: preparation of a reception in the near future honoring past & present members of the Wellington-Harrington Citizen's Committee. scanMar 20
  200. 178Comm. from Lila Palatini, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council on her retirement. scanMar 20
  201. 179Comm. from the Ferzoco Family in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted in memory of Warren Ferzoco. scanMar 20
  202. 180Comm. from Krister Stendahl, Bishop Emeritus, Harvard University Divinity School, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on his behalf. scanMar 20
  203. 181Comm. from Peter Valentine, relative to clarifying his thoughts in the matter of Domino's Pizza. scanMar 20
  204. 182Comm. from Michael Turk, Co-Chair, Cambridge Tenants Union Re: development at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St. & how rent-controlled units once at this site had been removed. scanMar 20
  205. 183Comm. from David Clem, on behalf of the Athenaeum Group, transmitting background material on their One Kendall Sq. development. scanMar 20
  206. 184Comm. from Tamsen E. George, Exec. Dir., Young Audiences of Mass., tenants at One Kendall Sq., expressing their support of the Athenaeum Group. scanMar 20
  207. 185Comm. from Joseph P. McGonagle, City Clerk of Medford, transmitting a comm. from Medford City Councillor Robert M. Penta Re: operation of the MWRA. scanMar 20
  208. 186Comm. from Peter Koutoujian, City Clerk of Waltham, enclosing a resolution adopted by the Waltham City Council Re: supporting legislaticn which would place responsibility for administering MWRA operations under hte control of the MWRA Advisory Committee. scanMar 20
  209. 187DPU notice of a public hearing to be held March 24, 1989 Re: application & petition of Cambridge Electric Light Co. to issue & sell up to 104,000 shares of common capital stock. scanMar 20
  210. 188DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on Monday, April 3, 1989 Re: investigation by the Dept. into its own motion concerning issues surrounding the provision of pay phone services. scanMar 20
  211. 189DPU notice of public hearing to be held on April 13, 1989 Re: application of Portable Cellular Communications, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility system for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanMar 20
  212. 190Resolutions congratulating Frank Cardullo on winning the Salut au Restaurateur Award. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 20
  213. 191Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting notification to both the City Council & School Committee that His Honor, the Mayor has scheduled a joint public hearing with both bodies on Monday, March 20, 1989 at 5 p.m. in order to discuss the need for additional taxt books for classrooms. scanMar 20
  214. 192Resolutions endorsing the March for Women's Equality/Women's Lives to extend women's Constitutional rights through passage of the Equal Rights Amendment & to safeguard existing Constitutional rights to personal & private choice. See substituted order within submitted by Mayor Vellucci & adopted). (VM Wolf & C. Graham) scanMar 27
  215. 193Resolutions establishing April 29, 1989 as Hazardous Waste Disposal Day. (M. Vellucci) scanMar 27
  216. 194Resolutions opposing the 38% rate increase that will raise the cost of renting ice for each youth hockey team from &750. to $1,035. per month. (C. Duehay & C. Walsh) scanMar 27
  217. 195Resolutions directing the Commissioner of Health & Hospitals & the Inspectional Service Dept. to confer with Appropriate Boston officials to coordinate the efforts to form a "Rat Patrol" to keep four legged animals from invading the City. (M. Vellucci & C. Russell) scanMar 27
  218. 196Order re: that a suitable resolution be prepared on the death of Loretta Melanson, late City employee. ( C.Russell & WJ Sullivan & Danehy) scanMar 27
  219. 197Order re: that the City Clerk requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Anna May Reardon, late nurse. (C.W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 27
  220. 198Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James L. Delaney, late resident & retired Police Lt. (C.W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 27
  221. 199Resolutions congratulating the Cambridge Community Center, Inc. on its 60th Anniversary. (C. Graham) scanMar 27
  222. 200Resolutions proclaiming the month of March as "Women's History Month" in Cambridge. (M. Vellucci) scanMar 27
  223. 201Resolutions calling upon Congress to reauthorize & appropriate funding for the CDBG Program at no less than its current $3,000,000,000. level. (M. Vellucci) scanMar 27
  224. 202Resolutions reaffirming the Council support of the Mass. Economic Diversification Act, H.3693 & S.96. (VM Wolf) scanMar 27
  225. 203Resolutions congratulating the students & faculty of CRLS on their production of "Commedia Mania". (M. Vellucci & VM Wolf) scanMar 27
  226. 204Resolutions supporting the application of the CHA for Section 8 funding fcr the Cambridge YWCA. (VM Wolf) scanMar 27
  227. 205Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Carlos Faria, who died tragically in the recent plane crash in Pittsfield. (C.W.J. Sullivan) (Full text within). scanMar 27
  228. 206Resolutions on the retirement of James F. Cahill from the Mass. Turnpike Authority. ( C.W.J. Sullivan) scanMar 27
  229. 207Response to Awaiting Report Item 30 on transportation services for the elderly. scanMar 27
  230. 208Response to Awaiting Report Item 44 on the status of a chestnut tree at the corner of Hollis St. & Rindge Ave. scanMar 27
  231. 209Re: emergency lighting in MBTA Stations. scanMar 27
  232. 210Status report on the "Parking Freeze" along with the minutes of a meeting of the Technical Committee. scanMar 27
  233. 211DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on April 18, 1989 at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: rates & charges by New England Telephone & Telegraph. scanMar 27
  234. 212DPU notice of a public hearing to be held on April 27, 1989 at 100 Cambridge St., Boston Re: rates & charges by Telesphere Network, Inc. scanMar 27
  235. 213Resolutions extending the Council's best wishes to Gertrude Walsh on her 75th birthday. (S. Russell) scanApr 3
  236. 214Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death fo Mrs. Mary Burns-Brown, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanApr 3
  237. 215Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of John O'Malley, long-time resident. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  238. 216Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Edna Manzelli, long-time resident. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  239. 217Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Thomas J. Sheehan, Jr., late retired Cambridge school teacher. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  240. 218Resolutions commending the Cambridge Plant and Garden Club for its many contributions to improving the environmental quality of Cambridge druring its first 100 years. (Duehay) scanApr 3
  241. 219Resolutions congratulating Robert J. Burns on his retirement from Harvard University. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  242. 220Resolutions extending the Council's best wishes to Michael Krasnow as he leaves the School Dept. after 10 years of dedicated service. (Vice-Mayor Wolf, D. Sullivan & Duehay) scanApr 3
  243. 221Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Josephine C. Trodden, long-time resident & wife of former City Councillor Andrew T. Trodden. (W.J. Sullivan, S. Russell & Walsh) scanApr 3
  244. 222Resolutions extending the Council's congratulations & best wishes to the Harvard University Varsity Hockey Team on winning their first ever NCAA championship. (W.J. Sullivan, Danehy, Duehay & S. Russell) scanApr 3
  245. 223Resolutions recording the Council's intention to invite Rumeal Robinson of the Michigan Wolverines to City Hall in the near future to recognize him for his many contributions to basketball. (W.J. Sullivan & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 3
  246. 224Resolutions congratulating Wayne Budd, Esq. on his nomination as the new U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts. (Mayor Vellucci, Danehy, S. Russell, W.J. Sullivan, Walsh & Graham) scanApr 3
  247. 225Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Francis Ralph, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanApr 3
  248. 226Resolutions congratulating Polaroid Corp., its management & employees on defending the firm against an unfriendly takeover attempt. (Mayor Vellucci & W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  249. 227Resolutions extending the Council's best wishes to Laura Beck as she leaves the Cambridge Chronicle to attend law school. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 3
  250. 228Resolutions on the death of Thomas F. Coughlin. (Walsh, Mayor Vellucci, Danehy, S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  251. 229Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Joseph P. Santackas, long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanApr 3
  252. 230Resolutions on the retirement of Elizabeth "Sis" Ladny from the Neville Manor. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  253. 231Resolutions congratulating the Marsh Post on its 40th anniversary. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 3
  254. 232Resolutions proclaiming the month of April, 1989 as Fair Housing Month in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 3
  255. 233Response to Awaiting Report Item 33 & 47 on the development at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St. & enclosed copy of a traffic study submitted by the Traffic Director. scanApr 3
  256. 234Response to Awaiting Report Item 41 on recruitment of new police classes. scanApr 3
  257. 235Re: recommendation that L. Edward Lashman, Jr., Secretary of the State Exec. Office for Administration & Finance be allowed to address the Council at its April 24th meeting Re: the State's fiscal situation. scanApr 3
  258. 236Response to Awaiting Report Item 34 on a water conservation plan, enclosing a draft Drought Contingency Plan. scanApr 3
  259. 237Comm. from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council on its desire to see a decrease in the defense budget & an increase in the funding for affordable housing. scanApr 3
  260. 238Comm. from William J. Bratton, Supt., Metropolitan Police, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council on the assistance of Metro officers in rescuing Robert Sostillo from the MDC Rindge Pool. scanApr 3
  261. 239Comm. from John Natale, Co-Chairperson, Small Property Owners Assoc. of Cambridge, requesting a public hearing before the Council Re: their proposed change to the Rent Control Regulations concerning the exemption of three units in every owner-occupied building from rent control. scanApr 3
  262. 240Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary, School Committee, transmitting a copy of the March 21, 1989 School Committee order approving the calendar for the 1989-1990 school year. scanApr 3
  263. 241Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary, School Committee, transmitting a copy of the March 23, 1989 order adopted by the Committee approving the general operating budget for the Cambridge Public Schools in the amount of $59,880,390. for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989 & ending on June 30, 1990. scanApr 3
  264. 242Resolutions designating the week of April 23-29, 1989 as National Consumer's Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 10
  265. 243Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Firefighter Peter M. Regan. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 10
  266. 244Resolutions extending the Council's deepest sympathies to the McGinn family on the death of Brian McGinn. (S. Russell) scanApr 10
  267. 245Resolutions congratulating the Blessed Sacrament Open Class Color Guard for its achievements. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 10
  268. 246Resolutions endorsing & supporting the passage of the "Comprehensive Housing Bill to Resolve the Housing Shortage and Homelessness", S.595 & H.3775. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 10
  269. 247Resolutions commending & congratulating Stephanie Crayton, Maureen Kennedy & Felix Massillon of CRLS on being selected to represent the State at major youth soccer tournaments in Europe this summer. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 10
  270. 248Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Mildred Fitzgerald on her 98th birthday. (S. Russell) — FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN scanApr 10
  271. 249Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Jack Madoff on his 98th birthday. (S. Russell) - FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN scanApr 10
  272. 250Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Jeannette Nangeronie on her 95th birthday. (S. Russell) - FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN scanApr 10
  273. 251Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Annie Quinton. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 10
  274. 252Order re: that the License Commission be requested to delay action on additional application for livery licenses to carry passengers until the ongoing study of the taxi industry has been completed & Submitted to the Council & that the License Commission work with the Taxicab License Committee on adopting regulations for such vehicles. (D. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanApr 10
  275. 253Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Michael Laeff, late Somerville resident & supporter of Matignon. (Danehy) scanApr 10
  276. 254Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the 95th birthday of Adeline Carlo. (S. Russell) - FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN. scanApr 10
  277. 255Response to Awaiting Report Item 17 on rehab assistance for small property owners. scanApr 10
  278. 256Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on the installation of an emergency telephone in the elevator at 2050 Mass. Avenue. scanApr 10
  279. 257Response to Awaiting Report Item 22 on conditions at 37 Jackson St. scanApr 10
  280. 258Comm. from Neil A. Lahaie, Pres., Cambridge Taxi Assoc., requesting a hearing before the Council regarding actions of the License Commission in licensing a livery service prior to completion of the transportation study & effect of same on the March 14, 1988 agreement between the Taxi industry & the City. scanApr 3
  281. 259Comm. from Congressman Nicholas Mavroules, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council urging a reduction in the defense budget & an increase in affordable housing funds. scanApr 10
  282. 260Comm. from James W. Cardella, Accounting Manager, ComElectric, transmitting a copy of their condensed financial return for 1988, in accordance with MGLA, Chapter 164, Section 84A. scanApr 10
  283. 261Comm. from James W. Cardella, Accounting Mgr., ComGas, transmitting a copy of their condensed financial return for 1988, in accord with MGLA, Chapter 164, Section 84A. scanApr 10
  284. 262Comm. from Robert J. Weafer, Jr., Controller, Boston Edison, transmitting a copy of their condensed financial return for 1988, in accord with MGLA, Chapter 164, Section 84A. scanApr 10
  285. 263DPU notice of a rescheduled hearing to be held on April 28, 1989 Re: application of Portable Cellular Communications, Inc. for a certificate as a radio utility for the resale of a mobile radio utility for compensation within the Commonwealth. scanApr 10
  286. 264Comm. from John E. Flynn, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Health & Hospitals Re: an over-view of the proposed Health & Hospitals FY89-90 operating budget & status of the general financial health of the Hospital for the current fiscal year. scanApr 10
  287. 265Resolutions proclaiming the week of May 7-14, 1989 as Golden Age Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  288. 266Resolutions proclaiming April 30-May 6, 1989 as Compassion for Animals Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  289. 267Resolutions proclaiming May 1-5, 1989 as Cambridge School Volunteer Appreciation Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  290. 268Order re: City Council go on record endorsing H.R.1530, a Bill which would authorize a national program to reduce the threat to human health posed by exposure to contaminants in the air. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  291. 269Resolutions endorsing the Toxic Use Reduction Act (H.1929), in order to establish pollution prevention through the reduced use of toxics as the priority strategy relating to business use of toxics. (D. Sullivan) scanApr 24
  292. 270Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Jeremiah R. O'Connor, long-time resident. (S. Russell) scanApr 24
  293. 271Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Irene Steins, late resident. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 24
  294. 272Resolutions on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Rogers of Harvard Square. (W.J. Sullivan & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 24
  295. 273Resolutions congratulating Mrs. Mary Ellen Epps as she celebrates her 104th birthday. (Graham) scanApr 24
  296. 274Order re: that the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Philip Carey, a Skilled Laborer in the Water Dept. on his successful participation & completion of the Boston Marathon. (Danehy) scanApr 24
  297. 275Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Joseph Gould, late retired Cambridge Police Officer. (W.J. Sullivan) scanApr 24
  298. 276Resolutions extending the Council's heartiest congratulations & best wishes to David & Katherine Sullivan on the birth of their second son, Thomas Adam. (Mayor Vellucci, Vice-Mayor Wolf, Danehy, Duehay, Graham, Russell, J.W. Sullivan & Walsh) scanApr 24
  299. 277Resolutions proclaiming May, 1989 as Fitness Month in Cambridge & expressing the Council's gratitude to the Cambridge Racquet & Fitness Club for their genuine concern regarding the health & well-being of the public. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  300. 278Resolutions extending the Council's birthday greetings to His Honor, Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci as he celebrates his 74th birthday (April 23rd) & further, conferring the title Mayor Emeritus upon him, effective January 1, 1990, for life. (Walsh) scanApr 24
  301. 279Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating the "Joey Mac" Softball Team on winning the Cambridge Softball Association's 1989 Spring Tournament. (Danehy) scanApr 24
  302. 280Resolutions applauding the contributions of local research laboratories to scientific progress for the betterment of human health & welfare & that this be in accord with care & concern for animals. (S. Russell) scanApr 24
  303. 281Order re: that the City Council go on record opposing the proposed transfer of Enoble Corp.'s approved Determination of Need from its present location to the site of the Otis Hospital & urging the Dept. of Public Health, through the Determination of Need Program, to conduct a public hearing on this matter. (Danehy) scanApr 24
  304. 282Response to Awaiting Report Item 11 on the number of individuals who have lived in their apartments since 1979 & may wish to purchase their units. scanApr 24
  305. 283Response to Awaiting Report Item 24 on traffic safety issues & assignment of police officers. scanApr 24
  306. 284Response to Awaiting Report Item 39 on rent adjustments for increases in water & sewer rates. scanApr 24
  307. 285Response to Awaiting Report Item 42 on road surface problems on Concord Ave. scanApr 24
  308. 286Response to Awaiting Report Item 50 on break-ins in the vicinity of Frost St. scanApr 24
  309. 287Response to Awaiting Report Item 47 on the installation of rubber panels parallel to the railroad tracks located between 674 & 686 Cambridge St. scanApr 24
  310. 288Comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, in connection with Order #4 of this eveining transmitting a copy of H.R.1530, as introduced by Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, II Re: regulating contaminants in the air. scanApr 24
  311. 289Comm. from William Somemrs, Commr. of Public Works, transmitting a copy of a news release & background information on the Cambridge visit of Regine Laurendon, a graduate engineer with the Technical & Inspectional Division of the Paris' Dept. of Public Works & Sanitation. scanApr 24
  312. 290DPU public hearing notice to be held on May 1, 1989 Re: application of Cleartel Communications, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth & on their rates & charges. scanApr 24
  313. 291Comm. from Larry Anderson, et al, representative members of the faculty Ad Hoc Committee on Budget Cuts, CRLS, requesting the scheduling of a public hearing before the Council Re: proposed CRLS budget cuts. scanApr 24
  314. 292Comm. from David P. Sullivan, Co-Chairperson, Small Property Owners Assoc. of Cambridge, expressing their thanks to the Council for voting for a proposal to expedite the repayment of water & sewer increases to property owners. scanApr 24
  315. 293Comm. from Lawrence A. Willworth, III, General Mgr., Carey Limousine of Boston, in opposition to the restriction of all limousines & other livery services picking up or dropping off customers in Cambridge. scanApr 24
  316. 294Comm. from Matteo Giulio Luccio, transmitting a copy of his letter to the Traffic Dept. Re: enforcement of parking regulations in the safety zone on Western Ave., directly across from the Police Station. scanApr 24
  317. 295Comm. from the Mass. Dept. of Public Works transmitting a copy of an Environmental Notification form for the Alewife Immediate Action Project located at Alewife Brook Pkwy & Route 2, between Rindge & Whittemore Avenues; estimated to begin in Spring, 1990. scanApr 24
  318. 296Comm. from Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, Chair, Committee on Environment Re: discovery by the State Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering of petroleum residue at the CITGO gas station at the Concord Ave. rotary. scanApr 24
  319. 297Resolutions congratulating all who ran in the 2nd Annual Drumlin's Pub Road Race on April 23, 1989. (Danehy) scanApr 24
  320. 298Resolutions proclaiming May 8-12, 1989 as National Teachers Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  321. 299Resolutions congratulating the Asian American Resource Workshop on bringing together diverse Asian American groups to share their cultural & artistic exhibits during the week of May 6-13, 1989. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  322. 300Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Alice W. Dean, late resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 1
  323. 301Resolutions on the death of Robert G. Dynan, late Cambridge native & businessman. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 1
  324. 302Resolutions cn the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust & the commitment of the City Council to the elimination of prejudice & inhumanity through deeper awareness of history & our common humanity. (Mayor Vellucci & VM Wolf) scanMay 1
  325. 303Resoltuions proclaiming May 15, 1989 as "White Cane Day" in the City of Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  326. 304Resolutions proclaiming the week of May 1-7, 1989 as Public Service Recognition Week in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  327. 305Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James Sommers, father of Public Works Commissioner William Sommers. (S. Russell) scanMay 1
  328. 306Order re: that in the event Enoble Corp. makes a formal application for a variance from the Zoning Code, for the former Otis Hospital site at 85 Otis St., the City Council go on record as being unanimously opposed to the application. (S. Russell) scanMay 1
  329. 307Order re: that the City Council request the Secretary of Human Services & Commissioner of Public Safety to support continued use of the Cambridge Armory as a shelter, as long as homeless persons require that help. (Mayor Vellucci & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 1
  330. 308Resolutions congratulating Samuel & Helen Giannino as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 1
  331. 309Response to Awaiting Report No. 3 on heavy truck traffic in the vicinity of Portland Stoneware. scanMay 1
  332. 310Reponse to Awaiting Report Item 16 on sewer back-ups at Percy Place. scanMay 1
  333. 311Response to Awaiting Report Item 28 on poor & inconsistent postal service on Mellen St. scanMay 1
  334. 312Response to Awaiting Report Item 32 on the application of Brodie Auto Rentals to sell cars at 8-10 Eustis St. scanMay 1
  335. 313Response to Awaiting Report Items 44 & 51 on questions concerning the proposed use of the Otis Hospital. scanMay 1
  336. 314Comm. from William J. Canary, Jr., Special Asst. to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs, The White House, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council concerning military budget & housing. scanMay 1
  337. 315DPU public hearing notice to be held on May 16, 1989 RE: application of Bay Fiber Optics, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth; their rates & charges. scanMay 1
  338. 316Comm. from John Simpson, Section Chief, DEQE, Div. of Wetlands & Waterways Regulation Re: Waterways License Appliction No. 89W-115 by the Cambridge Community Development Dept. for authorization to construct & maintain seawall & pedestrian walkway extensions beneath the Lechmere Canal bridge & parks improvements on the bridge enbankments. scanMay 1
  339. 317Comm. from Margaret Ferguson & Family, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council in memory of James Ferguson. scanMay 1
  340. 318Comm. from William J. Dreier, transmitting a copy of his letter to the US Dept. of Housing ¢& Urban Development in opposition to the application of Huron Towers for a rent increase. scanMay 1
  341. 319Comm. from Anne A. Kutrubes, in opposition to a proposed rent increase at Huron Towers. scanMay 1
  342. 320Comm. from Congressman Edward J. Markey, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council Re: federal spending for defense & public housing. scanMay 1
  343. 321Comm. from Frank Cardullo, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council on his behalf. scanMay 1
  344. 322Comm. from Shippen L. Page, Dan Geer & Members of the Bellis Circle Assoc. in support of the approval of the proposed $4 million bond issue to finance completion of the Thomas W. Danehy Park on New St. scanMay 1
  345. 323Resolutions proclaiming Wednesday, May 17, 1989 as Transit Appreciation Day. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 8
  346. 324Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Chrest Nikas. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 8
  347. 325Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of William Peters, retired CRA employee. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham) scanMay 8
  348. 326Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Ellen C. Ryan, mother of Paul Ryan, Director of Veterans Services. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 8
  349. 327Resolutions welcoming the Most Reverend Paulino L. Evora, Bishop of the Republic of Cape Verde, as he visits the New England area. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 8
  350. 328Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Vincent Cimorellia. (S. Russell) scanMay 8
  351. 329Resolutions that MIT be requested to make the property available at 240 Albany St. for the construction of a permanent CASPAR shelter. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 8
  352. 330Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to perpare a suitable resolution on the death of Frederick A. Hoffman, late resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 8
  353. 331Resolutions commending the students from the Tobin School who walked in the May 7th Walk For Hunger & requesting that His Honor, the Mayor, arrange for these students to come to the Council Chamber to receive public thanks & recognition for a job well done. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  354. 332Order re: that, upon completion of the construction of a new tennis court adjacent to the Municipal Golf Course, the former court be reconstructed as an extension of the existing parking facility. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanMay 8
  355. 333Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Caroline Callahan, late resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 8
  356. 334Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mary Ellen Stone, late resident. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanMay 8
  357. 335Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to draw up a suitable resolution on the death of Thomas Guarino, owner of the Big T Sub Shop on Huron Ave. (S. Russell) scanMay 8
  358. 336Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Fr. Joseph Connolly, Pastor of St. Mary's Church. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 8
  359. 337Resolutions that the City Council go on record congratulating its colleague, Councillor William Walsh on the 20th anniversary of his graduation from Suffolk University Law School. (Duehay) (FULL TEXT FILED WITHIN) scanMay 8
  360. 338Order re: that the City Council go on record reaffirming its strong opposition to the proposed Alewife improvements, as submitted by Secretary of Transportation & Construction Salvucci in his ENF & outlining the City's concerns. (S. Russell & VM Wolf) scanMay 8
  361. 339Response to Awaiting Report Item 19 on the City's participation in a manditory curbside recycling program. scanMay 8
  362. 340Response to Awaiting Report Item 28 on pedestrian lights in Harvard Sq. & warning signs on Craigie St. scanMay 8
  363. 341Response to Awaiting Repott Item 29 on racial discrimination charges filed against the Holiday Health Spa. scanMay 8
  364. 342Response to Awaiting Report Item 33 on the installation of a traffic signal at Sparks St. scanMay 8
  365. 343Response to Awaiting Report Item 40 on Boston cabs picking up fares in Cambridge. scanMay 8
  366. 344Response to Awaiting Report Item 41 on street lights on Auburn St. scanMay 8
  367. 345Response to Awaiting Report Item 42 on complaints against Pat's Tow Company. scanMay 8
  368. 346Response to Awaiting Report Item 43 on temporary security for workers at the War Memorial Pool. scanMay 8
  369. 347Report from Michael P. Gardner, Personnel Director, including a legislative package on Municipal Health Care Reform. scanMay 8
  370. 348Comm. from State Representative Alvin E. Thompson, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council on Toxic Waste Reduction, housing & restoration of funds to both the Chapter 707 & SHARP programs. scanMay 8
  371. 349DPU public hearing notice to be held on May 24, 1989 Re: rates & charges by New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. scanMay 8
  372. 350DPU public hearing notice to be held on May 25, 1989 on the petition of Aircall Northeast, Inc. & Arch Connecticut Valley, Inc. to transfer ownership of facilities used for operation of a mobile radio utility system in Essex & Middlesex Counties. scanMay 8
  373. 351DPU notice of a public hearing for June 2, 1989 Re: application of Metromedia Long Distance, Inc. & ITT Communications Services, Inc. for authorization to acquire control of ITTCSI by Metromedia. scanMay 8
  374. 352Comm. from KPMG Peat Marwick, enclosing a brochure Re: Workshops on Water & Sewer Ratemenking for Local Officials to be held on May 23-25, 1989 at various locations. scanMay 8
  375. 353Resolutions inviting all citizens of Cambridge to participate in the festivities marking the 100th anniversary of Cambridge City Hall on Monday, May 15, 1989 beginning at 4 p.m. on the front steps of City Hall. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 15
  376. 354Resolutions proclaiming June, 1989 as Public Safety Month. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 15
  377. 355Resolutions on the death of Dr. Leland Littlefield. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 15
  378. 356Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Francis W. Sullivan, late resident & Public Works Dept. employee. (S. Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanMay 15
  379. 357Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Mrs. Blanche Simard, late resident & mother of Public Works Dept. Supervisor Robert Simard. (S. Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Danehy) scanMay 15
  380. 358Resolutions proclaiming the week of May 22-29, 1989 as "Buckle Up America ! Week". (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 15
  381. 359Resolutions congratulating Mildred Sullivan Crowley on completing the Boston Marathon. (Walsh) scanMay 15
  382. 360Resolutions reiterating the Council's strong support of the regional recycling plant & urging the DEQE to move forward with it as quickly as possible. (Vice-Mayor Wolf & S. Russell, Walsh & Duehay) scanMay 15
  383. 361Resolutions congratulating Julia Devaney on her recent appointment as Supreme Marshall of the Emblem Club. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 15
  384. 362Response to Awaiting Report Item 37 on a bus blowing its horn at Corcoran Park in the morning. scanMay 15
  385. 363Re: excavation activity at 45-50 Mooney St. scanMay 15
  386. 364Comm. from Frances V. Collins, Dir., Cambridge Head Start, inviting the Council to attend & join in their First Cambridge Head Start Parade & Fair on Wednesday, May 17, 1989 beginning at 10 a.m. scanMay 15
  387. 365Comm. from Estelle A. Paris, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the City Council congratulating her aunt, Mrs. Mary Ellen Epps on her 104th birthday. scanMay 15
  388. 366Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting for informational purposes a letter from Howard B. Klein, commending members of the Public Works Dept. for their outstanding efforts in recovering his missing knapsack. scanMay 15
  389. 367Comm. from John E. Flynn, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting the report of Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, Chair, Committee on Environment Re: Recycling Committee's activities; City Manager's recommendations on establishing an Interim Recycling Program & activities of the C.J. Mabardy Co. (Said report incorporates an order adopted in Committee which was also adopted by the Council when this report was reported out of Committee Re: the City Manager's recommendations on the Interim Recycling Program). scanMay 15
  390. 368Comm. from Alfred J. Balerna, Chairman of the Board, Federal Distillers, Inc., transmitting a copy of his letter to the Planning Board expressing support for the project planned for the site of his firm's former location & commending developers Rich McKinnon & Dean Stratouley of the Congress Group. scanMay 15
  391. 369Comm. from Laura & John Faria, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted in memory of their son, Carlos. scanMay 15
  392. 370Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Walter Sealey, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham) scanMay 22
  393. 371Resolutions congratulating Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci & his staff for their outstanding job in organizing a party for the senior citizens in conjunction with the Golden Age Week. (S. Russell) scanMay 22
  394. 372Resolutions supporting TEAM, the Tax Equity Alliance of Mass., in its June 3rd rally meeting in Copley Square. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 22
  395. 373Resolutions on the death of Henry Ciccarelli, long-time resident & businessman. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 22
  396. 374Resolutions proclaiming the opening of the 1989, 13th Annual Cambridge River Festival. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 22
  397. 375Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Michael A. Rosa, long-time resident. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 22
  398. 376Resolutions recording the Council's full support of the Cambridge Food Pantry Network's second major food drive & expanded determination to feed the hungry among us. (Walsh) scanMay 22
  399. 377Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Jewell A. Bibby. (Walsh) scanMay 22
  400. 378Resolutions congratulating the personnel of the City Administration, particularly the Chiefs of Police & Fire & their personnel for their contribution to insuring a safe visit by President George Bush & French President Francois Mitterand on their approach to & exit from Boston University's commencement. (Walsh) scanMay 22
  401. 379Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Charles H. Linehan, Sr., late Cambridge Police Officer. (W.J. Sullivna, S. Russell & Duehay) scanMay 22
  402. 380Resolutions congratulating Shawn Micahel Tatro on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 22
  403. 381Resolutions recognizing the contributions of AIDS Task Force Coordinator Jennifer Burgess Wolfrum & the "Remembering Our Lives; Celebrating Our Courage" interfaith program to be held on June 2nd in the Council Chamber. (Mayor Vellucci & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 22
  404. 382Resolutions congratulating the faculty, staff, cast members & parents of the M.E. Fitzgerald School on their recent production of the musical "Annie". (Walsh) scanMay 22
  405. 383Resolutions congratulating George Wilson & John Allen of the East Cambridge Savings Bank on their innovative venture in opening a full-service bank & bank-training facility at CRLS. (Walsh) scanMay 22
  406. 384Resolutions congratulating the Cambridge Pilot School as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 22
  407. 385Response to Awaiting Report Item 30 on enforcement of the jaywalking laws. scanMay 22
  408. 386Response to Awaiting Report Item 33 on food distribution centers. scanMay 22
  409. 387Response to Awaiting Report Item 38 on the leasing of spaces at the Green Street Parking Garage to members of the Police Dept. scanMay 22
  410. 388Response to Awaiting Report Item 39 on the installation of cable t.v. in the Community Room of the Manning Apartments. scanMay 22
  411. 389Response to Awaiting Report Item 45 on zoning issues related to the application of Brodie Auto Rentals to sell automobiles at 8-10 Eustis St. scanMay 22
  412. 390Response to Awaiting Report Item 42 on the deployment of Police personnel in the Matignon Road area. scanMay 22
  413. 391Response from the Law Dept. to the request of the City Council for preparation of a Home Rule petition to be prepared in amendment to the Rent Control Special Act, concerning exemptions for three units, including the owner's in owner-occupied rent controlled buildings with four, five & six units; said response requesting another week for the necessary preparation of the Home Rule petition. scanMay 22
  414. 392DPU public hearing notice to be held on June 1, 1989 Re: application of Telvue Corp. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanMay 22
  415. 393DPU public hearing notice, to be held on June 1, 1989 Re: application of Continental Cablevision of Mass., Inc., for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanMay 22
  416. 394DPU public hearing notice to be held on June 1, 1989 Re: New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.'s tariff as it relates to accessing the Automatic Number Identification function of Feature Group D. scanMay 22
  417. 395DPU public hearing notice to be held on June 9, 1989 RE: application of LiTel Telecommunications Corp., for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanMay 22
  418. 396Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting eleven comm.'s from persons recording their support of the order adopted by the City Council calling for the drafting of Home Rule legislation to amend the Rent Control ordinances concerning the decontrol of 3 units in owner-occupied rent controlled buildings with a total of 6 units. scanMay 22
  419. 397Comm. from KPMG Peat Marwick, transmitting a brochure entitled "Workshops on Water & Sewer Ratemaking for Local Officials" to be held on Tuesday, May 23rd through May 25th, 1989 at various times & locations. scanMay 22
  420. 398Comm. from Senator John F. Kerry, Re: Dept. of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) proposed lease & grievance regulations for public housing. scanMay 22
  421. 399Comm. from John R. Pitkin, Chairman, Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Assoc., expressing unanimous support for various features of any hotel or other buildings Harvard constructs on the Quincy Street Gulf Station site. scanMay 22
  422. 400Comm. from Anthony Iantosca, Pres., East Cambridge Stabilization Committee, transmitting a copy of his letter to the Planning Board in support of the Congress Group's proposed development at the Federal Distiller's site at North Point. scanMay 22
  423. 401Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 14 comm.'s from persons recording their support for the order adopted by the City Council calling for the drafting of Home Rule legislation to amend the Rent Control ordinances concerning the decontrol of up to three units in owner-occupied rent controlled buildings with a total of six units. (This item consists of 13 communications & a petition with 241 signatures). scanMay 22
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  445. 423Resolutions commending Paul A. Patterson & Alan Buck of Fayerweather St., for their actions during the June 2, 1989 thunderstorm. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 5
  446. 424Response to Awaiting Report Item 16 on the recruitment of nurses from other countries. scanJun 5
  447. 425Response to Awaiting Report Item 37 on traffic safety on Washburn Ave. scanJun 5
  448. 426Response to Awaiting Report Item 42 on the status of the City's participation in the alternative sentencing program. scanJun 5
  449. 427Response to Awaiting Report Item 48 on parking along Broadway near Sennott Pk. scanJun 5
  450. 428Response to Awaiting Report Item 49 on street & sidewalk repairs on Blakeslee St. scanJun 5
  451. 429Response to Awaiting Report Item 50 on the installation of a park bench near the bus stop in front of CRLS on Cambridge St. scanJun 5
  452. 430Re: sidewalk repairs at 43-45 Magee St. scanJun 5
  453. 431Re: installation of a bench in front of the health center at 105 Windsor St. scanJun 5
  454. 432Re: enclosed copy of the East Cambridge section of the Survey of Architectural History in Cambridge, prepared by the Historical Commission. scanJun 5
  455. 433Comm. from Sen. Michael J. Barrett, in acknowledgment & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council Re: shortage of affordable housing & homelessness. scanJun 5
  456. 434Comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, transmitting a copy for informational purposes of his letter to Marguerite M. Lee & Jaqueline Wright of the Harrington School, thanking them for their letter commending the men of Engine 3, Ladder 2 of the Cambridge Fire Dept. scanJun 5
  457. 435Comm. from the Reverend Albert H. Stankard, Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, congratulating the City on the rededication & 100th anniversary of City Hall. scanJun 5
  458. 436Comm. from Gary Clayton, Div. Director, Mass. Exec. Office of Environmental Affairs, DEQE, Div. of Wetlands & Waterways Regulations Re: proposed amendments to 310 CMR 10.00, the Wetlands Protection Act Regulations. scanJun 5
  459. 437DPU public hearing notice to be held on June 23, 1989 Re: application of Teleconnect Long Distance Services & Systems Co. for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier & their rates & charges. scanJun 5
  460. 438Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 5 comm.'s from persons recording their support of the order adopted by the City Council calling for the drafting of Home Rule legislation to amend the Rent Control ordinances concerning the decontrol of up to three units in owner-occupied rent-controlled buildings with a total of 6 units. scanJun 5
  461. 439Comm. from Lorraine Dynan & Family in acknowledgement & appreciation of resolutions adopted by the Council in memory of Robert Dynan. scanJun 5
  462. 440Comm. from Vincent J. Ragucci, III, Community Relations Coordinator, MWRA, transmitting notice that on Wednesday, June 28, 1989 the MWRA is sponsoring their Annual Municipal Officials Meeting. scanJun 5
  463. 441Comm. from Daniel E. Geer & Debra McManus, Co-Chairs, Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods, transmitting copies of their comm.'s to the Governor, State & local officials Re: the method by which the City grants permits for commercial parking facilities. scanJun 5
  464. 442Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 2 comm.'s from persons recording their support of the order adopted by the Council calling for the drafting of Home Rule legislation to amend the Rent Control Ordinances concerning the decontrol of up to three units in owner-occupied rent-controlled buildings with a total of six units. scanJun 5
  465. 443Resolutions proclaiming June 14, 1989 as Flag Day in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 12
  466. 444Resolutions deploring the armed attacks against civilians in San Jose Las Flores, in other repopulated towns & all over El Salvador. (Mayor Vellucci & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 12
  467. 445Resolutions on the death of Anthony C. Bernarducci. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 12
  468. 446Order re: that resolutions be prepared on the death of Paul E. Tilley. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 12
  469. 447Order re: that resolutions be prepared on the death of Mack Davis, late Asst. Dean at Harvard University. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 12
  470. 448Resolutions on the massacre of unarmed civilians in Beijing, China. (Vice-Mayor Wolf & Duehay) scanJun 12
  471. 449Order re: that resolutions be prepared on the death fo Millicent King. (Graham & W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 12
  472. 450Resolutions on the 80th birthday of Gerald W. Barry. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 12
  473. 451Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mortimer Jackson. (Graham) scanJun 12
  474. 452Response to Awaiting Report Item 38 Re: status of Waterways License Application of the Canal Park Associates. scanJun 12
  475. 453Response to City Council Order 23 of April 24, 1989 Re: installation of pedestrian lights at Cambridge & Dana Streets. scanJun 12
  476. 454Response to Council Order No. 13 of May 1, 1989 Re: installation of handicapped parking spaces in front of the Mt. Auburn Hospital. scanJun 12
  477. 455Response to Awaiting Report Item 45 on the impact shift in the Police Dept. scanJun 12
  478. 456Comm. from John E. Flynn, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting the report of Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, Chair, Committee on Human Services & Human Rights Re: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Alcohol & Drug Abuse and the Advisory Committee on Health Care & Nutrition & research reports on both healthy child development & childhood poverty. Said report includes an order adopted in Committee requesting the report's acceptance & supporting its efforts. (Report accepted & placed on file. Order adopted by membership) scanJun 12
  479. 457Comm. from Alex.M. Steinbergh Re: a recent New York Times editorial suggesting vacancy decontrol of N.Y. units & his previous suggestion to the Rent Control Subcommittee of a partial vacancy decontrol system, similar to that in Washington, D.C. scanJun 12
  480. 458Comm. from Dan Geer, Co-Chair, Bellis Circle Neighborhood Assoc., transmitting a copy of his letter tot he Mass. EPA commenting on the Environmental Notification Form for the Alewife Immediate Action (EOEA #7700). scanJun 12
  481. 459Comm. from Joseph R. Plati, Director of Taxes, New England Telephone, transmitting a copy of the Form 10K Annual Report of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. for hte year 1988. scanJun 12
  482. 460Order re: that the City Council go on record congratulating Jennifer L. Gelfand of Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School & Cadir B. Lee of Phillips Academy on being designated 1989 United States Presidential Scholars. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 19
  483. 461Resolutions congratulating Neil Campbell of the School Dept. for his assistance in creating the "Drugs Kill" design logo for the Mayor's Summer Youth Program. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 19
  484. 462Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Ethel McLaughlin. (S. Russell & W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 19
  485. 463Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Nellie O'Neill. (S. Russell) scanJun 19
  486. 464Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of John E. Flynn, Sr., late father of the Deputy City Clerk. (Mayor Vellucci, Vice-Mayor Wolf & All Councillors) scanJun 19
  487. 465Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Elinor Regan, former Asst. Administrator, Probate Dept., Third District Court. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 19
  488. 466Resolutions congratulating Housing Inspector & veteran's advocate Joseph Cremens on his election by the American Legion as Dept. Vice-Commander for the Commonwealth. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 19
  489. 467Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Millie O'Neill, wife of former Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill on her 75th birthday. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 19
  490. 468Response to Awaiting Report Item 46 on the regulation of street musicians in Harvard Square. scanJun 19
  491. 469Response to Awaiting Report Item 44 on contaminated soil at the parking lot near 42 Lincoln Way. scanJun 19
  492. 470Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 52 comm.'s from parents of children in the Childcare Program Re: an incentive for qualified teachers for the Childcare Programs. scanJun 19
  493. 471Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 43 comm.'s from Haggerty School Childcare, requesting support to improve the quality of childcare. scanJun 19
  494. 472Comm. from Susan K. Glazer, Program Dir., Dept. of Public Health, transmitting notice that a public hearing will be held on June 20, 1989 at 10 a.m. in the Public Health Council Room, 150 Tremont St., Boston, transmitting an amendment request of the DoN Regulations. scanJun 19
  495. 473Comm. from Bette J. Anderson, Vice-Pres., Federal Management Co., Inc., relative to the eviction of tenants from the Fresh Pond Apt.'s. scanJun 19
  496. 474Comm. from Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, transmitting a copy of the Certificate of the Secretary of Environmental Affairs for the Alewife Project requiring a full EIR, as voted by the City Council, scanJun 19
  497. 475Agenda Item Re: attached Home Rule Legislation entitled "AN ACT TO PERMIT VACANCY DECONTROL OF A PORTION OF THE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UNITS NOW CONTAINED IN RENT CONTROLLED FOUR, FIVE AND SIX FAMILY BUILDINGS AND WHICH PROPERTIES ARE NOW, OR IN THE FUTURE BECOME, OWNER OCCUPIED. (6/12/89 - Item Submitted & Order authorizing the filing of the Act failed of adoption on roll call of 3-5-1. Reconsideration Filed. 6/19/89 - Reconsideration failed on roll call of 4-4-1. The action taken on 6/12/89 failing to adopt the order stands). scanJun 19
  498. 476Resolutions recording the lament of the Council as to the manner in which the principals of Irving B. Moore Co. failed to notify their employees of termination in a timely manner. (Walsh) scanJun 26
  499. 477Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Lawrence Lange, late Supervisor of Sanitation for the Public Works Dept. (Danehy) scanJun 26
  500. 478Resolutions congratulating Nick Geraigery for his dedication to the community. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 26
  501. 479Order re: that the Mayor hereby declares Tuesday, July 11, 1989 as Open Software Foundation Day. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 26
  502. 480Resolutions on the death of George W. Robinson, Sr., resident & Recreation Dept. employee. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 26
  503. 481Resolutions commending the Historical Commission for publishing the following informational brochures: "Protected Landmarks in Cambridge", "Cambridge Historic Districts", "Protecting Buildings from Demolition" and "Neighborhood Conservation Districts in Cambridge". (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 26
  504. 482Resolutions extending the Council's best wishes to the Back to Cambridge Reunion Committee & recognizing July 4, 1989 as "Back to Cambridge Reunion Day". (Graham) scanJun 26
  505. 483Order re: that, when rent-controlled properties are burned & so damaged as to be rendered & declared uninhabitable, but the owners are willing to rehabilitate them, the Inspectional Services Dept. act expeditiously in granting permits & the Rent Control Board sign off as soon as possible & consider avoiding a hearing unless arson is believed to be the cause of the fire & the property owner has been involved in it. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 26
  506. 484Order re: that the City Council congratulate the Harvard Union of Clerical & Technical Workers on completion of successful negotiations for a contract with Harvard. (S. Russell) (Full Text Filed Within) scanJun 26
  507. 485Resolutions condemning the brutal repression of Chinese citizens, who wish only to petition their governmental leaders non-violently & urging the authorities to release these prisoners. (Duehay) scanJun 26
  508. 486Re: enclosed packet of materials from the Assessing Dept. concerning sales verification forms & sales questionnaires. scanJun 26
  509. 487Re: enclosed financial analyses fo the Forest City/MIT Project. (Response to Awaiting Report Item 33). scanJun 26
  510. 488DPU public hearing notice to be held on July 27, 1989 on the application of Mid-Atlantic Telecommunications, Inc., for a certificate as a radio utility to provide mobile radio utility service within the Commonwealth. scanJun 26
  511. 489Comm. from Daniel E. Geer, Jr., Co-Chair, Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods, requesting clarification as to the presence of David Clem in the City Council's private chambers. scanJun 26
  512. 490Comm. from John T. Berry & Laurie Taymor-Berry Re: childcare programs. scanJun 26
  513. 491Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee, transmitting a copy of an order adopted by the School Committee dated June 27, 1989 with regard to the Superintendent's Recommendation #89-153, FY89-90 Revised Budget & CRLS Administrative Reduction being adopted in its entirety. scanJun 26
  514. 492Comm. from Vice-Mayor Alice K. Wolf, transmitting a copy of her communication to the City Manager dated June 30, 1989 transmitting, pursuant to the vote of the City Council, the attached report, as final, to be disseminated to the appropriate City agencies. Said report from the Study Committee on Health Care & Nutrition of the Human Services & Human Rights Committee of the City Council. scanJun 26
  515. 493Comm. received from David Gardner, P.E., Manager, Civil Engineering Dept. of Shooshanian Engineering Associates, Inc., transmitting for informational purposes a copy of the Environmental Notification Form for the Cambridgepark Place Project in Cambridge. scanJul 21
  516. 494Order re: that the City Council support the initiative of President George Bush that there be an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to affirm that the Congress & the States have the power to prohibit physical desecration of the U.S. flag. (Walsh) scanAug 7
  517. 495Resolutions on the death of Clifton Merriman, long-time resident & retired Asst. Superintendetn of the Cambridge Post Office. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  518. 496Resolutions congratulating Lt. George Powers, Sgt. Dominic Scalese & Patrol Officer Joseph Wilson for their fine leadership at the intensive 14-week recruitment/training program at the Police Academy. (Walsh & W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  519. 497Resolutions welcoming a visiting Boy Scout unit from Great Britain as they visit Cambridge. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  520. 498Order re: endorsing the March for Housing Now to be held on October 7, 1989 in Washington D.C. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  521. 499Resolutions proclaiming Saturday, September 2, 1989 as MADD/Volkswagen Drive For Life Day in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanAug 7
  522. 500Resolutions congratulating Juan Evereteze on his appointment as a member of the Mass. Turnpike Authority. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  523. 501Resolutions on the death of Dr. Maximi Anastos, noted psychiatrist. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  524. 502Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Edna M. Bard, long-time resident & nursing assistant at the Neville Manor. (S. Russell) scanAug 7
  525. 503Resolutions on the heroism of Cambridge Police Officers Thomas Grainger & Timothy Boyle, while responding to a July 7, 1989 fire at 3 Baldwin Court. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  526. 504Resolutions on the death of James "Brud" Whalen, lifelong resident & retired director of recreation for the M.D.C. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  527. 505Resolutions on the death of Socrates Toulopoulos, owner of the Newtowne Grill & Steak House. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  528. 506Resolutions that the City Council congratulate George Russell in recognition of his important work in receiving a 5 year award from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  529. 507Resolutions offering the Council's congrautlations to John Harbison in recognition of his important work in receiving a 5 year award from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  530. 508Resolutions offering the Council's congratulations to Jay Cantor in recognition of his important work in receiving a 5 year award from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  531. 509Resolutions that the City Council offer its congratulations to Pam Solo in recognition of her important work in receiving a 5 year award from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  532. 510Resolutions that the Council offer its congratulations to Errol Morris in recognition of his important work in receiving a 5 year award from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  533. 511Resolutions affirming the City Council's support of reproductive rights & a woman's right to choice in all reproductive matters. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) (Failed of adoption on a roll acll of 4-4-0-1) scanAug 7
  534. 512Resolutions endorsing & supporting the Benefit Concert to House the Homeless. (Mayor Vellucci) scanAug 7
  535. 513Resolutions in appreciation of the service of Sister Annette Caron, S.G.M., as she leaves her position as President & CEO of Youville Hospital. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  536. 514Resolutions on the departure of Maura Smith, Executive Asst. to the City Manager & congratulating her on her new appointment. (D. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  537. 515Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of James Woods, late Supervisor of the Forestry & Parks Division, PWD. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  538. 516Resolutions requesting the State to restore funds to the Dept. of Social Services (DSS). (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  539. 517not yet captured from this volume—
  540. 518Resolutions in appreciation of the work of Dr. John Tobias Nagurney, who is leaving The Cambridge Hospital. (Wlahs & Duehay) scanAug 7
  541. 519Resolutions congratulating the new officers of American Legion Marsh Post #442 as they begin their new term: Commander John F. Connarton, Junior Vice-Commander Nick Lama & Senior Vice-Commander Gary Walsh. (W.J. Sullivan & S. Russell) scanAug 7
  542. 520Resolutions that the City Council go on record endorsing in principle establishment of a Sister-City relationship with an appropriate city in Sub-Sahara, Africa & that His Honor, the Mayor be requested to appoint a special ad-hoc committee of no more than 7 persons to develop such a relationship & make appropriate recommendations in identifying the appropriate city to the Sister City Committee of the Council. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanAug 7
  543. 521Order re: that the City Clerk be requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Meriam Dottin. (W.J. Sullivan & Graham) scanAug 7
  544. 522Order re: that the Cambridge Retirement Board be requested to determine if the Council has accepted Ch. 138 of the Acts of 1968; Ch. 607 of the Acts of 1970 & Ch. 300 of the Acts of 1971 all relating to increasing retirement allowances for certain former employees retired for superannuation, ordinary disability or accidental disability & should it be determined these provisions of state law have been accepted, the Board provide an estimate of the cost of funding same. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  545. 523Order re: that the City Council go on record opposing the cutting of bus route #75 from Huron Towers to Harvard Square. (S. Russell) scanAug 7
  546. 524Response to Awaiting Report Item 12 on the feasibility of providing a social worker for residents of elderly housing, to identify tenants at risk. scanAug 7
  547. 525Response to Awaiting Report Item 23 on inspections & certification of emergency g4nerators at senior citizen housing complexes. scanAug 7
  548. 526Response to Awaiting Report Item 27 on inclusion of Cambridge residents on the MDC's Advisory Committee for restoration of the Longfellow Bridge. scanAug 7
  549. 527Response to Awaiting Report Item 32 on progress in the search for a new site for the CASPAR residence. scanAug 7
  550. 528Response to Awaiting Report Item 35 on expansion of the Summer Food Service Program. scanAug 7
  551. 529Response to Awaiting Report Item 39 on parking on the sidewalk at Linnaean St. & Mass. Ave. scanAug 7
  552. 530Response to Awaiting Report Item 48 on removal of a dead tree at 2 Rindgefield Terrace. scanAug 7
  553. 531Response to Awaiting Report Item 49 on the installation of a plaque in memory of Paul Fowler at 21 Orchard St. scanAug 7
  554. 532Response to Awaiting Report Item 50 on the repair of sidewalks on Chestnut St. between Pearl & Pleasant St.'s. scanAug 7
  555. 533Response to Awaiting Report Item 52 on installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Spinelli Way & Concord Ave. scanAug 7
  556. 534Response to Awaiting Report Item 23 on Industry B rezoning of Kendall Square. scanAug 7
  557. 535Response to Awaiting Report Item 40 on the development potential of the Harvard Square Post Office site. scanAug 7
  558. 536Response to Awaiting Report Item 42 on inspection of air quality at the Miller River Apt.'s & other senior housing complexes in the City. scanAug 7
  559. 537Response to Awaiting Report Item 51 on a listing of all non-taxed property owned by educational institutions. scanAug 7
  560. 538Response to Awaiting Report Item 41 on the Pedestrian Crossing at Mass. Ave. & Walden St. & Churchill Ave. scanAug 7
  561. 539Comm. from Paul W. Finnegan, Esq., on behalf of Irving B. Moore Corp., enclosing for informational purposes a copy of the WARNA Notice given to all employees of the firm's Cambridge division on June 19, 1989, announcing the permanent closing of both their Cambridge & Connecticut divisions. scanAug 7
  562. 540Comm. from Bette J. Anderson, CPM, Vice-Pres., Federal Management Co., Inc. Re: management & eviction policies in place at the Fresh Pond Apartments. scanAug 7
  563. 541DPU notice of public hearing to be hald on August 11, 1989 Re: participation of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. in the federally subsidized Lifeline Telephone Assistance & Link Up America programs. scanAug 7
  564. 542DPU notice of public hearing to be held on August 18, 1989 Re: application of Long Distance/USA, Inc., for a certificate of public convenience & necessity to operate as a resale, value-added or interexchange common carrier within the Commonwealth. scanAug 7
  565. 543DPU notice of public hearing to be held on August 18, 1989 Re: whether the DPU should adopt proposed regulations concerning the Dig Safe Law. scanAug 7
  566. 544Comm. from David P. Sullivan, Co-Chairperson, Small Property Owners Assoc. of Cambridge, recording their support of the recent proposal to place Harvard Affiliated Housing under rent control. scanAug 7
  567. 545Comm. from Joseph P. McGonagle, City Clerk of Medford, transmitting a copy of a resolution adopted by the Medford City Council on June 27, 1989 Re: the MWRA. scanAug 7
  568. 546Comm. from the Mass. Exec. Office of Environmental Affairs, transmitting a copy of the Certificate of hte Secretary of Environmental Affairs Re: the Alewife Immediate Action Project, EOEA No. 7700. scanAug 7
  569. 547Comm. from Joseph Anthony Russell, requesting the scheduling of a public hearing before the City Council Re: a home rule petition enacted into law on June 23, 1989 by the Commonwealth Re: fining of Boston cabs in violation of Cambridge ordinances on the pick up of passengers in Cambridge. scanAug 7
  570. 548Comm. from Laurie Beth Mangili, requesting this evening's hearing to address the issue of childcare workers be postponed & rescheduled to October 16, 1989, when more childcare workers would be able to attend. scanAug 7
  571. 549Comm. from Eleanor B. Pyle Re: proposal that Troyka Restaurant be allowed to expand into the small triangle of land at the corner of Arrow St. & Mass. Ave.; said comm. urging that this land be kept & restored as a green park. scanAug 7
  572. 550Comm. from Denise A. Desmond, relating her efforts to see her grandmother; a resident of the Miller's River Apt. Bldg. on July 23, 1989 & her efforts to secure a key to the apt. in order to do so. (Upon entering she found her grandmother on the floor, apparently for some time, after having suffered a massive stroke). Said comm. urging that any measures possible be taken in order to protect other elders in the future. scanAug 7
  573. 551Comm. from Susan E. Rees, FRM Property Mgr., Huron Towers Re: proposed MBTA cancellation of its bus route linking Huron Towers & Harvard Square. scanAug 7
  574. 552Petition signed by 190 residents of 700 Huron Ave., expressing their support for continuing bus service from Huron Towers to Harvard Station. scanAug 7
  575. 553Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, dated August 10, 1989 to the City Council, transmitting for informational purposes two comm.'s; the first, from the Coordinator of the Norfolk Board of Selectmen Citizen Advisory Committee giving notice of a public hearing concerning the transfer of land to the MWRA & the second, from Robert J. LaTremouille, commending the Council for its August 7th vote concerning the Troyka Restaurant. scanAug 7
  576. 554Resolutions on the seizure of illegal drugs by Cambridge Police Dept. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  577. 555Resolutions on the 50th Birthday of Patricia M. "Tee" Kelly. (Danehy) scanSep 11
  578. 556Resolutions on the death of Mary "Peggy" Dudley (Russell & Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  579. 557Resolutions on the retirement of Joseph A. Pavo (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  580. 558Order-re: New England Telephone & NYNEX negotiations regarding the health coverage of their employees. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  581. 559Order-re: opinion from City Solicitor relative to the propriety of the City Council who fall within the $30,000 cap on pensions voting to remove said cap. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  582. 560Resolutions on the death of Cyril Chase. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  583. 561Order-re: speeding of trucks on River Street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  584. 562Order-re: naming the corner of Eliot and Bennett Streets "H.M. King Bhumibal Aduldej Square." (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  585. 563Resolutions on the retirement of Julia Devaney (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  586. 564Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Peter A. Petrillo. (Russell) scanSep 11
  587. 565Order-re: acts of neighborly help extended by Miller River Apartment residents toward victims of fire at 660-674 Cambridge Street. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  588. 566Resolution on YMCA Tribute to Women Day in Cambridge (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  589. 567Order-re: congratulations to Warren O. Eagles. (Mayor Vellucci and Russell) scanSep 11
  590. 568Resolutions on the Golden Anniversary of Paul and Margaret Mangan. (Russell) scanSep 11
  591. 569Resolutions of sympathy to Mrs. Josie Mahoney on the death of her husband, William C. Mahoney. (Russell) scanSep 11
  592. 570Resolutions on Mary A. Horgan leaving the City Clerk's Office. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  593. 571Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Helen Griffin O'Brien. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  594. 572Order-re: dawn of human development will expand throughout Poland. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  595. 573Resolutions on the death of Reverend Luke M. Ciampi, OFM. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  596. 574Resolution on the death of John C. Haverty. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  597. 575Resolutions on the death of Marcus Morton, Jr. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 11
  598. 576Order-re: flag to be flown at half mast for the mourning of the passing of a school. (Russell) scanSep 11
  599. 577Proclaiming Emergency Medical Services Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 11
  600. 578Resolution on the death of Robert U. Cauchon. (Russell, Walter Sullivan and Danehy) scanSep 11
  601. 579Resolutions on Oxfam America Days. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 11
  602. 580Order-re: support of the Early Childhood Education and Development Act of 1989, HR. 3. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  603. 581Order-re: major influx of rats in the area surrounding Fresh Pond due to excavation project being done in the Thomas W. Danehy Park. (Russell) scanSep 11
  604. 582Order-re: that as a show of solidarity with the striking United Mine Workers that it is the policy of the City Council to call upon the City Manager and City Treasurer to immediately order a freeze on all City accountsheld with Shawmut Bank until such time as a contract has been ratified and signed by the United Mine Workers. (Danehy) scanSep 11
  605. 583Resolutions endorsing the Clean Air Bill, which will require that new automobiles registered in Massachusetts comply with California's stringent automobile standards. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 11
  606. 584Resolutions proclaiming Wednesday, September 20, 1989 as "The United StatesConference of Mayors' National Education Day" in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 11
  607. 585Communication from Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Albano expressing appreciation to the City Council. scanSep 11
  608. 586Communication from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee, transmitting the approved Release Day Schedule for 1989-1990. scanSep 11
  609. 587Communication from Craig Knight, City Year for A Day Coordinator and Ginger Young, City Year for A Day Projects Coordinator, transmitting notification that Nov. 4, 1989 City Year and Mass. AFL-CIO/ Frontlash will unite to perform a variety of community service projects. scanSep 11
  610. 588Order-re: that the City Council accept Section 57 of Chapter 40 of the MGL and requesting the City Manager to ask the Law Dept. to draft an ordinance that gives the License Commission the power to deny, revoke or suspend licenses on the basis of non-payment of municipal taxes and charges in compliance with the provisions of this section (Vice-Mayor Wolf) (Order adopted) scanSep 11
  611. 589Comm. from the City Clerk transmitting one from John S. Lawless, President, Cambride Fire Fighters' Union Local #30, requesting that the City Council accept Section 22(d) of Chapter 32, MGL. scanSep 11
  612. 590Notice of a public hearing by the DPU for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston, re: application of SNET Cellular, Inc. to transfer the certificate as Radio Utility from SCI as Trustees to Springwich Cellular Limited partnership. scanSep 11
  613. 591Notice of a public hearing from the DPU for Thursday, Sept. 21, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston relative to the request of Summit Mobil Radio Co. for a certificate as a Radio Utility to operate a mobile radio utility system. scanSep 11
  614. 592Comm. from John F. Hanlon, Everett City Clerk, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of a resolution adopted by the Everett Board of Alderman, favoring Senate Bill No. 1915 re: changing the structure of the Mass. Water Resources Authority. scanSep 11
  615. 593Comm. from Jennifer Burgess Wolfrum, Community Health Coordinator, AIDS Task Force, transmitting the recommendations of the AIDS Task Force, for the consideration of the City Council. scanSep 11
  616. 594Comm. from Shelly and Manuel Davis, in acknowledgment and appreciation of expressions of sympathy extended to the family of Mack I. Davis. scanSep 11
  617. 595Comm. from Richard M. Brescia, President, CASPAR, re: the matter of construction of a permanent shelter for homeless alcoholics on Albany Street in Cambridge. scanSep 11
  618. 596Notice of a public hearing by DPU to be held on September 21, 1989 re: applicaiton of Summit Mobile Radio Company for a certificate as a radio utility, for the operation of a mobile radio utility system for compensation with the Commonwealth. scanSep 11
  619. 597Awaiting Report Item Number 42 response re: Lifespan of a synthetic pool cover for the Payson Park Reservoir scanSep 11
  620. 598Communication received from Laurence H. Tribe requesting his name be removed from the petition regarding the Commonwealth Day School. scanSep 11
  621. 599Communication received from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee, regarding reduction in the School Department Budget. scanSep 11
  622. 600Resolutions on the Fortieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Collette (Walsh) scanSep 18
  623. 601Resolutions on the Hospital Volunteer Program at the Cambridge Hospital. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 18
  624. 602Resolutions on October 8th, 1989 as "Cambridge Pride In Black Veterans' Day." (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 18
  625. 603Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Clarence Leroy "Hank" Haynes. (Graham and Walter Sullivan) scanSep 18
  626. 604Resolutions congratulating Patrick Murphy and Sandra Spooner on their appointments to the Cambridge Public Schools. (Mayor Velucci) scanSep 18
  627. 605Resolutions on the retirement of Silvio Scaglione. (Danehy) scanSep 18
  628. 606Resolutions on the life-saving action of Cathleen Lawson. (Russell) scanSep 18
  629. 607Resolutions on the death of Thomas C. Carney. (Mayor Vellucci and Duehay) scanSep 18
  630. 608Resolutions on the death of Andrew T. Trodden (entire membership) scanSep 18
  631. 609Resolutions on the care extended to patients at the Cambridge Hospital by Jean DePasquale. (Walter Sullivan) scanSep 18
  632. 610Order-re: fund raising campaign for the Knights of Columbus. (Danehy) scanSep 18
  633. 611Resolutions on the 60th Wedding Anniversary for Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Risser. (Danehy) scanSep 18
  634. 612Order- re: naming the corer of Fifth Street and ~~Sciarappa~~ Winter Streets as "MASTER TECHNICAL SERGEANT ALFONSE CARBONE SQUARE". (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 18
  635. 613Communication from Jeannette Torci, Facilities Coordinator, Abt Associates, Inc., regarding the unsafe condtions which exist around the Alewife MBTA Station. scanSep 18
  636. 614Communication received from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works transmitting new street address or changes for your information. scanSep 18
  637. 615Communication from Patrick Pizzutto, Pres., Waltham Fruit Co., Inc. expressing appreciation to quick response by Jerry Lucey, Supt. of the Sewer Dept. & Engine 8 of the Fire Dept. during the recent heavy rainstorm in which his business establishment at 52 New Street was flooded. scanSep 18
  638. 616Communication from Beata D. Panagopoulos of 28 Maple Avenue in support of a permanent recycling program in Cambridge. scanSep 18
  639. 617Communication from Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods Committee transmiting a communication to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, regarding rectification of abuses of 40 CFR 52.1135 in Cambridge. scanSep 18
  640. 618Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 47 regarding the status of the MartinLuther King, Jr. Statue. scanSep 18
  641. 619PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 - Order-re: City Council to support of initiative petition proposed by Massachusetts Municipal Association. (Walsh) scanSep 18
  642. 620PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 - Order-re: Hoyt Field Shelter to be named "Doctor Thomas Coates Shelter". (Walsh) scanSep 18
  643. 621MOTION OF MAYOR VELLUCCI THAT ORDER BE REFERRED TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL- resolution of respect for Professor Laurence Tribe. scanSep 18
  644. 622Resolutions to be prepared on the death of PaulSylvester (Danehy & Russell) scanSep 25
  645. 623Resolutions on the death of Sarah Cronin. (W. Sullivan) scanSep 25
  646. 624Resoluions on the death of Michael J. MacDonald. (W. Sullivan) scanSep 25
  647. 625Order-re: naming of Hoyt Field Shelter as "Willis Moore Field Shelter". (Graham) scanSep 25
  648. 626Order-re: response to Order #10 of August 7, 1989 calling for the creation of a Regional Committee for City and College Communications. (Walsh) scanSep 25
  649. 627Resolutions on the death of Arthur H. Francis, Sr. (W. Sullivan) scanSep 25
  650. 628Order-re: congratulations to Joseph Squires on his election as President of the Sophmore Class at Matignon. (Danehy) scanSep 25
  651. 629Resolutions on the death of John Alberts (W. Sullivan) scanSep 25
  652. 630Resolutions to be prepared on the sudden death of John Brode. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 25
  653. 631Order-re: proclaiming October as "Local Charities Month" (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 25
  654. 632Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, 348 Franklin St., in support of the plans for the corner of Arrow Street and Mass. Ave. scanSep 25
  655. 633Notice of a public hearing from the DPU for Wed., Oct. 11, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston, re: permit to provide long distance inter-exchange telephone service within Massachusetts by Flat Rate Communications, Inc. scanSep 25
  656. 634Petition of Lenil Lahaie, 3 Concord Ave., requesting a public hearing re: sale price of Taxi medallions presently being regulated by License Commission. scanSep 25
  657. 635Comm. from Jean Sweetalnd for the residents of Allston Court expressing appreciation for the City Council's help in making Allston Court a public way and thereby making it possible to be paved. scanSep 25
  658. 636Comm. from City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Senate Clerk entitled A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CREATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, INC. AND ITS PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE COMMONWEALTH DAY SCHOOL. scanSep 25
  659. 637Comm. from City Clerk transmitting a copy of Chapter 356 of the Acts of 1989 entitled AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DOMINIC R. SCALESE. - ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 25
  660. 638Home Rule petition relative to the purchase of property at Line and Cambridge Street for the purpose of parking for Cambridge Hospital employees. scanSep 25
  661. 639Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 42, regarding a maintenance program for Walk/Don't Walk signs. scanSep 25
  662. 640Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 44, regarding a parking survey conducted at Jefferson Park. scanSep 25
  663. 641Response to Awaiting Report Iem Number 39, regarding allocation of water and sewer charges by rent controlled property owners. scanSep 25
  664. 642Communication from Mayor Vellucci re: The Greenhouse Effect. scanSep 25
  665. 643Comm. from Robert Gorham Davis regarding the propriety of Christmas creches on public property. scanSep 25
  666. 644Comm. from Danie E. Geer, Jr. Co-Chair, Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods, objecting to any commercial parking arrangements . scanSep 25
  667. 645Resolutions on Mr. Mobuto Sese Seko as a Persona Non Grata in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 2
  668. 646Resolutions proclaiming "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week". Vice-Mayor Wolf scanOct 2
  669. 647Resolutions on the retirement of Theresa O'Connor. (Russell) scanOct 2
  670. 648Order-re: ridding the area behind the block of 2014-2038 Mass. Avenue of rodents. (Councillor Danehy) scanOct 2
  671. 649City's settle of a suit against the MBTA regarding the construction of the Alewife Garage, on a portion of Rindge Avenue Extension without having title. scanOct 2
  672. 650Communication received from Mildred Chase and family in appreciation for the resolution received from the City Council in memory of her late husband. scanOct 2
  673. 651Invitation from Governor Dukakis to the administration of the oath of office of Thomas J. Larkin as Register of the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court for Monday, October 2, 1989 at 4:00 P.M. scanOct 2
  674. 652Communication received from Alvin E. Thompson, State Representative, regarding the dedication of the Hoy Field Shelter. scanOct 2
  675. 653Meeting notice received from the MEPA for October 12, 1989 at 11:00 a.m. at 100 Cambride St. Boston relaive to the East Quadrangle Research Facility - Harvard College. scanOct 2
  676. 654Resolution on the retirement of Paul F. Mahoney. (Russell) scanOct 16
  677. 655Resolutions to be prepared on the 75th Birthday of Pauline O'Donnell. (Russell) scanOct 16
  678. 656Resolutions on the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and Harvard University signing a contract. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 16
  679. 657Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Mrs. Helen F. Smith. (Councillor Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  680. 658Order-re: transfer of alcoholic beverages the Andiamo Corp. from Ted's Tap, Inc. (Danehy) scanOct 16
  681. 659Resolutions on the retirement of Ms. Margaret Carroll. (Councillor Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  682. 660Resolutions - the YMCA "Spirit, Mind and Body" Award being presented to Mervyn D. DeMille. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  683. 661Résolutions on Cambridge College. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 16
  684. 662Resolutions on the appointment of Father Edward M. McMahon as Pastor of St. Mary's in Billerica. (Danehy, Walsh and Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  685. 663Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Alan D. Hughes (Danehy & Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  686. 664Resolutions on D. Margaret Drury leaving the staff of the Rent Control Board. (Mayor Vellucci and David Sullivan) scanOct 16
  687. 665Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Jenora Coley Cole. (Graham) scanOct 16
  688. 666Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Everett Whitley. (Graham) scanOct 16
  689. 667Resolutions on the North Division Travelling Major League All Star Team. (Danehy) scanOct 16
  690. 668Resolutions on the death of Christopher Carolina. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  691. 669Resolutions on the death of Joseph John Gelowtsky. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  692. 670Resolutions on the death of Sister M. Rita Francis, C.S.J. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  693. 671Resolutions to be prepard on the deat of Gregory Diliberto. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  694. 672Resolutions on the death of Charles Blevins (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  695. 673Resolutions on the deat of Margaret A. Murphy (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 16
  696. 674Order-re: appreciation to Jennifer Burges-Wolfrum and the AIDS Task Force. (Graham) scanOct 16
  697. 675Resolutions to be prepard on the death of Frank C. Crosio. (Russell) scanOct 16
  698. 676Order-re: congratulating the staff and volunteers of Tutoring Plus on the[?] the 25th Anniversary. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 16
  699. 677Order-re: Home Rule petition banning semi automatic assault weapons to be drafted. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 16
  700. 678Comm. from Mass. Citizens for Sight & Sound Barriers, transmitting notification of a forum to be held on Nove. 15, 1989 at the Bigelow Junior High School Building in Newton Center at which the Turnpike Authority will present the results of its study on Turnpike needs in the 1990's. scanOct 16
  701. 679Comm. from Daniel E. Geer, Jr. & Debra M. McManus, Co-Chairs of Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods, in support of the proposal submitted by Representatie Thompson to reinstate bus service along Broadway. scanOct 16
  702. 680Comm. from Daniel E. Geer, Jr., Co-Chair, Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhood relatie to the termination of MBTA service routes numbers 75, Huron Towers; 77A, North Cambridge to Waverly; and 79, Arlington to Alewife. scanOct 16
  703. 681Comm. from Milded J. Guffey expressing appreciation for the work done at the corner of Arrow Street and Mass. Ave. scanOct 16
  704. 682ORDER ADOPTED- filing of home rule legislation entitled "AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO ENACT ORDINNCES REQUIRING PERSONS OR ENTITIES BUILDING OFFICE OR RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS IN CAMBRIDGE TO CONTRIBUTE MONEY OR LAND TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF SUCH DEVELOPMENTS ON THE SUPPLY AND COST OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY. scanOct 16
  705. 683Order adopted - accepting Section 22D of Chapter 32 as approved by the Cambridge Retirement Board. scanOct 16
  706. 684Response to City Council Order #53 of August 7, 1989 re: disposition of the tree at Sydney and Green Streets. scanOct 16
  707. 685Response to Awaiting Report Item #68 re: to erecting and maintaining portable skating rinks. scanOct 16
  708. 686Response to Awaiting Report Item # 67 re: to the installation of traffic speed limit signs on Blanchard Road. scanOct 16
  709. 687Response to Awaiting Report Item # 66 re: to repair to the road surface on Rice Street. scanOct 16
  710. 688Response to Awaiting Report Item #64 re: to the inspection of the roof at the Gately Shelter. scanOct 16
  711. 689Response to Awaiting Report Item #62 re: to drop-off recycling program. scanOct 16
  712. 690Response to Awaiting Report Item # 60 re: to the water flow problem in the Sacramento Street area. scanOct 16
  713. 691Response to Awaiting Report Item #59 re: to installation to stop signs at the intersection of Franklin and River Streets. scanOct 16
  714. 692Response to Awaiting Report Item #50 re: to poor mail delivery in Cambridge. scanOct 16
  715. 693ORDER ADOPTED - Acceptance of home rule petition entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO SEND CERTAIN INFORMATION TO REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE. scanOct 16
  716. 694Response to Awaiting Report Item # 49 re: flooding of sewers on Linnaean Street. scanOct 16
  717. 695Response to Awaiting Report Item #47 re: to the noise ordinance violations by Star Market air conditioners. scanOct 16
  718. 696Response to Awaiting Report Item # 39 re: to the deployment of foot patrol personnel into areas experiencing a higher crime presence. scanOct 16
  719. 697Response to Awaiting Report Item # 37 re: relative to the repaving of Chauncy Street. scanOct 16
  720. 698Response to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 34 & 58 re: to police protection in the Strawberry Hill, Fresh Pond and Corcoran Park areas. scanOct 16
  721. 699Response to Awaiting Report Item #17 re: measures taken in response to traffic safety issues arising due to the scheduling of officers assigned to traffic duty. scanOct 16
  722. 700Invitation from the Governor's Alliance Against Drugs to a National Teleconference on Comunity Drug Prevention Programs for Thursday, Octoberr 26, 1989 from 7:30 to 10:00 P. M. at 5 Blossom Street, Boston. scanOct 23
  723. 701Appreciation for help to handicapped persons by the City Council and the Mayor. scanOct 23
  724. 702Resolutions on the recent earthquake in California. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 23
  725. 703Resolutions on Federal budget priorities. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 23
  726. 704Order-re: City Council supports resollution on Federal budget priorities. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 23
  727. 705Resolutions on a sister city relationship with Krakow, Poland. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 23
  728. 706Order-re: City Council in support of the boycot on grapes. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 23
  729. 707Order-re: increase in rents in public housing units. (Russell) scanOct 23
  730. 708Resolutions on the death of Edward F. Moynihan. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 23
  731. 709Resolutions on the Cambridge Public Library. (Walter Sullivan) scanOct 23
  732. 710Resolutions on the appointment of Father Dismas J. Centrella, O.F.M. as Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church. scanOct 23
  733. 711Comm. from Jennifer D. Riley, together with sundry communications in support of the monthly deop-off program run by the Public Works Dept. and the volunteer Cambridge Recycling Committee. scanOct 23
  734. 712Comm. from James M. Trodden for the Trodden Family expressing appreciation for the resolution adopted by the City Council in memory of his father. scanOct 23
  735. 713Comm. from Earl L. Harrington, 79 Martin Street, regarding pedestrians attempting to cross and/or use Brattle Street. scanOct 23
  736. 714Comm. from Robert O. Edbrooke, 20 Prescott St., regarding Harvard University's Affiliate Housing. scanOct 23
  737. 715Comm. from Jeffrey Versa, Associate, MIFA, transmitting notification of a project grant to Farr Academy located at 71 Pearl Street for work to be done at said location. scanOct 23
  738. 716Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 53 regarding W-2 Forms processed in a timely fashion. scanOct 23
  739. 717Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 46, regardign Section 8 lease arrangement at the premises numbered 1221 Cambridge St. scanOct 23
  740. 718Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 40, regarding the purchase of recycled paper for the city. scanOct 23
  741. 719Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 55, regarding renovation of fire station on Lexington Avenue and repair and painting of window casings at the Central Fire Station. scanOct 23
  742. 720Witness List for the Subcommittee on Oversigh and Investigations to Assist Homeless Veterans. scanOct 23
  743. 721Resolutions on the death of Crocifissa "Josie" Camarra. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 30
  744. 722Resolutions on the C.R.L.S. Girls Volleyball Team. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 30
  745. 723Resolutions on the 52nd Wedding Anniversary of Charles and Mary Menunoo. (Walsh) scanOct 30
  746. 724Order-re: surveyof street lighting. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 30
  747. 725Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Marilyn Mercier. (Russell & Walter Sullivan) scanOct 30
  748. 726Order-re: safety of Manuel Cartagena in El Salvador. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 30
  749. 727Comm. from Dorothy Macdonald expressing appreciation for resolution adopted by the City Council in memory of Michael J. Macdonald. scanOct 30
  750. 728Comm. from Daniel E. Geer, Jr., Co-Chair CCLN, transmitting notification that their Forum "Choke or Go Broke?" will be televised on cable channel 16 on Wednesday, November 1, 1989 at 5:30 p.m. scanOct 30
  751. 729Notice from the DPU transmitting notice of investigation on Cellular Dynamic Telephone Company of Boston, Inc. scanOct 30
  752. 730Notice of a public hearing was received by DPU for Nov. 7,1989 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on a petition received from Paging Network of mass., Inc. to serve additional areas. scanOct 30
  753. 731Comm. from Congressman Edward J. Markey in acknowledgement of a communication received by his office from the City Council regarding the child care proposal in the House Reconciliation Bill, H.R. 3299. scanOct 30
  754. 732Comm. from Senator Kennedy in acknowledgement to communications received by his office from the City Council regarding flag desecration. scanOct 30
  755. 733Comm. from Philip Griffiths, Election Department, transmitting a list of polling locations. scanOct 30
  756. 734Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 54 regarding list of names of boards and commissions. scanOct 30
  757. 735Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 56 regarding speed bumps installed at the intersection of Prentiss and Frost Streets. scanOct 30
  758. 736Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 53 regarding excessive speeding alogn Eustis Street. scanOct 30
  759. 737Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 52 regarding construction of fire station in Kendall Square. scanOct 30
  760. 738Response to Awaiting Report item Number 33 and 51 regarding Harvard Affiliated Housing. scanOct 30
  761. 739Response to Awaiting Report Item Number 13 regarding setting up a mechanism for the appointment orelection of a Maintenance Council for all schools in the city. scanOct 30
  762. 740PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE NINETEEN - Order-re: disapproval of the Proposition 1-2-3- workers. (David Sullivan) scanNov 6
  763. 741Resolution on MichaelT. Coffman, Jr. being inducted into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor. (Walter Sullivan) scanNov 6
  764. 742Resolution to be prepared on the death of Frank Murphy. (Russell and Walter Sullivan) scanNov 6
  765. 743Order-re: opposition to closing of Out-Patient Clinic of the Chelsea Soldier's Home. (Russell & Walter Sullivan) scanNov 6
  766. 744Resolutions on the retirement of Ann Shahzade. (Walter Sullivan and Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanNov 6
  767. 745Order-re: congratulations on the Golden Wedding Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Palermo. (Danehy) scanNov 6
  768. 746Order-re: City Council meeting of November 27, 1989 be cancelled. (Walter Sullivan) scanNov 6
  769. 747Resolutions on the death of John J. Droney. (Walter Sullivan) scanNov 6
  770. 748Resolutions to be prepard on the death of Alice Bent. (Walter Sullivan and Russell) scanNov 6
  771. 749Order-re: proclaiming November 19 to 26 as National Bible Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 6
  772. 750Order-re: proclaiming November 24th as "A Vermont Holiday Celebration Day". (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 6
  773. 751Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Henry J. Woods (Russell) scanNov 6
  774. 752Order-re: proclaiming the week of Nov. 12-24 as Hunger/Homeless Action Week: Feeding the Hungry--Housing the Homeless. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 6
  775. 753Resolutions onCambridge Arts Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 6
  776. 754Petitin of Crinne Mudarri requesting a hearing for tax evaluation of property. scanNov 6
  777. 755Communication from Albert C. Puell, et al, Community House of America, relative to affordable housing in the city. scanNov 6
  778. 756Notice of a public hearing from the DPU for Monday, Nov. 13, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston re: the transfer of Zip Call, Inc. to metomedia Paging Services, Inc. for radio paging services within the Commonwealth. scanNov 6
  779. 757Communication from Derek Bok, President, Harvard University, acknowledging communicaiton sent to him regarding the mutual agreement reached with the Union and University. scanNov 6
  780. 758Communication from SenatorJohnF. Kerry,acknowledging communication sent to him insupport of the Supreme Court's decision that makes it a crime to burn the United States flag. scanNov 6
  781. 759Communication from Chester G. Atkins, Congressman, acknowledging communication sent to him in support of the Early Childhood Education and Environment Act. scanNov 6
  782. 760Communication from Joyce Wasson, 3 Concord Ave., in support of home rule petition benning assault weapons in the city. scanNov 6
  783. 761Communication received from Mrs. Alphonse Carbone expressing appreciation to the City Council for the resolution adopted by the City Council in memory of her husband. scanNov 6
  784. 762Communication received from Ron Benham, Chair, Human Services Commission, relative to a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 9th at noon regarding the immpact of the state budget cuts in human services on the resident of our city. scanNov 6
  785. 763Communication received from Janette Noss, 34 Walnut St., regarding the unfair towing of her car. scanNov 6
  786. 764Resolutions to be prepared on the death of John C. Cuoco, Sr. (W. Sullivan) scanNov 13
  787. 765Order-re: congratulations to Edward J. O'Connell for passing the Bar Exam. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 13
  788. 766Resolutions on the death of Grace Kaczynski. (entire membership) scanNov 13
  789. 767Resolutions on the death of Abraham Spinetto. (W. Sullivan) scanNov 13
  790. 768Resolutions on the death of Heidi Jillson (W. Sullivan) scanNov 13
  791. 769Notice of a public meeting by MWRA for Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989 at 7:30 p. m. at the U.S. Transportation Authority Auditorium in Kendall Sq. on the proposed Somerville Facilities Combined Sewer Overflows. scanNov 13
  792. 770Notice of a public meeting from Dept. of Quality Engineering for Thursday, Nov. 16, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. at 62 Whittemore Ave., to discuss the status of the W.R. Grace disposal site in Cambridge. scanNov 13
  793. 771Comm. from Richard t. Leary, Town Administrator, Town of Brookline, transmitting notification of a lawsuit against the Governor for withholding $210 million in School Aid for Massachusetts cities and towns. scanNov 13
  794. 772Notice of a public hearing from the MWRA for Thursday, Dec. 7, 1989 at 7:30 p. m., 1 City Hall Sq., Boston on the proposed facilities combined sewer overflows for the Boston Harbor cleanup. scanNov 13
  795. 773Notice of a public hearing from the DPU forTuesday, Nov. 28, 1989 at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the request from Telecommunications Network, Inc. for the acquisition by Infopage. scanNov 13
  796. 774Notice of a publichearing from DPU for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1989 at 5:00 p. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the request from AT&T Communications of New England, Inc. to introduce a new MultiQuet Service. scanNov 13
  797. 775Notice of a public hearing from the Dept. of Food and Agriculture for Nov. 13, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. at 240 Beaver St., Waltham and Nov. 17, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. in Greenfield, MA on milk prices for the Commonwealth. scanNov 13
  798. 776Comm. from Philip W. Jonston, Secretary, Executive Office of Human Services, transmitting acknowledgement of a communication from the Council regarding reduction in funding for Dept. of Social Services open referral services. scanNov 13
  799. 777Conditions for solid waste reconstruction at the Mich-LIn Demolition Waste Transfer Station. scanNov 13
  800. 778Awaiting Report Item Number 48, regarding draft action plan on water quality. scanNov 13
  801. 779Massachusetts Water Works Association, Inc. selecting Cambride for the Community Award. scanNov 13
  802. 780Communication from CCLN regarding an article on SLAP. scanNov 15
  803. 781Order-re: His Honor the Mayor schedule a public hearing on the Resident parking Sticker Program. (Duehay) scanNov 20
  804. 782Resolution on William Colby's promotional visit at the Cambridge Public Library. (Graham) scanNov 20
  805. 783Order-re: declaring December 3, 1989 as "DAY OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION FOR PEACE IN EL SALVADOR". (M. Vellucci) scanNov 20
  806. 784Resolutions on the Kendall Community Group. (M. Vellucci and Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanNov 20
  807. 785Resolutions on the Harvard and Yale Game. (M. Vellucci) scanNov 20
  808. 786Order-re: Public Works Commissioner to discuss policy of paving streets and roads. (Danehy) scanNov 20
  809. 787Order-re: resolutions to be prepared on the death of Billy Vera (Danehy, Mayor Vellucci & Walter Sullivan) scanNov 20
  810. 788Resolutions on the retirement of Deputy Chief Edward J. Griffin. (Walsh) scanNov 20
  811. 789Resolutions on the retirement of Fire Fighter William D. Miller (Walsh) scanNov 20
  812. 790Legal opinion on Proposition 1-2-3. (PLACED ON FILE) scanNov 20
  813. 791Comm. fromLaurie Beth Mangili, District 65, Childcare Workers Local, requesting cancellation of the childcare hearing scheduled for Novembere 20, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. scanNov 20
  814. 792Comm. from Robert O. Edbrooke, 20 Prescott St. requesting the tennis courts at Cambride Rindge and Latin School be resurfaced. scanNov 20
  815. 793Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a report from vice-Mayor Wolf of the Substance Abuse Study Committee. scanNov 20
  816. 794Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a report from the Health and Hospital Committee regarding an update from the Aids Coordinator at the Cambridge Hospital. scanNov 20
  817. 795CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR Wednesday, November 29, 1989. scanNov 29
  818. 796NO ACTION TAKEN DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM - SEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 1989 - ORDER RESUBMITTED - re: Home rule petition re: "AN ACT REGULATING CERTAIN SALE OF CONTROLLED RENTAL UNITS IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE". (David Sullivan) scanNov 29
  819. 797Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Carol Dawn Jones. (Graham & Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  820. 798Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Geraldine Arita Bridgeman. (Graham) scanDec 4
  821. 799Resolutions thanking Dr. Doris Jeffries Ford. (Graham) scanDec 4
  822. 800Resolution congratulating Maria DiClemente on winning the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  823. 801Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Rita J. Shea. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  824. 802Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Catherine P. Carney. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  825. 803Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Reuben N. Dottin, Sr. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  826. 804Resolutions on the retirement of Joseph Bane. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  827. 805Resolutions congratulating the Council on Aging on its first annual "Chore Day". (Russell) scanDec 4
  828. 806Resolution on the death of Dr. Philip Alperin. (Russell) scanDec 4
  829. 807Resolutions on Roberto Santiago. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 4
  830. 808Resolution on the death of Kathryn T. Dignan. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 4
  831. 809Resolution thanking the Homeless Committee of the Philip Brooks House Association. (Duehay) scanDec 4
  832. 810Resolution congratulating Tim Toomey on his new venture as City Councillor. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 4
  833. 811Resolution adopted by the School Committee re: further erosion in Local Aid. scanDec 4
  834. 812Communicatin from Hayes, Clark, Hunt and Embry, 43 Thorndike Street, rgarding the prior status of condominium units in the city. scanDec 4
  835. 813Communication from Maziarz Antoine, 58 Wendell street, relative to the problems he has had with the Rent Control Board. scanDec 4
  836. 814Communication from George Mokray, 218 Franklin Street, regarding a biological method of waste treatment. scanDec 4
  837. 815Notice of a public hearing from the Metropoolitan Area Planning Council for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1989 at 7:30 p. m. in the City Council Chamber, on the Cambridge Watershed Protection Plan for the Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook Watershed. scanDec 4
  838. 816Notice of a public hearing by the DPU for Thursday, Dec. 7, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston on the investigation into the operations of IMR Telecom. scanDec 4
  839. 817Notice of a public hearing by DPU for Thursday, Dec. 21, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston on the petition of American Paging, Inc. to extend its service area. scanDec 4
  840. 818Communication from Kevin A. Griffin acknowledging resolution adopted by the City Council in memory of his sister, Helen Griffin O'Brien. scanDec 4
  841. 819"CITIES FIGHT BACK AGAINST DRUGS WEEK". scanDec 4
  842. 820Awaiting Report Item Number 68 regarding the parking sticker reduction decision. scanDec 4
  843. 821Awaiting Report item Number 65 regarding excessive speeding of motor vehicles on Essex Street. scanDec 4
  844. 822Awaiting Report Item Number 64 regarding the parking crisis at Huron Towers. scanDec 4
  845. 823Awaiting Report Item Number 12 regarding space for Veteran's Organization. scanDec 4
  846. 824Response to Awaiting Report Item # 2 regarding the MBTA bus tunnel Harvard Square. scanDec 4
  847. 825CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1989. scanDec 8
  848. 826Order-re: restoration of the Pearl Street bus route. (Walter Sullivan & Russell) scanDec 11
  849. 827Resolutions to be prepared on Philip Mangano (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 11
  850. 828Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Paul Frisoli. (Walter Sullivan & Duehay) scanDec 11
  851. 829Resolutions on Marlena Fox. (Russell) scanDec 11
  852. 830Resolutions to be prepared on the retirement of Mrs. Eleanor Burke. (entire membership.) scanDec 11
  853. 831Resolutions onthe Peace Tree. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 11
  854. 832Order-re: Arbor Day. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 11
  855. 833Order-re: proclaiming Dec. 10-16, 1989 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 11
  856. 834Resolutions to be prepared on the death of David Marquis. (Danehy & Walter Sullivan) scanDec 11
  857. 835Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Ruth Harrington. (Danehy & Walter Sullivan) scanDec 11
  858. 836Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Winifred Neville. (Danehy) scanDec 11
  859. 837Resolutions on the death of Catherine Keohane. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 11
  860. 838Notice of proceedings before the DPU for a public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990 at 7:30 p. m. at the Gardner Auditorium, State House, Boston relatie to an investigation of the rates charged by NET. scanDec 11
  861. 839Notice of a public hearing from the DPU for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1989 at 10:00 a. m. at 100 Cambridge St., Boston transmitting a revised application to transfer control of Telecommunications Network, Inc. as a radio utility in Massachusetts to Infopage, Inc. and SNET Cellular, Inc. scanDec 11
  862. 840Communication from Susan C. Griffith, 59 Elm Street, in support of the monthly recycling drop-off program. scanDec 11
  863. 841Awaiting Report Item Number 61 regarding health and safety hazards in the vicinity of 55 Essex Street. scanDec 11
  864. 842Awaiting Report Item Number 57 regarding parking by permit program on Thingvalla Avenue. scanDec 11
  865. 843Letter from the Mayor regarding the employment of Josefa Benzan in his office. scanDec 12
  866. 844Report from Claire M. Murphy, Executive Assistant to the Mayor. scanDec 12
  867. 845Order-re: sale of RIVERSIDE ROAD to Stop & Shop be contingent on the implementation of a final plan approved by the City Council. (Duehay) scanDec 18
  868. 846FAILED OF ADOPTION - Order for technical amendments to the purchase of RIVERSIDE ROAD. scanDec 18
  869. 847Resolution - appreciation to the Green Ribbon Committee to Research and Propose Minimum Rents. scanDec 18
  870. 848ORDER ADOPTED - filing of home rule legislation entitled "AN ACT REGULATING CERTAIN SLAES OF CONTROLLED RENTAL UNITS IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE," (D. Sullivan) scanDec 18
  871. 849Resolutions on the 90th Birthday of Michael F. O'Neill. (W. Sullivan) scanDec 18
  872. 850Resolutions onEllen Semonoff resigning from the Rent Control Board. (Vice Mayor Wolf & D. Sullivan) scanDec 18
  873. 851Order-re: all items pending not acted upon be placed in the files of the City Clerk, without prejudice. (W. Sullivan) scanDec 18
  874. 852Resolutions on deparing City Councillors and Mayor. (Vice Mayor Wolf, Councillors Duehay, Russell and W. Sullivan) scanDec 18
  875. 853Resolutions of appreciation to Joseph Baptista and Martin Mendonza. (W. Sullian) scanDec 18
  876. 854Resolutions on the death of Sister Mary Priscilla McDonough. (W. Sullivan) scanDec 18
  877. 855Comm. from Scott Hebert, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Operations, Exec. Office of Communities and Development, regarding the proposed revisions to the Rent Determination Regulation for state aided public housing and rental assistance tenants. scanDec 18
  878. 856Comm. from Phoenix Engineering Corp. relative to the construction of Payson Park Reservoir. scanDec 18
  879. 857Comm. from Shirley M. Green, Special Asst. to the President for Presidential Messages and Correspondence, acknowledging receipt of a resolution from the City Council on flag desecration. scanDec 18
  880. 858Report from the License Commission relative to the Pocket License Issue. scanDec 18
  881. 859Awaiting Report Item Number 59 regarding renovations underway in the area of Pleasant Street and Western Ave. scanDec 18
  882. 860SPECIAL MEETING CALL for December 26, 1989 meeting. scanDec 22
  883. 861Order-re: policy that no member of City Council while in office occupy as a tenant an apartment which is under Rent Control. (Walsh) scanDec 26
  884. 862Comm. from Laurence H. Tribe, relative to the report of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission inquiry into the COMMONWEALTH DAY SCHOOL episode. scanDec 26
  885. 863Resolutions to be prepared on the death of Dorothy C. Sweeney. (W. Sullivan) scanDec 26
  886. 864Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci on the findings of the COMMONWEALTH DAY SCHOOL REVIEW COMMITTEE. scanDec 26
  887. 865Communication from Councillor Duehay notifying the City Council of his inability to attend Special City Council meeting of December 26,1989. scanDec 26
  888. 866SPECIAL MEETING CALL for December 28, 1989 meeting. scanDec 22
  889. 867NO ACTION TAKEN - resolutions to be prepared on the death of Anthony Rizzuto. (W. Sullivan) scanDec 22
  890. 868NO ACTION TAKEN - resolutions to be prepared on the death of Attorney Lawrence Brennan. (Russell) scanDec 22
  891. 869PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: support of the initiative petition which prohibits municipalities from spending public funds on ballot questions. (Walsh) scanDec 22
  892. 870PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: that the City Solicitor be requested to create a home rule petition that would provide for a "Means Test" within the state law governing rent control in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 22
  893. 871PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: Rent Control Board Regulation 76. (Walsh) scanDec 22
  894. 872PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: City Council does not endorse the practice of the License Commission to "take back" pocket alcoholic beverage licenses. (Danehy) scanDec 22
  895. 873PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: hearing to be held to hear from members of the Putnam Western Cooperative Corp., the former CELCO tenants and the Community Development Dept. as to what transpired in the attempt of tenants to form a cooperative that has resulted in failure to achieve affordable housing for low and moderate income residents. (VM Wolf) scanDec 22
  896. 874PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: consistent with MGL, Chapter 43 provisions, the Council direct the Election Commission to place a non-binding referendum question (contained in the text of this order) on the November 7, 1989 ballot re: a means test for new tenants only of rent controlled apartments. (Walsh) scanDec 22
  897. 875PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: sense of the City Council that property owners, large and small, receive no less than the actual cost of capital improvement. (Walsh) scanDec 28
  898. 876PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: that the order calling for the appointment of a Blue Ribbon Committee to be appointed by the Mayor for the purpose of making recommendations onthe establishment of a means test for tenants occupying rent controlled units and which was referred to the Rent Control Committee on February 1st, 1988 be transferred to the jurisdiction of the ordinance committee. (Walsh) scanDec 28
  899. 877PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Comm. from Councillor Walsh, Chairman, Committee on Rent Control, transmitting the report of said committee resulting from hearings held during the past two years concerning the Abt Report, through testimony of the Rent Control Board, its Executive Director, Asst. Executive Director, residents, landlords, tenants, the Inspectional Services Dept. and the Zoning Dept.and the Committee's recommendations. scanDec 28
  900. 878NO ACTION TAKEN - Response to Calendar Item Number 20 of December 20, 1989. scanDec 28
  901. 879Rent Control Committee Report on the issue of capital improvements in rent controlled building. - PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE. scanDec 28

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  1. 1Order re: that the City Manager be requested to review, prior to budget submission, the opening of the Main Library on Saturdays during the summer months. (VM Wolf) scanJan 9
  2. 2Order re: that the City Manager survey Upland Road's street & sidewalks for possible inclusion in the list of streets & sidewalks to be repaired. (VM Wolf) scanJan 9
  3. 3Order re: that the City Manager insure that Fresh Pond continue to be open for people to walk their dogs & to dispel any truth to the rumor that a decision is immanent to ban dogs from the area. (Walsh) scanJan 9
  4. 4Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of the Cambridge Public Libraries on the creation of an archive in the Main Branch Library for the preservation of Orders, Resolutions & documents which come before the Council naming streets, monuments, buildings & parks. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 9
  5. 5Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view of contacting the owner of record at the corner of Pemberton & Middlesex St.'s about pruning back the bushes at said property, to allow for better vehicle & pedestrian visibility & also, to replace the sidewalk & curbing at this location. (Danehy) scanJan 9
  6. 6Order re: that the City Manager direct the Superintendent of the Water Dept. to inform the Council when the problem of dirty water will be corrected in the Lincoln Way/Sheridan St. area; said problem caused by a broken pipe during construction of condominiums at the corner of Richdale Ave. & Raymond St. (S. Russell) scanJan 9
  7. 7Resolutions expressing the Council's concern for the needless suffering & death of intelligent primates in Cambridge & asking the City Manager to request the President of MIT to provide the Council with information & reports of any internal investigation of the care & use of primates at MIT. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 9
  8. 8Order re: that the City Manager request a status report on the installation of an emergency telephone in the elevator of the Leonard J. Russell Apartments, which was requested by previous Council order. (S. Russell) scanJan 23
  9. 9Order re: that the City Manager, pursuant to a previously submitted resolution, direct the Traffic Dept. to install "Pedestrian Crossing" street stanchions, similar to those used in Arlington, on Huron Ave. (S. Russell) scanJan 23
  10. 10Order re: that the City Manager advise the Director of the Rent Control Board to provide a special area on the application form which will allow the applicant to designate their senior/elderly status & to create a mechanism whereby said applications are given priority in processing. (Walsh) scanJan 23
  11. 11Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to give immediate & sustained attention to finalizing the details of both the permanent & temporary recycling programs. (Duehay) scanJan 23
  12. 12Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the Traffic & Parking Dept. to install a pedestrian operated signal light on Garden St. at Appian Way to assist pedestrians at this location. (Duehay) scanJan 23
  13. 13Order re: that the City Manager be requested to obtain information from the Exec. Dir. of the CHA Re: 55 Essex St. & report back to the Council. (Duehay) scanJan 23
  14. 14Order re: that prior to the February 6th Council hearing on the sale of Riverside Road to the Stop & Shop Companies, the City Manager present the Council a full report on the development potential of this land, appraisal of its value & a statement from Stop & Shop as to what it intends to do with the land if acquired. (Duehay) scanJan 23
  15. 15Order re: that the City Manager be requested to look with the Chief of Police at issues concerning traffic safety that arise because of the schedules of officers assigned to traffic duty & to revise said schedules, if necessary. (VM Wolf) scanJan 23
  16. 16Order re: that the City Manager direct the Public Works Dept. to clear trash from around Donnelly Field on the Willow St. side. (S. Russell) scanJan 23
  17. 17Order re: that the City Manager include in the 1990 Budget sidewalk reconstruction on Holworthy St. (S. Russell) scanJan 23
  18. 18Order re: that the Assessors Office supply the Council with a progress report on the "over-value" abatements filed in the Fall & supposedly finished by March 1st. (S. Russell) scanJan 23
  19. 19Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services & Health & Hospitals to evaluate the recommendations in the report of Dr. Nancy Rigotti of Harvard University dated December 14, 1988 & report back to the Council their comments. (Duehay & D. Sullivan) scanJan 23
  20. 20Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with appropriate MBTA officials with the view of cleaning up & keeping clean the lot at the corner of Mass. Ave. & Cameron Ave. (Danehy) scanJan 23
  21. 21Re: enclosed copy of the 1987-1988 Annual Report of the City. scanJan 23
  22. 22Appropriation of a grant of $6,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanJan 23
  23. 23Appropriation of a grant of $10,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanJan 23
  24. 24Appropriation of $20,000. from the Parking Fund to the Community Development Dept. scanJan 23
  25. 25Appropriation of $3,411.14 in interest earnings from the Public Works Economic Development Grant to the Community Development Dept. scanJan 23
  26. 26Transfer of $76,500. in the Public Works Dept. scanJan 23
  27. 27Transfer of $4,000. from the Reserve Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Fire Dept. scanJan 23
  28. 28Transfer of $15,000. in the Inspectional Services Dept. scanJan 23
  29. 29LOAN ORDER for the appropriation & authorization to borrow $2,000,000. to supplement $3,800,000. in funds previously appropriated for a complete overhaul of the HVAC system at Cambridge Hospital. (Submitted as an Agenda Item on 12/12/88 & Passed to a second reading at that time. On 1/2389 - Loan Order Adopted on Roll Call of 8-0-1) scanJan 23
  30. 30Order re: that the City Manager direct the Inspectional Services Commissioner to advise the Council whether said Dept. carries out the policy under the State Building Code, Sec.108.5.1, Table 108, REQUIRED MINIMUM INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR SPECIFIED USE GROUPS: which calls for inspections of multi-family residences every five years & furhter, to provide the Council the most recent date on which the residence at 361 Western Ave. was last inspected & found to be in complete compliance. (Walsh) (1/9/89 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it. 1/23/89 - Order Adopted) scanJan 23
  31. 31Order re: that pursuant to a previously adopted resolution submitted by Mayor Vellucci Re: a public hearing being scheduled on transportation issues as they effect the elderly residents of Cambridge, the City Manager be requested to provide the Council a report outlining the feasibility of allocating additional money for elderly transportation. (S. Russell) scanJan 30
  32. 32Resolutions that the City Manager include street & sidewalk repairs to Gurney St. in the FY90 Budget. (S. Russell) scanJan 30
  33. 33Resolutions that the Exec. Dir. of the Cambridge Housing Authority immediately prepare a report for the Council & City Manager fully documenting the situation concerning the number of new state & federal rental supplement vouchers available for low income tenants. (Duehay) scanJan 30
  34. 34Re: enclosed Planning Board recommendation on the request of abutters to purchase Riverside Road in Cambridge. scanJan 30
  35. 35Transfer of $10,000. in the Cable T.V. Office. scanJan 30
  36. 36Order re: that the City Manager initiate proceedings, as soon as possible to take by eminent domain the property at 74-76 Putnam Ave., in order to construct affordable housing for low & moderate income Cambridge families. (D. Sullivan) (1/23/89 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 1/30/89 - Order Adopted 6-2-0-1) scanJan 30
  37. 37PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM 22 - Resolution requesting the City Manager to submit a plan within two months to monitor the traffic on residential streets in Cambridgeport, Riverside & Area 4 regularly. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) (2/8/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 2/22/88 - Order Adopted. Reconsideration motion filed in this matter. 2/29/88 - Order Tabled. Remained on Table through 1/30/89 at which time it was Placed on File pursuant to Calendar Item 22 adopted this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar items with the exception of ordinance amendments, subject to resubmittal) scanJan 30
  38. 38PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Resolutions that the Mayor be requested to schedule a public hearing, as soon as possible, on the transfer of power over the easement at 110 Mt. Auburn St., site of the Harvard Motor Inn, from the City Manager to the City Council & also, the decision of Harvard University to build a 200 room motel on the site of the Quincy St. Gulf Station. (Duehay) 12/19/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised. 1/9/89 - Order Tabled. 1/30/89 - Placed on File, pursuant to Calendar Item 22 adopted this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar Items, with the exception of ordinance amendments, subject to resubmittal) scanJan 30
  39. 39Order re: that the City Manager be requested to take the appropriate steps to transfer City-owned land on Columbia Terrace to develop low income housing for Cambridge residents. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 6
  40. 40Order re: that the City Manager be requested to develop a plan for recycling paper in City Hall & other City offices. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 6
  41. 41Order re: that the City Manager be requested to issue a report to the Council concerning court cases brought against the City & workmen's compensation cases; specifically, the process by which a decision is made to settle out-of-court ; types of cases being litigated & the number of cases settled in 1988. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 6
  42. 42Order re: that the City Manager be requested to give an update report to the Council on the status of Phase VI and VII sewer upgrading & funding for these projects. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 6
  43. 43Order re: that the City Manager direct the City Solicitor to bring to the City Manager for approval every litigation settlement of $10,000. or more prior to its signing & that the City Manager apprise the Council of same prior to signing it. (Walsh) (Referred to the Committee on Claims) scanFeb 6
  44. 44Transfer of $40,649. in the School Dept. scanFeb 6
  45. 45Transfer totalling $158,351. in the School Dept. scanFeb 6
  46. 46Re: enclosed progress report on "over-value" abatements that were filed in the Fall. scanFeb 6
  47. 47Order re: that the City Manager confer with the Public Works Commissioner concerning the street surface on Prospect St. in the vicinity of #96 & #102; which causes vibrations when large vehicles go by & cracks in the foundations of these homes. (S. Russell) scanFeb 13
  48. 48Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Dept. to conduct a public meeting at the Tobin School, prior to March 31, 1989 to discuss issues relating to traffic in the Huron Ave., Concord Ave. & Fresh Pond area. (S. Russell) scanFeb 13
  49. 49Resolutions congratulating the City Manager, Deputy City Manager & his Budget staff for their fine work & foresight in celebrating the youth of Cambridge in the 1988 Annual Report. (Mayor Vellucci & Councillors Danehy, Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh, For the Committee on Human Needs) scanFeb 13
  50. 50Resolutions that the City Manager & City employees rededicate themselves to going the "extra mile" in dealing with others. (Mayor Vellucci & Councillors Danehy, S. Russell, W.J. Sullivan & Walsh, For the Committee on Human Needs) scanFeb 13
  51. 51Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Superintendent of Water to take whatever steps are necessary to repair the water leak at the corner of Trowbridge St. & Broadway. scanFeb 13
  52. 52Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ensure that any City employees who might be eligible for "Earned income credit" under the 1986 Federal tax law, be so informed. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 13
  53. 53Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic Dept. regarding its intention to require a fence in the median strip on Main St. from Third St. east. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanFeb 13
  54. 54Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to provide the Council with the most recent date, prior to the February 11, 1989 failure on which the emergency generator at 55 Essex St. was inspected & certified as being in good working condition. (Walsh) scanFeb 13
  55. 55Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer wtih the MBTA concerning the installation of emergency lights at the stairway entrances to the Central Sq., Harvard Sq., Kendall Sq., Porter Sq. & Alewife subway stations. (W.J. Sullivan) scanFeb 13
  56. 56Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works Dept. in order to determine the feasibility of installing an emergency electric power supply at critical traffic intersections throughout the City. scanFeb 13
  57. 57Re: enclosed proposed resolution, autborizing the City Manager to file the City's FY90 Block Grant Application. (Resolution Adopted on Roll Call 8-0-1) scanFeb 13
  58. 58Order re: that the City Manager ber equested to discuss with the Council the need for expanded office space on the 2nd floor of City Hall. (Duehay) scanFeb 27
  59. 59Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Public Works Commissioner, upon commencement of the "Street Sweeping Program" to develop a plan which would coordinate rubbish collection & street sweeping. (S. Russell) scanFeb 27
  60. 60Order re: that the Cambridge Lions Club International be given permission to park an "Eye Mobile" on Mass. Avenue in front of City Hall on June 19, 1989 between 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. & that the City Manager be requested to notify the Traffic Dept. of same. (Mayor Vellucci) scanFeb 27
  61. 61Order re: that the City Manager request the Human Rights Commission in conjunction with the Consumer Commission to investigate whether any complaints against the Holiday Spa involve racial or other discrimination & to take appropriate action in response to this investigation. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 27
  62. 62Resolutions that the City Council go on record supporting both "An Act to Improve Maternal and Child Health/WIC" (H.1896/S.515) & "An Act Treating the Nutritional Outreach and Public Education Program (H. 3254/S.648) & further, that the City Manager be put on notice that human travail must be taken into account in the City's Human Service Budget, notwithstanding the budget crunch. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 27
  63. 63Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Police Dept. to oncrease its efforts to rid the area around Bishop Allen Drive & Columbia St. of all illegal drug activity. (Duehay) scanFeb 27
  64. 64Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Water Dept. to give priority to water conservation under the City's control, such as repair to leaking pipes. (VM Wolf) scanFeb 27
  65. 65Order re: that the City Manager be requested to communicate with the U.S. Postal Service Office in Cambridge the fact that postal service on Mellen St. is completely unsatisfactory & irregular & has been during the past year and one-half & that the City Clerk be requested to communicate on this matter with the office of Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy, in order that an investigation may be done. (Duehay) scanFeb 27
  66. 66Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, the Asst. City Manager for Community Development & the Fire Chief to appear before the Council on March 20, 1989 to respond to inquiries concerning the ever-increasing threat by fire to persons & property across Cambridge. (Walsh) scanFeb 27
  67. 67Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Chief of Police with the view in mind of making reimbursement to Det. Frank Pasquarello in an amount not to exceed $125. to replace his glasses. (Duehay) scanFeb 27
  68. 68Appropriation of a grant of $49,427. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanFeb 27
  69. 69Appropriation of $23,238. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanFeb 27
  70. 70Appropriation of a grant of $5,807. to the Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanFeb 27
  71. 71Appropriation of a grant of $6,500. to the License Commission, Consumer Council, Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanFeb 27
  72. 72Appropriation of an additional grant of $780. to the License Commission, Consumer Council, Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanFeb 27
  73. 73Re: request that the public hearing on the sale of Riverside Road be postponed to a future date, while additional information is assembled on the potential use of the site. scanFeb 27
  74. 74Acceptance of donations totalling $3,305. specifically earmarked for use by the CRLS Russian Club to the Cambridge Public School Trust Fund. scanFeb 27
  75. 75Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to intensify discussions with MIT to donate the land on which the present temporary alcoholic shelter on Albany St. is located. (Duehay) scanMar 6
  76. 76Order re: that the City Manager be requested to inform the Post Office that there continues to be problems with mail delivery on Harrison Ave. (VM Wolf) scanMar 6
  77. 77Order re: that the City Manager be requested to contact appropriate DEQE officials to indicate the City's interest in having broad citizen participation on the Materials Recovery Facility Commission. (VM Wolf) scanMar 6
  78. 78Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Solicitor with the view of offering an opinion on the proposed use of the structure(s) at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St. under fast food or manufacturing & the case for arguments under one or the other proposed use & chances for withstanding a legal challenge to the City's argument. (VM Wolf) scanMar 6
  79. 79Order re: that the City Manager be requested to have a complete & comprehensive traffic analysis conducted at the proposed development site at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St., if the existing driveway is relocated. (Duehay) scanMar 6
  80. 80Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Solicitor with the view of notifying the owners of record of the property at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St. that it is the sense of the City Council that when & if application is made for relocation of the existing curb cut & where the public safety is at risk, said application will be denied. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 6
  81. 81Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Asst. City Manager for Community Development with the view of proposing a rezoning of the neighborhood directly affected by the proposed development at the corner of Broadway & Prospect St. after consultation with area residents. (Duehay) scanMar 6
  82. 82Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Solicitor & Chairman of the License Commission with the view of proposing an amendment to the Code of the City requiring annual review & licensing all fast food establishments. (Duehay) scanMar 6
  83. 83Enclosed comm. from the Government Finance Officer's Assoc., congratulating the City of Cambridge for having attained the award for Distinguished Budget Presentation. scanMar 6
  84. 84Appropriation of a donation of $4,325. to the Fire Dept. scanMar 6
  85. 85Transfer of $8,283. in the Community Development Dept. scanMar 6
  86. 86Appropriation of $5,128. to the Community Development Dept. scanMar 6
  87. 87Appropriation of a grant of $5,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanMar 6
  88. 88Appropriation of a grant totalling $33,500. to the Community Development Dept. scanMar 6
  89. 89Appropriation of $165,000. to the Neville Manor Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. scanMar 6
  90. 90Order re: that the City Council hold a public hearing on Monday, March 6, 1989 at 7 p.m. to discuss with the City Manager & Police Chief drug problems in the City, as well as to review all efforts of Police Officers thus far & that, if necessary, the Council adjourn into executive session, so as not to impede any ongoing efforts/investigations. (Walsh & Duehay) scanFeb 27
  91. 91Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to review the feasibility of establishing permit parking on York St. & of approving peripheral parking at Donnelly Field. (S. Russell) scanMar 20
  92. 92Resolutions urging the City Manager to provide proper lighting of the Cambridge Common. (Duehay) scanMar 20
  93. 93Order re: that the City Manager direct the Cable T.V. Office to provide live coverage of the upcoming budget hearings for every City Dept. & to insure the presence of maximal publicity. (Walsh) scanMar 20
  94. 94Order re: that the City Manager be requested, by March 27, 1989 to provide the Council with a specifically detailed breakdown of precisely how much money the Commonwealth of Mass. owes to The Cambridge Hospital. (Walsh) scanMar 20
  95. 95Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services & Traffic & Parking Director to come before the Council at the earliest possible date to respond to the petition of residents of Eustis & Traymore St.'s opposing Brodie Auto Rentals' application for a license to sell used cars at 8-10 Eustis St. (Walsh) scanMar 20
  96. 96Order re: that the City Manager be requested to work with the Police Chief to begin recruitment of a new class of police officers as soon as possible, planning for positions which will be vacated & synchronized with police examinations. (VM Wolf) scanMar 20
  97. 97Order re: that the City Manager be requested to meet immediately with the Commissioner of Public Works & Recreation to remedy the erroneous analysis & decision calling for the cutting down of the chestnut tree at the corner of Rindge Ave. & Hollis St. & that the City Manager report back on a fail-safe process to preclude the possibility of other healthy trees falling victim in future. (Walsh) scanMar 20
  98. 98Order re: that the City Manager be requested to investigate the issue around charging $20. for rabies shots that center around many phone calls received from concerned senior citizens. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  99. 99Order re: that the City Manager & all City officers be made aware of the need to provide the general public with recreational access to the Charles River. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  100. 100Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Asst. City Manager for Community Development to create a program for household electrical wiring safety. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  101. 101Transfer of $1,500. in the Election Commission. scanMar 20
  102. 102Transfer of $1,500. in the Election Commission. scanMar 20
  103. 103Transfer totalling $11,665. in the Election Commission. scanMar 20
  104. 104Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic & Parking Dept. to check the lights in the Harvard Square area to insure that all pedestrian lights are working properly & also at Craigie St. (S. Russell) scanMar 27
  105. 105Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Div. of the Police Dept. to give special attention to illegal speeding on Brattle St. between Fayerweather & Sparks St.'s in particular. (Duehay) scanMar 27
  106. 106Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Consumer Council to provide the City Council with a complete account of all problems concerning the Holiday Health Spa. (Duehay) scanMar 27
  107. 107Resolutions congratulating the City Manager & various dept.'s, employees & organizations associated with the City who have earned a variety of special awards & honors in recognition of the superb quality of their work during FY89. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 27
  108. 108Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Traffic & Parking Director to conduct a traffic circulation study in & around the Fresh Pond Shopping Center, New St. & Bay State Road & that no permits for operation of the cinema be issued prior to this study. (S. Russell) scanMar 27
  109. 109Order re: that the City Manager be requested to contact the appropriate official at the MDC to invite the Metro Police Superintendent or his designee to the neighborhood meeting at the Tobin School, or in the event that no one from the MDC is available to attend, that the City Clerk be requested to invite appropriate individuals from the MDC to the April 3, 1989 Council meeting. (S. Russell) scanMar 27
  110. 110Order re: that the City Manager meet with MDC Commissioner Bhatti as soon as possible to insure that before the Longfellow Bridge project proceeds, the institutional presence on the advisory board be countered by increasing the committee's membership by adding a registered voter from each neighborhood of Cambridge. (Walsh) scanMar 27
  111. 111Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA to determine why the Television Room at the Manning Apt.'s is locked in the evening and has no cable t.v. hookup & when the room will be air conditioned. (Duehay) scanMar 27
  112. 112Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with appropriate officials of the Dept. of Environment & Quality Engineering on the request for a public hearing on the application of T-Cell Science located at 38 Sidney St. for a permit to discharge pre-treatment acid discharge & whether any hazardous waste could exist & enter the sewer system. (Duehay) scanMar 27
  113. 113Order re: that the City Manager be requested, upon review of a comm. dated March 25, 1989 from the Cambridge Citizens for Liveable Neighborhoods & upon meeting with the Secretary of Environmental Affairs, to report on the status of the parking garage issue. (Duehay) scanMar 27
  114. 114Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide a status report on the proposed development of Domino's Pizza at the corner of Prospect St. & Broadway. (Duehay) scanMar 27
  115. 115Transfer of $30,000. in the Police Dept. scanMar 27
  116. 116Transfer of $8,300. in the Library Dept. scanMar 27
  117. 117Order re: that the City Manager request the Traffic Dept. to place Do Not Enter signs at the appropriate locations on Sparks St. & to report on the feasibiltiy of a traffic light at the corner. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 3
  118. 118Order re: that the City Manager request the Chief of Police to report to the Council on jay-walking enforcement. (S. Russell) scanApr 3
  119. 119Order re: that the City Manager confer with the Commissioner of Public Works & City Engineer to determine whether a problem with the road surface on Concord Ave. between Walden & Alpine St.'s is the cause of cracks in walls, ceilings & home foundations in that section of Concord Ave. (S. Russell) scanApr 3
  120. 120Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to evaluate the Women's Business Enterprise programs in other cities & to establish such a program in Cambridge, if feasible. (Mayor Vellucci & Graham) scanApr 3
  121. 121Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Chief on increasing police presence in the Linear Park area. (Danehy) scanApr 3
  122. 122Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report as to whether the ordinance regulating disposal companies should be limited on weekends on Saturday only after 8 a.m. & on Sundays only after 9 a.m . (Duehay) scanApr 3
  123. 123Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works on having the Waste Collection Inspector investigate complaints from residents of Upland Road on repeated non-compliance Re: Section 7.04 entitled "Rubbish Collection" of Ordinance No. 798. (S. Russell) scanApr 3
  124. 124Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works & City Engineer to determine the boundaries of Sheridan St., with the view of placing a sidewalk on said street. (S. Russell) scanApr 3
  125. 125Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Asst. City Manager for Human Services & officials of CEOC to report on the program for distribution of surplus food City-wide & explain why some sites are over-stocked while others are under-stocked. (Mayor Vellucci, Vice-Mayor Wolf & All Councillors) scanApr 3
  126. 126Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA & officials of Harvard University in order to provide the Council a status report on the premises numbered 2 Mt. Auburn St.; the lease & expiration of same. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 3
  127. 127Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the appropriate officials of Harvard University & MIT Re: assisting Cambridge Youth Soccer, which needs one soccer field to utilize this spring for their games to be played over an 8-week period. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 3
  128. 128Re: transmittal of the 1989-1990 Budget, for consideration of the City Council. scanApr 3
  129. 129Order re: that the City Manager meet with the Exec. Dir. of the Rent Control Board to create a mechanism or process by which a property owner, upon presentation of proof of payment in full of water & sewer charges may allocate those charges immediately & equally to residents of the rent-controlled units of the property in question without the usual rent adjustment process. (Walsh) (3/27/89- Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 4/3/89-Order Adopted on Roll Call of 5-4-0) scanApr 3
  130. 130Order re: that the City Manager take the appropriate steps, involving appropriate City dept.'s & railroad personnel to install rubber panels paralell to the tracks along the approach surface of the railroad crossing located between 674 & 686 Cambridge St. in order to cushion the traffic impact & lessen the noise & vibrations. (Walsh) scanApr 10
  131. 131Order re: that the City Manager be requested to inquire as to the projected use of the Otis Hospital, which has been sold. (Walsh) scanApr 10
  132. 132Order re: that the City Manager be requested to accelerate & intensify the search for land in Cambridge on which to build the new CASPAR residence. (Walsh) scanApr 10
  133. 133Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Police Chief to focus special attention on & increase police presence in the Frost St. area, as there have been several break-ins recently. (Walsh) scanApr 10
  134. 134Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking & with the Police Dept. on more enforcement of resident parking during the evening on side-streets off of Rindge Ave., specifically, Jackson, Clifton, Clay, Montgomery, Dudley, etc. (S. Russell) scanApr 10
  135. 135Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Police Chief to provide the Council a report detailing what is being done to curtail the practice of Boston cab drivers picking up fares in Cambridge & what can be done to crack down on this practice. (Walsh) scanApr 10
  136. 136Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the Police Dept. to ensure that only groups with Recreation Dept. permits use the youth soccer field at Russell Field on weekends. (Duehay) scanApr 10
  137. 137Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Public Works Commissioner & Director of Recreation to take all appropriate steps to repair the leaking ceiling at the women's locker room at the Fresh Pond Golf Course. (S. Russell) scanApr 10
  138. 138Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Health on the proposed removal of contaminates in the groundwater & soil in & around the Field St., Fern St., Bay State Road & Birch St. area. (S. Russell) scanApr 10
  139. 139Response to Awaiting Report Item 37 on monies currently owed to the Cambridge Hospital by the Commonwealth. scanApr 10
  140. 140Appropriation of a grant of $19,992. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanApr 10
  141. 141Appropriation of additional funds of $8,784. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanApr 10
  142. 142Appropriation of $50,000. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanApr 10
  143. 143Appropriation of a grant of $83,151. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanApr 10
  144. 144Appropriation of $1,500. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanApr 10
  145. 145Transfer of $33,500. in the Fire Dept. scanApr 10
  146. 146Transfer of $9,000. in the Fire Dept. scanApr 10
  147. 147Transfer of $4,800. in the Mayor's Office. scanApr 10
  148. 148Transfer of $12,000. in the Traffic Dept. scanApr 10
  149. 149Appropriation of $190,872.75 to the Community Development Dept. scanApr 10
  150. 150Appropriation of $475,500. to the Community Development Dept. scanApr 10
  151. 151Appropriation of a gratn of $477,480. to the Community Development Dept. scanApr 10
  152. 152Acceptance of donations totaling $785. to the Cambridge Public Schools Trust Fund. scanApr 10
  153. 153Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Electrical Dept. on improving the brightness (voltage) of the only street lamp on Auburn St. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  154. 154Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to clean the sewers in front of 51 Magee St., the corner of Magee & Callendar St.'s & in front of 187 Western Ave. (Graham) scanApr 24
  155. 155Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services & Director of Traffic & Parking to come before the Council on either May 1st or May 8th to respond to a petition from residents of Eustis & Traymore St.'s in opposition to the application of Brodie Auto Rentals to sell used cars at 8-10 Eustis St. (Walsh) scanApr 24
  156. 156Order re: that the City Manager be requested to investigate complaints received from Cambridgeport residents concerning Pat's Tow & wrong direction driving on Brookline St. & Putnam Ave. , Pearl St. & Putnam Ave.; horn blowing at intersections & the selling of substances in plastic bags at the park at Brookline St. & Putnam Ave. (Duehay) scanApr 24
  157. 157Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with Paul Ryder, Recreation Director & Devin Lomon & Manolis Boulukos to discuss the possibility of providing a community skate boarding ramp. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  158. 158Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the removal of a sign at the intersection of Broadway & the railroad bed in front of the new Draper Laboratory due to the safety hazard obstructing the vision of the engineers utilizing the tracks. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  159. 159Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Police & Traffic Dept.'s on numerous requests by residents of the Haggerty School district on excessive speeding on Holworthy & Cushing St.'s. (Mayor Vellucci & S. Russell) scanApr 24
  160. 160Order re: that the City Manager direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to initiate steps necessary for the installation of a pedestrian traffic light at the intersection of Dana & Cambridge St.'s in front of the Youville Hospital. (Walsh) scanApr 24
  161. 161Order re: that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police to confer with the Recreation Dept. with the view of providing some temporary security for workers at the War Memorial Pool until a permanent solution can be worked out. (S. Russell) scanApr 24
  162. 162Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with officials of Harvard College Corp. with the view of responding to an invitation by the Council to develop low & moderate income housing on the Grower's Market (formerly Tree Land) site at the corner of Western Ave. & Memorial Drive. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  163. 163Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor, the City Manager, School Committee, Supt. of Schools & Ad-Hoc Budget Committee of the CRLS Faculty be requested to convene to review discussions of the City Council at its April 24th meeting & make recommendations to the Council by April 27th for possible restoration of resources to the CRLS FY-90 Operating Budget & Elementary School programs. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanApr 24
  164. 164Order re: that the questions of the East Cambridge Stabilization Committee (as outlined in the attached communication) be referred to the City Manager, City Solicitor & appropriate dept. heads for report. (Walsh) scanApr 24
  165. 165Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the Rent Control Board with the view of assisting Amos & Catherine Rogers in receiving a speedy hearing before the Board. (Mayor Vellucci) scanApr 24
  166. 166Appropriation of $100,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanApr 24
  167. 167Appropriation of a grant of $3,380. to the Historical Commission. scanApr 24
  168. 168Appropriation of $2,250. to the Historical Commission. scanApr 24
  169. 169Transfer of $27,010. in the Public Works Dept. scanApr 24
  170. 170Transfer of $4,000. in the Election Commission. scanApr 24
  171. 171Appropriation of $20,000. to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanApr 24
  172. 172Enclosed copy of the Cambridge Public Schools Annual Budget for 1989-1990, as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools & a copy of the Summary presentation to the Council dated April 27, 1989. scanApr 24
  173. 173Order re: that the City Manager direct the Superintendent of Schools to advise the Manager at Vocell Bus Co., Inc. to take immediate steps to bring a permanent end to the practice of the bus driver who sounds his horn continuously while picking up children at Corcoran Park between 7:15 & 7:30 a.m. (Walsh) scanMay 1
  174. 174Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide copies of the results of radon testing in Cambridge public schools to the City Council, School Committee & representatives of the Cambridge Teachers Union. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  175. 175Order re: that the City Manager provide the Council by May 8, 1989 a status report as to progress in the development/construction of University Park at MIT. (Walsh) scanMay 1
  176. 176Order re: that the City Manager be requested to allocate to the Historical Commission budget the sum of $1,000. for the presentation of the East Cambridge Historical Book by Susan Maycock & the Cambridge Historical Commission. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  177. 177Order re: City Manager be requested to insure that the land bordering Fresh Pond along Concord Ave., Blanchard Rd., Huron Ave. & Fresh Pond Parkway is kept free of debris. (Duehay) scanMay 1
  178. 178Order re: City Manager be requested to direct the Police & Traffic Dept.'s to aggressively monitor the handicapped parking spaces in front of the Cahill House. (Duehay) scanMay 1
  179. 179Order re: that the City Manager be requested to take appropriate action to provide an attorney to residents & if necessary, to request an appropriation for a sum sufficient to cover these services, in relation to the proposal of Enoble Corp. for the operation of a drug & alcohol rehabilitation center. (Danehy) scanMay 1
  180. 180Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic Director on the feasibility of leasing parking spaces on the roof of the Green St. garage to members of the Police Dept. (S. Russell) scanMay 1
  181. 181Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking in an effort to extend the hours of operation of the East Cambridge Garage with the view of providing additional commercial parkign spaces for persons attending VFW functions, or who may be shopping in the area. (Duehay) scanMay 1
  182. 182Resolutions that the City Manager instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA in an effort to develop a coordinated parking program at Jefferson Pk. (S. Russell) scanMay 1
  183. 183Order re: that, in an effort to respond to numerous inquiries, the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA to determine why cable t.v. is not provided to residents of the Manning Apt's & when the hook-up will be installed. (Duehay) scanMay 1
  184. 184Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to take the appropriate steps to clean the drain at the corner of Third & Hurley St.'s in front of the August & Simmons law firm. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 1
  185. 185Appropriation of $1,000. to the Historical Commission. scanMay 1
  186. 186Appropriation of $4,000. to the Historical Commission. scanMay 1
  187. 187Appropriation of $159,696. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanMay 1
  188. 188Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the Public Works Dept. to place Longfellow Road on the list of streets to be resurfaced. (Duehay) scanMay 8
  189. 189Order re: that the City Manager direct the Assessors & Revaluation Director to appear before the Council no later than by May 22nd to discuss a letter & Sales Verification Form received by owners of rent-controlled property who were a party to the sale of property during 1986, 1987 or 1988. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  190. 190Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report to the Council as to what real estate, if any, The Cambridge Hospital rents. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  191. 191Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ascertain from the License Commission when the training program for taxi drivers will be instituted. (Duehay) scanMay 8
  192. 192Order re: that the City Manager be requested to increase the sense of urgency in the search to insure that a permanent site will be found for a year-round shelter for the homeless. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  193. 193Order re: that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police to deploy personnel in the Matignon Road area, where recently a number of tire slashings have occurred. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  194. 194Order re: that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police & the Director of Traffic & Parking to respond to safety risks on Washburn Ave., by banning truck traffic, installing a traffic sign to indicate the presence of children & enforcing the 15 m.p.h. speed limit. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  195. 195Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to clean up & tar the sidewalk in front of 43-45 Magee St. (Graham) scanMay 8
  196. 196Order re: that the City Manager be requested to put together a plan for tree planting in Cambridge. (Graham) scanMay 8
  197. 197Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Human Services Dept. to accept the offer of the Cambridge Food Pantry Network/CEOC to work cooperatively to expand the Summer Food Service Program. (Mayor Vellucci & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 8
  198. 198Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Dept. to institute the Resident Parking Program on Rindge Ave., between Jackson & Clifton St.'s. (S. Russell) scanMay 8
  199. 199Order re: that the City Manager be requested to make a strong effort to create a permanent home for the homeless women of Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 8
  200. 200Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Inspectional Services & Zoning Inspector, with the view of providing the Council an opinion on the "Non-conforming grandfathering use" clause & zoning regarding the application of Brodie Auto Rentals to sell automobiles at 8-10 Eustis St. (Walsh) scanMay 8
  201. 201Order re: that the City Manager be requested to provide the Council the plan for parking around the Health Center being constructed on Rindge Ave. at the entrance to Jefferson Park. (S. Russell) scanMay 8
  202. 202Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking & representatives of both the East Cambridge Stabilization Committee & the East Cambridge Planning Team with the view of making & implementing recommendations concerning metered parking spaces in residential neighborhoods. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 8
  203. 203Order re: that the City Manager be requested to bring the heads of the Community Development Dept., Traffic & Parking Dept. & the Conservatio;n Commission to a May 8, 1989 hearing before the Council so that it may have input into the City's reply to the Environmental Notification Form for the Alewife project; due on May 18th. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 1
  204. 204Transfer of $1,250. in the Cable T.V. Office. scanMay 8
  205. 205Transfer of $7,177 in the Library Dept. scanMay 8
  206. 206Transfer of $3,761. in the License Commission. scanMay 8
  207. 207Appropriation of a donation of $100,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanMay 8
  208. 208Appropriation of $450,000. to the Traffic & Parking Dept. scanMay 8
  209. 209Comm. from Claire E. Rodley, Secretary of the School Committee, transmitting a copy of the May 2, 1989 School Committee order Re: amending the FY89-90 School Dept. Budget. scanMay 8
  210. 210Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a copy of his letter to Robert W. Healy, City Manager, on behalf of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chair, Committee on Finance Re: compilation of all motions made during the Finance Committee hearings on the FY89-90 Operating Capital Budget of the City of Cambridge. scanMay 8
  211. 211Order re: that the City Manager request the City Solicitor to draw up an appropriate Home Rule petition to amend Cbapter 36, MGLA to allow all owner occupied rent-controlled buildings to have 3 de-controlled units, including the owner's unit, in buildings limited to four, five & six units; provided that of the three decontrolled units, the remaining two units be based on vacancy decontrol & that proper safeguards be made to avaoid owner harassment of tenants. (Walsh) (5/1/89 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it. 5/8/89 - Order Adopted as amended 5-4-0) scanMay 8
  212. 212Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Public Works Commissioner to take the appropriate steps to construct a bench for residents in front of 105 Windsor St. (W.J. Sullivan) scanMay 15
  213. 213Order re: that the City Manager be requested to order the Water Dept. to undertake widespread education of Cambridge citizens regarding the current water emergency. (Duehay) scanMay 15
  214. 214Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report to the Council in a timely mann er on the status of the attahced Water Ways License Application of Canal Park Associates. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 15
  215. 215Order re: that the City Manager be requested to inform the Council how elderly, living alone, will separate rubbish from rubbish. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 15
  216. 216Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report back to the Council on the status of any discussions held pursuant to the September 26, 1988 order requesting him to contact the Asst. Chief Probation Officer at Cambridge District Court, to explore the City's participation in an alternative sentencing program. (Walsh) scanMay 15
  217. 217Order re: that the City Manager be requested to prepare a report on the status of the Commonwealth Day School located on Brattle St., including its present & future operational plans, any pending litigation & any pending license permits. (Graham) scanMay 15
  218. 218Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the City Solicitor & City Treasurer with the view of drawing up the terms & conditions of the Cambridge School Textbook Trust Fund, allowing for tax deductible gifts & donations. (Mayor Vellucci) (9-0-0) scanMay 15
  219. 219Re: response to the motions & requests made by the Committee on Finance regarding the FY90 Budget. (6 Budget Orders Adopted pursuant to this item, all on roll calls of 9-0-0) scanMay 15
  220. 220Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance, recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $175,301,810. for the General Fund Budget for FY89-90. (ORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0) scanMay 15
  221. 221Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance, recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $3,886,230. for the Water Dept. Budget for FY89-90. (ORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0) scanMay 15
  222. 222Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance, recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $48,962,255. for the Hospital and Ambulatory Care Fund for FY89-90. (ORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0) scanMay 15
  223. 223Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finance, recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $7,649,470. for the Neville Manor Fund for FY89-90. (ORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0) scanMay 15
  224. 224Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the report of Councillor Francis H. Duehay, Chairman, Committee on Finances, recommending the adoption of the enclosed order providing the sum of $7,200,595. for the Public Investment Fund for FY89-90. (ORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0) scanMay 15
  225. 225Transfer of $6,000. in the Mayor's Office. scanMay 15
  226. 226Transfer of $1,200. in the Electrical Dept. scanMay 15
  227. 227Transfer of $25,200. from the Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Services/Mailing Division Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanMay 15
  228. 228Appropriation of $2,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanMay 15
  229. 229Transfer of $540,000. from the Employee Benefits, Salary Adjustment, Salaries & Wages account to the School Dept. Salaries & Wages account. scanMay 15
  230. 230Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the appropriate dept.'s, working with the neighborhood & local merchants in Neighborhood 9 to erect "No Parking on the sidewalk" signs; noticeably mark pavement indicating no parking & enforce laws against parking on the sidewalk & driving over the curb at Linnaean St. (Vice-Mayor Wolf & Walsh) scanMay 22
  231. 231Order re: that the City Manager be requested to request the Community Development Dept. to review the Post Office site in Harvard Square, its development potential & report back to the Council. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 22
  232. 232Order re: that the City Manager be requested to inform all City workers to respect the No Parking in the handicapped zone at City Hall. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanMay 22
  233. 233Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Director of Traffic & Parking concerning the lights at Mass. Ave. & Walden St. & on Mass. Ave. in the vicinity of Churchill Ave., where senior citizens are having difficulty in crossing the street. (S. Russell) scanMay 22
  234. 234Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Health & Hospitals & the Building Commissioner to test the air quality at the Miller River Apartments & other elderly apartment complexes. (S. Russell) scanMay 22
  235. 235Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to restrict weekday parking on Broadway heading east parallel to Sennott Park to a limit of 2 hours & to post signs accordingly. (Walsh) scanMay 22
  236. 236Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Traffic & Parking Director to determine when the results of the traffic study on the closing of Elmwood Avenue will be completed. (S. Russell) scanMay 22
  237. 237Order re: that the City Manager be requested to take the necessary steps to insure that the road surface & sidewalks on Blakeslee Street are repaired & reconstructed as soon as possible. (Walsh) scanMay 22
  238. 238Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works to look into the possibility of placing a park bench in front of or near the bus stop on Cambridge Street at CRLS, for the elderly. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMay 22
  239. 239Appropriation of a grant of $1,592,938. to the Human Services Dept. scanMay 22
  240. 240Transfer of $1,350. in the Printing Dept. scanMay 22
  241. 241Transfer of $2,500. in the Election Commission. scanMay 22
  242. 242LOAN ORDER of $23,625,000. for the Payson Park Reservoir, Danehy Park, Porter Square Fire Station & Headquarters and 1% for Arts. (5/1/89 - Submitted & Passed to a Second Reading. 5/15/89 - Ready for Adoption. 5/22/89 - Loan Order Adopted on Roll Call 9-0-0) scanMay 22
  243. 243Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to accelerate his report to the Council on the proposed Domino's Pizza at Prospect St. & Broadway concerning the number of employees & compliance with City ordinances. (Duehay) scanJun 5
  244. 244Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report to the Council specifying the date on which the Impact or so-called Power Shift in the Police Dept. will be implemented. (Walsh) scanJun 5
  245. 245Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA with the view of clearing & disposing immediately of contaminated soil, hay & other by-products left in the parking lot near 42 Lincoln Way, as a result of the removal of oil tanks. (Danehy) scanJun 5
  246. 246Order re: that the City Manager be requested to give immediate attention to the continuing practice of BFI emptying their dumpsters on Saturdays during the early morning & to develop an ordinance limiting this activity. (Duehay) scanJun 5
  247. 247Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report to the Council on what rules regarding street musicians will be in force this summer; their enforcement; who is responsible for enforcement & how they may be reached by residents. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 5
  248. 248Appropriation of $100,000. to the Public Investment Fund, Public Investment Fund, Public Works, Public Buildings ExtraordinaryExpenditures account to begin improving air quality at the high school. scanJun 5
  249. 249Appropriation of a grant of $5,264.22 to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 5
  250. 250Appropriation of a grant totaling $33,000. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 5
  251. 251not yet captured from this volume—
  252. 252Transfer of $9,600. in the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 5
  253. 253Transfer of $26,000. in the Data Processing Dept. scanJun 5
  254. 254Transfer of $50,000. in the Traffic & Parking Dept. scanJun 5
  255. 255Transfer of $35,000. in the Public Works Dept. scanJun 5
  256. 256Transfer of $7,000. in the Human Services Dept. scanJun 5
  257. 257Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Pastor of the Blessed Sacrament Parish to find out what he & officials of the Boston Archdiocese contemplate on the future disposition of the Blessed Sacrament Elementary School site, with the possible view in mind toward purchase & conversion to a city-wide Senior Citizen Center. (Walsh) scanJun 12
  258. 258Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works & Recreation Dept.'s with the view of making necessary repairs to the back stop at Glacken Field & replacing the missing tennis net. (S. Russell) scanJun 12
  259. 259Resolutions expressing respect for the positive contributions of ARTONA (Association of Art of New Americans, Inc.) & requesting the City Manager to be on the lookout for a vacant site as sought by ARTONA. (Walsh) scanJun 12
  260. 260Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Traffic & Police Dept.'s to correct conditions related to safety at the intersection of Pleasant St. & Putnam Ave., including placement of "dangerous intersection" signs & other measures listed in the text of this order. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 12
  261. 261Order re: that the City Manager be requested to file a full report with the Council on the Cambridge Employment Plan, including problems of enforcement & recommendations for improving it. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 12
  262. 262Order re: City Manager to confer with the Police Chief on the deployment of extra police manpower in the area of West Cambridge, Strawberry Hill & Fresh Pond. (S. Russell) scanJun 12
  263. 263Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask the Traffic & Police Dept.'s to work together to improve the hazardous conditions at the intersection of Magazine & Granite Streets. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 12
  264. 264Order re: that the City Manager confer with the Exec. Dir. of the CHA on correcting the Intercom System & Automatic Push Buttons for entry at Jackson Circle. (Danehy) scanJun 12
  265. 265Order re: that the City Manager confer with the management of "Ryles' Club to keep the side door closed to prevent loud jazz music from distrubing the neighbors. (S. Russell) scanJun 12
  266. 266Order re: that the City Manager confer with the Inspectional Services Commissioner on compliance with the State Sanitary Code & City Ordinances regarding the premises numbered 697-699 Green St. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 12
  267. 267Transfer of appropriations from allotments from available balances to those needing supplementation. (Order Adopted) scanJun 12
  268. 268Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $500,000. from the DEQE to be used toward the costs of developing Thomas W. Danehy Park. scanJun 12
  269. 269Appropriation of a gratn in the sum of $11,325,00. to Employment Resources, Inc. for Adult Education Services. scanJun 12
  270. 270Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $45,000. to the Human Services Dept. to provide funds for English as a second language services. scanJun 12
  271. 271Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $13,630. to the Human Services Dept. to provide funds for English as a Second Language Instruction. scanJun 12
  272. 272Appropriation of a grant for $10,000. to Human Services Dept. to provide funds for emergency shelter services. scanJun 12
  273. 273Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Exec. Dir. of Rent Control to establish a system by which all owner-occupied dwellings with 10 units or less be exempt from the regulation requiring a filing fee for application for rent adjustment. (S. Russell) (Note: on 6/19/89 this order was submitted & adopted on a voice vote of 8 members. On 6/27/89 Councillor Russell made a motion to amend this order by deleting the word "ten" & substituting the word "twelve" for the number of units. The amendment carried on roll call of 8-0-1. Amended version filed within) scanJun 19
  274. 274Order re: that the City Manager be requested to survey traffic conditions on Jay Street; improve signage & enforcement & also, increase safety on the street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 19
  275. 275Order re: that the City Manager be requested to invite the appropriate spokespersons of the Area IV Crime Task force to come before the Council on June 26, 1989 to give the Council guidance as to their perceived needs & demands. (Walsh) scanJun 19
  276. 276Order re: that the City Manager be requested to request the Police Chief to conduct an immediate criminal investigation Re: recent reports indicating a pattern of retaliation & harassment against tenants for asserting their legal rights by Said Abu-Zahra, as trustees of Six-S Realty Trust; landlord of the rent-controlled apartment buildings on Vail Ct. (D. Sullivan) scanJun 19
  277. 277Order re: that the City Manager direct the Tree & Forestry Dept. to inspect the tree in front of 2-4 Cambridge Terrace to determine whether the tree should be removed. (S. Russell) scanJun 19
  278. 278Appropriation of a grant of $1,495,000. for use by the CRLS Russian Club to the Cambridge Public School Trust Fund. scanJun 19
  279. 279Appropriation of a grant of $60,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanJun 19
  280. 280Appropriation of a grant of $497,960. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 19
  281. 281Appropriation of a grant of $2,463,732. to the Health & Hospitals Dept. scanJun 19
  282. 282Re; enclosed communication from the Community Development Dept., transmitting two Tieback, Sheeting & Indemnity Agreements - Cambridge Galleria Associates Trust - Canal Park Associates & two proposed orders authorizing same. (ORDERS ADOPTED) scanJun 19
  283. 283Order re: that the City Council invite the owners & management of Rindge Towers to meet with tenant representatives & representatives of both a tenant & a legal aid organization selected by the tenants, a representative of City government & a member of the Cambridge Fair Housing Board to establish a permanent Tenant Management Oversight Committee. (D. Sullivan) (Order submitted 5/22/89 & referred to hearing on 6/19/89. 6/19/89 - Order adopted as amended). scanJun 19
  284. 284Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Public Works to take the necessary steps to remove the rotted tree on the City's property at 2 Rindgefield Street. (Walsh) scanJun 26
  285. 285Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works Dept. to inspect the sidewalks on Chestnut St. between Pearl St. & Pleasant St. with the view of replacing the sidewalks as soon as possible. (S. Russell) scanJun 26
  286. 286Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Public Works Dept. on the street cleaning policy on Granite St., where street dirt is deposited in the sewer, thus causing it to back up. (S. Russell) scanJun 26
  287. 287Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Police Dept. on busses idling at the Morse School & at the Howard Johnson Hotel. (S. Russell) scanJun 26
  288. 288Order re: that the City Manager be requested to report on the amount & owners of any sizable amount of non-taxed educational land; the last time the non-taxed facilities were examined to assure that they met non-taxed status criteria & whether or not work at these facilities is being performed for profit-making entities & if these facilities should be taxed. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanJun 26
  289. 289Order re: that the City Manager be requested to take appropriate steps to erect a roof or other type of shade cover over the tot lot at the Harrington School playground to protect the children utilizing the facility from the sun. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJun 26
  290. 290Order re: commending the City Manager for having the employee lounge painted & that, in the spirit of continuing this renovation project, an air conditioner, microwave & new furniture be set up in the lounge. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJun 26
  291. 291Order re: that the City Manager direct the Director of Traffic & Parking to initiate the process to install traffic lights at the intersection of Spinelli Way & Concord Ave. (Walsh) scanJun 26
  292. 292Re: the City of Cambridge retaining its favorable Aa rating. scanJun 26
  293. 293Appropriation of a grant of $1,610. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 26
  294. 294Appropriation of $64,465. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 26
  295. 295Appropriation of $1,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanJun 26
  296. 296Appropriation of a grant of $69,500. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  297. 297Appropriation of a grant of $26,266. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  298. 298Appropriation of a grant of $91,232. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  299. 299Appropriation of a grant of $26,266. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  300. 300Appropriation of $30,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanJun 26
  301. 301Appropriation of a grant of $14,350. to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanJun 26
  302. 302Appropriation of a grant of $57,165. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  303. 303Appropriation of a grant of $18,720. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  304. 304Appropriation of a grant of $72,750. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  305. 305Appropriation of a grant of $935,000. to Hospital & Ambulatory Care. scanJun 26
  306. 306Appropriation of a grant of $40,000. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  307. 307Appropriation of a grant of $208,270. to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  308. 308Appropriation of a grant of $442,658.25 to The Cambridge Hospital. scanJun 26
  309. 309Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Rent Control Baord to initiate the necessary procedures with Harvard Real Estate, Inc. to insure that all Harvard Affiliated Housing in the City be subject to Rent Control Regulations within the shortest possible time period. (Walsh) (6/19/89 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised on it. 6/26/89 - Order Adopted as Amended). scanJun 26
  310. 310Order re: that the City Manager direct the Commissioner of Public Works to arrange for the repavaing of Chauncy Street, as soon as possible. (Walsh) scanAug 7
  311. 311Order re: that the City Manager, in conjunction with the Police Dept., be requested to enforce the laws Re: bicycle riding on Cambridge sidewalks. (Mayor Vellucci) scanAug 7
  312. 312Order re: that the City Manager be requested to request the MBTA to place a bus shelter on Concord Ave., at St. Peter's School, near the corner of Buckingham Street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  313. 313Order re: that the City Manager again request the Police Dept. to enforce regulations banning sidewalk bicycle riding. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  314. 314Order re: that under the sponsorship of the City Council, a Regional Committee for City and College Communication be established & that His Honor, the Mayor appoint 2 members of the Council thereto & that the City Manager be requested to forward a copy of this order to the the Mayors of Boston, Medford, Newton, Somerville & Waltham, together with an invitation that each appoint 2 members from their respective City Councils to this Committee. (Walsh) scanAug 7
  315. 315Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Superintendent of the Water Dept. to undertake further analysis of the projected durability & anticipated lifespan of a synthetic pool type cover for the Payson Pk. Reservoir & that these findings be provided to the Council for further examination. (Walsh) scanAug 7
  316. 316Order re: that the City Manager be reqeusted to order the Police Dept. to give special attention to curbing speeding on Pleasant St. & that the Traffic Dept. put additional stop signs on Pleasant St. at Chalk & Rockwell St.'s to interrupt the acceleration pattern of speeders. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  317. 317Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view of inspecting & correcting the sidewalk at the corner of Garden & Shepard St.'s. (Danehy) scanAug 7
  318. 318Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Inspectional Services Dept. to monitor activities in the Cambridge Auto Clinic to determine whether they comply with all City codes & regulations. (S. Russell) scanAug 7
  319. 319Resolutions requesting the City Manager to take all available steps immediately to prevent Domino's Pizza from being located at Broadway & Prospect St.'s. (Duehay) scanAug 7
  320. 320Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the CHA on replacing the light at #10 M Hamilton Place, Door 2. (Mayor Vellucci & W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  321. 321Order re: that the City Manager be requested to develop a regular maintenance program for Walk/Don't Walk lights & that the lights at Inman St./Mass. Ave., Upland D./Mass. Ave. & at the Porter Square Shopping Center be repaired now. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  322. 322Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with MBTA officials to improve elevator service at Porter Square & to encourage careful maintenance of elevator operation at all subway stations. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  323. 323Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Chief of Police to provide additional patrols in & around the Cort-Lopez Park area in East Cambridge, in an effort to determine who is responsible for the recent outbreak of vandalism. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  324. 324Order re: that the City Manager be requested to meet with the Chief of Police in order to determine what immediate steps can be taken to deploy foot patrols into areas that are experiencing a higher crime presence than other neighborhoods in the City. (Walsh) scanAug 7
  325. 325Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Director of Traffic & Parking to post signs on Highland Ave. prohibiting truck travel. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  326. 326Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council to express its interest in purchasing the property at 99-105 Magazine St. & that the City Manager be requested to convene a meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Trustees to consider such purchase. (Danehy & Mayor Vellucci) scanAug 7
  327. 327Order re: that the City Manager be requested to request the Director of the CHA to report the results of the parking survey conducted at Jefferson Park to determine if any resolution may be found for the neighborhood parking problems. (S. Russell) scanAug 7
  328. 328Resolutions that the City Manager be requested to direct the Traffic Dept. to complete various items listed in the text of this order, in response to concerns raised by members of the Tobin School neighborhood this past Spring; said items to be completed prior to the opening of school. (S. Russell) scanAug 7
  329. 329Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Asst. City Manager for Community Development with the view of determining a dollar figure of potential linkage monies lost during the period of March 4, 1985 to July 28, 1988. (Mayor Vellucci) scanAug 7
  330. 330Order re: that the City Manager be requested to review, with appropriate dept. heads, the current process by which curb cut requests are submitted to the Council, in an effort to determine whether or not other viable alternatives exist to make it somewhat easier. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanAug 7
  331. 331Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Community Development Dept. to provide a status report on the development of Patrick Ewing Plaza, to be located at Western Ave. & Pleasant St. (Graham) scanAug 7
  332. 332Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Commissioner of Public Works to take appropriate steps to landscape the open space at Western Ave., Franklin St. & Pleasant St. (Graham) scanAug 7
  333. 333Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Arts Council to provide the Council a report on the status of the Martin Luther King statue to be erected at Western Ave. & River St., opposite Police Headquarters. (Graham) scanAug 7
  334. 334Re: appropriation of $100,000. to the Community Development Dept. scanAug 7
  335. 335Re: appropriation of $5,300. in Arts Lottery Funds to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanAug 7
  336. 336Re: appropriation of $23,299. in Arts Lottery Funds to the Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanAug 7
  337. 337Re: appropriation of a gratn totalling $20,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  338. 338Re: appropriation of a grant of $12,230. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  339. 339Re: appropriation of a grant totalling $13,860. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  340. 340Re: appropriation of a grant of $1,334.00 to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  341. 341Re; appropriation of a grant of $42,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  342. 342Re: appropriation of a grant of $46,000. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  343. 343Re: appropriation of a grant of $100,333. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  344. 344Re: appropriation of a grant of $112,475. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  345. 345Re: appropriation of a grant of $89,975. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  346. 346Re: appropriation of a grant of $9,313. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  347. 347Re: appropriation of a grant of $1,038. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  348. 348Re: appropriation of $12,670. to the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  349. 349Re: appropriation of $2,000. to the Police Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account. scanAug 7
  350. 350Re: transfer of $25,000. in the Human Services Dept. scanAug 7
  351. 351Re: the City's position in dealing the the reduction in State aid to the City. scanAug 7
  352. 352Order re: that the City Manager be requested to ask for an immediate response from the Exec. Dir. of Rent Control, explaining why the delay in the creation of a mechanism or process whereby upon proof of full payment of water & sewer charges by owners of rent-controlled property units, said charges may be allocated immediately & equally to the residents of the property without the requirement for the usual rental adjustment process. (Walsh) (6/26/89 - Order submitted & Charter right exercised on it. 8/7/89 - Order Adopted) scanAug 7
  353. 353Order re: Public Works Dept. to repair sidewalk between 30 & 32 Aberdeen Ave. (Russell) scanSep 11
  354. 354Order-re: Public WorksDept. to clena [clean] the debris from the lot at the corner of Holworthy and Belmont St. (Russell) scanSep 11
  355. 355Order - re: report on the status of the eminent domain proceedings at the premises numbered 74-76 Putnam Ave. (Graham) scanSep 11
  356. 356Order-re: review of Section 8 lease arrangements at the premises numbered 1221 Cambridge Street. (David Sullian & Duehay) scanSep 11
  357. 357Order-re: City Manager to report in four weeks on the request to remove the $30,000 cap on certain employee pension benefits. (Duehay_ scanSep 11
  358. 358Order-re: survey of Upland Rd. andOxford St. to reduce truck traffic. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  359. 359Order-re: removal of weeds and debris around the base of the trees on Mass. Ave. and throughout the city. (Danehy scanSep 11
  360. 360Order-re: assistance to be given to the organizers of the Linskey Road Race. (Danehy) scanSep 11
  361. 361Order-re: access to be provided on a 24 hour basis to the staff of the Inspectional Services Dept. to their office at 831 Mass. Ave. (Russell) scanSep 11
  362. 362Order-re: report on the types of controls the city has to regulate air conditioning units from disturbing the neighbors from the noise. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  363. 363Order-re: installation of large air conditioning compressors by NET&T on Ware Street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  364. 364Order-re: condition of the vacant lot at the corner of Harvard and Columbia Streets. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  365. 365Order-re: compliance with the State Building Code regarding inspections of multi-family dwellings relative to the fires at the premises numbered 207 Gren St. & 662-674 Cambride Street. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  366. 366Order-re: Saville Street to be placed on list of streets to be resurfaced. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  367. 367Order-re: why Law Dept. has taken solong to prepare simple amendment to ordinance to prohibit dumpster pickup and building projects from starting before 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays and 9:00 a. m. on Sundays. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  368. 368Order-re: poor mail delivery in Central Square. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  369. 369Order-re: noise ordinance to be strickly enforced with regard to noisy air conditioners installed at Star Market. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  370. 370Order-re: flooding of sewers on Linnaean Street. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  371. 371Order-re: informing the community about the new non-criminal fines which will be lelvied to enforce the snow removal ordinance. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  372. 372Order-re: Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to preserve the Texaco Station at the corner of Ames and Broadway. (Duehay) scanSep 11
  373. 373Order-re: noise level of the installation of air conditioners at Star Market. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  374. 374Order-re: enforcement of the city's health and safety code regarding the fire at 207 Green St. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  375. 375Order-re: installation of roof-top air conditioners at Star Market in Porter Square in violation of noise ordinance. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  376. 376Order-re: rlative to stealing, littering, etc. in Harvard Square. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 11
  377. 377Order-re: City Manager to report on the progress being made in purchasing recycled paper products for the city. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  378. 378Order-re: that when the Public works Dept. cleans parks and playgrounds that the surrounding streets and sidewalks be cleaned and that "No LIttering" signs be placed where appropriate. (Russell) scanSep 11
  379. 379Order-re: That the City Manager be requested to confer with the Commissioner of Traffic and Parking regarding a light or stop sign for Mass. Ave. and Garden Street. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 11
  380. 380Order-re: that the City Manager be requested to review the design for Payne Park with the view of adding a bulletin board and to review whether a water fountain is feasible. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  381. 381Order-re: that the City Manager be requested to order the License Commission and Law Dept. to prepare immediately home rule legislation for consideration by the Council which would restore to the License Commissin the legal power to determine the capacity of all licensed establishments. (Duehay & Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 11
  382. 382Comm. from the City Clerk transmitting one from Barbara Ellis, Exec. Assist., Cambridge Retirement Board, transmitting notification that the board voted to recommend the City Council accept Section 22(d) of Chapter 32 of the MGL "Retirement System Funding Schedule; Establishment; annual pension funding grants." scanSep 11
  383. 383Rescinding $1,673,095 from the General Fund. scanSep 11
  384. 384Rescinding $23,800 from the Water Fund. scanSep 11
  385. 385Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $5,000 for Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services to serve the elder Haitians in the community. scanSep 11
  386. 386Communication from the City Manager relative to the retirement "cap". scanSep 11
  387. 387Order-re: signs to be posted for no loitering, lettering and defacing of city property at the Gold Star Mother's Pool on Berkshire Street. (M. Vellucci) scanSep 18
  388. 388Order-re:listing of real estate assessment for the houses built on the former Russell School site. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 18
  389. 389Order-re: Police to engage in an active enforcement program of all related truck laws. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  390. 390Order-re: City Manager to requst Director of Traffic and Parking to analyze the patterns of large truck traffic in order to keep trucks on main streets. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  391. 391Order-re: repair sidewalk at the premises numbered 1646 Mass. Ave. (Walsh) scanSep 18
  392. 392Order-re: printout of alarms answered by the Fire Department. (Walsh) scanSep 18
  393. 393Order-re: construction of a sidewalk at 16 George Street (Russell) scanSep 18
  394. 394Order-re: relocation of the handicapped parking space in front of the Cahill House to make the location more readily accessible. (Duehay) scanSep 18
  395. 395Order-re: noise readings at 58 Charles Street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  396. 396Order-re: recycling committee to develop a pick up program for a neighborhood to be used as model. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  397. 397Order-re: progress report on the reduction of the sewer overflow in the Cherry Street area. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  398. 398Order-re: reduce the flow of water into Cambridge from Somerville in the Sacramento Street area. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  399. 399Order-re: coverage of Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings to be covered on Cable TV (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanSep 18
  400. 400Order-re: installation of STOP signs and/or highly visible signs at the intersection of Franklin and River Streets. (Walsh) scanSep 18
  401. 401Order-re:- report on the hiring freeze. (Walsh) scanSep 18
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  423. 423Order-re: new playground equipment in the tot lot at Glacken Field. (Russell) scanSep 25
  424. 424Order-re: ladies room and locker room to be constructed in the Cambridge Police Station. (Danehy) scanSep 25
  425. 425Order-re: speeding on Oxford Street. (Danehy) scanOct 2
  426. 426Order-re: speeding on Orchard Street. (Duehay) scanOct 2
  427. 427Order-re: poor mail delivery in the area of Orchard St. (Duehay) scanOct 2
  428. 428Order-re: elevator inspection at 402 Rindge Ave. (Russell) scanOct 2
  429. 429Vice-Mayor Wolf re: future traffic impact surrounding Stop & Shop. scanOct 2
  430. 430Order-re: Vineyard Street to be included in new sidewalk and curbing schedule. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 2
  431. 431Order-re: construction of streets and sidewalks on R.C. Kelly St. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 2
  432. 432Order-re: designating 6 Ivy Street as handicapped parking. (Danehy) scanOct 2
  433. 433Order-re: restroom facilities on the second and third floors designated as "employees only". (Russell) scanOct 2
  434. 434Order-re: W-2 Forms for the tax year 1990 processed in a timely manner. (Walsh) scanOct 2
  435. 435Order-re: one sided parkign on Columbus Avenue from Mass. Ave. to Madison Ave. (Danehy) scanOct 2
  436. 436Order-re: appropriate the su of $350,000 to renovate the Morse School. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 2
  437. 437Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $207,161.00 to Human Services for the continuation of the Fuel Assistance Programs. scanOct 2
  438. 438Appropriation of $4,768.74 for the Weatherization Assistance Program. scanOct 2
  439. 439Appropriation of a grant of $51,842.00 for heating system services for low income Cambridge residents. scanOct 2
  440. 440Appropriation of $42,303.50 to the Human Services Dept. scanOct 2
  441. 441Establishment of Fiscal Year 1990 Tax rate. (5 ORDERS ADOPTED) scanOct 2
  442. 442Request for public hearing be set on October 2, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. relative to the establishment of the tax rate. scanOct 2
  443. 443Order-re: repair the traffic light at the corner of Cambridge Street and Lambert Street. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 16
  444. 444Order-re: variance from noise ordinance granted to Star Market. (Duehay) scanOct 16
  445. 445Order-re: report ondraft action plan regarding water quality. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 16
  446. 446Order-re: signs stating truck restrictions on the bridge at Oxford Street and Beacon Street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanOct 16
  447. 447Order-re: installation of speed bumps at the intersection of Prentiss Street and Frost Street. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  448. 448Order-re: delivery of acute health care services. scanOct 16
  449. 449Order-re: list of names and addresses of all persons who serve on all city committees and commissions. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  450. 450Order-re: violence agaisnt Traffic Department Officers as they are trying to do their job. (Graham) scanOct 16
  451. 451Order-re: restoring the bus shelter at the corner of Cottage Park Ave. (Danehy) scanOct 16
  452. 452Order-re: excessive speeding along Eustis Street. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  453. 453Order-re: new Fire Station in Kendall Square be product of public-private partnership between city and developers. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  454. 454Order-re: quality of the drinking water in Cambridge. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  455. 455Order-re: immediate renovation of the Fire Station on Lexington Ave. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  456. 456Order-re: confirmatory report on the order requesting that Harvard Affiliated Housing be subject to Rent Control Regulations. (Walsh) scanOct 16
  457. 457Appropriation of $35,467.00 to the Health and Hospital Dept. scanOct 16
  458. 458Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $2,000. Also, transfer of $5,200 int he Community Development Dept. scanOct 16
  459. 459Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $2,780. to the Human Services Dept. Also, transfer of $787.00 in the Human Services Dept. scanOct 16
  460. 460Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $52,936.00 to the Community Development Dept. to provide funds for the Heat 0% Interest Loan Program. scanOct 16
  461. 461Transfer in the sum of $3,462.93 in the Human Services Dept. scanOct 16
  462. 462Rescission in the Grant Fund in the sum of $2,975.00 from Human Services Dept., Also transfer of $2,274.00 in the Human Services Dept. to allocate funds in the proper statutory account in light of final revisions in the grant award. scanOct 16
  463. 463Appropriation of $4,200 to the Human Services Dept. to provide funds for English as a Second Language and Counseling Services. scanOct 16
  464. 464Appropriation of $500 to the Human Services Dept. for emergency food at the shelters for the homeless. scanOct 16
  465. 465Appropriation of $78,922 to the Human Services Dept. for educational services for public housing residents. scanOct 16
  466. 466Order-re: supermarkets to post signs that vegetables may contain chemical residues. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 23
  467. 467Order-re: proposed amendment status report to the Animal Ordinance re: banning of the Draize Eye Irritancy and LD-50 tests from the City Manager. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 23
  468. 468Order-re: erection of protective barrier at 213 Rindge Ave. (Danehy) scanOct 23
  469. 469Order-re: Director of Libraries and Communications appear before the School Committee on November 14, 1989 at 7:00 P. M. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 23
  470. 470Order-re: working traffic light at the corner of Bishop Richard Allen Drive and Essex Street. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  471. 471Order-re: budget cuts for the Neighborhood Councils. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  472. 472Order-re: speeding traffic on Linnaean Street. (Wolf) scanOct 23
  473. 473Order-re: upgrading postal service in Cambridge. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  474. 474Order-re: developing a second egress from Fresh Pond Shopping Mall. (Russell) scanOct 23
  475. 475Order-re: installation of speed bumps on Berkshire Place. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  476. 476Order-re: problems with merchants along Brattle St. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  477. 477Order-re: City Manager to investigate process of Home Rule Petition for promotions in the Water Department. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  478. 478Order-re: harassment and interdepartmental embarrassment to Joseph A. Russell. (Walsh) scanOct 23
  479. 479Transfer of $5,000 in the Data Processing Dept. scanOct 23
  480. 480Transfer of $4,000 inthe Library Dept. scanOct 23
  481. 481Order-re: appropriate ceremony to thank civic groups, etc. for making James Taylor Concert a successful fund raising event for homelessness in the City . (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 30
  482. 482Order-re: report on Mortality and Morbidity. (Graham) scanOct 30
  483. 483Order-re: access to CableTV for residents of Berkeley Place. (Walsh) scanOct 30
  484. 484Order-re: Sidewalk installation on Concord Ave. from Walden St. to Fresh Pond Parkway Rotary. (Russell) scanOct 30
  485. 485Order-re: Shepard Street to be added to list of streets needing new sidewalks. (Duehay) scanOct 30
  486. 486Order-re: survey the dangerous intersection at Vassal Lane and Fayerweather Street. (Duehay) scanOct 30
  487. 487Order-re: submit ordinance change to delay priate rubbish removal companies from picking up in the early morning on weekends. (Duehay) scanOct 30
  488. 488Order-re: monitor speeding o Shepard Street. (Duehay) scanOct 30
  489. 489Order-re: remedial action to a patern of robberies and assaults in small businesses in Harvard Square. (Duehay) scanOct 30
  490. 490Order-re: attorney to be assigned with subpoena power to the Commonwealth Day School Independent Review Committee. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 30
  491. 491Order-re: new location for the Auxiliary Fire Department (Walsh) scanOct 30
  492. 492Order-re: installation of Caution Sign on Plymouth Street. (Walsh) scanOct 30
  493. 493Order-re: noise level in Harvard Square. (Walsh) scanOct 30
  494. 494Order-re: unresolved noise at Star Market in Porter Square. (Walsh) scanOct 30
  495. 495Comm. from the Board of Alderman, City of Somerville, transmitting a resolution adopted by the City of Somerville in opposition to the purchase by the City of Cambridge of land located on LINE STREET for the purpose of providing parking for the Cambridge Hospital scanOct 30
  496. 496Transfer of $20,000 in the Public Works Dept. for contract cleaning. scanOct 30
  497. 497Transfer of $20,000 to the Cambridge Schools Textbook Trust Fund for the schools. scanOct 30
  498. 498Acceptance of a donation totalling $23,430.50 for the establishment of the Cambridge School Textbook Trust Fund. scanOct 30
  499. 499Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $4,500 to the License Commission, Consumer Council. scanOct 30
  500. 500Transfer of $100,000 in the Human Services Dept. to provide funds for the homeless. scanOct 30
  501. 501PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE NINETEEN - Order-re: listing of name and addresses of Board of Trustees for the Library be placed in all branches. (Walsh) scanNov 6
  502. 502Order- re: correcting the lighting on York and Berkeley Street. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 6
  503. 503Order-re: parking of the Church van for Holy Cross Church. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 6
  504. 504Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $121,624.00 in the Human Services Dept. to provide funds for the Housing Search Program. scanNov 6
  505. 505Order-re: Norfolk Street and Lexington Ave. to be placed on the list of stree re-construction for fiscal year 1991. (Russell) scanNov 6
  506. 506Order-re: restoring Engine Four to its full strength. (Danehy) scanNov 6
  507. 507Order-re: pothole filled on Pemberton Street. (Danehy) scanNov 6
  508. 508Order-re: parking tickets on Sundays around St. Paul's Church. (Walter Sullivan) scanNov 6
  509. 509Order-re: parking by permit program on Thingvalla Ave. (Walsh) scanNov 6
  510. 510Order-re: full health insurance benefits and coverage for surviving spouses of retired employees. (Danehy) scanNov 6
  511. 511Order-re: Housing Authority to provide emergency housing for the fire victims of 10 Hunting Street and 660-672 Cambridge Street. (Danehy) scanNov 6
  512. 512Order-re: disposal of hazardous household products. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanNov 6
  513. 513Order-re: renewal of sidewalk at 81 Clifton Street. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanNov 6
  514. 514Appropriation of a grant in the sum of $68,898.00 to the Human Services Dept. to provide funds for emergency shelter service for the homeless. scanNov 6
  515. 515Order-re: replacement of a light at 10 Mildred Hamilton Place Door # 2. (Walter Sullivan) scanNov 13
  516. 516Order-re: information regarding renovations underway at the area of Pleasant Street and Western Ave. (Walsh) scanNov 13
  517. 517Comm. from Edward P. Junce, Regional Director, Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering, transmitting penalty assessment notice for the City of Cambridge. scanNov 13
  518. 518Appropriation of $30,433.00 in the Human Services Dept. scanNov 13
  519. 519Order-re: excessive speeding on Essex Street. (Walsh) scanNov 20
  520. 520Order-re: safety and health hazard at # 3 Palermo St. scanNov 20
  521. 521Order-re: implementing the residential parking program on Holworthy Street. (Russell) scanNov 20
  522. 522Order-re: rescinding the decision to reduce the number of Visitor Parking Permits. (Walsh) scanNov 20
  523. 523Order-re: number of tuition paying students in the school system. (Danehy) scanNov 20
  524. 524Order-re: MBTA to close the neighborhood access to the Alewife garage. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanNov 20
  525. 525Order-re: health and safety hazard in the vicinity of 54 Essex Street/ (Walsh) scanNov 20
  526. 526Order-re: a parking crisis at the Huron Towers. (Walsh) scanNov 20
  527. 527Loan Order - sum of $6,350,000 for the Lee B. Macht Community Center. scanNov 20
  528. 528Transfer of $67,500 inthe Public Works Dept. scanNov 20
  529. 529Transfer of $40,620 in the Traffic and Parking Dept. scanNov 20
  530. 530Order - report from the City Manager on Awaiting Report Item Number 50 of December 4, 1989. (Danehy) scanDec 4
  531. 531Order-re: report on the amount of sediment in the water in the North/West sections of the city. (Russell) scanDec 4
  532. 532Order-re: traffic plan to provide access to the Fresh Pond Shopping Mall via New Street. (Russell) scanDec 4
  533. 533Order-re: erect a sign in front of the Harvard Lampoon Building which reads "Freedom Square". (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 4
  534. 534Order-re: installation of a handicapped parking sign for the premises numbered 61 Winter Street. (Walsh) scanDec 4
  535. 535Order-re: investigation of the heating systems in the senior citizen housing complexes. (Danehy) scanDec 4
  536. 536Order-re: amendment to add parking control officers to the group of protected public employees. (Duehay) scanDec 4
  537. 537Order-re: additional office space for members of the City Council. (Russell) scanDec 4
  538. 538Order-re: installation of a signal at the gate of the Main Street fence in Kendall Square. (Russell) scanDec 4
  539. 539Order - re: the East Cambridge neighborhood Study report re: Parks and Open Spaces. (Walsh) scanDec 4
  540. 540Appropriatin of a grant in the sum of $21,750.00 to the Health and Hospital Fund. scanDec 4
  541. 541Appropriation of agrant in the sum of $98,750.00 to the Health and Hospital Fund. scanDec 4
  542. 542Order-re: amendment to change the regulation regarding ownership. (Russell) scanDec 8
  543. 543Order-re: door closing at the Alewife Station. (Russell) scanDec 11
  544. 544Order-re: complaint of handicapped space being blocked and being unchecked by Police. (Duehay) scanDec 11
  545. 545Order-re: quarterly Total Trihalomethane analysis. (Walsh) scanDec 11
  546. 546Order-re: elimination of MDC school crossing guards. (Walter Sullivan) scanDec 11
  547. 547Order-re: Cambridge Housing Authority to correct conditions cited at Woodrow Wilson Court. (Duehay) scanDec 11
  548. 548Order-re: update on the property at the corner of Putnam Ave. and River Street. (Russell) scanDec 11
  549. 549Order-re: future operations of the proposed "Dominio's/Coffee Shop" site. (Danehy) scanDec 11
  550. 550Order-re: additional space for the members of the City Council. (Walter Sullivan, Russell & Duehay) scanDec 11
  551. 551Grant for $30,000 to the Human Rights Dept. scanDec 11
  552. 552Transfer of $9,100 in the Election Commission. scanDec 11
  553. 553Order-re: report on longevity payments to City Council members. (Walsh) scanDec 18
  554. 554Order-re: truck traffic and speeding on Blanchard Road be stopped. (Duehay) scanDec 18
  555. 555Order-re: safety condition at the intersection of Hampshire Street and Columbia Street. (Vice Mayor Wolf) scanDec 18
  556. 556Appropriation of $1,353.54 to the Community Development Dept. scanDec 18
  557. 557Appropriation of $104,895.32 to the Public Investment Fund - Community Development Department. scanDec 18
  558. 558PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: City Manager be requested to amend his budget with regard to the Cambridge Hospital, the Money owned to it by the Commonwealth and that apart from paying the projected Cherry Sheet Assessment to the Commonwealth for Retirement System Audit & Elderly Governmental Retirees, the remaining $5,785,125 be paid directly to The Cambridge Hospital to reduce & offset its deficit. (Walsh) scanDec 28
  559. 559PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: that the two employees deleted from the FY 1988 budget be restored to the Building Dept. (Mayor Vellucci) scanDec 28

Highways

162 actions · № 1–162
  1. 1Order re: that the City Council go on record naming the corner of Beech Street & Mass. Avenue as the Officer Thomas J. Mills Square, in memory of this late Police Dept. veteran. (W.J. Sullivan) scanJan 9
  2. 2Granolithic sidewalk - Jose Palhares - 24-26 Oak St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 9
  3. 3Awning - University Brink - 8½ Eliot Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 9
  4. 4Comm. from Jane M. Peterson, Exec. Dir., Mass. Exec. Office of Transportation & Construction, transmitting a copy of a letter sent to Ackerly Communications, Inc. Re: approval of extension of outdoor advertising permits held by Ackerly in Cambridge & other municipalities. scanJan 9
  5. 5Canopy - Omni Travel - 2 Bow Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 9
  6. 6Order re: that the intersection of Portland St., Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Avenue be named Beatrice Square. (Mayor Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 23
  7. 7Resolutions that the City Council go on record designating the apex of the triangle in front of One Cambridge Center as the "Robert S. Remer Memorial Park". (W.J. Sullivan) (ORDER ADOPTED) (See also death resolution adopted this date under the Sundries category) scanJan 23
  8. 8Widening of existing driveway - David Giller - 24 Cameron Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 23
  9. 9Two drivewyas - Old Binney Realty Trust - 389 Binney Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 23
  10. 10Driveway - Jonathan G. Davis, Tustee of River Court Development Trust - 10 Rogers Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 23
  11. 11Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Public Works Dept. to plant a tree in the Special Start Playground at the Fitzgerald School in honor of Lila Palatini, who is retiring after many years of dedicated service to special needs children. (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 30
  12. 12Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the appropriate Community Development Dept. personnel to confer with the Outdoor Advertising Commission on the appropriateness of cigarette ads at Prospect & Hampshire St. & River St. & Putnam Ave., due to the proximity of recreational facilities used by minors. (Graham) scanJan 30
  13. 13Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting a list of sundry address assignments on Frost St. & Orrin St. scanJan 30
  14. 14Driveway - John & Olive Malcolm - One Sparks Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 30
  15. 15Driveway - Shaw Warren & Wendy Wornham - 40 Royal Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 30
  16. 16Driveway - Patrick C.L. & Hue-Tam Ho Tai - 105 Upland Road. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 30
  17. 17Widening of existing driveway - 120 Auburn Street Trust - 120 Auburn St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 30
  18. 18Petition of Sally Alcorn, Exec. Dir., Harvard Sq. Business Assoc. for permission to conduct the 6th annual MayFair in Harvard Sq. on Sunday, May 7, 1989 (raindate of Sunday, May 21st) from Noon to 6 p.m. & for permission for a non-alcoholic street fair, overnight posting to close part of JFK St. & Brattle St. to traffic & for placement of kiddie rides in the Square. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH POWER TO ACT) scanJan 30
  19. 19Comm. from James P. Kiernan, Esq., Keohane and DeTore, on behalf of Trombly Commuter Lines, Inc., pursuant to MGL C. 159A, S. 5, transmitting notification that Trombly Commuter Lines has filed a petition with the DPU for a temporary license to operate in cities & towns, including Cambridge. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanJan 30
  20. 20PLACED ON FILE PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Petition of H.J. Davis Development Corp. for a driveway at 191-203 Broadway (on Hampshire Street). (9/12/88 - Petition submitted & Tabled. Remained on the Table through 1/30/89, at which time it was Placed on File pursuant to Calendar Item 22 adopted this date, Placing on File all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of Ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) NOTE: SEE HIGHWAYS #78 of 1989 to Resubmit[?]. This petition (on 5/15/89 order adopted to place petition on Table. It stayed[?] remained on Table through June 5, 1989 at which time an order was adopted granting the driveway. scanJan 30
  21. 21PLACED ON FILE PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Petition of Jay Street Partnership for the widening of an existing driveway at 29-31-33 Jay Street. (1/23/89 - Petition submitted & Tabled. 1/30/89 - Petition Placed on File pursuant to Calendar Item 22 adopted this date, Placing on File all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of Ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) scanJan 30
  22. 22Order re: that the City Council go on record naming the corner of Mass. Ave. & Blake St., adjacent to Engine Co. 4 as Vincent P. Galvin Square in recognition of his career as a Firefighter & Chief of the Dept. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanFeb 13
  23. 23Order re: that the City Council go on record naming the corner of Mass. Ave. & Bigelow St. as Brusch Square, in honor of Dr. Charles Brusch & Dr. Joseph Brusch. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanFeb 13
  24. 24Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting for informational purposes a list of sundry address assignments for locations on Somerville Ave., Sixth St. & Trowbridge St. scanFeb 27
  25. 25Petition of Mr. & Mrs. Matyla & Savenie Auguste requesting permission for a vending license to sell clothing for one year, Monday through Saturday at 3 Boardman Place. (Referred to the City Manager for action). scanFeb 27
  26. 26Re: enclosed plan for municipal parking on the relocated City-owned easement at the Harvard Motor Inn. scanMar 6
  27. 27Awaning - North End Bakery & Deli - 1923 Mass. Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  28. 28Driveway - Alfred Martins - 295 Windsor St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  29. 29Driveway - John Beauvais - 122 Sherman St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  30. 30Driveway - John Beauvais - 124 Sherman St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  31. 31Driveway - James McLaughlin - 405 Broadway on Ellsworth (DRIVEWAY DISCONTINUANCE ) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  32. 32Driveway - James McLaughlin - 405 Broadway on Ellsworth (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  33. 33Sign Revocation - James P. Callahan, d/b/a Roach's Sporting Goods.- 1975 Mass. Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  34. 34Sign revocation - Gold Star Laundry of Cambridge, Inc. - 104 Oxford St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  35. 35Sign revocation - Macy Furniture Co. - 520-522 Mass. Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  36. 36Sign revocation - Thomas F. Coughlin - 209 Hampshire St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  37. 37Sign revocation - Ferro's Foodtown, Inc. - 366 Rindge Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  38. 38Sign revocation - The Plantery - 25 First St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  39. 39Sign revocation - Charles Webb - 7 Thorndike St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 6
  40. 40Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the members of the CHA relative to designating the premises numbered 116 Norfolk Street as the Edward Martin Manor, in honor of this late, long-time member of the CHA. (Russell) scanMar 20
  41. 41Re: order granting Canal Park Associates encroachment easements in two portions of Lechmere Canal Park in order to construct two ramps to provide handicapped access to the ground floor of One Canal Park. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMar 20
  42. 42Comm. from Clark Pratt, Outreach Coordinator, Institute for International Cooperation & Development Re: their state-wide fundraising efforts & requesting permission to set up a table to display items & sell educational literature beginning on April 7, 1989 at various locations. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR ACTION) scanMar 20
  43. 43Comm. from Sergei Alievsky, Prop., Troyka Restaurant, requesting permission to convert the vacant City-owned plot of land adjacent to his 1154 Mass. Ave. restaurant into a terrace by cleaning & clearing the land at his own expense & suggesting that the City grant him a 10 year lease of the site at an annual fee of $200., with an option to renew. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) (SEE ALSO HIGHWAYS #100 of 1989, DATED AUGUST 7, 1989. HEARING HELD ON THAT DATE RELATIVE TO THIS PETITION + ORDER TO GRANT PERMISSION FOR THE PETITIONER'S REQUEST FAILED ON ROLL CALL OF 2-7-0-0). scanMar 20
  44. 44Resolutions that the corner of Cedar St. & Mass. Ave., where the Gate Tender's Hut stood, be designated as James Walter Mullally Crossing & that a suitable marker be erected at this location. (S. Russell) (Order Adopted) scanMar 27
  45. 45Re: recommendation that the City Council allow Louis Nichinello, Pres. of Ackerly Communications of Mass. to address the Council on issues surrounding billboards. scanMar 20
  46. 46Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting a copy of a sundry address assignment on Ballord St. scanMar 27
  47. 47Order re: that the intersection of Hurley & Third St.'s be named in honor of the late George Rose, resident, businessman & humanitarian, who resided in East Cambridge for over 60 years. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanApr 3
  48. 48Resolutions that the name of Commercial Street be changed to Edwin H. Land Boulevard, (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanApr 3
  49. 49Awning - Sweet Sense - 360 Huron Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 3
  50. 50Two signs - U.S. Trust Company - 196 Broadway & 141 Portland St. (TWO ORDERS ADOPTED) scanApr 10
  51. 51Petition of the Cambridgeport Bank for the erection of a cast iron electric street clock at the premises numbered 689 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 10
  52. 52Discontinuance of driveway - Thomas Moranian, Tr., Stefan 54 Trust - 54A Garden Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 10
  53. 53Driveway - Thomas Moranian, Tr., Stefan 54 Trust - 54A Garden St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 10
  54. 54Petition from the Reverend Asterios Gerostergios, Pastor & John Petropoulos, Parish Pres., St.'s Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, requesting permission for their Three Day Annual Cultural Festival on August 18-20, 1989; for permission to display a car for raffle in Central Sq.; placement of a sign on the City Hall lawn & closing of Magazine St. between Franklin & Auburn St.'s on the dates of the Festival. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 10
  55. 55Resolutions that, in recognition of the many years of community service & work for senior citizens, particularly, of Reevan Spiller, a wing of the North Cambridge Senior Center at 2050 Mass. Ave. be dedicated in his memory. (S. Russell & Duehay) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  56. 56Resolutions that the portion of Otis St. between Second St. & Third St. be dedicated as public open space & names the Frederick A. Centanni Park, in recognition of his contributions to the greater Cambridge community. (Mayor Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  57. 57Driveway - Ronni Rosenberg, Tr. of 67 Highland Avenue Condominium Trust - 67 Highland Avenue (WIDENING OF EXISTING DRIVEWAY). (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  58. 58Driveway - Arch W. Horst, Jr. & Kate P. Kirby - 55 Brewster Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  59. 59Driveway - Ronald S. Joaquim & Manuel Joaquim - 61 Hampshire St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  60. 60Driveway - Tyler Court Nominee Trust - 2456 Mass. Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  61. 61Driveway - Sarah M. Gallivan & Gopalkrishna Kadagathur - 35 Prentiss St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  62. 62Driveway - Arthur Lipkin - 16 Chatham St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  63. 63Driveway - Ellery Schnepp & Stephen A. Kelly - 130 Elm St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  64. 64Driveway - Scott Kenton - 335 Concord Ave. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  65. 65Comm. from Joanne Woods Haddad on behalf of the Public Relations Committee, St. John the Evangelist Church Annual Spring Festival, requesting permission for a nylon banner announcing the Festival to hang from the Church building to one of the two utility poles on the sidewalk in front of the Church; said Festival begins on May 18, 1989. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanApr 24
  66. 66Driveway - Henry & Elena Gardyna - 20 Cornelius Way from Wellington Harrington Memorial Way. (1/30/89 - petition submitted to the Council & Tabled pending further information. The petition remained on the Table through April 24, 1989, at which the item was moved & the order granting the driveway was adopted) scanApr 24
  67. 67Petition of Theodore L. Fucillo, Pres. & Gen. Mgr., 1st Street Cafe, on behalf of Cambridge Restaurant Associates, requesting permission to operate a sidewalk cafe in the area along the Canal side of their One Canal Park location from 11:30 a.m. to 12 midnight, seven days a week from April to October, 1989 with an approximate seating capacity of 175. (Referred to the City Manager with power to act) scanMay 15
  68. 68Driveway - Walter P. Sousa - 28 Fulkerson St. (Otis St. side). (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 15
  69. 69Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting notice of an additional street address assignment on Roberts Rd. scanMay 15
  70. 70Illuminated sign with neon lettering - Portugalia Restaurant - 723-725 Cambridge St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 15
  71. 71Driveway - Mario Torroella - 30 Magnolia Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanMay 22
  72. 72Petition of Sally Alcorn, Exec. Dir., Harvard Square Business Assoc., for permission to conduct the eleventh annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 8, 1989 (raindate of October 9) from Noon to 6 p.m.; specifically, for a non-alcoholic street fair; overnight posting to close part of JFK Street & Brattle Street to traffic & for placement of kiddie rides behind a temporary bandstand at the intersection of Brattle & JFK St.'s. (Referred to the City Manager with power to act) scanMay 22
  73. 73Re: closing of Elmwood Avenue. (Placed on File) scanJun 5
  74. 74Resolutions congratulating Carl F. Barron on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Putnam Furniture & designating the plaza in Central Square at the intersection of Mass. Ave., Western Ave. & River Street as "Carl Barron Plaza". (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanJun 5
  75. 75Driveway - Awdeh & Company for Broadway Moore Realty Trust - 210 Broadway. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 5
  76. 76Driveway - Varney Hintlian - 20-22 Spring Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 5
  77. 77Driveway - Reed G. Bergwell, Project Mgr., Spaulding & Slye, on behalf of Spaulding & Slye and Triangle Park Associates - 100 CambridgePark Drive. (DISCONTINUANCE OF AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY & WIDENING OF ANOTHER EXISTING DRIVEWAY). (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 5
  78. 78Order re: that the petition of H.J. Davis for a driveway at 191-203 Broadway (on Hampshire St.) be taken from the files of the City Clerk & placed on the Table for the next meeting; said petition had been placed on file without prejudice on January 30, 1989 with other unacted upon Calendar Items of that date, subject to recall by any member of the City Council. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted). (On 5/22/89 the petition went on the Table & remained there through 6/5/89 at which time the order was adopted granting the driveway. See also Highways #20 of 1989, for the petition itself) scanMay 15
  79. 79Order re: that Norfolk Place be renamed Rumeal Robinson Place. (Walsh & Graham) (Order Adopted) scanJun 12
  80. 80Comm. from 27 residents of Allston St., transmitting a copy of their letter to the Traffic Dept. Re: a serious traffic problem due to the amount of commercial & through traffic using the street & urging that Allston St. be closed to all commercial traffic with the exception of home deliveries & other measures. (Referred to the City Manager) scanJun 12
  81. 81Petition of Steven H. Adelson, Teddy Shoes, on behalf of the Central Sq. Businessmen's Assoc. Sidewalk Sale Planning Committee, requesting a joint permit to occupy 25% of the sidewalk to sell clothes, shoes, flowers, furniture & other miscellaneous merchandise on July 13-15, 1989 between 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. in Central Sq. (Referred to the City Manager with power to act) scanJun 12
  82. 82Driveway - Nasir Choudhury - 40 Jay Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 12
  83. 83Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmite[?] new street addresses or changes. scanJun 19
  84. 84Sign - Michela's Restaurant - One Athenaeum Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 19
  85. 85Internally illuminates sign - Royal Sonesta Hotel - 5 Cambridge Parkway. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 19
  86. 86Petition from Linsey Lee on behalf of the Cambridge Farmers' Market, requesting permission to use the 20 parking spaces along Norfolk St. in the City-owned parking lot on Bishop Allen Drive & Norfolk St., each Monday from July 10, 1989 through November 27, 1989 between 12 Noon & 6 p.m. & to hang a banner across Mass. Ave. informing citizens of the Market's time & location. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 19
  87. 87Order re: that the City Council go on record recognizing & dedicating the Gore Street Park as the "Gold Star Mothers Park" & naming the Basketball Courts at the Gold Star Mothers Park as the "Luke Agnetta Basketball Court". (Mayor Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  88. 88Order re: that the City Manager advise the Commissioner of Public Works that the form is in place to receive & be cemented to the plaque dedicated to the late Paul Fowler at 21 Orchard Street & that a convenient time for same be arranged as soon as possible. (Walsh) scanJun 26
  89. 89Order re: that the name of Harvard Square be changed to Tiananmen Square for one day only, July 4, 1989, in honor of the studnets of Beijing, China, fighting for their freedom & liberty. (Mayor Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  90. 90Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the appropriate dept. heads with the view of giving assistance to the organizers of the Santa Lucia Society's Annual Festival to close Cushing Street from Locust Street to Vineyard Street on September 1-4, 1989 for the Festival. (Mayor Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  91. 91Curb cut - Harvey Baumann - 12 Hancock Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  92. 92Curb cut - Antonio Barros & Antonio Braga - 57½, 59 & 61 Tremont St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  93. 93Discontinuance of an existing curb cut - Robert C. Dolan - 30 Antrim St. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  94. 94Petition from Charles Cohen for a peddlers license to sell jewelry in Cambridge, mainly during the evenings & weekends. (REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER) scanJun 26
  95. 95Petition of Tina Graham, owner & operator of Desjarmes Clothing, requesting permission to occupy 25% of the sidewalk at 10 Magazine St. to sell clothing & miscellaneous merchandise on Jyly 13-15, 1989 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJun 26
  96. 96Curb cuts - CambridgeSide Galleria for the premises numbered 76 First Street & 98-120 First St. (6/19/89 - Petition Tabled. 6/26/89 - Order Adopted) scanJun 26
  97. 97Order re: that the tree at the corner of Sidney Street & Green St. is a "Sacrosant" tree & that this City Council make it known that a "hands off" policy is being declared & that the tree be preserved forever. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanAug 7
  98. 98Order re: that the City Manager, in conjunction with the Mayor's Office, take appropriate steps to arrange for a dedication ceremony in honor of the Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci Fountain located in Canal Park. (S. Russell) (Order Adopted) scanAug 7
  99. 99Order re: that the City Council go on record naming the corner of Magazine St. & Putnam Ave. as "Henry Ciccarelli Square", in memory of this long-time Cantabrigian. (W.J. Sullivan) scanAug 7
  100. 100Re: enclosed Planning Board recommendation concerning the lease of City owned property at Arrow St. & Mass. Ave. (On the petition of Sergei Alievsky, Proprietor of Troyka Restaurant at 1154 Mass. Ave.) 8/7/89 - Planning Board recommendation referred to August 7, 1989 hearing & to the petition. Order to grant the lease failed of adoption on roll call of 2-7-0-0. (NOTE:- SEE ALSO HIGHWAYS #43 OF 1989 FOR ORIGINAL PETITION & BACKGROUND MATERIAL) scanAug 7
  101. 101Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting a copy of an additional address assignment on Rice Street. scan—
  102. 102Petition received from Muriel I. King, Coordinator, The Congregational Adventist Church arequesting permission for a sidewalk sale on Brattle Street near Mass. Ave. on August 18, 1989 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Referred to the City Manager with power to act). scan—
  103. 103Comm. from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting a copy of an address assignment on Monsignor O'Brien Highway. scan—
  104. 104Curb cut - Robert Howard - 71 Reed Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  105. 105Curb cut - William McNeill - 236 Pearl Street (on Allston Street side). (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  106. 106Curb cut - Peter Haines - 202-6 Sidney Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  107. 107Curb cut - Panagiotis Giakoumis - 7 Newton Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  108. 108Petition of Aaron W. Pine on behalf of Harvard/Radcliffe Hillel, requesting permission for a counterbalanced fire escape at the premises numbered 74 Mount Auburn Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  109. 109Awning - Rosie's Bar & Grill - 1667 Mass. Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scan—
  110. 110Awning - Jerry's Underground - 24 Holyoke Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 7
  111. 111Three awnings - J. Press - 82 Mount Auburn Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 7
  112. 112Curb cut discontinuances - President & Fellows of Harvard University by Harvard Real Estate, Inc. - 4-12 DeWolfe Street, 16-25 DeWolfe Street & 29 Grant Street. (ORDERS ADOPTED) scanAug 7
  113. 113Curb cut - Anne E. Ferrera - 42-44 Gold Star Road. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 7
  114. 114Curb cut - Mamdouh M. Awad - 29-31 Washburn Avenue. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 7
  115. 115Curb cut - T.R. Sullivan - 12 Carlisle Street. (ORDER ADOPTED) scanAug 7
  116. 116Comm. from Gary F. Snerson, CambridgePark Place, Inc., dated August 14, 1989, transmitting a copy of his letter to the Mass. Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Re: clarification of the developer's position with regard to allegations that CambridgePark Place needs to apply to the MDPW for a curb cut permit for the premises numbered One CambridgePark Place. scanAug 7
  117. 117Petition of Michelle D. Gallant for permission to set up cart at the corner of Magazine St. & Memorial Drive on Sunday, Oct. 22, 1989 to sell Head of the Charles Hats & T-shirts. ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 11
  118. 118Portland cement sidewalk - Mrs. Anna Karpowicz - 82 Dana St. ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 11
  119. 119Curb cut - Theresa Moore - 325 Hurley Street. ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 11
  120. 120Curb cut - Francis Fox Spinks - 17B Bigelow Street. ORDER ADOPTED scanSep 11
  121. 121Sign revocation - Colonial BeaconOil Company - 871 Mass. Ave. scanSep 11
  122. 122Curb cut - David Osobow - 250 River Street. ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 11
  123. 123Driveway - Stephen and Elsie Kefalas - 28 Kelly Road (widening) ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 11
  124. 124Driveway - Cornelia Fitzgerald - 8 Union Street (widening) ORDER ADOPTED. scanSep 11
  125. 125Awning - 7-11 Stores - 750 Mass. Ave. scanSep 18
  126. 126Resolution naming the corner of Fifth Street and Winter Street as as "Master Technical Sergeant Alfonse Carbone Square" (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 18
  127. 127Awning - Kennedy Studios - 731 Mass. Ave. scanOct 2
  128. 128Curb cut-Silesin Demisen - on Gilmore St. in back of 250-252 Western Ave. scanOct 2
  129. 129Curb cut - Hattie Avery - 212-214 Erie Street. scanOct 2
  130. 130Curb cut-Robert C. & Nan Stalnaker - 107 Upland Road. scanOct 2
  131. 131Petition of Nichola Chermayeff, et al requesting permission to sell T-shirts during the Head of the Charles Regatta on Sund, Oct. 22, 1989 on the sidewalk at the corner of JFK St. and Memorial Dr. scanOct 2
  132. 132Order-re: dedication ceremony for the corner of Berkeley and Craigie Street to be named "JOHN BRODE SQUARE". (Graham) scanOct 16
  133. 133Awning - Cajun Joe's- 1220 Cambridge Street. scanOct 16
  134. 134REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH POWER TO ACT - petition of Raymond Y. McCarthy requesting permission to set up two carts to sell food at the Head of the Charles Regatta at the corner of JFK St. and DeWolfe St., adjacent with Memorial Dr., for Oct. 22, 1989. scanOct 16
  135. 135Order adopted - Savenors Market requesting permission to increase number of tables and chairs at the premises numbered 92 Kirkland Street from two tables and four chairs to six tables and eighteen chairs. scanOct 16
  136. 136Curb cut - Donald McInnes - 48 Hawthorne St. scanOct 16
  137. 137Curb cut - Francis P. Fiorenza - 1520 Cambridge St. scanOct 16
  138. 138Portland cement sidewalk - 110 Clay St. - Helen J. Obermayer. scanOct 16
  139. 139REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGERR WITH POWER TO ACT - petition of Jacqueline Tedesco for permission to sell t-shirts on the corner of DeWolf St. & Memorial Dr. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Head of the Charles Regatta. scanOct 16
  140. 140REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH POWER TO ACT - petition of David A. Kopp for permission to sell novelty items on Oct. 22, 1989 at the corner of Memorial Dr. and Flagg St. for the Head of the Charles Regatta. scanOct 16
  141. 141REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH POWER TO ACT - petition of Dana Reed Thurston for permission to sell t-shirts at the corner of JFK St. and Memorial Dr. on Oct. 21, & 22, 1989 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p. m. for the Head of the Charles Regatta. scanOct 16
  142. 142REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH POWER TO ACT - petition of Edward B. DeBruyn permission to sell t-shirts at the corner of JFK St. and Memorial Dr. on Oct. 22, 1989 at 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Head of the Charles Regatta. scanOct 16
  143. 143Flagpole and flag permit - 838 Mass. Ave. - St. Peter's Episcopal Church. scanOct 23
  144. 144Clock sign - Cambridge Trust Company - 1720 Massachusetts Ave. scanOct 23
  145. 145Comm. from merchants inthe Brattle Street area requesting the width of the sidewalk on Brattle Street be reduced and the reinstallation of 60 minute parking meters on Brattle Street. scanOct 23
  146. 146Order-re: curb cut issued for 23 White Street be RESCINDED. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 30
  147. 147Curb cut - Barbara A.H. Zulon - 14 Bigelow St. scanNov 6
  148. 148Curb cut - Olive R. Murphy, Trustee, Carrig Realty Trust - 25 Belmont St. scanNov 6
  149. 149Communication from William Sommers, Commissioner of Public Works, transmitting new street addresses or changes. scanNov 6
  150. 150Communication from M. Ilyas Bhatti, Commissioner, Metropolitan District Commission, regarding the renaming of Commercial Ave. to Edwin H. Land Boulevard. scanNov 13
  151. 151Curb cut - Henry R. Graham - 31 Plymouth St. scanNov 20
  152. 152Twelve awnings - Uno Restaurant, Corp., doing business as Pizzeria Uno - 810 Somerville Ave. scanNov 20
  153. 153Twelve awnings - Carrig Realty Trust - 19-25 Belmont Street. scanDec 4
  154. 154Awning - Sunset Cafe - 851-857 Cambridge Street. scanDec 4
  155. 155Curb cut - 41 Chestnut Street and 272 Sidney Street - Sidney Street Nominee Trust. scanDec 4
  156. 156Communication from Sally Alcorn, Executive Director, Harvard Square Busienss Association, in opposition to the redesigning of Brattle Street in Harvard Square. scanDec 11
  157. 157Curb cut - Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston - 29 Mt. Auburn St. scanDec 11
  158. 158Curb cut - Joseph H. Blanchard - 70 Jackson Street scanDec 18
  159. 159Petition from Amnesty International Group #66 to set up a table in Harvard Square in front of Paperback Booksmith in order to collect signatures and donations on Sunday, Dec. 31, 1989 from noon to 5:00 p. m. scanDec 18
  160. 160Seven signs - July Realty Trust - 997-1013 Mass. Ave. scanDec 18
  161. 161Curb cut - Thomas Moranian - 950 Cambridge Street. scanDec 26
  162. 162PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Driveway widening - 54 Fayette Street - A & F Schutzberg. scanDec 28

Ordinances

155 actions · № 1–155
  1. 1Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to prepare an amendment to the General Ordinances establishing penalties against anyone littering in the Central Sq. area. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanJan 9
  2. 2PLACED ON FILE DUE TO FILING OF CENTRAL SQUARE OVERLAY PETITION - request that an extension of the Central Square Fast Food Moratorium to December 31, 1988 be referred to a public hearing. (9/26/88 - petition referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. 1/9/89 - Placed on file due to filing of the Central Square Overlay Petition). scanJan 9
  3. 3Order re: that the name of the Community Development Dept. be changed to the Cambridge Community Services Dept. (Mayor Vellucci) (ORDER ADOPTED) scanJan 23
  4. 4Order re: that the City Solicitor prepare an ordinance that would require inspection for radon within cellars or basements before a permit is issued by the Building or Planning Dept.'s. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanJan 23
  5. 5Historical Commission's recommendation on the approval of landmark designation under Ordinance 1002 for the following 5 buildings in Harvard Square: Farwell-Russell Store at 12 Bow St.; William Brattle House at 42 Brattle St.; Dexter Pratt House at 54 Brattle St.; Hyde-Taylor House at 96 Winthrop St. and the Cox-Hicks House at 98 Winthrop St. (FIVE ORDERS ADOPTED) scanJan 23
  6. 6Re: assessment of the City's remaining Industry B zoned land. scanJan 23
  7. 7WITHDRAWN AT REQUEST OF PETITIONER - Order re: that Paragraph 11.205.3 of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinances regarding the Affordable Housing Trust be amended concerning the appointment of a representative of the academic community & a developer to the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust. (Walsh) (Submitted as an Order on 11/7/88) scanJan 23
  8. 8PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of Webb Nichols, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Article 10.000: Appeals, Variances, and Special Permits by inserting after the existing Section 11.40 a new Section 11.50 entitled "Required Project Documentation". scanJan 31
  9. 9PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of John R. Pitkin, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 11.10, Townhouse Development, by deleting said Section 11.10 in its entirety & by deleting any reference to same, including but not limited to enumeration in the Table of Contents, references, notes & footnotes in Articles 5 & 6. scanJan 31
  10. 10Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the City Solicitor & Community Development Dept., and/or Planning Board to put together an ordinance to improve "Lot and Owner" definition to prevent borrowing of FAR. (Graham) (Order Adopted) scanJan 30
  11. 11PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of Mary Conlan, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Article 11.50, the Harvard Square Overlay District Re: Floor Area Ratio Limitations; Parking & Loading Requirements & establishment of the Harvard Square Improvement Fund for capital improvements in said District. (1/23/89 - Failed of Ordination 4-3-1-1. Reconsideration motion filed. 1/30/89 - Reconsideration prevailed 5-4-0. Petition Tabled. 1/31/89 - Placed on File due to expiration of time limit). scanJan 31
  12. 12PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - order re: attached proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter 13 entitled "Offenses" by inserting after Section 13-17 a new Section 13-17b entitled "Regulating the Sale and Marketing of Replica Firearms in the City of Cambridge" be referred to the Ordinance Committee for hearing & report. (Duehay) (Submitted in the form of an order on 7/25/88) scanFeb 6
  13. 13PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Paragraph 3, Section 3.14 - Cambridgeport Interim Planning Overlay District. (Submitted 11/7/88 as an Agenda Item) scan—
  14. 14PLACED ON FILE PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Order re: that the two proposed amendments to the General Ordinances relating to the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals in the City of Cambridge, which were originally submitted for consideration of the City Council in 1987 & were Placed on File without prejudice at the end of the legislative session be taken from the files of the City Clerk & placed on the Table for action in 1988. (Mayor Vellucci). 3/28/88 - this order was introduced & adopted. (The two Ordinance amendments referred to are indexed in the year 1987 as O-59A & O-59B, respectively). From 4/4/88 through 1/30/89 the above wording of this order concerning the two proposed ordinance amendments was incorporated on the Calendar to denote same. On 1/30/89, pursuant to Calendar Item 22 adopted this date, this item remained on the Calendar) scanJan 30
  15. 15PLACED ON FILE PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, Exec. Dir. of Rent Control & Exec. Dir. of the Historical Commission to exempt owner occupied one, two and three family dwellings & commercial properties from filing the newly instituted "Interagency Ordinance Review" form. (Walsh) (4/11/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised. 4/25/88 - Order Tabled. 1/30/89 - Placed on file, pursuant to Calendar Item 22 adopted this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of pending ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) scan—
  16. 16PLACED ON FILE PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the Community Development Dept. to review the feasibility of designating the Riverside community as a Historical Conservation District. (Graham) 5/2/88 - Order introduced & Charter right exercised. 5/9/88 - Order Tabled. 1/30/89 - Placed on File, pursuant to Calendar ITem 22 of this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of Ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) scan—
  17. 17PLACED ON FILE PURSUANT TO CALENDAR ITEM NO. 22 - Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the Community Development Dept. to continue its neighborhood planning process; develop for the City Council a set of overriding city-wide policy goals for its consideration to be applied to neighborhood zoning efforts & to submit to the Council a proposal for the reasonable, partial development moratorium to be in effect while this planning effort is underway. (VM Wolf & D. Sullivan) (9/26/88 - Order introduced & Charter Right exercised on it. 10/3/88 - Order Tabled & remained on Calendar through 1/30/89, at which time it was Placed on File pursuant to Calendar Item 22 of this date, placing on file all unacted upon Calendar Items with the exception of ordinance amendments, without prejudice, subject to resubmittal) scanJan 30
  18. 18Response to Awaiting Report Item 10 on the effect of Zuker v. Brookline Rent Control Board case on Cambridge Ordinance No. 966. scanFeb 6
  19. 19Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq., transmitting for informational purposes a copy of his letter to the Planning Board Re: Zero Arrow St. project proposed for 2-6 Arrow Street & 15-19 Mt. Auburn St. scanFeb 6
  20. 20Order re: that the City Manager be requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft & submit to the Council, immediately, an ordinance to ban assault weapons in Cambridge. (Duehay) (Order Adopted) scanFeb 27
  21. 21Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor, be requested to reconvene the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge, with the view of reaching firm recommendations for the Council prior to adoption of any ordinance on this subject matter; said Committee to outline matters of agreement/disagreement & to submit same within 30 days. (Graham) (Order Adopted) scanFeb 27
  22. 22Comm. from Mildred J. Guffey, et al, transmitting a copy of their letter of complaint to the Inspectional Services Dept., Historical Commission, Traffic Director & Planning Board Re: "Gunwyn/Cambridge Arcade Limited Partnership" & the proposed Zero Arrow St. Project. scanFeb 27
  23. 23Petition from Evan R. Mulvaney, et al, recording themselves in favor of an ordinance for the regulation of animal research in Cambridge. scanFeb 27
  24. 24Comm. from Robert J. LaTremouille, Esq. Re: application of Graham Gund, et al, concerning the Zero Arrow St. Project. scanFeb 27
  25. 25Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting the Report of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge, dated February 24, 1989. scanFeb 27
  26. 26Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting for informational purposes, a legislative history of the two proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Cambridge regarding the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; said history covering the period from September 8, 1986 to the present. scanMar 6
  27. 27Comm. from Christine White, expressing her concern for the inhumane treatment of animals at various research institutions & urging that something be done to solve this problem. scanMar 6
  28. 28Comm. from Elaine Johnson, urging passage of a strong ordinance for the care & protection of laboratory animals. scanMar 6
  29. 29Comm. from Ole Anderson, Exec. Dir., Cambridge Committee for Responsible Research, Inc., transmitting a petition signed by 8 residents recording themselves in favor of an ordinance regulating animal research. scanMar 6
  30. 30Comm. from Walter L. Milne, Asst. to the President, MIT, elaborating on the comments contained in his recent report to the Council concerning MIT's ongoing efforts to improve housing, etc. for monkeys at MIT. scanMar 6
  31. 31Order re: that the City Manager obtain from the appropriate city dept.'s all data concerning enforcement of the Snow & Ice Removal Ordinance (Municipal Code 12.16.110B). (Walsh) scanMar 20
  32. 32Order re: that the attached ordinance to regulate the sale & possession of assault weapons from David Scondras of the Boston City Council be referred to the City Manager for transmittal to the City Solicitor as an informational guide in the preparation of the Cambridge ordinance on same. (Duehay) scanMar 20
  33. 33Re: review of the impact of the recent amendment to the Federal Fair Housing Act on the Community Residence & Personal Care Lodging House Regulations under our zoning ordinance. scanMar 20
  34. 34Comm. from Alison Barton, urging continued support for animal rights. scanMar 20
  35. 35Comm. from Zelda Feinberg, recording her support for the passage of an animal rights ordinance. scanMar 20
  36. 36Order re: that the City Manager be requested to direct the License Commission,with assistance from the Law Dept. to draft an ordinance for consideration of the Council requiring the License Commission to license massage parlors, health clubs & dance studios. (C. Duehay & C. Walsh) scanMar 27
  37. 37Order re: that the City Manager be requested to request the Community Development Dept., in its comprehensive look at the zoning code, to analyze the impact of excluding parking requirements from the density calculations & make recommenations to the City Council that will correct the distortion that this provision of the Zoning Code provides. (VM Wolf) scanMar 27
  38. 38Re: enclosed Comprehensive Rezoning Progress Report from Michael Rosenberg, Asst. City Manager for Community Development. scanMar 27
  39. 39Re: response to Awaiting Report Item No. 39 on enforcement of the snow & ice removal ordinance. scanMar 27
  40. 40Comm. from Ann Stathos, urging the passage of a strong ordinance to protect laboratory animals in Cambridge. scanMar 27
  41. 41Comm. from Gail Desmond, urging passage of a strong ordinance for the protection of animals used in laboratories. scanApr 3
  42. 42Petition of Carlos Gonzalez to amend all applicable ordinances, relative to making any building which has been vacant for two weeks or more, whether the building be residential, commercial or industrial, legally available for emergency shelter purposes. (REFEREED TO THE CITY SOLICITOR) scanApr 3
  43. 43Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a comm. from Police Chief Anthony Paolillo, in response to the request of the Ordinance Committee Re: a February 4, 1988 vicious dog incident. scanApr 3
  44. 44Comm. from Terry Crystal, on behalf of the East Harvard Square Neighborhood Assoc., requesting that the Planning Board reopen the entire matter of the Zero Arrow Street project. scanApr 3
  45. 45PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of the Planning Board to establish an East Cambridge Interim Overlay District. scanApr 3
  46. 46Order re: that the City Council adopt the policy that first, the City, in its purchasing practices buy recycled paper products for all products for which recycled materials are available & second, that all bidding for paper products reflect same & further, that the City Manager be requested to ask the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance reflecting this policy. (VM Wolf) (Order Adopted) scanApr 10
  47. 47Response to Awaiting Report Item 28 on an evaluation of the City's No Smoking Ordinance. scanApr 10
  48. 48Petition of 14 residents recording themselves in favor of an ordinance to regulate animal research in Cambridge. scanApr 10
  49. 49Comm. from Carlos Gonzalez, providing additional information in connection with his communication to the City Council of Monday, April 3, 1989. scanApr 10
  50. 50Comm. from John E. Flynn, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting the legal opinion of the City Solicitor with regard to Reconsideration of a zoning amendment petition after referral to the Planning Board. scanApr 10
  51. 51Petition of Edith Freeman, et al, residents of Cambridge & neighboring municipalities recording themselves in favor of an ordinance to regulate animal research in Cambridge. scanApr 24
  52. 52Comm. from Terry Crystal, on behalf of the East Harvard Sq. Neighborhood Assoc., transmitting a coyp of her letter to the Planning Board on the historic building at 9-11 Mt. Auburn St. scanMay 1
  53. 53Comm. from Zelda Feinberg, in support of the concept of citizen review of institutions involved in the care & use of animals in laboratory experiments & calling for the release of the protocols of these experiments. scanMay 1
  54. 54Comm. from Patrice Harrington & Friends, recording support for a strong ordinance for the care & use of laboratory animals. scanMay 1
  55. 55Comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, transmitting a copy of his letter to Dr. Gul Agha, Cambridge Committee for Responsible Research, inviting him to address the Council at this evening's meeting. scanMay 15
  56. 56Comm. from Patricia Hall, urging the passage of a strong ordinance restricting & regulating animal experimentation in Cambridge. scanMay 15
  57. 57Order re: that the attached proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinances by creating a new Section 3.17 - the Industry B Interim Zoning District for the Industrial B zone abutting Kendall Square be referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) (1/30/89 - Order introduced & referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. Reconsideration motion filed. 2/6/89 - Reconsideration carried & a motion to amend the petition also carried on roll calls. Petition then referred to Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. 3/29/89 - Ordinance Committee conducted its hearing & on motion of the Vice-Mayor the petition remained in Committee. 5/15/89 - the Vice-Mayor moved to pass the petition through all stages in order to pass to be ordained. Motion failed on roll call of 2-7-0) scanMay 15
  58. 58PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinances in the Central Square Overlay District. (12/19/88 - petition filed as an Agenda Item. 5/22/89 - Passed to be ordained as amended on roll call of 8-1-0) scanMay 22
  59. 59PASSED OT BE ORDAINED - petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinances in the Monsignor O'Brien Highway area. (12/19/88 - petition filed as an Agenda Item. 5/22/89 - Passed to be ordained on roll call of 9-0-0) scanMay 22
  60. 60PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinances by deleting the existing Section 11.10, Townhouse Development, in its entirety & substituting a new Section 11.10 in place thereof. (1/30/89 - petition filed as an Agenda Item. 5/22/89 - Passed to be ordained on roll call of 7-1-1) scanMay 22
  61. 61Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 49 communications & a petition signed by 600 persons in support of the Ordinance endorsed by the Cambridge Committee for Responsible Research concerning the care and use of laboratory animals in Cambridge. (Placed on File) scanMay 22
  62. 62PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - petition of Terry Crystal, East Harvard Sq. Neighborhood Assoc., et al, to amend the Zoning Map by rezoning from Residence C-3, Office 3 & Business B to Residence C-1 in the Harvard St., Mass. Ave., Remington St., Mt. Abuurn St., Putnam Ave., Banks St., Arrow St., Bow St., Quincy St., Plympton St., JFK St., Winthrop St., Holyoke Pl,, Holyoke St., South St. & Portland St. area. scanJun 5
  63. 63Re: enclosed Planning Board final recommendations Re: Crystal rezoning petition affecting portions of the Harvard Square Overlay District & recommended modifications to the petition from the Planning Board. (These & other back-up materials to the Crystal petition are filed within as they were too thick to incorporate in the papers for the Ordinances #62 entry) scan—
  64. 64Order re: that in order to insure compliance with the law, the City Council go on record recording their intent to adopt the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amendment proposed by the Law Dept. to amend same with regard to Community Residences & Personal Care Lodging Houses to insure that the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance be in conformity & compliance with the mandates of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. (Order Adopted as amended. Councillor Duehay recorded as voting Present) scan—
  65. 65Order re: that the City Manager be requested to prepare a comprehensive plan for implementing the non-criminal disposition ordinance & report this plan to the Council before September 1, 1989. (David Sullivan) scan—
  66. 66FAILED TO PASS TO A SECOND READING - petition of Carole & Bill Bornheimer, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances & Zoning Map by rezoning the area within Story St., Brattle St. & Mt. Auburn St. from C-2 to Office-1. (Committee report Tabled from 5/15/89-6/5/89. On 6/5/89 the motion was made to take this item from the table. Committee report accepted by voice vote. Petition at that time failed of passage to a second reading on roll acll of 0-7-1-1.—
  67. 67PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - enclosed proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter 8.16, Noise, by striking the present section 8.16.150 (Violation-Penalty) & inserting a new section 8.16.150 in place thereof. 4/10/89 transmitted to Council as an Agenda Item. 6/5/89 Passed to be ordained as amended on roll call of 8-0-1.—
  68. 68Comm. from Dr. Gus W. Thornton, Pres., MSPCA, requesting permission to address the Council at this evening's hearing Re: use of animals in biomedical research. (COPY OF HIS PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL FILED WITHIN)Jun 5
  69. 69Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 7 comm.'s from residents & members of CURE, urging the Council not to pass any adfitional regulations which would impede research using animals.Jun 5
  70. 70Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 13 comm.'s & a petition signed by 2,062 individuals recording their support for the proposed ordinance concerning the care & use of laboratory animals in Cambridge.Jun 5
  71. 71Comm. from Ole Anderson, Exec. Dir., Cambridge Committee for Responsible Research, Inc., enclosing a fact sheet summarizing the issues & options proposed by all parties concerned & deficiencies as found by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee or reported in federal inspections Re: Care & Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge.Jun 5
  72. 72Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting for informational purposes an updated legislative chronology concerning the proposed ordinances for the care and use of laboratory animals in Cambridge.Jun 5
  73. 73Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a comm. addressed to the Council from David G. Nathan, M.D., Chairman, CURE, correcting several stated errors Re: lab research on animals & transmitting for the consideration of the Council a proposed amendment to the General Ordinances in Chapter 11 entitled "Health, Hospitals and Housing" by inserting an Article IV entitled "The Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in the City of Cambridge". (Said comm. also transmits 20 card form comm.'s from CURE members urging the Council not to pass any additional regulations which would impede research utilizing animals). (Referred to the hearing on this date).Jun 5
  74. 74Resolutions requesting that the City Manager direct the City Solicitor to prepare a properly drafted amendment to the appropriate ordinances whereby the Human Rights Commission, Commission on Peace & Nuclear Disarmament, Commission on the Status of Women & the Police Review & Advisory Board will be consolidated & placed under the jurisdiction of the Asst. City Manager for Human Services. (Walsh) (5/8/89 - Order submitted & Charter right exercised on it. 5/15/89 - Order Tabled. 6/5/89 - Order failed of adoption on roll call of 1-7-1-0).Jun 5
  75. 75Comm. from John M. Moses, M.D. & Stuart E. Wiles, VMD, of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge, transmitting a recommendation for the Council's consideration to serve as an addendum to the full Committee's joint recommendations dated April 11, 1989 Re: appointment of a non-affiliated member to the animal care and use committees of each institution. (Referred to the Hearing of June 5, 1989)Apr 24
  76. 76Comm. from Stuart E. Wiles, VMD, transmitting a copy of the joint recommendations of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge, as agreed upon by the Committee members. (Referred to the hearing of June 5, 1989)Apr 24
  77. 77Comm. from Ole Anderson, Dir., Cambridge Committee for Responsible Research, Inc. Re: response of a group called "CURE" to the report of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Laboratory Animals; said response calling for a rejection of proposed reforms. (Referred to the hearing on June 5, 1989)May 1
  78. 78Comm. from Steven M. Wise, Member of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals, enclosing for the Council's consideration a recommendation Re: appointment of a non-affiliated member to each animal care and use committee, to serve as an addendum to the joint recommendations of April 11, 1989. (Referred to the hearing on June 5, 1989)May 8
  79. 79Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting a petition signed by 45 individuals recording themselves in favor of an ordinance for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge.Jun 5
  80. 80PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinances in Section 11.33 by the repeal of said Section. (6/6/89 - submitted in the form of an order by Councillor David Sullivan for referral to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. 6/12/89 - Passed to be ordained on roll call of 9-0-0)Jun 12
  81. 81Order re: that it is the sense of the City Council that the Cambridgeport Zoning Advisory Committee incorporate in its report specific recommendations to address public comments made at this evening's hearing; particularly zoning provisions for affordable housing, light industry & open space. (D. Sullivan) (Order Adopted)Jun 19
  82. 82Comm. from Carl F. Barron, Pres., Central Sq. Business Assoc., requesting support of the City Council for the proposed ordinance to decriminalize littering.Jun 19
  83. 83Comm. from George Kallman, Novato, CA, in support of an animal experimentation commissioner.Jun 19
  84. 84Comm. from Doris E. Tobey, transmitting a comm. from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Re: animal expreimentation.Jun 19
  85. 85Comm. from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk, transmitting 3 comm.'s from persons recording themselves in favor of a strong ordinance for the care and use of laboratory animals in the City of Cambridge.Jun 19
  86. 86PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Daniel E. Geer, Jr., et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge in Subsection 10.31 RE: variances granted by the Board of Zoning Appeal; said petition would prevent use variances being permitted in all Residence & Open Space districts. (Submitted at 4/10/89 meeting. 6/19/89 - Placed on file due to expiration of time limit)Jun 19
  87. 87FAILED TO PASS TO A SECOND READING - petition of Debra McManus, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Article 5.000, Development Standards by renumbering subsection 5.23, Height Exceptions to 5.232 & inserting a subsection 5.23 entitled Height & a subsection 5.231 entitled Maximum Height Limit; which would limit building or structure height to 60 feet or the height limit specified within Section 5.30, except as permitted by an Overlay District or PUD District. (Submitted at 3/20/89 meeting. 6/12/89 - Failed to pass to a second reading on roll call of 4-5-0. Reconsideration filed. 6/19/89 - Reconsideration failed on roll call of 4-4-1).Jun 19
  88. 88PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT BEING HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, transmitting a petition from David Clem of the Athenaeum Group, to amend the Zoning Ordinances by amending the Zoning Map from Industry B to Industry A as shown on the accompanying map. (Submitted 3/20/89. 5/24/89 - Placed on file).May 24
  89. 89PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT BEING HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinances from the Planning Board to establish an Industry B Interim Overlay District both in the area abutting Kendall Sq. & an area in the vicinity of Cambridge, Columbia & Webster St.'s. (Submitted 3/27/89 as an agenda item 5/31/89 - Placed on file).May 31
  90. 90PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT BEING HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - petition of Robert Owen Edbrooke, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Section 11.200 relative to Incentive Zoning Provisions. (Submitted March 27, 1989. On 5/31/89 - Placed on file).May 31
  91. 91Order re: that teh City Coucnil conduct a public hearing on June 19, 1989 concerning Cambridgeport zoning. (D. Sullivan & Vice-Mayor Wolf)May 22
  92. 92Order re: that the Community Development Dept. work with land & property owners in the Industry I-B District near Kendall Square between Kendall & Central Sq.'s, paying particular attention to the concerns of long-term businesses & residents. (Mayor Vellucci)Jun 26
  93. 93Comm. from John M. Moses, M.D. & Stuart Wiles, V.M.D., Members of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge, recording their support for an amendment to the Ordinance for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Article IV embodying the proposed recommendations on the appointment of a non-affiliated member to the animal care & use committee without bias for or against animal research. (PLACED ON FILE)—
  94. 94Comm. from David G. Nathan, M.D., Chairman, Citizens United for Research & Education, Inc., urging the Council to adopt the recommendations of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee for the regulation of institutions performing biomedical research using animals; said recommendations drafted by the City Solicitor on June 15th in cooperation with members of the Blue Ribbon Committee. (PLACED ON FILE)—
  95. 95Comm. from Rita O'Connor Corkery, Harvard University, Office of Government & Community Affairs Re: urging the Council to vote for the ordinance proposed by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care & Use of Animals & the amendment offered by Dr. John Moses & Dr. Stuart Wiles on the appointment of a person to each institution's Animal Care Committee. Said comm. also urging the Council not to vote for the amendment of Attorney Steven Wise Re: appointment of an animal rights advocate to each Animal Care Committee. (PLACED ON FILE)Jun 26
  96. 96Comm. from Kirsten Michaels, applauding the City Council for its legislative efforts concerning laboratory animal experimentation.Jun 26
  97. 97Comm. from Gabriel Schmergel, Pres. & CEO, Genetics Institute, recording their support of the joint recommendations of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee as embodied in the June 16th draft ordinance & expressing concern Re: the amendment of Attorney Steven Wise requiring the community member of each Animal Care & Use Committee to be an animal welfare advocate, as this provision may be counter to Federal law. (PLACED ON FILE)Jun 26
  98. 98Comm. from David H. Hubel, M.D., Harvard Medical School, Dept. of Neurobiology, urging the Council not to make a ruling which would lead to inclusion of an "animal rights" advocate on committees monitoring the use of animals in medical research. (PLACED ON FILE)Jun 26
  99. 99Comm. from David Clem, The Athenaeum Group, transmitting for informational purposes a copy of his letter to R. Philip Dowds Re: the McManus petition.Jun 26
  100. 100PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - a response to Awaiting Report Items 8 & 9 on a new review process for all new developments & also, transmitting a proposed amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinances by adding a new Section 11.400 entitled "Traffic Mitigation and Parking Supply Restrictions". (1/23/89 - submitted as an agenda item & referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. 6/28/89 - Placed on file due to expiration of time limit).Jun 26
  101. 101PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - attached proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to delete the existing line 4.35.1 entitled "Veterinary establishments, kennel, pet shop or similar establishment" & substituting a new line 4.35.1 in place thereof & that this proposed amendment be referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee for hearing & report. (1/23/89 - submitted in the form of an order & attachment by Councillor Danehy & referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. 6/26/89 - Passed to be ordained on roll call of 8-0-1)Jun 26
  102. 102PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - response to Awaiting Report Item 6 on the licensing of vicious dogs. (10/17/89 - submitted in the form of an agenda item & referred to the Ordinance Committee. 6/26/89 - Passed to be ordained on roll call of 8-0-1).Jun 26
  103. 103PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED - proposed amendment to the General Ordinances relative to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. (6/12/89 - submitted as an agenda item & passed to a second reading. Ordinance as submitted by City Solicitor, together with amendments by Mayor Vellucci. Referred back to the City Solicitor for consultation with the City Manager & Mayoral Blue Ribbon Committee. 6/26/89 - Passed to be ordained as amended on Roll Call of 8-0-1).Jun 26
  104. 104PLACED ON FILE - petition from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, on behalf of Dr. Gul Aga, to amend the General Ordinances in Chapter Eleven entitled "Health, Hospitals and Housing" by inserting an Article IV entitled "Ordinance for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in the City of Cambridge". (4/10/89 - Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. 6/26/89 - Placed on File)Jun 26
  105. 105PLACED ON FILE - petition from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, on behalf of Attorney Steven M. Wise, Animal Welfare Community Representative to the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge, to amend the General Ordinances in Chapter Eleven entitled "Health, Hospitals and Housing" by inserting an Article IV entitled "Ordinance for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in the City of Cambridge". (4/10/89 - Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. 6/26/89 - Placed on File)Jun 26
  106. 106Order re: that the City Council order dated June 29, 1987 & the attached ordinance amendment, along with the recommendations of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee & supplemental communications to same be referred to the City Solicitor for review with the intention that he prepare for the Council's action a properly drafted amendment to the General Ordinances concerning Animal Experimentation in Cambridge. (Mayor Vellucci) (6/5/89 - Order submitted & adopted. 6/26/89 - Placed on File). scanJun 26
  107. 107Petition signed by 128 persons recording themselves in favor of an ordinance to regulate animal research in Cambridge. scanJun 26
  108. 108Comm. from Richard D. Clarey & Michael J. Brandon, transmitting a copy of their letter to the Board of Zoning Appeal Re: Midas Muffler petition (Yoffa Company), Case No. 5819 regarding the premises numbered 10 Clarendon Ave./2501 Mass. Avenue with regard to zoning violations stemming from the plan conditionally approved by the BZA on June 22, 1989. scanJul 12
  109. 109Comm. from Robert O. Edbrooke, Jr. Re: a previous zoning petition that he & a group of residents filed on March 10, 1989 to increase the linkage fee from $2. to $2.; said comm. recommending improvements in the process of notifying petitioners of when their petition is scheduled for discussion by the Planning Board. scanAug 7
  110. 110Re: North Point Policy Plan & Design Guidelines, as recommended by the Planning Board for adoption by the City Council. (6/26/89 - transmitted to the Council as an agenda item & referred to the 8/7/89 Special Meeting. 8/7/89 - Communication accepted on a voice vote). scanAug 7
  111. 111Comm. from Mary Palazzi of Ludlow, urging the Council to adopt a strong ordinance for the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals in Cambridge. scanAug 7
  112. 112PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Susan Yanow, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances by adding to Section 5.40, Transition Requirements, a new subsection 5.43 Re: Office, Business or Industrial zones abutting residential districts & that any structure or portion of a structure erected within said non-residential district be set back behind a 45° bulk control plane, beginning at the residential/non-residential district line. (12/12/88 - petition referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee for hearing & report. 2/27/89 - Passed to a Second Reading. 5/23/89 - Petition Placed on File due to expiration of time limit) scanMay 23
  113. 113PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - resubmittal, as amended of an order introduced originally on November 7, 1988 to amend Paragraph 11.205.3 of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinances with regard to the appointment of a representative of the academic community to the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust & the nomination of a developer to the Board. (Walsh) (Resubmitted on 1/23/89 & referred to the Planning Board & Ordinance Committee. 3/20/89 - Passed to a Second Reading. 6/7/89 - Placed on File due to expiration of time limit) scanJun 7
  114. 114Communication from Michael J. Brandon & Richard D. Clarey Re: Yoffa Company, INc./d/b/a Midas Muffler, 10 Clarendon Avenue/2501 Massachusetts Avenue, BZA Case No. 5819; said comm. requesting prompt enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Midas Muffler's proposed expansion. scanAug 18
  115. 115PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Ordinances in the MONSIGNOR O'BRIEN HIGHWAY - PERMANENT ZONING. scanSep 11
  116. 116PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - community residents and personal care lodging houses. scanSep 11
  117. 117PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - extension of the effective date of the Cambridgeport Interim Overlay District through Dec. 1, 1989. scanSep 11
  118. 118Order-re: City Solicitor to draft amendment to Chapter 8.16.150 of the Noise Ordinance to regulate auto security alarms. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  119. 119Order-re: City Solicitor to proide legalopinions regarding Ordinance NUmber 966. (Mayor Vellucci) scanSep 25
  120. 120Order-re: proposed ordinance on DISPOSITION OF CITY PROPERTY. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) See 12/28/89 scanOct 16
  121. 121Order-re: prohibition against Draize testing in the Animal Ordinance. (Mayor Vellucci) scanOct 16
  122. 122Comm. from Daniel C. Crane, Chairperson, Committee on Government and Community Affairs, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, transmitting recommendations for procedural changes for the filing of zoning petitions. scanOct 16
  123. 123PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - petition of Robert Owen Edbrooke, Jr., et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge in Section 11.200, Incentive Zoning Provisions re: fees for variances and special permits, in order to enhance funds available to support affordable housing. scanOct 12
  124. 124Order-re: proposed amendment to regulate Bed and Breakfast establishments. (Graham) scanNov 6
  125. 125PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - Petition of Debra McManus, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Article 2.000, Definitions, Section"Floor area, gross" by adding a new paragraph (g) re: parking garages and structures devoted to the parking of automobiles and in Article 5.000, Development Standards, by deleting section 5.25 "FAR Exceptions" and substituting a new section 5.25, FAR Exceptions for Parking Structures concerning gross floor area computations. scanNov 13
  126. 126PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Susan Yanow, et al, transmitting the "Yanow III" petition to amend the Zoning Ordinances by adding a new subsection 5.43 to section 5.40 with regard to Office, Busines of Industrial Zones abutting residential districts and that any structure or portion thereof erected within the non-residential district be set back behind a 45º bulk control plane. scanNov 13
  127. 127PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of R. Philip Dowds, et al to amend the Zoning Ordinances by adding to Article 11 of the zoning Ordinances a new Section 11.400, entitled "Development Control Program" re: implementation of a program of comprehensive development control to protect residents from the negative impact of too-rapid development. scanNov 13
  128. 128PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of Webb Nichols, et al, to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Article 10.000 entitled "Appeals, Variances, and Special Permits" by inserting a newsection 11.50 entitled "Required Project Documentation." scanNov 13
  129. 129PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - communication from Joseph E. Connarton, City Clerk transmitting a "Report in two parts" from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Billboards, consisting of its findings and recommendations and also a draft ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinances in Article7 entitled "Signs and Illumination". scanNov 16
  130. 130PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT - petition of the Athenaeum Group requesting that the Zoning petition submitted by them on March 20, 1989 be resubmitted; said zoning amendment would amend the Zoning Map by changing the area from Industry B to Industry A. scanNov 16
  131. 131PLACED ON FILE DUE TO HEARING NOT HELD IN REQUIRED TIME - Order - re: amendment to the Zoning Ordinances re: new buildings built that are non-conforming to the Zoning Ordinance. (Vice-Mayor Wolf) scanNov 23
  132. 132Awaiting Report Item Number 3 relative to the status of an ordinance calling for thirty Police Patrol Officers. scanDec 4
  133. 133Community Development Department's Comprehensive Rezoning Progress Report. scanDec 11
  134. 134PASSED TO BE ORDAINED - Recodification of the General Ordinances. scanDec 18
  135. 135PETITION WITHDRAWN - Disclosure of Beneficial Interests scanDec 21
  136. 136PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed ordinance on the Disposition of City Owned Property. (VM Wolf) scanDec 28
  137. 137PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment on the Code of Conduct for City Officials. (VM Wolf, Duehay, Graham, and D. Sullivan) scan—
  138. 138PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment concerning the prohibition of the Draize Eye Irritancy or similar tests and other technical amendments. (Mayor Vellucci) scan—
  139. 139PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed ordinance relating to the terms for members of Boards and Commissions. see Ord #154 of 1989 scan—
  140. 140PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed Noise Ordinance amendment. scan—
  141. 141PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment to amend the Rent control Removal Ordinance by inserting a new section in Chapter 23, Section 1 (d) (4). scan—
  142. 142PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed Ordinance to promote the recycling of used motor oil. (Duehay) scan—
  143. 143PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed ordinance to regulate food and beveraes packaging and to promote environmentally acceptable packaging. (Duehay) scan—
  144. 144PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment to place a 10 yearlimit on the duration of members' terms on Boards and Commissions and a draft amendment to Ord. 966 concerning condo units which a unit deed has been recorded as of the date of the order being declared not subject to Ord. 966 provided the owner pay the sum of $5.00 per sq. ft. to the Affordable Housing Trust. (Walsh) scan—
  145. 145PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment to protect the Stratospheric ozone layer by restricting the use and emissions of zone depleting chemicals. (Duehay, Mayor Vellucci, Vice Mayor Wolf, D. Sullivan & Walsh) scan—
  146. 146PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Amnesty for violations to Ordinance Number 966. (Walsh) scan—
  147. 147PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed Ordinance on the Licensing of Vicious Dogs. scan—
  148. 148PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed Ordinance to require and enterprise to get all necessary zoning approvals before requesting a hearing on a license application. scanDec 28
  149. 149PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment in Chapter 17 entitled "Public Works" Section 17-72 "Definitions" by adding a new definition of "Fast Food establishment". scanDec 28
  150. 150PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment of statements of interests by certain city officials and persons conducting business with the city. scanDec 28
  151. 151PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: Rent Control Board to desist from further enforcement of Ordinance # 966 within 30 days unless data supports the continued need for Ordinance # 966. (Walsh) scanDec 28
  152. 152PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: that as part of a multi-pronged approach to provide affordable housing to all residents of rent controlled units within 60 days from adoption of this amendment to MGL Chapter 36, file a certified affidavit with the Rent Cotnrol Board affirming that the combined total annual income of residents of said rent controlled units does not exceed the amounts specified in the tedtof this orde. (Walsh) scanDec 28
  153. 153PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Order-re: City Manager to direct the City Solicitor to draw up an appropriate Home Rule petition to amend Chapte 36, MGLA that would make it illegal for any tenant to accept, demand or receive a reward for the rental of a rent cotnrolled unit. (Walsh) scanDec 28
  154. 154PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Ordinance Committee Report for a proposed amendment to the General Ordinances which would limit to a maximum of ten years the time in which persons may serve on Municipal Boards and Commissions. see also Ord # 139 of 1989. scanDec 28
  155. 155PLACED ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Proposed amendment to the General Ordinances to regulate the taxi industry. scanDec 28

Appointments

115 actions · № 1–115
  1. 1Appointment of Christopher DiGiovanni & Philip J. Flagg as Constables without power for terms to end December 31, 1991. scanJan 9
  2. 2Constable bond of George Silva, for approval of the surety. scanJan 9
  3. 3Appointment of William J. Dreier as a Constable with power & appointment of Damien Bossarte & Vistor Escajidillo both as Constables without power, all for terms to end December 31, 1991. scanJan 23
  4. 4Order re: that the City Manager put together a serious team of people to explore the possibility of creating temporary housing for local citizens who are "houseless and homeless". (Mayor Vellucci) scanJan 30
  5. 5Appointment fo the following 3 constables with power: Hameed Akhtar, Ronald A. Kennelly & Lauren McCarthy & of the following 5 constables without power: Dale L. Borchardt, Daniel Colon, Mark L. Edwards, John F. Phelan & Tracy A. Robinson; all for terms to expire December 31, 1991. scanJan 30
  6. 6Constable bond of Sheila A. Halloran, for approval of the surety. scanJan 30
  7. 7Oath of office of Chris Ertel as a member of the Rent Control Board. scanFeb 7
  8. 8Appointment of Anthony Cherubino as a constable without power for a term to expire three years from the first day of January, 1989. scanFeb 6
  9. 9Resolutions that the City Council, aware of the worries created during the February 11, 1989 black-out, establish a City Emergency Management Group to make appropriate recommendations to the Council. (W.J. Sullivan) (Order Adopted) scanFeb 6
  10. 10Constable bond of Ronald A. Kennelly, for approval of the surety. scanFeb 13
  11. 11Oath of office of James G. Stockard, Jr. as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority. scanFeb 16
  12. 12Appointment of Louis C. Micciche as a Constable with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. scanFeb 27
  13. 13Re: notification of the appointment of Chris Ertel as a tenant representative on the Cambridge Rent Control Board for a term to expire January 30, 1991. scanFeb 27
  14. 14Constable bond of Hameed Akhtar, for approval of the surety. scanFeb 27
  15. 15Appointment of Mark McCabe as a constable with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991[?]. scanMar 6
  16. 16Constable bond of William J. Dreier, for approval of the surety. scanMar 6
  17. 17Order re: that His Honor, the Mayor, be requested to establish & appoint a Blue Ribbon Committee of representatives fo the City, business community & educational institutions of Cambridge with the view to offering creative initiatives to insure access to quality health care. (Graham) scanMar 20
  18. 18Order re: that the City Manager be requested to confer with the Presidents of area universities to ask their cooperation & suggestions on establishing a Blue Ribbon Assessment Committee to recommend proper action with regard to air quality problems at CRLS. (Duehay) scanMar 20
  19. 19Order re: that the Mayor appoint a group of citizens, officials & school administrators to be responsible for stacking all school libraries with new & up-to-date textbooks. (Mayor Vellucci) scanMar 20
  20. 20Appointment of the following 3 constables with power: Francisco Colon, Kenneth P. Dailey & Alvin Thompson & appointment of the following 5 constables wihtout power: Nelson Carneiro, Deborah B. ElMaksoud, Donald Mahoney, Kevin Mitrano & Stephen Nocella; all for terms to expire December 31, 1991. scanMar 20
  21. 21Re: request for confirmation of the appointment of Gerard J. Clark as the organized labor representative of the CHA for a term to expire March 20, 1994 & of Ruth Peltier to the unexpired CHA term of Irving Tobin, for a term to expire October 1, 1990. (Mr. Clark confirmed on Roll Call of 8-0-0-1. Ms. Peltier confirmed on Roll Call of 9-0-0). scanMar 20
  22. 22Constable bond of Louis Micciche, for approval of the surety. scanMar 20
  23. 23Resolutions that His Honor, the Mayor, be requested to appoint a "Blue Ribbon Committee" comprised of members of the Council, representatives of the Community Development Dept., Ackerly Communications & representatives of affected neighborhood organizations, in an effort to develop an agreement suitable to all concerned on signage City-wide. (Graham) scanMar 27
  24. 24Re: notification of the reappointment of Artis B. Spears as an Election Commissioner for a term to expire April 1, 1993. scanMar 27
  25. 25Appoointment of Kevin F. Bramley as a Constable with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. scanApr 3
  26. 26Notification of the appointment of John Whisnant as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire September 7, 1992. scanApr 3
  27. 27Re: request that the City Council take a formal vote on each of the following, designating various unpaid appointed positions to be "Special Municipal Employees": Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Board of Zoning Appeal, Conservation Commission, Harvard Square Advisory Committee, Historical Commission, Planning Board & Rent Control Board. (Seven Orders Adopted, each by Roll Call) scanApr 3
  28. 28Oath of office of George A. Donovan, III as a Cambridge Patrol Officer. scanMar 27
  29. 29Appointment of Rose Turano as a constable with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. scanApr 10
  30. 30Appointment of Angelo Lorenzo as a constable without power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. scanApr 24
  31. 31Constable bond of Alvin Thompson, for approval of the surety. scanApr 24
  32. 32Resolutions appointing David Holway, James O'Connor & John Silva to serve on a panel to seek solution(s) to inmate overcrowding at the Middlesex County Correctional Facilities & to discuss sentencing alternatives. (Mayor Vellucci) (Order Adopted) scanMay 1
  33. 33Appointment of the following 2 Constables with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991: Kevin Montgomery & Leanders H. Smith. scanMay 1
  34. 34Appointment of Bedros Bechirian as a Constable without power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. scanMay 1
  35. 35Appointment of the following 3 Constables without power for terms to expire December 31, 1991: Francis X. O'Keefe, James Mack Smith & Deborah Woodbury. scanMay 8
  36. 36Constable bond of Francisco Colon, for approval of the surety. scanMay 8
  37. 37Appointment of George D. Perry as a constable with power & of Marcel W. St. Martin & Jean Salley as constables without power; all for terms to expire December 31, 1991. scanMay 15
  38. 38Constable bond of Leanders H. Smith, for approval fo the surety. scanMay 15
  39. 39Constable bond of Rona Turano, for approval of the surety. scanMay 15
  40. 40Oath of office of Joseph E. Connarton, as City Clerk of Cambridge. scanMay 15
  41. 41Oath of office of Arthur F. Libitz as City Auditor of Cambridge. scanMay 15
  42. 42Appointment of the following 7 persons as Public Weighers for 1989: Russell Brown, Douglas C. Candito, Donald Curran, William J. Gill, Jose Fernando Luz, Kurt M. Prouty & Arthur B. Soasa. scanJun 5
  43. 43Appointment of James M. Sauer & Anthony L. Nichols, both as constables with power for terms to expire December 31, 1991. scanJun 5
  44. 44Appointment of Daniel J. Saccoccio as a constable with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. (Reappointment) scanJun 5
  45. 45Constable bond of Kevin Montgomery, for approval of the surety. scanJun 5
  46. 46Constable bond of George D. Perry, for approval of the surety. scanJun 12
  47. 47Order re: that the City Manager, Community Development Dept., Rent Control Board, a representative of the small property owners, a tenant & a representative of the City Solicitor's Office be appointed to a Select Committee to establish a "prima facie" minimum rent on the basis of certain objective criteria. (Mayor Vellucci) (5/22/89 - Order submitted & Tabled. Remained on the Table through 6/12/89, at which time it was adopted) scanJun 12
  48. 48Oath of office of Stephen A. Ahern as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  49. 49Oath of office of David G. Albert as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  50. 50Oath of office of Paul S. Bentubo as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  51. 51Oath of office of Brian P. Branley as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  52. 52Oath of office of Brenda A. Burke as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  53. 53Oath of office of Oral J. Bynoe as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  54. 54Oath of office of Ann C. Carter as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  55. 55Oath of office of John W. Crowley as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  56. 56Oath of office of Joseph A. DeSimone, Jr. as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  57. 57Oath of office of Mark J. Donahue as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  58. 58Oath of office of Kevin A. Donofrio as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  59. 59Oath of office of George A. Donovan, III as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  60. 60Oath of office of Kevin A. Dottin as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  61. 61Oath of office of John P. Drewicz, Jr., as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  62. 62Oath of office of Silverio Ferreira, Jr. as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  63. 63Oath of office of Mary E. Fitzgerald as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  64. 64Oath of office of Darren S. Fry as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  65. 65Oath of office of John F. Fulkerson as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  66. 66Oath of office of John E. Gardner as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  67. 67Oath of office of Stephen E. Kelly as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  68. 68Oath of office of Stephen B. Killion as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  69. 69Oath of office of Paul W. Klerowski as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  70. 70Oath of office of John J. Lang as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  71. 71Oath of office of Kevin N. Layne as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  72. 72Oath of office of Peter N. Neal as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  73. 73Oath of office of Dennis M. O'Connor as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  74. 74Oath of office of Edward M. Watson as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  75. 75Oath of office of Kathleen M. Sullivan as a Cambridge Police Officer. scanJun 24
  76. 76Oath of office of Dawne T. Young as a Cambridge Police Officer scanJun 24
  77. 77Appointment of Paul Spuffle as a Public Weigher for 1989 to operate scales at 29 East St., Cambridge. scanJun 26
  78. 78Constable bond of Daniel J. Saccoccio, for approval of the surety. scanJun 26
  79. 79Comm. from Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, transmitting notification that as of today, June 26, 1989 he has appointed the following persons to the Committee To Research And Propose Fair Rents For Small Property Owners: Michael Rosenberg, Chairman; Neil Rohr, Tenants Union; David J. Sullivan, Property Owner; Margaret Drury, Rent Control; Russell Higley, City Solicitor; John Natale, Property Owner; Laura Tennyson, Mayor's Representative & Val Jean Prescott, Tenant. scanJun 26
  80. 80Appointment of the following 4 constables with power: Robert Paul Angelo, Hodges Brown, Jr., Javier Dario Ortiz & Alfredo L. Perez, Jr. & of the following 4 constables without power: Domenic Ferrari, Darrell B. Johnson, Leigh Marchand & Mark Puglielli; all for terms to expire December 31, 1991. scanAug 7
  81. 81Appointment of Daniel F. Evans as a constable with power for a term to expire December 31, 1991. scanAug 7
  82. 82Constable bond of Kenneth P. Dailey, for approval of the surety. scanAug 7
  83. 83Constable bond of Kevin F. Branley, for approval of the surety. scanAug 7
  84. 84Oath of office of Artis Spears as an Election Commissioner. scanSep 1
  85. 85Constable bond of Javier Dario Ortiz for approval of the surety. scanSep 11
  86. 86Constable bond of Robert Paul Angelo for approval of the surety. scanSep 11
  87. 87Constable bond of Daniel F. Evans for approval of the surety. scanSep 11
  88. 88Constable bond of John F. Hartnett for approval of the surety. scanSep 11
  89. 89Constable bond of Alfredo L. Perez, Jr. for approval of the surety. scanSep 11
  90. 90Constable bond of Hodges Brown, Jr. for approval of the surety. scanSep 11
  91. 91Appointment of Mary Ann Wojakowski as a constable with power. scanSep 11
  92. 92Oath of office of Laura Borelli as a Parking Control Officer. scanSep 15
  93. 93Oath of office of Richard Bongiorno, Jr. as a Parking Control Officer. scanSep 15
  94. 94Oath of office of Colleen Sullivan as a Parking Control Officer. scanSep 15
  95. 95Oath of office of Lavetta L. Whitfield as a Parking Control Officer. scanSep 15
  96. 96Mayor to appoint a committee to investigate the operations of the Commonwealth Day School. (Walsh) scanSep 11
  97. 97Appointment of Eric Pfeufer as the landlord representative to the Cambridge Rent Control Board. scanSep 25
  98. 98Appointment of Paul Heck as a public weigher. scanSep 25
  99. 99Oath of office of Eric Pfeufer as landlord representative to the Rent Control Board. scanOct 4
  100. 100Appointment of Daniel Lang as a Constable without power. scanOct 23
  101. 101Order-re: committee to be appointed to develop a school budget for fiscalyear 90-91. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 13
  102. 102Order-re: committee to be appointed on the dedication of the corner of Sparks Street and Huron Ave. in memory of Irish Immigrants. (Mayor Vellucci) scanNov 13
  103. 103Order-re: His Honor the Mayor to appoint and Inaugural Committee. (W. Sullivan) scanNov 13
  104. 104Appointment of five members to the Human Rights Commission. scanNov 20
  105. 105Appointment of seven members to the Commission on the Status of Women. scanNov 20
  106. 106Appointment of three constables with power. scanNov 20
  107. 107Appointment of five constables. scanDec 4
  108. 108Appointment of eight Public Weighers for 1990. scanDec 11
  109. 109Appointment of two constables without power. scanDec 11
  110. 110Constable bond from Catherine Thornton for approval of the surety. scanDec 18
  111. 111Appointment of eleven public weighers. scanDec 18
  112. 112Appointment of three constables. scanDec 18
  113. 113Appointment of two constables with power. scanDec 26
  114. 114Appointment of John Miller to the Board of Zoning Appeal. scanDec 20
  115. 115Oath of office of John Miller to the Board of Zoning Appeal. scanDec 27

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