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The Docket ▸ 2012

2012

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Resolutions

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  1. 1Resolution on the death of Helen (Williams) Grimes. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 9
  2. 2Resolution on the death of Pauline Terry (Britto) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 9
  3. 3ORDER O'Donnell. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 9
  4. 4Welcome Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. to the ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung and entirJan 9
  5. 5Congratulations to the Gifts of Hope Campaign on City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 9
  6. 6Welcome uberVU on their relocation from London to their successful holiday fundraising effort. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 9
  7. 7ORDER Cambridge. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 9
  8. 8the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  9. 9Congratulations to Veronica vanBeuzekom and Adam ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 9
  10. 10Thanks to the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center for Mohammed on their recent marriage. hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jan 9
  11. 11Thanks to the Area IV Youth Center for their Martin Luther King Jr. concert and program on January 14, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jan 9
  12. 12Thanks to the Cambridge Peace Commission on its Annual MLK Day Commemoration and Remembrance on January 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jan 9
  13. 13Thanks to the Cambridge Public Library Central Square Branch on their Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration theatrical performance on January 29, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jan 9
  14. 14Best wishes to the Multicultural Arts Center for its Joyful Noise Gospel Concert honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 14, 2012 at the Sanders Theatre. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jan 9
  15. 15Resolution on the death of Antonio P. Soares. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 9
  16. 16Resolution on the death of Mariano de Medeiros ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 9
  17. 17Resolution on the death of Marie V. (Westcott) Goncalves. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 9
  18. 18Resolution on the death of Renee Theresa Murray. 18.ORDER Walsh. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 9
  19. 19Resolution on the death of James A. Lynch Jr. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 9
  20. 20Congratulations to Ramelfo "Fito" Frometa on his ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 9
  21. 21Retirement of Robert M. Stevens as Director of new position as an Area IV Coalition Street Worker. Veterans Services for the City of Cambridge. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jan 9
  22. 22Thanks to the Black Pastors of Cambridge for their ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 9
  23. 23Resolution on the death of Patricia (Francis) Sweeney. 23.ORDER celebration of Martin Luther King Day. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 9
  24. 24Resolution on the death of Charles A. Small. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 9
  25. 25Retirement of Don Drisdell from the City Solicitor's ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 9
  26. 26Resolution on the death of David Findley Wheeler. 26.ORDER Office. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 9
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  28. 28the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  29. 29Congratulations to Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on being listed among Boston's top-performing stocks of 2011. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 23
  30. 30Congratulations to Senator Sal DiDomenico on being awarded "Legislator of the Year" by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 23
  31. 31Congratulations to Toys-For-Tots for their successful ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 23
  32. 32Resolution on the death of Florence G. (Flaherty) work this year. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  33. 33ORDER Salvato. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 23
  34. 34Resolution on the death of Maria (Andrade) Vicente. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 23
  35. 35Retirement of James Parris from the School ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  36. 36Resolution on the death of Holly P. Chute. 10.ORDER Department. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  37. 37Resolution on the death of Marilyn Tarmy. 11.ORDER Councillor Toomey and entire membership. ADOPTEDJan 23
  38. 38Retirement of Francisco Neris from the Cambridge ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  39. 39Retirement of Judith Donoghue from the Police Housing Authority. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  40. 40Retirement of John Gelinas from the Fire Department. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  41. 41Resolution on the death of Harold C. Avery. 15.ORDER Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 23
  42. 42Resolution on the death of Edith Morton (Robinson) ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 23
  43. 43Retirement of Patricia A. Johnson from the Council Stokey. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 23
  44. 44Resolution on the death of Jean (Melnik) Skopetz. 18.ORDER on Aging. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  45. 45Resolution on the death of Leonard C. Donnelly. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 23
  46. 46Resolution on the death of Theresa Joyce (Sullivan) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  47. 47Happy Birthday wishes to Ann Colette. 21.ORDER McSweeney. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 23
  48. 48Congratulations to Councillor Henrietta Davis on being named Chair of the National League of Cities International Council. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Jan 23
  49. 49Congratulations to the students who participated in the ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 23
  50. 50Thanks to the mentors of the TTT Mentor Program. 24.ORDER TTT Mentor Program. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 23
  51. 51Retirement of Robert Blake from the Fire ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  52. 52Retirement of John Mingle from the School Department. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  53. 53Thanks to Lori Lander and the organizing committee Department. of the Many Helping Hands MLK Day of Service on January 16, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 23
  54. 54Congratulations to Paul Evenson and Elizabeth Doran ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 23
  55. 55Best wishes to Seth Diamond on bringing his reality on their upcoming marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  56. 56Resolution on the death of Martin J. Shea. 30.ORDER television show "Food Biker" to the airwaves. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 23
  57. 57Resolution on the death of Rosalie (Brienzi) Devasto. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 23
  58. 58Resolution on the death of Dominic Camelio. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 23
  59. 59Retirement of Robert Hodgkins from the Cambridge ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 23
  60. 60Resolution on the death of Idalina (Pais da Costa) Hospital. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  61. 61Resolution on the death of Maria Estrela (Roadrigues) Jorge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  62. 62Resolution on the death of James A. Griffin. 36.ORDER Correia. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  63. 63Resolution on the death of James J. "Jim" F. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 23
  64. 64Resolution on the death of Christine "Tina" Lynn ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 30
  65. 65ORDER Hansar. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 30
  66. 66Proclaim January 27, 2012 as Earned Income Tax ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jan 30
  67. 67ORDER Credit Awareness Day. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 30
  68. 68the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  69. 69the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  70. 70Congratulations to George and Jane Metzger on the ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 30
  71. 71Thanks to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords for her birth of their granddaughter Chloe. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 30
  72. 72Congratulations to Patrick Wardell as the new Chief service and best wishes for her continued recovery. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jan 30
  73. 73Congratulations to the Broad Institute on being Executive Office of the Cambridge Health Alliance. awarded a grant for $32.5 million dollars from the Klarman Family Foundation. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jan 30
  74. 74Speedy recovery wishes to Donna Daniels. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 30
  75. 75Urge residents to participate in the celebration of African American History Month in the month of February. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jan 30
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  77. 77Resolution on the death of former Mayor of Boston ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 30
  78. 78Resolution on the death of Elizabeth M. (O'Keefe) Kevin Hagan White. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 30
  79. 79Resolution on the death of Conrad Tallon. 15.ORDER Keefe. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 30
  80. 80Retirement of Penelope Kleespies from the Human ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 30
  81. 81Thanks to the City of Cambridge Employee Diversity Services Department. Committee, the Daughters of Yemaya Collective and the Artists Collective Traditions Remix for their art exhibit entitled Visions by Young Black Artists: Celebrating Black History Past, Present, and Future." Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 30
  82. 82Resolution on the death of Albert F. Dove Sr. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 30
  83. 83Resolution on the death of Ethel Caragianis. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 30
  84. 84Condolences to the family of Brian Roach. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 30
  85. 85Speedy recovery wishes to Councillor Denise Simmons. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Resolution Number Twenty-one of January 30, 2012 submitted by Councillor Decker. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Mayor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Decker+6Jan 30
  86. 86Speedy recovery wishes to the three firefighters that were recently injured while battling a fire. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Resolution Number Twenty-two of January 30, 2012 submitted by Councillor Decker. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jan 30
  87. 87Congratulations to Audrey Shulman on the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 6
  88. 88Resolution on the death of Governor's Council publication of her novel "Three Weeks in December." ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entireFeb 6
  89. 89ORDER member Kelly Timilty. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 6
  90. 90the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  91. 91the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  92. 92Moral support to the victims of the Brewer Street fire. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  93. 93Best wishes to Liu Jisheng on his exhibition of artwork on display at Seven Stars Bookstore in Central Square. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 6
  94. 94Welcome wishes to Dr. Jemadari Omowale Kamara to ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 6
  95. 95Welcome wishes to the National Association of Cambridge. Women Judges who will host their Mid-Year Meeting and Leadership Conference in Cambridge on March 9, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 6
  96. 96Resolution on the death of Harry Wallace. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  97. 97Resolution on the death of Dorothy Martin. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  98. 98Resolution on the death of Phyllis Kutt. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  99. 99Resolution on the death of William R. "Bill" Flynn. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  100. 100Resolution on the death of Mary F. (Buckley) Crane. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  101. 101Resolution on the death of Lee (Waller) Smith. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 6
  102. 102Retirement of Crispina Gutierrez from the Finance ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 6
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  104. 104Resolution on the death of Maria (Barbosa) Vicente. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 13
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  106. 106the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  107. 107Retirement of Irena Puzinas from the School ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 13
  108. 108Retirement of William Mangone from the School Department. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 13
  109. 109Congratulations to Bobby Crane on the occasion of Department. joining the Matignon Warriors 1,000 Point Club in basketball. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Feb 13
  110. 110Hailing the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declaring California's Proposition 8 to be unconstitutional. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 13
  111. 111Appreciation to the houses of the Washington State Legislature for voting to legalize same-sex marriage in the State of Washington. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 13
  112. 112Congratulations and thanks to the Central Square Business Association as they hold their 80th Annual Meeting celebrating "Central Square in Motion 2012." Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 13
  113. 113Congratulations to the Mystic River Watershed Association for a successful kickoff event, a January Polar Plunge. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Feb 13
  114. 114Retirement of D. Margaret Drury from the City ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 13
  115. 115Thanks to Allison A. Bayer for her term as Acting Clerk's Office. Chief Executive Officer for the Cambridge Health Alliance and Acting Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Cambridge. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Feb 13
  116. 116Resolution on the death of Lowell L. Richards, III. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 13
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  118. 118Condolences to the family of Valerie Williams. Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 13
  119. 119Congratulations to the 2012 NAACP Award recipients, Leroy Cragwell, Steven A. Tolman, Naika Clergeau, Joseph V. Roller, Kevin Lovaincy, Artis B. Spears, Dr. Jeffrey Young, and Ellen Zucker. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 13
  120. 120Welcome John Legend to the City of Cambridge. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 13
  121. 121Happy Birthday wishes to Edmond Bandar. Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 13
  122. 122Congratulations to the Rainbow Chronicle on their ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 27
  123. 123Resolution on the death of Angelina "Arlene" new online community which launched in January. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entireFeb 27
  124. 124Congratulations on the occasion of the opening of the (Orisini) Ianelli. Kepes Institute, Museum and Cultural Center in Eger, Hungary and urge residents to visit the exhibit of Gyorgy Kepes' paintings and photographs which opens on March 3, 2012 at the Alph Gallery. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 27
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  126. 126the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  127. 127Happy 90th Birthday wishes to John "Jack" James ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Feb 27
  128. 128Resolution on the death of Margaret T. (Moore) Judd. 7. ORDER McGlynn. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 27
  129. 129Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Robert W. Murrell Jr. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  130. 130Congratulations to Susan Hockfield on her successful tenure as President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 27
  131. 131Speedy recovery wishes to Robert and Mary Travers. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  132. 132Congratulations to RJ Gourmet on their grand opening 11.ORDER on Cambridge Street and best wishes for their future success. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Feb 27
  133. 133Congratulations to Mayor Henrietta Davis on her ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Feb 27
  134. 134Welcome Mellissa Honeywood as the new Manager election as Mayor of the City of Cambridge. of the Food Services Department for the Cambridge Public Schools. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 27
  135. 135Congratulations to Lady Gaga as she launches her Born This Way Foundation at Harvard University. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 27
  136. 136Resolution on the death of Louise A. (Thomas) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Feb 27
  137. 137Resolution on the death of Victor H. Ruffing. 16.ORDER Bowman. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Feb 27
  138. 138Resolution on the death of Charles Melanson. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  139. 139Resolution on the death of Edward Dever. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  140. 140Resolution on the death of Thomas J. Miley. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  141. 141Happy 89th Birthday wishes to Mayor Emeritus Walter J. Sullivan. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Feb 27
  142. 142Welcome Oprah Winfrey to the City of Cambridge as she helps to launch a nonprofit venture aimed at promoting tolerance and kindness in upcoming generations. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Simmons+2Feb 27
  143. 143Resolution on the death of Andy Robinson. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  144. 144Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Catherine Hepner. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 27
  145. 145Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boys Basketball Team on their recent victory against Billerica in the first round of the state tournament. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 27
  146. 146Best wishes to D. Margaret Drury on her service to the City of Cambridge and happiness in her retirement. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 27
  147. 147Welcome wishes to Deepak Chopra as he comes to Cambridge to support the launch of the Born This Way Foundation. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 27
  148. 148Welcome wishes to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelisus she comes to Cambridge to support the launch of the Born This Way Foundation. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 27
  149. 149Congratulations and thanks to The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University as they partner with Lady Gaga by co-hosting the launch of the Born This Way Foundation on February 29, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 27
  150. 150Congratulations and thanks to the Harvard Graduate School of Education as they partner with Lady Gaga by co-hosting the launch of the Born This Way Foundation on February 29, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 27
  151. 151Congratulations and thanks to The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation as they partner with Lady Gaga by co-hosting the launch of the Born This Way Foundation on February 29, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 27
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  153. 153the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  154. 154Celebration of the life of Bayard Rustin and the Cambridge Peace Commission's commitment to spreading Mr. Rustin's message and furthering his legacy in Cambridge. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 5
  155. 155Thanks to Representative Barney Frank for his service and on the occasion of receiving the Gerry E. Studds Award at Fenway Health's 2012 Men's Event on March 3, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 5
  156. 156Resolution on the death of Benito L. "Beni" ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Mar 5
  157. 157Congratulations to Priscilla Tsagli on being named a Cappello. 911 Hero by both the City of Cambridge and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Mar 5
  158. 158Best wishes to David Lopez as he leaves his position ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Mar 5
  159. 159Declare March 7, 2012 as Anthony "Romeo" Santos as HPRP Case Manager at the Multi Service Center. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Mar 5
  160. 160Thanks to City Manager Robert W. Healy and all City and el dia de Bachata Day in the City of Cambridge. staff that planned and carried out the public hearing which took place on February 29, 2012 regarding proposed MBTA fares and routes. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 5
  161. 161Thanks to the City of Cambridge Employees' 10.ORDER Committee on Diversity for organizing "Celebrating Area IV; The Port's Life" as well as all the participants who celebrated Black History Month through their performances. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Mar 5
  162. 162Thanks to Johnny Marines for his work with the artist Anthony "Romeo" Santos and his service to needy and low-income families throughout the Metropolitan area. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Mar 5
  163. 163Best wishes and congratulations to the East End House on its 9th Annual Cooking For A Cause which will take place on March 30, 2012. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Mar 5
  164. 164Urge Cambridge residents to take advantage of the activities offered during National Consumer Protection Week which will take place from March 4- 10, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Mar 5
  165. 165Congratulations to Jennifer Chayes, Distinguished Scientist & Managing Director, Microsoft, on being named a 2012 Women to Watch honoree. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  166. 166Congratulations to Brinley Furey, Senior Director, Oncology & Neurobiology, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, on being named a 2012 Women to Watch honoree. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  167. 167Congratulations to Adam Hirsch on successfully re- opening the Curious George & Friends store in Harvard Square. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  168. 168Congratulations to YouthTrade for their successsul work inspiring individuals to act on their talent, ideas and energy to produce tomorrow's leading start-ups. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  169. 169Congratulations to First Printer, a restaurant specializing in regional seafood with a southern flair, on their opening in Harvard Square. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  170. 170Resolution on the death of James E. Crowley, Jr. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 5
  171. 171Happy Birthday wishes to Pat Berry. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 5
  172. 172Resolution on the death of Kathryn A. (Lynch) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 5
  173. 173Retirement of Darleen G. Bonislawski from the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 19
  174. 174Resolution on the death of June C. (Patterson) Election Commission. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 19
  175. 175Congratulations to the Kendall Square Business DeVito. Association for their successful and well-attended Annual Meeting on March 8, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 19
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  177. 177Thanks to Bettina Hein, Founder and CEO of Plexibility, Inc. and guest speaker at the Kendall Square Business Association Annual Meeting, for her contributions to Cambridge and inspiration to women. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 19
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  179. 179Congratulations to Lula Christopher and the Health First!-the Black Woman's Wellness guide for their work in promoting black women's health. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 19
  180. 180Congratulations to Beth Kershner and Daniel Alvarez ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire memMar 19
  181. 181ORDER on their recent marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher, Vice MayoMar 19
  182. 182Resolution on the death of Eleanor " Honey" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 19
  183. 183Retirement of Thomas Landers from the Emergency 10.ORDER (Higgins) Kennedy. Communications Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 19
  184. 184Urge residents to participate in the Walk Boston event ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Mar 19
  185. 185Best wishes to Will Gilson as he opens his new on March 22, 2012. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Mar 19
  186. 186Thanks to Robin Lapidus and the Central Square restaurant, Bridgestreet, in Inman Square. Business Association for bringing the Together Festival to Central Square from April 2-8, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Mar 19
  187. 187Best wishes to Solomon Chowdhury as he opens his new restaurant and entertainment center, Moksa, in Central Square. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Mar 19
  188. 188Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Robert and Roger ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Mar 19
  189. 189Resolution on the death of Paul Johnson, Chief of the Clifford. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Mar 19
  190. 190Resolution on the death of Paul J. Carceo. 17.ORDER Harvard University Police. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 19
  191. 191the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  192. 192Congratulations to Tim Rowe, Sarah Gallop, Stephen Vintner, Joseph Tulimieri and Sara Spalding on their recent election to the Kendall Square Association. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Mar 19
  193. 193Best wishes to John O'Brien as he plans to retire from his position as CEO of UMass Memorial Health Care in January of 2013. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Mar 19
  194. 194Congratulating Laura Powers on receiving the Sontag ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 19
  195. 195Retirement of William Schellbach from the Water Prize in Urban Education. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 19
  196. 196Resolution on the death of Catherine (McSweeney) Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Mar 19
  197. 197Congratulations to Tangela Bell on being named the Flynn. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 19
  198. 198Congratulations to the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition 2012 Bayard Rustin Award honoree. on being named the 2012 Belynda Dunn Award honoree. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Mar 19
  199. 199Congratulations to Uriah Bell on being named the ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 19
  200. 200Resolution on the death of Frederick Murphy. 26.ORDER 2012 Belynda Dunn Award honoree. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 19
  201. 201Resolution on the death of Paul L. Camara. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 19
  202. 202Resolution on the death of Dina M. (Correia) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 19
  203. 203Declare March 18-23, 2012 and March 25-30, 2012 as Medeiros. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 19
  204. 204Congratulations to Mayor Emeritus Walter J. Sullivan and Marion Sullivan as they prepare to celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on July 22, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and entiMar 26
  205. 205Congratulations to Patricia Casola on being selected as one of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women's Unsung Heroines of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 26
  206. 206Urge residents to be cognizant of the beginning of ADOPTED AS AMENDED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED Councillor Toomey and entire memberMar 26
  207. 207Best wishes to Jessica Ferreira as she prepares to run street cleaning and yard waste pick up which commences the first week of April. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 26
  208. 208ORDER the Boston Marathon. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 26
  209. 209Retirement of Robert Ponte from the School ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Mar 26
  210. 210Thanks to State Representative Alice Wolf for her Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanMar 26
  211. 21125th Anniversary of the signing of the Sister City years of service to the citizens of Cambridge. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 26
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  213. 213Resolution on the death of Jeanne Marie (Buttery) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 2
  214. 214ORDER O'Connor. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 2
  215. 215Congratulations to Mary Sue and Charles Willie on ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  216. 216Congratulations to the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. their performance "Of Worlds Apart" from March 16- April 1, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  217. 217Congratulations to Jose Fonseca Brandao and Antonio Fidalgo Barros, Owners of Cesaria Restaurant in Dorchester, on receiving the MAPS Alvaro Lima Outstanding Business Award. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  218. 218Congratulations to Mark Erlich, Executive Secretary, New England Regional Council of Carpenters, on receiving the Salt of the Earth Award from Community Labor. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  219. 219Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Pauline (Martin) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 2
  220. 220Congratulations to Kyle Micah Hicks for his Paris. participation in the documentary "Finding Your Roots." Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  221. 221Congratulations to Dennis Benzan, Michael Flowers, Professor Henry Gates, Jr., Bernard Harold Hicks and Bernard Monson Hicks for their participation in the documentary "Finding Your Roots." Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  222. 222Proclaim April 2-8, 2012 as Cambridge Public Health ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 2
  223. 223Resolution on the death of Mildred E. (Muller) Week. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 2
  224. 224Resolution on the death of Maria Ines Zapata de Gittens. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 2
  225. 225Resolution on the death of Thomas H. Benson. 14.ORDER Vega. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 2
  226. 226Resolution on the death of Joseph Mandarini. Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 2
  227. 227Congratulations to the organizers and participants of the First Annual CRLS Community Academic Challenge, "Are You As Smart as a CRLS Student?" Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 2
  228. 228Congratulations to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on the grand opening of the Cambridge- based Spaulding National Running Center. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Apr 2
  229. 229Resolution on the death of Rita T. (Sousa) Stewart. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 2
  230. 230Commend Seth Teller and his team at MIT for their work in the field of Public Safety and his "Divert and Alert" project which would help to protect first responders from harm. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Apr 2
  231. 231Congratulations to Rachael Solem on receiving ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 9
  232. 232Congratulations to Elaine Blake on receiving the the Community Partner Award from CASPAR, Inc. Richard M. Brescia Employee Award from CASPAR, Inc. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 9
  233. 233Congratulations to George Metzger on receiving the Carl Barron Catalyst for Change Award from CASPAR, Inc. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 9
  234. 234Congratulations to the Harvard Law School on the occasion of the dedication of Wasserstein Hall, Caspersen Student Center and Clinical Wing Building. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 9
  235. 235Congratulations to the Hungry Mother Restaurant on ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 9
  236. 236Congratulations to Craigie On Main for reaching the winning the Boston Globe's Munch Madness. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 9
  237. 237Congratulations to Gilda M. Nogueira on her election finals of the Boston Globe's Munch Madness. as fourteenth President of East Cambridge Savings Bank. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 9
  238. 238Best wishes to Chris Schlesinger as he moves on from the East Coast Grill and thanks for his contributions to the Cambridge dining scene. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 9
  239. 239Congratuilations to Jonathon Dauphine on being named the Cambridge Clubhouse 2011 Youth of the Year by the Cambridge Boys and Girls Club. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 9
  240. 240Congratulations to the Funf Project on the occasion of winning the grand prize at the 2012 SXSW competition. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 9
  241. 241Congratulations to Ginger.io on winning the grand ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 9
  242. 242Congratulations to Viztu Technologies on the prize at the 2012 SXSW competition. occasion of winning the grand prize at the 2012 SXSW competition. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 9
  243. 243Proclaim April as Donate Life Month in the City of ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 9
  244. 244Continued recovery wishes to Ethel Ampey. 14.ORDER Cambridge. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 9
  245. 245the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
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  247. 247the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  248. 248Resolution on the death of Norman Priebatsch. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 9
  249. 249Resolution on the death of Joseph A. Cherubino. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 9
  250. 250Resolution on the death of Jose A. Faria. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 9
  251. 251Resolution on the death of Philip L. Carrieri. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 9
  252. 252Resolution on the death of Barbara A. (Hill) Bradley. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 9
  253. 253Happy Birthday wishes to Esther Scantlebury. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 9
  254. 254Resolution on the death of Victor Pontes-Macedo. 21.ORDER Councillor Toomey and entire membership. ADOPTEDApr 9
  255. 255Retirement of Harold Dottin from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 9
  256. 256Resolution on the death of Julia C. Gamble. 23.ORDER Housing Authority. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 9
  257. 257Resolution on the death of Patricia A. "Trisha" ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 23
  258. 258ORDER (DiRusso) Cusack. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 23
  259. 259the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  260. 260Retirement of Theodore V. Whitney from the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 23
  261. 261Retirement of Paul Cokely from the School Cambridge Fire Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 23
  262. 262Retirement of Helen Ford from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 23
  263. 263ORDER Department. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 23
  264. 264Resolution on the death of Mary "Marie" (Camerato) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 23
  265. 265Appreciation to Estella Johnson for her service to the Rita. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 23
  266. 266Resolution on the death of Robert M. Young. 10.ORDER City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 23
  267. 267Resolution on the death of Timothy J. Decker. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  268. 268Resolution on the death of Dennis J. Edwards. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  269. 269Resolution on the death of Joen E. Greenwood. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  270. 270Resolution on the death of Corinne Hawkins. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  271. 271Resolution on the death of Francis Harte. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  272. 272Resolution on the death of Marjorie Wade. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  273. 273Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Charito Suarez. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  274. 274Congratulations and thanks to Dr. Kenneth I. Guscott, former Honorary Consul at Boston, for his many years of service to the Jamaican Consulate in Boston. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  275. 275Congratulations and thanks to Ms. Patricia Farr, former Honorary Vice Consul at Boston, for her many years of service to the Jamaican Consulate in Boston. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  276. 276Best wishes to Brittni Reilly as she leaves her position as Site Coordinator/Americorps National Direct for Project LIFT. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 23
  277. 277Best wishes to Jan van der Kuijp in his future endeavors and thanks for his work with Cambridge's Project LIFT. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 23
  278. 278Best wishes to Rilwan Ajayi as he leaves his position 22.ORDER as Site Coordinator/Americorps National Direct for Project LIFT. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 23
  279. 279Happy Birthday wishes to former Cambridge City Councillor and State Representative Saundra Graham. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Apr 23
  280. 280Congratulations to Just-A-Start Corporation, Bunker Hill Community College, the Cambridge Community Development Department and the Cambridge Office of Workforce Development for the accomplishments achieved in the Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Apr 23
  281. 281Congratulations to the American Repertory Theater on being named the Best Theater Company by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  282. 282Congratulations to Elizabeth Warren on being named the Best Local Politician by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  283. 283Congratulations to Flour Bakery on being named the Best Bakery by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  284. 284Congratulations to the Phoenix Landing on being named the Best Sports Bar by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  285. 285Congratulations to Mr. Bartley's on being named the Best Burger by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  286. 286Congratulations to the Anna's Taqueria on being named the Best Burritos by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  287. 287Congratulations to Friendly Toast on being named the Best Diner by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  288. 288Congratulations Punjabi Dhaba on being named the Best Indian Restaurant by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  289. 289Congratulations to Koreana on being named the Best Korean Restaurant by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  290. 290Congratulations Ole Mexican Grill on being named the Best Mexican Restaurant by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  291. 291Congratulations to the Middle East on being named the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  292. 292Congratulations to Theolonious Monkfish on being named the Best Sushi/Sashimi Restaurant by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  293. 293Congratulations to Veggie Galaxy on being named the Best Veggie Restaurant by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  294. 294Congratulations to Lorem Ipsum Books on being named the Best Used Bookstore by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  295. 295Congratulations to Mint Julip on being named the Best Women's clothing Store by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  296. 296Congratulations to the Wet Paint Nail Spa on being named the Best Manicure/Pedicure by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  297. 297Congratulations to Inman Oasis on being named the Best Massage by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  298. 298Congratulations to Pandemonium Books & Games on being named the Best Nerd Store by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  299. 299Congratulations to Garment District on being named the Best Vintage Clothing Store by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  300. 300Congratulations to ImprovBoston on being named the Best Comedy Club/Night by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  301. 301Congratulations to Flat Top Johnny's on being named the Best Place to Play Pool by the Boston Phoenix readers' selection of "The Best" of Greater Boston Places and Establishments. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  302. 302Congratulations to Ramsey Beckett on receiving a Certificate of Achievement in the 2012 Princeton Prize in Race Relations program. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 23
  303. 303Thanks to the individuals and organizations that are participating in the Sustainable Seafood Teach-In on April 29, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 23
  304. 304Declare Friday, April 27, 2012 as Arbor Day in the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 23
  305. 305Congratulations to the recipients of the Annual Fair City of Cambridge. Housing Month Awards which will take place on April 25, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 23
  306. 306Congratulations to the honorees of the 9th Annual Social Innovator Showcase at the Microsoft New England Research & Development Center at One Memorial Drive. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 23
  307. 307Happy Birthday wishes to a special Cantabrigian. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  308. 308Congratulations to the 2012 recipients of CASPAR's ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 23
  309. 309Thanks to the Rindge and Latin School community Annual Community Celebration Awards. who have made the excellence of the school possible. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 23
  310. 310Congratulations to dwelltime coffeebar and bakeshop ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 23
  311. 311Congratulating Breakthrough Cambridge on their 20th on their new location at 364 Broadway. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 23
  312. 312Congratulating Vice Mayor Simmons on her new role Anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 23
  313. 313Thanking Mr. Feld for his compliments toward the as a Democratic State Committee member. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 23
  314. 314Congratulating Novartis on expanding their start up companies in Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 23
  315. 315Congratulating David H. A. LeBoeuf on being elected Cambridge campus. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 23
  316. 316Resolution on the death of Phoebe (Vitoria) Correia. 60.ORDER to the Democratic State Committee. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 23
  317. 317Resolution on the death of Eric T. Christo. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  318. 318Resolution on the death of Ralph Saya. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  319. 319Happy Birthday wishes to Doris Bascomb. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 23
  320. 320Congratulations to the recipients of the 2012 ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 30
  321. 321ORDER Outstanding City Employee Awards. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 30
  322. 322the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  323. 323Congratulations and thanks to the organizers and ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 30
  324. 324Resolution on the death of Laurinda (Afonso) Alves. 5. ORDER planners who worked with The Inner Belt Symposia. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 30
  325. 325the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  326. 326the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  327. 327the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  328. 328the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  329. 329Resolution on the death of Teresa M. (Sartory) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 30
  330. 330Congratulations to Kimberly Sansoucy and Peter Anderson. Lyons on the birth of their daughter Ada Quinn Sansoucy Lyons. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 30
  331. 331Congratulations to the management of the Cambridge Court Apartments for their work in keeping apartments affordable for seniors in Cambridge. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Apr 30
  332. 332Thanks to Reverend Brenda Payne for participating the celebration in honor of Reverend Dr. Attles on May 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  333. 333Thanks to Reverend Kanice Johns for participating in the celebration for Reverend Dr. Leroy Attles on May 19, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  334. 334Thanks to Reverend Dr. Charles Adams for participating in the celebration honoring Reverend Dr. Attles on May 17, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  335. 335Thanks to Reverend Dr. Louis Attles for participating in the celebration in honor of Reverend Dr. Leroy Attles on May 20, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  336. 336Thanks to Reverend Dr. Grainger Browning for participating in the celebration for Reverend Leroy Attles on May 15, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  337. 337Thanks to Reverend Paul Robeson Ford for participating in the celebration honoring Reverend Dr. Leroy Attles on May 18, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  338. 338Thanks and congratulations to to Reverend Dr. Leroy Attles on the occasion of his fifty years in the Ministry. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  339. 339Congratulations to Michelle Hyppolite on receiving the Dr. Joseph H. Brenner Award from the Community Legal Services and Counseling Center. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 30
  340. 340Congratulations to the organizers and supporters of ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 30
  341. 341Congratulations to the Cambridge Police Department the Cambridge Science Festival. on the success of Community Service Week which took place from April 16-20, 2012. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 30
  342. 342Congratulations to ROFLCon on its 3 year ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 30
  343. 343Congratulations to Cogent Mobile on being a finalist anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 30
  344. 344Congratulations to the North Cambridge Family in the 2012 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 30
  345. 345Congratulations to Jennifer (Dever) and Geoff Wood Opera on their sixth anniversary concert. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 30
  346. 346Resolution on the death of Elaine M. McMaster. 27.ORDER on the birth of their son Griffin Edward Dever Wood. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 30
  347. 347Resolution on the death of Leslie Kimbrough. Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 30
  348. 348Resolution on the death of Nancy O'Connell Brook. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 30
  349. 349Speedy recovery wishes to Charles Stead. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 30
  350. 350Congratulations to Mervan Osborne and Lucy Darragh on the birth of their son Moses Osborne. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 30
  351. 351Best wishes to ROFLcon on their upcoming events on ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 30
  352. 352Retirement of Estella Johnson as the Director of ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  353. 353ORDER Economic Development for the City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.May 14
  354. 354the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  355. 355Resolution on the death of Maria C. (Salgado) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.May 14
  356. 356Congratulations to Deborah Jackson on her new Cabral. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.May 14
  357. 357ORDER position as President of Cambridge College. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.May 14
  358. 358Resolution on the death of Sofia (Spirito) DeSimone. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 14
  359. 359Retirement of Barbara Keating from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  360. 360Congratulations to the Wellness Warriors as they Police Department. celebrate their new Dragon Boat from Charles River Apparel. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  361. 361Congratulations to the recipients of the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  362. 362Happy 100th Birthday wishes to Vera Metastasio. 11.ORDER School Volunteer awards. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  363. 363Congratulations to Harvard and MIT on their new ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  364. 364Congratulations to Neville Place on their 10th partnership program for online education EdX. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  365. 365Retirement of Manuel Alicea from the Department of anniversary. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  366. 366Retirement of Francis Conole from the Department of Public Works. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 14
  367. 367Resolution on the death of H. Rita Murphy. 16.ORDER Public Works. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.May 14
  368. 368Resolution on the death of Helen Cauchon. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 14
  369. 369Resolution on the death of Harriet (Kasloff) Berman. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 14
  370. 370Congratulations to Colin and Anna Walsh on their ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.May 14
  371. 371Congratulations to Tatte Bakery and Cafe on the recent marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 14
  372. 372Congratulations to Rich Levandov of Avalon opening of their new location in Cambridge. Ventures for ranking number 53 on the Forbes' Midas List. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 14
  373. 373Congratulations to Craig Altemose on being named a "Climate Hero" by the green band Melodeego. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 14
  374. 374the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  375. 375Congratulations to Brazilian Magazine on their 5-year ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.May 21
  376. 376Congratulations to James Shea for being named a anniversary. Cambridge Annual Preservation Award Recipient by the Cambridge Historical Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 21
  377. 377Congratulations to City Manager Robert W. Healy and his team for being named Cambridge Annual Preservation Award Recipients by the Cambridge Historical Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 21
  378. 378Congratulations to Reverend Jonathan L. Walton on his appointment as Pusey Minister of Memorial Church at Harvard University and and Plummer Professor of Morals at Harvard University. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.May 21
  379. 379Resolution on the death of Mary M. (Russell) Adkins. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 21
  380. 380the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  381. 381Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Muriel Linton-Thorn. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 21
  382. 382the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  383. 383the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  384. 384Urge residents to pause on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, to remember and pay tribute to our nation's defenders for their service and devotion. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1May 21
  385. 385Resolution on the death of William R. Joyce. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 21
  386. 386Resolution on the death of MaryEllen (Higgins) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.May 21
  387. 387Congratulations and best wishes to the Salvation Duckett. Army on dedication of their new building at 402 Massachusetts Avenu on May 23, 2012. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1May 21
  388. 388Thanks to Angela Pierre for her work on the FY2013 ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.May 21
  389. 389Thanks to Karen Preval for her work on the FY2013 City Budget. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.May 21
  390. 390Thanks to David Holland for his work on the FY2013 City Budget. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.May 21
  391. 391Thanks to Manisha Tibrewal for her work on the City Budget. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.May 21
  392. 392Congratulating Wendy Silverberg on her retirement as FY2013 City Budget. well as her last concert with the first and second graders of the Peabody School. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1May 21
  393. 393Congratulating the Sidney-Pacific's Graduate ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 21
  394. 394Congratulating Izhar Armony of Avalon Ventures for Community on their 10th Anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 21
  395. 395Congratulating Sean Dalton of Highland Capital 21.ORDER ranking number 75 on the Forbes' Midas List. Partners for ranking number 91 on the Forbes' Midas List. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 21
  396. 396Congratulating CloudTop team members for being ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 21
  397. 397Congratulating Mr. Reif on his appointment as awarded the grand prize from MIT $100K. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 21
  398. 398Congratulating and supporting Dr. Carson C. Chow president of MIT. for his efforts to apply mathematics to understand and fight obesity in Americans. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 21
  399. 399Congratulating Chairman Geoff Seyon on the rapid ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 21
  400. 400the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  401. 401Resolution on the death of Margaret Finnegan growth and expansion of Medullan Inc. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.May 21
  402. 402Resolution on the death of Mary Henderson Wilson O'Brien. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 21
  403. 403Condolences to the family of Maddie Hayes and Vice Price. Mayor Simmons on the death of the matriarch of the Hayes family, Maddie Hayes. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7May 21
  404. 404Resolution on the death of Charles Pierce. Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 21
  405. 405Resolution on the death of Vincent Sinclair Watson. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 21
  406. 406Congratulations to Elaine DeRosa on being selected as one of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women's Unsung Heroines of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 4
  407. 407Congratulations to Catherine Zusy on being selected as one of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women's Unsung Heroines of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entiJun 4
  408. 408the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  409. 409the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  410. 410Resolution on the death of John S. "Sonny" Gentile ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 4
  411. 411Resolution on the death of Helen C. (Lowry) Dwyer. 6. ORDER Jr. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jun 4
  412. 412Happy 96th Birthday wishes to Reverend Monsignor Paul McManus and congratulations on his 70th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 4
  413. 413Congratulations to Ricardo Millien on receiving the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 4
  414. 414Thanks to the Cambridge Public rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. Health Department/Cambridge Health Alliance for sponsoring Hoops 'N' Health on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 4
  415. 415Congratulations to The Men's Health League for its supporting role in the Hoops 'N' Health event on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  416. 416Thanks to the Harvard University and President Drew Gilpin Faust for its support of the Hoops 'N' Health event on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  417. 417Congratulations to the Men of Color Healthy Task Force for its support of the Hoops 'N' Health event on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  418. 418Thanks to Richard Harding for his contributions to the 19th Anniversary of the Hoops 'N' Health event on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  419. 419Thanks to MIT and President L. Rafael Reif for their support for the Hoops 'N' Health on event on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  420. 420Congratulations to Baby U on the occasion of its sixth ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 4
  421. 421Congratulations to the Cambridge Department of graduating class on June 9, 2012. Human Services for its supporting role in the Hoops 'N' Health event on June 16, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  422. 422Congratulations to the Central Square Business Association and Robin Lapidus on the occasion of the 2012 Taste of Cambridge event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  423. 423Urge all residents to participate in the 2012 Taste of Cambridge event on June 12, 2012 in University Park Common. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  424. 424Speedy recovery wishes to Jacqueline Tynes. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  425. 425Congratulations to Estelle Disch whose photography is being used for the front cover of a new book being published in India and Australia by Spinifex Press. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 4
  426. 426Resolution on the death of Lovell Dyett. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  427. 427Resolution on the death of Robert I. Winters. Councillor Maher, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  428. 428Resolution on the death of Claire E. (Largenton) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 4
  429. 429Congratulations to Mohannad Malak on receiving the Conrad. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 4
  430. 430Congratulations to City Councillor Leland Cheung on Cambridge Taxi Driver of the Year Award. the occasion of his graduations from Harvard University and MIT. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Jun 4
  431. 431Congratulation to Lwin Mateo Lopez who marched and played the trumpet at the City of Cambridge Memorial Parade and Ovservance. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  432. 432Thanks to Avi Chomsky for participating in a panel discussion at the event "The True Cost of Energy: Coal" hosted by Councillor Decker. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 4
  433. 433Thanks to Drew Grande for participating in a panel discussion at the event "The True Cost of Energy: Coal" hosted by Councillor Decker. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 4
  434. 434Thanks to Eric Grunebaum for participating in a panel discussion at the event "The True Cost of Energy: Coal" hosted by Councillor Decker. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 4
  435. 435Thanks to Pat Gozemba for participating in a panel discussion at the event "The True Cost of Energy: Coal" hosted by Councillor Decker. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 4
  436. 436Congratulations to Lynn Vierra and how2heroes on ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 4
  437. 437Congratulations to All Star Pizza Bar on the opening the opening of their new studio test kitchen. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 4
  438. 438Thanks to Marilyn Gagalis and the Cambridge Public of their location in Inman Square. Library for their effort in making the event "The True Cost of Energy: Coal" hosted by Councillor Decker a great success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 4
  439. 439Congratulations to John Palfrey and Urs Gasser on ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 4
  440. 440Congratulations to the Cambridge Historical Society their recent book entitled "Interop." on their recent spring benefit to celebrate how Cambridge changed America as the center of innovation. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  441. 441Congratulations to Peter Gregson and the New England Conservatory Concert organizers for their excellent and success concert. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  442. 442Congratulations to Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professional Association New England on their 14th Annual Conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  443. 443Welcome Reverend Al Sharpton and Reverend ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 4
  444. 444Congratulations to Priscilla Lee on being awarded the Melvin E. Wilson to the City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 4
  445. 445Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to Helen and Joe Second Annual Bayard Rustin Service Award. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 4
  446. 446Congratulations to President Obama for his support of Travers. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 4
  447. 447Condolences to the family of Charlene Holmes. 42.ORDER marriage equality. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 4
  448. 448Resolution on the death of Paige Stewart Kane. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  449. 449Get well wishes to Tanya Lee Cotto. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  450. 450Happy 87th Birthday wishes to Lillian Maher. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  451. 451Congratulations to the National NAACP on their vote ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 4
  452. 452Congratulations to the West Cambridge Youth Center on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2WITHDRAWN WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT ON MOTION OF SIMMONS Vice MJun 11
  453. 453Thanks to Reverend Katherine Ragsdale, President and Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School, for speaking at the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awards Ceremony on September 23, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  454. 454Congratulations to Les Kimbrough on being posthumously designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  455. 455Congratulations to Alice Wolf on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  456. 456Congratulations to Jose Mateo on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  457. 457Congratulations to Eva Martin Blythe on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  458. 458Congratulations to Ismail Laher on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  459. 459Congratulations to Bob Hurlbut on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  460. 460Congratulations to Margaret Drury on being designated one of the Cambridge Peace and Justice Awardees by the Cambridge Peace Commission. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entiJun 11
  461. 461Congratulations to Priscilla Lee on being awarded the ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 11
  462. 462Resolution on the death of Maureen T. Quinlan. 11.ORDER Second Annual Bayard Rustin Service Award. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 11
  463. 463Retirement of Susan Burgess from Cadbury ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 11
  464. 464Congratulations and thanks to Florrie Wescoat and Commons at Cambridge. Aline Newton for creating a self-guided tour book and map of the urban forest in Cambridge enetitled "Knowing the Trees of Cambridge." Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Jun 11
  465. 465Resolution on the death of Rita V. (Boyle) Sullivan. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 11
  466. 466Resolution on the death of Mary V. (McLaughlin) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 11
  467. 467Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Bill and Sheila King. 16.ORDER Hassett. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jun 11
  468. 468Sending get well wishes and a speedy recovery to Kathy Trio. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 11
  469. 469Congratulating the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boys ADOPTED AS AMENDED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 11
  470. 470Congratulating the winners of this year's Excellence in Volleyball Team on their North Finals victory. ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Jun 11
  471. 471Congratulating Mr. Ward Gay for returning to serve Business Awards from the Chamber of Commerce. his 40th year as coach of the CRLS boys tennis team. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jun 11
  472. 472Resolution on the retirement of Dr. Katharine ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 11
  473. 473Resolution on the retirement of Rosalie Anders. 22.ORDER Kosinski. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 11
  474. 474Resolution on the death of Mary L. (Hooker) ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 11
  475. 475Congratulations to Yaxum Mateo Lopez on his McKenna. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  476. 476Condolences to the family of Carole Rose Izquierdo. 25.ORDER kindergarten graduation. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  477. 477Thanks to Thelonious Monkfish Restaurant for their participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 11
  478. 478Thanks to Dr. Brian J. Swann for his participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  479. 479Thanks to Dr. Edward Brown for his participation in ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  480. 480Thanks to Dr. M. Hanif Butt for his participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  481. 481Thanks to the Asgard Restaurant for its participation the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  482. 482Thanks to the Middle East Restaurant for in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. its participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 11
  483. 483Thanks to the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House for its participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 11
  484. 484Thanks to the Moksa Restaurant for its participation ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  485. 485Thanks to the Andala Cafe for its participation in the in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  486. 486Thanks to the Garden at the Cellar for its participation 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  487. 487Thanks to the Cambridge Police Auxiliary for its in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 11
  488. 488Thanks to the Cambridge Police Department for its participation in the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 11
  489. 489Thanks to Bill Barron for his participation in the 19th ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  490. 490Thanks to Leslie Salmon Jones for her participation in Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jun 11
  491. 491Retirement of Daryl Mark from the Cambridge Public the 19th Annual Hoops 'N' Health event. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 11
  492. 492Congratulations to PCA-Prellwitz Chilinski Library. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 11
  493. 493Thanks to David Green for his years of service at Associates on their 30th Anniversary. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 11
  494. 494Congratulations to David Kale on his appointment as Comcast. ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 11
  495. 495Retirement of Lieutenant Bradford P. Tenney from Town Administrator for the Town of Belmont. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 11
  496. 496Congratulations to Tom and Ray Magliozzi on their the Cambridge Fire Department. long-running radio show Car Talk and wish them well in future endeavors. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jun 11
  497. 497Commend Mike Nicoloro and Anthony Tuccinardi for their aid to residents who experienced trees and live electrical lines down in their driveway after a storm. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 11
  498. 498Happy Birthday wishes to Toni Bee, Poet Populist of ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 18
  499. 499ORDER Cambridge. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 18
  500. 500Thanks to John Ramos, Massachusetts Senior Action Council and the Community Development Department for their advocacy in working to bring a bus shelter to the corner of Erie and Brookline Streets. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 18
  501. 501Congratulations to Cooper Charleson Kelley on winning a national STEM challenge award for his SCRATCH-based computer game titled "The Mechanical Dragon." Councillor Kelley and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Jun 18
  502. 502Congratulations to Deborah C. Jackson on receiving the Lady Baden-Powell Award at the 29th Annual Good Scout Luncheon on June 29, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 18
  503. 503Resolution on the death of Emma Jeane (Higginson) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 18
  504. 504Resolution on the death of John M. "Bucky" White Wilson Pierson. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 18
  505. 505Resolution on the death of Julia "Judy" (Otis) Jr. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire memJun 18
  506. 506ORDER Bibbins. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 18
  507. 507Resolution on the death of Ann Looney. 10.ORDER Councillor Maher and entire membership. ADOPTEDJun 18
  508. 508Happy Birthday wishes to Marian Darlington-Hope. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 18
  509. 509Congratulations to KW/Savage on their re-opening ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 18
  510. 510Congratulations to Jean Cunningham on receiving the and best wishes in future endeavors. Good Scout Award presented at the 29th Annual Good Scout Luncheon on June 29, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 18
  511. 511Thanks to the organizers for the best ever Taste of ADOPTED Councillor Reeves, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 18
  512. 512Speedy recovery wishes to Bob Wilson. 15.ORDER Cambridge event. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 18
  513. 513Congratulations to Spare Change News on the occasion of their 20th Anniversary Gala on June 21, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 18
  514. 514Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boys Volleyball team on capturing the State Championship. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 18
  515. 515Congratulations to Jeff Dunn on photographing the entire "Antiques Roadshow" in Boston on June 9, 2012. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 18
  516. 516Congratulations to Akrivis Technologies, LLC for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 18
  517. 517Congratulations to Epizyme for being recognized the The Scientist Magazine in its Best Places To Work issue. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 18
  518. 518Congratulations to Appsembler for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 18
  519. 519Congratulations to Memory on Hand for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 18
  520. 520Congratulations to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for being BY CHEUNG Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 18
  521. 521Thanks to the Department of Human Services for recognized by The Scientist Magazine in its Best Places to Work issue. attending the screening of the "Gen Silent" documentary at the Cambridge Main Public Library on June 14, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 18
  522. 522Thanks to Sheri Barden, Lois Johnson, Lisa Krinsky, Joanne Peskowitz and Mel Simms for serving as panelists following the screening of "Gen Silent" documentary at the Cambridge Main Public Library on June 14, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 18
  523. 523Thanks to John Moniz, Cadbury Commons, Colleen Johnston of the Human Rights Commission, Kerry Kenst, former intern under Councillor David Maher, and Melody Brazo, Family Liaison to the LGBT Community at the Family Resource Center, for their contributions to the GLBT community and for making the screening of "Gen Silent" documentary at the Cambridge Main Public Library on June 14, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 18
  524. 524Thanks to Kate Thomas, Elder Care Advisor and chair of the LGBT Task Force at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services for their work in helping to plan and execute the "Gen Silent" event. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 18
  525. 525Thanks to Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, Cadbury Commons, Cambridge Homes, the Cambridge Council on Aging, and the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for making the screening of "Gen Silent" on June 14, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 18
  526. 526Thanks to Jeff Arnold for providing food for the June ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 18
  527. 527Thanks to School Committee Member Fred Fantini 14, 2012 screening of "Gen Silent." and Cambridge Police Superintendent Christopher Burke for attending the screening Of "Gen Silent." Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 18
  528. 528Resolution on the death of John Briston Sullivan Sr. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 18
  529. 529Resolution on the death of John M. Milmore. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 18
  530. 530Resolution on the death of Mary Herlihy (Holland) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 18
  531. 531Thanks to the members of the Kids' Council Youth Connolly. Involvement Subcommittee for representing the youth of Cambridge through their involvement and activism. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 18
  532. 532Declare June 27, 2012 as National HIV Testing Day ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 18
  533. 533Welcome H Mart to Cambridge. 36.ORDER in the City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 18
  534. 534Best wishes to Don Borut, Executive Director of the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 18
  535. 535Resolution on the death of Arthur Miles. 38.ORDER National League of Cities, on his retirement. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 18
  536. 536Resolution on the death of Pasqualina "Lena" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 18
  537. 537Resolution on the death of Bob MacQueen. 40.ORDER (Lopolito) Roberto. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 18
  538. 538Resolution on the death of Paula F. (Nagle) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  539. 539ORDER Macomber. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  540. 540Resolution on the death of Rose A. (Witham) St. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  541. 541ORDER George. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  542. 542the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  543. 543the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  544. 544Retirement of Lieutenant Jeffrey R. Howard from the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  545. 545Resolution on the death of Mary Ellen (Galvin) Cambridge Fire Department. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entireJul 30
  546. 546Resolution on the death of Neyda I. Maldonado- Sprague. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  547. 547Congratulations to Cambridge Rindge and Latin Rodriguez. Senior, Kevin Lovaincy, on being named to the Boston Globe's All-Scholastics Volleyball Team. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jul 30
  548. 548Congratulations to Cambridge Rindge and Latin Junior, Jalen Penrose, on being named to the Boston Globe's All-Scholastics Volleyball Team. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jul 30
  549. 549Congratulations to Nina Headley on the opening of All In One Fruits and Vegetables at 918 Cambridge Street. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Toomey+2Jul 30
  550. 550Resolution on the death of John F. "Jack" Reilly III. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  551. 551Resolution on the death of Frances M. (Aliquo) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  552. 552Retirement of Everett Collymore from the School Renzulli. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  553. 553Retirement of Diane Sullivan from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  554. 554Retirement of Ronald Michael Wresinski from the Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  555. 555Resolution on the death of John G. "Jack" Morgan. 18.ORDER School Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  556. 556Resolution on the death of Mariano A. Raposo. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  557. 557Resolution on the death of Modestino "Musty" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  558. 558Resolution on the death of Anne F. Williamson. 21.ORDER DiPietro. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  559. 559Resolution on the death of John J. O'Mara. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  560. 560Resolution on the death of William J. "Bill" Adario. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  561. 561Resolution on the death of Bernadine M. Medeiros. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  562. 562Congratulations to Abby Walker on being cast in an ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jul 30
  563. 563Resolution on the death of Edith (Brizzolari) upcoming film entitled "Admission." ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  564. 564Resolution on the death of Wilfred "Bill" J. Haggan D'Alessandro. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  565. 565Congratulations to Reverend Irene Monroe Jr. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jul 30
  566. 566Congratulations to Sue Heilman on her new position on receiving the 2012 GLAD Spirit of Justice Award. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  567. 567Congratulations to Kelley Leary on being named as Chief Executive Officer of The Family Center. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  568. 568Congratulations to Cambridge Seven Associates on Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  569. 569Resolution on the death of George Hassett. 32.ORDER the occasion of their Jubilee Anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  570. 570Resolution on the death of Elizabeth A. "Liz" ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  571. 571Resolution on the death of Ann M. (Regal) Zwirble. 34.ORDER (O'Donnell) Sullivan. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  572. 572Resolution on the death of Erna L. (Malcolm) ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jul 30
  573. 573Speedy recovery wishes to Andrew Spears. 36.ORDER Benjamin. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jul 30
  574. 574Speedy recovery wishes to Dita Obler. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  575. 575Speedy recovery wishes to Ethel Ampey. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  576. 576Resolution on the death of William J. "Billy" ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  577. 577Happy 50th Birthday wishes to Tanya English. 40.ORDER Cassidy. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jul 30
  578. 578Happy 25th Birthday wishes to Tyler English. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  579. 579Resolution on the death of Francis Harvey. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  580. 580Resolution on the death of Robert E. Burns. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  581. 581Resolution on the death of Dorothea "Dotty" E. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  582. 582Resolution on the death of Edward L. Lange. 45.ORDER (Sommerville) Gallagher. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  583. 583Resolution on the death of Richard Cordeiro. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  584. 584Resolution on the death of Richard L. "Lou" Ouellet. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  585. 585Resolution on the retirement of Gordon Gottsche. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  586. 586Congratulations to the Mount Auburn Hospital on being named one of the country's Best One Hundred Cardiac Hospitals by HealthGrades. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jul 30
  587. 587Congratulations to Paddy's Lunch on being named ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  588. 588Resolution on the death of Edith (Hurst) Johnson. 51.ORDER "Best Dive Bar" by the Improper Bostonian. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jul 30
  589. 589Resolution on the death of John R. Roderick. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  590. 590Resolution on the death of Stacy Ann Walker. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  591. 591Congratulations to Mercedes Kaestner on signing a ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  592. 592contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. 55.Resolution on the death of Afuokeze Kangsen. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  593. 593Congratulations to Yoki on their new restaurant in ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jul 30
  594. 594Congratulations to Raymie Strata on being appointed Central Square. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jul 30
  595. 595Congratulations to Michael Simon on his creation of a as an advisor at Shareaholic. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jul 30
  596. 596Congratulations to Sextant Therapeutics Inc. on being grassroots Wi-Fi network in Central Square. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jul 30
  597. 597Congratulations to Plexxi on raising a large sum recognized as a Mass High Tech Company. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jul 30
  598. 598Encourage residents to participate in Local Economy during the Series C funding round. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jul 30
  599. 599Congratulations to the World Hepatitis Alliance HBV Week from September 24-30, 2012. Chapters at MIT and Harvard on their recent event in educating and bringing awareness to precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Hepatitis. Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Cheung+2Jul 30
  600. 600Congratulations to Karen Klinger and Susan Hunziker on receiving the Alliance for Community Media (ACM) 2012 Hometown Media Award in the "community events" category for their documentary "Kendall Band." Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Jul 30
  601. 601Congratulations to Cauzoom on being recognized as a 64.ORDER Mass High Tech Startup Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jul 30
  602. 602Best wishes to CareerVillage for continued success and congratulations on providing mentorship opportunities for students. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jul 30
  603. 603Resolution on the death of David Phillips. Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  604. 604Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Muriel Cox. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  605. 605Congratulations to the members of the Trinidad and Tobago community on the occasion of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago reaching a milestone of fifty years of independence. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jul 30
  606. 606Resolution on the death of John O'Sullivan Francis, ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jul 30
  607. 607Congratulations to Susan Gittleman on being honored Jr. as one of the "Women of FIRE" by Banker and Tradesman. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jul 30
  608. 608Retirement of David Leslie from his position as ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jul 30
  609. 609Welcome to the Hereditary Disease Foundation to Executive Director of Food For Free. Cambridge for its eight bi-annual Huntington Disease Research Meeting. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jul 30
  610. 610Resolution on the death of Evelyn T. (Bois) Coffman. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 30
  611. 611Resolution on the death of Mr. Cohen, founder of ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  612. 612Congratulations to Jenn and Brad Macomber on their Lechmere Sales. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jul 30
  613. 613Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Edward Lewis Diehl. 76.ORDER recent wedding. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jul 30
  614. 614the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  615. 615the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  616. 616Resolution on the death of Marguerite "Rita" (Peters) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  617. 617ORDER Parilla. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  618. 618the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  619. 619Resolution on the death of Irene M. (Lowe) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  620. 620ORDER McMaster. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  621. 621Resolution on the death of Osvalda "Ozzie" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  622. 622ORDER Capotosto. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  623. 623Resolution on the death of Anna W. Farino. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  624. 624Resolution on the death of Charles L. Stead, Sr. Councillor Maher, Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  625. 625Resolution on the death of Anna M. Cronin. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  626. 626Congratulating the Historical Commission for being featured on Buzzfeed.com as one of the best historical collections. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Sep 10
  627. 627Resolution on the death of Richard "Richie" Fallon. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  628. 628Congratulations to Scott McDonough for completing ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  629. 629Wishing Barbara Herbert a speedy recovery. 16.ORDER the Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal School. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 10
  630. 630Wishing Reverend Irene Munroe a speedy recovery. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  631. 631Congratulating Renae Grey on six months of ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 10
  632. 632Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Jacqueline Tynes. 19.ORDER improved health. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  633. 633Happy 60th Birthday to Esther Richards. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  634. 634Resolution on the death of Lori A. Sciurca. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  635. 635Resolution on the death of Arvida J. Shilo. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  636. 636Resolution on the death of Michael A. Aufiero. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  637. 637Resolution on the death of Hortense A. Townsend. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  638. 638Retirement of Daniel Hogan from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  639. 639Retirement of David Holland from the Budget Police Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  640. 640Retirement of Rosalind (Donna) Walton from the Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  641. 641the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  642. 642Retirement of Robert K. Patterson from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  643. 643Resolution on the death of Annette M. (Audette) Department of Public Works. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  644. 644Resolution on the death of John (Jason) Deneault. 30.ORDER Geraigery. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 10
  645. 645Happy 4th Birthday wishes to Abby Walker. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  646. 646Resolution on the death of Frank W. "Yakka" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  647. 647Resolution on the death of Ruth F. (Gracey) Peltier. 33.ORDER Yarasitis. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  648. 648Resolution on the death of Stephen C. O'Connor. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  649. 649Resolution on the death of Marie I. (Ferrand) Sousa. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  650. 650Resolution on the death of Robert F. LeBlanc. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  651. 651Resolution on the death of Ann Teresa Sullivan. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  652. 652Resolution on the death of Angelina Andrade ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  653. 653Resolution on the death of James M. Saropoulos. 39.ORDER (Chaves) Batista. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  654. 654Resolution on the death of Terri Ann (Mangano) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  655. 655Resolution on the death of Aida T. Kalloch. 41.ORDER Griffin. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  656. 656Resolution on the death of Cecilia Jones De Clara ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  657. 657Thanks to the Charles River Watershed Association Yakubu. for organizing a Fall clean-up along the Charles River in the new North Point Park on October 14, 2012. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Sep 10
  658. 658Congratulations to Nicole and Timothy Heidel on ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  659. 659Resolution on the death of Paul C. Tallon Sr. 45.ORDER their recent wedding. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  660. 660Resolution on the death of Robert Richard Lukas. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  661. 661Welcome Dr. Felix Moesner to Cambridge and best wishes in his new position as Consul and Director of swissnex Boston. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  662. 662Resolution on the death of Rose T. Feroleto. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  663. 663Resolution on the death of Henrietta S. Attles, Ed.D. Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  664. 664Wishing The Cambridge Homes a Happy 125th ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  665. 665Congratulating Area Four on being named "Best Anniversary. Neighborhood Eats, Kendall Square" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  666. 666Congratulating Christopher's on being named "Best Neighborhood Eats, Porter Square" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  667. 667Congratulating Bondir on being named "Best Romantic, Upscale" restaurant by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  668. 668Congratulating East by Northeast on being named "Best Neighborhood Eats, Inman Square" restaurant by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  669. 669Congratulating Central Bottle on being named ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  670. 670Congratulating Formaggio Kitchen on being named "Best Wine Shop" by Boston Magazine. "Best Cheese Shop" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  671. 671Congratulating Finale on being named "Best Whoopie ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  672. 672Congratulating Hungry Mother on being named Pie" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  673. 673Congratulating Oleana on being named "Best Middle "Best Southern" restaurant by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  674. 674Congratulating The Greek Corner on being named Eastern" restaurant by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  675. 675Congratulating Miracle of Science on being named "Best Greek" restaurant by Boston Magazine. "Best Neighborhood Eats, Central Square" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  676. 676Congratulating Phoenix Landing on being named ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  677. 677Congratulating Rialto on being named "Best Italian, "Best Bar, Sports" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  678. 678Congratulating Salts on being named "Best Bistro" by Upscale" restaurant by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  679. 679Congratulating Savenor's, Cambridge on being named Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  680. 680Congratulating Russell House Tavern on being named "Best Butcher Shop" by Boston Magazine. "Best Neighborhood Eats, Harvard Square" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  681. 681Congratulating The Cambridge Center Rooftop Garden on receiving the "Best Secret Garden Award" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  682. 682Congratulating Jessica Scott, at Craigie on Main on being named "Best Chef, Pastry" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  683. 683Congratulating Toscanini's on being named "Best Ice ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  684. 684Congratulating Veggie Galaxy on being named Cream" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  685. 685Congratulating T.W. Food on being named "Best Prix "Best Vegetarian" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  686. 686Congratulating Flat Top Johnny's on being named Fixe" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  687. 687Congratulating The Harvard Book Store on receiving "Best Pool Hall" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  688. 688Congratulating Kendall Square Cinema on being the "Best Reading Series" award by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  689. 689Congratulating Brick and Mortar on receiving the named "Best Cinema, National" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  690. 690Congratulating The Comedy Studio on being named "Best Shots with a Twist" award by Boston Magazine. "Best Club, Comedy" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  691. 691Congratulating Bike Tours of Cambridge on receiving ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  692. 692Congratulating Sasha Purpura on her new role as the "Best Freebie" award by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  693. 693Resolution on the death of John "Jackie" Collins. 79.ORDER Executive Director of Food for Free. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  694. 694Congratualting Artist and Craftsman for being named ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  695. 695Congratulating City Sports on being named "Best Art Supplies" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  696. 696Congratulating Dickson Brothers True Value on being "Best Clothing, Men's Fitness" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  697. 697Congratulating Circle Furniture on being named named "Best Hardware" by Boston Magazine. "Best Furniture, One Stop Shopping" by Boston Magazine. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  698. 698Congratulating The Coop, Harvard Square on being ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  699. 699Congratulating Drinkwater's on being named named "Best Books" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  700. 700Congratulating Luggage World on being named "Best Clothings, Men's Dressy" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  701. 701"Best Luggage" by Boston Magazine. 87.Congratulating Marathon Sports on being named ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  702. 702Congratulating Raven Used Books on being named "Best Running Shop" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  703. 703Congratulating Lush on being named "Best Bath "Best Books, Used" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  704. 704Congratulating Mint Julep on being named "Best Products" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  705. 705Congratulating Sephora on being named Clothing, Women's Casual" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  706. 706Congratulating Stellabella Toys on being named "Best Makeup" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  707. 707Congratulating The Tannery on being named "Best Toys" by Boston Magazine. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  708. 708Thanking Mellissa Honeywood, Director of Food "Best Shoes, Men's" by Boston Magazine. Services, the CPS food service staff and Dawn Olcott, School Nutritionist with the Cambridge Public Health Department for organizing Massachusetts Harvest for Students week. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 10
  709. 709Congratulating GeckoCap for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  710. 710Welcoming MarketMeSuite to Cambridge and best wishes on their continued success. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 10
  711. 711Congratulating Bon' App, Inc. for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  712. 712Congratulating iQuartic for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  713. 713Congratulating Mr. Meng on his appointment as Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  714. 714Congratulating the organizers of the Festival of ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 10
  715. 715Congratulating ReDigi for being recognized as a Dumplings for their excellent work. Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  716. 716Congratulating ThriveHive for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  717. 717Congratulating Visible Measures for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 10
  718. 718Thanks to the Cambridge Fire Department, Cambridge Emergency Communications and the Red Cross for their quick response and service to the victims of the fire and a speedy recovery to the injured firefighters of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Toomey+3Sep 10
  719. 719Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Ted Darling. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  720. 720Congratulations to Joe Kelley and Dorrie Fisher on ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  721. 721Condolences to the family of Lennox Chase, their recent wedding. founder and co-treasurer of the Alliance of Cambridge Tenants. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 10
  722. 722Speedy recovery wishes to Dr. Edward Chase. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  723. 723Speedy recovery wishes to Alvin Young. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  724. 724Congratulations to the Mount Auburn Cemetery for marking the recent one year anniversary of the "1831 Society." Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 10
  725. 725Thanks to Cambridge Police Officer Michael Padua for his act of heroism in rescuing victims of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Maher+4Sep 10
  726. 726Thanks to Cambridge Police Officer Nicholas Mochi for his act of heroism in rescuing victims of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Maher+4Sep 10
  727. 727Thanks to Cambridge Police Officer Eugene Bustillo for his act of heroism in rescuing victims of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Maher+4Sep 10
  728. 728Thanks to Cambridge Police Officer Brendan Pasco for his act of heroism in rescuing victims of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Maher+4Sep 10
  729. 729Thanks to Cambridge Police Officer Steve Murphy for his act of heroism in rescuing victims of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Maher+4Sep 10
  730. 730Thanks to Cambridge Police Officer Frank Lange for his act of heroism in rescuing victims of the August 23, 2012 fire. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Maher+4Sep 10
  731. 731Congratulations and thanks to Kristen Von Hoffman for her work in creating "2012 Sustainability Year- In-Review." Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Sep 10
  732. 732Retirement of Eileen Ginnetty from the Council on ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 10
  733. 733Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Hodges Brown Sr. 119.ORDER Aging. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Sep 10
  734. 734Speedy recovery wishes to Richard Bock. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 10
  735. 735Congratulations to Councillor Marjorie Decker for her overwhelming primary win and best wishes for a successful campaign for State Representative. Mayor Davis, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Sep 10
  736. 736Retirement of Jacqueline Hall from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 10
  737. 737Congratulations to David M. Rogers for his primary Department. victory for State Representative of the 24th Middlesex District. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Sep 10
  738. 738Congratulations to Terrence W. Kennedy for his ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  739. 739Congratulations to Maria Curtatone for her primary primary win for Governor's Council. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  740. 740Happy Birthday wishes to Janet Rose. 126.ORDER win for Southern Middlesex Registry of Deeds. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 10
  741. 741Retirement of Peter Marfione from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 24
  742. 742Resolution on the death of Joyce Guinevere Jacobs- Police Department. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Sep 24
  743. 743Resolution on the death of Ellen R. (McCarthy) El. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 24
  744. 744ORDER Dunne. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker and entireSep 24
  745. 745the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  746. 746the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  747. 747Congratulations to The Cambridge Carnival on its ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Sep 24
  748. 748ORDER 20th Anniversary. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves and entiSep 24
  749. 749Congratulations to Gabriella Enwright on being named Outstanding Young Woman of 2012 by the Cambridge YWCA. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 24
  750. 750Congratulations to Reverend Leslie Katherine Sterling on being named one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  751. 751Congratulations to Esther Nichols Splaine on being 11.ORDER named one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  752. 752Congratulations to Kristine Rondeau on being named one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  753. 753Congratulations to Rachael Splaine Rollins on being named one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  754. 754Congratulations to Judy Richardson on being named one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  755. 755Congratulations to Risa Mednick on being named one ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 24
  756. 756Congratulations to Maria Jobin-Leeds on being named of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  757. 757Congratulations to Mary N. Doolan on being named one of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 24
  758. 758Congratulations to Jean Burbidge on being named one ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 24
  759. 759Thanks to the West African Research Association and of Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2012. the Cambridge Peace Commission for their collaborative work on the panel discussion on Peace and Conflict in West Africa on September 27, 2012 at the main branch of the Cambridge Public Library. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Sep 24
  760. 760Resolution on the death of Suzanne McCormick ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 24
  761. 761Speedy recovery wishes to Councillor Craig Kelley. 21.ORDER Schlacter Savage. ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Sep 24
  762. 762Welcome Alacrita to the City of Cambridge. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 24
  763. 763Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Alexander "Dukey" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 24
  764. 764Congratulations to Lizzy's on their one year Albano. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 24
  765. 765Resolution on the death of Glen Doherty. 25.ORDER anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 24
  766. 766Resolution on the birth of Leslie Kimbrough. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 24
  767. 767Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Rozann Kraus. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 24
  768. 768Happy Birthday wishes to City Councillor Craig ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Sep 24
  769. 769Congratulations to the organizers of the fifth annual Kelley. Hydrocephalus Awareness Walk on September 30, 2012. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Sep 24
  770. 770Best wishes to Community Cooks for a successful Tastes of Community Cooks gala on September 30, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 24
  771. 771Congratulations to Fred Fantini on being named the 2012 recipient of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees' Lifetime Achievement Award. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 24
  772. 772Happy Birthday to a special Cambridge resident. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 24
  773. 773Resolution on the death of Frances C. (Mauceri) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 24
  774. 774Resolution on the death of Gunter Hans Mike White. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 24
  775. 775Congratulations to a special couple on their upcoming Callinan (Krout) Georgi. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 24
  776. 776Congratulations and thanks to all city nuptials. employees, partners and volunteers for another successful Danehy Park Family Day. Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Davis+4Sep 24
  777. 777Resolution on the death of Myrtle Nellie (Saunders) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 1
  778. 778ORDER Joyce. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Oct 1
  779. 779Welcome Felipe Tobar, Mayor of San Jose Las Flores, and Ana Navarrete, president of the Town Council, to Cambridge in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the sister city between San Jose Las Flores, El Salvador and the City of Cambridge. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Oct 1
  780. 780the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  781. 781Congratulations to City Manager Robert W. Healy ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Oct 1
  782. 782Congratulations to Calument/Boston on their and his staff on the City's Free Cash Certification. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 1
  783. 783Congratulations to Lesley University and the Art upcoming grand opening at 150 First Street. Institute of Boston as they celebrate The Massachusetts Avenue Storefront Art Project and the Centennial of the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University on October 10, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 1
  784. 784Proclaim October 11, 2012 as the Day of the Girl in ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 1
  785. 785Observe the month of October as Family History Cambridge. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 1
  786. 786the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  787. 787the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  788. 788Congratulations to the Massasoit Lodge #129 Month. IBPOEW on their 105th anniversary. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Oct 1
  789. 789the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  790. 790the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  791. 791Retirement of Diane Bourdeau from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  792. 792Retirement of Mark Berry from the Cambridge Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  793. 793ORDER Housing Authority. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Oct 15
  794. 794Congratulations to Jason and Joanna Alves on the ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis and entire membOct 15
  795. 795ORDER birth of their son Sawyer Anthony Alves. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 15
  796. 796Congratulating St. Peter's Episcopal Church on the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  797. 797ORDER occasion of the 170th anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 15
  798. 798Resolution on the death of Edward J. Burke, Jr. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDOct 15
  799. 799Resolution on the death of Harold F. Coyne, Sr. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDOct 15
  800. 800Resolution on the death of Anne Mulroy. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDOct 15
  801. 801Congratulating Veronica vanBeuzekom and Adam Mohammed on the birth of their son, Erik Amar Mohazekom. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Oct 15
  802. 802Congratulating the 2012 Cambridge Food Hero David ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  803. 803Congratulating the 2012 Cambridge Food Hero Steve Leslie. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  804. 804Congratulating the 2012 Cambridge Food Heroes Jose Johnson. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  805. 805Congratulating the 2012 Cambridge Food Hero Wendel and Dawn Olcott. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  806. 806Congratulating the 2012 Cambridge Food Hero Jane Maryellen Carvello. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 15
  807. 807Congratulations to Boston City Councilor Ayanna Hirschi. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 15
  808. 808Resolution on the death of Maryetta (Peters) Pressley on her engagement to Conan Harris. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Oct 15
  809. 809Speedy recovery wishes to Charles Cnudde. 21.ORDER Whitehead. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 15
  810. 810Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Little Joe Cook. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDOct 15
  811. 811Resolution on the death of Anne L. (Cunha) Scott. 23.ORDER Councillor Toomey and entire membership. ADOPTEDOct 15
  812. 812Resolution on the death of Norman Lee "Big Daddy" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Oct 15
  813. 813Resolution on the death of Theresa C. (D'Amore) Perkins. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 15
  814. 814Resolution on the death of Jacqulyn M. McCann. 26.ORDER Harris. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 15
  815. 815Congratulations to Harry Belafonte on receiving the Desmond Tutu Social Justice Award at the Annual Gathering of South African Partners. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Oct 15
  816. 816Welcome the Dalai Lama to the City of Cambridge. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDOct 15
  817. 817Congratulations and best wishes to Pentecostal Tabernacle on the occasion of its 85th Church Anniversary Celebration. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Oct 15
  818. 818Thanks to KaBoom! and Procter & Gamble/Gillette for their service in building a playground at the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Oct 15
  819. 819Congratulations to Carol Fulp on receiving the 2012 Corporate Citizens Award from the South African Partners. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Oct 15
  820. 820Retirement of Jackie Neel from the Human Services ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 22
  821. 821Congratulations to the Trifone family on being named Department. the 2012 "Family of the Year" by the Saints Cosmas and Damian Society. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Toomey+2ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entireOct 22
  822. 822Resolution on the death of Marjorie A. (Murphy) ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Oct 22
  823. 823Congratulations to the newly state-designated Central Hennigan. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Oct 22
  824. 824Resolution on the death of John A. "Jack" Beckwith. 5. ORDER Square Cultural District. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Oct 22
  825. 825the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  826. 826the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  827. 827Congratulations to the East Cambridge Business Association and residents for their successful Rib Fest on October 21, 2012. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Oct 22
  828. 828Thanks to the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School for the community leadership that was demonstrated towards Cambridge Camping. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Nov 5
  829. 829Congratulations to Nicole (Bukowski) and Josh Neary ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Nov 5
  830. 830ORDER on the birth of their son, Brady William Neary. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  831. 831Resolution on the death of Ann M. (Caturano) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  832. 832ORDER Lemieux. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  833. 833Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middlesex County for the excellent services they provide to children. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 5
  834. 834Congratulations to Senator Sal DiDomenico on behing honored at the 2nd Annual Inspiration Celebration by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middlesex County. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 5
  835. 835the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  836. 836the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  837. 837Resolution on the death of Americo J. "Mitty" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 5
  838. 838Congratulations to Betsy Meyer and Rebecca Ramsay 11.ORDER Nicoloro. on receiving the 2012 Fresh Pond Stewardship Award. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 5
  839. 839Thanks to City staff for their comprehensive efforts in ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Nov 5
  840. 840Best wishes to Winston Gee in his future endeavors. 13.ORDER response to Hurricane Sandy. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Nov 5
  841. 841Best wishes to Jamie Knauer in his future endeavors. Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 5
  842. 842Best wishes to Erica Maninno in her future ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Nov 5
  843. 843Congratulations to Maria Albano Lisi on receiving endeavors. the S. S. Cosmo and Damian Woman of the Year Award. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Toomey+2Nov 5
  844. 844Congratulations to Damiano Granata on receiving the ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  845. 845Congratulations to Lindsey Bickers Bock and Daniel S. S. Cosmo and Damian Man of the Year Award. Bock on the birth of their daughter Ada Claire Bickers Bock. Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Maher+2Nov 5
  846. 846Congratulations to H. Kim Bottomly, Iannis Miaoulis and Millennium Pharmaceuticals on being recipients of the Catalyst Awards from The Science Club for Girls on November 14, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 5
  847. 847Thanks to the citizens of Cambridge who helped with the preparation for Hurricane Sandy and especially those who cleaned out nearby catch basins. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 5
  848. 848Congratulations to Max McMahon and Renay Frankel ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Nov 5
  849. 849Congratulations to Ed Asaley, Al Coccoluto, Roberto on the birth of their son Simon. Cooper, Lance Dottin, Patrick Ewing, Jack Hannon, Frances Jarvis, William "Doc" Linskey, Khari Milner, Bob Sheehan, Terry Shinkwin Ward, Rudy Williams and the 1958 CHLS Hockey Team on their induction into the Cambridge Athletic Hall of Fame. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 5
  850. 850Best wishes to the Cambridge Athletic Hall of Fame ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Nov 5
  851. 851Urge all residents to honor the men and women who Committee for a successful event. have defended and are currently serving the country on the occasion of Veterans' Day. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Nov 5
  852. 852Retirement of Barbara Van Sickle from the ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  853. 853Congratulating Arctic Sand Technologies Inc. for Cambridge Public Schools. being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  854. 854Congratulating BlockAvenue for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  855. 855Congratulating CEO Kavita M. Shukla for going ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Nov 5
  856. 856Congratulating GnuBIO, Inc. for being recognized as 29.ORDER global with her innovative product, Fresh Paper. a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  857. 857Congratulating Handybook CEO and co-founder Oisin Hanrahan for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  858. 858Congratulating Intrepid Pursuits, LLC for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  859. 859Congratulating HubSpot CEO Brian Halligan for opening the company's first global office in Dublin, Ireland. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  860. 860Congratulating Full Flight Technology for their successful work on organizing the Kendall Square Archery Festival. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  861. 861Congratulating WikiCell Designs Inc. for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  862. 862Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Paul Flynn. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 5
  863. 863Resolution on the death of Mary C. (Donlon) Curtin. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 5
  864. 864Resolution on the death of Eun-jung (Shin) ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Nov 5
  865. 865Resolution on the death of Charles Cnudde. 38.ORDER Katsiaficas. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves, Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 5
  866. 866Resolution on the death of Sister Eunice Margetson. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 5
  867. 867Welcome Father Giovanni Cardillo to the City of ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  868. 868Welcome Father Giuseppe Rosoni to the City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  869. 869Resolution on the death of Theresa (MacEachern) Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 5
  870. 870Resolution on the death of Mary Mummolo. 43.ORDER Anderson. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 5
  871. 871Congratulations to the Cambridge vegetarian restaurants that were recently featured in the Boston Globe. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 5
  872. 872Congratulations to Vice Mayor E. Denise Simmons on being named the recipient of the 2012 Dr. Jalna Perry LGBT Audacity Award by Somerville Cambridge Elder Services. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 5
  873. 873Congratulations to Middlesex County Clerk of Courts Michael A. Sullivan on being re-elected for another term in office. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 19
  874. 874Congratulations to Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian on being re-elected for another term in office. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 19
  875. 875Congratulations to Elizabeth Warren on being elected ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 19
  876. 876Congratulations to President Barack Obama on being to the United States Senate. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 19
  877. 877Resolution on the death of Hermance "Emma" re-elected for a second term in office. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 19
  878. 878Retirement of Paul Cassidy from the Department of (Melanson) Collins. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Nov 19
  879. 879ORDER Public Works. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 19
  880. 880the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  881. 881the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  882. 882Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Ethel Rose Ampey. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 19
  883. 883Congratulations to Edith Pedro on receiving the 2012 Cheverus Award medal. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 19
  884. 884Congratulations to the 1369 Coffee House on its 20th ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 19
  885. 885Resolution on the death of Mary (DeNunzio) anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 19
  886. 886Condolences to Superintendent Jeff Young on the Gravelese. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 19
  887. 887Resolution on the death of William M. Hogan, Jr. 15.ORDER death of his mother. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 19
  888. 888Congratulations to Giro Studio on their 50 years in ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 19
  889. 889Retirement of Cathleen Stephens from the Department business in the City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Kelley, Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 19
  890. 890Happy 40th Anniversary wishes to the Filarmonica of Veterans Affairs. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 19
  891. 891Congratulations to Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr. on Santo Antonio Band. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Nov 19
  892. 892Congratulations to Ellen Mass on being named "2012 being named Morehouse College President. Volunteer of the Year" by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Nov 19
  893. 893Speedy recovery wishes to Boston Mayor Tom Menino. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Nov 19
  894. 894Congratulations to Kinvey on their breakthrough ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Nov 19
  895. 895Congratulations to Scratch Wireless for being innovation in mobile applications. recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to Follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 19
  896. 896Congratulations to City Councillor Marjorie Decker on being elected to serve in the 25th Middlesex District as Representative in Massachusetts General Court. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 19
  897. 897Thanks to City staff for their work on Election Day. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 19
  898. 898Congratulations to State Senator Sal N. DiDomenico on being re-elected to service in the Middlesex and Suffolk District. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 19
  899. 899Congratulations to State Senator Anthony W. Petruccelli on being re-elected to serve int he First Suffolk and Middlesex District. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 19
  900. 900Congratulations to State Senator Patricia Jehlen on being re-elected to serve inthe Second Middlesex District. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 19
  901. 901Congratulations to Representative Marty Walz on being re-elected to serve in the Eighth Suffolk District. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 19
  902. 902Congratulations to Representative Timothy J. 30.ORDER Toomey, Jr. on being re-elected to serve in the Twenty Sixth Middlesex District. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 19
  903. 903Congratulations to Representative Jonathan Hecht on being re-elected to serve in the Twenty Ninth Middlesex District. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 19
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  905. 905the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
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  907. 907the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  908. 908Resolution on the death of Carroll E. (Burke) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 3
  909. 909ORDER Graham. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 3
  910. 910the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  911. 911Resolution on the death of Josephine R. (Fiore) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 3
  912. 912ORDER Bernarducci. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Vice MayoDec 3
  913. 913the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  914. 914the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  915. 915the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
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  917. 917Happy 82nd Birthday wishes to E. Doreen Hawkins. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 3
  918. 918Condolences to Nancy Glowa, City Solicitor, on the ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Dec 3
  919. 919death of her brother Thomas Michael Glowa. 12.Congratulations to Transition House on thir fundraiser ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 3
  920. 920Congratulations to Representative Martin Walsh on "Dance! Dream! Give!" on November 27, 2012. his recognition from the Greater Boston Labor Council. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 3
  921. 921Congratulations to Max Wiegand on the occasion of being honored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 3
  922. 922Commend Governor Patrick on his decision to allow ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 3
  923. 923Resolution on the death of Kevin Sousa. 16.ORDER in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 3
  924. 924Retirement of Tom Wagner from the COOP. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 3
  925. 925Congratulations to Hack/reduce for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Dec 3
  926. 926Congratulations to SocialSci.com for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Dec 3
  927. 927Happy Birthday wishes to Maria Primavera. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 3
  928. 928Congratulations to Councillor Leland Cheung on being elected to serve on the National League of Cities Board of Directors for a two-year term. Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Dec 3
  929. 929Happy 60th Birthday wishes to Professor Charles ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Dec 3
  930. 930Thanks to Christian Abebe of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  931. 931Thanks to Jonathan Medina-Rosario of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  932. 932Thanks to Natnale Mengesha of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  933. 933Thanks to Lidwine St. Rose of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  934. 934Thanks to Keshena Octavien of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  935. 935Thanks to Tristen Howell of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  936. 936Thanks to Tafari Augustin of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  937. 937Thanks to Josiane Deguenon of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  938. 938Thanks to Amira Nwokeji-Iwuala of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 10
  939. 939Thanks to Denesia Campbell of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  940. 940Thanks to Roldy Toussaint of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  941. 941Thanks to Alex Shulman of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  942. 942Thanks to Taisha Daniel of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  943. 943Thanks to Kalieyah Lahens of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  944. 944Thanks to Lyvenie St. Pierre of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  945. 945Thanks to Julie Kahn-Schaye of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  946. 946Thanks to Solome Nakimuli of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  947. 947Thanks to Zohar Fuller of the Youth Action Corps for 18.ORDER their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  948. 948Thanks to Olivia Harris of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  949. 949Thanks to Jamila Derring of the Youth Action Corps for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  950. 950Congratulations to CCTV for their work in the City of ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Dec 10
  951. 951Resolution on the death of Paul Joseph Murphy. 22.ORDER Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 10
  952. 952Resolution on the death of Margaret A. "Peggy" ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Dec 10
  953. 953Retirement of Lieutenant Timothy Hogan from the O'Connor. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 10
  954. 954Retirement of Joao Cassama from the Cambridge Cambridge Police Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 10
  955. 955Retirement of Salvatore Bonnacci from the Housing Authority. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 10
  956. 956Thanks to Carol Sousa, Supervisor of the Community Cambridge Housing Authority. Learning Center's Outreach Workers, for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  957. 957Speedy recovery wishes to Bill Zamparelli. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 10
  958. 958Thanks to Rabeya Akther of the Community Learning Center's Outreach Workers for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  959. 959Thanks to Ionabe Klais of the Community Learning Center's Outreach Workers for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  960. 960Thanks to Michelle Godfrey of the Community Learning Center's Outreach Workers for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  961. 961Thanks to Magaly Ayala of the Community Learning Center's Outreach Workers for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  962. 962Thanks to Tagesech Wabeto of the Community Learning Center's Outreach Workers for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  963. 963Thanks to Carrine Bury of the Community Learning Center's Outreach Workers for their efforts in making the 21 Days of Questions 365 Days of Action campaign a success. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Dec 10
  964. 964Commend Tags Hardware for their community service in offering a a free parcel pick up service in the lower level of their store after a string of stolen packages reported by residents. Councillor Cheung.CheungDec 10
  965. 965Resolution on the death of Mary R. Trifone. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 10
  966. 966Resolution on the death of Harold W. Green. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 10
  967. 967Appreciation to the West Roxbury Emmanuel Episcopal Church for their organization and mobilizing the community to support Cambridge- based homeless youth. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Dec 10
  968. 968Happy 78th Birthday wishes to Bob Moses. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 10
  969. 969Condolences to the family of Annie Santulan. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 10
  970. 970Retirement of Jayne Kosinski from the Department of ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 17
  971. 971ORDER Public Works. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Dec 17
  972. 972Resolution on the death of Fernando P. Castanheira. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 17
  973. 973Resolution on the death of Vincent P. "Buddy" Clark. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 17
  974. 974Congratulations to Taylor Woods-Gauthier on being ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Dec 17
  975. 975Congratulations to Kathleen McCartney on her new named Executive Director of Emerge Massachusetts. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 17
  976. 976Encourage residents to participate in the 2013 Dr. position as President of Smith College. Martin Luther King Day of Service on January 21, 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 17
  977. 977the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  978. 978the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  979. 979Resolution on the death of Margaret M. Carroll. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 17
  980. 980Resolution on the death of Harold F. "Harry, Sonny" ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Dec 17
  981. 981the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  982. 982Condolences to the families and residents of 12.ORDER Helmuth Jr. Newtown, Connecticut, on the recent tragedy in their community. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 17

Communications

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  1. 1A communication was received from Cornelius Moynihan, transmitting a communication from Howard D. Medwed enclosing a copy of the appeal filed to the Avon Hill Neighborhood District Commission's decision (Case #AH-407) relating to the property at 37 Lancaster Street. View attached fileJan 9
  2. 2A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street, relating to Policy Order #6 and transparency in the conduct of the business of the City Council. View attached fileJan 9
  3. 3A communication was received from Heather Hoffman, 213 Hurley Street, relating to the election of the Mayor. View attached fileJan 9
  4. 4A communication was received from United States Representative Barney Frank, transmitting deep appreciation for the resolution. View attached fileJan 23
  5. 5A communication was received from Whittemore Avenue LLC, 12, 32-32R Whittemore Avenue and Tyler Court Realty Trust, 35 Cottage Park Avenue and 25 Edmunds Street, transmitting written protest to the re-filed Julia Bishop, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileJan 23
  6. 6A communication was received from United States Senator Scott P. Brown, transmitting thanks for contacting him about amendment (S.J. Res. 29) to the United States Constitution that would waive the First Amendment for corporations and other businesses. View attached fileJan 23
  7. 7A communication was received from Heather FILE AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ON MOTION OF DAVIS Maguire Hoffman, co-president, Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods, 213 Hurley Street, regarding MBTA proposals to raise fares and cut services. View attached fileREFERRED TOJan 23
  8. 8A communication was received from Eric Grunebaum, 98 Montgomery Street, regarding facts about coal in Massachusetts. View attached fileJan 23
  9. 9A communication was received from United States Senator Scott P. Brown, transmitting thanks for contacting him about the Commuter Benefits Equity Act (S. 1034). View attached fileJan 30
  10. 10A communication was received from MacKenzie Clark, Field Associate, Environment Massachusetts, reaching out to local elected officials for their support on a campaign to increase the use of solar energy in the state. View attached fileJan 30
  11. 11A communication was received from State Representative William N. Brownsberger, transmitting his deep appreciation for the resolution of support as he begins his service in the Senate. View attached fileJan 30
  12. 12A communication was received from Brenda Steinberg, et al., 63 Washington Avenue, transmitting their concerns regarding the curb cut at 9 Wyman Street. View attached fileJan 30
  13. 13A communication was received from Ophelia Dahl and Lisa Frantzis, 92 Washington Avenue, transmitting their support of the Griffith's request for a curb cut at 9 Wyman Street. View attached fileJan 30
  14. 14A communication was received from Stephen Fitzsimmons, 3 Wyman Street, transmitting support of the curb cut application at 9 Wyman Street. View attached fileJan 30
  15. 15A communication was received from Amy Farber, 87 Garden Street, transmitting support of the proposed curb cut at 9 Wyman Street. View attached fileJan 30
  16. 16A communication was received from John Bright, 283 Upland Road, regarding the curb cut at 9 Wyman Street. View attached fileJan 30
  17. 17A communication was received from Judy Bright, 283 Upland Road, transmitting support of 9 Wyman curb cut. View attached fileJan 30
  18. 18A communication was received from Ulrika Brand, 31 Bates Street, transmitting support of the proposed curb cut at 9 Wyman Street. View attached fileJan 30
  19. 19A communication was received from Emily Hudson and Parimal Patil, 265 Upland Road, transmitting support for the 9 Wyman Street curb cut. View attached fileJan 30
  20. 20A communication was received from Susan L. Johansen, 150 Cambridge Street, A602, transmitting support of the Order #7 relating to the courthouse. View attached fileJan 30
  21. 21A communication was received from Robert A. Walsh & family, transmitting thanks for the resolution of sympathy. View attached fileFeb 6
  22. 22A communication was received from Alan Harwood, requesting the City Council not to vote on the Wyman Street curb cut. View attached fileFeb 6
  23. 23A communication was received from Eric Griffith, 79 Raymond Street, transmitting his willingness to place a condition on the curb cut request for 9 Wyman Street that 79 Raymond Street will be used for residential purposes as allowed in Residence A-2 Zoning District. View attached fileFeb 6
  24. 24A communication was received from Heather Hoffman, 213 Hurley Street, transmitting a proposed policy order approved by the Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods relating to the MBTA fare increses and service cutbacks. View attached fileFeb 6
  25. 25A communication was received from Andrea Wilder, 12 Arlington Street, relating to climate change. View attached fileFeb 6
  26. 26A communication was received from Vaughn Sills and Lowry Pei, 20 Bellevue Avenue, transmitting opposition to the curb cut at 79 Raymond Street. View attached fileFeb 13
  27. 27A communication was received from John Cobb, Avon Hill Street, transmitting opposition to the Wyman Street curb cut. View attached fileFeb 13
  28. 28A communication was received from Mary Jane Kornacki, 103 Avon Hill Street, transmitting opposition to the Wyman Street curb cut. View attached fileFeb 13
  29. 29A communication was received from Mary-Jo Good, Raymond Street, regarding the Griffith- Ebrahami curb cut. View attached fileFeb 13
  30. 30A communication was received from Alan Harwood, 77 Avon Hill Street, regarding the 9 Wyman Street curb cut. View attached fileFeb 13
  31. 31A communication was received from Chris Robinson, transmitting a communication from Joan Pickett, Presiding Officer, MCNA regarding the Longfellow Neighborhood Council. View attached fileFeb 13
  32. 32A communication was received from Andrea Wilder, 12 Arlington Street, in support of Order #2 relating to language change for curb cut applications. View attached fileFeb 13
  33. 33A communication was received from Phyllis Bretholtz, 65 Antrim Street, expressing her concern for the future of the Longfellow Neighborhood Council programs and director. View attached fileFeb 13
  34. 34the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  35. 35A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, requesting the retention of non-chain businesses in Central Square. View attached fileFeb 13
  36. 36A communication was received from State Representative Alice K. Wolf, regarding the Special Meeting of the City Council on February 22, 2012 and suggesting actions that the City Council could take. View attached fileFeb 22
  37. 37A communication was received from Mark Jaquith, regarding the MBTA's proposed fare hikes and bus service reductions. View attached fileFeb 22
  38. 38A communication was received from William Cobham, President of COA Board, regarding the MBTA's proposed fare hikes and bus service reductions. View attached fileFeb 22
  39. 39A communication was received from Metropolitan Area Planning Council, regarding the MBTA's fare increase and service cuts. View attached fileFeb 22
  40. 40A communication was received from Martha Osler, 4 Irving Terrace, transmitting support for Longfellow Neighborhood Council/Community School. (See Order #9 of February 13, 2012.) View attached fileFeb 27
  41. 41A communication was received from Margaret (Tuny) McMahon, regarding Longfellow Neighborhood Council. (See Order #9 of February 13, 2012.) View attached fileFeb 27
  42. 42A communication was received from Young Kim, 17 Norris Street, regarding parking lot light plan for 40 Norris Street. View attached fileFeb 27
  43. 43A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street, regarding a complete vision for the new Central Square and Developments. View attached fileFeb 27
  44. 44A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger, transmitting thanks for the order calling for the passage of Senate Bill 772. View attached fileFeb 27
  45. 45A communication was received from Michael O'Shea and Linda McJannet, 95 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition. View attached fileFeb 27
  46. 46A communication was received from Jon and Rebecca Foley, 53 Magoun Street, transmitting support to the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileFeb 27
  47. 47A communication was received from Ken Bader, transmitting support to the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileFeb 27
  48. 48A communication was received from Trudy Bauer, transmitting thanks for the beautiful resolution on the death of her dear husband, Jim Goldberg. View attached filePLACED ON FILE View attached fileFeb 27
  49. 49A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street, regarding the celebration of George Washington's Birthday on February 22nd. View attached fileFeb 27
  50. 50A communication was received from Emily Zhao, 2240 Massachusetts Avenue #16, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from EmilyFeb 27
  51. 51A communication was received from Charles Teague, 23 Edmunds Street, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileFeb 27
  52. 52A communication was received from George Diep, 53 Magoun Street, transmitting support of the Bishop Petition. View attached fileFeb 27
  53. 53A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, relating to the King Community School and Neighborhood Council. View attached fileFeb 27
  54. 54A communication was received from Michale A. Cantalupa, Senior VP, Development, Boston Properties, requesting that the City Council table the request to modify two existing open space restriction covenants on buildings located at Four and Five Cambridge Center until March 19, 2012. View attached file14.REFERRED TO CITY MANAGER AGENDA #2 15.A communication wasFeb 27
  55. 55A communication was received from Penelope Kleespies, 105 Hammond Street, transmitting thanks for the resolution on her many years serving the families of the Longfellow Neighborhood Council and Community School. View attached fileMar 5
  56. 56A communication was received from Charles Marquardt, 10 Rogers Street Unit 1120, regarding the diminution request of February 27, 2012. View attached fileMar 5
  57. 57A communication was received from Andrea Mitter- Burke, 26 Harvey Street, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  58. 58A communication was received from Manuel Rodriguez-Orellana, Esq., transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  59. 59A communication was received from Martin Bakal, 120 Reed Street, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  60. 60A communication was received from Geraldine Gruvis Pizarro, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  61. 61A communication was received from Brian Murrihy, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  62. 62A communication was received from Shirley and Roy Kring, 2440 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit #5, transmitting support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  63. 63the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  64. 64A communication was received from Judith and Paul Robertson, 45 Magoun Street, regarding the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  65. 65A communication was received from Steven Orzack, 173 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  66. 66A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, Chair, Citywide Community School Council, 15 Laurel Street, regarding the City Manager's recommendation on Community Schools. View attached fileMar 5
  67. 67A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, Chair, Citywide Community School Council, 15 Laurel Street, transmitting comments from Community School supporters. View attached file12.PLACED ON FILE 13.A communication was received from CarolMar 5
  68. 68A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, Chair, Citywide Community School Council, 15 Laurel Street, regarding City Manager Item #2 of February 27, 2012 the proposal to give $15,000 to the Cambridge Community Center. View attached file13.PLACED ON FILE 14.A communication was received from CarolMar 5
  69. 69A communication was received from Jen Feinstein, 163 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition. View attached file14.PLACED ON FILE 15.A communication was received from Jen FMar 5
  70. 70A communication was received from Marc Feinstein, 163 Harvey Street, regarding the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  71. 71A communication was received from Julia Bishop, requesting the City Council to vote on the Bishop Petition as amended. View attached fileMar 5
  72. 72A communication was received from Sanjay Yadav, requesting the City Council to pass the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  73. 73A communication was received from Audrey Ellerbee, urging the City Council to support the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  74. 74A communication was received from Gary Dmytryk, requesting protection for the neighborhood and Linear Park from overdevelopment. View attached fileMar 5
  75. 75A communication was received from Brigitte Tersek, expressing her support for the Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  76. 76A communication was received from Ashley Adler, asking for protection of the neighborhood by passing Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  77. 77A communication was received from Stuart M. Moss, requesting passage of Bishop Petition as written. View attached fileMar 5
  78. 78A communication was received from Jan Whitted, requesting that neighborhoods by kept livable. View attached fileMar 5
  79. 79A communication was received from Varsha Kukafka, requesting support of the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  80. 80A communication was received from residents of 57 Magoun Street, supporting the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  81. 81A communication was received from Nancy raffic, safety and development scale and support Bishop Petition. View attached fileREFERRED TO Pendergast, expressing concern for tMar 5
  82. 82A communication was received from Mary Jo Fresolo, expressing concern about traffic counts and the new development in the Fawcett Oil/ former Norberg's Greenhouses and Tyler Court. View attached fileMar 5
  83. 83A communication was received from John Bechard, requesting passage of the Bishop Petition. View attached fileMar 5
  84. 84A communication was received from Audrey Schulman, President, HEET, relating to thermal imaging. View attached fileMar 5
  85. 85Two communications were received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street, regarding the possessions of the homeless being left in a public park. View attached file30.REFERRED TO CITY MANAGER ITEM #2 31.Two communications weMar 5
  86. 86A communication was received from Paul G. Casino, Clerk to the Chelsea City Council transmitting a copy of a resolution passed on February 27, 2012 to stop Global Oil From bringing 1,8000,000 gallons of ethanol twice a week through Everett, Chelsea, Revere and East Boston. View attached fileMar 19
  87. 87A communication was received from the Keefe Family transmitting thanks to the City Council for the proclamation in honor of their mother, Elizabeth M. Keefe. View attached fileMar 19
  88. 88A communication was received from Trellis Stepter transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  89. 89A communication was received from Amy Bebergal transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  90. 90A communication was received from Halima Tanous transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  91. 91A communication was received from Richard Younger transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  92. 92A communication was received from Steve Wineman transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached filePLACED ON FILE Robert W. Healy regarding community school prMar 19
  93. 93A communication was received from Martha Werman transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  94. 94A communication was received from Patricia Hamel transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  95. 95A communication was received from Audrey Schulman transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached filePLACED ON FILE 10.A communication was received from Audrey SMar 19
  96. 96A communication was received from Joanne White transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from JoannMar 19
  97. 97A communication was received from Virginia Childs transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file11.PLACED ON FILE 12.A communication was received from VirgiMar 19
  98. 98A communication was received from JP Shipley transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file12.PLACED ON FILE 13.A communication was received from JP ShMar 19
  99. 99A communication was received from Jonathan Crisman transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  100. 100A communication was received from Joyce Singer transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file14.PLACED ON FILE 15.A communication was received from JoyceMar 19
  101. 101A communication was received from Teresa Walker transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file15.PLACED ON FILE 16.A communication was received from TeresMar 19
  102. 102A communication was received from Alison Muyskens transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file16.PLACED ON FILE 17.A communication was received from AlisoMar 19
  103. 103A communication was received from Karen Engels transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file17.PLACED ON FILE 18.A communication was received from KarenMar 19
  104. 104A communication was received from Sandy Gould transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file18.PLACED ON FILE 19.A communication was received from SandyMar 19
  105. 105A communication was received from Elizabeth Liss transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file19.PLACED ON FILE 20.A communication was received from ElizaMar 19
  106. 106A communication was received from Jane Chiang transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file20.PLACED ON FILE 21.A communication was received from Jane Mar 19
  107. 107A communication was received from Jaime Moriconi transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file21.PLACED ON FILE 22.A communication was received from JaimeMar 19
  108. 108A communication was received from Stephanie Rebelo transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file22.PLACED ON FILE 23.A communication was received from StephMar 19
  109. 109A communication was received from Vassiliki Rapti transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file23.PLACED ON FILE 24.A communication was received from VassiMar 19
  110. 110A communication was received from Robert Mallon transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file24.PLACED ON FILE 25.A communication was received from RoberMar 19
  111. 111A communication was received from Deniz Sikora transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file25.PLACED ON FILE 26.A communication was received from DenizMar 19
  112. 112A communication was received from Yasemin Isler transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  113. 113A communication was received from Zina Gomez- Liss transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file27.PLACED ON FILE 28.A communication was received from Zina Mar 19
  114. 114A communication was received from Pamela Blau transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file28.PLACED ON FILE 29.A communication was received from PamelMar 19
  115. 115A communication was received from Jennifer Smith transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file29.PLACED ON FILE 30.A communication was received from JenniMar 19
  116. 116A communication was received from Judy Bright transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file30.PLACED ON FILE 31.A communication was received from Judy Mar 19
  117. 117A communication was received from Charles Mututu transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file31.PLACED ON FILE 32.A communication was received from CharlMar 19
  118. 118A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley regarding enrollment percentages between the Amigos Program and the Martin Luther King School children in the King Community School. View attached fileMar 19
  119. 119A communication was received from Peter Valentine regarding activity throughout the nation and territories where the national interests are involved. View attached file33.PLACED ON FILE 34.A communication was received from PeterMar 19
  120. 120A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the City Council resolution opposing the habitual offender bill (three strikes). View attached file34.PLACED ON FILE 35.A communication was received from StateMar 19
  121. 121A communication was received from L. Chakkalakal transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file35.PLACED ON FILE 36.A communication was received from L. ChMar 19
  122. 122A communication was received from April McMahon transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file36.PLACED ON FILE 37.A communication was received from AprilMar 19
  123. 123A communication was received from Peg Hume transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file37.PLACED ON FILE 38.A communication was received from Peg HMar 19
  124. 124A communication was received from Barbara Broussard transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file38.PLACED ON FILE 39.A communication was received from BarbaMar 19
  125. 125A communication was received from Rua Kelly transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  126. 126A communication was received from J. Cefola transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file40.PLACED ON FILE 41.A communication was received from J. CeMar 19
  127. 127A communication was received from Kevin Whitfield transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file41.PLACED ON FILE 42.A communication was received from KevinMar 19
  128. 128A communication was received from Michael Arnott transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file42.PLACED ON FILE 43.A communication was received from MichaMar 19
  129. 129A communication was received from Zach Whitney transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file43.PLACED ON FILE 44.A communication was received from Zach Mar 19
  130. 130A communication was received from Marla Erlien transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file44.PLACED ON FILE 45.A communication was received from MarlaMar 19
  131. 131A communication was received from Julie Viens transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file45.PLACED ON FILE 46.A communication was received from JulieMar 19
  132. 132A communication was received from Hannah Goodwin transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file46.PLACED ON FILE 47.A communication was received from HannaMar 19
  133. 133A communication was received from Eleanor Beram transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file47.PLACED ON FILE 48.A communication was received from EleanMar 19
  134. 134A communication was received from Lisa Downing transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file48.PLACED ON FILE 49.A communication was received from Lisa Mar 19
  135. 135A communication was received from Kim Motylewski transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file49.PLACED ON FILE 50.A communication was received from Kim MMar 19
  136. 136A communication was received from Alan Su transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file50.PLACED ON FILE 51.A communication was received from Alan Mar 19
  137. 137A communication was received from Max Moore transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file51.PLACED ON FILE 52.A communication was received from Max MMar 19
  138. 138A communication was received from Bethany Versoy transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  139. 139A communication was received from Ashley Owens Woid transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file53.PLACED ON FILE 54.A communication was received from AshleMar 19
  140. 140A communication was received from Christopher Small transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file54.PLACED ON FILE 55.A communication was received from ChrisMar 19
  141. 141A communication was received from Janelle Whitney transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file55.PLACED ON FILE 56.A communication was received from JanelMar 19
  142. 142A communication was received from Ken Pierce transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file56.PLACED ON FILE 57.A communication was received from Ken PMar 19
  143. 143A communication was received from Ruth Drasin transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file57.PLACED ON FILE 58.A communication was received from Ruth Mar 19
  144. 144A communication was received from Erin Dullea transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  145. 145A communication was received from Deana Tolliver transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file59.PLACED ON FILE 60.A communication was received from DeanaMar 19
  146. 146A communication was received from Katherine Becker transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file60.PLACED ON FILE 61.A communication was received from KatheMar 19
  147. 147A communication was received from Lisa McManus transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file61.PLACED ON FILE 62.A communication was received from Lisa Mar 19
  148. 148A communication was received from Kate Anderson transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file62.PLACED ON FILE 63.A communication was received from Kate Mar 19
  149. 149A communication was received from Mary Ellen Doran transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file63.PLACED ON FILE 64.A communication was received from Mary Mar 19
  150. 150A communication was received from Sarah Pocock transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  151. 151A communication was received from Belinda Watt transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file65.PLACED ON FILE 66.A communication was received from BelinMar 19
  152. 152A communication was received from Jennifer Ausrotas transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file66.PLACED ON FILE 67.A communication was received from JenniMar 19
  153. 153A communication was received from Margaret Carney Myers transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file67.PLACED ON FILE 68.A communication was received from MargaMar 19
  154. 154A communication was received from Marcie Shunk transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file68.PLACED ON FILE 69.A communication was received from MarciMar 19
  155. 155A communication was received from Emma Weiler transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file69.PLACED ON FILE 70.A communication was received from Emma Mar 19
  156. 156A communication was received from Wenhao Tien transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file70.PLACED ON FILE 71.A communication was received from WenhaMar 19
  157. 157A communication was received from Kimberley Reid transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file71.PLACED ON FILE 72.A communication was received from KimbeMar 19
  158. 158A communication was received from Eileen MacLennan transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file72.PLACED ON FILE 73.A communication was received from EileeMar 19
  159. 159A communication was received from Marcio Macedo transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file73.PLACED ON FILE 74.A communication was received from MarciMar 19
  160. 160A communication was received from Analia Ivanier transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file74.PLACED ON FILE 75.A communication was received from AnaliMar 19
  161. 161A communication was received from Stephen Kennedy transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file75.PLACED ON FILE 76.A communication was received from StephMar 19
  162. 162A communication was received from Karina Silvester transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file76.PLACED ON FILE 77.A communication was received from KarinMar 19
  163. 163A communication was received from Antonia Foster transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  164. 164A communication was received from Sally Watermulder transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file78.PLACED ON FILE 79.A communication was received from SallyMar 19
  165. 165A communication was received from Mandy Hickling transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file79.PLACED ON FILE 80.A communication was received from MandyMar 19
  166. 166A communication was received from Nadia Colburn transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file80.PLACED ON FILE 81.A communication was received from NadiaMar 19
  167. 167A communication was received from Kimberley Jordan transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file81.PLACED ON FILE 82.A communication was received from KimbeMar 19
  168. 168A communication was received from Carol Copeland transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file82.PLACED ON FILE 83.A communication was received from CarolMar 19
  169. 169A communication was received from Wendy Noblett transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  170. 170A communication was received from Joyce Majewski transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file84.PLACED ON FILE 85.A communication was received from JoyceMar 19
  171. 171A communication was received from Maria Capello transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file85.PLACED ON FILE 86.A communication was received from MariaMar 19
  172. 172A communication was received from Paul Calamia transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file86.PLACED ON FILE 87.A communication was received from Paul Mar 19
  173. 173A communication was received from Shep Farmer transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file87.PLACED ON FILE 88.A communication was received from Shep Mar 19
  174. 174A communication was received from Rachel Henke transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file88.PLACED ON FILE 89.A communication was received from RacheMar 19
  175. 175A communication was received from Laura Clarke transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file89.PLACED ON FILE 90.A communication was received from LauraMar 19
  176. 176A communication was received from Parth Patwari transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file90.PLACED ON FILE 91.A communication was received from ParthMar 19
  177. 177A communication was received from Tim Sullivan transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file91.PLACED ON FILE 92.A communication was received from Tim SMar 19
  178. 178A communication was received from Deborah Haber transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file92.PLACED ON FILE 93.A communication was received from DeborMar 19
  179. 179A communication was received from Jennifer Driscoll transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file93.PLACED ON FILE 94.A communication was received from JenniMar 19
  180. 180A communication was received from Jamie Lichtenstein transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file94.PLACED ON FILE 95.A communication was received from JamieMar 19
  181. 181A communication was received from Emily Stone transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file95.PLACED ON FILE 96.A communication was received from EmilyMar 19
  182. 182A communication was received from Gary Mello transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  183. 183A communication was received from Shoma Aditya transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file97.PLACED ON FILE 98.A communication was received from ShomaMar 19
  184. 184A communication was received from Renee Pittman transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached file98.PLACED ON FILE 99.A communication was received from ReneeMar 19
  185. 185A communication was received from Deborah Galef transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  186. 186A communication was received from Adam Morgan transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  187. 187A communication was received from Beth Wigden transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  188. 188A communication was received from Susan Mello transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  189. 189A communication was received from Claire Davies transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  190. 190A communication was received from Pedro Mateo transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  191. 191A communication was received from Susan Harrison transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  192. 192A communication was received from Cathy Cabrera transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  193. 193A communication was received from Carol Keegan transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  194. 194A communication was received from Ginna Hall transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  195. 195A communication was received from Bette Denich transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  196. 196A communication was received from Cristina Malatesta transmitting a petition addressed to City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding community school program cuts and that the Amigos Program be given a community school in their new home on Upton Street. View attached fileMar 19
  197. 197A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the City Council resolution opposing both scenarios proposed by the MBTA. View attached fileMar 19
  198. 198A communication was received from Peter Valentine regarding the way to end all the world's problems is for everyone to become creative instead of average and or despotic. View attached fileMar 19
  199. 199A communication was received from Mary Heffernan, Secretary, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, regarding the City Council's resolution on the proposed changes to the Commonwealth's habitual offender statute. View attached fileMar 19
  200. 200A communication was received from Christopher P. Noun, International Advisor, Hattie Harris Good Spirits Club International transmitting a Proclamation of Appreciation to the Cambridge City Council regarding National Thank You Day for Elected Officials n the United States of America on April 25, 2012. View attached fileMar 19
  201. 201A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley regarding the problems associated with proposed cuts to the Community School Program. View attached fileMar 19
  202. 202A communication was received from the Thomas Family transmitting thanks to the City Council for your thoughfulness and condolences on the loss of their sister Louise. View attached fileMar 19
  203. 203A communication was received from Carolyn Mieth and Heather Hoffman, co-presidents, transmitting support for the Community Schools and associated neighborhood councils on behalf of the Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods. View attached fileMar 19
  204. 204A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley regarding the City Manager's proposed allocation to the Cambridge Community Center. View attached fileMar 19
  205. 205A communication was received from Julia Bishop requesting a public process for the roof top garden in Kendall Square. View attached fileMar 19
  206. 206A communication was received from Dara Glass, 21 Edmunds Street requesting public hearings be held on the roof top garden in Kendall Square. View attached fileMar 19
  207. 207A communication was received from Charles Teague, 23 Edmunds Street relating to the significance of a public process for the roof top garden in Kendall Square. View attached fileMar 19
  208. 208A communication was received from Heather Hoffman, et al. to save the Kendall Square rooftop garden. View attached fileMar 19
  209. 209A communication was received from Michael Cantalupa, Senior Vice President, Boston Properties regarding a summary of changes to their proposal for modifications to two existing open space covenants. View attached fileMar 19
  210. 210A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the resolution passed by the City Council in support of the two net-metering bills pending in the Legislature. View attached fileMar 26
  211. 211A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street relating to items belonging to the homeless individuals being stored at the Cambridge library. View attached fileMar 26
  212. 212A communication was received from Chris Matthews, Vice President, East Cambridge Planning Team relating to the allocation of $25,000 for the BIO2012 Conference. View attached fileMar 26
  213. 213A communication was received from Ron Axelrod, 26 Shepard Street in opposition to the variance request for a fast food establishment at 1678 Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileMar 26
  214. 214A communication was received from Gordon Moore, 9 Rutland Street in opposition to the notification process on the request for a variance at 1678 Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileMar 26
  215. 215A communication was from Dennis Carlone, Architect/Urban Designer representing Neighborhood Nine transmitting copies of the two public notices on the request for a variance at 1678 Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileMar 26
  216. 216A communication was was presented and read by Ruth Ryals on behalf of the Agassiz Neighborhood Council transmitting protest against the notification process for the variance requested 1678 Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileMar 26
  217. 217A communication was received from the Dever Family transmitting thanks for the City Council resolution of February 27, 2012 on the death of Edward T. Dever. View attached fileApr 2
  218. 218A communication was received from the Kevin P. Crane transmitting thanks for the kind and generous resolution on his mother's recent passing. View attached fileApr 9
  219. 219A communication was received from Ashley E. Melnik, Revere City Clerk transmitting a copy of a resolution passed on March 12, 2012 to go on record as being opposed to the transportation of ethanol through the City of Revere. View attached fileApr 9
  220. 220A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the City Council resolution concerning H2553, An Act to invest in our communities. View attached fileApr 9
  221. 221A communication was received from Representative Barney Frank transmitting thanks for forwarding the very gracious resolution offered by Vice Mayor Simmons and adopted by the Council. View attached fileApr 9
  222. 222A communication was received from Reverend Danny DeGug regarding the state seal and flag. View attached fileApr 9
  223. 223A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley at al., on behalf of the Citywide Community Council transmitting petitions regarding funding of Community Schools Positions inequity. View attached fileApr 9
  224. 224A communication was received from George E. May, Chair, Veterans for Peace, transmitting its Statement of Purpose. View attached fileApr 9
  225. 225A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, 172 Magazine Street regarding the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. View attached fileApr 9
  226. 226A communication was received from John J. McGlynn transmitting sincere thanks for the resolution. View attached fileApr 23
  227. 227A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street regarding traffic issues on the April 9, 2012 Council Agenda. View attached fileApr 23
  228. 228A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street regarding City Manager Report #6 of April 9, 2012. View attached fileApr 23
  229. 229A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities, transmitting a copy of the Condensed Financial Return for the year ended December 31, 2011 for NSTAR Gas Company. View attached fileApr 23
  230. 230A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities, transmitting a copy of the Condensed Financial Return for the year ended December 31, 2011 for NSTAR Electric Company. View attached fileApr 23
  231. 231A communication was received from Kevin Mannering and Quinn Popcorn, 220 Renfrew Street, Arlington requesting the Cambridge City Council help in the efforts to promote the local economy by aiding the market in its relocation efforts. View attached fileApr 23
  232. 232A communication was received from MacKenzie Clark, Field Associate, Environment Massachusetts transmitting thanks for signing onto their letter in support of S 1664: An Act Improving Neighborhood Solar and Net-Metering in the Commonwealth and H 1776: An Act Relative to Net-Metering. View attached fileApr 23
  233. 233A communication was received from Claire E. Griffin transmitting thanks for the City Council resolution on the passing of her husband Edward. View attached filePLACED ON FILE the passing of her husband Edward. View attacApr 23
  234. 234Additional information distributed by Brad Bellows, 87 Howard Street, relating to population density and risk near nuclear reactors.Apr 23
  235. 235Pictures received from Gregg Moree of the Honey Fitz Presidential Yacht. Additional Attachments are available at the City Clerk's Office.9. referred to order #4 10.Pictures received from Gregg MoreApr 23
  236. 236A communication was received from Marion Sullivan transmitting thanks for making her 90th birthday very special. View attached fileApr 30
  237. 237A communication was received from the family of Barbara A. Bradley transmitting thanks for your kindness. View attached fileApr 30
  238. 238A communication was received from Darleen G. Bonislawski transmitting thanks for the resolution recognizing her retirement from the Election Commission after 24 years of service. View attached fileMay 14
  239. 239A communication was received from Reverend Danny De Gug introducing "Action Empathizing Committees." View attached fileMay 14
  240. 240A communication was received from Lori Goldstein, 6 Fainwood Circle transmitting a photo of snow piled up against the telephone pole at Fainwood Circle preventing snow removal and access to residential driveways. View attached fileMay 14
  241. 241A communication was received from Department of Public Utilities transmitting notice of a hearing taking place on June 14, 2012, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at One South Station, Boston pertaining to Steam Distribution Companies. View attached fileMay 21
  242. 242A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street transmitting information on Youth Centers vs. Community Schools. View attached fileMay 21
  243. 243A communication was received from Peter B. Wilkins, 74 Livermore Road, Belmont transmitting a proposed amendment to Chapter 6.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code which regulates animal activities in the City. View attached fileMay 21
  244. 244A communication was received from Kathleen Lancaster and Michael Keating transmitting support of the attached proposed amendment to Chapter 6.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code which regulates animal activities in the City. View attached fileMay 21
  245. 245A communication was received from Rosalind Gorin, 114 Brattle Street transmitting support for the proposed amendment from Peter Wilkins to Chapter 6.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code which regulates animal activities in the City. View attached fileMay 21
  246. 246A communication was received from Cynthia M. Purvis, 249 Lexington Avenue transmitting support to a proposed amendment to Chapter 6.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code which regulates animal activities in the City. View attached fileMay 21
  247. 247A communication was received from Heather Maguire Hoffman, co-president, Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods regarding Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. View attached filePLACED ON FILEMay 21
  248. 248A communication was received from Joseph Aiello, 207 Charles Street transmitting his comment to Policy Order #4 relating to monitoring disabled parking spaces. View attached fileMay 21
  249. 249A communication was received from Emily Dexter, 9 Fenno Street transmitting information on a National Conference on School Diversity. View attached fileMay 21
  250. 250A communication was received from Forest City transmitting expanded shadow studies for the proposed Forest City Project on Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileJun 4
  251. 251A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street supporting Order #10 and requesting that 35 Cherry Street be added to the order. View attached fileJun 4
  252. 252A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street supporting an investigation and report back from the City Manager detailing the financial underpinnings of a municipal broadband network. View attached fileJun 4
  253. 253A communication was received from Bill August, President, Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association transmitting comments of Cambridge Neighborhood Association Board of Directors regarding Forest City Rezoning Proposal. View attached fileJun 11
  254. 254A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding tenants installing or removing air conditioners in windows. View attached fileJun 11
  255. 255A communication was received from Reverend Danny DeGug, Founder of the Sunshine of the Americas Foundation regarding adopting the Amendment of Honesty. View attached fileJun 11
  256. 256A communication was received from John J. Long, Somerville City Clerk transmitting a copy of a resolution adopted on May 24, 2012 opposing the plan of Global Oil to transport ethanol to its facility in Chelsea by train or by any other means of land transportation, and further opposes the issuance of a Chapter 91 License to Global Oil for this purpose. View attached fileJun 11
  257. 257A communication was received from Young Kim, 17 Norris Street transmitting comments relating to Policy Orders #9 and 11. View attached fileJun 11
  258. 258A communication was received from Elie Yarden, CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM #22 143 Pleasant Street transmitting information relating to NSTAR. View attached fileJun 11
  259. 259A communication was received from Costanza Eggers regarding North Massachusetts Avenue zoning amendment. View attached fileJun 18
  260. 260A communication was received from Megan Brook, Inman Street transmitting her comments on Policy Orders #1 and 2. View attached fileJun 18
  261. 261A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street transmitting an article on Community Schools. View attached fileJun 18
  262. 262A communication was received from James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place transmitting information from the Urban Land Institute regarding core transit congestion and the future of transit and development in Greater Boston. View attached fileJun 18
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  264. 264A communication was received from Sitara Alamgir and Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir transmitting thanks for the kind resolution remembering Dr. Jalal Alamgir. View attached fileJul 30
  265. 265A communication was received from Bill Cunningham, board member of the Alliance of Cambridge Tenants regarding upzoning proposals. View attached fileJul 30
  266. 266A communication was received from Peter Valentine regarding the People Fixing the Nation. View attached fileJul 30
  267. 267A communication was received from James P. Coughlin, Media Officer, Sunshine of the Americas Foundation regarding Level III Labs in in the City of Cambridge. View attached fileJul 30
  268. 268A communication was received from the family of Sofia DeSimone transmitting thanks for the support during a difficult time. View attached fileJul 30
  269. 269A communication was received from Edward P. Finn, Medford City Clerk transmitting a copy of a Council resolution regarding transportation cost incurred by all the non Minuteman district schools. View attached fileJul 30
  270. 270A communication was received from Carl F. Barron, Caru Associates in support of the request to change Zoning Ordinance by Forest City to include the 300 Block of Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileJul 30
  271. 271A communication was received from George R. Metzger, Central Square Business Association in support of the petition to amend Cambridge Revitalization Development district. View attached fileJul 30
  272. 272A communication was received from Mahta Ostovari rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached fileJul 30
  273. 273A communication was received from Paula Noyes rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION 10.A communication was received froJul 30
  274. 274A communication was received from Mimi Taylor, 55a Brookline Street rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file10.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 11.A communication was received Jul 30
  275. 275A communication was received from Samuel Bayer, 1 Stearns Street #3 opposing the Forest City Petition. View attached file11.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 12.A communication was received Jul 30
  276. 276A communication was received from Ari Ofsevit, 10 Lawrence Street in support of more density, vibrancy and housing in Cambridge. View attached file12.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 13.A communication was received Jul 30
  277. 277A communication was received from Carolyn Fuller, 12 Douglass Street opposing the proposed downzoning of Central Square. View attached file13.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 14.A communication was received Jul 30
  278. 278A communication was received from Franics Higginson rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file14.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 15.A communication was received Jul 30
  279. 279A communication was received from Joseph Aiello, 207 Charles Street in opposition to the proposed downzoning petition. View attached file15.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 16.A communication was received Jul 30
  280. 280A communication was received from Pam Matz, 22 Essex Street rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file16.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 17.A communication was received Jul 30
  281. 281A communication was received from Tony Tornaritis rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file17.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 18.A communication was received Jul 30
  282. 282A communication was received from Matthew LaRue, 88 School Street opposing the proposed downzoning. View attached file18.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 19.A communication was received Jul 30
  283. 283A communication was received from Douglas Dodds rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file19.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 20.A communication was received Jul 30
  284. 284A communication was received from Rachel Wyon, 283 Sidney Street rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file20.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 21.A communication was received Jul 30
  285. 285A communication was received from Bonnie Shepard rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file21.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 22.A communication was received Jul 30
  286. 286A communication was received from Kathy Watkins, 129 Franklin Street Apt. 315 urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City up zoning. View attached file22.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 23.A communication was received Jul 30
  287. 287A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file23.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 24.A communication was received Jul 30
  288. 288A communication was received from James Iffland protesting against the attempt by Forest City to modify zoning laws. View attached file24.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 25.A communication was received Jul 30
  289. 289A communication was received from Andrea Yakovakis, 53 Madison Avenue rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file25.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 26.A communication was received Jul 30
  290. 290A communication was received from Brian McNamara transmitting support for the Forest City Zoning Proposal. View attached file26.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 27.A communication was received Jul 30
  291. 291A communication was received from Dan Jeffs, 6R to reject the Forest City Petition. View attached file27.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 28.A communication was received Jul 30
  292. 292A communication was received from Paul Alan Rufo, representating the owners of 323 Massachusetts Avenue regarding the Forest City/MIT Project. View attached fileJul 30
  293. 293A communication was received from Cathy Higgins, 345 Norfolk Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Corp petition View attached file29.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 30.A communication was received Jul 30
  294. 294A communication was received from Dana Demetrio, 15 Foch Street Apt. 1 rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file30.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 31.A communication was received Jul 30
  295. 295A communication was received from the family and friends of John "Sonny" Gentile transmitting thanks for the wonderful resolution the City Council adopted for their father. View attached file31.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 32.A communication was received Jul 30
  296. 296A communication was received from Joan Friebely urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file32.PLACED ON FILE 33.A communication was received from Joan Jul 30
  297. 297A communication was received from Margaret Myers, 31 Chalk Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file33.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 34.A communication was received Jul 30
  298. 298A communication was received from Yalem Yidego urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file34.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 35.A communication was received Jul 30
  299. 299A communication was received from Dan Colonn urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file35.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 36.A communication was received Jul 30
  300. 300A communication was received from Dara Glass, Edmunds Street urging City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached fileJul 30
  301. 301A communication was received from Charles Teague, 23 Edmunds Street urging the City Council to reject the Forest City Petition. View attached file37.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 38.A communication was received Jul 30
  302. 302A communication was received from Cindy Marsh urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file38.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 39.A communication was received Jul 30
  303. 303A communication was received from Nancy Ryan transmitting opposition to the Forest City Petition. View attached file39.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 40.A communication was received Jul 30
  304. 304A communication was received from Susan Harrison transmitting opposition to the Forest City Petition. View attached file40.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 41.A communication was received Jul 30
  305. 305A communication was received from Shelley Rieman transmitting opposition to the Forest City Petition. View attached file41.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 42.A communication was received Jul 30
  306. 306A communication was received from Michael Brandon regarding the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District rezoning proposal. View attached file42.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 43.A communication was received Jul 30
  307. 307A communication was received from Margery Meadow, John MacLeod and Ruth Meadow- MacLeod, 43 Gold Star Road transmitting support to the rezoning in North Cambridge. View attached file43.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 44.A communication was received Jul 30
  308. 308A communication was received from Margery Meadow and John MacLeod urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file44.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 45.A communication was received Jul 30
  309. 309A communication was received from Arleen Henry rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached fileJul 30
  310. 310A communication was received from Polly F. Attwood, 175 Richdale Avenue, #320 urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file46.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 47.A communication was received Jul 30
  311. 311A communication was received from Wendy Sanford, Richdale Avenue urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file47.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 48.A communication was received Jul 30
  312. 312A communication was received from Mahesh Viswanathan, 40 Bristol Street #3 urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file48.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 49.A communication was received Jul 30
  313. 313A communication was received from Philip McArthur, 45 antrim Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file49.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 50.A communication was received Jul 30
  314. 314A communication was received from Bill Cavellini, 33 Oak Street, Somerville regarding the Forest City Petition. View attached file50.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 51.A communication was received Jul 30
  315. 315A communication was received from Charlie Teague, 23 Edmunds Street rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file51.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 52.A communication was received Jul 30
  316. 316A communication was received from David Kant regarding the Forest City Petition. View attached file52.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 53.A communication was received Jul 30
  317. 317A communication was received from Corinne Espinoza rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file53.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 54.A communication was received Jul 30
  318. 318A communication was received from Nita Sembrowich urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file54.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 55.A communication was received Jul 30
  319. 319A communication was received from Leslie Cohen, 237 Norfolk Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file55.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 56.A communication was received Jul 30
  320. 320A communication was received from Bill Morse, 269 Norfolk Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file56.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 57.A communication was received Jul 30
  321. 321A communication was received from Aviva and Jeremy Rothman-Shore, 10 Ballord Place urging the City Council to vote against the downzoning in Central Square. View attached file57.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 58.A communication was received Jul 30
  322. 322A communication was received from Susan Markowitz, 20 Oak Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file58.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 59.A communication was received Jul 30
  323. 323A communication was received from Judtith Glaubman, 154 Auburn Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file59.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 60.A communication was received Jul 30
  324. 324A communication was received from Trey Hedden, 2 Michael Way urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file60.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 61.A communication was received Jul 30
  325. 325A communication was received from Hubert Murray, 204 Erie Street regarding Forest City. View attached file61.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 62.A communication was received Jul 30
  326. 326A communication was received from Mary Vanderwicken, 139 Pine Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file62.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 63.A communication was received Jul 30
  327. 327A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, 172 Magazine Street regarding the Forest City Petition. View attached fileJul 30
  328. 328A communication was received from David Grosser, 22 Locke Street urging the City Council to defer the Forest City biolab project until the fall when the larger Central Square advisory recommendations come in. View attached file64.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 65.A communication was received Jul 30
  329. 329A communication was received from Chris W. Low urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file65.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 66.A communication was received Jul 30
  330. 330A communication was received from David Fichter, Deborah Wise, Eliza Fichter and Olivia Wise, 20 Worcester Street rejecting the Forest City Petition. View attached file66.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 67.A communication was received Jul 30
  331. 331A communication was received from Remy Trahant urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file67.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 68.A communication was received Jul 30
  332. 332A communication was received from Richard D. Clarey reject Forest City. View attached file68.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 69.A communication was received Jul 30
  333. 333A communication was received from Olivia Wise, 20 Worcester Street reject the Forest City Petition. View attached file69.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 70.A communication was received Jul 30
  334. 334A communication was received from Leslie MacIntosh, Appleton Street urging the City Council to vote no on the Forest City Petition. View attached file70.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 71.A communication was received Jul 30
  335. 335A communication was received from Richard Goldberg, 170 Harvard Street requesting the City Council not to grant Forest City upzoning petition. View attached file71.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 72.A communication was received Jul 30
  336. 336A communication was received from Cathy Hoffman, 67 Pleasant Street requesting Forest City petition be withdrawn.reject the Forest City Petition. View attached fileJul 30
  337. 337A communication was received from Emily Dexter, 9 Fenno Street requesting a second opinion regrding the possibility of renovating the current MLK building. View attached file73.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 74.A communication was received Jul 30
  338. 338A communication was received from Peter Abair, Director, Economic Devleopment and Global Affairs, 300 Tech Square expressing his support for the proposed extension of the Cambridge Revitalization District to allow Forest City to build a mixed use buidling at 300 Massachusetts Avenue. View attached file74.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 75.A communication was received Jul 30
  339. 339A communication was received from John Pitkin, 18 Fayette Street expressing the need for a climate change plan as it relates to the Forest City building. View attached file75.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 76.A communication was received Jul 30
  340. 340A communication was received from Randa Ghattas commenting on the Forest City and Area IV Neighborhood Preservation petitions. View attached file76.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 77.A communication was received Jul 30
  341. 341A communication was received from Esther Hanig, 136 Pine Street in opposition to the Area 4 downzoning petition. View attached file77.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 78.A communication was received Jul 30
  342. 342A communication was received from Patty Nolan, 184 Huron Aveuen stated her support for the loanauthorization for the King School. View attached file78.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 79.A communication was received Jul 30
  343. 343A communication was received from Andrew Grande, Sierra Club Massachusetts supporting Resolution #28 on the Production Tax Credit. View attached file79.REFERRED TO AGENDA #20 80.A communication was received frJul 30
  344. 344A petition filed by Martha Bakken, et al., in support of tearing down and rebuilding the King School. View attached fileJul 30
  345. 345A communication was received from Skip Schiel, 9 Sacramento Street urging City Council not to pass the Forest City Petition. View attached file81.REFERRED TO AGENDA #20 82.A communication was received frJul 30
  346. 346A communication was received from Gerald Bergman in opposition to Forest City upzoning Petition. View attached file82.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 83.A communication was received Jul 30
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  364. 364A communication was received from the family of John Milmore transmitting how deeply grateful they are for the beautiful resolution of sympathy. View attached fileSep 10
  365. 365A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding buidling code violations at 180 Franklin Street. View attached fileSep 10
  366. 366A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding details of the need for open space for the people in University Park. View attached fileSep 10
  367. 367A communication was received from Stephen H. Kaiser, 191 Hamilton Street regarding City Council awareness of Legal Problems at the Redevelopment Authority. View attached fileSep 10
  368. 368A communication was received from L. Rafael Reif, President, Massachusetts of Technology transmitting appreciation for the resolution recognizing his appointment to the presidency of MIT. View attached fileSep 10
  369. 369A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the resolution regarding double utility poles. View attached fileSep 10
  370. 370A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the resolution requesting the Legislature and the Governor address the operating and capital maintenance issues affecting the transportation infrastructure in Massachusetts. View attached fileSep 10
  371. 371A communication was received from Hasson J. Rashid regarding establishing a municipal office of Muslim Chaplaincy at City Hall. View attached filePLACED ON FILE View attached fileSep 10
  372. 372A communication was received from Bill Forster, 244 Lexington Avenue regarding the small pedestrian islands being placed in the middle of streets. View attached fileSep 10
  373. 373Report received regarding a grant awarded to the Police Department to complete a Community Safety Audit Project. View attached filePLACED ON FILE 10.Report received regarding a grant awarded Sep 10
  374. 374A communication was received from Quinton Y. Zondervan, President, Green Cambridge transmitting concerns about the renovations to Martin Luther King School. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from QuintSep 10
  375. 375A communication was received from Erik Thorkildsen on behalf of Green Cambridge relating to carbon accounting for the Martin Luther King School Renovation and Construction Design Options. View attached file11.PLACED ON FILE 12.A communication was received from Erik Sep 10
  376. 376A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding removing the US Military Flag from the Council Chamber and replace with the National Flag of the United States of America. View attached fileSep 24
  377. 377A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding a preliminary format for we the people evolving an undefeatable constitution. View attached fileSep 24
  378. 378A communication was received from Hasson J. Rashid requesting help to end injustice and oppression of Muslims (Rohingya) in Myanmar (Burma). View attached fileSep 24
  379. 379A communication was received from Robert J. LaTremouille, 875 Massachusetts Avenue regarding Grand Junction Development discussions and related (Alewife, Charles River, Urban Ring rail). View attached fileSep 24
  380. 380A communication was received from Terrence P. Morris Esq., 57 Eln Road, Newton regarding the 119- 135 Harey Street curb cut applications. View attached fileSep 24
  381. 381A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding the public's right granted by the Massachusetts and US constitutions to address the City Council on communications. View attached fileSep 24
  382. 382A communication was received from CARU Associates, et al., transmitting written protest to the Susan Yanow, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileOct 1
  383. 383A communication was received from Norma Askins regarding Carl Barron Plaza.Oct 1
  384. 384A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street transmitting reasons to protect The Magazine Geese and Save Magazine Beach. View attached fileOct 1
  385. 385A communication was received from Representative Michael E. Capuano in support of Eastern Bus Company employees' right to organize without fear of retaliation. View attached fileOct 1
  386. 386A communication was received from 520 Mass. Ave. Trust, et al., transmitting written protest to the Susan Yanow, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileOct 15
  387. 387A communication was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology transmitting written protest to the Susan Yanow, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileOct 15
  388. 388A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding establishing a yearly citywide yard sale and Main Street and parks sale. View attached fileOct 15
  389. 389A communication was received from Stone River Properties LLC transmitting written protest to the Susan Yanow, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileOct 15
  390. 390A communication was received from Staci Rubin, Staff Attorney, Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) regarding DOT Study to determine the impact on the public safety of transporting ethanol by train, Section 24 of Chapter 242 of the Acts of 2012. View attached fileOct 15
  391. 391A communication was received from Victoria Bergland, ACT Public Housing Co-Chair and Cheryl- Ann Pizza-Zeoli, ACT Voucher Co-Chair (Alliance of Cambridge Tenants) regarding the City Manager's appointment to the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. View attached fileOct 15
  392. 392A communication was received from L-Z Realty Trust, et al., transmitting written protest to the Susan Yanow, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileOct 15
  393. 393A communication was received from Dieulene Charles, 30 Newtowne Court relating to working conditions at Le Meridien Hotel. View attached fileREFERRED TO ORDER #2 View attached fileOct 15
  394. 394A communication was received from John A. Hawkinson, Staff Reporter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology regarding City Manager Agenda Item Number Six. View attached fileOct 15
  395. 395A communication was received from Susan Yanow requesting that the Yanow zoning petition be withdrawn. View attached fileOct 22
  396. 396A communication was received from Richard McKinnon, President, The McKinnon Company, regarding the curb cut application for 160 CambridgePark Drive. View attached fileOct 22
  397. 397A communication was received from Susan Markowitz regarding rat infestation. View attached fileOct 22
  398. 398A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street, requesting that on Cambridge Food Day 2012 that the issues contained in the 1991 Food Policy Referendum be addressed and implement the Cambridge Food Policy. View attached fileOct 22
  399. 399A communication was received from Alexander Rehding, 85 Inman Street regarding dogs at Paine Park on St. Mary Road. View attached fileNov 5
  400. 400A communication was received from Martin Annis, 65 Banks Street regarding elderly bikers and bike safety. View attached fileNov 5
  401. 401COUNCILLOR VANBEUZEKOM RECORDED IN NEGATIVE. Connarton, Executive Director, PERAC regarding Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2014. View attached fileNov 19
  402. 402A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities, transmitting a Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on a petition filed by NSTAR Electric Company for approval of a three-year energy efficiency plan, covering calendar years 2012 through 2015. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 2:00 pm at One South Station-5th Floor, Boston, MA. View attached fileNov 19
  403. 403A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities, transmitting a Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on a petition filed by NSTAR Gas Company for approval of a three-year energy efficiency plan, covering calendar years 2012 through 2015. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 2:00 pm at One South Station-5th Floor, Boston, MA. View attached fileNov 19
  404. 404A communication was received from Xizo-Li Meng transmitting gratitude for the kind resolution on his appointment as Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. View attached fileNov 19
  405. 405A communication was received from Will Sutton, Legislative Aide to Representative Toomey transmitting notification that detainees held at the Middlesex jail in East Cambridge will be moved to the Billerica House of Corrections. View attached fileNov 19
  406. 406A communication was received from Margaret R. Goostray, 36 Lexington Avenue regarding portable toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileDec 3
  407. 407A communication was received from Hilary Jacobs, Director, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health transmitting receipt of the City Council resolution pertaining to preserving FY14 funding for CASPAR, Inc. at current or increased levels. View attached fileDec 3
  408. 408A communication was received from Elaine & Alan Nathan in support of the order appointing Mr. Rossi as City Manager. View attached fileDec 3
  409. 409A communication was received from Tim Rowe, Founder and CEO, Cambridge Innovation Center regarding the disposition of the Foundry Building. View attached fileDec 3
  410. 410Statement made by Francis H. Duehay, 26 Lowell Street in support of Order #6 appointing Richard Rossi as City Manager effective July l, 2013. View attached fileDec 3
  411. 411A communication was received from Nancy Woods transmitting support for Richard Rossi being appointed City Manager. View attached fileDec 3
  412. 412Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Tom Stohlman. View attached fileDec 10
  413. 413A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street transmitting allegation of a violation of the Open Meeting Law that Policy Order #6 of December 3, 2012 was outside of the properly called Government Operations and Rules Committee meeting. View attached fileDec 10
  414. 414Information submitted by James Willilamson, 1000 Jackson Place regarding Hubway membership. View attached fileDec 10
  415. 415A communication was received from the Central Square Advisory Committee describing their vision for Central Square. View attached fileDec 17
  416. 416A communication was received from Ismail Laher transmitting deep gratitude for the City Council resolution.Dec 17
  417. 417AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS #1 Stohlman, 19 Channing Street regarding his open meeting law complaint. View attached fileDec 17

Policy Orders

Order360 actions · № 2–555
  1. 1the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  2. 2That the City Council go on record adopting the 2010- 2011 City Council Rules as amended as the Rules of the City Council for 2012-2013. Councillor Simmons.SimmonsJan 2
  3. 3That the City Manager is requested to direct the Police Department to step up enforcement of the pedestrian safety regulations, particularly Cambridge Street near CRLS and the hospitals. Councillor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+6Jan 9
  4. 4That the City Manager is requested to present a plan to offer recycling receptacles in the public realm such as in parks and city squares. Councillor Davis, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Davis+2Jan 9
  5. 5That the City Manager is requested to confer with his staff to ensure the public can hear during deliberations and testimony during public meetings, with particular attention to the Lombardi building, Senior Center and City Hall Annex. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+2Jan 9
  6. 6That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments on adopting the policy of posting notices along a route prior to road closure that would give Cambridge business owners ample time to prepare accordingly and ensure that business continues smoothly. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 9
  7. 7That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate departments and report back to the City Council with an opinion on whether the widespread use of rodent resistant trash bags would improve the City's pest management efforts. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+7Jan 9
  8. 8That the City Clerk, who is the Parliamentarian of the City Council, is requested to organize a review of Robert Rules of Order beginning with the current Council and every new Council hereafter, with a view towards ensuring transparent, orderly and productive deliberations of the City Council. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Simmons+3Jan 9
  9. 9That the City Manager is requested to prepare a home rule petition to delegate the approval of curb cuts and report back to the Council with the necessary legislative language. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Seven of January 9, 2012. Councillor Cheung and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+1Jan 9
  10. 10That the City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to identify a solution to this problem to ensure that motorists are not unfairly ticketed. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+7Jan 9
  11. 11the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  12. 12That the City Council hereby approves payment of claims against the City of Cambridge in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the report of January 9, 2012 Claims Committee in the total sum of $2,037.96. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyJan 9
  13. 13That the City Manager is requested to organize a briefing or roundtable to inform the City Council about issues and impacts of MBTA service cuts and fare increases as they affect Cambridge Councillor Davis, Councillor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to organJan 9
  14. 14That the City Manager is requested to take the necessary steps to list all the Martin Luther King celebrations on the front page of the City of Cambridge website. Councillor Decker.Decker10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to taJan 9
  15. 15That the City Manager is requested to urge the Department of Conservation and Recreation and NSTAR to immediately repair all street lights that are not working in Cambridge with a view towards enhancing the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other users of Cambridge roadways. Councillor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jan 23
  16. 16That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the impact of reductions in fuel assistance and weatherization funds on Cambridge residents this winter. Councillor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 23
  17. 17That the City Manager is requested to devise and implement a system for annually reporting the energy use of each municipal building, including schools and buildings leased by the city, and to communicate this information to the public by making it available on the city website and through other means such as displays in building lobbies and city publications. Councillor Davis, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Davis+2Jan 23
  18. 18That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with information regarding the steam pipe rupture on Second Street and the organized response by the city and those involved and to provide information regarding existing infrastructure in the neighborhood that may need future repairs or upgrades to avoid a similar situation. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jan 23
  19. 19That the City Manager is requested to report to the City Council on the installation of vending machines and rules of the road brochures which dispense helmets as the city rolls out its bike share program this spring. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 23
  20. 20That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and report back to the City Council on what public outreach has been made to existing customers to notify them about the cost savings of winter parking at the First Street Garage and whether the company operating the garage was made aware of the fee change and how many residents were overcharged for the winter months. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jan 23
  21. 21That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on how the City of Cambridge promotes and enforces the Cambridge Employment Plan. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jan 23
  22. 22That the City Council go on record urging the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to hasten its consideration of An Act to Establish Mandatory Mediation with Judicial Review, while urging Cambridge's legislative delegation to support this bill Councillor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 23
  23. 23That the City Manager is requested to designate a committee to include the City's Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs, to analyze various scenarios for installation of renewable energy facilities for city buildings. Councillor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 23
  24. 24That the City Manager is requested to revisit instituting a ban similar to that of the cities mentioned above and to revisit the issue of coordination with surrounding communities Councillor Decker, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to revisJan 23
  25. 25That this City Council go on record requesting that Cambridge go "coal-free" in an effort to combat the negative effects such energy has on health, economics and social justice. Councillor Decker, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Decker+210.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11.That this City Council go on Jan 23
  26. 26That this City Council go on record strongly suggesting that Equity World only work with companies that do meet community standards and to provide further information regarding why they chose to work with a company that does not. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jan 23
  27. 27That the City Manager is requested to report back to the Council on how appropriate information pertaining to parking sticker location (how many parking stickers are issued to a street or address) may be made readily available, free of charge and on the City's website, to the general public or, if that is not possible, what information may be made available and why any limitations on dissemination of such information exists. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+112.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to reJan 23
  28. 28That the City Manager is requested to develop a complete list of all agreements which give continuing benefit to the residents of Cambridge and the mechanism for keeping track of expiration, enforcement or change of ownership. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to deJan 23
  29. 29That the City Council hereby schedule a public hearing for the Bishop petition for Wednesday, February 8, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber, to be held either as a Special Meeting of the City Council for the purpose of the hearing or a public hearing of the Ordinance Committee, if a Mayor of the Council has been elected and a Chair of the Ordinance Committee appointed by that date. Councillor Maher.Maher14.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Council hereby schedule a Jan 23
  30. 30the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  31. 31That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development and the Director of Economic Development to assist the owner of the Deborah Mason School of Dance in finding an adequate new space. Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Maher+7Jan 30
  32. 32That the City Manager is requested to confer with the city arborist on the health of the tree at Sixth and Spring Streets. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+6Jan 30
  33. 33That the Acting Chair of the City Council is requested to appoint a temporary committee of three Council members to start the process of searching for and hiring a replacement City Clerk. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Four of January 30, 2012 submitted by Councillor Kelley. Councillor Kelley.KelleyJan 30
  34. 34That the Acting Chair of the City Council is requested to appoint a temporary committee of three City Council members to start the process of setting up a City Council review of the City Manager and to start the discussion with the City Manager of his intentions. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Davis on Order Number Five of January 30, 2012 submitted by Councillor Kelley. Councillor Kelley.KelleyPLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 City Council review of the CityJan 30
  35. 35That the City Manager is requested to contact Sagewell, Inc. and any other companies who provide the service of thermal analysis with the view in mind of providing a city-wide thermal analysis to Cambridge residents and report back to the Council within two weeks in time for an early winter 2012 thermal scan. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Jan 30
  36. 36That the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk develop an interim plan for the City Council as it relates to the retirement of the City Clerk; such plan to include whatever reassignment of duties and responsibilities are required to carry out the operations of the City Clerk's Office during this interim period. Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Maher+8Jan 30
  37. 37That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manger of Community Development and report back with recommendation on zoning changes for the Sullivan Courthouse and neighboring parcels. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+7Jan 30
  38. 38City Council support of Senate Bill S.772 which expresses the desire for the United States Congress to draft a Constitutional Amendment in response to the Citizens United decision. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Jan 30
  39. 39That the City Manager is requested to inform the National League of Cities of the City of Cambridge's intent to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program and work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the program to the benefit of the residents of Cambridge. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED Councillor Davis, Councillor DeckerJan 30
  40. 40Opposition to the Veolia Energy Boston, Inc.'s request for a variance from the noise ordinance for a year- long construction project on Land Boulevard. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyJan 30
  41. 41the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  42. 42That the City Manager is requested to appoint a committee consisting of representatives from the city, community groups and other stakeholders, to begin planning an appropriate commemoration of the 150 Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation that is commensurate with Cambridge's reputation as a leader in affirming the civil rights of all. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Feb 6
  43. 43That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Housing Authority regarding hiring an independent third party consultant to report back on the underlying issues that may have contributed to elevator problems at the Frank J. Manning Apartments. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Feb 6
  44. 44That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council within a month on the Farmer's Market recommendations in the FFPC report specifically and whether funding is sufficient for a successful market season. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Feb 6
  45. 45That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the view in mind of revising the time restrictions for putting trash on the sidewalk before pickup to accommodate seniors and the disabled populations. Councillor Decker, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Decker+5Feb 6
  46. 46That the City Manager is requested to look into any developments on implementing EBT and debit card machines for city-wide use at farmers' markets. Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+7Feb 6
  47. 47That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Historical Commission and the Planning Board to look into the feasibility of investing in new audio/visual equipment. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Feb 6
  48. 48That the City Manager and City Council is requested to attend the public meeting on the proposed fare increase and service reductions being held by the MBTA. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Feb 6
  49. 49That the City Council go on record in support of increasing the cap set on the Massachusetts solar net- metering program. Councillor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+7Feb 13
  50. 50That the City Council go on record supporting the Clean Air Act and urging the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa P. Jackson, and President Barack Obama to move swiftly to fully employ and enforce the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Councillor Davis, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+7Feb 6
  51. 51That the City Manager is requested to direct City staff to replace the words "approve" and "disapprove" with the words "support" and "do not support" or, as appropriate, by some other terms that will help clarify where relevant authority rests when considering curb cuts. (2/13/12 ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION 3-5-0-1.) RECONSIDERATION FILED BY TAKEN ON RECONSIDERATION. ACTION TAKEN ON 2/13/12 FAILING TO ADOPT THE ORDER STANDS. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker and Councillor Maher.Kelley. 2/27/12 No ActionFeb 13
  52. 52That the City Manager is requested to confer with City staff with the intent of altering the physical location of signal lights or of adding new signal lights at the Super Crosswalk in Harvard Square so that all pedestrians can clearly see the status of the motor vehicle signal. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Kelley+6Feb 13
  53. 53That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant City staff and report back to the City Council on what steps the City will take to help the general public keep track of awaited maintenance issues on things like park equipment, graffiti, sidewalks and so forth. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Kelley+6Feb 13
  54. 54That the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2012 be and hereby is cancelled so that the City Council may attend the National League of Cities Conference. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Feb 13
  55. 55That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the ownership status of the Cambridge Street overpass plaza and any relevant conditions of that ownership, to include responsibilities for maintenance, the ability to close off areas of the plaza to the general public and the power to grant location rights to food trucks. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Kelley+6Feb 13
  56. 56That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to ascertain the date or approximate date on which the shelter at Brookline and Erie Streets will be installed and report back to the City Council. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+6Feb 13
  57. 57That the City Council urges the Community Development Department to work with the Floating Rock and their landlord Just Mass LLC toward finding an equitable compromise that would be fair to both parties, and that would allow the Floating Rock to remain in operation in Central Square. Councillor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+6Feb 13
  58. 58That City Manager is requested to report back to the Council on the continuation of the Longfellow Community School Program and its companion program, the Longfellow Neighborhood Council. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, CouncilloFeb 13
  59. 59That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development, Human Services and any other relevant City departments to hold community meetings across the city to inform and gather community input and to inform residents and businesses how to lobby the MA Legislature in opposition to the proposed MBTA fare increases and service cuts. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+6Feb 13
  60. 60That the City Manager is requested to make information available on the City's website regarding "Pathways Pledge" which provides youth work-related soft skills and the U.S. Department of Labor program which offer opportunities for summer of 2012 youth employment and to confer with the Department of Human Services in helping to spread information about the programs. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Decker+610.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11.That the City Manager is requFeb 13
  61. 61That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department about developing a process which would require developers seeking zoning relief to build a model of the area impacted by the proposed developments prior to coming before the City Council for voting purposes. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Decker+611.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coFeb 13
  62. 62That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the intention of resurfacing the courts at the Jimmy Johnson Street Hockey Rink and providing lighting for the playing area and to report back to the City Council with a timetable. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher and Councillor Simmons.Toomey+612.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to coFeb 13
  63. 63That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to devise a suitable plan that enforces the posted signage at the intersection of Whittemore Avenue and Route 16 intersection. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Order Number Fourteen of February 13, 2012. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomFeb 13
  64. 64That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of using the washing facility at the Department of Public Work for washing bicycles in the winter. Councillor Kelley.Kelley14.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 15.That the City Manager is Feb 13
  65. 65That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on a mechanism to include temporary ramps and more visible paint of obstructions in an effort to make construction zones safer for pedestrians and bicyclist. Councillor Kelley.Kelley15.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to reFeb 13
  66. 66That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the no left turn on the Cambridge Common and to remove the bicycle prohibition on certain streets, such as Whittemore Avenue. Councillor Kelley.Kelley16.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Manager is requested to reFeb 13
  67. 67That the issue of changing the language in curb cut applications be referred to the Government Operations and Rules Committee. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Eighteen of February 13, 2012. Councillor Cheung.Cheung17.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the issue of changing the language Feb 13
  68. 68That the Acting Chair be and hereby is requested to schedule a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 to proceed to the election of a Mayor and Vice Mayor. Councillor Decker.Decker18.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 19.That the Acting Chair be Feb 13
  69. 69That the City Council hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber of City Hall to gather information and public testimony on the effects on Cambridge of the proposed MBTA cuts and fare increases and to develop a policy statement in preparation for the MBTA public hearing. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+119.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the City Council hold a Special MeeFeb 13
  70. 70That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to develop and provide at the Special Meeting of February 22, 2012, to the extent possible, targeted information as the effects of the proposed MBTA cuts and fare increases on Cambridge residents, and a draft policy statement as a starting point for Council discussion in preparation for the MBTA public hearing on February 29TH and that this meeting be televised. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom20.ORDER ADOPTED 21.That the City Manager is requested to coFeb 13
  71. 71Request from Eric Griffith for a curb cut at the premises numbered 9 Wyman Street. (Order adopted with conditions. Reconsideration filed by Councillor Kelley) Councillor Maher.Maher21.ORDER ADOPTED 22.Request from Eric Griffith for a curb cuFeb 13
  72. 72That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to look into the feasibility of hiring an ombudsman to serve as a liaison and internal advocate for community members. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number One of Februry 27, 2012. Councillor Cheung and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+1Feb 27
  73. 73That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department to examine any security vulnerabilities on the City website and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 27
  74. 74That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to prepare a cover letter to transmit the Community Development report to the MBTA and language for a City Council policy resolution to convey to the MBTA that both MBTA proposed plans are unacceptable and service cuts are unacceptable and to adopt the Interim Recommendations in the CDD Report for finalization by the City Council on February 22, 2012. Councillor Davis and Councillor Decker.Davis+1Feb 22
  75. 75That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with a written annual report for the Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM) Ordinance within four weeks time. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Feb 27
  76. 76That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to appoint a local MBTA Advisory Council of CDD staff and residents to meet regularly and assess MBTA funding, programming and service cuts and report back to the City Council. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Feb 27
  77. 77That the City Council urges Governor Deval Patrick and the 187th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to thoroughly review and publish the findings of the social and economic impact that the proposed 3-strikes habitual Bill may have on all Massachusetts' Cities and towns if passed and enacted. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Feb 27
  78. 78That the City Manager is requested to report back to Boston Properties that the City Council desires a community process before any such proposal would be considered by the City Council regarding a change in the public open space requirement that would reduce the size of the Kendall Square rooftop garden. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Feb 27
  79. 79City Council opposition to the two MBTA proposals regarding service cuts and fare increases, opposition to any service cuts at this time, proposing a fare policy based on a Fare Recovery Ratio metric, utilizing revenue from outside the MBTA to balance the budget, and taking the necessary actions to create a long-term, sustainable transportation system. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+3Feb 27
  80. 80That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Acting City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion on the issue of spot zoning relative to the Bishop amendment and direct the Assistant City Manager for Community Developmet to provide amended text of the Bishop petition prior to the March 5th meeting. Councillor Maher.MaherFeb 27
  81. 81That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works with the intention of devising a plan for implementing curbside pick up for small businesses along existing curbside pick up routes and to report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Mar 5
  82. 82That the City Manager is request to report back to the City Council on what is designated open space within the MXD District in Kendall Square. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Mar 5
  83. 83That the City Manager is requested to report back on any actions taken to address and rectify the failure of public trust committed by Cambridge public safety officers who allegedly falsified re-certification of their emergency medical training and whether proper re- certification has since been fulfilled and what measures are being taken to avoid future incidents. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Mar 5
  84. 84That the City Manager is requested to investigate the storing of items belonging to homeless individuals at the entranceway of the Cambridge Public Library at Ellery Street and Broadway and work with the Police Department to remove these items and secure the park so that it will be safe for children, families and library patrons. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher and Vice Mayor Simmons.Reeves+6Mar 5
  85. 85That the City Manager is requested to provide to the City Council the response to the Massachusetts Food Association's letter as it relates to City Council Policy Order Number 10 regarding banning of plastic bag usage by Cambridge retailers. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomMar 5
  86. 86the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  87. 87That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to look into the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures between Broadway and Hampshire Street and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  88. 88That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to compile any studies, reports or findings that have been done at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 5
  89. 89That the legal opinion on the issue of spot zoning on the Bishop petition and the City Council findings on the Bishop petition be accepted by the City Council and included in the final record of the Bishop petition. Councillor Maher.MaherMar 5
  90. 90That the City Council go on record inviting any and all thermal imaging companies to do thermal imaging in the city. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Council go on record invitingMar 5
  91. 91the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  92. 92That the City Manager is requested to investigate the status of the sidewalks in the Kendall Square area. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Mar 19
  93. 93That the City Manager, in conjunction with the Community Development Department, is requested to investigate the improper leases and rental of owned affordable housing units. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Mar 19
  94. 94That the City Manager is requested to report on what additional measures could be taken to improve the amount of municipal green purchasing by city government, including at the school department. Mayor Davis, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+7Mar 19
  95. 95That the City Council go on record urging the City Manager to sign up the City of Cambridge for the Walk/Ride Day Corporate Challenge on March 30, 2012 and encourage city staff to participate. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Mar 19
  96. 96That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to look into the feasibility of reevaluating the intersections of Coolidge Avenue and Mount Auburn Street and Mount Auburn Street and Fresh Pond/Gerry's Landing and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Department to look into the feasibility of reeMar 19
  97. 97That the City Manager's current contract be amended to change the expiration date to June 30, 2013 and that the City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee, with the assistance of the City Manager, begin the process of developing a comprehensive short-term and long-term succession plans. (ORDER ADOPTED 6-3-0) Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Maher+6Mar 19
  98. 98That the City Manager is requested to work with the Information Technology Department and the Government Operations and Rules Committee to look into the feasibility of recording all roll call votes online and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 19
  99. 99That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the appropriate department heads to look into the feasibility and desirability of developing an off-leash dog park in the abo ve-mentioned area and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 19
  100. 100That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department, City Solicitor's Office and Chief of the Cambridge Fire Department to report on how Global Oil LLC's proposal to transport ethanol cross-country to its petroleum storage tanks in Revere will impact Cambridge. Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Cheung+4ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 10.That the City Manager is requestMar 19
  101. 101That the Cambridge City Council go on record opposing S.2061 thus sending a strong message that the City of Cambridge will not support inequality, discrimination and prejudice based on an individual's race or immigration status. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+710.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11.That the Cambridge City CouncMar 19
  102. 102That the City of Cambridge go on record urging members of the Massachusetts delegation in the U.S. Senate to support the Casey-Blunt amendment to preserve and restore local bridges. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 12.That the City of Cambridge goMar 19
  103. 103That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Police Department to monitor the stop signs at Madison Avenue and Columbus Avenue and Columbus Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue areas. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+612.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to woMar 19
  104. 104That the City Council go on record supporting the New Democracy Coalition and MassVote for their efforts to update voting laws in Massachusetts. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+713.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Council go on record suppoMar 19
  105. 105That the City Manager is requested to test this spring, all city-operated Cambridge Community Gardens (privately or publicly owned) for toxins in the soil. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom14.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manager is requested to teMar 19
  106. 106That the City Manager is requested to review and revise the amount of the cap for senior residents, such that it is appropriate for current discounted water and sewer fees. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom15.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to reMar 19
  107. 107That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Board of Zoning Appeal to restart the process of the Dunkin Donuts cafe/coffee shop at 1678 Massachusetts Avenue. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Seventeen of March 19, 2012. Councillor Cheung.CheungMar 19
  108. 108That the City Council urges the Governor and the state legislature to invest in our communities, to strengthen our economy and to improve the quality of life of Massachusetts residents by passing legislation that raises substantial new revenue while holding down increases for low and middle income individuals and families. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Decker+2Mar 19
  109. 109That the City Council amend Calendar Item No. 2 (City Manager's Agenda Item No. 1 of February 27, 2012) by adding and incorporating the provisions of the letter from Boston Properties Limited Partnership ("Boston Properties") dated March 16, 2012 to the City Council, which is attached to communication No. 1 from Mayor Davis to the full City Council on the City Council Agenda for March 19, 2012 (the "March 16, 2012 Letter), to the provisions of the original letter from Boston Properties to the City Manager dated February 22, 2012, which was attached to Calendar Item No. 2 (the "February 22, 2012 Letter"). Mayor Davis.Davis17.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 18.That the City Council ameMar 19
  110. 110That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to work with the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to revise the opening date for the annual Sunday closure of vehicular traffic on a portion of Memorial Drive which is used for recreational purposes beginning on the first Sunday of April each year and extending through the second Sunday in November. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Mar 26
  111. 111That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to work with the Planning Board to ensure that public pedestrian connections are encouraged at the new Novartis campus at 191 Massachusetts Avenue and that any measures, such as installed fences or gates, remain open during daylight hours seven days a week for public access. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Mar 26
  112. 112That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the accident that occurred at the corner of Dover Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Councillor Kelley, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+7Mar 26
  113. 113That the City Council schedule a Roundtable Meeting for Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to receive an update from Goody Clancy and the Community Development Department on the Kendall Central Study. Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+4Apr 2
  114. 114That the City Manager is requested to report back to the Council on the legal requirements for public notice and meetings including issues on legibility, regulatory framework and definition and public comment at said meeting or hearing. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Apr 2
  115. 115That the City Manager is requested to investigate the possibility of using wireless street lighting powered by renewable energy. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Order Number Three of April 2, 2012. Mayor Davis.DavisApr 2
  116. 116That the City Council hereby approves payment of claims against the City of Cambridge in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the report of April 2, 2012 Claims Committee in the total sum of $1,237.43. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyApr 2
  117. 117That the City Manager is requested to develop an economic development strategy to promote and support green technology and clean energy sectors in Cambridge Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Apr 9
  118. 118Urge greater cooperation from the Cambridge Housing Authority to better serve the people of Cambridge. Order Number Two of April 9, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Vice Mayor Simmons on April 9, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Cheung.Simmons+1Apr 9
  119. 119That the petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add to the Special Dimensional Regulations a Special Regulation for Municipal Elementary and Middle (K- 8) Schools be referred to the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee for a hearing and report. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Apr 9
  120. 120That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department and other relevant departments in order to present to the City Council a map of Cambridge that shows, by location and by date, all of the areas where construction is and will be taking place over the coming decade. Order Number Four of April 9, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Toomey on April 9, 2012. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsApr 9
  121. 121That the City Manager is requested to urge all city departments to cooperate in using all available means to publicize the Science Festival. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 9
  122. 122That the City Manager is requested to confer with the 6. ORDER Assistant City Manager for Community Development and the City Electrician regarding the feasibility of expanding LED lighting across the city and report back to the City Council on this matter. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 9
  123. 123That the City Manager is requested to look into the feasbility of conveying the East Cambridge neighborhood's message of the desire for residential housing, parking and green space a priority at the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse to the Division of Capital Asset Management (Massachusetts) (DCAM). Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Apr 9
  124. 124That a one-time suspension of Council Rule 23B be allowed, for the broadcast of the Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 4:00 p.m. Cambridge City Council Roundtable Meeting (a meeting to receive an update from Goody Clancy and the Community Development Department on the Kendall Central Study.) Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomApr 9
  125. 125That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Solicitor's Office, the City Auditor and the Community Development Department to explore the City of Cambridge's relationship with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority and any of its current and future development projects. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher and Councillor Reeves.vanBeuzekom+6Apr 9
  126. 126That the City Manager is requested to provide a report to the City Council on the paving materials used by Boston on their crosswalks as well as the data in the Jacobs Report. Councillor Cheung.CheungREFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULEApr 9
  127. 127That the FY2013 City Budget be referred to the Finance Committee, with the exception that the Budget Overview be postponed to a certain date, that being the April 30, 2012 City Council meeting and will be placed on Unfinished Business at which time the City Manager will give an overview of the 2013 City Budget. Order Number One of April 23, 2012 referred to Unfinished Business. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 23
  128. 128That the City Manager is requested to require immediate removal and responsible destruction of the insecticide imidacloprid and any insecticides within its possession that are in the class of insecticides called neonicotinoids. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Apr 23
  129. 129That the City Manager is requested to urge all relevant City departments to assist in the Das Haus project which consists of technology to help decrease energy use in buldings of all types and to promote associated events. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 23
  130. 130That the Cambridge City Council go on the record thanking Mr. Brad Bellows for his thoughtful and informed questions and MIT for its responsiveness and engagement of the topic of nuclear safety concerns. Mayor Davis.DavisApr 23
  131. 131That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of finding additional office space for the members of the City Council. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+5Apr 23
  132. 132That the matter of revisions to City Council Rules be 6. ORDER referred to the Government Operations and Rules Committee for review. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Apr 23
  133. 133That the City Manager is requested to direct the Law Department to report back to the City Council on how the City Council may incorporate the use of electronic communications technology in the conduct of its business, including the parameters of and prerequisites for such use. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 23
  134. 134That the City Manager is requested to have the Parks and Urban Forestry Division of Public Works Department to allow the water for fountains and gardens to be turned on at the earliest possible date of the year and shut off at the latest possible date of the year. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Apr 23
  135. 135That the City Manager is requested to investigate with city staff and prepare a report on how to establish an Community Choice Aggregation Network which will engage in electricity procurement for the entire City of Cambridge. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Apr 23
  136. 136That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to determine if Cambridge can take similar steps towards being re-certified to regulate basic cable costs in the City of Cambridge and to report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeApr 23
  137. 137the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  138. 138That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2012, be scheduled as a Roundtable with the Election Commission, the Kids' Council and the student School Committee members to discuss issues related to elections. (Councillor vanBeuzekom motion to amend to strike the word Roundtable and insert the word Special failed 2-6-1) Mayor Davis.Davis10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the regular City Council meeting scApr 23
  139. 139That the City Manager is requested to investigate the status of the audio/visual equipment and to investigate the feasibility of hiring an outside audio/visual staff to assist the city with and report back to the City Council the results of this investigation. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 30
  140. 140That the City Manager is requested to report to the City Council on appropriate regulation of satellite dishes, possibly through an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 30
  141. 141That the City Council schedule a Roundtable Meeting for Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber to complete the update from Goody Clancy and the Community Development Department on the Kendall Central Study (K2C2) and to discuss the appropriate next step in the process. Mayor Davis.DavisApr 30
  142. 142That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to set up a meeting with residents of Tremont Street to listen to their concerns about the continuing traffic issues in that area, and to use this meeting as an opportunity to discuss possible remedies. Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Cheung+3May 14
  143. 143That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments and utility companies to determine what measures could be implemented to either move the location of the pole in the center of Fainwood Circle or to otherwise ease the concerns of Fainwood Circle residents over the potential safety hazard it poses. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7May 14
  144. 144That the Mayor is requested to confer with relevant THE COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULES City staff and City Councillors and report back to the City Council on the status of the process for filling the City Manager and City Clerk positions. Councillor Kelley.KelleyMay 14
  145. 145That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of providing the main phone numbers for all City departments with an answering system that would, at a minimum, provide off-hour callers with information on when that department's offices are open and provide the number for a 24-hour hotline. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1May 14
  146. 146That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to determine whether further repairs should be conducted on the stretch of road on Erie Street between Sidney and Brookline Streets to prevent excessive pooling of rain water. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7ORDER ADOPTED Streets to prevent excessive pooling of rain wMay 14
  147. 147That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department on the feasibility of additional parking spaces for Ten Tables guests and report back to the City Council. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Cheung on Order Number Six of May 14, 2012. Councillor Cheung.CheungMay 14
  148. 148That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Law Department, Cambridge Police Department and Sheriff Katoujian's office on the citywide interpretation of the Supreme Court case Florence v. Board of Freeholders of County of Burlington ruling regarding strip searches as it applies to the police and residents of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 14
  149. 149That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department to make raffle license information and the process available online. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 14
  150. 150That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Purchasing Agent and the Economic Development Division of the Community Development Department on the feasibility of passing legislation similar to that of Iowa City, Indiana, which gives local businesses the opportunity to match the bids of out-of-county vendors in order to give them a competitive edge in Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 14
  151. 151That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Conservation Commission to provide an explanation of how the waiting lists for community garden plots work. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeMay 14
  152. 152That the City Manager is requested work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and report back on a proposed plan of action to improve safety in area of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 14
  153. 153That the City Manager is requested to confer with Comcast to notify customers on the CityTV station changing from channel 8 to channel 22. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coMay 14
  154. 154That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Acting City Solicitor to prepare draft language to the Municipal Code that will increase the fines for violations to the dog ordinance and refer said language to the Ordinance Committee. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Order Number Thirteen of May 14, 2012. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to inMay 14
  155. 155That the City Council go on record naming the City Clerk Vital Records Vault as the Donna P. Lopez Vital Records Vault. Councillor Decker.Decker13.WITHDRAWN WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOMMay 14
  156. 156That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Law Department and report back to the City Council on the current status of the Inlet Bridge and steps the City can take to ensure that agreements with the Commonwealth are upheld. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1May 21
  157. 157That the City Manager is requested to work with the staff of the Cambridge City Library system so that the main library will be open on Sundays throughout the entire year. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7May 21
  158. 158That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to work together with Novartis to ensure public pedestrian connections are encouraged through the site and that any measures, such as installed fences or gates, remain open during daylight hours seven days a week for public access. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomMay 21
  159. 159That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Department of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and report back to the City Council as to what system is in place for monitoring the ongoing need of each designated disabled parking space over time. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.vanBeuzekom+7May 21
  160. 160That the City Manager is requested to confer with MassDOT and the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to look into implementing a ban similar to Boston which states that trucks transporting hazardous materials will be banned from the City of Boston between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and must travel on Interstate 95 unless making a local delivery and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED travel on Interstate 95 unless making a local May 21
  161. 161That the City Manager confer with the Director of THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON THE MOTION OF DECKER ON 6/4/12 AND PLACED ON FILE 6/18/12 Traffic, Parking and Transportation with a view in mind of changing the "Traffic Regulations in Appendix D, City of Cambridge - Traffic Department Parking Ticket Violations - Schedule 13 by striking out the penalty fee of $30.00 and inserting in place thereof the fee of $5.00 as it relates to Section 16.7 entitled Street Cleaning." Councillor Cheung.Jun 4
  162. 162That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner and discuss increasing patrols aimed at preventing graffiti in the Wellington Harrington and East Cambridge area. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 4
  163. 163That the Assistant to the City Council is requested to work with the Cohen Family and designate an appropriate location to mark the site of Lechmere Sales with a commemorative plaque. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 4
  164. 164That the City Manager is requested to meet with NSTAR company officials to find out what maintenance and replacement plans exist for the transformers and electrical systems that serve the city. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+2Jun 4
  165. 165The Cambridge City Council go on record committing its support to the peaceful resolution of the conflict and the implementation of a sustainable peace in northern Mali and throughout the region. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jun 4
  166. 166That the City Manager is requested confer with the appropriate departments to apply for grants from the Department of Labor which will to provide job training and skills development services. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTEDJun 4
  167. 167That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works on the feasibility of repaving Avon Street and Shepard Street between Walker and Garden Streets. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  168. 168That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate departments on the cost, user price, and payback period if Cambridge were to build its own broadband network and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  169. 169That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments on the cost analysis of credit card meters and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  170. 170That the City Manager is requested to confer with MIT and the Community Development Department to look into the feasibility of acquiring the vacant lots at Watson and Brookline Streets and 35 Cherry Street and to work with MIT to provide access to said lots and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+8ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeJun 4
  171. 171That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to ascertain how the potential increase in student loan rates might impact Cambridge students and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+110.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11.That the City Manager is requJun 4
  172. 172That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Police Department to ascertain if automated external defibrillators can be utilized in police cars responding to emergencies. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager be and hereby is rJun 4
  173. 173That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate department heads and commissions on the feasibility of expanding the Danehy Park pilot program which allows barbequeing at parks and other public spaces to other parks across Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 4
  174. 174That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority on the issue of scheduling their meetings at the same time as regularly scheduled City Council meetings. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to woJun 4
  175. 175That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to look into the feasibility of an ordinance proposal that will incentivize more developers to create green roofs and a plan for permitting them. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+114.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 4
  176. 176That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to look into the feasibility of providing a map of long term parking spots for rental on the city website and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+115.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 4
  177. 177That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate city departments regarding one way traffic on Lexington Avenue. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+116.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 4
  178. 178That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner and report back on the Willow Street shooting incident. Councillor Toomey.Toomey17.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 4
  179. 179That the City Manager is requested to report back on the legal process the city must follow for the sale, reuse, or lease of the space of the Foundry Building at 101 Rogers Street, as well as a list of organizations that have toured the property to date while under city ownership. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Cheung on Order Number Nineteen of June 4, 2012. Councillor Toomey.Toomey18.ORDER ADOPTED 19.That the City Manager is requested to reJun 4
  180. 180That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Police Commissioner, the Superintendent of Schools, and other appropriate personnel to organize a youth-focused community forum to discuss issues related to the shooting at Willow Street on June 3, 2012, to allow our young people a chance to openly communicate their concerns, grievances, and ideas directly with City officials and administrators. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 11
  181. 181That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Police Commissioner and to urge him to reach out to the various stake holders in the community, including building managers, property owners, and local business owners, in an attempt to proactively address the summer violence before it has a chance to begin. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 11
  182. 182That the City Council schedule a Roundtable/Working Meeting for Monday, June 25, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber to discuss with the City Administration, the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools the order adopted by the School Committee on May 15, 2012 and transmitted to the City Council on June 4, 2012 requesting clarification on the City's Five Year finanacial plan and its impact of the school renovation plan. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+7Jun 11
  183. 183That a Task Force be formed to review Cambridge's current program to creatively encourage and maximize participation in PILOT agreements with the city, and to evaluate the possibilities of implementing SILOT (Services In Lieu of Payment) and/or GILOT (Grants In Lieu of Payment) programs. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Four of June 11, 2012. Councillor vanBeuzekom and Councillor Cheung.vanBeuzekom+1Jun 11
  184. 184That the City Manager is requested to expand the number of Cambridge parks that contain playing fields so that they have public toilet facilities. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jun 11
  185. 185That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City and Harvard staff to determine who is doing what on the Cambridge Street Overpass, how through passage is being safely managed, how signage has been displayed, what the overall plans for this project are and the timing of the work and its expected completion date. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jun 11
  186. 186That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with an explanation of how the City plans to maintain grade separated bikeways and keep them as free from sand, branches and other debris as the adjacent streets. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jun 11
  187. 187That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a list of bike corral stations and to explain how the locations for the bike corrals were chosen. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jun 11
  188. 188That the City Manager is requested to have appropriate City staff confer with relevant neighborhood groups, residents, businesses and property owners along Massachusetts Avenue to determine if alterations to the median strip would be appropriate and if alterations to both on-street parking spaces and the timing of meters would be desireable. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jun 11
  189. 189That the City Council go on record stating that Cambridge will not support inequality, discrimination and prejudice against the LGBQT community from the federal and state governments and private parties and congratulate the Attorney General and Mark C. Fleming on this huge win that ruled Section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Council go on record stating Jun 11
  190. 190That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department on the feasibility of implementing an initiative similar to the Boston Meter Program in Cambridge and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 11
  191. 191That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments and report back to the Cambridge City Council with language to adopt the local option set forth in "The Valor Act". Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 11
  192. 192That the City Manager is requested to work together with the Department of Public Works to provide a process that insures that the public way is maintained when Sidewalk Obstruction Permits are renewed each year. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+112.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to woJun 11
  193. 193That the City Manger confer with the appropriate departments to discuss the potential of installing security cameras in the Donnelly Field area and report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manger confer with the appJun 11
  194. 194That the City Manger is requested to confer with the License Commission, Police Commissioner, and Galleria Mall Management to rectify disturbances at Canal Park and report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+114.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manger is requested to conJun 11
  195. 195That the City Council go on record urging Robert Purdy and John Lynch to hire union carpenter subcontractors for their building at 100 Pacific Street. Councillor Reeves.Reeves15.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Council go on record urginJun 11
  196. 196That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments and form a task force including, but not limited to the attendees at the Cable TV, Telecommunications & Public Utilities Committee meeting with the goal of broadcasting previously recorded and live streamed educational content from Cambridge's academic institutions over the public access channels by the fall season. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 11
  197. 197That the City Council go on record supporting H4084 and the statewide investment in a 21st century Transportation System in Massachusetts. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom17.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the City Council go on record suppoJun 11
  198. 198That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate personnel to attend the Riverside Association meeting and to be prepared to discuss residents concerns as they relate to the Riverside area. Councillor Reeves.Reeves18.ORDER ADOPTED 19.That the City Manager is requested to diJun 11
  199. 199That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with an explanation of what processes and procedures have been instituted to help ensure that discrimination and wrongful termination complaints do not arise in the future. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.Kelley+3Jun 18
  200. 200That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff, to include the City Clerk's Office, to determine how best to put direct communications to the City Council on the City Council's website to make the information contained in them readily available to the public even though it does not become part of a particular City Council agenda. Councillor Kelley, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+6Jun 18
  201. 201That the City Manager is requested to dispatch the appropriate staff members from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to confer with the Government Operations and Rules Committee and the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee to review the City's parking sticker and guest permit rules and regulations, and to determine whether modifications are necessary at this time. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 18
  202. 202That the City Manager is requested to refer the matter to limit the size of soda and sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Cambridge restaurants to the Cambridge Public Health Department for a recommendation. Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Jun 18
  203. 203That the City Manager is requested to hire an outside consultant to conduct an evaluation of City departments with high volume of public interaction to be sure customer service is of the highest standard and City services are being provided efficiently. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+7REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE be sure customer service is of theJun 18
  204. 204That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Mayor's office and the appropriate departments on the feasibility of applying for the Mayor's Challenge Program. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 18
  205. 205That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Law Department on the feasibility of signing onto the amicus brief on behalf of business and employer community in the Golinski v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management in the Ninth Circuit. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 18
  206. 206That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to have a 3-D model created of all potential development projects resulting from zoning petitions. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Decker+6Jun 18
  207. 207That the Area 4 Neighborhood Preservation Petition OF THE RULES TO PLACE ON APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS FAILED 4-5-0. PETITION TO BE PLACED ON AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. be added to the Applications and Petition List of the June 18, 2012 meeting of the City Council. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomJun 18
  208. 208That the City Manager and the Office of the Mayor be 10.ORDER and hereby are requested to work together to publicize and promote the opportunities to visit dasHAUS. Mayor Davis.DavisJun 18
  209. 209That the City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to the Obama administration for taking steps towards creating a short-term solution to the immigration problems facing the United States, and to encourage local undocumented immigrants to seek additional information on how this may affect their status in the United States. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyADOPTED 11.That the City Council go on record expressing itsJun 18
  210. 210That the City Council go on record encouraging Harvard and MIT to bid on the MBTA sponsorship and naming rights of Harvard and Kendall Square MBTA stations in order to preserve the station names. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.Toomey+7Jul 30
  211. 211That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to determine whether a raised intersection on the corner of Tremont Street and Gardner Road, and whether reclassifying Tremont Street as a 20-mile per hour zone to increase speeding fines, would increase safety in this area. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Simmons+2Jul 30
  212. 212That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff to determine whether unisex bathrooms can be installed in City Hall, or whether existing bathrooms could be modified into unisex bathrooms. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+7Jul 30
  213. 213That the City Council go on record requesting that the Legislature and the Governor immediately address the operating and capital maintenance issues negatively affecting the transportation infrastructure of the MBTA, those of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its Authorities. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jul 30
  214. 214That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council in Executive Session the nature of the possibility of six lawsuits, their status, and any others that might have been filed. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jul 30
  215. 215That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Electrician to discuss the installation of lower and decorative lighting along Cardinal Medeiros Avenue. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jul 30
  216. 216That the City Manager is requested to confer with the city departments in attendance at the Boston Bio International Conference to provide a report that describes the final full cost to attend this conference and promote Cambridge and the contacts and possible new endeavors and city partnerships identified through this event. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jul 30
  217. 217That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to communicate the City Council's support relating to the possible licensing and regulation of pedi-cabs to the Cambridge License Commission. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jul 30
  218. 218That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to investigate how the city can sponsor and promote the PARK(ing) Day event on September 21, 2012. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Jul 30
  219. 219That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to create a Pavement to Parklet program for the City of Cambridge. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeJul 30
  220. 220That the City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Public Works to provide a summary of the effectiveness of the Back of the Sidewalk Tree Planting Program including how its existence can be most effectively promoted to residents. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+710.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to diJul 30
  221. 221That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Department, and the Cambridge Licensing Commission to provide a report to the City Council on the recent incident at the Cambridge Gateway Inn. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+611.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  222. 222That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to create the placement of appropriate signage or indication of entry into the City of Cambridge on or around the North Bank Pedestrian Bridge. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+712.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  223. 223That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff and report back to the City Council on whether a tagging program could be implemented to notify owners of bicycles that have been removed from sign posts by the Department of Public Works and contact information for retrieval of said bicycle. Order Number Fourteen of July 30, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor vanBeuzekom on July 30, 2012. Councillor Toomey recorded in the negative on Tabling. Motion to take from the table carried on a voice vote on June 17, 2013. Councillor Kelley.Kelley13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  224. 224That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with an update on a previous City Council request to have the Department of Public Works develop a notice system for parks and playgrounds so that people look for a tag on a broken or damaged piece of equipment to see if the issue has been reported and to see when a repair is anticipated to be made. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jul 30
  225. 225That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council statistical information regarding enforcement citations for loud motorcycle mufflers, car radios and the City's plan to address these issues. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jul 30
  226. 226That the City Council go on record encouraging the License Commission to seriously consider the option of allowing Pedicabs to serve residents, businesses and tourists in Cambridge with certain provisions. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+116.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Council go on record encouJul 30
  227. 227That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff on whether, and under what conditions, emails to both [email protected] and to individual Councillors, at both their personal and City emails, may be shared with the general public and what, if any, redaction of personal information should be done prior to such sharing, whether the sharing of an email is by forwarding it to others or by posting it to a website. Councillor Kelley, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher and Councillor Reeves.Kelley+417.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  228. 228That the City Council hereby submits the following change to the City's Zoning Ordinance for consideration, referral to the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee and ordination- to add a footnote #15 to Table 6.36.1(a) column III (Open Space, Res A-1, A-2, Res B) stating: "Where a single dwelling unit is located on a private way and where said private way would provide adequate parking for at least one car, with the written notice from the Fire Department that emergency access would not be impaired, the requirement for off street parking is waived." Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Nineteen of July 30, 2012. Councillor Kelley.Kelley18.ORDER ADOPTED 19.That the City Council hereby submits theJul 30
  229. 229That the petition to amend the zoning map along Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity of Trolley Square and Linear Park from Business A-2 to Residence C-2B be refiled on September 5, 2012. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jul 30
  230. 230That the City Council does hereby go on record naming the corner of Lexington Avenue and Hawthorne Park as Crowley Square in honor of James E. Crowley Sr. and James E. Crowley Jr. Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Maher+720.ORDER ADOPTED 21.That the City Council does hereby go on Jul 30
  231. 231That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Schifferdecker family to determine a suitable location near 238 Huron Avenue for a street corner dedication sign for Joseph A. Schifferdecker and forward order to the Dedication Committee for review. Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Maher+721.ORDER ADOPTED 22.That the Executive Assistant to the CityJul 30
  232. 232That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Tennis family to determine a suitable location on Griswold Street for a corner dedication sign for John (Jack) W. Tennis and forward order to the Dedication Committee for review. Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Maher+722.ORDER ADOPTED 23.That the Executive Assistant to the CityJul 30
  233. 233That the City Manager to direct the Veteran's Service Department to spread awareness of massvetsadvisor.org to the veteran community. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jul 30
  234. 234That the City Manager is requested to urge members of the Cambridge Legislative Delegation to support and help pass a bill that would address the problem of double utility pole removals. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+124.ORDER ADOPTED 25.That the City Manager is requested to urJul 30
  235. 235That the City Manager is requested to notify the appropriate departments to work with the MBTA to restore the lighting in the Harvard Square Station. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+125.ORDER ADOPTED 26.That the City Manager is requested to noJul 30
  236. 236That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Schlesinger Family to determine a suitable location on Irving Street for a street corner dedication sign for Marian Schlesinger and forward this order to the Dedication Committee for review. Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+726.ORDER ADOPTED 27.That the Executive Assistant to the CityJul 30
  237. 237That this City Council go on record urging Senator Scott Brown to extend the Production Tax Credit for the wind industry. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+127.ORDER ADOPTED 28.That this City Council go on record urgiJul 30
  238. 238That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to coordinate with the appropriate departments on how the goals formed by the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee last term have been translated into practice in the city administration. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+128.ORDER ADOPTED 29.That the City Manager be and hereby is rJul 30
  239. 239That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to report back to the City Council with an estimate of how sequestration would effect municipal finances and the finances of human services organizations that partner with the city. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+129.ORDER ADOPTED 30.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  240. 240That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments and report back to the City Council with a short summary on how CDBG grants have been used over the past few years in the city, potentially including a list of completed projects, jobs created and the overall impact on the community Councillor Cheung and entire membership.30.ORDER ADOPTED 31.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  241. 241That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments on the feasibility of providing bike regulations to a wider audience including through media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, public service announcements and newspaper ads, increased enforcement and installation of signs informing bikers that they must obey the rules of the road. Councillor Cheung.Cheung31.ORDER ADOPTED 32.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  242. 242That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to expand enforcement of the prohibition on Cambridge pick-ups by non- Cambridge cabs not specifically called to Cambridge. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Thirty-three of July 30, 2012. Councillor Cheung.Cheung32.REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC ANDJul 30
  243. 243That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to ascertain why data requested on the Andrews Petition during an Ordinance Committee hearing has not been received and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+133.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 34.That the City Manager is Jul 30
  244. 244That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to determine the answers to questions regarding the Foundry Building in order to help move the community process forward. Councillor Cheung and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+134.ORDER ADOPTED 35.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 30
  245. 245City Council concern about Michaels Development Company's practices as they relate to the bid process for the project at 159 First Street. Councillor Cheung.Cheung35.ORDER ADOPTED 36.City Council concern about Michaels DeveJul 30
  246. 246That the Dedication Committee review the request for a suitable location on or near 237 Franklin Street for a memorial for John Francis. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Sep 10
  247. 247Dedication of Howard Street and Hayes Street as David R. Phillips Square. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Sep 10
  248. 248Dedication of the corner of Vassar Street and Massachusetts Avenue as Mayor William Francis Brooks Square. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Sep 10
  249. 249That the Dedication Committee review the request for a suitable location for a street corner dedication for Leslie Kimbrough. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Sep 10
  250. 250That the City Council go on record urging that funding for CASPAR, Inc. for FY2014 be preserved at current levels, if not increased, to ensure that the organization can continue providing the services this community has come to depend on for decades. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 10
  251. 251That the Government Operations and Rules Committee resume discussing the outlines of a formal Community Benefits & Mitigation Plan for projects within the city with the goal of making a recommendation on a policy that the City Council can vote on by year's end. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1REFERRED TO THE Community Benefits & Mitigation Plan for proSep 10
  252. 252That the City Council, City Manager, School Committee, and Superintendent of Schools become determined to find additional funding from the city for the continuation of the MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound program. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Sep 10
  253. 253That the Housing Committee review the City's inclusionary zoning policy, to explore the possibility and feasibility of increasing the percentage of affordable housing that must be included in any new development. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+7Sep 10
  254. 254That the Dedication Committee review the request for a suitable location near the corner of Harvard Street and Hancock Street for a street corner dedication for Julia Bibbins. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Sep 10
  255. 255That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to determine a format that will accomodate the City Council and the victim's family for an update on the status of the Willow Street shooting in May. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeSep 10
  256. 256That the Government Operations and Rules Committee publish a schedule of meetings devoted to the City Manager selection process and issue periodic statements so that the public may be informed as to the chosen selection process and timeline for the upcoming appointment. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the Government Operations and RulesSep 10
  257. 257That the City Council suggest that the Cambridge Housing Authority study and consider the feasibility and reasonableness of placing long-term affordable housing deed restrictions on developments such as Newtowne Court and Washington Elms so that these developments will always be dedicated long-term affordability housing areas. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Reeves+7Sep 10
  258. 258That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development and report back to the City Council on how the City is facilitating affordable housing opportunities for middle class families. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+112.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 10
  259. 259That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate parties and to report back with an estimate on how many Cambridge residents are working as part of organized labor on development projects in the City of Cambridge along with percentages of minority and women members and what sort of communication takes place with the Rindge School of Technical Arts and local Unions. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+113.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 14.That the City Manager be and Sep 10
  260. 260That the City Council go on record agreeing that a THE COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULES minimum of 80% of mitigation funds should be distributed within the neighborhoods that are impacted by these projects. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+314.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Council go on record agreeSep 10
  261. 261That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to 16.ORDER create an inventory of the derelict buildings throughout Cambridge that the city could potentially purchase to add to the city's open space inventory or for other city uses. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+715.REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RSep 10
  262. 262That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with information on the new parking arrangements in the vicinity of the former Longfellow School on Broadway as they relate to the operation at the school building and to work with the School Department and the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to minimize the impact on the neighborhood. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyADOPTED AS AMENDED 17.That the City Manager is requested to Sep 10
  263. 263the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  264. 264That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Mayor's office to ensure that that the city applies for the Cities of Service grant funding program. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+118.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 19.That the City Manager is requSep 10
  265. 265That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to itemize all mitigation commitments throughout the city to be compiled into a single document. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+119.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 10
  266. 266That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to report back to the City Council on what strategies other cities have used to dissuade land-banking and what may be applicable in Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+120.ORDER ADOPTED 21.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 10
  267. 267That the City Manager is requested to confer with the WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT ON THE MOTION OF CHEUNG Department of Public Works to look into the feasibility of creating a tree database in order to develop identication tags for trees to make it easier to report landscaping issues. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 10
  268. 268That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of 2 Mount Auburn Street. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+122.WITHDRAWN WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT ON THE MOTION OF CHEUNG Sep 10
  269. 269That the City Manager communicate to the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department the resident's request that the city take strong measures to improve the pedestrian yield sign locations. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+123.ORDER ADOPTED 24.That the City Manager communicate to theSep 10
  270. 270That the City Manager is requested, together with city staff, to compile a report with specific data that compares the actual energy efficiency for the City Hall Annex to its projected energy efficiency, including energy production by the building's photovoltaic panels. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+124.ORDER ADOPTED 25.That the City Manager is requested, togeSep 10
  271. 271the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  272. 272That the City Manager is requested to create a shaded area at the Main Library tot lot, possibly by means of solar canopies. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+125.ORDER ADOPTED 26.That the City Manager is requested to crSep 10
  273. 273That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate city departments, including the Department of Public Health, to support and publicize Food Day/Food Week efforts. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+126.ORDER ADOPTED 27.That the City Manager is requested to diSep 10
  274. 274the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  275. 275That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Law Department to prepare the necessary language to create the Pathway Overlay District from the Charles River to the Cambridge/Somerville line. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 10
  276. 276That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department to conduct a preliminary exploration of an east-west bike path alongside the commuter rail line or along the old haul route and the rail line between Aberdeen Avenue and Park Street. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+117.WITHDRAWN WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT ON THE MOTION OF TOOMEY Sep 10
  277. 277That the City Manager is requested to take the necessary measures to ensure that the mitigation money from Novartis be allocated all or in part to the Upward Bound Program, with a view of giving the program an additional year to continue, and the hope that the additional funding will give the program staff, families and supporters an additional year to seek outside funding. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 24
  278. 278That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and the Police Department and provide the City Council with an explanation of the cities' parking regulations for commercial vehicles parked in spaces that typically provide parking for residents within neighborhoods that have construction projects. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+6Sep 24
  279. 279That the City Manager is requested to communicate to the Police Department that any home foreclosure sales via auction be required to show ownership by the lender or agent of said property before an auction can occur and voluntary detail officers be given the option to not participate in home foreclosure auctions. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+6Sep 24
  280. 280That the Dedication Committee review the request for a suitable location near north Massachusetts Avenue for a street corner dedication for John Darrah. Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+6Sep 24
  281. 281That the Dedication Committee review the request for a suitable location near the corner of Columbia Street and Cambridge Street for a street corner dedication for Louise Harris. Councillor Reeves, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+6ORDER ADOPTED and Cambridge Street for a street corner dedicSep 24
  282. 282That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Election Commission to report back to the City Council on what alternate arrangements were made, if any, to ensure that the elderly or disabled voters were able to vote, why there were no signs posted detailing alternative methods for voting and why no election booth was brought to the first floor when the elevator was reported out of order at the Baldwin School on September 6, 2012 and to look into the issue of accessibility at the King Open. Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+6Sep 24
  283. 283That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the view in mind of making the parking meters located on Charles Street between Fulkerson Street and Sixth Street free of fees on Saturdays. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Seven of September 24, 2012. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomSep 24
  284. 284That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department with the view in mind of maintaining the present Central Square Farmer's Market permit rate despite an increase in the vehicle parking rate and possible loss of City revenue. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+6Sep 24
  285. 285That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City departments to explore the possibility of expanding the number of residential and meter spaces at the North Point Park. Councillor Maher, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Maher+6ORDER ADOPTED Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons,Sep 24
  286. 286That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works and the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to report back to the City Council on how the City can work to install "Pay by Phone" enabled meters that make it easier to pay for parking and avoid parking tickets. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+6Sep 24
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  288. 288That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Inspectional Services and the Police Commissioner to ensure public safety in the area of Vail Court and that the landlord is providing sufficient care of the abandoned property at Vail Court. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+610.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 24
  289. 289The Cambridge City Council goes on record strongly condemning the attempt of any company operating within its borders to use intimidation to suppress the Federal Collective Bargaining rights of employees. Councillor Decker, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+611.ORDER ADOPTED 12.The Cambridge City Council goes on recorSep 24
  290. 290the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  291. 291That the City Clerk is requested to notify the entire membership of the City Council when Government Operations and Rules Committee meetings are scheduled on the City Manager selection process. Councillor Maher.Maher12.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 13.That the City Clerk is requesSep 24
  292. 292That the City Manager is requested to work with the Affordable Housing Trust, Home Owners Rehab, Inc., and other appropriate agencies to ensure a smooth transition in keeping residents at 2 Mount Auburn Street in their homes and keeping the building affordable. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to woSep 24
  293. 293That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to determine if DeFelice Corp can be banned from bidding on future work in the City of Cambridge and a report on the City's response to the damage to the gas pipe near Spring and Fulkerson Streets. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 24
  294. 294That the the corner of Hardwick Street and Cardinal Medeiros Avenue as Amadeu Cruz da Quelha Square. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+6Oct 1
  295. 295That the City Council go on record demanding that Eastern Bus Company rehire any drivers that have been terminated as a consequence of their involvement in organizing their union, that the company refrain from any form of retaliation against those workers who have sought to organize, and that the company treat all its workers with the respect and dignity they deserve. Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Oct 1
  296. 296That the City Manager is requested to confer with Inspectional Services Department, the Department of Public Works, the Law Department, the Animal Commission, and any other relative department that could help in determining the best way to employ or contract a exterminator on either a permanent or temporary basis for the City of Cambridge. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+7Oct 1
  297. 297the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
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  299. 299That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Solicitor, the License Commission, and all other relevant parties to drop the City's lawsuit regarding Uber and Uber-like smartphone technology, and constructively move forward with revisions to city ordinances that allow new technologies such as Uber to function within the city. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Four of October 1, 2012. October 15, 2012 motion of Councillor Kelley to move to executive session carried 7-0-2. Councillor vanBeuzekom and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+1PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19Oct 1
  300. 300That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development and to work with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority and MassDOT to ensure that the multi-use path is incorporated into the plans for Innovation Boulevard. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+7Oct 15
  301. 301That the City Council instruct the City Manager and all City departments to boycott the services provided by HEI Le Meridien Cambridge Hotel. Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Oct 15
  302. 302the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
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  304. 304That the City Manager work together with the Assessing Department and all other relevant parties to explore the feasibility of granting small commercial properties a modest exemption on their real estate property taxes and report back to the City Council. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.vanBeuzekom+5Oct 15
  305. 305That the City Manager work together with all relevant parties to dedicate a revolving fund that finances interest-free loans for energy-efficiency improvements and/or onsite energy generation for property owners and report back to the City Council. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+6Oct 15
  306. 306That the City Manager is requested to direct the Peace Commission to initiate the process for Cambridge to join the Compassionate Action Network as a Compassionate City. Mayor Davis.DavisORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED Mayor Davis.Oct 15
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  308. 308That the Mayor and the Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee are requested to provide updates every other week on the status of the City Manager search process to the City Council and to work with the City's Information Technology staff to have those updates posted on the City Council website under a separate tab on the City Council's page on the City's website. Charter Right exercised by Mayor Davis on Order Number One of October 22, 2012. Councillor Kelley.KelleyOct 22
  309. 309That the City Manager is requested to confer with City staff and report back to the City Council on how City consturction projects are scoped, contracted out and managed so that hazards in project fill, park equipment or other areas are not likely to be created as the equipment gets used or as soil gets compacted or as erosion or frost heaves or other environmental factors alter park topography. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+7Oct 22
  310. 310That the City Manager is requested to work together with Inspectional Services Department, the Department of Public Works, the Law Department, the Public Information Department, the Public Health Department and a group of concerned residents and property owners to explore action on suggestions for controlling the rodent population. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Oct 22
  311. 311That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City officials to explore the possibility of completing an on-street parking census and the impacts of a plan for the gradual reduction of on- street parking spaces over the next decades. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PAOct 22
  312. 312That the City Council go on record granting the request of Susan Yanow, et al to "leave to withdraw" the Yanow zoning petition. Councillor Reeves.ReevesOct 22
  313. 313That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant staff to have all trees slated for removal in the Cambridge Common renovation project, to include Flagstaff Park, clearly and quickly marked as being slated for removal so that the park using public will have a clearer idea of the extent the planned renovation will have on the Cambridge Common's trees. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Order Number One of November 5, 2012. Councillor Kelley.KelleyNov 5
  314. 314That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant City staff and provide the City Council with an electronic version, also to be posted on-line, of all bicycle enforcement actions from January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012 to include the violation location, time, day and type of violation. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Nov 5
  315. 315That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to update the City Council on the work that has been done on the storm and sewage drains in Huron Village and on Appleton Street and Yerxa Road with a plan to improve the street drainage. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 5
  316. 316That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to look into the feasibility of finding secure locations where unused or old prescription drugs could be disposed of properly and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 5
  317. 317That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works on the feasibility of installing recycling bins adjacent to trash bins and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Cheung+2Nov 5
  318. 318That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Law Department, the Chief Information Officer of the Information Technology Department and any other relevant departments to evaluate the feasibility of ensuring all city-sponsored committee hearing minutes are available online and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Cheung+2Nov 5
  319. 319That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff to discuss appropriate safety improvements at the intersection of Upton and Magazine Streets to ensure pedestrian safety. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyNov 5
  320. 320That the City Manager is requested to investigate creating a pilot program for installing mini exercise stations on major walking routes throughout the city, perhaps at bus stops, subway stations and public parks. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 19
  321. 321That the City Manager is requested to look into the installation of public drinking fountains at additional locations in the city-possibly working with the Cambridge Arts Council on interesting designs Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 19
  322. 322That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to develop a process to promote universal design and visitability in all Cambridge public buildings and to devise a program to encourage private developers to incorporate this design concept, particularly in new residential building. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 19
  323. 323That the Cambridge City Council go on record urging the members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee to pass MA Senate Bill 2314, "An Act Relative to Plastic Bag Reduction." (Reconsideration failed on a voice vote the action taken on November 19, 2012 adopting the order stands.) Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Nov 19
  324. 324That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate city officials to explore the possibility of completing and submitting the Bicycle Friendly Community application by February 26, 2013 so that the City of Cambridge may be included in the next review cycle and join together with other communities in participating in the Bicycle Friendly Community program. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7REFERRED TO THE TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND Bicycle FriendlyNov 19
  325. 325That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Historical Commission to provide a report to the City Council explaining the possible advantages of the "preservation easement" process. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Nov 19
  326. 326That the City Council meeting scheduled for December 31, 2012 be and hereby is cancelled. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 19
  327. 327That the City Manager is requested to confer with appropriate staff and report back to the Council on how the potential for permanent bathroom facilities is being incorporated into the renovation work for the Cambridge Common and, if such facilities are not being considered for the renovation work, how the City plans to address ongoing public hygiene needs in this area. Councillor Kelley, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.Kelley+7Nov 19
  328. 328Special Permit process pursuant to MGL 40A as it relates to the impact of refiling a zoning petition on pending special permits or special permits that have been granted. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Nov 19
  329. 329That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Law Department to prepare language for an amendment to the Municipal Code to ban the use of polystyrene- based disposable food containers and to provide a waiver provision similar to the by-law of the Town of Brookline. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Cheung+2ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to instrNov 19
  330. 330That the Cambridge City Council go on record urging the members of the Massachusetts Committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling to pass MA House Bill 4165, "An Act Relative to Speed Limits." Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Eleven of November 19, 2012. Order Number Eleven of November 19, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Toomey on December 3, 2012. Motion to take from the table carried 5-3-0-0-1 (abstained) on June 17, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the Cambridge City Council go on reNov 19
  331. 331That the City Manager hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City personnel to determine what policies exist to protect individuals awaiting the opening of the Cambridge Senior Center during extreme weather conditions, and whether new polices should be implemented to prevent seniors from being forced to wait outside during inclement weather Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.11.placed on file on motion of councillor vanbeuzekom 12.ThaNov 19
  332. 332That the City Manager is requested to direct the Law Department to report back to the City Council with the language for an ordinance that would regulate the procedures that organizations should follow in the event of a concussion. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+112.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to diNov 19
  333. 333That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate departments to generate ideas and a plan of action to reinforce and secure restaurant bins in a way that separates food waste for composting. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to woNov 19
  334. 334That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments on the feasibility of implementing a year-long position that would act as a caseworker to bridge the digital divide and to be funded in cooperation with local and local universities. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Fifteen of November 19, 2012. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 19
  335. 335That the City Manager confer with the Election Commission to make information publicly available on wait times throughout Election Day and the number of booths at each precinct. Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+815.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 16.That the City Manager conNov 19
  336. 336That the City Manager is requested to work with the Information Technology Department to look into the feasibility of updating the archived Cambridge City Council meetings to a standard/platform capable of playback on a mobile device. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+716.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Manager is requested to woNov 19
  337. 337That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Mayor, School Committee Members and the Cambridge Public School Administration to look into the feasibility of relocating the school administration into one of the buildings to be refurbished as part of that capital project. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Eighteen of November 19, 2012. Councillor Cheung.Cheung17.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the City Manager is requested to coNov 19
  338. 338That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to look into extending the public toilet pilot program at the Cambridge Common until a permanent solution is installed. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+718.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 19.That the City Manager is Nov 19
  339. 339That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate city officials to explore the possibility of communicating appropriate storm preparedness through the website and text messages sent by the city. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+119.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the City Manager is requested to coNov 19
  340. 340That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Department or appropriate agency to look into issues of safety with a view toward placing another crossing guard, adding a blinking sign, or enacting other safety measures during school hours at the Kennedy-Longfellow School and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Dec 3
  341. 341That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the impact the recently passed medical marijuana referendum might have on Cambridge and provide any suggested zoning or local ordinance changes relevant to this new law. Councillor Kelley, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+7Dec 3
  342. 342That the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee is requested to hold a meeting to discuss the light cycle and street layout at the junction of Rindge and Massachusetts Avenue. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Three of December 3, 2012. Councillor Kelley.KelleyDec 3
  343. 343That the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee is requested to hold a meeting to discuss the impact of tour buses parking, loading, unloading and driving through Harvard Square on local air quality, noise and traffic and to explore possible alternatives that would mitigate those impacts. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Four of December 3, 2012. Councillor Kelley.KelleyDec 3
  344. 344That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council on the status of the Foundry Building in order to move the community process forward. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Cheung+2ORDER ADOPTED membership.Dec 3
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  346. 346That the City Manager is requested to confer with private creative and experienced state-of-the-art visual and audio companies to replace the equipment currently used by the city. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Dec 3
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  351. 351That the City Council hereby appoint Richard C. Rossi as City Manager of the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts beginning on July 1, 2013 for a period of three years ending on June 30, 2016. Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker and Vice Mayor Simmons.Maher+6Dec 3
  352. 352That the matters of the hiring of a municipal employment contract attorney to provide advice on the contract between Mr. Rossi and the City of Cambridge and the matter of said contract between Mr. Rossi and the City of Cambridge be referred to the Government Operations and Rules Committee. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomDec 3
  353. 353That the City Manager is requested to implement a plan for online, offline, and mobile communication of public safety information that is resilient to power outages and other natural disasters. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Dec 10
  354. 354That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation to review the condition of Windsor Street between Cambridge Street and South Street to determine if safety improvements or changes to traffic patterns are necessary. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Dec 10
  355. 355That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to review the condition at the intersection of Windsor Street and Lincoln Street to determine if a STOP sign should be installed to improve public safety. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Dec 10
  356. 356That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the cause and other details of the power outage on November 29, 2012. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 10
  357. 357That the Cambridge City Council endorse the letter written by City Manager Robert W. Healy regarding MassDOT challenges. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 10
  358. 358That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to determine whether a STOP sign might be installed at the corner of Brookline and Erie Street. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Dec 10
  359. 359That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City staff to explore how the City of Cambridge might provide a reduced rate Hubway bike-share membership to its limited income residents and report back to the City Council. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Dec 10
  360. 360That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department and other agencies to purchase the property at 186 Western Avenue and develop it as affordable two or three- bedroom housing for the residents of Cambridge. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Reeves+7Dec 10
  361. 361That the City Clerk, in consultation with the Law Department, draft a response regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint received on December 4, 2012 for the City Council's consideration at its December 17, 2012 City Council meeting in order to meet the December 21, 2012 deadline. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 10
  362. 362That the City Manager is requested to conduct an inventory of school playgrounds for current safety issues and suitability of playground equipment for the ago groups being served. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to conduDec 10
  363. 363That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department to confer with residents regarding concerns about bump-outs which will reduce parking options, particularly on Worthington Street, as the snow season begins. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to woDec 10
  364. 364That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance Department to communicate tax-deductable information in solicitation letters. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 12.That the City Manager is requDec 10
  365. 365That the City Manager is requested to call upon members of the Cambridge Congressional delegation and the President to adopt Federal budget policies that prioritize the revitalization of the economy, the creation of millions of new jobs, and a return to broadly-shared prosperity; to avoid cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits or shifting of costs to the states; to resist cuts to the safety net or to vital services for the most disadvantaged members of society; to restructure our tax system to ensure sufficient revenue - at least 20 percent of GDP by the end of the decade - in order to fund crucial services and investments; and to raise income tax rates on the richest Americans to their levels during the prosperous 1990s. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Dec 10
  366. 366That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department regarding posting a sign for no truck traffic on Roberts Road. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to coDec 10
  367. 367That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to finish the utility pole project on Walden Street. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+714.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manager is requested to coDec 10
  368. 368That the City Manager is requested to convene a task force to look into the creation of providing permanent public restrooms at high volume locations throughout the city such as public parks and squares. Mayor Davis.Davis15.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to coDec 10
  369. 369That that City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the intention of improving pedestrian safety at the intersections of Windsor, Sciarappa and Fifth Streets at Cambridge Street by installing pedestrian crossing traffic cones and report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey.Toomey16.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 17.That that City Manager is reqDec 10
  370. 370That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and work to establish a reduced small business parking rate for local business owners at city garages and to report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Dec 17
  371. 371That the City Manager is requested to offer the necessary assistance and support to the Mayor's Office for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Presidential Inauguration, the Commemoration and Remembrance at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Many Helping Hands events. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 17
  372. 372That the City Manager and the Human Services Department work with non-profit and faith-based organizations to provide free meals on Sunday. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Dec 17
  373. 373That the City Manager is requested to confer with the THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON THE MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOM Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to discuss ways to ban tandem tractor- trailers from entering the city. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Dec 17
  374. 374That the City Manager and the Mayor work with Harvard and MIT to draft a declaration of intent to create a Cambridge Compact for a Sustainable Future with a goal of signing such a Declaration on Earth Day 2013. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Davis+3Dec 17
  375. 375That the City Manager is requested to work with Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority officials and members of the Community Development Department's Transportation Planning team to determine how to increase the #47 bus capacity. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+2ORDER ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis and entireDec 17
  376. 376That the City Council approve the response contained in Communications and Reports from City Officers Number One dated December 17, 2012 regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint and direct the City Clerk to forward said response to the Office of the Attorney General and Mr. Stohlman. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 17
  377. 377That City Council affirm the policy that every resident automobile is allowed to park in resident-only areas throughout the city regardless of where the car is principally garaged. Councillor vanBeuzekom and Councillor Cheung.vanBeuzekom+1Dec 17
  378. 378That the City Manager is requested to communicate with the Department of Capital and Asset Management and report to the City Council the reasons for Leggat McCall being chosen as the developer of the Sullivan Courthouse, what zoning changes are needed and explanation of the process going forward with residents. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyDec 17
  379. 379City Council's request that in the next legislative session, there be a comprehensive national dialogue about reducing gun violence and improving mental health services. Councillor vanBeuzekom and Councillor Reeves.vanBeuzekom+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.City Council's request that in the next legDec 17
  380. 380That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine if safety improvements can be implemented at the intersection of First Street and Cambridge Street and to report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey.Toomey10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to coDec 17
  381. 381That the City Manager is requested to report back to 12.ORDER the City Council on the preparation of language by the Law Department to create a Pathway Overlay District. Councillor Toomey.Toomey11.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to reDec 17
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  383. 555That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation to review the condition ofWindsor Street between Cambridge Street and South Street 10 determine if safety improvements or changes to traffic pattans are necessary. Councillor Toomey and entire membership POR 2012 #Z54 3. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Tranic, Pirking and Transportation Department to review the condition at the intersection ofWindsor Street and Lincoln Street to determine if a STOP sign should be installedto improve public safety. Councillor Toomey and entire membershipORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 10

City Manager Agenda

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  1. 1Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request to commence a landmark study on the St. Francis Church property.PLACED ON FILEJan 9
  2. 2Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $741,750.14 between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $732,143.53 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account and $9,606.61 from the School Travel and Training account to the School Salaries and Wages account ($716,062.47) and to the School Extraordinary Expenditures account ($25,687.67), which are re-allocations within school department programs and are related to school improvement and professional development plans based on approved detail budget allocations by Principals.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 23
  3. 3Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2012, while employed at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., 500 Front Street: Jake Howe, Tony Cordella, William Tweedy, David Thebearge, Scott Prentice, Jody Staples, Joseph Olsen, Ray Broderick and Roland BarrisPLACED ON FILEJan 23
  4. 4Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2012, while employed at MICH-LIN transfer station, 45 Mooney Street: Amanda Noonan, Kimberly I. Mochi-Vendetti, Jo Ann Del Vecchio, Daniel Pasquarosa, Peter Diorio, Charles J. Mabardy, Joseph Mabardy, Jr., James J. Mabardy, Justine N. Bonitatibus, Michael Guerriero, Anthony Pasqurosa and Dana DesharnaisPLACED ON FILEJan 23
  5. 5Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women for a three year term effective January 9, 2012: Audrey Oetomo Srin ChakravortyPLACED ON FILEJan 23
  6. 6Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-01, regarding a report on the use of rodent resistant trash bags. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE Number 12-01, regarding a report on the use oJan 23
  7. 7Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $102,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account in support of the Cambridge Arlington Belmont High- risk Assessment and Response Team (CAB HART) Program through December 31, 2012.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 23
  8. 8Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a draft amendment to the GLBT Ordinance increasing the maximum number of commissioners from fifteen to twenty.ORDAINED 9-0- 0 ORDINANCE #1346Jan 30
  9. 9Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 21 Proof Training donations in the amount of $15,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($15,000.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00) to allow the Cambridge Prevention Coalition to conduct 21 Proof server trainings.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2Jan 30
  10. 10Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an increase in the appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $76,581.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($63,986.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($12,095.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($500.00) which will cover assessment and counseling for students in the new classes and additional part-time reception hours, curriculum development and staff development as well as for staff to attend conferences and the cost of educational supplies and other operating costs.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2Jan 30
  11. 11Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an increase in the appropriation of the Cambridge Housing Authority Computer grant received from the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) in the amount of $22,159.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($11,868.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($10,291.00) and will support the cost of educational software.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 30
  12. 12Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $102,425.20 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to subcontract with the Cambridge YWCA.ORDER ADOPTED Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received froJan 30
  13. 13Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Taste of Cambridge grant received from the Cambridge License Advisory Board to the Cambridge Prevention Coalition (CPC) in the amount of $3,000.00 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to assist the CPC with its efforts to reduce underage drinking and address substance abuse within Cambridge.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 30
  14. 14Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $100,000 from the Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgments & Damages) account to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for police personnel injured in performance of their duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 30
  15. 15Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the ARRA Race to the Top (RTT) Funds from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $395,745.00 to the School Grant Fund Salary & Wages account ($154,302), to School Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($154,593) and School Grant Fund Travel Training account ($86,850) which support a variety of professional development activites.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 30
  16. 16Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for $67,000 to the Public Works Grant Fund Salaries and Wages account ($22,590) and to the Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($44,410) to research, plan and possibly implement a Pilot Curbside Food Scraps Collection Program for Residents to be accomplished in two phases.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 30
  17. 17Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the authorization to borrow an amount not to exceed $36,800,000 for the purpose of refinancing existing General Obligation Bonds to acquire lower interest rates than those currently being paid. View City Manager Order #10AJan 30
  18. 18Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-06, regarding a report on the cost of monthly winter parking at the First Street garage. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on City Manager Agenda Item Number Eleven of January 30, 2012. > View Originating OrderJan 30
  19. 19Transmitting communication from Robert W. TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE. > View Originating OrderJan 30
  20. 20Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constables (Without Power) for a term of three years effective January 1, 2012: John T. Katpcianos John P. MosherPLACED ON FILEFeb 6
  21. 21Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $175,845.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($23,496.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($152,349.00).ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Feb 6
  22. 22Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-04, regarding a report on the steam leak on Second Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 6
  23. 23Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the City of Cambridge receiving three Triple A ratings from the nation's major credit rating agencies.PLACED ON FILEFeb 13
  24. 24Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the rescission of $14,881,482 which is the balance of the loan order approved by the City Council on November 17, 2008 for renovations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS). View City Manager Order #2AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #2AFeb 13
  25. 25Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation of an additional $6,515,000 to cover unanticipated costs related to renovations to the old police station at Five Western Avenue in Central Square. This appropriation will be financed through a loan order for $5,770,000 and a transfer of $745,000 in bond proceeds from the Radio Replacement project. View City Manager Order #3AFeb 13
  26. 26Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constable for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2012: Charles M. Durrah (Renewal - With Power) Raymond Gray (Without Power)PLACED ON FILEFeb 13
  27. 27Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,078 in additional municipal access fees to the General Fund Cable Television Other Ordinary Maintenance account to provide additional payments to Cambridge Community Television (CCTV).ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Feb 13
  28. 28Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the proposed MBTA fare increases and service cuts.PLACED ON FILEFeb 13
  29. 29Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from Boston Properties Limited Partnership ("Boston Properties") for the modification of two existing open space restriction covenants on buildings located at Four and Five Cambridge Center in connection with the creation of a new 47,000 square foot urban park and new open space restriction convenant for a net gain 28,853 square feet of public open space. Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Toomey on February 27, 2011. (March 19, 2012 four orders adopted) (See Council Order #18, dated 3/19/12 - 7-2-0) (2A) 8-1-0; (2B) 7-2-0 and (2C) 7-2-0.) View City Manager Order #1A View City Manager Order #1B View City Manager Order #1CORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #1A View City Manager Feb 27
  30. 30Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, FINANCE AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTTEES FOR A JOINT HEARING ON MOTION OF KELLEY AND DECKER > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO FINANCE AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTTEES FOR A JOIFeb 27
  31. 31Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-23, regarding the continuation of the Longfellow Community School program and Longfellow Neighborhood Council. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000.00 of additional revenue to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account which will allow the Community Schools to continue programming and pay the increased costs related to bus transportation and other contractual services.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Feb 27
  32. 32Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-15, regarding a report on the condition and maintenance of the elevators at the Manning Apartments. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 27
  33. 33Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $25,000 from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department Salary and Wages account to the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for Traffic and Parking personnel injured in the performance of their duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Feb 27
  34. 34Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of funds of the America's Promise grant in the amount of $2,500.00 to the Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used for consultants who will be facilitating community agency work group sessions, the cost of food for Community Engagement Team networking events, and supplies.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Feb 27
  35. 35Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a response to a request from the City Council for additional information on the Bishop, et al zoning petition.REFERRED TO THE PETITIONFeb 27
  36. 36Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $1,000,000 received from Alexandria Real Estate (ARE) to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used to enable the City to plan and design improvements at the Rogers Street Park and the Triangle Park while ascertaining the appropriate open space needs of eastern Cambridge.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Feb 27
  37. 37Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable (Without Power) for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2012: Raymond Conn (renewal) ReverePLACED ON FILEFeb 27
  38. 38Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-09, regarding a report on the use of coal and on Cambridge becoming coal-free. City Manager Agenda Number One of March 5, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Vice Mayor Simmons on March 5, 2012. > View Originating OrderTABLED ON MOTION OF SIMMONS > View Originating OrderMar 5
  39. 39Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-11, regarding an early winter 2012 thermal scan. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 5
  40. 40Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-07, regarding a report on how the City promotes and enforces the Cambridge Employment Plan. Charter Right exercisd by Councillor Toomey on City Manager Item Number Three of March 5, 2012. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 > View Originating OrderMar 5
  41. 41Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-19, regarding a report on the location of pedestrian signals at the super crosswalk in Harvard Square. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 5
  42. 42Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to approve the Jitney application from Super Duck Tours and Upper Deck Trolley Tours to amend their existing route. View City Manager Order #5AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #5AMar 5
  43. 43Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-13, regarding a report on joining the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 5
  44. 44Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER ON MOTION OF KELLEY > ViewMar 5
  45. 45Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-29, regarding a report on the "no left turn" on the Cambridge Common and to remove the bicycle prohibition on certain streets, such as Whittemore Avenue. City Manager, relative to the transfer of $2,000 from Employee Benefits (health insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Library Travel and Training account (judgment and damages) to cover present and anticipated medical service costs for employees injured during the performance of their work duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Mar 5
  46. 46Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $68,000 from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account for acquisition of books, electronic content, and audio-visual materials for public use.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Mar 5
  47. 47Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Bishop, et al Zoning Petition.Mar 5
  48. 48Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2012 and ending March 31, 2013. View City Manager Order #1A Additional Attachments are available at the City Clerk's Office.ORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #1A Additional AttachmMar 19
  49. 49Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2012: Walker C. Farrar (renewal) Canton, MAPLACED ON FILEMar 19
  50. 50Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-22, regarding a report on the status of placing a bus shelter at the corner of Brookline and Erie Streets. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 19
  51. 51Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-27, regarding a report on the feasibility of using the washing facility at DPW for washing bicycles in the winter. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 19
  52. 52Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-17, regarding a report on the feasibility of revising the time restrictions for placing trash and recycling bins at the curb to better accommodate senior citizens or disabled adults. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 19
  53. 53Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Mount Auburn Hospital Grant in the amount of $6,700.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($6,000.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($700.00) and will be used to support two ESOL classes and its related services for employees at the Mount Auburn Hospital provided by the Community Learning Center.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-1- 0 classes and its related serviMar 19
  54. 54Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donation to support Cambridge Individuals with Special Needs for $9,152.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support Cambridge athletes participating in Special Olympics.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Mar 19
  55. 55Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-30, regarding a report on examining security vulnerabilities of the City's website. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 19
  56. 56Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for personnel injured in performance of their duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Mar 19
  57. 57Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of various private donations to the Council on Aging - DHSP, in the amount of $21,256.50 to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($12,000.00) and to the grant Fund of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,256.50) which will be used to support a variety of services for Cambridge Seniors.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  58. 58Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of funds from the Cambridge Health Alliance to the Cambridge Prevention Coalition - DHSP, in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support the Teen Health Survey.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  59. 59Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $11,365 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,365), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000) and Travel and Training account ($1,000) to provide funds to continue the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program that educates students in the dangers of fire and its effect on people, property, and the environment.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  60. 60Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation from Skanska USA Building Inc. for $3,865.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase necessary equipment unique to tower cranes high angle rescues.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  61. 61Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an Ambulance Mobilization Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the amount of $4,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,000) and Fire Salaries and Wages account ($2,000) which will allow the department to participate in the Massachusetts Ambulance Task Force Mobilization Plan.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  62. 62Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) through the City of Boston's Office of Emergency Management for $19,875 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account to support security projects at various fire stations.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  63. 63Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Council Order No. 8 of January 10, 2011, regarding creating a City-Wide Ordinance on Gender-Neutral BathroomsPLACED ON FILEMar 26
  64. 64Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund Reserve Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Community Development Travel and Training account which will be used to cover a portion of the cost of participating in the BIO2012 Conference being held at the Boston Convention Center June 18th through June 21st.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 26
  65. 65Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-36, regarding a report on storing of items belonging to homeless individuals at the entranceway of the Cambridge Public Library at Ellery Street and Broadway. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 26
  66. 66Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Larry Ward as an Election Commissioner for term of four years, effective April 1, 2012, in accordance with Chapter 239 of the Acts of 1921 as amended.Mar 26
  67. 67Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Grant for $11,419.58 to the Public Works Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funding to conduct an OSHA 30 hour Construction Industry course and a Competent Person Training course in Excavation Safety, Trenching and Shoring for Public Works employees.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 2
  68. 68Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $30,000 reimbursement to the Public Investment Water Department Extraordinary Expenditures account for an environmental study related to the Stony Brook watershed. 1265 Main Street (formally the Polaroid site), Waltham, Massachusetts is located within the Stony Brook watershed. The owner has provided these funds to the City so it can hire a consultant to review the development plans. This independent review will ensure that the development meets the City's guidelines for projects located within our watershed.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 2
  69. 69Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation of a Metropolitan Area Planning Council Regional Bike Parking Program Grant in the amount of $24,948 to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to purchase bicycle parking racks.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 2
  70. 70Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $2,000 grant received form the Cambridge Health Department to the Grant Fund Community Development Department Salary and Wages account to pay for an intern who will work with city staff to promote cycling and to research and plan for bicycle parking in numerous locations around Cambridge.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 2
  71. 71Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-34, regarding a report on designated open space within the MXD District. DISCUSS MDX DISTRICT, CRA'S ROLE AND PARCEL 10 > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING TO DISCUSS MApr 2
  72. 72Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR HEARING AND REPORTREFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR HApr 2
  73. 73Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the North Massachusetts Avenue Rezoning Petition received from the Planning Board. City Manager, relative to a request that the City Council authorize the City Manager to seek approval from the Office of the Inspector General to utilize "Construction Manager-at-Risk" as the contracting method for the Martin Luther King School Renovation Project. View City Manager Order #7AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #7AApr 2
  74. 74Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional appropriation to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $506,250.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services ($310,800) and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development ($195,450), which also administers the program, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($36,005.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($465,245.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($5,000.00) which will allow the Department of Human Service Programs to operate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program serving Cambridge and Somerville.Apr 9
  75. 75Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations to the Multi Service Center in the amount of $2,387.98 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used in support of homeless clients of the Multi Service Center to maintain at-risk households by paying either part of their rental arrearage, helping a previously homeless individual or family being placed in housing with a security deposit, paying one month's rent, or assisting with other related relocation costs.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 9
  76. 76Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0 REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKERORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0 REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES COApr 9
  77. 77Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of user reimbursements received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies and surrounding communities to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System in the amount of $13,365.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account, which will be used to support associated program costs. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $3,077,597.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($97,948.00) and to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,979,649.00) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and will be used to contracted with Homeless Services Providers and cover the costs related to serving homeless persons in Cambridge.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0-0 HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE ON HoApr 9
  78. 78Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER PENDING POLICE REPORT ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER PENDING POLICE REPORT ON MApr 9
  79. 79Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-46, regarding a report on the accident at the corner of Dover Street and Massachusetts Avenue. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-38, regarding a report on safety at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE SEE ORDER #10 > View Originating OrderApr 9
  80. 80Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-05, regarding a report on the installation of bike helmet vending machines as part of the bike share program > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 9
  81. 81Transmitting communication from Robert W. TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF vanBEUZEKOM > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ONApr 9
  82. 82Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-31, regarding a report on annual reporting by the PTDM Planning Officer. City Manager, relative to the appointment of Nancy Tauber as the Executive Director of the Cambridge Kids' Council effective April 24, 2012.PLACED ON FILEApr 9
  83. 83Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-32, regarding a report on the appointment of a local MBTA Advisory Council. > View Originating OrderApr 9
  84. 84Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, requesting City Council confirmation of members of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board in accordance with Chapter 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws.Apr 9
  85. 85Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKERREFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKERApr 23
  86. 86Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the FY13 submitted budget and appropriation orders. (Order #1 adopted referring Budget Overview to Unfinished Business) City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $124,000 received from Harvard University to the Community Development Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account to be used to pay for the purchase of two additional Hubway bike share stations, holding 10 bikes at each of the two stations.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 23
  87. 87Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 in medallion revenue to the License Commission Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to provide funding for the Accessible Cambridge Taxicabs (ACT) Management Program which manages and oversees all accessible vehicles in the City and coordinates and monitors services to seniors and persons with disabilities.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 23
  88. 88Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an increase in the appropriation of the Center for Families Children's Trust Fund grant in the amount of $7,000.00 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to six years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources. The additional funds will also be used for consultants, food and program supplies.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 23
  89. 89Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $34,141.73 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 23
  90. 90Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation from the Welstead family in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Center for Families to support two field trips for the program's participating families.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 23
  91. 91Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-39, regarding a report on the condition of the sidewalks in the Kendall Square area. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 23
  92. 92Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item No. 12-28, regarding temporary ramps and obstructions in construction zones. City Manager Agenda Number Eight of April 23, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on April 23, 2012. > View Originating OrderTABLED ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderApr 23
  93. 93Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the acceptance of Sections 18 and 19 of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2010 which establish a local option to increase the maximum base amount on which the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated. View City Manager Order #9AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #9AApr 23
  94. 94Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to proposed revisions to Article 2, Section 2.24.050 of the Cambridge Municipal Code (the "Code") relative to the fees charged by the City Clerk for a Domestic Partnership Application.Apr 23
  95. 95Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Police Review & Advisory Board for a term of five years, effective April 17, 2012: Ann Coyne Laurance Kimbrough Lucy Murray-BrownApr 23
  96. 96Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals effective April 18, 2012: Lindsey Thorne-Bingham (Full Member, 5-year term) Janet Green (Associate Member, 2-year term) Andrea Hickey (Associate Member, 2-year term) Kevin McAvey (Associate Member, 2-year term)Apr 23
  97. 97Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Human Rights Commissioner for three year terms effective April 18, 2012: Brendan St. Amant Adrian VelazquezApr 23
  98. 98Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $13,000 from the General Fund Mayor's Office Travel and Training account to the General Fund Mayor's Office Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover current and anticipated supply, service and other costs for the remainder of the fiscal year.Apr 23
  99. 99Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEYApr 23
  100. 100Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $11,917,462 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account. City Manager, relative to a recommendation that the City Council vote to approve the transfer of the Prince Hall Memorial monument from the Friends of Prince Hall Memorial Fund to the City of Cambridge, and to authorize me to accept the monument on behalf of the City on such terms and conditions as I deem appropriate and necessary. View City Manager Order #16AApr 23
  101. 101Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 12-16 and 12-18, regarding farmers markets. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 30
  102. 102Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR HEARING AND REPORTREFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR HApr 30
  103. 103Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge for an area along North Massachusetts Avenue. City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,100,000 to provide funds for the replacement of the slate roof on City Hall and additional funds for the replacement of the roofs on the Ryan Garage and Simard Building at Public Works. View City Manager Order #3AApr 30
  104. 104Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,000,000 to provide funds for improvements to the Kendall Square area including Main Street between Broadway and Ames Street including the reconstruction of streets and sidewalks and the installation of new pedestrian-scale public lighting, street furniture, trees, and other beautification measures. View City Manager Order #4AApr 30
  105. 105Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,245,000 to provide funds for the acquisition of a ladder truck and pumper to replace vehicles that have been in service since 1994 and 1991, respectively. View City Manager Order #5AApr 30
  106. 106Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,540,000 to provide funds for the design, regrade, drainage, and installation of new synthetic field surfaces on the soccer fields at Danehy Park. View City Manager Order #6AApr 30
  107. 107Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,557,670 to provide funds for construction of sewer separation, stormwater management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the City's Alewife watershed. View City Manager Order #7AApr 30
  108. 108Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Fire Travel and Training account (Judgments and Damages) to cover medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs for fire personnel injured in performance of their duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 30
  109. 109Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Human Services Commission for a three year term to expire June 30, 2015.PLACED ON FILEMay 14
  110. 110Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-56, regarding a report on the status of audio/visual equipment and improvements for presentations. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 14
  111. 111Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-55, regarding a report on how the Council may incorporate the use of electronic communications technology in the conduct of its business, including the parameters of an prerequisities for such use. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 14
  112. 112Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-45, regarding a report on testing all city- operated community gardens for toxins in the soil. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 14
  113. 113the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  114. 114Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-49, regarding a report on the paving materials used by Boston on their crosswalks as well as the data in the Jacobs Report. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 14
  115. 115Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $11,013.46 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0May 14
  116. 116Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 7. ORDER City Manager, relative to the transfer of funds within the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $15,927.51 from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to increase the funds allocated to prevent housing loss for lower income Cambridge renters who are at risk of becoming homeless by satisfying clients rental arrearages.May 14
  117. 117Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2012: Albert Darling (renewal) Cambridge, MAPLACED ON FILEMay 14
  118. 118Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE COMMITTEE FOR ORDINANCEREFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR ORDINANCEMay 14
  119. 119Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to proposed amendments to Chapter 6.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code which regulates animal activities in the City. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $650 in donations from two road races to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account which were donated to the Cambridge Auxiliary Police in recognition of their assistance with these events and will be used to purchase equipment for the Cambridge Auxiliary Police.May 14
  120. 120Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and administered through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for $52,500 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account and will be used to support the Department's Safety Net Collaborative by supporting two part-time Safety Net Coordinators who will implement a new strategy for the reorganization of school resource officers in line with the Innovation Agenda, as well as establish outcome measures.May 14
  121. 121Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $25,000 from the sale of police vehicles that were being disposed of for a variety of reasons including body damage, age of vehicle and high mileage to the General Fund Police Extraordinary Expenditures account to supplement the purchase of four hybrids vehicles.May 14
  122. 122Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY12 Shannon Grant for $19,300 received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council through the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to support additional youth violence prevention and anti-gang initiatives by the Police Department by increasing Police visibility, building enforcement and intervention capacities and supporting gang interdiction activities.May 14
  123. 123Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $70,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs and lump sum settlement for the remainder of the fiscal year for personnel injured in the performance of their duties.May 14
  124. 124Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Kevin A. Foster as a resident member of the Community Preservation Act Committee for a five year term, to expire June 1, 2017.PLACED ON FILEMay 21
  125. 125Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-35, which requests a report on whether there were any public safety officers that falsified their emergency medical training re-certification while employed by the City of Cambridge. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on City Manager Agenda Number Two of May 21, 2012. Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Toomey on June 4, 2012. > View Originating OrderTABLED ON MOTION OF TOOMEY > View Originating OrderMay 21
  126. 126Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR A REPORT ON WORKING WITH SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND THE LEGAL AVENUE THE CITY CAN PURSUE ON MOTION OF CHEUNG > View Originating OrderREFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR A REPORT ON WORKING WIMay 21
  127. 127Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-44, regarding a report on how the proposal by Global Oil LLC will impact Cambridge. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-61, regarding a report on implementing a Buy Local policy. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 21
  128. 128Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $88,000 from the General Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the General Fund Public Works Extraordinary Equipment account to cover the purchase of a replacement truck with a dump body and snow plow which is used for snow plowing and salting operations during the winter season and to cover the cost of purchasing two electric vehicles and the purchase and installation of an additional electric vehicle charging station at City Hall.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0 Works Extraordinary EquipmentMay 21
  129. 129Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $12,020 from the General Fund Fire Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account to fund the purchase and installation of new fuel pumps and fuel management system at Fire Headquarters and at the East Cambridge Fire Station.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0May 21
  130. 130Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $308,251 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account, $1,575 from the School Travel and Training account and $15,590 from the School Extraordinary Expenditures account to the School Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($325,416) related to various re-allocations within school department programs and schools during the year to support educational needs.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0May 21
  131. 131Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of various donations for $500 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will support the annual Fair Housing Month student poster and essay contest.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 4
  132. 132Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $40,000 from the Water Fund Salary and Wages account to the Water Fund Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs and lump sum settlement for the remainder of the fiscal year for personnel injured in the performance of their duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 4
  133. 133Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Boston Foundation Grant in the amount of $3,000 to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will support the Area IV Late Night Basketball Program.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 4
  134. 134Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Community Transformation Grant in the amount of $30,000 to the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account ($10,000) and to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($20,000). This grant is funded through the Metropolitan Are Planning Council (MAPC) and Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MPDH) to complete a community safety audit project as part of the Community Transformation Grant.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 4
  135. 135Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-60, regarding a report on making raffle license information and the process available online. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 4
  136. 136Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-62, regarding a report on how the waiting list for community gardens works. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 4
  137. 137Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of funds within the Race to the Top Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $38,158.00 from the School Grant Fund Travel and Training account to the School Grant Fund Salaries and Wages account to cover the higher than anticipated costs for curriculum alignment work and for trainings that were provided in-house rather than through contractors which also increased the need for funds in the Salary and Wages account.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 4
  138. 138Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF TOOMEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF TOOMEY > Jun 11
  139. 139Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-33, regarding a report on a plan for implementing separate trash or recycling curbside pickup for small businesses along existing curbside pickup routes. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-66, regarding a report on monitoring designated disability parking spaces. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 11
  140. 140Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-37, regarding a report on installing traffic calming on Norfolk Street between Broadway and Hampshire Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 11
  141. 141Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-50, regarding a report on possibility banning the use of imidacloprid insecticide. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 11
  142. 142Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Agenda for Children grant in the amount of $5,000.00 received from the Cambridge Agassiz Harvard Fund to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support the Agenda for Children Middle School Network.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2Jun 11
  143. 143Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $57,270.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($4,333.33) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($52,936.67) and will be subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA to use the funds to operate its family shelter and pay a staff person to provide housing search and stabilization services to families at the shelter.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0 funds to operate its family sJun 11
  144. 144Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation in the amount of $13,000 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($12,159) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($841) and will be used for various programs at the Community Learning Center.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 11
  145. 145Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center Bridge to College Program grant in the amount of $30,617.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($25,201.00), to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,166.00), and to the Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,250.00) to provides classes and counseling in the Community Learning Center's Bridge to College program, which assists residents in making the transition to post secondary education.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 11
  146. 146Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will support ESOL classes at the Community Learning Center by funding teacher salaries.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 11
  147. 147Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Models to Successfully Transition Adult Learners to Community College (MSTALCC) Grant in the amount of $65,000.00 funded by the Commonwealth Corporation through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($28,913.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($35,809.00), and the Travel and Training account ($278.00) to support basic education students at Somerville Community Adult Learning Center (SCALE) and the Community Learning Center (CLC) with an interest in the sectors of healthcare and business to prepare for and enter programs in their fields in community college.Jun 11
  148. 148Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the City Run Road Race grant received from registration fees and corporate donations in the amount of $29,520.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will primarily benefit the Friends of Cambridge Athletics, the DHSP's Special Olympics Program, the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund and to cover limited race expenses.Jun 11
  149. 149Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council through the Executive Office of Public Safety for $11,900.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($9,216.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,684.00) and will be used to support the City Peace Program which is a violence prevention program through the Youth Centers that engages teens in working with their peers to address issues within the community.Jun 11
  150. 150Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program grant funded from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act for $165,068.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($3,928.00) and to the Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($161,140.00) which will be used to contract with Heading Home to implement the Welcome Home Program to support permanent housing for homeless families and individuals in Cambridge.Jun 11
  151. 151Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order authorizing the City Manager to transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of books for FY11-12. View City Manager Order #14AJun 11
  152. 152Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $67,546 to the Grant Fund Community Development Salaries and Wages account which will be used to cover a portion of the salaries of existing housing planners and support staff related to the administration of the HOME Program.Jun 11
  153. 153Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Program for $634,230 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account to provide funds to create new affordable housing ($511,296) and to provide funding to local Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), non-profits, ($122,934) for program delivery costs for affordable housing projects (required under HOME regulations).Jun 11
  154. 154Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-53, regarding a report on turning water fountains and community garden water on at the earliest possible date of the year and off at the latest possible date. > View Originating OrderJun 11
  155. 155Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-26, regarding a report on resurfacing the courts at the Jimmy Johnson Street Hockey rink and provide lighting for the playing area. > View Originating OrderJun 11
  156. 156Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Hazmat Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $187,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Equipment account to purchase testing and monitoring equipment and Hazmat suites, which will support the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Teams.Jun 11
  157. 157Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Grant Program Income of $377,881.54 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account and is available to support the development of affordable housing activities.Jun 11
  158. 158Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Prince Hall Foundation, Inc. for $2,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide maintenance and general upkeep of the Prince Hall Monument.Jun 11
  159. 159Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from NSTAR for $102,758 to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to cover the cost of engineering oversight work associated with the placement of an NSTAR cooling pipe system in the City between the NSTAR substation at Terminal Road and the NSTAR Substation at Putnam Avenue.Jun 11
  160. 160Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of a $2,000 donation from the Alexander W. Kemp Foundation received for the Alexander W. Kemp playground at the Cambridge Common to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance which will be used for maintenance and upkeep of the playground.Jun 11
  161. 161Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of a $4,500 in donations to the Public Investment Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to support public plantings, primarily in Central Square.Jun 11
  162. 162Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 25.PLACED ON City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-25, regarding a report on developing a process which would require developers seeking zoning relief to build a model of the area impacted by the proposed development. > View Originating OrderJun 11
  163. 163Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $45,000 from General Fund Employee Benefits (salary adjustment) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover the estimated costs associated with the City's presence at the BIO2012 Conference which will be held at the Boston Convention Center June 18th through June 21st.Jun 11
  164. 164Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO CITY MANAGER FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MOTION OF TOOMEY > View Originating OrderREFERREDJun 11
  165. 165Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-40, regarding a report on improper leases and rental of owned affordable housing units. City Manager, relative to the purchase of 53.6 acres of watershed land in Lincoln, MA, for $1,152,247 from Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve Fund, for the purposes of drinking water supply protection and land conservation. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on City Manager Agenda Number Twenty-eight of June 11, 2012. Calendar Item #(1-1) 9-0-0, (1-2) 8-1-0, (1A) 9-0-0, (1B) 8-1-0 and (1C) 8-1-0. View City Manager Order #28A View City Manager Order #28B View City Manager Order #28CJun 11
  166. 166Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as member of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a term of three years, effective July 1, 2012: Traci A. Logan (Cambridge Representative) Madge Kaplan (Cambridge Representative) Kathleen McGilvray (Somerville Representative)PLACED ON FILEJun 18
  167. 167Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 21 Proof Training donations in the amount of $2,385.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to conduct 21 Proof server trainings.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 18
  168. 168Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Prevention Coalition Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) grant received from the U.S. Department of Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $80,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($65,300.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($13,450.00), and Travel and Training account for ($1,250.00) which will be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's work to continue addressing the issue of underage drinking.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 18
  169. 169Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Prevention Coalition Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) grant received from the U.S. Department of Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $30,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($26,563.00), and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,437.00) which will be used to continue to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's work to implement programs and projects to reduce opioid overdoses in collaboration with the coalition's partners.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 18
  170. 170Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 5. ORDER City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Learn to Cope grant received from the Regional Center for Healthy Communities (RCHC) for $14,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to fund the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's efforts to prevent opioid overdoses and support users and their loved ones, by supporting the development of a Learn to Cope support group in Cambridge.Jun 18
  171. 171Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of various private donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $18,743.50 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($5,000.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($13,743.50) which will be used to support a variety of services for Cambridge Seniors, including food and entertainment for senior parties, the purchase of fans for low-income seniors, provision of minor home adaptation equipment, support for the food pantry, and transportation for special senior center events and trips.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 18
  172. 172Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the MetroNorth Regional Employment Board for $14,200.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($11,700.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,500.00) which funds will be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling income- eligible youth in a pilot program for school year work opportunities and to support costs for partner programs' work in developing sites.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 18
  173. 173Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $484,449.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($39,765.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($444,684.00) and will be used to contract with local shelter providers to support operating costs or rehabilitation costs of shelter facilities and other essential services.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-1- 0Jun 18
  174. 174Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of funds for the Cambridge Employment Program (CEP) from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $67,010.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Department Programs Salary and Wages account and will be used to maintain the capacity of the Cambridge Employment Program (CEP) by continuing to fund a Vocational Case Manager to provide career counseling and case management services to Cambridge residents seeking employment, particularly those residing in public housing.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jun 18
  175. 175Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $61,625.52 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account as reimbursement, for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).Jun 18
  176. 176Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation on the City Council Petition to Modify Zoning Requirements for Municipal K-8 School Sites (Proposed Section 5.54).Jun 18
  177. 177Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation on the CJUF III Northpoint LLC Zoning Petition to Amend Section 13.700.Jun 18
  178. 178Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-43, regarding a report on the feasibility of off-leash dog hours in Area Four. > View Originating OrderJun 18
  179. 179Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-58, regarding a report on recent ruling that law enforcement can conduct strip searches. > View Originating OrderJun 18
  180. 180Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-86, regarding a report on an increase in evening disturbances at Canal Park. > View Originating OrderJun 18
  181. 181Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-46, regarding a report on the accident at the corner of Dover Street and Massachusetts Avenue. > View Originating OrderJun 18
  182. 182Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO EXPAND PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC TOILETS AND WHETHER TOILETS CAN BE INSTALLED ON DCR LAND > View Originating OrderJun 18
  183. 183Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-78, regarding a report on expanding the number of Cambridge parks/playing fields with public toilets. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-42, regarding a report on pedestrian safety at the intersection of Coolidge Avenue and Mt. Auburn Street and where Mt. Auburn Street crosses Fresh Pond Parkway. > View Originating OrderJun 18
  184. 184Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to additional information on the purchase of 53.6 acres of watershed land in Lincoln, MA, for $1,152,247 from Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve Fund, for the purposes of drinking water supply protection and land conservation.Jun 18
  185. 185Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $75,000 from General Fund Cable Television Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Salary and Wages account to cover the costs of an Educational Access Program Manager position.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jul 30
  186. 186Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the ARRA Race to the Top (RTT) Funds from the U.S. Department of Education through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $357,775 to the School Grant Fund Salary & Wages account ($150,706), to School Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($167,719) and School Grant Fund Travel Training account ($39,350) which supports the continuation of the alignment of district's ELA, math, science and social studies curriculum to the revised MA Curriculum Frameworks, which are aligned to the national Common Core standards.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jul 30
  187. 187Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $238,992.13 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will allow the YWCA to use the funds to operate its family shelter for seven months, including the provision of case management for ten homeless families at a time as referred by the DHCD.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jul 30
  188. 188Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations to the Multi Service Center in the amount of $2,620.43 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used in support of homeless clients of the Multi Service Center to maintain at-risk households by paying either part of their rental arrearage, helping a previously homeless individual or family being placed in housing with a security deposit, paying one month's rent, or assisting with other related relocation costs.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jul 30
  189. 189Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 5. ORDER City Manager, relative to an increase in the appropriation of the Points of Entry Grant for $30,000.00 funded by the Open Society Foundation through Kratos Learning Solutions, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($27,770.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,230.00) which supports individual and group career counseling, workshops, integrated curriculum, expanded learning time, and distance learning at the Community Learning Center (CLC).Jul 30
  190. 190Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations received from Harvard University and MIT in the amount of $14,500 to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account as well as a transfer from the General Fund Reserve Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the General Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account in the amount of $14,000 totalling $28,500 and will be used to support "The Cambridge Question Campaign Against Domestic Violence."Jul 30
  191. 191Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Food Pantry grant received from the Cambridge Health Alliance for $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jul 30
  192. 192Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Library Services & Technology Act Grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the amount of $7,000 to the Grant Fund Library Salary and Wages account ($1,300) and to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,700) and will support workshops and library materials and staff time to provide on-site services.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jul 30
  193. 193Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a supplemental FY13 allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $6,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer's Council) Salaries and Wages account ($5,000), to the Grant Fund License Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500) and to the Grant Fund License Commission Travel and Training account ($500) which is in addition to the $54,000 that is already used as a funding source to support the Consumer's Council Budget in the FY13 Adopted Budget.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- Attorney General, Local ConsumeJul 30
  194. 194Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person to the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a three-year term effective July 1, 2012: Bill HartJul 30
  195. 195Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Commissioners for the Conservation Commission for a three year term to expire on June 25, 2015: Edward W. "Ted" Pickering Purvi PatelJul 30
  196. 196Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable with Power for a term of three years effective January 1, 2012: Lawrence P. Maguire (City Employee)Jul 30
  197. 197Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $300 in donations from road races to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account made to the Cambridge Auxiliary Police in recognition of their assistance with these events and will be used to purchase equipment for the Cambridge Auxiliary Police.Jul 30
  198. 198Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $100 donation from Arnold Shapiro Productions Inc. to the Grant Fund Police Salaries and Wages account. This grant will support a Police Department program through the Youth and Family Services Unit (YFSU) in partnership with the Cambridge YMCA and the Cambridge/Somerville Boxing Club for a youth boxing program for youth 13-22 who are either currently or have previously been enrolled in the YFSU Diversion program.Jul 30
  199. 199Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, FILE MOTION TO REFER BACK TO CITY MANAGER FAILED 4-5-0 > View Originating OrderJul 30
  200. 200Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-73, regarding a report on whether automated external defibrillators can be utilized in police vehicles. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-80 regarding the on-street bicycle parking program. > View Originating OrderJul 30
  201. 201Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-12 regarding a report on zoning changes for the Sullivan Courthouse and neighboring parcels. > View Originating OrderJul 30
  202. 202Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-68 regarding a report on whether NStar is able to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the continued and succesful flow of the City's electrical power. > View Originating OrderJul 30
  203. 203Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Point Emergency Communications Center Support (PSAP Support) Grant funded from the State 911 Department for $301,330 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($203,830) and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($97,500) which will support certain Emergency Communications dispatch personnel costs, the overtime costs of quality control review services by EC Supervisors, to fund additional development costs for the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System and the purchase of replacement headsets and other dispatch equipment.Jul 30
  204. 204Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $81,500,000 to provide funds for architectural design, construction and other associated costs of the King School project. View City Manager Order #20AJul 30
  205. 205Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Final Landmark Designation Study Report for the Garrett Birkhoff House at 45 Fayerweather Street, as recommended by the Historical Commission. View City Manager Order #21AJul 30
  206. 206Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the amount of $610,752.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($530,719.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($78,253.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,780.00).Jul 30
  207. 207Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-63 regarding a report on safety issues at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vasser Street. City Manager Number Twenty-three of July 30, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on July 30, 2012. > View Originating OrderJul 30
  208. 208Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board's recommendation with regard to the North Massachusetts Avenue Rezoning Petition.Jul 30
  209. 209Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, regarding the appointments of the following people as Board Members for the Council on Aging: Elizabeth Cadigan Lois Carra Ismail LaherJul 30
  210. 210Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-57, regarding the City Council's request for a report regarding the question of appropriate regulation of satellite dishes. > View Originating OrderJul 30
  211. 211Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, requesting that the City Council formally appropriate/allocate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as follows: 1A. 80% of the FY2013 CPA Local Fund revenues ($5,600,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust; 7-2-0 1B. 10% of FY2013 CPA Local Fund revenues ($700,000) allocated to Historic Preservation; 9-0-0 1C. 10% of FY2013 CPA Local Fund revenues ($700,000) allocated to Open Space; 8-1-0 2A. 80% of FY2012 State Match revenues ($1,320,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust; 7-2-0 2B. 10% of FY2012 State Match revenues ($165,000) allocated to Historic Preservation; 9-0-0 2C. 10% of FY2012 State Match revenues ($165,000) allocated to Open Space; 8-1-0 3A. 80% of the Fund Balance ($800,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust; 7-2-0 3B. 10% of the Fund Balance ($100,000) allocated toSep 10
  212. 212Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable (Without Power) for a term of three years, effective January 1, 2012: Antonio Ortiz Abington, MAPLACED ON FILESep 10
  213. 213Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 12-76 and 12-77, regarding discussion on violence and the youth perspective in reaction to the Willow Street shooting. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE Willow Street shooting. > View Originating OrSep 10
  214. 214Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, regarding Awaiting Report Item Number 12-94, regarding a report on PARK(ing) Day 2012. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 10
  215. 215Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-93, regarding a report on the feasbility of supporting the concept of human-powered bicycle cabs. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 10
  216. 216Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a landmark designation report and recommendation from the Historical Commission on the Arthur Astor Carey House located at 28 Fayerweather Street. View City Manager Order #6AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #6ASep 10
  217. 217Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Civic Education Grant for $115,753.00 funded by the Adult and Community Learning Services through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($109,487.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,020.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($246.00) which will support ESOL/Civic Education classes provided by the Community Learning Center (CLC).ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Sep 10
  218. 218Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Housing Authority Computer grant received from the Cambridge Housing Authority in the amount of $47,646.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($45,660.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,986.00) which will allow the Community Learning Center to provide computer classes for Cambridge Housing Authority residents at the Roosevelt Towers, Jefferson Park and at 119 Windsor Street.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0 Street.Sep 10
  219. 219Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,500.00 for the Center for Families program funded by the Children's Trust Fund to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to six years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Sep 10
  220. 220Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Men's Health Grant in the amount of $500.00 funded by Cambridge Public Health Commission to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to provide activities to promote senior men's health including the prevention and control of diabetes.Sep 10
  221. 221Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Metro North Regional Employment Board (MNREB) grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Adult and Community Learning Services through MNREB in the amount of $144,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($137,791.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,209.00) which funds a portion of our core English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) and Adult Basic Education services at the Community Learning Center as well as an integrated ESOL/Math course for immigrants who are interested in training to be nurse assistants or home health aides.Sep 10
  222. 222Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $88,979.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($84,979.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($4,000.00) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men's Transitional Program operated by the Multi-Service Center.Sep 10
  223. 223Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of funds of the STOP Act grant awarded from the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration Supportive Housing Program grant in the amount of $4,570.00 from the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support contracted services through the Cambridge Health Department that is responsible for implementing the Reality Check Campaign with support from the Cambridge Prevention Coalition.Sep 10
  224. 224Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the Morse Preschool in the amount of $12,035.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($2,425.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,610.00) and will be used to support staff professional development, the purchase of supplies to improve classroom instruction, and parent outreach efforts including food and childcare.Sep 10
  225. 225Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the Peabody Preschool in the amount of $15,045.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($2,665.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($12,380.00) and will be used to support staff trainings, staff professional development, the purchase of supplies to improve classroom instruction and parent outreach efforts including food and childcare.Sep 10
  226. 226Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-101, regarding a report on how the goals formed by the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee last term have been translated into practice in the City Administration. > View Originating OrderSep 10
  227. 227Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-100, regarding a report on whether emails to Councillors either through the City email or to their personal accounts may be shared with the general public. > View Originating OrderSep 10
  228. 228the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  229. 229Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-79, regarding the construction of the Cambridge Street overpass as well as Awaiting Report Item Number 12-21, regarding a report on the ownership of the Cambridge Street overpass. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 24
  230. 230Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item 12- 96, regarding a report on the Back of the Sidewalk Tree Planting Program. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 24
  231. 231Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-69, regarding the condition of Avon Street and Shepard Street between Walker and Gardner Streets. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 24
  232. 232Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOM > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKSep 24
  233. 233Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-41, regarding a report on green purchasing for City expenditures. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-59, regarding a report on implementing a city-wide department answering service. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 24
  234. 234Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Position (PSAP) Grant funded from the State 911 Department for $65,854 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Salary and Wages account ($37,000), Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($7,336.25) and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Travel and Training account ($21,517.75) which will support training to dispatch personnel in the Emergency Communications Department by covering the cost of attending training courses, fees for conferences and training courses, as well as software maintenance costs.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2 training to dispatch personneSep 24
  235. 235the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  236. 236Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) grant received from the U.S. Department of Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $95,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($90,937.00), the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,063.00), and the Travel and Training account ($1,000.00) and will be used to continue to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's work to implement programs and projects to reduce opioid overdoses in collaboration with the coalition's community partners.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2Sep 24
  237. 237Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Bridge to College Program grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($14,002.00), the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($300.00), and the Travel and Training account ($698.00) which will provide classes and counseling for CHA residents in the Cambridge Learning Center Bridge to College program, which assists residents in making the transition to post secondary education.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2Sep 24
  238. 238Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center in the amount of $23,433.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($23,185.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($248.00) which will support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center. This grant will support salaries and supplies.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 7-0- 2Sep 24
  239. 239Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 10.ORDER City Manager, relative to the appropriate the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $199,917.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 26 confirmed sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools were closed.Sep 24
  240. 240Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-84, regarding a report on how the City ensures that the public way is maintained when Sidewalk Obstruction Permits are renewed each year. > View Originating OrderSep 24
  241. 241Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-47, regarding a report on legal requirements for public notices and meetings of the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals. > View Originating OrderSep 24
  242. 242Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of members to the Cambridge Kids' Council: Youth Representative: Isobel Schpeiser, 1-year term Early Childhood member: Michelle Godfrey, 3-year term University representative: Health Weiss, 3-year term Business representative: Susan Lapierre, 3-year term Mayor's appointments: Vice Mayor E. Denise Simmons, School Committee Member Marc McGovern and Community & Family Liaison Lena JamesSep 24
  243. 243Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $6,000 from the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will assist with the procurement of violence prevention training supplies to continue to meet the goals of the transformation grant that include training to educate police officers and youth workers on identifying risky behaviors of teens and how to best respond to them.Sep 24
  244. 244Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the votes necessary to seek approval from the Mass Dept. of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2013: A. Authorize the use of Free Cash of $9,000,000 to reduce the FY13 tax rate; B. Authorize $2,000,000 in overlay surplus/reserves to be used for reducing the FY13 tax rate; C. Authorize $609,570 from the School Debt Stabilization Fund to be used as a revenue source to the General Fund Budget; D. Appropriate $10,000,000 from Free Cash to the City Debt Stabilization Fund; E. Classify property into five classes; F. Adopt the minimum residential factor of 55.9809%; G. Approve the maximum residential exemption factor of 30% for owner-occupied homes; H. Vote to double the normal value of the statutory exemptions; MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17D; J. Vote the FY13 asset limits of $58,197 allowed under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E; K. Vote the FY13 income and asset limits allowed under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41D asOct 1
  245. 245Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-44, regarding a report on how the proposal by Global Oil, LLC will impact Cambridge. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 1
  246. 246Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-92, regarding a report on the costs associated with BIO2012 and new endeavors and city partnerships identified through the event. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 1
  247. 247Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-98, regarding a report on placing an appropriate sign indicating entrance into the City of Cambridge from the North Bank Pedestrian Bridge. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 1
  248. 248Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-113, regarding a report on parking regulations for commercial vehicles parking in neighborhoods during construction projects. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 1
  249. 249Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $101,710.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($54,708.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($45,277.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($1,725.00) which will be used to provide substance abuse prevention services for Cambridge seniors, transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments, and weekly food shopping trips.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 15
  250. 250Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Mount Auburn Hospital Grant in the amount of $7,068.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($6,568.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00) which will be used to support one ESOL class and its related services for employees at the Mount Auburn Hospital provided by the Community Learning Center.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 15
  251. 251Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Points of Entry Grant for $13,000.00 funded by the Open Society Foundation through Kratos Learning Solutions, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($7,657.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,193.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($150.00) which will support individual and group career counseling, workshops, integrated curriculum, expanded learning time, and distance learning at the Community Learning Center (CLC).ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 15
  252. 252Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Project Bread Food Pantry grant received from the Project Bread organization for $7,225.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which were awarded to the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry by Project Bread to pay for purchases at the Greater Boston Food Bank, other food purchases for our Senior Food Pantry, as well as food for senior activities and events at the Senior Center.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 15
  253. 253Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Water Board for a term of five years effective October 1, 2012: James C. Tanner, Jr.PLACED ON FILEOct 15
  254. 254Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of $600,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Finance Department (Information Technology) Extraordinary Expenditures Account to address planning for future innovation as well as some critical technology infrastructure needs.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 15
  255. 255Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Works Department Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures Account for the first phase of the LED Street Light conversion project.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 15
  256. 256Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-114, regarding a report that home foreclosure sales via auction be required to show ownership by the lender or agent of said property before an auction can occur. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 22
  257. 257Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO THE CITYMANAGER ON MOTION OF DECKER > View Originating OrderREFERRED BACK TO THE CITYMANAGER ON MOTION OF DECKER > View Oct 22
  258. 258Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-115, regarding a report on making accommodations for voters when elevators are not working or there are other barriers at polling locations. City Manager, relative to an appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,027,975.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Development to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($244,685.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($783,290.00) to allow the operation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Oct 22
  259. 259Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of funds of the America's Promise grant in the amount of $2,500.00 to the Human Services Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to sponsor specific events designed to provide information and resources to our community of first- generation college students in Cambridge.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Oct 22
  260. 260Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) grant in the amount of $1,155.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will allow the Community Learning Center to plan and implement two focus groups with members of immigrant populations/ethnic minorities in Cambridge to provide input on school meals.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0 to provide input on school meOct 22
  261. 261Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the MetroNorth Regional Employment Board for $121,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($98,840.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($22,160.00) which will be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling additional income-eligible youth in the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program and to support program costs for work sites taking large numbers of youth and developing worksites for youth participants.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Oct 22
  262. 262Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $35,000 to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance Account and will be used to pay for consultant services related to the City's role in the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Sunshot Grant project. The appropriation will be reimbursed by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, which has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Oct 22
  263. 263Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services for $188,000 to the Grant Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account to provide funds for new and replacement equipment for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Team, including self contained breathing apparatus, combustible gas indicators, diagnostic chemical detection kits, and upgrades to decontamination equipment.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Oct 22
  264. 264Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for $32,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funds for the purchase of a radio console for Emergency Operations Center at the Water Department to support the activities of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination within the Fire Department.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Oct 22
  265. 265Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULESREFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULENov 5
  266. 266Transmitting communication from Robert W. City Manager, relative to the results of the bi-annual Citizens Opinion Survey for 2012. TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTENov 5
  267. 267Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-95, regarding a report on creating a Pavement to Parklet program. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-70, regarding a report on accepting payment at parking meters via credit cards; Awaiting Report Item Number 12-82, regarding a report on the feasibility of implementing an initiative similar to the Boston Meter program; and Awaiting Report Item Number 12-118, regarding a report on the possibility of installing "Pay by Phone" enabled meters. > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTENov 5
  268. 268Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-117, regarding a report on expanding the number of parking spaces in the North Point Park area. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderNov 5
  269. 269Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-72, regarding how increases in student loans might impact Cambridge students. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderNov 5
  270. 270Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a communication from Executive Director of the Cambridge Historical Commission Charles Sullivan regarding a request from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities for approval of a Preservation Restriction on the property at 10 Hollis Street. View City Manager Order #6A Additional Attachments are available at the City Clerk's Office.ORDER ADOPTED Executive Director of the Cambridge HistoricalNov 5
  271. 271Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-121, regarding a report on Cambridge joining the Compassionate Action Network as a Compassionate City. > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE MAYOR > View Originating OrderNov 5
  272. 272Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-119, regarding a report on banning DeFelice Corp. and what safety measures were taken following the incident at Spring and Fulkerson Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderNov 5
  273. 273Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER ON MOTION OF DECKER > View Originating OrderREFERRED BACK TO THE CITY MANAGER ON MOTION OF DECKER > ViewNov 5
  274. 274Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORTREFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARINov 19
  275. 275Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Council Order Number 10, dated 5/23/2011, regarding Biogen return to Cambridge. FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKER > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKER > View OriNov 19
  276. 276Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-103, regarding a report on CDBG funding. FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKER > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF DECKER > View OriNov 19
  277. 277Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-102, regarding a report on how sequestration effects municipal finances. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program for $39,487 to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to support the department's mobile computing infrastructure through the purchase of laptop computers/mobile computing for police vehicles.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Nov 19
  278. 278Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer within the FY11 Smart Policing Innovation Grant, in the amount of $47,000 from the Grant Fund Police Extraordinary Expenditures account to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($37,902) and to the Grant Fund Police Travel and Training Account ($9,098) to ensure the completion of the analysis in predictive policing requirement is met as part of the grant.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Nov 19
  279. 279Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 from Free Cash to the Public investment Fund Executive Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to replace three (3) photocopiers in the Executive office, the Historical Department and the City Clerk's Office.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Nov 19
  280. 280Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable Without Power for a term of three years effective the first day of January, 2012: John Dudley Quincy, MAPLACED ON FILEDec 3
  281. 281Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-127, regarding a report on pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Upton and Magazine Streets. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 3
  282. 282Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-89, regarding the feasibility of implementing speed-control measures at the corner of Tremont St. and Gardner Rd. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 3
  283. 283Transmitting communication from Robert W. TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEDec 3
  284. 284Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-88, regarding a report on how the City plans to maintain grade separated bikeways and keep them free from sand, branches and other debris. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-139, regarding a report on extending the public toilet pilot program until a permanent solution is installed. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 3
  285. 285Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-122, regarding a report on how city construction projects are scoped, contracted out and managed so that hazards in project fill, park equipment or other areas are not likely to be created as the equipment gets used or as soil gets compacted or as erosion or frost heaves or other environmental factors alter park topography. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE or as erosion or frost heaves or other enviroDec 3
  286. 286Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF > View Originating OrderDavisREFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF > View OrDec 3
  287. 287Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-112, regarding a report on data that compares the actual energy efficiency for the City Hall Annex. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account which will fund the replacement of six (6) heat pumps in the water-to-water geothermal heat pump system at City Hall Annex.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Dec 3
  288. 288Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $250,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Public Works Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover a lump sum settlement and current and anticipated medical services and/or prescription reimbursement costs and for the remainder of the fiscal year for personnel injured in the performance of their duties.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Dec 3
  289. 289Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative the appointment of Jeana Franconi as Budget Director effective December 3, 2012.Dec 3
  290. 290Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $5,000 to the Grant Fund Historical Salaries and Wages account which will continue to fund part-time archives assistants who provide support for on-going maintenance of the Commission's public archive as well as assisting members of the public with research requests.Dec 3
  291. 291Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, COUNCIL ORDER NO. 2 OF 12/3/2012Dec 3
  292. 292Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Council Order No. 2, dated December 3, 2012, regarding the impact of the recently passed medical marijuana referendum. COUNCIL ORDER NO. 5 OF 12/3/2012Dec 3
  293. 293Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation on the Patty Chen, et al Zoning Petition.REFERRED TO THE PETITIONDec 10
  294. 294Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-138, regarding a report on updating the archived Council meetings to a standard platform capable of playback on a mobile device. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 10
  295. 295Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-97, regarding a report on the incident at the Cambridge Gateway Inn on July 5, 2012. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 10
  296. 296Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE AND THE PLASTIC BAG PORTION THE COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE ON MOTION OFDavisREFERRED TODec 10
  297. 297Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a three year term, effective the first day of January, 2013: Patricia Breen Cambridge, MAPLACED ON FILEDec 17
  298. 298Transmitting communication from Robert W. TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ONDec 17
  299. 299Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-67, regarding a report on implementing a ban on trucks transporting hazardous materials through the City. BACK TO CITY MANAGER ON MOTION OF DECKER > View Originating OrderREFERRED BACK TO CITY MANAGER ON MOTION OF DECKER > View OriDec 17
  300. 300Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-137, regarding a report on wait times during past elections such as the November 6th Presidential Election. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > ViDec 17
  301. 301Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-99, regarding a report on statistical information regarding enforcement citations issued for loud motorcycle mufflers and car radios and the City's plan to address these issues. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-131, regarding a report on possible advantages of the "preservation easement" process. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 17
  302. 302Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-134, regarding what policies exist to protect individuals awaiting the opening of the ON MOTION OF SIMMONS > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Cambridge Senior CenterDec 17
  303. 303Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, Cambridge Senior Center during extreme weather conditions. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $16,350 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide mini-grants to artists, arts organizations and community groups in Cambridge.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Dec 17
  304. 304Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Traffic Enforcement Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $16,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to support high-visibility enforcement during the "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaigns; the purpose of which is to promote safety and reduce impaired driving.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-1- 0Dec 17
  305. 305Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an increase in the appropriation of the Center for Families Children's Trust Fund grant through the Department of Education in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used by the Center for Families to support family programs targeting parents of children up to six years, which include a variety of family support and parent education programs and resources.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Dec 17
  306. 306Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Community Access Monitor Grant in the amount of $1,615.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which was funded from registration fees to attend the Community Access Monitor training co-sponsored by the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Massachusetts Office on Disability and used for food costs at the training on September 11-12, 2012.Dec 17
  307. 307Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-116, regarding a report on maintaining the present Central Square Farmer's Market permit rate. > View Originating OrderDec 17
  308. 308Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT AND TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEEDec 17

Applications & Petitions

Petition91 actions · № 1–91
  1. 1A constable bond was received from Frederick W. McDonald for approval of the surety.Jan 9
  2. 2An application was received from John McQuillan, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 37 Lancaster Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission (Avon Hill NCDC approved ribbon driveway and handicap ramp) and Public Works. Three abuttor approvals and three abuttor disapprovals received. Neighborhood representative approved personally, not for the organization. Additional design documents on file with the petition. Additional design documents on file with the petition. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Applications and Petitions Number Two of January 9, 2012. Appeal from Avon Hill NCDC also included. Placed on Table January 23, 2012 by Councillor Simmons.Jan 9
  3. 3An application was received from Patricia Moriarty, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 23 Bellis Circle; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation (sign pole removed before cutting curb), Historical Commission and Public Works. Two abuttors approved, one disapproved and one no opinion. Neighborhood Association neither approves or disapproves the petition.Jan 9
  4. 4An application was received from Kin Lau, AbodeZ, requesting permission to relocate curb cuts at the premises numbered 42 and 45 Bay State Road; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Approval has been received from the neighborhood association.Jan 23
  5. 5An application was received from Get in Shape for Women, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1764 Massachusetts Avenue.Jan 23
  6. 6An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Cambridge Open Studios East/Central on May 12th and May 13th.Jan 30
  7. 7An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing Word to the Mother on May 12th and May 13th.Jan 30
  8. 8An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Cambridge Open Studios North/West on May 19th and May 20th.Jan 30
  9. 9An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Cambridge River Festival on June 2nd.Jan 30
  10. 10An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing the Dragon Boat Festival on June 9th and June 10th.Jan 30
  11. 11An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Central Swings every Thursday night in August.Jan 30
  12. 12An application was received from Club Passim, requesting permission for a display of merchandise and two chairs in front of the premises numbered 47 Palmer Street.Feb 13
  13. 13An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing the Cambridge River Festivel on June 2nd.Feb 13
  14. 14An application was received from Kundalini Yoga Boston, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 186 Hampshire Street.Feb 13
  15. 15An application was received from Associated requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 26 Holyoke Street.Feb 13
  16. 16Brokerage Group, requesting permission for a two sided sign at the premises numbered 307-313 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Feb 13
  17. 17An application was received from Panera Bread, requesting permission for a blade sign and awnings at the premises numbered 1280 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Feb 13
  18. 18An application was received from Panera Bread, requesting permission for five tables and eighteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 1280 Massachusetts Avenue.Feb 27
  19. 19An application was received from Church St. Enterprises LLC, requesting permission for a blade sign and awning at the premises numbered 61 Church Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Feb 27
  20. 20An application was received from East Boston Savings Bank, requesting permission for three awnings at the premises numbered 2172 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Feb 27
  21. 21A constable bond was received from Charles M. Durrah for approval of the surety.Mar 5
  22. 22An application was received from Harvard Square requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 594 Cambridge Street.Mar 19
  23. 23Business Association requesting permission for a temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing MayFair on Sunday May 6th.Mar 19
  24. 24An application was received from Harvard Square Business Association requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing MayFair on Sunday, May 6th.Mar 19
  25. 25An application was received from Yoki Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, three tables and six chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 485 Massachusetts Avenue.Mar 19
  26. 26An application was received from Panera Bread and Harvard Square Business Association requesting permission for a table on the Sheldon Cohen Island next to Out of Town News to hand out bagels and cookies.Mar 19
  27. 27An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, fifty-seven banners on poles in Harvard Square, ninety-three banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Memorial Drive to Harvard Square, sixteen banners on poles along Broadway from Ellery Street to Felton Street, eighteen banners on poles beginning at Inman Street to Bigelow Street announcing the Cambridge Science Festival April 20-29, 2012. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.Mar 19
  28. 28An application was received from Kendall Square Corporation requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises adjacent to Kendall Square T Globe fountain at the corner of Main Street and Broadway.Mar 26
  29. 29An application was received from Propark Inc. requesting permission for three sandwich board signs at the corner of Mount Auburn Street and Holyoke Street; the garage exit on Dunster Street and the garage entrance on Holyoke Street.Mar 26
  30. 30An application was received from Moksa requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 450 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Mar 26
  31. 31An application was received from Pinkberry/NE Frogpond requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 1388 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Mar 26
  32. 32An application was received from Curious George Store requesting permission for two signs at the premises numbered 1 JFK Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Mar 26
  33. 33A zoning petition has been received from Zevart M. Hollisian, Trustee of Garabed B. Hollisian Trust and L-Z Realty Trust and Seth D. Alexander, President, MIT Investment Management Company, requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance by extending the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District from Green Street out to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street; said parcel to be developed by Forest City.Mar 26
  34. 34An application was received from Thelonious Monkfish Ltd. requesting permission for ten tables and twenty chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 524 Massachusetts Avenue.Mar 26
  35. 35An application was received from Veggie Galaxy requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, eight tables and sixteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 450 Massachusetts Avenue.Mar 26
  36. 36An application was received from H & R Block requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, one table and two chairs in front of the premises numbered 1910 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 2
  37. 37An application was received from Third Square Apartments requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 285 Third Street.Apr 2
  38. 38An application was received from Skampa Enterprise Inc., 424 Cambridge Street requesting permission for ten tables and twenty chairs for restaurant seating on the Fifth Street side of 424 Cambridge Street.Apr 2
  39. 39An application was received from Cambridge Community Television requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 438 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 9
  40. 40An application was received from Cambridge Housing Authority requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 7 Temple Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.Apr 9
  41. 41An application was received from Simon's Coffee House requesting permission for three tables and six chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 1736 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 23
  42. 42An application was received from Moksa LLC requesting permission for eight tables and thirty-two chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 450 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 23
  43. 43An application was received from Yoki Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar requesting permission for a sign and an awning at the premises numbered 485 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Apr 23
  44. 44An application was received from Park Restaurant and Northpoint LLC to amend certain provision of the City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance that govern the Planned Unit Development in the North Point Residence District.Apr 23
  45. 45Bar requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 59 JFK Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutter.Apr 23
  46. 46An application was received from Bab Al-Amoud Caffe requesting permission for six tables and eighteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 150 Western Avenue.Apr 30
  47. 47An application was received from Harvard Graduate School of Education requesting permission for three temporary banners on poles on Appian Way. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.Apr 30
  48. 48An application was received from West Bridge Restaurant requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 1 Kendall Square. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutter.May 14
  49. 49An application was received from Bob Slate Stationer requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 30 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.May 14
  50. 50An application was received from the Ndaje School of African Arts requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing the Ndaje African Dance Festival at the Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Avenue June 28-July 1, 2012.May 21
  51. 51An application was received from Veritas Tutors, LLC requesting permission for a display of merchandise in front of the premises numbered 1360 Massachusetts Avenue.May 21
  52. 52An application was received from Cambridge Savings Bank requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 104 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutter.May 21
  53. 53An application was received from Clothware requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1773 Massachusetts Avenue.Jun 18
  54. 54An application was received from Mithen Nallari requesting permission to widen an existing curb cut at the premises numbered 31-33 Willard Street; said application has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.Jun 18
  55. 55An application was received from the Trustee of Cottage Park Realty Trust requesting permission to modify the existing curb cut at the premises numbered 27 Cottage Park Avenue; said application has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Applications and Petitions Number Three of June 18, 2012.Jun 18
  56. 56An application was received from Alexandria Real Estate Equities requesting permission for curb cuts at the premises numbered 75 & 125 Binney Street; said application has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood association.Jun 18
  57. 57A constable bond was received from Albert T. Darling Yanow, et al. transmitting a zoning petition entitled "Area Four Neighborhood Preservation" requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map in Area Four and the Central Square area.Jul 30
  58. 58for approval of the surety.Jul 30
  59. 59An application was received from Robert and Kristine Higgins, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 1 Highland Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works with conditions. No neighborhood neighborhood association for that area.Jul 30
  60. 60An application was received from Martha Doyle, Education First Center, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 8 Education Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works with conditions. Approval has been received from the neighborhood association.Jul 30
  61. 61An application was received from Toscano Restaurant requesting permission for two signs, two awnings and one canopy at the premises numbered 52 Brattle Street and 1 Story Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutter.Jul 30
  62. 62An application was received from Dickson Hardware requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 26 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Sep 10
  63. 63An application was received from LaVoie Strategic Communications Group requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 201 Broadway. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutter.Sep 10
  64. 64An application was received from Chipotle Mexican Grill requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 600 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Sep 10
  65. 65An application was received from Peter Lee, Young Investments, LLC requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 97-99 Harvey Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works with conditions. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. Applications and Petitions Number Four of September 10, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on September 10, 2012.Sep 10
  66. 66An application was received from Peter Lee, Young Investments, LLC requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 127-135 Harvey Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works with conditions. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. Applications and Petitions Number Five of September 10, 2012 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on September 10, 2012.Sep 10
  67. 67An application was received from Chipotle Mexican Grill requesting permission for three tables and six chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 600 Massachusetts Avenue.Sep 24
  68. 68An application was received from The Democracy et al., requesting the City Council to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 20.300 - Central Square Overlay District in Section 20.304.5 Use Limitations and Restrictions.Sep 24
  69. 69Center requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 45 Mount Auburn Street.Sep 24
  70. 70An application was received from Department of Human Service Programs requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Family Literacy Fun Day for Cambridge Families at City Hall on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:30 am-2:30 pm.Sep 24
  71. 71An application was received from Ciampa Apothecary requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 425 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutter.Sep 24
  72. 72An application was received from Don Condie requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 6 Linnaean Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works with conditions. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.Oct 1
  73. 73An application was received from Touch Gallery requesting permission to reface a pre-existing nonconforming sign at the premises numbered 281 Concord Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works and Community Development Department.Oct 15
  74. 74An application was received from Grolier Poetry Book Shop requesting permission for a sandwich board sign on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Plympton Street.Oct 15
  75. 75An application was received from Boston Classical Soo Bahk Do requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 7 Temple Street.Oct 15
  76. 76An application was received from Equity Office requesting permission for a new curb cut and to relocate a curb cut at the premises numbered 160 CambridgePark Drive; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Neighborhood association response received.Oct 22
  77. 77An application was received from Vartan Keshishan requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 13-15 Athens Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Applications and Petitions Number Two of October 22, 2012.Oct 22
  78. 78An application was received from Ara Barsoumian requesting permission to move the existing curb cut at the premises numbered 99 Kinnaird Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Approval has been received from the neighborhood association.Oct 22
  79. 79An application was received from Jeff Hirsch, 159 First Street Associates, L.P. requesting permission for a new curb cut along with the closing of three existing curb cuts at the premises numbered 159 First Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Approval has been received from the neighborhood association.Nov 5
  80. 80An application was received from Curious George requesting permission for extensions for stroller parking in front of the premises numbered 1 JFK Street.Nov 5
  81. 81An application was received from The Cambridge Center for Adult Education requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 56 Brattle Street.Nov 5
  82. 82An application was received from The Cambridge Center for Adult Education requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 42 Brattle Street.Nov 5
  83. 83An application was received from R. J. Gourmet requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 441 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Nov 5
  84. 84An application was received from Insomnia Cookies requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 65 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Nov 5
  85. 85An application was received from Puritan and Company requesting permission for three flower boxes in front of the premises numbered 1166 Cambridge Street.Nov 19
  86. 86An application was received from Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 6 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Dec 3
  87. 87An application was received from Seventh Sense Bio Systems requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 286 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Dec 10
  88. 88A zoning petition has been received from Zevart M. Hollisian, Trustee of Garabed B. Hollisian Trust and L-Z Realty Trust and Seth D. Alexander, President, MIT Investment Management Company to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map by extending the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District from Green Street out to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street; said petition includes a map and a commitment letter.Dec 10
  89. 89An application was received from Puritan & Co requesting permission for three awnings and a blade sign at the premises numbered 1164-1166 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Dec 17
  90. 90An application was received from GAP requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 15 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Dec 17
  91. 91A zoning petition has been received from ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR A HEARING AND REPORT Massachusetts Institute of Technology to amend the Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 13.80 and amend the Zoning Map by adding a new PUD-5 District.Dec 17

Committee Reports

Report45 actions · № 1–45
  1. 1A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Claims Committee, for a meeting held on December 20, 2011 to consider claims filed against the City. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0 SEE ORDER #9Jan 9
  2. 2A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Seidel, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a hearing held on December 28, 2011 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on the petition filed by Julia Bishop, et al. and refiled by the City Council to amend Section 17.20 of the Zoning Ordinance - Regulations for Special District 2 located in North Cambridge along Linear Park. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0 ORDINANCE #1347Jan 9
  3. 3A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Housing Committee for a public meeting held on August 18, 2011 for the purpose of an update on the plan of the owner of Chapman Arms to sell the building and the City's option to preserve the affordable units which comprises half of the total units in the Chapman Arms. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 23
  4. 4A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Community Health Committee sponsored a public forum on domestic violence held on October 11, 2011. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 23
  5. 5A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Sam Seidel, Chair of the Ordinance Committee for a public hearing held on March 29, 2011 to receive a presentation on form-based zoning, as it was planned and implemented in the City of Miami, Florida. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEFeb 6
  6. 6A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee for a public meeting held on September 15, 2011 to discuss bike parking, enforcement, bike sharing and facilities. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND THREE ORDERS ADOPTED SEE ORDERS #15, #16 AND #17Feb 13
  7. 7A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee for a public meeting held on September 8, 2011 to discuss overall data collection for parking and enforcement statistics for bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEFeb 27
  8. 8A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee for a public meeting held on March 20, 2012 to receive a report on Cambridge's participation in the BIO2012 conference. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEMar 26
  9. 9A communication was received from Marybeth Cosgrove, Operations Manager, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Claims Committee, for a meeting held on March 27, 2012 to consider claims filed against the City. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0-0 SEE ORDER #4Apr 2
  10. 10A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Finance Committee, for public hearings held on May 2, 2012, May 9, 2012 and May 16, 2012 relative to the General Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2013 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $454,384, UND BUDGET ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-1-0REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND GENERAL FMay 21
  11. 11A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 9, 2012 relative to the Water Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2013 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $14,144, D BUDGET ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0-0REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND WATER FUNMay 21
  12. 12A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 9, 2012 relative to the Public Investment Fund for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2013 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $21,277, VESTMENT FUND ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0-0REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND PUBLIC INMay 21
  13. 13A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Environment Committee for a public meeting held on April 24, 2012 to discuss water conservation and energy efficiency as it pertains to the treatment and distribution of Cambridge's water and associated costs. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJun 4
  14. 14A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 15, 2012 to discuss the petition of Forest City/MIT to amend the Zoning Ordinances by extending the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District from Green Street out to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street and further to provide for the potential development of a residential building on Sidney Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Green Street. 14, 2012PLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIME LIMIT ON AUGUSTJun 11
  15. 15A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 23, 2012 to discuss a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge by adding to Section 5.50 entitled "Special Dimensional Regulations" a section 5.54 entitled "Special Regulations for Municipal Elementary and Middle (K-8) Schools. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0 ORDINANCE #1349Jun 11
  16. 16A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on May 23, 2012 to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on a petition filed by CJUF III Northpoint LLC to amend Article 13.700 - Planned Unit Development in the North Point Residence District. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED 9-0-0 ORDINANCE #1350Jun 11
  17. 17A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public hearing held on June 4, 2012 to consider ideas for the best long-term community use of the Foundry Works Building. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJun 11
  18. 18A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Cable TV Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee for a public meeting held on June 5, 2012 to discuss putting university and college educational content on Cambridge's public access channels. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #17Jun 11
  19. 19A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public hearing held on June 5, 2012 to review the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority's (CRA) relationship with the city, how the CRA was set up and who is the CRA's governing body. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJun 18
  20. 20A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on June 6, 2012 to discuss the petition from the Planning Board to rezone the North Massachusetts Avenue area. A hearing was also scheduled at 4:15 PM to discuss a petition of the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Map for an area along North Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity of Trolley Square and Linear Park from Business A-2 to Residence C-2B. The petitions were discussed together. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0 ORDINANCE #1351 NORTH MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE MAP CHANGE PETITION REFILED AS OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 PER ORDER #20Jun 18
  21. 21A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on June 11, 2012 to discuss changing the Traffic Regulations in Appendix D, Schedule 13 by striking out the penalty fee of $30.00 and substituting in place the fee of $5.00 as it relates to Section 16.7 entitled "Street Cleaning". REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER #1 OF JUNE 4, 2012 PLACED ON FILEJun 18
  22. 22A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on June 11, 2012 to discuss an appropriation of $11,917,462 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account which appeared as Agenda Item Number Fifteen of April 23, 2012. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0-0Jun 18
  23. 23A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Cable TV Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee for a public meeting held on June 12, 2012 to discuss planning and outreach regarding the digital divide. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJul 30
  24. 24A communication was received from Paula Crane, Adminstrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting an amended report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on June 27, 2012 to continue discussion on the petition of Forest City/MIT to amend the Zoning Ordinances by extending the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District from Green Street out to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street and further to provide for the potential development of a residential building on Sidney Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Green Street. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO THE PETITIONJul 30
  25. 25A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assisant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on June 28, 2012 to continue discussion on the petitions from the Planning Board to rezone the North Massachusetts Avenue area and to amend the Zoning Map for an area along Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity of Trolley Square and Linear Park from Business A-2 to Residence C-2B. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO THE PETITONJul 30
  26. 26A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on July 19, 2012 to conduct a follow-up meeting on the petition to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge by adding to Section 5.50 entitled "Special Dimensional Regulations" a section 5.54 entitled "Special Regulations for Municipal Elementary and Middle (K-8) Schools. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO THE PETITIONJul 30
  27. 27A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on July 25, 2012 to continue discussion on the petition of Forest City/MIT to amend the Zoning Ordinances by extending the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District from Green Street out to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street and further to provide for the potential development of a residential building on Sidney Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Green Street. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO THE PETITIONJul 30
  28. 28A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Environment Committee for a public meeting held on June 26, 2012 to discuss open space throughout the city. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJul 30
  29. 29A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assisant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Civic Unity Committee for a public meeting held on July 10, 2012 to address the spike in summertime violence and safe neighborhoods. CORRECTED REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJul 30
  30. 30A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on June 22, 2012 to have an initial discussion with the City Manager to develop a comprehensive short and long term succession plan. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILESep 10
  31. 31A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee for a public meeting held on August 6, 2012 to receive an overview from the Community Development Department of the Grand Junction Rail with the Trail (RWT) Feasibility Study of 2006 and to discuss actions the City can make towards its construction. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #28Sep 10
  32. 32A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee, for a public meeting held on May 31, 2012 to discuss the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Ordinance (PTDM); how the ordinance works for property owners who comply with the PTDM Ordinance; the specific tactics used to reduce Single Occupancy Vehicles (SOVs) and whether the PTDM Ordinance merits expansion to better serve and inform decision making in the current development boom. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILESep 10
  33. 33A communication was received from Savitri Khalsa, Aide to Councillor vanBeuzekom, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Environment Committee for a public meeting held on August 8, 2012 to discuss implementation of a plan for separate trash or recycling curbside pickup for small businesses along existing curbside routes. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILESep 10
  34. 34A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on September 19, 2012 to continue discussions to develop a hiring process for the position of City Manager. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEOct 1
  35. 35A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on August 6, 2012 to continue discussions on the MIT Nuclear Reactor and related public safety concerns, long-term planning and associated issues. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Committee Report Number One of October 15, 2012. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEOct 15
  36. 36A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on July 17, 2012 to discuss the jurisdiction of non-Cambridge Police Department law enforcement organizations including Harvard, MIT, State and MBTA Police and Health Alliance, special security personnel and out of town officers on construction details. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Committee Report Number Two of October 15, 2012. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEOct 15
  37. 37A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on August 13, 2012 to discuss security cameras. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEOct 15
  38. 38A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on October 3, 2012 to discuss a zoning petition filed by Susan Yanow, et al to rezone from the existing Business A to Business A-1 the areas bounded by Windsor, Main Streets, Bishop Allen Drive, Columbia, Prospect and Norfolk Streets; rezone from the existing Bus. B and CRDD to a proposed new district Bus. B-3 in the area bounded by Green, Landsdowne, Magazine and Prospect Streets and Mass. Ave. define as a protected neighborhood zone the area zoned Res. C-1 and bounded by Portland, Main and Windsor Streets and a line 120 feet north of and parallel to Main Street; rezone the areas currently identified as Municipal Parking Lots along Bishop Allen Drive to a proposed new Municipal Parking District (MP). LIMITPLACED ON FILE JANUARY 2, 2013 DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEOct 22
  39. 39A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on October 3, 2012 to discuss an amendment by the City Council to add a footnote #15 to Table 6.36.1(a) Column III (Open Space, Res. A-1, A-2, Res. B) stating: "where a single dwelling unit is located on a private way and where said private way could provide adequate parking for at least one car, with the written notice from the Fire Department that emergency access would not be impaired, the requirement for off-street parking is waived." REPORT ACCEPTED AND REFERRED TO THE PETITION SUBJECT REMAINS IN COMMITTEEOct 22
  40. 40A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on October 24, 2012 to discuss the visioning process for the City of Cambridge and the City Manager search. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILENov 5
  41. 41A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on October 19, 2012 to discuss Community Benefits. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILENov 19
  42. 42A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Cable TV Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee for a public meeting held on June 5, 2012 to discuss creating a smarter city using Information and Innovation Technology. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILENov 19
  43. 43A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Housing Committee for a public meeting held on October 16, 2012 to discuss the expiring use agreement for University Park and to receive an update from Boston Properties on their commitment to build affordable housing in Kendall Square. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Committee Report Number One of December 3, 2012. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEDec 3
  44. 44A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Housing Committee for a public meeting held on October 16, 2012 to receive an update on plans to sell 2 Mount Auburn Street. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Committee Report Number Two of December 3, 2012. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEDec 3
  45. 45A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on October 3, 2012 to discuss the zoning petition filed by Patty Chen, et al. to amend the Zoning Ordinance in Section 20.300 Central Square Overlay District in Section 20.304.5 Use Limitations and Restrictions. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED 8-0-1 ORDINANCE #1352Dec 3

Communications from City Officers

Communication20 actions · № 1–22
  1. 1A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a letter from former Mayor and City Councillor David P. Maher, regarding executive session minutes of City Council discussions of the Monteiro case. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Jan 9
  2. 2Councillor Kelley filed reconsideration of the vote taken on February 13, 2012 adopting an order with conditions for a curb cut at 9 Wyman Street. An application was received from Eric Griffith, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 9 Wyman Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Applications and Petitions Number Three of October 24, 2011. Placed on Table October 31, 2011 by Councillor Cheung on roll call vote 6-3-0. Placed back on the Table January 23, 2012 by Councillor Toomey. Motion to take from the Table failed 3-5-1 on February 6, 2012. Order adopted 2/13/12 reconsideration filed by Councillor Kelley 2/13/12. View attached file Related Application and Petition 10-24-2011 No. 3 13, 2012 ADOPTING ORDER STANDS.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19, ACTION TAKEN ON FEBRUARYJan 23
  3. 3A communication was received from Councillor Craig A. Kelley, regarding the subject of the late resolutions not being read. View attached file COMMITTEE.REFERRED TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULESJan 30
  4. 4A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting an interim plan for the City Clerk's Office. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Feb 13
  5. 5A communication was received from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, transmitting smalll actions the City of Cambridge can take regarding additional revenue for the MBTA and MA Regional Transportation. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Feb 22
  6. 6A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from the City Council Special Meeting held on February 8, 2012 to consider a petition filed by Julia Bishop et al., to amend Section 17.20 of the Zoning Ordinance-Regulations for Special District 2 located in North Cambridge along Linear Park. View attached fileREFERRED TO CALENDAR ITEM #3.Feb 27
  7. 7A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis, transmitting the City Council Committee Assignments for the 2012-2013 term. (Staff assignments included) View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Mar 5
  8. 8A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis, transmitting a letter received from Boston Properties on March 16, 2012 transmitting commitments accompanying the request for modification of open space covenants. (See Order #18 and 3 additional Order in Calendar Item #2 of 3/19/2012) View attached file > View Related Policy OrderREFERRED TO CALENDAR ITEM #2.Mar 19
  9. 9A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher, Ordinance Committee Chair transmitting a corrected copy of the North Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Petition. View attached file COMMITTEE FOR HEARING AND REPORT.REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCEApr 9
  10. 10A communication was received from Patricia A. Berry, Executive Secretary to the School Committee, transmitting a copy of an order from the School Committee recommending the FY13 General Fund Budget of the Cambridge Public Schools be adopted in the sum of $144,987,705.00. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.Apr 23
  11. 11A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis regarding the response to April 9th Policy Order #2 on the Cambridge Housing Authority. View attached filePLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO CALENDAR ITEM #2.Apr 23
  12. 12A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting notice of Vice Mayor Simmons appointment as the City Council representative to the Kids' Council. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Apr 30
  13. 13A communication was received from City Councillor Marjorie Decker transmitting her withdrawal from the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Apr 30
  14. 14A communication from Councillor vanBeuzekom transmitting a communication from Jeff Lockwood, Global Head, Communications, Novartis Institute for Bio Medical Research, transmitting Novartis policy that during business hours the exterior courtyard is open and accessible to the public. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.May 21
  15. 15A communication was received from Patricia A. Berry, Executive Secretary to the School Committee, transmitting a copy of an order from the School Committee requesting clarification from the City on how the City's 5-year financial plan will impact the School District's building renovation plan passed as part of the Innovation Agenda. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER.Jun 4
  16. 16A communication was received from Councillor Leland Cheung transmitting a copy of a letter from Senator Sal DiDomenico regarding Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, a company based in Cambridge, weighing a potential move to the South Boston waterfront. View attached filePLACED ON FILE AND SEND TO CAMBRIDGE DELEGATION.Jun 18
  17. 17A communication was received from Councillor Craig A. Kelley regarding the King School Renovation. View attached fileREFERRED TO CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM #20.Jul 30
  18. 18the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  19. 19the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  20. 20A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a copy of the Silver Ribbon Commission Report. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Dec 10
  21. 21A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a copy of the safe routes to school order from the School Committee. View attached file TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF MAYOR DAVIS.REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER AND TRANSPORTATION,Dec 10
  22. 22A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Donna P. Lopez transmitting the response to an Open Meeting Law Complaint. View attached file ORDER #7 REFERRED TO COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS #1 ON MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MAHER ORDER #7 ADOPTED ON THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF 9 MEMBERS.Dec 17

Ordinances

Ordinance14 actions · № 1–14
  1. 1That the matter of the election of the Mayor and Vice DAVIS ELECTED BALLOT #10. E. DENISE SIMMONS ELECTED VICE BALLOT #1. Mayor be referred to Unfinished Business. Councillor Cheung. POR 2012 #1.1 Committee Reports for Monday, January 2, 2012 There are no Committee Reports for Monday, January 2, 2012. Communications and Reports from City Officers for Monday, January 2, 2012 There are no Communications and City Officer Reports for Monday, January 2, 2012. Snapshot of Ordinances CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCES CREATED IN YEAR 2012 01/30/12 GLBT Ordinance Increasing the maximum number of commissioners from fifteen to twenty. ORDAINED 9-0-0 ORDINANCE #1346OnJan 2
  2. 203/26/12 Forest City/MIT Extend the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District (CRDD) from Green Street to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street, and to amend Article 15.000 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to increase the total allowed development in the CRDD Zoning District and to increase allowed building heights in specific areas of the district north of Green Street. LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 2
  3. 304/09/12 Revised North Massachusetts Avenue Rezoning Petition North Massachusetts Avenue Rezoning Petition from the Planning Board. ORDINANCE #1351 ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0Jan 2
  4. 404/09/12 School Site Zoning Add to the Special Dimensional Regulations a Special Regulation for Municipal Elementary and Middle (K-8) Schools. ORDINANCE #1349 ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0Jan 2
  5. 504/23/12 CJUF III Northpoint LLC Amend certain provision of the City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance that govern the Planned Unit Development in the North Point Residence District. ORDINANCE #1350 ORDAINED 9-0-0Jan 2
  6. 604/30/12 North Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Map Change Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge for an area along North Massachusetts Avenue. LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 2
  7. 707/30/12 Area Four Neighborhood Protection Zoning Petition Area Four Neighborhood Protection Zoning Petition LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 2
  8. 807/30/12 Private way off-street parking Private way off-street parking LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 2
  9. 909/05/12 North Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Map Change II Area along Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity of Trolley Square and Linear Park from Business A-2 to Residence C- 2B. LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 2
  10. 1009/24/12 Patty Chen, et al. Amend Central Square Overlay District, Section 20.304.5 Use Limitations and Restrictions PASSED TO BE ORDAINED 8-0-1 ORDINANCE #1352Jan 2
  11. 1111/19/12 City Council/Biogen Idec Inc. Amend Section 13.59.33 Building and Site Design Requirements for Active Uses and Open Spaces ORDAINED 8-0-1 ORDINANCE #1353Jan 2
  12. 1212/10/12 Re-filed Forest City Extending the Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District (CRDD) from Green Street to Massachusetts Avenue in the area adjacent to Blanche Street, and to amend Article 15.000 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to increase the total allowed development in the CRDD Zoning District and to increase allowed building heights in specific areas of the district north of Green Street. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED AS AMENDED 9-0-0 AMENDED REVISED COMMITMENT LETTER ACCEPTED AND INCORPORATED AND MADE PART OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE 8-1-0 ORDINANCE #1354Jan 2
  13. 1312/17/12 Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Creating a new Section 11.700 - Interim Regulations for Medical Marijuana Uses. passed to be ordained 7-0-2 ordinance #1356Jan 2
  14. 1412/17/12 MIT-Section 13.80 and PUD-5 Creating a new Section 13.80 - Planned Unit Development 5 (PUD-5) District, which would include parcels totaling approximately 26-acres in the area north of Memorial Drive, east of Ames Street and south of Main Street and Broadway, and would also include a parcel at One Broadway. The new Section 13.80 PUD-5 is intended to allow mixed use developments with increased development densities and heights. substituted text passed to be ordained as amended 7-1-0-1 ordinance #1355Jan 2

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