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The Docket ▸ 2013

2013

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Resolutions

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  1. 1the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  2. 2Resolution on the death of Menica "Rita" (Gatta) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  3. 3Resolution on the death of Elizabeth M. (Pilgrim) Robbio. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 7
  4. 4ORDER Clarke. ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey and entirJan 7
  5. 5the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  6. 6Resolution on the death of Anna M. (Mazzeo) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  7. 7Resolution on the death of Elizabeth A. (Cotone) Denaro. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  8. 8Resolution on the death of Winifred A. "Winnie" Santoro George. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entireJan 7
  9. 9ORDER (Lombardi) Pearson. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 7
  10. 10Resolution on the death of Frank J. "Uncle Frank" ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  11. 11Retirement of Laurence Maguire from the Mehringer. Inspectional Services Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 7
  12. 12Best wishes to Margery Eagan and Jim Braude on ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 7
  13. 13Congratulations to Bob Moses on the occasion of his their future endeavors. 78th birthday and The Young People's Project for their work in the community. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 7
  14. 14Speedy recovery wishes to Jackie Tynes. Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  15. 15Resolution on the death of Karen Klinger. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  16. 16Condolences to School Committee Member ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 7
  17. 17Resolution on the death of Joanne (Vellucci) Patty Nolan on the death of her mother. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  18. 18Resolution on the death of Katherine A. (Peeler) Castriotta. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 7
  19. 19Resolution on the death of John Young. 19.ORDER Fitzpatrick. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 7
  20. 20Resolution on the death of Eileen M. (O'Rourke) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  21. 21Welcome Puritan and Company to Inman Square in DeVito. Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Jan 7
  22. 22Resolution on the death of Burman N. Barnett. Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  23. 23Congratulations and thanks to Joyce Mathon Trotman on her retirement as Executive Director of the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 7
  24. 24Speedy recovery wishes to Timothy J. Toomey, Sr. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  25. 25Resolution on the death of Doris M. (Kenney, ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  26. 26Resolution on the death of Joseph G. Borelli. 26.ORDER Williams) McSweeney. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 7
  27. 27Resolution on the death of John L. Danehy. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  28. 28Resolution on the death of Dominic G. Lamantea. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  29. 29Resolution on the death of Margaret "Peggy" Barr. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 7
  30. 30Welcome wishes to Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, Keynote Speaker at the Martin Luther King observance ceremony at the Central Square Public Library. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jan 7
  31. 31Retirement of Alan F. Johnson from the Cambridge ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jan 7
  32. 32Resolution on the death of Francis M. "Frank" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 14
  33. 33Retirement of Daniel Murphy from the Department of Toomey. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 14
  34. 34Condolences to Carol Hill and the Hill family on the Public Works. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire memJan 14
  35. 35Congratulating Mr. Wayne F. Patenaude on his loss of Kevin Hill. appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Savings Bank. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 14
  36. 36Congratulating Testive for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 14
  37. 37Congratulating Moderna Therapeutics for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 14
  38. 38Congratulating Delightfully Inc. for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 14
  39. 39Congratulating Laury Hammel on being recognized at the Social Network Venture's Hall of Fame and commitment to social to entrepreneurship. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 14
  40. 40Congratulating Nancy Glowa on her appointment as ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 14
  41. 41City Solicitor. 10.Resolution on the death of Helen L. (Silveira) Taylor. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 14
  42. 42Resolution on the death of Mary B. (Gunning) Walsh. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 14
  43. 43Resolution on the death of Francis L. Galligan. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 14
  44. 44Retirement of Anthony Jarosiewicz from the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 14
  45. 45Congratulations to Ben Affleck on winning Best Cambridge Police Department. Director and Best Motion Picture (Drama) for the film Argo. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jan 14
  46. 46Resolution on the death of Henry Pat "Patsy" "Putzie" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 14
  47. 47the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  48. 48Resolution on the death of Olive Marie (Poirier) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 28
  49. 49ORDER Murphy. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor DeckJan 28
  50. 50Congratulations to Steven Tompkins on being named ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 28
  51. 51Condolences to Henry O'Donnell on the death of his Suffolk County Sheriff. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 28
  52. 52Condolences to Liam O'Donnell on the death of his grandfather. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 28
  53. 53Condolences to Lilly O'Donnell on the death of her grandfather Henry O'Donnell. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 28
  54. 54Condolences to Lula O'Donnell on the death of her grandfather Henry O'Donnell. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 28
  55. 55Condolences to Maeve O'Donnell on the death of her grandfather Henry O'Donnell. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 28
  56. 56Congratulations to Formlabs on being recognized as a grandfather Henry O'Donnell. Mass High Tech Company to follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 28
  57. 57Congratulations to Jaimie and Garrett Tingle on the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 28
  58. 58Congratulations to Cambridge Police Department birth of their son Austin James Tingle. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 28
  59. 59Congratulations to Cambridge Police Department Lieutenant John W. Boyle on his promotion. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 28
  60. 60Happy 70th Birthday wishes to Mark Harvey. 14.ORDER Sergeant Frederick T. Leung on his promotion. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Jan 28
  61. 61Thanks to Travis McCready for his leadership as Executive Director of the Kendall Square Association and best wishes in his new position of Vice President of Programs at the Boston Foundation. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 28
  62. 62Resolution on the death of former CRLS teacher Jon ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jan 28
  63. 63Resolution on the death of Rita (Keohane) Downey. 17.ORDER Sullivan. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jan 28
  64. 64Congratulations to Harvest Restaurant for being recognized by Google Zeitgeist as an establishment that truly embodies the culture of the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 28
  65. 65Congratulations to Ten Tables for being recognized by Google Zeitgeist as an establishment that truly reflects the "spirit of the times." Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jan 28
  66. 66Condolences to the family of Milton Geffen. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 28
  67. 67Resolution on the death of John C. Thomas. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJan 28
  68. 68Thanks to the TTT Mentor Program Mentees for ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 28
  69. 69Thanks to the Mentors of the TTT Mentor Program. 23.ORDER participating in the TTT Mentor Program. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 28
  70. 70Congratulations to the Friends of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (FOCRLS) on being named recipeint of the Education Award by the Cambridge NAACP. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jan 28
  71. 71Resolution on the death of Richard G. "Dick" Huber ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 28
  72. 72Thanks to Carole Sousa, Michelle Godfrey and the Jr. Outreach Workers of the Cambridge Community Learning Center for their work and dedication as community ambassadors. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jan 28
  73. 73Resolution on the death of Jacquleine A. (Goodrum) ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jan 28
  74. 74Resolution on the death of Mary Dayton. 28.ORDER Tynes. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jan 28
  75. 75Resolution on the death of Barbara M. (Flanagan) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Feb 11
  76. 76ORDER Boyle. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 11
  77. 77Retirement of Andrew M. Hepner from the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 11
  78. 78Thanks to Massachusetts State Representative Marty Cambridge Fire Department. Walz for her many years of service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and congratulations on being named Chief Executive Officer for the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entiFeb 11
  79. 79the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  80. 80Resolution on the death of Vigilia (Mendonca) Silva. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 11
  81. 81the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  82. 82Congratulations to the 1369 Coffee House on their successful community-oriented celebration of its 20th anniversary. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  83. 83Congratulations to Katie Boiteau on receiving the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  84. 84Congratulations to Ronnie Slager for achieving a Prospect Hill Academy's Faculty Spotlight Award. career point record of one thousand points for the Matignon Warriors basketball team. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  85. 85Congratulations to the CRLS Wrestling team on achieving the title of league champions of the Greater Boston League. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  86. 86Congratulations to Maggie Dillier for receiving the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  87. 87Resolution on the death of Jane Fialkow. 13.ORDER Prospect Hill Academy's Faculty Spotlight Award. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  88. 88Congratulations to Sandy Occil for receiving the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  89. 89the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  90. 90Congratulations to Carol Saulnier for receiving the Prospect Hill Academy's Faculty Spotlight Award. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  91. 91Congratulations to Derrick Barker for receiving the Prospect Hill Academy's Faculty Spotlight Award. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  92. 92Congratulations to Youth Cities on their recent feature Prospect Hill Academy's Faculty Spotlight Award. on Boston.com's Global Business Hub for its innovative practices in empowering youth to become entrepreneurs. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  93. 93Congratulations to Crashlytics on their successes as a ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  94. 94Congratulations and Best wishes to Sunil Dhaliwal on Cambridge-based startup. the launch on Amplify Partners, a Cambridge-based venture capital firm. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  95. 95Congratulations to the LearnLaunchX team on their recent launch. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  96. 96Congratulations to Sookbox LLC on being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  97. 97Resolution on the death of Carol J. (Steeves) Scurini. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 11
  98. 98Retirement of Nancy Daly from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 11
  99. 99Congratulations to Indie Game Collective for Department. undertaking innovative practices in game development. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  100. 100Welcome Belmont Technology Incorporated to the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  101. 101Congratulations to Margery Eagan and Jim Braude on City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 11
  102. 102Speedy recovery wishes to Laura Kershner. 27.ORDER continuing their radio show on WGBH. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Feb 11
  103. 103Thanks and congratulations to City departments, the Office of Tourism and the businesses that helped to make Cambridge one of the Top Ten Romantic Cities. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  104. 104Thanks to Senator John F. Kerry for his many years of service to the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Davis+3Feb 11
  105. 105Congratulations to the fifty CRLS students who were recipients of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  106. 106Thanks to the Cambridge Fire and Police Departments for their rapid response to the fire on Pearl Street on February 2, 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  107. 107Resolution on the death of David M. Peterson. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 11
  108. 108Resolution on the death of Andrew Jackson Spears. Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 11
  109. 109Congratulations to the fifteen teams of CRLS students ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 11
  110. 110Congratulations to the Environmental Action Club who participated in the 2013 Glocal Challenge. and EPA: Environmental Paper Assault for winning the 2013 Glocal Challenge. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  111. 111Thanks to Education First for their sponsorship of the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 11
  112. 112Congratulations to the CRLS teams of Invasive Glocal Challenge. Rangers, Environmental Action Club, Environmental Awareness, EPA: Environmental Paper Assault and Devolution whose work led them to the finals of the 2013 Glocal Challenge. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  113. 113Resolution on the death of George Baccus. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 11
  114. 114Congratulations to Senator Sal DiDomenico on being named Assistant Vice Chair to the Ways and Means Committee. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Davis+2Feb 11
  115. 115Congratulations to the Mount Auburn Cemetery for the creation of the mount Auburn African American Heritage Trail. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Feb 11
  116. 116Congratulations to Georgia Hammer and Stewart Won ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 11
  117. 117Resolution on the death of Ronald K. Souza. 42.ORDER on their marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 11
  118. 118Congratulations to David Phillips on receiving the ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 11
  119. 119Congratulations to the family of Les Kimbrough as he President's Award from the Cambridge NAACP. posthumously receives the Education Award from the Cambridge NAACP. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 11
  120. 120Congratulations to the Friends of CRLS (FOCRLS) on receiving the Education Award from the Cambridge NAACP. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 11
  121. 121Resolution on the death of Lawrence Douglas Morris. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 11
  122. 122Thanks to city staff, with special thanks to the Department of Public Works, for their continued efforts relating to the snowstorm of February 8-9, 2013. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Davis+2Feb 11
  123. 123Thanks to the CRLS students who participated in the February 2013 Cambridge Public Schools Emancipation Proclamation Essay Competition. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Feb 11
  124. 124Thanks to the New England Spiritual Ensemble for taking part in the ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Feb 11
  125. 125Thanks to Robert Winters and other exemplary citizens who took care to clear their sidewalks of snow. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  126. 126the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  127. 127the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  128. 128Resolution on the death of Caroline N. (Accardi) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 25
  129. 129Congratulations to (Harry) Youn Tank Chung and Calorio. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Feb 25
  130. 130Congratulations to Epizyme for ranking number Jiazhen Lu on their recent marriage. eleven on the Forbes "Most Promising Companies" list. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  131. 131Congratulations to Alexandre Lee on her new role as ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  132. 132Congratulations to Timbre for their global expansion Deputy Director of the Kendall Square Association. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  133. 133Congratulations to Janneke House on her new role as and recent attention from the investment community. Director of Member and Community Relations of the Kendall Square Association. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  134. 134Resolution on the death of Gail Elizabeth (Winters) ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 25
  135. 135Resolution on the death of Eitan Samuel Stern- MacIver. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Feb 25
  136. 136Resolution on the death of Thomas G. Ashe. 11.ORDER Robbins. Councillor Maher and entire membership. ADOPTEDFeb 25
  137. 137Resolution on the death of Doris M. (Powers) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 25
  138. 138Resolution on the death of Eva M. Mahoney. 13.ORDER O'Connor. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 25
  139. 139Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Mayor Emeritus ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 25
  140. 140Congratulations to Saul Tannenbaum on launching a Walter J. Sullivan. daily compilation of local news in and out of Cambridge titled Cambridge Happenings. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  141. 141Congratulations to Workbar on their announcement of ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  142. 142Congratulations to Infinio Systems Inc. on being the planning of a second location in Cambridge. recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  143. 143Commend the students and alumni of Harvard University who called for the development of a Sustainable Investment Officer. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  144. 144Congratulations to the organizers of One Billion Rising, Cambridge's Valentine's Day flashmob, to end violence against women and girls around the world. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Cheung+2Feb 25
  145. 145Thanks to Sprouts of Hope and Clara Wainwright for the creation and lending of a quilt which intends to engage those who live and work in Cambridge in an effort to make the city the most environmentally sustainable city in the world. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 25
  146. 146Congratulations to the city and community partners on the occasion of Cambridge receiving the inaugural Roadmaps to Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Davis+2Feb 25
  147. 147Congratulations to Learning InSync for their work to ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  148. 148Welcome Le Laboratoire to the City of Cambridge. 23.ORDER enrich the lives of youth across the globe. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 25
  149. 149Congratulations to Robert A. Weinberg on being honored as one of eleven scientists to receive the inaugural Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Feb 25
  150. 150Congratulations to Eric Lander on being honored as one of eleven scientists to receive the inaugural Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Feb 25
  151. 151Retirement of Larry Clarke from the Cambridge ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Feb 25
  152. 152Resolution on the death of Henrietta (Bourque) Police Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 25
  153. 153Resolution on the death of Joseph James Carceo. 28.ORDER McElhenny. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Feb 25
  154. 154Congratulations to Callie Crosby for her work in ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Feb 25
  155. 155broadcasting journalism. 30.Congratulations to Cambridge Native Ben Affleck for his movie "Argo" winning Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards. Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Simmons+3Feb 25
  156. 156Condolences to the family of Starr T. Noble. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 25
  157. 157Welcome Winfred Rembert to the City of Cambridge. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDFeb 25
  158. 158Thanks to the Cambridge Consumers' Council, the City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Post Office for offering information sessions to learn about different consumer initiatives and free public shredding hours as they relate to National Consumer Protection Week. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 4
  159. 159Congratulations to Blueleaf on the occasion of being noted as a financial tech company to watch by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  160. 160Congratulations to Markus Mcguffie on earning sixth place in wrestling at the Central Massachusetts Division One Sectional Championships. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  161. 161Congratulations to Javon Silva for earning fifth place in wrestling at the Central Massachusetts Division One Sectional Championships. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  162. 162Congratulations to HubSpot on its impressive growth throughout the past year and its commitment to public service and betterment of the surrounding community. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  163. 163Welcome the Center for Human Genetics, Inc. to the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  164. 164Congratulations to Essah Chisholm on earning sixth City of Cambridge. place in wrestling at the Central Massachusetts Division One Sectional Championship. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  165. 165Congratulations to Ashraful Rahman on earning fifth place in wrestling at the Central Massachusetts Division One Sectional Championships. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  166. 166Congratulations to GelSight for being recognized as a 9. ORDER Mass High Tech Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 4
  167. 167Congratulations to Hallie White Speight on receiving ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 4
  168. 168Congratulations to the Green Streets Initaitive for the Ruth Abrams Outstanding Attorney Award. their successful work to promote sustainable living practices and urge residents and City Councillor to participate in the Walk/Ride Day on the last Friday of each month. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 4
  169. 169Happy 88th Birthday wishes to True Miller Bacon. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 4
  170. 170Resolution on the death of James M. Hegarty. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 4
  171. 171Resolution on the death of Martin Ford. Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 4
  172. 172Retirement of Jim Nelson from his position as the ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 4
  173. 173Congratulations to Common Place on its 40th Athletic Director for Suffolk University. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 4
  174. 174Resolution on the death of Rosemarie E. (Crosio) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Mar 18
  175. 175Retirement of Marie Mars from the School Deal. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 18
  176. 176ORDER Department. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 18
  177. 177the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  178. 178Condolences to the family of Mary Doyle, Director of Policy, Development, and External Relations at the Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 18
  179. 179the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  180. 180Congratulations to Sean and Tiffany Hope on the birth ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Mar 18
  181. 181Congratulations to the Cantab Lounge for hosting the of their son Noah. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 18
  182. 182Congratulations to LinkCycle for being recognized as Boston Poetry Slam for over twenty years. a Mass High Tech Startup Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 18
  183. 183Congratulations to clypd for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Startup Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 18
  184. 184Congratulations to Leigh O'Sullivan on the recent 11.ORDER opening of her preschool. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Mar 18
  185. 185Congratulations to Joan Ditzion on being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 18
  186. 186Happy 70th Birthday wishes to Dr. Marshall Ganz. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 18
  187. 187Congratulations to the members of the Cambridge Warriors Men's Basketball Team on winning the state title at the annual Massachusetts State Special Olympics Basketball Championship. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Mar 18
  188. 188Thanks to Thomas W. Anninger for his years of service as a member of the Cambridge Planning Board. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Mar 18
  189. 189Congratulations to Professor Ernest Moniz on his nomination for the position of Secretary of the Department of Energy. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Mar 18
  190. 190Speedy recovery wishes to Renee Daniliuk. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 18
  191. 191Resolution on the death of Joan Sciarappa. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMar 18
  192. 192Congratulations to Milo Lynch for qualifying for the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Mar 18
  193. 193Resolution on the death of Helen I. (White) Botelho. 20.ORDER National Geographic Bee. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Mar 18
  194. 194Proclaim April as Parliamentarian Month and April 10, 2013 as George Demeter Day in the City of Cambridge. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 1
  195. 195Resolution on the death of Vasilia "Bessie" ADOPTED Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and entirApr 1
  196. 196Welcoming the expansion of the Canadian (Georgoulopoulos) Photopoulos. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 1
  197. 197Congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Technology Accelerator to Kendall Square. Schools girls and boys track teams on winning the MIAA Division 1 State Championships and advancing to nationals. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  198. 198Congratulations to Mark Terenzoni on his new role as ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  199. 199Congratulations to GreenStreamline on their recent CEO of sqrrl. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  200. 200Congratulations to Chelsea Voake on being named the launch. Prospect Fellows Director at the Prospect Hill Academy. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  201. 201Congratulations to 82 Apps for winning grand prize ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  202. 202Congratulations to Adrienne Cochrane in her role as honors for PWN in the MassDigi Game Challenge. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  203. 203Congratulations to BookBub for its impressive growth 10.ORDER Executive Director of hack/reduce. in achieving over one million email subscribers. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  204. 204Happy Birthday wishes to Kate Thomas. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  205. 205Resolution on the death of Daphne Abeel. Mayor Davis, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  206. 206Resolution on the death of Jean F. (Crowley) Healy. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  207. 207Resolution on the death of Anthony Lewis. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  208. 208Congratulations to the Cambridge GLBT Commussion for their successful screening of "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin." Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 1
  209. 209Resolution on the death of Mary M. (Narekiewicz) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 1
  210. 210Resolution on the death of Mary G. (Flynn) Dell'Olio. 17.ORDER Rutkauskas. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 1
  211. 211Speedy recovery wishes to Diane Squires. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  212. 212Congratulations to James and Kristen Meagher on the ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Apr 1
  213. 213Congratulations to Kerry Healey on being named birth of their son Conor James Meagher. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Apr 1
  214. 214President of Babson College. 21.Thanks to Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone for his service to Middlesex County and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 1
  215. 215Resolution on the death of Darlene A. (Fernandes) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 1
  216. 216Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Smith. ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Apr 1
  217. 217Congratulations and thanks to the restaurants, Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association. attendees and supporters of Cooking For A Cause event which will take place on April 12, 2013 in the MIT Media Lab. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Apr 1
  218. 218Congratulations to Chef'd Up for their success in the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  219. 219Congratulations to ShoutBot on being recognized as a culinary community. Mass High Tech Company to Follow in the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 1
  220. 220Thanks to the Stanford University Mendicants for performing at the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market and wish them much success in the future. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 1
  221. 221Congratulations to the Harvard Men's Basketball Team on their first NCAA tournament win over New Mexico. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 1
  222. 222Thanks to the Kendall Square Association and the Cambridge Marriott for organizing and hosting the 5th Annual Kendall Square Clean Up on May 16, 2013. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Apr 1
  223. 223Proclaim April 1-7, 2013 as Cambridge Public Health ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 1
  224. 224Congratulations to Assistant Suffolk District Attorney Week. Jonathan Tynes on his appointment and confirmation to the Boston Municipal Court bench. Mayor Davis, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Decker and entire membership.Davis+3Apr 1
  225. 225Condolences to the family of Sylvia Bridgeman. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  226. 226Honoring of San Jose Las Flores in solidarity for its 27 years of successes and its continued generosity and exchanges with the City of Cambridge. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Apr 1
  227. 227Recognizing the delegation traveling to San Jose Las ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Apr 1
  228. 228Congratulations to the production team of Stuck as the Flores, El Salvador, in April of 2013. documentary goes on a nationwide tour raising awareness of international adoption. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Apr 1
  229. 229Thanks to Roscoe Thomas for serving as the Area ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Apr 1
  230. 230Congratulations to David Lefcourt on his election to Four/Port Action Coordinator since 2008. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 1
  231. 231Congratulations to Doug Hanna for being named the the Society of Municipal Arborist Board. 2013 Remodeler of the Year by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Apr 1
  232. 232Speedy recovery wishes to Dr. Carolyn Turk. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  233. 233Congratulations to LabCentral on their ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 1
  234. 234Resolution on the death of Franco Mastromauro. 41.ORDER groundbreaking ceremony on April 4, 2013. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 1
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  236. 236Thanks to Mayor Menino for his twenty years of ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 1
  237. 237Congratulations to the Middle East on being named service and best wishes in his retirement. one of the top twenty "most rocking small rooms in America." Mayor Davis, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 1
  238. 238Resolution on the death of Charles W. Marquardt. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  239. 239Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Daphine Luscap. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  240. 240Happy Birthday wishes to Dita Obler. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 1
  241. 241Welcome Home wishes to William E. Thomas as he shares his inspired vision with An Afternoon of Music to benefit the First African Foundation of Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the African Meeting House. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 1
  242. 242Happy 7th Birthday wishes to Samadhi Deserante ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 1
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  244. 244Best wishes to Jessica Ferreira as she runs the 117th Boston Marathon and commend her efforts to raise funds for cancer research. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 8
  245. 245Retirement of Mary Hampton from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  246. 246Thanks to Jacqueline F. Adams for her many years of Department. dedicated service to the Cambridge Housing Authority Board. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
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  249. 249Continued good health wishes to Kenneth Bascomb. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 8
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  251. 251Congratulations to Chiang Li for being nominated for ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Apr 8
  252. 252Congratulations to Ashifi Gogo for being nominated a 2013 ILC Immigrant Entrepreneur Award. ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Apr 8
  253. 253Retirement of Richard "Dick" Woods from the for a 2013 ILC Immigrant Entrepreneur Award. Department of Public Works. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  254. 254Retirement of Kenneth "Boonie" Moore from the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  255. 255Congratulations to Biogen IDEC on receiving Department of Public Works. approval from the Federal Drug Administration to sell Tecfidera, the first oral pill for multiple sclerosis. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 8
  256. 256Retirement of Paul Valentino from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  257. 257Congratulations to Atentiv for being recognized as a Housing Authority. Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 8
  258. 258Congratulations to Christy Fitzsimons on the recent ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 8
  259. 259Congratulations to Scott Almeida on his new role reopening of the Dubliner Pub. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 8
  260. 260Congratulations to Leaf on their success thus far and as CFO of Recorded Future. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 8
  261. 261Congratulations to ThriveHive on their success thus best wishes for continued success. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 8
  262. 262Congratulations to ShoutBot for being recognized as a far and best wishes for continued success. Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 8
  263. 263Thanks to the Royal Sonesta, Michael Medeiros and Amanda Hurley for hosting the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Culinary Arts students. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Apr 8
  264. 264Congratulations to Montserrat Minguell on the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  265. 265Happy 100th Birthday wishes to Mary Elizabeth occasion of becoming a citizen of the United States. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 8
  266. 266Retirement of Susan Glazer from the Community Cloran. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  267. 267Resolution on the death of Luis A. "Cuco" Collazo Development Department. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 8
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  269. 269Resolution on the death of Anne Strong. 26.ORDER Ocasio. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 8
  270. 270Resolution on the death of May Blum Sidore Gruber. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 8
  271. 271Congratulations to the members of the Special Olympic Bowling Tem on winning medals at the Special Olympic Tournament on April 7, 2013. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Apr 8
  272. 272Retirement of Joseph Bourdeau from the Water ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  273. 273Retirement of George Fernandes from the Electrical Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  274. 274Congratulations to Ida E. Jones on her book The Department. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 22
  275. 275Congratulations to Jay Kiely for being honored at the Heart of the Race Problem: The Life of Kelly Miller. Cambridge Children's and Family Services 20th Annual Circle of Friends Gala. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Apr 22
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  277. 277Congratulations to Erik Balsbaugh for being named director to the governing board of the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 22
  278. 278Welcome Code for America's Boston Brigade to the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 22
  279. 279Congratulations to CONSTRVCT on being Cambridge Innovation Center. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 22
  280. 280Congratulations to Brian Mercury of Harvest on being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow. named the East Region Winner of Food and Wine Magazine's search for the Best New Pastry Chefs. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 22
  281. 281Thanks to the administrative professionals for their contributions to the workplace. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 22
  282. 282Congratulations to Tod Riedel on his new role as Vice ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 22
  283. 283Appreciation to The Inn at Harvard for its ongoing President of Customer Success at Quant5. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  284. 284Appreciation to the Spaulding Hospital for its support support of the Cambridge Works program. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  285. 285Thanks to Raymond T. Coleman for his service to his of the Cambridge Works program. community and dedication to preserving and championing the history of Prince Hall. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Apr 22
  286. 286Thanks to Helen Snively for organizing the Get ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  287. 287Best wishes to the Downes Family. 16.ORDER Growing Fest. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  288. 288Thanks to the volunteers of the Mayors Day of ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  289. 289Best wishes to Mina Reddy and the staff of the Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013. Cambridge Learning Center as they relocate and continue their important work at the renovated Police Station. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 22
  290. 290Thanks to Mayor Davis, Brian Corr, Bishop Brian Green, Reverend Paul Ford and the Cambridge Black Pastors' Association for organizing the Cambridge Interfaith Vigil for the Boston Marathon Victims on April 17, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Apr 22
  291. 291Declare Saturday, April 27, 2013 as Arbor Day in the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  292. 292Best wishes to Stephanie Ackert and the staff of the City of Cambridge. Multi-Service Center as they relocate and continue their important work at the renovated Police Station. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 22
  293. 293Proclaim April 2013 as Fair Housing Month in the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  294. 294Congratulations to Brazilian Magazine on its 6 Year City of Cambridge. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Apr 22
  295. 295Thanks to the City of Cambridge's first responders for Anniversary. their assistance in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon tragedy. Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Davis+2Apr 22
  296. 296City Council support to the City of Boston as it continues to deal with the aftermath of the Boston Marathon tragedy. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 22
  297. 297Congratulations to David M. Blank and J. Craig ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  298. 298Congratulations to Draper Laboratory on the occasion Crawford on their recent marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  299. 299Resolution on the death of Oliver Brown. 28.ORDER of its 80th anniversary. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 22
  300. 300Resolution on the death of MIT Police Officer Sean ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  301. 301Resolution on the death of Mary T. (Egan) Keohane. 30.ORDER Allen Collier. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  302. 302Happy 85th Birthday to Marjorie Duarte. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 22
  303. 303Happy Birthday wishes to Sandra Albano, Executive ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  304. 304Happy Birthday wishes to Donna P. Lopez, Interim Assistant to the City Council. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  305. 305Happy Birthday wishes to Paula Crane. 34.ORDER City Clerk. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 22
  306. 306Congratulations to Proletariat for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 29
  307. 307Congratulations to Marian T. Ryan on being ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Apr 29
  308. 308ORDER appointed Middlesex District Attorney. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 29
  309. 309Resolution on the death of Dorothy H. (England) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 29
  310. 310Congratulations to Jane Taylor, owner of Raw Fitness McSheffery. Performance, on her recent grand opening at 201 Monsignor O'Brien Highway. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Apr 29
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  314. 314Congratulations to the graduates of the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Reeves, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Reeves, Councillor vanApr 29
  315. 315Happy Birthday wishes to Christopher and Herma Works Program. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Apr 29
  316. 316Thanks to MIT and public safety officials who Parham. organized the memorial service for Officer Sean Collier and sympathy to MIT community in this time of loss. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 29
  317. 317Resolution on the death of William Thomas. Councillor Reeves, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 29
  318. 318Happy 91st Birthday wishes to Charlie Christo. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 29
  319. 319Happy Birthday wishes to Janie Jeffers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDApr 29
  320. 320Thanks to the Cambridge firefighters who were recently commended for their work at the Boston Marathon Finish Line on April 15, 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Apr 29
  321. 321Congratulations to Thomas McCorkle on being recognized for his 25 years as a Cambridge Public School volunteer. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  322. 322Congratulations to Linda Sharpe on being recognized as a Mack I Davis II Award recipient by the Cambridge School Volunteers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  323. 323Congratulations to Young Kim on being recognized as a Mack I Davis II Award recipient by the Cambridge School Volunteers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  324. 324Congratulations to Jeff Quateman on being recognized as a Mack I Davis II Award recipient by the Cambridge School Volunteers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  325. 325Congratulations to Christine Hoepfner on being recognized as a Mack I Davis II Award recipient by the Cambridge School Volunteers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  326. 326Congratulations to Deputy Superintendent Carolyn Turk on being named the 2013 Kenneth S. Neal Awardee by the Cambridge School Volunteers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  327. 327Congratulations to Sergeant Kathleen Murphy, Supervisor of the Cambridge Police Department's Community Relations Unit, on being the recipient of the Jeannie Warren Paine Award by Paine Senior Services. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 6
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  329. 329Resolution on the death of Lena M. (DiCeglie) Costa. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 6
  330. 330Congratulations to Chris Smith on being named the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 6
  331. 331Congratulations to Caleb Waugh on being named Secretary of MIT's Graduate Student Council. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 6
  332. 332Congratulations to Parth Trivedi on being named President of MIT's Graduate Student Council. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 6
  333. 333Congratulations to OutGrade for being recognized as Treasurer of MIT's Graduate Student Council. a Mass High Tech Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  334. 334Congratulations to Alex Guo on being named the Vice ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 6
  335. 335Congratulations to St. Peter's Episcopal Church and President of MIT's Graduate Student Council. Director Vyonnie de Mel and the staff of Afterworks on the 20th Anniversary of the Afterworks program. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1May 6
  336. 336Thanks to the employees of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center for their fifteen year volunteerism with the Kennedy-Longfellow School students. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1May 6
  337. 337Congratulations to Cydan, LLC on their recent launch ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 6
  338. 338Congratulations to the Sino-american Pharmaceutical in the City of Cambridge. Professionals Association New England (SAPA-NE) on the occasion of their 15th annual conference. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  339. 339Congratulations and best wishes to John and Lucille 19.ORDER Rebello on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1May 6
  340. 340Congratulations to Cliff Cook, Martha Flynn, Calvin Lindsay, Evelyn Kantor Lugo, John Nollet, Dan Riviello, Saed Ali and Annette Rodibaugh on the occasion of receiving the 2013 Outstanding City Employee Award. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1May 6
  341. 341Resolution on the death of Olivia Alethia (Cragwell) ADOPTED Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 6
  342. 342Congratulations to Brian Hernandez for his successful Morse. completion of the Youth CITIES March-to-May Bootcamp and becoming a Youth CITIES Scholar. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  343. 343Congratulations to Walter Nufio for his successful completion of the Youth CITIES March-to-May Bootcamp and becoming a Youth CITIES Scholar. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  344. 344Congratulations to Axel Lopez for his successful completion of the Youth CITIES March-to-May Bootcamp and becoming a Youth CITIES Scholar. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  345. 345Congratulations to Victoria Lee for her successful completion of the Youth CITIES March-to-May Bootcamp and becoming a Youth CITIES Scholar. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  346. 346Congratulations to Andy Palmer on being named Angel of the Year at the New England Venture Capital Association's NEVY Awards. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  347. 347Congratulations to Jounce Therapeutics on being named the Best New Startup at the New England Venture Capital Association's NEVY Awards. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  348. 348Congratulations to the Cambridge Health Alliance on their affiliation with the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1May 6
  349. 349Thanks to Moksa Restaurant and all event sponosrs for the benefit on May 3, 2013 to assist those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  350. 350Congratulations to Ying Tam on winning two awards at the 2013 Harvard Extension Business Conference and the IBM Innovation Center. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  351. 351Resolution on the death of Mary C. Fitzmaurice. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 6
  352. 352Resolution on the death of Walter L. "Babe" Thomas. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 6
  353. 353Speedy recovery wishes to Senator Sal DiDomenico. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 6
  354. 354Resolution on the death of Donald Greenidge. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 6
  355. 355Urge Cantabrigians to remember and pay tribute to the nation's defenders, living and deceased, on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Kelley and entire membership.May 20
  356. 356Retirement of Carol Basile from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  357. 357Retirement of Donna Sousa from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  358. 358Resolution on the death of Reverend Dr. John Dykstra Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  359. 359ORDER Eusden. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.May 20
  360. 360Congratulations to Ovuline for being recognized in ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 20
  361. 361Congratulations to Socrative for being recognized as a the Boston Business Journal. Mass High Tech Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 20
  362. 362Congratulations to Steve Papa as the Chairman of ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 20
  363. 363Thanks to Reverend Jebediah Mannis and the Infinio. volunteers who run the Outdoor Church for their work in tending to vulnerable members of the community. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 20
  364. 364Resolution on the death of Morris J. Gentile. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  365. 365Resolution on the death of Joseph "Babe" Amoroso. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  366. 366Resolution on the death of Pearl (Tatilbaum) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.May 20
  367. 367Congratulations to Carl White on being named Schertzer. Volunteer of the Year by the Cambridgeport Children's Center. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 20
  368. 368Sympathy to the family of Radka Zagoroff Donnell ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  369. 369Congratulations to Rallyt on being recognized as a Vogt. Mass High Tech Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 20
  370. 370Congratulations to the senior class of Breakthrough Greater Boston for their 100% college attendance rate. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 20
  371. 371Congratulations to the Cambridge Health Alliance for being recognized for its outstanding Asian Mental Health Program at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Asian American Commission's Annual Unity Dinner. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 20
  372. 372Congratulations to the Boston Boy Choir School on ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  373. 373Congratulations to Ambassador Swanee Hunt for the occasion of their 50th anniversary. being recognized by Emerge Massachusetts for her leadership in advancing women's representation in politics and public safety. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1May 20
  374. 374Thanks to all organizers and participants of the 2013 ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  375. 375Resolution on the death of Keith Handsaker. 21.ORDER MIT-Cambridge Senior Luncheon on May 15, 2013. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 20
  376. 376Condolences to Judy Cronin on the death of her ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.May 20
  377. 377Wishes of peace to Ken Thomson. 23.ORDER mother Sheila Cronin. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.May 20
  378. 378Congratulations to Jen and Michael DiFava on the birth of their daughter MacKenzie DiFava on May 16, 2013. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1May 20
  379. 379Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Derona Buschell. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  380. 380Happy Birthday wishes to Elvernoy Holland. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  381. 381Congratulations to James P. Maloney Sr. on his recent promotion to the "Patriot's Circle" and for having his book Common Cause, Uncommon Courage added to the collection at the National World War II Museum. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1May 20
  382. 382Resolution on the death of Mariano T. Correia. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  383. 383Resolution on the death of Bob Stevens, former ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher and entire membership.May 20
  384. 384Congratulations to James Gray for his years of service Director of Veterans Services. to the veterans in the Cambridge community. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1May 20
  385. 385Resolution on the death of Madelyn A. (Cohane) ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.May 20
  386. 386Condolences to the family of Patricia "Pat" Orr. 32.ORDER McKie. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 20
  387. 387Resolution on the death of Robert Brogan. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  388. 388Resolution on the death of Sylvia McGillicuddy. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDMay 20
  389. 389Condolences to all affected by the tornadoes in ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 20
  390. 390Retirement of Deborah Gordon from the Human ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 3
  391. 391Resolution on the death of Alberta R. Baynes Services Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 3
  392. 392Thanks to Nathan Peyton of Williams. CoCre@tive C@mbridge for his contributions to the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  393. 393Thanks to Lindsay Morgia of CoCre@tive C@mbridge for her contributions to the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  394. 394the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  395. 395Thanks to Po-Yu Yuen of CoCre@tive C@mbridge for her contributions to the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  396. 396Thanks to John Ferrante of CoCre@tive C@mbridge for his contributions to the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  397. 397ORDER Christo. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 3
  398. 398the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  399. 399the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  400. 400Congratulations to the organizers of the Hong Kong ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  401. 401Welcome Seth Proctor as the new CTO of NuoDB. 11.ORDER Dragon Boat Festival on their 34th annual event. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  402. 402Congratulations to PollBuzzer for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to Follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 3
  403. 403Congratulations to Walter Nufio for his successful completion of the Youth CITIES March-to-May Bootcamp and becoming a Youth CITIES Scholar. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 3
  404. 404Declare June as Aphasia Awareness Month. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 3
  405. 405Congratulations to Gish Jen on her new book titles ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jun 3
  406. 406Congratulations to the Cambridge Synchro Swans Tiger Writing. Synchronized Swimming Team for qualifying for the 2013 eSynchro U.S. Age Group Nationals and East Zone Championships. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  407. 407Thanks and best wishes to Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murrary for his service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jun 3
  408. 408Congratulations to Cloze for their innovation in the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 3
  409. 409Congratulations to Gaurav Chatterjee on the tech community. Community Charter School of Cambridge's end of the year Roundtable presentation on June 20, 2013. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 3
  410. 410Congratulations to Gabriela Martinez Hernandez on the Community Charter School of Cambridge's end of the year Roundtable presentation on June 20, 2013. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 3
  411. 411Congratulations to the Asian American Civic Association on the occasion of its 2013 Annual Gala and thanks for their 46 years of service to the surrounding community. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 3
  412. 412Congratulations to Chef Joanna Chang on her new ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Jun 3
  413. 413Thanks to Steven J. Swanger for his 33 years of cookbook titled "flour, too." dedicated service at the Cambridge Housing Authority. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  414. 414Proclaim June 1, 2013 as Olivia Kangsen Day in the ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 3
  415. 415Congratulations to Maia Holloway on receiving the City of Cambridge. Cambridge GLBT Commission's Rose Lipkin Award for 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  416. 416Congratulations to Superintendent Chris Burke of the Cambridge Police Department on receiving the Cambridge GLBT Commission's Individual Award for 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  417. 417Congratulations to the Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders organization for receiving the Cambridge GLBT Commission's Organizational Award for 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  418. 418Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Rappaport on receiving the Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation Art of Healing Award for 2013. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Davis+2Jun 3
  419. 419Congratulations to Jay Livingston on winning the democratic primary for State Representative for the 8th Suffolk District. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Toomey+2Jun 3
  420. 420Congratulations to City Manager Robert W. Healy on his fellowship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  421. 421Best wishes to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Excellence in Business Awards on June 20, 2013. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  422. 422Resolution on the death of Ken Thomson. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 3
  423. 423Congratulations to Professor Eric S. Lander on receiving the 2012 Harvey Prize for his contributions to the field of genomics. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  424. 424Congratulations to Reverend Irene Munroe for being awarded the 2013 Annual Bayard Rustin Service Award. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Jun 3
  425. 425Resolution on the death of Michael E. Sullivan. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 3
  426. 426Resolution on the death of Catherine M. (O'Neil) ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 3
  427. 427Resolution on the death of Anna H. (Batvinskas) Frawley. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 3
  428. 428Congratulations to Luc Schuster and Meredith Jones Lindsey. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 3
  429. 429Congratulations to Karen Trainor on her retirement as on their recent engagement. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 3
  430. 430Happy 91st birthday wishes to Rita Yard. 40.ORDER a Crossing Guard and from St. Peter's Parish. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 3
  431. 431Congratulations to Dean Blase on her Doctorate of Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and best wishes in her new position as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Wellesley Public Schools. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 3
  432. 432Welcome BioOutsource to the City of Cambridge and ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  433. 433Thanks to Shauna Gordon-McKeon of Open congratulations on their success. Government Boston for her contributions in organizing Random Hacks of Kindness. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  434. 434Thanks to Lyre Calliope of CrisisCamp Boston for his contributions in organizing Random Hacks of Kindness. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  435. 435Thanks to Harlan Weber of Code for Boston for his contributions in organizing Random Hacks of Kindness. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  436. 436Thanks to Dhairya Dalal of Harvard University for his contributions in organizing Random Hacks of Kindness. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  437. 437Thanks to Seth Madison of Compete for his contributions in organizing Random Hacks of Kindness. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  438. 438the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  439. 439Thanks to Dr. Karen Hacker and best wishes in her new position as Director of the Allegheny County Health Department. Mayor Davis.DavisORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  440. 440the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  441. 441Thanks to Cheyenne McCarter and Catherine Tutter for their work with Cambridge seniors as it relates to their Spin A Yarn, Weave a Life collaboration. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyJun 17
  442. 442Resolution on the death of John J. Hart. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 17
  443. 443Resolution on the death of Lucille M. "Lou" (Ferolito) ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  444. 444Resolution on the death of former Governor of Inferrera. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  445. 445Resolution on the death of retired City of Cambridge Massachusetts Argeo Paul Cellucci. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  446. 446Congratulations to James Ryan on being named Dean Fire Chief Kevin J. Fitzgerald. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Mayor Davis and Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  447. 447Congratulations to Workbar on the opening of its of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  448. 448Congratulations to Anne-Marie Aigner and the Food Cambridge offices. Truck Festivals of New England on the occasion of their Kendall Square Festival. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  449. 449Congratulations to Megan Footit for receiving the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  450. 450Congratulations to The Just Crust on their grand 2013 Emmanuel Applied Research Award. opening in Harvard Square. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jun 17
  451. 451Happy 71st Birthday wishes to Bob Marshall. Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 17
  452. 452Congratulations to Claudia Schuett for her work as Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New England and best wishes in her new endeavors. Mayor Davis.DavisORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  453. 453Congratulations to Brick & Mortar for being named as one of the best bars in the nation by Esquire Magazine. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  454. 454Congratulations to BitSight for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  455. 455Congratulations to CustomMade for their accomplishments thus far and best wishes for continued success. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  456. 456Resolution on the death of Verina C. (Martell) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  457. 457Retirement of Elizabeth Ahsanullah from the Election Crowley. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  458. 458Retirement of Thomas Freiss from the Management Commission. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  459. 459Congratulations to Patricia Fae Ho on her election as Information Systems Department. the National President of the American Association of University Women. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  460. 460Congratulations to BonChon for being recognized by Zagat as one of the best fried chicken establishments across the nation. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  461. 461Congratulations to James DeFrancesco on his promotion to the rank of Deputy Superintendent in the Cambridge Police Department. Councillor Toomey and Mayor Davis.Toomey+1Jun 17
  462. 462Thanks to The Middle East, Theloniuos Monkfish, The Andela Cafe, Life Alive, Asgard, Yoki and Moska for their participation in the 20th Hoops 'N' Health. Councillor Reeves.ReevesJun 17
  463. 463Thanks to Dr. Edward Brown for his participation in ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jun 17
  464. 464Thanks to Dr. M. Hanif Butts for his participation in the 20th Hoops 'N' Health. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jun 17
  465. 465Thanks to Dr. Brian Swann for his participation in the the 20th Hoops 'N' Health. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jun 17
  466. 466Happy 70th Birthday wishes to Bill Cavallini. 34.ORDER 20th Hoops 'N' Health. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Jun 17
  467. 467Retirement of Mabel Karslian from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  468. 468Retirement of Anne Hughes from the School Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  469. 469Retirement of Mary Rose from the School Department. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  470. 470Retirement of Sharon Jones from the School Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  471. 471Thanks to the Men's Health League, the Men of Color Department. Health Initiative, and the Cambridge Health Alliance/Public Health Department for its participation in the 20th Hoops 'N' Health. Councillor Reeves.ReevesJun 17
  472. 472Thanks to Harvard University for its participation in ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jun 17
  473. 473Thanks to the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House the 20th Hoops 'N' Health. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jun 17
  474. 474Thanks to MIT for its participation in the 20th Hoops for its participation in the 20th Hoops 'N' Health. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jun 17
  475. 475Congratulations to Elijah Scott for being awarded a 'N' Health. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jun 17
  476. 476Congratulations to David A. Link, MD on his Posse Scholarship. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  477. 477Congratulations to Gordon H. Boudrow, Jr. on his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  478. 478Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Cambridge Youth retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jun 17
  479. 479Best wishes to Lee Swislow as she retires from her Involvement 2012-2013 members. position as Executive Director of Gay & lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD). Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsJun 17
  480. 480Congratulations to the American Repertory Theater's Artistic Director Diane Paulus on receiving the 2013 Tony Award for Direction of a Musical. Mayor Davis.DavisJun 17
  481. 481Thanks to the Central Square Business Association for organizing the 11th Annual Taste of Cambridge on June 18, 2013. Councillor Reeves.ReevesJun 17
  482. 482Resolution on the death of Anthony "Buzzy" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jun 17
  483. 483Resolution on the death of Beverly A. (Dunn) Boczenowski. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Jun 17
  484. 484Resolution on the death of Rick "Biggie" Weinberg. 52.ORDER DeAngelo. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 17
  485. 485Resolution on the death of Keith W. Rawlins Jr. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 17
  486. 486Resolution on the death of Joan H. Parker. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 17
  487. 487Condolences to Mary Eich on the death of her ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 17
  488. 488Congratulations to Teddy Darling on his retirement ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 24
  489. 489Congratulations to Tim Snyder and Kate Johnson on from the Middlesex Superior Court. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 24
  490. 490Congratulations to Peter and Diane Kougianos on the their recent marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 24
  491. 491Resolution on the death of Sharon Marie (Codi) birth of their son Peter Dominic. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 24
  492. 492ORDER Turcotte. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 24
  493. 493Congratulations to Ellis Hall on being chosen to perfrom at the Esplanade as part of the July 4, 2013 celebration. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 24
  494. 494the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  495. 495Congratulations to the Charles River Conservancy on the occasion of the first Charles River community swim in over fifty years. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 24
  496. 496Congratulations to SyncStrength for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Jun 24
  497. 497Retirement of Glenn Marshall from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Jun 24
  498. 498Police Department. 11.Thanks and congratulations to Lucille Capraro as she retires from her position as Executive Director of the Windsor House Adult Day Health Program. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 24
  499. 499Congratulations to Deborah Ruhe on the being named ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Jun 24
  500. 500Retirement of Yvonne Blackman from the Cambridge the Executive Director of Just-A-Start Corporation. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 24
  501. 501Retirement of Donna Sousa from the Cambridge Housing Authority. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 24
  502. 502Acknowlede the generous contribution of Paraskeve Public Schools. Kantges to the office of Cambridge ophthalmologist Dr. Charles Barsum. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jun 24
  503. 503Congratulations to Brad and Jenn Macomber on the ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 24
  504. 504Congratulations to Owen O'Riordan on being named birth of their daughter Mia. Acting Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 24
  505. 505Thanks to City Manager Robert W.Healy, Jr. for over three decades of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge and best wishes on his transition to the the Kennedy School of Government. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 24
  506. 506Condolences to the family of Vernon G. Morris, Jr. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 24
  507. 507Resolution on the death of Donald J. Warren. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDJun 24
  508. 508Congratulations to the Cambridgeside Galleria Staff on their successful Run N'Ride event on June 23, 2013. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 24
  509. 509Congratulations to the participants and organizers of the Foundry Equation on their successful event on June 22, 2013. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 24
  510. 510Congratulations to Mayor Henrietta Davis, the city and other signatories on the historic signing of the Cambridge Community Compact for a Sustainable Future and thanking her for her vision and leadership. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 24
  511. 511the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  512. 512Resolution on the death of Robert "Bobby" Johnson. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  513. 513the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  514. 514Congratulations to ELEVO for being recognized as a ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  515. 515Retirement of JoAnne Hartel from the Human Mass High Tech Company to follow. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  516. 516Resolution on the death of Mary Patricia (Buckley) Services Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jul 29
  517. 517Congratulations to Renata von Tscharner on receiving Hartgering. the American Society of Landscape Architect's Olmsted Medal. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  518. 518Retirement of Esther Leonellil from the Human ADOPTED Mayor Davis.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  519. 519Resolution on the death of Joseph P. "Peppy" Corea. 9. ORDER Services Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jul 29
  520. 520Congratulation to Gregory Verdine on being named ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  521. 521Congratulations to Jessica Sabbey on winning the CEO of Warp Drive Bio. 2013 Communications Award for Volunteer of the Year from the American Red Cross. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  522. 522Thanks to Mayor Henrietta Davis for her many years of public service as an elected official and best wishes to her future endeavors. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsJul 29
  523. 523Retirement of Vincent Lopes from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  524. 524Retirement of Pat Amenkowicz from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  525. 525Retirement of Judith Doyle from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  526. 526Resolution on the death of Charles "Charlie" Abreu. 16.ORDER Department. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  527. 527Resolution on the death of Devora Wegman. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  528. 528Resolution on the death of Wanda (Trotzky) Pieciul. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  529. 529Resolution on the death of John-Patrick Riley. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  530. 530Resolution on the death of John F. Hall. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  531. 531Resolution on the death of Manuel F. Rego. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  532. 532Resolution on the death of Barbara A. (Hanley) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  533. 533"Bobbie" Chatten. 23.Congratulating Nanette Veilleux for being awarded a ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  534. 534Wishing Violet Michel the best of luck representing Fulbright Scholar grant. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  535. 535Congratulating Area Four for winning the title of Best the United States at the European World Cup. Restaurant of Kendall Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  536. 536Congratulating Central Bottle Wine + Provisions for being recognized in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  537. 537Congratulating Harvest for winning the title of Best Dessert and having its bacon buns named as the Best Kept Secret in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  538. 538Congratulating BonChon for winning the title of Best Korean Restaurant in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  539. 539Congratulating Clover for winning the title of Best Vegetarian Restaurant in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  540. 540Congratulating Oleana for winning the title of Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  541. 541Congratulating Brick & Mortar for winning the Best Bar of Central Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  542. 542Congratulating Craigie on Main for winning the title of Best Burger in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  543. 543Congratulating Michael Pagliarini of Giulia for being named Rising Star in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  544. 544Congratulating PARK Restaurant & Bar for winning the title of Best Bar in Harvard Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  545. 545Congratulating Rialto for winning the title of Best Italian Restaurant and Young Won for winning the title of Best Mixologist in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  546. 546Congratulating The Sinclair for winning the title of Best Rock Club in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  547. 547Congratulating Puritan & Company for winning the title of Best Restaurant of Inman Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  548. 548Congratulating Russell House Tavern for winning the Best of Harvard Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  549. 549Congratulating Temple Bar for winning the title of Best Restaurant of Porter Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  550. 550Congratulating Rendezvous for winning the title of Best Restaurant of Central Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  551. 551Congratulating Sapporo for winning the title of Best Ramem in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  552. 552Congratulating Toad for winning the Best Bar of Porter Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  553. 553Congratulating West Bridge for winning the title of Best Bar of Kendall Square in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  554. 554Congratulating Porter Square Books for being recognized as the Best Bookstore in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  555. 555Congratulating Forty Winks for being recognized in ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  556. 556Congratulating ZuZu for winning the title of Best the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Dance Club in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  557. 557Congratulating Le Couturier House of Alterations for being recognized as the Best Tailor in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  558. 558Congratulating The Garment District for being recognized as the Best Thrift Store in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  559. 559Congratulating Cambridge Antique Market for being 49.ORDER recognized as the Best Antique Store in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  560. 560Congratulating Stellabella Toys for being recognized as the Best Toy Store in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  561. 561Congratulating Cuisine en Locale for winning the title of Best Meal Share in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  562. 562Congratulating Kundalini Yoga Boston for being recognized as offering the Best Execise Class: Mind and Body in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  563. 563Congratulating American Repertory Theather and the cast and crew of Pippin for being recognized as Best Production in the Improper Bostonian's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  564. 564Resolution on the death of John E. "Jack" Coughlin. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  565. 565Resolution on the death of John Robert Prespolis. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  566. 566Congratulating Team HBV at Harvard College, MIT, and Brown University, Quest Diagnostics, and the Hepatitus B Initiative at MAP for Health for a successful community awareness fair and thanking them for their efforts to educate the community. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  567. 567Congratulating Patrick Barrett III and Norma Jean Bopp on the birth of their son, Jedidiah Shelby Barrett. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  568. 568Congratulating Paul Soper for his exceptional performance as Klaus in Moonstruck Theater Company's production of Samuel in the South Shore Conservatory's Evening Under the Stars production of The Pirates of Penzance. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  569. 569Congratulating Christopher Brousseau for his exceptional performance as Cliff Bradshaw in Moonstruck Theater Company's production of Cabaret. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  570. 570Congratulating Joshua Mauro for his exceptional performance as Klaus in Moonstruck Theater Company's production of Cabaret. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  571. 571Congratulating Backupifty for being recognized for its state-of-the-art cloud backup services by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them coutinued sucess in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  572. 572Congratulating Courtney Duffy for her exceptional performance as Helga in Moonstruck Theater Company's production of Cabaret. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  573. 573Congratulating Raghu and Shuba Morchela on the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  574. 574Get well wishes to Ruth Ryals. 64.ORDER opening of Hit Wicket in Inman Square. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  575. 575Resolution on the death of Joseph P. Sullivan. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  576. 576Resolution on the death of Antonette Caterina (Cardillo). ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  577. 577Retirement of John F. Connarton from Traffic, ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  578. 578Resolution on the death of Robert H. Meservey. 68.ORDER Parking and Transportation Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jul 29
  579. 579Celebrating Mary Ferguson's 92nd birthday. Councillor Reeves.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  580. 580Resolution on the death of Father Henry J. "Skip" ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  581. 581Thanks to Boston Frame Works, East Cambridge Jennings. Savings Bank, Elite Barber Shop, Quingdao Garden, North Cambridge Co-operative Bank and Verna's Pastry for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the community in supporting Project Bread's Walk for Hunger for five consecutive years from 2009-2013. Councillor Kelley.KelleyJul 29
  582. 582Recognizing the contributions and achievements of ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  583. 583Recognizing the contributions of the Cambridge's City Dr. Karen Hacker. Solicitor's Office in their joining in an amicus brief in support of the effort to have the Defense of Marriage Act law struck down in the U.S. v. Windsor case. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  584. 584Thanking local artist Clara Wainwright for her extraordinary artistry and thoughtfulness in the creation of the Marathon quilt honoring the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon attack. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  585. 585Congratulating The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the exciting occasion of the birth of their first child, His Royal Highness the Prince George of Cambridge. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  586. 586Congratulating Second Nature, a Boston-based national nonprofit, on their receiving the Environmental Merit Award at the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2013 New England's awards ceremony and congratulating Second Nature's founding president and current senior fellow, Anthony Cortese, on his receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2013 New England's awards ceremony. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  587. 587Urging residents of the City of Cambridge to attend the Boston Festival of Indie Games on September 14, 2013 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  588. 588That the City of Cambridge proclaims August 6, 2013 to be Hiroshima Day and August 9, 2013 to be Nagasaki Day to honor the thousands of innocent victims of the nuclear detonations on those days. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  589. 589Resolution on the death of Charles J. "CJ" Piona III. Councillor Reeves.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  590. 590Congratulating TT the Bear's Place as their celebrate their 40th anniversary and mark four decades of independent ownership and operation. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  591. 591Recognizing the extraordinary dedication and innovation Harry Parker brought to his years as a Harvard and Olympic rowing coach. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  592. 592Thanking the Cambridge Delegation, other Massachusetts legislators, and their staff, for their efforts in putting forth legislation that would bar major ethanol storage or blending facilities from nearby densely populated areas and effectively prohibits the transportation of ethanol by rail to certain facilities, for their leadership and prioritization of public safety. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  593. 593Resoulution on the death of Jennifer Delaney. Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTEDJul 29
  594. 594Welcoming the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy to Cambridge as she addresses Harvard Law School. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  595. 595Congratulations to the City of Somerville, Centro Presente, SEIU Local 888 and the Greater Boston Legal Services for their work on creating and ordinance which benefits the workers when businesses are found to be engaging in wage theft. Councillor Decker.DeckerJul 29
  596. 596the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  597. 597Welcoming Ramadan and best wishes to the Muslim ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Jul 29
  598. 598the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  599. 599Retirement of James Early from the Boston Public community on a blessed month. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves.Jul 29
  600. 600Resolution on the death of Helen T. (Morley) School System. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  601. 601Resolution on the death of Bertram "Bert" A. Gay. 89.ORDER McDonough. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  602. 602Resolution on the death of Richard "Shaper" L. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Jul 29
  603. 603Resolution on the death of Lorraine (Poirier) Egan. 91.ORDER Collins Sr. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Jul 29
  604. 604Congratulating Ann Bookman on her appointment as Director of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  605. 605Congratulating Jalen Penrose and Rodolfo Bonates; CRLS Seniors on being named All-Scholastic in volleyball by both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyJul 29
  606. 606Resolution on the death of Anna Mary (Rodrigues) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Sep 9
  607. 607Recognizing and thanking Mimi Huntington for the Arabia. many contributions she has made to Cambridge and the theater scene in the Boston area in her role as founding Artistic Director of the Nora Theatre Company. Mayor Davis.DavisORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  608. 608Congratulating Jameela Pedicini, who will serve as Harvard Management Company's first vice president for sustainable investing. Mayor Davis.DavisORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  609. 609the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  610. 610Congratulating Avery Rimer on the showing of "Halfway Somewhere Else" at the 22nd Annual Woods Hole Film Festival. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  611. 611Congratulating Nara Logics for being recognized for its state-of-the-art cloud-based neural network by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  612. 612Congratulating Maria Agui Carter on the showing of ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  613. 613Congratulating The Possible Project on the occasion "Rebel" at the 22nd Annual Woods Hole Film Festival. of the opening of their second site and thanking them for the invaluable services they provide to Cambridge high school students. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  614. 614Congratulating Dr. Paul Allen on being named chief quality officer of the Cambridge Health Alliance and wishing him continued success in his new position. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  615. 615Welcoming Greg Dracon as the newest partner of .406 ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  616. 616Resolution on the death of Virginia Gross. 11.ORDER Ventures. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  617. 617Resolution on the death of Pat (Donovan) ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  618. 618Congratulating Jebbit for being recognized for its Bondelevitch. state-of-the-art advertising model by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  619. 619Happy 100th Birthday wishes to Edna M. Egan. Mayor Davis.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  620. 620Get well wishes to Marvin Albin. Councillor Cheung.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  621. 621Resolution on the death of Frederick Williams Jr. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  622. 622Resolution on the death of Barbara (Ward) ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  623. 623Resolution on the death of Robert "Bobby" P. Armstrong. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  624. 624Resolution on the death of Madeline Royster. 19.ORDER Coleman. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  625. 625Encourage all Cambridge residents to participate by buying local during Local Economy Week on October 7-13, 2013 and throughout the year. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  626. 626Congratulating CrashPad for their successes in the Greater Boston area thus far and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  627. 627Congratulating Chairwoman Dorothy Hudson and the Syria Court Temple #10 Daughters of Isis on recently hosting their very successful 41st Annual Senior Luncheon. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  628. 628Congratulating 1369 Coffee House for winning the title of Best Coffee House in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  629. 629Congratulating Belly Wine Bar for being recognized ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  630. 630Congratulating Cafe Sushi for winning the title of in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Best Sushi in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  631. 631Congratulating Craigie on Main for winning the title of Best Brunch in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  632. 632Congratulating America Dural for winning the title of Best Antiques in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  633. 633Congratulating Bon Me for winning the title of Best Food Truck in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  634. 634Congratulating Cambridge Common for winning the title of Best Restaurant in Porter Square in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  635. 635Congratulating Area Four for winning the title of Best Restaurant in Kendall Square in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  636. 636Congratulating the Brattle Theatre for winning the title of Best Independent Movie Theatre in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  637. 637Congratulating The Comedy Studio for winning the title of Best Comedy Club in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  638. 638Congratulating The Curious George Store for winning the title of Best Toy Store in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  639. 639Congratulating East by Northeast for winning the title of Best Prix Fixe in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  640. 640Congratulating Formaggio Kitchen for winning the title of Best Cheese Shop in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  641. 641Congratulating Harvard Book Store for winning the title of Best Reading Series in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  642. 642Congratulating Chef Jason Bond of Bondir for winning the title of Best Chef in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  643. 643Congratulating Lizzy's for winning the title of Best Frappe in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  644. 644Congratulating Dickson Brothers True Value for winning the title of Best Hardware in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  645. 645Congratulating Evelyn and Angel's for winning the title of Best Chocolate in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  646. 646Congratulating Forty Winks for being recognized in ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  647. 647Congratulating Helmand for winning the title of Best Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Middle Eastern /Central Asian Restaurant in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  648. 648Congratulating Lanes & Games for winning the title of Best Bowling Alley in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  649. 649Congratulating Didriks for winning the title of Best Home Accessories, Tabletop in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  650. 650Congratulating Flat Top Johnny's for winning the title of Best Pool Hall in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  651. 651Congratulating Green Street for winning the title of Best Restaurant in Central Square in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  652. 652Congratulating Hungry Mother for winning the title of Best Restaurant in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  653. 653Congratulating Leather World for winning the title of Best Luggage in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  654. 654Congratulating Local Root for winning the title of Best Kitchen Supplies in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  655. 655Congratulating Oleana for being recognized in Boston ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  656. 656Congratulating The Sinclair for winning the title of Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Best Music Venue, Small in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  657. 657Congratulating Wet Paint Nail Spa for winning the title of Best Manicure in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  658. 658Congratulating Michael Pearl for winning the title of Best Author in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  659. 659Congratulating Park Restaurant & Bar for winning the title of Best Restaurant in Harvard Square in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  660. 660Congratulating Toscanini's for winning the title of Best Ice Cream in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  661. 661Congratulating New Deal Fish Market for winning the title of Best Fish Market in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  662. 662Congratulating Punjabi Dhaba for winning the title of Best Indian Restaurant in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  663. 663Congratulating T.W. Foods for winning the title of Best Romantic Restaurant in Boston Magazine's 2013 Best of Boston awards. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  664. 664Congratulating Acceleron Pharma for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  665. 665Congratulating Nicole Wright and the entire Dishcrawl team on their first Harvard Square Dishcrawl. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  666. 666Welcoming Veebop's Ice Cream as a new vendor to the City of Cambridge's Riverfront Mobile Food Program and wishing them continued success for the future. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  667. 667Welcoming Bon Me as a new vendor to the City of Cambridge's Riverfront Mobile Food Program and wishing them continued success for the future. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  668. 668Welcoming Pennypackers as a new vendor to the City of Cambridge's Riverfront Mobile Food Program and wishing them continued success for the future. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  669. 669Welcoming Baja Taco Truck as a new vendor to the City of Cambridge's Riverfront Mobile Food Program and wishing them continued success for the future. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  670. 670Welcoming Life Force Juice as a new vendor to the City of Cambridge's Riverfront Mobile Food Program and wishing them continued success for the future. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  671. 671Congratulating ImpulseSave for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  672. 672Resolution on the death of James L. Toschi. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  673. 673Resolution on the death of Thomas Allen Wagner Jr. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  674. 674Retirement of Donna Daniels from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  675. 675Retirement of Janice Henry from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  676. 676Retirement of Kathleen Pilarski from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  677. 677Retirement of Carlo Spinosa from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  678. 678Congratulating Constellation for being featured for Department. their efforts to fight skin cancer and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  679. 679Congratulating Gregory Matthews on being named a board member of On The Rise and wishing him continued success in his new position. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  680. 680Congratulating Dashbell for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  681. 681Thanking President Obama for recognizing the lasting contributions and achievements of Bayard Rustin by posthumously awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  682. 682Observing National Ovarian Cancer Awareness ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  683. 683Resolution on the death of Elizabeth J. "Betty" Buono. 78.ORDER Month. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Sep 9
  684. 684Wishing Rebekah Gewirtz and Andrew Kuller best ADOPTED Councillor Decker.Sep 9
  685. 685Congratulating Kelly Bates for her past wishes and congratulations on their marriage. accomplishments with Access Strategies Fund and best wishes in her new role as founding Executive Director of the Elma Lewis Center for Civic Engagement, Learning and Research at Emerson College. Councillor Decker.DeckerSep 9
  686. 686Congratulating Reverend Leslie K. Sterling for being installed as permanent Priest-in-Charge at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  687. 687Resolution on the death of Donna A. (Parris) Johnson. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  688. 688Resolution on the death of Kevin P. Hogan. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  689. 689Resolution on the death of Dolores (Mello) Solano. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  690. 690Congratulating Dave and Jan Lewis on their recent ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Sep 9
  691. 691Congratulating Reverend Brenda Ann Brown for marriage. being installed as permanent minister at Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  692. 692Wishing all Cambridge grandparents, in the hopes that ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  693. 693Condolences to the family of Reverend Charles Ernest they all enjoyed a national Grandparents Day. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  694. 694Congratulating Jane Kenworthy Lewis on being Harvey. appointed Acting Clerk of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  695. 695Retirement of George Fosque from the Emergency ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  696. 696Congratulating Jennifer Miles and Ned Deny for Communications Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  697. 697Congratulating the participants of Divest Harvard for organizing the 6th Annual Hydrocephalus Walk. their efforts to encourage sustainable and socially responsible business practices at Harvard University. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  698. 698Declaring September 28, 2013 as the 20th Anniversary ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  699. 699Congratulating Mount Auburn Cemetery for its of National Public Lands Day. upcoming dedication of the Katherine "Kittie" Knox Monument upon the African American Heritage Trail. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  700. 700Resolution on the death of Florence V. (Clinton) ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  701. 701Resolution on the death of Gertrude E. (Robinson) Kotowski. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  702. 702Resolution on the death of Jean Marie "Jeannie" Kenney. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  703. 703Congratulating the late Leslie "Les" Kimbrough for Griffin. being named as Special/Distinguished Contributor at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  704. 704Congratulating coaches Frank McCarthy and Maria DiClemente, who are being recognized for their outstanding work in 1982, to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  705. 705Congratulating Bishop Wendy Rose Toons on her ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  706. 706Thanking DJ ON&ON for supporting our region's 10th Anniversary as Bishop. LGBT youth population at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  707. 707Thanking DJ Ill Neil for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  708. 708Thanking DJ Nomadik for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  709. 709Thanking DJ Val Beatz for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  710. 710Thanking DJ LeahV for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  711. 711Thanking DJ Bruno for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  712. 712Thanking DJ MOE DEE for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  713. 713Thanking DJ Frank White for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by playing at the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  714. 714Thanking DJ Claude Money for supporting our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  715. 715Thanking Leaf for their support of our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  716. 716Thanking Denise Jillson for her support of our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  717. 717Thanking Josh Bhatti for his support of our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  718. 718Thanking David Day for his support of our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  719. 719Thanking Tina Stanton for her support of our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  720. 720Thanking Tito Jackson for his support of our region's LGBT youth population by coordinating the Hometown DJ Throwdown event. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  721. 721Resolution on the death of Derrick Steven O'Neill. Councillor Cheung.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  722. 722Congratulating Ruth M. Aaron on being named ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  723. 723Resolution on the death of John J. Riley, Jr. 118.ORDER Interim Executive Director of CASPAR, Inc. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  724. 724Resolution on the death of Elliott P. Koerber. Councillor Maher.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  725. 725Congratulating Dr. Mildred B. Hines on becoming the President of the leading body of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  726. 726Congratulating StarStreet for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal and wishing them continued success in all future endeavors. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  727. 727Congratulating the 1973 Rindge Tech Boys Basketball Team for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  728. 728Resolution on the death of Marlene A. Adams. Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  729. 729Resolution on the death of Joanne D. (Deluise) ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  730. 730Thanking Alexandria Real Estate Equities for the Cloran. new parcel of open space in Cambridge and thanking them for celebrating the transfer of the park with neighbors. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 9
  731. 731Retirement of Richard Lauziere from the Police ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  732. 732Resolution on the death of Mary E. (Hall) Favreau. 127.ORDER Department. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  733. 733Resolution on the death of Salvatore J. "Sal" Rana. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  734. 734Resolution on the death of Louise A. (Portentoso) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Sep 9
  735. 735Congratulations to Cambridge Art & Frame on the Dwyer. occasion of their 5th anniversary and thanks to Andrew Montone for his commitment to the Cambridge community. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 9
  736. 736Congratulations to Paula Snow on being appointed ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  737. 737Congratulations to Iram Farooq on being appointed Acting Director of Emergency Communications. Acting Deputy Director of the Community Development Department. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 9
  738. 738Congratulations to Patty Chen's Dumpling Room on the occasion of being featured on the cover of the August/September issue of Scout Cambridge. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  739. 739Congratulations to Moksa Restaurant on the occasion of being featured in the most recent issue of Scout Cambridge. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  740. 740Congratulations to Plexx for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a Mass High Tech Company to follow. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  741. 741Congratulations to Reverend Roxie Coicou on being appointed Pastor of the Rush Memorial AME Zion Church. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  742. 742Congratulations to Sand 9 for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal and best wishes for continued success. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  743. 743Resolution on the death of Margaret (Coleman) ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Sep 9
  744. 744Urge residents to participate in the "Strength, 139.ORDER Haas. Science, and Stories of Inspiration" event on September 14, 2013 which benefits the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  745. 745Congratulations to Dina Mardell and David Sandberg on their purchase of the Porter Square Book Store. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 9
  746. 746Thanks to the Masse family and the FX Masse Hardware Co. staff for their many years of exemplary service and assistance to Cambridge residents. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 9
  747. 747Thanks to Corey Pilz of the Cambridge Consumer's Council and the License Commission for his exemplary service to the Cambridge community and best wishes in his new position at the Massachusetts Attorny General's Office. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 9
  748. 748Congratulations to Molly Rothenberg and Clint ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Sep 9
  749. 749Thanks to the Friends of the Grand Junction Path Richardson on their recent marriage. for their advocacy and determination to see the Grand Junction Multiuse Path become a reality. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 9
  750. 750Happy 94th Birthday wishes to Sheila Gamble Cook and thanks for her contributions to the Cambridge community. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomSep 9
  751. 751Congratulations to the organizers of the Sixth Annual Hydrocephalus Awareness Walk and declare September 22, 2013 as Hydrocephalus Awareness Day in the City of Cambridge. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Sep 9
  752. 752Resolution on the death of Robert Snyder. Mayor Davis.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  753. 753Thanks to Sergeant Kathleen Murphy, Cambridge Police Department, for her many years of service to the City of Cambridge and best wishes in her retirement. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 9
  754. 754Congratulations to City Councillor Leland Cheung and his wife Yin Zhou on the birth of their daughter Lela Marie Zhou. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomSep 9
  755. 755Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Jimmy Parise. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  756. 756Congratulations to Anthony Messuri for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  757. 757Congratulations to Dick Ragazio for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  758. 758Congratulations to Larry Stead for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  759. 759Congratulations to Karim Ben Saunders for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  760. 760Congratulations to Scott Cody for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  761. 761Congratulations to Michael Stiller for being named 156.ORDER to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  762. 762Congratulations to Che Santos for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  763. 763Congratulations to Thayer Plante for being named to Cambridge Rindge & Latin School's Cambridge Athletic Hall Of Fame. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  764. 764Resolution on the death of Aureo Manuel Santos. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  765. 765Speedy recovery wishes to Sal DiDomenico, Sr. Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  766. 766Thanks to Alanna Mallon for establishing the Weekend Backpack Program as well as thanks to Whole Foods and the Cambridge Health Alliance for contributing to this exemplary new program. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
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  768. 768Resolution on the death of Frederick Carbone. 163.ORDER Wilson. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Sep 9
  769. 769Resolution on the death of Virginia (Darveris) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Sep 9
  770. 770Resolution on the death of David Walcott. Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 9
  771. 771Congratulations to Chapman Arms on closing on the loan aimed at prserving affordable housing and thanks for their commitment to keeping Cambridge affordable. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 9
  772. 772Congratulations to the Portuguese Baptist Church ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Sep 9
  773. 773Happy Birthday wishes to a special woman. 167.ORDER on their centennial celebration. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  774. 774Congratulations to Midori Renewables for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal for its state-of-the-art reusable substance. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  775. 775Congratulations to PlateJoy for being recognized as a Mass High Tech Company to follow by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
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  777. 777Retirement of James Loder from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 16
  778. 778Retirement of Joan Ranaghan from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 16
  779. 779Retirement of Jurina Vellucci from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 16
  780. 780Congratulations to Matter.io for being recognized by Department. the Boston Business Journal for its easy-to-use 3D modeling software. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  781. 781Congratulations to MarketMeSuite for being recognized by the Boston Business Journal for empowering small to mid-sized businesses to engage more effectively on social media. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  782. 782Congratulations to Revels RiverSing on their 10th ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 16
  783. 783Best wishes to On The Rise on the occasion of their anniversary. upcoming Prepare For Winter Dinner on September 26, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 16
  784. 784Congratulations to Ellie Lee for being a presenter at ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 16
  785. 785Congratulations to Mary-Catherine Deibel on being the On The Rise Prepare For Winter Dinner. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 16
  786. 786Congratulations to Deborah Hughes on being honored honored at On The Rise's Prepare for Winter Dinner. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 16
  787. 787Congratulations to Jeana Franconi and her husband at On The Rise's Prepare for Winter Dinner. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 16
  788. 788Congratulations to HourlyNerd on the occasion of Mortesa on the birth of their son Cyrus. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  789. 789Congratulations to Steve "Nookie" Postal on the being recognized by the Boston Business Journal. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  790. 790Congratulations to Fiona Cherbak for a successful opening of Commonwealth in Kendall Square. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  791. 791Congratulastions to Paul Marzagalli for a successful second annual Boston Festival of Indie Games. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  792. 792Congratulations to the Harvard Union of Clerical and second annual Boston Festival of Indie Games. Technical Workers on the occasion of their 25th Anniversary of their founding. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 16
  793. 793Resolution to be prepared on the death of Joe Roberts. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Sep 16
  794. 794Best wishes and continued success to Bill de Blasio in ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Sep 16
  795. 795Thanks to Nicola Williams and the organizers of the his pursuit of Mayor for the City of New York. 21st Cambridge Carnival International for their successful event. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Sep 16
  796. 796Retirement of Robert Dapkas from the Cambridge ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 16
  797. 797Congratulations to Kristen and Frank Perullo on the Public Library. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 16
  798. 798Speedy recovery wishes to Chester Mitchell. 25.ORDER birth of their son Jack Francis Perullo. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 16
  799. 799Resolution on the death of Maria Martins. Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 16
  800. 800Retirement of Elida Rodriguez from the Department ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 30
  801. 801Congratulations to Carrie Murphy and David of Public Works. Chancogne on the birth of their children Lila Violet Murphy Chancogne and Quentin Olivier Murphy Chancogne. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 30
  802. 802Retirement of Pamela Beckett from the Human ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 30
  803. 803Congratulations to Placester on the occasion of being Services Department. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 30
  804. 804Congratulations to Pastors Larry and Virginia Ward of recognized by the Boston Business Journal. Abundant Life Church on a very successful Back To School event. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  805. 805Congratulations and thanks to Vanessa Shannon for the message she provided as keynote speaker at the Abundant Life Church's Back to School event. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  806. 806the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  807. 807Congratulating Art Bardige for his role in creating and ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  808. 808Congratulating Fletcher Maynard Academy Principal successfully launching the Sidewalk Math: We Count. Robin Harris for her role in helping to successfully launch the Sidewalk Math: We Count. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  809. 809Congratulating Lesley University's Yihsing Liu for her role in helping to successfully launch the Sidewalk Math: We Count. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 30
  810. 810Congratulating Lesley University's Martha McKenna for her role in helping to successfully launch the Sidewalk Math: We Count. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 30
  811. 811Congratulating the City of Boston which was ranked the most energy efficient US city by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 30
  812. 812Congratulating Garfield and Pearl Morrison on their 50th wedding anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Sep 30
  813. 813Congratulations to Sara Seager for being honored as one of the 24 recipients of the 2013 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Sep 30
  814. 814Congratulating Fortified Bicycle Alliance for being ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 30
  815. 815Happy Birthday wishes to former State Representative recognized by the Boston Business Journal. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  816. 816Resolution on the death of Edward F. Bocca. 17.ORDER Mel King. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Sep 30
  817. 817Resolution on the death of Frank J. Souza, Sr. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  818. 818Congratulations to UNITE HERE Local 26 on the addition of food service workers from Lesley University and Simmons College into the union and reaffirming its support for the workers boycotting LeMeridien Hotel. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 30
  819. 819Congratulations to Harlan Weber and Kristen Merrill ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 30
  820. 820Congratulations to Vanessa Kafka and Doug Hills on on their upcoming marriage. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 30
  821. 821Speedy recovery wishes to Mary Battle. 22.ORDER their recent marriage. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  822. 822Happy Birthday wishes to Gina Dottin. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  823. 823Happy Birthday wishes to President of the ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  824. 824Condolences to Mary Cottreel on the death of her Massachusetts AFL-CIO Steven A. Tolman. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  825. 825Happy Birthday wishes to Red T. Mitchell. 26.ORDER brother John C. Britt, Sr. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  826. 826Happy Birthday wishes to Polly Allen. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  827. 827Happy Birthday wishes to Anthony Petruccelli. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  828. 828Congratulations to Richard Stallman on the occasion of GNU's 30th anniversary celebratory hackathon at MIT. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Sep 30
  829. 829Resolution on the death of Jane C. Reed. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  830. 830Thanks to Lorenz Finison for his work in shining a 31.ORDER spotlight upon Katherine "Kittie" Knox. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Sep 30
  831. 831Welcome to Nan Towle Millet to Cambridge for the dedication of the Katherine "Kittie" Knox Monument at the Mount Auburn Cemetery upon the African American Heritage Trail. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 30
  832. 832Congratulations to the Mount Auburn Cemetery and the Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery for their work in bringing forth the new Kittie Kox Monument and for the successful dedication ceremony. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Sep 30
  833. 833Happy 87th Birthday wishes to Walter Montgomery. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  834. 834Happy 98th Birthday wishes to Margaret Driscoll. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  835. 835Resolution on the death of Janet A. (Bongiorno) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 30
  836. 836Congratulations to the Hotel Marlowe and Bambara Young. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 30
  837. 837Congratulations to Paul F. Walker on being named a restaurant on their 10th anniversary. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 30
  838. 838Congratulations and thanks to the Cambridge Boat 2013 Right Livelihood Award Laureate. Club for its many years of hosting and partnership with the CRLS crew team. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Sep 30
  839. 839Condolences to the people of Kenya following the ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Sep 30
  840. 840violence at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi. 41.Congratulations to Dina Katabil for being honored as one of 24 recipients of the 2013 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Sep 30
  841. 841Congratulations to PushPage for being recognized by ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Sep 30
  842. 842Resolution on the death of Dorothy F. (Connelly) the Boston Business Journal. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Sep 30
  843. 843Thanks to Cambridge native and Host of TV Diner Larsen. Billy Costa and Co-host Jennie Johnston for their many years of entertainment and providing the New England area with their insight on where to dine. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Sep 30
  844. 844Best wishes to Paul Schlaver. Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  845. 845Happy 21st Birthday wishes to Jake Nehiley. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  846. 846Welcome Ipsen to Kendall Square. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDSep 30
  847. 847Congratulations to Secretary Shaun Donovan for being honored with the Phillips Brooks House Association's Robert Coles Call of Service Award. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 7
  848. 848Congratulations to Ethel Ampey on the birth of her ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 7
  849. 849ORDER 22nd grandchild. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 7
  850. 850Congratulations to Leaf on its recent successes and ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 7
  851. 851Congratulations to BiddingForGood on its recent being recognized by the Boston Business Journal. successes and being recognized by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 7
  852. 852the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  853. 853Retirement of Joan Kelley from the Retirement ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Oct 7
  854. 854Congratulations to David R. Slavitt on his new book Board. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Oct 7
  855. 855Thanks to Lance Zimmerman for his assistance at a titled Civic Wars: Peoms. recent committee meeting and for his contributions to the Cambridge community. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 7
  856. 856Congratulations to the Cambridge Boat Club, Community Rowing, Riverside Boat Club and Union Boat Club on hosting The Head of the Quinobequin, a youth sculling event, on October 13, 2013. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Oct 7
  857. 857Happy 90th Birthday wishes to a special ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 7
  858. 858Speedy recovery wishes to Cosmo Cremaldi. 12.ORDER Cantabrigian. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 7
  859. 859Congratulations to St. Paul African Methodist ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 7
  860. 860Thanks to all who participated in making the annual Episcopal Church on its 140th anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Oct 7
  861. 861Congratulations to the Cambridge Senior Center on Honkfest Festival a success. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 7
  862. 862Resolution on the death of Edward Nubar Guleserian. Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDOct 21
  863. 863Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Wayne and ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 21
  864. 864ORDER Billie Miller. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 21
  865. 865Resolution on the death of Dr. Jonathan Edward (Jed) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 21
  866. 866ORDER Diehlo. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Oct 21
  867. 867the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  868. 868the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  869. 869Congratulations to Corey Yarbrough on his work alongside the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition with the Theater Offensive's "Out On The Edge" Award. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Oct 21
  870. 870Congratulations to Thinking Phone Networks on the occasion of being recognized by the Boston Business Journal. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 21
  871. 871Congratulations to Cambridge Spirits on its grand ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 21
  872. 872Congratulations to Molly Schlang and Belange Alce opening at 9 Broad Canal Way. on the birth of their daughter Emelia Grace Alce. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Oct 21
  873. 873Congratulations to Cambridge Police Officer Matt Brown on winning the first annual Let's Talk About Food: Men & Women In Blue Cooking Competition to benefit the One Fund. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Oct 21
  874. 874Appreciation to Environment Massachusetts and their staff for their long fought efforts to limit pollution and advocate for the closure of the Brayton Point Power Station. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Oct 21
  875. 875Congratulations to all Cambridge residents and employees on the occasion of Cambridge being named #1 of the 25 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts by Boston.com. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Oct 21
  876. 876Congratulations to Martin Karplus on reciving the ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Oct 21
  877. 877Resolution on the death of June L. MacArthur. 16.ORDER 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Oct 21
  878. 878Congratulations to Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker for winning the open U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey's special election. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsOct 21
  879. 879Congratulations to Janet Murray on receiving the 2013 Cambridge Food Hero Lifetime Achievement Award. Mayor Davis.DavisOct 21
  880. 880Congratulations to the 2013 Cambridge Food Hero Organization Community Cooks and President Vicki Mayor Davis.DavisADOPTED Mayor Davis.Oct 21
  881. 881Congratulations to Chef Vin Connelly on being named a 2013 Cambridge Food Hero. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Oct 21
  882. 882Congratulations to Paul Poisson on being named a ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Oct 21
  883. 883Congratulations to Dr. Walter Willett on being named 2013 Cambridge Food Hero. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Oct 21
  884. 884Congratulations to Alanna Mallon on being named a a 2013 Cambridge Food Hero. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Oct 21
  885. 885Congratulations to Mary Catherine Deibel on being 2013 Cambridge Food Hero. ADOPTED Mayor Davis.Oct 21
  886. 886Congratulations to the East Cambridge Business named a 2013 Cambridge Food Hero. Association, volunteers and residents for a great Annual Rib Fest. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyOct 21
  887. 887Urge residents to honor the men and women who have defended our country as well as those who are currently serving in the military on Veteran's Day. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Nov 4
  888. 888Congratulations to Panorama Education on its recent successes and wish them continued prosperity in future endeavors. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Nov 4
  889. 889Congratulations to Sqrrl on its recent successes and ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Nov 4
  890. 890Congratulations to the Western Avenue Baptist wish them continued prosperity in future endeavors. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 4
  891. 891Congratulations to Martine Anderson for being named Church on their 97th anniversary. one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 4
  892. 892Congratulations to Chandra Banks for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 4
  893. 893Congratulations to Dr. Connie Chow for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 4
  894. 894Congratulations to Dr. Marian Darlington-Hope for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 4
  895. 895Congratulations to City Councillor and State Representative Marjorie Decker for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 4
  896. 896Congratulations to Stephanie Guirand for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  897. 897Congratulations to Narayan Helen Liebenson for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  898. 898Congratulations to Evelyn Rivera Beaudreault for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  899. 899Congratulations to Blanche E. Staton for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  900. 900Congratulations to Reverend Dr. Marilyn Weekes for being named one of the Cambridge YWCA's Outstanding Women of 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  901. 901Congratulations to State Senator Katherine Clark on the occasion of her victory in the Deomocratic primary to replace Ed Markey in the 5th Congressional District. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  902. 902Welcome Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, ADOPTED Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Nov 4
  903. 903Congratulations to Bishop Brian C. Greene on the to the City of Cambridge. occasion of being commissioned as a Cambridge Police Chaplain. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  904. 904Congratulations to Reverend Melvin Wilson on the occasion of being commissioned as a Cambridge Police Chaplain. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  905. 905Congratulations to Reverend Lorraine Thornhill on the occasion of being commissioned as a Cambridge Police Chaplain. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  906. 906Congratulations to Reverend Larry Kim on the occasion of being commissioned as a Cambridge Police Chaplain. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  907. 907Congratulations to Father Matthew Westcott on the occasion of being commissioned as a Cambridge Police Chaplain. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Nov 4
  908. 908Resolution on the death of Joseph T. Connearney. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  909. 909Resolution on the death of Jennie K. (Stukiel) Smith. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  910. 910Resolution on the death of Robert D. Houlsen. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  911. 911Resolution on the death of Maria Conceicao Pasquale ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 4
  912. 912Resolution on the death of John Francis Rindge. 26.ORDER Goncalves. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 4
  913. 913Congratulations to the Cambridge Athletic Hall of Fame Committee on the occasion of their successful induction ceremony. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Nov 4
  914. 914Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox on the occasion of becoming Major League Baseball's World Series Champions. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Nov 4
  915. 915Best wishes to Mary-Catherine Deibel and Deborah Huges, co-owners of UpStairs on the Square, in their future endeavors. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Nov 4
  916. 916Speedy recovery wishes to Juanita Anderson. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  917. 917Speedy recovery wishes to Ora Themea. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  918. 918Continued good health wishes to Wilmot Ramsey. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  919. 919Speedy recovery wishes to Florence Ramsey. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  920. 920Resolution on the death of John A. MacIntyre. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  921. 921Speedy recovery wishes to Mary Travers. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 4
  922. 922Congratulations to Logan and Erica Leslie on the birth ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Nov 4
  923. 923Resolution on the death of Anne M. Joyce. 37.ORDER of their daughter. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Nov 4
  924. 924Congratulations to Stephen J. Murphy on his re- ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  925. 925Congratulations to Michael F. Flaherty on being election to the Boston City Council. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  926. 926Congratulations to Michelle Wu on being elected to elected to the Boston City Council. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  927. 927Congratulations to Ayanna Pressley on winning re- the Boston City Council. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  928. 928Congratulations to Martin J. Walsh on being elected election to the Boston City Council. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  929. 929Congratulations to Irene Kang and Neal Leavitt on the the next Mayor of Boston. ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 18
  930. 930Resolution on the death of Jennie H. (Zilonis) birth of their son, Kyle Yi Leavitt. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Nov 18
  931. 931ORDER Devereaux. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  932. 932Congratulations to the 2013 preliminary elected ADOPTED Councillor Decker.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker.Nov 18
  933. 933Congratulations to Heather Catherwood and Anthony School Committee members and City Councillors. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Nov 18
  934. 934Resolution on the death of Jose M. Figueiredo. 11.ORDER Morse on their recent engagement. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Nov 18
  935. 935Resolution on the death of Mary L. (McGrath) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Nov 18
  936. 936Resolution on the death of Ryan David Chaisson. 13.ORDER MacIntyre. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey.Nov 18
  937. 937Resolution on the death of Ann Marie (Tobin) ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Nov 18
  938. 938Congratulations to Bill de Blasio on being elected to Linehan. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Nov 18
  939. 939Resolution on the death of William C. McCoy. 16.ORDER serve as the next Mayor of New York City. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Nov 18
  940. 940Resolution on the death of Joan V. DeGuglielmo. Councillor Toomey.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 18
  941. 941Congratulations to New Enterprise Associates on their ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Nov 18
  942. 942Congratulations to Jeremiah Daly on his recent new Kendall Square office. promotion from principal to partner at Highland Capital Partners. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 18
  943. 943Condolences to the family of Gareth P. Kinkead. Vice Mayor Simmons.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 18
  944. 944Congratulations to Cambridge Firefighter and Paramedic Jeffrey McGourty on receiving the Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year Award from the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council. Councillor Maher.MaherNov 18
  945. 945Congratulations to the Nardella Family on being awarded the 2013 Family of the Year by the Saint Cosmas and Damian Society. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyNov 18
  946. 946Congratulations to Bill and Stephanie Currier on their ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Nov 18
  947. 947Congratulations to Dan and Jan Braga on the birth of 65th Wedding Anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Maher.Nov 18
  948. 948Declare November 25, 2013 as Cambridge Volunteer their grandson Trent Daniel Braga. Thank You and Recognition Day in the City of Cambridge. Mayor Davis.DavisNov 18
  949. 949Welcome Facebook back to the City of Cambridge. Mayor Davis.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 18
  950. 950Best wishes to Reverend Melvin E. Wilson on his new position as Presiding Elder of the Brooklyn- Westchester District of the New York Annual Conference and thanks for his leadership in the City of Cambridge. Mayor Davis.DavisNov 18
  951. 951Thanks to Jack Graham, Superintendent of the Cambridge Auxiliary Police, for his many years of dedicated service to the community. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Nov 25
  952. 952Resolution on the death of Mary L. (Crusco) ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor DavNov 25
  953. 953Congratulations to GrabCAD on its recent success and McCaffrey. best wishes for continued prosperity in future endeavors. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor DecNov 25
  954. 954the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  955. 955Best wishes to Chez Henri Owner/Chef Paul ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor DecNov 25
  956. 956Congratulations to Lieutenant Jeremy Walsh of the O'Connell on his future endeavors. Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor DecNov 25
  957. 957Congratulations to Firefighter Todd Koen of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor DecNov 25
  958. 958Congratulations to Firefighter Matthew McDonald of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor DecNov 25
  959. 959Congratulations to Lieutenant Christopher Haynes of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor DecNov 25
  960. 960Congratulations to Firefighter David Croak of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  961. 961Congratulations to Firefighter Darryn DeGrace of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  962. 962Congratulations to Lieutenant Michael Francis of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  963. 963Congratulations to Firefighter Peter Melo of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  964. 964Congratulations to Firefighter Howard Smith of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  965. 965Congratulations to Firefighter Richard Feliciano of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  966. 966Congratulations to Firefighter David Puopolo of the Cambridge Fire Department on being recognized at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Service's "Firefighter of the Year" Awards Ceremony. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  967. 967Welcome DondeEsta to Cambridge and best wishes ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 25
  968. 968Congratulations to the participants of the Boys II Men for continued success in Kendall Square. pilot program and encourage residents to join in the viewing of the Boys II Men documentary on December 3 at the Arrea 4 Youth Center at 7:00 p.m. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+7Nov 25
  969. 969Resolution on the death of Helen McGlynn. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 25
  970. 970Resolution on the death of Dorothy F. (Campagna) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 25
  971. 971Congratulations to IBM and the University of Uglietto. Massachusetts Boston on the establishment of the joint Collaborative Innovation Center. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Nov 25
  972. 972Resolution on the death of Christina (Vitale) ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 25
  973. 973Resolution on the death of Marcia A. (Mahoney) Nardella. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 25
  974. 974Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary wishes to a special Maloney. couple. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 25
  975. 975Resolution on the death of Dan A. Postell. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTEDNov 25
  976. 976Encourage residents to participate in the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service on January 21, 2013. Charter Right exercised by Mayor Davis on Resolution Number Seven of December 17, 2012. > View Resolution from December 17, 2012Jan 7
  977. 977Thanks to Chancellor Keith Motley for his visit to recent loss. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Nov 25
  978. 978Iity of QIatnbriDge RESOLUTIONLIST fITYcouncGMEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER2, 2013 1. Congratulationsto Tavern in the Square for hosting its annual free ThanksgivingDinner for the past nine years. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membershipORDER ADOPTEDscan-readNov 25
  979. 979Resolutionon the death ofBarbara S. Maloney. CouncillorMaher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, CouncillorToomey and CouncillorvanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTEDscan-readNov 25
  980. 980The City Council encourages residents to participate in the annual , book drive and thank the Cambridge Public Library and Porter Square Books for their efforts this holiday season Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, CouncillorKelley, CouncillorMaher, Councillor Reeves and CouncillorvanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTEDscan-readNov 25
  981. 981Wishing the Mount Olivet Lodge a Happy 150th Anniversary. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Nlaher, CouncillorReeves and Councillor vanBeuzekomORDERADOPTEDscan-readNov 25
  982. 982Congratulations to Bobby and Tracy Tynes on being recognized by Ebony Magazine. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, CouncillorDecker, Councillor Kelley, CouncillorMaher, CouncillorReeves, CouncillorToomey and CouncillorvanBeuzekomORDERADOPTEDscan-readNov 25
  983. 983CongratulatingJenniferGrout on her performance on Arabs got talent. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, CouncillorDecker, Councillor Kelley, CouncillorMaher, CouncillorReeves, CouncillorToomey and CounciljorvanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTEDscan-readNov 25
  984. 984i Thanking Dan Riviello as he leaves his position as Director of " ' Communications & Media Relations for the Cambridge Police Department and wishing him well in all his future endeavors. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, CouncillorDecker, Councillor Kelley, CouncillorNlaher, CouncillorReeves, CouncillorToomey and CouncillorvanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 2
  985. 985Resolution on the death of James Ford. CouncillorMaher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Counciljor Decker, CouncillorKelley, CouncillorReeves, Councillor Toomey and CouncillorvanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 2
  986. 986Resolutionon the death Joseph DiNatale. CouncillorToomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, CouncillorKelley, Councillor Nlaher, CouncillorReeves and CouncillorvanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 2
  987. 987Wishing Agnes Darlington a speedy recovery. ' Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membershipORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 2
  988. 988the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  989. 989Congratulating Dr. Rachael Bedard for being chosen as a finalist for the Schwartz Center's Compassionate Caregiver Award. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor DecDec 9
  990. 990Congratulating Jose Goncalves for being named the ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor DecDec 9
  991. 991Resolution on the death of Mary Eileen (Livingston) 2013 Major League Soccer Defender of the Year. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor DaDec 9
  992. 992Retirement of Gerald (Jerry) Steinberg, M.D. from the Bacci. ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor DecDec 9
  993. 993Congratulations to Scott Henderson and Elizabeth Cambridge Health Alliance. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor DecDec 9
  994. 994Congratulations to the Deborah Mason School of Francis on their engagement. Dance on its 39th anniversary. ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor DaDec 9
  995. 995Resolution on the death of Esther Amy Merriman ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Dec 9
  996. 996ORDER Browning. ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor DaDec 9
  997. 997the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  998. 998Resolution on the death of Billy Bartlett. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 9
  999. 999Condolences to Laura Nichols on the death of her ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Dec 9
  1000. 1000Resolution on the death of Nelson Mandela. 12.ORDER mother, Mary (Monteiro) Nichols. ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Dec 9
  1001. 1001Resolution on the death of Helen M. (Scalley) ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Dec 9
  1002. 1002Resolution on the death of Rita F. (Barker) Brennan. 14.ORDER Fabianski. ADOPTED Councillor Maher, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Dec 9
  1003. 1003Resolution on the death of Ann M. (Sorrenti) McGee. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 9
  1004. 1004Congratulations to the Cambridge Community Chorus on their concert "In Celebration of William thomas (1950-2013), founding Music Director of the Cambridge Community Chorus. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Dec 9
  1005. 1005Happy 79th Birthday wishes to an exemplary ADOPTED Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Dec 9
  1006. 1006Best wishes to the Kuumba Singers of Harvard Cantabrigian. College on their 43rd annual Dr. S. Allen Counter Christmas Concert. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Reeves+7Dec 9
  1007. 1007Congratulations to the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School on its production of "Ragtime." Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Dec 9
  1008. 1008Congratulations to Walt Doyle on his new position at ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Dec 16
  1009. 1009Best wishes to Joe Power on his retirement from Highland Capital Partners. ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Dec 16
  1010. 1010Appreciation and best wishes to City Councillor Carpenters Local Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor KelDec 16
  1011. 1011ORDER Marjorie Decker. ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Dec 16
  1012. 1012Congratulations to Reverend Irene Monroe on the occasion of her speaking engagement at the 38th Annual UNIS-UN Student Conference. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Dec 16
  1013. 1013Congratulations to Katherine Clark on her victory in ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Dec 16
  1014. 1014Congratulations to HEI Hotels & Resorts, owner of the 5th Congressional District special election. the Meridien Hotel in Cambridge, and UNITE HERE Local 26 on forming a long-term partnership focused on improving labor relations. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Dec 16
  1015. 1015Retirement of Anne Barberian from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 16
  1016. 1016Retirement of William DiBiase from the School Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 16
  1017. 1017Retirement of Elba Santiago from the School 10.ORDER Department. Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 16
  1018. 1018Retirement of Catherine Trio from the School ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 16
  1019. 1019Resolution on the death of Paul F. Doyle, Jr. 12.ORDER Department. ADOPTED Mayor Davis and entire membership.Dec 16
  1020. 1020Thanks to Boston Chefs for their annual support of key non-profit organizations with their Flavors of Fall event. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 16
  1021. 1021Speedy recovery wishes to Nicolai Cauchy. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  1022. 1022Congratulations to CCTV on its 25th anniversary. Councillor Decker and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  1023. 1023Congratulations and gratitude to Susan Fleischmann ADOPTED Councillor Decker and entire membership.Dec 16
  1024. 1024Expressing appreciation and thanks to Henrietta Davis for twenty-five years of stewardship at CCTV. for her years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge and extending best wishes in all her future endeavors. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Dec 16
  1025. 1025Thanks to City Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves for his service to the citizens of Cambridge and best wishes in his future endeavors. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+7Dec 16
  1026. 1026Thanks to City Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom for 19.ORDER her service to the citizens of Cambridge and best wishes in her future endeavors. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Decker+7Dec 16
  1027. 1027Resolution on the death of Rita (Spartichino) ADOPTED Councillor Maher and entire membership.Dec 16
  1028. 1028Thanks to Terrence Smith for his many years of MacGillivray. dedicated service to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Dec 16
  1029. 1029Resolution on the death of Charles M. Vest, former President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Dec 16
  1030. 1030Resolution on the death of Mary Andrews. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  1031. 1031Resolution on the death of Antonio Medeiros. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  1032. 1032Resolution on the death of Patricia Ann (Baker) Dow. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  1033. 1033Resolution on the death of Mrs. Kaprelian. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  1034. 1034Best wishes to Marvin Gilmore. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16

Policy Orders

Order364 actions · № 1–384
  1. 1That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate city staff to provide a report to the City Council explaining the SOV target rate that has been established for the City of Cambridge; data that explains how the City of Cambridge is doing in relation to meeting its SOV target rate; and future plans to reduce the actual SOV rate including barriers to achieving as low a rate as is possible. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jan 7
  2. 2That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate city staff to provide a report on the first phase of the City of Cambridge Hubway Bike-Share program. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jan 7
  3. 3That the City Manager is requested to work with The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program and the Cambridge Public School Department and/or other city agencies to ensure funding for this program. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Jan 7
  4. 4That the City Council go on record urging the City Manager to consider filling one of the Planning Board vacancies with a person who has a background in, or association with, the skilled labor and building trades. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+6Jan 7
  5. 5That the City Council move to Executive Session at the City Council meeting of January 14, 2013 to obtain legal advice and to discuss strategy with the City Solicitor regarding threatened litigation with respect to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed with the Attorney General by Tom Stohlman. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+7Jan 14
  6. 6That the City Council meeting scheduled for February 4, 2013 be a roundtable/working meeting with the School Committee to discuss out of school time. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jan 14
  7. 7That the City Manager is requested to convene, in conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools, the relevant parties to develop a process to preserve and protect art that was created for and installed in school buildings before those buildings are renovated or reconstructed. Mayor Davis, Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.Davis+2Jan 14
  8. 8That the City Manager is requested to work with the Assistant City Manager for Community Development and any other appropriate City personnel, Renae Gray from the Area 4 neighborhood, and any other appropriate group or individuals from that neighborhood to initiate the process of renaming Area 4 to a more appropriate name. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+5Jan 14
  9. 9That the City Manager is requested to investigate the possibility of a gun buy-back program in Cambridge. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Davis+6Jan 14
  10. 10That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City staff to provide a report to the City Council detailing the City's plans for the property located at 205 Western Avenue, including an explanation of possible uses of this building given the zoning that is associated with this property. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Jan 14
  11. 11That the City Manager confer with the appropriate departments to look into the feasibility of participating in the International Open Data Hackathon and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 14
  12. 12That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to initiate a plan of action setting up a procedure for future projects and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 14
  13. 13That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments on the feasibility of adding iReport categories, incorporate this request into the ongoing IT strategic planning process and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jan 14
  14. 14That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the impact of the federal cuts on the continuum of care; said report to include which Cambridge organizations will experience the cuts and what is being done when these services are cut or eliminated. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to reporJan 14
  15. 15That the City Manager confer with the License Commission, Community Development Department, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals on the logistic of deliveries of trash removal from business issue and report back with relevant information and ideas for improvement to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager confer with the LiJan 14
  16. 16That the City Council go on record urging Harvard University to give serious consideration to Homeowner's Rehab's bid to purchase Putnam Square Apartments and to work closely and cooperatively with the City, Homeowner's Rehab, Inc., tenants and others to ensure a successful sale of the property to Homeowner's Rehab, Inc. so that Putnam Square Apartments may continue to provide affordable housing for current and future elderly and disabled tenants. Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+1Jan 14
  17. 17That the City Manager appoint a balanced working group to discuss issues related to dogs; said working group to advise city staff on all dog related issues, including but not limited to extending off-leash availability and interplay with the broader community, signage, gates, lighting, ground cover and dog drinking fountains in parks as well as enforcement of existing laws and regulations. Councillor Cheung.Cheung12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager appoint a balancedJan 14
  18. 18That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Public School staff to determine the status of the bike rack installations at the Peabody School and to report back to the City Council prior to March 1, 2013. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Jan 28
  19. 19That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments on the feasibility of participating in the Municipal Performance Management Program and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Jan 28
  20. 20That the City Council go on record supporting the statement of the National League of Cities related to preventing gun violence. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7Jan 28
  21. 21That the City Manager is requested to arrange publicity about Earth Hour 2013 including information on the city web site, calendar, emails, cable channel and in front of City Hall so that as many people as possible are encouraged to participate. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Jan 28
  22. 22That the City Manager and the Mayor's Office convene a working group from city and school departments to help coordinate a Tech Inclusion effort with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Mayor Davis, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Davis+7ORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and CounJan 28
  23. 23That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to look into the feasibility of participating in an initiative which would enhance the accessiblity of public health data and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Jan 28
  24. 24That the City Council go on record supporting Edith Windsor and GLAD challenging DOMA in the United States Supreme Court. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Jan 28
  25. 25That the City Manager is requested to work together with the appropriate city officials including the City Solicitor and report back to the City Council regarding modification of the ordinance (10.12.030) that links the awarding of a one yearlong Visitor Parking Permit per household to the purchase of a $25 Cambridge Resident Parking Permit. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Eight of January 28, 2013. Order Number Eight of January 28, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor vanBeuzekom on Februry 11, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomJan 28
  26. 26That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Public Health Department and report back to the City Council on the status of any health measure in effect in Cambridge which would ban tobacco sales in pharmacies and drug stores. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7ORDER ADOPTEDJan 28
  27. 27That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to prepare a draft ordinance that will ban the use of plastic bags in the city; said draft to include clear guidelines; create a task force; plans for education, support for small businesses and phase in time; exclusion of square footage provision from the ban; and the durability and/or standards for bags and recommendations. Councillor Decker.DeckerJan 28
  28. 28That the City Council go on record endorsing the letter submitted by Councillor Toomey requesting the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to support a multi-use path along the Grand Junction Railroad. Mayor Davis.Davis10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Council go on record endorJan 28
  29. 29That the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2013 be and hereby is cancelled so that the City Council may attend the National League of Cities Conference. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  30. 30Support for the negotiated terms of a new contract between the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and Harvard University as detailed by the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Feb 11
  31. 31That the City Manager is requested to work with the Commissioner of Public Works to ensure that information from the February 5, 2013 meeting between the Department of Public Works and D'Allesandro Construction be made available to the public, specifically to property abutters impacted by the construction at Western and Putnam Avenues. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Feb 11
  32. 32That the City Council congratules Governor Patrick on the improvements to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative agreement. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 11
  33. 33That the City Manager is requested to meet with NSTAR company officials to establish a firm timeline for maintenance and replacement plans for the transformers and electrical systems that serve the city to ensure that local businesses and residential communities are fully serviced. Councillor Cheung, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Cheung+2Feb 11
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  40. 40That the Cambridge City Council go on record as an ardent supporter of measures that seek to ensure gender pay equity in the workplace, including the Paycheck Fairness Act. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 11
  41. 41That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the staff of the License Commission to ensure that taxi drivers are cognizant of the regulation that their identification be clearly displayed in taxicabs at all times for the benefit of the general public. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Feb 11
  42. 42That the City Manager is requested to confer with the License Commission to develop new rules and regulations to facilitiate the use of mobile technology to order a taxi cab. Councillor Reeves, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Reeves+7Feb 11
  43. 43That the City Manager is hereby requested to appoint a special task force of real estate and engineering professionals to assess and evaluate the current condition of the Foundry property and projected capital needs as well as anticipated expenses of maintaining the building. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Toomey+2ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is hereby requested tFeb 11
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  45. 45That the City Council call upon members of the Cambridge Congressional Delegation to reject any proposal that seeks to balance the federal budget at the expense of state and local governments. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Cheung+2ORDER ADOPTED membership.Feb 11
  46. 46That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate city staff to provide a report to the City Council detailing how the City of Cambridge working in conjunction with the DCR will insure that oversize vehicles not be allowed travel along Memorial Drive so that accidents similar to the sad crushing of the tour bus of prospective Harvard Students do not occur again. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+110.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11.That the City Manager is requFeb 11
  47. 47That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to allow free parking for residents at the First Street Garage for the remainder of the week and reduction in rate for the month of February. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyFeb 11
  48. 48That the subject matter of the role of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority be referred to the Government Operations and Rules Committee. Councillor Maher.Maher12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the subject matter of the role of tFeb 11
  49. 49That the revised Letter of Commitment be referred to the Law Department for review to ensure that it is consistent with other Letters of Commitment that the city has had in similar instances and report back to the Ordinance Committee. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the revised Letter of Commitment beFeb 11
  50. 50That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Law Department to look into the issue of whether the Forest City petition would be considered spot zoning. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom14.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 15.That the City Manager is requFeb 11
  51. 51That the City Manager is requested to confer with Harvard University and Lesley University to ask them to refine their plowing procedures to avoid blocking sidewalks and residential driveways. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  52. 52That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works and the Department of Information Technology on the feasibility of implementing mobile applications related to snow removal and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  53. 53That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Election Commission and Information Technology Department on the feasibility of passing an ordinance that requires landlords to provide new tenants with a voter registration form when they move into a property in the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+5Feb 25
  54. 54That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to refine their response procedures to uphold existing ordinances that prohibit the reservation of cleared on-street parking spaces and report back to the Cambridge City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  55. 55That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Election Commission and Information Technology Department on the feasibility of providing a service in which residents are able to look up their voter registration status online. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  56. 56That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Election Commission regarding the feasibility of including voter registration forms in the annual census mailings. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED mailings. Councillor Cheung and entire membersFeb 25
  57. 57That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and appropriate State departments to assess the current safety of the parking regulations as they relate to legal parking which blocks the right lane of Memorial Drive and develop a proposed plan of action to improve safety on Memorial Drive. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  58. 58That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Darrah family to determine a suitable location in North Cambridge for a bench dedication for John Darrah. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Feb 25
  59. 59That the City Council schedule a roundtable/working meeting for Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber to discuss the report of the C2 Committee. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Feb 25
  60. 60That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to determine the reason for a change in policy which denied The Green Room Experience to host a dance for CRLS teens. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 10.That the City Manager is requestFeb 25
  61. 61That the City Manager is requested to confer with the necessary departments to assess the feasibility and necessity of utilizing the services provided by the Springfield Data Center and MassGIS's Oliver mapping tool. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to coFeb 25
  62. 62That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor and the appropriate city staff to evaluate the feasibility of revising the PTDM ordinance to include Parking and Transportation Demand Management Plans for "residential developments." Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.11.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager be and hereby is rFeb 25
  63. 63That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City of Cambridge's experts on climate change - the Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee (CPAC) and the Climate and Energy Specialists of the Community Development Department - to provide comments on Draft Climate Assessment Report. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Feb 25
  64. 64That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the City Solicitor to explain the details of the lawsuit between Idenix Pharmaceutical and the City of Cambridge. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager be and hereby is rFeb 25
  65. 65That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate city staff to compile a table that shows the quantity of registered vehicles in the following power source categories: Diesel; Electric; Hybrid; and traditional Gasoline engines for the years 2009 through 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+114.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 15.That the City Manager is requFeb 25
  66. 66That the City Manager is requested to add appropriate signage to the rear of the East Cambridge Fire Station on Gore Street to help identify the building. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+115.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to adFeb 25
  67. 67That the City Manager is requested to report to the City Council as to the reasons for the delay in appointing a new tenant representative to the CHA's Board of Commissioners, and to divulge a timetable for when a new individual will be appointed. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+116.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Manager is requested to reFeb 25
  68. 68That the employment agreement, including Appendix 18.ORDER A, between the City Council and Richard C. Rossi dated February 25, 2013 be adopted as the employment agreement between the City Council and Richard C. Rossi effective July 1, 2013 for a period of three years ending June 30, 2016. Councillor Maher.Maher17.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the employment agreement, includingFeb 25
  69. 69That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Community Development Department to provide information to the City Council on any incentive in the K2 guidelines for the creation of a shared machining space and rationale around 5% number for innovation space; at what percentage would the requirement be deemed ‘unreasonable' and why. Councillor Cheung.CheungADOPTED 19.That the City Manager is requested to instruct thFeb 25
  70. 70That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to connect with the DOT and to provide an information packet to the City Council relevant to the future of the Volpe Site and report back to the City Council on this matter for the meeting of March 4, 2013, in advance of the National League of Cities event in Washington, DC. Councillor Cheung.Cheung19.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the City Manager is requested to diFeb 25
  71. 71That the City Manager is requested to engage an independent Energy Consultant to complete a study for a Cambridge Community Electricity Aggregation under MGL c. 164 § 134; and to then provide this study to the City Council for continued discussion. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom20.ORDER ADOPTED 21.That the City Manager is requested to enFeb 25
  72. 72That the recommendations of the Dedication Committee dated February 21, 2013 for thirteen dedications be approved. Councillor Maher.Maher21.ORDER ADOPTED 22.That the recommendations of the DedicatiFeb 25
  73. 73That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to look into the feasibility of applying for the Code for America Fellowship Program and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 4
  74. 74That 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. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Mar 4
  75. 75That the Chair of the Civic Unity Committee is requested to inform the City Council of plans to hold a committee meeting to discuss the Monteiro case and any lessons to be learned from it prior to the current City Manager's leaving office. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+6Mar 4
  76. 76That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff and report back to the City Council on the feasibility of creating a development program, whether through density bonuses or other means, where residents of new buildings would not be allowed to obtain on-street City parking stickers. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+6Mar 4
  77. 77That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on Awaiting Report 12-20 from February, 2012 on a system for informing the public of the status of maintenance and repair issues for things such as park equipment, graffitti, sidewalk hazards and so forth, potentially including IReport Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Mar 4
  78. 78ORDER relevant City officials and report back to the City Council on how, if at all, the City could manage its street snow clearance issues without dumping snow back on crosswalks and driveways in a fashion that forces the relevant property owners to re-clear sidewalks and driveways of newly deposited, denser, thicker snow than what had originally fallen. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Kelley+7Mar 4
  79. 79That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a plan, to include relevant funding in the upcoming budget if necessary, to address the issues along Linear Park for which Cambridge is responsible. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+1Mar 4
  80. 80That the City Manager is requested to confer with with the Information Technology Department to explore the possibility of adding an RSS feed feature to all of the City of Cambridge websites. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1Mar 4
  81. 81That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council and the Cambridge community on the current status, to the extent that it is possible, of the investigation into the June 3, 2012 murder of Charlene Holmes. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Mar 18
  82. 82That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine the feasibility of implementing a pay-by- phone parking meter program in Cambridge, and report back to the City Council with recommendations as soon as possible. Order Number Two of March 18, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on March 18, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsMar 18
  83. 83That the University Relations Committee is requested to explore the impact that the termination of The Longy's Preparatory and Continuing Studies program will have on the Cambridge community. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Mar 18
  84. 84That the City Council formally go on record asking the Mayor's Office to observe and participate in Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Mar 18
  85. 85That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Election Commission as to plans to make the residents of the City of Cambridge aware of the upcoming special election and encourage them to participate, including signage, mailings, and voter registration efforts. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Mar 18
  86. 86That the City Manager is requested to confer with the various organizers of the Cambridge Science Festival as to whether it would be feasible to expand their banner advertising program up Main Street to Kendall Square to ensure that all interested parties are aware of the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+7Mar 18
  87. 87That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works as to the feasibility of installing fiber-optic conduits when doing sewer reconstruction and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung, Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Cheung+7Mar 18
  88. 88That the City Manager is requested to contact Senator Warren, Congressman Capuano and Congressman Markey to seek support and information of measures Cambridge can take to prevent the transport of ethanol and protect and ensure the safety of our residents and report back to the City Council. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Toomey+7Mar 18
  89. 89That the conversion of further soccer fields at Danehy Park to artificial turf be delayed until further study of the impact of artificial turf on player's health be completed along with a report which quantifies the decreased use of the more fragile grass playing fields throughout the city as a result of the installation of artificial turf playing fields be prepared by the Recreation Department. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomMar 18
  90. 90Thanks to the the Belmont Conservation Commission 10.ORDER and the Board of Selectmen for their legal action to protect our mutual resources and to uphold the Wetlands Protection Act. Councillor vanBeuzekom and Councillor Kelley.vanBeuzekom+1WITHDRAWN BY VANBEUZEKOM WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT 10.Thanks toMar 18
  91. 91That a one-time suspension of Council Rule 23B be allowed, for the broadcast of the Friday, March 22nd, 9:30 A.M. Ordinance Committee Meeting (a meeting to discuss issues relating to the MIT PUD-5 zoning petition). Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley and Councillor Maher.vanBeuzekom+4ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11.That a one-time suspension of Council Mar 18
  92. 92That the City Council conduct a Roundtable/Working Meeting on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Sullivan Chamber to discuss issues relating to the zoning petition filed by MIT-PUD-5. Mayor Davis.DavisMar 18
  93. 93That before ordination of the proposed zoning amendment to create a new section 11.700 entitled Interim Regulations for Medical Marijuana Uses that the Community Development Department prepare language that the restriction be for a period of six months after the State Department of Public Health issues their regulations, rather than nine months. Councillor Cheung.Cheung12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That before ordination of the proposed zMar 18
  94. 94That the proposed zoning amendment to create a new section entitled: 11.700 Interim Regulations for Medical Marijuana Uses be forwarded to the full City Council subject to the condition that before ordination the Community Development Department will provide language that the restriction be for a period of six months after the State Department of Public Health issues their regulations. Councillor Maher.Maher13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the proposed zoning amendment to crMar 18
  95. 95That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Department of Public Health to reconstitute the Tobacco Advisory Committee. Councillor Cheung.Cheung14.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manager is requested to inMar 18
  96. 96That all public meetings and hearings be conducted REFER TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULES COMMITTEE FAILED 4-3-1-1. ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION ON A VOICE VOTE. within the city limits and have a Cambridge address, and in the event that a public meeting or hearing is held outside of the city limits, that a vote be required of the City Council to approve said meeting or hearing being held outside the city limits. Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Decker+5Apr 1
  97. 97That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to communicate with the Longy School of Music at Bard, EF and the Episcopal Divinity School to produce a Town and Gown report to be presented to the Cambridge Planning Board. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 1
  98. 98That the Government Operation and Rules Committee is requested to provide an update to the City Council on any progress that has been made in drafting a Community Benefits & Mitigation Plan, and that an expected timeframe in which a formal recommendation on policy might be made to the City Council is also provided. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Apr 1
  99. 99That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation and other relevant City departments to determine the feasibility of implementing a "Don't Block The Box" policy in Cambridge which will discourage motorists from blocking intersections. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1Apr 1
  100. 100That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council after consultation with the appropriate City personnel and with State Representative Martin J. Walsh, President of the Boston Building Trades Council, about ways in which the Cambridge Works program might affiliate itself with Building Pathways, an intensive program sponsored by the Boston Building Trades Council that recruits and trains individuals for the skilled building trades. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Simmons+2ORDER ADOPTED sponsored by the Boston Building Trades CounciApr 1
  101. 101That the City Manager is requested to confer with the License Commission to explore limiting the sale of mini-alcohol bottles within the city with the goal of reducing litter. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.vanBeuzekom+7Apr 1
  102. 102That Committee Report #6 of March 18, 2013 be amended on page two in the second paragraph by striking out the sentence that reads: "The MIT proposal has received support from the East Cambridge Planning Team." Councillor Maher and entire membership.Apr 1
  103. 103That the City Manager is requested to confer with SuperTours as to the feasibility of altering their bus tour route to one that provides more interesting sightseeing opportunities to tour participants while improving the quality of life of residents of Cambridge Street. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 1
  104. 104That the Executive Assistant to the City Council WITHDRAWN BY CHEUNG WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT confer with Paula Mullane to determine a suitable location for a street dedication for Frank and Rita Parilla. Councillor Cheung.CheungApr 1
  105. 105That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to assess the feasibility of shortening the traffic light cycle times at the intersection of Broadway and Ames Street during early morning and late night hours and/or installing a traffic sensing device. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 1
  106. 106That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to add the City of Cambridge as a signatory to a letter urging President Obama, the House of Representatives and the Senate to support principles of dignity, fairness and inclusion throughout the immigration reform process. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Apr 1
  107. 107That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance Department as to how the City of Cambridge can include a participatory budgeting portion in the 2014 budget. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coApr 1
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  109. 109That the City Council go on record commemorating the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and call upon the United States Congress to support and maintain federal funding for family planning services that are critical to the health of women and families, and to reinstate coverage for abortion services for women enrolled in public insurance programs. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+712.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Council go on record commeApr 1
  110. 110That the City Manager is requested to urge the Cambridge Retirement Board of Trustees to cease investments in fossil fuel companies, review Cambridge's investment portfolio, contact fund managers for any fossil fuel company investments, prepare a report which explains options for investing in the pension fund in a way that maximizes positive impact of the fund, establish investment policies which support local projects and jobs, create a timeline for implementation of findings and release annual updates. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to urApr 1
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  112. 112That the City Manager is hereby requested to work with the Community Development Department to identify sites throughout the city which provide free or low cost air dispensers to the public. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+614.REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON THE MOTION OF KELLEYApr 1
  113. 113That the City Manager is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to contact the Salvation Army and the Hope Fellowship Church and obtain information about their meal programs for the homeless, specifically the average number of individuals who access the meals program per week, number of meals served, how often, where the resources come from and the number of volunteers that service the meals program. Councillor Decker.DeckerREFERRED TO THEApr 1
  114. 114That the text of the MIT Zoning Petition be amended BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT ON MOTION OF DECKER to increase the inclusionary housing from 15% to 18%. Councillor Decker.DeckerApr 8
  115. 115The Cambridge City Council go on record asking the Governor to explain the reason for excluding housing as a prerequisite for any bid placed before DECAM and further, the City Council asks the Governor to provide the date of when the purchase and sale of the Courthouse was signed and finalized. Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Decker+7Apr 8
  116. 116That the City Council formally go on record expressing its strong desire that M&M Cleaning, Inc. uphold the same high standards that the City itself holds, and that the company honor prevailing wage standards and offer health coverage to its employees. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+6Apr 8
  117. 117That the City Council go on record urging residents to be cognizant of Equal Pay Day on April 9, 2013. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 8
  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. > View Policy Order Resolution from April 9, 2012Jan 7
  119. 119That the City of Cambridge call on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to pass An Act Relative to State Contracting (S1472, H2883) in order to uphold community standards for good jobs for property service workers in the Commonwealth. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Apr 8
  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. > View Policy Order Resolution from April 9, 2012Jan 7
  121. 121That the City Manager is requested to look in to the feasibility of installing bike racks on a sidewalk or in a parking space nearby to 1001 Massachusetts Avenue. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 8
  122. 122That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Advisory Taxicab Subcommittee as to their recommendations on how the taxi and livery industry can modernize its services, provide heightened customer service, and protect drivers. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 8
  123. 123That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Inspectional Services Department as to the procedures in place for when an inspector takes a vacation or extended sick-leave and the potential of putting a back-up inspector in place to allow projects to move forward. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeApr 8
  124. 124That the City Council go on record urging the 113th Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform as outlined in this resolution that addresses (1) earned legalization with a path to citizenship; (2) updated future immigration of families and workers; and (3) improved immigration enforcement and border security that is consistent with our nation's values. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7Apr 22
  125. 125That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Public Library as to the feasibility of updating its room usage policy to allow for an online calendar and online request system. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 22
  126. 126That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department as to the feasibility of providing City Councillors with more Exchange server space to send, receive and store email. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 22
  127. 127That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Purchasing Agent to urge M&M Cleaning, Inc. to make every effort to offer continued employment to the current workers who provide janitorial services at Cambridge's public libraries, senior centers, and the Department of Human Services. Councillor Cheung, Vice Mayor Simmons, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 22
  128. 128That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Paula Mullane for a street dedication in honor of Frank and Rita Parilla. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+5ORDER ADOPTED honor of Frank and Rita Parilla. Councillor ChApr 22
  129. 129That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Electrical Department for the City of Cambridge to take the lead on coordinating the various utility companies to expedite the replacement and removal of double poles. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+6Apr 22
  130. 130That the City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Human Services, the Cambridge Health Alliance, the Community Development Department, the School Department and any other appropriate City department to report back to the City Council as soon as possible on what measures are being taken to establish mental health services for those who have been impacted by the past week's events, and what additional measures will be taken ensure the safety of our schools and other public buildings in the aftermath of these events. Vice Mayor Simmons and Mayor Davis.Simmons+1Apr 22
  131. 131That Her Honor, the Mayor, be and hereby is requested to schedule a Roundtable meeting to receive a debriefing on the tragic events of the Boston Marathon and the events that followed on April 18-19, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsApr 22
  132. 132That the City of Cambridge stand in solidarity with the administration and the City of Boston and the Town of Watertown and offer any assistance that the City of Cambridge can provide. Councillor Reeves and entire membership.Reeves+1Apr 22
  133. 133That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department and report back to the City Council with recommended next steps on updating the City's nexus study. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeApr 22
  134. 134That the City Council refer to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board, for hearing and report, the proposed changes to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance relating to rainwater separation in residential buildings. (4/29/13 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR HEARING AND REPORT) Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+7Apr 29
  135. 135That the City Council looks forward to the French Parliament's historic decision being signed into law by President Francois Hollande as soon as possible, and to other countries across the globe following France's lead. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+8Apr 29
  136. 136That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to investigate Cambridge railroad crossing improvements which will allow the City to formally apply to the Federal Rail Administration for establishment of Quiet Zones. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons.vanBeuzekom+6Apr 29
  137. 137That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to clarify the expiration date for zoning petitions filed in the City of Cambridge - either 90 days from the date of the first City Planning Board meeting or 90 days from the first City Council Ordinance Committee meeting. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+7Apr 29
  138. 138That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to clarify whether private driveways and apartment garages may be rented to car owners that are unrelated to the property and by what process can these spaces be legally rented. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Five of April 29, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomApr 29
  139. 139That the City Manager is requested to work with all relative departments to apply to the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) for grants that will fund publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations; electric vehicles; and hybrid vehicles. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+8Apr 29
  140. 140That the City Manager is requested to provide to the Cambridge City Council an explanation of how the City of Cambridge Police Department and the FBI work together to collect and share local intelligence information and respond to reports on individuals that are identified as potential terrorists. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and Councillor Toomey.vanBeuzekom+3Apr 29
  141. 141That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the City's efforts to develop a working group to review and report on dog park issues in Cambridge. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+8Apr 29
  142. 142That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the City's efforts to develop a working group or other commission or committee to review and report on public bathroom issues in Cambridge. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Kelley+8ORDER ADOPTED Cambridge. Councillor Kelley, Councillor CheunApr 29
  143. 143That the City Manager is requested to assess the progress of the LED Street Light conversion project thus far and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Cheung+8Apr 29
  144. 144That the City Council formally go on record urging the Cambridge Health Alliance to maintain its Child Assessment Unit and its Adolescent Unit in their current, independent incarnations. Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Simmons on Order Number Eleven of April 29, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Council formally go on recApr 29
  145. 145the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  146. 146That a location be determined for a dedication Government Operations & Rules Committee on motion of Councillor Maher. ceremony for a long-time Cambridge resident who has contributed much to the City of Cambridge. Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher and Councillor Reeves.Decker+311.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 12.That a location be determApr 29
  147. 147That the City Council meeting on May 13, 2013 to be a Special City Council meeting to receive the debriefing of the events at the Boston Marathon and allow the meeting to be televised and allow for public comment. Mayor Davis.Davis12.Referred to the Government Operations & Rules Committee oApr 29
  148. 148That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City personnel to ensure that the new location of the Cambridge Multi-Service Center is reflected prominently on the City's homepage, on the home page for the Multi-Service Center for the Homeless, on the City's intranet pages, and in all City print and online publications going forward. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Toomey and Councillor vanBeuzekom.Simmons+7May 6
  149. 149That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council as it relates to assistance to the Deborah Mason School of Dance in finding an adequate new space and whether the City is still actively working with the owner to find said space. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1May 6
  150. 150That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Electrician and NStar representatives and report back to the City Council on the reason for the multiple outages over the last year in the East Cambridge area and steps being taken to prevent future outages. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1May 6
  151. 151That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services and provide a report to the City Council noting how the capacity of the Cambridge Works program might be increased such that it may serve an even greater number of the city's young adults. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Reeves and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+2May 6
  152. 152That the City Council meet in the Government Operations and Rules Committee with the purpose of discussing open space, transportation, and workforce readiness initiatives. Councillor Toomey, Mayor Davis and entire membership.Toomey+2May 6
  153. 153That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department as to the feasibility of donating old computers to non-profit agencies in lieu of recycling them through the Department of Public Work and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  154. 154That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to the feasibility of implementing a program that makes cycling a more affordable, accessible and practical commuting option for low-income residents in the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 6
  155. 155That the matter of Cambridge City Council Rule 16 pertaining to "Reconsideration of a Vote" be referred to the Government Operations and Rules Committee for review and revision. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomMay 6
  156. 156That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to provide a report to the City Council noting how the city transportation planners evaluate and incorporate this traffic signaling during very low traffic volume times; said report to include: where sensors are located including the specific intersections and specific location of in-road sensors not triggered by bicycles. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1May 6
  157. 157That the City Council go on record encouraging residents to attend the Department of Public Health hearing on Wednesday May 8, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Cambridge Health Alliance Macht Auditorium that will address concerns regarding consolidation of child and adolescent inpatient psychaitric units which will reduce the number of beds available to service youth with mental health issues. Councillor Decker, Councillor Toomey and Vice Mayor Simmons.Decker+2ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 10.That the City Council go on recoMay 6
  158. 158That the School Department budget be WITHDRAWN BY AND DECKER PRIOR TO ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR discharged from the Finance Committee and be referred to the full City Council for adoption at the City Council meeting of May 20, 2013. Mayor Davis and Councillor Decker.Davis; CouncillorMay 20
  159. 159That the City Manager is requested to develop a progress report on all of the non-zoning recommendations submitted by the Central Square Advisory Committee Councillor Cheung, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.May 20
  160. 160That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to develop a regular maintenance program to ensure that the handles for the BigBelly trash receptacles and chutes remain clean. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 20
  161. 161That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council on what steps have been taken to address the matter of the utility pole located in the middle of Fainwood Circle, what steps have been taken to inform the residents on progress that has been made and to provide an estimated timeframe for when this will be resolved. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+1May 20
  162. 162That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Public Library about removing time limits for all elementary, middle, and high school students using the computer for academic purposes. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1May 20
  163. 163That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments about completing the Alewife entrance to the Minuteman Bikeway Councillor Cheung and entire membership.ORDER ADOPTED entrance to the Minuteman Bikeway Councillor CMay 20
  164. 164That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate city staff to provide a report to the City Council reviewing the feasibility of installing solar-powered LED bus arrival time displays on all bus shelters within the city. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1May 20
  165. 165That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Arts Council and high school administration on the possibility of creating a Falcon carving out of the tree stump that remains in the newly redesigned courtyard of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1May 20
  166. 166That the City Council schedule a Roundtable Meeting on June 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. to meet with the School Committee members, the Superintendent of Schools and the School Department as a follow-up meeting to discuss issues raised in the FY14 School Department Budget hearing held on May 9, 2013. Mayor Davis.DavisMay 20
  167. 167That the City Council go on record urging the members of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture to pass MA House Bill 757 before July 1, 2013 so that this season's mosquito population can be better controlled. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Council go on record urging tMay 20
  168. 168That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate city staff to consider making an application to the Rockefeller Foundation so that Cambridge may become one of the 100 Resilient Cities. Councillor vanBeuzekom and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to coMay 20
  169. 169That the City Manager is requested to provide a status update on the park renovation process from the Community Development Department and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to prMay 20
  170. 170That the City Manager is requested to explore how the City of Cambridge can adjust the structure of its commissions to make them project-based and have the appropriate levels of funding for projects. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+112.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to exMay 20
  171. 171That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City and CPS staff members to review City Library policies to determine how the libraries may best support CRLS students and to report back to the City Council on this matter. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+113.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to woMay 20
  172. 172That the approved prior dedication location for the Cremins family be changed to Broadway and Qunicy Street to meet the requirements of Dig Safe. Mayor Davis, Councillor Maher and entire membership.Davis+214.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the approved prior dedication locatMay 20
  173. 173That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City and State staff and report back to the City Council with a list of "major" road projects, their start dates and anticipated end dates. Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Kelley+115.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to coMay 20
  174. 174That the City Council respectfully urges the Chair of the Finance Committee to convene further budget hearings, to allow for additional discussions, with the hope of resolving any outstanding concerns that individual City Councillors may have regarding the FY2014 School Budget. Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Reeves and Councillor Toomey.Simmons+516.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Council respectfully urgesMay 20
  175. 175the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  176. 176the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  177. 177That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to evaluate and reprint the bike lanes near the intersection of Broadway and Hampshire Street and evaluate the need for repainting of bike lanes city- wide. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyMay 20
  178. 178That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to evaluate the intersection of Tremont Street and Gardner Road with the view in mind of installing a Stop sign at that location. Councillor Toomey.Toomey18.ORDER ADOPTED 19.That the City Manager is requested to inMay 20
  179. 179That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Wayne Ishikawa for a street corner dedication in honor of Michael Shinagel. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher and Vice Mayor Simmons.Toomey+6Jun 3
  180. 180That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff, City of Boston, state transportation officials and Longfellow Bridge construction project managers to determine if it would be possible for pedicabs to transfer passengers from the general MGH/Charles Street area of Boston to the general Kendall Square area of Cambridge and back again. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Kelley+6Jun 3
  181. 181That the City Manager is requested to report back on the feasibility on making the Foundry available for a community gathering on June 22, 2013. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher and Vice Mayor Simmons.Toomey+6Jun 3
  182. 182That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the potential causes of and possible solutions to repeated sewer gas smell complaints in the vicinity of 135 Inman Street, to include smells emanating from drains such as the one near the fire station. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Kelley+6Jun 3
  183. 183That the City Manager is requested to confer with the the State Auditor's Office to determine if the state of Massachusetts will fund the costs incurred by the city when it assesses and establishes full and fair cash value for tax-exempt properties within the City of Cambridge even though the city cannot collect taxes from said properties. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Five of June 3, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomPLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 from said properties. Charter RJun 3
  184. 184That the City Manager is requested to appoint a working group of up to eleven people charged with drafting a community response to the March 29, 2013 report issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as it relates to ethanol transport and the impact on the City of Cambridge. Councillor Maher, Councillor Decker, Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Vice Mayor Simmons and Councillor Toomey.Maher+6Jun 3
  185. 185That the City Manager is requested to review the position of Administrative/Election/City Council in accordance with other similar positions in the City and if deemed there is a disparity said disparity be corrected. Councillor Maher.MaherJun 3
  186. 186That the Government Operations and Rules Committee recommends the re-appointment of James Monagle as City Auditor for a term beginning June 1, 2013 and expiring on May 31, 2016. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 3
  187. 187That the Government Operations and Rules Committee recommends the appointment of Donna P. Lopez as City Clerk for a term beginning June 1, 2013 and expiring on May 31, 2016. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyJun 3
  188. 188That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion on the expiration date on the Phillips petition and whether if the petition is refiled would the extension take the special permit decision of the Planning Board out of jeopardy. Councillor Kelley.KelleyORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to instrJun 3
  189. 189That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion on how many times a petition can be filed on the same zoning petition (serial filings). Councillor Toomey.Toomey10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to inJun 3
  190. 190That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion on whether it is legal to open Cottage Park Avenue. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom11.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to inJun 3
  191. 191That the former site of the Cambridge Police Department which is now the new location for the Cambridge Community Learning Center, the Cambridge Housing Authority and the Multi-Service Center be named the "Alice K. Wolf Center" and that a suitable dedication ceremony be planned by the Executive Assistant to the City Council and the staff. Councillor Maher.Maher12.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 13.That the former site of the CJun 3
  192. 192That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Matt Arsenault for an appropriate dedication site in honor of the late Sean Collier. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jun 17
  193. 193That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department as to the feasibility of using standard pedestrian warning signs in lieu of large barrels on Western Avenue and report back to the City Council on this matter. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Reeves on Order Number Two of June 17, 2013. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 17
  194. 194That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to the feasibility of extending the 15 percent discount to condominium accounts where a meter serves one or more units and where all owners are seniors who pay their own water bills into the water and sewer discount program. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 17
  195. 195That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of using City funds to subsidize the cost of installing and removing air conditioning units from Cambridge Housing Authority-owned apartments Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Jun 17
  196. 196That the City Manager is requested to confer with the necessary departments as to appropriate ways for residents to be involved throughout the development of the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway and publicize such a means to members of the community. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 17
  197. 197That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to the possibility of installing a sign on Peabody Street that indicates that bicyclists' use of the roadway is always permitted. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1ORDER ADOPTED bicyclists' use of the roadway is always permiJun 17
  198. 198That the City Manager is requested to develop a response to the Department of Transportation (DOT) proposal to site digital billboards in municipalities without local oversight. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 17
  199. 199That the City Manager is requested to direct Police Commissioner to ensure that no license plate readers become operational for any reason whatsoever, including testing and training, until after the Cambridge Police Department has formulated and publicly posted a policy on their use and management of relevant data Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley and entire membership.Jun 17
  200. 200That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate parties and report back to the City Council with an update on the Constellation Center. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1Jun 17
  201. 201That Her Honor, the Mayor be and hereby is requested to schedule a roundtable with the Affordable Housing Trust to update the City Council on their work and efforts. Councillor Toomey and entire membership.Toomey+1ORDER ADOPTED 10.That Her Honor, the Mayor be and hereby is Jun 17
  202. 202That Her Honor, the Mayor be and hereby is requested to convene a roundtable working meeting with the School Committee on the issue of Pre-K and Early Childhood Education. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That Her Honor, the Mayor be and hereby Jun 17
  203. 203That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Work regarding how continued sewer separation and storm water management efforts will address flooding in the aforementioned area and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+111.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 17
  204. 204That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to potential means through which to limit truck traffic on Roberts Road, including banning trucks on the street, and report back to the City Council. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 17
  205. 205That the City Manager is requested to work with the Superintendent of Schools and all other appropriate City staff to determine how to best distribute all information about proposed changes to the length of the school day to all parents, out-of-school-time administrators, and any other invested stakeholders who will be impacted by said changes. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Maher on Order Number Fourteen of June 17, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to woJun 17
  206. 206That the City Manager is requested to consult with the DPW and other relevant City departments to determine the feasibility of installing an additional catch-basin in front of 98-100 Erie Street, and of initiating adjustments to the paving so that water does not pool in front of the building. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+114.referred to the roundtable/working meeting of october 28,Jun 17
  207. 207That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request for a street dedication in honor of Joseph J. Carceo. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+115.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the Executive Assistant to the CityJun 17
  208. 208That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff and, as appropriate, Cambridge Public School staff, and report back to the City Council on the potential impacts on City Out-Of- School efforts, including financial, staffing and the range of activities offered, should the Cambridge Public School district implement a longer school day. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Maher on Order Number Seventeen of June 17, 2013. Councillor Kelley.Kelley16.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Manager is requested to coJun 17
  209. 209That the City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to meet with residents of Sullivan Road to solicit feedback to see if there is an adequate desire for residential parking. Councillor Maher and entire membership.Maher+1Jun 17
  210. 210That the Cambridge City Council go on record to urge the members of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue to report favorably MA Senate Bill 1308 and MA House Bill 2642 regarding payments in lieu of of taxation of organizations exempt from property tax. Councillor vanBeuzekom, Councillor Cheung, Councillor Kelley and entire membership.vanBeuzekom+318.ORDER ADOPTED 19.That the Cambridge City Council go on reJun 17
  211. 211That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request from Jeanne Sullivan on behalf of the Marino Center for Integrative Health for a street corner dedication in honor of Lelio Marino. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+119.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the Executive Assistant to the CityJun 17
  212. 212That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City personnel to document the mission, composition, operational structure, and contact information of the Community Response Network in a document to be presented to the City Council. Vice Mayor Simmons and entire membership.Simmons+120.ORDER ADOPTED 21.That the City Manager is requested to woJun 17
  213. 213That the City Manager is requested to confer with large property managers and other organizations and agencies to consider what might be done on a voluntary basis to coordinate and systematize a plan to alert people in large profesionally-managed residential buildings in the event of a public emergency. Councillor Kelley.KelleyJun 24
  214. 214That Her Honor, the Mayor be and hereby is requested to convene a roundtable working meeting with the School Committee on the issue of the coordination and administration of afterschool programs and activities. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 24
  215. 215That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Dog Park Working Group, once it is created, to explore the potential of developing off-leash hours at Sacramento Field. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 24
  216. 216That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Dog Park Working Group, once it is created, to explore the potential of designating the Lowell School Park as a shared-use park. Councillor Cheung.CheungJun 24
  217. 217Dedication of the Franklin Street Park in memory of Eitan Stern-Robbins. Mayor Davis and entire membership.Davis+1Jun 24
  218. 218That the City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City staff to determine the feasibility of establishing a person within the Community Development Department as a centralized case manager and record-keeper of all Inclusionary Unit residents and issues, for the purposes of ensuring stability and continuity for any Inclusionary Unit issues that arise. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsORDER ADOPTED Vice Mayor Simmons.Jun 24
  219. 219That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Police to ensure that there are police details on Western Avenue at the corner of Putnam, Western Avenue at Memorial Drive, River Street and Putnam Avenue and River Street and Memorial Drive; these details should also include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Councillor Reeves.ReevesJun 24
  220. 220That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to commission a portrait of Robert W. Healy, Jr. to be hung in the newly named Robert W. Healy, Jr. Executive Suite. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 24
  221. 221That the City Manager is requested to urge the Cambridge Retirement Board of Trustees to review Cambridge's investment portfolio to consider divestment from fossil fuel companies. Councillor Cheung and entire membership.Cheung+1Jun 24
  222. 222the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  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. > View Policy Order Resolution from July 30, 2012Jan 7
  224. 224the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  225. 225That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to review the Somerville and Boston Ordinances on urban agriculture with the aforementioned task force and report back on a timeline and process for developing a proposal for an urban agriculture ordinance in Cambridge. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to instrJun 24
  226. 226the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  227. 227That Her Honor the Mayor and the City Manager be and hereby is requested to arrange a community meeting with other stakeholders to discuss the proposed Security Camera Policy submitted by the Police Department for implementation (attached). Councillor Decker and entire membership.Decker+110.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That Her Honor the Mayor and the City MaJun 24
  228. 228the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  229. 229the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  230. 230That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Community Development Department to work jointly with Cambridge Local First to recognize contributions to the local economy with an awards program coinciding with Local Economy Week, including award categories such as banking, developer, philanthropy, community spirit, community involvement, new local business, and longest-running local business. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  231. 231That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to the feasibility of including double poles as a category to iReport. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  232. 232That the City Manager is requested to explore measures that could enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety in the area of the Cambridge Common, including enhanced enforcement of traffic laws in the area. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  233. 233That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Work to explore the potential for a community composting initiative. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  234. 234That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance Department as to how the City of Cambridge can include a participatory budgeting portion in the 2015 budget. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  235. 235That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to the feasibility of installing side guards on all City-owned trucks to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety and to the feasibility of utilizing pylons as a means through which to separate cyclists from motar vehicles. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED Councillor Cheung.Jul 29
  236. 236That the City Manager is requested to explore the potential for the City of Cambridge to enroll in the Earth Hour City Challenge for 2013. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  237. 237That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Law Department, the Information Technology Department and any other relevant departments to evaluate the feasibility of ensuring all city-sponsored committee meeting minutes are available online. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  238. 238That the City Council go on record supporting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  239. 239That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Information Technology Department as to the feasibility of making videos of City Council general and committee meetings downloadable by the general public. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to confeJul 29
  240. 240Urge all dispatch businesses operating via mobile phone application, website or SMS text messages that are now eligible to obtain a dispatch association permit, including Uber Technologies, to complete the Dispatch Association Permit Application. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Eleven of July 29, 2013. Councillor Cheung.Cheung10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.Urge all dispatch businesses operating vJul 29
  241. 241That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments as to potential measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Upland Avenue, including the installation of stop signs. Councillor Cheung.Cheung11.PLACED ON FILE UNDER RULE 19 12.That the City Manager is Jul 29
  242. 242That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Inspectional Services Department, the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, and the License Commission to promptly explore the concerns raised by the residents of Bowdoin Street regarding loading and delivery trucks. Councillor Cheung.CheungJul 29
  243. 243That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the progress of the Eastern Cambridge Kendall Square Open Space Study. Councillor Toomey.Toomey13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to reJul 29
  244. 244That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic Parking and Transportation and the Police Commissioner and report back to the City Council on the City's efforts to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of current detours and traffic plans currently in place and our ability to adjust them if problems arise in relation to construction projects. Councillor Toomey.Toomey14.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 29
  245. 245That the City Manager is requested to set up a $20,000 one-year Build Neighborhoods Fund from Community Benefits funds. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Sixteen of July 29, 2013. Motion of Councillor vanBeuzekom to refer to Government Operations and Rules Committee failed 2-6-1 on September 9, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom15.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to seJul 29
  246. 246That the City Manager is requested to develop cost benefit analyses for at least five scenarios related to the Foundry Building. Mayor Davis.DavisJul 29
  247. 247That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works and the Finance Department to explore the feasibility of the establishment of a City of Cambridge Storm Water Utility. Charter Right exercised by Councillor vanBeuzekom on Order Number Eighteen of July 29, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom17.ORDER ADOPTED 18.That the City Manager is requested to woJul 29
  248. 248That the City Manager is requested to work together with the City of Cambridge Law Department to explore the establishment of an enforced open door while air condition prohibition for Cambridge, and when this prohibition is put in place, precede it's installation with an awareness campaign through the Cambridge Energy Alliance and the new Community Compact for a Sustainable Future. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomRULE 19 19.That the City Manager is requested to work togethJul 29
  249. 249That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the rationale and thought process of the License Commission on the proposed increase of liquor license fees prior to the change taking effect. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Toomey on Order Number Twenty of July 29, 2013. Councillor Cheung.Cheung19.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the City Manager is requested to reJul 29
  250. 250That the City Manager is requested to set up a committee to work with the MBTA to ensure that the MBTA will continue to use all of the stops along the #1 Route and not eliminate any stops. Councillor Reeves.Reeves20.ORDER ADOPTED 21.That the City Manager is requested to seJul 29
  251. 251That the City Manager is requested to set up a committee including the president of the tenant's union, the chairperson of the Housing Committee, the chairperson of the University Relations Committee, and a representative of the City Manager to open up truthful communication with Harvard on their intentions of selling this building. Councillor Reeves.Reeves21.ORDER ADOPTED 22.That the City Manager is requested to seJul 29
  252. 252That the City Manager is requested to convene a 23.ORDER working group in conjunction with, but not limited to, the Human Rights Commission, the Peace Commission, youth members including members of the Kids Council, other community members, and the Mayor's Office to continue the conversation about racial and other types of profiling in Cambridge. Mayor Davis.Davis22.ORDER ADOPTED 23.That the City Manager is requested to coJul 29
  253. 253That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to explain the causes for two sinkholes located on city of Cambridge streets. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomADOPTED 24.That the City Manager be and hereby is requested Jul 29
  254. 254That the City Council formally goes on record in condemning Harvard Medical School's decision to terminate 31 custodians on August 17, 2013, and the City Council strongly urges the institution to reconsider this course of action. Councillor Toomey.Toomey24.ORDER ADOPTED 25.That the City Council formally goes on rJul 29
  255. 255That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to prepare ordinance language for adoption by the City Council on rules and regulations for usage of e-cigarettes similar to existing language for the use of tobacco products. Councillor Decker.Decker25.ORDER ADOPTED 26.That the City Manager is requested to diJul 29
  256. 256the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  257. 257the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  258. 258That the City Manager is requested to provide to the City Council an explanation for the extremely long delay in opening three newly reconstructed Cambridgeport Parks - the Alberico Park, David Nunes (Old Morse) Park and the Fulmore Park -- including whether any recourse for delay in project completion by the contractors is possible. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom26.ORDER ADOPTED 27.That the City Manager is requested to prJul 29
  259. 259That the draft amendment to the Municipal Code entitled "Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance" be referred to the Ordinance Committee for hearing and report. Councillor Decker.Decker27.ORDER ADOPTED 28.That the draft amendment to the MunicipaJul 29
  260. 260That the City Manager is requested to create a short term task force that will consider drafting a municipal ordinance related to outdoor lighting; the task force have representation from the City's Planning team, the City Solicitors Office, as well as community representation and the City Manager report back by the end of the year proposing language for municipal code and also for the zoning ordinance if appropriate. Mayor Davis.Davis28.ORDER ADOPTED 29.That the City Manager is requested to crJul 29
  261. 261That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Cambridge Health Alliance to address the Riverside Neighborhood Association and the neighborhood concerns regarding the change of use of the Riverside Neighborhood Health Center by the Cambridge Health Alliance without notice or consultation with the Riverside Neighborhood Association or residents of the neighborhood. Councillor Reeves.Reeves29.ORDER ADOPTED 30.That the City Manager is requested to inJul 29
  262. 262That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities, the City Clerk, and other relevant departments as to meaningful and feasible ways that the City of Cambridge can improve effective communications with members of our community, including the use of closed captioning. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  263. 263That the City Clerk schedule a roundtable/working meeting on October 28, 2013 between the City Council and the School Committee to discuss the coordination and administration of after school programs and activities. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 9
  264. 264That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner as to whether the City of Cambridge currently reports crime gun information to the E-Trace system and, if not, explore the feasibility of doing so. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  265. 265That the City Council go on record urging the United States Department of Health and Human Services to hasten its efforts to reassess blood donation criteria to develop policy guidelines that best protect the health and civil rights of all American citizens. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 9
  266. 266The Dedication Committee has approved the application of the Downey Family for a street dedication. Councillor Maher.MaherSep 9
  267. 267That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Charles River Transportation Management Association to determine whether there is any way to lessen the noise pollution created by the EZRide Shuttle buses currently operating in Cambridge. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED Vice Mayor Simmons.Sep 9
  268. 268That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant staff about the language on bicycle signs at construction projects throughout Cambridge and have them replaced with signage that more accurately reflects cyclists rights to the road. Councillor Kelley.KelleySep 9
  269. 269That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant staff and report back to the City Council with a plan to review and adjust news box placement to ensure the general public's access to the sidewalk is not unreasonably hindered. Councillor Kelley.KelleySep 9
  270. 270That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff to review the possible applicability of a platform program for outdoor cafe seating in Cambridge. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Reeves on Order Number Nine of September 9, 2013. Councillor Kelley.KelleySep 9
  271. 271That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff about the possibilities of starting street cleaning at a later time in the morning. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Vice Mayor Simmons on Order Number Ten of September 9, 2013. Councillor Kelley.KelleyORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 10.That the City Manager is requestSep 9
  272. 272That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff and report back to the City Council on how the City plans to manage tree grates so that they are appropriately located and sized to provide protection to trees without choking them or creating pedestrian hazards as trees grow. Councillor Kelley.Kelley10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 9
  273. 273That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner and report back to the City Council with the traffic accident statistics for the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Warren Street, and Cambridge Street. Councillor Toomey.Toomey11.ORDER ADOPTED 12.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 9
  274. 274That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City personnel on the feasibility of establishing an emergency City telephone hotline that residents can contact in times of emergency for timely and accurate information. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to woSep 9
  275. 275That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City Departments to review the safety issues associated with the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Cedar Street. Councillor Kelley.Kelley13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to woSep 9
  276. 276That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff on the reasons the trees on Scott Street were damaged, what post-damage actions were taken and what procedures are in place to keep such unplanned damage from happening again on future projects. Councillor Kelley.Kelley14.ORDER ADOPTED 15.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 9
  277. 277That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff and MBTA officials about the possibility of installing temporary or permanent MBTA-bus bike racks in the City so that cyclists can practice using them in a safe and comfortable environment and will thus feel more confident in using them on operational busses. Councillor Kelley.Kelley15.ORDER ADOPTED 16.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 9
  278. 278That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City Staff and MBTA officials to investigate the possibility of having busses or other large public vehicles available at large scale cycling events, such as Cambridge's Bow-Tie ride, where drivers and safety professionals could help cyclists better understand the limitations of these vehicles and how best to safely share streets with them. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Reeves on Order Number Seventeen of September 9, 2013. Councillor Kelley.Kelley16.ORDER ADOPTED 17.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 9
  279. 279That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City and CPS staff about the usefulness of an "Open Right" campaign to prevent "dooring" to cyclists and how such a public awareness campaign might be implemented. Councillor Kelley.KelleySep 9
  280. 280That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request from Megan Johnson for a dedication sign in honor of Donna Johnson. Mayor Davis.Davis18.ORDER ADOPTED 19.That the Executive Assistant to the CitySep 9
  281. 281That the City Council go on record urging the President of Cambridge College to assent to a meeting with representatives of the Cambridge College security officers and with members of SEIU Local 615 to discuss labor issues and that the City Council refuse to attend any events at Cambridge College until such time that a meeting has been scheduled. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons19.ORDER ADOPTED 20.That the City Council go on record urginSep 9
  282. 282That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with Superintendent Jeff Young, the design team for the King School and the City of Somerville to arrange a tour of the newly opened East Somerville Community School. Councillor Toomey.Toomey20.WITHDRAWN BY VICE SIMMONS 21.That the City Manager be andSep 9
  283. 283That the City Council go on record favoring the filing of Home Rule Petition entitled AN ACT PROVIDING THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO GRANT CREDITABLE SERVICE TO KENNETH T. MUI, ANDREW TOPOUZOGLOU, STEVEN DEMARCO AND ANTHONY CACCIOLA. Councillor Toomey.Toomey21.ORDER ADOPTED 22.That the City Council go on record favorSep 9
  284. 284That the City Council formally go on record urging Paul Ognibene of Urban Spaces LLC to meet with Shawn Nehiley, President of Iron Workers Local 7, to address labor concerns. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 9
  285. 285That the City Manager is requested to evaluate the use and maintenance issues of green colored pavement within bike lanes along major roadways and at key intersections, especially considering Massachusetts Avenue, Hampshire Street, Broadway, Huron Avenue, and Concord Avenue. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom23.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 24.That the City Manager is requSep 9
  286. 286That the Cambridge City Council go on record as urging the members of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Service to report favorably on Bill S. 1225, An Act Relative to Public Investment in Fossil Fuels. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom24.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 25.That the Cambridge City CouncSep 9
  287. 287That the Executive Assistant to the City Council and the Recreation Director is requested to consult with the family of Eitan Stern-Robbins regarding the memorial and further request that the family provide the City with information about Eitan Stern-Robbins to be included on the City's Dedication Map on the website. Councillor Maher.Maher25.ORDER ADOPTED 26.That the Executive Assistant to the CitySep 9
  288. 288That the City Manager is requested to direct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to review the effects of the City policy relating to the sale of goods within the public and report back to the City Council with a liberalized policy for the sale of goods. Councillor Cheung.Cheung26.ORDER ADOPTED 27.That the City Manager is requested to diSep 9
  289. 289That the City Manager is requested to establish a committee to monitor the progress of the C2 Committee that will meet on a regular basis. Councillor Cheung.Cheung27.ORDER ADOPTED 28.That the City Manager is requested to esSep 9
  290. 290That the Government Operations and Rules Committee review "City sensitive resolutions" with a view in mind of devising a process whereby City sensitive resolutions shall be unanimously sponsored by the City Council and be sponsored by the Mayor, with the Mayor's name and title listed first. Councillor Maher.Maher28.ORDER ADOPTED 29.That the Government Operations and RulesSep 9
  291. 291That the Government Operations and Rules Committee recommends that the City Council adopt the following policy: That congratulatory type resolutions received by the City Clerk's Office shall list the original sponsor prior to the City Council meeting and that at the City Council meeting the resolution be made unanimously sponsored on the floor. Councillor Maher.Maher29.ORDER ADOPTED 30.That the Government Operations and RulesSep 9
  292. 292That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor to report back to the Government Operations and Rules Committee on whether the City Council can adopt a policy that resolutions be unanimously sponsored unless a City Councillor requests not to be listed as a sponsor. Councillor Maher.Maher30.ORDER ADOPTED 31.That the City Manager is requested to diSep 9
  293. 293That the City Clerk pilot a program for thirty days, with the approval of the City Manager, for the services of a stenographer to record City Council meetings and that prior to the expiration of the pilot program the City Clerk report back to the Government Operations and Rules Committee. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons31.ORDER ADOPTED 32.That the City Clerk pilot a program for Sep 9
  294. 294That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Community Development to describe the steps needed to do a Nexus Study and whether there is a way to expand who and what is covered by linkage, whether there is potential for additional revenue for community benefits from linkage, specifically if linkage was increased and the amount changed for housing could the difference be used for community benefits and whether there are any other sources of revenue that can be used for community benefits and the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter. Councillor Maher.Maher32.ORDER ADOPTED 33.That the City Manager is requested to inSep 9
  295. 295That the City Manager is requested to appoint a working group, including members of the City staff, representatives of the nonprofit community and representatives of the community, to draft a frame work of how community benefit funds could be distributed. Councillor Maher.MaherSep 9
  296. 296That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to draft home rule legislation on "rounding up for change." Councillor Cheung.34.ORDER ADOPTED 35.That the City Manager is requested to inSep 9
  297. 297That the recommendations of the Dedication Committee dated September 4, 2013 for the Lelio"Les" Marino, Eitan Stern-Robbins and Joseph and Mary Carceo dedications be approved. Mayor Davis.Davis35.ORDER ADOPTED 36.That the recommendations of the DedicatiSep 9
  298. 298City Council support of "AN ACT RELATIVE TO DOUBLE POLES." Councillor Cheung.36.ORDER ADOPTED 37.City Council support of "AN ACT RELATIVESep 9
  299. 299City Council support of the letter by Environmental Massachusetts urging legislators to stop fracking. Councillor Decker.Decker37.ORDER ADOPTED 38.City Council support of the letter by EnSep 9
  300. 300That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to potential locations, including Hubway stations, where posting cycling laws and etiquette would be in the public interest and feasible for the City of Cambridge. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 16
  301. 301That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments and neighboring municipalities as to potential areas for collaboration and coordinate the application process for a FY14 Community Innovation Challenge Grant. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 16
  302. 302That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to AMENDED AND THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RULES COMMITTEE ON THE MOTION OF TOOMEY work with the Election Commission to establish a Right to Vote Task Force. Councillor Cheung and Vice Mayor Simmons.Cheung+1REFERRED TOSep 16
  303. 303That the City Manager is requested to provide an updated report of the trust fund's strategy for preserving and creating affordable housing, the status of development projects, activities, revenue and expenditures of the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust from 2007-present. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomSep 16
  304. 304That the City Manager is requested to revise the presentation of the FY15 City Budget document so that the details and costs associated with bicycle- related initiatives are presented as its own category and so that the City's bicycle-related initiatives (i.e. infrastructure improvements) can be tracked and monitored separately from auto-related initiatives. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomREFERRED TOSep 16
  305. 305That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Superintendent of Schools to evaluate the situation regarding extreme temperatures within specific classrooms within the King Open School and report back to the City Council regarding what solutions will remedy this situation. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomSep 16
  306. 306That the City Manager is requested to appoint a task force to further examine the Connolly Petition to be comprised of, but not limited to, community advocates, members of the business community, property owners and developers, Cambridge Community Development representatives and other stakeholders. Councillor Decker.DeckerSep 16
  307. 307The CPA allocation be 70% Affordable Housing, 20% Open Space and 10% Historical Preservation. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 16
  308. 308That the City Manager is requested to provide a formal report that addresses classroom overheating concerns and general input of parents and teachers, and propose a short-term plan to the City Council. Charter Right exercised by Mayor Davis on Order Number Nine of September 16, 2013. Councillor Decker.DeckerSep 16
  309. 309That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request for an appropriate site in Donnelly Field in honor of Steve Christo. Councillor Toomey.ToomeySep 30
  310. 310That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments as to the feasibility of installing a speed bump or other mechanism to reduce vehicle speeds on Aberdeen Avenue. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 30
  311. 311That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to complete a traffic count on Roberts Road to assess truck traffic. Councillor Cheung.CheungSep 30
  312. 312That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Fire Department and provide a report to the City Council noting whether City of Cambridge firefighters are presented with unfamiliar hazards that require new firefighting strategies and procedures. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomSep 30
  313. 313That the City Manager is requested to communicate with the MBTA and the Community Development Department regarding the MBTA #1 bus stops being changed without notifying the public. Councillor Reeves.ReevesSep 30
  314. 314That the City Manager hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate City Departments on what measures can be taken to calm traffic along Sherman Street. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 30
  315. 315That the City Manager is requested to consult with the 7. ORDER Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services with the view in mind of appointing a task force to recommend an approach to four year old education in Cambridge Mayor Davis.Sep 30
  316. 316That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to review the selection process for the Inclusionary housing program including home ownership and rental housing with a view toward making the process favorable towards former and current Cambridge residents. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 30
  317. 317That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to establish an owner's handbook to be given to all residents living in Inclusionary Units, and for the Community Development Department to establish formal, annual check-in meetings with all Inclusionary Unit residents. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsSep 30
  318. 318That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to report back to the City Council on the style, quality, and long- term care of all Inclusionary Units. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager is requested to direcSep 30
  319. 319That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to determine the feasibility of making more handicap accessible parking spaces available in the Central Square area. Vice Mayor Simmons.Simmons10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to coSep 30
  320. 320City Council support of the Active Streets Bill (Senate Bill 68/House Bill 3091). Mayor Davis.Davis11.ORDER ADOPTED 12.City Council support of the Active StreeSep 30
  321. 321That the City Manager is requested to evaluate new technology methods of communicating street sweeping to residents, with the specific request that an "opt-in" text alert be sent to residents who own parking passes (and resident guest parking passes) by linking geo-coded phone numbers with locations that are to be swept Councillor vanBeuzekom.12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.That the City Manager is requested to evSep 30
  322. 322That the City Manager is requested to direct the Department of Public Works to devote a greater number of resources towards the challenge of improving the cleanliness of Central Square. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom13.ORDER ADOPTED 14.That the City Manager is requested to diSep 30
  323. 323That the City Manager is requested to review the RIGHT EXERCISED BY DECKER permitting process and any zoning and building code barriers to greater adoption of solar energy. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekom14.ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 15.That the City Manager is requSep 30
  324. 324That the Chair of the Ordinance Committee schedule another meeting on the Connolly petition where there will be public comment and that said meeting be televised. Mayor Davis.DavisSep 30
  325. 325That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Director of the Information Technology Department and with any other relevant City staff and City partners to determine the feasibility of bringing free wireless internet access to Central Square, and to report back to the City Council on what must be done in order to make this a reality within the next year. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsOct 7
  326. 326That the City Manager is requested to work collaboratively with state officials who have domain over Route 16/Alewife Brook Parkway to create a long-term solution for safe pedestrian crossings. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomOct 7
  327. 327That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to form a committee of City officials, Fletcher Maynard teachers and staff and area stakeholders to look at the short and long-term use and to explore the possibility of using the newly acquired City lot at the corner of School and Cherry Streets for temporary parking. Councillor Reeves.ReevesOct 7
  328. 328That the City Council go on record strongly urging the Cambridge Housing Authority to continue the discussion about transition and implementation with compassion of the smoking ban scheduled to go into effect August 1, 2014 in order to allow for a more robust discussion and greater collaboration with all of those who will be directly impacted by this policy change. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsOct 7
  329. 329That the City Council go on record requesting that Charles Winitzer, President of Eastern Bus Company, immediately negotiate, in good faith, a just contract with the United Steelworkers Union drivers so as to avert any disruption in service to our Cambridge students. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsOct 7
  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. > View Policy Order Resolution from November 19, 2012Jan 7
  331. 331That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the feasibility of new zoning language for stormwater separation. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomOct 7
  332. 332That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council the Assessing Department's findings regarding the feasibility of granting small commercial properties a modest exemption on their real estate property taxes. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomOct 7
  333. 333That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with a report on how the city planning team supports and encourages safe bicycle lane travel citywide Councillor vanBeuzekom.Oct 7
  334. 334That the City Manager, the Police Commissioner and their designees shall not activate or cause to be activated any security cameras, surveillance cameras, or any other video or audio recording, watching or listening devices or implement any policy relating to such cameras unless in either case there shall be held a prior affirmative vote of the majority of the City Council specifically authorizing the contemplated activation or implementation. Councillor Decker.DeckerORDER ADOPTED 10.That the City Manager, the Police CommissioOct 7
  335. 335the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  336. 336That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and other relevant City personnel and City partners and report back to the City Council potential solutions for community members that are having difficulty finding parking in Area IV for work purposes. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsOct 21
  337. 337That the City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City personnel, City partners, and the Governor's Office to develop a contingency plan to ensure that Cambridge residents who see part or all of their rent subsidized by federal funding will not see their housing jeopardized in the event of a future shutdown of the federal government. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsOct 21
  338. 338That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate departments and local civic programmers such as Code for Boston as to the feasibility of developing an interactive map that shows the location and rationale of ongoing construction work throughout the City. Councillor Cheung.CheungOct 21
  339. 339That the City Manager is requested to confer with MBTA officials as to the feasibility of posting weather-proof signage at eliminated and moved bus stops in the months following route adjustments. Councillor Cheung.CheungOct 21
  340. 340That the City Council go on record refiling a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance in Section 17.20 to increase the setback requirement abutting Linear Park and to clarify form and density language with the residential neighborhood. Councillor Maher.MaherOct 21
  341. 341ORDER coordinated effort to address the issue of rodent activity and provide help for homeowners who are dealing with this ongoing problem and the City Manager is requested to provide an update to the City Council on the progress being made to address the issue of rat infestation in neighborhoods across the City. Councillor Maher.MaherOct 21
  342. 342That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works on the possibility of installing benches along the pathway leading from Clifton Street to Russell Field. Councillor Maher.MaherOct 21
  343. 343That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on exploring the possibility of enacting a moratorium or other mechanism including a possible ordinance change restricting new cell phone towers until such time that the City has a clear policy on placement of such towers in residential neighborhoods and a clear process for alerting neighbors of the installation of these towers and ensuring that their feedback is heard before the towers are installed. Councillor Maher.MaherOct 21
  344. 344That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City personnel to determine the causes of and potential remedies to the pooling of water at Reed Street Court. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsNov 4
  345. 345That the City Manager is requested to collaborate with the Cambridge Public Health Department and the Community Development Department to establish an effective way to collect data on injuries resulting from cyclist-pedestrian conflict and report back on how this data collection might best be achieved to the City Council and that all bicycle enforcement data be provided to the City Council in digital format. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsNov 4
  346. 346That the City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City personnel on the feasibility of installing a crosswalk and a sign warning motorists to slow down at the corner of Norfolk Street and Suffolk Street. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsNov 4
  347. 347That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the report of the net direct debt per capita which lists Cambridge as one of ten cities with the highest amount of net direct debt per capita; specifically how this report should be interpreted and what this means for Cambridge, now and in the future. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 4
  348. 348That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation with the purpose of evaluating the traffic at the intersection of Binney and Broadway during morning and evening commute times and to make appropriate adjustments to alleviate the backups. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyNov 4
  349. 349That the City Manager is requested to consult with the 6. ORDER appropriate City personnel to determine the feasibility of installing railroad crossing traffic barriers at the train track along Massachusetts Avenue and along Broadway to prevent motorists from crossing as a train approaches. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsNov 4
  350. 350That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation with the intention of evaluating the traffic patterns and accidents on Third Street, and consider reversing the direction of the one way on Spring Street between Second and Third Streets. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyNov 4
  351. 351That the City Manager is requested to appoint a special committee, to be comprised of both City Councillors and of Cambridge residents, to take up the work of holding monthly conversations about the lessons learned from the Malvina Montiero lawsuit, and about how the City can improve upon its internal handling of race and class matters as an employer, beginning as of the start of the next calendar year. Charter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Simmons on Order Number Eight of November 4, 2013. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsNov 4
  352. 352That the City Manager is requested to update the City Council on the status of the program administered by the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities which would allow trash and recycling to be placed curbside before 6:00 p.m. for senior citizens during the winter months. Councillor Decker.DeckerNov 4
  353. 353That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with a plan to preserve the expiring use buildings, including the Fresh Pond Apartments and the Section 8 housing units, that are due to expire in 2020. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Decker on Order Number Ten of November 4, 2013. Councillor Cheung.CheungORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED 10.That the City Manager is requestNov 4
  354. 354That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Human Services and the School Department to investigate what steps are being taken to help Cambridge children, families and the elderly's ability to purchase food as it relates to the SNAP program benefit cuts. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 4
  355. 355That the City Manager and the Mayor work with the Kids' Council and its members-including the Department of Human Services, School Department, Police Department, Public Health Department, the Library and community partners-to further the goal of developing effective city-wide family engagement. Mayor Davis.DavisNov 18
  356. 356That the City Manager is requested to call upon members of the Cambridge Congressional delegation to push for swift passage of the Strong Start for America's Children Act. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 18
  357. 357That the City Manager is requested to complete an analysis on the City's practice of self-insuring to determine whether it continues to be the most fiscally responsible risk management option and, if necessary, use the findings to guide the risk management options selected in the FY16 budget. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 25
  358. 358That the City Manager is requested to work with the National Flood Insurance Program to ensure Cambridge homeowners and businesses are getting the most competitive flood insurance rates. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomNov 25
  359. 359That the City Council go on record urging Kevin Sheehan, representative of Boston Properties, to meet with representatives of Unite Here Local 26 to address concerns over the size, scope and precedent of mixed- use development by Boston Properties at the site adjacent to the Boston Garden. Councillor Cheung and Vice Mayor Simmons.Cheung+1Nov 25
  360. 360That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Assistant City Manager of Community Development to ensure that the City of Cambridge is aware of transportation and pedestrian improvements being discussed or planned along the Webster Avenue corridor so that any future changes in this area within Cambridge will compliment a regional plan. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyNov 25
  361. 361Postponement of December 2, 2013 Roundtable Meeting and scheduling of regular City Council meeting on December 2, 2013. Mayor Davis.DavisNov 25
  362. 362That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with a report on how the City of Cambridge might incorporate the use of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission's Recycling Participation App in its endeavors to improve recycling rates within the City. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomORDER ADOPTED in its endeavors to improve recycling rates wiNov 25
  363. 363That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Senior Policy Group on Homelessness to develop a report detailing the City of Cambridge's progress in reaching the goals outlined in the ten year plan to end homelessness; which initiatives could be improved upon going forward, including increasing transitional housing stock; and how the City Council could best support these improvements. Councillor Cheung.CheungNov 25
  364. 364That the City Council go on record in support of the April 3, 2012 petition of Barrington, Illinois and the Illinois TRAC Coalition seeking new regulations to retrofit existing DOT-111 tank cars used to transport Groups I and II Packing Materials Mayor Davis.Nov 25
  365. 365That the City Council meetings scheduled for December 23, 2013 and December 30, 2013 be and hereby are cancelled. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 9
  366. 366That the City Manager is requested to investigate the possibility of promoting the shredding of leaves for a variety of gardening uses in community gardens, park spaces, and for homeowners to use as mulch or to enrich soil. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 9
  367. 367That the Government Operations & Rules Committee, in consultation with the City Manager, consider appropriate ways to commemorate the life of Nelson Mandela. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 9
  368. 368That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff to determine the feasibility of renaming a street in honor of the late Nelson Mandela. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsDec 9
  369. 369That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to report back to the City Council on the liability issue for volunteer coaches. Councillor Toomey.ToomeyDec 9
  370. 370That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to report back to the City Council on the definition of and "youth athletic program" to encompass city run programs and further to grant authority in 8.68.030 to the Chief Public Health Officer the ability to require in-person training, if deemed necessary. Councillor Cheung.CheungDec 9
  371. 371That the City Manager is requested to instruct the City 7. ORDER Solicitor to develop language prior to ordination of the Concussion Ordinance that would require notification to the school if an athlete has been injured. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 9
  372. 372That the Community Development Department come back to the City Council with the concept of either limiting townhouse development in the neighborhood or create language for an overlay district for the larger lots at the end Loomis Street and the abutting street, Normandy Avenue. Councillor Maher.MaherDec 9
  373. 373That the City Manager is requested to review the Western Avenue Reconstruction Project to ensure that the contractor is meeting the obligation of the City regarding employment of minorities and women working on this project. Councillor vanBeuzekom.vanBeuzekomDec 9
  374. 374That all items pending before the City Council and not acted upon by the end of the 2012-2013 Legislative Session be placed in the files of the City Clerk, without prejudice provided that those proposed ordinances which have been passed to a second reading, advertised and listed on the Calendar under "Unfinished Business" during the 2012-2013 City Council term, along with any other pending matters on the Calendar listed as "Unfinished Business," shall be forwarded to the next City Council and further provided that any items pending in committee may, at the discretion of the committee, be forwarded to the next City Council. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 16
  375. 375That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to report back to the City Council as to the feasibility of applying for a permit from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to restrict truck traffic for the full day on Roberts Road on the basis of severe deterioration of the roadway, residential land use, and frequency of commercial vehicles; and, if that is not an option, alternative measures that can be undertaken to limit truck traffic on the street. Councillor Cheung.CheungDec 16
  376. 376That the City Clerk is requested to schedule a meeting early in the new year with all nine newly elected City Councillors in order to discuss and review City Council procedures including Roberts Rules, City Council Rules and the Open Meeting Law. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsDec 16
  377. 377That the Cambridge City Council go on record urging the members of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Transportation to report favorably on House Bill 3126, An Act Relative to Transportation Finance and Equity and House Bill 3142, An Act Relative to the Establishment of a Vehicle Mileage User Fee Pilot Program by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Councillor vanBeuzekom.ORDER ADOPTEDDec 16
  378. 378That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to consider adding a preference for immigrant households that do not meet HUD immigration status requirements from CHA housing for its inclusionary zoning and tax credit housing and that the Community Development Department work with the new City Council and invite various affordable housing and immigrant stakeholders to discuss the feasibility and develop an action plan for addressing the Jefferson Park transition Councillor Decker.Dec 16
  379. 379The City Council go on record asking the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation as well as Senator Markey and Senator Warren to intervene of behalf of Dominicans of Haitian descent being stripped of their citizenship. Councillor Decker.DeckerDec 16
  380. 380That the City Manager is requested to appoint a special committee, to be comprised of City Councillors, City employees, and of Cambridge residents, to take up the work of continuing to hold monthly conversations about the lessons learned from the Malvina Montiero lawsuit and lessons learned from other, related race and class concerns, and about how the City can improve upon its internal handling of race and class matters as an employer, beginning as of the start of the next calendar year. Vice Mayor Simmons.SimmonsDec 16
  381. 381That the City Manager is requested that the next City Council consider adopting a voluntary tax payer donation to create and support a Early Education and Care Scholarship fund. Councillor Decker.DeckerDec 16
  382. 382That the City Manager is requested to confer with the School Department to consider fully funding The Cambridge Weekend Backpack Program in all of our schools. Councillor Decker.DeckerORDER ADOPTED Councillor Decker.Dec 16
  383. 383That the City Clerk, in consultation with the City Solicitor, draft a response regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint from Ilan Levy for the City Council's consideration, and that the City Solicitor request an extension from the Attorney General's Division of Open Government so that the draft response may be considered and voted on by the City Council at its next regular business meeting of January 13, 2014. Mayor Davis.DavisDec 16
  384. 384That the City Manager is requested to direct the Executive Director of the Arts Council, the Department of Human Service Programs and the Community Development Department to work closely with neighborhood groups to develop a series of neighborhood based street activities, and recreational opportunities that include passive and active experiences. These may include movies, artistic performances, arts and crafts, games, etc. in order to promote positive programming and more creative uses of our streetscapes and public spaces. Councillor Reeves.Reeves10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.That the City Manager is requested to diDec 16

City Manager Agenda

City Manager347 actions · № 1–708
  1. 1Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-146, regarding a report on conducting an inventory of school playgrounds for current safety issues and suitability of playground equipment for the age groups being served. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJan 7
  2. 2Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-149, regarding a report on possibility of posting "no truck traffic" signs on Roberts Road. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJan 7
  3. 3Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) for $285,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salaries and Wages account ($30,000), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($204,500), Travel and Training account ($12,000), and the Extraordinary Expenditure account ($38,500). This award has been made to the City from the OVW under their grant program to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program which will be used to develop and strengthen effective responses to violence against women.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 7
  4. 4Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Constable With Power for a term of three years effective January 1, 2013: Ronald DiGiorgio (Burlington) Burton Malkofsky (South Boston) Douglas Moran (Cambridge)PLACED ON FILEJan 14
  5. 5Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 21 Proof Training donations in the amount of $25,000 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary & Wages account ($24,750.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($250.00) and will be used to support staff salaries and supplies.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 14
  6. 6Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 17 Marijuana grant in the amount of $24,999 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($12,540.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($12,459.00) which will be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's work to decrease marijuana use amongst teens in grades 9 through 12.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 14
  7. 7Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $163,840.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered in Massachusetts by the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Dev. to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($22,686.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($139,154.00) and to the Travel and Training account ($2,000.00) which will be used to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program serving Cambridge and Somerville.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 14
  8. 8Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-155, regarding a report on implementing safety improvements to the intersection of First and Cambridge StreetsPLACED ON FILE Cambridge StreetsJan 14
  9. 9Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-145, regarding a report on how the City might provide a reduced rate Hubway bike-share membership to its limited income residents. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJan 14
  10. 10Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOM > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOM >Jan 14
  11. 11Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-54, regarding a report on how to establish a Community Choice Aggregation Network. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-147, regarding a report on neighborhoods impacted by the Alewife Sewer Separation project now concerned with the bump-outs that will reduce parking options. (Motion made by Councillor Cheung to postpone action to January 28, 2013 carried-Placed on Unfinished Business for January 28, 2013.) > View Originating OrderREPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJan 14
  12. 12Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Jan 14
  13. 13Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weighters to operate scales at Boston Sand & Gravel, 500 Front Street, Cambridge for the calendar year 2013: Jake Howe, Tony Cordella, William Tweedy, David Thebearge, Scott Prentice, Jody Staples, Joseph Olsen, Brad Hunter, Roland Barris and Dan ModjeskiPLACED ON FILEJan 28
  14. 14Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weights to operate scales at MICH-LIN transfer station, 45 Mooney Street, Cambridge for the calendar year 2013: Amanda Noonan, Kimberly I. Mochi-Vendetti, Jo Ann DelVecchio, Daniel Pasqarosa, Bryan Burdge, Charles J. Mabardy, Joseph Mabardy, Jr., James J. Mabardy, Justine N. Bonitatibus, Michael Guerriero and Anthony PasqarosaPLACED ON FILEJan 28
  15. 15Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as new member of the GLBT Commission effective January 15, 2013: 2-year members: Kara Smith Rachel Oppenheimer 3-year members: Kristina M. Mastropasqua Neil A. Scannell Danny VeneziaPLACED ON FILEJan 28
  16. 16Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Cambridge Historical Commission to approve the landmark designation for the Second Baptist/St. Francis of Assisi Church at 325 Cambridge Street. View City Manager Order #4AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #4AJan 28
  17. 17Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommending that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the Cambridge City Council adopt the following Order for a Statement of Interest Form dated February 15, 2013 to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the King Open building, located at 850 Cambridge Street. View City Manager Order #5AORDER ADOPTED Cambridge City Council adopt the following OrdJan 28
  18. 18Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Agenda for Children's Talk and Read grant in the amount of $3,379.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($809.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,570.00) which will support the Community Learning Center in recruiting students to participate in training, assist with logistics, and help to plan the training.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 28
  19. 19Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an increase in the appropriation of the Children's Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $46,900.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($46,500.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($400.00); increased the previous grant award amount from $20,500.00 to a total funding award of $67,400.00 and will be used for contracts with partner agencies, consultants, and supplies.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 28
  20. 20Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) grant in the amount of $6,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to supplement fuel assistance payments.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Jan 28
  21. 21Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the First Literacy grant in the amount of $14,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and ($12,616.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,384.00) which will be used to provide a student leadership class on presentation skills and pronunciation for Community Learning Center students and well as to cover program supplies.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1 to provide a student leadershJan 28
  22. 22Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of funds from the Cambridge Health Alliance to the Cambridge Prevention Coalition in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to support the Middle Grades Health Survey.Jan 28
  23. 23Transmitting 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.Jan 28
  24. 24Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety for $35,572.50 to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used purchase bulletproof vests for police officers.Jan 28
  25. 25Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Community Health Network Area (CHNA) for $2,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to provide Police personnel with training around mental health and the ability to respond appropriately to mental health crises and identify resources for mental health needs.Jan 28
  26. 26Transmitting 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 (EOPSS) in the amount of $10,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to support high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, impaired driving and occupant protection.Jan 28
  27. 27Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board recommendation on the Forest City/Millennium Pharmaceuticals Zoning Petition.Jan 28
  28. 28Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board recommendation on the City Council Petition to amend Section 13.59.33 Building and Site Requirements for Active Uses and Open Spaces, to delete requirement number 5 requiring public access in ground floor cafeterias.Jan 28
  29. 29Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Historical Commission for a three year term effective January 24, 2013: William G. Barry, Jr.PLACED ON FILEFeb 11
  30. 30the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  31. 31the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  32. 32the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  33. 33the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  34. 34the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  35. 35Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-144, regarding a report on implementing speed control measures at the intersection of Brookline and Erie Streets > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 11
  36. 36Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation on the Medical Marijuana Interim Zoning Petition.REFERRED TO THE PETITIONFeb 11
  37. 37Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORTREFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HFeb 11
  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 City Manager Agenda Item from March 5, 2012Jan 7
  39. 39Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-10, regarding a report on installing bike racks at the Peabody School. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 11
  40. 40Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 7. ORDER City Manager, relative the transfer between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $113,804 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account and $61,700 from the School Travel and Training account to the School Salaries and Wages account ($163,622) and to the School Extraordinary Expenditures account ($11,882) and are related to re-allocations within school department programs.Feb 11
  41. 41Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $23,756 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 8-0- 1Feb 11
  42. 42Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a donation from the Cambridge Plant and Garden Club in the amount of $25,000.00 to the Public Investment Fund Water Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to purchase caliper deciduous trees for planting at Black's Nook, removing and relocating existing granite seating stones in strategic groupings, and topographical alterations to the area around the Concord Avenue entrance of the Reservation.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Feb 11
  43. 43Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-148, regarding a report on including information in the solicitation letters that donations to the Scholarship Fund are tax-deductable. > View Originating OrderFeb 11
  44. 44Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-151, regarding a report on installing pedestrian crossing traffic cones on Cambridge Street at the intersections of Windsor, Sciarappa and Fifth Streets. > View Originating OrderFeb 11
  45. 45Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-02, regarding a report on the repair of street lights that are not working at the intersection of Mt. Auburn Street, Gerry's Landing, and Fresh Pond Parkway and in the City of Cambridge. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  46. 46Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-65, regarding a report on Sunday openings at the Library. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  47. 47Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-74, regarding a report on expanding the barbeque pilot program in parks throughout the City. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  48. 48Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Kids' Council effective February 10, 2013: George Halfkenny, Community-at-Large member (3- year term) Visceria Givans, Youth Representative (term expires upon graduation from High School)PLACED ON FILEFeb 25
  49. 49Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable for a term of three years, effective the first day of January, 2013: James E. Jones Whitman, MAPLACED ON FILEFeb 25
  50. 50Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-141, regarding a report on improving safety concerns at the Kennedy-Longfellow School and MLK School. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  51. 51Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-90, regarding a report on Executive Session to discuss lawsuits. City Manager Agenda Number Seven of February 25, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on February 25, 2013. June 3, 2013 motion to take from the table carried 5-3-1. Motion to go into Executive Session failed 3-5-1. Motion to place back on the table carried 7-1-1. Motion to take from the table carried 9-0-0 motion of Councillor vanBeuzekom to move to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation carried 7-2-0 on June 17, 2013. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  52. 52Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-02, regarding a report on the Hubway bikeshare program. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  53. 53Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $369,310 to the Community Development Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account to be used to pay for the purchase of three Hubway bike share stations, holding 10 bikes at each station from a Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Grant passed through the Massachusetts's Department of Transportation ($125,822); Google ($88,400); Cambridgeside Galleria Mall ($85,000); Harvard University ($66,044); and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($4,044).ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Feb 25
  54. 54Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, and referred to the transportation, traffic and parking committee on motion of councillor van beuzekom > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  55. 55Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-01, regarding single occupancy vehicle target rates. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-142, regarding a report on audio and visual upgrades/equipment in the Sullivan Chamber and other meeting spaces. > View Originating OrderFeb 25
  56. 56Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $183,441 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' Green Communities grant program to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used to improve energy efficiency at the Peabody School, Gately Youth Center, and O'Neill Library.Feb 25
  57. 57Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Council Order No. 14, dated 2/11/13 regarding the Forest City Petition and letter of commitment to ensure that it is consistent with other letters of committment, and Council Order No. 15 dated 2/11/13 regarding whether the Forest City Petition would be considered spot zoning.Feb 25
  58. 58Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,895 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to the Grant Fund Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account which is a reimbursement for hosting the International Assocation of Crime Analysts (IACA) Crime Mapping and Analysis GIS Training in October 2012.Feb 25
  59. 59Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the City of Cambridge retaining the rare distinction of being one of 37 municipalities in the United States with three AAA ratings from the nation's three major credit rating agencies.Feb 25
  60. 60Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-11, regarding a report on participating in the Municipal Performance Management Program. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 4
  61. 61Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-05, regarding a report on participating in the International Open Data Hackathon. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 4
  62. 62Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-07, regarding a report on adding the iReport platform. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 4
  63. 63Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative the appropriation of the Temporary Emergency Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $39,576.73 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 8-0- 1Mar 4
  64. 64Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center grant from the Cambridge Community Foundation under their Immigrant Initiative in the amount of $30,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($27,073.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,727.00) and Travel and Training account ($200.00) which will be used to support salaries and educational supplies for two intermediate ESOL classes at the Community Learning Center.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 4
  65. 65Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-111, regarding a report on improving safety on Western Avenue at Kinnaird and Pleasant Streets and Awaiting Report Item Number 13-14, regarding a report on sharing the information with abutters from the February 5th meeting between DPW and D'Allesandro Construction relative to construction on Western Avenue. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE abutters from the February 5th meeting betweeMar 4
  66. 66Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-08, regarding a report on the impact of the federal cuts on the Continuum of Care. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 4
  67. 67Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-143, regarding a report on the cause and other details of the November 29, 2012 power outage. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 4
  68. 68Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of funds of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $32,746 from the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Police Extraordinary Expenditures account which will allow for the purchase of computers in classrooms at the Police Station and is in accordance with grant guidelines.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 4
  69. 69Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Public Arts Commission for a term of 3-years effective March 5, 2013: David T. DeCelisPLACED ON FILEMar 18
  70. 70Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a member of the GLBT Commission for a term of 2-years, to expire February 15, 2015: Bill BarnertPLACED ON FILEMar 18
  71. 71Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-06, regarding a report on the procedure for debris removal including hazardous waste from construction project sites. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 18
  72. 72Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-75, regarding a report on the feasibility of providing a map of long term parking spots for rent on the City's website. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 18
  73. 73Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-22, regarding a report on improving safety on the section of Memorial Drive that allows for legal parking which blocks the right lane. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMar 18
  74. 74Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-13, regarding a report on the possibility of banning tobacco sales in pharmacies and drug stores. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE SEE ORDER #15 > View Originating OrderMar 18
  75. 75Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 7. PLACED ON City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Planning Board for 3-year terms effective March 13, 2013: Tom Sieniewicz (Full Member) Steven Cohen (Full Member) Catherine Preston Connolly (Associate Member)Mar 18
  76. 76Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 of additional revenue to the General Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to be used to support the Amigos Community School which is in its first year of operations.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 18
  77. 77Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $20,700 in the General Fund Human Services Salary and Wages Account to the Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to pay the final rent payment for the Multi-Service Center and Community Learning Center at 19 Brookline Street before moving to 5 Western Avenue in mid April.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Mar 18
  78. 78Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for $42,500 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide funds to purchase of a Motorola P25 portable radio console for use at the City's EOC and various locations during planned events and emergency situations with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination within the Fire Department and other City Departments with the City's new digital radio system.Mar 18
  79. 79Transmitting 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 $28,031 to the Public investment Fund Fire Department Extraordinary Expenditures account to support critical infrastructure enhancement projects at various radio sites.Mar 18
  80. 80Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $70,000 from General Fund Library Salary & Wages Account to the General Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($65,000) and the General Fund Library Travel and Training (judgment & damages) account ($5,000) which will fund worker's compensation claims and unanticipated repairs at the Main LibraryMar 18
  81. 81Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-26, regarding the appointment of the following person as a member of the Cambridge Housing Authority for a term of 5-years to expire September 30, 2017: Victoria Bergland > View Originating OrderMar 18
  82. 82Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-16, regarding a report on working with DCR to insure that oversize vehicles are not allowed to travel on Memorial Drive. > View Originating OrderMar 18
  83. 83Transmitting 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, 2013: Christopher RickmanMar 18
  84. 84Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014. View City Manager Order #16AMar 18
  85. 85Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board recommendation on the MIT-Kendall Square Zoning Petition.Mar 18
  86. 86Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional 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 $83,184 to the School Grant Fund Salary & Wages account ($9,160), and Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($74,024) and will support the continuation of the alignment of the district's ELA, math, science and social studies curriculum to the revised MA Curriculum Frameworks, will train teachers in the new standards, implement the new state Administrator and Teacher evaluation system, continue to participate in DESE sponsored courses in coaching, subject areas, and mentoring, and continue to participate in DESE Curriculum committees.Mar 18
  87. 87Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-36, regarding a report on expanding the Cambridge Science Festival Banner advertising program up Main Street to Kendall Square. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 1
  88. 88Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, OF DECEMBER 16, 2013 PLACED ON FILE DUE TO END OF LEGISLATIVE TERM > View Originating OrderApr 1
  89. 89Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-29, regarding a report on the feasibility of not allowing residents of new buildings to obtain on- street resident parking stickers. City Manager Agenda Number Two of April 1, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on April 1, 2013. THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF KELLEY > Apr 1
  90. 90Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Reprot Item Number 13-25, regarding a report on the details of the lawsuit with Idenix and on revising the noise ordinance. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-135, regarding a report on preparing an ordinance regulating procedures that organizations would have to follow in the event of a concussion. > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE > View Originating OrderApr 1
  91. 91Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a transfer 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 $6,058 to the School Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account from the School Grant Fund Travel & Training account. The costs of stipends for training were less than anticipated while the costs for curriculum materials were greater than originally budgeted.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 1
  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 City Manager Agenda Item from April 23, 2012Jan 7
  93. 93Transmitting 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 $76,040.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($52,280.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($23,760.00) and will provide for volunteer coordination, technology coordination, distance learning for ESOL students, student leadership activities, childcare through the Center for Families for a family literacy class, and out-stationing at Career Source to identify and refer potential adult education students.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 1
  94. 94Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Clipper Ship Foundation in the amount of $2,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($2,190.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($310.00) which will support two intermediate ESOL classes with a focus on career awareness.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 1
  95. 95Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Morse Preschool donation received from the community in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used by the Morse Preschool to support events for the program's participants and families.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 9-0- 0Apr 1
  96. 96Transmitting 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 $136,566.94 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA.Apr 1
  97. 97Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Council Order Numbers 13 and 14 of March 18, 2013, regarding revised zoning language to the Section 11.700 entitled Interim Regulations for Medical Marijuana Uses.Apr 1
  98. 98Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Peter Sheinfeld as an Election Commissioner for a term of 4-years effective April 1, 2013.Apr 1
  99. 99Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $70,170 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Salary Adjustment) account to the General Fund Elections Other Ordinary Maintenance account to assist in funding the Special State Primary election on April 30, 2013, and the Special State election on June 25, 2013 to fill the vacancy for State Senator and will also go towards the Special State Primary election on May 28, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Representative Martha Marty Waltz.Apr 1
  100. 100Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Bicycle Parking Zoning Petition with consideration of some minor changes.Apr 1
  101. 101Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Council on Aging Board for a term of 2-years, effective May 1, 2013: Miranda Heibel (Agency Representative) Carole Feeney Withrow (Agency Representative)PLACED ON FILEApr 8
  102. 102Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, Finance Committee budget overview given by the city managerApr 22
  103. 103Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the FY2014 submitted budget and appropriation orders. City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Council on Aging Board effective May 1, 2013: Kenneth Hebert (Agency Representative - 2 year term) William Cobham (Reappointment - Senior Representative- 3 year term) Ethel J. Ampey (Senior Representative - 3 year term) Pearl Hines (Senior Representative - 3 year term) Benjamin C. Horner (Senior Representative - 3 year term) Jeanne Ryde (Senior Representative - 3 year term)PLACED ON FILEApr 22
  104. 104Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, THE COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY > View Originating OrderREFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY > View OriginatiApr 22
  105. 105Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-03, regarding a report on the possibility of a gun buy-back program. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-20, regarding a report on the feasibility of providing a service in which residents are able to look up their voter registration status online. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 22
  106. 106Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-18, regarding a report on the possibility of voluntary participation of landlords and management companies of multifamily units to provide current and new tenants with a Voter Registration Forms. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Cheung on City Manager Agenda Number Five of April 22, 2013. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  107. 107Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-21, regarding a report on the feasibility of including voter registration forms in the annual census mailing. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Cheung on City Manager Agenda Number Six of April 22, 2013. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  108. 108Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, the city manager by councillor cheung > View Originating OrderApr 22
  109. 109Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-33, regarding a report on the possibiity of adding a RSS feed option to all City websites. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 12-20 and 13-30, regarding a system for informing the public of the status of maintenance and repair issues for things such as park equipment, graffiti, sidewalk hazards and other items, including iReport. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 22
  110. 110the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  111. 111Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-17, regarding a report on the feasibility of implementing mobile applications related to snow removal and operations information. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderApr 22
  112. 112Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-31, regarding a report on how the City could manage its street clearance issues without dumping snow back on crosswalks and driveways. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  113. 113Transmitting communication from Robert W. Finance and the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities CommitteesApr 22
  114. 114Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 12.ORDER Healy, City Manager, relative to the Gartner IT Strategic Plan report. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY13 Shannon Grant for $19,300 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security 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.Apr 22
  115. 115Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $900,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover winter 2012-2013 snowstorm expenses associated with snow plowing contracts, salt and other material and repair costs.Apr 22
  116. 116Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the 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.Apr 22
  117. 117Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation to the Grant Fund of a $50,000 donation in memory of Louise and Lee Eastman for landscape improvements in Raymond Street Park to the Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to purchase new plantings at the corner of Raymond Street and Upland Road.Apr 22
  118. 118Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Shannon Grant received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for $13,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,752.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,248.00) which will be used to support the design and implementation of the City Peace program, a violence peer leadership internship for teens through the Youth Centers.Apr 22
  119. 119Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Boston Foundation grant in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to continue the coaches, athletes and parents training through the Recreation Division on the subjects of Positive Mentoring and Coaching and Concussion Awareness. Additional Attachments are available at the City Clerk's Office.Apr 22
  120. 120Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation from the Boston Foundation Youth grant in the amount of $1,200.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which is for the implementation of the CHAMPS Boston Million Hour Challenge - a fitness-based program for youth and is awarded for the Area IV Youth Center's participation in the challenge and for coming in third place.Apr 22
  121. 121Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-108, regarding a report on applying and participating in the Cities of Services program. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  122. 122Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-23, regarding a report on why the Green Room Experience was denied its request to host a dance for CRLS. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  123. 123Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-44, regarding a report on installing bike racks near 1001 Massachusetts Avenue. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  124. 124Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-125, regarding a report on feasibility of installing recycling bins adjacent to trash bins. > View Originating OrderApr 22
  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 City Manager Agenda Item from May 21, 2012Jan 7
  126. 126Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from Boston Properties that the City of Cambridge consider the disposition of approximately 8,660 square feet of land on the east side of Ames Street between Main Street and Broadway to enable Boston Properties to develop residential uses on that site. View City Manager Order #24AApr 22
  127. 127Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,180,000 to provide funds to supplement other financing sources for improvements to the Cambridge Common. View City Manager Order #1AApr 29
  128. 128Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of several streets and sidewalks. View City Manager Order #2AApr 29
  129. 129Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow $54,658,000 to provide funds for construction of sewer separation, stormwater management and combined sewer overflow reduction elimination improvements within the City's Alewife Watershed, Harvard Square, Agassiz, and Cherry Street/South Massachusetts Avenue areas as well as the Sewer Capital Repairs Program. View City Manager Order #3AApr 29
  130. 130Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an order requesting the appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $500,000 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 29
  131. 131Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $62,000 from the Water Fund Salary and Wages account to the Water Fund Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover an accidental disability retirement lump sum settlement.Apr 29
  132. 132Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $38,000 from the General Fund Police Travel & Training (Judgments & Damages) account to the Police Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover expenses for medical evaluations, uniforms and professional services for new officers.May 6
  133. 133Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, 6. ORDER City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $40,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account appropriation will fund the feasibility study for the Foundry building. Additional, this request is in response to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-87 and 12-105 as well as several other Council Orders related to this matter.Apr 29
  134. 134Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $3,363,774.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($117,547.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($3,246,227.00) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the McKinney- Vento/HEARTH Act. The Continuum of Care Program and Rental Assistance funds will be contracted with Homeless Services Providers and cover the costs related to serving homeless persons.May 6
  135. 135Transmitting 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 $13,700.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($13,405.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($295.00) which will provide classes and counseling for CHA residents in the Cambridge Community Learning Center Bridge to College program.May 6
  136. 136Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $8,615.00 for the Center for Families program funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission's Agenda for Children to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($7,655.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($960.00) which will be used to provide community playgroups, drop-in playgroups, provider groups and support of the June 2013 Family Fun Day.May 6
  137. 137Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to revised text of the Bicycle Parking Zoning Petition. unfinished business #15May 6
  138. 138Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, economic development, training and employment committee, housing committee and neighborhood and long term planning committee for a joint hearing > View Originating OrderMay 6
  139. 139SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM: City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-49, regarding a report on recommendations for the next steps on updating the City's nexus study. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $190,000 from the General Fund Fire Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account to cover the cost to outfit 17 new firefighters with personal protective equipment and uniforms as well as to perform related medical evaluations.May 6
  140. 140Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $850,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund the replacement of a heavy duty Rescue Truck.May 6
  141. 141Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-54, regarding a report on developing a working group to review dog park issues. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 20
  142. 142Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-57, regarding a report on publicizing the new location of the Cambridge Multi Service Center. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 20
  143. 143Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-46, regarding a report on procedures in place for covering Inspectional Services inspectors that are on vacation or sick leave. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 20
  144. 144Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-62, regarding a report on evaluating and incorporating traffic signaling during very low traffic volume times. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderMay 20
  145. 145Transmitting 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 FY12-13. View City Manager Order #1AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #1AJun 3
  146. 146Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of a $10,000 donation to the Expendable Trust Fund School Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to establish the Marilyn A. McGinn Memorial Scholarship Fund.Jun 3
  147. 147Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer between School Department statutory accounts, which includes $428,437 from the General Fund School Salary and Wages account to the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($336,666), General Fund School Travel & Training account ($88,560) and the General Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures ($3,211) which are related to various re- allocations within school department programs and schools during the year to support educational needs.Jun 3
  148. 148Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a $100,000 transfer from the General Fund School Travel and Training (Judgments and Damages) account to the Public Investment Fund Extraordinary Expenditures account which will enable the district to upgrade the wireless capacity at the Haggerty and Baldwin schools to a managed wireless network and will allow these two schools to have wireless capabilities in all common areas of their buildings.Jun 3
  149. 149Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-38, regarding a report on measures the City can take to prevent the transport of ethanol. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 3
  150. 150Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-09, regarding a report on improving logistical challenges of deliveries and trash removal to and from businesses as they related to adjacent residents. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE and from businesses as they related to adjaceJun 3
  151. 151Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-124, relative to the feasibility of finding additional secure locations for the disposal of prescription drugs. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderJun 3
  152. 152Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, manager to refer to E-Gov Committee on motion of councillor cheung > View Originating OrderJun 3
  153. 153Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 13-12 and 13-28, regarding Code for America Peer Network program. manager to refer to E-Gov Committee on motion of councillor cheung > View Originating OrderJun 3
  154. 154Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-48, regarding the feasibility of providing the City Councillors with more Exchange server space manager to refer to E-Gov Committee on motion of councillor cheung > View Originating OrderJun 3
  155. 155Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-33, regarding a report on adding a RSS feed to all City webpages. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-24, regarding a report on the feasibility of utilizing the services provided by the Springfield Data Center and MassGIS's Oliver mapping tool. > View Originating OrderJun 3
  156. 156Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-42, regarding a report on the feasibility of shortening the traffic light cycle times at the intersection of Broadway and Ames Street. > View Originating OrderJun 3
  157. 157Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-74, regarding a report on repainting the bike lanes near the intersection of Broadway and Hampshire Street and evaluate the need for repainting bike lanes city-wide. > View Originating OrderJun 3
  158. 158Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-75, regarding a report on installing a stop sign at the intersection of Tremont Street and Gardner Road. > View Originating OrderJun 3
  159. 159Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee on motion of councillor cheung > View Originating OrderJun 3
  160. 160Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-41, regarding a report on altering the SuperTours bus route to one that provides more interesting sightseeing opportunities while improving the quality of life of residents of Cambridge Street. City Manager, relative to the transfer of $95,000 from the Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgments & Damages) account to cover medical services for personnel injured on the job.Jun 3
  161. 161Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division in the amount of $7,500 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to enhance effective pedestrian, bicycle and/or moped enforcement efforts, and reduce fatalities and injuries.Jun 3
  162. 162Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of a $4,500 in donation to the Grant Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support public plantings in Central Square.Jun 3
  163. 163Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $105,678 in tree replacement funds received from the developer of 159 First Street to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account which will use the funds to plant trees in the East Cambridge neighborhood.Jun 3
  164. 164Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Grant for $2,332.60 to the Public Works Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to provide training to 40 DPW employees on Heartsaver First Aid which teaches critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until the arrival of emergency medical services.Jun 3
  165. 165Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $137,000 in sewer mitigation funds received for sewer extension permits related to the development at 22 Water Street and 159 First Street to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used in accordance with Mass DEP regulations for sewer inflow and infiltration removal in the sewer system that serves East Cambridge that will create greater capacity in reducing sewer back-ups and combined sewer overflows.Jun 3
  166. 166Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 12-78, regarding a report on expanding the number of parks/playing fields with public toilets; Awaiting Report Item Number 12-132, regarding a report on incorporating permanent bathroom facilities at the Cambridge Common, conducting a study for permanent bathroom facilities in all squares and providing a list of all locations were portable bathroom facilities are currently located; Awaiting Report Item Number 12-150, regarding convening a task force to look into the creation of providing permanent public restrooms at high volume locations; and Awaiting Report Item Number 13-55, regarding a report on efforts to develop a working group to review public bathroom issues. > View Originating OrderJun 3
  167. 167Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $46,893.67 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account which is a reimbursement for trainings performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).Jun 3
  168. 168Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $100,000 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.Jun 3
  169. 169Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $30,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Weights & Measures Extraordinary Expenditures account which will fund the replacement of a 2000 GMC truck used in daily operations.Jun 3
  170. 170Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $3,000 from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Travel and Training account. The funds are in the Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security State 911 Department and will cover additional training costs.Jun 3
  171. 171Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $21,480.89 from the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salary and Wages account. The funds are in the Emergency Medical Dispatch grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security State 911 Department and will cover overtime costs.Jun 3
  172. 172Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-60, regarding a report on the feasibility of donating old computers to non-profit agencies in lieu of recycling them. Report Placed on File on June 3, 2013. View City Manager Order #28A > View Originating OrderJun 3
  173. 173Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer between School Department statutory accounts for the FY14 Budget to include $61,075 from the General Fund School Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Salary & Wages account ($11,075) and the Travel & Training account ($50,000) related to various revisions made within the School Department after the printing of the submitted budget.Jun 17
  174. 174Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $62,621 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 17
  175. 175Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the HOME Program for $617,245 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account to provide funds to create new affordable housing and to provide funding to local Community Housing Development Organizations for program delivery costs required under HOME regulations.Jun 17
  176. 176Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Prevention Coalition Mass Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services 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 ($69,925.00), the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($9,575.00), and the Travel and Training account for ($500.00) and will be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's work to continue addressing the issue of underage drinking through its programs such as its 21 Proof server/seller training, as well as to supports a portion of the Director's time, Project Coordinator, Youth Organizer, supplies, and travel and training expenses.Jun 17
  177. 177Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $40,000.00 from the Cambridge Community Foundation to the Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and will support the ongoing programming for families who have participated in the Baby University program.Jun 17
  178. 178Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Healthcare Worker Education Partnership (CHWEP) Workplace Education grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance and Spaulding Hospital, in the amount of $14,158.00 to the grant fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account and will support two ESOL classes located at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge and one College Preparation class located at the Cambridge Hospital.Jun 17
  179. 179Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative the appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $35,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($20,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($15,000.00) and 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, transportation for special senior center events and trips, and part time salaries.Jun 17
  180. 180Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Center for Families Children's Trust Fund grant through the Department of Education in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Grant Fund 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.Jun 17
  181. 181Transmitting 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.Jun 17
  182. 182Transmitting 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 $11,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($10,295.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($705.00) and will support a class for immigrant elders in need of learning English and to partially support the time of a career counselor to work with ESOL and ABE students on career awareness and career planning.Jun 17
  183. 183Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations to the Multi Service Center in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which are 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.Jun 17
  184. 184Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of user reimbursements received from Cambridge Homeless Service Provider Agencies to support the Cambridge Homeless Management Information System in the amount of $8,055.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to support associated program costs.Jun 17
  185. 185Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Let's Move donation from the Cambridge Public Health Department in the amount of $500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will allow the King Open Preschool to purchase tricycles for children to use on the playground and books on nutrition for families and children to read together.Jun 17
  186. 186Transmitting 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 $66,950.00 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.Jun 17
  187. 187Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the City Run Road Race grant received from corporate donations in the amount of $28,920.35 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will primarily benefit the Friends of Cambridge Athletics and limited race expenses; a portion of the funds will also benefit DHSP's Special Olympics Program and the Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund.Jun 17
  188. 188Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Sandock Estate donation in the amount of $3,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used by the Youth Centers to support scholarships for summer camp.Jun 17
  189. 189Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations for the Cambridge Individuals with Special Needs Program for $5,600.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used for uniforms, trophies, equipment, food and supplies.Jun 17
  190. 190Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Massachusetts Department of Education for $195,741.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to provide nutritious meals to Cambridge youth at 26 confirmed sites throughout the City during the summer months when schools are closed.Jun 17
  191. 191Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-70, regarding a report on the status of park renovation process for Cambridgeport parks > View Originating OrderJun 17
  192. 192Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-68, regarding a report on the feasibility of installing solar-powered LED bus arrival time displays on all bus shelter in the City. > View Originating OrderJun 17
  193. 193Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of $250,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Finance Department (Information Technology) Extraordinary Expenditures Account which will provide funds to address recommendations of the Gartner Strategic Planning Report over the next 6-12 months.Jun 17
  194. 194Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $38,000 from the Employee Benefits Salary and Wages account (Insurance) to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgments & Damages) account to cover medical services for personnel injured on the job and is based on costs for the remainder of the fiscal year.Jun 17
  195. 195Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $2,724.00 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to purchase equipment that will enable the Fire Department to retrieve internal data and print information more efficiently.Jun 17
  196. 196Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, call 9-0-0 and councillor vanbeuzekom referred matter to a roundtable meeting on housingJun 17
  197. 197Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income of $202,161.14 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used to support the development of affordable housing activities. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $250,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Library Extraordinary Expenditures account to replace the Central Square Branch elevator, repair the handicap accessible door and upgrade the curtains in the Lewis Room.Jun 17
  198. 198Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, call 9-0-0 and councillor vanbeuzekom referred matter to a roundtable meeting on housingJun 17
  199. 199Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of HOME Grant Program Income of $1,774.40 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account and is available to support the development of affordable housing activities. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-53, regarding a report on the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive program. > View Originating OrderJun 17
  200. 200Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-69, regarding a report on making an application so that Cambridge may become one of the 100 Resilient Cities. > View Originating OrderJun 17
  201. 201Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a motion to amend a previously adopted order to strike out the sum of $92,715,930 in the Public Investment appropriation and request the adoption of the substituted appropriation order for the Public Investment Fund in the amount of $34,407,930. View City Manager Order #29AJun 17
  202. 202Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the State Executive Office of Public Safety for $11,325 to the Grant Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account ($8,325), 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.Jun 24
  203. 203Transmitting 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.Jun 24
  204. 204Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $42,465 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 Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will allow the Department of Human Service Programs to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville.Jun 24
  205. 205Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-40, regarding a report on ways in which the Cambridge Works Program might be affiliated with Buildings Pathways; and Awaiting Report Item Number 13-59, regarding a report on how the capacity of the Cambridge Works program can be increased. > View Originating OrderJun 24
  206. 206Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, lanning committee meeting of July 30, 2013 on motion of councillor vanbeuzekom > View Originating Orderreferred to the neighborhood and long term and pJun 24
  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 City Manager Agenda Item from July 30, 2012Jan 7
  208. 208Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-71, regarding a report on how the structure of boards and commissions can be adjusted. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-77, regarding making the Foundry Building available for a community gathering on June 22, 2013. > View Originating OrderJun 24
  209. 209Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, and placed on file and referred to finance, economic development, training and employment, neighborhood and long term planning and public facilities, arts and celebrations committeesJun 24
  210. 210Transmitting communication from Robert W. City Manager, relative to the Foundry Building "Reuse Study" prepared by HFMH Architects. ACCEPTED TO PLACE ALL AWAITING REPORTS ON FILEJun 24
  211. 211Healy, City Manager, relative to the current Awaiting Report list. 10.Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a request from the Harvard Lampoon Trust ("HLT") for one (1) aerial license for one (1) metal fire escape to be installed, repaired, replaced and maintained over portions of the public sidewalk. The fire escape will overhang portions of the City-owned sidewalk along Plympton Street located along HLT's property located at 44 Bow Street View City Manager Order #10AJun 24
  212. 212Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons to operating scales at Boston Sand & Gravel Co., 500 Front Street for the remainder of the 2013 calendar year: George Stewart Mike DenahyPLACED ON FILEJul 29
  213. 213Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities for a three year term, effective June 20, 2013: Holly M. Aldrich Avner FinkPLACED ON FILEJul 29
  214. 214Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $39,375 to the Grant Fund Police Salary and Wages account and will be used for improving the Department's Safety Net Collaborative by supporting a Safety Net Temporary Program Assistant who would establish and implement a case management model and strategy for outreach efforts.Jul 29
  215. 215Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a supplemental FY14 allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for $7,000 to the Grant Fund License Commission (Consumer's Council) Salaries and Wages account ($5,000), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1250) and to the Travel and Training account ($750) and will be used to cover Cambridge Consumer Council staff costs.Jul 29
  216. 216Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 $651,781.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($624,922.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($25,859.00) and to the Travel and Training account ($1,000.00) to be used for ESOL, literacy, and high school equivalency preparation classes (teaching, advising, and assessment).Jul 29
  217. 217Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 be used to subcontracted to the Cambridge YWCA.Jul 29
  218. 218Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $20,340.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($17,692.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,648.00) which will support the Bridge to College Program.Jul 29
  219. 219Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Gardening Grant for the Council on Aging in the amount of $500.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will provide support for herbal plants, gardening supplies and subsequent informational sessions on the nutritional value of herbs.Jul 29
  220. 220Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Mabel Louise Riley (MLR) grant for the Baby University program in the amount of $56,200.00 received from the Trustees of the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($53,567.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,633.00) which will be used to support our Baby University Fathers' Initiative.Jul 29
  221. 221Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 ($87,012.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,967) which will be used for costs related to the Carey Men's Transitional Program operated by the Multi- Service Center.Jul 29
  222. 222Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 (DESE), 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 ($137,088.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,912.00) which will fund a portion of our core English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Adult Basic Education services, an integrated ESOL/Math course for immigrants who are interested in training to be nurse assistants or home health aides and will supports partial salary costs for direct service staff, educational supplies, and other operating costs.Jul 29
  223. 223Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant for the Morse Preschool and the Peabody Preschool in the amount of $30,090.00 received from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salaries and Wages account ($4,050.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($26,040.00) which will be used to improve the quality of education for preschool children through professional development, curriculum enrichment, and parent involvement.Jul 29
  224. 224Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Workplace Education grant from the Commonwealth Corporation through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the amount of $125,250.00 to the grant fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($118,236.65), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,563.35) and to the Travel and Training account ($450.00) which will support a two year workplace education partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance and Spaulding Hospital.Jul 29
  225. 225Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $375,000 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to conduct a feasibility study for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge linking the Alewife Triangle and the Alewife Quadrangle.Jul 29
  226. 226Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the supplemental appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds of $243,050 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account ($206,593) and Community Development Salary and Wages account ($36,457) which will a) make funds available to continue the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing and b) continue public service opportunities in the City of Cambridge.Jul 29
  227. 227Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the amount of $112,800.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($4,776.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($108,024.00), which are will be used for homeless prevention services through the multi-service center, tenancy preservation case work from the Cambridge District Court and contract legal assistance for clients in the program.Jul 29
  228. 228Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaboration (MOAPC) grant in the amount of $55,621.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account, which will be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's efforts to prevent opioid use and misuse and fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses.Jul 29
  229. 229Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $201,118.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($15,084.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($186,034.00), which will be used for the operating costs of shelter facilities and other essential services.Jul 29
  230. 230Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 $206,290 to the School Grant Fund Salary & Wages account ($101,208), to School Grant Fund Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($60,871) and School Grant Fund Travel & Training account ($44,211) which these ARRA funds are in the fourth year of a 4-year grant that supports the continuation of the alignment of district's ELA, math, science and social studies curriculum to the revised MA Curriculum Frameworks.Jul 29
  231. 231Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board recommendation on the Phillps et al, Zoning Petition, which proposes new requirements for Special District 2 (SD-2). SD-2 was created in 2000 to regulate predominantly commercial areas abutting Linear Park, which runs through the center of the district.Jul 29
  232. 232Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board recommendation on the Teague et al, Zoning Petition, which proposes new zoning standards regarding lighting.Jul 29
  233. 233Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a request from Harvard University ("Harvard") for an aerial license for a canopy structure to be installed, repaired, replaced and maintained over portions of the public sidewalk in front of the Harvard Square Hotel located at 110 Mount Auburn Street (the "Property"). The canopy structure will be constructed of glass and steel with no signage. There will be LED lighting behind frosted glass sides of the canopy structure. View City Manager Order #22AJul 29
  234. 234Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOMJul 29
  235. 235Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Council Order #10 of November 19, 2012, regarding a draft Polystyrene Food Container Ordinance, and input from the Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC). City Manager, relative to the Cambridge Historical Commission's Final Landmark Designation Report for the church property at 56 Magazine Street. View City Manager Order #24AJul 29
  236. 236Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a response from City Solicitor Nancy E. Glowa to Council Orders Number 10, 11 and 12 of June 3, 2013 regarding a legal opinion on the following issues: 1) the expiration date on the Phillips Petition and whether if the petition is refiled would the extension take the special permit decision of the Planning Board out of jeopardy; 2) how many times a petition can be filed on the same zoning petition (serial filings); and 3) whether it is legal to close Cottage Park Avenue and open Brookford Street.Jul 29
  237. 237Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON MOTION OF VANBEUZEKOMJul 29
  238. 238Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a response from City Solicitor Nancy E. Glowa to Council to Order O-4 of 4/29/13, regarding a report on clarifying the expiration date for Zoning Petitions filed in the City. City Manager, relative to a response from Sam Lipson, Director of Environmental Health, to City Council Order O-9 from 10/4/10, regarding a review of the status of smoking in public parks and the efforts of the Smoking in Parks working group.Jul 29
  239. 239Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as member of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a three year term effective August 12, 2013: Kerry Ranjilian Gough Kim T. Nghiem, PsyDPLACED ON FILESep 9
  240. 240Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-07, regarding a report on the feasibility of making videos of City Council general and committee meetings downloadable by the public. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 9
  241. 241Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-10, regarding a report on the progress of the Eastern Cambridge Kendall Square Open Space Study. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 9
  242. 242Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, Environment Committee on motion of councillor vanbeuzekom > View Originating OrderSep 9
  243. 243the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  244. 244Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-05, regarding a report on the City enrolling in the Earth Hour Challenge for 2013. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-14, regarding sink holes at Land Boulevard at McGrath Highway and at Cambridge Street and Oak Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 9
  245. 245Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-15, regaridng creating a short term task force that will consider drafting a municipal ordinance related to outdoor lighting. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 9
  246. 246Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-01, regarding a report on exploring measures that could enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and enforcement of traffic laws in the area surrounding the Cambridge Common, including dangerous crossings at the intersections of Garden at Waterhouse Streets and Massachusetts Avenue and Wendell Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 9
  247. 247Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to relative to the appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Point Emergency Communications Leadership Scholarship Grant funded from the State 911 Department for $10,000 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($2,743) and to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Travel and Training account ($7,257) and will support the participation of the Emergency Communications Department supervisor at a communications center manager course in Kansas City, Missouri.ORDER ADOPTED ROLL CALL 8-0- 1Sep 9
  248. 248Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 8-0- 1Sep 9
  249. 249Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $18,650 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. Mini-grants awarded through the Arts Council are made through a competitive grant application and review process established by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.Sep 9
  250. 250Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $234,888 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' Green Communities grant program to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account and will be used for design and replacement of air handling units at the Senior Center and connection of these units to the buildings energy management system.Sep 9
  251. 251Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the First Literacy grant in the amount of $14,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($13,782.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($218.00) which will provide an ESOL class with a focus on civic education and participation for Community Learning Center students as well as to cover program salaries and educational supplies.Sep 9
  252. 252Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Civic Education Grant for $115,753.00 funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Adult and Community Learning Services to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary & Wages account ($110,027.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,426.00), and Travel and Training account ($300.00) which supports ESOL/Civic Education classes provided by the Community Learning Center and will cover a portion of the staff salaries, the purchase of related educational and office supplies, as well as conference expenses for staff to attend in state conferences.Sep 9
  253. 253Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Agenda for Children's Talk and Read grant in the amount of $4,209.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($3,709.00) and the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($500.00) and will provide funds for the Agenda for Children's Talk and Read program.Sep 9
  254. 254Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Senior Men's Support Group grant for the Council on Aging in the amount of $500.00 received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account and will used to provide support to men in the form of speakers/facilitators skilled in meditation with a goal of reducing stress in their life and approach difficult situations with calm.Sep 9
  255. 255Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $20,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($19,665.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($335.00) from the Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation which will provide support for Bridge Program advising and coaching, advising for the ESOL/Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and education and career advising for other CLC students.Sep 9
  256. 256Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of $3,500.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($2,963.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($537.00) which will support the Bridge to College Program.Sep 9
  257. 257Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $47,974 from General Fund Employee Benefits (salary adjustment) Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Election Salary and Wages account to cover the cost of salaries for special election primary to be held on October 15, 2013 and a special general election to be held on December 10, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Representative Edward J. Markey.Sep 9
  258. 258Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $37,485 to the Grant Fund Election Other Ordinary Maintenance account from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts related to special elections to cover non-salary related costs of a special election primary to be held on October 15, 2013 and a special general election to be held on December 10, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Representative Edward J. Markey.Sep 9
  259. 259Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 20.ORDER 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 ($209,830) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($91,500) 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.Sep 9
  260. 260Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Position (PSAP) Grant funded from the State 911 Department for $65,774 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Department Salary and Wages account ($28,426.75), Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($12,347.25) and the Travel and Training account ($25,000.) 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.Sep 9
  261. 261Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, petition on motion of councillor maherSep 9
  262. 262Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Popper-Keizer, et al Zoning Petition. City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Craig Kelley Petition as proposed (Flat Roofs/Rainwater Separation).Sep 9
  263. 263Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, requesting that the City Council formally appropriate/allocate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as follows: 1A. 80% of the FY2014 CPA Local Fund revenues ($5,920,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust; 8-1-0 1B. 10% of FY2014 CPA Local Fund revenues ($740,000) allocated to Historic Preservation; 1B1- 1B5 9-0-0 1C. 10% of FY2014 CPA Local Fund revenues ($740,000) allocated to Open Space; 1C1-1C2 9-0-0 2A. 80% of FY2013 State Match revenues ($1,520,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust; 8-1-0 2B. 10% of FY2013 State Match revenues ($190,000) allocated to Historic Preservation; 9-0-0 2C. 10% of FY2013 State Match revenues ($190,000) allocated to Open Space; 9-0-0 3A. 80% of the Fund Balance ($800,000) allocated to Affordable Housing and appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust; 8-1-0Sep 16
  264. 264Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the votes necessary to seek approval from the Mass Dept. of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2014: A. Authorize the use of Free Cash of $9,000,000 to reduce the FY14 tax rate; B. Authorize $2,000,000 in overlay surplus/reserves to be used for reducing the FY14 tax rate; C. Authorize $586,670 from the School Debt Stabilization Fund to be used as a revenue source to the General Fund Budget; D. Authorize $1,000,000 from the City Debt Stabilization Fund to be used as a revenue source to the General Fund Budget; E. Appropriate $12,000,000 from Free Cash to the City Debt Stabilization Fund; F. Classify property into five classes; G. Adopt the minimum residential factor of 56.4071%; H. Approve the maximum residential exemption factor of 30% for owner-occupied homes; exemptions; J. Vote the FY14 exemption of $298.00 allowed under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17D;Sep 30
  265. 265Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a notification from the State Department of Revenue that as of July 1, 2013, the City of Cambridge certified free cash balance is $142,176,089.PLACED ON FILESep 30
  266. 266Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Kids' Council effective October 1, 2013 for a 1-year term: John Lindamood - Specific Area Representative Rio Nelson - Youth Representative Zachary Spitz - Youth RepresentativePLACED ON FILE John Lindamood - Specific Area RepresentativeSep 30
  267. 267Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-20, regarding a report on safety at the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge Street and Warren Street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 30
  268. 268Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderTABLED ON MOTION OF KELLEY > View Originating OrderSep 30
  269. 269Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-22, regarding a report on safety issues at the intersection of Cedar Street and Mass Avenue. and referred to transportation, traffic and parking committee on motion of councillor kelley > View Originating OrderSep 30
  270. 270Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-08, regarding a report on improving pedestrian safety at the intersection of Mass Avenue and Upland Road including the number of tickets issued for "blocking the box". City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-25, regarding a report on evaluating the use of green colored pavement within bike lanes along major roadways and intersections. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 30
  271. 271Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-06, regarding a report on the feasibility of ensuring all City-sponsored committee meeting minutes are available online. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderSep 30
  272. 272Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the proposed zoning petition regarding Medical Marijuana Regulations. RIGHT EXERCISED BY TOOMEYSep 30
  273. 273Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-18, regarding a report on reviewing and adjusting newsbox placement. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 7
  274. 274Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-04, regarding a report on the feasibility of using pylons as a means through which to separate cyclist from motor vehicles and installing side guards on all City-owned trucks. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 7
  275. 275Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-02, regarding a report on the potential for a community local composting initiative. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 7
  276. 276Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, environment committee on motion of councillor kelley > View Originating OrderOct 7
  277. 277Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-23, regarding a report on the reasons that the trees on Scott Street were damaged. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-19, regarding how the City plans to manage tree grates. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 7
  278. 278Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 to be used to assist the CPC with its efforts to reduce underage drinking and address substance abuse within Cambridge.Oct 7
  279. 279Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, roll City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the California Pizza Kitchen donation in the amount of $233.74 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account to be used for transportation costs by the Afterschool programs.order adoptedOct 7
  280. 280Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a request from Leggat McCall Properties that the City of Cambridge consider the disposition by a long-term lease to Leggat McCall of four-hundred twenty (420) parking spaces and a portion of the ground floor retail space at the City-owned First Street Garage. View City Manager Order #8AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #8AOct 7
  281. 281Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Half Crown- Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District for three year terms to expire October 1, 2016: Michael Robertson (reappointed from Associate to Full Member) Dr. Peter Schur Marie-Pierre DillensegerPLACED ON FILEOct 21
  282. 282Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-29, regarding a report on the possibility of cafe outdoor seating on wooden platforms adjacent to the sidewalk curb in parking spaces and whether alcohol can be served on spaces in the street. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 21
  283. 283Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-37, regarding a report on what best practices, procedures and training is provided to firefighters for handling fire incidents in buildings equipped with solar power systems. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderOct 21
  284. 284Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $116,240.00 funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($63,757.72), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($46,927.48), and to the Travel and Training account ($5,554.80) which will be used to provide transportation for Cambridge seniors to medical appointments and weekly food shopping trips as well as to support one part-time weekend coordinator position, an office aid, a meals assistant and several instructors who provide services at the Citywide Senior Center.Oct 21
  285. 285Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation under their Immigrant Initiative in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($14,648.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($352.00) which will support an intermediate ESOL class in the Community Learning Center from September 2013 to June 2014.Oct 21
  286. 286Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through individual donations and from a family foundation in the amount of $24,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account which will be used to support English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Community Learning Center.Oct 21
  287. 287Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of the Low Income Heating Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,009,665.00 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 ($237,236.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($770,429.00) and to the Travel and Training account ($2,000.00) which will be used to operate the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serving Cambridge and Somerville.Oct 21
  288. 288Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 has been 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.Oct 21
  289. 289Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer of funds within the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant in the amount of $2,000 from the Grant Fund Historical Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance account to the Grant Fund Historical Commission Salary and Wages account which will support part time archivists working to improve online accessibility and process new and existing materials.Oct 21
  290. 290Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-38, regarding a report on what measures can be taken to calm traffic on Sherman Street, particularly near Walden Street. > View Originating OrderOct 21
  291. 291Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-35, regarding a report on the feasibility of installing a speed bump or other mechanism to reduce vehicle speeds on Aberdeen Avenue. > View Originating OrderOct 21
  292. 292Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, transportation, Traffic and Parking and Public Safety Committees for a joint meeting on motion of councillor kelley and councillor vanbeuzekom > View Originating OrderOct 21
  293. 293Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-24, regarding a report on the usefulness of an "Open Right" campaign to prevent "dooring" to cyclists and Awaiting Report Item Number 13-32, regarding posting cycling laws and etiquette in relevent locations. City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-31, regarding a report on having busses or other large public vehicles available at large scale events where drivers and safety professionals could help cyclists better understand the limitations of these vehicles. > View Originating OrderOct 21
  294. 294Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-30, regarding a report on the possibility of starting street cleaning at a later time such as 9:00 am. > View Originating OrderOct 21
  295. 295Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-11, regarding a report on efforts to monitor and evaluate current detours and traffic plans during significant construction projects. > View Originating OrderOct 21
  296. 296Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, neighborhood and long term planning committee on motion of councillor cheung > View Originating OrderOct 21
  297. 297Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-42, regarding a report on ways to improve the cleanliness of Central Square. City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $500,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account for the design, reconstruction and commissioning of the ground source heating and cooling system at the City Hall Annex.Oct 21
  298. 298Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-34, regarding appointing a task force to further examine the Connolly Petition. > View Originating OrderOct 21
  299. 299Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as an alternate member of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission for a three year term to expire October 29, 2016: Margaret Cecil McMahonPLACED ON FILENov 4
  300. 300Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Mr. Owen O'Riordan as Public Works Commissioner effective November 1, 2013.PLACED ON FILENov 4
  301. 301Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Mr. Stephen J. Lenkauskas as City Electrician for the City of Cambridge effective November 1, 2013.PLACED ON FILENov 4
  302. 302Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Ms. Andrea Spears Jackson as the full time License Commission Chair for the City of Cambridge, effective December 9, 2013.PLACED ON FILENov 4
  303. 303Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a proposed Home Rule Petition which would provide an exception to the residency preference requirement for Cambridge police officer and fire fighter appointments for those high school graduates who were Cambridge residents at the time of graduation from high school. View City Manager Order #5ANov 4
  304. 304Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for $5,500 to the Grant Fund Historical Salaries and Wages account which will fund part-time archives assistants who provide support for on-going maintenance of the Commission's public archive.Nov 18
  305. 305Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to an appropriation of the Fair Housing Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $76,380 to the Grant Fund Human Rights Salary and Wages Account ($59,880), and Grant Fund Human Rights Travel and Training Account ($16,500) and will be used to cover a portion of the salary of an Attorney-Investigator, who works on cases from the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).Nov 18
  306. 306Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 ($1,600) and to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,400). The Library is the Greater Boston Early Childhood Resource Center site that offers programs and a specialized collection for parent and teachers of young children and this grant will support workshops and library materials and staff time to provide on-site services.Nov 18
  307. 307Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income of $739,505.96 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account which will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing to assist low and moderate income residents.Nov 18
  308. 308Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of HOME Grant Program Income of $117,671.82 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account which will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing to assist low and moderate income residents.Nov 18
  309. 309Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-40, regarding a report on the quality and long-term care of affordable Inclusionary Housing units. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderNov 18
  310. 310Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-17, regarding a report on revising bicycle signs to more accurately reflect cyclists rights to the road. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderNov 18
  311. 311Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-44, regarding a report on long-term solutions for safe pedestrian crossings along Route 16 (Alewife Brook Parkway). > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderNov 18
  312. 312Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation to adopt the zoning requirements that will allow a Registered Marijuana Dispensary as regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to be sited in Cambridge.REFERRED TO THE PETITIONNov 18
  313. 313Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, THE PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT AND TO THE CITY COUNCIL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 AT 6:30 PMNov 18
  314. 314City Manager, relative to the Ames Street Disposition Land Report, pursuant to Chapter 2.110 of the Cambridge Municipal Code. 11.Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation to adopt the Boston Properties Ames Street Zoning Petition.Nov 18
  315. 315Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years effective the first day of January, 2014: Philip SciandraPLACED ON FILENov 25
  316. 316Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Children's Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $62,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($60,355.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($1,645.00) 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.Nov 25
  317. 317Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 17 Marijuana grant in the amount of $25,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($8,902.00), and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($16,098.00) and will be used to support the Cambridge Prevention Coalition's work to decrease marijuana use among Cambridge Rindge and Latin students.Nov 25
  318. 318Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by the Cambridge Community Foundation under their Immigrant Initiative in the amount of $30,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($24,294.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,706.00) which will be used in collaboration with the Cambridge Housing Authority, Fresh Pond Apartments, Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House, and CCTV to reach Cambridge residents and employees of Cambridge businesses who wish to learn English but are not currently able to attend regularly scheduled classes at the CLC.Nov 25
  319. 319Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the MetroNorth Regional Employment Board for $151,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($111,000.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($40,000.00) which will be used to reimburse the City for salary costs associated with enrolling 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 as well as to support wages for youth enrolled in a school year component, combining work and employment readiness workshops.Nov 25
  320. 320Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a term of three years, effective November 20, 2013: Harry Reyes Nieva Sabrina SelkPLACED ON FILENov 25
  321. 321Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission for three year terms to expire November 1, 2016: Heli Meltsner (Full Member) John Sanzone (Alternate Member)PLACED ON FILENov 25
  322. 322Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for $49,030 to the Grant Fund Fire Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to replace tables and chairs in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway and 489 Broadway (the future backup 911 Communication Center) with new tables and chairs and will fund a network switch and two laptop computers.Nov 25
  323. 323Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, roll City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Homeland Security Grant from the City of Boston for $28,886.10 to the Grant Fund Fire Salary and Wages account received as a reimbursement for 4th of July overtime and overtime related to structural collapse training performed in conjunction with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).order adoptedNov 25
  324. 324Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to requesting the appropriation of a Port Security Grant (FY 2013) from the Department of Homeland Security for $258,800.00 to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which will replace a 14 year old inflatable rescue boat and diving equipment, purchase specialized diving equipment for contaminated water which meets the requirements of a FEMA Type 1 Dive Team, and purchase a scanning sonar unit to aid in locating a drowning victim on the bottom of a body of water.Nov 25
  325. 325Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $86,263.00 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account which is the required matching funds for the Port Security Grant (see previous Agenda Item Number 10).Nov 25
  326. 326Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $300,000.00 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account for replacement equipment related to the fire at the Fire Department's repair shop at 100 Smith Place.Nov 25
  327. 327Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 4, 2013 AT 4:00 PMNov 25
  328. 328Transmittingcommunication from Richard C. Rossi, City ROLL Manager, relative to the transfer of $13,000 from the Reserve CALL 8-0-l Other OrdinaryMaintenance account to the General Fund CommunityDevelopment Travel and Training account which will be used to pay for the membership with the Massachusetts BiotechnologyOrganization (MassBio) and for travel to the 2014 BIO International Life Sciences conference (BIO) held in San Diego, California from June 23-26, 2014.ORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 2
  329. 329Transmittingcommunication from Richard C. Rossi, City ROLL Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Morse CALL 8-0-l Afterschool Bake Sale donations in the amount of $421.00 to Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to offset the cost of field trips for families that their programs serve.ORDER ADOPTEDscan-readDec 2
  330. 330Transmittingcommunication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Council Order No. 28, dated September 9, 2013, regarding establishing a committee to monitor the progress ofthe non-zoning recommendations of the C2 Committee .PLACED ON FILEscan-readDec 2
  331. 331Transmittingcommunication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, regarding the creation of a short term task force that will consider drafting a municipal ordinance related to outdoor lighting.PLACED ON FILEscan-readDec 2
  332. 332Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-51, regarding a report on the permitting process for solar panels. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE > View Originating OrderDec 9
  333. 333Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, regarding a response to Council Order No. O-7 of April 8, 2013, relative to a proposed Home Rule Petition which would provide an exception to the residency preference requirement for Cambridge police officer and fire fighter appointments for those individuals who were Cambridge residents at the time of graduation from high school or its equivalent. View City Manager Order #2AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #2ADec 9
  334. 334Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation supporting the proposed Ames Street Land Disposition. View City Manager Order #3AORDER ADOPTED View City Manager Order #3ADec 9
  335. 335Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 $28,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to support high-visibility enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, impaired driving and occupant protection.Dec 16
  336. 336Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of an Underage Alcohol Enforcement grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division in the amount of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used for enforcement to reduce underage drinking by limiting access to alcohol, reducing opportunities for youth to drink, and curbing impaired driving.Dec 16
  337. 337Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, 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 $40,056 to the Grant Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to enhance computer and MIS capabilities around mobile computing and laptops for marked cruisers.Dec 16
  338. 338Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division in the amount of $7,500 to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account which will be used to enhance effective pedestrian, bicycle and/or moped enforcement efforts, and reduce fatalities and injuries.Dec 16
  339. 339Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of revenue in the amount of $39,948 from the sale of police vehicles to the General Fund Police Department Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to purchase hybrid vehicles in compliance with the City's Green Policy.Dec 16
  340. 340Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to a $4,000 transfer of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council's FY13 Shannon Grant from the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be allocated to the Boys and Girls Club to support the Sion Chambers Area IV Late Night Basketball League in collaboration with the department in preventing youth violence.Dec 16
  341. 341Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a Juvenile Accountability Block Grant from the Juvenile Justice and Advisory Committee and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $61,335 to the Grant Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account and will be used to continue to improve the program by focusing on data collection and evaluation.Dec 16
  342. 342Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $485,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account for the Tactical Operation's Special Response Team, Tactical Patrol Force and a newly created Explosive Ordinance Unit.Dec 16
  343. 343Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-36, regarding a report on conducting a traffic count on Roberts Road to assess truck traffic. View City Manager Order #9A Additional Attachments are available at the City Clerk's Office. > View Originating OrderPLACED ON FILE View City Manager Order #9A Additional AttachDec 16
  344. 344Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-59, regarding a report on evaluating the traffic patterns and accidents on Third Street and consider reversing the director of the one way on Spring Street between Second and Third Streets > View Originating OrderDec 16
  345. 345Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-57, regarding a report on evaluating the traffic backups at the intersection of Binney Street and Broadway. > View Originating OrderDec 16
  346. 346Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item 13- 61, regarding a report on the feasibility of installing a crosswalk and a sign warning motorist to slow down at the corner of Norfolk and Suffolk Streets. > View Originating OrderDec 16
  347. 347Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $50,000 of additional golf course revenue to the Public Investment Fund Human Service Programs Extraordinary Expenditures Account which will pay for design fees associated with bunker improvements and related work at the Fresh Pond Golf Course.Dec 16
  348. 348Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $225,000 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 the remainder of the fiscal year for personnel injured in the performance of their duties.Dec 16
  349. 349Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-55, regarding pooling water at Reed Street Court. > View Originating OrderDec 16
  350. 350Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 13-60, regarding the Exemption Program for placement of trash and recycling curbside before 6:00 pm. > View Originating OrderDec 16
  351. 351Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $210,000 from the Barr Foundation to the Grant Fund Community Development Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will be used to pay for a two year pilot project to develop an EcoDistrict in Kendall Square and accelerate the pace of sustainability initiatives in that part of the city.Dec 16
  352. 352Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to possible revisions to the Medical Marijuana Zoning Petition text in response to issues and questions raised at the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee hearings.Dec 16
  353. 353Transmitting communication from Richard C. Rossi, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Net Zero Task Force which is charged with advancing the goal of setting Cambridge on the trajectory to becoming a "net zero community".Dec 16
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  355. 708Transmittingcommunication from Robert W. Healy, City ". REFERRED BACK TO THE Manager, relative to AwaitingReport Item Number 13-33, CITY MANAGERBY regarding a report on the possibility of adding a RSS feed COUNCILLORCHEUNG option tcj all City websites.scan-readApr 22

Communications

Communication325 actions · № 1–326
  1. 1A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding City Council resolution in support of S2314, An Act relative to plastic bag reduction. View attached fileJan 7
  2. 2A communication was received from Paul Lemieux transmitting thanks for the touching City Council resolution honoring Ann. View attached fileJan 7
  3. 3A communication was received from Eileen Ginnetty transmitting sincere appreciation for the resolution and well wishes on her retirement. View attached fileJan 7
  4. 4A communication was received from Tom Stohlman transmitting a copy of a letter to Ms. Amy Nable of the MA Attorney General's Office in response to his Open Meeting Law Complaint. View attached fileJan 7
  5. 5A communication was received from Elizabeth Warren transmitting thanks for the kind note of congratulations and resolution. View attached fileJan 7
  6. 6A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding City Council resolution regarding reducing gun violence and improving mental health services. View attached fileJan 14
  7. 7A communication was received from Seth Teller regarding the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance selection for Sullivan Courthouse redevelopment. View attached fileJan 14
  8. 8A communication was received from David Fichter, 20 Worcester Street, regarding preserving the mural at the Martin Luther King Jr. School. View attached fileJan 14
  9. 9A communication was received from Mark Jaquith, 213 Hurley Street, regarding the zoning amendment to delete in Section 13.59.33 condition to numbered (5). View attached fileJan 14
  10. 10A communication was submitted by James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place, relating to Agenda Item Number Three, an appropriation to decrease marijuana use amongst teens. View attached fileJan 14
  11. 11A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street, relating to his open meeting law complaint to the Attorney General. View attached fileJan 14
  12. 12A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding use of the Blanche Street site on Massachusetts Avenue Central in front of Shaws Market. View attached fileJan 28
  13. 13A communication was received from State Senator Brian A. Joyce transmitting thanks for your letter regarding S. 2314, An Act relative to plastic bag reduction. View attached fileJan 28
  14. 14A communication was received from Donald J. Wilson, Director, Massachusetts Municipal Association regarding prohibition of tobacco sales in health care institutions. View attached fileJan 28
  15. 15A communication was received from Connie Muolo, regarding the Grand Junction Railroad. View attached fileJan 28
  16. 16Annmaria, Mike and Alice Trifone transmitting thanks to the City Council for the resolution on the death of their mom, Mary R. Trifone. View attached fileJan 28
  17. 17A communication was received from Jay Ash, Chelsea City Manager and Roseann Bongiovanni, Director Chelsea Green Space and Former Chelsea City Councilor regarding another update on Global Companies LLC to transport large volumes of ethanol through communities in Massachusetts. View attached fileFeb 11
  18. 18A communication was received from the children of Thomas W. McGee transmitting thanks for the resolution passed by the City Council. View attached fileFeb 11
  19. 19A communication was received from Reverend Danny Dee Gug regarding the seal of Massachusetts. View attached fileFeb 11
  20. 20A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding city food supply in an emergency. View attached fileFeb 25
  21. 21A communication was received from Reverend Danny Dee Gug regarding ordination as an Interfaith Minister. View attached fileFeb 25
  22. 22A communication was received from Wayne F. Patenaude transmitting sincere thanks for your thoughtful congratulations on his appointment to President and Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Savings Bank. View attached fileFeb 25
  23. 23A communication was received from Monica Raymond regarding not approving Forest City's petition. View attached fileFeb 25
  24. 24A communication was received from Alec Papazian, 105 Norfolk Street #3, regarding upzoning support for parts of Central and Kendall Squares for commercial and residential development. View attached fileFeb 25
  25. 25A communication was received from Marion Rogers, 304 Washington Street #1 regarding rejecting Forest City. View attached fileFeb 25
  26. 26A communication was received from David Mattei, 238 Columbia Street transmitting opposition to Forest City's petition to up-zone the MIT-owned property at 300 Massachusetts Avenue. View attached fileFeb 25
  27. 27A communication was received from Ugebai Powei regarding rejecting Forest City Petition. View attached fileFeb 25
  28. 28A communication was received from Dara Glass, 21 Edmunds Street regarding rejecting Forest City Petition. View attached fileFeb 25
  29. 29A communication was received from Parker Heckner, 105 Norfolk Street #3 transmitting support for development. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION 10.A communication was received froFeb 25
  30. 30A communication was received from Suzanne Bas- Davis regarding rejecting Forest City Petition. View attached file10.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 11.A communication was received Feb 25
  31. 31A communication was received from Kathleen Leahy Born, AIA, LEED AP Chair regarding the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority on February 27, 2013 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room of the Robert Healy Public Safety Center, 125 Sixth Street. View attached file11.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 12.A communication was received Feb 25
  32. 32A communication was received from Cheryl -Ann Pizza-Zeoli, ACT Voucher Co-Chair and Victoria Bergland, ACT Public Housing Co-Chair (Alliance of Cambridge Tenants) regarding the appointment of a tenant representative on the Cambridge Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. View attached file12.PLACED ON FILE 13.A communication was received from CheryFeb 25
  33. 33A communication was received from Lee Farris, Steering Committee, Cambridge Residents Alliance regarding opposition to the Forest City up-zoning and up-zoning generally. View attached file13.REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER 14.A communication was receiFeb 25
  34. 34A communication was received from Ellen Sarot, 654 Green Street urging passage of Order #14 to evaluate and revise the Noise Ordinance. View attached file14.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 15.A communication was received Feb 25
  35. 35A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street supporting the Forest City petition. View attached file15.referred to order #14 16.A communication was received froFeb 25
  36. 36A communication was received from Randa Ghattas, 88 School Street suupporting the Forest City petition. View attached fileFeb 25
  37. 37A communication was received from San Joy Mahahan, 950 Massachusetts Avenue in opposition to the Forest City petition. View attached file17.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 18.A communication was received Feb 25
  38. 38A communication was received from Andrea Nash and Peter Berry, 18 Worcester Street in opposition to Forest City petition. View attached file18.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 19.A communication was received Feb 25
  39. 39A communication was received from Martha Older, 19 Cameron Avenue in opposition to Forest City petition. View attached file19.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 20.A communication was received Feb 25
  40. 40A communication was received from Elaine Spatz- Rabinowitz in opposition to Forest City petition. View attached file20.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 21.A communication was received Feb 25
  41. 41A communication was received from Esther Hanig, 136 Pine Street in support of the Forest City petition. View attached file21.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 22.A communication was received Feb 25
  42. 42A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, 172 Magazine Street in support of Order #14 to evaluate and revised the Noise Ordinance. View attached file22.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 23.A communication was received Feb 25
  43. 43A communication was received from Yoni Appelbaum, 217 Harvard Street in support Forest City petition. View attached file23.REFERRED TO ORDER #14 24.A communication was received froFeb 25
  44. 44A communication was received from Richard Clarey, 15 Brookford Street regarding Agenda Item #7. View attached file24.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 25.A communication was received Feb 25
  45. 45A communication was received from James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place relating to single occupancy vehicles target rates. View attached file25.referred to Agenda Item #7 26.A communication was receiveFeb 25
  46. 46Petition filed by Lee Farris, et al. requesting a one year moratorium on upzoning. View attached file26.REFERRED TO AGENDA ITEM #10 27.Petition filed by Lee FarrFeb 25
  47. 47A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street regarding Forest City Development and Idenix Lawsuit. View attached file27.PLACED ON FILE 28.A communication was received from GeralFeb 25
  48. 48A communication was received from Senator Patricia 11 Ware Street regarding loss of rental housing in Harvard Square and the adjacent neighborhood of Mid-Cambridge as a result of Harvard University's plans to renovate its undergraduate Houses. View attached fileMar 4
  49. 49Jehlen regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act. View attached fileMar 4
  50. 50A communication was received from James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place, regarding transferable development rights. View attached fileMar 4
  51. 51A communication was received from Dave Shirzah transmitting a petition signed by cab drivers requesting an appointment for a hackney meeting. View attached fileMar 4
  52. 52A communication was received from John Hawkinson Brown, Forest City, transmitting clarification to the Forest City Commitment Letter. View attached fileMar 4
  53. 53in support of Policy Order #8. View attached fileMar 4
  54. 54A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum in support of Policy Order #8 regarding implementing Really Simple Syndication (RSS) across the City's web site. View attached fileMar 4
  55. 55A communication was received from Walter J. Sullivan transmitting thanks for sharing his 90th Birthday. View attached fileMar 18
  56. 56A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street in opposition to the curb cut aplication of Albert Cavallo for a curb cut for 16 Channing Street. View attached fileMar 18
  57. 57A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street transmitting his comments to the MIT-PUD5 petition. View attached fileMar 18
  58. 58A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street regarding Order #11. View attached fileMar 18
  59. 59A communication was received from Joseph Aiello, 207 Charles Street in support of the MIT Zoning Petition. View attached fileMar 18
  60. 60A communication was received from Frank Solomon, 71 Vassal Lane requesting the City Council to withhold endorsement of the MIT Zoning Petition. View attached fileMar 18
  61. 61A communication was received from George Verhese, a faculty member at MIT in support of MIT building academic rather than commercial buildings in Kendall Square. View attached fileMar 18
  62. 62A communication was received from Janet Randall, 64 Granville Road urging delay of turf on Field #3 at Danehy Park. View attached fileREFERRED TO ORDER #9Mar 18
  63. 63A communication was received from John and Hilary Hopkins, 30 Winslow Street in opposition to plastic turf at Danehy Park. View attached fileMar 18
  64. 64A communication was received from Heather Soukup in support of Field #3 to remain grass. View attached file9. referred to committee report #1 10.A communication was reMar 18
  65. 65A communication was received from Clarissa Atkinson, 71 Pemberton Street urging turfing delay at Danehy Field. View attached file10.referred to order #9 11.A communication was received fromMar 18
  66. 66A communication was received from Amy Sutherlend, 62 Fayerweather Street in opposition to turf at Field #3 at Danehy Park. View attached file11.referred to committee report #1 12.A communication was reMar 18
  67. 67A communication was received from Niko Katsatos in support of conversion of grass field to truf at Danehy Park. View attached file12.referred to order #9 13.A communication was received fromMar 18
  68. 68A communication was received from Karen Poage urging that the third field at Danehy Park be kept grass. View attached file13.referred to committee report #1 14.A communication was reMar 18
  69. 69A communication was received from Mary Custic, 26 Bellis Circle in support of Field #3 at Danehy Park to turf. View attached file14.referred to order #9 15.A communication was received fromMar 18
  70. 70A communication was received from Bryan Gould in opposition to Field #3 at Danehy Park being converted to turf. View attached file15.referred to order #9 16.A communication was received fromMar 18
  71. 71A communication was received from Julie Croston urging a delay to any other conversion to turf at Danehy Park. View attached file16.referred to order #9 17.A communication was received fromMar 18
  72. 72A communication was received from Susan DeAngelis in opposition to the use of turf on fields at Danehy Park. View attached fileMar 18
  73. 73A communication was received from Arthur Dion urging delay of any further grass to turf conversion. View attached file18.referred to committee report #1 19.A communication was reMar 18
  74. 74A communication was received from Marty Bakal, 120 Reed Street in opposition to turf use at Danehy Park. View attached file19.referred to order #9 20.A communication was received fromMar 18
  75. 75A communication was received from Karen Greenleaf, 17 Sherman Street in opposition to artificial turf replacing grass at Danehy Park. View attached file20.referred to committee report #1 21.A communication was reMar 18
  76. 76A communication was received from Hunter Aldrich, 1A Field Street in opposition to conversion of Danehy Park's Field #3 to turf. View attached file21.referred to committee report #1 22.A communication was reMar 18
  77. 77A communication was received from John Marshall, 17 Channing Street regarding a petition for a curb cut at 16 Channing Street. View attached file22.referred to order #9 23.A communication was received fromMar 18
  78. 78A communication was received from Dara Safizadeh, 18 Channing Street in opposition to the curb cut petition for 16 Channing Street. View attached file23.referred to applications and petitions #3 24.A communicatMar 18
  79. 79A communication was received from Fereydoun Safizadeh, 18 ChanningStreet in opposition to the curb cut application for 16 Channing Street. View attached file24.referred to applications and petitions #3 25.A communicatMar 18
  80. 80A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley transmitting information of a study done on the risk of injury when playing on artificial turf. View attached file25.referred to applications and petitions #3 26.A communicatMar 18
  81. 81A communication was received from Seth Teller, 281 Hurley Street transmitting comments from residents and users of fields relating to the use of artificial turf. View attached fileMar 18
  82. 82Petition filed by Seth Teller, et al., 281 Hurley Street requesting that Longy School of Music be kept open to the community. View attached file27.referred to committee report #1 28.Petition filed by SethMar 18
  83. 83A communication was received from Lilvye Thalo transmitting art work and letters from children who attend Longy School of Music requesting that Longy stay open. View attached file28.referred to order #3 29.A communication was received fromMar 18
  84. 84A communication was received from Alexandra Moellmann, 28 Richard Road, Lexington transmitting a copy of an article she sent to the Boston Globe regarding the elimination of the preparatory and community programs at Longy School of Music. View attached file29.referred to Order #3 30.A communication was received fromMar 18
  85. 85A communication was received from Abram Klein, 20 Stearns Street transmitting his disappointment that Longy School of Music is abruptly abandoning its mission to educate local youth. View attached file30.referred to order #3 31.A communication was received fromMar 18
  86. 86A communication was received from Jeremy Klein, 20 Stearns Street regarding the vote of the Board of Governors of the Longy School of Music of Bard College to discontinue all preparatory and continuing studies programs effective August 31, 2013. View attached file31.referred to order #3 32.A communication was received fromMar 18
  87. 87A communication was received from James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place regarding the transportation of Ethanol. View attached file32.referred to order #3 33.A communication was received fromMar 18
  88. 88A communication was received from Robert J. La Tremouille, 875 Massachusetts Avenue, #31 transmitting a copy of a letter to the Governor and MassDOT objecting to their joining the Cambridge City Council in its environment destruction and heartless animal abuse. View attached fileApr 1
  89. 89A communication was received from Heather Hoffman regarding the MIT petition and East Cambridge Planning Team. View attached fileApr 1
  90. 90A communication was received from Dara Safizadeh, 18 Channing Street transmitting opposition to the application for a curb cut by Alberto Cavallo at 16 Channing Street. View attached fileApr 1
  91. 91A communication was received from Phil Terzis, VP Project Planning, Abodez Development regarding 603 Concord Avenue and 19 Wheeler Street curb cut application. View attached fileApr 1
  92. 92A communication was received from Fereydoun Safizadeh, 18 Channing Street regarding curb cut petition at 16 Channing Street by Mr. Cavallo . View attached fileApr 1
  93. 93A communication was received from Marc Kastner, Dean, School of Science, Donner Professor of Science, MIT School of Science transmitting strong support for the Institute's proposed rezoning of Kendall Square. View attached fileApr 1
  94. 94A communication was received from Adele Naude Santos, Dean, Professor of Architecture and Planning, School of Architecture + Planning transmitting enthusiasm and support for the Institute's Kendall Square proposal. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITIONApr 1
  95. 95A communication was received from Paul Kafasis, Jason Bowser, Valerie Caprigno and Michael Ledoux, Trustee, Lofts Condo Board and Reservoir Lofts Community regarding the proposed curb cuts for 19 Wheeler Street. View attached fileApr 1
  96. 96A communication was received from David Schmittlein, John C Head III Dean, MIT Sloan School of Management, Professor of Marketing transmitting support for the Institute's proposed rezoning of Kendall Square. View attached fileApr 1
  97. 97A communication was received from Carol O'Hare regarding noise pollution and the need to update the Noise Ordinance. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION 10.A communication was received froApr 1
  98. 98A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street transmitting copy of court suit filed by Idenix Pharmaceuticals, testimony regarding Idenix Pharmaceuticals and Letter from License Commission granting a variance to Idenix. View attached file10.referred to Agenda #3 11.A communication was received froApr 1
  99. 99A communication was received from James Recht, MD, 386 Walden Street in support of Order #14 requesting tht Retirement Board divest investments in fossil fuel companies. View attached file11.referred to agenda #3 12.A communication was received froApr 1
  100. 100A communication was received from Arlene Dallalfar, 18 Channing Street in opposition to a curb cut application for 16 Channing Street. View attached file12.referred to order #14 13.A communication was received froApr 1
  101. 101A communication was received from Tom Stohlman regarding the curb cut application for 16 Channing Street. View attached file13.referred to Calendar Item #1 14.A communication was receiApr 1
  102. 102A communication was received from Barbara Broussard regarding no formal position adopted by East Cambridge Planning Team on the MIT petition, but the East Cambridge Planning Team had a favorable opinion on the CBT plan. View attached file14.referred to Calendar Item #1 15.A communication was receiApr 1
  103. 103A communication was received from Jaghin Desai in support of divestiture of Retirement Board investing in fossil fuels. View attached file15.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 16.A communication was received Apr 1
  104. 104A communication was received from Alberto Cavallo, 16 Channing Street transmitting clarifying documents regarding his curb cut application for 16 Channing Street. View attached file16.referred to order #14 17.A communication was received froApr 1
  105. 105A communication was received from Susan Redlich, 19 Sacramento Street transmitting a list of top fossil fuel companies. View attached file17.referred to calendar item #1 18.A communication was receiApr 1
  106. 106A communication was received from Ian A. Waitz,et al., School of Engineering, MIT transmitting strong support for the Institute's Kendall Square rezoning petition. View attached fileApr 8
  107. 107A communication was received from Joseph Collins, 100 Memorial Drive transmitting opposition to MIT plan for Kendall Square. View attached fileApr 8
  108. 108A communication was received from Deborah K. Fitzgerald, Kenan Sahin Dean, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, MIT encouraging the City Council to approve the Institute's rezoning petition for 26 acres of land in Kendall Square. View attached fileApr 8
  109. 109A communication was received from Valerie and John Stelling, 100 Memorial Drive transmitting support for MIT Kendall Square Initiative. View attached fileApr 8
  110. 110A communication was received from Martha Older regarding MIT sustainability. View attached fileApr 8
  111. 111A communication was received from Julie Wasserman, Second Street transmitting support for the Kendall Square Initiative. View attached fileApr 8
  112. 112A communication was received from Jay Wasserman, 34 Second Street transmitting support of the Kendall MIT re-zoning petition. View attached fileApr 8
  113. 113A communication was received from Quinton Y. Zondervan, President, Green Cambridge transmitting a copy of a letter to MIT President Reif regarding environmental issues raised by MIT's Kendall Square Iniative that have not yet been adequately addressed by MIT. View attached fileApr 8
  114. 114A communication was received from John Pitkin, 18 Fayette Street transmitting support of Quinton Zondervan's letter to the City Council on behalf of Green Cambridge regarding the Kendall Square PUD- 5 rezoning petition. View attached fileApr 8
  115. 115A communication was received from Julian Cassa, Area 4 Leadership transmitting two letters regarding Housing and Community Benefits for the MIT zoning petition. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION 10.A communication was received froApr 8
  116. 116A communication was received from Fereydoun Safizadeh regarding the curb cut at 16 Channing Street. View attached file10.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 11.A communication was received Apr 8
  117. 117A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street in opposition to the curb cut at 16 Channing Street. View attached file11.referred to Calendar Item #12 12.A communication was receApr 8
  118. 118A communication was received from Fleet Hill regarding the curb cut at 16 Channing Street. View attached file12.referred item calendar item #12 13.A communication was reApr 8
  119. 119A communication was received from Kathleen C. Granchelli, Media and Community Relations Director, Draper Laboratory transmitting Draper Laboratory's support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file13.referred to calendar item #12 14.A communication was receApr 8
  120. 120A communication was received from Helen Elaine Lee, Professor Fiction Writing, MIT Comparative Media Studies/Writing, transmitting her misgivings about the MITIMCo. Petition to rezone land in Kendall Square. View attached file14.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 15.A communication was received Apr 8
  121. 121A communication was received from Julian Cassa, Area Coalition Leadership requesting a compromise in the community benefits funding in the MIT petition to go to both the non-profits and the neighborhood associations. View attached file15.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 16.A communication was received Apr 8
  122. 122Two communications were received from Tracy Licklider, 12 Ellery Street in opposition to the MIT building expansion. View attached file16.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 17.Two communications were receiApr 8
  123. 123A communication was received from Frederick P. Salvucci, Senior Lecturer and Research Associate, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT urging the City Council to defer action on the MITIMCo petition. View attached file17.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 18.A communication was received Apr 8
  124. 124A communication was received from Judith Nathans, 511 Putnam Avenue expressing her concern about MIT graduate housing. View attached file18.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 19.A communication was received Apr 8
  125. 125A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street transmitting his concerns regarding the MIT PUD-5 zoning petition that will change an academic district into a commercial/office district, have less open space than what exits and will not meet the residential needs for Kendall Square. View attached file19.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 20.A communication was received Apr 8
  126. 126A communication was received from Nirmal Daniere on the MIT petition. View attached file20.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 21.A communication was received Apr 8
  127. 127A communication was received from Peggy Lynch, Greenhalgh Gardens in support of the MIT petition expiring until the graduate student housing study is completed. View attached fileApr 8
  128. 128Two communications were received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street in opposition to the MIT petition and the pressure that graduate student housing places on the neighborhood. View attached file22.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 23.Two communications were receiApr 8
  129. 129Two communications were received from Allen Penniman, 24 Lopez Street in support of the MIT zoning petition and in support of the amendment to allow a 50 foot height bonus for the market-rate and affordable housing. View attached file23.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 24.Two communications were receiApr 8
  130. 130A communication was received from Judy Johnson, 55 Antrim Street in opposition to the MIT petition. View attached file24.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 25.A communication was received Apr 8
  131. 131A communication was received from Patrick W. Barrett, III, 234 Broadway in support of the MIT petition. View attached file25.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 26.A communication was received Apr 8
  132. 132A communication was received from George R. Metzger, President of the Central Square Business Association in support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file26.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 27.A communication was received Apr 8
  133. 133A communication was received from Ovadia R. the MIT petition expire. View attached file27.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 28.A communication was received Apr 8
  134. 134A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, 172 Magazine Street regarding the noise regulation regarding the MIT zoning petition. View attached fileApr 8
  135. 135A communication was received from Patricia Ramsey, 26 Corporal McTernan Street in opposition to MIT zoning petition and requesting that graduate student housing be built. View attached file29.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 30.A communication was received Apr 8
  136. 136A communication was received from Emily Fletcher in support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file30.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 31.A communication was received Apr 8
  137. 137A communication was received from Esther Hanig, 136 Pine Street in support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file31.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 32.A communication was received Apr 8
  138. 138A communication was received from Carolyn A. Fuller, 12 Douglass Street in support of the amendment by Councillor Cheung to increase the height on the residential tower to 350 feet in the MIT petition. View attached file32.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 33.A communication was received Apr 8
  139. 139A communication was received from Yoni Appelbaum, 217 Harvard Street in support of the MIT petition. View attached file33.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 34.A communication was received Apr 8
  140. 140A communication was received from Randa Ghattas, 88 School Street in support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file34.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 35.A communication was received Apr 8
  141. 141A communication was received from Jean Tanous, 3 Howard Street requesting that MIT provide graduate student housing. View attached fileApr 8
  142. 142A communication was received from Hubert Murray in support of the MIT zoning petition and Councillor Cheung's amendment to increase the height of the residential tower to 350. View attached file36.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 37.A communication was received Apr 8
  143. 143A communication was received from Lara Gordon, 289 Washington Street in support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file37.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 38.A communication was received Apr 8
  144. 144A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum in support of the MIT zoning petition and the additional height offered as an amendment by Councillor Cheung. View attached file38.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 39.A communication was received Apr 8
  145. 145A communication was received from L. Rafael Reif, President, MIT expressing gratitude for the opportunity to appear at the City Council meeting of April 1, 2013. View attached file39.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 40.A communication was received Apr 8
  146. 146A communication was received from Gregory Bialecki, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts urging the support of accelerated growth of our innovation economy which is occurring in Kendall Square. View attached file40.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 41.A communication was received Apr 8
  147. 147A communication was received from Thomas A Kochan, Professor of Management, MIT requesting the City Council to vote positively on the MIT zoning petition. View attached file41.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 42.A communication was received Apr 8
  148. 148A communication was received from Samuel M. Allen, Professor of Physical Metallurgy, MIT in support of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file42.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 43.A communication was received Apr 8
  149. 149A communication was received from Steven C. Marsh, Managing Director of Real Estate for MIT relating to the work done on the rezoning proposal by MIT. View attached file43.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 44.A communication was received Apr 8
  150. 150A communication was received from Brian Spatocco, MIT, Graduate Student Council transmitting a resolution declaring conditional support of the MIT Kendall Square Initiative. View attached file44.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 45.A communication was received Apr 8
  151. 151A communication was received from Mark Jaquith, 213 Hurley Street regarding the economic development, stabilization and enhancement of the arts in the city going forward with the development in Kendall Square and Eastern Cambridge. View attached file45.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 46.A communication was received Apr 8
  152. 152A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street urging the refiling of the MIT zoning petition. View attached file46.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 47.A communication was received Apr 8
  153. 153A communication was received from Phyllis Bretholtz, 65 Antrim Street in opposition to the MIT zoning petition. View attached file47.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 48.A communication was received Apr 8
  154. 154A communication was received from Charlie Denison, Advocacy Committee Chair, LivableStreets Alliance transmitting full support for the proposed Bicycle Parking Rezoning Petition. View attached fileApr 22
  155. 155A communication was received from Sebastian Mariscal, Principal, Sebastian Mariscal Studio transmitting full support for the proposed changes to Cambridge's bike parking zoning. View attached fileApr 22
  156. 156A communication was received from L. Rafael Reif, President, MIT expressing gratitude to the City Council for its recent approval of the Institute's Kendall Square zoning petition. View attached fileApr 22
  157. 157A communication was received from Richard Goldberg and Julian Cassa, the Area 4/Port Coalition Neighborhood regarding the Novartis curb cut request at 22 Windsor Street. View attached fileApr 22
  158. 158A communication was received from Esteban Garces transmitting information on Immigration Reform, Economic Growth and the Fiscal Challenge. View attached fileApr 22
  159. 159A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street regarding RSS Feeds for the City website. View attached fileApr 29
  160. 160A communication was received from John Hawkinson regarding RSS feeds. View attached fileApr 29
  161. 161A communication was received from Robert J. McGowan, et al. regarding support for the Superior Court decision City of Cambridge v. Fawcett Oil Company, Inc., et al. View attached fileApr 29
  162. 162A communication was received from Doug Hanna and Alex Slive, S+H Construction transmitting thanks for the resolution on winning Remodeler of the year from the Builder's Associaiton (BRAGB). View attached fileApr 29
  163. 163A communication was received from Jim Nelson transmitting thanks for the resolution on his retirement. View attached fileMay 6
  164. 164A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities transmitting a copy of the Condensed Financial Return for the year ended December 31, 2012 for NSTAR Electric Company. View attached fileMay 6
  165. 165A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities transmitting a copy of the Condensed Financial Return for the year ended December 31, 2012 for NSTAR Gas Company. View attached fileMay 6
  166. 166A communication was received from Matthew Ponzio, 68 Allston Street regarding the Cambridgeport Fulmore Park Area Zoning Petition. View attached fileMay 6
  167. 167A communication was received from Charles Teague, 23 Edmunds Street regarding Cottage Park Avenue Water Main. View attached fileMay 20
  168. 168A communication was received from Robert J. La Tremouille, 875 Massachusetts Avenue regarding a follow up on the initial meeting of the the Transit Advisory Committee. View attached fileMay 20
  169. 169A communication was received from Emily Van Dyke, 2020 43rd Avenue E., Seattle, WA regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  170. 170A communication was received from Lindsay Greimann, 975 Memorial Church, Cambridge regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  171. 171A communication was received from Claribel Santiago, 71 Sacramento Street, Cambridge regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  172. 172A communication was received from Kasey Phillips, 16 Chauncy Street, Cambridge regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  173. 173A communication was received from David Wiederspahn, 1 Leonard Avenue, Cambridge regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  174. 174A communication was received from Ralph Vetters MD, 67 Walnut Street, Somerville regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  175. 175A communication was received from Jeremy Bixby regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileMay 20
  176. 176A communication was received from Claudette Hawk, 8 Wright Street, Cambridge regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached filePLACED ON FILE 10.A communication was received from ClaudettMay 20
  177. 177A communication was received from Aileen Novero, 1643 Cambridge Street, Cambridge regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from AileeMay 20
  178. 178A communication was received from Maureen Catalano, 111 Kirkonan Court, Scotts Valley, CA regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file11.PLACED ON FILE 12.A communication was received from MaureMay 20
  179. 179A communication was received from Daniel T. Weller regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file12.PLACED ON FILE 13.A communication was received from DanieMay 20
  180. 180A communication was received from I. S. regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file13.PLACED ON FILE 14.A communication was received from I. S.May 20
  181. 181A communication was received from Webb Brown, 50 Stoneleigh Circle, Watertown regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file14.PLACED ON FILE 15.A communication was received from Webb May 20
  182. 182A communication was received from Thomas A. Dewire, Jr., James Michael Dewire, Trustees, Dewire Family Trust regarding the curb cut application for 93 Kirkland Street. View attached file15.PLACED ON FILE 16.A communication was received from ThomaMay 20
  183. 183A communication was received from Thomas A. Dewire, Jr. et al. regarding the curb cut application for 93 Kirkland Street. View attached file16.referred to calendar item #1 17.A communication was receiMay 20
  184. 184A communication was received from Mark Boyes- Watson and Muireann Glenmullen, Managers, 93 Kirkland Street LLC regarding the curb cut application for 93 Kirkland Street. View attached fileMay 20
  185. 185A communication was received from former Mayor Francis H. Duehay, 26 Lowell Street urging the City Council to adopt the School Department budget. View attached file18.referred to calendar item #1 19.A communication was receiMay 20
  186. 186A communication was received from Catharine Taylor regarding the Lighting Ordinance. View attached fileJun 3
  187. 187A communication was received from Anna Stothart, 25 Wood Street, Cambridge regarding Cambridge lighting. View attached fileJun 3
  188. 188A communication was received from Nicolai Cauchy regarding no change in parking on Huron Avenue. View attached fileJun 3
  189. 189A communication was received from KL McGill, 31 Brush Hill Lane, Milton, MA regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 3
  190. 190A communication was received from Keith F. Carlson, 31 Brush Hill Lane, Milton, MA regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 3
  191. 191A communication was received from Lane Lambert and Margie Lawson, 48 Hall Street, Jamaica Plain, MA regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 3
  192. 192A communication was received from Emily Gray regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 3
  193. 193A communication was received from Chad Smith regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 3
  194. 194A communication was received from David H. Woessner, Harvard Divinity School regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 3
  195. 195A communication was received from Lucille and John Rebello transmitting thanks for the City Council resolution congratulating them on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. View attached filePLACED ON FILE 10.A communication was received from Lucille Jun 3
  196. 196A communication was received from Mark Boyes- Watson, 222 Erie Street, Cambridge and Muireann Glenmullen, 4 Channing Circle, Cambridge regarding 93 Kirkland Street Curb Cut Application. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from Mark Jun 3
  197. 197A communication was received from Gloria G. Ratti, Vice President, Boston Athletic Association transmitting thanks for the proclamation from Mayor Davis and City Councillors regarding the 2013 Boston Marathon event. View attached file11.referred to calendar item #13 12.A communication was receJun 3
  198. 198A communication was received from John A. Hawkinson transmitting information that the Police Department has deployed automated license plate readers. View attached file12.PLACED ON FILE 13.A communication was received from John Jun 3
  199. 199A communication was received from John A. Hawkinson regarding the RSS feeds on City websites. View attached fileJun 3
  200. 200A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, 172 Magazine Street regrding noise control and increasing extraneous, intrusive and ambient unnecessary noise. View attached file14.referred to city manager item #10 15.A communication was Jun 3
  201. 201A communication was received from Valerie Livingston, 6-8 Holden Street regarding the curb cut for 93 Kirkland Street. View attached fileJun 3
  202. 202A communication was received from James Williamson, 1000 Jackson Place in opposition to ethanal trains travelling thru Cambridge, Somerville, Everett and Revere. View attached file16.referred to calendar item #13 17.A communication was receJun 3
  203. 203A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street regarding City Manager Agenda #8 of June 3, 2013 on making restaurant inspection data on the web. View attached fileJun 17
  204. 204A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street regarding changing the Council rules on the deadline for electronic communications. View attached fileJun 17
  205. 205A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street regarding City Manager Agenda #9 of June 3, 2013 on raising email storage limits for the Council. View attached fileJun 17
  206. 206A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street regarding City Manager Agenda Item #10 of June 3, 2013 on RSS Feeds for the City website. View attached fileJun 17
  207. 207A communication was received from Susan M. Carter, 41 Holden Street regarding 93 Kirkland Street curb cut application. View attached fileJun 17
  208. 208Sundry communications were received regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileJun 17
  209. 209A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the City Council resolution in support of H 757, which would result in more effective mosquito control. View attached fileJun 17
  210. 210A communication was received from thomas A. Dewire, Jr. and James Michael Dewire, Trustees, Dewire Family Trust regarding the curb cut at 93 Kirkland Street. View attached fileJun 17
  211. 211A communication was received fromMark Boyes- Watson and Muireann Glenmullen transmitting a revised list of agreed items for the curb cut at 93 Kirkland Street. View attached fileJun 17
  212. 212A communication was received from Tom Stohlman, 19 Channing Street regarding the Open Meeting Law response from the Attorney General. View attached file9. referred to calendar item #14 10.A communication was receJun 17
  213. 213A communication was received from Sidney Grove LLC transmitting written protest to the Jenny Popper-Keizer, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileJun 24
  214. 214A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street transmitting a petition signed by residents requesting enforcement of the 25 mph speed limits on certain Cambridgeport and Riverside Streets and to install more signs and placing yield to pedestrian signs in pedestrian crossings on River Street and Western Avenue. View attached fileJun 24
  215. 215A communication was received from Macky Buck, 20 Gold Star Road regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJun 24
  216. 216A communication was received from Mike Phillips, Madison Avenue transmitting support of the Teague Petition. View attached fileJun 24
  217. 217A communication was received from Michael Rome regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached fileJun 24
  218. 218A communication was received from Cathy Korsgren, 10 Hollis Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJun 24
  219. 219A communication was received from Roy Kring, 2440 Massachusetts Avenue regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJun 24
  220. 220A communication was received from Torgun Austin, 28 Bristol Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJun 24
  221. 221A communication was received from Brooksany Coe, 35 Wood Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJun 24
  222. 222Sundry communications were received regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION 10.Sundry communications were receiJun 24
  223. 223A communication was received from Christopher Robinson, 20 Ware Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from ChrisJun 24
  224. 224A communication was received from Paul Stone, 219 Harvard Street requesting support for the Teague Petition. View attached file11.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 12.A communication was received Jun 24
  225. 225A communication was received from Vivek Sikri regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached file12.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 13.A communication was received Jun 24
  226. 226A communication was received from Adam Brod transmitting support of the Teague Petition. View attached file13.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 14.A communication was received Jun 24
  227. 227A communication was received from Carol Lynn Alpert regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached file14.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 15.A communication was received Jun 24
  228. 228A communication was received from Brooksany Coe, 7 Wood Street regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached file15.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 16.A communication was received Jun 24
  229. 229A communication was received from Virginia Brooks, 33 Wood Street regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached fileJun 24
  230. 230A communication was received from Ashley Adler, 29 Madison Avenue regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached file17.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 18.A communication was received Jun 24
  231. 231A communication was received from Paula Cortes, 25 Newell Street regarding the Teague Petition. View attached file18.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 19.A communication was received Jun 24
  232. 232A communication was received from Mary Carolyn Shipley regarding pedestrian safety on Riverside and Cambridgeport Streets. View attached file19.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 20.A communication was received Jun 24
  233. 233A communication was received from Jonathan King, 40 Essex Street regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached file20.PLACED ON FILE 21.A communication was received from JonatJun 24
  234. 234A communication was received from Dexter Eames favoring the Teague Petition. View attached file21.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 22.A communication was received Jun 24
  235. 235A communication was received from Robert Hurlbut transmitting information on the Cambridge Creativity Commons. View attached file22.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 23.A communication was received Jun 24
  236. 236A communication was received from Ilan Levy, 148 Spring Street transmitting a petition signed by residents and interested persons requesting the Foundry Building be used for the arts and the community as well as being a special landmark in Cambridge.23.PLACED ON FILE 24.A communication was received from Ilan Jun 24
  237. 237the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  238. 238A communication was received from Gary Dmytryk, 2440 Massachusetts Avenue regarding passing the Teague Petition. View attached fileJul 29
  239. 239A communication was received from Charles Teague, 23 Edmunds Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJul 29
  240. 240A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJul 29
  241. 241A communication was received from Martin Bakal regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJul 29
  242. 242A communication was received from Nancy Ryan regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJul 29
  243. 243A communication was received from Dara Glass, Edmunds Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJul 29
  244. 244A communication was received from Maryann Thompson, 49 Washington Avenue regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileJul 29
  245. 245A communication was received from Marilyn Wellons, 651 Green Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION View attached fileJul 29
  246. 246A communication was received from Mike Nakagawa, Madison Avenue regarding approving the Light Control Petition. View attached fileJul 29
  247. 247A communication was received from Dena Feldstein Brody, 661 Green Street regarding passing the Teague Petition as written. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION 10.A communication was received froJul 29
  248. 248A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley regarding the crosswalk at Kinnaird Street. View attached file10.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 11.A communication was received Jul 29
  249. 249A communication was received from Isabelle Torroella transmiting discontent regarding the curb cut planned for 93 Kirkland Street. View attached file11.PLACED ON FILE 12.A communication was received from IsabeJul 29
  250. 250A communication was received from Matt Clark, 114A Irving Street transmitting opposition to the curb cut at 93 Kirkland Street. View attached file12.PLACED ON FILE 13.A communication was received from Matt Jul 29
  251. 251A communication was received from Dennis Palmer Wolf, 8 Francis Avenue regarding demolition and curb cut at 93 Kirkland Street View attached file13.PLACED ON FILE 14.A communication was received from DenniJul 29
  252. 252A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street transmitting support for the Connolly Petition for Net Zero Zoning. View attached file14.PLACED ON FILE 15.A communication was received from CarolJul 29
  253. 253A communication was received from Mark K. Thomas, 10A Sacramento Street transmitting support for the bike enforcement order and sideguard order. View attached file15.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 16.A communication was received Jul 29
  254. 254A communication was received from Mayor Mick Cornett, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma transmitting thanks for the letter and support following tornado events on May 20th and May 31st. View attached fileJul 29
  255. 255A communication was received from Margaret Desjardins Weyerhaeuser, 261 Lakeview Avenue transmitting support on pitched roof vs flat roof. View attached file17.PLACED ON FILE 18.A communication was received from MargaJul 29
  256. 256A communication was received from Tod Riedel transmitting sincere thanks for your well wishes and Council Resolution. View attached file18.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 19.A communication was received Jul 29
  257. 257A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for sending a copy resolution adopted by the City Council on June 17, 2013 pertaining to payments in lieu of taxation of organizations exempt from the property tax. View attached file19.PLACED ON FILE 20.A communication was received from StateJul 29
  258. 258A communication was received from Kit Wallingford regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file20.PLACED ON FILE 21.A communication was received from Kit WJul 29
  259. 259A communication was received from Reverend Danny Dee Gug regarding free ordination as Interfaith Ministers. View attached file21.PLACED ON FILE 22.A communication was received from ReverJul 29
  260. 260A communication was received from Michelle Kneissl, 69 Bolton Street transmitting support for submitted request related to Zoning Ordinance 5.55 - 387 Huron Avenue. View attached file22.PLACED ON FILE 23.A communication was received from MicheJul 29
  261. 261A communication was received from Bernice Buresh, 140 Upland Road regarding Upland Road traffic. View attached file23.REFERRED TO THE PETITION 24.A communication was received Jul 29
  262. 262A communication was received from the Daniel F. Burns Apartments Tenants Association, 30-50 Churchill Avenue petitioning the City Council and the City Manager to make available to the agencies of medical and service providers some version of non- resident parking permits during the day, Monday through Saturday, for those staff who visit the elderly and persons with disabilities in their homes. View attached file24.referred to order #12 25.A communication was received froJul 29
  263. 263A communication was received from Dennis and Kelly Coveney, 50 Washburn Avenue regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached file25.referred to the city manager 26.A communication was receiJul 29
  264. 264A communication was received from Becky Sarah, 14 Whittier Street regarding pedestrian safety on Massachusetts Avenue and Upland Road. View attached file26.PLACED ON FILE 27.A communication was received from BeckyJul 29
  265. 265A communication was received from Ruth Ryals regarding Upland Road traffic. View attached file27.referred to order#12 28.A communication was received fromJul 29
  266. 266A communication was received from Steven C. Marsh, Managing Director, Real Estate, Massachusetts transmitting a brief update on the Kendall Square Zoning Petition (PUD 5). View attached file28.referred to order #12 29.A communication was received froJul 29
  267. 267A communication was received from Eli Yarden, 143 Pleasant Street, transmitting an article from the New York Times relating to racism. View attached file29.PLACED ON FILE 30.A communication was received from Eli YJul 29
  268. 268A communication was received from Nadeen Mazen finance, economic development, neighborhood and long term planning and relating to the Foundry Building. View attached file30.PLACED ON FILE 31.A communication was received from NadeeJul 29
  269. 269public facilities, arts and celebrations committees 32.A communication was received from Bhupesh Patel relating to conditions regarding the license transfer application of the former Rafiki Restaurant to the new restaurant. View attached file31.referred to finance, economic development, neighborhood aJul 29
  270. 270A communication was received from Sandra Gizzi transmitting thanks for acknowledging her mother Carol Scurini. View attached fileSep 9
  271. 271A communication was received from Patricia Hart and family transmitting thanks for honoring John. View attached fileSep 9
  272. 272Sundry communications were received regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileSep 9
  273. 273A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding restaurants. View attached fileSep 9
  274. 274A communication was received from Peter Valentine, 37 Brookline Street regarding applying for work in the government of Cambridge. View attached fileSep 9
  275. 275A communication was received from Department of Public Utilities transmitting notice of a hearing taking place on September 17, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at One South Station, 5th Floor, Boston regarding proposed regulations pertaining to Notification of Vegetation Maintenance Activities for Transmission Rights-of-Way. View attached fileSep 9
  276. 276A communication was received from Jennifer Lee regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileSep 9
  277. 277A communication was received from Emily Fletcher regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileSep 9
  278. 278A petition was received from Peter Parise, et al. requesting the City to investigate and remove the noise nuisance generated by the EZ Ride buses operating in the Brookline Street area. View attached fileSep 9
  279. 279A communication was received from Heather Hoffman, 213 Hurley Street transmitting an article from the "Boston Globe" regarding unnecessary lighting becoming a form of home invasion. View attached fileSep 9
  280. 280A communication was received from John Sanzonee, 540 Memorial Drive transmitting a map of the Grand Junction Path. View attached file10.PLACED ON FILE 11.A communication was received from John Sep 9
  281. 281A communication was received from the family of Joseph Sullivan transmitting thanks for the Council resolution on his passing. View attached fileSep 16
  282. 282A communication was received from Marilyn Wellons, 651 Green Street regarding the task force on light pollution. View attached fileSep 16
  283. 283A communication was received from Denise Jillson, Executive Director, Harvard Square Business Association regarding newspaper boxes. View attached fileSep 16
  284. 284A communication was received from Paul Tammaro, 4 Marion Street regarding the Feast of Saint Cosmos and Damian. View attached fileSep 16
  285. 285A communication was received from James Willilamson, 1000 Jackson Place transmitting an article relating to bicyclists being cited for infractions in a safety drive. View attached fileSep 16
  286. 286A communication was received from Hasson J. Rashid, 820 Massachusetts Avenue relating to the allotment of CPA funding. View attached fileSep 16
  287. 287A communication was received from Department of Public Utilities transmitting notice of a public hearing on October 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at One South Station, 5th Floor, Boston regarding an investigation by the Department of Public Utilities, pursuant to Chapter 209, Section 51 of the Acts of 2012, An Act Relative to Competitively Priced Electricity in the Commonwealth, to establish a cost- based rate design for NSTAR Electric Company and NSTAR Gas Company. View attached fileSep 30
  288. 288A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for providing a copy of the resolution urging the members of the Joint Committee on Public Service to act favorable on S1225, An Act relative to public investment in fossil fuels. View attached fileSep 30
  289. 289A communication was received from Nancy Gold, 938 Massachusetts Avenue transmitting support for the Net Zero Petition. View attached fileSep 30
  290. 290A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for sending two City Council resolutions on double poles and on the Crime Gun Tracing Act. View attached fileSep 30
  291. 291A communication was received from Gerald Bergman, 82 Elm Street requesting the Ctiy Council to vote no on using free cash to lower the tax rate. View attached fileSep 30
  292. 292A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley transmitting an article from The Boston Globe regarding the UN climate panel endorses ceiling on global emissions. View attached fileSep 30
  293. 293A communication was received from Omair Saadat regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileOct 7
  294. 294A communication was received from Anthony Kopa regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileOct 7
  295. 295A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, 15 Laurel Street regarding leadership on adapting to climate change. View attached fileOct 7
  296. 296A petition was received from residents of 2103 Massachusetts Avenue, 2107 Massachusette Avenue, 2-6 Russell Street and 1 Russell Street regarding traffic calming steps for Russell Street. View attached fileOct 7
  297. 297A communication was received from Daniel Jeffs, 6R Eaton Street in support of the Cherry Street lot being used for parking for teachers. View attached fileOct 7
  298. 298A communication was received from Rhoda Fantasia, Chair, Courthouse Subcommittee, East Cambridge Planning Team requesting the City Council to require phasing of certain elements of the proposed long term lease of Parking Spaces and portion of ground floor at city-owned First Street Garage. View attached fileOct 7
  299. 299A communication was received from Nancy Ryan regarding the Cherry Street lot. View attached fileOct 21
  300. 300A communication was received from Martha Older regarding trees. View attached fileOct 21
  301. 301A communication was received from Charlotte Seid, 280 Windsor Street transmitting opposition to the council order regarding the Cherry Street lot. View attached fileOct 21
  302. 302A communication was received from Andrew Montone, Cambridge Art & Frame, 101 First Street transmitting sincere appreciation to the City Council for the thoughtful resolution. View attached fileOct 21
  303. 303A communication was received from Jill Shulman regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileOct 21
  304. 304A communication was received from Ivria Fried regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileOct 21
  305. 305A communication was received from State Senator Sal DiDomenico transmitting thanks for forwarding the City Council resolution relative to the Active Streets bill. View attached fileOct 21
  306. 306A communication was received from State Senator William N. Brownsberger transmitting thanks for forwarding the City Council resolution supporting the Active Streets bill. View attached fileOct 21
  307. 307A communication was received from Sue Butler, 14 Clinton Street regarding speeding the adoption of new energy methods. View attached filePLACED ON FILE energy methods. View attached fileOct 21
  308. 308A communication was received from Saul Tannenbaum, 16 Cottage Street regarding Awaiting Report Item Number 13-42 on the cleanliness of Central Square. View attached fileNov 4
  309. 309A communication was received from Rachel Gunther, 27 Pleasant Street regarding cleanliness of Central Square. View attached fileNov 4
  310. 310A communication was received from Carol O'Hare, 172 Magazine Street regarding Awaiting Report Item Number 13-42 report on ways to improve cleanliness of Central Square. View attached fileNov 4
  311. 311A communication was received from Patricia Harley, Consumer Safety Officer, Division of Communication and Consumer Affairs, Office of Communication, Outreach and Development, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration transmitting thanks for your recent letter to Secretary Sebelius describing the Council's resolution regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) blood donor deferral policy. View attached fileNov 4
  312. 312A communication was received from Carol Donovan transmitting thanks for the resolution in memory of her sister Pat Bondelevitch. View attached fileNov 4
  313. 313A communication was received from Walter Naegle, Executive Director, The Bayard Rustin Fund, Inc. transmitting thanks for forwarding an official copy of the resolution passed by the Cambridge City Council recognizing President Obama's awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to his late partner, Bayard Rustin. View attached fileNov 4
  314. 314A communication was received from Natalie Herald regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileNov 18
  315. 315A communication was received from Dan Roy regarding the Connolly Net Zero zoning petition. View attached fileNov 18
  316. 316A communication was received from Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director, PERAC regarding Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2015. View attached fileNov 18
  317. 317A communication was received from Carol O'Hare regarding the Ames Street District. View attached fileNov 25
  318. 318A communication was received from Hathaway Partners, LLC transmitting written protest to the Christopher H. Lutz, et al. Zoning Petition. View attached fileNov 25
  319. 319A communication was received from Mark Gottlieb, 11 Montgomery Street transmitting information to raise the minimum tobacco sales age to 21 which will dramatically reduce tobacco use in Cambridge. View attached fileNov 25
  320. 320A communicationwas received from Carol O'Hare regarding the Ames Street District.PLACED ON FILEscan-readDec 2
  321. 321A communicationwas received from KathleenBorn, Chair, ard transmitting the UNFINISHED Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Support for Boston Properties BUSINESS ITEM #13 Ames Street Zoning Petition including a response to a request from the Ordinance Committeeregarding fast food permits for the MXD District together with a Letter ofIntent for the Ames Street Housing Project between the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority and Boston Properties Limited Partnership.REFERRED TO Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Boscan-readDec 2
  322. 322A communicationwas received from Heather Hofhnan, 213 Hurley et Zoning Petition and the Disposition PETITION of City Propertyon Ames Street between Main Street and Broadway in Kendall Square.REFERRED TO THE Street relating to the Ames Strescan-readDec 2
  323. 323A communication was received from Dan Yetten, 10 Marsh Avenue, Salem, NH regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileDec 9
  324. 324A communication was received from Stephen Donovan of Newton, MA regarding public toilets on the Cambridge Common. View attached fileDec 9
  325. 325A communication was received from Charles Teague, 23 Edmunds Street transmitting his reply to Cambridge City Council response on Open Meeting Law Complaint dated November 5, 2013. View attached fileDec 9
  326. 326An amended communication was received from the owners of 33 Cottage Park Avenue transmitting their objection to the Walker and Linear Park petitions and alleging that the petitions are reverse spot zoning. View attached fileDec 16

Committee Reports

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  1. 1A 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 December 12, 2012 to receive an update on the long-term vision for Kendall Square. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 7
  2. 2A 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 December 19, 2012 to introduce Attorney Elizabeth Valerio, who will represent the City Council, in negotiations with the next City Manager, Richard Rossi. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 7
  3. 3A 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 December 11, 2012 to discuss the impacts of mobile internet technology on On-Demand Transportation Infrastructure. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 7
  4. 4A 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 November 15, 2012 to discuss the Cambridge Public Schools FY12 Sustainability Year-in-Review Report and the City of Cambridge's Green Purchasing Policies. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 14
  5. 5A 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 meeting held on December 13, 2012 to discuss matters relating to dogs including waste removal, off leash access and other recently raised concerns. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #13Jan 14
  6. 6A 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 January 3, 2013 to continue discussion with Attorney Elizabeth Valerio, representing the City Council in negotiations with the next City Manager, Richard Rossi. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 14
  7. 7A 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 January 9, 2013 to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge by amending Section 13.59.33 Building and Site Design Requirements for Active Uses and Open Spaces by deleting condition numbered (5) which reads: In order to promote pedestrian activity on adjacent public streets from tenants and employees within commercial buildings, any cafeteria serving such commercial space may be located only on the ground floor level of a building and must be opened to the public at lease twenty hours per week. PASSED TO BE ORDAINED 8-0-1 ORDINANCE #1353Jan 14
  8. 8A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Community Health Committee for a public meeting held on December 19, 2012 to discuss a ban on plastic bags. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #10Jan 28
  9. 9A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Community Health Committee for a public meeting held on January 9, 2013 to discuss limiting the size of soda and sugar-sweetened beverages sold. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 28
  10. 10A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor E. Denise Simmons, Chair of the Human Services Committee for a public meeting held on January 17, 2013 to discuss internships and apprentice programs and a long-range plan for the programs. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEJan 28
  11. 11A 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 November 20, 2012 to continue discussions on security cameras in the City. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEFeb 11
  12. 12A 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 January 16, 2013 to discuss the home improvement program (HIP) and safety concerns of alleged sub-standard work. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEFeb 11
  13. 13A 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 January 23, 2013 to continue discussions on security cameras in the City. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEFeb 11
  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 meeting held on January 24, 2013 to discuss a zoning petition by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map by creating a new Section 13.80 - Planned Unit Development 5 (PUD-5) District, which includes several 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. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO THE PETITIONFeb 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 meeting held on January 17, 2013 to discuss the zoning petition filed by 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. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO PETITIONFeb 11
  16. 16A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, Offfice of the City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public meeting held on January 30, 2013 to continue discussions on a zoning petition filed by 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. 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 #1354Feb 11
  17. 17A 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 February 13, 2013 to continue discussions with Attorney Elizabeth Valerio, representing the City Council in negotiations with the next City Manager, Richard Rossi. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE ORDER #18 ADOPTED 7- 2-0 TO APPROVE CONTRACTFeb 25
  18. 18A 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 February 14, 2013 to conduct a follow-up meeting on the development in Kendall Square. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACE ON FILE TWO ORDERS ADOPTED SEE ORDER #19 AND ORDER #20Feb 25
  19. 19A 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 January 29, 2013 to discuss the creation of a Cambridge Community Choice Aggregation Network. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #21Feb 25
  20. 20A 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 meeting held on February 5, 2013 to discuss the long-term impact of grass versus artificial turf at Danehy Park. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEMar 18
  21. 21A 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 February 6, 2013 to receive a briefing on the recommendations of the C2 Report. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEMar 18
  22. 22A 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 February 6, 2013 to discuss the zoning petition by the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new Section 11.700 Interim Regulations for Medical Marijuana Uses. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE, REFERRED TO THE PETITION AND TWO ORDERS ADOPTED SEE ORDER #13 AND ORDER #14Mar 18
  23. 23A 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 February 26, 2013 to continue discussions on the petition by MIT to create a new Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 (PUD-5) District; specifically to discuss the build form, including FAR, Height, Footplates, Open Space and Parking. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND REFERRED TO THE PETITIONMar 18
  24. 24A 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 February 28, 2013 to receive an update on the status of the potential sale of 2 Mount Auburn Street. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEMar 18
  25. 25A 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 March 7, 2013 to continue discussions on the petition by MIT to create a new Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 (PUD-5) District; specifically to discuss Uses, Incentive Zoning, Community Fund, Housing and Sustainability. A presentation will be made by the Executive Director of Historical Commission on historic building. substituted text passed to be ordained as amended 7-1-0-1 ordinance #1355Mar 18
  26. 26A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Community Health and Housing Committees for a joint public meeting held on March 1, 2013 to discuss searching for a location to provide free meals to the homeless on Sundays. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #16Apr 1
  27. 27A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee for a public meeting held on November 27, 2012 to discuss completion of an on- street parking census; its rationale, hurdles, costs and benefits and a discussion of a comprehensive public metered spaces plan for the City of Cambridge. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEApr 1
  28. 28A 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 November 16, 2012 to continue discussions as it relative to the City Council's desire for a visioning/search process for the City Manager. REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILEApr 1
  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 December 18, 2012 to explore the Cambridge Police Department's practices and policies surrounding minority hires, promotions, and recruitment efforts. report accepted and placed on fileApr 8
  30. 30A 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 March 28, 2013 to continue discussions on the status of the potential sale of 2 Mount Auburn Street. report accepted and placed on fileApr 8
  31. 31A 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 April 2, 2013 to continue discussion on the petition by MIT to create a new Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 (PUD-5) District; said report contains text of zoning language with changes since the Planning Board referral and a draft letter of commitment. report accepted, placed on file and referred to unfinished business #15Apr 8
  32. 32A 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 April 2, 2013 to discuss the ability of the City's existing utility infrastructure to meet long-term increases in demand. report accepted and placed on fileApr 22
  33. 33A 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 April 3, 2013 to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new Section 6.100 Bicycle Parking, and to create a new definition for Bicycle Parking in Article 2.000, modify the yard standards in Article 5.000 as they relate to bicycle parking and modifying various sections of Article 6.000 to remove references to bicycle parking.Apr 22
  34. 34A 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 meeting held on April 9, 2013 to assess how other cities support neighborhood groups and examine how Cambridge could make use of these practices. report accepted and placed on fileMay 6
  35. 35A 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 April 30, 2013 and May 9, 2013 relative to the General Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2014 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $321,831,240. The School Budget remained in committee. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET ADOPTED AS AMENDED $472,820,685 8-1-0May 20
  36. 36A 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, 2013 relative to the Water Fund Budget for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2014 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $14,238, D BUDGET ADOPTED 9-0-0REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND WATER FUNMay 20
  37. 37A 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, 2013 relative to the Public Investment Fund for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2014 and recommending adoption of the budget in the amount of $34,407,930. See City Manager Agenda #29 of June 17, 2013 for amended order. REPORT ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND ADOPTED 9-0-0May 20
  38. 38A 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 May 7, 2013 to discuss enforcement of loud car radios and motorcycle mufflers. report accepted and placed on fileJun 3
  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 hearing held on May 16, 2013 to discuss a zoning petition from Charles D. Teague, et al, requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinances to clarify the existing law so that said law can be enforced by inserting text after Section 7.20 Illumination, with the existing test to be retained and labeled as Section 7.23 Lighting Restrictions for Residential Districts. failed of ordination 5-4-0Jun 3
  40. 40A 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 May 17, 2013 to discuss the proposed City of Cambridge Draft Security Camera Policy . report accepted and placed on fileJun 3
  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 May 22, 2013 to review the status of positions reporting directly to the City Council. report accepted, placed on file and three orders adopted see order #7, order #8 and order #9Jun 3
  42. 42A 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 22, 2013 to discuss a zoning petition from Michael Phillips, et al., requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to the special District 2 (SD-2) zoning district in North Cambridge. report accepted as amended, placed on file, three orders adopted see order #10, order #11 and order #12 report referred to petitionJun 3
  43. 43A 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 May 23, 2013 to continue to discuss the proposed City of Cambridge Security Camera Policy. report accepted and placed of fileJun 3
  44. 44A 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 3, 2013 to discuss the dedication of the former Police Station. report accepted as amended and placed on file one order adopted see order #13Jun 3
  45. 45A 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 May 14, 2013 to discuss how technology can be used to connect arts and culture to broader community goals. report accepted and placed on fileJun 17
  46. 46A 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 May 23, 2013 to assess the findings and recommendations of the Gartner Report on the City of Cambridge's Information Technology Strategic Plan. report accepted and placed on fileJun 17
  47. 47A 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 May 29, 2013 to develop measures through which Cambridge's youth population and immigrant population can have improved access to computers and the internet. report accepted and placed on fileJun 17
  48. 48A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on April 17, 2013 to conduct a joint public meeting with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) to review the powers and potential of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority as it pertains to future development plans throughout the City of Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileJun 17
  49. 49A 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 June 5, 2013 to examine the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing through the lens of class and culture. report accepted, placed on file and order adopted see order #21Jun 17
  50. 50A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on June 5, 2013 to continue to discuss the proposed City of Cambridge Security Camera Policy, Draftreport accepted and placed on fileJun 17
  51. 51A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee for a public meeting held on April 11, 2013 to discuss using the following strategies: "Don't Block the Box", and increased enforcement, and modified street layout/light cycles to improve pedestrian safety at the junction of Rindge and Massachusetts Avenues. report accepted and placed on fileJun 17
  52. 52A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on June 4, 2013 to explore the potential and long-term impact of developing urban agriculture initiatives throughout the neighborhoods in the City of Cambridge. report accepted, placed on file and adopting order adopted see order #10Jun 24
  53. 53A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on June 5, 2013 to exchange long term planning best practices with the Swiss Canton of Basel- Stadt. report accepted and placed on fileJun 24
  54. 54A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on May 15, 2013 to review the Cambridge Alert System and any other public notice system used for public safety issues. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  55. 55A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on April 30, 2013 to discuss any and all issues related to gun safety, including the possibility of a gun buyback program in Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  56. 56A 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 June 18, 2013 to discuss the Monteiro case only as it pertains to any lessons learned. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  57. 57A 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 July 9, 2013 to explore the development of an open data ordinance in the City of Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  58. 58A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on June 19, 2013 to discuss a zoning petition from Jenny Popper-Keizer, et al., requesting the City Council amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map from SD-8A to Residence C-1 in the area bounded by Allston Street to the north, Putnam Avenue to the south, Sidney Street to the west and Waverly Street to the east. report accepted, placed on file and referred to petitionJul 29
  59. 59A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, 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 June 13, 2013 to discuss how Cambridge is marketing Innovation city- wide. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  60. 60A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, 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 June 18, 2013 to discuss the economic benefits of the Arts in Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  61. 61A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on June 26, 2013 to discuss a zoning petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance relating to rainwater separation in residential buildings. report accepted, placed on file and referred to petitionJul 29
  62. 62A 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 17, 2013 to continue discussions of lessons learned as it pertains to the Monteiro case. report accepted and placed on fileJul 29
  63. 63A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on July 23, 2013 to review recommendations for the best practices in supporting neighborhood groups and to determine best strategies going forward. report accepted and placed on fileSep 9
  64. 64A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on August 7, 2013 to discuss a public naming in honor of Eitan Stern-Robbins. report accepted, placed on file and one order adopted see order #26Sep 9
  65. 65A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on July 30, 2013 to discuss assessing the current status of Central Square following the Central Square Advisory Committee's non-zoning recommendations and exploring potential options to make the neighborhood a safer and more family-friendly area. report accepted, placed on file and two orders adopted see orders #27 and #28Sep 9
  66. 66A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the Finance Committee, for a public hearing held on July 31, 2013 to examine the finances of various proposals for the future of the Foundry Building. report accepted and placed on fileSep 9
  67. 67A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on August 21, 2013 to discuss new meeting protocols as they relate to resolutions and policy orders and record keeping of the City Council Minutes. > Additional Attachments are available at the City Clerk's Office. report accepted, placed on file and four orders adopted see orders #29, #30, #31 and #32Sep 9
  68. 68A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, for a public meeting held on August 7, 2013 to receive a brief update on community benefits from the nonprofit summit. report accepted, placed on file and three orders adopted see orders #33, #34 and #35Sep 9
  69. 69A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Cable TV Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee for a public meeting held on August 15, 2013 to explore the development of an open data ordinance in the City of Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileSep 16
  70. 70A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on August 21, 2013 to discuss the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on the petition filed by Mike Connolly, et al. to ensure all new construction or changes in use requiring Project Special Permits are built to avoid emission or greenhouse gases in daily operation thereby mitigating the risk of extremely dangerous climate changes. report amended by councillor vanbeuzekom, accepted as amended and referred to the petition and order adopted see order #16Sep 30
  71. 71A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on March 28, 2013 to explore how long-term collaborative efforts between the cities of Cambridge and Boston can heighten the region's ability to retain talented students and to consider the impact on neighborhoods and long-term development. report accepted and placed on fileOct 7
  72. 72A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee and Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee for a joint public meeting held on August 5, 2013 to discuss the future of the Foundry Building. report accepted and placed on fileOct 7
  73. 73A 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 October 1, 2013 to develop an open data ordinance for the City of Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileOct 21
  74. 74A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on September 4, 2013 to discuss the future of public safety efforts and investments in the City of Cambridge. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Committee Report Number Two of October 21, 2013. Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on November 4, 2013. tabled on a motion by councillor kelley on an affirmative vote of 9 membersOct 21
  75. 75A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on December 7, 2012 to tour Harvard University. report accepted and placed on fileOct 21
  76. 76A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on March 5, 2013 to tour Lesley University. report accepted as amended and placed on fileOct 21
  77. 77A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on April 5, 2013 toured the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) report accepted and placed on fileOct 21
  78. 78A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for a public meeting held on October 1, 2013 to discuss safety associated with tour bus parking, traveling and touring through Cambridge. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Committee Report Number One of November 4, 2013. Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Kelley on November 18, 2013. report accepted and placed on fileNov 4
  79. 79A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on October 15, 2013 to review the activities of the committee to date in the 2012-2013 City Council term, including information gleaned from the committee sponsored tours of Harvard, MIT and Lesley: to plan tours for Cambridge College and Longy School of Music; to discuss Education First and to hear a panel presentation regarding the Cambridge based efforts to establish an Office of College Success. report accepted and placed on fileNov 18
  80. 80A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report for November 8, 2013 from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, to discuss City Clerk's Office staffing. report accepted and placed on fileNov 18
  81. 81A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on November 7, 2013 on the petition received from Boston Properties to amend the Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Map in the Ames Street area. Reconsideration filed by Councillor vanBeuzekom on December 9, 2013. Councillor vanBeuzekom withdrew her Reconsideration on December 11, 2013. passed to be ordained 6-2-1 ordinance #1358Nov 18
  82. 82A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Leland Cheung, Chair of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee, for a public meeting held on October 16, 2013 to discuss ending homelessness in Cambridge with the Senior Policy Group on Homelessness. report accepted , placed on file and order adopted see order #7Nov 25
  83. 83A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on November 20, 2013 to discuss a petition by the City Manager to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Cambridge to define and list Registered Marijuana Dispensary, delete Section 11.700 and create a new Section 20.700 entitled Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after December 16, 2013. Planning Board hearing held October 22, 2013. Petition expires February 18, 2014. > View Committee Report from December 2, 2013Dec 9
  84. 84A communicationwas received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair ofthe Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on November21, 2013 to conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition filed by ChristopherH. Lutz, et ' al requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by rezoning an area on the northern border of RichdaleAvenue from Upland Road to Walden Street Hom its CI-A designation to residentialC-l. REPORT ACCEPTEDAND REFERRED TO THE PETITIONscan-readDec 2
  85. 85A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee for a public meeting held on March 20, 2013 to discuss the sale of 2 Mt. Auburn Street, the discontinuance of the Longy School of Music Preparatory and Continuing Studies program effective August 31, 2013 and plans to tour MIT. report accepted and placed on fileDec 9
  86. 86A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on April 26, 2012 to discuss planning an agenda for the committee for the 2012-2013 term. report accepted and placed on fileDec 9
  87. 87A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on May 24, 2012 to review plans for visits to academic institutions by the Committee. report accepted and placed on fileDec 9
  88. 88A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the University Relations Committee, for a public meeting held on July 16, 2012 to tour the Innovation Center in the Seaport District of South Boston. report accepted and placed on fileDec 9
  89. 89A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee for a public hearing held on November 22, 2013 to conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 8.68 entitled "Concussion Prevention and Management in Youth Activities at City Facilities." placed on file on a motion of councillor cheungDec 9
  90. 90A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on November 22, 2013 to conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition filed by John Chun, et al requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in the entire district currently zoned Residence B located in the Cambridge Highlands neighborhood, situated north of Concord Avenue, south of and adjacent to the Blair Pond Reservation, and east of and adjacent to the municipal boundary with the Town of Belmont by deleting the designation Residence B and substituting therefore a designation of Residence A- nd referred to the petitionreport accepted, order adopted see order #8 aDec 9
  91. 91A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a public hearing held on December 4, 2013 to conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 8.28 relating to smoking in public parks. report accepted, placed on file and referred to the petitionDec 9
  92. 92A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom, Chair of the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee for a public meeting held on October 17, 2013 to discuss the Western Avenue Reconstruction project and its impact to Western Avenue between Green Street and Memorial Drive. report accepted, placed on file and order adopted see order #9Dec 9
  93. 93A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee for a public meeting held on April 19, 2012 to discuss old and new festivals and what role the City should play in these festivals. report accepted and placed on fileDec 16
  94. 94A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee for a public meeting held on May 17, 2012 to hear from invited guests on what makes city events interesting. report accepted and placed on fileDec 16
  95. 95A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee for a public meeting held on October 25, 2012 to discuss urban festivals and the role of festivals in civic life and economic development. report accepted and placed on fileDec 16
  96. 96A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee for a public meeting held on November 28, 2012 for the discussion of nurturing an exciting arts environment in the City of Cambridge. report accepted and placed on fileDec 16
  97. 97A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee for a public meeting held on January 10, 2013 to discuss the future of public use of Cambridge Common for celebrations. report accepted and placed on fileDec 16
  98. 98A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office, transmitting a report from Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves, Chair of the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee for a public meeting held on October 17, 2013 to discuss ways in which the City of Cambridge can program public spaces for the enjoyment of the public, including information gleaned by a city delegation which visited New York City to explore summer programming and a discussion of how best to fund public programming in Cambridge. report accepted, placed on file and order adopted see order #11Dec 16
  99. 99A communication was received from Paula Crane, Administrative Assistant, 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 September 23, 2013 to continue discussions on lessons learned as it pertains to the Monteiro case and to discuss how to ensure that the City effectively addresses employee grievances and concerns. report accepted and placed on fileDec 16

Applications & Petitions

Petition93 actions · № 1–96
  1. 1A constable bond was received from Ronald DiGiogio for approval of the surety.Jan 28
  2. 2A constable bond was received from Burton Malkofsky for approval of the surety.Feb 11
  3. 3An application was received from The Academy at Harvard Square requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 30 JFK Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development, Historical Commission and abutters.Feb 11
  4. 4An application was received from The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory requesting permission for temporary banners on light poles in and around the Kendall Square area to recognize 2013 as Draper's 80th year as a research institution. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.Feb 11
  5. 5An application was received from The Just Crust LLC requesting permission for a pre-existing blade sign at the premises numbered 49B Brattle Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and Historical Commission.Feb 25
  6. 6An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Central Square Cutural District.Feb 25
  7. 7An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Central Square Cultural District.Feb 25
  8. 8An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolks Streets announcing the Central Square Cultural District.Feb 25
  9. 9An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing the Taste of Cambridge on June 20th.Feb 25
  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 Taste of Cambridge on June 20th.Feb 25
  11. 11An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfok Streest announcing the Dragon Boat Festival on June 8th and June 9th.Feb 25
  12. 12An 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.ORDER ADOPTED announcing the Cambridge River Festival on JunFeb 25
  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 Festival on June 2nd.Feb 25
  14. 14An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfok Streets announcing the Together Festival from May 13th-May 18th and Another Worlds Fair on May 18th.ORDER ADOPTED 10.An application was received from Cambridge Feb 25
  15. 15An 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 11th and May 12th.10.ORDER ADOPTED 11.An application was received from CambridFeb 25
  16. 16An 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 19th and May 20th.11.ORDER ADOPTED 12.An application was received from CambridFeb 25
  17. 17An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolks Streets announcing the Central Square Cultural District.12.ORDER ADOPTED 13.An application was received from CambridFeb 25
  18. 18An application was received from Gtech Repair requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 2400 Massachusetts Avenue.Mar 4
  19. 19An 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 and sixteen banners on poles along Broadway from Ellery Street to Felton Street announcing the Cambridge Science Festival April 12-21, 2013. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.Mar 4
  20. 20A constable bond was received from Douglas P. Moran for approval of the surety.Mar 18
  21. 21An application was received from Bourbon Coffee LLC. requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, four tables and sixteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 1815 Massachusetts Avenue.Mar 18
  22. 22An application was received from Alberto Cavallo requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 16 Channing Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area. Charter Right exercised by Councillor vanBeuzekom on Applications and Petitions Number Three of March 18, 2013. Applications and Petitions Number Three of March 18, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Cheung on April 1, 2013. Reconsideration prevailed 5-4-0 on April 29, 2013.Mar 18
  23. 23An 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. No neighborhood association for that area.Mar 18
  24. 24the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  25. 25An application was received from Phil Terzis, Abodez Development requesting permission to close the existing five curb cuts and replace them with two curb cuts at the premises numbered 563/603 Concord Avenue and 19 Wheeler 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. Charter Right exercised by Councillor vanBeuzekom on Applications and Petitions Number Five of March 18, 2013. Applications and Petitions Number Five of March 18, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Cheung on April 1, 2013.Mar 18
  26. 26A zoning petition has been received from Charles D. THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR A HEARING AND REPORT Teague, et al., requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to clarify existing law so that said law can be enforced by inserting text after Section 7.20 Illumination, with the existing text to be retained and labeled as Section 7.23 Lighting Restrictions for Residential Districts.Mar 18
  27. 27An application was received from Century 21 Avon requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1675 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 1
  28. 28A zoning petition has been received from Michael Phillips, et al., requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to the Special District 2 (SD-2) zoning district in North Cambridge.Apr 1
  29. 29An application was received from Sugar & Spice requesting permission for a sandwich board sign, one table to display merchandise, ten tables and twenty- four chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 1933 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 8
  30. 30An application was received from Zinnia requesting permission for three tables to display merchandise in front of the premises numbered 1300 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 8
  31. 31An application was received from Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 181 Massachusetts Avenue/22 Windsor Street (State Street between Windsor Street and Osborn 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. Applications and Petitions Number Three of April 8, 2013 Placed on Table on motion of Vice Mayor Simmons on April 8, 2013.Apr 8
  32. 32An application was received from Harvard Square Business Association requesting permission for a temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing MayFair on Sunday May 5th.Apr 8
  33. 33An application was received from Pemberton Farms requesting permission for a sandwich board sign and eight tables and twenty chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 2225 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 22
  34. 34An application was received from Muckykids Art Studio requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1776 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 22
  35. 35An application was received from Frank's Steak House requesting permission for four tables and sixteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 2310 Massachusetts Avenue.Apr 22
  36. 36A constable bond was received from Patricia A. Breen for approval of the surety.Apr 22
  37. 37Revocation of a sign permit for Bob Slate, Inc. for the premises numbered 63 Church Street, issued December 10, 1990. Inspectional Services inspected the property on April 11, 2013 and the sign is down.Apr 22
  38. 38An application was received from Cambridge Arts Council, requesting permission for two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall and across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing National Poetry Slam August 12-18, 2013.Apr 29
  39. 39An application was received from David Perry, Hines Interests Limited Partnership requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 165 CambridgePark Drive; 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 29
  40. 40the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  41. 41the clerk numbered this item; we do not hold it–
  42. 42An application was received from Prellwitz Chilinski requesting permission for a blade sign at the premises numbered 221 Hampshire Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutter.Apr 29
  43. 43A zoning petition has been received from Jenny Popper-Keizer, et al., requesting the City Council amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map from SD-8A to Residence C-1 in the area bounded by Allston Street to the north, Putnam Avenue to the south, Sidney Street to the west and Waverly Street to the east.Apr 29
  44. 44An application was received from Robert Pimental requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 320 Webster Avenue; 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.Apr 29
  45. 45An application was received from Hit Wicket requesting permission to change ownership of a pre-existing awning and sign at the premises numbered 1172 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutter.Apr 29
  46. 46An application was received from Giulia requesting permission for four tables and eight chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 1682 Massachusetts Avenue.May 6
  47. 47An application was received from Primo Pizza & Roast Beef requesting permission to change ownership of a pre-existing sign at the premises numbered 783 Main Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works and Community Development.May 6
  48. 48An application was received from Muireann Glenmullen requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 93 Kirkland 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. May 7, 2013 neighborhood association response received. Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on Applications and Petitions Number Three of May 6, 2013. Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Maher on May 20, 2013. Reconsideration failed on roll call vote 3-6-0 action taken June 17, 2013 adopting the curb cut with conditions stands.May 6
  49. 49An application was received from City of Cambridge Human Services Department requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Run & Ride @ CambridgeSide on June 23, 2013.May 20
  50. 50An application was received from Carolyn Callender requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 96 Griswold 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.May 20
  51. 51An application was received from Rosie's Bakery permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 56 JFK Street.May 20
  52. 52requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1796 Massachusetts Avenue.May 20
  53. 53An application was received from Saints Constantine and Helen Church, requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Grecian Festival June 14th - June 16th.May 20
  54. 54An application was received from Third Eye Restaurant requesting permission for three tables and eight chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 2088 Massachusetts Avenue.Jun 3
  55. 55An application was received from Central Bottle Wine and Provisions requesting permission for eight tables for display of merchandise in front of the premises numbered 196 Massachusetts Avenue.Jun 3
  56. 56An application was received from India Pavilion Restaurant requesting permission for ten tables and twenty chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 17-21 Central Square.Jun 3
  57. 57An application was received from KW Insurance requesting permission for two awnings at the premises numbered 1361 Cambridge Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Historical Commission, Community Development and abutters.Jun 3
  58. 58An application was received from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston requesting permission for fourteen temporary banners on electrical poles along JFK Street from Memorial Drive to Mount Auburn Street and thirteen temporary banners on electrical poles along Massachusetts Avenue from the Inn at Harvard (1201 Massachusetts Avenue) to General MacArthur Square across from Church Street encouraging visitation to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Temporary banners will be hung June through August. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.Jun 3
  59. 59An application was received from Marc Resnick, Trustee of Cottage Park Realty Trust requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 22 Cottage Park Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Jun 3
  60. 60An application was received from Eamon Fee requesting permission for a curb cut and the closure of an existing curb cut at the premises numbered 59 Cushing Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.Jun 17
  61. 61An application was received from Cambridge Housing Authority requesting permission for a new curb cut to replace the curb cut approved by the City Council on April 9, 2012 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.Jun 17
  62. 62An application was received from Huron Properties, Inc. requesting permission for three blade signs at the premises numbered 221, 223 and 225 Concord Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Jun 24
  63. 63An application was received from 2 B Design Home LLC requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 185 Mount Auburn Street.Jun 24
  64. 64An application was received from Super Roll-Up Cafe requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 726 Cambridge Street.Jun 24
  65. 65An application was received from Beantown Taqueria requesting permission for three tables and six chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 245 Massachusetts Avenue.Jun 24
  66. 66A zoning petition has been received from Mike Connolly, et al., requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to ensure that all new construction or changes in use requiring Project Review Special Permits are built to avoid emission of greenhouse gases in daily operation and thereby mitigate the risks of extremely dangerous climate changes. A clear and enforceable definition of "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions is proposed.Jun 24
  67. 67An application was received from 650 Main Street Leasehold LLC by Michael K. Owu requesting permission for a new curb cut (on Portland Street) and the discontinuance of an existing curb cut (on Main Street near the intersection of Main and Portland Streets) at the premises numbered 610 Main 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.Jul 29
  68. 68An application was received from Walden Spa & Market requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 272 Walden Street.Jul 29
  69. 69An application was received from YL Harvard Inc. requesting permission for two tables and four chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 57 JFK Street.Jul 29
  70. 70An application was received from Otto requesting permission for five tables and twenty chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 1432 Massachusetts Avenue.Jul 29
  71. 71A zoning petition has been re-filed by John Walker, et ordinance committee and planning board for a hearing and report al., requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to the Special District 2 (SD-2) zoning district in North Cambridge.Jul 29
  72. 72An application was received from David Sullivan requesting permission to widen an existing curb cut at the premises numbered 287 Huron Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.Sep 9
  73. 73An application was received from Ian Jackson requesting permission to widen and existing curb cut at the premises numbered 138-140 Jackson 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.Sep 9
  74. 74An application was received from Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the 17th Annual Family Literacy Fun Day at City Hall on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:30 am-2:30 pm.Sep 9
  75. 75An application was received from Josh Newbury requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 349 Mount Auburn Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.Sep 9
  76. 76An application was received from Kaplan International, 39 JFK Street requesting permission for a sandwich board sign at the entrance door located on Mount Auburn Street across from the park.Sep 16
  77. 77An application was received from Harvard Square Properties requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map in the area included within the "Ames Street District."Sep 16
  78. 78Business Association, requesting permission for two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall and JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Oktoberfest.Sep 16
  79. 79An application was received from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston requesting permission for twenty- six temporary banners on electrical poles along JFK Street from Memorial Drive to Mount Auburn Street and fifteen temporary banners on electrical poles along Massachusetts Avenue from the Inn at Harvard (1201 Massachusetts Avenue) to General MacArthur Square across from Church Street encouraging visitation to the John Singer Sargent Watercolors exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Temporary banners will be hung October 11 through December 31. Approval has been received from the Electrical Department.Sep 30
  80. 80An application was received from Dahn Holistic Fitness requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 1773 Massachusetts Avenue.Sep 30
  81. 81An application was received from Rumba Y Timbal requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of the premises numbered 136 Bishop Allen Drive, backdoor of 7 Temple Street.Oct 7
  82. 82An application was received from Clover Fast Food, Inc. requesting permission for six tables and fourteen chairs for restaurant seating in front of the premises numbered 5 Cambridge Center.Oct 7
  83. 83An application was received from Visionworks requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 1 Brattle Square. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Historical Commission, Community Development and abutters.Oct 7
  84. 84A zoning petition has been filed by John Chun, et al. Lutz, et al. requesting the City Council to amend the Zoning Map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by rezoning an area on the northern border of Richdale Avenue from Upland Road to Walden Street from its C1-A designation to residential C-1.Oct 21
  85. 85requesting the City Council amend the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in the entire district currently zoned Residence B located in the Cambridge Highlands neighborhood, situated north of Concord Avenue, south of and adjacent to the Blair Pond Reservation, and east of and adjacent to the municipal boundary with the Town of Belmont by deleting the designation Residence B and substituting therefore a designation of Residence A-2.Oct 21
  86. 86An application was received from abodeon requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 1731 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Oct 21
  87. 87An application was received from Subway requesting permission for two sandwich board signs in front of the premises numbered 36 JFK Street and 81 Mount Auburn Street.Nov 4
  88. 88Revocation of an awning and sign permit for Spice & Rice at the premises numbered 1172-1178 Cambridge Street, issued April 26, 1999 and August 1, 2005. Inspectional Services inspected the property on October 18, 2013 and the awning and sign are down.Nov 4
  89. 89An application was received from Santander Bank requesting permission for four signs and an awning at the premises numbered 515 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and an abutter.Nov 18
  90. 90An applicationwas received from Clover Fast Food, Inc. wich board sign in front ofthe CITY MANAGER premises numbered 5 Cambridge Center. WITH POWERREFERRED TO THE requesting permission for a sandscan-readDec 2
  91. 91A constable bond was received from Philip Sciandra for approval of the surety.Dec 16
  92. 92An application was received from Axiom Learning requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 25 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Historical Commission, Community Development and abutters.Dec 16
  93. 93An application was received from The Harvard Shop requesting permission for a sign at the premises numbered 65 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Historical Commission, Community Development and abutters.Dec 16
  94. 94An application was received from Teni Lavoie requesting permission to widen an existing curb cut at the premises numbered 20 Locust Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No neighborhood association for that area.Dec 16
  95. 95An application was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 38 Albany Street and discontinuance of an existing curb cut at the premises numbered 50 Albany Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response from neighborhood association has been received.Dec 16
  96. 96An application was received from Workbar, LLC requesting permission for a sign with spotlights at the premises numbered 130 Bishop Allen Drive- Prospect Street entry. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development and abutters.Dec 16

Communications from City Officers

Communication42 actions · № 1–42
  1. 1A communication was received from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. transmitting a copy of a letter that was sent to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board asking for their support and cooperation in constructing a multi use path along the Grand Junction Rail Road. View attached filePLACED ON FILE AND ORDER ADOPTED SEE ORDER #11.Jan 28
  2. 2A communication was received from Councillor Craig A. Kelley transmitting copies of letters sent agencies regarding the HIP Program. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Feb 11
  3. 3A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher, Chair, Ordinance Committee regarding suggested revisions from the Ordinance Committee Meeting held on January 30, 2013 on the Forest City Rezoning Petition. View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION.Feb 11
  4. 4A communication was received from Richard C. Rossi, Deputy City Manager, Donna P. Lopez, Interim City Clerk and Alessandra Albano, Executive Assistant/City Council, The Dedication Committee transmitting their recommendations for dedications to the full City Council for approval. View attached fileORDER ADOPTED 9-0-0.Feb 25
  5. 5A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher transmitting a copy of a letter sent to Councillor Kelley. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Feb 25
  6. 6A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher transmitting the proposed contract between the City of Cambridge and Richard C. Rossi as the next City Manager for the City of Cambridge. View attached fileREFERRED TO COMMITTEE REPORT #1.Feb 25
  7. 7A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher transmitting a proposed amendment to the Forest City Zoning Petition and the Letter of Commitment as revised by Forest City to be accepted and incorporated into and made part of the Zoning Ordinance. View attached fileREFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS #10.Feb 25
  8. 8A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher transmitting a copy of a letter sent to Attorney Kathryn Brown of Forest City Boston requesting clarifying language contained in the "Letter of Commitment". View attached fileREFERRED TO THE PETITION.Mar 4
  9. 9A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley regarding discussion about pending lawsuits. View attached file referred to Unfinished Business #10.Mar 4
  10. 10A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis regarding a communication received from Kathy Born, Chair, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority supporting the "Rail With Trail" proposal for the Grand Junction rail line. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Mar 18
  11. 11A communication was received from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom regarding Massachusetts DOT Task Force on the Safety of Ethanol Transport. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Apr 1
  12. 12A communication was received from Councillor David Maher transmitting additional informaton received from Steven C. Marsh, Managing Director, Real Estate MITIMCo., regarding the MIT revised draft zoning amendment, a revised commitment letter and a table providing an overview of the public benefits contained in the revised commitment letter and the revised draft zoning ordinance amendments. View attached file referred to unfinished business #15.Apr 8
  13. 13A 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 FY14 General Fund Budget of the Cambridge Public Schools be adopted in the sum of $150,989,445.00. View attached file referred to the finance committee.Apr 22
  14. 14A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a letter from John DiFava, Chief of the MIT Police to Commissioner Robert Haas. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.May 6
  15. 15A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a letter from L. Rafael Reif, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology transmitting sincere gratitude and thanks to the City of Cambridge for its support of the Institute in the difficult days following the death of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.May 6
  16. 16A communication was received from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom transmitting a copy of a letter from David Gibbs, Executive Director of Cambridge Community Center, Inc. regarding the process to be used for the distribution of community benefits funds. View attached file referred to government operations and rules committee.May 20
  17. 17A communication was received from Councillors Cheung, Kelley, Reeves and Vice Mayor Simmons transmitting a copy of a letter to Mayor Davis regarding the Cambridge School Department budget. View attached file referred to committee report #1.May 20
  18. 18A communication was received from Jeffrey M. Young, Superintendent of Schools regarding the Cambridge School Department Budget. View attached file referred to committee report #1.May 20
  19. 19A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a copy of a memorandum from Carolyn L. Turk, Deputy Superintendent of Schools regarding School Climate, Bullying Prevention and Conflict Mediation. View attached file referred to committee report #1.May 20
  20. 20A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis regarding the School Budget. View attached file referred to committee report #1.May 20
  21. 21A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a copy of a memorandum from Carolyn L. Turk, Deputy Superintendent of Schools regarding Capital Improvements and Corresponding Educational Planning. View attached file referred to committee report #1.May 20
  22. 22A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a communication from Glenn S. Koocher, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Inc. regarding the authority of the City Council over management of the schools and the administrative of the budget. View attached file referred to committee report #1.May 20
  23. 23A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley notifying the City Manager and City Council of his intention to move to take Calendar Item #10 from the table to enable discussion of various lawsuits against the City. View attached file referred to calendar item #10.Jun 3
  24. 24A communication was received from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom alerting her colleagues of her intention to pull Awaiting Report Item Number 12-90 (Unfinished Business #10) to discuss pending lawsuits. View attached file referred to calendar item #10.Jun 3
  25. 25A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a letter from Hanne Rush, Assistant Attorney General to Nancy Glowa, City Solicitor regrading the Open Meeting Law Complaint. View attached file referred to Government Operations and Rules Committee.Jun 17
  26. 26A communication was received from Vice Mayor E. Denise Simmons transmitting a copy of a letter sent to Councillor David Maher, Chair Government Operations and Rules Committee seeking an update on Community Mitigation. View attached file referred to government operations and rules committee.Jun 17
  27. 27A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a letter from United States Senator Elizabeth Warren regarding Global Partners' proposal to transport ethanol through several Massachusetts communities via rail. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Jun 17
  28. 28A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley regarding the proposed Security Camera Policy submitted by the Police Department for implementation. View attached file order adopted see order #11.Jun 24
  29. 29A communication was received from Councillor Leland Cheung regarding the National League of Cities 3-Year Strategic Plan Update and Job Impact of Proposals to limit the Municipal Bond Market. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Jul 29
  30. 30A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting a letter from Jeffrey M. Young, Superintendent of Schools regarding responses to City Council Budget Questions. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Jul 29
  31. 31A communication was received from Lisa Peterson, Deputy City Manager, Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk and Alessandra Albano, Executive Assistant/City Council, The Dedication Committee transmitting their recommendations for dedications to the full City Council for approval. View attached file order adopted see order #36.Sep 9
  32. 32A communication was received from Councillor Craig Kelley notifying the City Council he will not be in attendance at the City Council Meeting of September 9, 2013. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Sep 9
  33. 33A communication was received from Councillor Leland Cheung transmitting a copy of his remarks urging Harvard University to divest from fossil fuel companies. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Sep 16
  34. 34A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting to the City Council an Open Meeting Law Complaint from Charles Teague together with a proposed City Council response to the Attorney General, prepared by the City Clerk in consultation with the City Solicitor, for the City Council's review and approval. View attached file motion of councillor cheung to close debate roll call 6-3-0. approval of the response as amended by councillor vanbeuzekom 8-1-0..Nov 4
  35. 35A communication was received from Councillor David P. Maher regarding informal discussions relating to staffing in the City Clerk's Office. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Nov 18
  36. 36A communication was received from Vice Mayor E. Denise Simmons transmitting congratulations to everyone who ran for election in the City Council race and notifying her colleagues that she will be unable to attend City Council meetings for a period of three or four weeks due to recovery and recuperation from a medical procedure. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Nov 18
  37. 37A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis regarding the Rail Tank Car Issue Summary and Action Request. View attached file order adopted see order #8.Nov 25
  38. 38I. A communicationwas received from Councillor'Craig Kelley regarding Chapter 8 amendments for tobacco 21 and e-cigarettes. REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCECOMMI'I"I'EE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER4, 2013 AT 4:00 PMscan-readDec 2
  39. 39A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk transmitting a report on the pilot stenographic program for recording the City Council meetings. View attached file recommendation not approved 4-3-0-2.Dec 16
  40. 40A communication was received from Councillor Minka vanBeuzekom regarding the Ames Street District rezoning. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Dec 16
  41. 41A communication was received from Councillor Marjorie C. Decker regarding the Final Report of the 21/365 Domestic Violence Campaign. View attached filePLACED ON FILE.Dec 16
  42. 42A communication was received from Mayor Henrietta Davis transmitting an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Ilan Levy, 148 Spring Street. View attached file placed on file and order adopted see order #10.Dec 16

Ordinances

Ordinance12 actions · № 1–12
  1. 1Communications and Reports from City Officers for Monday, January 7, 2013 There are no Communications and City Officer Reports for Monday, January 7, 2013. Snapshot of Ordinances CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCES CREATED IN YEAR 2013 02/11/13 Bicycle Parking Bicycle ParkingJan 7
  2. 203/18/13 Charles D. Teague, et al. Section 7.20 Illumination FAILED OF ORDINATION 5-4-0Jan 7
  3. 304/01/13 Michael Phillips, et al. Special District 2 (SD-2) zoning district in North Cambridge placed on file due to expiration of time limit on september 3, 2013Jan 7
  4. 404/29/13 Jenny Popper-Keizer, et al. a/k/a Cambridgeport Fulmore Park Area Zoning Petition Cambridgeport Fulmore Park Area-Allston Street, Putnam Avenue, Sidney Street and Waverly Street placed on file due to expiration of time limit on september 18, 2013Jan 7
  5. 504/29/13 Rainwater separation in residential buildings Section 5.55 Special Provisions for Rainwater Separation in Residental Buildings placed on file due to expiration of time limit on september 25, 2013Jan 7
  6. 606/24/13 Mike Connolly, et al. All new construction or changes in use requiring Project Review Special Permits are built to avoid emission of greenhouse gases in daily operation and thereby mitigate the risks of extremely dangerous climate changes. LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 7
  7. 707/29/13 John Walker, et al. Special District 2 (SD-2) zoning district in North Cambridge Ordinance Committee Public Hearing not held within 65 days LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 7
  8. 809/16/13 Ames Street District Amend the Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Map in the Ames Street area passed to be ordained 6-2-1 ordinance #1358Jan 7
  9. 909/30/13 Medical Marijuana Regulations Define and list Registered Marijuana Dispensary, delete Section 11.700 and create a new Section 20.700 entitled Medical Marijuana Overlay DistrictsJan 7
  10. 1010/21/13 Christopher H. Lutz, et al. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning an area on the northern border of Richdale Avenue from Upland Road to Walden Street from its C1-A designation to residential C-1 Planning board Hearing not held due to inclement weather LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 7
  11. 1110/21/13 John Chun, et al. Amend the Zoning Map in the entire district currently zoned Residence B located in the Cambridge Highlands neighborhood, situated north of Concord Avenue, south of and adjacent to the Blair Pond Reservation, and east of and adjacent to the municipal boundary with the Town of Belmont by deleting the designation Residence B and substituting therefore a designation of Residence A-2. LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 7
  12. 1210/21/13 Linear Park Special District 2 (SD-2) zoning district in North Cambridge Ordinance Committee Public Hearing not held within 65 days LIMITPLACED ON FILE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TIMEJan 7

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