O-1.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Numerous orders, specifically Order #17 of 3/24/97, Order #58 of 1/12/98, Order #33 of 10/19/98 and Order #4 of 10/26/98 have been submitted to create a separate Economic Development Department; and
WHEREAS:This matter was referred to the Finance Committee where a hearing was held on February 4, 1999; and
WHEREAS:A report was submitted to the full City Council on February 22, 1999 where the matter remained in Committee; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider the creation of a separate Economic Development Department.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-2.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate authority to insure that an investigation is undertaken on the slaughter of three mother geese and the eggs on which they were sitting; and be it further
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to this City Council on this matter.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-3.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Council go on record accepting the provisions of Chapter 411 of the Acts of 2000 entitled "An Act Relative to the Election of Retirement Options for Certain Retirees;" known as the Non Contributory Pop-Up Act, which provides for an increase to the retirees allowance at the time of death of their spouse, as attached.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-4.
April 23, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has been brought to the attention of this City Council that the Cambridge Election Commission is actively considering reducing the number of wards and precincts in the City; and
WHEREAS:Any change in the number of wards and precincts will have an impact on the number of voting locations, and location of a number of voting places will very likely have an impact on voter participation; and
WHEREAS:This City Council has consistently encouraged the Election Commission and other agencies responsible for the conduct of elections to make every effort to increase voter participation; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That this City Council request the City Manager and the Election Commission to report back to this City Council and offer the City Council an opportunity to be updated and offer comments prior to any vote on such matters regarding the Election Commission’s consideration of reducing the number of wards and precincts by May 7, 2001.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-5.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Council go on record dedicating the corner of Hampshire and Norfolk Streets to the Walsh Brothers; and be it further
ORDERED:That a suitable dedication ceremony be arranged by the Assistant to the City Council after consultation with the family and a sign to be prepared by the Public Works Department.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
ORIGINAL ORDER
O-6.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
ORDERED:That the City Council go on record reaffirming its strong and unwavering support for a living wage at Harvard University.
AMENDED ORDER
O-6.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Council go on record reaffirming its strong and unwavering support for a living wage at Harvard University; and be it further
ORDERED:That the City Council urge President Rudenstein to meet with the unions and workers to bring this issue to a conclusion.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted as amended by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas: 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-7.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS:The City initiated an aggressive effort in 2000 to gather information from Cambridge residents on the quality of municipal services, their needs and the city's goals; and
WHEREAS:That process included a questionnaire sent to every household, a telephone poll and a series of community meetings; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee hold hearings to determine whether the city should consider doing exit polling of voters at municipal or statewide elections to gain further, on-going feedback from the people of Cambridge.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-8.
April 23, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The Gold Star pool was in embarrassing conditions last season; and
WHEREAS:Exterior repairs, painting and clean-up have been committed for the Gold Star pool; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the City Manager report back to the City Council by the May 7th Council meeting on the timeline and date certain when the repairs and clean-up of the Gold Star pool will be completed.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-9.
April 23, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Summer is rapidly approaching and thermometers will soon rise; and
WHEREAS:During summer vacation many young people in Cambridge will participate in programs and activities sponsored by the city’s youth centers; and
WHEREAS:There have been problems reported with the air conditioning in the Area 4 and Moore Youth Centers; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the City Manager report back to the City Council by the May 7th Council meeting on the status of air conditioning at the Area 4 and Moore Youth Centers and the date of completion for renovations to the Gately Youth Center.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-10.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inquire into Chapter 90 funds which were not included in the state budget.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-11.
April 23, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Increasing numbers of cities and towns in Massachusetts and across the United States have constructed skate parks for the purpose of providing designated areas where young people and other members of the community can safely practice or watch “X-TREME” athletics such as skateboarding, in-line skating and freestyle biking; and
WHEREAS:This City Council has expressed its desire to join these cities and towns in constructing a skate park as a means to promote community spirit and take a pro-active role in deterring the safety risks posed to athletes, pedestrians and motorists when these sports are not given a designated recreation area; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the City Manager report back to the City Council by the May 7th Council meeting on the status of constructing a skate park in Cambridge.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
:
O-12.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Now that the weather is getting warmer, there will be sewer and water pipe repair and/or replacement work; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to insure the following:
- Abutters will be notified when streets will be closed for water or sewer repair or replacement work; and
- Abutters will be notified 24 hours in advance when the water will be turned off; and be it further
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-13.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Acting Commissioner of Public Works to take the appropriate steps to reduce the litter in the area of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and the Main Library, up to and including property owners in this area to help keep this area free of litter.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-14.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The railroad heading toward Watertown, between the Huron Avenue Bridge and the Mount Auburn Bridge is the site of a great deal of litter and debris; now therefore be it
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact Guilford Industries to take any and all necessary measures to clean up this area; and be it further
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to this City Council on this matter.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-15.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to conduct a traffic study of Norfolk Street to determine if traffic calming measures are warranted in this area.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-16.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Assistant City Manager for Human Services to provide the City Council with information on the tracking of the hunger population in the city; said information to include the numbers broken down into the youth and adult population; and be it further
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
ORIGINAL ORDER
O-17.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Police Commissioner to prosecute to the fullest the parties responsible for defacing public sidewalks with a commercial message.
AMENDED ORDER
O-17.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to prosecute to the fullest the parties responsible for defacing public sidewalks with a commercial message; and be it further
ORDERED:That the graffiti be removed and that the perpetrator be fined.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted as amended by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-18.
April 23, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate whether the 1934 fire engine that the city owns can be up and running for the Memorial Day Parade.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-19.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to report to the City Council as to why parking meters were installed in front of 170 Gore Street, a residential building, and further that these parking meters be removed so that Cambridge residents can use these parking spaces.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-20.
April 23, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of the City Council that Mildred Casey will turn 95 on
May 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS:Mildred's family and friends will honor her with a gala birthday celebration on
May 5, 2001; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record declaring the anniversary of Mildred Casey's 95th birthday, May 14, 2001, as "Mildred Casey Day" in Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Council wish Mildred Casey a Happy 95th Birthday and a wonderful birthday celebration on May 5, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Council dedicate a suitable location in the Huron Avenue neighborhood as "Mildred Casey Square;" and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mildred Casey on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-21.
April 23, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to send a letter to W.R. Grace requesting that they clean up all of the unsightly trash around the perimeter of their property bordered by Rindge Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-22.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the School Committee be and hereby is requested to ensure that the most recent Student Data be included in the School Department presentation; and be it further
ORDERED:That the presentation be scheduled for the Roundtable on April 30, 2001.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-23.
April 23, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of the City Council that the United States Postal Service is considering ending Saturday deliveries to help cut its losses; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record urging the United States Postal Service to retain Saturday service; and be it further
RESOLVED:That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, the Postal Workers Union and the General Accounting Office.
In City Council April 23, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk