CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, requesting that the City Council move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a $36,350 donation from the Friends of the Cambridge Council on Aging to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be used to replace the existing 1998 shuttle bus used by the Council on Aging for its activities.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $24,500 in Free Cash to the General Fund Human Service Extraordinary Expenditures account which will be coupled with a $36,350 donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to fund the purchase of a new shuttle bus which will be used to support the activities of the Council on Aging.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Boston Adult Literacy Fund in the amount of $9,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($6,366.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($2,634.00) and will be used to hire and train student leaders to direct workshops on family literacy at the Community Learning Center.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following person as a Constable With Power for a term of three years beginning the first day of January, 2007: David H. Sullivan

ON THE TABLE
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 06-06 of February 27, 2006, regarding a report on the legality of the banners in front of the Dunkin' Donuts at 2480 Massachusetts Avenue and at other location in the City. [Placed on Table on the motion of Councillor Kelley on February 27, 2006.]

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the License Commission to deny the Jitney License application of Star Shuttle, Inc. [Placed on Table City Manager Agenda Number Six of November 6, 2006 on the motion of Councillor Davis on November 6, 2006.]

3. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on monies expended to needy veterans and their families. [Placed on Table Order Number Seven of November 6, 2006 on the motion of Councillor Kelley on November 6, 2006.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on November 18, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 2.74 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after February 14, 2005. [Four sections of the proposed amendment were passed to be ordained as amended. Ordinance #1284. The remaining proposed amendments to chapter 2.74 remain on unfinished business.]

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $13,075,000 to the Public Investment Fund Library Extraordinary Expenditures account to finance the Main Branch Library renovation project. The question comes on adoption on or after December 18, 2006.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $9,890,000 to the Public Investment Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to finance the West Cambridge Youth and Community Center project. The question comes on adoption on or after December 18, 2006.

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Curves, requesting permission for a sandwich board sign in front of premises numbered 614 Massachusetts Avenue.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Charlotte (Sue) Robinson, transmitting thanks to the City Council for the resolution of sympathy for her husband Hermes Grillo.

2. A communication was received from the family of William Coleman Casey, transmitting thanks for the expression of sympathy.

3. A communication was received from Kathy Podgers, regarding the Urban Ring Project.

4. A communication was received from Roy Bercaw, regarding the political microcosm.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to Beth Doyle on being awarded the Coaches Award for the soccer team.   Councillor Galluccio

2. Proclaim December as Autism Awareness Month in honor of Candace Waters.   Mayor Reeves

3. Congratulations and best wishes to Anne C. Leduc, Executive Director of the Cambridge Retirement System, on her impending retirement.   Councillor Sullivan

4. Resolution on the death of Eleanor (Reagan) Curran.   Councillor Sullivan

5. Resolution on the death of Dennis R. Tedeschi.   Councillor Sullivan

6. Resolution on the death of George A. Darlington.   Councillor Sullivan

7. Resolution on the death of Eileen M. (McCarthy) Coakley.   Councillor Sullivan

8. Resolution on the death of Lillian J. (Rogers) O'Malley.   Councillor Sullivan

9. Resolution on the death of Richard D. Armstrong.   Councillor Galluccio

10. Resolution on the death of Laura F. (Rossetti) Calia.   Vice Mayor Toomey

11. Resolution on the death of Private Reece Moreno.   Councillor Decker

12. Resolution on the death of Private Heath Warner.   Councillor Decker

13. Resolution on the death of Private Joshua Burrows.   Councillor Decker

14. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal James Davenport.   Councillor Decker

15. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Michael Schwarz.   Councillor Decker

16. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Jeromy West.   Councillor Decker

17. Resolution on the death of Lance Corporal Joshua Alonzo.   Councillor Decker

18. Resolution on the death of Corporal Nicholas Rapavi.   Councillor Decker

19. Resolution on the death of Sergeant James Musack.   Councillor Decker

20. Resolution on the death of Corporal Michael Ledsome.   Councillor Decker

21. Resolution on the death of 1st Lieutenant David Fraser.   Councillor Decker

22. Resolution on the death of Staff Sergeant Daniel Morris.   Councillor Decker

23. Resolution on the death of Captain Jason Hammill.   Councillor Decker

24. Resolution on the death of Sergeant 1st Class James Priestap.   Councillor Decker

25. Resolution on the death of Command Sergeant Major Donovan Watts.   Councillor Decker

26. Resolution on the death of Russell A. Buchanan.   Mayor Reeves, Councillor Sullivan

27. Resolution on the death of Albert "Frenchy" Dupre.   Councillor Sullivan

28. Resolution on the death of Arthur J. Takach.   Councillor Sullivan

29. Best wishes to the Cambridge Citywide Family Support and Early childhood Advisory Council as it prepares for the Cambridge Policy Makers Breakfast on January 17, 2007.   Councillor Sullivan

30. Resolution on the death of Edward H. "Ted" Carpenter.   Councillor Davis, Councillor Sullivan

31. Congratulations to Kate Joyce and Steve Arruda on being named the recipients of the Carl and Ruth Barron Family Achievement Award.   Vice Mayor Toomey

32. Resolution on the death of Margaret A. (Hannafin) Reilly.   Councillor Galluccio

33. Thanks to David Clem, Bob Green and Lyme Properties for bringing Frog Pond to Cambridge.   Councillor Galluccio

34. Resolution on the death of Elizabeth "Betty" (Hammond) Hanlon.   Councillor Galluccio

35. Resolution on the death of Mary V. (Power) Bakas.   Councillor Sullivan

36. Resolution on the death of Frederick Callahan.   Councillor Sullivan

37. Resolution on the death of James P. McAveeney.   Councillor Sullivan

38. Resolution on the death of Alphaeus "Al" Yetman.   Councillor Sullivan

39. Resolution on the death of Wayne A. "Rusty" Drugan.   Councillor Sullivan, Mayor Reeves, Councillor Davis

40. Congratulations to Daniel Williams on being named Player of the Year by the Association of New England Football Officials.   Councillor Galluccio

41. Resolution on the death of Denise F. (Flagg) Simpkins.   Mayor Reeves

42. Resolution on the death of Kevin Fidalgo.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

43. Resolution on the death of Inez Middleton.   Mayor Reeves

44. Resolution on the death of Walter Sauer.   Vice Mayor Toomey

45. Resolution on the accomplishments of Mark Flannigan and the Carey Program.   Vice Mayor Toomey

46. Thanks to all of the public safety officials and agencies that assisted in the events of Friday, December 8, 2006 in Kendall Square.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

47. Thanks to John Culhane for his work in assisting people in the event of Friday, December 8, 2006 in Kendall Square.   Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Galluccio

48. Thanks to the Marriott for their assistance in the event on Friday, December 8, 2006 in Kendall Square.   Councillor Sullivan

49. Congratulations to Leslie Kirwan on her new position as Budget Director for the State of Massachusetts.   Councillor Sullivan

50. That the City Council go on record extending its sincere appreciation and support during this Holiday Season to all the American Service Members serving our country here and abroad.   Councillor Sullivan

51. Congratulations to the City of Cambridge Community Development Department on being named this year's recipient of the 2006 Outstanding Planning Award (Comprehensive Planning) for the Concord-Alewife Plan by the American Planning Association, Massachusetts Chapter.   Councillor Sullivan

52. Speedy recovery wishes to Robert Travers.   Councillor Simmons, Mayor Reeves

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to arrange both a timely briefing of city officials as well as a community meeting for residents about design and construction issues related to the work scheduled to begin on the BU Bridge in FY08.   Councillor Davis

2. That the City Manager is requested to investigate and report back to the City Council on regulations related to the generator proposed for the State Street Bank on Revere Street adjacent to housing in a residential neighborhood and that the report include information on whether the existing zoning would allow generators and server farms in this area, what zoning would allow such a use; and whether any other regulation of servers/generators currently exist or should be considered.   Councillor Davis and Councillor Sullivan

3. That the City Council request that any affordable housing developments funded in full or in part by the City of Cambridge or the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund offer Open Houses during weekend and/or evening hours in addition to the open houses generally offered during the regular work day so that neighbors and potential residents have a more reasonable opportunity to tour the properties.   Councillor Kelley

4. That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and the Police Department to conduct a traffic and speed study of Fountain Terrace and to consider traffic calming along this route.   Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Sullivan

5. That the Cambridge City Council begin its December 11, 2006 meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Kevin Fidalgo who lost his life in a tragic accident in Cambridge on December 8, 2006.   Councillor Galluccio and Councillor Sullivan

6. That the City Manager is requested to convene a working group of key stakeholders to develop an aging in place policy/program or ordinance that ensures that Cambridge has a well thought out plan to sustain and support our older citizens.   Councillor Simmons and Councillor Sullivan

7. City Council hereby approves payment of claims against the City of Cambridge in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the report of December 11, 2006 Claims Committee in the total sum of $2,170.45.   Vice Mayor Toomey

8. Signage to be placed in front of City Hall congratulating the Pop Warner B Team Cheerleaders on their Third Place finish in the National Cheerleading Competition and a suitable location for display of the trophy.   Councillor Galluccio

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Chair of the Claims Committee, for a meeting held on November 30, 2006 for the purpose of considering claims filed against the city.

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Dec 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Recognition of Friends of the Council on Aging  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 12
11:30am   The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss Electro Muscular Disruption Technology, and guns and gun traffic.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss city plans to address pedestrian issues related to the new Lechmere Station.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Dec 13
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed order for the City Manager to require utilization of a more protective noise affidavit in building/construction permit applications.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to require public review for smaller scaled residential and commercial development in B, BA-1 and B-2 districts and reduced heights and increased side yard requirements in these districts under certain circumstances. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:45pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the proposed consolidation of the Half Crown and Marsh Neighborhood Conservation Districts.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:15pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the recommendation from the Cambridge Historical Commission on the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary Study.  (Sullivan Chamber)
7:00pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the question of whether all neighborhood conservation districts should have the same review standards.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 18
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 8, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 9, 2007
5:30pm   The Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the following: Awaiting Report 06-119 regarding the contributions required of contractors who receive permits to disrupt street and sidewalk pavement and Awaiting Report 06-116 regarding a report to charge rent for parking spaces.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 22, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 29, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 5, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 12, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 26, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 5, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 12, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 19, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 26, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 9, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 23, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 30, 2007
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to arrange both a timely briefing of city officials as well as a community meeting for residents about design and construction issues related to the work scheduled to begin on the BU Bridge in FY08.

O-2      December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to investigate and report back to the City Council on regulations related to the generator proposed for the State Street Bank on Revere Street adjacent to housing in a residential neighborhood and be it further
ORDERED: That the report include information on whether the existing zoning would allow generators and server farms in this area, what zoning would allow such a use; and whether any other regulation of servers/generators currently exist or should be considered.

O-3     December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
WHEREAS: Cambridge residents often have difficulty finding time during the regular work day to attend events such as open houses for Cambridge affordable housing developments; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council request that any affordable housing developments funded in full or in part by the City of Cambridge or the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund offer Open Houses during weekend and/or evening hours in addition to the open houses generally offered during the regular work day so that neighbors and potential residents have a more reasonable opportunity to tour the properties; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to provide a copy of this resolution to the Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Executive Director of Just-A-Start and the Executive Director of Homeowners Rehab, Inc.

O-4     December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and the Police Department to conduct a traffic and speed study of Fountain Terrace and to consider traffic calming along this route.

O-5     December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council begin its December 11, 2006 meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Kevin Fidalgo who lost his life in a tragic accident in Cambridge on December 8, 2006; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this order to the Fidalgo family on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-6     December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to convene a working group of key stakeholders to develop an aging in place policy/program or ordinance that ensures that Cambridge has a well thought out plan to sustain and support our older citizens.

O-7     December 11, 2006
VICE MAYOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Council hereby approves payment of claims against the City of Cambridge in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the report of December 11, 2006 Claims Committee in the total sum of $2,170.45.

O-8     December 11, 2006
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is requested to arrange for the appropriate signage in front of City Hall recognizing the Cambridge Pop Warner B Team Cheerleaders for their Third Place finish in the National Cheerleading Competition; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to arrange for a suitable location for display of the trophy in City Hall.

TEXT OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report #1
|The Claims Committee held a public meeting on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at five o’clock and thirty minutes P.M. in the Sophie Anastos Room, City Hall for the purpose of considering claims filed against the city.

Present at the meeting were Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair of the Committee, Councillor Michael A. Sullivan, Nancy Glowa, Deputy City Solicitor, Sam Ayelsworth, Assistant City Solicitor and Donna P. Lopez, Deputy City Clerk.

Vice Mayor Toomey opened the meeting and stated the purpose. Thereupon the committee moved to the consideration of the following claims:

Vice Mayor Toomey thanked all those present for their attendance.

The meeting was adjourned at five o’clock and fifty-two minutes P.M.

For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Timothy J. Toomey, Chair