O-1.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: November is National Adoption Month; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record declaring November as National Adoption Month in the City of Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate departments to hang a banner in front of City Hall recognizing National Adoption Month.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-2.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: In response to the tragic events of September 11, security in public buildings is being enhanced; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge City Hall provides the general public with unencumbered access to a wide range of municipal departments; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Police Commissioner to study the feasibility of reinstating the policy of assigning a police officer to patrol City Hall during business hours.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-3.
October 15, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
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 work with the Water Department and other appropriate City Departments to address the persistent sewage smell problem at the intersection of Dudley and Cedar Streets in North Cambridge.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-4.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to prepare an amendment to the municipal code to ban the operation of motorized scooters on public streets and sidewalks in Cambridge.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-5.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging the State Legislature to adopt state legislation to ban the operation of motorized scooters on public ways and sidewalks; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Cambridge legislative delegation and the Public Safety Committee of the Massachusetts General Court.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-6.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting legislation entitled "AN ACT PERMITTING THE USE OF PHOTOMONITORING DEVICES " as a means of promoting traffic safety in the cities of Boston and Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this motion to the Committee on Public Safety.
CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR BORN.
O-7.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the condition of the resurfacing of Cambridge Street at the corners of Prospect Street and Tremont Street; a person stepping off the curb onto the street encounters various surface levels and unevenness.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-8.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the landlord with the view in mind of considering extending the lease for the North Cambridge Family Center; and be it further
ORDERED: That in the event of a solution not being met with the above parties, the City Manager be and hereby is requested to assist the Center for Families to locate a new space for their facility.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-9.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with a draft ordinance to specify that any construction entity, whether City, private contractor working for the city, or private construction operation, is responsible for the elimination of any rodent infestation created or worsened through the construction work.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-10.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This day the City Council commemorates a much-loved and unique son of Cambridge, Lawrence Lloyd Hinkson, better known to many as “Reverend Larry Love;” and
WHEREAS: Lawrence was born in Cambridge to Charles and Jeswene Hinkson on July 5, 1926; and
WHEREAS: Lawrence graduated from Cambridge High and Latin and Berkeley School of Music; and
WHEREAS: As a pianist and songwriter, Lawrence was especially proud of “Star of Love,” a song he wrote that was later recorded by vocalist Roy Hamilton in the 1950’s; and
WHEREAS: Lawrence served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS: In later years, Lawrence was a familiar sight to the residents of Cambridge as he made his way around the city on roller skates wearing one of his many military outfits or as he took one of his many breaks at the 1369 Coffee House, one of his favorite Cambridge destinations; and
WHEREAS: Lawrence was a colorful and inextricable part of the Central Square community; his image is depicted in both outdoor murals of Central Square, one on Massachusetts Avenue, and one on Brookline Street; and
WHEREAS: Lawrence will be missed by his many friends and relatives, his sisters Vivian Breedy, Cynthia Spooner, Leona (Bernice) Weems and Thaishim Hammonds; his children Linda Scales-Ardolino, Terri Nelson, Lawrence Hinkson Jr., Jeswene Smith, Nickohl Moody, Joye Thomas, Aprille Bakit, Michael Hinkson and Angel; his niece Carol Hill; and many other nieces, nephews, grandchildren and other relatives; and
WHEREAS: Central Square cannot be the same without the presence of Reverend Larry Love, but his spirit and his memory will survive here; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record dedicating the corner of Inman Street and Massachusetts Avenue as "Reverend Larry Love Square;" and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution for presentation to the Hinkson family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-11.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the security measures that the city has taken in light of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-12.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report to the City Council in two weeks on a timeline for appointments to a permanent Open Space Committee.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-13.
October 15, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the appropriate City Departments to ensure that the flashing signals installed on Rindge Avenue near the Fitzgerald School work properly.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-14.
October 15, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the appropriate City Departments to ensure that the flashing signals that were installed near St. Peter's School on Concord Avenue work properly.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-15.
October 15, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing gratitude and support for the members of the Cambridge Fire Department who traveled to New York to support the families of deceased firefighters who died in the line of duty; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Cambridge Fire Department to assist in their efforts in any way possible.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-16.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Director of Traffic, Parking and Transportation to develop a permanent solution to the continuously inoperable flashing yellow light on Concord Avenue near St. Peter's School.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-17.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to inform the City Council of whether it is the City's policy to allow City of Cambridge employees to proudly display the American flag on city vehicles.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
O-18.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Superintendent of Schools to provide the City Council with a report on the following:
· Whether all public schools participated in the Pledge of Allegiance that was held nationally; and
· Whether public schools in the City of Cambridge begin their day with the Pledge of Allegiance.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
RECONSIDERATION FILED BY COUNCILLOR DAVIS ON THIS MATTER.
O-19.
October 15, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consider focusing the October 22, 2001 round table meeting on the subject of security planning for the City since the events of September 11, 2001 if the staff can adequately prepare in one week; and be it further
ORDERED: That if the staff cannot prepare the information in time for the October 22, 2001 round table, the discussion on the census will go forward as previously planned and the security round table will be scheduled when ready.
In City Council October 15, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk