CITY OF WORCESTER
CITY CLERK
DEPARTMENT
JOURNAL OF THE CITY
COUNCIL - JULY 6, 1999
7:00 P.M.
Convened: 7:10 P.M.
Adjourned:
11:31 P.M.
1. INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. Walter Tilleman
Pleasant St. Baptist Church
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL CALL - All present except Councillor Lukes who arrived at 7:13 P.M.
HEARINGS AND
ORDERS - 7:00 P.M.
Hearings held
4. MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY for three joint pole locations on: CARPENTER AVE.
5. MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY for a conduit and cable system at the intersection of: MAYFIELD ST. AND CHANDLER ST.
6. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE &
TELEGRAPH COMPANY for a conduit location on: MILLBURY STREET.
4a-6a ADOPTED
4a. Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and NEW
ENGLAND TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY for three joint pole locations on:
CARPENTER AVE.
5a. Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY for a conduit
and cable system at the intersection of: MAYFIELD ST. AND CHANDLER ST.
6a. Granting permission to NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH
COMPANY for a conduit location on: MILLBURY STREET.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M.
7. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Attorney Jonathan Finkelstein on behalf of Josue Rosa request that the Zoning Map be amended by changing the current zoning designation from RG-5 to BL-1.0 for property located at 530-574 Pleasant St.
Hearing held -
Ordinance Committee voted to accept the Report of the Planning Board and deny
the Petition
8. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Patrick O. Vargo, President, Vargo & Associates request City Council to assign all portions of the abandoned Bradley St. that did not automatically return to the property now owned by VA to VA.
Hearing held -
Ordinance Committee voted to accept the Report of the Planning Board and
approve the Petition
FIRST ITEMS OF
BUSINESS
9. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Departments seeking capital funds for vehicles.
Placed on file
10. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to impact of a 70%, 80% and 90% reduction to the recommended capital equipment purchases for fiscal 2000.
Placed on file
11. Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Seventy Five Thousand
Dollars ($3,875,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, City Wide
Capital Equipment for the purpose of purchasing additional departmental
equipment.
Placed on file
- See 28K of the City Manager’s Calendar
12. Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
($125,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, City Wide Capital
Equipment for the purpose of purchasing additional departmental equipment
(Geographic Information Systems) for the Sewer Department.
Voted to
advertise proposed Loan Order
13. Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
($125,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, City Wide Capital
Equipment for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment (Geographic
Information Systems) for the Water Department.
Voted to
advertise proposed Loan Order
14. ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST
14a. ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST
PETITIONS
15-17 REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD
15. Attorney Stacey L. Forget on behalf of Joseph Nozzolilo request to extend ML-0.5 zoning line which runs through the center of West Mountain St. to cover lot numbers 70 and 74 which are presently in an RS-7 zone. Petitioner is in the process of purchasing said lots and would like to operate a limousine service at this location.
16. Attorney Peter J. Dawson on behalf of David J. Fahlstrom request
City Council to rezone parcels of land off Park Ave. and Abbott St. as shown on
the attached map from RG-5 to BG-3.
17. Tracey Frohock request City to abandon the right of way in
property fronting on Monticello Dr. and listed by the City Assessor as Lots 1
and 2, Page 26, Book 42.
18-23 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
18. Councillor John F. Finnegan on behalf of Harry Glixman request
sidewalk repair and to adjust shut off valves which are above grade on May St.
19. Councillor John F. Finnegan on behalf of Harry Glixman request
Public Works correct winter draw off from City property causing icy hazardous
condition in winter season on May St.
20. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Michael &
Michelle Connelly request City repair/replace sidewalk in front of 36 North
Parkway.
21. Steven & Cecile Lewis et al request sidewalk be repaired at
116 Brookline St.
22. Murdell Bevas request sidewalk at 23 Edgeworth St. be paved.
23. Kathleen Holden request sidewalk repair in front of 34 Florence
St.\
23a. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of John Haddad request
Public Works provide emergency repair to sidewalks between Harrison St. and
Kelley Square. Referred to Public Works Committee - Suspension of Rules
24-31 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE
24. Councillor John F. Finnegan on behalf of Harry Glixman request 20 MPH advisory signs and Police patrol in order to stop excessive speeding in the May St. area from Lovell St. to June St.
25. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Green Island Residents Group request left turn signal on Vernon St. at the I-290 east and west intersection.
26. Eladio & Gladys Miranda request residential parking at 17, 19 & 21 Kendall St.
27. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Green Island C.D.C. request one hour parking from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 97 Temple St.
28. Donna Benoit et al request handicap parking space in front of 82 Hamilton St.
29. State Representative John P. Fresolo on behalf of Robert W. Degon et al request left turn arrow for westbound Sunderland Rd. to turn left to southbound Grafton St.
30. Janice & Gary Silverman et al request to remove the "No Left Turn" sign from Millbrook St. onto Merton Rd. between 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. and to remove the "No Right Turn" sign from Burncoat St. onto Burncoat Terrace between 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. as they severely curtail the ability of residents to reach their homes in a timely fashion.
31. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Peter Waskelevich request handicap parking in front of 73 Ernest Ave.
31a. Councillor
John Finnegan on behalf of Cecelia Mason request resident only parking at 5
Pembroke St. Residents are denied any
space to park their cars because of an auto body shop and other business parking
in the proximity of 5 Pembroke St. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee
- Suspension of Rules
31b. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of John Haddad request Police Department enforcement along Harding St. from Temple St. to Harrison St. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules
31c. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of John Haddad request Traffic Engineering provide report and suggestions regarding intersection of Harrison and Harding Sts. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules
31d. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request Traffic Engineer to consider a turning lane indicating “right turn only” for northbound traffic on Grafton St. at the intersection of Sunderland Rd. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules
31e. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request Traffic Engineer to consider a turning lane indicating “right turn only” for southbound traffic on Grafton ST. at the intersection of Blithewood Ave. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules
32 & 33 REFERRED TO THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER
32. Melanie Willett request addition of two Stop signs on Burncoat St. where it crosses Fairhaven Rd., making this a four-way stopping intersection.
33. Corinne Devine, Chairman for Crystal Park Resident Group request Stop sign at the corner of Charlotte and Florence Sts.
33a. Councillor
Stephen Patton on behalf of John Atlas request Stop sign on Chester St. at
Parkton Ave. Referred to the Traffic Engineer - Suspension of Rules
34. Carlton A. Watson, Chair, The National Conference for Community and Justice requests to appear before City Council on July 6, 1999 to discuss the position of The National Conference for Community and Justice, Worcester County Region on the topic of Police-Community relations. Referred to Public Safety Committee
35. Sharon M. O'Connor et al request removal of the X-Show billboards and to stop similar billboard ads in the future of this nature. Council suspended its rules to allow Petitioner to speak. See #86b of the City Council Calendar
35a. Councillor John Finnegan on behalf of Arthur & Aphrodites Sutton request “Closed Caption” of television sound of City Council meetings for hearing handicap citizens. Referred to the City Manager - Suspension of Rules
36. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
Thomas R. Hoover
City Manager
City Council
Calendar for July 6, l999
1. NON-CITY
COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
2. CITY
COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
3. AIRPORT:
A Request
adoption of two resolutions:
A resolution to file and accept a Grant from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for Fiscal Year 1999 Airport Improvement Program; and a resolution to file and accept a Fiscal Year 2000 Grant from the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission.
Resolutions
adopted
4. ASSESSORS:
5. BUDGET
OFFICE:
A. Communication relative to a reduction in the FY 2000 Capital Equipment Budget in the amount of $390,000.
Placed on file
6. CIVIC
CENTER:
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
8. DEVELOPMENT:
A. Communication relative to Brownfields Brochure.
Referred to
Commerce & Development Committee
B. Communication relative to Two Staff Assistant II positions.
Order adopted
C. Communication relative to Downtown Vision Report.
Referred to
Commerce & Development Committee
D. Communication relative to Status of the Worcester's Medical Center Complex.
Referred to Commerce &
Development Committee for review before the August 17, 1999 City Council
meeting
9. ELDER
AFFAIRS:
10. ELECTION COMMISSION:
A. Communication relative to One Polling Place Change.
Placed on file
11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
12. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:
A. Communication relative to Requirements Towards Community Service.
Placed on file
13. FIRE:
14. HUMAN RESOURCES:
A. Communication relative to Department of Industrial Accidents Grant.
Placed on file
B. Communication relative to Total Number of DH and Z Schedule Positions.
Placed on file
C. Request adoption of two Ordinances Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, l996, Occupational Group Z - Executive Management Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory. Also An Ordinance Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, l996, Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory.
Voted to
advertise proposed Salary Ordinances
15. INFORMATION SERVICES:
16. LAW:
A. Request adoption of Tobacco Control Ordinance Amendment.
Voted to
advertise proposed Ordinance
B. Request adoption of an order to sign a lease of the land known as Camp Joy.
Order adopted
C. Communication relative to Operating Rules and Policies of the city's government access channel.
Referred to
Public Service & Transportation Committee
17. LICENSE COMMISSION:
18. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:
A. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of $300.00 from Paul N. Johnson Senior Ruth League to Benefit the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Department’s (Tivnan Field) Lake Park.
Resolution
adopted with gratitude
B. Communication relative to Green Hill Park Master Plan Implementation - Construction Progress Report.
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to l999 State American Legion Tournament.
Placed on file
19. PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
A. Communication relative to June Meeting of the Route 146 CAC/Route 146 Update.
Referred to
Commerce & Development Committee
B. Request adoption of a resolution to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health for FY'1999 Public Relations Initiative Program.
Resolution
adopted
C. Communication relative to Progress Report - Lincoln Plaza Redevelopment.
Referred to
Commerce & Development Committee
D. Communication
relative to Revised Arts Overlay District Zoning Proposal.
Referred to
the Planning Board
E. Communication relative to Income Profile of Tenants.
Referred to
Housing Committee
F. Request adoption of a resolution to file a FY 2000 Community Policing Grant with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety.
Resolution
adopted
G. Communication relative to Planned Incentives for Arts District.
Referred to the Planning
Board and Commerce & Development Committee
H. Request adoption of a resolution to file and accept a Fiscal Year l999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice.
Resolution
adopted
I. Communication relative to Elder Shopper Service/Lincoln Village.
Referred to
Commerce & Development Committee
J. Communication relative to Fleet Bank Bus Shelter.
Placed on file
K. Communication relative to City Hall Rehabilitation Update.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
L. Communication relative to Theatrical Performances on the Common.
Referred to
Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee
20. POLICE:
A. Communication relative to what Divisions Police Officers will be replaced by Civilians.
Referred to
Public Safety Committee
B. Communication relative to Police Surveillance/Hadwen Park.
Referred to
Public Safety Committee
C. Communication relative to Parking on Grove Street.
Referred to
Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee
D. Communication relative to Increased Policing Presence on Mason and Pleasant Streets.
Placed on file
E. Communication relative to Early Intervention System.
Referred to
Public Safety Committee
21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:
A. Communication relative to Coyotes in Residential Areas.
Referred to
Public Safety Committee
22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:
A. Request that a donation of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) from the Alliance for Education donated through the Webster Five Cents Foundation to improve public access to technology, be accepted with gratitude.
Order adopted
with gratitude
23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
24. PUBLIC WORKS:
A. Communication relative to Status Report #4 - Street Resurfacing Projects.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
B. Communication relative to Pelham Street Flooding.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
C. Communication relative to Rice Square Traffic Signal Improvements.
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to Elderly Water Rate Exemptions.
Placed on file
E. Communication relative to Handicapped Accessibility at 2 Lafayette Street.
Placed on file
F. Communication relative to Construction of Force Main Sewer.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
G. Communication relative to Recyclables 9 Moore Ave.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
H. SUPPLEMENTAL - Communication
relative to Water Supply Status Report.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
25. PURCHASING:
A. Communication relative to Responsible Employer Ordinance Enforcement.
Referred to
Commerce & Development Committee
26. TREASURY:
27. VETERANS' SERVICES:
28. FINANCE:
A. Recommend that Three Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars Twenty Five Cents ($332,538.25) be transferred from the following accounts:
ACCT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
330-01 Pearl Elm Reserves $194,639.00
330-02 Fed.Plaza Reserves 85,429.25
330-03 Off St. Reserves
41,807.00
330-04 Parking Meter Reserves 10,663.00
Total $332,538.25
and appropriated to the
following accounts:
ACCT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
46S501 Pearl Elm Ord. Maint. $194,639.00
46S502 Fed.Plaza Ord.Maint. 85,429.25
46S503 Off St. Ord.Maint. 41,807.00
46S504 Parking Meter Ord.Maint.
10,663.00
Total $332,538.25
to provide funds for the purpose of providing sufficient operating funds for the Off Street Parking Program for the first quarter of fiscal 2000.
Order adopted
on a roll call
B. Recommend that Fifty Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($52,300.00) be transferred from the following accounts:
ACCT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
18S102 Youth Internship Black F.B.I. $20,500.00
18S102 Park Ranger Program $31,800.00
Total $52,300.00
and be appropriated to the
following accounts:
ACCT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
18S102 Worc.Fire Dept.G.I.S. $20,500.00
18S102 Alliance for Education $10,000.00
18S102 Evidence Recovery Van (WPD)$16,800.00
18S102 Rev.Prostitution Sting (WPD) $ 5,000.00
Total $ 52,300.00
to provide funds for the
purchase of equipment and program related activities.
Order adopted
on a roll call
C. Recommend that Eighty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($87,436.00) be transferred from Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #55C700, Worcester Public Library Building Rehabilitation.
Order adopted
on a roll call
D. Recommend that One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) be transferred from the following accounts:
ACCT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
14SSAL22 OPCD Salaries & Fringe $30,070.14
14S48023 Lead Paint $16,974.08
14S48423 Employment & Training $13,107.25
14S48523 Code Enforcement $64,848.53
Total $125,000.00
and be appropriated to the
following accounts:
ACCT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
14S40722 WRA/South Worc.Ind.Park $ 5,070.14
14S40723 WRA/South Worc.Ind.Park $94,929.86
Total $125,000.00
to provide funds for the predevelopment work at the proposed South Worcester Industrial Parkand to fund a position with the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance.
Order adopted
on a roll call
E. Recommend that Twenty One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00) be transferred from Account #359-76 Investment Surplus Trust Fund, and appropriated to Account #72T807, Hope Cemetery Rehabilitation.
Order adopted on
a roll call
F. Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) be transferred from Account #900-92000 City Manager's Contingency, and appropriated to Account #04S426, Worcester Cultural Commission.
Order adopted
on a roll call
G. Recommend that Thirty Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Four Dollars ($35,334.00) be transferred, when and as received, from Account #91C780,Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #41C703, DPW Department Capital Equipment.
Order adopted on
a roll call
H. Recommend that Thirty Seven Thousand Seventy Eight Dollars $37,078.00) be transferred, when and as received, from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #45C703, Water Department Capital Equipment.
Order adopted
on a roll call
I. Recommend that Sixty Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($62,350.00) be transferred from Account #91C711,Building Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #25C702, Police Department Building Rehabilitation.
Order adopted
on a roll call
J. Recommend that Eight Hundred Eighty Six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty One Dollars Eighty Eight Cents ($886,661.88) be transferred from Account #91C755, Library Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #55C702, Library Rehabilitation Construction.
Order adopted
on a roll call
K. Recommend adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Four Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($3,485,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C780 for the purpose of purchasing various city-wide departmental capital equipment.
Voted to
advertise proposed Loan Order
L. Recommend that One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Dollars ($143,000.00)
be transferred, when and as certified, from Account #2G-331-00, Golf Course
Retained Earnings, and appropriated to Account #710-93000 Golf Course Capital Outlay.
Order adopted
on a roll call
M. Recommend adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fourteen Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($14,800,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #04C707 to provide funds to the Worcester Redevelopment Authority to pay for the projected relocation and acquisition expenses for the East Central Urban Renewal Project (Worcester Medical Center).
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order. Also referred to Commerce & Development Committee for discussion before August 17, 1999 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCES/ORDERS:
30. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Request approval of Resolutions relative to Service on Boards & Commissions.
Resolutions adopted on a roll call - Citizens Advisory Council: Gary J. Vecchio, Carl J. McCarthy, Ann Flynn, John J. Walsh, Jr. and Janet A. Nuzzolilo
B. Communication relative to the Public Inebriate Program (P.I.P.) Task Force, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
Referred to
Community Development Committee
C. Communication relative to appointment of Legislative Liaison.
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to progress report of the City's Grime Watch Program.
Referred to
Public Works Committee
CHAIRMAN'S
ORDERS
37 FROM ETHNIC & MINORITY AFFAIRS
- Adopted
37. Request the Director of Human Resources report to City Council the date of the Civil Service Examination for Foreman.
38 & 39 FROM HEALTH - Adopted
38. Request City Manager report to City Council whether a special
type of permit may be granted to keep dogs in excess of the number limited to a
household by ordinance, which is alleged to have occurred recently at another
residence in the City, specifically 7 Short St.
39. Request City Clerk report to City Council the number of
householders who licensed more than two dogs at their household during the 1997
license year.
40-42 FROM MILITARY AFFAIRS - Adopted
40. That the City Council go on record in support of the High School
Diplomas for World War II Veterans program and request Administration and
School Department provide any logistical or financial support needed to make
this program a success.
41. Request Administration to provide City Council with an update on
the status of funding for the Vietnam Memorial at Green Hill Park.
42. Request Law Department to report as to whether there is a policy
or City Ordinance relative to installation of Veterans markers at Hope
Cemetery. Further, if a policy or
Ordinance does not exist to draft an Ordinance for the installation of all
Veterans markers at Hope Cemetery at no charge.
43-49 FROM PUBLIC SAFETY - Adopted
43. Request Police Chief to clarify in the revised policy and procedures for the Internal Affairs Division ways in which a citizen may file a complaint against the Worcester Police Department.
44. Request City Manager to consider revising the "Who May
Complain and How" section of the revised policy and procedures for the
Internal Affairs division so that an Internal Affairs Officer would be
available upon request or at the time of a complaint.
45. Request City Manager to consider the feasibility of whether the
Internal Affairs Division of the Worcester Police Department could be moved out
of the Worcester Police Headquarters to City Hall.
46. Request City Manager to consider changing the word citizen to
person in the policy and procedures for the Internal Affairs Division document.
47. Request City Manager to consider reviewing all past complaints
where no contact has been made with complainant since January 1, 1999.
48. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a copy of
policies and procedures as to what should be in police logs and internal
activity reports.
49. Request Police Chief to consider a short incident form so there
is a record of all incidents investigated by a Police Officer.
50-59 FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - Adopted
50. Request Administration to make Boston Ave. and Commonwealth Ave.
Salt Routes.
51. Request the Director of Traffic Engineering to report on any
winter safety issues from Stop signs in the Commonwealth Ave. and Boston Ave.
area.
52. Request Administration to enforce Stop signs in the Commonwealth
Ave. and Boston Ave. area.
53. That an Order of the City Council, "Ordered: That the City
Council be and is hereby requested to adopt a new policy that Stop Sign request
petitions would be initially referred for administrative action" adopted
in City Council May 12, 1998 be and the same is hereby rescinded.
54. Request the Office of Planning and Community Development to
conduct a comprehensive charrette concerning the area of the City bounded by West
Mountain St., West Boylston St., Ararat St. and I-190, inviting the membership
of the North Worcester Business Association, the Worcester Business Development
Corporation, the businesses in the Brooks/Pullman Sts. area and area residents,
in an effort to assess and recommend long term development and traffic
solutions in this area.
55. Request City Manager to provide City Council with the many
conditions that City Boards, Commissions and Departments issued in the
permitting for the Showcase Cinema North complex.
56. Request the Commissioner of Code Inspection to provide City
Council with any and all conditions for parking and other off-street conditions
from the building permit for renovations to building on property at 54
Fairhaven Rd. and dated circa 1990.
57. Request Police Chief to install a trailer mounted speed monitor
in the vicinity of 291 June St.
58. Request City Manager report to City Council the access and
egress situations at all Fire Stations and recommend prioritized improvements
and associated funding.
59. Request City Manager to recommend to City Council sufficient
funds for the reworking of the traffic signalization at the intersection of
Main and Mechanic Sts.
ORDERS
60. Request City Manager to work with the Worcester Consortium for
Higher Education and Worcester's institutions of higher education to plan and
coordinate a "College Day in Worcester" celebration for the next
school year. (Lukes)
Adopted
61. Request City Manager to communicate with the Worcester Consortium of Higher Education regarding the location and placement of signage directing visitors to the various colleges and institutions of higher education located in the City. (Lukes)
Adopted
62. Request that the City develop a program of free breast cancer
screenings for low income citizens, elderly and high-risk groups. This program would require considerable
support from the private sector and local health providers. Further, request City Manager to report back
to City Council in September on progress made.
(Mariano)
Adopted
63. Request City Council go on record in support of efforts to raise funds in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Said efforts to be organized through the City Manager's office and include a possible "casual day dress code" contribution. (Mariano)
Adopted
64. That the City Council approve the establishment of an overlay Arts District located on Main St. from Madison St. to Hammond St. and further, request City Manager to work with local and private organizations to aggressively promote said district. (Mariano, Luster, Nadeau, Finnegan, Cooney, Patton, Clancy, Petty, Murray)
Referred to
the Planning Board
65. Request City Council adopt "A Vision for Downtown Worcester" as an outline for development of downtown. Further, request City Manager to develop an Action Plan for implementation and submit it to City Council. (Mariano, Clancy, Petty, Cooney, Luster, Patton, Finnegan, Murray, Nadeau)
Adopted - Also
referred to Commerce & Development Committee
66. Request Administration to request UMass-Memorial Healthcare to consider re-instituting the "Kid's Stop" emergency room pediatrics services at the inner city Belmont St. campus. (Luster)
Adopted
67. Request City Manager consider appointing Development Office liaisons from the existing business and merchant groups to develop and broaden the issues of mutual concern. (Murray)
Adopted
68. Request Administration to develop a plan and timetable for evening and weekend parking on the Department of Public Works lot fronting Shrewsbury St. (Murray, Perotto)
Mayor Mariano moved to
amend: Further, request City Manager include in his response the plan to move
the fence back to provide parking and why this plan was not implemented.
Order adopted,
as amended
69. Request Administration report to City Council concerning the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority situation concerning a reported delay of up to one year in the initialization of full commuter rail service to and from Worcester's Union Station. (Murray)
Adopted
70. Request Administration consider initiating evening hours at the Worcester Police Headquarters for the appropriate permitting for firearms licenses. (Murray)
Adopted
71. Request Administration to designate Shrewsbury St. as the preferred location for constructing a minor league baseball stadium. (Murray, Perotto, Lukes, Nadeau, Cooney, Finnegan, Luster, Mariano, Petty)
Adopted - Also
referred to Commerce & Development Committee
72. Request Administration report to City Council on previous studies conducted regarding the siting of a minor league baseball stadium. Clancy)
Adopted - Also
referred to Commerce & Development Committee
73. Request Administration report to City Council on all efforts to have vacant houses along the Millbury St. and Ballard St. Route 146 Corridor demolished by Mass. Highway Department. (Clancy)
Adopted
74. Request City Manager to consider including the Urban Tree recommendation of planting 2,000 shade trees during the year 2000 as a component of the City's All-American City application. (Murray, Petty)
Adopted
75. Request City Manager to consider establishing a task force including the Worcester Housing Authority/Consortium of Higher Education/Housing Advocates and Chamber of Commerce to develop a plan for housing in downtown Worcester. (Lukes)
Adopted
76. Request Administration report on the amount of revenues generated by the hotel/motel tax in the past three years; how said proceeds were distributed and a breakdown and the percentage of total monies collected which were allocated to the City of Worcester and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Lukes)
Adopted
77. Request City Manager to communicate with the Central Mass. legislative delegation and report on the feasibility of drafting legislation to change the hotel/motel tax formula to give Worcester a greater share for the purpose of funding downtown infrastructure improvements/downtown marketing/ downtown revitalization. (Lukes)
Adopted
78. Request City Auditor to report on the funding status of the pension system after receipts of proceeds of pension obligation bond investments, including both investments and liabilities. (Lukes)
Adopted
79. Request City Manager develop a pool rehabilitation plan for all City pools and a funding mechanism for repair to include Block Grants. (Clancy, Nadeau)
Adopted
79a. Request City Manager provide a report on the lengths of runways at
Worcester Regional Airport and the types of aircraft that can be
accommodated. Further, request a
history of the shortening of the runway at the Airport. Motion-Petty @ #3A CM - Adopted
79b. Request City Council to adopt Resolutions to file for grants from
the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for FY 1999 Airport Improvements
Program and from the Mass. Aeronautics Commission and further, request
Administration accept grants contingent upon City Council review. Motion-Mariano
@ #3A CM - Adopted
79c. Request City Manager report at the August 17, 1999 City Council
meeting relative to the City’s plans for the downtown holiday lighting
program. Motion-Luster @ #8C CM - Adopted
79d. Request Administration to look at the top ten taxpayers in downtown
and bring them together for their input into the Downtown Vision Report. Motion-Cooney
@ #8C CM - Adopted
79e. Request City Solicitor to provide City Council with a legal
opinion as to the ability of the City Council and/or the Administration to
access revenue streams for the Worcester Redevelopment Authority if at any time
the Worcester Redevelopment Authority were to disagree with the position of
City government. Motion-Petty @ #8D CM - Adopted
79f. Request City Manager report if the $14.8 million loan for Medical
City has any affect on other capital budget projects. Motion-Petty @ #8D CM - Adopted
79g. Request City Manager report on what happened in the legislature
relative to cutting of the $7.4 million increase for the Worcester
Redevelopment Authority. Motion-Perotto @ #8D CM - Adopted
79h. Request Administration to provide City Auditor, for review and a
report to City Council, with an inventory of all Worcester Redevelopment
Authority assets and revenue sources, present and projected. Motion-Murray
@ #8D CM - Adopted
79I. Request City Manager report whether the Operating Rules &
Policies of the City’s government access channel will include closed caption
capability. Motion-Luster @ #16C CM -
Adopted
79j. Request Administration report on providing for 2,000 seats or
bleachers at Tivnan Field and rehabilitation of existing building in order to
provide restrooms. Motion-Clancy @ #18C CM - Adopted
79k. Request Marketing Director be involved in the marketing of the
proposed Arts District. Motion-Luster @ #19G CM - Adopted
79L. Request City Manager to request the Worcester Regional Transit
Authority to move forward and order the bus shelters for the front of City
Hall. Motion-Clancy @ #19J CM - Adopted
79m. Request Administration provide City Council with a status report on
the bus shelter that was approved for in front of Memorial at Hahnemann
Hospital. Motion-Luster @ #19J CM - Adopted
79n. Request Police Chief report if there have been any arrests made
for vandalism at Hadwen Park. Motion-Petty @ #20B CM - Adopted
79o. Request City Manager report as to how Public Works is dealing with
scavenging City-wide. Motion-Lukes @ #24G CM - Adopted
79p. Request City Manager provide City Council with a follow-up report
on scavenging throughout the City. Motion-Cooney @ #24G CM - Adopted
79q. Request that the Capital
Budget be recommitted to the City Manager.
Motion-Patton @ Capital Budget
Items - Denied on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas (Luster, Patton, Mariano) and 8
Nays
79r. That the Capital Budget be reduced by the itemized list of
vehicles previously stated in the amount of $1,805,000.00 to the extent these
vehicles are not already included in the 10% cut by the City Manager. Motion-Luster
@ Capital Budget Items - Denied on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas (Luster, Patton,
Mariano) and 8 Nays
79s. Request City Manager to further reduce the Capital Budget by
$485,000.00 only to give a cap at $3,000,000.00. Motion-Clancy @ Capital
Budget Items - Denied on a roll call vote of 4 Yeas (Clancy, Luster, Patton,
Mariano) and 7 Nays
79t. Request City Manager to provide City Council with an inventory of
vehicles in the School Department. Motion-Patton @ Capital Budget Items -
Adopted
79u. Request City Manager to give consideration to more capital funds
for sidewalks in the next budget. Motion-Perotto @ Capital Budget Items -
Adopted
79v. Request City Manager to contact AK Media and the Outdoor
Advertising Board in Boston relative to billboards promoting the X-Show in the
City of Worcester. Motion-Cooney @ #35CC - Adopted
79w. Request City Manager to contact U Mass Memorial relative to
expanding the hours of operation of the “Kids Stop” at the U Mass. campus. Motion-Petty
@ 36CC - Adopted
79x. Request City Manager take whatever steps are necessary to ensure
that any damage caused by a private contractor to County St. are repaired. Mariano
- Suspension of Rules - Adopted
80 ADOPTED
80. SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: GROVE STREET
81-83 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL
81. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: HENRIETTA STREET
82. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: RICE LANE
83. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: BARNSTABLE ROAD
COMMUNICATION
84. David J. Rushford, City Clerk transmitting report relative to the number of households wherein more than two dogs were licensed during the 1997 license year, the last license year in which more than two dogs could be licensed to a dwelling unit.
Referred to
Health Committee
CHAIRMAN'S
RESOLUTION
85 FROM MILITARY AFFAIRS - Adopted
85. That the City Council of the City of Worcester thank our state delegation for their efforts in seeking to procure full funding for siting of the Vietnam Memorial at Green Hill Park.
RESOLUTION
86. That the City Council go on record requesting the Administration to pursue all available options to assist the management of Upland Gardens in seeking additional financial resources to minimize any further loss of project based affordable rental units. (Nadeau, Patton, Perotto, Clancy, Mariano) Adopted
86a. That the City Council of the City of Worcester requests our State
delegation try to bring the $7.4
million back to the City of Worcester to ensure that the revenue stream
will not have an adverse affect on the
City’s budgets in the future. Motion-Perotto @ #8D CM - Adopted
86b. That the City Council of the City of Worcester wishes to express
its opposition to the language and wording used on billboards advertising the
X-Show. Further, that the City Council
requests more sensitivity in what is projected to families and young people in
the City of Worcester who would be reading these billboards. Motion-Clancy
@ #35CC - Adopted on a roll call 11-0
87. RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE:
FINANCE
#40CC
June 22, 1999
Order - Request City Council to schedule Finance sessions beginning the first week in January 2000 in order to commence discussions regarding budget issues. (Lukes)
#41CC
June 22, 1999
Order - Request City Manager to present a budget for the next fiscal year with a rate of growth that is either at the rate of inflation or excludes new growth, whichever sum is lower. (Lukes)
REPORTS
88 & 89 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
88. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ETHNIC & MINORITY AFFAIRS Upon
the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to
status of Foreman promotions in the Department of Public Works and the Civil
Service examinations: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order
requesting the City Solicitor prepare and file Home Rule legislation relative
to Foreman promotions in the Department of Public Works.
89. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the
Communication of the City Manager requesting City Council approval of the
change to the Guidelines for the Construction, Location and Payment of Military
Memorials, Plaques and Markers: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order.
90-93 ACCEPTED
90. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the Petition of
Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Paul Gunnerson requesting City look
into providing free installation of a veterans burial plaque that is provided
by the Department of Veterans Affairs: recommend Petition be placed on file.
91. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the
Communication of the City Manager relative to Progress Report on Vietnam
Memorial site at Green Hill: recommend Communication be placed on file.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the
following Petitions: recommend Petitions be denied.
92. Donald J. Dufault request City of Worcester name the intersection of Indiana St. and Brightwood Ave. in memory of Paul Albert Dufault, Seaman 1st Class, U.S.N.R. who was killed on June 29, 1945 in New Orleans, LA while on active duty.
93. Mayor Raymond V. Mariano on behalf of Donald Dufault request City Council to erect a monument in honor of Paul Albert Dufault, Seaman 1st Class, U.S.N.R. who was killed on June 29, 1945 in New Orleans, LA while on active duty, at the intersection of Indiana St. and Brightwood Ave.
94 & 95 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
94. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of Peter & Denise Farnsworth requesting to make Diana St. public.
95. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of A.P. Etre, A.P. Etre Builders, Inc. requesting City Council to accept O'Hara Circle as a public street.
96 REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR A HEARING
96. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Samuel R. DeSimone, Attorney for Stop & Shop Supermarket, Inc. requesting to discontinue Winfield St. as a public street from its intersection with Parker St. northerly, a distance of 291.51' to its intersection with Winfield Place.
97-99 APPROVED BY PLANNING BOARD AND REMOVED FROM OFFICIAL
MAP
97. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Samuel R. DeSimone, Attorney for Stop & Shop Supermarket, Inc. requesting to remove a portion of Abbot St., a private way, beginning at its intersection with Winfield St. northeasterly 371.72' to a point on Abbot St. from the Official Map.
98. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Samuel R. DeSimone, Attorney for Stop & Shop Supermarket, Inc. request City Council remove Winfield Place, a private way, from its intersection with Winfield St. thence running northwesterly to its intersection with Mayfield St. from the Official Map.
99. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Samuel R. DeSimone, Attorney for Stop & Shop Supermarket, Inc. requesting to remove a portion of Winfield St., a private way, from its intersection with Winfield Place easterly a distance of 338.8' to its intersection with Park Ave. from the Official Map.
100 & 101 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL
100. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Milton P. & Alice C. Higgins requesting abatement of Street Assessment #23334 in the amount of $3,453.00 on Barrows Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.
101. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Heinz J. & Carol Ring requesting abatement of Street Assessment #24417 in the amount of $12,367.26 on Barrows Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $8,399.76.
102-115 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting private street maintenance: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Orders.
102. Barbara Welch et al request private street maintenance on
Frederickson Ave.
103. Ralph W. Comrie et al request private street maintenance on
Wallingford Rd.
104. Russell Hendrickson et al request to fill in potholes on paved
private streets, Otto Ave. to Dane Ave. to Evenson Ave.
105. Ronald Stanton, Jr. et al request to grade Nathaniel St. under
private street maintenance.
106. Dina Dionne et al request emergency private street maintenance on
Whitla Dr.
107. Francis Bird & Geraldine Shine request private street
maintenance in front of 61 Derby St.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting street resurfacing: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Orders.
108. John F. Carrigan request Birmingham Rd. be resurfaced from Burncoat St. to Michigan Rd.
109. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. request resurfacing of the
public portion of Westchester St.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting sidewalk repair: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Orders.
110. Vasilios Hristoforidis et al request sidewalk at 198 May St.
across from Fairlawn Hospital be repaired.
111. Annette Montanez Gonzalez request sidewalk repair in front of 22
Tower St.
112. Linda Nash, Property Manager, The Royal Worcester request sidewalk
repair at the corner of Grand and Hollis Sts.
113. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Holly Setaro request
sidewalk repair in front of 44 Chilmark St.
114. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter
Geoffroy requesting City Council to repair steps on 34 Boyden St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order to place steps on 34 Boyden St. on the
Sidewalk Repair List.
115. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Norma
Sandison, Mechanics Hall request handicap ramp be constructed on Waldo St. to
facilitate access to Mechanics Hall: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order to place Waldo St. on the Sidewalk Repair List.
116-137 ACCEPTED
116. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary
E. Cote requesting City of Worcester to install sanitary sewer in Upland St.
for #70 Upland St.: recommend Petition be referred to the Planning Board.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed on file.
117. Margaret A. Pennace request to speak before the Worcester City Council
at its meeting of October 6, 1998 on the subject of water pollution.
118. Carey Macaruso request City Council to investigate drainage problem
caused by a wall on 28 Marsh Ave.
119. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Russell & Doris
Livesay request Public Works investigate relocation of several telephone poles
on Clark St. near Pocasset Ave. to improve drivers view entering Clark St.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Orders: recommend Orders be placed on file.
120. Order of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau that the Sidewalk Repair List
for the 1999 construction season be amended as follows: Delete: 95 Elm St., 179
Highland St., Highland St. West St. to Ormond St., odd side, 714 Main St., 627
Main St. and add Clifton St., even side, 5, 7, 9, and 11 New York St., 8
Charlton St.
121. Order of Councillor Michael C. Perotto that the Sidewalk Repair List for the 1999 construction season be amended as follows: Delete 120-126 Water St., 80, 84, 90 Commodore Rd., 49 Coolidge Rd., 492 Mill St., 17 Durant Way and add Lakeview St. from Alvarado Ave. to Coburn Ave., both sides, 6 Judson Rd.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Reports of the Planning Board upon Petitions to make streets public: recommend
Reports and Petitions be placed on file.
122. Ralph Allison et al request to make Marconi Rd. public.
123. Ralph Allison et al request to make Heroult Rd. public.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on
file.
124. Transmitting communication relative to Grime Watch Program Progress
Report #1.
125. Transmitting communication relative to Grime Watch Program.
126. Transmitting communication relative to a status report on a Public
Works Economic Development grant for Engineering Services, a Granite St.
Feasibility Study and the rehabilitation of Stafford St. Bridge.
127. Transmitting communication relative to Public Compost Site at
Ballard St. Yard.
128. Transmitting communication relative to Patching the 3-4 short
areas on Gardner St.
129. Transmitting communication relative to Status Report #1 - Street
Resurfacing Projects.
130. Transmitting communication relative to Status Report #2 - Street
Resurfacing Projects.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions: recommend Petitioners be given leave to withdraw.
131. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. request rescarifying of Viele Ave.
132. Mildred Beauregard request to repair sidewalk in front of stairs at 108 Morningside Rd.
133. Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of Janine McGovern request City of Worcester accept sewer and water line in Otsego Rd. from Forest St. to public portion.
134. Philip Safern request installation of an additional catch basin in the north side of Pleasant St. across from Hadwen Lane to correct recurring flooding problem.
135. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Barbara Sparhawk et al request Public Works resolve drainage problem on Gates Lane in vicinity of Wayne St.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions: recommend Petitions be denied.
136. Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of Joe Lariviere, Worcester Rentals request Public Works complete sidewalk from corner of Highland St. onto Suburban Rd.
137. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Leo Reynolds request new sidewalk on Main St. at 1382, 1386 and 1394 between Armandale St. and Merchant St.
138-151 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions requesting signs: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Orders.
138. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Arthur Tirella, Christopher House of Worcester request private directional signs in the Belmont St. area for the purpose of locating Christopher House.
139. Councillors Janice L. Nadeau, Paul P. Clancy, Jr. and Timothy P. Murray request Director of Traffic Engineering to provide "No Parking" signs (20') from Here to Corner at intersections of Kendig and College Sts., Kendig and Southbridge Sts., Dutton and College Sts. and Electric and College Sts.
140. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Greg Root request new crosswalk signs at the Beacon St./Madison St. crosswalk.
141. Grace Kanoon request Children at Play or Speed Limit signs on Gates Lane.
142. Ralph Ferraro request to install a "Blind Drive" sign at
the corner of Plantation and Franklin Sts.
143. Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of Lisa Lee request
"Blind Child" sign on Pershing St. in vicinity of Pershing St. and
Quinapoxet Lane.
144. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Terry Johnson requesting
the Traffic Engineer install corner clearance signs at all approaches to the
intersection of Vernon and Harlem Sts. in the interest of pedestrian and
motorist safety.
145. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Green Island CDC requesting to
remove Bus Stop at 85 Green St. and provide 15 minute parking: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
146. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Larry & Sandy Webb et al requesting resident parking on Bowdoin St. from
Irving St. to 14 Bowdoin St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order
to provide for resident permit parking on the north side only in front of 14
Bowdoin St. for a trial period of 90 days.
147. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of John McAvoy et al requesting "No Left Turn onto Rt. 9 between 4:00-6:00
p.m." on Bauer St. at Rt. 9 (Main St.)
Also request speed limit be reduced to 20 MPH on Bauer St./Farmington
St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
148. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Asadoorian Family requesting
15 minute parking at 85-95 Millbury St.: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order.
149. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Lenny Ciuffredo, Brown Sq. Crime
Watch requesting crosswalk on Plantation St. between Tampa St. and Plantation
Terrace across from the former Bloomingdale School: recommend adoption of
the accompanying Order.
150. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Jennifer Bourassa requesting
Traffic and Parking to have a speed monitor on Main St. at Freeland St. and
another on May St. at Woodland St. to monitor traffic speed: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
151. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Donald Courtney, Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 requesting installation
of a traffic signal in front of the Fire Station on West Boylston St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to include the
installation of a traffic signal on West Boylston St. in front of the Fire
Station in next year's Fire Department Capital recommendation.
152 ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED & VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
152. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Green Island CDC and Roxy's Fiestas
requesting removal of loading zone signs at 1 and 3 Lafayette St. and replace
with 30 minute parking signs: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order
and passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
153-164 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES
153. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Charles Bibaud, Kangaroo Crossing requesting to abolish the taxi stand parking
space at 200 Commercial St. next to Family Bank and install 15 minute general
parking: recommend passage of the accompanying two proposed Ordinances.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following
Petitions requesting handicap parking: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinances.
154. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Virginia & Onnie
Hakala requesting handicap parking in front of 61 Boyd St.
155. James Beland requesting handicap parking in front of 101 Arthur
St.
156. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Carol Fafard requesting removal
of handicap parking in front of 12 Wall St.: recommend passage of the
accompanying proposed Ordinance.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions requesting resident sticker parking: recommend passage
of the accompanying proposed Ordinances.
157. Richard Rushford et al request resident sticker parking on Dutton
St. from College St. east to the dead end.
158. John & Kristen Riggles request to make entire length of Highland Terrace resident permit parking only 6:30-9:30 a.m., Monday-Friday.
159. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor John Finnegan on behalf of Mark Laporte requesting No Parking
signs on either side of driveway located at 3 Prouty Lane: recommend passage
of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
160. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Stephen Patton requesting "No Parking" on Grove St. in
vicinity of Chadwick St. in front of Education Association of Worcester: recommend
passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
161. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Nancy & Joseph Kenney requesting to change the "No Parking"
space on Duxbury Rd. across from the driveway of #21 to a two car area instead
of one: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to prohibit
parking on the north side of Duxbury Rd.
162. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of William McNeil, Bill's Restaurant
requesting to rescind "No Right Turn" at corner of Grafton and
Franklin Sts.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
163. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Celeste Butcher requesting removal of taxicab signs and revise time limit on
Institute Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
164. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor John Finnegan requesting removal of parking meters located on
either side of resident driveway at 423 Chandler St. which are obstructing
visibility of handicap driver upon exiting from drive onto Chandler St.: recommend
passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
165-191 ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following various Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed on file.
165. Linda Brosnahan request residential parking on Fairhaven Rd.
166. Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Doug Smith request
City consider restricting turns from Frank St. onto Belmont St.
167. Councillor Stephen Patton request installation of speed humps or
other speed control devices on Country Club Boulevard.
168. Stephen Williston et al request to address the problem of speeding
on Country Club Boulevard.
169. William Tattan request to prohibit left turns on West Chester St.
from westbound traffic turning left into Barry Rd. Extension between the hours
of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Councillor Murray was recused
170. Councillor Stephen Patton request No Parking on Grove St.
northerly from Chadwick St. for a distance of 50'.
171. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Lori Mathews request
speed bumps in the vicinity of 30-42 Marsh Ave.
172. Councillor John Finnegan on behalf of Joan St. Thomas request that
speed bumps be installed in Howland Terrace near the intersection with
Wetherell St. and also near the intersection with Monroe Ave. either as part of
the trial program or on a permanent basis.
173. Councillor John Finnegan request installation of a "No Left
Turn 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekdays" prohibition for traffic turning into
Farmington St. from Ludlow St. in an effort to curtail the heavy flow of
traffic through this residential area.
174. Councillor John Finnegan on behalf of John McAvoy request installation
of a "No Left Turn 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekdays" prohibition for
traffic turning left out of Bauer St. onto Main St. in an effort to curtail the
heavy flow of traffic through this residential area.
175. Councillor John Finnegan on behalf of Robert Rubin request to
expand trial program for speed bumps to Coolidge Rd.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following
various Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be
placed on file.
176. Transmitting communication relative to Zoning Issues/Off Street Parking
- Fairhaven Rd.
177. Transmitting communication relative to accident study/ intersection
of Grafton and Franklin Sts.
178. Transmitting communication relative to parking meters in certain
business districts.
179. Transmitting communication relative to Traffic Pattern on Mechanic
St.
180. Transmitting communication relative to violation/winter program
ban.
181. Transmitting communication relative to Off Street Parking Lots -
Rehabilitation Program.
182. Transmitting communication relative to installation of School Zone
signs on Grove St.
183. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Order of
Councillor Lukes requesting Administration report and make recommendations on
the impact of implementing one-way traffic on Chelsea St.: recommend Order
be placed on file.
184. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Chairman's
Order requesting City Council to make Chelsea St. one-way southerly from Cambridge
St. to Crompton St. for a trial period of 90 days: recommend Chairman's
Order be placed on file.
185. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Linda Daniels requesting handicap
parking in front of 218 Tacoma St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to
withdraw.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following various Petitions: recommend Petitions be denied.
186. Maria Gallo request Traffic and Parking Committee to re-install
"No Parking" signs from the corner of Copley and Commodore Rd.
extending down Copley Rd. to the end of the property.
187. John Borghesi et al request limiting access of tractor trailer
traffic on Solferino St.
188. Bruce Lavoie request provisions be made for students who live
outside Worcester on a permanent basis and only rent in City of Worcester
during the school year to be able to purchase Resident Parking Only Stickers
without registering their cars in Worcester.
189. Arthur Korp et al request removal of what we believe are illegal
4-way Stop signs at the intersections of Boston Ave. and Crawford St. and also
the 4-way Stop signs at the intersection of Boston Ave. and Modoc St. Mr. Korp spoke
190. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of
the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Stephen Williams et
al requesting to provide a clearly marked no stopping zone on the eastbound
lane of Highland St. adjacent to the intersection of Westland St. to permit
vehicles exiting Westland St. to enter eastbound lane of Highland St.: recommend
Petition be denied.
191. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION Upon the
Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Green
Hill Park Master Plan Implementation Status Report: recommend Communication
be placed on file.
CHAIRMAN'S
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
192-201 FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - VOTED TO ADVERTISE
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
192. Amending Section 68 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind making Chelsea St. one-way southerly from Cambridge St. to Crompton St.
193. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to install prohibited parking on the west side of Chelsea St. between
Cambridge St. and Crompton St.
194. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to prohibit parking near driveway at 30 Copley Rd.
195. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to rescind handicap parking at 78 Ward St.
196. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 5 Cohasset St.
197. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996
to rescind handicap parking at 12 Hancock St.
198. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to rescind handicap parking at 5 Pembroke St.
199. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to rescind handicap parking on Clement St. at Main St.
200. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to rescind handicap parking at 9 1/2 Litchfield St.
201. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to prohibit parking on the west side of Grove St. near Holden St.
LOAN ORDERS TO
BE ADOPTED
202-224 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL
202. That the sum of Six Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,400,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation for the purpose of remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to public buildings owned by the City.
203. That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction to pay cost of constructing
sewer systems by conducting infiltration and inflow remedy work to the City's
sewerage system.
204. That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction for the purpose of constructing
and reconstructing sewer pumping facilities.
205. That the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction for the purpose of making
repairs to and reconstruction of the sewer systems.
206. That the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C756, Landfill Closeout for the purpose of landfill
closeout.
207. That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction for the purpose of making
repairs to and reconstructing of sewer pumping facilities (Beaver Brook
Culvert).
208. That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) be appropriated
to Account #91C745, Surface Drains for the payment of costs related to
construction of surface drains.
209. That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) be appropriated
to Account #91C739, Lateral Sewers for the purpose of financing costs of trunk
sewer construction.
210. That the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C746, Building Acquisition for
the acquisition and improvement to buildings for the Department of Public
Works.
211. That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C714, Water Pump Station Rehabilitation for payment
of costs related to water pumping and water storage tank facilities
rehabilitation.
212. That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) be appropriated
to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation for payment of costs related to
water pumping and water storage tank facilities rehabilitation.
213. That the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($2,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains/Clean and Line
for payment of costs related to water main cleaning.
214. That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be appropriated
to Account #91C737, Water Meters for the purpose of purchasing and installing
water meters.
215. That the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) be appropriated
to Account #91C713, Water Mains for paying cost of leak detection (water
accountability and systems analysis).
216. That the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) be appropriated
to Account #91C713, Water Mains for the purchase, replacement or rehabilitation
of Water Department equipment (hydrants).
217. That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C702, Land Acquisition for the acquisition of land
for watershed protection.
218. That the sum of One Million Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars
($1,760,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C755, Library Rehabilitation for
the purpose of remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to
public buildings owned by the City (Worcester Public Library).
219. That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00)
be appropriated to Account #91C709, Worcester Common Rehabilitation for the
purpose of paying for the rehabilitation of the City Hall Garage and Rear
Plaza.
220. That the sum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction for the
purpose of construction or reconstruction and surfacing or resurfacing of
streets, private street conversions, betterments and sidewalks.
221. That the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C723, Street Construction/ Improvements for the
purpose of making infrastructure improvements of public ways (Granite
St.)
222. That the sum of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00)
be appropriated to Account #91C723, Street Construction/Improvements for the
purpose of providing engineering and design services for a new public access
road (Route 20 Access Road).
223. That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00)
be appropriated to Account #91C722, Bridge Repairs for the purpose of making
infrastructure improvements to the Stafford St. Bridge.
224. That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) be
appropriated to Account #91C722, Bridge Repairs for the purpose of making
infrastructure improvements to the Coal Mine Brook Bridge.
TABLED ITEMS- No Action Taken
225. Communication of the City Manager recommending that Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($12,688.50) be transferred from Account 331-46, Belmont Home Retained Earnings and appropriated to Account 045S505, Belmont Home Advertising, to provide funds for the purpose of payment for advertising costs for proposed sale of the Belmont Home.
226. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication
relative to an RFP for the sale of the Belmont Home.
227. Chairman's Order from Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee -
Request Administration to consider using the current site of the Vocational
School, on the side of the Boys Club, as park land after discontinuance of use
as a Vocational School.
228. Chairman's Order from Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee -
Request Administration to consider eliminating the softball field on the
Belmont St. side of the Vocational School site plan.
229. Chairman's Order from Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee -
Request Administration to reconsider keeping educationally sound, the size of
the parking area for the new Vocational School.
230. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jonathan
Finkelstein, Esquire on behalf of Smallwood Village Associates, Inc. requesting
City of Worcester make Travis St. public.
SCHEDULED
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JULY
26, 1999 PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL CHAMBER
6:00 P.M.
THE
NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL IS AUGUST 17, 1999 AT 4:00 P.M.