CITY OF WORCESTER
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
JOURNAL
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
– NOVEMBER 9, 2004
7:00 P.M.
Convened: 7:05 P.M.
Adjourned: 9:35 P.M.
1. INVOCATION – Most Reverend George E. Rueger
Auxiliary Bishop of
Worcester
2. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL CALL – All present except Councillors Gomez and White.
Councillor Gomez arrived at 7:10
P.M. Councillor White arrived at 7:55
P.M.
4 - Hearing reconvened.
Ordinance Committee voted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 1 Nay
(Lukes-No) (White absent) to accept the Planning Board Report and recommend
approval of the Petition.
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (White
absent).
4. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Report of the
Planning Board upon the Petition of Robert Protano, President and James
Gardner, Treasurer, D.P.R. Realty, Inc. requesting a zone change for a portion
of property at 937-945 West Boylston St. from RL-7 to BL-1.0: recommend amending Petition to establish
a 10 ft. buffer along the Saco property, a 5 ft. buffer along the street line
of Ladybank Rd. and Deepdale Rd. and a 10 ft. buffer along the Hemenway
property. (Attachments)
5 – Held to November 16, 2004
5. Monthly status reports consistent with Standing Committees on
the following economic development initiatives: Union Station garage and tenancy, Massport’s partnership efforts
at the Airport, downtown housing development, Mass. Highway road project
schedules, Gateway Park grants and tenancy, Gardner-Kilby-Hammond project, SWIP
project, brownfield initiatives, Coes Dam rehab, replacement and relocation of
Central Garage, Visitor’s Center rehab, telecommunications contract, Wyman
Gordon property reuse, Worcester Center tenancy, the Arts District and the
Canal District project.
6. ITEMS
OF CITIZEN INTEREST
6a. ITEMS
OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST
7
REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD
7. Biodun Akande request 3 Beamon Ave. be rezoned from MG-5 to
RL-7. (Attachments)
8
REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
8. Mayor Timothy Murray & Councillor Barbara Haller on behalf
of the Shepard-King Neighborhood request installation of additional street
lighting or increased lumens to existing street lighting on King St., Shepard
St., Kingsbury St. and Woodland St. (Attachments)
9-21
REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
9. Shirley Bourke et al request paved private street maintenance
on St. Louis St. (Attachments)
10. Shirley Bates et al request paved private street maintenance
from 34-77 St. Anthony St. (Attachments)
11. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk repair on odd side of
Winslow St. between Pleasant St. and Chandler St. (Attachments)
12. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk repair on even side
of Winslow St. between Pleasant St. and Chandler St. (Attachments)
13. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk repair on odd side of
William St. between West St. and North Ashland St. (Attachments)
14. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk repair on even side
of William St. between West St. and North Ashland St. (Attachments)
15. John Anderson on behalf of Greater Hammond Heights Neighborhood
Association request repair, repave or rebuild Bancroft Tower Rd. (Attachments)
16. Scott Loughlin, Property Manager, Magnolia Condominiums request
sidewalk repair at 29 Williams St. (Attachments)
17. Brant Engstrom, Property Manager request sidewalk repair in
front of 12 Dean St. (Attachments)
18. Linda Dagnello request abatement of Sewer Assessment #30931 in
the amount of $2,850.00 on Burgess Rd.
(Attachments)
19. Mary Harrington et al request resurfacing of Hastings Rd.
between West Boylston St. and Burncoat St.
(Attachments)
20. Robert
Kenary request street resurfacing on Valley Hill Lane.
21. Attorney Jonathan Finkelstein on behalf of 97 Coburn Realty,
LLC request City accept two easements
at subdivision entitled 1300 Grafton St.
1) easement for street purposes in Beverly Cove. 2) easement for drainage and utilities as
shown on plan filed with DPW.
22-27 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC
& PARKING COMMITTEE
22. John Pichierri, Sr. request removal of handicap parking from in
front of 95 Gage St. (Attachments)
23. John
Curran request handicap parking in front of 5 Gilman St. (Attachments)
24. Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of Sharon Castro request
crosswalk on Providence St. where it intersects with Aetna St. (Attachments)
25. Antonio
Rivera request handicap parking in front of 16 Channing St. (Attachments)
26. Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Matt Crocker request
traffic study be done relative to speed on Bailey Rd. (Attachments)
27. James
DiMucci request handicap parking in front of 16 Ellsmere St. (Attachments)
28 REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER
28. David Rodriguez et al object to City of Worcester licensing
South Middlesex Opportunity Council to operate a women’s program affiliated
with the People in Peril Shelter, a “wet shelter” at 27 Catharine St. (Attachments)
MICHAEL V. O’BRIEN
CITY MANAGER
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
FOR NOVEMBER 9, 2004
1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
3. AIRPORT:
4. ASSESSORS:
A. Communication relative to Fiscal Year 2005 Tax Rate Options. (Attachments) Referred to Finance. Also referred to Municipal Operations Committee for informational purposes
B. Communication relative to Various PILOT and State Aid Questions. (Attachments) Referred to Municipal Operations Committee and Education and College/University Relations Committee
C. Communication relative to Owners Abutting 937-945 West Boylston Street. (Attachments) Placed on file
5. BUDGET OFFICE:
6. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
A. Communication relative to
Worcester Vocational High School – Progress Report August/September 2004. (Attachments) Referred to Education and
College/University Relations Committee
B. SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication
relative to support for Citywide Crime/Neighborhood Watch Groups. (Attachments) Placed on file
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
A. Communication relative to
Public Unveiling of the Blackstone Gateway Park Master Plan. (Attachments) Referred to Public Works Committee
9. ELDER AFFAIRS:
10. ELECTION COMMISSION:
11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
12. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:
13. FIRE:
A. Communication relative to
Structure Fires.
(Attachments) Referred to Public Safety Committee
14. HUMAN RESOURCES:
15. LAW:
16. LICENSE COMMISSION:
17. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:
A. Communication relative to
the Year 31 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process. (Attachments) Referred to Community Development
Committee
B. Communication relative to
Tax Title Properties on Mason and Winfield Streets. (Attachments) Referred to Land Use Committee
18. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:
A. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation for the Green Hill Municipal Golf Course Junior
Golf Program. (Attachments) Resolution adopted with gratitude
19. POLICE:
A. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation in the Amount of $18,198.55 from the
Massachusetts Police Association to the Worcester Police Athletic League. (Attachments) Resolution adopted with gratitude
B. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation to the Worcester Police Drill Team in the
amount of $1,000.00 from the Massachusetts Police Association. (Attachments) Resolution adopted with gratitude
20. PUBLIC HEALTH:
A. Communication relative to
Influenza Vaccine Advisory. (Attachments) Referred to Health Committee
B. Communication relative to Public Health Department’s Winter Coat Drive. (Attachments) Referred to Health Committee
21. PUBLIC LIBRARY:
A. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Glenda and
Arthur Wolpert Fund of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation for the
Worcester Public Library. (Attachments) Resolution adopted with gratitude
22. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
A. Communication relative to
Information on the WWI Plaque located at the Canterbury Street School. (Attachments) Referred to Military Affairs Committee
23. PUBLIC WORKS:
A. Communication relative to
Public Education on the Abandoned Vehicle (AV) Removal Program. (Attachments) Referred to Public Works Committee
24. PURCHASING:
25. TECHNICAL SERVICES:
26. TREASURY:
27. VETERANS SERVICES:
28. FINANCE:
A. Recommend that Two Million
Two Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($2,277,213.00)
be transferred from Account #91C790, School Construction, and appropriated to
Account #28C717, Vocational School Construction, to provide funds for the
purpose of payment of contractual and other obligations related to the
construction of the Worcester Vocational School, as approved in the Capital
Improvement Program. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 9-0
(Gomez, Rushton absent)
B. Recommend that One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C745, Sewer
Construction, and appropriated to Account #44C764, Sewer Pumping, to provide
funds for the purpose of payment for contractual obligations related to various
sewer pumping projects, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program. (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 9-0 (Gomez, Rushton absent)
C. Recommend that Six Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C713, Water
Mains, and appropriated to Account #45C720, Water Mains, to allow for the
payment of current and future obligations for various citywide water main
projects, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program. (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 9-0 (Gomez, Rushton absent)
D. Recommend that One Hundred
Eighty One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($181,500.00) be transferred from
Account #91C784, Park Improvements, and appropriated to Account #72C702, Park
Site Improvements, to provide funds for the payment of contractual obligations
related to construction, design, compliance and project management for the
Phase II improvements at Kendrick Field, as approved in the Capital Improvement
Program. (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 9-0 (Gomez, Rushton absent)
E. Recommend that Four Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00) be transferred from Account #330-07, Reserve
for Appropriation Damage Settlement, and appropriated to Account #72S611, Tree
Plantings, to provide funds for the purpose of payment for damage to
trees. These funds represent cash
replacement value (caliper inch for caliper inch) of two live 16” and 19”
caliper public shade trees requested for removal at 115-117 Pilgrim Avenue. (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 9-0 (Gomez, Rushton absent)
F. Recommend that Forty Nine
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($49,600.00) be transferred, when and as received,
from Account #91C727, Franklin Street Fire Station, and appropriated to Account
#26C705, Franklin Street Fire Station, to provide funds for the payment of
contractual obligations for Phase I Historical Environmental and Phase II ASTM
Comprehensive Site Assessments of the Franklin Street Fire Station project, as
approved in the Capital Improvement Program. (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 9-0 (Gomez, Rushton absent)
G. Recommend that Twenty Eight
Thousand Dollars ($28,000.00) be transferred, when and as received, from
Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #27C701,
Communications Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the
contractual obligations associated with the replacement of the power supply
system at the Millstone and Paxton sites, as well as the replacement and
installation of the tower top antenna amplifier and associated other equipment. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 9-0
(Gomez, Rushton absent)
H. Recommend that Four Hundred
Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-09, Real
Estate Sales, and appropriated to Account #043-93000, Economic Development
Capital Outlay, for the acquisition of 54 Grove Street, relative to meeting
specific infrastructure needs critical to the on-going redevelopment of the
Gateway Park Project. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 9-0
(Gomez, Rushton absent)
29. MISCELLANEOUS:
30
& 31 FROM HEALTH – Adopted
30. Request City Manager to plan and implement a citywide smoking
cessation program as part of the continuing overall effort to reduce the infant
mortality rate. (Attachments)
31. Request City Manager to provide City Council with quarterly
reports regarding the work and progress of the Worcester Infant Mortality
Reduction Task Force and on a regular basis the events being conducted to
address the problem of infant mortality throughout the community. (Attachments)
32-36 FROM PUBLIC SAFETY - Adopted
32. Request City Manager report to City Council regarding national
trends in crime statistics and how they might affect the City of Worcester in
the future. (Attachments)
33. Request City Manager to communicate with all Fiscal Year 2004
Community Development Block Grant fund applicants who were not recommended for
funding to inform them of the newest round of fund requests. (Attachments)
34. Request City Manager to communicate with Congressman James P.
McGovern the importance of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funding to the
overall success of municipal police enforcement initiatives. (Attachments)
35. Request City Manager to bring together the various local
agencies and organizations involved in the first responder program who could
work towards improvements in survivor rates.
(Attachments)
36. Request City Manager to request the Director of Communications
to inform the City Council of the implementation of the geographic positioning
system and the internal changes that will be implemented to accommodate these
changes. (Attachments)
37-42
FROM PUBLIC WORKS - Adopted
37. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
regarding the projected timeline from Mass. Highway concerning the closing of
Millbury St. (Attachments)
38. Request City Manager to ask the state delegation to explore the
possibility that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts contribute approximately
$125,000.00 for land takings at Southbridge St. and Cambridge St. (Attachments)
39. Request City Manager to provide City Council with map designs of
Brosnihan Sq., Quinsigamond Ave. and Four Corners. (Attachments)
40. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
regarding the feasibility of meeting state guidelines if a two-way access
design were implemented on Southbridge St.
(Attachments)
41. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
regarding a timeline for renaming Millbury St. and Ballard St. so that the
public may be notified. (Attachments)
42. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
regarding the feasibility of the city operating its own tree farm at the Hope
Cemetery composting location. (Attachments)
43-48
FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - Adopted
43. Request City Manager to take action so that snow plows push snow
onto park side of Hermitage Lane in order to help residents living on this
congested street. (Attachments)
44. Request City Manager to request Police Chief to review the
on-street parking situation on Laurel St. near the intersection with Edward St.
with an eye towards full compliance in the interest of public safety. (Attachments)
45. Request City Manager to request Commissioner of Public Works to
install an auxiliary Stop sign at the corner of Timrod Dr. and Parsons Hill Dr.
facing northbound traffic on Timrod Dr.
(Attachments)
46. Request City Manager to request the Commissioner of Public Works
to install a flashing yellow arrow sign in the vicinity of 171 Millbrook
St. (Attachments)
47. Request City Manager to request the Commissioner of Public Works
to conduct a truck traffic study on Olean St.
(Attachments)
48. Request City Manager to request the Town Manager of Holden to
re-install the weight limit signs on Reservoir St. that protect the stone
bridges from damage from heavy truck vehicles.
(Attachments)
49-51 FROM JOINT EDUCATION AND COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Adopted
49. Request City Manager to work with the Worcester legislative
delegation to introduce legislation in January 2005 modeled after Connecticut
and Rhode Island whereby municipalities receive a payment for a percentage of
the value of tax exempt land owned by hospitals, colleges and universities (77%
in Connecticut and 27% in Rhode Island) and by the State (45% and 27%
respectively).
(Attachments) Adopted
on a roll call 11-0
50. Request City Manager report to City Council a description of the
characteristics and obligations of a “public charity” whereby such a charity is
granted an exemption from real estate taxes and the monitoring and evaluation
of compliance of such obligations.
(Attachments) Adopted
on a voice vote
51. Request City Manager to hold discussions with all tax exempt
property owners (State and Federal government, private colleges and
universities, churches, hospitals, public authorities, etc.) in the City about
how they might contribute to the City’s tax base and report quarterly on the
status of these discussions. Such
discussions should include but not necessarily be limited to PILOT, housing,
youth, parks and recreation, public education, neighborhood revitalization and
economic development initiatives. (Attachments) Adopted on a roll call 10-1 (Gomez-No)
52. Request Administration report on the locations of handball
courts in Worcester, including whether they are up to regulation standards,
have adequate fencing and perimeter control and the estimated work and
associated costs to bring each up to regulation standards. Request report include those school play
yards where handball is now being played (ex: Chandler Elementary). (Haller)
(Attachments) Adopted
53. Request City Manager recommend funding for installation of
additional overhead lighting at the Austin-Newbury tot lot. (Haller) (Attachments) Adopted
54. Request City Manager report to City Council regarding the
various types of entertainment licenses issued by the City of Worcester; said
report to include a description and definition (if any) of the type of
entertainment allowed. (Haller) (Attachments) Adopted
55. Request City Manager report on his recommendation whether
linking a P.I.L.O.T. payment program to benchmark achievements pursuant to the
Univer City Program is feasible.
(Lukes) (Attachments) Adopted
56. Request City Manager consider funding installation of a street
light on the odd side of King St. near the intersection of Main St. that was
approved in City Council on October 19, 2004.
(Murray, Haller) (Attachments) Adopted
57. Request City Manager to meet with a representative of
Massachusetts Electric Company to discuss options and costs available to the
City of Worcester for increased street lighting in the neighborhoods. (Murray,
Haller) (Attachments)
Adopted
57a. Request Administration to provide City Council with a listing of
the top twenty-five commercial taxpayers in the City based on last year’s tax
rates and payments. Further, request a
breakdown as to what percent those twenty-five commercial taxpayers paid part
of the commercial rate in its entirety, how many of those have been granted any
kind of tax break and any abatements they might get for process of doing
business. Motion-Clancy @ #4A CM –
Adopted (Attachments)
57b. Request Administration report as to what the average residential
single family homeowner was paying ten years ago in taxes and what was the
basic assessment and what is it today.
Further, request report include the average commercial ratepayer over
the last ten years. Motion-Clancy @
#4A CM – Adopted (Attachments)
57c. Request Administration to report on what the City’s tax levy funds
were for the last ten years. Motion-Lukes
@ #4A CM – Adopted (Attachments)
57d. Request Administration report as to the number of structure fires
in Worcester in the last ten years and how many filled firefighter
positions in each of those ten
years. Motion-Lukes @ #13A CM –
Adopted (Attachments)
57e. Request City Manager to consider contacting the State Department
of Health to advocate and receive assurances that the City of Worcester will
receive its fair share of flu vaccine this year. Motion-Haller @ #20A CM – Adopted (Attachments)
57f. Request City Manager to forward #22A of the City Manager’s
Calendar of November 9, 2004 relative to the WWI plaque located at the
Canterbury St. School to Penelope Johnson at the Worcester Public Library and
request they research the item. Motion-Murray
@ #22A CM – Adopted (Attachments)
57g. Request City Manager to request the current Principal of
Canterbury St. School to contact former Principals of Canterbury St. School
relative to any recollection of the history of the WWI Plaque located at
Canterbury St. School. Motion-Clancy
@ #22A CM – Adopted
57h. Request City Manager to send a copy of Item #6B of the City
Manager’s Calendar of November 9, 2004 relative to support for City-wide
Crime/Neighborhood Watch Groups to Crime Watch groups within the City. Motion-Haller @ #6B CM – Adopted (Attachments)
57i. Request City Manager to review the Neighborhood Area Council
provisions of the Charter and engage in dialogue and hold hearings and report
to City Council relative to formation of Neighborhood Area Councils. Motion-Irish @ #6B CM – Adopted (Attachments)
57j. Request City Manager to request Mass. Electric to assume street
lighting costs at 29 Tallawanda Dr. Petty
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
58
ADOPTED
58. SEWER
ASSESSMENT: LORENZO ST. (Attachments)
60. David J. Rushford, City Clerk transmitting report relative to
request for records of the City Council and the Public Service and
Transportation Committee relative to instances when the issue of taxicab
medallions was discussed. (Attachments) Referred to Public Service &
Transportation Committee
61. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional
Research Bureau transmitting Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2004.
(Attachments) Referred to Education and
College/University Relations Committee
62-66
ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
62. Relative to program incorporating the findings of the HIV/AIDS
and Hepatitis C Task Force. (Attachments)
63. Relative to Media Campaign regarding the City Manager’s HIV/AIDS
Task Force. (Attachments)
64. Relative to City qualifying for HUD HOPWA Grants (July 2004). (Attachments)
65. Relative to efforts made to improve the outcome of pregnancies
of Worcester residents. (Attachments)
66. Relative to availability of services to the African American
Community. (Attachments)
67 & 68 REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
67. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Joe Boynton et
al requesting a zone change from RL-7 to A-1 to a 32 acre area abutting Airport
Dr. approximately 1,200’ north of its intersection with Goddard Memorial
Dr. (Attachments)
68. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Joe Boynton et
al requesting a zone change to a 536 acre area from RL-7 to RS-7 bounded by the
existing Airport Zone District (A-1) to the west, the existing RS-7 zone near
Pleasant St. to the north, Mill St., Farm St., Swan Ave., Passway Four, Admiral
Ave. and Ward Farm Circle to the east and Wescott St., Swan Ave. and rear
parcel lines of Ledgecrest Dr. to the south.
(Attachments)
69 ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
69. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication
of the City Manager recommending that $115,507.00 in FY04 Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant funding be appropriated to Account #18S304, LLEBG Round 9, when
received, to provide financing for Police Officer equipment and YWCA/Daybreak
WIN (Worcester’s Intervention Network) Program: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
70 ACCEPTED
70. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication
of the City Manager relative to Worcester Police Department’s Five Year
Strategic Plan: recommend
Communication be recommitted to the City Manager. (Attachments)
71-75 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
71. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Michael & Susan Horan requesting abatement of Sewer Assessment #30924 in
the amount of $4,346.82 on Burgess Rd.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $158.96. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting abatement of Street Betterment Assessments: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Orders to abate in full.
72. David & Sarah Cormier requesting abatement of Street
Betterment Assessment #24491 in the amount of $14,493.16 on West Chester St. (Attachments)
73. John & Mary Griffin requesting abatement of Street
Betterment Assessment #24492 in the amount of $10,111.84 on West Chester St. (Attachments)
74. David & Joyce Burman requesting abatement of Street
Betterment Assessment #24493 in the amount of $14,406.13 on West Chester St. (Attachments)
75. Christine Johnson requesting abatement of Street Betterment
Assessment #24494 in the amount of $4,313.71 on West Chester St. (Attachments)
76-117 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting private street maintenance: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.
76. Raymond & Patricia Duff and James & Joyce Sullivan
request private street maintenance on Circuit Ave. West. (Attachments)
77. Paul Pietrowicz et al request private street maintenance from
137 to 151 Clover St. (Attachments)
78. Fontini Giourelis et al request private street maintenance on
Maybrook Place. (Attachments)
79. Suzanne Purdy-Vashugin et al request private street maintenance
on Scandinavia Ave. from Vermont St. to Wescott St. (Attachments)
80. David Wondolowski et al request private street maintenance on
Sierra St. (Attachments)
81. Janice St. Amand et al request private street maintenance on
Viele Ave. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting street resurfacing:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.
82. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
Indian Lake Parkway be approved for repair/resurfacing. (Attachments)
83. Councillor Philip Palmieri request repaving of Locust Ave. from
1-30. (Attachments)
84. Councillor Philip Palmieri request Oran St. be resurfaced. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting sidewalk repair: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Orders.
85. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
sidewalk repair on Apollo Rd. (Attachments)
86. Barbara Dawidjan request sidewalk replacement at 2 Blair St. at
corner of High Ridge Rd. (Attachments)
87. Aglaia Bilouris request sidewalk repair in front of 20 Blossom
St. (Attachments)
88. Rich & Lisa White request sidewalk repair in front of 114
Brookline St. (Attachments)
89. Donald Lusignan, President, Lusignan Brothers, Inc. request
sidewalk repair across from 31 Canterbury St.
(Attachments)
90. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk repair on Caro St.
from College St. to Boyden St. (Attachments)
91. Gary Peters request sidewalk repair in front of 4 Clearview Ave.
(Attachments)
92. Edward Robinson et al request sidewalk repair at 22-26 Edgeworth
St. (Attachments)
93. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk repair on Glenwood
St. from Benefit St. to Hammond St. (Attachments)
94. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
sidewalk be repaired/replaced on Grove St. in vicinity of the Middle
School. (Attachments)
95. Marie Madaio et al request sidewalk repair between 474-486 Grove
St. (Attachments)
96. Timothy Cronin request sidewalk repair in front of 94 Hadwen Rd.
(Attachments)
97. Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Peter Pecevich request
sidewalk repair in front of 10 Hanna Rd.
(Attachments)
98. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
sidewalk repair on Indian Lake Parkway.
(Attachments)
99. Nicholas & Kathleen Stefanou request sidewalk repair in
front of 12 Ivanhoe Rd. (Attachments)
100. Michael Eramo request sidewalk repair along Lansing Ave. beside
716 Grove St. (Attachments)
101. Councillor Philip Palmieri request repair of driveway apron in
public sidewalk in front of 9 Locust Ave.
(Attachments)
102. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
sidewalk repair on Nelson Place. (Attachments)
103. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
sidewalk repair on Neptune Rd. (Attachments)
104. Luke Soojian request sidewalk repair at 22 Ormond St. (Attachments)
105. Lamson Tower request repair of sidewalk and driveway entrance at
26 Pomona Rd. (Attachments)
106. Vasil Duhani request repair of driveway abutting sidewalk at 95
Providence St. (Attachments)
107. Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of Dora Henry request sidewalk
repair on odd numbered side of Shirley St. between Park Ave. and Florence
St. (Attachments)
108. Kenneth Nascondiglio request sidewalk repair in front of 25
Randall St. (Attachments)
109. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
sidewalk repair on Romola Rd. (Attachments)
110. Ray & Lisa Zimov request sidewalk repair in front of 77 South
Flagg St. (Attachments)
111. Jeremiah Flynn request sidewalk repair in front of 23 Ward St. (Attachments)
112. Luciene Fernandens request sidewalk repair around buildings at 76
West St. through 48 Williams St. (Attachments)
113. Suzanne Caparso request sidewalk repair in front of 4 Wheeler Ave.
(Attachments)
114. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mario
Romeo requesting to allow extension of drainage utilities approximately 345’,
extension of gravity sewer approximately 350’ and extension of existing water
line approximately 510’ along Heath St.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
115. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul
Gingras requesting construction of drainage utilities approximately 25’ and
construction of a force main sewer to connect to existing gravity sewer
approximately 325’ on Toronita Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order. (Attachments)
116. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Jeffrey Hall, Re/Max Advantage on behalf of Kevin Bonneville requesting to
extend sewer line from Vivian St. to 12 Pine View Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order. (Attachments)
117. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of
the City Manager requesting City Council acceptance of an easement for street
purposes for Christine Dr.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
118-136
ACCEPTED
118. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joan
Crowell, President, Leesville Pond Watershed and Neighborhood Association
requesting the City Council make a recommendation to relocate the Hope Cemetery
Composting Operations within six months: recommend Petition be placed on
file. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
119. Relative to August 2004 Abandoned Vehicle Status Report. (Attachments)
120. Relative to Pumping Station at Bridle Path. (Attachments)
121. Relative to Keep Worcester Clean – July 2004 activity. (Attachments)
122. Relative to Grimewatch Program – June 2004 Activity. (Attachments)
123. Relative to August 2004 Report on Economic Development
Initiatives. (Attachments)
124. Relative to Construction Progress Report quarter ending June 30,
2004. (Attachments)
125. Relative to current scenario that is City’s Leaf Composting
Operation. (Attachments)
126. Relative to status of the Four Corner reconfiguration of Cambridge
and Southbridge Sts. (Attachments)
127. Relative to Route 146 Project/Southbridge and Cambridge Sts. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions: recommend Petitioners be
given leave to withdraw.
128. Karyn Sansoucy et al request private street maintenance on
Fernside Rd. (Attachments)
129. Robin Tucker request sidewalk repair at 170 Beacon St. (Attachments)
130. Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of Rev. Henry Donoghue request
sidewalk repair at 40 Brattle St. (Attachments)
131. Jeremiah Flynn request sidewalk repair in front of 36 Stockton St.
(Attachments)
132. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
Apollo Rd. be approved for resurfacing.
(Attachments)
133. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
that 30-50 Hancock Hill Dr. be approved for resurfacing. (Attachments)
134. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
that 16-38 Hapgood Rd. be approved for resurfacing. (Attachments)
135. Councillor Philip Palmieri request Oleum Court be resurfaced. (Attachments)
136. Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Michael Zylich request
Proctor St. be approved for resurfacing.
(Attachments)
137
& 138 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
137. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Dave Dick requesting crosswalk cones/pylons be permanently affixed on
Thorndyke Rd. at crosswalk in front of Thorndyke Rd. School and 31 Thorndyke
Rd.: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order to install pedestrian delineators to be permanently affixed
on Thorndyke Rd. at crosswalk in front of Thorndyke Rd. School. (Attachments)
138. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Philip Palmieri requesting installation of a mirrored post in the
area of 167 and 169 Millbrook St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order to install mirrors in front of 167, 169 and
173 Millbrook St. (Attachments)
139-149 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES
139. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Pablo Frias-Mota requesting resident permit parking on Laurel St.: recommend
passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance providing for resident permit
parking on the even side of Laurel St. from Edward St. to I-290 bridge. (Attachments)
140. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Catherine DeCaire requesting
installation of Stop signs at Beatrice Dr. and Ledgecrest Dr., Ledgecrest Dr.
and Beatrice Dr. coming down from the new development and at Beatrice Dr. and
Goddard Memorial Dr.: recommend passage of the accompanying two
proposed Ordinances for installation of
Stop signs at Beatrice Dr. and Ledgecrest Dr. and Beatrice Dr. and Goddard
Memorial Dr.
141. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Mayor Timothy Murray and Councillor Philip Palmieri requesting a Stop sign
at the intersection of Harrington Way and Franklin St.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
142. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Joyce Ross requesting No Parking in front of 1 and 2 Englewood Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
143. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Mayor Timothy Murray requesting removal of No Parking signs at 22 Tampa
St.: recommend passage of the
accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
144. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Philip Palmieri requesting to be able to park on the even
numbered side of Hermitage Lane during snowstorms: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
145. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Jean Neale et al requesting one hour parking from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
Exeter St. on the side of Jean’s Place, 136 Cambridge St.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
146. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Luz Valentin requesting handicap parking in front of 63 Russell St.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
147. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Lisa Howe requesting handicap parking in front of 19 Worth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
148. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition
of Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of Mary Marzo requesting installation
of resident sticker parking entire length, both sides of Dustin St.: recommend
passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
149. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of
the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Phyllis O’Malley
requesting handicap parking at 1 Plantation St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
150-168
ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions: recommend
Petitions be placed on file.
150. Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Janet Hinson requesting
resident only parking on Berkeley St. (Attachments)
151. Gen Gaidis et al requesting resident only parking on Chapin St. (Attachments)
152. Councillor Philip Palmieri requesting a Stop sign at corner of
Franklin St. and Harrington Way. (Attachments)
153. Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Patricia Weldon
requesting installation of a Stop sign on Timrod Dr. across from the other Stop
sign that is there now. (Attachments)
154. Mayor Timothy Murray and Councillor Philip Palmieri on behalf of
Lorenzo Atwood requesting “Dangerous Curve” sign near 171 Millbrook St. facing
traffic coming from the direction of Burncoat St. (Attachments)
155. Michael Madulka requesting installation of a traffic/pedestrian
light at 193 Lake Ave. to slow traffic traveling north and south and allow a
visible site for crossing. (Attachments)
156. Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of Lorenzo & Ann Marie Atwood
requesting the Traffic Engineer to conduct a traffic study on Millbrook
St. (Attachments)
157. Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of State Representative James Leary
requesting dotted lines to divide lanes, and left and right turn lane arrows be
painted on Bourne St. where Barber Ave. turns onto Bourne St. at the
intersection of Bourne St. and West Boylston St. (Attachments)
158. Jordan Levy, President/CEO, Parker International Products
requesting crosswalk at 243 Stafford St., installation of Caution Pedestrian
signs and Crosswalk signs in vicinity of 243 Stafford St. and request Police
Department to enforce speed limits on Stafford St. in vicinity of 243 Stafford
St. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Communications of the City Manager:
recommend Communications be placed on file.
159. Relative to widths of Ingleside Ave., Fairmont Ave., Puritan Ave.
and Pilgrim Ave. (Attachments)
160. Relative
to Pearl Elm Garage (structural problems).
(Attachments)
161. Relative
to traffic signs in area of 331 Wildwood Ave. (Attachments)
162. Relative to parking enforcement Highland, Wachusett, Goulding and
Dean Sts. (Attachments)
163. Relative
to operating motorized scooters on public streets. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions: recommend
Petitions be denied.
164. Edward Carpenter requesting immediate removal of unwarranted Stop
signs along Commonwealth Ave. and Boston Ave.
(Attachments)
165. Gordon Ward et al requesting Thorne St. become a one-way street. (Attachments)
166. Elmer Sjosten requesting to make Dayton St. one-way. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions: recommend
Petitioners be given leave to withdraw.
167. Stephen Patton requesting No Left Turns onto Dennis Dr. from
Burncoat St. from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Attachments)
168. Cynthia Gagliastre, Tiny Treasures Learning Center requesting 15
minute parking in front of 6 Warden St., Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. (Attachments)
169
ACCEPTED & RESOLUTION ADOPTED
169. REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
RELATIONS AND MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of Mayor Timothy
Murray transmitting Mayor’s Task Force Report on City/College Relations
focusing on tax base expansion and job creation: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution that the
City Council endorses the concepts contained in the Mayor’s Task Force Report
on City/College Relations. (Attachments)
170-177
ACCEPTED
170. REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTTEE ON EDUCATION AND COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
RELATIONS AND MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Petition of Gary Vecchio,
Shrewsbury St. Neighborhood Association et al requesting City Council establish
and the City Administration implement a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes program in the
City of Worcester: recommend Petition be placed on file. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
171. Relative to PILOT program in New England. (Attachments)
172. Relative to PILOT contributions made to the City. (Attachments)
173. Relative to Fiscal 2004 top taxpayers. (Attachments)
174. Relative to Social Service Agencies on tax rolls. (Attachments)
175. Relative to data on tax exempt properties. (Attachments)
176. Relative to tax exempt organizations. (Attachments)
177. REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
RELATIONS AND MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of Roberta Schaefer,
Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting: Will Pilots Fly in Worcester? Taxing Nonprofits and Other Options: recommend
Communication be placed on file. (Attachments)
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
STANDING COMMITTEES
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NOVEMBER 8, 2004 7:00 P.M. |
PUBLIC WORKS |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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NOVEMBER 9, 2004
5:30 P.M. |
TRAFFIC & PARKING |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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NOVEMBER 9, 2004 5:30
P.M. |
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS |
ROOM 310 CITY HALL |
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NOVEMBER 16, 2004 5:30
P.M. |
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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NOVEMBER 16, 2004 5:30
P.M. |
HEALTH |
ROOM 310 CITY HALL |
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NOVEMBER 23, 2004 5:30
P.M. |
STRATEGIC PLANNING |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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NOVEMBER 29, 2004 5:30 –
6:30 P.M. |
ETHNIC & MINORITY AFFAIRS |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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NOVEMBER 29, 2004 6:30 P.M |
REGIONAL AFFAIRS |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |