CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 3, 2006

7:00 P.M.

Convened: 7:11 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:42 P.M.

 

 

1.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

2.                 STAR SPANGLED BANNER-ALEXANDRA MILLS

 

3.       ROLL CALL – All present except the Mayor with Vice-Chair Councilor Lukes in the chair, Mayor Murray arrived at 7:21 p.m. and assumed the chair.

 

HEARING & ORDER- 7:00 P.M.

 

          4 Hearing Held

 

4.       NSTAR for gas main location in:  KILBY ST.

 

          4a Adopted

 

4a.     Granting permission to NSTAR for gas main location in:  KILBY ST. (Attachments)

 

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

 

5 – TAKEN WITH ITEM 8A OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CALENDAR

 

5.       Economic Development Initiatives Monthly Status Report

 

 6.      ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

Mayor Timothy P. Murray recognized Alan D’Allesandro of New England Karate Academy to thank him along with instructors, students and families of this organization for the collection of 850 pounds of food donated to the Worcester County Food Bank on September 15th.

 

6a.     ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

PETITIONS

 

7 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD

 

7.       Parul Patel request to amend the City of Worcester Zoning Map from ML-2 to RG-5 by extending northerly the existing RG-5 zone to include the parcels located at 24 and 30 Lewis St. in their entirety, and the portion of 34 Lewis St. currently zoned ML-2. (Attachments)

 

8-16 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS

 

8.       Irene Recko request street repair and reconstruction of Windham St. (Attachments)

 

9.       Richard Burke request to resurface 1-19 Cardinal Rd. (Attachments)

 

10.     Richard Burke request to resurface Cardinal Rd. from Radmore St. to Pleasant St. (Attachments)

 

11.     Richard Burke request to repair/replace sidewalk in front of 11 Cardinal Rd. (Attachments)

 

12.     Cathleen Smith request to repair entrance to driveway at 124 Airlie St. (Attachments)

 

13.     Gary Carville request abatement of sewer assessment #31010 in the amount of $4,279.56 for Breeze Dr. (Attachments)

 

14.     Susan Vinacco-Cummings, Property Manager of Executive House Condominiums, request sidewalk repair to the entrance parking lot on 80 Salisbury St. (Attachments)

 

15.     Susan Vinacco-Cummings, Property Manager of Executive House Condominiums, request repair of the fire lane entrance curbing at 80 Salisbury St. and make it  handicap accessible. (Attachments)

 

16.     Farooq Ansari, President of Ansari Builders Inc., request to accept easements for street, drainage and utility purposes for Naumaan Lane and Fatima Lane for the subdivision entitled Jasmeen Place off Clark St. (Attachments)

 

17-20b REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING

 

17.     Kevin Daley request a stop sign at the corner of Laurel St. and Edward St. (Attachments)

 

18.     Jadranka Grek et al on behalf of Notre Dame Long Term Care Center and Notre Dame du lac request to install a crosswalk in front of 555 & 559 Salisbury St. (Attachments)

 

19.     Mary Vilorio request “Do Not Block Driveway” sign in the vicinity of the driveway at 27 Duxbury Rd. (Attachments)

 

20.     Councilor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Jacob Hiatt Magnet School Council request that the “No Parking” prohibition currently in place in Murray Avenue, both sides, along the entire frontage of the property of the Jacob Hiatt Magnet School, be changed to a “No Parking, No Standing” zone so that idling vehicles will be disallowed, thus allowing school buses to access the area nearest the school yard. (Attachments)

 

20a.   Councilor Barbara G. Haller request stop sign on Home St. at the intersection with Wachusett St. in the interest of public safety. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

 

20b.   Councilor Barbara G. Haller request to make Queen St. from King St. to Kingsbury St. one-way. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

 

ORDERS

 

20c.   Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning National Grid moving their utilities at the Union Station parking garage. Motion-Perotto @ # 8A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20d.   Request City Manager provide City Council with a report on the terms of the lease for new the tenancy at Union Station. Motion-Perotto @ # 8A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20e.   Request City Manager request the Department of Technical Services to create a website on the City’s internet home page called “City on the Move” that would include icons that, when hovered over, opens a narrative of the current City Manager Economic Initiative Report that explains to the public the latest news relative to major projects happening across the City. Motion-Toomey @ # 8A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20f.    Request City Manager provide City Council with an update of the Beaver Brook Park Project on how it may or may not impact the timelines of the project as a result of the vandalism. Motion-Murray @ # 8A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20g.   That the City Council request the Committee Traffic & Parking consider recommending making Euclid Avenue a two-way street in its entirety when considering the Communication of the City Manager. Motion-Clancy @ # 12A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20h.   Request City Manager provide City Council with a report on the state of whooping cough/pertussis at St. Vincent Hospital. Rosen-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20i.    Request City Manager provide City Council with a report on the availability of the flu shots and what will be expected for the upcoming flu season. Rosen-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20j.    Request City Manager facilitate the issues relative to the Lincoln Street School Veterans Memorial to ensure it is properly displayed. Palmieri-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20k.   Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks meet with Robert Wedgwood of 95 Trinity Ave. relative to the culverts on Trinity Ave., Wellesley Ave. and Mount Holyoke Ave. concerning the water run-off from the golf course that is inundating his property. Palmieri-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20l.    Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks to remove the tree hit by lightening at 364 Lincoln St. Palmieri-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20m. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks repair the Belmont St. bridge over I-290 to make it passable for wheelchairs. Palmieri-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20n.   Request City Manager request Police Chief install speeding surveillance around the Boys & Girls Club on Tainter St.  Haller and Rushton-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

20o.   Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks remove downed tree in the vicinity of Grove St. and Nelson Place. Smith-Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

21.     COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

MICHAEL V. O'BRIEN

CITY MANAGER

COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 3, 2006

 

1.       APPOINTMENTS

NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION

 

2.       APPOINTMENTS

CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION

 

3.       EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

AIRPORT DIVISION

 

4.       EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

CABLE SERVICES DIVISION

 

5.       EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

ELECTION COMMISSION DIVISION

 

6.       EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

 

7.       EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

 

8.       OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

 

A.      Transmitting Informational Communication regarding the October 3, 2006 Economic Development Report.  (Attachments) Referred to Public Works Committee, Public Service & Transportation Committee, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee and Commerce & Development Committee

 

9.       OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

 

10.     OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING AND REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION

 

11.     DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

 

A.      Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the DPW's Responses to Additional Questions Posed by the Residents of the Dunkirk Avenue Area Concerning the October 2005 Rain Event and Subsequent Flooding. (Attachments) Referred to Public Works Committee

 

12.     DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS

OPERATIONS DIVISION

 

A.      Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Traffic Patterns on Euclid Avenue and Harlem Street.  (Attachments) Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee

 

13.     DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS

PARKS DIVISION

 

14.     PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

 

15.     PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS

FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

A.      Recommend City Council Adoption of a Summary and Resolution to File and Accept Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU) Grant Funds in the Amount of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($10,500.00).  (Attachments) Resolution adopted and Referred to Public Safety Committee for informational purposes

 

16.     PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS

LICENSE COMMISSION

 

17.     PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

A.      Recommend City Council’s Adoption of a Summary and Resolution to File and Accept a FY'07 Community Policing Grant.  (Attachments) Resolution adopted

 

18.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION

 

19.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

 

20.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

DISABILITY DIVISION

 

21.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

ELDER AFFAIRS DIVISION

 

22.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION

 

23.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION

 

24.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

 

25.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

26.     DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

VETERANS' SERVICES DIVISION

 

27.     PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

 

28.     LAW DEPARTMENT

LEGAL DIVISION

 

A.      Transmitting communication in response to City Council Order to File Legislation with the General Court which would Authorize Tax Abatements for Individuals who Suffered Property Damage during the Rain Event of October, 2005.  (Attachments) Referred to Public Works Committee

 

29.     DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

ASSESSING DIVISION

 

A.      Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a List of all City Properties that have been Purchased by Social Service Agencies During the Last Several Years.

(Attachments) Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 

B.      Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Placing Tax Classification Information on the Internet.  (Attachments) Placed on file

 

30.     DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

BUDGET OFFICE DIVISION

 

31.     DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

PURCHASING DIVISION

 

32.     DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

 

33.     DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

TREASURY AND COLLECTIONS DIVISION

 

34.     FINANCE ITEMS

CAPITAL TRANSFERS

 

A.      Recommend that Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($4,900.00) be transferred from Account # 91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account # 01C701, City Council Capital Equipment, to fund the purchase of a new photocopier, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

B.      Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand  Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C737, Water Meters, and be appropriated to Account #45C794, Water Meters to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations per the cash flow procedure.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

C.      Recommend that Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to Account #44C771, Infiltration to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

D.      Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C742, Street Resurfacing (Ext. Pavement) to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

E.      Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C756, Landfill, and be appropriated to Account #41C756, Landfill to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations associated with this capital project.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

F.      Recommend that Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($40,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C713, Water Mains, and be appropriated to Account #45C768, Water Filtration Plant to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations associated with the Water Filtration Plant.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

G.      Recommend that Thirteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($13,000.00) be transferred "when and as received" from Loan Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment to allow for the purchase and future payment of Citrix software licenses.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

H.      Recommend that Eight Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($810,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account 25C701, Police Department Capital Equipment, for the purchase various pieces of capital equipment for the Worcester Police Department.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Palmieri absent)

 

35.     FINANCE ITEMS

OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS

 

36.     FINANCE ITEMS

PRIOR YEAR

 

37.     MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS

 

A.      Informational Communication regarding integration of resources for Impact Area VI.  (Attachments) Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 

TabledNo action taken

 

22.     Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Departments License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Attachments)  (Tabled May 2, 2006 - Murray)

 

23.     Order of Councilor Barbara G. Haller and Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Manager take all steps to have the WRTA #11 bus rerouted to serve the Island part of Harding Street (south of Kelley Square) to take residents, especially the elderly, to and from the Route 20 Fair Shopping Plaza. Further request that this service be provided several times in the mornings and again in the afternoons, both outbound and inbound. This service was formerly provided by the old #4 Millbury City Line and eliminated on January 28th, 2006 creating a serious hardship and reduction in the quality of life for residents in the Green Island neighborhood. (Attachments) (Tabled August 29, 2006 – Haller)

 

24.     Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager to report on the cost savings, if any, of redesigning and relocating the new North High School to the new Technical High School campus. (Attachments) (Tabled September 26, 2006 – Lukes)

 

 

SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

 

OCTOBER 18, 2006

        5:30 P.M.

 

REGIONAL AFFAIRS

 

COUNCIL CHAMBER