CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Council Chamber

Convened: 7:09 P.M.

Recessed to Executive Session: 10:22 P.M. Reconvened to Open Session to Adjourn: 11:22 P.M.


Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

 

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Paul P. Clancy Jr. Barbara G. Haller
Dennis L. Irish Philip P. Palmieri
Michael C. Perotto Joseph M. Petty City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Gary Rosen Frederick C. Rushton
Joffrey A. Smith Kathleen M. Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. Terry Ann Fitzgerald, United Congregational Church

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - ALEXANDRA MILLS

4.

ROLL CALL - All present

5.

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR PERSON

5a.

Motion-Petty to nominate Councilor Michael C. Perotto as Vice-Chairperson.

Councilor Michael C. Perotto elected as Vice-Chairperson by a yea and nay vote of Eleven Yeas and No Nays.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes stood with City Clerk David J. Rushford as the Clerk gave the oath of office for Vice-Chairperson to Councilor Michael C. Perotto and presented him with his certificate.

 

6.

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

6a.

At the Request of Councilor Barbara G. Haller the City Clerk invited Representative John Fresolo to discuss his newly filed Bill on Home Insurance, especially for triple deckers and explain how Worcester City Council can best advocate for needed reform to protect property owners from being unfairly billed for coverage.

Taken up with item #14d CC

 

7.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

7a.

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow Nat Needle, Highland Street business owner, address and sing for the Mayor and City Council.

 

8.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

9.

PETITIONS

9a.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Thomas McGrath request the Department of Public Works & Parks to resurface Clark St. from Burncoat St. to St. Nicholas Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9b.

Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Irene Stone Smith request to have no parking on Dorchester St. from Grafton St. to the first street light on the southerly side.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9c.

Councilor Paul P. Clancy , Jr. on behalf of Irene Stone Smith request to have a blind driveway sign on Grafton St. before Stoney Hill Driveway.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9d.

Kimberley Riexinger request to have residential parking in Plantation St. from #88 to Hamilton St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9e.

Lillian Rossetti request to remove the handicap parking sign in front of 69 Dustin St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9f.

Richard Powers request handicap parking space at 597 Millbury St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9g.

WYMAN-GORDON COMPANY for conduit location in: HERMON ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for January 23, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.

 

10.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

10.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A.

Notification of Appointment of Ken Capurso and Stephen Rei to the Memorial Auditorium Board of Trustees.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Notification of Appointment of Dennis Lipka and Eric Nierenberg to the Airport Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Notification of Appointment of Maria Flores, Robert McCallum, Edward Rivera, Edward Robinson, and Lois Smith to the Human Rights Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
D.

Notification of Appointment of Stefanie Wood to the Conservation Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
E.

Notification of Appointment of James Crowley to the Historical Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
F.

Notification of Appointment of Loretta Cusick, Elaine Kapperman, Ruth Miller, and Gail Smith to the Elder Affairs Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
G.

Notification of Appointment of Paul Gunnerson, Robert Hennigan, and David Kowalcheck and Reappointment of Bruce Wahle to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
H.

Notification of Appointment of Lee R. Hall and Nancy E. Moses as Constables.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
A.

Notification of Appointment of Lawrence Abramoff and Reappointment of David George to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Attachments

Appointment and Reappointment confirmed on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
B.

Notification of Appointment of Amy Mosher, Ben Ogunjobi, and James Spillane to the Community Development Advisory Committee.

Attachments

Appointments confirmed on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
C.

Notification of Appointment of Anne Sheehy to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

Attachments

Appointment confirmed on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
 

10.3

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Airport Division
 

10.4

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Cable Services Division
 

10.5

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

10.6

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Resources Division
 

10.7

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Workforce Development
 

10.8

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Receipt of Twenty Five Million Dollars And No Cents ($25,000,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the CitySquare Redevelopment Project.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Chapter 43D Technical Assistance Grant Award to the City from the Interagency Permitting Board.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication relative to Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.) for the Special District Financing Zone.
Refer to CCM Item 10.34H

Attachments

Referred to Commerce and Development Committee

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Annual College Benchmarking Report for 2005-2006.

Attachments

Referred to Commerce and Development Committee, Education and College/University Relations Committee

 
E.

Recommend City Council review consideration and approval to apply to the EPA for $500,000 in supplemental BCRLF funding.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

10.9

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhoods and Housing Development
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Status of Funding for the Hadley Apartments and Beacon Place Condominium Project.

Attachments

Referred to Commerce and Development Committee, Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Sale of City-owned Surplus Property at 863 West Boylston Street.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.10

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Regulatory Services Division
 

10.11

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
 

10.12

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Keep Worcester Clean Activity Report for the Month of November 2006.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
 

10.13

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Vocational School Athletic Fields

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 
B.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to Accept the Donation of a Kiosk at the Entrance to Dodge Park from Mr. Michael Brown.

Attachments

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow the City Manager and Beth Proko to introduce Michael Brown and recognize and thank him for his contribution to Dodge Park. Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Oakland Heights Master Plan Public Meeting Scheduled for January 25, 2007.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.14

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
Communications Division
 

10.15

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
Fire Department
 

10.16

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
License Commission
 

10.17

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
Police Department
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Report on the Criminal Activity Recorded in the Coolidge Road Area.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Taxi and Livery Regulations.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the 45% Decrease in Gun Violence in the City.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
 

10.18

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Inspectors of Animals for the Year 2007.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.19

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Code Enforcement Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Amending the Building Fee Schedule for Volunteer Work.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Permitting and/or Design Review Process for the Construction of the Building Located at #344 Pleasant Street.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 
 

10.20

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Disability Division
 

10.21

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Elder Affairs Division
 

10.22

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Rights Division
 

10.23

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Division
 

10.24

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Annual Influenza Vaccine Clinic.

Attachments

Referred to Health Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the New Position of Project Administrator of the Region II Public Health Emergency Planning Coalition.

Attachments

Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 
 

10.25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Library
 

10.26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans' Services Division
 

10.27

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

10.28

LAW DEPARTMENT
Legal Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Extension of the Television Franchise Agreement.

Attachments

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow Mauro DiPasquale, Executive Director of WCCA TV to speak. Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication regarding the Status of 103 Holden Street.

Attachments

Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 
 

10.29

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

10.30

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

10.31

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

10.32

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

10.33

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Michael D. Conrad to the Position of Permanent City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
Refer to CCM Item 10.36A

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.34

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Nine Hundred One Dollars And Seventy One Cents ($184,901.71) be transferred from Account # 91C780, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account # 72C701, Parks Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of approved and reprioritized Parks Equipment.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
B.

Recommend that Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($550,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C741, Street Resurfacing, to allow for the payment of current and future street improvement obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
C.

Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C714, Water Pumping Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C726, Water Pumping Station Rehabilitation, to allow for the payment of current and anticipated water pumping obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
D.

Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Reconstruction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C744, Sewer Reconstruction, to allow for the payment of current and future sewer improvement obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
E.

Recommend that One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty One Dollars And Ninety Seven Cents ($105,361.97) be transferred from Account # 91C711, Citywide Capital, and be appropriated to Account #26C704, Fire Department Capital Rehabilitation, to provide funds for installing sewer, water and electric lines to the Emergency Operations and Training Facility Building.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
F.

Recommend that Two Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars And No Cents ($203,319.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C731, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Water Account #45C703, Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of capital equipment for the Water Division.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
G.

Recommend that One Hundred Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Five Dollars And No Cents ($181,385.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C734, Sewer Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Sewer Account #44C704, Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of two vehicles for the Sewer Division.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
H.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Thirty Million Dollars And No Cents ($30,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #75C504, DCU Special District Improvements for the purpose of making improvements to the DCU Arena and Convention Center.
Refer to CCM Item 10.8C

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed loan order and referred to Commerce and Development Committee for informational purposes only

 
I.

Recommend that Ninety Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($90,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C793, Golf Facilities Improvements, and be appropriated to Golf Account # 71C702, Green Hill Golf Improvements, to fund improvements to Greenhill Golf Clubhouse.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.35

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Five Dollars And Twenty Five Cents ($143,505.25) be transferred from Account # 330-40, Reserve for Appropriation, 1% Federal Reimbursement, and be appropriated to various departmental accounts to provide funds for the purpose of providing indirect services as approved in the fiscal 2007 budget.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.36

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
A.

Recommend that Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($17,500.00) currently available in Account # 660-91000, Treasury Personal Services, be re-appropriated to the same account for the purpose of funding the position of Assistant City Treasurer for the remainder of FY 2007, and further recommend that the table of organization of the Division of Treasury and Collections be amended by adding the position of Assistant Treasurer and Collector.
Refer to CCM Item 10.33A

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.37

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Caffrey Memorial Award.

Attachments

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow the City Manager to introduce Susan Moynagh and thank her for her service to the City, Councilor Petty presented her with a certificate, Mrs. Caffrey presented her with Flagg and Representative John Fresolo who nominated Susan also delivered his thanks. Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Shrewsbury Street Parking Initiative.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Fire at Plumley Village.

Attachments

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow the City Manager to extend his gratitude to the many organization and individuals who played roles in assisting residents during this difficult time and to allow the Council extend their gratitude. Placed on file

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication relative to a request for an Executive Session for Tuesday, January 16, 2007 after the City Council Meeting.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri absent)

 
E.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to City Employees Serving on City Boards and Commissions.

Attachments

Referred to Rules and Regulations Committee

 
11.

COMMUNICATIONS

11a.

James A. DelSignore transmitting communication relative to the Reports on Federal Award Programs - the City's Single Audit - for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2006.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 

11b.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes transmitting communication relative to the Standing Committee assignments for calendar 2007.

Attachments

Placed on file

 

12.

TO BE ORDAINED

12a.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Handicap Parking in front of 7 Hancock St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12b.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide Handicap Parking in front of 19 Judson Rd.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12c.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Handicap Parking at the rear entrance of 370 Grafton St. on the east side of Arthur St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12d.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Two Handicap Spaces on the west side of South Flagg St. adjacent to the Bet Shalom Apartment rear entrance.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12e.

Amend Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Resident Permit Parking in front of 25 Sever St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12f.

Amend Section 68 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to make Dayton St. One-Way eastbound from Sever St. to West St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12g.

Amend Section 30 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to install 4 Way Red Flashing Signals at the intersection of Providence St. and Waverly St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12h.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Two Hour Parking 8AM-5PM Monday to Friday on the east side of Harding St. from Temple St. to a pt. 50' north of Winter St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12i.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop Sign on South Flagg St. at Hadwen Rd. facing southbound traffic on South Flagg St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12j.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop Sign on Chester St. at Parkton Ave. facing northbound traffic on Chester St. Amend Section 31 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for a Yield Sign on Chester St. at Parkton Ave. facing eastbound traffic on Chester St. Amend Section 31 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind the Yield Sign facing northbound traffic on Chester St. at Parkton Ave. and install a Yield Sign on Parkton Ave. at Chester St. facing eastbound traffic on Parkton Ave.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12k.

Amend Section 47 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind No Parking Anytime Signs adjacent to school crosswalks on the west side of Adam St. at Adam St. School.

Amend Section 47 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind No Parking School Days on the west side of Imperial Rd. at Adam St. School. Amend Section 47 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind No Parking School Days on the west side of Ingleside Ave. at Dartmouth St. School. Amend Section 47 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind No Parking School Days on the east side of Almont Ave. at Dartmouth St. School.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12l.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind No Parking Anytime on the south side of Cedar St. from West St. to Fruit St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12m.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind No Parking Anytime on the west side of West St. from Dayton St. to Elm St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12n.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind 2 Hour Parking Limits on the east side of Russell St. from Highland St. to Elm St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

12o.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind 20 Minute Parking in front of 66 William St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Clancy, Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

13.

TABLED ITEMS

13a.

Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Department License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Tabled - Murray April 25, 2006)

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13b.

Order of Councilor Barbara G. Haller and Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the 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. (Tabled - Haller August 29, 2006)

Attachments

No action taken

 

13c.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Request for Proposal on two parcels of land currently owned by the Worcester Fire Department. (Tabled - Toomey November 14, 2006)

Attachments

No action taken

 

13d.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Ownership of Parcels Surrounding the Former St. Vincent's Hospital Property. (Tabled - Clancy 01/02/2007)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

14a.

Motion-Palmieri @#10.8D CM - Request City Manager provide a list of property owners who request that their properties be converted to non-taxable status during 2006.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14b.

Motion-Irish @#10.8D CM -Request City Manager provide a report on the percentage of total financial aid going to residents who attend Worcester colleges as students. Further, request the report include the amount of rent paid to private landlords by students attending Worcester colleges.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14c.

Motion-Clancy @#10.8D CM - Request City Manager determine if there could be a percentage increase goal that is tangible each year for colleges to attain for locally spent dollars.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14d.

Resolution-Haller @ #6a CC -That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports Representative John Fresolo's pending legislation that would reduce the recent increases in insurance premiums that homeowners of three deckers and multi dwellings homes have experienced. Further request resolution be mailed to members of the State delegations, leadership of House and Senate, and Chairman and Committee members of the Financial Services.

Attachments

Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

14e.

Motion-Clancy @#6a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to how this situation that Representative Fresolo's bill addresses evolved and how it will impact the City's housing stock.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14f.

Motion-Toomey @#6a CC -Request the City Council send letters to other City Councils from large urban communities across the State to request them to endorse Representative Fresolo's pending legislation concerning insurance reform for three deckers.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14g.

Motion-Lukes @#10.8A CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to how much funds are being deposited, where funds have been deposited and what are the interest rates of the deposits for the $25 million paid to the City by the Commonwealth for the CitySquare Redevelopment Project.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14h.

Motion-Irish @#10.8C - Request City Manager report as to how the funds received from selling the naming rights for the Centrum now known as the DCU Center were spent and are any of those funds still available.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14i.

Motion-Toomey @#10.8C - Request City Manager respond to the attached list of questions relative to the skybridge.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14j.

Motion-Lukes @#10.8C CM -Request City Manager provide off-calendar the report previously submitted to City Council relative to the Special District Financing Zone.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14k.

Motion-Perotto @#10.13A CM - Request City Manger consider finding funds for construction of bleachers and score board for the athletic fields at the new Technical High School.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14l.

Motion-Toomey @#10.13A CM - Request City Manager provide the estimated cost for bleachers and score board at the new Technical High School so as to open the door for creative financing of these new improvements.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14m.

Motion-Palmieri @#10.13A CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with the agreements that would clarify the use of the athletic fields at the new Technical High School.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14n.

Motion-Irish @#10.17A CM - Request City Manager request the Police Chief define the area for crime statistics gathering in the Coolidge Rd. area be extended to include Newton Square and lower Newton Hill as bounded by St. Elmo Rd., Morningside Rd. and Hadwen Rd. so that the data collected for reporting purposes in the area wherein may be maintained so appropriate comparables may be made in future data collection efforts.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14o.

Motion-Petty @#10.17C CM - Request City Manager provide a report relative to plans for funding the summer impact division of Worcester Police for 2007 and whether this program may be expanded to start earlier in the season and last until after the summer ends and also to include Sundays.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14p.

Motion-Rushton @#10.17C CM -Request City Manager work with the District Attorney and provide him a seat at the table in municipal efforts to combat youth crime by developing lines of communication, at all levels of such as neighborhood groups, schools, probation office and the police department, that will identify different areas that we can help promote self confidence and direction for children.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14q.

Motion-Rosen @#10.17C CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to weapons violations in the Worcester Public Schools and if the City plans to partner with the schools for a new violence prevention position.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14r.

Motion-Haller @#10.17C CM - Request City Manager send a copy of City Manager's item #10.17C of the January 16, 2007 City Council Calendar to all Neighborhood Associations and Crimewatch Groups.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14s.

Motion-Rosen @#10.28B CM - Request City Manager provide an update for the last City Council meeting in February as to the location of the fencing, demolition of the building and violations of the wetlands restoration for the property at 103 Holden St.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14t.

Motion-Perotto - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide a report on all the Chairman's Orders from the Ad Hoc on the Mill St. Business Corridor for the January 23, 2007 City Council meeting.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14u.

Motion-Rosen, Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager review the street lighting situation near Goddard Memorial Dr. at Beatrice Dr. and Parsons Hill Dr.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14v.

Motion-Toomey - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager consult with the Superintendent of Schools for a current one page synopsis of the current school department budget as projected for the fiscal year 2008. Further, request aforementioned summary be included in the finance discussions.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14w.

Motion-Lukes, Perotto, Petty, Rosen, Palmieri, Toomey, Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager with the City Auditor, regarding the Administration's five-year capitol plan, to prepare a report for each City Council finance agenda with a list regarding planned borrowings and authorized, issued and outstanding borrowing, the date of the authorization and revenue sources of repayment.

Attachments

Order adopted