CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:07 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:37 P.M.

Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Mayor Lukes requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Carl H. Koontz who served as a City Council member as well as a former member of the Planning Board and License Commission.

Barbarajean Keen request tree in front of 3 Lamar Ave. be removed to correct sewerage problem.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Libis Bueno requests tree stump removal at 30 Mann St.

John Rossetti request to make public Nathaniel St.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Libis Bueno request sidewalk repair at 30 Mann St.

Joshua & Jennifer Hill request the street curb in front of 171 Mower St. be redesigned to correct a drainage problem.

Alan Taylor et al request private street maintenance for Hockanum Way.

Frederick Horton request to install a handicap parking space in front of 28 Lodi St.

Bernadette Kerns request a traffic light be placed at the crosswalk located in front of 91 Stafford St.

Juan Rodriguez on behalf of Maria Rodriguez request to install a handicap parking space in front of 7 Irene St.

Cheryl Simo request to install a "Right Lane for Right Turn Only" traffic signal at Plantation St. and South Rd. (UMass entrance)

Pamela Rossetti request stop sign on the corner of Hadwen Rd. and Durant Way heading toward June St.

Barent Walsh, Executive Director the Bridge of Central MA, Inc. request to install a handicap parking space in front of 4 Mann St.

Brian & Susan Dunshee request handicap parking space be removed in front of 28-30 Cargill Ave.

Edwin Coghlin, Jr. request to appear before City Council and seek approval to allow Skyline Technical Fund to engage the professional services of an architect, Lamoureux Pagano Associates and a contrator, Consigli Construction, for the purpose of implementing a design and building details to the proposed Innovation Center at Worcester Technical High School. Approval of this project has been received by the School Committee.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Constable for Calendar Year January 2009 through December 2009.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Economic Development Division's Worcester Developer Conference.

Request City Council Review, Deliberation, and Approval of Funding Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

Refer to CCM Item 7.39A
Refer to CCM Item 7.39B
Refer to CCM Item 7.39C
Refer to CCM Item 7.39D

Request City Council Review, Consideration, and Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Request City Council Adoption of the Attached Resolutions to File and Accept Fiscal Year 2010 Division of Career Services and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Grants.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Candidate Petitioned Streets for Future Resurfacing Programs.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Parking in and around Union Station.

Transmitting Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of March 2009

Request City Council Review, Deliberation and Adoption of the Attached Resolution to File and Accept a U. S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

Request City Council Approval of a Resolution to Authorize a Lease of Space at the Worcester Senior Center.

Recommend City Council Accept with Gratitude Donations to the Worcester Public Library from January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Fiscal Year 2010 Senate Ways and Means Budget.

Recommend that this most recent authorized apportionment from the State (MA #51051-FY2010) in the amount of Three Million Seventy One Thousand Six Hundred Seven Dollars And No Cents ($3,071,607.00) be appropriated to DPW Account #41C440, Street Resurfacing, as requested by reimbursements to provide funding for current and future Chapter 90 obligations.

Recommend that Four Million Six Hundred Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars And No Cents ($4,671,840.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Year XXXV Community Development Block Grant Program, and be appropriated, when and as received, to various accounts to provide financing for projects and programs as described.
Refer to CCM Item 7.6A

Recommend that Two Million Three Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Three Dollars And No Cents ($2,003,683.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Fiscal Year 2010 HOME Program, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #18S36710, HOME Program.
Refer to CCM Item 7.6A

Recommend that Three Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Five Dollars And No Cents ($377,385.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program and be appropriated, when and as received, to various accounts for projects and programs as described.
Refer to CCM Item 7.6A

Recommend that Two Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars And No Cents ($204,205.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Shelter Grant Program and be appropriated, when and as received to various accounts to provide funding for projects and programs as described.
Refer to CCM Item 7.6A

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($254,700.00) be transferred from Account #470-91000, Airport Personal Services, and be appropriated to various Airport accounts to fund expenses through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009.

Recommend that Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars And Sixty Eight Cents ($18,327.68) be transferred from Account #560-91000, Regional Library Personal Services, and be appropriated to Account #560-92000, Regional Library Ordinary Maintenance, to fund expenses associated with books and other supplies for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Response to Confirmed H1N1 (Swine Flu) Cases in Worcester.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager request the Chief Financial Officer report to the City Council how federal, state and local officials work together concerning the administration of grants.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to report to the City Council whether or not charge-backs can be made in the administration of federal stimulus funding.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager request the Chief Financial Officer report to the City Council what charges are levied in the administration of grant monies in other municipalities of similar size to Worcester.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager provide the City Council with a copy of the statement that is issued annually by the City of Worcester concerning the city's compliance with federal regulations concerning charge-backs for administering grant monies.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with a comparison of the extent of the Elder Shopper Special to the proposed replacement fixed route service that will be in place after the curtailment of the Elder Shopper Special.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council details of the proposed service cuts to be implemented in the event of a $1.2 million budget reduction.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with a comparison of fixed route versus paratransit service.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with a list of communities that contribute an assessment to the WRTA and the dollar amount and percentage of the total by community.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with the existing and proposed formula by which member communities to the WRTA are assessed.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with the recently developed short and long term goals of the WRTA.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with a present and future view of their organization in relation to the various modes of public conveyance in operation within the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request the City Manager request the Fire Chief to investigate and report to the City Council the number of responses by fire personnel stationed at the Southeast Fire Station who traverse Ernest Avenue, from Grafton St., to respond to calls in the area north of the station.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request the City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to provide the City Council with a list of the top ten water/sewer users in the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief provide enforcement of the Yield Sign in Hamilton St. at Billings Square rotary.

Request City Manager provide City Council with options for controlling un-mufflered or souped-up motorcycles in the city.(Haller)

Request City Manager provide City Council with information concerning the city's present policy, if any, concerning the removal and disposal of dead animals from streets and other publicly accessible areas. (Rosen, Eddy)

Request City Manager propose a plan of action to the City Council to alleviate the damage to public and private property caused by beavers and their dams on Patch's Reservoir. (Rosen, Eddy)

Request City Manager consider outsourcing a portion of the statutory function of the City Assessing Department as part of the future structure and staffing considerations of that department. (Petty)

Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to draft a city ordinance making it mandatory for every men’s, women’s and co-ed adult softball league to require all players to wear a helmet while batting, running the bases, and coaching bases in the interest of player safety. (Smith, Rushton)

Request City Manager report to the City Council by the end of May concerning the structural safety of each municipal swimming pool and how much money would be required to make short term fixes to any pools that are classified as not being safe to the public on a pool by pool basis with the goal of raising private donations and/or public/private partnerships to open the pools this summer without taxpayer money. (Smith, Rushton, Haller, Lukes, Germain)

Request City Manager investigate the feasibility and the demand for community gardens to be developed by local residents in designated areas in those city parks that will not be maintained in the usual manner this year. (Toomey)

Request City Manager consider using funds that have been pledged by private donors to repair as many of the city swimming pools as possible so that these pools may safely serve, at no cost to the city taxpayers, the summer recreational needs of the city's children. (Rosen, Rushton, Germain, Toomey, Haller)

Request City Manager provide the City Council with an assessment of the impacts to the City of Worcester by the newly released DOR data concerning valuations of the assets of telephone and telegraph companies across the Commonwealth. (Petty)

Request City Manager determine the impact of the total $484 million municipal aid cut, $79 million Chapter 70 cut, and the other reductions on Worcester. Further, request the City Manager issue a strong letter stating the aforesaid impacts to our community and reaffirm our request for the Municipal Partnership Act and the home rule petitions. (Toomey)

Dr. Roberta R. Schaefer, President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting Worcester's FY10 Budget: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby recognizes and congratulates Ron Brace, former Burncoat High School football player, for being selected by the New England Patriots in this year’s draft. (Toomey)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's preparedness for, and response to, the Swine Influenza Virus: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Asian Longhorned Beetle Tree Removal Process: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to City funds for Public Shade Tree Planting: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the eradication of the Asian Longhorned Beetle: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the City's response to the Swine Flu Outbreak: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) Proposed 2010 Budget Reductions: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to funding for the Worcester Regional Transit Authority: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to recommended FY 2010 Water and Sewer Rates: recommend passage of the accompanying two proposed Ordinances.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works requesting sewers be installed in Knapp Avenue: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works requesting sewers be installed in Luther Avenue: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works requesting sewers be installed in Myrick Avenue: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works requesting sewers be installed in Phoebe Way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works requesting sewers be installed in Pelican Avenue: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works requesting sewers be installed in Toronita Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Swiatlowski request handicap parking in front of 11 Blanche St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking - That the City Council Standing Committee on Traffic & Parking hereby petitions to install a "No Parking" zone in Newbury St. across from Congress St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Susan Lozoraitis request No Parking signs on both sides of the lower part, about 2 car lengths, in Congress St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for No Parking on Congress St. on even side from Newbury St. to a pt. 40' east of Newbury St and on odd side from Newbury St. to a pt. 20 ft. east of Newbury St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Leonard Bonardi request to amend the time when Resident Sticker Parking is in effect in Dayton St. between Sever St. and Fruit St. to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Spool request the removal of Stop signs or replacement of these Stop signs with Yield signs at Westbrook Rd. entering Chippewa Rd. and Chippewa Rd entering Ellis Dr: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Fedeli Petrone & Diane Pozzi request to reverse stop signs at intersection of Brightwood Ave. and Hampton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dave Kollisch request a stop sign at the southwest corner of Franklin and Harding Sts. for eastbound Franklin St. traffic to stop prior to continuing through intersection: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install a stop sign facing eastbound traffic in Franklin St. into Harding St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dave Kollisch request repainting "Left Turn Lane" stop line at eastbound intersection of Franklin St. and Grafton St. to allow buses to turn into Franklin St. westbound from Grafton St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request a placement of a “Crosswalk Ahead” sign to notify motorists of the upcoming crosswalk at the corner of Moore Ave. and Pleasant St. and further, request enforcement of crosswalk regulation by the Police Department: recommend adoption of the accompanying two (2) Orders.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Pastor Ana Sequera request to amend the resident permit parking on Superior Rd. by moving it to the property line of 315 Hamilton St. or to allow parking on Sundays and Wednesdays for church services: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew Morse et al request a "School Zone" or other appropriate speed limit sign at either side of North High School property on Harrington Way: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Susan Lozoraitis request a No Parking sign in front of the guardrail that is located in Newbury St. where it intersects with Newbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - Request all the City Council Standing Committees review and establish their top two or three priorities and report back to City Council by mid April: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request all City Council Standing Committees report to City Council for the December 9, 2008 City Council meeting a status report of each committees goals and objectives as established for Fiscal Year 2009: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the Parking Rate Schedule for the Major Taylor Boulevard Municipal Parking Garage: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the feasibility of restricting the left lanes on Massasoit Road at Route 20 to "Left Turn Only": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Parking Lot Rates for the Union Station Commuter Rail Service: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Parking associated with the New Courthouse on Main Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Winter Parking Ban - Public Outreach: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to altering the northbound right lane on Foster Street at the South Portal to a Right Turn Only Lane in the interest of improved traffic flow: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mildred Febles request handicap parking space in front of 156 Eastern Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Claude Dorman on behalf of the East Highland Area Neighborhood Association, residents and businesses on William St. request the removal of “20 minute parking” in front of 66 William St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Claude Dorman on behalf of the East Highland Area Neighborhood Association and residents of West St. request the removal of the “no parking” restriction on West St. from John St. to Highland St., on the eastern side of West St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Claude Dorman on behalf of the East Highland Area Neighborhood Association and residents of William St. request the removal of the "No Parking" restriction from 52 William St. to the intersection of William St. and West St., the northern side of William St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Cliff Goodwin request that the resident parking zone presently on West St. in the area of 63 Institute Rd. be extended to include the area along Institute Rd. to 63, 59, and 55 Institute Rd.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sharon Orengo Watkins request a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Gardner and Hollis Sts.: recommend Petition be denied.

That the sum of One Million One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,125,000.00) be appropriated to Account #41S627, Tree Branch Removal, for the purpose of payment of all cost related to the December 2008 Ice Storm.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Amend Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to make it mandatory to turn right from the right lane on Foster St. northbound into Front St.

Amending the Revised Ordinances of 2008, Part Two, Organization of City Agencies.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 11 Rodney St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking on Claridge Dr. adjacent to 495 Chandler St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking on Cohasset St. adjacent to 30 Cohasset St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 126 Fairmont Ave.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 20 Dallas St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to install no parking anytime on both sides of Joseph P. Carlson Way (proposed).

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for three 15 minute parking spaces 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the west side of Commercial St. from a pt. 20' south of Exchange St. to a pt. 73' south of Exchange St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to install no parking anytime on the south side of Chester St. from Holden St. to Grove St.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign on Joseph P. Carlson Way (proposed) at Tacoma St. faces westbound traffic on Joseph P. Carlson Way (proposed).

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign on Great Brook Valley Ave. at Joseph P. Carlson Way (proposed) faces eastbound traffic on Joseph P. Carlson Way (proposed).

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign revision on Brookview Dr. at Great Brook Valley Ave. faces westbound traffic on Brookview Dr.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign on Courtland St. at Deerfield St. faces eastbound traffic on Courtland St.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign on Whitman Rd. at Monadnock Rd. faces northbound traffic on Whitman Rd.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign on Monadnock Rd. at Whitman Rd. faces westbound traffic on Monadnock Rd.

Amend Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for resident permit parking on the south side of Astrid St. from Providence St. up to and including #3 Astrid St.

Amend Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to institute a time limit on the existing resident permit parking on Dutton St. from 24 hours per day 7 days a week to 12 midnight to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, September 1 to June 1.

Amend Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for resident permit parking on both sides of East Kendall St. from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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)

Grant permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit system in KANSAS ST. (Tabled - September 18, 2007)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council whether a claims process exists which is available to commercial users who experience electric power outages and surges caused by National Grid. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the number and location of National Grid equipment stations located on public property, whether the City receives any revenue from the use of public land, and if not, whether the city can charge for said use. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Petition of NATIONAL GRID for cable and conduit system in: PLANTATION ST., CLARENDON ST. & ALMONT AVE. (Tabled - Palmieri March 18, 2008)

Proposed Ordinance amending the Montvale Historic District by the adoption of a new map enlarging the District. (Tabled Under Privilege - Palmieri March 25, 2008)

Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - Request City Manager consult with the Worcester Sharks regarding the possible management and redevelopment of the Charles Buffone Arena Ice Skating Rink on Lake Ave. (Tabled - Palmieri October 1, 2008)

Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby accept and adopt Section 19 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, allowing for coalition bargaining for health benefits in the City of Worcester. (Tabled - Lukes October 21, 2008)

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to report to City Council what basis the City is using to delay the public records request by the Worcester Telegram in light of the Globe Newspaper Company v. Commissioner of Education, 439 Mass. 124 (2003) ruling whereby the Supreme Judicial Court ruled public records must be released for inspection and copying without unreasonable delay, that is, within ten days of the receipt of a request for them. (Tabled - Haller November 25, 2008)

Resolution of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the City Manager in seeking 0% increases in the FY2010 collective bargaining contracts; and be it further resolved that the City Council supports the City Manager in seeking the previously detailed 75/25 contribution rate and the co-pay changes.(Tabled - Haller January 27, 2009)

Petition of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location: BROOKLINE ST. (Tabled - Eddy April 7, 2009)

Motion Clancy @ #6n CC - Request City Manager review concept of proposed innovation center and report back to City Council with a recommendation.

Motion Haller: to amend: Further, request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion as to the authority of the City Council to act on the request to approve or deny requests of the representative of the Skyline Technical Fund. - Approved

Motion Lukes to amend: Further, request legal opinion refer to any invasion of park land and it's legal ramifications. - Not Put

Motion Clancy @ #7.13A CM - Request City Manager inquire why $25 million from this year's as well as an additional $25 million of next year's Chapter 90 funds for cities and towns have been held back by the state administration.

Motion Clancy @ #7.13B CM - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider amending the parking rate at the Union Station Garage for the occasional parker.

Motion Palmieri @ #7.13B CM - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks visit the small businesses in the vicinity of the Union Station Garage to get input as to the impacts of fee increases for parking and also the closure of certain lots.

Motion Petty @ #7.13B CM - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks monitor and encourage monthly parkers through advertising in vicinity of commuter rail to use the Union Station Garage to free up space surface spaces for casual parkers.

Motion Clancy @ #7.35A CM - Request City Manager update the City Council at the next meeting concerning the most recent state budget actions and impacts to the City of Worcester.

Motion Clancy and Palmieri - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager contact private pool owners and ask if there are any corporate sponsors who are willing and able to fund the use of those pools during this coming summer season.

Motion Smith - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works fix the lights at the Great Brook Valley field in the interest of public safety.

Motion Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report to City Council the options available to the city for funding the Quinn bill.