CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:08 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:27 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph C. O'Brien

 

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Paul P. Clancy Jr. William J. Eddy
Michael J. Germain Barbara G. Haller
Konstantina B. Lukes Philip P. Palmieri City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Joseph M. Petty Frederick C. Rushton
Joffrey A. Smith Kathleen M. Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - ALL SAINTS CHURCH CHOIR

3.

ROLL CALL - All present except Councilor Germain and Mayor O'Brien with Vice-Chair Lukes in the Chair

4.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

5.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

6.

PETITIONS

6a.

Susan Tivnan on behalf of Charter Communications request the city install additional catch basins in Higgins St. to catch the brook overflow.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

6b.

Nancy Godek request abatement of street betterment assessment #24850 in the amount of $12,319.53 for Houghton St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

6c.

Judith Fogarty request sidewalk repair at 78 Fairfield St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

6d.

John Carroll request Ashton St., between McKinley Rd. & Sturgis St. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

6e.

John Carroll request sidewalks on Ashton St. between McKinley Rd. and Sturgis St. be repaired.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

6f.

Barbara Bushnoe et al request handicap parking across from the driveway of 18 Whipple St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6g.

Gary Margolin & Ronald Hewill request handicap parking across from 1 Lancaster St. on the even side or in Dix St. at the corner of Dix St. and Lancaster St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6h.

Marcia Recko, Office Administrator for William Pollack, DMD request the "No Parking" sign in front of 1010 Pleasant St. be moved 15 feet closer to the corner of Brantwood Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6i.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jonathan Koop, President of S & K Valet, in the interest of public safety, request the installation of passenger zones for drop-off and pick-up of passengers at the following business locations from 5pm-2am: in Commercial St. in front of One Exchange Place, in front of 166 Shrewsbury St., in front of 82 Winter St., and in front of 50 Front St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6j.

Emmanuel Chikwendu request all unnecessary handicap parking spaces on Preston St. be removed.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6k.

Anthony Petrone request resident permit parking on Shamrock St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6l.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of George Sakhat request installation of a HP space in front of El Basha, 256 Park Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

6m.

Samuel Rosario request the City amend the Worcester Police Department, Taxi and Livery Regulations Article 1 Section 2 Livery Restrictions: number 1 all words after "Basis" and remove the words "with a minimum of 12 hours"

Attachments

Vice-Chair Lukes moved to suspended the rules to allow petitioner, Sam Rosario, to speak regarding items # 6m - 6x CC and then allowed William Clarke, West Boylston resident, to also speak concerning the same petitions. Referred to City Manager

 

6n.

Samuel Rosario request City provide the reason and the data that constituted the livery restriction in the Worcester Police Department Taxi and Livery Regulations Article 1, Section 2 Livery Restriction Number 1, "is hired on a prearranged basis with a minimum of 12 hours"

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6o.

Samuel Rosario request the City provide a report from the City Solicitor that determines what happens when a City of Worcester ordinance conflicts with the Worcester Police Department Taxi and Livery Regulations? Which rule does the chief enforce and which rule is in full effect?

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6p.

Samuel Rosario request City provide a report from the Law Department that researchs if any of the Laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the City Ordinances have changed that would negate the attached letter dated August 13, 2001 from David Moore, City Solicitor with respect to question 1, 2 or 4.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6q.

Samuel Rosario request City temporally suspend all enforcement actions against ECUA Limo and New Worcester Limo until the City Council has determined the outcome of the previously filed petitions.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6r.

Samuel Rosario request the City strictly enforce and fine all taxi drivers in the City of Worcester for violating the City Ordinance Chapter 16, Paragraph (e) "Every owner, driver or other person having charge of any taxicab shall at all times, when driving or waiting for employment, wear on the upper left front of his or her chest a badge as provided by the Chief of Police.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6s.

Samuel Rosario request the City of Worcester issue 72 new medallions to be divided by both companies (ECUA, 32 and New Worc, 40) so that we may be allowed to compete openly and fairly with the other known Taxi Cab companies currently operating in the City.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6t.

Samuel Rosario request City of Worcester provide a report from the Law Department to determine if the threshold of an Oligopoly (and/or monopoly) exist in the Taxi Cab business in the City of Worcester?

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6u.

Samuel Rosario request the City of Worcester request a written report from the Chief of Police stating the reasons why a Taxi Cab License was issued to ECUA Limo on May 18, 2007 and why it was not renewed on April 30th, 2008?

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6v.

Samuel Rosario request the City of Worcester provide a report on the cost associated with the operations of Worcester Police License Division? How much money does it cost to operate the license division including employee salaries, benefits, vehicles, fuel, office space, supplies, equipment, travel, reimbursements, etc? Also provide a report on the amount of revenue the License Division receives in fees charged for services rendered. Evaluate the differences and recommend raising or lowering the fees associated with the department to make the department reduce the impact on the overall police budget.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6w.

Samuel Rosario request the City of Worcester form a task force to study the "public need" to improve the quantity, quality and condition of the existing cabs and livery in the City of Worcester. Also request that this five (5) member panel consist of one member from each district, approved by the Citizen Advisory Council and the City Manager, that will report back to City Council at completion of these tasks.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

6x.

Samuel Rosario request the City of Worcester provide us under what conditions would the City Council issue one (1) new taxi medallion? How does the City Council define "public need"?

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

7.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

7a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager provide the City Council with a survey of the on-street downtown parking situation and plans for the future.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Worcester State College provide the City Council with data on the capacity and the availability of spaces in the new garage on their campus.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7c.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief to install speeding surveillance in Sunderland Road in the advance to Dalton Street and in Rena Street, both directions.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7d.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and Parks perform a traffic study in the area of Grove Street and Salisbury Street and recommend adjustments to the current configuration of lanes and parking prohibitions so as to make the area of Mass Veterans Inc safer for pedestrians and those exiting parked vehicles.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7e.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report comparing the current versus anticipated real estate tax revenues for the CSX properties and facilities.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7f.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager communicate with Mass DOT and CSX to establish sound barriers along the tracks that wind through the Coburn Avenue and Lake Avenue residential corridors.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7g.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager communicate with CSX to include provisions in the approvals for expansion of the Franklin/Grafton Street rail yard that favorably impact employment for city residents.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7h.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with details of possible tax exempt issues with reference to the expansion of the Franklin/Grafton Street rail yard.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7i.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with the locations of bridges and tracks within the City of Worcester that will be impacted by the CSX rail yard expansion proposal and the double stacking of containers onto freight cars.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7j.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager evaluate any negative impacts that the CSX rail yard expansion might have to surrounding properties.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7k.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request CSX provide City Council with the square footage of the buildings they propose to construct as part of the Worcester rail yard expansion.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7l.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager report to City Council the steps that need to be taken to realize additional commuter rail trips in and out of Worcester.

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to amend: Further, request City Manager inform City Councilor of what assurances the city has for additional commuter rail trips in and out of Worcester after the expansion of CSX. - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

7m.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager review CSX's traffic study and provide City Council with a report on its findings.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7n.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the scope of the existing CSX operations including the hours of operation, number of employees, number of vehicles entering and exiting the site and the routes these vehicles take entering and exiting the city comparing each of these components to those that will be realized in the proposed rail yard expansion.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7o.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager report to City Council a summary of the peak freight periods for over-road and over-freight operations during a typical 24-hour period and seven-day period for both the current operation and that to be expected with the rail yard expansion proposal with specific data about traffic that is expected to access the maintenance facility at the terminus of Atlanta Street.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7p.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide the City Council with the proposed CSX operational plan that will detail how they will direct truck traffic to and from the proposed expanded site to the central Massachusetts highway network, and that he also provide City Council with the necessary right-of-way signage program to effectuate these traffic directives for approval by City Council.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7q.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a definitive and binding site maintenance plan to include all site perimeter fencing, plantings, brush, drainage retention basins, snow storage, new Franklin Street overpass and other facilities and assets on the proposed rail yard expansion site.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7r.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager arrange to have CSX demonstrate before the next joint meeting of the Standing Committees any and all documentation explaining how they will mitigate noise and light from the proposed rail yard expansion site.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7s.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with detailed site plans for the proposed expanded CSX rail yard facility including placements of buildings, plantings both within and around the perimeter of the site and a determination whether these conform to City of Worcester codes and ordinances.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7t.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager inform City Council of the actions that the Administration and the MBTA will take to address sound, traffic, parking and other impacts of the expected 25 additional round-trip daily commuter rail runs out of and returning to Worcester.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7u.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a comprehensive CSX report that presents all studies, analysis and cost estimates for alternatives to the requested closure of Putnam Lane and that this be presented at the next joint meeting of the Standing Committees.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7v.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a comprehensive CSX report that presents all studies, analysis and cost estimates for alternatives to the proposed maintenance and weigh station facility to be located on the site of the proposed rail yard expansion and at the terminus of Atlanta Street.

Attachments

Motion Haller to amend: Further, Request City Manager request CSX find an alternative to Atlanta Street as an access to the CSX maintenance yard. - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

7w.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager conduct discussions with CSX to secure commitments that all construction work will be completed by union labor and, when possible, with City of Worcester residents.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7x.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager discuss with CSX any and all other options available to maintain Putnam Lane as a through street.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7y.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with data from CSX revealing the current number of trips per day and week to and from Boston and the number anticipated when the proposed rail yard expansion plan is completed.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7z.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the effects of tax revenues from the CSX rail yard expansion proposal.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7aa.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide the City Council with any air quality controls that will be implemented as part of the CSX rail yard expansion project.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

7bb.

FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with any and all options available for truck traffic to access I-290 into and from the proposed CSX rail yard expansion other than that in the proposed plan.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

8.

ORDERS

8a.

Request City Manager update City Council concerning the potential of leasing city assets such as parking garages and meters to an investment company which could create millions of dollars in upfront money to invest in our city infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, and school buildings.(Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

8b.

Request City Manager report to City Council the type of adjusted fee structure that could be put in place for changeable electronic billboards, and further, request that the fee structure in place in other communities be provided to the City Council. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

8c.

Request City Manager to review whether or not changeable electronic billboards should be allowed and/or strictly limited in our zoning ordinance in certain of our residential neighborhoods. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

8d.

Request City Manager install signage at all the border locations between surrounding towns and Worcester to let people know they are entering Worcester and welcoming them to the city. (Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted and referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8e.

Request City Manager consider convening a meeting between Holy Cross and Economic Development officials to discuss the Quinsigamond Village Revitalization plans with the intent of reviewing facade grants and development opportunities. (Clancy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

8f.

Request City Manager report to City Council regarding the landfill parcel bid proposal. (Clancy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

9a.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting informational communication regarding Valet Parking.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9b.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting informational communication in response to the City Council's request for information about the regulation of signs.

Attachments

Councilor Toomey moved to request to exempt new businesses from proposed sign moratorium. - Not Put Councilor Smith moved to request that the façade program be exempted from the proposed sign moratorium. -Not Put Councilor Haller moved to refer the communication to Planning Board - motion held to allow further discussion. Councilor Rushton moved to support the referral with out amendment to Planning Board Councilor Toomey moved to amend to her motion to exclude the installation of digital signs requested from new businesses during the moratorium. . The Vice-Chair reminded City Council that the motion to refer takes precedence over a motion to amend Vice-Chair Lukes moved for a roll call vote to refer to the Planning Board the communication with no amendments - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent) Referred to the Planning Board (see #19c CC for accompanying Order)

 

9c.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting informational communication relative to the City's response to Google's request for proposals for a "dark fiber" network.

Attachments

Vice-Chair Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow a citizen to speak - Approved - Scott Zoback was recognized by the Chair who address the City Council. Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

9d.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting informational communication relative proposals for development at the Greenwood Street Landfill.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART I

10a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of James & Yvonne Miller et al request to install sewers in Dominion Rd. from Plantation St. to Lake Ave. North: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Christopher Flood, Attorney on behalf of Bruce & Mary Day request to install a sewer line for use and tie-in for the residents of Porto Rico: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Attorney Jonathan Finkelstein on behalf of Terreno Realty LLC and Joseph Leonardo, owner of property at 44 Catherine St. request the City to abandon and release an easement running diagonally through the property which is no longer in service: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Luigi Digioia request to accept a sewer easement on Belcourt Road between 29-31A: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kathleen Kardokas & Audunn Valdimarsson request sidewalk repair in front of 2 Mars St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Renee Harrison et al request to install two catch basins at the end of South Flagg St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Commissioner of Public Works to alleviate the flooding issue on South Flagg St.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Drean Sabin request the Department of Public Works remedy the situation caused by the city sewer causing problems to the homeowners on Waller Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order authorizing and requesting the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks to provide sewer improvements to reduce sewer backups on Waller Ave.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Galvin request Public Works Committee investigate the cost savings if the City of Worcester were to adopt a policy installing sidewalk wheelchair ramps fabricated from pre-cast concrete: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to consider developing a policy installing sidewalk wheelchair ramps fabricated from pre-cast concrete.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Jeffrey Black request installation of sidewalk on northbound side of Chandler St. between Temple Emanuel parking lot and Claridge Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request to construct a sidewalk in front of 157 Clark Street under the no assessment to abutter arterial sidewalk program: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

10k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Walter Golubowski request private street maintenance for Grove St. Terr. from 821 Grove St. Terr. to Venus Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Theresa Ferrigno request private street maintenance in front of 117 Wyola Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James Sullivan request private street maintenance at 61 Circuit Ave. West.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Allison and Robert Hale request private street maintenance on Wildey Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Leah Leone et al request emergency private street maintenance in Evelyn St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lola Riordan et al request private street maintenance in Rebboli Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Collins et al request private street maintenance on Tiverton Parkway: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Quyen Quan request private street maintenance in Rosamond St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Richard request private street maintenance in Bird St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Stuart Borsch request private street maintenance in Topsfield Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Rebecca James request private street maintenance on Weldon Ave: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Renee & Brian North et al request private street maintenance in Phoenix St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petiton of James Chabot request private street maintenance for Gensell Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carl & Lynn Hakala et al request private street maintenance for Rural St: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kathy & Emile Blanchard request private street maintenance for private portion of Derby St: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

10z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Vernell Frazier & Bart Lewandowski, Jr. request private street maintenance for the entire length of Tyson Rd: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART II

11a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Judi Machira et al request private street maintenance for Weldon Ave: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alan Taylor et al request private street maintenance for Hockanum Way: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joan LaBonte request to have appropriate snow plowing vehicles plow Parkton Avenue: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kathleen Noponen et al on behalf of residents of Phoebe Way, Knapp Ave., and Pelican Ave. request that the City of Worcester take action to require Kunst Builders/Contractors et al to return the mentioned streets to which includes replacing required blacktop, gravel, clay etc. & regrading of the streets to their original pitch. Repair and correct the water erosion that has occurred on adjacent neighboring properties. This must include the relandscaping of these properties. Provide a form of protection to prevent any future erosion to these properties and streets. Take all required actions to prevent the collection and stagnation of water & dispersion of water to the streets and neighboring properties: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lorenzo Atwood et al request the curve on Millbrook St. from Burncoat St. to 171 Millbrook St. be removed: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Francis Rutigliano et al request to repave road at Plantation St./Wigwam Hill Dr. and to reattach the sewers to the street as they are separating from the road: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Gina Greenleaf et al request the City of Worcester relocate/alter the terminus of Russell Calvin Dr. so that Russell Calvin Dr. and Taj Dr. become a dead end and that traffic does not pass between these two streets: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Seyedali & Sarah Sohi request Chamberlain Parkway between Pleasant St. and South Lenox St. be added to the salting and sanding list: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Seyedali & Sarah Sohi request Colonial Rd. between Morningside Rd. to Tahanto Rd. be added to the list for salt and sand: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Stephen Patton on behalf of Don Melville request City consider the feasibility of installing a sidewalk on Salisbury Ln. to Valley Hill Dr. or Pine Tree Dr: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Henry Rouba request to speak before the City Council's Standing Committee on Public Works as to changing the City ordinance regarding the plowing of snow banks blocking city sidewalks by private owners, to charge the violators and to have a record of fines and snow removal fees available to be seen by victims: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Luigi Digioia request that the City accept sanitary main between 29-31A Belcourt Rd: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Grandone request City Council abolish the city's sewer charge it assesses to its property owners for the fact that it cannot be metered and the charge is random with no accountability to the user: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ida Marie Perrone request to install a catch basin opposite 25 Emerson St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

 

11o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Daniel Gallagher request a drainage system to prevent the water runoff from Guisto St. from flooding the front of 10 Crane St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Attorney Samuel DeSimone on behalf of Global Properties, LLC request removal of a turnaround easement abutting Eskow Rd: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Susan Kiely et al request that the expansion of the Millbury Street Leaf Compost Site be denied and/or halted due to the negative affect it will have on the quality of life for persons in the vicinity: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Grandone request the removal of the fence on Shrewsbury St., which is the rear of the DPW vehicle "yard" and take one-third of this area for a parking lot: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Galvin request revision of Department of Public Works' "Permit Manual" by adding instructions for contractors to provide clear, unobstructed paths of travel for wheelchairs at construction sites and where necessary request temporary ramps with proper slope: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cecelia Mason request the City of Worcester to either permanently or temporarily block off the sections of Mayfield St., Winfield St. along with both ends of Abbott St. as a deterrent to the illegal dumping of trash: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Grandone request that because of utility companies failure to keep on schedule on roadway improvement projects, that City Council shall not vote on any future projects that are petitioned by said utility companies until all current projects are brought up to date. Furthermore, all projects shall have a beginning date as well as a completion date that will be adhered to or said utility company will be fined at a rate set forth by the City Council: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark Chase request to install a railing from curb to sidewalk at 2 Rena St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of George Romniou request to remove fire hydrant in front of 209 Holden St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paula Tucker request removal of fire hydrant from in front of 11 Blue Bell Rd. or move it closer to the curb: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Henry Rouba request to speak before City Council regarding the protection of Shade Trees: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

11z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of William Belcher on behalf of Benefit Street Community Garden request the City of Worcester to accept/recognize Benefit Street Community Garden as a community garden and further, request a waiver of all water service, fees and permits to the garden site at 54 Benefit St: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART III

12a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Americo Ursoleo request to install a fence in the vicinity of 1050 Grafton St. across from the Sunoco Gas Station: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sharon Nietsche request to speak before the City Council concerning banning plastic bags in the City of Worcester: recommend Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Wigwam Hill Drive/Plantation Street: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to building permits for Wigwam Hill Estates: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to North Parkway Area Traffic Study; recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2009 Fall Leaf Collection and Sweeping Program: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the 2009 Fall Leaf Collection Program: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Greenwood Street Landfill: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the city's planned purchase of renewable energy certificates: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a status report on abandoned vehicles and abandoned shopping carts: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative the businesses who are not currently in compliance with the FOG Ordinance: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Nuisance Team activities: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Massachusetts Coalition for Water Resource Stewardship's Report to the Massachusetts Federal Delegation: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting that City Council accelerate the process to convert portions of Trahan Avenue and Ernest Avenue to public streets in the interest of public safety: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to updates to the Resident's Guide to Private Streets: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to water & wastewater "stimulus" funds: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to ongoing renovations at City Hall: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Cambridge Street Area Sewer Improvements Project: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a scheduled Public Hearing for the Belmont Street - West Transportation Improvement Project: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a study of the cause(s) of Urban Street Flooding in the Brosnihan Square, Four Corners and Canterbury/Southgate Street Areas: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Lincoln St. Traffic Hearing: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a necessary lane closure on Lake Avenue North: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a sewage backup on Baltic Road: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the flooding and sewer back-up Issues at 9 May Street and the Remediation Efforts of Worcester Common Ground (WCG): recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report responding to the concerns made by citizens relative to the Ballard St. Leaf Composting Site at Ballard Street: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

12z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Millbury Street Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Manual: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART IV

13a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on Worcester's Wayfinding Initiative with attached design recommendations: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester County Trial Court Community Service Program: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational Communication relative to the City Solicitor's review of the Public Works Committee documents pertaining to creating a cul-de-sac on Russell Calvin Dr.: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to recommended changes in downtown and arterial parking restrictions to enhance the current street sweeping program: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of November 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report prepared by The Massachusetts Coalition for Water Resources Stewardship on the implementation of the Clean Water Act: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to a construction project on Foster St.: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of Helen Friel, Ed.D, Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee transmitting communication relative to the impact of runoff from Nelson Place School onto property at 15 Hapgood Rd: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of Roberta R. Schaefer, Executive Director of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services in Worcester 2007: recommend Communication be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr., Councilor Michael J. Germain, Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Barbara G. Haller, Councilor Philip P. Palmieri, Councilor Gary Rosen, Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes -Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the development and implementation of a program to encourage residential property owners to participate in a sidewalk reconstruction program. Said program would encourage property owners to pay for the reconstruction of sidewalks in front of their homes utilizing the services of a vendor from a list of contractors authorized by the DPWP to conduct such work in accordance with city standards. Once the reconstruction work is completed and inspected by the city, the property owner would be entitled to a real estate tax bill rebate equal to 50% of the cost of said work, apportioned over a period of five years: recommend Order be placed on file

Attachments

Referred to the City Manager (see item #19e CC for accompanying Order)

 

13k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr. - Request City Manager report to City Council on the flooding issues at the following locations: Brightwood Ave. - Allston Ave. area, Standish St. between Cohasset St. and Hamilton St., 329 Bridle Path and Pine Hill Rd. neighborhood and further, include recommendation to diminish occurring damages at each site: recommend Order be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Chairman's Order from Traffic & Parking Committee - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Works to consider widening Mott Street to accommodate on-street parking during the winter months: recommend Chairman's Order be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Michael Miller request to install sewers in Chequesset Rd. from Lake Ave. North to Ansonia Rd.: recommend Report and Petition be placed on file

Attachments

Accepted

 

13n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joshua & Jennifer Hill request the street curb in front of 171 Mower St. be redesigned to correct a drainage problem: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw

Attachments

Accepted

 

13o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Norman and Anne Blodgett request the underpass on Brooks St. be repaired: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw

Attachments

Accepted

 

13p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lorraine Fleming request drainage problems be corrected on Earle St: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw

Attachments

Accepted

 

13q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Thomas White on behalf of Dr. Elaine Foster request installation of a concrete sidewalk from Randall St. to Mayflower Circle and to keep it architecturally consistent with the neighborhood. Directly across the street is a concrete sidewalk: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw

Attachments

Accepted

 

14.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

14a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request to remove bus stop from in front of 278 Main St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

14b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of the Elm Park-Lincoln Estate Neighborhood Association request to install a "No Parking Here to Driveway" sign in front of 21 Roxbury St. on resident parking sign pole near hydrant: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Michael Lucente request the installation of a No Parking zone in the west side of Adams Street from Belmont Street to Johnson Street.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Carole Denault request a Caution Sign denoting autistic child be installed in Sever St. between Pleasant and Elm Sts.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ellen Jane Foley request a "Slow-Children Crossing" signs at all entrances of Rena St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bernadette Kerns request a traffic light be placed at the crosswalk located in front of 91 Stafford St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Douglas Quattrochi et al request left turn green arrow for northbound drivers on Southbridge St. turning left at Hammond St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Eleanor Gilbert request “Not a Truck Route” sign at corner of Olean and Mower Sts.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of John DiTullio request right hand turn at corner of Belmont St. and Shrewsbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dominique Lostracco et al request posted speed limit signs lower than 30 MPH on Acton St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the parking situation on LaPierre Street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Traffic & Parking - Request Committee on Traffic & Parking to hold a hearing to provide residents of Warner Ave. the opportunity to voice their concerns relative to the conversion of Warner Ave. to a two-way street: recommend Chairman's Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Petition of Mae Lindquist et al request to install resident permit parking at 21 Whipple St.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Darlene Gleason and Anne Barter request to install a four-way stop sign on Sunderland Rd. at Dalton St.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joy Odeyemi request stop sign on the corner of West St. and William St.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15.

REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

15a.

REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Freight and Commuter Rail Transportation: recommend the portion of the item relating to three zone changes be referred to the Planning Board.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

16.

TO BE ORDAINED

16a.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 7 Shawmut St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16b.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to Rescind Handicap Parking on Plantation St. adjacent to 17 Caroline St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16c.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 19 Mendon St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16d.

Amending Section 42 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 17 Acton St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16e.

Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 7 Gates St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16f.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 23 Courtland St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16g.

Amending Section 42 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for 2 hour parking 8am-5pm in front of 66 William St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16h.

Amending Section 70 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to prohibit left turns for traffic exiting Wawecus Rd. into Burncoat St. from 7am-9am and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm School Days.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16i.

Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to change the winter ban on Oak St. from the even numbered side to the odd numbered side when declared.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

16j.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for two hour parking on the west side of Prescott St. from Lexington St. to a pt 50' south of Garden St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

17.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

17a.

Petition of Jonathan Koop, President of S & K Valet, request to designate valet meters at 1 Exchange Place for The Citizen, IlForno and Cigar Masters, Tuesdays thru Saturday from 4:30 P.M. to 2:30 A.M. (Tabled - Clancy March 2, 2010)

Attachments

Councilor Clancy move to take the item off the table and refer to Traffic & Parking Committee - Approved Taken off the Table and Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee

 

18.

TABLED ITEM

18a.

Order Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY for a pole location in: KENILWORTH RD (Tabled - Eddy October 20, 2009)

Attachments

No action taken

 

19.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

19a.

Motion Clancy, Petty, Palmieri @ #7e - 7bb CC - Request City Manager discuss with CSX and Mass DOT to find an alternative to the Grafton Street access to the rail yard and truck depot that could relocate the current driveway into the site across from Penn Avenue westerly along Grafton St. to property currently occupied by Frank's Flower Shop, aligning the new access driveway with the traffic signal at the I-290 eastbound ramp, removing as much truck traffic as possible from Grafton St.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19b.

Motion Petty @ #9b CC - Request City Manager report to City Council the fees collected for sign installation.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19c.

Motion Clancy, Toomey and Smith @ #9b CC - Request Planning Board consider an exemption for new businesses and façade program participants from proposed sign moratorium and further, request that during the moratorium that new businesses be excluded from installing digital signs.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19d.

Motion Toomey @ #9c CC - Request City Manager contact Worcester Telegram & Gazette or local agency to request signage for WorcesterWoogle.blogspot.com at the 2010 St Patrick's Day parade.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19e.

Motion Eddy @ #13j CC - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor review the Order relative to the development and implementation of a program for sidewalk reconstruction referred to the administration March 9, 2010 and provide City Council with any thoughts and comments along with the necessary steps required if City Council wishes to move this forward to the state legislature.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19f.

Motion Lukes - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report whether the removal of trees due to ALB has caused increased damage to abutting streets and whether a formal complaint regarding the damage should be submitted to the USDA.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19g.

Motion Lukes - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report on compliance with zoning, code and building ordinances regarding signage, improvement and additions to the building and land at 1173 West Boylston St.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19h.

Councilor Clancy, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, moved to request the following Reports be submitted for consideration - Approved.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to sewer improvement needs in the Granite St. area (Millbury St. between Leland St. and #1309 Millbury St.): recommend acceptance of the Report of the Planning Board and adoption of the accompanying Order to install sewers in Millbury St. only from Blackstone River Rd. to Cliff St.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien) absent Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

19i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to sewer improvement needs in the Granite St. area (Leland St.): recommend acceptance of the Report of the Planning Board and adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien) absent Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

19j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to sewer improvement needs in the Granite St. area (Winnipeg St.): recommend acceptance of the Report of the Planning Board and adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien) absent Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

19k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr. on behalf of Dennis Dowdle of Madison Properties request to accept the layout of a public way entitled "WalMart Way Layout" and that said way be named as WalMart Way: recommend adoption of the accompanying two Orders accepting the layout with conditions as set forth by the Department of Public Works and naming said "Walmart Way"

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien) absent Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

19l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Dora Aja request to remove from the City map Everett St.: recommend denial of the Report of the Planning Board and the Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, O'Brien) absent Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays (Germain, O'Brien absent)

 

19m.

Motion Clancy, Petty and Toomey - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager consider amending the parameters for the repayment of sewer betterments so that they mirror that of private street conversion repayments over a 20-year term and at 5% interest.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19n.

Motion Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the WPS Administration provide to City Council with an explanation for a raise given to an administrator and the rational the School Committee majority felt compelled to grant this raise in this terrible economic times since the city side has not granted raises in two years and have also take cuts in health insurance.

Attachments

Councilor Haller moved to request the entire sign on as authors. - Accepted Order adopted

 

19o.

Motion Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request all the media outlets, neighborhood watch groups and local businesses to imbed SeeClickFix.com, an open source program, into their web sites being used all across the country for more responsiveness to the general public.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19p.

Motion Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the city's plan for geese control in 2010 and especially at University/Crystal, Elm, Coes, Institute and Greenhill Parks.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19q.

Motion Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide a report concerning the redevelopment of the Mason-Winfield site a/k/a the Institutional Linen parcels.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19r.

Motion Toomey - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager review of the tagging (graffiti) ordinance to find a way to to include a provision for charging the tagger with a fee, which would assist in the purchase of paint by the tagged. Further, request an opinion as to whether a lien could be attached to any real property of the tagger or their guardians if a fine is not paid.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19s.

Motion Petty - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a map of all the existing fiber and conduit locations within the city.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19t.

PETITION - Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Eddy Vincent & Maria Dinsdale request to repave Walter Street.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19u.

PETITION - Councilor William J. Eddy request sidewalk repair at 354 Mill Street.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19v.

PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request sidewalk repair at 38 Barry Road.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee