CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 6:10 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:40 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph C. O'Brien

 

www.worcesterma.gov

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 Lukes and the Mayor in the Chair. Councilor Lukes arrived at 6:24 P.M.

4.

RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes absent) at 6:12 P.M. for the purpose of discussing an employment contract with the City Manager.

RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION at 7:19 P.M.

5.

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

5a.

Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter Eight, Section 12A the Dog Control Provisions of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to include requirements for Responsible Pitbull Ownership. (Tabled Under Privilege - Germain August 10, 2010)

Attachments

Ordained as amended on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Lukes, Palmieri, Petty, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nays - Germain, O'Brien) (see #22d & 22e CC for amendments) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration of the Ordinance as amended was denied on a roll call vote of 1 Yea and 10 Nays (Yea - Germain) (Nays - Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Lukes, Palmieri, Petty, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien)

 

6.

SECOND ITEM OF BUSINESS - ELECTION OF CITY CLERK - TWO YEAR TERM (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 10, 2010) - Council elected David J. Rushford to a two year term as City Clerk on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.

7.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

7a.

Mayor O'Brien read a proclamation declaring September 15, 2010 as United Way Day of Caring and presented the proclamation to Tim Garvin, CEO and President of the United Way of Central Massachusetts.

Attachments

 

8.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

9.

PETITIONS - PART I

9a.

Dan Clark, Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, request an amendment to Chapter 8, Section 9B of the Revised Ordinances regarding the Regulation of Feeding or Baiting of Waterfowl to include no feeding of any gull (including, but not limited to ring-billed, herring and great black-back) at any place within the city.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 

9b.

Christina Pattee request looking into the feasibility of getting commercial, government, and university funding for two modern electric trolley routes connecting key business districts and cultural institutions to Union Station and Worcester Regional Airport.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

9c.

David Becker, Manager of Gooseberry LLC, request sidewalk on Vale St. abutting 90 Cutler St. be repaired.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9d.

David Becker, Manager of Gooseberry LLC, request sidewalk abutting 101 Houghton St. be repaired.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9e.

Louis Adams request abatement of street betterment assessment #24877 in the amount of $10,867.92 for Cliveden St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9f.

Marc Tumeinski request repair of the brick sidewalk in front of 15 Oxford St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9g.

Paula Pelletier and Danna Mancini request to install paved sidewalks in front of 478 & 480 Burncoat St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9h.

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request sidewalk repair in front of 90-108 Grove St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9i.

Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Sojung Jun request sidewalk repair in front of 113-117 Lovell St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9j.

Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Robert Scott request sidewalk repair in front of 44 Paradox Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9k.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Ellsworth St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9l.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Ellsworth St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9m.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Endicott St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9n.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Endicott St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9o.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Euclid Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9p.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Euclid Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9q.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Ionic Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9r.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Ionic Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9s.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Lafayette St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9t.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Lafayette St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9u.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Lodi St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9v.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Lodi St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9w.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Meade St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9x.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Meade St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9y.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Richland St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9z.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Richland St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9aa.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Taylor St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9bb.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Taylor St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9cc.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Ward St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9dd.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Ward St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9ee.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Worth St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9ff.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Worth St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10.

PETITIONS - PART II

10a.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of South Ward St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10b.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of South Ward St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10c.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Sargent St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10d.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Sargent St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10e.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Scott St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10f.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Scott St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10g.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of South Harlem St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10h.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Sigel St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10i.

Doris Stone request handicap parking on the Leeds St. side of 14 Fales St.

Attachments

Duplicate Petition see #10bb CC

 

10j.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Stone St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10k.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of Whitney St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10l.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Beacon St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10m.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Charlton St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10n.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Grosvenor St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10o.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Perry Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10p.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repaving of sidewalks along both sides of Wade St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10q.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repaving of sidewalks along the odd side of Langdon St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10r.

Sophia Tsiokas request removal of handicap parking space in front of 3 Stoneland Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10s.

Anthony Kopas request stop signs where Arboretum Dr., Sophia Dr. and Sarah Dr. intersect.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10t.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the installation of three crosswalks, across Florence St. near Oliver St., across Oliver St. and again across Beaver St., both at Oliver's Corner Store front door.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10u.

Esther Troio request the resident permit parking on Shamrock St. be amended to include #36 & #38 Shamrock St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10v.

Anthony Vello request No Parking signs be installed, and or lines be painted at the entrance to the front parking lot on St. John's Rd. for the 160 Fremont St. Condominium Complex.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10w.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request a Right Turn Only sign be added to the already designated right turn only lane in Foster St. at the approach to Franklin St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10x.

Vanessa Jones & Agustin Solano request a No Parking sign near driveway at 8 Hillside St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10y.

Raymond Anderson et al request to install "30 mph" and "Thickly Settled" signs along Burncoat St. at appropriate locations.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10z.

Jean Majka request One-Hour Parking in front of 249 Millbury St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10aa.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the installation of crosswalks in the intersection of Bluff, King and Woodland Sts.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10bb.

Doris Stone request to install a handicap parking space on the Leeds St. side of 14 Fales St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10cc.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jeanne S. Gallagher request the installation of a School Zone and appropriate signage in Highland Street in the vicinity of Doherty Memorial High School.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10dd.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jeanne S. Gallagher request the installation of Pedestrian Crossing Signs at existing crosswalks in Highland Street in the vicinity of Doherty Memorial High School.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10ee.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: GRAND ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.

 

10ff.

NATIONAL GRID for pole location on: BATES AVE.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.

 

10gg.

NATIONAL GRID for three pole re-locations on: LINCOLN ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.

 

10hh.

NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for eight joint pole locations on: LINCOLN ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.

 

10ii.

NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location on: MARSH AVE.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.

 

11.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

11.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Cara Berg Powers to the Human Rights Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Damaris Diaz to the Mayor Thomas Early Scholarship Committee.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

11.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Thomas Gorham to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee.

Attachments

Confirmed on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
 

11.3

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 

11.4

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Approve Lake Aerospace, Inc.'s Application to the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for Designation as a Manufacturing Retention Project.

Attachments

Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Rushton moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Chapter 240 of the Acts of 2010, Gateway Cities.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of the Attached Resolutions and Ordinance Amendments for the Advancement of CitySquare.

Attachments

Under Suspension of the Rules, the Mayor took up item #11.4C CM and opened the hearing as advertised by the Administration. The Hearing began with a presentation by the City Manager. The Mayor recognized the following people to speak: 1. John McGrail, no residence given 2. Jo Hart, Worcester resident 3. David Scherer, no residence given 4. Robert Branca, no residence given 5. Dennis Lyons, no residence given 6. Dennis Irish, Worcester resident 7. Bob Lewis, no residence given 8. James D. O'Brien, Worcester resident The Mayor closed the public hearing and recognized City Councilors for their commentary. Two Resolutions and One Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call of 11 Yeas & 0 Nays Councilor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
 

11.5

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhoods and Housing Development Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Citywide Housing Market Analysis.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
 

11.6

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Regulatory Services Division
 

11.7

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Workforce Development Operations Division
 

11.8

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board
 

11.9

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Youth Opportunities Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Activities of the Youth Opportunities Office.

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 
 

11.10

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Worcester Regional Airport Commission Division
 

11.11

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Cable Services Division
 

11.12

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Department of Public Works & Parks Open House on Saturday, September 11, 2010.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

11.13

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
 

11.14

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Worcester County Trial Court Community Service Program.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for July 2010.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on the Newton Square Sewer Construction Project.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Construction at the New North High School.

Attachments

Referred to Education Committee

 
E.

Recommend Adoption of an Order of Taking Relative to the Belmont Street East Transportation Improvement Project.

Attachments

Order adopted on roll call vote of 11 Yeas & 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
F.

Recommend Adoption of an Order of Taking Relative to the Canal District Streetscape Project.

Attachments

Councilors Lukes and Smith moved to be recused - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays. Order adopted on roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays.

 
 

11.15

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) from Victory in Christ Worcester South Foursquare Church for the Maintenance and Upkeep of Hope Cemetery.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from Robert Moscoffian and the New England Summer Nationals.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association for the Maintenance of Tivnan Field located at Lake Park.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
D.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) for the Maintenance of Rockwood Field.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
E.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City of Worcester being Named a Tree City USA for the Twenty-Fourth Consecutive Year and a Recipient of the Growth Award for the Eleventh Consecutive Year.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
F.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Fiscal Year 2011 Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services for the Parkland Acquisition and Renovation for Communities (formally Urban Self Help Grant) Grant Program for the Renovations to Lake Park.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
G.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Fiscal Year 2011 Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services for the Parkland Acquisition and Renovation for Communities (formally Urban Self Help Grant) Grant Program for Renovations to Kendrick Field.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

11.16

FIRE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept an Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Department of Fire Services, FY2011 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant Application.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

11.17

POLICE DEPARTMENT
 

11.18

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a FY11 State 911 Department Training Grant from the Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

11.19

LICENSE COMMISSION
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Amendment to M.G.L. c. 38 s. 12 and Mandatory Liquor Liability Coverage for License Holders.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

11.20

LAW DEPARTMENT
 

11.21

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
 

11.22

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
 

11.23

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
 

11.24

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
 

11.25

DIVISION OF ELDER AFFAIRS
 

11.26

WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) from Richard and Pamela Trachtenberg to the Victoria A. Trachtenberg Children's Reading Fund at the Worcester Public Library.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

11.27

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Services Division
 

11.28

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

11.29

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
A.

Request City Council's Authorization of the Implementation of a Revolving Loan Fund at the Worcester Public Schools for the Upkeep of Foley Stadium.

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 
 

11.30

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

11.31

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

11.32

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

11.33

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

11.34

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
 

11.35

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C763, South Worcester Industrial Park, and be appropriated to Account #04C714, South Worcester Industrial Park, for payment of site grading and roadwork incident to demolition of the South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP).

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
B.

Recommend that Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($280,000.00) be transferred from Account #04C7410A, 95 Grand Street Architectural, and be appropriated to Account #04C7410A, 95 Grand Street, to pay for costs associated with architectural and demolition of 95 Grand Street.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
C.

Recommend that Sixty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars And No Cents ($68,640.00) be transferred from Account #91C7801A, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #67C703, Assessing Capital Equipment, to provide street level imaging services.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
D.

Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C716, Union Station Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account #04C704, Union Station Building Rehabilitation, to fund various capital improvements and upgrades at Union Station.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
E.

Recommend that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745OF, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C764, Sewer Pumping, to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations for the Sewer Pumping Station Capital Program.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
F.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7411L, Faraday Street Extension, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C708, Faraday Street Extension, to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations associated with this Gateway Park Project.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
G.

Recommend that Three Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Dollars And No Cents ($366,812.00) be transferred from Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account #50C704, School Building Rehabilitation, to fund costs associated with the grease trap system replacement for the Worcester Public School.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
H.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7801A, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #28C701, Inspectional Services Capital Equipment, to purchase, integrate and deploy a citywide Permit Software System.
Refer to CCM Item 11.39E

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
 

11.36

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that Eight Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars And Twenty Five Cents ($803,969.25) be transferred from as follows: so as to provide sufficient funding for the Off-Street Parking Program for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011:

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
B.

Recommend that One Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eleven Dollars And Thirty Eight Cents ($149,211.38) be transferred from various accounts and appropriated to various account to close year end 2010

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
C.

Recommend that Two Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Dollars And Fifty Cents ($2,720.50) be transferred from Account #330-07, Reserve for Appropriation Damage Settlement, and be appropriated to Account #50S519, Schools Damage Settlement, to fund repairs of a school bus damaged in an accident.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
D.

Recommend that Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Five Dollars And Four Cents ($60,305.04) be transferred from Account #330-77, Airport Passenger Facility Charges, and be appropriated to Account #470-94000, Airport Debt Service, to fund costs associated with Airport Debt.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
 

11.37

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
 

11.38

FINANCE
Loan Orders
 

11.39

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of the Attached Order Relative to the City's Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) Plan.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Mayor O'Brien moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied by a yea and nay vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
B.

Transmitting Communication Relative to the Effect of Reflected Sunlight from Low-E and Other Double-Paned Window Glass on Vinyl Siding.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for CitySquare, Phase One.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication on the City's Energy Savings Plan.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
E.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Procurement of an Electronic Permit Management System.
Refer to CCM Item 11.35H

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 
12.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY AUDITOR

12a.

Transmitting Auditor's Report for July 2010.

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to table the item. Tabled

 

12b.

Transmitting reports on the budgetary basis financial results of operations for the City in fiscal 2010.

Attachments

Councilor Haller moved to table the item. Tabled

 

13.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

13a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with reports detailing third quarter and fourth quarter 2010 activity related to all aspects of the street lighting system including all work performed by Wilmington Wiring; what inventory has taken place, what has been repaired, upgraded, replaced, and installed.

Attachments

Order Adopted

 

13b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with an updated report concerning the tax impacts of the approved Municipal Relief Act on Worcester's street lighting infrastructure.

Attachments

Order Adopted

 

14.

ORDERS

14a.

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and Parks post appropriate “No Trespassing from dusk to dawn” signs at Banis Playground at Houghton and Dorchester Streets. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14b.

Request City Manager provide a report to City Council regarding improvements being made to the commuter rail tracks. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Mayor O'Brien moved to amend to insert "impacts to public safety". Order adopted as amended

 

14c.

Request City Manager provide to City Council a report concerning the details of the first phase demolition of the parking garage at CitySquare in order to create both a pedestrian and vehicular connection between Worcester Common and areas easterly of Foster Street including Union Station, the Canal District and Shrewsbury Street. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14d.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the timetable for creation of Mercantile Street and extended Front Street, and further, if monies are allocated for all of this work to take place within Phase One of the CitySquare work. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14e.

Request City Manager consider enacting a stepped-up animal licensing enforcement program utilizing existing laws, ordinances and staffing in several city departments. (Palmieri, Haller, Eddy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14f.

Request City Manager, via the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, establish a committee to identify a way to properly acknowledge the importance and presence of the Oread Institute for Women in Worcester, especially focusing on signage on Main St. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14g.

Request City Manager submit a report on the crime statistics in the June Street-Chandler Street area for the past two years. (Lukes, Toomey, Eddy, Petty, Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14h.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: BENSON AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14i.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: BROUGHTON ROAD from Conway St. to Southhold Rd.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14j.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: TAMAR AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14k.

Request City Manager request the Superintendent of the Worcester Public School provide the City Council with a timetable for renovations that are funded and scheduled to take place at school facilities across the city. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15.

RESOLUTION

15a.

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in opposition to question #2 appearing on the November 2, 2010 state election ballot. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Mayor O'Brien moved to suspend the rules to allow David Leboeuf to speak - Approved and Mr. LaBoeuf addressed City Council Councilor Lukes moved to Table the item Under Privilege Tabled Under Privilege

 

16.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

16a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Thomas Medlinskas request a street light on pole #1 on Thenius Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Palmieri request a street light be added to the existing wooden utility pole between 9 and 11 Winco Road: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Joseph Petty request to install a street light in front of 25 Genesee Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Cynthia Willis request street lights be installed in Arline St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Sydney Levy request street light on Monroe Ave: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw without Prejudice

Attachments

Accepted

 

16f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Mayor Timothy P. Murray and Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of the Shepard-King Neighborhood request the installation of additional street lighting, or increased lumens to existing street lighting, in the following streets: King, Shepard, Kingsbury and Woodland Streets: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw without Prejudice

Attachments

Accepted

 

16g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Stephen Brunelle on behalf of the Winter Heights residents request street light on corner of Azalea Dr. and Chester St. be the mailboxes: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw without Prejudice

Attachments

Accepted

 

16h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Candace Pino request to install a street light across from 8 Graystone Circle: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw without Prejudice

Attachments

Accepted

 

16i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Neil Smith request the installation of one new streetlight in Sargent St.: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw without Prejudice

Attachments

Accepted

 

16j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Dino Lorusso request a new street light in front of 9 Harrison St.: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw without Prejudice

Attachments

Accepted

 

16k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Status of Negotiations with National Grid Relative to Acquisition of the City Street Light System: recommend the Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

17a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Hannigan, Agent for UMassMemorial, request permission to install 4 directional signs on or about Belmont St. for UMass Memorial University Campus: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18.

LOAN ORDER TO BE ADOPTED

18a.

That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111F, 2011 Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to the three buildings at Lake Park.

Attachments

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

 

19.

TO BE ORDAINED

19a.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group V - Election Officers.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19b.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinance of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking on Pattison Street at the corner of Vernon Street.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19c.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of 3 Pattison Street.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19d.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinance of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 46 Butler Street.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19e.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of 33 Arthur St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19f.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinance of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 27 Ingleside Ave.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19g.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of 197 Delmont Ave.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19h.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of 113 Merrifield St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19i.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinance of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 18 Ingalls St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19j.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of 21 Kosta St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19k.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for Stop Sign on Cliveden Street and Apthorp Street facing southbound traffic on Cliveden Street.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19l.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for Stop Sign on Sterling Street and Seymour Street facing Northbound Traffic on Sterling Street.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19m.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to install One Hour Parking in front of 768 Main Street. (Parent Information Center)

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

20.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

20a.

Communication of the City Manager recommend City Council's adoption of the attached Resolutions relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Designation for 184 Main Street Associates, LLC for the Property at 180 Main Street. (Tabled - Clancy July 20, 2010)

Attachments

Councilor Germain moved to be recused - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent) Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

20b.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 180 Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Tabled - Clancy August 10, 2010)

Attachments

Councilor Germain moved to be recused - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent) Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

20c.

Petition of William Breault request City Council to request the City Manager to request the members of the Worcester delegation to the Great and General Court to file legislation to ban the distribution or sales of certain herbs coated with synthetic chemicals most times sold under the names of "K2, Spice, Genie or Zohai" and that mimic a marijuana or THC derivative high. (Tabled - Rushton August 20, 2010)

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

20d.

Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council develop a policy regarding the performance of weddings at City Hall by the City Clerk and any members of his staff either to terminate the practice in order to avoid the disruption or reduction of services or to direct wedding fees to the general fund to compensate for the disruption or reduction of services. (Tabled - Lukes August 10, 2010)

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

21.

TABLED ITEMS

21a.

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

Attachments

Councilor Eddy moved to take the item off the table and Place on File - Approved Placed on File

 

21b.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2009 Leaf Collection Program. (Tabled - Haller June 1, 2010)

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

21c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and State Representative Vincent Pedone request to install a trailer truck ban in Mulberry St. between Shrewsbury St. and East Central St.: recommend the passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Tabled - Petty June 8, 2010)

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

21d.

Communication of the City Manager recommend Adoption of an Ordinance Amendment to Re-Classify the Mayor Thomas J. Early Scholarship Memorial Committee. (Tabled - Haller August 10, 2010)

Attachments

Councilor Haller moved to take the item off the table and Voted to advertise proposed ordinance. Voted to advertise on a roll call of 11 Yeas & 0 Nays

 

22.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

22a.

Motion O'Brien @ #11.4C CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with monthly reports concerning the demolition and site work of CitySquare, funded by public monies, and how contractors are complying with the responsible employer ordinance for this portion of the CitySquare project.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22b.

Motion Haller @ #5a CC - Request City Manager report the number of licensed animals and unlicensed animals that are involved in attacks.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22c.

Motion Petty @ #5a CC - Request City Manager report the estimated loss of revenue to the city by owners of dogs who choose not to license them.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22d.

Motion @ #5a CC - Councilor Eddy presented a motion on behalf of himself and Councilors Toomey, Petty, Clancy, Haller, Palmieri, Smith, Lukes and Rushton - Request City Council to amend the proposed ordinance by inserting the following:

Service Dogs/Certification Exceptions. No Dog that is trained and relied upon as a service dog or assistance dog by a person with a disability shall be subject to this ordinance, nor shall a dog that has successfully completed a dog or K-9 training program, from a facility or instructor possessing a nationally accredited certification in dog training, unless otherwise deemed a dangerous dog by section 12 of this chapter.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Lukes, Palmieri, Petty, Rushton, Smith, Toomey) (Nays - Germain, O'Brien)

 

22e.

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Council to amend the proposed ordinance by inserting the words “and other dangerous dogs” after the words “pit bull” every time it is stated within the proposed ordinance.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Germain, Haller, Lukes, Palmieri, Petty, Rushton, Smith, Toomey) (Nay - O'Brien)

 

22f.

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Manager consider allocating new dog licensing revenue to hire an additional Animal Control Officer.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Haller, Lukes, O'Brien, Petty, Rushton, Smith, Toomey) (Nays - Clancy, Palmieri)

 

22g.

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Manager convene a special Task Force regarding the dog ordinance for the purpose of for the purpose of defining the process for which a dangerous dog will be determined and how any exceptions to the rule will be addressed. Said Task Force should include appointments by the City Manager from the following entities: a member from the Mass. Veterinary Medical Association, a member from Tufts Veterinary School, an animal behaviorist, an Worcester Animal Control Officer or appropriate law enforcement officer. Further, request the Mayor appoint a representative of City Council to the Task Force and request a report within a month.

Mayor O'Brien moved to amend: Request the City Manager be given latitude when making the appointments to Task Force regarding Dog Ordinance.

Councilor Toomey accepted the friendly amendment with the clarification that the City Manager may add to the membership but not delete those titles listed.

Attachments

Councilor Clancy moved to table the item under privilege Tabled Under Privilege - Clancy

 

22h.

Motion Palmieri @ #5a CC - Request City Council refer all the motions made by Councilor Toomey to the Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services.

Attachments

Order denied on a roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 6 Nays (Yeas - Clancy, Haller, Lukes, Palmieri, Smith) (Nays - Eddy, Germain, Petty, Rushton, Toomey, O'Brien)

 

22i.

Motion Germain @ #5a CC - Request City Council refer the proposed ordinance and all amendments to the Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services.

Attachments

Order denied on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 9 Nays (Yeas - Germain, Lukes) (Nays - Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien)

 

22j.

Councilor Clancy, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, requested the following Report be submitted for consideration - Approved

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending the Adoption of an Order of Taking as Part of the North Main Street Gateway Improvement Project: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 

22k.

Motion Lukes @ #6a CC - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an opinion as to the responsibilities and parameters of the City Councils ability to negotiate contracts for the terms of the City Auditor and City Clerk.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22l.

Motion Eddy and Smith @ # 10hh & 10ii CC - Request City Manager send a letter to Verizon requesting their representative coming before City Council on September 21, 2010 for the Pole Relocation Hearings be also prepared to discuss the lack of cell phone service in the city's west side.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22m.

Motion Haller @ 11.14A CM - Request City Manager prepare a resolution and invite the leaders of the Worcester County Trial Court Community Services Program to City Council so that they may be thanked in person for the great work they have been doing in collaboration with Keep Worcester Clean.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22n.

Motion Rushton @ #11.39A CM - Request City Manager report to City Council the advantages and disadvantages of the Alternative Earlier Retirement Plan and have this report at the September 21, 2010 City Council meeting.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22o.

Motion Petty @ #14g CC - Request City Manager make the June-Chandler Street area a priority and find solutions through the Problem Property Review Team.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22p.

Motion Clancy @ #14k CC - Request the Clerk of School Committee provide City Council with the existing report concerning as to why the city is changing the heating and ventilation systems in two of our newest schools, Quinsigamond and Roosevelt, and what is the root of it of this problem and how can this be changed.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22q.

Motion Toomey - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager install a power strip in the public seating area of the Esther Howland Chamber for those citizens who are using electronic media.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22r.

Motion Germain - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager implement a policy that requires the Purchasing Department to disclose their due diligence to City Council in a form of a report regarding adherence to the Responsible Employer Ordinance requirements for all projects that receive local, state or federal monies.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22s.

Motion Germain - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report to City Council regarding the status of repairs being made to the sewer system at the WPD holding cells.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

22t.

PETITION - Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request the “No Parking” signs at the corner of Shrewsbury Street and Prentice Street be moved 5' to 10' in a westerly direction.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

22u.

RESOLUTION - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby recognizes the wedding anniversary of Councilor Lukes and her husband Jim and wishes to extend their best to Jim for his many years of patience in having to share these special occasions with City Council. (Rushton)

Attachments

Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of Ten Yeas and No Nays.