CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:05 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:35 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 Mayor O'Brien and Councilors Petty, Rushton & Toomey with the Vice Chair in the Chair. Councilor Rushton arrived at 7:15 P.M., Mayor O'Brien arrived at 7:33 P.M. and assumed the Chair & Councilor Petty arrived at 8:01 P.M.

4.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

4a.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 31, 2011.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

5.

PUBLIC HEARING

5a.

Hearing - NSTAR for a gas main location: INSTITUTE RD.

Granting permission to NSTAR for a gas main location: INSTITUTE RD.

Attachments

Hearing Held & Order adopted

 

5b.

Hearing - MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY dba NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location: GUILFORD ST.

Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY dba NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location: GUILFORD ST.

Attachments

Hearing Held & Order adopted

 

6.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

7.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

8.

PETITIONS

8a.

Donald O'Neil, Attorney for Rodney Perro, request to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning classification of four parcels of land located at 395, 405, 413 and 415 Grafton St. and portions of the land located at 375 and 359A (aka 355) Grafton St. abutting said street to a depth of 100 feet from RG-5 to BL-1.0; by extending the BL-1.0 Zone at the intersection of Grafton St. and Hamilton St. southeasterly along the easterly side of Grafton St.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

8b.

Donald Carbonneau request abatement of street assessment #24872 in the amount of $6,927.93 for Cliveden St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8c.

Francis & Sandra McElroy request bus stop location at 48 Dorchester St. be relocated.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8d.

Francis & Sandra McElroy request to install a handicap parking signs in front of 48 Dorchester St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8e.

Kevin Ksen et al request a list of permitable fields for soccer and resources invested in these fields for the past 5 years for consideration and review by the Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation.

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 

9.

COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY AUDITOR

9a.

Transmitting Auditor's Report for May 2011.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 

10.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

10a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request the Police Chief report to City Council the results of the Summer Impact Program for the month of June and suggestions for stretching July's funding for the remainder of the summer. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager consider funding the mobile library for next year, possibly with corporate funding. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11.

ORDERS

11a.

Request City Manager identify vacant lots to be turned into tree nurseries. Further, request that he, in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Council, Park Spirit of Worcester and TREE WORCESTER, find means to purchase appropriate nurslings for the future treeing of Worcester. Further still, request the establishment of volunteer groups to care for said nurseries in collaboration with the Worcester Public Works and Parks Department. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11b.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the present practices regarding street name sign design and street sign pole heights. (Haller)

Attachments

Councilor Clancy moved to amend to include "the location of poles". Vice Chair Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow a citizen to speak and recognized Nicole Apostala who addressed the City Council on this subject. Order adopted as amended

 

11c.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning present Police Department policy regarding how paid detail assignments are made, including allowing high ranking officials to serve. (Haller, Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11d.

Request City Manager provide City Council with any policies regarding Worcester police officers’ ownership in local alcohol licensed businesses. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11e.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the City's work on persistent problem properties. Further, request the report to include a list of the addresses and owners of the city's top 10 such properties. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11f.

Request City Manager provide City Council with language for an ordinance that would allow for the keeping of chicken hens, similar to the attached drafted ordinance. (Haller, O'Brien)

Attachments

Councilor Haller moved to allow citizens to speak Mayor O'Brien recognized the following speakers: Lis Sheehan Castro, Worcester resident Kristi Chadwick, Worcester resident Sou MacMillan, Worcester resident Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 

11g.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the recent uptick in the number of pedestrian fatalities in the city. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11h.

Request City Manager request Police Chief to periodically install surveillance for compliance with the traffic signal in Madison Street at the entrance to the Wyman-Gordon property adjacent to the railroad bridge in the interest of driver and pedestrian safety. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11i.

Request City Manager permanently track the power outages in the city by their location, number of customers affected, longevity of outage and reasons why the outage occurred. Further that this tracking be periodically provided to City Council for referral to the Standing Committee on Public Service & Transportation. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11j.

Request City Manager provide City Council with details concerning the Center for Therapeutic Innovation-Boston/Pfizer and its potential impacts to the Worcester economy. Further, request the City Manager work with community stakeholders to establish a blueprint for attracting and retaining research-related personnel and companies in Worcester. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11k.

Request City Council ordain the enclosed proposed amendment to Chapter 12 , Section 23 (a) of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 relative to Sidewalk Snow Removal. (Eddy, Rushton, Petty, Smith, Germain, Lukes, Haller, O'Brien, Toomey)

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

11l.

Request City Manager consider instituting a moratorium issuing permits for play on the baseball field adjacent to Ames Street at Vernon Hill Park until issues of stray balls that are regularly hitting homes and autos of residents on Ames Street are resolved. (Clancy)

Attachments

Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow a citizen to speak. Vice Chair Lukes recognized Diane Pacevicz, a Worcester resident, who addressed City Council concerning this item. Order adopted

 

11m.

Request City Manager post all current employee contracts on the City's website. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11n.

Request City Manager report on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program similar to the program started in Boston whereby fingerprints of arrested criminal suspects are checked out against federal immigration data bases. (Lukes)

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to table this item Tabled - Lukes

 

11o.

Request City Manager report on whether fingerprints of those arrested for a crime committed in Worcester are sent to the FBI for criminal background checks. (Lukes)

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to table this item Tabled - Lukes

 

11p.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning progress with open space acquisition at Dodge Park. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Mayor O'Brien moved to amend: Further, request City Manager request the DCR & USDA provide City Council with the comprehensive plan that provides a sense of their vision for Dodge Park. Order adopted as amended

 

11q.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: CARTER ROAD

Attachments

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

 

11r.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: RODI CIRCLE

Attachments

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

 

12.

RESOLUTION

12a.

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby recognizes the WPI thirteen-member Team Onyx who recently won First Place for the second time in the Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concept Academic Linkage Explorations Robo-Ops Competition held at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. (Toomey)

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 

13.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

13a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of amendments to the FY'12 Budget: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on Year-to-Date Revenues, As of August 31, 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Universal Changes to the Municipal Rating Scales by the Major Bond Rating Agencies: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to a detailed update relative to Financial Forecasts for next Fiscal Year (FY2012) and projections through 2017, per the Five Point Financial Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Employee Health Care Costs: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Governor Deval Patrick's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget of January 21, 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Governor's Proposed Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's 2nd Quarter Fiscal Update: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Process: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on a Legal Opinion Relative to Grant Administration Fees: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's FY2011 Revenue Report for January and February 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2012 Budget Impact Statement: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Teamsters Union Local 170 - Department of Public Works and Parks - Clerical: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Adjustments to Departmental Fees and Charges: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for May 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for July 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for August 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting reports on the budgetary basis financial results of operations for the City in fiscal 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for September 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication regarding a letter from the Department of Revenue certifying that "Free Cash" for fiscal 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for October 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for November 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal year ended June 30, 2010: recommend Communication be placed on File

Attachments

Accepted

 

13y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the audited financial statements of the DCU Center, Arena Component and Convention Center Component, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for December 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for January 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the management letter done in conjunction with the City's audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 by the City's auditors Sullivan, Rogers & Company, LLC: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for February 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for March 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for April 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

14f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - That the City Council hereby requests the City Manager consider eliminating the $40K for traveling from the future budget: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Read & Referred to the City Manager

 

14g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of Patrick Cogley, Regional Inspector General for Audit Services at the Department of Health & Human Services, transmitting communication concerning the audit report for the city of Worcester for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS

15a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jean Brouet request abatement of street betterment assessment #24917 in the amount of $14,320.20 for Benson Ave. issued in the names of Juan & Dalila Vera: recommend adoption of the accompanying order to abate to the new assessment amount of $13,813.38.

Attachments

Accepted & Order adopted on roll call vote of 9 Yeas & 0 Nays (Toomey, Petty absent)

 

16.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

16a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tyra Walker request to install handicap parking space in front 12 Hillside St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install in front of #11 Hillside St. to avoid conflict with Winter Parking Ban

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Liz Rodriguez requests to install a handicap parking space in front of 29 Hollis St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install at a point 20' from the corner of the intersection

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Aurelia Morales request to install handicap parking space in front of 79 Fox St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install in front of #83 Fox St.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Walter Matos, Jr. request to install handicap parking space in front of 16 New Vista Lane.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sandra Brouillard request to install handicap parking space in front of 5 Plantation St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rocco Morano request to remove two handicap signs in front of 19 Ingleside Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Beverly A. Bennett request to install handicap parking space in front of 64 Dover St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jennifer McGinty request to install a handicap parking space in front of 11 Richards St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Julio Ortiz request handicap parking space be installed in front of 19 Garland St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to rescind existing "No Parking Anytime" from the west side of Garland St. from Lakeside Ave. northerly for a distance of 136 feet.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Scott Lemon, Oliver M. Dean Inc., request two (2) additional "No Parking between signs" in front of the parking lot entrance at 125 Brooks St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install "No Parking" Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Vasken Chagaian and Trish Robbins request to install "No Parking" signs in the space between the two driveways of 218 & 222 Chandler St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Amjad Bahnass, M.D., request to install two hour parking Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8am and 5pm in front of 198-202 Russell St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to amend existing ordinance for 1 hour parking 8am-5pm to 2 hour parking 8am-5pm

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request limited parking be created along the north side of Front St. between Commercial St. and Franklin St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Vincent & Donna Oliveri request the winter parking ban on Birch Hill Rd., from Claridge Rd. to the dead end, be changed to allow parking on the odd numbered side: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

16o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara Haller request installation of resident sticker parking in the odd side only of Canton St. from #9 to #35: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

17.

TO BE ORDAINED

17a.

Amending Article VI of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to the Floodplain Overlay district..

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty, Toomey absent)

 

17b.

Amending Section 2 of Article III of the Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to a zone change in the Foch Ave and Franklin St. area.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty, Toomey absent)

 

17c.

Amending Section 2 of Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to a zone change in the Atlanta St. Area

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty, Toomey absent)

 

17d.

Amending Section 2 of Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to a zone change in the 130 Goddard Memorial Drive Area.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty, Toomey absent)

 

18.

TABLED ITEMS

18a.

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

 

19.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES

19a.

Motion Eddy @ #11f CC - Request City Manager request WPD Animal Control and any other appropriate city departments to provide input concerning the request for an ordinance that would allow for the keeping of chickens.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19b.

Motion Lukes @ #11f CC - Request City Manager review permit process and fees for keeping exotic animals in the city as it relates to any potential permitting for keeping chickens.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19c.

COMMUNICATION - Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager transmitting information communication relative to the Triage and Assessment Center on Jacques Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

19d.

Motion Rushton @ #19c CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with the Triage and Assessment Center numbers every three months.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19e.

Motion O'Brien @ #19c CC - Request City Manager forward an e-version of the UMass report in collaboration with Clark University concerning homelessness among 17-24 year olds for the Standing Committees consideration.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19f.

Motion Rushton @ #19c CC - Request City Manager obtain a census of chronic panhandlers across the city and determine if the Triage and Assessment Center or the Veterans Shelter has available assistance to end their homelessness.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19g.

Motion Lukes @ #11i CC - Request City Manager obtain reports concerning power outages in Worcester available from the State Department of Public Utilities.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19h.

Motion Petty - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with reports concerning traffic and safety issues in the Heard Street area as a result of the closing of the James Street bridge. Further, request this report within two weeks.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19i.

Motion Eddy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager review the existing ordinances concerning noise from construction as well as Planning Board rules and regulations and create restrictions on private developers to avoid undermining the quality of life for the surrounding neighbors.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19j.

PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request sidewalk repair in front of 23 Otsego Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19k.

Councilor Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a previously requested report concerning how many miles of sidewalks would be exempted from snow removal by the owner or occupant as proposed, where are the sidewalks located, who will be responsible for clearing these sidewalks and the cost for clearing the snow.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19l.

Motion Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report on options available and process required for providing the City of Worcester with the option of extending the mandatory retirement age for the Worcester Police Chief from 65 to 68 years of age.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19m.

Motion Lukes - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report how often paid detail assignments can not be filled and what happens to an assigned detail request detail if no personnel are available.

Attachments

Order adopted