CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:10 P.M.

Recessed into Executive Session: 8:55 P.M. Reconvened in Open Session from Executive Session to Adjourn: 9:39 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Tony Economou William J. Eddy
Michael J. Germain Konstantina B. Lukes
Joseph C. O'Brien Philip P. Palmieri City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Sarai Rivera Frederick C. Rushton
George J. Russell Kathleen M. Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

INVOCATIONS - Rev. Der Aved Terzian, Armenian Church of Our Saviour
Rev. Dr. Khatchadour Boghossian, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGAL SINGERS

4.

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor in the Chair

Note: City Clerk David J. Rushford absent, Assistant City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux acting as clerk.

5.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

5a.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 3, 2012.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

6.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

6a.

Mayor Petty read and presented a Proclamation declaring April 24, 2012 as Armenian Martyrs' Day on the occasion of the Commemoration of the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Attachments

 

7.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

8.

PETITIONS

8a.

Priscilla Cirillo request the City replace the two trees in front of 12 Chalmers Rd. that were removed due to severe damage.

Attachments

Referred to the Department of Public Works

 

8b.

Derek Grillo of Struck Catering request four trees be planted on the corner of Hamilton St and Puritan Ave.

Attachments

Referred to the Department of Public Works

 

8c.

David Becker request removal of a dead tree on the South St. side of 9 Shannon St.

Attachments

Referred to the Department of Public Works

 

8d.

David Becker request removal of a dead tree at 101 Houghton St.

Attachments

Referred to the Department of Public Works

 

8e.

Joyce Merriam request sidewalk repair between 56 and 58 Havelock Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8f.

Sharon Bort of Clark University Geography Research Department request City to take immediate action to properly plan, design, fund, construct and maintain dedication to an on-street bike lane on Main St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8g.

Raymond & Barbara Barton request sidewalk repair in front of 160 Commonwealth Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8h.

Mathew McGrath request sidewalk repair on the Venus St. side and up to the driveway of 39 Leslie Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8i.

Rose-Ellen & Angela Padavano request the asphalt berm in front of 15 Alamo St. be permanently replaced with a granite berm.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8j.

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request resurfacing of sidewalks in front 6 Imperial Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8k.

Raymond & Barbara Barton request enforcement of speeding & stop sign violations on Commonwealth Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8l.

April Wheeler request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 69 Providence St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8m.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request the installation of additional signage and/or a flashing crossing light at the crosswalk at the corner of Main & Marble St. in the interest of public safety of elderly residents.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8n.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request the installation of additional signage and/or a flashing crossing light at the crosswalk in front of 1050/1060 Main St. in the interest of public safety of elderly residents.

Attachments

Councilor Rivera moved to correct the petition so it would be in front of 50 Murray St. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8o.

Mary Haroyan request the installation of an audible pedestrian signal to existing signal on West Boylston St. at King Philip Rd. and New Bond St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8p.

Jane Raboin request improved signage and painting of right turn arrows in the right lane at the intersection of Green St., Franklin St. and Francis J. McGrath Blvd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8q.

David Becker request a four-way Stop be installed at the intersection of Acton and Houghton Sts.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

9.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointment of Lisa Labossiere and Jared Swerzenski to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointments of Edward Kwiyup, Edward Robinson, and Eduardo Rivera to the Human Rights Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Leo Beaucage as a Constable for Civil and Criminal Business.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

9.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointment of Steven Genduso and Richard Trifone to the Citizens Advisory Council.

Attachments

Confirmed on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain absent)

 
 

9.3

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 

9.4

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Worcester Economic Development Tour - May 16, 2012.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Recommend Approval to Amend the CitySquare Priority Development Site (PDS) to Include the Former Notre Dame des Canadiens Church Property.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Harvard University School of Design's Executive Education Program and the Worcester Design Study of the Vacant Wyman Gordon Property.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
D.

Recommend that the Zoning Map Amendment Relative to the Fire Alarm Building on Park Avenue be Referred to the Planning Board.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 
E.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Smart Grid Program.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
F.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to City's HOME Affordable Housing Program.

Attachments

Councilor O'Brien moved to Table this item under Privilege Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien

 
G.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on Financing for Publicly Supported Housing.

Attachments

Councilor O'Brien moved to Table this under Privilege Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien

 
H.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation of Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) from Abbott Laboratories for the BIO International Convention for 2012.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

9.5

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
 

9.6

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Water Supply Capacity Given the Lack of Precipitation in 2012.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
 

9.7

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Improvements to the Intersection of Holden Street and Drummond Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
 

9.8

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation for a Park Bench to the Friends of Cookson Park from the College of the Holy Cross Student Government Association.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Worcester Tree Initiative.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Neighborhood Aquatic Facilities at Holmes Field and East Park Funded by CSX Corporation's Neighborhood Improvement Fund.

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 
 

9.9

FIRE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend City Council Accept with Gratitude a Donation of Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) from Wal-Mart for the Purchase of a Defibrillator for the Worcester Fire Department.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend City Council Accept a Six Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($6,000.00) Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) for the Maintenance of Three (3) Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU) Trailers.

Attachments

Order adopted

 
 

9.10

POLICE DEPARTMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Relationship and Policies between the Worcester Police Department and Campus Police Officers.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
B.

Recommend City Council Adoption of Three (3) Resolutions to File and Accept Grant Applications for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, the FY12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Local Solicitation, and a Solving Cold Cases with DNA Grant.

Attachments

Three Resolutions adopted and Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
 

9.11

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
 

9.12

LICENSE COMMISSION
 

9.13

LAW DEPARTMENT
A.

SUPPLEMENTAL: Respectfully Recommend that the City Council Convene to Executive Session to Discuss Litigation Strategy with Respect to the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc.

Attachments

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

 
 

9.14

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
 

9.15

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
 

9.16

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
 

9.17

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
 

9.18

DIVISION OF ELDER AFFAIRS
 

9.19

WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Gift from the South High Community School Community Service Learning Project in Support of Teen Writing and Teen Manga.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

9.20

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Services Division
 

9.21

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

9.22

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

9.23

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

9.24

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

9.25

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

9.26

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

9.27

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Collector's Deeds and the City's Notification Procedures.

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the DCU Center Special District Improvement Fund.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
 

9.28

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment , and appropriated to Account #26C701, Fire Department Capital Equipment .

Attachments

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

 
B.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7451G, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C764, Sewer Pumping Station Capital Program per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
C.

Recommend that Forty Four Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($44,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7801A, Capital Equipment, when and as received and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment to allow for the purchase and future payment of this much needed traffic signal equipment.

Attachments

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

 
D.

Recommend that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7802A, Capital Equipment, when and as received and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment to allow for the purchase and future payment of this much needed equipment.

Attachments

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

 
E.

Recommend that Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7452F, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to Account #44C771, Infiltration to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
F.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7410E, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DP W Account #41C742, Street Resurfacing (Ext Pavement) to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
G.

Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7242B, Street Lighting Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C712, Street Lights to allow for the purchase and payment of anticipated lighting equipment and services per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
 

9.29

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred as follows: Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) from DPW Account #410402-92210 (Sanitation O.M.), and Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) from DPW Account #4103-92000 (Streets O.M.), and the total $100,000.00 be appropriated to the Street Light O.M. Account #412 to allow for payments for maintenance and repairs to be made.

Attachments

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

 
 

9.30

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
 

9.31

FINANCE
Loan Orders
 

9.32

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Invitation to a Viewing and Tour of the City's New Mobile Library and Resource Center.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Status of the Energy Conservation Measures and Building Modernization Program.

Attachments

Referred to Education Committee

 
10.

COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY AUDITOR

10a.

Transmitting Auditor's Report for March 2012.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 

11.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

11a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - That street betterment assessment
#24971 in the amount of $8,687.70 for Dupuis Ave. in the name of Henry Nelson & Vera Ampoloah be abated in full.

Attachments

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

 

11b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager work with MassPort Administration to find a way to get an airline, even with a subsidy.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11c.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager arrange to have the Worcester Technical High School become a part of Massport's Airport Expo Day.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11d.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager consider providing access to information to Worcester Community Cable Access as part of the franchise renewal process.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11e.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager consider including capital support for PEG channels through the use of franchise funds during the franchise renewal process.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12.

ORDERS

12a.

Request City Manager and the Superintendent of Schools provide the City Council and School Committee with updates regarding the following projects: 1) ESCO Projects in public schools, including work scheduled for this Summer including timelines for completion; 2) Plans to complete school capital projects that were funded in the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget but were not completed during the Summer of 2011; 3) The $1.3 million dollar plan to address environmental concerns in schools, including potential PCB issues; and 4) the plans for capital projects in the schools during Fiscal Year 2013. (O'Brien, Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted and Referred to Education Committee for informational purposes only

 

12b.

Request the Mayor establish a MSBA School/City Working Group to meet monthly to provide for coordination between the School Committee, the City Council, the School Administration and the City Administration. Further, request that this group meet monthly and include at least the Mayor, the Chair of the City Council Standing Committee on Education, the Finance and Operations Committee Chair, the City Manager, The Superintendant of Public Schools, the School CFO and the City CFO. (O'Brien, Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted and Referred to Education Committee for informational purposes only

 

12c.

Request City Council review the process for removing and exempting the positions of Fire Chief and Police Chief from civil service requirements and to make recommendations regarding filing of appropriate home rule legislation. (Lukes)

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

12d.

Request City Manager consider making contact with local business organizations and area colleges to create a one million dollar escrow account for the purpose of utilizing the monies for the future purchase of airline tickets from this group of investors. This escrow account would demonstrate a commitment to any potential airlines and facilitate the process of bringing a new airline to Worcester. (Palmieri, Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12e.

Request City Manager provide an update regarding the Atchison Bridge that includes a timeline as to when Mass DOT will begin and complete the project, and further, request a community meeting be scheduled to discuss this project. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12f.

Request City Manager provide a plan from Lincoln St. from Lincoln Sq. to I-290 that includes a timetable for updating the water and sewer infrastructure, street resurfacing and repair of sidewalks on both sides. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12g.

Request City Manager create a tree planting/streetscape program for West Boylston St. from Strands Ski Shop to Shaw’s Supermarket. (Palmieri)

Attachments

Councilor Economou moved to amend to include the entire length of West Boylston St. Order adopted as amended

 

12h.

Request City Manager provide an update regarding the efforts to plant trees in the city in light of the current loss of federal funding from the USDA. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12i.

Request City Manager report resources available and process to enforce compliance with an ordinance relative the Keeping of Chicken Hens should such an ordinance be enacted by City Council. (Lukes)

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 

13.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

13a.

#9a CC June 14, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for May 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13b.

#12a CC July 19, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010 for the Worcester Retirement System.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13c.

#13a CC September 6, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for July 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13d.

#9a CC October 11, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for August 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13e.

#8a CC October 18, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for September 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13f.

#8.24A CM October 25, 2011
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2012 1st Quarter Budget Report of Revenues and Expenditures.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13g.

#10a CC October 25, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the certification letter from the Department of Revenue relative to Notification of Free Cash Approval for general fund expenditure in fiscal 2012 and the city's enterprise funds.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13h.

#10a CC November 22, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for October 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13i.

#12a CC December 19, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for November 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13j.

#12b CC December 19, 2011
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13k.

#11.24A CM December 19, 2011
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's FY12 1st Quarter Revenues and Expenditures through October 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13l.

#8a CC January 24, 2012
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for December 2011.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13m.

#8.24A CM January 31, 2012
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Mid-Year Expenditures and Revenues for Fiscal Year 2012.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13n.

#8.32B CM January 31, 2012
Communcation of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Governor's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Recommendation.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13o.

#9a CC February 28, 2012
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for January 2012.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13p.

#8f CC March 20, 2012
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for February 2012.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

13q.

#10.32A CM March 13, 2012
Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

14.

COMMUNICATION

14a.

Department of Public Utilities transmitting communication relative to the Condensed Financial Return for year ended December 31, 2011 for NStar Gas Company

Attachments

Placed on file

 

15.

RESOLUTION

15a.

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports Senate Bill 1798 and urges our State Legislature to pass this bill as expeditiously as possible. (Petty)

Attachments

Mayor Petty invited Jay Gardiner, Director of the Molly Bish Center at Anna Maria College, to say a few words promoting the easy identification and readability of license plates. Mayor Petty also recognized the inventor Gary Richard who gave a presentation of the “Easy ID” program. Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

16a.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

16b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the testing of alternative Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Eradication Methods at 50 Washington Street in the City: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16c.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

16d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Proposed CDBG Allocation Process Timetable for Year 37 (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012): recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Health and Wellness Services Provided at the Worcester Senior Center: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to responses to Human Resources questions posed during the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Hearings: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on the Activities, Accomplishments and Goals of the Office of Human Rights and Disabilities and Respective Boards and Commissions: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs): recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16i.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

16j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the activities of the Worcester Regional Tobacco Collaborative including the Great American Smoke Out, Compliance Checks, and the Annual Tobacco Calendar Contest: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational Communication relative to the Public Health Regionalization Initiative Agreement between the City of Worcester and the Town of Shrewsbury: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Worcester's Community Smoking Cessation Resource Guide: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Seasonal Influenza and the Annual Community Immunity Event: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a $50,000 Grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts for Regionalization of Public Health Services: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Triage and Assessment Center for Homeless Unaccompanied Adults: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Dismissal of the Federal Court Case against the City and its Tobacco Control Ordinance: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Grant Award of $325,000 to the City's Division of Public Health from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Certification of Housing Inspectors to Conduct Lead Paint Determinations: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Housing and Health Inspections Response Protocol for No Heat Complaints and Emergencies: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Report of the Committee on Ethnic & Minority Affairs upon the Petition of William S. Coleman, III requesting Administration hold a public review of the City of Worcester's Affirmative Action Plan of September 26, 1983: recommend Report and Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services invite to an upcoming meeting the students from the HOPE Coalition, supported by the Central MA Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition and the city's Department of Health & Human Services, through grant funds from the Office of the Attorney General, to make a presentation regarding their 2008 Alcohol Mapping Project: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the City Council's Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services discuss the civil defense plan, including the biological contamination research and response center that Dr. Robert J. Tashjian and others propose to build on his 200-acre Malden Brook Farm off Prospect St., West Boylston: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16w.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

17.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - PART I

17a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to CSX contract with the MBTA: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to KKO study: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to KKO/HNTB Studies: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to MBTA Commuter Rail Service Improvement Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to transportation options for residents of the City of Worcester and the entire region: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the status of city projects submitted to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the Rail Summit held on May 9, 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Worcester Regional Mobility Study Public Informational Meeting: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17i.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

17j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority and Paratransit Brokerage Services, Inc.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Government Channel Program Guide: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Cable Television Advisory Committee's Review of Public, Educational and Government Access Programming: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Transition from Analog TV to Digital TV: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's Government Access Channel 12 Receiving First Place Honors by the Alliance For Community Media-Northeast Region in the 11th Annual Northeast Region Video Contest: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Charter Communication's Switched Digital Network Transition that is scheduled to begin on February 11, 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Charter Communication's Restructuring under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Law: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Agreement with Charter Communications for Production Services Support: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Cable Television License Renewal Process with Charter Communications: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Charter Communications' Third Quarter 2010 Report on Charter's Response Time to Customer Phone Calls: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Charter Communication's 4th Quarter 2010 Report on Response Times in Handling Phone Calls to Customer Care: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Charter Communication's 1st Quarter Report on Response Time in Handling Phone Calls to Customer Care: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to the City of Worcester Telecommunications Analysis: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's response to Google's request for proposals for a "dark fiber" network: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester being awarded the 2007 E-Government from Common Cause Massachusetts: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the use of Live Streaming Video on the City's E-Government Channel: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's Receipt of the 2009 E-Government Award: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - PART II

18a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the launch of the City's Redesigned Website on Monday, October 19, 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting information relative to the Use of Technology for the transmittal of information to the General Public: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the City's Purchase of the Street Light System from National Grid: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to legal opinion as to the rights and responsibilities of Towing Operators: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to future DPW issues: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Green Energy Sources Available: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Policy for Massachusetts Electric to Site Transformers/Switch: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's East-West Corridor: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the Implementation of the Climate Action Plan and the procurement of an Energy Service Company: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Snow Storm of October 29-30, 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting an update of the Economic Development Initiatives - May 2007: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of June 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of August 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of September 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report - October 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report for the Month of October 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report - December 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the January 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the February 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the February 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the July 2009 Economic Development Quarterly Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the Department of Telecommunications & Energy Notice of investigation into the appropriate pricing, based upon total element long run incremental costs, for unbundled network elements and combinations of unbundled network elements to be charged by Verizon New England, Inc. d/b/a Verizon, Mass. as well as appropriate avoided cost discount for Verizon's Resale Services, in the Commonwealth on Mass: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, and Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the City Manager to seek the input of the general public professionals in real estate development and leasing, graduate students in college or university management programs, among others, to formulate a new and exciting marketing plan for Union Station and to suggest what strategies, besides the RFP process, might be available to implement such a plan: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS

19a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2013 Water and Sewer Rate Recommendation: recommend passage of the accompanying two proposed Ordinances.

Attachments

Voted to advertise two (2) proposed Ordinances on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Rushton, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Lukes)

 

19b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of David Wiggins request abatement of street betterment assessment #25000 in the amount of $17,308.02 for Julien Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $12,390.12

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Adalor Quinter request abatement of street betterment assessment #24970 in the amount of $8,687.70 for Dupuis Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Kim Bent et al request to make public Devonshire St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Loring request Farnum St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request Jaques Ave. from Piedmont St. to Wellington St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of San Tran of Tran Real Estate LLC request sidewalk repair in front of 160 Beacon St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carolyn Leary request sidewalk replacement on Burncoat St. between North Parkway and Millbrook St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carolyn Leary request sidewalk replacement on Davidson Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Plato Dimitriadis request sidewalk repair in front of 1 & 3 Berkmans St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request sidewalk resurfacing where needed on both sides of Nebraska St. starting at the corner of Muskeego St. to Envelope Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eva Postol request Denny St. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request to resurface the section of Sunderland Road at Grafton St. as it abuts Y-D Package Store: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request Marjorie St. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary Dionne request Everard St. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw

Attachments

Accepted

 

19p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jane Kuang et al request sidewalk repair in front of 34 Beacon St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Mansfield request a catch basin in front of 10 Edwidge St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Henry Nelson & Vera Ampofoah request abatement of street betterment assessment #25023 in the amount of $11,863.80 for Zoar St.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michelle Owusu request abatement of street betterment assessment # 24937 in the amount of $638.52 for Erie Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

20a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rita Dryden et al request handicap parking space at 7 East Kendall St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

20b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Olga Lopez request the resident permit parking on Beaver St. be extended to include #33 to 39 Beaver St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

20c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Timothy Charest request Reeves St. become a one way street: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

20d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request “No Parking” restrictions on Main St. between Exchange St. and MLK Jr. Blvd. be amended from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

20e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Colby et al request to extend the existing "No Parking" space on the west side entrance to the Greendale YMCA on Shore Dr. back at least two car lengths to allow for a safer way of exiting from the facility: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

20f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Attorney Robert Longden on behalf of the Trustees of Clark University request to install a Stop Sign and line at the intersection of Woodland St. and Charlotte St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

20g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robert Anusbigian, DMD request the existing parking meters in the Mechanic St., Norwich St. and Commercial St. area be changed to 2 hour parking meters: recommend passage of the accompanying three (3) proposed Ordinances.

Attachments

Voted to advertise three (3) proposed Ordinances

 

20h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Steven Greene of Glickman Kovago & Co. Management request installation of a pedestrian crossing signal at the site of an existing crosswalk at the intersection of 25 Aldrich Place and Chatham St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to repaint the existing crosswalk in High St. at the rear of the Denholm Building.

Attachments

Accepted & Order adopted

 

21.

TO BE ORDAINED

21a.

Amending Section 3 of Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances authorizing smoking bars at Union Station.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 5 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell, Toomey)

 

21b.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 51 Everard St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21c.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 12 Wall St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21d.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 97 Arthur St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21e.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 89 Arthur St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21f.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 17 Whipple St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21g.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 9 Esther St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21h.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 12 Harlow St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21i.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 14 Harlow St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21j.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 17 Caprera Rd.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21k.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 63 King St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21l.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 69 Everard St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21m.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 21 Dale St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21n.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 101 Illinois St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21o.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 23 Ingleside Ave.

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Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21p.

Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for resident permit parking on Norman Ave. both sides from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM

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Ordained on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Toomey, Petty) (Nays - Economou, Lukes, Rivera, Russell) Councilor Russell moved to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, Lukes, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rivera, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nay - Rushton) Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

22.

TABLED ITEMS

22a.

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)

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No Action Taken

 

22b.

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support Senate Bill 610, an act protecting condominium owners filed by Senator Harriette Chandler and Senator Richard Moore. (Tabled - O'Brien July 19, 2011)

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No Action Taken

 

22c.

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of the Administration’s efforts to negotiate the maximum hiring of local residents in Tax Increment Financing agreements and other tools used to attract business and to expand our tax base. (Tabled - O'Brien September 13, 2011)

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No Action Taken

 

22d.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the status of #5 May Street. (Tabled - O'Brien January 31, 2012)

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No Action Taken

 

22e.

COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting communication expanding upon the newspaper article regarding the human error factor which occurred in the city's recount. (Tabled - Lukes February 7, 2012)

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No Action Taken

 

22f.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Finance for Housing Developments within the City of Worcester. (Tabled - O'Brien February 28, 2012)

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No Action Taken

 

23.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES

23a.

Motion Toomey @ #9.8B CM - Request City Manager provide a comprehensive report concerning opportunities for making donations for the planting of memorial trees and report the process for this type of donation and further, request this report be placed on the city's web site.

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Order adopted

 

23b.

Motion O'Brien @ #9.8B CM - Request City Manager report to City Council the available funding of tree plantings, and further, request the City Manager consider additional funding for future tree plantings.

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Order adopted

 

23c.

Motion Russell @ #9.8C CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of commitments made by CSX for improvements to the city.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23d.

Motion Lukes @ 9.6A CM - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks clarify the statement concerning lawn watering in his communication relative to the City's water supply capacity and what is the additional burden on rate payers for water services.

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Order adopted

 

23e.

Motion Eddy @ #9.10A CM - Request City Manager request the Police Chief develop a specific agreement with each college regarding appropriate responses by campus police.

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Order adopted

 

23f.

Motion O'Brien @ #9.10A CM - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor clarify the powers of special police.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23g.

Motion Lukes @ #9.10A CM - Request City Manager provide additional information regarding campus police as to whether or not they are armed, what kind of training have they been given and how many special police are attached to colleges or other non-profits/institutions who have internal security. Further, request the City Manager develop a city wide policy that would coordinates all the campus police/special police.

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Order adopted

 

23h.

Motion Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager reach out to the City of Malden and discuss how they set up a “Cash Mob” so the City of Worcester can use this tool to help boost local economy.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23i.

PETITION - Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request resurfacing of Mary Scano Dr.

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Referred to Public Works Committee

 

23j.

PETITION - Councilor Tony Economou request installation of a stop sign in Neponset St. northbound as it crosses into the Greendale Mall by Babcock Tower.

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Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

23k.

PETITION - Councilor Tony Economou request the tree in front of 103 Chino Ave be removed.

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Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks

 

23l.

PETITION - Councilor Tony Economou request to replace the tree that was removed in front of 1 Dubiel Dr.

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Referred to the Department of Public Works & Parks

 

23m.

PETITION - Councilor Tony Economou request installation of a street light at the end of Clason Rd.

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Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

23n.

Motion Lukes - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Police Chief provide a report to City Council regarding recent parties that have occurred in Midland St. and had an excessive number of people in attendance.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23o.

Motion Palmieri - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager look into whether or not an abandoned sofa was removed at the corner of Dryden St. and Bremer St.

Attachments

Order adopted