CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 6:12 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:04 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGAL SINGERS

3.

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor in the Chair except for Councilors O'Brien, Rushton and Toomey. Councilor O'Brien arrived at 6:16 P.M., Councilor Rushton arrived at 6:36 P.M. and Councilor Toomey arrived at 6:47 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 July 16, 2013.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

5.

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

5a.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Five Year Fiscal Forecast for Fiscal Years 2015 through Fiscal Year 2019. (Held - Petty August 20, 2013)

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

6.

ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST

6a.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring September 17, 2013 as “41 Lancaster Street Day” in Worcester. He presented it to Chris Tuck of Tuck & Tuck Architects, Jon Mechlin, Contrator, Epiphany& Chengeto Vera, Owners and Eddie Coppelman, Dental Build Out Contractor.

Attachments

 

6b.

Mayor Petty and City Manager O’Brien presented Certificates of Appreciation to each of the following young persons for their work as swimming mentors in the Wheels to Water Program during the Summer of 2013. The swimming mentors were Megan Brown, Sarah Ubele, Rachel Whitaker, Ana Castellanos, Emily Parillo, Carly Dickson, Katie Dickson, Kasja Dymek, Ivy Yang , Samy Du, Maura McNamara, Anabel Szydlik, Peter Delmastro, Millard Lawson, Brandon Jinn, Christian Alonte, Kevin Valdes, Ryan Scott, Michael Hougham, Rebecca Feeney, Reghan Hope, Jourdon Dyr, Zach Numan, Killian Dickson, Christy Mangiocotti, Alexandra Giza, Chase Cyr, Isabel Russell, Cecelia Uong Danielle Purinton and Coaches Don Lemieux and Diana Ringer.

 

6c.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers: 1. Scott Ricker, Worcester resident 2. John Provost, Worcester resident 3. Terry Kelly, Worcester resident 4. Jo Hart, Worcester resident 5. Dionne Riviera, Worcester resident 6. Jacqueline Norton, Worcester resident 7. Joe Clemmey, Worcester resident 8. Ramon Aponte, Worcester resident 9. Thomas Brigham, Worcester resident

 

7.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

8.

PETITIONS - PART I

8a.

Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Anne Colamare request the tree stump be removed and conduct appropriate replanting in front of 24 Kenilworth Rd.

Attachments

Referred to the Department of Public Works & Parks

 

8b.

Councilor William J. Eddy request trimming of city shade trees in the vicinity of 179 Hope Ave.

Attachments

Referred to the Department of Public Works & Parks

 

8c.

Michael J. Grandone requests an ordinance making it mandatory that all companies, institutions, and businesses receiving tax increment financing from the city of Worcester, to contract firstly with businesses in the city of Worcester to provide goods and services before seeking alternative outside sources for said goods and services.

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

8d.

Jo Hart request City Council immediately set up a formula for extravagant fees and enforcement for towing for parking a vehicle on any portion of a public sidewalk.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

8e.

Matthew and Angela Tivnan request Candlewood St. be converted into a public street.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

8f.

Brian McLaughlin request to reconfigure the access from property of 115 McKeon Rd. to the northerly side of McKeon Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

8g.

Jo Hart request full public transportation be restored to Main St. north of City Hall including late night and weekend service.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

8h.

Douglas Potter requests abatement of street assessment #25052, in the amount of $9,322.20 for Penobscot St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8i.

Sarah and Tony Nguyen request the abatement of street assessment #25072, in the amount of $4,563.17 for Dixfield St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8j.

Patrick Hickey request the sidewalk in front of 10 Newton Ave. be repaired or replaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8k.

Robert Dipadua request abatement of street assessment #25101, in the amount of $11,524.45 for Pine Hill Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8l.

Mary Efthim et al request to repair sidewalk in front of 322 Lovell St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8m.

Gary & Judy Margolin request repair of damaged sidewalks in front of 1 Lancaster St. which resulted from heavy equipment used at neighboring construction site.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8n.

Robert Norwood request abatement of street assessment #25123, in the amount of $10,694.65 for Tyson Road.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8o.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Lorraine Laurie request Vernon St. be repaved from Kelley Square to Millbury St. where it ends at Route 146.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8p.

Shay Parretti request "No Littering" sign be posted on Salisbury St., between Forest St. and Flagg St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8q.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Lorraine Laurie request sidewalks along both sides of Dorchester St. from Vernon St. to Providence St. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8r.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Lorraine Laurie request that sidewalks along both sides of Pattison Street from Vernon St. to Providence St. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8s.

David Ho request the repair of the sidewalk in front of 226-228 Fairmont Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8t.

Maria Mumby on behalf of P&M Properties, LLC. request abatement of street assessment #25063, in the amount of $11,655.60 in Dixfield St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8u.

Jeffrey Smith and Nancy Suurballe request sidewalks at the corner of Hartshorn Ave. and Underwood St. be removed and replaced

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8v.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request to repave the public portion of Kendig St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8w.

Felix Rivera request Newport St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8x.

Fredric Collins request the abatement of street assessment #25112, in the amount of $15,406.37 for Onset St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8y.

Councilor William J. Eddy request Iowa St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8z.

Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of David Elliot request berm/curb repair in front of 12 Tahanto Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8aa.

Councilor William J. Eddy request sidewalk repair in front of 105 Beeching St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8bb.

Councilor William J. Eddy request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 3 Asbury Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8cc.

Jo Hart request City Council immediately install sidewalks on both sides of major streets and also on all public streets and to immediately repair even in a triage fashion all existing sidewalks.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8dd.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Carl Chris Gomes request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 55 West Boylston St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

8ee.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request Kendig St. from Southbridge easterly be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9.

PETITIONS - PART II

9a.

Jo Hart request City Council to change the form of city government immediately, via the charter or in some other way, to allow for public inclusion in all aspects of government and request all forms of city government be conducted publicly and be televised for persons not able to be present.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to Rules and Legislative Affairs Committee

 

9b.

Jo Hart request City Council make public and delineate the public portion for allowing the public to speak in a City Council Committee meeting.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to Rules and Legislative Affairs Committee

 

9c.

James Arakelian request to install a stop sign at the intersection of Deepdale Rd. and Dixfield Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9d.

Ann Arakelian requests installation of "Go Slow" Children Advisory Signs on Dixfield St. and Cumberland St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9e.

Judy Maple et al request three (3) "Children Playing" signs be posted in Hapgood Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9f.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Fran Genduso request installation of a Dead End sign in Harold St at Hamilton St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9g.

Terese Samara request the removal of the handicap parking space at 31-33 Arthur St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9h.

Florence Emery request to install handicap parking space in front of 4 Home St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9i.

Migdalis Figueroa request to install handicap parking space in front of 16 Bellevue St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9j.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Deb Lucier request to install two (2) Dead End signs at the beginning of Coburn Ave at both corners at Lake Ave to prevent constant turn around traffic.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9k.

John Giangregorio et al request the east side of Harding St., from 53' north of Kelley Square to 150' north of Kelley Square, be designated "2-hour parking only;" and request the west side of Harding Street, from 154' north of Kelley Square to Harrison Street, be designated "2-hour parking only."

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9l.

Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Cynthia Drelinger and Carl Foley request installation of "Private Road" and "Not a Thru Way" signs on Botany Bay Rd. at the intersection of Botany Bay Rd. and June St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9m.

Councilor Tony Economou of behalf of Colony Retirement Homes request installation of speed limit signs in Holden St., north and south bound, in the interest of public safety.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9n.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Francis Hennigan request a mirror be installed in the vicinity of 28 Tyson Rd. to facilitate ease of backing out of driveway from the residence.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

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9o.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location in: DARTMOUTH ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM

 

9p.

NATIONAL GRID for conduit location in: GODDARD MEMORIAL DR.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM

 

9q.

NATIONAL GRID for conduit location in: HAMILTON ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM

 

9r.

NATIONAL GRID for conduit location in: SALISBURY ST. at BURGESS RD.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 24, 2013- 7:00 PM

 

9s.

NATIONAL GRID for conduit location in: SALISBURY ST. at PINE TREE DR.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM

 

9t.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location in: WEST BOYLSTON ST. at HUNTINGTON AVE.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM

 

9u.

Rachel Rubin et al request #6025-W3-Tatnuck Square Intersection Improvements not be implemented and public meetings be scheduled to ascertain what, if any, improvements should take place.

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

9v.

William Breault request City Council request the City Manager to take corrective action on 3 Hitchcock Rd., the scene of a 3 alarm fire on May 5, 2013. The roof was left partially collapsed and the building is non-habitable and appears to be a total loss and it still sits fire damaged in a highly populated area.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to City Manager

 

9w.

Jo Hart request City Council order an immediate shutdown of the loud shouting external loudspeaker system on all WRTA buses until it can correct the volume for ten exterior feet and until it gets the shouted information to be correct.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to City Manager

 

9x.

Jo Hart request City Council reconvene its committee that met on public art since the public was not allowed to participate.

Attachments

Petitioner spoke. Referred to City Manager

 

9y.

Jo Hart request any writings/documents submitted by the public to the WRTA (at a meeting or by other means) be posted online, and further, request all public comment to the WRTA by any means be available to the public (any comments good or bad, edited only to change the person's name to "caller" or "writer").

Attachments

Referred to City Manager

 

10.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

10.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointment of Jordan Berg Powers to the Conservation Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Communication Relative to the Appointment of Susan Chapman to the Affirmative Action Advisory Council.

Attachments

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

 
 

10.3

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City Hall Employee of the Month for September 2013.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Preliminary Review of Medicare Health Insurance Plans.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.4

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant From Commonwealth Corporation, the Executive Office of Workforce Development's Health Care Workforce Transformation Fund Planning Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Worcester Youth Council.

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of a Proposed Order for a CitySquare Second Amendment to the Declaration of Use Restrictions.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Councilor Lukes moved for reconsideration - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
 

10.5

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
 

10.6

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

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an update of the Blackstone River Water Quality Study: 2012.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an update of the Route 20 Sewer Project.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
 

10.7

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Funded Projects.

Attachments

Referred to Education Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a tract of Land Adjacent to Indian Lake Parcel to be Leased by the City to MassDOT.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.8

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
 

10.9

FIRE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend Adoption of Resolutions to Apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant from the FY14 Student Awareness of Fire Education as well as the Senior SAFE Grant.

Attachments

Two (2) Resolutions adopted

 
B.

Recommend City Council Accept with Gratitude, a Donation in the Amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($15,000.00), from Charter Communications to the Worcester Fire Department.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
 

10.10

POLICE DEPARTMENT
 

10.11

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant for FY14 State 911 Department of Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Incentive Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant From the FY14 Training Grant Program.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

10.12

LICENSE COMMISSION
 

10.13

LAW DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend Adoption of the Revised Vacant/Foreclosing Properties Ordinance, Chapter 9, Section 14.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
 

10.14

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
 

10.15

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
 

10.16

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
 

10.17

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Activities during the September National Preparedness Month.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Mass in Motion Healthy Markets Initiative.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to National Substance Abuse Recovery Month.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.18

DIVISION OF ELDER AFFAIRS
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize Lease of Space at the Worcester Senior Center.

Attachments

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

 
 

10.19

WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a donation of five (5) Kindles and a check in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00).

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept and Expend a Grant of Fifteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($15,000.00) from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

10.20

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Advocacy Leadership Training to be held at City Hall.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

10.21

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

10.22

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

10.23

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

10.24

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

10.25

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

10.26

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

10.27

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
 

10.28

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($180,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7803A, Citywide Capital Equipment, when and as received, and be appropriated to Account #50C702, School Department Capital Equipment to pay for the purchase school buses as approved in the Fiscal 2013 Capital Improvement Program.

Attachments

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

 
B.

Recommend that Seventy Eight Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six Dollars And Ninety One Cents ($78,386.91) be transferred from Account #91C7801A , Citywide Capital Equipment , and be appropriated to Account #50C702, School Department Capital Equipment, to pay for School Department capital equipment as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

Attachments

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

 
C.

Recommend that Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Five Dollars And Six Cents ($4,435.06) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7312A, Water Capital Equipment, when and ad received, and be appropriated to Account #45C703, Water Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this equipment per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
D.

Recommend that Sixty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($65,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7412D, Street Construction, and be appropriated to Account #41C774, Providence/Winthrop/Heywood Streets, to allow for the payment of current and future engineering service obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
E.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C722, Route 20 - Sewers, to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations (Engineering Services) associated with this capital project.

Attachments

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

 
F.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($215,000.00) be transferred from various loan accounts, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C786 - Water Land Acquisition, to provide necessary funding to make payment for this very important watershed land acquisition.

Attachments

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

 
G.

Recommend that One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars And Seventy Seven Cents ($139,512.77) be transferred as follows: $100,000.00 from Loan Account #91C7353A, Building Rehabilitation, and $39,512.77 from Loan Account #91C7352A, and that the total be appropriated to DPW Account #44C705, Capital Outlay, to allow for payment of anticipated obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
H.

Recommend that Forty Six Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($46,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C711, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, and appropriated to DPW Account #41C704, Building Rehabilitation, to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations for roof repairs per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
I.

Recommend that One Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($168,850.00) be transferred from Account # 91C7113A, Citywide Building Rehabilitation and appropriated to Account #50C704JA, School Department Building Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with exterior masonry repairs at Vernon Hill School, as approved in the Citywide School Rehabilitation Program.

Attachments

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

 
J.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7843O, Park Improvements - Blithewood, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70235, Blithewood Park, to allow for current and anticipated payments.

Attachments

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

 
K.

Recommend that One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($120,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7843M, Park Improvements - University Park, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70230, University Park, to allow for current and anticipated payments as per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

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

 
 

10.29

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that Library's Table of Organization be increased by two Mobile Services Librarian positions in use of Pilot Fund that is approved by the Council in FY2014 Budget.

Attachments

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

 
B.

Recommend that Eight Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars And No Cents ($875,739.00) be transferred as follows, to provide sufficient funding for the Off-Street Program for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014.

Attachments

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

 
C.

Recommend that Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Forty Five Dollars And Forty Four Cents ($18,545.44) of Block Grant Program Income earned during Year 38, be appropriated to Account #14SSED39, Economic Development Salary & Fringe to pay existing costs per CDBG regulations.

Attachments

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

 
 

10.30

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
A.

Recommend that Two Hundred Eighty Four Dollars And Zero Cents ($284.00) be authorized to allow this obligation to be met with Fiscal Year 2014 funds.

Attachments

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

 
 

10.31

FINANCE
Loan Orders
A.

Recommend that the tax levy loan order for Landfill Monitoring Funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), approved and ordained by the Worcester City Council on July 20, 2010, be rescinded in its entirety. This action has become necessary since the project was funded with tax levy funds.

Attachments

Voted to advertised proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
 

10.32

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Wheels to Water Program.

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Implementation of a Crowdsourcing Program.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
11.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

11a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request Mayor and City Councilor Tony Economou inform parents of Nelson Place students via letter of the updated timeframe of work to be done at the school site.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request Mayor develop a Task Force comprised of community representatives to ascertain the top reasons why Worcester families opt-out of Worcester Public Schools after their children have completed elementary and middle school.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11c.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager request Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools provide the City Council with a short summary of the technology improvements that have been made system-wide over the past five years.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11d.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer work with the Chief Financial Officer of the Worcester Public Schools and the City Auditor to establish parameters for the expenditure of $75,000.00 for a public school transportation study and additional funding be allocated through a Request for Quotations for a more in-depth analysis of transportation at the Worcester Public Schools in comparing that to similar functions in other Gateway Cities.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11e.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Commission on Disabilities poll their members to determine areas of lack of interest or frustration relative to duties as members of the Commission.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11f.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Commission of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery to conduct all their meetings at City Hall or the Worcester Public Library for the purpose of making the location more accessible to public transportation and further, request these meetings be televised.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11g.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor provide City Council with an opinion as to compliance to the requirements for portable bathroom facilities for activities taking place on the Common or in city parks.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11h.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager require the permits issued by the Parks Department be amended so that the requirement for portable bathroom facilities for the disabled includes the words “per cluster”

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11i.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request the Chairs of all the City Council Standing Committees notify the Chair of the Commission on Disabilities when any item concerning ADA issues are heard by the committee.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11j.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager report which administrative department is responsible for enforcement of Mass 521 CMR referenced by the petitions filed on October 12, 2012, item # 7a-7c, by Scott Ricker.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11k.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to report whether or not solutions have been found and/or are included in the current rehabilitation at the DCU center referenced by the petition filed on July 16, 2013, item #8dd, by Terry Dotson Burke.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11l.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager report who has access to the Voluntary Emergency Preparedness Registry for People Requiring Additional Assistance to ensure this information is not available to the public.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11m.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager review and update it’s permitting requirements and enforcement of the ordinance or regulations dealing with the possession and care of exotic animals by residents and commercial establishments.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11n.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor review the Model Ordinance prohibiting the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows and circuses (see attached) and present to City Council a proposed ordinance for the city of Worcester relative to the same. Further, request City Manager develop a protocol involving an interdisciplinary process or oversight for implementation of the proposed ordinance to include Animal Control, Board of Health and Inspectional Services.

Attachments

Mayor Petty moved to recommit the item back to committee. Councilor Lukes moved for a roll call vote. Recommitted to Public Health and Human Services Committee on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 2 Nays ( Yeas - Economou, Eddy, Germain, O'Brien, Palmieri, Rushton, Russell, Petty) (Nays - Lukes, Rivera) (Toomey absent),

 

11o.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Worcester Healthy Baby Collaborative submit a report to City Council relative to infant mortality rates in Worcester.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11p.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request the Superintendent of the Worcester Pubic Schools report to City Council the number of pregnant teenagers who have gone through the SAM’s program or any other similar program and the number of pregnant teenagers who did not participate in any program and report if they graduated or not.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11q.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health provide the City Council with a report concerning overdose deaths.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11r.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid provide City Council with details of the increases in their annual budget allocated specifically for vegetation management purposes.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11s.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid inform City Council of all circuits within the City of Worcester and rank them by quality and also in comparison to those across the Commonwealth.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11t.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid provide City Council with a listing of the routes in Worcester on which they have conducted vegetation management work.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11u.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request a representative of the State’s Department of Conservation Resources meet with representatives of National Grid and the Standing Committee on Public Service & Transportation to discuss actions being taken locally against the Emerald Ash Borer .

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11v.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager report to City Council the progress concerning discussions between his Administration and National Grid for developing mapping overlays to assist with responses to power outages.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11w.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid provide City Council with actual letter and door hangers used in the roll out of the Smart Meter and Smart Grid Pilot Program.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11x.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid provide City Council with data from the World Health Organization, the Federal Communications Commission and the Food and Drug Administration concerning the Richard Tells, Inc. reports regarding Smart Meter Emissions.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11y.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health report to the Zoning Board of Appeals any known potential adverse health effects from the technology planned to be used in the Wimax Tower being proposed to be sited in Tatnuck.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11z.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health report to City Council any known potential adverse affects from Smart Meters installed in homes in Worcester as part of the National Grid Pilot Program.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11aa.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid provide City Council with a weekly maintenance update/schedule for the Tory Fort Lane sub-station property.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11bb.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request National Grid provide City Council with the costs associated with the installation and maintenance/operation of a smart meter and the technology support required for its operation.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11cc.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide the City Council with monthly reports concerning missed trips by route and day of the week.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11dd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request the Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority to consider establishing a bus fare for children ages 5-12 when riding with their parent.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11ee.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief to install Speed Enforcement in Commonwealth Avenue in the vicinity of the intersections with Jennings Street and Enid Street.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11ff.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install Blind Person Signs facing traffic in both directions in the vicinity of 154 Commonwealth Avenue.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11gg.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to install lane pavement markings and additional advisory signage in Commonwealth Avenue as an effort to calm traffic.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11hh.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Director of Inspectional Services to review the dumpster and assorted trash receptacles at the car wash adjacent to Commonwealth Avenue.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12.

ORDERS

12a.

Request City Manager request the Police Chief to conduct crosswalk stings in all crosswalks in Belmont Street between Lincoln Square and Seabury Heights. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12b.

Request City Manager report on the status of the voted crowd sourcing project and to notify the City Council as to when the project will be posted on the city website. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12c.

Request City Manager report on the manner in which the REAP ordinance is being implemented and whether the ordinance can be expanded beyond licenses or permits. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12d.

Request City Manager collaborate with community partners to update neighborhood plans for South Worcester, Pleasant Street corridor and Green Island. (Rivera)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12e.

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health and the Police Chief meet with the appropriate license holders to implement a plan of action to educate them concerning the detection, sale and use of the drug known as “Molly”. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12f.

Request City Manager investigate lowering the current 8% interest rate in the elderly tax deferral program. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12g.

Request City Manager report on the status of improvements to Institute Park including the status of the construction of the gazebo. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12h.

Request City Manager request conduct a block survey sweep in the area of Canterbury, Litchfield, Douglas and Southgate Streets. (Rivera)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12i.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a progress report concerning the reconstruction of Crystal Park incorporating the documented concerns of the neighbors. (Rivera)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12j.

Request City Manager request the Police Chief to conduct frequent speed enforcement work in Melrose Street in the interest of public safety. (Petty, Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12k.

Request City Manager request the Massachusetts Highway Department to clear their property of debris and to install a privacy fence in their property along the entire length of Melrose Street from Burncoat Street to Lincoln Street to afford the residents better quality of life. (Petty, Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12l.

Request City Clerk provide City Council with an update concerning the High School Student Poll Worker program for the November 5th Municipal Election. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12m.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the status of the Worcester Fire Department fleet, including the ages of vehicles, current and expected needs, and the costs associated with the purchase of said vehicles. (Eddy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12n.

Request City Manager review traffic patterns of roads (Westview Road, Maplewood Road, Tahanto Road, South Lenox Street and Morningside Avenue) that intersect between Chamberlain Parkway and Colonial Road to review any need for stop signs at said intersections. (Eddy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12o.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a brief report concerning the process for insuring compliance with local and state laws in regards to all construction projects funded with city funds. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Councilor O'Brien moved to Table this item. Tabled - O'Brien

 

12p.

Request City Manager request the Police Chief to install speed enforcement in Beechmont St in the vicinity of #43, in the interest of public safety. (Economou)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12q.

Request City Manager examine the possibility of adding an "ombudsman" / liaison to the Building Department to assist business owners through the permitting process. (Economou)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12r.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a detailed report explaining why various properties on the Preservation Worcester Endangered Properties List are assessed at high values when many of them are considered to be functionally obsolete. (Russell)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12s.

Request City Manager submit a report on the advantages and disadvantages of selling city owned open air parking lots and parking garages. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12t.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: WOODHAVEN LANE

Attachments

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

 

12u.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: SPAULDING ST.

Attachments

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

 

13.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

13a.

#12a CC June 11, 2013 Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to "Worcester's FY14 Budget: Making Ends Meet".

Attachments

No action taken

 

13b.

#10.24A CM June 18, 2013 Communication of the City Manager transmitting information communication relative to the Debt Service Schedule for the City’s Issuance of $500,000.00 in Bonds Associated with the Downtown Urban Renewal Project Proposed in the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget to be Undertaken by the Worcester Redevelopment Authority.

Attachments

No action taken

 

13c.

#10.24B CM June 18, 2013 Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Outside Legal Counsel Spending.

Attachments

No action taken

 

14.

CHAIRMAN'S RESOLUTION

14a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - That the City Council Standing Committees on Public Health & Human Services and Youth, Parks & Recreation will hereby meet jointly with the consultant to be hired to review the City's ADA Transition Plan and discuss his/her recommendations.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 

15.

RESOLUTION

15a.

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby recognize and congratulate Sheila M. Harrity, Principal of Worcester Technical High School for being named as the 2013 MetLife/National High School Principal of the Year. (Petty)

Attachments

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

 

16.

REPORTS OF THE PLANNING BOARD

16a.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Roy & Marylan Soderman request to discontinue Aurilla St., from Route 20 to Worcester City Line.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16b.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Diana & Timothy Dillon request zone change for 631 Sunderland Rd. from RS-7 to BL-1

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

16c.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a proposed Ordinance Amendment for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

17.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

17a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to the ADA Transition Plan Update for the City of Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17b.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

17c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Pilot Project to Commemorate the 23rd Anniversary of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act by Offering City Hall Tours to Persons with Disabilities: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to New England ADA Center Field Based Training at City Hall: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Petition of Scott Ricker request the facilities at the Schwartz Little League Field on Brooks St. be altered to Mass 521 CMR Standards including: access to women's bathroom, concession stand service counter and parking: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Petition of Scott Ricker request City Council require that all city departments meet minimum Standards of Mass 521 CMR and ADAAG Standards per Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act when improving/renovating city facilities: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Petition of Scott Ricker request the City of Worcester adopt a policy that whenever portable bathroom facilities are provided at or on any city property that the requisite number of accessible facilities be provided as per Mass 521 CMR: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

18a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of street light at intersection of Chiltern Hill North and Aylesbury Rd. on the even numbered side: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Maureen White et al request installation of street lights in Joppa Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying order to install (5) five street lights in Joppa Road.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Leo Kustanovich, et al request two (2) street lights be reinstalled in Brook Hill Dr: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install one (1) street light in Brook Hill Drive on pole #4.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Bob and Sue Zack request a street light be installed on the last utility pole (#6-2) on Balis Ave in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Robert Dreyer request more benches at the bus stop on Main St. across from City Hall: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the removal of sneakers hanging from the street lights in Sycamore St. near Beacon St: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request the Committee on Public Service and Transportation explore the feasibility of the long term benefits in creating a Worcester municipal utility for electrical power generation and distribution: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr. request the City Council Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation explore the heaviest possible fines the city could issue against violators of the taxi and livery licensing. Further, request the committee with the City Solicitor and the Police Chief determine what other options are available to enforce payment of fines: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Chairman's Order from the Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation - That the City Council Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee hereby requests the Standing Committee on Public Service & Transportation to install new street lighting in Stockton St. from Ames St. to Vernon St.: recommend Chairman's Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting report "Worcester Regional Airport Positioned to Take Off": 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 informational communication relative to the transfer of the Worcester Regional Airport: 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 informational communication relative to the use of Social Media for City Business: 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 informational communication relative to CSX Terminal Expansion Project: 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 informational communication relative to the Installation of CSX Rail Surveillance Cameras: 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 informational communication relative to a Status Report on the City's Street Light System: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Pat Keach request repair of two light poles inn Mt. Hope Terrace; one in the vicinity of #2 Mt. Hope Terrace and the second 100 yards to the north: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Maureen White request installation of street lights in Joppa Rd.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART I

19a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Christine & Roy Astley request Chalmers Rd. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request resurfacing of #20 to #32 Buckley Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request Walnut Hill Drive resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Stolberg et al request to resurface Ashmore Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James McNamara request Manhattan Rd. be paved: 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 Orrison Street be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anthony Larochelle request to resurface Dodge Ave. where it abuts Hilma St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the list the public portion of Dodge Ave.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request Claffey Avenue be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request Brooks St. be resurfaced from West Mountain St. to cul-de-sac: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request St. Nicholas Ave. in the vicinity of the driveway to Worcester Arts Magnet School be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jadwiga Shabo request the one way portion of Wabash Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joanna Arsenault request Tower St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of accompanying Order .

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request the resurfacing of Bjorklund Avenue from Chester Street to the intersection on Bjorklund Ave. with the Bjorklund Ave. loop: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Tim Duby request resurfacing of Croydon Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add Croydon Rd.. to the Long Patch Program List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Robin Stone request sidewalk repair in front of 132 South Flagg St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Alice Carreau request sidewalk repair in front of 3 Wyola Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Dr. Andrew Wheelock request sidewalk repair on the King Philip St. side of 268 Burncoat St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of residents of Zenith Dr. request repair or replacement of concrete sidewalks for the entire length of Zenith Dr. where needed: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Keister request sidewalk repair on the north side of Cedar St., between Linden St. and West St. and just before the intersection with West St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Spiro Giannopoulos request sidewalk repair in front of 54 Fruit St. and the left side of the property which is on Hampden St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Harold Evans request sidewalk repair in front of 24 Windsor St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Erwin Leviton request sidewalk repair in front of 112 June St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Aram Arvanigian request sidewalk repair in front of 12 Chiltern Hill Drive North: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Hanibal Asmar owner of Valu Gas request sidewalk repair for 382 Chandler St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eileen McCullough request sidewalk repair in front of 38 Stoneland Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request sidewalk be repaved on the odd side of Anderson Ave. from the corner of Hamilton St. to the end of the property at #1 Anderson Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART II

20a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request sidewalk repair along the entire frontage of 340 May St. at Tatnuck Park Assisted Living: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark Israel, Trustee of Lensyd Nominee Trust, request sidewalk repair for 144-148 Main St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ronald Donnelly request the asphalt sidewalk from the area of 29 Harlow St. to the intersection of Crescent St. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri on behalf of Paulo Dasilva et al request sidewalks on Plum St. be repaired, replaced or constructed where needed: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Robert Zack request to repave approximately 100 feet of asphalt sidewalk on Haynes St. starting at the intersection of Hitchcock Rd to the end of the property line of 16 Hitchcock Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Stanley Kaplan request sidewalk repair in front of 113 Longmeadow Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Nancy Jarvis request to have the asphalt sidewalk in Astrid Avenue along the rear property line of 72 Upsala St. be paved with concrete: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Diane Hastings request sidewalks in Francis St. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Charlene Keefe request sidewalk repair of existing sidewalks along both sides of Heywood St. from Massasoit Rd. to Park Terrace Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joseph D'Onofrio request sidewalk repair in front of 9 Norcross St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Terry Osborne request sidewalk repair in front of 5 Marston Way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Vincent Bacys request sidewalk repair in front of 6 Havelock Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jadwiga Shabo request the sidewalks on both sides of the one way portion of Wabash Ave. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Pellegrini request sidewalk on lower Mower St, west side between Tatnuck Square and Olean St., be widened and repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request sidewalk repair in front of 369 Lincoln St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Baker request sidewalk repair in front of 21 Rittenhouse Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Gary Vecchio request repair of existing handicap ramp and curb in front of 14 Caprera Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request curb and berm repair at 176 Moreland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

20s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the ALB Status Report - Spring 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Mass DEP Source Water Protection Award: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Celebration of National Public Works Week: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Status of the CSX Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Lake Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the Allston Avenue Retention Pond: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Two-Year Contract Extension with Casella Waste Management: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Department of Public Works and Parks Adopt-an-Island Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20aa.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of March 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20bb.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20cc.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of April 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20dd.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of May 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20ee.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

20ff.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Ryan Armenta request sidewalk repair in front of 5 Apollo Rd: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20gg.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request sidewalks on both sides of Eunice Ave. be repaired: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20hh.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

20ii.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Tomasa Medina request sidewalk repair in front of 72 Everard St: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

21a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Janet Rosetti request the installation of a crosswalk in Pleasant St. at the intersection with Tiverton Parkway: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sean Smirnov request speeding enforcement in Derby St. from South Stowell St. to Houghton St.: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request speed enforcement in St John's Road: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thai Nguyen et al request "20 MPH" speed advisory sign between 2 and 8 Trinity Ave.: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the On and Off Street Parking Program Assessment Study: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Cotto of Plumley Village East request the installation of several No Parking signs along the length of Everett Gaylord Blvd. in the vicinity of #10 - #60: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition Maria Cotto of Plumley Village East request the installation of several No Parking signs in the vicinity of 1 and 11 Prospect St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition Maria Cotto of Plumley Village East request installation of several No Parking signs along the length of Laurel St. in the vicinity #7 - #35: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition Petition of John Latino request a left lane for left turn sign and right lane for right turn or moving straight sign as South Rd. (UMass) intersects with Plantation St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Devon A. Kinnard, Esq. request the installation of a Dead End sign at the beginning of Balis Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Karen Frykholm request a left turn signal to assist vehicles turning left from Park Ave. into Highland St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kenneth Brown request improved traffic markings at the intersection of Mill and Chandler Sts. to prevent the blocking of Mill St. when traffic is heavy: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Wendell Wills request the intersection of Sigel St. and Bigelow St. be made a 4-way stop: recommend the Report be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of State Representative John Fresolo on behalf of Lou Cozzolino request to have stop signs installed on Commonwealth Ave. at the corners of Jennings St. and Enid St.: recommend Report be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Parking in and around Union Station: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition Ernest Bliss request the handicap parking space in front of 2 Cheever St. be relocated to 4 Chelsea St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

22.

TO BE ORDAINED

22a.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for Two-Hour Parking Meters on the east side of Foster St. from Front St. to Bridge St. Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for Two-Hour Parking Meters on the east side of Church St. from Front St. to Franklin St. Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for Two-Hour Parking Meters on the both sides of Trumbull St. from Front St. to Franklin St. Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for Two-Hour Parking Meters on both sides of Mercantile St. from Front St. to Foster St. Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for Two-Hour Parking Meters on both sides of Front St. from Church St. to Foster St.

Attachments

Five (5) Ordinances Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

22b.

Amend the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Relative to Taxicabs and Liveries.

Attachments

Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote – Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nay. (Rivera absent) Councilor Rivera moved for reconsideration so her vote may be counted affirmatively. Reconsideration approved on a voice vote and the roll call was amended. Ordinance Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.

 

22c.

Amend Revised Ordinances of 2008, Part Two - Organization of City Agencies, to create the Division of City Energy and Asset Management.

Attachments

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

 

23.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

23a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of the Attached Resolutions Relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area Designation for 102 Randolph Road: recommend adoption of the accompanying two (2) resolutions, as amended to extend the TIF for 20 years so that the last 8 years would keep the property on the tax rolls. (Tabled - Russell August 20, 2013)

Attachments

Councilor Rushton as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development moved to request City Council to amend the recommendation as reported by the Committee to recommend adoption of the two (2) Resolutions as submitted to City Council by the Administration on June 18, 2013. City Council accepted the amended recommendation and Two (2) Resolutions as submitted to City Council on June 18, 2013 adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Councilor Rushton moved for reconsideration. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 

23b.

ORDER of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Council recess to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Rawlston and Truong litigations.(Tabled - Rushton August 20, 2013)

Attachments

Mayor Petty moved to amend to recess into the Executive Session after the regular meeting scheduled on September 24, 2013. Order adopted as amended

 

24.

TABLED ITEMS

24a.

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)

Attachments

No action taken

 

24b.

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)

Attachments

No action taken

 

24c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council support more diverse new housing development with an emphasis on market-rate housing with a maximum of 10% affordable units if there are going to any units available for development in the downtown Worcester area: recommend Order be placed on file. (Tabled - Lukes May 1, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

24d.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Out of State Residents Working on Local Projects and Not Meeting the State's Health Care Mandates. (Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien August 14, 2012) (Tabled - Lukes September 4, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

24e.

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request recess to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigations. (Tabled - Petty April 2, 2013)

Attachments

No action taken

 

24f.

ORDER of Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien - Request City Council request the Mayor consider appointing a working group to create a policy recommendation for the City Administration with regards to establishing priorities for the expenditure of future Community Development Block Grant federal funds allocated to the City of Worcester. (Tabled - Petty August 20, 2013)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES

25a.

Motion Eddy @ #9y CC – Request the City Clerk provide City Council with the Council Rules recently amended regarding public speaking at City Council meetings.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25b.

Motion Lukes @ #9y CC - Request the City Clerk attach the public speaking rule to each agenda.

Attachments

Referred to Rules and Legislative Affairs Committee

 

25c.

Motion Toomey @ #10.3A CM – Request City Manager find a way to acknowledge city employees who have served the public for 20, 25, 30 years, etc. and recognize these milestone anniversary years.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25d.

COMMUNICATION of the David M. Moore, City Solicitor, transmitting for review an explanation and advise relative to a written disclosure made by the City Manager to the Mayor on September 16, 2013.

Attachments

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

 

25e.

Motion Petty @ #11n CC – Request City Manager report what would be the economic impact if the city should prohibit the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows or circuses. Further, report what are the current safeguards for wild and exotic animals that are already in place in the city of Worcester. Further, report how many cities or town have banned circuses that use animals. Councilor Eddy moved to amend to include state licensing. Councilor Germain moved to amend: Further, report whether or not cities or towns, who have banned circuses or traveling shows with animals, have circuses or traveling shows, that do not include animals, coming to their community.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25f.

Motion Toomey @ #12g CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a full financial report concerning the Institute Park Improvements to date. Further, request a timeline as to when the remaining projects will be finished.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25g.

Motion O’Brien @ #12L CC – Request the City Clerk outline the process for applying to become a High School Student Poll worker.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25h.

Motion Lukes @ #12n – Request City Manager request the Police Chief to provide enforcement of the Stop Signs in Hadwen Rd. and Morningside Rd.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25i.

Motion Eddy @ #12n CC – Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks review the traffic patterns in Hadwen Rd. and apply additional traffic calming measures.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25j.

Motion Eddy - Suspension of Rules - Request the Commissioner of Public Works install a missing street sign for Cataract St.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25k.

Motion Eddy – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request the City Solicitor report what is the legal status for Stark Rd. and report what can be done to repair the road before winter since the construction to make it into a public street was delayed until 2014 and the current condition of the road is unnavigable.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25l.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Claire O’Connor request abatement of street assessment #25113 in the amount of $31,976.72 for Tyson Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

25m.

PETITION - Councilor Tony Economou request the Police Chief provide periodic speed enforcement in Haviland St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

25n.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Peter Viles request Germain St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

25o.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of David Dick request installation of a crosswalk across Beverly Rd. as it intersects with Thorndyke Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

25p.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of David Dick an additional “Do Not Enter” sign on corner of Thorndyke Rd. at Beverly Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

25q.

Motion O’Brien – Suspension of Rules – Request the Mayor recognize the organizers of “stART on the Street” for creating such a great event for the city.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

25r.

Motion Rushton – Suspension of Rules – Request the Mayor recognize Peter Stefan with a proclamation and a Key to the City for his compassionate efforts following the Boston Marathon Bombing. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted