CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 5:48 P.M.

Recessed: 7:20 P.M. Reconvened: 7:34 P.M. Adjourned: 9:44 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Morris A. Bergman Tony Economou
Michael T. Gaffney Konstantina B. Lukes
Philip P. Palmieri Sarai Rivera City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Gary Rosen 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 except for Councilor Toomey with the Mayor as Chair. Councilor Toomey arrived at 5:51 P.M.

Note: Assistant City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux, clerk

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 22, 2014.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

5.

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

5a.

VOTE TO APPOINT A CITY MANAGER (Tabled Under Privilege - Rushton September 11, 2014)

Attachments

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers: 1. John Trobaugh, Worcester resident 2. Martha Assefa, Worcester resident 3. Brenda Jenkins, Worcester resident 4. Brian Brousseau, Leicester resident 5. George Kerxhalli, Worcester resident 6. Nicole Apostola, Worcester resident 7. Maurice Prendiville, Worcester resident 8. Barbara Haller, Worcester resident 9. Euklid Shomo, Worcester resident 10. Mesfin Beshir, Worcester resident 11. Scott Ricker, Worcester resident 12. Jo Hart, Worcester resident 13. Yvette Dyson, Holland resident 14. John Brissette, Worcester resident 15. John O’Sullivan, Worcester resident 16. William Belcher, Worcester resident 17. Sue Mailman, Northborough resident 18. Ronal Madnick, Worcester resident 19. Juan Gomez, Worcester resident 20. Carl Gentile, Worcester resident Mayor Petty moved to Table Under Privilege for a second time and requested a roll call - Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Tabled Under Privilege - Petty

 

6.

ELECTION FOR ONE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

6a.

INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES - candidates were given an opportunity to address the City Council for not more than three (3) minutes to state the reasons they wished to be appointed to the Board.

 

6b.

ELECTION - Matthew M. Bejune was elected to fill one unexpired vacancy for a term ending on December 31, 2015.

 

7.

HEARING & ORDER

7a.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location in: LOUISE & MARS STREETS Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location in: LOUISE & MARS STREETS

Attachments

Hearing Held & Order adopted

 

8.

ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST

8a.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, September 16, 2014 as Worcester Gaelic Athletic Club Day and further, presented the team, which includes State Representative Daniel Donahue, with a Key to the City for being crowned National Junior Hurling Champions placing first in the United States as part of the North American Championships.

Attachments

 

8b.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Matthew Cratcher, Worcester resident
2. Michael Roescher, Worcester resident
3. John Provost, Worcester resident
4. DJ Wilson, no residence given
5. Robert Firman, no residence given
6. Dimitrios Vasiliadis, Worcester resident
7. William Talcott, Sutton residence
8. William S. Coleman, Worcester resident
9. William Caritzzi, Boylston resident
10. Nicholas Vasiliadis, Worcester resident
11. William Belcher, Worcester resident
12. William Feegbeh, Worcester resident

 

9.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

10.

PETITIONS - PART I

10a.

Councilor Gary S. Rosen and Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Willard Ave. Residents request installation of street lights in appropriate locations on Willard Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

10b.

Cindy Messier request sidewalk and street repair in front of 18 Barnard Rd., where the removal of a tree has corrupted the ground.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10c.

Stela Gega McConaghy request installation "No Littering" and "Collect Your Pet's Waste" signage in Millbury St. and Perry Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10d.

Natalie Palley and Elizabeth Gregory request sidewalk repair in front of 31-33 Hadwen Ln.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10e.

Chris Panagiotidis request sidewalk repair in front of 17 Pearl St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10f.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Asael Baez request installation of sidewalks in front of 43 Heywood St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10g.

Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Michael Aristide request St. John’s Rd. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10h.

Lawrence Quaye request the catch basin at the intersection of Wescott St. and Scandinavia Ave. be uncovered.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10i.

Wayne Griffin request Chamberlain Pkwy. be resurfaced correctly.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10j.

Timothy Shaw request sidewalk repair in front of 50 Zenith Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10k.

Lefteri Capi request sidewalk repair at the corner of Bellvista Rd. and Brantwood Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10l.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents at 166 and 172 Fairhaven Rd. request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 166-172 Fairhaven Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10m.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Carlos Torres request sidewalk repair in front of 100 King Philip Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10n.

Councilor Tony Economou request Hingham Rd. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10o.

Councilor Tony Economou request Farnum St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

10p.

Francis Britt request installation of more obvious signage and/or flashing red lights at the round-about on Lake Ave. North at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10q.

Jean and Michael Montecalvo request installation of a second crosswalk at Madulka's Ice Cream, 193 Lake Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10r.

Stela Gega McConaghy request installation of a speed calming devices along Millbury St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10s.

Brett St. Pierre request installation of second crosswalk to the south of Madulka's Ice Cream at 193 Lake Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10t.

Donald Grimaldi request installation of a second crosswalk at 193 Lake Ave., at Madulka's Ice Cream.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10u.

Pam Dunbar request enforcement of driveway clearances at the corner of 1 Amesbury St. and 663 Lincoln St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10v.

Jamal Saeed on behalf of Ramiz Salman request handicap parking space in front of 7 Townsend St. be installed.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10w.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Barbara Carlson request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 30 Kosta St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10x.

Luz Gomez De Cruz request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 5 Beaver St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10y.

Liza Piper request installation of Children Advisory signs and/or "Reduced Speed Limit" sign in Enid St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

10z.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Patrick Donahue request installation of school zone speed limit and thickly settled speed limit signage in Crowningshield Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11.

PETITIONS - PART II

11a.

Elizabeth Engquist request installation of a stop sign in Salisbury St. at Beechmont St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11b.

Elizabeth Engquist request installation of a crosswalk in Beechmont St. at Salisbury St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11c.

Councilor Gary Rosen request appropriate signage be placed on both sides of Copperfield Rd. in the area of Tatnuck Magnet School to warn drivers to slow down in this school zone and area where many children live.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11d.

Philip Krebs, Vice President of Operations Porter & Chester Institute, Inc. request private directional signs be installed for a new post-secondary vocational school, The Porter & Chester Institute, Inc. at 220 Brooks St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11e.

Clisney Oliveira request installation of resident permit parking on Benefit St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11f.

Councilor Michael T. Gaffney on behalf of Ronald Murphy request installation of one or two handicap parking spaces in front of 70 James St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11g.

Jared Fontana et al request No Left Turn Sign between 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the top of Drummond Ave. and No Right Turn Sign between 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the bottom of Drummond Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11h.

Councilor Gary S. Rosen and Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Willard Ave. Residents request the installation of a crosswalk across Willard Ave. at and parallel to Pleasant St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11i.

Councilor Gary S. Rosen and Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Willard Ave. Residents request the installation of both No Left Turn and No Right Turn from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. signs on Chandler St. at Annisquam St. to prevent motorists from using Annisquam St. then Willard Ave. as a shortcut to bypass traffic at Tatnuck Square.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11j.

Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Patricia Perry request installation of handicap parking at 258 May St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11k.

Saade Saade request the "No Parking" sign across from 4 Wakefield St. be relocated.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

11l.

Andrea Mattei et al request installation of one or more traffic signs stating "30 MPH - Thickly Settled" in Melrose St., enforcement of the traffic speed limit of 30 MPH through radar enforcement, at least one day per week on Melrose St., enforcement of the "over one ton limit" truck ban on Melrose St., provide collaboration with MassDOT to clean the I-290 embankment, for the length of Melrose St., from trash, debris, and dead vegetation, enforcement panhandling ordinance to eliminate syringes, trash and other refuse at the corner of Melrose and Lincoln Sts., collaborate with MassDOT and the United States Department of Transportation to erect the sound barriers on the I-290 embankment and to establish a task force of City, State and US Officials to complete these steps.

Attachments

Referred to the City Manager

 

12.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

12.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of John Brissette to the Civic Center Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Robyn Kennedy to the Human Rights Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Matthew Fonseca to the Elder Affairs Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointments of Abigail Averbach, Joanne Calista and Jerry Gurwitz to the Board of Health.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

12.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
A.

Recommend Approval of the Appointment of Joseph Prochilo to the Commission on Disabilities.

Attachments

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

 
B.

Recommend Approval of the Appointment of Walter Shea to the License Commission.

Attachments

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

 
C.

Recommend Approval of the Appointment of David Minasian to the Worcester Redevelopment Authority.

Attachments

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

 
D.

Recommend Approval of the Appointment of Athena Haddon to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

Attachments

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

 
 

12.3

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 

12.4

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Autumn 2014 Cultural Events & Activities.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for, Accept, and Expend a Grant of up to Eighty One Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety Five Dollars ($81,695.00) from the Commonwealth Corporation for the Supplemental YouthWorks Year-round FY14-15 Grant Program.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of Orders to Accept a Public Art Easement from Sharona Mizrahi, Property Owner of 126 Water Street and an Order to Accept a Gift of a Mural from the Canal District Alliance.

Attachments

Two (2) Orders adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to The Urban Land Institute’s Technical Assistance Panel Program.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
E.

Recommend Adoption of an Ordinance Relative to the Compensation of the Cultural Development Officer.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
F.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Cable License Transfer.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
G.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Filming of The Sea of Trees In Worcester.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

12.5

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Grant of up to Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) for the Quinsigamond Avenue - Gateway I, Phase I Project from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

12.6

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

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Traffic Analysis for the intersections of Main, Cambridge, Webster and Mill Streets.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 
 

12.7

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
 

12.8

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Renovation of University Park.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Renovation of Elm Park.

Attachments

Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation of Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) from the College Hill Civic Association for a Memorial Bench Donation at Cookson Field.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
D.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept With Gratitude a Donation with a value of One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($1,400.00) from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association for the Maintenance of Lake Park Baseball Facility.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
E.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation with a Value of Four Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($400.00) from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association for the Maintenance of the Ralph Raymond Softball Diamond at Rockwood Field.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
F.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept With Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($50.00) From Deb and Charlie Cary for Elm Park.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

12.9

FIRE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude, Donations that Total Nine Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars and No Cents ($9,360.00) from the Worcester Firefighters Memorial 6K Fund, Franklin Street T-Shirt Account, WFD Credit Union, Scituate Fire Local 1464, Worcester Fire Local 1009, Ride for Heroes Fund, Sansoucy Stone and several anonymous donors, towards the construction of the Jon Davies Memorial.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend City Council Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a FY15 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

12.10

POLICE DEPARTMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Ban on the Sale of Synthetic Marijuana.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
 

12.11

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant in the Amount of One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars And No Cents ($137,899.00) from the State 911 Department FY15 Training Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant in the Amount of Six Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred Eighty Dollars And No Cents ($659,180.00) from the State 911 Department FY15.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for, Accept and Expend a Grant in the Amount of One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($139,950.00) from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for FY13 & FY14 Emergency Management.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

12.12

LICENSE COMMISSION
 

12.13

LAW DEPARTMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Possibility of Imposing Residency Restrictions on Level 2 and 3 Sex Offenders.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
 

12.14

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
 

12.15

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
 

12.16

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
 

12.17

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept a Grant in the Amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($1,500.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Activities During the Month of September, National Preparedness Month.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the 2014 Ebola Outbreak.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
D.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Grant in the Amount of Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) from the American Medical Association Foundation.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
E.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Tobacco Policy Recommendations.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
F.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Substance Abuse Prevention Activities and Events.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
G.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Wheels to Water & Beyond Program, Summer 2014.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

12.18

DIVISION OF ELDER AFFAIRS
 

12.19

WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
 

12.20

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Community Survey on the City's ADA Evaluation and Transition Plan.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Revised Ordinance Reflecting the new Gender Identity and Expression Policies of the City.

Attachments

Item was taken up with Item #23b CC. Placed on file

 
 

12.21

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

12.22

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

12.23

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

12.24

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

12.25

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

12.26

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

12.27

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Current Bond Anticipation Note Sale Rating.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

12.28

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that Twenty Three Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($23,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C780H, Library Capital Equipment, when and as received, and be appropriated to Account #55C701, Library Capital Equipment, to pay for the purchase of network switches.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
B.

Recommend that One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen Dollars And No Cents ($113,218.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C731A, Water Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #45C703, Water Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this equipment.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
C.

Recommend that Two Hundred Sixty Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty Two Dollars And Twenty Two Cents ($262,132.22) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C780C, Capital Equipment Parks, when and as received, to Parks Account # 72C701, Parks Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of capital equipment items for Parks.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
D.

I respectfully recommend Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($9,800) be transferred from Account # 91C711G, City Energy and Asset Management Building Rehab, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #11C70203, City Messenger Building Rehab Inspectional Services.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
E.

Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C780E, Worcester Public School Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #50C702, Worcester School Capital Equipment for the purchase of capital equipment for fiscal 2015.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
F.

Recommend that One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($195,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7454, Sewer Reconstruction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C744, Sewer Reconstruction, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
G.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784F, Betty Price, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70244, Betty Price, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
H.

Recommend that Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars And Thirty Cents ($15,197.30) be transferred from Account #91C780B, Fire Department Capital Equipment, and be appropriated when and as received, to Account #26C701, Worcester Fire Department Capital Equipment.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
I.

Recommend that Eighty Three Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dollars And No Cents ($83,312.00) be transferred from Account #04C644, CSX Playground Capital, and be appropriated to Account #50C70215, School Department CSX Playground, for the payment of playground equipment related to the donation from CSX for playground improvements.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
 

12.29

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four Dollars And No Cents ($317,684.00) be transferred from the following Accounts: $10,816 from Account #750-92000, DCU Center Ordinary Maintenance, and $306,868, from Account #750-94000, DCU Debt Service, and be appropriated follows: $10,816.00 To Account #75S503-92000, DCU Center Ordinary Maintenance $306,868.00 To Account #75S503-94000, DCU Center Debt Service

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
B.

Recommend that Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($2,100.00) be transferred from Account # 150-91000, Elections Personal Services, and appropriated to the following accounts: 150-97000 Election's Overtime $ 900.00 100-97000 City Clerk's Overtime $1,200.00 to fund the expenses being incurred for the September 9, 2014 State Primary and the November 4,2014 State Election due to a vacancy in The Election's Office.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
C.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Reserve Revenue Account #330-54, Reserve for Appropriation Greenwood Street Landfill, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41S607, Greenwood Street Landfill (City) to allow for these pending and future engineering invoices to be paid.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
 

12.30

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
A.

Recommend that Twenty Nine Dollars And No Cents ($29.00) be authorized from Account# 040-92000, City Managers Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year maintenance and repair invoice with Fiscal Year 2015 funds.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
B.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thirty Dollars And One Cent ($230.01) be authorized from Account #3406-92111, Elder Affairs Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year air conditioning repair expense with Fiscal Year 2015 funds.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
C.

Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars And Eighty Cents ($15,387.80) be authorized from Account #44012212-92000, Sewer Ordinary Maintenance, to allow for sewer culvert cleaning prior year obligations with Fiscal Year 2015 funds.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
D.

Recommend that Fifty Nine Dollars And Ninety Cents ($59.90) be authorized from Account #030-92000, Mayor's Office Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year invoice with Fiscal 2015 funds.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)

 
 

12.31

FINANCE
Loan Orders
 

12.32

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Recommend Adoption of an Order to Accept an In-Kind Donation of Promotional Spot Announcement Messaging with a Value of Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and No Cents ($2,475.00), from Charter TV 3.

Attachments

Order adopted

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Current Opportunities for Citizens to Volunteer on the City's Boards and Commissions.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation from Consigli Construction for Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($2,500.00) to Support the 2014 Wheels to Water and Beyond Program.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Department of Public Works & Parks, Water Division Selection as this Year’s Recipient of the New England Water Works Association’s Utility of the Year Award for Large Size Utilities.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
13.

COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY CLERK

13a.

Transmitting communication from Jonathan Sclarsic, Assistant Attorney General, concerning Open Meeting Law Complaint from Councilor Michael T. Gaffney.

Attachments

Placed on file

 

14.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

14a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS - Request City Manager notify the Office of Congressman James McGovern as to the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee’s findings that both a larger Veterans’ Administration Clinic facility and an increase in Veterans’ Administration staffing in the City may be beneficial.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report as to whether or not Handicap Parking Spaces can be installed for seasonal use only.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

14c.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repaint the previously existing crosswalks across Marion Ave. and South St. at 19 Marion Ave.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15.

ORDERS

15a.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a traffic count of east and westbound traffic in Pleasant St. between Main St. and Park Ave. (Rivera)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15b.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a cost estimate to purchase sound level meters, and all costs and expenses to train the police department in the use of the meters to ensure compliance with local ordinance Chapter 9§1A. (Gaffney)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15c.

Request City Manager request Police Chief install traffic monitoring and enforcement, and appropriate speed warning signage, on the newly-paved section of June St. from May St. to Mill St. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15d.

Request City Manager recommend to City Council a location or facility in Ward 7 to be named in memory of John Binienda who, as District 17 State Representative, served the community of Worcester with honor and distinction for 28 years. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15e.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the creation and implementation of an alarm system for disasters, inclusive of a siren, and the procedures to warn the public. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15f.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks determine what steps must be taken to prevent the failure and to increase the capacity of storm drains and sewers in and around the area of Dorset St., Marwood Rd. and Cardinal Rd., which become flooded in major rain events causing substantial damage to homes and loss of personal property. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15g.

Request City Manager inform City Council whether or not spokespeople for the Worcester Police Department, in a timely fashion and in keeping with the public-records law, provide legally-required and accurate public information in response to requests from all (large and small) media outlets. (Rosen)

Attachments

Placed on file

 

15h.

Request City Manager and appropriate regulatory City agencies consider a draft ordinance that would consider our neighborhood commercial corridors as small business corridors and encourage a small business model going forward. (Economou, Gaffney, Rushton, Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15i.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report outlining the effectiveness of crosswalk stings. (Rivera)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15j.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repair and replace items at Bancroft Tower in Salisbury Park, all in the interest of public safety and property preservation, as follows: repair both sets of stairs at the entry turrets, replace retaining wall along the parking area, remove the defunct water fountain, replace left gate to tower to match right gate, remove graffiti, add motion activated light and further, request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks make directional sign recommendations. (Economou, Gaffney)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15k.

Request City Manager report on the status of the property located at 5 May St. (Lukes)

Attachments

Councilor Russell moved to amend to include in the report the City’s efforts to recoup some of the money lost as a result of the property at 5 May St. Order adopted as amended

 

15l.

Request City Council review the missions, goals, objectives, accomplishments and funding sources of the Community Development Corporations in order to determine their economic impact and quality of life in the neighborhoods they serve. (Lukes)

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to amend to send to the City Manager. Order adopted as amended

 

15m.

Request City Manager organize periodic meetings of all the Community Development Corporations in order for those entities to exchange and share information as to their missions, goals, accomplishments and plans and to develop a city wide mission. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15n.

Request City Manager request the Police Chief increase traffic enforcement in Willard Ave. as well as increasing police patrols to discourage on street drug sales. (Rosen, Bergman)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

16.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE - No items pending

17.

REPORTS OF THE PLANNING BOARD

17a.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Cailin Duram & David Minasian request Glendale Street, from Patch Reservoir Drive to Hunthurst Circle be made public.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

17b.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Lawrence Quaye request Wescott St., from Paris Ave. to Scandinavia Ave. be made public.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

17c.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Barry MacArthur of Dennison Lubricants, Inc. request the road in the vicinity of the formerly known as 692-694 Millbury St. be named Oilzum Place.

Attachments

Referred to the City Manager. See Item #26i and 26j.

 

18.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

18a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Attorney Todd Rodman on behalf of White Picket Fence LLC request amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the City of Worcester to allow the conversion of existing school buildings to residential uses in all districts: recommend acceptance of the recommendation of the Planning Board and passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS

19a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the discontinuance of a portion of Armory St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

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

 

19b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending City Council adoption of an amendment relative to the Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

19c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Maki request abatement of street betterment assessment #25274 in the amount of $12,123.30 for Bullard Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $577.30.

Attachments

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

 

19d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mildred Mason request abatement of street betterment assessment #25262 in the amount of $19,628.20 for Bullard Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $8,082.20.

Attachments

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

 

19e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eulogio Valdes request abatement of street betterment assessment #25260 in the amount of $18,517.47 for Bullard Ave. in the name of Karen Garcia: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $10,947.92.

Attachments

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

 

19f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Assessment #25063 - P&M Properties LLC.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $8,267.71.

Attachments

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

 

19g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Daniel Bradley et al request sidewalk repair in front of 29, 31 and 35 Laconia Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Barbara Reynolds request sidewalk in front of 172 Fairhaven Rd. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Dorothy Palmer request sidewalk repair in front of 121 Paine St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Roberta Silver request sidewalk repair in front of 31 Kinnicutt Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Evangeline Michaelides request sidewalk repair in front of 41 Monroe Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Scott Ricker request resurfacing of the city sidewalk at the northerly corner of Main and Mechanic Sts. so that the 15-20 foot seam and change in level of the sidewalk surface is eliminated, which currently poses a risk of injury and/or fall to pedestrians: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Scott Ricker request immediate repair be completed on the sidewalk in front of Worcester Art & Frame Gallery, 16 Norwich Street and all sidewalks that have a change in level of more than 1/2 inch: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Denise Bebbington request sidewalk repair in front of 12 Rittenhouse Road: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Maureen Stephens request sidewalk repair in front of 46 Midland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Audunn Valdimarsson of 17 Main Street Realty, LLC request sidewalk repair in front of 4 Lund St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of George Caramanica of the American Cancer Society request sidewalk repair on the Cedar Street side of 7 Oak St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Dean Schneyer request to properly repair driveway apron in front of 56 Julien Avenue, which was damaged when Julien Avenue was made public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Maureen Quinn request sidewalk repair in front of 33 to 37 Havelock Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Earl Jordan request sidewalk repair in front of 23 and 25 Chilmark St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ann McCarron request sidewalk removal in front of 69 Eagle Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Christopher Rodwill request the resurfacing of the sidewalk in front of 176 Vernon St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary and Thomas Ardan request sidewalk repair in front of 1 Wayne St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to add to the Sidewalk Repair List.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request catch basin in front of 37 Rollinson Road be reset: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Donna Senosk request the manhole covers in front of 396-398 Chandler Street be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19z.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

20.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART II

20a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the Proposed FY15 Water and Sewer Rate increases and impact if rates are not approved: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20b.

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

Attachments

Accepted

 

20c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the Month Ending April 30, 2014: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Spring 2014 Residential Waste Collection Events.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20e.

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: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for May 2014: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the Month ending June 30, 2014: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Maria Bocka request sidewalk repair in front of 15 Arletta Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Asael Baez request sidewalk repair in front of 43 Heywood St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Zachary Bohlen owner of Something Simple, LLC request sidewalk repair in front of 109 Forest St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Zachary Bohlen of Something Simple LLC request sidewalk repair in front of 109 Forest St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Karen Short request abatement of street betterment assessment #25285 in the amount of $12,091.32 for Heroult Rd.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Antonio Morales request abatement of street betterment assessment #25256 in the amount of $11,546.00 for Bullard Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kimberly Morse request abatement of street betterment assessment #25304 in the amount of $4,956.71 for Heroult Rd.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Patti Smith request abatement of street betterment assessment #25300 in the amount of $8,873.90 for Heroult Rd.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

21a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Andrea Depatie request an audio pedestrian signal be installed at the intersection of Stafford St., Heard St. and Curtis Parkway: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of William Pollack, DMD, request installation of a crosswalk across Pleasant Street in the vicinity of 1010 Pleasant Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request installation of crosswalk across Ararat Street at Brattle Street, as well as across Brattle Street at Ararat Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Our Lady of the Rosary Church Church request directional signage to the church be placed at Burncoat Street and Randall Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Dennis O’Connor request crosswalk be installed across Richmond Ave. at Audubon Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Dennis O’Connor request crosswalk across Richmond Avenue at Audubon Road be repainted: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request the pedestrian crossing signals at 1050/1060 Main Street be repaired to operable condition: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request crosswalks in Murray Avenue and Wellington Street be repainted in the interest of pedestrian safety: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of crosswalk in the intersection of Chandler and Irving Streets: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request the crosswalks in the intersection of Main St. and Hammond St. be repainted: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request crosswalks in the intersection of King St. and Chandler St. be repainted: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Our Lady of the Rosary Church request directional signs to the church be posted at the corner of Burncoat St. and Randall St., as well as at the corner of West Boylston St. and Randall St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Robert Jarvis request the installation of handicap parking in front of 72 Upsala Street: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

22.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

22a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the Order of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney request Standing Committee on Veterans’ & Military Affairs hold a meeting to facilitate a public discussion for Worcester veterans experiencing service issues or delays regarding medical treatment services with the Veteran’s Administration to facilitate a discussion and reporting as to what, if any, service issues or delays are being experienced: recommend Order be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

23.

TO BE ORDAINED

23a.

Amending Part One of the Revised Ordinances of 2008, Chapter One, Section Six by inserting new subsections (e) and (f) relative to the use of the City Seal.

Attachments

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

 

23b.

Amending Chapter Two of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 by inserting after section thirty-seven thereof a new section, thirty-eight, relative to gender identity and expression. Amending the Organizational Ordinance of the Human Rights Commission of the City of Worcester.

Attachments

Ordained as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent) - see item #12.20B.

 

23c.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 by providing four way stop at Gardner Street and Hollis Street.

Attachments

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

 

24.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

24a.

PETITION of Frank Kartheiser et al on behalf of the Worcester Community-Labor Coalition request City Council hold public hearings starting in October on charter change and that at the conclusion of the hearings the Council takes a vote on holding an election to let the voters decide Worcester's future form of government. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 19, 2014)

Attachments

Mayor Petty moved to Table the item. Tabled - Petty

 

25.

TABLED ITEMS

25a.

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

 

25b.

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

Councilor Lukes moved to take this item off the Table. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call. Taken off the Table on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Placed on file.

 

25c.

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

Councilor Lukes moved to take this item off the Table. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call. Taken off the Table on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Placed on file.

 

25d.

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

 

25e.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to parking meters at Rockwood Field. (Tabled Under Privilege - Eddy December 10, 2013 and Tabled December 17, 2013)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25f.

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request City Manager request the School Department share in the cost for providing police services during the presidential visit. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes June 17, 2014 and Tabled July 22, 2014)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25g.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties in areas surrounding Holy Cross, Clark University, Becker College and WPI that are listed as having true four-bedroom units. (Tabled - Bergman August 19, 2014)

Attachments

No action taken

 

26.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES

26a.

Motion Petty @ #5a CC - Request City Council authorize the Mayor to initiate negotiations with the City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. for a long term extension of his contract as City Manager.

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to Table this item under privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes

 

26b.

Motion Lukes @ #12.2B CM – Request City Manager provide a report to City Council regarding why City Council appoints members of the License Commission based on political party and where that is codified.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26c.

Motion Lukes @ #12.4G CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report documenting an inventory of all motion pictures filmed in the City.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26d.

Motion Rivera @ #12.6A CM – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks send a representative from the Department of Public Works and Parks to the Thursday, September 18, 2014 neighborhood meetings at 1050/1060 Main Street at 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to address issues regarding the traffic analysis for the intersections of Main, Cambridge, Webster and Mill Sts. Further, request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks send a similar representative to the next Webster Square Business Association meeting.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26e.

Motion Rosen @ #12.6A CM – Request City Council's Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking hold a public hearing regarding the traffic analysis for the intersections of Main, Cambridge, Webster and Mill Sts. inviting both the Webster Square Business Association and the general public.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26f.

Motion Rivera @ #12.8A CM – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider cleaning up the pond at University Park during its renovation process.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26g.

Motion Rushton @ #12.13A CM - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Safety consider including in the draft ordinance regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders a component that would make the violation of this drafted ordinance linked to the Worcester County District Attorney’s office as a way to trigger probation violations as well.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

26h.

Motion Bergman @ #12.13A CM – Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Safety consider including in the draft ordinance regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders, a provision where sex offenders would meet with the Chief of Police at least fourteen days prior to moving into a residence to avoid a need for eviction.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

26i.

Motion Lukes @ #17c CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report regarding usage of a commercial name for City property.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26j.

Motion Bergman @ #17c – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding the significance of the Oilzum name and product has had to the City and its history.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26k.

Motion Lukes – Suspension of Rules – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report as to why certain voters had an indication of “ID” after their name in the Preliminary Election requiring them to show identification before they voted.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26l.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request crosswalks at the intersection of Rodney St. and Belmont St. be repainted.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26m.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request crosswalks at the intersection of Edward St. and Belmont St. be repainted.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26n.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of rapid flashing lights at the intersection of Rodney St. and Belmont St. due to lack of lighting at the intersection.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26o.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of rapid flashing lights at the intersection of Edward St. and Belmont St. due to lack of lighting at the intersection.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26p.

Motion Russell – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide enforcement of driveway clearances in front of 273 Southwest Cutoff, which is being consistently blocked by cars.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26q.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Francis Johnson request sidewalk resurfacing for the entire length of Malden St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

26r.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks remove grass growing in Cherokee Rd. and repair cracks.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26s.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou request “Stop Ahead” signs be posted on both sides of Ararat St., facing eastbound traffic in the vicinity of the baseball field in Indian Hill, on the approach to Brattle St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26t.

PETITION - Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Barbara Clifford request four-way stop sign at the intersection of West Chester St. and Barrett Ave., in the interest of public safety.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

26u.

Motion Economou - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide speed enforcement in the vicinity of Grove St. and Drummond Ave.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26v.

Motion Rushton – Suspension of Rules – Request Mayor request City Clerk include a Moment of Silence on the September 23, 2014 City Council Calendar in remembrance of Terri Priest, an internationally recognized artist and former professor at the College of the Holy Cross.

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Order adopted

 

26w.

Motion Rivera – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks remove the overgrowth on the sidewalk at Stoneland Rd. and Main St.

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Order adopted