AGENDA

TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 27, 2002

COUNCIL CHAMBER

Convened: 7:03 p.m.

Adjourned: 9:45 p.m.

 

Present were:      Chairperson Councillor Paul P. Clancy

                             Councillor Barbara G. Haller

                             Councillor Dennis L. Irish

 

Also:                     Director of Traffic Engineering Joseph Borbone

                             Traffic Engineering Staffperson James Pacenka

                             Police Lieutenant Robert Rich

                             City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk

 

HEARINGS

 

HANDICAP PARKING

          Petitioner                                          Location                                 Date

 

1.       Irene Kozlowski                                 135 Providence St.                    #13CC  11/13/01

Recommend Leave to Withdraw

 

2.       Councillor Lukes on behalf                 51 Perry Ave.                            #17b CC 11/13/01 

          of Paul Nagle

Recommend Hold for the next meeting

 

3.       Ralph Cobb                                       86 Lakewood St.                      #17 CC  11/20/01

Recommend Approval

 

4.       Janina Goclowski                               16 Jefferson St.                         #15 CC  11/27/01

Recommend Approval

 

5.       Walter Parzych et al                            31 Euclid Ave.                          #16 CC  11/27/01

Recommend Approval

 

 

6.       Carla M. Clark                                    11 Shepard St.                         #17a CC  11/27/01

Recommend Approval

 

7.       Michael Troutner                                7 Cutler St.                               #17 CC  12/4/01

Recommend Leave to Withdraw

 

8.       Councillor Clancy on behalf of           178 Vernon St.                         #19 CC  12/4/01

          Nancy Galvin

Recommend Approval

 

9.       Emily Hunte                                       319 Lovell St.                           #25 CC  1/8/02

Recommend Approval

 

10.     Councillor Perotto on behalf of           11 Shamrock St.                       #26 CC  1/8/02

          Edward Tomaiolo

Recommend Approval

 

11.     Olga Yoranis et al                              76 Townsend St.                       #27 CC  1/8/02

Recommend Approval across street @ #75

 

12.     Alice Nguyen                                     40 Newbury St.                         #28 CC  1/8/02

Recommend Approval

 

13.     Councillor Perotto on behalf of          17 Prentice St.                           #30 CC  1/8/02

          Michael Bisceglia

Recommend Approval

 

14.     Alissa Brosnan                                  12 Loring St.                             #17 CC  1/15/02

Recommend Approval

 

15.     Nechy Corriveau                               34 Plantation St.                        #18 CC  1/15/02

Recommend Deny

 

Chairman’s Order to request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to post

corner clearance signs at 34 Plantation Street at the corner of Village Street.

 

16.     Maritza Velazquez                            34 Newbury St.                         #6 CC  1/22/02

Recommend Approval

17.     Matteo & Eleanor Campaniello request that all parking in front of 53 Chilmark St. be reserved for handicap parking.

          #14 CC  November 13, 2001

Recommend Approval

 

RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING

 

18.     Susan Shahbazi request resident permit parking on Hooper St.

          #24 CC  September 4, 2001

          In Committee December 17, 2001 - Held

Recommend Approval on entire length of even side of the public portion of Hooper Street, 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, year-round.

 

GENERAL ITEMS

         

19.     Arlene Carlson request traffic light at Hamilton St. and Lake Ave.

          #51 CC  August 22, 2000

Recommend Approval

 

Chairman’s Order request the City Manager notify State Senator Glodis and State Representatives Vincent Pedone and John Fresolo of the City’s need to gain assistance in funding the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Hamilton Street with Lake Avenue.

 

20.     Councillor Stephen Patton request truck limitation or ban on Chester St. and Parkton Ave.

#13a CC December 5, 2000

Recommend File

 

21.     Nancy Stassi et al request traffic signal in the vicinity of the Northworks Building on Grove St.

          #15 CC January 9, 2001

Recommend Approval of the installation of traffic calming posts and additional crosswalk

signage and enhanced crosswalks in front of 108 Grove Street

 

22.     Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of John Atlas request no left turn from Chester St. onto Parkton Ave. from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

          #13a CC March 13, 2001

Recommend Hold

 

Chairman’s Order request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to recommend to the City Council any traffic calming efforts that might make safer the intersection of Chester and Parkton Streets.

 

23.     Councillor Paul P. Clancy Jr. on behalf of James Shea request traffic signal at Hamilton St. & Fairmont Ave.

          #24 CC  June 19, 2001

Recommend Hold

 

24.     John & Brian Spokis request a “No Parking Anytime’ sign at the terminus end of Ellsmere St.

          #25 CC  June 19, 2001

          In Committee August 28, 2001 - Held

Recommend Leave to Withdraw

 

25.     Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Julie Bernstein, et al request full traffic signalization at intersection of Salisbury St., Flagg St. & Willowbrook Lane.

          #55 CC  July 17, 2001

Recommend Approval

 

Chairman’s Order request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works review and recommend safety improvements including the installation of a guardrail at the intersection of Salisbury Street, Flagg Street and Willowbrook Road.

 

Chairman’s Order request the Police Chief install speeding surveillance in Salisbury Street near the intersection of Flagg Street and Willowbrook Road.

 

26.     Kathleen A. Convery  request speed limit signs for Utica Dr.

          #58 CC  August 21, 2001

Recommend Approval

 

27.     Councillor Juan A. Gomez on behalf of Stephen Belton request "No Parking" at 9C Revere St.

          #34 CC  September 4, 2001

Recommend Leave to Withdraw

 

28.    Councillor Paul P. Clancy Jr. request No Parking Anytime on odd side of Gambier Ave.

          #34c CC September 4, 2001

Recommend Leave to Withdraw

 

29.     Councillor Janice L. Nadeau request all crosswalks on Main St. be repainted and in particular the one near Marble St.

          #20 CC  September 25, 2001

Recommend Approval

 

30.     Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf of Maria Mercado request the installation of a crosswalk in May St. at the Big Y Supermarket to assist pedestrians to safely cross the street.

          #22 CC October 2, 2001

Recommend Approval of new crosswalk and advance signage.

 

Chairman’s Order request the Administration to report to the City Council concerning any condition requiring the construction of a sidewalk that may have been required of the Big Y Supermarkets for the frontage of their newly opened market in the Mayfield neighborhood.

 

31.    Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Richard Trifone request No Parking Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Duxbury Rd. south side from Lincoln St. east to light pole #6.

          #18a CC  October 23, 2001

Recommend File

 

32.     Mark Kalil request Blind Driveway sign in front of 8 Adams St.

          #12 CC  October 30, 2001

Recommend Approval of Thickly Settled and School Zone signs in Adams Street

 

33.     Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request current parking prohibitions in front of Dean Florist, 1116 Pleasant St. be removed and in place, thereof, have re-instituted the one hour parking spaces that existed at this location for many years.

          #13 CC  October 30, 2001

Recommend File

 

34.     Stacy Mattioli, Cutler Real Estate Management et al request to have two bus stop signs located near Halcyon Hill Condominium be moved closer to the entrance of Country Club Blvd.

          #14CC  October 30, 2001

Recommend Approval of moving the two bus stops located in St Nicholas Avenue near the

intersection with Halcyon Drive closer to the intersection with Country Club Boulevard

 

35.     Robert LePage request to have bus stop installed on Salem St. by entrance to Worcester Public Library.

          #16 CC  November 13, 2001

Recommend Approval

 

36.     Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Albert Belsito request “No Parking” sign in front of 16 Natick St.

          #17a CC  November 13, 2001

Recommend File

 

37.     Sandra Katz, Realty Systems Management request one No Parking sign (one car length) be placed in front of 32 Cedar St. to allow the rubbish removal truck to be able to get into the parking lot.

          #19 CC  November 20, 2001

Recommend Approval

 

38.     Councillor Timothy P. Murray and Councillor Michael C. Perotto request stop sign at corner of Harrington Way and Franklin St.

          #20b CC  November 20, 2001

Recommend Deny

 

39.     Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Albert Belmonte request a report regarding illegal parking in a handicap space at 264 Shrewsbury St.

#17 CC  November 27, 2001

Recommend Approval request the Police Chief report to the City Council concerning

allegations of tow vehicles parking in HP spaces in Shrewsbury Street.

 

40.     Albert Belmonte request to be able to park on Shrewsbury St. overnight during winter ban when there is no snow on the ground.

          #14 CC  December 4, 2001

Recommend Deny

 

41.     Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Marilyn Tencya request No Parking sign five feet from driveway entrance at 71 Richmond Ave.

          #29 CC  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

42.     Report of the Committee on Public Service and Transportation upon the petition of Linda

          Katz et al request installation of Chevron Signs in front of 97 South Flagg St.

          #178 CC  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

43.     Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the petition of Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Rick Trifone request trailer truck restriction on Duxbury Rd.

          #364 CC  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

44.     Cheryl Oliveri, General Manager of Central Mass Convention & Visitors Bureau request to remove two parking meters (#921 & #922) from the east side of 30 Worcester Center Boulevard and replace with a 30 minute parking area.

          #7 CC  January 22, 2002

Recommend Approval

 

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

45.     Relative to Showcase Cinema North Complex.

          #19 O CM August 17, 1999

          In Committee April 24, 2000 – Held

Recommend File

 

46.     Relative to street sweeping/downtown area.

          #24D CM April 4, 2000

          In Committee April 24, 2000 – Held

Recommend File

 

47.     Relative to a final review of the Washington Square reconfiguration as performed by the engineering consultant URS, Corporation.

          #25K CM February 27, 2001

          In Committee March 14, 2001 – Held

Recommend File

 

48.     Relative to proposed speed hump construction program.

          #24B CM March 20, 2001

Recommend File

 

Chairman’s Order request the Administration to provide the City Council with alternatives that might be employed across the City in place of the authorization from the Great and General Court allowing for the installation of speed humps in the public streets.

 

49.     Relative to periodic speed surveillance on Clover St., Royal Rd. and Edlin St.

          #20C CM August 21, 2001

Recommend File

 

50.     Relative to City’s policy concerning cars illegally parked in a fire lane.

          #20G CM August 21, 2001

Recommend File

 

51.     Relative to how many parking spaces are available for commuter rail parking.

          #24L CM August 21, 2001

Recommend File

 

52.     Relative to 200 parking spaces on the Foley Property.

          #24B CM September 4, 2001

Recommend File

 

Chairman’s Order request the Administration provide the City Council with a status report on the grant application that, if awarded, would subsidize commuter rail parking at the Worcester Common Outlets mall garage.

 

53.     Relative to abandoned motor vehicles.

#18F CM September 18, 2001

Recommend Hold

 

54.     Relative to specific telephone number of winter parking ban.

          #24D CM  November 13, 2001

Recommend File

 

55.     Relative to traffic study/vicinity of Salisbury St. and Forest St.

          #24D CM  November 20, 2001

Recommend File

 

56.     Relative to abandoned vehicles.

          #18A CM December 18, 2001

Recommend Hold

 

57.     Relative to sight problem accessing and egressing properties on Millbrook St. near Burncoat St.

#24B CM  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

58.     Relative to cost of advertising and educating the public relative to declared winter parking ban.

#24C CM  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

59.     Relative to recommendation to standardize Resident-Only parking rules.

#24J CM  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

60.     Relative to traffic light at intersection of Lake Ave. and Hamilton St.

#24K CM  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

61.     Relative to excluding Green Hill Parkway and West Paine St. from Winter Parking Ban.

#24L CM  January 8, 2002

Recommend File

 

62.     Relative to Handicap Parking Signs/Webster Square Plaza.

#24C CM  January 29, 2002

Recommend File

 

63.     Relative to recommended improvements to the declared winter parking ban.

#24G CM  November 13, 2001

Recommend Hold

 

64.     Relative to issues involving winter parking ban.

#24B CM  December 18, 2001

Recommend Hold

 

Chairman’s Order request the Administration provide the City Council with a year-end report assessing the winter parking ban with any recommendations to add any streets to the permanent winter parking ban.

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

65.     Stop Signs

Recommend File

 

66.     Speed Humps

Recommend pending items concerning speed humps be addressed by letter from the Chair that they may discuss with the Committee the status of their petitions awaiting authorization from the Great and General Court.

 

67.     Bus Stops

Recommend File

 

68.             Winter Parking Ban

Recommend Schedule for a May, 2002 meeting