Committee Agenda for Traffic and Parking Committee 10/20/2008

CITY OF WORCESTER

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting

Monday, October 20, 2008

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:38 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:50 P.M.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes	www.ci.worcester.ma.us	Clerk of the City Council David J. Rushford
Committee Members
Chairperson Joffrey A Smith
Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Kathleen M Toomey

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

	Present Were:	Chairperson Councilor Joffrey A Smith Councilor Frederick C Rushton

	Also:	DPWP Director of Traffic Engineering Joseph Borbone DPWP Staff Person James Pacenka DPWP Staff Person Ali Khorasani WPD Sergeant John Fallavolita Councilor Barbara G. Haller Councilor Philip P. Palmieri Councilor Gary Rosen Councilor William J. Eddy Assistant City Clerk Michael J. Monfredo, clerk

Hearing To Make Millbury St. Two-Way



1a.	Petition of Robert Largess request that Millbury St. be made a two-way street from Kelley Sq. to Brosnihan Sq. # 8l CC October 09, 2007 In Committee December 10, 2007 - Held for future meeting to invite abutting residents and property owners	Attachments

	Recommend Hold (Notify all residents when reheard) Speakers: Robert Largess, Sutton Jo Hart, Worcester Andy Fritz, Worcester Lorraine Laurie, Worcester Mac Fairbanks, Worcester William Gusterson, Worcester Kevin Angers, Worcester John Giangregorio, Worcester

	Chairman's Orders
	Request City Manager and the Economic Development Office provide City Council with overwhelming evidence that provides the Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking substantial facts that economic development would be a net gain and public safety would be held in balance in making Millbury Street a two-way street.

Flagg St. Traffic Issues - Hearing



2a.	Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request City Manager enforce speed regulation in Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St. # 26u CC September 09, 2008 In Committee October 6, 2008 - Held for October 20, 2008 Meeting	Attachments
	In Committee for informational purposes only

	Recommend Hold (Notify all residents when reheard)


2b.	Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request City Manager provide City Council with a detailed traffic study that includes accident history, speed enforcement history, the number of cars traveling the road, etc. for Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St. # 26v CC September 09, 2008 In Committee October 6, 2008 - Held for October 20, 2008 Meeting	Attachments
	In Committee for informational purposes only

	Recommend Hold (Notify all residents when reheard)

	Chairman's Orders
	Request City Manager explore the feasibility of installing a raised crosswalk at a location strategically recommended by the Traffic and Engineering Division in the vicinity of Flagg Street School.
	Request City Manager move the speed monitor from where it is currently located in Flagg St. to an area that would monitor speed more effectively.
	Request City Manager request the Police Chief install speed enforcement at the Flagg Street area crosswalks and bus stops including Aylesbury Road, Brookshire Road, Richmond Avenue, and Flagg Street to Salisbury Street, in addition to the known problems on the narrow portion of Flagg Street.
	Request City Manager request the Police Chief provide intermittent speed control enforcement over the course of an extended period of time on Flagg Street.


2c.	Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request City Manager provide City Council with engineering reports that have been done, past and present, for Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St. # 26w CC September 09, 2008 In Committee October 6, 2008 - Held for October 20, 2008 Meeting	Attachments
	In Committee for informational purposes only

	Recommend Hold (Notify all residents when reheard) Speakers: Katie Sullivan, Worcester Peter Sullivan, Worcester Gloria Hall, Worcester Helen Arnold, Worcester Steve Levine, Worcester Mary Marshall, Worcester Michael Dennis, Worcester Joseph Brigand, Worcester Rebecca Shullson, Worcester Shirlie Lombardozzi, Worcester Bernie Iandoli, Worcester

Resident Permit Parking Petitions - Hearings



3a.	Sidney Dorfman et al request to install residential permit parking in west side of Humboldt Ave. at corner of Salisbury St. sufficient enough for 8 parking spaces in addition to existing 2 handicap parking spaces. # 9x CC September 23, 2008	Attachments

	Recommend File


3b.	Sidney Dorfman request to install residential permit parking in east side of Humboldt Ave. at corner of Salisbury St. along frontage of 80 Salisbury St. and accessory parking lot. # 9y CC September 23, 2008	Attachments

	Recommend Approval as Amended for Resident Permit Parking on the east side of the street between #80 and the parking lot allowing for nine parking spaces with no commercial parking spaces the length of the property line. Speakers: Chuck Sullivan, Worcester Elizabeth Boosahda, Worcester Sidney Dorfman, Worcester Howard Hawkesworth, Worcester Ogretta McNeil, Worcester Angel Van Dorn, Worcester Jennifer Healey, Worcester Mark Shulton, Worcester Jan Curtis, Worcester Paul Levinson, Worcester Elizabeth Tyree, Worcester

	Chairman's Proposed Ordinances
	Amend Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Reverse the Winter Parking Ban on Humboldt Avenue from Salisbury Street to Lancaster Street when declared.
	Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind Two Handicap Parking Spaces on the West side of Humboldt Avenue for 80 Salisbury Street and post them on the East side of Humboldt Avenue on either side of the No Parking Zone adjacent to 80 Salisbury Street.

Parking Petition - Hearing



4a.	Sidney Dorfman request to install two commercial parking spaces in east side of Humboldt Ave. north of driveway of 80 Salisbury St. # 9z CC September 23, 2008	Attachments

	Recommend File

Stop Sign Petition



5a.	Councilor Joffrey Smith request that four-way stop signs be installed at the intersection of Amherst St., Vassar St. and Intervale Rd. # 7i CC October 07, 2008	Attachments

	Recommend Approval