CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30, 1999

          7:00 P.M.

Convened: 7:15 P.M.

Adjourned:  9:25 P.M.

 

1.       INVOCATION -   Rev. Dr. Jeffrey R. Newhall

Greendale People Church

 

2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

 

3.       ROLL CALL - All present except Councillors Luster, Patton and Petty

 

4.       ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

4a.     ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

PETITIONS

 

          5 REFERRED TO MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

 

5.       Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Paul Gunnerson request City look into providing free installation of a veterans burial plaque that is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

          6-10 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

6.       Carey Macaruso request City Council to investigate drainage problem caused by a wall on 28 Marsh Ave.

 

7.       R. Iris Leisha et al request sidewalk repair at 120 Rodney St. (damaged by snow plow)

 

8.       Charles Barrett et al request private street maintenance on Wildey Ave.

 

9.       Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of John S. Pingeton request sidewalk repair in front of 45 Harold St.

         

10.     Eleanor J. Schelin et al request private street maintenance on Dalton St.

 

10a.   Councillor Timothy J. Cooney, Jr. on behalf of Gervais C. Larochelle et al request private street betterment on Cotuit St.  Referred to Public Works Committee - Suspension of Rules

 

          11 REFERRED TO RULES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

 

11.     Ronal C. Madnick, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Worcester County to make it a rule of the City Council that the maker of a petition shall be given up to five minutes to address the Council when the petition is first introduced.  If more than one person signed the petition the first person listed will be the speaker. 

 

          12 & 13 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

 

12.     Paula E. Anderson et al request to make entire length of Suburban Rd. resident permit parking only.  Request to make the northwest end of Suburban Rd. a no right turn zone from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

 

13.     Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Veronica Martell request "Caution Children" sign in the vicinity of 62 Arlington St.

 

          14 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC ENGINEER

 

14.     Paula E. Anderson et al request installation of a Stop sign at the end of the Highland House driveway/parking lot where it merges with Suburban Rd.

 

15.     Ronal C. Madnick, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Worcester County to direct the Worcester Police Department to stop listing on the Worcester Police Department's Home Page, the photographs, names and addresses of individuals arrested for soliciting or engaging in "sex for a fee" who have not been convicted. Council suspended rules to allow Petitioner to speak.  Petition referred to Public Safety Committee

 

15a.   George Valeri et al request to change the winter parking ban to allow parking on both sides of all streets with the exception of the prediction of 3” of snow at which point the parking ban would be invoked.  Referred to Administration for a report - Suspension of Rules

 

16.     COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

 1.      NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

 

          A.      Notification of Constable Appointment. Gerald LaRose

 

Placed on file

 

 2.      CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

 

A.      Notification of the appointment of Paul D. Wasgatt, Mark H. Middlen, Esq., Donna Conroy-LaBoeuf, Scott Najarian, Chrysanthi Charalambides, Frederick P. Wassel, and the reappointment of  Albert A. Gammal Jr. Ellen E. Vallon, Michael J. Grandone, Helen M. Whall, Steven M. Genduso to the Citizens Advisory Council.

 

Appointments & Reappointments confirmed on a roll call

 

TRANSMITTALS

 

 3.      AIRPORT:

 

A.      Communication relative to informational meeting to discuss proposed operational agreement between Massport and Worcester Regional Airport.

 

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

 4.      ASSESSORS:

 

 5.      BUDGET OFFICE:

 

 6.      CIVIC CENTER:

 

 7.      COMMUNICATIONS:

 

 8.      DEVELOPMENT:

 

          A.      Communication relative to the press announcement by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

          B.      Communication relative to Medical Planning and Strategy Council.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

          C.      SUPPLEMENTAL - Communication relative to the City of      Worcester being considered by BASF for the creation of a $41           million facility.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

 9.      ELDER AFFAIRS:

 

10.     ELECTION COMMISSION:

 

11.     EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

 

12.     EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

 

13.     FIRE:

 

          A.      Communication relative to a fire drill to be conducted at City Hall on Monday, March 29, l999.

 

Placed on file

 

14.     HUMAN RESOURCES:

 

15.     INFORMATION SERVICES:

 

16.     LAW:

         

          A.      Communication relative to Greater Media Cable - Assignment of Cable Franchise.

 

Placed on file

 

          B.      Communication relative to Publication of Names for Illegal Dumping and Prostitution.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

          C.      Communication relative to Surplus Property (Boys Club).

         

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

          D.      Communication relative to Shwachman Property.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

E.      Communication relative to the proposed transfer of city's cable television franchise from Greater Media to Charter Communications.

 

Placed on file

 

          F.      Communication relative to Citizen Complaint - Source Shoppers' Guide.

 

Placed on file - Copy sent to Mr. Schmid

 

17.     LICENSE COMMISSION:

 

          A.      Communication relative to the suspension of the License at Walshy's on Main Street.

 

Placed on file

 

18.     PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

 

A.      Request City Council adoption of a resolution to file and accept a Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education for the Summer Food Service Program.

 

Resolution adopted

 

B.      Request City Council accept with gratitude a donation of Labor, Materials, and Equipment from the Worcester Business Development Corporation to perform modifications to the Burncoat Park Pond Outlet Structure, to benefit the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Department's Burncoat Park Pond and the City's Coal Mine Brook Watershed.

 

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 

19.     PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

 

          A.      Communication relative to March Meeting of the Route 146 CAC.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

          B.      Communication relative to Historic District Designations.

 

Placed on file

 

          C.      Communication relative to City Clerk's Web Page.

 

Placed on file

 

          D.      Communication relative to Various Maps - on the City's web site.

 

Placed on file

 

          E.      Request adoption of a resolution authorizing the City of Worcester to accept a Memorial Foundation for the Blind, Inc. Grant.

 

Resolution adopted

 

          F.      Communication relative to Historic Resources Inventory Project Update.

 

Referred to Land Use Committee

 

          G.      Communication relative to Underground Storage Tanks.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          H.      Communication relative to Block Grant Monies to Pilot the Use of Assessment Centers.

 

Placed on file

          I.       Communication relative to Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Round III.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee and Community Development Committee

 

20.     POLICE:

 

          A.      Communication relative to Efficiencies in Combining/DPW-Fire-Police, auto mechanic services.

 

Recommitted to the City Manager

 

21.     PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

 

          A.      Communication relative to Sidewalks at Norrback School.

 

Placed on file

 

22.     PUBLIC LIBRARY:

 

23.     PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

 

24.     PUBLIC WORKS:

 

          A.      Communication relative to the reappointment of Robert L. Moylan, Jr., as Commissioner of Public Works.

 

Placed on file

 

          B.      Communication relative to Public Safety Situation at Mount Hope Terrace.

 

Placed on file

 

          C.      Communication relative to 76 East Worcester Street Property.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          D.      Communication relative to Countdown Pedestrian Signals.

 

Placed on file

 

          E.      Communication relative to Two-Way Traffic on Grafton Street.

 

Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee

 

          F.      Communication relative to Third and Fourth Streets/Construction Vehicles.

 

Placed on file

 

          G.      Communication relative to Problems Encountered on Foxmeadow Drive.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          H.      Communication relative to Asphalt Alternatives and Landscaping Parking Lots.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          I.       Communication relative to Water Pipe Problems/59-60 Crowningshield Road.

 

Placed on file

 

          J.       Communication relative to Jolma Road.

 

Placed on file

 

          K.      Communication relative to Street Opening Permits.

 

Placed on file

 

          L.      Communication relative to Streetscape Plan for I-290.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          M.     Communication relative to Timeframe/State Work - Madison & Southbridge Streets.

 

Placed on file

 

          N.      Communication relative to Yard Waste and Leaf Program Opening.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          O.      Communication relative to the Winter Parking Ban.

 

Recommitted to the City Manager for a report in 30 days

 

          P.      Communication relative to Millbrook Conduit Extension Project.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

          Q.      Communication relative to FY99 & FY00 Street Resurfacing Program.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

25.     PURCHASING:

 

26.     TREASURY:

 

27.     VETERANS' SERVICES:

 

28.     FINANCE:

 

A       Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C713, Water Mains, and appropriated to Account #45C720, Water Mains.

 

Order adopted on a roll call

 

B.      Recommend that Fifty Five Thousand One Hundred Forty Three Dollars ($55,143.00) be transferred, when and as   received, from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #72C701, Parks Department Capital Equipment.

 

Order adopted on a roll call

 

C.      Recommend that Five Thousand Sixty Four Dollars Ninety Five Cents ($5,064.95) be transferred, when and as received, from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #12C701, Law Department Capital Equipment.

 

Order adopted on a roll call

 

D.      Recommend that Three Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($365,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C790, School Construction, and appropriated to Account #33C717, Vocational School Construction.

 

Order adopted on a roll call

 

29.     ORDINANCES/ORDERS:

 

30.     MISCELLANEOUS:

 

          A.      Communication relative to the North Main Street Charrette.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

          B.      Communication relative to the last Public Debate on Strong Mayor versus Plan E form of government.

 

Referred to the Ad Hoc Charter Committee on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 2 Nays (Lukes, Nadeau)

 

          C.      Communication relative to Worcester's All America City Submission.

 

Placed on file

 

ORDERS

 

15b.   Request City Manager to keep abutters to the Worcester Regional Airport informed of developments relative to the agreement with MassPort to take over operations at the Airport.  Motion-Finnegan @ #3A CM - Adopted

 

15c.   Request City Manager report on the Marketing Director position.  Motion-Clancy @ #8A CM - Adopted

 

15d.   That as part of any agreement with BASF that there be a minimum number of jobs guaranteed to Worcester residents.  Motion-Mariano @ #8C CM - Adopted

 

15e.   Request City Solicitor obtain, if possible, the WBZ legal reporter’s report on publications being thrown onto private property.  Motion-Cooney @ #16F CM - Adopted

 

15f.    Request City Solicitor report if there are any requirements that could be made where the Shopper Guide could be placed in a certain area on a property rather than thrown anywhere on the property.  Motion-Clancy @ #16F CM - Adopted

 

15g.   Request City Manager provide City Council with a complete update of what is on the City’s web site so that hard copies may be printed.  Motion-Mariano @ #19D CM - Adopted

 

15h.   Request City Manager report as to the amount of revenue generated by ticketing for violation f the winter parking ban when there is no snow.  Motion-Cooney @ #24O CM - Adopted

 

15I.    Request Administration to consider ending all winter parking bans on April 1.  Motion-Clancy @ #24O CM - Adopted

 

15j.    Request Administration provide City Council with City’s policy on installation of burial plaques that are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Motion-Nadeau @ #5CC - Adopted

 

15k.   Request City Solicitor report as to how posting of photographs, names and addresses of individuals arrested for soliciting or engaging in prostitution impacts on the CORI legislation and public access to convictions.  Motion-Lukes @ #15CC - Adopted

 

15l.    Request City Solicitor report if the City can post on it’s web site photographs, names and addresses of those convicted of soliciting or engaging in prostitution.  Motion-Murray @ #15CC - Adopted

 

15m.  Request City Manager to provide a report indicating precisely, as to the number of people arrested, how long it takes to come to some type of adjudication by the Court and what, typically the findings are.  Motion-Mariano @ #15CC - Adopted

 

15n.   That Ronal Madnick submit his written testimony of  March 30, 1999 to the City Manager for his review.  Further, that the City Manager possibly set up a meeting with Mr. Madnick and the City Solicitor in order to recommend a clear direction to the City Council relative to posting of photographs, names and addresses of individuals arrested for soliciting or engaging in prostitution.  Motion-Cooney @ #15CC - Adopted

 

15o.   Request City Solicitor report if the City can trace those people who are on the City’s web site for soliciting or engaging in prostitution to those who advertise for prostitution the Internet.  Motion-Lukes @ #15CC - Adopted

 

15p.   That the City Council meeting of April 20, 1999 be and is hereby canceled.  Motion-Mariano at the end of the meeting - Adopted

 

15q.   Request City Manager to schedule an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Public Health Nurses matter.  Murray - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

 

15r.    Request City Manager to contact the Parks Commissioner relative to opening the golf course on April 1.  Further, request report as to whether any of the golf cart path work has been done at Green Hill Golf Course. Cooney - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

 

15s.   Request Administration report if the City has any equipment that could be loaned to the Joe DiMaggio Little League on a temporary basis.  Cooney - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

 

15t.    Request City Manager have Traffic Engineering study the banning of parking of vehicles on Chandler St. along Beaver Brook parking lot, across from Foley Stadium with consideration of additional signage prohibiting parking along that section of Chandler St.  Finnegan - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

 

          RESOLUTION

 

17.     Requesting development of a "Twin Cities" program between Worcester, Mass. and Worcester, England.   (Mariano)

 

Resolution adopted on a roll call.  Reconsideration denied on a voice vote

 

18.     RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE:

FINANCE

 

a)       #39CC  May 12, 1998

          Order - Request Administration report on the policy of the Worcester Convention Center/Centrum Centre in seeking out, catering and servicing small group events and what impact this type of competition has had amongst the local restaurants and hotels. (Lukes)

 

b)      #6CC  October 20, 1998

          Communication of James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting communication relative to tax levy impact regarding funding of a staff person to the Mayor's Office from the School Department budget if the salary for the position does not qualify under the school reform financing formula and explaining the significance of the School Department's October report to the Department of Education with respect to current year's Net School Spending requirements.

 

c)       #4CC  December 15, 1998

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the current five-year fiscal projection for the    fiscal years 1999 through 2003.

 

d)      #5CC  December 15, 1998

          Order - Request City Manager to construct the Fiscal Year 2000 budget that only anticipates new growth and does not  include an increase of 2 1/2% allowed under Proposition 2 1/2.  (Petty, Patton, Mariano, Finnegan, Murray, Cooney, Lukes, Perotto)

 

e)       #6CC  December 15, 1998

          Order - Request City Manager to consider proposing a hiring freeze of City employees except for public safety employees. (Petty)

 

f)       #4B CM  December 15, 1998

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to calculations, 10 Year Period to a Single Tax Rate.

 

g)       #5A CM  December 15, 1998

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Fiscal 2000 Projections.

 

h)       #5B CM  December 15, 1998

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting reports from Janice Borg Silverman, Director, Human Resources and John Pranckevicius, Budget Director.

 

i)        #33g CC  December 15, 1998

          Motion - That all budget sessions be held as a Finance Committee rather than referral of department budgets to Committees.   (Lukes)

 

j)        #33h CC  December 15, 1998

          Motion - That the City Council develop a schedule of Finance meetings at least once a month, starting in January. (Lukes)

 

k)       #32CC   February 2, 1999

          Order - Request City Auditor and City Solicitor to draft legislation to request that the State allocate $100 million to cities and towns for property tax relief.  (Cooney, Patton, Finnegan)

 

l)        #5A CM  February 9, 1999

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Motions made by Councillors from the December 15, 1998 Council Finance Committee meeting.

 

m)      #5B CM  February 9, 1999

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Fiscal 2000 Budget.

 

n)       #5A CM  February 23, 1999

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting    communication      relative to Municipal Research Bureau Presentation.

 

o)      4C CM  March 16, 1999

          Communication of the City Manager transmitting    communication      relative to Proposition 2 1/2 ceiling.

 

REPORT

 

          18a ACCEPTED AND ORDER ADOPTED - Suspension of Rules

 

18a.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Upon the Petition of Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Sandra Katz, Greater Worcester Board of Realtors Board of Directors and Worcester Property Owners Association Board of Directors requesting support of HR Bill 541 which clarifies the law regarding mandatory rent escrowing: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports HR Bill 541.

 

TO BE ORDAINED

 

          19 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL

 

19.     Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from both left turn lanes for northbound traffic on the Service Rd. into Industrial Area Dr.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for eastbound traffic on Access Rd. into Millbury St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for southbound traffic on Millbury St. into Ballard St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for northbound traffic on Millbury St. into Access Rd.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for westbound traffic on Ballard St. into Millbury St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for westbound traffic on Service Rd. into Millbury St.

         

Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for northbound traffic on Millbury St. into Rt. 146 southbound on ramp.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right turn lane for southbound traffic on Providence St. into Ballard St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right turn lane for northbound traffic on Ballard St. into Providence St.

                            

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right turn lane for westbound traffic on Ballard St. into Millbury St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from both right turn lanes for southbound traffic on Ballard St. into relocated Rt. 146 temporary southbound on ramp.

                         

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right lane for eastbound traffic on Access Rd. into Millbury St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right lane for westbound traffic on Service Rd. into Millbury St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right lane for northbound traffic on Millbury St. into Service Rd.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn right from the right lane for southbound traffic on Millbury St. into Ballard St.

 

          Amending Section 70 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit left turns for northbound traffic on Ballard St. into relocated Rt. 146 northbound temporary off ramp.

          Amending Section 70 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit left turns for northbound traffic on Millbury St. into relocated Rt. 146 northbound off ramp.

 

          Amending Section 31 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Yield sign on Ballard St. to face northbound traffic at Providence St. to the right of triangular island.

 

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on Lochwan Ave. at Ballard St. to face westbound traffic.

 

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on Weldon Ave. at Ballard St. to face westbound traffic.

 

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on Industrial Area Dr. at Service Rd. to face eastbound traffic.

                        

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on Access Rd. at Millbury St. to face eastbound traffic.

 

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on St. Anthony St. to face westbound traffic at Millbury St.

                      

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for northbound traffic on Ballard St. into temporary on ramp for relocated Rt. 146.

 

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on Winnepeg St. at Millbury St. to face westbound traffic.

 

          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 providing for Stop sign on Un-Named St. at Access Rd. to face northbound traffic.

         

Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from both left turn lanes for southbound traffic on Providence St. into Ballard St.

 

          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to turn left from the left turn lane for southbound traffic on Ballard St. into Providence St.

 

          TABLED ITEMS -  No Action Taken

 

20.     Communication of the City Manager recommending that Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($12,688.50) be transferred from Account 331-46, Belmont Home Retained Earnings and appropriated to Account 045S505, Belmont Home Advertising, to provide funds for the purpose of payment for advertising costs for proposed sale of the Belmont Home.  

 

21.     Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to an RFP for the sale of the Belmont Home.

 

22.     Chairman's Order from Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee - Request Administration to consider using the current site of the Vocational School, on the side of the Boys Club, as park land after discontinuance of use as a Vocational School.

 

23.     Chairman's Order from Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee - Request Administration to consider eliminating the softball field on the Belmont St. side of the Vocational School site plan.

                   

24.     Chairman's Order from Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee - Request Administration to reconsider keeping educationally sound, the size of the parking area for the new Vocational School.

 

25.     REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jonathan Finkelstein, Esquire on behalf of Smallwood Village Associates, Inc. requesting City of Worcester  make Travis St. public.

 

 

26.     Order - Request City Council go on record in support of a Charter Commission regarding the issue of Charter reform. (Lukes, Nadeau, Cooney)

 

27.     Order - To consider a pay raise for the City Manager. (Mariano)