CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 13, 2000

7:00 P.M.

Convened: 7:05 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:58 P.M.

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1. INVOCATION - Rev. Richard Wright

Emmanuel Baptist Church

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

3. ROLL CALL - All present except Mayor Mariano. Vice Chair

Lukes was in the chair. Mayor Mariano arrived

at 7:18 P.M.

RECESSED HEARING

4 ADOPTED

4. Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY for a joint pole location on: TRENTON ST.

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

5 PLACED ON FILE

5. Order - Request City Manager present to City Council at the June 13, 2000 City Council meeting a recommendation relative to funding additional retirement benefits for retirees. (Mariano)

SECOND ITEMS OF BUSINESS

6 & 7 REFERRED TO COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT

C0MMITTEE

6. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Improved Economic Development Services Delivery System.

7. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the realignment plan for the Development Office.

THIRD ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Chairman's Orders and Reports from Community Development Committee:

8-22 VOTED - 16 & 17 TO APPEAR ON THE JUNE 20, 2000

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR TO BE VOTED ON A

ROLL CALL

8. Request City Administration report on needs that exist in the Main South area that might be funded through Block Grant funds.

9. Request City Administration report as to whether or not there are plans to develop any other skateboard parks throughout the City.

10. Request City Administration report what the plan is to rehabilitate pools that have been built with Block Grant dollars.

11. Request City Administration report on widening Camp St. to allow vehicles more access for parking.

12. Request City Administration provide a breakdown of figures for current borrowing, anticipated borrowing, current payback and anticipated payback of Block Grant funds.

13. Request City Administration provide information on potential for any monies that might be available for Phase III (playground) of the Coes Knife project.

14. Request City Administration request our State delegation to look into the possibility of providing funding in the State budget for Phase II (dam repair) and Phase III (playground) of the Coes Knife project.

15. Request City Administration contact Congressman McGovern relative to the possibility of State funding for public works and housing infrastructure in the inner city to complement Block Grant funds.

16. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Appropriations for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs: recommend adoption of the accompanying three Orders.

17. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting adoption of Resolutions for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs: recommend adoption of the accompanying three Resolutions.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Upon the following Communication of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.

18. Transmitting communication relative to the Year 24 Monitoring Report for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs.

19. Transmitting communication relative to Recommendations for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs.

20. Transmitting communication relative to Projected use of HOME funds for Year 26.

21. Transmitting communication relative to the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund Report.

22. Transmitting communication relative to the Summary of applications not recommended for funding in Year 26.

23. ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

23a. ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

PETITIONS

24 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD

24. Lawrence Brodeur, Esquire on behalf of Interstate Brands Corp. request zone change from RG-5 to BG-3.0 affecting its property on the north side of Arwick St. and the south side of Ashmont Ave. for a distance of approximately 200 ft. along Quinsigamond Ave. and shown as parcels 68, 69, 70, 72 and 76.

25 REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION

COMMITTEE

25. Hillary & Tim Sloate et al request installation of a street light on telephone post #30 across from driveways of 178 and 184 College St.

26-33 EXCEPT 32 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS

COMMITTEE

26. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of George Coleman request sidewalk repair at 20 East Park Terrace.

27. Michael Konan, Dream Home Builders, Inc. request to extend existing 8" water main from it's terminus on Bangor St. at House #7 northerly to existing 8" water main on Bangor St. at Lorenzo St.

28. Theresa Cortesi et al request private street maintenance on Chicopee St.

29. Niruana Filoramo et al request sidewalk repair at 396 May St.

30. William P. Eagon, Jr. request to extend existing sanitary and drain sewers on Merchant St. approximately 120' northerly to service two vacant lots on Merchant St. To be done at my expense and subject to a prior agreement with the City of Worcester.

31. Robyn Harris request piece of guard rail be removed at 173 N. Lake Ave. across from Montagues Bait Shop in order to have access to our boat that is docked there.

32. Ronald E. Johnson, Chairman, Paxton Board of Selectmen request City Council to amend the Agreement by and between the City of Worcester and the Town of Paxton for the City's use of Asnebumskit Reservoir and the provision of water by the City to the Town dated March 14, 1997. APPROVED

33. Bill Doyle et al to register our complete and unmitigated opposition to any landfill/mulching operation to be placed at the Worcester Airport/Bailey Rd./Airport Rd. neighborhood.

33a. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of George Coleman request sidewalk repair at 10 East Park Terrace. Referred to Public Works Committee - Suspension of Rules

34-37 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

34. Michael W. Galvin request re-evaluation of the 30 + or - year old location of a "Children" sign (in front of 42 Standish St. facing southbound traffic) for possible relocation due to the changed population of the neighborhood.

35. Judy Houlihan request handicap parking in front of 49 Cohasset St.

36. Cornelius Donahue request handicap parking sign in front of 42 Stoneland Rd.

37. Hillary & Tim Sloate et al request brightly colored Slow, Children Playing sign on existing sign post at the driveway of 170 College St. Request installation of three signs: Slow, Children Playing, 20 MPH and Sharp Curve on telephone pole #31 (185 College St.) facing drivers as they enter Worcester from Pakachoag St., Auburn.

37a. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. John Grace request handicap parking in front of 86 June St. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

37b. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Lafayette Place Tenants Association request two handicap parking spaces on Harding St. near Lafayette intersection next to high-rise. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

37c. Lois Clarkson et al request "No Parking Anytime" on Millbury St. between Falmouth and Whipple Sts. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

37d. Michael W. Galvin request City Council support for allocation of any State Aid from Lottery revenue in excess of amount already appropriated in the fiscal 2001 budget be used exclusively for projects related to ADA compliance as identified by the ADA. Referred to the City Manager - Suspension of Rules

38 & 39 HEARINGS SET FOR JUNE 20, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.

38. COMMONWEALTH GAS COMPANY for a gas main location on: VALMOR ST.

39. MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY for a cable and conduit system on: LINDEN ST.

40. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

Thomas R. Hoover

City Manager

City Council Calendar for June 13, 2000

APPOINTMENTS

1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

TRANSMITTAL

3. AIRPORT:

A. Communication relative to Construction Work at the Worcester Regional Airport.

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

4. ASSESSORS:

5. BUDGET OFFICE:

A. SUPPLMENTAL - Recommend that Three Hundred Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($345,000.00) from free cash be certified in fiscal 2001, be appropriated into the fiscal 2001 Overlay Reserve account to provide funds sufficient to effectuate the 100% Double Abatement Program for fiscal 2001, as requested by the Worcester City Council.

Two Orders adopted on a roll call vote 11-0

B. SUPPLEMENTAL - Recommend that funding for the 1.7% increase in COLA to Worcester retirees, as approved by the Worcester Retirement Board, and approval of Chapter 32 Section 90 ADC&E at 43% of current employees salaries with no retiree increase exceeding $2,000.00. Funding for these two recommendations will be transferred from and to the account number enclosed.

Sense of the City Council vote on the 1.7% increase in the COLA to Worcester retirees - Roll Call 11-0

Sense of the City Council vote for Chapter 90, 42%, $2,000 cap - Roll Call 9-2 (Irish, Nadeau)

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays approving the City Manager's recommendation on the 1.7% increase in the COLA, the Chapter 90, 42%, $2,000 cap and accepting provisions of Chapter 32, Section 90A, C, D & E. Also a letter from the City Manager approving acceptance of Chapter 32, Section 90A, C, D & E.

6. CIVIC CENTER:

7. COMMUNICATIONS:

8. DEVELOPMENT:

A. Request City Council adoption of an Ordinance amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996, Occupational Group DH – Department Heads.

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance - Deputy Development

Officer

B. Communication relative to The Worcester 100 Ambassadors Program.

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

9. ELDER AFFAIRS:

10. ELECTION COMMISSION:

11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

12. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

13. FIRE:

A. Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-07, FEMA/MEMA Reimbursements, to account #26S402, Fire Department 2001 Capital Equipment account, to provide additional funding to purchase the equipment needs identified by Fire Chief Dennis Budd.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

14. HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Communication relative to the Report from Insurance Carriers on the increase in cost of health insurance.

Referred to Health Committee

B. Communication relative to the change in type of life insurance contract with the Trustmark Insurance Company.

Referred to Health Committee

C. Request adoption of a Salary Ordinance to effectuate changes made in the FY 2001 Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinances - Public Health

Coordinator, Independent Office of Human Rights, Executive Director-Human Rights Commission, Coordinator of Labor Relations & Workers Compensation Program, Worker's Compensation Manager, Assistant to City Manager for Special Projects/Legislative Affairs, Cultural Development Officer, Parking Administrator, Water Filtration Instrument Technician, Assistant Director of Elder Affairs, Occupational Group M - Recreation, Regional State Coordinator (Employment & Training) and Coordinator Career Service.

15. INFORMATION SERVICES:

16. LAW:

17. LICENSE COMMISSION:

18. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

A. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of One Thousand Tournament Bleacher Seats (with a value of over $50,000.00) from Pleasant Valley Country Club, Edward J. Mingola, Chairman, to benefit the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department.

Resolution adopted with gratitude

B. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of Ornamental Light Fixtures valued at over $10,000.00 from the recently renovated Green Hill Park Shelter/Pavilion from William J. McManus, II to benefit the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department.

Resolution adopted with gratitude

C. Communication relative to United States Women’s Olympic Softball Team – Pre-Olympic Tour Games in Worcester, at the Department’s Rockwood Field July 2, 2000, at 2:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M.

Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee

D. Communication relative to Certified Lifeguard Seasonal Positions – Staff Levels, Recruitment Efforts and Contingency Plan.

Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee

19. PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

A. Communication relative to BG-6 Zones.

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to Certified Project Application for 53 Millbrook Street LLC and ECM Plastics, Inc.

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

C. Communication relative to grant application.

Placed on file

20. POLICE:

A. Communication relative to the formation of the City Manager’s Community Bias Crimes Task Force.

Referred to Ethnic & Minority Affairs Committee

21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

A. Communication relative to the Number of Citations Issued for Illegal Dumping.

Referred to Public Works Committee

B. Communication relative to Recent Demolition on Prescott Street.

Placed on file

C. Communication relative to Health Services Provided by PIP Task Force Activities.

Referred to Health Committee

D. Communication relative to People Being Serviced by Newborn Programs.

Referred to Health Committee

E. Communication relative to Updated Statistics on Infant Mortality.

Referred to Health Committee

F. Communication relative to Update on New Cases of HIV/AIDS.

Referred to Health Committee

G. Recommend approval for the three necessary actions to fund the new Salary Ordinances for the Public Health Nurses.

Order that $125,000.00 budgeted for the purposes of making any retroactive salary payments to Public Health Nurses be transferred from Account 900-9200, City Manager's Contingency and appropriated to Account 330-91000, Health and Code Personal Services Account; Order transferring $27,540.00 from Account 330-92000, Health and Code Ordinary Maintenance and appropriated to Account 330-91000, Health and Code Personal Service to provide funding to pay for five additional Public School Nurses and Order amending the Table of Organization for the Department of Health and Code by creating five new Public School Nurses were voted on a roll call 11-0

22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:

23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

24. PUBLIC WORKS:

A. Communication relative to the Proposed Compost Site on Airport Land.

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to the Number of Accidents at Intersection of Austin & Piedmont Streets.

Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee

C. Communication relative to Cost for Immediate Renovation to the Current Central Garage.

Referred to Public Works Committee

25. PURCHASING:

26. TREASURY:

A. Communication relative to $14,730,000.00 Bond Anticipation Note Sale.

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

27. VETERANS' SERVICES:

28. FINANCE:

A. Recommend that Three Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars ($359,430.00) be transferred from the following accounts.

Account Description Amount

330-10 Sewer Cont. Permits $ 81,430.00

330-12 Const. Inspection Fees $ 10,000.00

330-03 Off St. Parking Reserves $ 68,000.00

330-04 Parking Meters Income $200,000.00

Total $359,430.00

and appropriated to the following accounts:

Accounts Description Amount

4102-91000 DPW Engineering Personal $ 91,430.00

Serv.

4106-91000 DPW Traffic Eng. Personal $268,000.00

Serv.

Total $359,430.00

to provide funds for the purpose of funding approved fiscal 1999 budgetary credits.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

B. Recommend that Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-04 Reserve for Appropriation Off Street Parking Income, and appropriated to Account #4106-92000, DPW Traffic Engineering Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funds for the purpose of providing sufficient operating funds for Parking Administration.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

C. Recommend that Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C713, Water Mains, and appropriated to Account #45C720, Water Mains, to provide funds for the purpose of making payment for various contractual obligations related to various Water Main construction projects, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

D. Recommend that One Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,150,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C790, School Construction, and appropriated to the following Account:

Account Description Amount

33C712 Roosevelt School Const. $ 550,000.00

33C713 Roosevelt School Equipt. $ 600,000.00

Total $1,150.000.00

to provide funds for the purpose of payment for various equipment and the General Contractor for Roosevelt School, as approved in the School Construction Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

E. Recommend that Forty One Thousand Six Hundred Five Dollars and Ninety One Cents ($41,605.91) be transferred from the following account.

From Description Amount

14SSAL24 OPCD Salaries & Fringe $41,605.91

Yr. 24

and be appropriated to the following account:

To Description Amount

14S40224 Worc.Housing & $41,605.91

Improvement

to transfer program income generated during the fiscal year in accordance with the Worcester Housing Improvement Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

F. Recommend that Sixty Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six Dollars ($62,666.00) be transferred from Account #410-91000 DPW Personal Services, and appropriated to Account #4105-92000, DPW Fuel Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funds for the purpose of providing sufficient operating funds to cover fuel and related costs through June 30, 2000.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

G Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Dollars

($188,000.00) be transferred from the following accounts:

From Description Amount

040-91000 City Manager’s Personal $10,500.00

Services

150-91000 Elections Personal Services $55,000.00

270-91000 Communications Personal $76,000.00

Services

600-91000 Purchasing Personal Services$10,500.00

670-91000 Assessing Personal Services $36,000.00

Total $188,000.00

and be appropriated to the following account:

To Description Amount

250-92000 Police Ordinary $188,000.00

Maintenance

to provide funds for the Police Department to meet its projected operating expenses for the remainder of fiscal year 2000.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

29. ORDINANCES/ORDERS:

30. MISCELLANEOUS:

A. Communication relative to Worcester being selected as an All-America City.

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to Grime Watch Program.

Referred to Public Works Committee

C. SUPPLEMENTAL - As requested, attached please find a

report outlining my accomplishments for the FY 2000.

Tabled

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

41-43 FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - Adopted

41. Request City Manager report to City Council regarding the January 1^st changes to the PAMET software and affects this change will have on the computer hardware needs of the Worcester Fire Department.

42. Request Fire Chief report to City Council concerning the various options relative to the issue of battery versus hard-wired smoke detectors in the various categories of building units.

43. Request Code Commissioner report to City Council concerning the costs and process for installing hard-wired smoke detectors in multi-family structures.

44-56 FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Adopted

44. Request Traffic Engineer to post additional signage, speed bumps and any other means available to slow traffic on Fourth St.

45. Request Department of Public Works to provide a report on the ponding issue on Barrows Rd. and possible remedies to resolve this problem.

46. Request City Manager to contact the Chief of Police to provide a speed enforcement detail on Clark St. on a regular basis. Further, that the Traffic Department provide distinctive and proper signage with regards to children, speed limits and turn-offs and advise on how speed can be better controlled on Clark St.

47. Request City Manager to contact the Police Department Traffic Enforcement Division to have the radar unit currently patrolling the Burncoat end of Clark St. to be moved to the Uncatena Ave. and Osceola Ave. area of Clark St.

48. Request Traffic Engineer to replace the guard rail on the curve on Clark St.

49. Request City Administration to provide an environmental impact report and the threshold on when an environmental impact study would be called for relative to the Leaf Composting Site on Airport land.

50. Request City Administration report on the availability and cost of the City purchasing eight acres or more of developed land in a non residential area in the City of Worcester for a leaf composting site, including the cost of demolition and site preparation.

51. Request City Manager to meet with the FAA Commission, Massport and the Airport Commission to determine if they would support the Leaf Composting Site on Airport land and to provide an opinion on this issue.

52. Request City Manager report to City Council on studies that have been done to expand Parcel N.

53. Request City Administration to provide full cost estimates for the development of the pads at site of composting area on Airport land and a timeline to properly develop the site and obtain official approvals that would be necessary to carry out this program and terms and agreements made regarding the leasing and use of the land.

54. Request City Manager report to City Council on the Manager's discussions and involvement with both the Airport Commission and Massport regarding the composting site on Airport land.

55. Request City Administration to provide a report on the cost of relocating the Central Garage and Street Department building at 29 Albany St. only, including a report on the cost, on both closed and open vehicle parking with keeping the current number of bays compared to the expanded bays proposed.

56. Request City Manager to contact Congressman McGovern's office to obtain information on available Federal Grant Transportation money for the Central St. Garage.

ORDERS

57. Request City Manager to communicate with the consortium of Higher Education, City colleges and universities and the Chamber of Commerce regarding the establishment of a plan to coordinate the scheduling of graduations and City-wide activities being held in the City during the months of May and June on an annual basis. (Lukes, Luster, Mariano, Petty, Patton, Irish, Clancy, Nadeau, Abraham, Murray, Perotto)

Adopted

58. Request City Manager report to Council on the effective landfill conservation efforts by the City of Boston as reported in the May issue of Waste Age. (Clancy)

Councillor Murray moved to amend: Further, request Administration also look at the City of Cambridge using a former landfill for recreation and economic development.

Order adopted, as amended

59. Request City Manager report to Council on recommendations of John F. Kennedy School of Government students in paper titled "A Report on Poverty in Worcester." (Clancy, Nadeau)

Adopted

60. Request opinion from City Solicitor on whether the City can enact an Ordinance that outlaws debarking or surgically silencing vicious dogs.

(Murray, Petty)

Adopted

61. Request City Administration look for grants and/or other types of funding to assist the Greater Worcester Vietnamese Community, Inc. with a United States Citizenship and English Program to prepare them in becoming United States citizens. (Nadeau)

Adopted

62. Request City Manager consider adding an engineering position to the comprehensive planning review component that he has established at Meade St. in order to provide appropriate initial review of proposed parking lot plans. (Clancy, Nadeau)

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

63. Request City Administration report on Holy Cross' initial indication to fund Cookson Field Master Plan within 30 days.

(Murray, Clancy, Nadeau)

Adopted

64. Request City Manager contact the M.B.T.A. concerning the recent 30% fare increase to ridership. (Perotto)

Adopted

65. Request City Manager provide report on the economic development projects surrounding Washington Square. (Perotto)

Councillor Murray moved to amend: Request Administration report what their definitive plans on this would be, specifically what are the timelines that the Administration would like to see adhered to and if there are any additional costs that the City would incur as a result of the City's preferred plan

Order adopted, as amended

66. Request City Manager contact Dunkin Donuts, 295 Shrewsbury St. for the purpose of changing the traffic pattern for the drive thru window. (Perotto)

Adopted

67. Request City Manager investigate the feasibility of developing a program of reuse of abandoned or vacant property, including incentives for their reuse. (Mariano)

Adopted

68. Request a status report from the City Manager relative to the recommendations of the committee established in the wake of the December 3 fire. (Mariano)

Adopted

69. Request City Manager to establish a task force to review and make recommendations regarding multi-municipal compost siting locations, including both city and regional alternatives and costs.

(Lukes, Abraham, Murray, Perotto)

Adopted

70. Request City Council, through its Municipal Operations Committee, review the report of the Worcester Municipal Research Bureau entitled "Observations on the City Manager's FY01 Budget". (Lukes)

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

71. Request City Manager report on what role the City will play in the design and planning of the construction of the new State Court House and what communications have occurred regarding the City's input into the design and construction of the new Court House. (Lukes)

Adopted

72. Request Administration to explore the feasibility of diagonal parking on Newton Ave. near Duffy Field. (Murray)

Adopted

72a. Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the conditions in the Notice of Intent relative to expansion of the runway at the Worcester Regional Airport. Motion-Clancy @ #3A CM - Adopted

72b. Request City Auditor provide City Council, on a quarterly basis, with a report as to the investments of the City's Pension Fund and what kind of return the City is realizing. Further, request report include what costs those investments have on the budget on a quarterly basis. Motion-Clancy @ #5B CM - Adopted

72c. Request City Manager report back to City Council in one month as to what negotiations have taken place relative to Crow Hill. Motion-Perotto @ #19C CM - Adopted

72d. Request City Manager report if the Planning Department is being split in half, are three or four bodies being sent to Code to assist in development, how many bodies and how does the Planning Department work if half the department is in one place and half in another. Motion-Clancy @ #6 & 7CC - Adopted

72e. Sense of the City Council vote on the realignment of the Development Office. Motion-Murray @ #6 & 7CC - Voted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Nadeau)

72f. Request Administration report to City Council what has been done in the past as far as meeting with the Mass. Highway Commissioner or anyone else regarding the Washington Sq. project. Further, request an update on the Transportation Improvement List in order to see when the initial grant was approved and how far down the road the City is for other projects. Motion-Clancy @ #65CC - Adopted

72g. Request Administration to immediately explore the feasibility of applying for one of twenty-five Substance & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) "Healthy Youth Development" grants in cooperation with the following community service organizations: MSPCC, YWCA, YMCA and the Worcester Youth Center. Irish, Petty, Abraham - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

72h. Request Administration to review a citizen complaint of unleashed, barking dogs on Mayfield St. Irish, Abraham - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

73 ADOPTED

73. SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: ACUSHNET AVE.

COMMUNICATIONS

74. James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting information regarding costs associated with a benefit increase under Chapter 32, Sections 90A, C, D and E based on 42% and 40% of current salary capped at $2,000.

Placed on file

75. James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting report relative to minimum staffing levels and costs associated with an internal audit program within the Auditing Department.

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

76. Helen A. Friel, Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee transmitting communication relative to the number of Worcester Public School students who reside in Great Brook Valley and are issued bus passes to use the WRTA.

Referred to Education Committee

77. RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE: No Items Pending

REPORTS

78-90 ACCEPTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.

78. Transmitting communication relative to State Grant Chart.

79. Transmitting communication relative to City's municipal website and online searches for assessed valuations of City property.

80. Transmitting communication relative to Status Report on FEMA/MEMA reimbursements - Franklin St. Fire.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the following Communications of the City Auditor: recommend Communications be placed on file.

81. Transmitting Auditors Report - November 30, 1999.

82. Transmitting Auditors Report - December 31, 1999.

83. Transmitting Auditors Report - January 31, 2000.

84. Transmitting Auditors Report - February 29, 2000.

85. Transmitting Auditors Report - March 31, 2000.

86. Transmitting computation of the legal debt margin for the City of Worcester as of November 30, 1999.

87. Transmitting computation of the legal debt margin for the City of Worcester as of January 31, 2000.

88. Transmitting computation of the legal debt margin for the City of Worcester as of February 20, 2000.

89. Transmitting schedules requested on a quarterly basis: Schedule of Bonds Payable, Schedule of Bonds Authorized and Unissued, Computation of Legal Debt Margin and Summary of Principal and Interest Due.

90. Transmitting report relative to passage of Chapter 127 of the Acts of 1999 which amended MGL Chapter 32, Section 103.

91 & 92 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES

91. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Francis Spokis and Joseph Capone requesting to extend the MG-2.0 zone in a southerly direction into the RL-7 and BL-1.0 areas which abut the primary MG-2.0 parcel for the site formerly used by Central Oil of Worcester for commercial purposes: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

92. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting adoption of an Ordinance amending the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to allowing a shooting range by Special Permit only in the MG-2.0 zoning districts: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

93-95 ACCEPTED

93. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting adoption of an Ordinance amending the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to allowing a shooting range by Special Permit only in the BG-6.0 zoning districts: recommend deny.

94. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of John D'Iorio requesting City Council to change the zoning at 335A and 333 Plantation St. from RL-7 to BG-3.0: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

95. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Lawrence Brodeur, Attorney on behalf of Reed & Prince Mfg. Corp and Horizon's Development Associates, Inc. requesting alteration and relocation of Waller Ave. to create an access drive for the proposed supermarket and a private parking area for 3 residential properties on Waller Ave.: recommend vote of the Planning Board be accepted as the effective vote under Chapter 41, Section 81F relative to private streets.

96-98 REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR

HEARINGS

96. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Thomas Millott requesting City Council to amend the City of Worcester Zoning Ordinance to change the Official Zoning Map by rezoning a parcel of land on the southeasterly side of Southgate St. by extending the MG-2.0 zone northwesterly to the center line of Southgate St., northeasterly of land shown on Map 7, Lot 23, Block 24-A; southwest of land shown on Map 7, Lot 24, Block 4. On a roll call 10-0 Councillor Nadeau was recused

97. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jonathan Finkelstein, Esquire on behalf of Richard Lariviere requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map changing the zoning designation for a parcel of land located at a point approximately 120' westerly of Haviland St. and continuing westerly to a point approximately 100' north-easterly of the terminus of Highland Terrace, owned by Richard Lariviere from the current zone of RS-7 to RG-5

98. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon he Petition of James Yantsides requesting to extend the existing BG-6 zone on the westerly side of Grafton St. to include property known as 250 Franklin St. located on the easterly side of Grafton St.

99 GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE

99. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Attorney Jay Aframe on behalf of Terence Shepherd, Executive Director, Why Me, Inc. requesting to change the Zoning Map of the City of Worcester from RS-7 and RL-7 to BL-1 by extending the adjacent BL-1 zone to include a portion of land at 1152 Pleasant St.

100 REFERRED TO CITY MANAGER

100. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Order of Councillor Clancy requesting the City Manager to consider amending the Demolition Delay Ordinance from a six month waiting period to a three month waiting period for residential properties.

101 ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED

101. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Fire Study which was performed by TriData Corp. of Arlington, Virginia: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager and Fire Administration respond to City Council regularly on the five major sectional recommendations in the TriData Fire Study citing methodology for implementation, timelines, agreements and disagreements and the possible formation of an advisory committee.

102 ACCEPTED

102. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication received from TriData Corp. relative to the origin of their information concerning hazardous materials incidents: recommend Communication be placed on file.

103 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCE

103. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to amendment to Water and Sewer Rate Recommendations: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to increase the Sewer Rate 5 cents.

104-110 EXCEPT 106 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED ON

A ROLL CALL 11-0

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Reports of the Planning Board upon the following Petitions requesting streets be made public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

104. Robert L. Moylan, Commissioner, Public Works request to accept as public Fourth St. from the westerly terminus of the January 4, 1977 public location 1,195' to Fourth St. Extension.

105. Gloria Venincasa, President and Treasurer, Monogram Properties, Inc., Developer request that Fourth St. (Extension) be accepted as a public street.

106. Donna Perotto-Therrien et al request to make Dixfield St. public from Castine St. up to and including properties of 21 and 18 Dixfield St. Councillor Perotto recused on a roll call 10-0 - Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Reports of the Planning Board upon the following Petitions requesting installation of sewers: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

107. Walter Burns et al request sewers in Knapp Ave.

108. Joseph Dirsa request installation of sanitary sewer in Teddy Rd.

109. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Claudia Guimaraes request sidewalk at 316 Massasoit Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

110. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of William Loubier & Maureen Novia requesting abatement of Private Street Betterment Assessment #50010 in the amount of $3,021.90 on Jeanette St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $719.50.

111-127 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions requesting private street maintenance: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

111. Robyn Harris et al request private street maintenance on Crillon Rd.

112. Anthony Rutkiewicz et al request emergency private street maintenance on Tilbury St.

113. Frank Sclafani et al request emergency private street maintenance on Scandinavia Ave. between Vermont Ave. and Westcott St.

114. Kathleen Blanchard et al request private street maintenance on private portion of Derby St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions requesting sidewalk repair: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

115. Sharon Barry request sidewalk repair in front of 2 Lanark St.

116. Michael Vasel request concrete sidewalk be replaced at 37-39 Walworth St.

117. Russell Grogan request sidewalk repair and widening of driveway in front of 306 Burncoat St.

118. Helen Krol et al request repair of asphalt sidewalk in front of 140 Perry Ave.

119. Hector Rivera request repair of sidewalk in front of 49 Whipple St. Also to correct protruding water pipe.

120. Councillor Timothy P. Murray request emergency sidewalk repair at 20 Fremont St., including repairs along New York St. side of said property.

121. Margaret O'Connell request repair of sidewalks on Brookline St. from Main St. up.

122. Mayor Raymond V. Mariano on behalf of Monsignor Assad Awad, Our Lady of Mercy Church request repair or replacement of sidewalk in front of Our Lady of Mercy Church, 74 Mulberry St.

123. Francis Gibbons request to repair sidewalk in front of 52 Highland St. and on Wachusett St. side of said building.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions requesting street resurfacing: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

124. Diane Parker request resurfacing of Squantum St.

125. Alfred & Irene Savage request resurfacing of Kendig St. from 916 Southbridge St. to 28 Kendig St.

126. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Victor Parent et al request repair of the asphalt apron on the entry way to Upland St. from Mallard Rd. before winter: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to place Mallard Rd. on the Private Street Maintenance List.

127. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councillor Timothy P. Murray and Councillor Michael C. Perotto requesting handicap curb cut be installed at both corners of Lincoln and Harlow Sts.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

128 ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL

10-1 (Mariano)

128. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Proposed Clark St. Yard Waste Drop-Off Site: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the City Council hereby approves the proposed Clark St. Yard Waste Drop-Off Site with the following conditions: 1) The Department of Public Works be flexible with use of the building, placement of the load packing vehicles, so that noise and fumes are at their absolute minimum; 2) Should traffic become a problem that a police detail is assigned to the area; 3) Department of Public Works remain vigilant on the housekeeping of the property and report back to City Council at the end of the season on each item and how it progressed.

129-132 ACCEPTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.

129. Transmitting communication relative to repaving of Institute Rd.

130. Transmitting communication relative to Sewer Rate Relief Award.

131. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Bernard Conlin, PC requesting to install a sidewalk in front of 301 Burncoat St. to Clark St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

132. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Mirick Perkins requesting City Council consider converting Waycross St. from a private street to a public street to include 15 Waycross St. and not include 16 Waycross St.: recommend Petition be denied.

LOAN ORDER TO BE ADOPTED

133 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0

RECONSIDERATION DENIED ON A VOICE VOTE

133. That the sum of Forty One Million Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($41,320,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C790, School Construction for the purpose of constructing, originally equipping and furnishing of North High School, including costs incidental and related thereto.

TO BE ORDAINED

134 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0

134. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group DH - Department Heads - Financial Manager.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group Z - Executive Management - Financial Coordinator.

TABLED ITEMS

135. 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.

(Tabled 11/19/96)

Taken off the Table and Order adopted on a roll call 11-0 - Vote to be rescinded

136. 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. (Tabled 10/13/98)