CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL - JULY 11, 2000

4:00 P.M.

Convened: 4:14 P.M.

Recessed: 6:25 P.M.

Reconvened: 7:07 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:20 P.M.

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1. INVOCATION - Rev. David Crabtree

First Assembly of God

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

3. ROLL CALL - All present

4. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO COMMONWEALTH GAS CO., WSRS AND WTAG FOR THEIR CLEAN-UP EFFORTS AT ELM PARK.

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M.

5 HEARING RECESSED TO AUGUST 22, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.

5. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Stephen Burwick, Esquire on behalf of Auburn Industrial Development Corp. requesting an amendment to the Worcester Zoning Ordinance, Article I, Section 2 by adding definition for Retail Food Sales: a retail market selling food and household goods and which may include accessory uses such as a bank or pharmacy. Also by adding a new Line 28: Retail Food Sales to Table 4.1, Business Uses.

6 HEARING HELD - ON A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 8 YEAS

AND 0 NAYS COUNCILLOR NADEAU WAS RECUSED -

COMMITTEE VOTED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 7

YEAS ( ABRAHAM, IRISH, LUSTER, MURRAY, PATTON,

PETTY, MARIANO) AND 3 NAYS (CLANCY, LUKES,

PEROTTO) TO RECOMMEND PETITION BE GIVEN

LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE

6. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Thomas P. Millott requesting to change the zoning of a parcel of land on the southeasterly side of Southgate St. by extending the ML-2.0 zone as follows: Northwesterly to the center line of Southgate St., northeasterly of land shown on Map 7, Lot 23, Lot 24, Block 4.

7 HEARING HELD - ON A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 10 YEAS

AND 0 NAYS MAYOR MARIANO WAS RECUSED -

COMMITTEE VOTED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 9 YEAS

AND 1 NAY (LUKES) TO RECOMMEND PETITION BE

GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE

7. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jonathan Finkelstein, Esquire on behalf of Richard Lariviere requesting to change 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' northeasterly of the terminus of Highland Terrace from RS-7 to RG-5.

8 HEARING HELD - ON A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 10 YEAS

AND 0 NAYS COMMITTEE VOTED TO RECOMMEND

ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLANNING BOARD REPORT AND

DENY PETITION

8. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the 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.

9. ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

9a. ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

PETITIONS

10 REFERRED TO ELECTION COMMISSION

10. State Representative John P. Fresolo request Election Commission consider moving the polling location for Ward 6, Precinct 2 from Ascension Church Parish Hall, 48 Vernon St. to Worcester's new Senior Center, 128 Providence St.

11-14 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD

11. Tammy & Thomas O'Connell et al request a change of the zoning from MG-2.0 to RG-5 on New York and Delaware Sts.

12. Philip Feinzeig, Attorney on behalf of Thomas Breeds request to amend the City of Worcester Zoning Map by changing the zoning classification of a portion of 110 McKeon Rd. and Butler St. from RL-7 to BL-1.0.

13. Martin Israel, President, Dial Away Co., Inc. request the zone for a parcel of land located at the corner of Main St. and Ludlow St. be changed from RS-7 to RG-5.

14. Attorney Michael Sowyrda on behalf of Irene John et al request to amend the Official Zoning Map as follows: Relocate zone line between BL-1.0 District and RG-5.0 District between Ormond St. and North Ashland St. southerly of its current location so that all of Lots 23, 24 and 54A shall be within the BL-1.0 zone.

14a. Nancy Leary et al request abandonment of the private portion of Villanova St. at corner of Orient St. and Norfolk St. Referred to the Planning Board - Suspension of Rules

15 & 16 REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICE &

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

15. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Bonnie Gibbs, Resident Service Coordinator, Upland Gardens request two bus shelters on Upland Gardens Dr. (one at each bus stop on property).

16. Joan Crowell, President, Leesville Pond Watershed/Neighborhood Association request City Council make a recommendation to the Mass. Highway Department to withdraw the Greater Worcester Access Improvement Project. Transportation System Management-type improvements in combination with "Park & Ride" concepts would be feasible alternatives to building an access road.

17-23 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

17. Ronnie & Phyllis Chasse, Applewood Properties, Inc. request to extend 8" sewer and 15" surface lines for a distance of 298" from Conway St. northerly on Broughton Rd. and a 2" water line from the terminus northerly 155' on Broughton Rd., at owner's expense, under a prior agreement and according to City of Worcester specifications.

18. Eleanor Lupisella et al request private street maintenance on Emile St.

19. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fanion request sidewalk at 1 Bauer St. West be repaired.

20. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request Public Works repair sidewalk in the vicinity of 16 Hamilton St.

21. Elivra DiLiddo request to extend existing sanitary and drain sewers from Winneconnett Rd. to Dominion Rd.

22. Annie Price request sidewalk repair in front of 9 Shirley St.

23. Corinne Devine, Chairperson, Crystal Park Resident Group request new pavement for Douglas St.

23a. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Anna Johnson request Public Works repair sidewalk in front of 7 Norcross St. Referred to Public Works Committee - Suspension of Rules

23b. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Gina DiBaro request Public Works repair sidewalk in front of 4 Norcross St. Referred to Public Works Committee - Suspension of Rules

24-33 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

24. Debra Comtois David request speed humps on Lovell St. in the vicinity of Columbus Park School.

25. Linda Daviau request to move handicap sign from 48 Mendon St. to 7 Kingsbury St.

26. Grace Lane request handicap parking in front of 15 Birch St.

27. Francis Petty request handicap parking in front of 61 Dorchester St.

28. Scott Babbitt request City of Worcester update their law to read that if a car is parked in a handicapped parking space and does not display a handicapped placard the car should be ticketed or towed immediately.

29. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Ralph Notarangelo request "Dead End" sign at corner of Berkeley and Shamrock Sts.

30. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Annmarie Atwood request Traffic Engineer make recommendations concerning speeding issues on Millbrook St. between Byron St. and Burncoat St.

31. Robert & Celeste Muhr et al request Stop sign at the 3-way intersection on corner of Everton Ave. and in front of 57 Crowningshield Rd., both east and west.

32. Marie Borbone request removal of bus stop from in front of 359 Plantation St.

33. Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf of William Sullivan et al request to allow parking only on one side of First St.

33a. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Andrew Freilich, ALF Floors, 169 Shrewsbury St. request commercial parking only at the corner of Shrewsbury St. and Lyon St. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

33b. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Patricia Clouthier request to move handicap parking from 8 Dixon Ave. to 4 Kosta St. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

33c. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Steven Tankanow, President, Bancroft School of Massage request flashing beacon warning sign for pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of 333 Shrewsbury St. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

33d. Mayor Raymond V. Mariano on behalf of Leonard Ramsdell request installation of speed bumps on Prudential Rd., where needed, as soon as possible. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee - Suspension of Rules

34. Joan Crowell, President, Leesville Pond Watershed/Neighborhood Association request City Council start planning a 100^th Anniversary Celebration in recognition of the gift of Obadiah Hadwen to the City of Worcester. Referred to the City Manager

35. Joan Crowell, President, Leesville Pond Watershed/Neighborhood Association would like to make a recommendation that the graffiti be covered or eradicated from the asphalt road going through Hadwen Park. Referred to the City Manager

36. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Wellington/Matheson Apartments and YMCA request City Council consider changing the date of the August meeting because of a conflict with the National Night Out schedule. Council approved rescheduling the August City Council meeting to August 22, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.

37. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

Thomas R. Hoover

City Manager

City Council Calendar for July 11, 2000

APPOINTMENTS

1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

TRANSMITTAL

3. AIRPORT:

4. ASSESSORS:

A. Communication relative to Income Guidelines for Regular vs. Double

Exemptions.

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to Assessing Department’s Enhanced Web Site.

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

5. BUDGET OFFICE:

6. CIVIC CENTER:

7. COMMUNICATIONS:

8. DEVELOPMENT:

A. Communication relative to Northern Gateway Program – Six Month Report.

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

B. Communication relative to 2-Way Pleasant Street Project.

Placed on file

C. Communication relative to Washington Square Update.

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

AA. Communication relative to Grant Funding for Police Officers In Schools.

Referred to Public Safety Committee

BB. Request adoption of a resolution to authorize the acceptance of Parcel 1

for Parks’s purposes and Parcel 2 for DPW purposes.

Resolution adopted

CC. Communication relative to $60,000 for Community Schools & $30,000

for Visions.

Placed on file

DD. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude funds from the

following Institutions and Agencies: Worcester Common Ground,

Central Mass Housing Alliance, Worcester East Side CDC, Worcester

Community Housing Resources, Inc., Sherwood Mortgage, Flagship

Bank, Fleet Mortgage Corp., Green Island/Vernon Hill CDC, Oak Hill

CDC.

Resolution adopted with gratitude

EE. Request adoption of a resolution authorizing the City of Worcester to

apply for a Juvenile Accountability Incentive block grant with the

Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety Programs Division.

Resolution adopted

FF. Request adoption of a resolution authorizing the City of Worcester to

apply for a National Recreational Trails Act Grant with the

Department of Environmental Management.

Resolution adopted

GG. Communication relative to Signage for Paratransit Services

at Newport Creamery/Dean Witter area.

Placed on file

HH. Communication relative to Greenwood Street Economic Opportunity

Area (EOA).

Resolution adopted - Also referred to Commerce & Development

Committee for informational purposes

II. Communication relative to the submittal of an application for designation

of the City of Worcester by the United States Environmental Protection

Agency as a Brownfields Showcase Community.

Resolution adopted

WORCESTER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

9. ELDER AFFAIRS:

10. ELECTION COMMISSION:

A. Communication relative to Two Polling Place Changes.

Placed on file

11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

12. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

13. FIRE:

A. Communication relative to Type of Fire Equipment Purchased, from

the donated fund account.

Referred to Public Safety Committee

B. Request that a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Alan Levine

Associates, to be used toward the purchase of firefighting equipment,

be accepted with gratitude.

Order adopted with gratitude

14. HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Communication relative to Pre-employment Physicals.

Recommitted to the City Manager with the request that

Administration review the policy with the School Department

and request that they reconsider their current strategy and

change and begin doing pre-employment physicals

B. Request adoption of a salary ordinance creating a stipend in the

Human Resource Department for a Disability/Accessibility Specialist to

work under the supervision of the ADA Coordinator.

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

15. HUMAN RIGHTS:

16. INFORMATION SERVICES:

17. LAW:

A. Communication relative to Zero Tolerance Activity.

Referred to Public Safety Committee

B. Communication relative to City Council and Standing Committee

Meetings broadcast in the surrounding towns.

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

C. Communication relative to Legislation – Legal Liability – Defibrillators.

Referred to Public Safety Committee

18. LICENSE COMMISSION:

19. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

A. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude, a donation

of $200.00 from Masterman’s to benefit the Parks, Recreation, and

Cemetery Department’s Green Hill Farm (Barnyard Zoo).

Resolution adopted with gratitude

B. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude, a donation of

$9,630.00 from the Worcester Telegram and Gazette and Worcester Ice

Cats, to benefit the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Department’s

Learn to Swim Program at the City’s Public Pools.

Resolution adopted with gratitude

C. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude, a donation

of $15,000.00, to benefit the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery

Department’s Skateboard Park at Green Hill Park.

Resolution adopted with gratitude

D. Communication relative to the Status Report: 2000 Summer Pool and

Beach Season.

Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee

20. POLICE:

A. Request City Council accept with gratitude donations to the Police

Department DARE account in the amount of $125.00 from Donna

Jean Botelho and Leighton and Barbara Cheney in memory of Shirley

Malmquist.

Order adopted with gratitude

21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

. 22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:

23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

A. Communication relative to Consultant Services.

Recommitted to the City Manager

24. PUBLIC WORKS:

A. Communication relative to Status Report #1 – Street Resurfacing Projects.

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to Status Report #2 – Street Resurfacing Projects

Referred to Public Works Committee

C. Communication relative to Upper Millbury Street – Railroad Crossing.

Placed on file

D. Communication relative to Recommendation for Future Disposal of

Street Sweepings and Catch Basin Cleanings.

Sense of the City Council vote - Approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas

And 0 Nays

Also referred to Public Works Committee for informational purposes

25. PURCHASING:

26. TREASURY:

A. Communication relative to Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Unclaimed

Check Fund.

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

27. VETERANS' SERVICES:

28. FINANCE:

A. Recommend that Three Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand One Hundred

Forty Five Dollars ($368,145.00) be transferred from the following

accounts:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

330-01 Pearl Elm Reserves $196,135.25

330-02 Federal Plaza Reserves 84,644.00

330-03 Off Street Reserves 75,330.00

330-04 Parking Meter Reserves 12,035.75

Total $368,145.00

and appropriated to the following accounts:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

46S501 Pearl Elm Ordinary Maint. $196,135.25

46S502 Fed.Plaza Ordinary Maint. 84,644.00

46S503 Off Street Ordinary Maint. 75,330.00

46S504 Parking Meter Ordinary Maint. 12,035.75

Total $368,145.00

This appropriation provides sufficient operating funds for the Off

Street Parking Program for the first quarter of fiscal 2001.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

B. Recommend that One Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred

Fifteen Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($170,415.78) be

transferred from Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, and

appropriated to Account #25C702, Police Department Building

Rehabilitation, to provide funds for the purpose of payment for

contractual obligations related to the General Contractor, Engineering

and Clerk of Works charges for the rehabilitation of the Police

Headquarters HVAC System as approved in the Capital Improvement

Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

C. Recommend that Twenty Eight Thousand One Dollar and Two Cents

($28,001.02) be transferred when and as received from Account

#91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #41C703,

Department of Public Works Capital Equipment, to provide funds to

pay for (77) Office 2000 Software licenses, (4) pieces of Computer

Equipment and a Laser Printer as approved in the FY 2000 Capital

Improvement Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

D. Recommend that Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($340,000.00)

be transferred from Account #91C713, Water Mains, and

appropriated to Account #45C720, Water Mains, to provide funds

for the payment of contractual obligations related to various Water

Main projects, as approved in the FY 2000 Capital Improvement Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

E. Recommend that Four Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars

($4,200,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C755, Library

Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #55C702, Library

Rehabilitation/Construction, for the purpose of paying obligations

for the General Contractor, Architectural, Hazardous Abatement

and other miscellaneous charges for the rehabilitation of the Worcester

Public Library as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

F. Recommend that the sum of One Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Six

Hundred Ten Dollars ($164,610.00) be raised and appropriated to

Account #410-93000, Public Works Capital, to restore the funds

previously budgeted for the conversion of Two Way Pleasant Street

that were not expended during fiscal 2000. Funding for this project

will come from “Free Cash” as described in item number 8B on my

July 11, 2000 calendar.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

G. Recommend that Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred

from the following account:

Account Description Amount

14SSAL24 OPCD Salaries and Fringe Year 24 $5,000.00

and be appropriated to the following account:

Account Description Amount

14S43624 Central Mass Housing Alliance $5,000.00

to transfer unexpended block grant funds in order to fund Central

Massachusetts Housing Alliance affordable housing development.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

H. Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) be transferred

from Account 900-92000 City Manager Contingency, and be appropriated

to Account 040-93000 City Manager Capital Outlay, to provide funds to

perform Phase 1 design requirements for the Washington Square design,

as described as Item #8C on the City Manager’s calendar, per the request

of Everett R. Shaw, Chief Development Officer.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

I. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million

Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,850,000.00) to be appropriated

to Account #91C780 for the purpose of purchasing various citywide

departmental capital equipment, in accordance with the recommended

Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

J. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Million

Nine Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($4,925,000.00), to be

appropriated to Account #91C711 for the purpose of funding costs

related to the remodeling, reconstruction or making extraordinary repairs

to various public buildings, in accordance with the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

K. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million

Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000.00) to be appropriated

to Account #91C793 for the purpose of constructing additional golf facilities,

in accordance with Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

L. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711

for the purpose of developing and creating a tree nursery at Hope Cemetery,

as identified on Section XIV-3, page 3 of the Fiscal year 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

M. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred

Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000.00) to be appropriated to Account

#91C784 for the purpose of constructing, or reconstruction of municipal

outdoor facilities and creation of a tree nursery, as identified in Section

XIV-3, page 3 & 4 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

N. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One

Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741

for the purpose of funding costs related to the construction, or reconstruction

and surfacing or resurfacing of streets, private street conversion, private

street betterment and pavements or sidewalk, as identified in Section XIV-3,

pages 4 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

O. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account #91C741 for the purpose of constructing sidewalks to

address American Disability Act (ADA) requirements as identified

on Section XIV-3, page 5 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

P. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Thousand ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C722 for

the making of infrastructure improvements to the Coal Mine Brook Bridge,

as identified on Section XIV-3, page 5 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

Q. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account #91C756 for improving the Ballard Street Landfill, as identified

on Section XIV-3, page 5 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

R. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745 for

the purpose of funding costs related to the construction sewer infiltration and

inflow remedy work to the city’s sewerage systems, as identified on Section

XIV-3, page 6 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

S. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745 for

the purpose of funding costs related to the construction and reconstruction

sewer pumping station facilities, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 1 of the

Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

T. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million

Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account #91C745 for the purpose of making repairs and reconstruction

of sewerage systems, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 6 of the

Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

U. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Seven

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00) to be appropriated to Account

#91C756 for the purpose of funding costs related to Landfill closeouts,

as identified on Section IV-3, page 6 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

V. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account 91C745 for the purpose of funding costs related to the control

of Surface Drains, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 7 of the Fiscal 2001

Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

W. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account #91C739 for the purpose of funding costs related to the

construction of new trunk sewers, as identified on Section XIV-3,

page 7 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

X. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C756

for the making of improvements to the Greenwood Street Landfill area,

as identified on Section XIV-3, page 7 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Recommitted to the City Manager

Y. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00) to be appropriated to Account

91C715 for the payment of costs related to the improvements to Indian

Lake, Salisbury Pond and Detention Ponds, as identified on Section XIV-3,

pages 7 & 8 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

Z. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Nine

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00) to be appropriated to Account

#91C738 for the purpose of rehabilitating reservoirs, as identified on Section

XIV-3, pages 8 & 9 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

AA. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C714 for

the purpose of funding the rehabilitation of Water Pumping Stations and

Storage Tank facilities, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 8 of the Fiscal

2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

BB. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($100,00.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713 for

the purpose of performing a water supply feasibility study, as identified on

Section XIV-3, page 8 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

CC. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty

Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C738

for the purpose of funding costs related to water pumping and water storage

tank facilities, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 8 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital

Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

DD. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million

Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account #91C713 for the purpose of funding the cleaning and lining of

Water Mains, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 9 of the Fiscal 2001

Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

EE. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty

Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C737

for the purpose of funding the purpose and installation of Water Department

Equipment (Water Meters), as identified on Section XIV-3, page 9 of the

Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

FF. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Sixty

Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713

for the purpose of funding the costs for Water Accountability and Systems

Analysis, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 9 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital

Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

GG. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Sixty

Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713

for the purpose of purchasing, replacement or rehabilitation of

Water Department Equipment (Fire Hydrants), as identified on Section

XIV-3, page 9 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

HH. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C702

for the purpose of funding the acquisition of Open Space land, as identified

on Section XIV-3, page 9 of the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

II. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) to be appropriated to

Account 91C797 for the purpose of enlarging and construction of

airport parking spaces, as identified on Section XIV-3, page 10 of

the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0

JJ. Recommend that Twenty Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($20,100.00)

be transferred from Account 900-92000 City Manager Contingency, and

be appropriated to Account 040-92000 City Manager Ordinary Maintenance,

to provide funds for the purpose of the weed elimination project at the

Indian Lake Watershed.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

KK. Recommend that Two Thousand Eighty Dollars ($2,080.00) be transferred

from Account 900-92000 City Manager Contingency, and be appropriated to

Account 170-91000 Human Resources Personal Services, to provide funds for

a stipend for a Disability/Accessibility Specialist within the Human Resource

Department, as described as Item #14B on the City Manager’s Calendar.

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0

LL. SUPPLEMENTAL - Recommend adoption of the enclosed transfer from

accounts listed in the attached communication relative to Fiscal Year

2000 Year End Closing.

Order adopted on a roll call

29. ORDINANCES/ORDERS:

30. MISCELLANEOUS:

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

38-43 FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - Adopted - 38 as amended

38. Request City Solicitor report to City Council if the existing citywide winter parking ban signage will need to be modified if an Ordinance is enacted so that the signed provisions of the winter parking ban would not take place until such time as a Snow Emergency is declared (Scenario #2).

Councillor Murray requested to amend to read: Request City Solicitor report to City Council if the existing citywide winter parking ban signage will need to be modified if an Ordinance is enacted so that the signed provisions of the winter parking ban would not take place until such time as a snow emergency is delayed as described in Scenario #2 and/or declared as described in Scenario #3

39. Request Director of Traffic Engineering to report to City Council concerning the overall results that traffic control improvements have had on controlling vehicles using First St.

40. Request Director of Traffic Engineering to obtain speed counts of traffic utilizing Ingleside Ave. and transmit to Police Chief for surveillance.

41. Request Director of the Worcester Housing Authority report to City Council their long range plans for adding off-street parking to Great Brook Valley/Curtis Apartments to meet the demand being made by the noticeable increase in the number of tenants owning vehicles.

42. Request Commissioner of the Department of Public Works report to City Council what actions need to take place for Barber Ave. from intersection of Randolph Rd. southerly to terminus to be made a public street.

43. Request Director of Traffic Engineering to install inbound Bus Stop on Plantation St. near Natural History Rd.

43a. Request Administration report detailing the Citywide implications of the proposed zone change amending Article I, Section 2 by adding a definition for Retail Food Sales and adding Retail Food Sales to Table 4.1, Business Uses and the Administration's position relative to the implications of the zone change. Further, request a response from Administration on the individual parcel itself; how the process will work, will there have to be a detailed traffic plan put forward prior to approval, will there have to be responses that satisfy the neighborhood or not prior to the approval. Chairman's Order from Ordinance Committee - Adopted in City Council - Suspension of Rules

ORDERS

44. Request Administration to provide a recommendation on the sale of sponsored naming opportunities for Worcester's Centrum Centre as a whole, its Arena, Exhibition Hall and/or Grand Ballroom. If the recommendation is positive, it should describe the process that would be followed, a timetable, pricing strategy and the use to which resultant income would be put, including capital improvements for, and marking of the facility. (Irish)

Adopted

45. Request City Manager provide a detailed report concerning "Brownfields" across the City of Worcester for the purpose of economic development: number of acres, cost of remediation, plan of action with the city economic development partners. (Perotto, Petty, Murray, Nadeau, Lukes, Luster, Irish, Patton, Clancy, Abraham)

Adopted

46. Request City Manager consider public health regulations for "Body Piercing" businesses across the City of Worcester. (Perotto, Irish, Lukes, Nadeau, Patton)

Adopted

47. Request City Manager consider an active or passive recreational use for the Ballard St. Landfill once it is capped. (Clancy)

Adopted

48. Request City Administration report on steps being taken to prevent the parking problems that were created in neighborhoods abutting Green Hill Park during last year's Locobazooka festival from recurring.

(Murray)

Adopted

49. Request City Administration report on action taken to date to use revenues to be received from the Worcester Center Parking garage to retire the $14.8 million debt incurred by the City to pay for Medical City land takings. (Murray)

Adopted

50. Request City Administration report on the feasibility of establishing all of Green Hill Park as an enterprise account. (Murray, Perotto)

Adopted

51. Request City Manager report on the expenses paid by the City, revenue received by the City and the spin-off generated by the Summer Nationals event and the role played by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City's marketing office with regard to the event. (Lukes)

Adopted

52. Request Administration report on the erosion conditions caused in the area of new construction in the Wamsutta Ave./Weetamoe St. area and the cause of the erosion/water run-off and what remedies are available to the abutting owners. (Lukes)

Adopted

53. Request Administration report whether the Sports Committee has considered Women's Semi/Professional Softball as part of its planning process and to request consideration of its inclusion in the discussions for a stadium. (Lukes)

Adopted

54. Request Administration to recommend an appropriate public recognition on behalf of Ralph Raymond for his significant efforts on behalf of women's sports. (Lukes)

Adopted

55. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a list of sidewalks repaired over the last three fiscal years. Further, request Public Works Committee to consider recommending to City Council approval of the Sidewalk Repair List for the year 2000 recommitted to Public Works Committee on December 21, 1999. Further, request a report on the amount of funding appropriated for sidewalk repair in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 and a listing of streets funded by Chapter 90 where sidewalks were repaired. (Perotto)

Referred to Public Works Committee

55a. Request City Manager to watch the Pleasant St. two-way project on a bi-weekly basis to make sure that this project takes place for November. Motion-Murray @ #8B CM - Adopted

55b. Request Administration provide a brief report as to exactly what streets are going to be one-way, what streets are going to be two-way, whether a left turn onto Main St. will be allowed when Pleasant St. is made two-way. Motion-Abraham @ #8B CM - Adopted

55c. Request City Manager to resubmit to City Council information concerning how the Community Development Block Grant program will be run. Motion-Patton @ #8AA CM - Adopted

55d. Request City Manager to provide City Council with an organizational chart relative to the realignment of the Development Office and providing services such as Community Development, Public Safety and Educational issues. Motion-Perotto @ #8AA CM - Adopted

55e. Request Administration provide City Council with a map defining the area in Item 8BB of the City Manager's Calendar of July 11, 2000 to include into the Great Brook Valley area as to what is park land and what is Housing Authority land. Motion-Patton @ #8BB CM - Adopted

55f. Request City Manager report on the Housing Summit. Motion-Nadeau @ #8DD CM - Adopted

55g. Request City Manager to report on the additional 13 acres of land at Crow Hill as to the discussions that have taken place with the land owner. Motion-Perotto @ #8FF CM - Adopted

55h. Request City Manager to contact potential developers in the Greenwood St. Economic Opportunity Area and invite them to attend the National Heritage Park Visitors Center Committee meetings. Motion-Clancy @ #8HH CM - Adopted

55i. Request Administration report as to the number of individuals that were provided with physical examinations and declined employment be reason of their health status. Motion-Irish @ #14A CM - Adopted

55j. Request Police Department report at the August 22, 2000 City Council meeting as to what the criteria is for a Zero Tolerance Zone; how long is it and what does it involve. Motion-Murray @ #17A CM - Adopted

55k. Request Administration report as to what steps have been taken and will continue to be taken to address the problems in the Lincoln St. area. Motion-Murray @ #17A CM - Adopted

55L. Request Administration look for opportunities to expand the Learn to Swim program. Motion-Murray @ #19B CM - Adopted

55m. Request City Manager to make recommendations to City Council as to how Council might better communicate the efforts that were invested by the Administration in attempting to fill the lifeguard slots in order to improve citizen understanding as to the effort that was invested. Motion-Irish @ #19D CM - Adopted

55n. Request City Manager provide City Council with a breakdown of funding sources and whether listings in Item 23A of the City Manager's Calendar of July 11, 2000 are from tax levy or whether they are grants, federal or otherwise, that were included in the definition of consultants that were provided City Council. Motion-Lukes @ #23A CM - Adopted

55o. Request Administration report as to the status of Trahan Ave. resurfacing. Motion-Lukes @ #24B CM - Adopted

55p. Request Commissioner of Public Works pursue plantings on the island on Eastern Ave. Motion-Perotto @ #24B CM - Adopted

55q. Request Administration report at the August 22, 2000 City Council meeting on the purchasing of bullet proof vests for the Police Department. Motion-Petty @ #28I CM - Adopted

55r. Request Public Works Committee to consider recommending funding for the repair of the sidewalk on Lake View St. Motion-Perotto @ #55CC - Referred to Public Works Committee

55s. Spear Management intends to prepay their loan to HUD and refinance that along with rehabilitation of 274 units. Request City Administration send a letter of support to MHFA on behalf of Spear Management for refinancing and rehabilitation of these units. Further, that the City Administration meet with Spear Management Housing Department to help put together a financial package to keep all 274 units affordable through grants and other avenues. Nadeau, Irish, Patton - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55t. Request Administration to enforce the No Parking of trucks on the sidewalks in front of the Shooting Range on Grafton St. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55u. Request Administration install a pedestrian activated traffic signal at May and Woodland Sts. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55v. Request Administration perform emergency tree trimming at 23 Strathmore Rd. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55w. Request Administration repair the broken street light at 158 Austin St. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55x. Request Administration explore the feasibility of securing a WNBA team to play at the Worcester Centrum. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55y. Request Administration report on the status of any negotiations with Peter Pan, Greyhound Bus Co. and/or any other bus companies to utilize Union Station. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55z. Request Administration pursue supplemental funding to restore the City of Worcester Elder Affairs Nursing Home Ombudsman Program. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55aa. Request Administration to report to City Council on how many construction contractors have apprentice programs on site in Worcester as a part of the Responsible Employer Ordinance. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55bb. Request Administration report on the number of emergency treatment rooms at each of the three emergency wards in the City of Worcester. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55cc. Request Administration report on the availability of in-patient pediatric psychiatric care in Worcester. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55dd. Request Administration to report on the status of sidewalk and street improvements and decorative lighting for the Arts District, as requested by the City Council on September 8, 1998. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55ee. Request Administration report to City Council on the status of implementing the winter components of the Vision for Downtown Worcester, including the ice skating rink on the Common and the improved holiday lighting program. Luster - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55ff. Request City Manager report on the Worcester Police Department staffing. Petty - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55hh. Request City Manager forward a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sullivan regarding opposition to fare increases concerning MBTA commuter rates, asking for services commensurate with these fare increases. Murray - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

55ii. Request Administration explore the feasibility of installing break-away height warning barriers at the Southbridge St. P & W Railroad overpass similar to those in place on Storrow Dr., Boston and report to City Council on their cost and installation. Irish, Nadeau - Suspension of Rules - Adopted

56 & 57 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 10-0

56. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: EUSTIS STREET EXTENSION

57. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: TREVOR LANE

COMMUNICATION

58. Worcester Municipal Research Bureau transmitting Annual Report 1999-2000.

Placed on file

CHAIRMAN'S RESOLUTION

59 FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - Adopted

59. That the City Council go on record in opposition to embarking on a policy whereby, on a regular basis, city shade trees are considered for removal in order to create curbside space for on-street parking.

RESOLUTION

60. That the Worcester City Council recognizes the Worcester Youth Soccer's Under 14 Boys, Division One (The Arsenal) for becoming the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association's State Champions and also receiving the Sportsmanship Award for their age group.

(Abraham)

Adopted on a roll call 11-0

60a. That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby recognizes the goodwill that will result from the Worcester Rotary Club delegation who will visit and tour our sister city of Worcester, England. Further, that this delegation convey to the Mayor and City Council of Worcester, England greetings from their counterparts in Worcester, Mass. at the civic reception to be held on Monday, July 24, 2000. Irish - Suspension of Rules - Adopted on a roll call 11-0

61. RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE: No Items Pending

REPORTS

62-64 REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR A

HEARING

62. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of John D'Iorio requesting a change of zone from RL-7 to BG-3.0 by extending the existing BG-3.0 zone line to include the properties at 333, 335, 337, 339 and 341 Plantation St.

63. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Mexhite Bequiri requesting a zone change at 7 Victoria Ave. from RS-7 to RL-7 to utilize the extra building on my lot for in-law unit.

64. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Marc D. Damik requesting Bradford Ave. be put back on the Official Map with a street sign. Also to have legal right to access land from this street.

65-75 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions requesting handicap parking: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinances.

65. Monique Laperle requesting handicap parking sign across from 4 Ventura Rd.

66. Craig LeBlanc et al requesting handicap parking starting 5 ft. from 5 Forestdale Rd. approximately one car length up to 7 Forestdale Rd.

67. Michael Galvin requesting addition of two spaces for handicap parking next to existing space on Franklin St. near City Hall for use by persons with disabilities attending meetings or conducting business at City Hall.

68. Charles Clark requesting handicap parking in front of 177 Ingleside Ave.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions requesting Stop signs: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinances.

69. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Laurie Deignan requesting installation of a Stop sign on Tylee Rd. at the intersection with Lorenz St.

70. Mayor Raymond V. Mariano on behalf of David Simonelli requesting a Stop sign on the corner of Grove St. and Faraday St.

71. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Wilfred & Theresa Belair requesting residential parking in front of 9 Tacoma St. on the left hand side coming in from Boylston St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to provide for resident permit parking in front of 7 and 9 Tacoma St.

72. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillors Stephen Abraham and Timothy Murray on behalf of John Evangelista requesting installation of two one-hour parking signs; 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in front of 146-148 Shrewsbury St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

73. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robert & Nancy Jarvis et al requesting to make Astrid Ave. a one-way street running from Upsala St. to Providence St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

74. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bernie Bush requesting 3 parking spaces limiting parking to 15 minutes between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in front of PIP Printing at 8 Enfield St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

75. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barry Ward requesting removal of No Parking Anytime Signs in front of 547 Chandler St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

76-86 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

76. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Constance Chatis requesting traffic study of First St. regarding traffic speed and appropriate traffic calming and signs to address speed and traffic problems: recommend adoption of the accompanying two Orders requesting the Police Chief to install trailer mounted speed monitor and speed surveillance car on First St. and requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install advisory signs notifying motorists of the steep grade of First St.

77. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of Virginia Kingsbury et al requesting installation of large stop signs and mark crosswalks at sidewalks on Randolph Rd. for pedestrians and handicapped to Dodge Park: recommend adoption of the accompanying two Orders requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install additional Stop signs on Randolph Rd. at Barber Ave. and to paint crosswalk and install pedestrian signs at Randolph Rd. and Barber Ave.

78. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Christine Bellino requesting Stop sign on Ingleside Ave. at intersection of Cohasset St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to review signage on Ingleside Ave. and make improvements where necessary.

79. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Raymond V. Mariano on behalf of Robert Goldman, Greendale Mall requesting Stop sign at corner of Neponset St. where it intersects with he drive entrance/exit to parking lot. Also to consider other traffic strategies to ensure public safety as may be needed: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to meet with mall management to affect changes in the interior traffic pattern of the Greendale Mall.

80. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Rick Morrow requesting to speak before Traffic and Parking Committee concerning traffic (calming situation) at corner of Thorne St. and Plantation St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install reflectors and additional signage at Thorne and Plantation Sts.

81. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Scott Babbitt requesting Traffic Department investigate the possibility of placing traffic lights at the crosswalk at 181 Lake Ave. or posting signs reminding drivers that pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install "Flashing Beacon Warning Signs for Pedestrian Crossing" at 181 Lake Ave. to face both north and southbound traffic and further, request City Manager recommend funding for installation of same.

82. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Timothy P. Murray and Councillor Michael C. Perotto requesting crosswalks be painted at corner of Lincoln and Harlow Sts.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

83. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Galvin requesting re-evaluation of the 30+/- year old location of the "Children" sign (in front of 42 Standish St. facing southbound traffic) for possible relocation due to the changed population of the neighborhood: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions requesting signs: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

84. Councillor Stephen Abraham request Go Slow Children sign on Edward St.

85. Debra Comtois Davis request "Dead End" or "Not a Thru Street" sign at the corner of Vincent Ave. and Circuit Ave. North.

86. Anthony & Deborah Bosse et al request "Thickly Settled" and "Children" signs be installed in both directions on Hillside St. off Vernon St.

87 & 88 HELD TO BE FIRST ITEMS OF BUSINESS AT THE

AUGUST 22, 2000 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

87. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Comprehensive Plan - Revised Winter Parking Ban: recommend refer to City Council without recommendation.

88. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to winter parking ban: recommend refer to City Council without recommendation.

89-111 ACCEPTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed on file.

89. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Craig Leblanc requesting handicap parking in front of 7 Forestdale Rd.

90. Kim Maruca et al request to turn Granby Rd. one way from Caprera St. to Belmont St.

91. Mayor Raymond V. Mariano on behalf of William McNeil request Traffic and Parking Committee to secure several 20 minute parking spaces in the public parking lot across from Kenmore Diner on the corner of Franklin and Grafton Sts.

92. Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Nancy Riik request traffic study of Moreland St. near the intersection of West Pine Lane and Moreland St. and the installation of speed monitor device, traffic signal, traffic signs and other appropriate traffic controls to deal with issues of traffic volume and speed.

93. Colleen Gallagher et al request a maximum weight limit of 5 tons be established to exclude trucks and heavy equipment vehicles on Brattle St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.

94. Transmitting communication relative to lifting of winter parking ban and expanding pilot areas/winter parking ban.

95. Transmitting communication relative to holding off on tows.

96. Transmitting communication relative to winter parking ban.

97. Transmitting communication relative to Violations/Winter Parking Ban.

98. Transmitting communication relative to traffic lights approved, pending funding.

99. Transmitting communication relative to Off-Street Parking Board/Hazardous Conditions - 570 Main St.

100. Transmitting communication relative to pedestrian signal timing in the Webster Sq. area.

101. Transmitting communication relative to number of accidents at the intersection of Austin and Piedmont Sts.

102. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting report on the income, expenses, borrowings and debt service of the Off-Street Parking Board for the past ten years: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitions be denied.

103. Sarah Taylor & John Snyder, Jr. request Stop signs on Alvarado Ave. at the corner of Wigwam and Alvarado Ave.

104. Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Robert Pascarelli request Stop sign at the corner of Sherbrook Ave. and Lakeview Ave.

105. Lucille Carrier et al request resident parking on corner of Marshall St. and Shrewsbury St.

106. Kathleen Reardon request the winter parking ban be removed entirely from 458 Mower St. to the Paxton line (both sides).

107. Bernadette Forget et al request to place crosswalk back to original place on Merrifield St.

108. Ralph Casey request handicap parking at 17 Mendon St.

109. Ralph Cobb request handicap parking in front of 86 Lakewood St.

110. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Katherine Lemay, Administrator, Notre Dame Long Term Care Center request traffic signal at the end of our driveway entering Plantation St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

111. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Order of Mayor Mariano requesting Administration and Traffic and Parking Committee consider a citywide change in the winter parking ban: recommend leave to withdraw.

CHAIRMAN'S PROPOSED ORDINANCES

112-116 FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - VOTED TO

ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES

112. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking in front of 45 Waverly St.

113. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking in front of 29 Windsor St.

114. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking in front of 48 Mendon St.

115. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking in front of 151 Pilgrim Ave.

116. Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Stop sign on Glennie St. at Grove St. to face westbound traffic.

TO BE ORDAINED

117-120 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0 EXCEPT LAST

ITEM IN # 120 REFERRED TO ETHNIC &

MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

117. Amending Section 2 of Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to a zone change in the Franklin St./Putnam Lane area.

118. Amending the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to the regulation of Indoor/Outdoor Shooting Ranges.

119. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group DH - Department Heads - Deputy Development Officer.

120. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory - Assistant Director of Elder Affairs.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory - Worker's Compensation Manager.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory - Cultural Development Officer.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory - Parking Administrator.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group M - Recreation.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group W - Miscellaneous - Regional State Coordinator (Employment and Training).

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group R - Laborer and Craftsman - Water Filtration Instrument Technician.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group X - Human Services, Law Enforcement, Public Health - Public Health Coordinator.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group DH - Department Heads - Coordinator Career Service.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group DH - Department Heads - Assistant to City Manager for Special Projects/Legislative Affairs.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group Z - Executive Management and DH - Department Heads - Executive Director, Human Rights Commission.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group DH - Department Heads - Coordinator of Labor Relations and Worker's Compensation Program.

Amending Article 21 of Part II of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 so as to create an independent Office of Human Rights. Referred to Ethnic & Minority Affairs Committee

TABLED ITEMS

121. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Order of Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting approval of the attached Ordinance amending the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to Non-Accessory Signs. (Tabled May 30, 2000) No Action Taken

122. Communication of the City Manager transmitting, as requested, a report outlining my accomplishments for FY 2000. (Tabled 6/13/2000) Taken off the Table and placed on file

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SUMMER SCHEDULE - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 1, 2000 - 4:00 P.M.