CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL – JULY 17, 2001

4:00 P.M.

 

                                                            Convened:  4:17 P.M.

                                                             Recessed:   6:35 P.M.

                                                        Reconvened:  7:03 P.M.

                                                         Adjourned:   8:32 P.M.

 

 

1.          INVOCATION – Reverend Ann Burgdorf

                                       Concordia Lutheran Church

         

2.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

 

3.          ROLL CALL – All present

 

HEARINGS AND ORDERS – 4:00 P.M.

 

4.          NSTAR for a gas main location on:  HERMON ST.

 

5.       R.H. WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. for a conduit location on:  DOWNING ST.

 

          4a & 5a ORDERS ADOPTED

 

4a.          Granting permission to NSTAR for a gas main location on:  HERMON ST.

 

5a.          Granting permission to R.H. WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. for a conduit location on:  DOWNING ST.

 

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

 

          6 TAKEN UP WITH 24M OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CALENDAR – TO BE FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS AUGUST 21, 2001

 

6.          Recapitulation from Administration on Kenberma Rd.

 

SECOND ITEM OF BUSINESS

 

          7 PLACED ON FILE

 

7.       Recap from Administration and City Auditor on free cash and other spending.

                               

THIRD ITEM OF BUSINESS

 

          TAKEN UP WITH 7F OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CALENDAR AND 92 OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR

 

8.          Report of the City Manager relative to the status of Union Station development, including but not limited to:  1) Intermodal transportation,  2) Parking garage,  3) Washington Sq. traffic configuration,  4) Development inside Union Station,  5) Development outside Union Station.

 

9.          ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

9a.          ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

PETITIONS

 

          10 REFERRED TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE

 

10.     John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Education consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund accessibility for persons with disabilities at schools and especially locations that serve as polls for elections.

 

          11 REFERRED TO ETHNIC & MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

 

11.     John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Ethnic & Minority Affairs consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 annually from “free cash” reserves to fund projects outlined in the ADA Transition Plan.

 

          12 REFERRED TO PARKS DEPARTMENT

 

12.     Jose Perez et al request removal of dead trees on Judson Rd.

 

          13 REFERRED TO COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

13.          Thomas W. Wharton request City Council prepare a series of recommendations to the City Manager and his administration to develop a Telecommunications Master Plan within 120 days.

 

          14 REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

14.     John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Public Service and Transportation consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund accessible transportation infrastructure for persons with disabilities.

 

          15-49 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

15.          Maureen Slevin et al request private street maintenance for 78 to 91 Swan Ave.

 

16.     Alfred E. Barry, President, Standard Lock Washer & Mfg. Co., Inc. request to extend sewer service to 1451 Grafton St. in accordance with a prior agreement.

 

17.     John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Public Works consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 annually from “free cash” reserves to fund accessible sidewalks for persons with disabilities.

                                                  

18.     Joan Denise Stout request a sewer line connection from Myrick Ave. through Phoebe Way (easement required) to Lantern Lane to service future homes to be built on Myrick Ave.  To be done at no expense to the City of Worcester.

 

19.          Giovanni DelloStritto request sidewalk repair at 25 Kenilworth Rd.

 

20.          Giovanni DelloStritto request street resurfacing of Kenilworth Rd.

 

21.     Tony Dagostino request sidewalk repair in front of 121 Forest St.

 

22.          Lorenzo Atwood et al request the curve on Millbrook St. from Burncoat St. to 171 Millbrook St. be removed.

 

23.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Jane Jackson request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 84 Forest St.

 

24.          Darwin Hale request to tie into sewer line from Barrett Ave. to Inman Ave., Lot 393-94, 95 at my own expense.

 

25.          Gerald & Dorothy Cronin request sidewalk repair in front of 20 Wetherell St.

 

26.     Gregg Moffitt request to extend sewer main from Broughton Rd. to 3 Mallard Rd.

 

27.     C. Russell Rydberg et al request private street maintenance on Rydberg Terrace.

 

28.     Grace Dinardo et al request private street maintenance for the private portion of Dana Ave.

 

29.     Jon Frykberg et al request private street maintenance from 194 Swan Ave. to end.

 

30.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Richard Adua request repaving of Fairfax Rd.

 

31.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Bertram Davis request resurfacing of Ashburnham Rd.

 

32.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Robert Mayo request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 8 Clearview Ave.

 

33.     Susan Ledoux request replacement of guardrail at end of Sherburne Ave.

 

34.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 22 Copperfield Rd.

 

35.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 28 Copperfield Rd.

 

36.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 34 Copperfield Rd.

 

37.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 80 Copperfield Rd.

 

38.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 84 Copperfield Rd.

 

39.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 108 Copperfield Rd.

 

40.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 3 Chesterfield Rd.

 

41.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 5 Chesterfield Rd.

 

42.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 6 Chesterfield Rd.

 

43.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 7 Chesterfield Rd.

 

44.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 8 Chesterfield Rd.

 

45.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 9 Chesterfield Rd.

 

46.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen Abraham request sidewalk repair at 2 Columbine Rd.

 

47.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen Abraham request sidewalk repair at 232 Paradox Dr.

 

48.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk repair at 234 Paradox Dr.

 

49.          Meghan McDonald requesting resurfacing of sidewalks along both sides of Longworth Rd.

 

49a.          Councillor Stephen Patton request sidewalk repair and emergency patch at 20 Otsego Rd.  Referred to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

49b.          Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Dan Abraham request Copperfield Rd. be resurfaced where needed.  Referred to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

49c.          Councillor Timothy Murray & Councillor Stephen Patton on behalf of Arthur Andreoli request sidewalk repair at 9 Rittenhouse Rd.  Referred to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

          50-70 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

 

50.          Robert L. Moylan, Commissioner of Public Works request “No Parking Anytime” on south side of Albany St. from the telephone pole near the recycling center 161’ westerly to minimize property damage and parking congestion near Department of Public Works facility.

 

51.     John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Traffic & Parking consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund traffic safety projects to protect persons with disabilities.

 

52.     Teri S. Gibbs request handicap parking spaces in front of 7 Derby St.

 

53.          Charles Flanagan, President, Worcester Manufacturing, Inc. et al request to restrict parking on the west side of Crescent St. for the 550’ between the no parking zone south of Henchman St. and the no parking zone 550’ north of Henchman St.  Also to replace missing No Parking signs along the length of Crescent St.

 

54.          Giovanni DelloStritto request Children sign at the corner of Kensington Heights and Kenilworth Rd.

 

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

 

56.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray request crosswalk ahead signs be posted on Hamilton St where appropriate.

 

57.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray request Yield to Crosswalk signs or posts be installed on Hamilton St. near Billings Sq. and Plantation and Division Sts.

 

58.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Henry Krawczynski request No Parking sign between school hours be installed in front of 10 Deepdale Rd.

 

59.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Gaetano Monopoli, Sr. request that Muskeego St. be made one-way in a southerly direction entering from Shrewsbury St.

 

60.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of John Monopoli request that Seward St. be made one-way in a southerly direction exiting onto Shrewsbury St.

 

61.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Raquel Rivera request Bus Stop in front of 330 Chandler St. be relocated.

 

62.          Marilyn DiPasquale request speed limit signs be posted on right side of Sunderland Rd. from Grafton St. towards Massasoit Rd.

 

63.          Marilyn DiPasquale request Blind Driveway sign be posted just before 209 Sunderland Rd.

 

64.          Angelo Villani request to relocate the newly erected Bus Stop sign 300-400 ft. west of the front of my building located at 257 Chandler St.

 

65.          Robert Hiser et al request speed humps on Idalla Rd. and Idalla Ave.

 

66.          Robert Perry request handicap parking next to Bus Stop on Haven Lane.

 

67.          Pamela Herbin request residential parking be removed from 89 Endicott St.

 

68.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Jeff Ryder request “No Speeding” signs at lower end of Blue Bell Rd. in vicinity of Arbutus Rd. and Quinapoxet Lane.

 

69.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Robert Hollup request pedestrian lights on Grafton St. at Roosevelt School.

 

70.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request Speed Limit sign on northbound section of Vernon St. prior to View St.

 

70a.          Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes request enforcement and monitoring of First St. for speeding and volume of traffic.   Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

          71 REFERRED TO YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

 

71.     John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Youth, Parks & Recreation consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund parks and recreation accessibility for persons with disabilities.

 

          72 REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER

 

72.          Richard McCluskey, Officer, Historian, Vernon Hill Post, American Legion 435 request City Manager to negotiate the sale of City-owned land located between 267 Providence St. and the relocated Providence St. to the Vernon Hill Post American Legion 435.

 

72a.          Councillor Stephen Patton request emergency street repair at 32 Calumet St.  Referred to the City Manager – Suspension of Rules

 

73.          COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

                                  

THOMAS R. HOOVER

CITY MANAGER

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR JULY 17, 2001

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

 

A.      Notification of the appointment of Shelley D. Coelho, to the Elder Affairs Commission.

 

Placed on file

 

2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

 

A.      Notification of the appointment of Luisa Sonntag, to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

 

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 11-0

 

B.      Notification of the appointment of William J. Bombard, to the Hope Cemetery Board of Commissioners.

 

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 11-0

 

TRANSMITTAL

 

3. AIRPORT:

 

4. ASSESSORS:

 

5. BUDGET OFFICE:

 

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

 

          A.          Communication relative to Private Outsourcing Opportunities.

 

          Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Regionalizing the Call Center Service.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

 

A.      Communication relative to MBTA Board Representative for the  City of Worcester.

 

Placed on file

 

B.      Communication relative to discussions with the Nipmuc Indians regarding potential for a casino development within the City borders.

 

Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to Status of Certified Projects as of June 30, 2001.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

D.      Communication relative to Withholding Funding of any Agency that Changes Its Name and Takes Out the Word Worcester.

 

Placed on file

 

E.                Communication relative to Environmental Justice Policy.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

F.          Communication relative to the Union Station Update.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

 

 

G.      Communication relative to Update on Harley Owners Convention.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

H.      SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative to Wyman Gordon.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

8. ELDER AFFAIRS:

 

A.      Communication relative to Shuttle Service from the Senior Center to Medical City.

 

Recommitted to the City Manager

 

B.      Communication relative to Breakdown of Existing Programs Funded within the Elder Affairs Budget.

 

Recommitted to the City Manager

 

9. ELECTION COMMISSION:

         

10. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

 

11. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

 

12. FIRE:

 

A.      Communication relative to Ideal Period for Manning a Fire Class and the cost.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Arrangement with the State Fire Marshall on Staffing and use of the Hazmet Equipment.

         

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

C.      Request that a donation from the First Unitarian Church in the amount of $3,033.00 to be used toward the purchase of firefighting equipment, be accepted with gratitude.

 

Order adopted with gratitude

 

D.      Communication relative to Number of People going out on an Average Basis per Fire Truck.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

E.      Communication relative to Repetitive False Alarms.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

F.                Request that technical rescue equipment donated by Wyman Gorden Company, valued at $4,700.00 be accepted with gratitude.

 

Order adopted with gratitude

 

G.          Communication relative to Estimate of Overtime Budget.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

 

A.      Communication relative to tackling the Issue of Health Care Costs.

 

Mayor Mariano recused on a roll call 10-0

 

Referred to Health Committee

 

B.      Request adoption of Salary Ordinance amendments necessary to enact changes approved in the recently enacted budget for FY 2002.

 

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

14. HUMAN RIGHTS:

 

15. INFORMATION SERVICES:

 

16. LAW:

 

A.      Communication relative to Ordinance in Effect  for Removing Items from Trash Bags Placed Curbside.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Rescinding Order to Fluoridate Water.

 

Placed on file

 

C.               Communication relative to Planning Board Process Concerning Citizen Participation.

 

Placed on file

 

D.      Communication relative to the report on the status of the lease contracts for the build out of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

17. LICENSE COMMISSION:

 

18. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:

 

A.      Communication relative to FY 02 Disproportionate Minority Confinement Challenge Grant Program Award.

 

Placed on file

 

 

 

 

B.      Communication relative to Re-Precincting and Re-Districting in Massachusetts.

 

Referred to Community Development Committee

 

C.      Request adoption of a Resolution to file and accept U.S. Department of Justice FY 2001 Nunn-Lugar-Domenici  Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program Funds.

 

Resolution adopted

 

D.      Communication relative to FY01 Governor’s Alliance against Drugs Grant.

 

Placed on file

 

E.      Request adoption of a Resolution to file and accept an FY01 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant with the Executive Office of Public Safety.

 

Resolution adopted

 

F.      Communication relative to Henry Lee Willis Center/Survey on Needle Exchange.

 

Referred to Health Committee

 

G.      Communication relative to Grant Programs to Provide Funds for Abandoned Properties Issue.

 

Placed on file

 

H.      Request adoption of a Resolution to file and accept a FY 2002 Student Awareness of Fire Education Program Grant with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety Department on Fire Services.

 

Resolution adopted

 

 

I.       Communication relative to Soft Second Loan Program Award.

 

Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 

J.       Request adoption of a Resolution to file and accept a Fiscal Year 2002 DARE Grant with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor’s Alliance Against Drugs.

 

Resolution adopted

 

19. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

 

A.      Request adoption of a Resolution to accept with Gratitude a Donation of Equipment for Green Hill Municipal Golf Course’s Junior Golf Program from the Members of Mount Pleasant Country Club.

 

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 

B.      Request adoption of a Resolution to accept with Gratitude a Donation of $20,000.00 for the Proposed Skate Park at Green Hill Park from Daniel Hartwell of 3-D Entertainment, Inc.

 

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 

C.      Communication relative to the Status of the City Hall Garage and Rear Plaza Rehabilitation.

 

Resolution adopted

 

D.      SUPPLEMENTAL – Request adoption of a Resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of the Conservation of the Senator George Frisbee Hoar Monument on City Hall Plaza from National Memorial Trust of Westborough to benefit the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department’s Worcester Common.

 

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 

 

20. POLICE:

 

A.      Communication relative to Number of Uniformed Police Officers versus Plain Clothes Police Officers over the past year.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Estimate of Overtime Budget.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

C.      Communication relative to Handicap Parking in the Amtrak Parking Lot.

 

Placed on file

 

D.      Request the acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation for the Police Athletic League from the District Attorney.

 

Order adopted with gratitude

 

E.      Communication relative to Enforcement of Parking Violations in the area of 35 Oak Ave.

 

Placed on file

 

F.      Communication relative to Increased Traffic Enforcement at Heywood Street and Massasoit Road.

 

Placed on file

 

G.      Communication relative to Hiring Additional Officers for Traffic Division.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

 

 

 

H.      SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative to Inspection of Taxicabs, Cost of a Medallion, and How the City regulates Taxicabs.

 

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

I.       SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative to Livery Licensed Vehicles Acting as Taxicabs.

 

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

 

A.      Communication relative to Cause of Overdose Deaths in Worcester in the Past 10 Years.

 

Recommitted to the City Manager

 

B.      Communication relative to June Enforcement Activities relative to Sale of Tobacco to Minors.

 

Referred to Health Committee

 

C.               Communication relative to Cities and Towns in the State that do have Public Health Nurses on their Salary Schedule.

 

Placed on file

 

D.      Communication relative to the Community Health Program Summer Report-June/July 2001.

 

Referred to Health Committee

 

22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

 

A.      Communication relative to the Worcester Vocational High School.

 

Placed on file

 

24. PUBLIC WORKS:

 

A.      Communication relative to State Construction Projects on Millbrook and Burncoat Streets.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Security and Cleanliness of Buildings taken along Route 146.

 

Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to Memorandum of Understanding with MDC/EOEA.

 

Placed on file

 

D.      Communication relative to Private Street Options on the City’s Web Site.

 

Placed on file

 

E.      Communication relative to Private Street Maintenance.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

F.      Communication relative to Neighborhood Meetings Regarding Private Street Conversion and/or Betterment Programs.

 

Placed on file

 

 

 

G.      Communication relative to Life Span of Electronic Parking Meters.

 

Placed on file

 

H.      Communication relative to Map Illustrating Residential Neighborhoods and Travel Distance Reference to Town of Holden.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

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

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

J.          Communication relative to Shrewsbury Street Improvements.

 

Placed on file

 

K.      Communication relative to Greater Worcester Access Improvement Project (GWAIP).

 

Held to be First Item of Business at the second meeting in

September

 

L.      SUPPLEMENTAL – Request adoption of a Resolution to file and accept a Three-Year Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management Lake and Pond Project Grant.

 

Resolution adopted – Reconsideration denied

 

M.     SUPPLEMENTAL - Communication relative to Kenberma Road and Impact of Infiltration Control Funds.

 

          Referred to Public Works Committee

 

 

 

25. PURCHASING:

 

A.      Communication relative to Status of the Cost of Legal Ads, and Purchasing Advertising Services.

 

Placed on file

 

B.      Communication relative to the feasibility of Buying Power in a Pool or in Bulk for the City of Worcester.

 

Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to Capacity of the City’s Towing Contractors to Store Abandoned Vehicles.

 

Placed on file

 

D.      Communication relative to Status of Compliance by Tow Truck Operators Regarding Accepting Credit Card Payments.

 

Placed on file

 

26. TREASURY:

 

A.               Request adoption of an order rescinding a 1946 Council order relative to Lake Avenue North (Teconnett Path).

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Abatements on Abandoned Buildings pursuant to Chapter 58-8.

 

Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 

C.      Request adoption of an order transferring the jurisdiction of 10 foreclosed tax title properties to the Executive Office of the City Manager and the Conservation Commission.

 

          Order adopted

 

27. VETERAN’S SERVICES:

 

28. FINANCE:

 

A.      Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C722, Bridges, and appropriated to Account #41C721, Bridges, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of contractual obligations related to the reconstruction of the bridge over Kettle Brook, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

B.      Recommend that Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two Dollars ($19,862.00) be transferred when and as received from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #26C701, Fire Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of supplementing previously approved funds for the purchase of (1) 1500 GPM Pumper Truck, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

C.      Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #50C703, School Department Technology Plan, to provide funds for the payment of contractual obligations related to installation and upgrade of network data systems at various school facilities as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($3,535,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, City Wide Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing department equipment.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

E.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for the Worcester Regional Airport.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

F.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the Amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for the Off-Street Parking Program.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

G.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for the Sewer Department.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

H.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Dollars ($567,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for the Water Department.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

I.       Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($4,240,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to public buildings owned by the city.

 

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

          (Nadeau absent)

 

J.       Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of remodeling or making extraordinary repairs to the Auditorium.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

K.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of remodeling or making extraordinary repairs to the Centrum Centre.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

L.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Federal Plaza Garage.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

M.     Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Sewer Department Building.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

N.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C784, Park Improvements, for the purpose of construction or reconstruction of municipal outdoor recreation and athletic facilities.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

O.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of construction or reconstruction and surfacing or the resurfacing of streets, private street conversions, betterment, ADA improvements and sidewalks.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

P.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of surfacing or the resurfacing of streets.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

Q.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of construction or reconstruction and surfacing or the resurfacing of the Stafford & Heard Street intersection.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

R.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C722, Bridge Repairs, for the purpose of making infrastructure improvements on the North Lake Avenue Bridge.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

S.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C797, Airport Improvements, for the purpose of making general capital improvements at the Worcester Airport.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

 

T.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of paying costs of constructing sewer systems by conducting infiltration and inflow remedy work to the City’s sewerage system.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

U.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of constructing and reconstructing sewer pumping facilities.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

V.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of paying costs related to reconstruction of sewers.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

W.     Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of paying the cost related to street flooding.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

 

X.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Surface Drains, for the purpose of paying costs related to construction of surface drains.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

Y.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, for the purpose of financing the costs of trunk sewer construction.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

Z.      Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of improving and controlling sewer overflow.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

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, Water Pump Station Rehabilitation, for the purpose of paying the costs related to water pumping and water storage tank facilities.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BB.    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, Water Mains/Clean & Line, for the purpose of paying the costs related to water main cleaning.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

CC.   Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C737, Water Meters, for the purpose of purchasing and installing water meters.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

DD.   Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of purchasing, replacing or rehabilitating of Water Department equipment.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

EE.    Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of purchasing hydrants.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FF.    Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, for the purpose of paying the costs related to water pumping and water storage tank facilities rehabilitation.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

GG.   Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C702, Land Acquisition, for the acquisition of land for open space.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

HH.   Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C715, Dam Improvements, for the purpose of improving Coes Pond Dam.

 

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

(Nadeau absent)

 

II.      Recommend that Three Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Four Dollars Sixty Eight Cents  ($336,864.68) be transferred from the following accounts:

 

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          330-01                   Pearl Elm Reserves                   $186,104.93

          330-02                   Fed. Plaza Reserves                      84,644.00

          330-03                   Off Street Reserves                       54,080.00

          330-04                   Parking Meter Reserves                 12,035.75

                                      Total                                        $336,864.68

          and appropriated to the following accounts:

 

 

 

 

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          46S501                  Pearl Elm Ordinary Maint.         $186,104.93

          46S502                  Fed. Plaza Ordinary Maint.            84,644.00

          46S503                  Off Street Ordinary Maint.             54,080.00

          46S504                  Parking Meter Ordinary Maint.       12,035.75

                                                 Total                                         $336,864.68

 

          This appropriation provides sufficient operating funds for the Off Street Parking Program for the first quarter of fiscal 2002.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

JJ.      Recommend that $40,000.00 be transferred from the following CDBG Year 24 Account:

 

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          14S40424              Green Island Center Designs       $40,000.00   

 

          and appropriated to the following account:

 

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          14S40524              Senior Center                              $40,000.00

 

          In order to provide matching funds, in collaboration with the “Friends of the Senior Center”, for the rehabilitation of the balconies and the courtyard area of the Worcester Senior Center.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

Also referred to Community Development Committee for

informational purposes

 

KK.   Recommend that Ten Thousand  Dollars ($10,000.00) be transferred from the following account:        

         

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

                    13SSAL26           Salaries                                     $10,000.00

 

          and appropriated to the following account             

 

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          14S43626              CM Housing Alliance                  $10,000.00

 

          To transfer unexpended block grant funds to the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance to provide continued staffing for the City Manager’s Commission on Homelessness.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

LL.    Request authorization to pay Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and Sixty One Cents ($7,376.61) for prior year invoices from Account #660-92000, Treasury Department Ordinary Maintenance.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

MM.  Recommend that Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from Account #290-92000, Emergency Management Department Ordinary Maintenance, and appropriated to Account #290-91000, Emergency Management Personal Services, to provide the necessary funding towards the payment of fiscal 2002 overtime expenditures for the Emergency Management Department.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

NN.   Recommend that the sum of $373,488.90 be transferred from and to the accounts listed in the fiscal 2001 year end appropriation order to balance the city’s books for the year. Also recommend that $751,836.32 be transferred from Account #330-42, Reserve for appropriation FEMA reimbursements – Snow Removal funds, and appropriated into Account #411-92000, DPW Snow Removal, to transfer the Federal Assistance granted to Worcester from the March 5-7 2001 snow storm. These funds were received on June 27, 2001 from the Federal Emergency Management Administration. This action will reduce the overall snow removal deficit at year-end to $477,087. This balance will need to be addressed through available funds when the Tax Rate is set in November 2001. Also recommend that $15,547.36 be transferred from Account #440-94000 Sewer Department Debt Service, and appropriated into Account #440-95000 Sewer Department Indirect Services, to fund a shortfall generated in this account from Worker’s Compensation claims being larger than the amount budgeted during fiscal 2001.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

OO.   Recommend that One Million Twenty Nine Thousand Eighty Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($1,029,080.14) be transferred from Account #91C762, Webster Square Fire Station, and appropriated to Account #14C703, Public Safety, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of contractual obligations associated with the rehabilitation and construction of Webster Square Fire Station, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

PP.    Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C784, Parks Improvements, and appropriated to Account #72C702, Parks Site Improvements, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of contractual obligations related to Phase I improvements at Kendrick Field, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

QQ.   SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative to Refunding Bond Loan Authorization.

 

Order adopted

 

29. MISCELLANEOUS:

 

A.      Communication relative to Process to Buy Back Retirement Time.

 

          Placed on file

 

B.          Communication relative to Centrum Lease Agreement.

 

          Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to 2001 Annual Worcester Citizen Survey.

 

          Referred to Strategic Planning Committee

 

D.               Communication relative to a meeting held on July 9, 2001, with members of the Worcester Citizens Committee for Fair Redistricting.

 

Referred to Community Development Committee

 

E.                Communication relative to Multi-year Capital Plan for the Communications Department.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

CHAIRMAN’S ORDERS

 

          74 FROM COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT - Adopted

 

74.          Request City Manager report to City Council at its August 21, 2001 meeting a plan for the development of the associated infrastructure improvements relative to the conceptual Master Plan for the South Worcester Industrial Park.

 

          75-78 FROM PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Adopted

 

75.          Request Police Department to provide a report on the number of taxicab medallions that are not in use.

 

76.          Request Administration to provide the ordinances, rules and regulations, the maintenance rules and regulations regarding the issuance of taxicab medallions.

 

77.          Request Law Department to provide historic information on what basis taxicab medallions first were issued.

 

78.          Request City Manager to find funding to take over the payments to Massachusetts Electric Co. for the eleven street lights on Oakwood Lane.

 

          79-81 FROM PUBLIC WORKS - Adopted

 

79.          Request City Manager report to City Council concerning whether a three-man crew will be developed for sidewalk repair.

 

80.          Request City Manager report to City Council on the status of the tree farm.

 

81.          Request City Manager report to City Council regarding the security plans and overall construction of the drop-off site on Ballard St.

 

          82-84 FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING - Adopted

 

82.          Request Director of Traffic Engineering to review existing handicap parking spaces currently in place on Plantation St. and report if all are being used.

 

83.          Request Director of Traffic Engineering to paint an island with arrows in the intersection of Canton St. and Harding St.

 

84.          Request Police Chief to provide additional enforcement of residential parking on Richland St.

 

ORDERS

 

85.          Request Administration report on suspected petroleum product spill in the Donna Rd. area flowing into the Beaver Brook watershed.

                                                                  (Irish, Mariano, Patton)                                                  

 

Adopted

 

 

 

86.          Request Administration to consider and offer a recommendation on consolidating all non-school department resources and responsibilities for the provision of youth programming and services (e.g. employment, violence prevention, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, transportation, mental health services, recreation) in a single department.    (Irish, Petty)

 

Councillor Irish moved to amend to add Councillor Abraham as author

 

Adopted, as amended

 

87.          Request Administration to report on the City’s Worker’s Compensation program with the following information:  1) a breakdown of all non-claim, i.e. “administration” costs, including loss control, personnel, benefits, etc.  2) a description as to how medical only claims are administered.  3) a description of all loss control activities.  4) a description of any related outside services.  

                                                                         (Irish, Gomez, Perotto)

 

Adopted

 

88.          Request City Manager consider placing night lights at the Beaver Brook Park basketball courts.  (Gomez, Murray, Abraham, Irish, Lukes, Petty, Perotto, Clancy, Patton) 

 

Councillor Gomez moved to amend to add Mayor Mariano as author

 

Adopted, as amended

 

89.          Request enforcement of noise ordinances on Shrewsbury St. in early morning hours.  (Murray, Perotto)

 

Adopted

 

90.          Request report as to Police Department programs concerning bicycle safety and ridership etiquette among our young people.  (Murray)

 

Adopted

 

91.          Request City Administration draft the appropriate zoning ordinance or bylaw concerning the building of fences, including size and design requirements.   (Murray, Patton, Abraham, Irish, Nadeau)

              

Adopted

                               

92.          Request City Administration meet with Amtrak officials to discuss current ridership of Amtrak service and what level of ridership would be needed to expand service.   (Murray)

 

Adopted

 

93.          Request City Administration develop a beautification plan for Worcester Center Boulevard, including benches, trash receptacles, green ways, public art display and tree plantings.  (Murray, Perotto)

              

Adopted

             

94.          Request City Administration report on status of maintenance improvements at Tatnuck Square Fire Station.   (Murray, Abraham)

 

Adopted

 

95.          Develop rules and regulations requiring that all street pavement openings longer than 10 feet be patched to the nearest curb.

                                  (Mariano, Clancy, Nadeau, Patton, Lukes, Abraham)

 

Mayor Mariano moved to amend to add Councillors Murray and Perotto as authors

 

Mayor Mariano moved to amend to further request that seam away from curb be a straight line that is parallel to the curb

 

Order adopted, as amended.  Report requested by August 21, 2001 City Council meeting

 

 

 

 

 

96.          Request City Manager report as to when sewer work is to be completed on the Sunderland Rd. section of Route 20.   (Clancy)

 

Adopted

 

97.          Request City Manager respond to previous Council request on the feasibility of eliminating all unnecessary one-way streets in the central business district and of providing parallel parking on Main St.

                                                                                                    (Clancy)

 

Adopted

 

98.          Request City Administration provide City Council with a detailed report concerning the fires on DeMarco Terrace, East Park Terrace and Edward St. the weekend of July 6, 2001.  (Perotto, Petty, Murray)

              

Adopted

                                            

99.          Request Administration report on the amounts and dates of rate increases for cable TV services since the signing of the last cable TV contract.   (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

100.          Request Administration to consider placing trash receptacles and directions to train tracks in the appropriate locations at Union Station.          (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

101.          Request  Administration to consider installation of facilities for the parking of bicycles used by commuters at Union Station.    (Lukes)

              

Adopted

 

 

 

                                      

102.          Request Administration to finish the repaving of Field Way, including replacing of top soil and filling of gaps between the street curbs and walkways on Field Way.   (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

103.          Request Administration forward a legal opinion regarding the City’s legal responsibility to provide for handicap accessibility in licensed cabs and/or livery services and with regard to the issuance of new taxi cab medallions.   (Lukes)

              

Adopted

                               

104.          Request a legal opinion regarding the appropriateness of setting a price on the issuance of new medallions by means of an RFP process or auction.   (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

105.          Request Administration to submit a plan and recommendations for control and regulation of the water fowl population at the City’s parks and beaches.   (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

106.          Request Administration to develop a regional plan with the cooperation of surrounding towns regarding the control and regulation of the water fowl population.  (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

107.          Request Administration to submit a report on the number and location of condemned trees and trees already removed this past and current fiscal year and those scheduled for removal, the plans and costs for replacement of those trees, the survival rate of newly replaced trees, including the types of removed trees and the types of replaced trees.

                                                                                                       (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

108.          Request Administration to consider a recommendation for appropriating money from free cash for the replacement of all trees removed the past and current year that are not currently funded.

                                                                                                (Lukes)

 

Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee

 

109.          Request Administration to develop a regional plan to aid the surrounding towns in maintaining an inventory of vacant and abandoned buildings and the plans of those buildings.   (Lukes)

                                             

Adopted

 

110.          Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the feasibility of the Worcester Police Department changing the color of their uniforms (shirts).    (Petty)

 

Councillor Petty moved to amend: Further, request City Manager consider changing the color of the Airport Police uniform

 

Adopted, as amended

 

111.          Request City Manager report to City Council on whether efforts are being made to sell the Ballard St. landfill parcel.    (Clancy)

 

Adopted

 

112.          Request City Manager report to City Council on the cost for appropriately signing the new winter parking ban on all appropriate streets.    (Clancy)

              

Adopted

                                  

113.          Request Police Chief to institute periodic speed surveillance on Eureka St. in an effort to combat speeding vehicles, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours.   (Abraham)

 

Adopted

 

114.          Request Police Chief to institute periodic speed surveillance on Clover St., Royal Rd. and Edlin St. during the hours when children are accessing and egressing the Heard St. School.   (Abraham)

 

Councillor Petty recused on a roll call 9-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

Adopted

 

115.          Request City Manager report to City Council the status of the previously reported high bacteria count and goose infestation at Lake Quinsigamond and Coes Pond and further, provide Council with details of the Administration’s plan of action to combat this public health problem.    (Abraham)

 

Adopted

 

115a.          Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the Environmental Justice Policy.  Motion-Perotto @ #7E CM – Adopted

 

115b.          Request Administration report as to the number of passengers using the shuttle from Medical City to the Senior Center.  Motion-Petty @ #8A CM – Adopted

 

115c.          Request City Manager to communicate with Medical City requesting they do a better job in providing shuttle service to elders from the Medical Center to the Senior Center.   Motion-Perotto @ #8A CM – Adopted

 

115d.          Request City Solicitor provide City Council with a copy of the language within the TIF agreement between the City and Medical City that specifically discusses the issue of shuttle service.   Motion-Abraham @ #8A CM – Adopted

 

115e.          Request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion as to the City’s ability to enforce the TIF with Medical City in relationship to the Senior Center.   Motion-Lukes @ #8A CM – Adopted

 

115f.          Request Administration provide an explanation of Item 8B of the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001 as to which items are Elder Affairs budget items.   Motion-Lukes @ #8B CM – Adopted

 

115g.          Request City Manager provide a report by the August 21, 2001 City Council meeting that indicates the number of fire companies that have been closed, number of fire stations that have been closed and a specific number of trucks that have less than three firefighters on the truck.  Motion-Mariano @ #12D CM

 

          Councillor Murray moved to amend:  Further, request report include if there is a priority in terms of closing engines as opposed to ladders.

 

          Adopted, as amended

 

115h.          Request City Manager provide a report concerning the vacation policy in the Fire Department.   Motion-Murray @ #12D CM – Adopted

 

115i.          Request City Manager report on the statute passed by the national organization concerning the manning of fire trucks and how that affects the Worcester Fire Department and how will the City of Worcester meet those standards without hiring more firefighters.  Motion-Petty @ #12D CM – Adopted

 

115j.          Request City Solicitor provide a legal opinion regarding video taping of locations where repetitive false alarms occur as to the consent issue.  Motion-Lukes @ #12E CM – Adopted

 

115k.          Request Administration to conclude and make final decisions on health insurance by February 1, 2001.  Motion-Patton @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

115L.          Request City Manager to send copies of Item 18B of the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001 to members of the Committee for Fair Redistricting.  Motion-Mariano @ #18B CM – Adopted

 

115m.          Request Administration look to maximize the number of parking spaces made available for general public use in the City Hall Garage.  Motion-Clancy @ #19C CM – Adopted

 

115n.          Request Administration consider that if the reflecting pool in the rear of City Hall is revisited and maybe reduced in size that a Walk of Honor be installed to include every person from Worcester who fought in every war who gave their life.   Motion-Clancy @ #19C CM – Adopted

 

115o.          Request City Manager to invite individuals from National Memorial Trust of Westborough to a future City Council meeting to be recognized for their donation of the conservation of the Senator George Frisbee Hoar monument on City Hall Plaza.  Motion-Murray @ #19D CM – Adopted

 

115p.          Request City Clerk report on the extent and cause of overdose deaths in the City of Worcester in the past ten years.   Motion-Irish @ #21A CM – Adopted

 

115q.          Request City Manager to  notify City Council at the completion of the Private Street Maintenance Program, specifically, what streets were done, what remains to be done, what is the cost to complete the work and a recommendation for funding.  Motion-Mariano @ #24E CM – Adopted

 

115r.          Request City Manager consider sending the brochure on private street maintenance to all property owners who live on private streets.  Motion-Abraham @ #24F CM – Adopted

 

115s.          Request City Manager report to City Council  as to how many times the City Manager’s Committee on the Airport access road has meet and dates of those meetings.    Motion-Mariano @ #24K CM - Adopted   

 

115t.          Request Administration, no later than the second meeting in September, present City Council with the following:  1) Report of the Access Road Committee relative to the access road issue.  2) City Manager to present his recommendation relative to an access road in the City.   Motion-Mariano @ #24K CM – Adopted

 

115u.          Request City Manager to ask Massport if they want to change the contract with the City for operation of the Worcester Regional Airport relative to an access road.  Motion-Lukes @ #24K CM – Adopted

 

115v.          Request City Solicitor review the clause in the contract between the City and Massport for operation of the Worcester Regional Airport relative to the access road and report to City Council whether it is mandatory or discretionary.   Motion-Lukes @ #24K CM – Adopted

 

115w.          Request City Solicitor report if the City has the option of closing the Worcester Regional Airport.  What would be the consequences of not operating the Airport.  What would be the consequences if the City operates the Airport.  What are the consequences if the City chooses a no-build option.   Motion-Lukes @ #24K CM – Adopted

 

115x.          Request Administration report on the 800,000 and 1,000,000 passengers per year at the Worcester Regional Airport as to how many cars that is per hour.   Motion-Murray @ #24K CM – Adopted

 

115y.          Request City Manager report at the August 21, 2001 City Council meeting in terms of a comprehensive strategy for addressing abandoned cars.  Motion-Murray @ #25C CM – Adopted

 

115z.          Request Administration report on what other funds the Friends of the  Senior Center are holding and for what purposes.  Motion-Lukes @ #28JJ CM – Adopted

 

115aa.Request Administration provide the borders used in the 2001 Annual Worcester Citizen Survey.  Motion-Clancy @ #29C CM – Adopted

 

115bb.Request City Manager to send copies of Item 29D of the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001 to members of the Committee for Fair Redistricting.  Motion-Mariano @ #29D CM – Adopted

 

115cc.Request City Manager obtain a written response from the Secretary of State relative to Item 2) as contained in Item 29D of the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001.  Further, request a response relative to Items 2), 3) & 5) by the August 21, 2001 City Council meeting.  Further, relative to Item 4) to identify the date of vacancy.  Motion-Clancy @ #29D CM – Adopted

 

115dd.Request Administration report as to what kind of guidelines are in place for a City to issue a special language ballot.  Further, request a report as to the number of communities that have special language ballots.  Motion-Lukes @ #29D CM – Adopted

 

115ee.Request Administration report relative to either finding another location for the Communications Department other than the Police Department, obtaining a cost benefit analysis for relocating the Communications Department and a cost benefit analysis for a new system altogether.     Motion-Petty @ #29E CM – Adopted

 

115ff.Request City Manager to contact the State Legislative Delegation to request an environmental police patrol for Lake Quinsigamond.  Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

115gg.Request City Manager report to City Council on costs and feasibility of traffic and pedestrian lighting at the Lake Ave./Hamilton St. intersection.  Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

115hh.Request City Manager report to City Council on the steps that might be taken to provide for traffic safety on Granite St at Standard Auto, including but not limited to proper curbing to delineate the public roadway and the use of no parking signs.  Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

115ii.Request Administration to prepare an Urban Housing Zone application for the Pleasant-Chestnut neighborhood consistent with the Mass. House of Representatives housing proposals.  Irish, Nadeau – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

115jj.Request Administration to look into the completion of sidewalks and curb cuts along Park Ave. from Salisbury St. to Sagamore Rd.  Gomez – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

115kk.Request Administration to resurface the remaining portion of Wedgewood Rd. this season with the section currently under contract.  Abraham – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

115LL.Request Administration to provide an updated spreadsheet relative to the status of Certified Projects and submit this to the Commerce and Development Committee for their August 1, 2001 meeting.  Motion-Patton @ #7C CM – Adopted

 

115mm.Request Administration report as to who are the principals of New Worcester Associates.  Motion-Patton @ #8CC – Adopted

 

115nn.Request Administration provide City Council with a follow-up report on the meeting between members of the business community in back of Union Station, the Chief Development Officer and the WBDC.  Motion-Lukes @ #8CC – Adopted

 

115oo.Request Administration report on the $200,000.00 budgeted for a study of opening the Blackstone Canal and how it will impact on Washington Sq.  Motion-Lukes @ #8CC - Adopted

 

          116-122 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

116.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  PAUL REVERE RD.

 

117.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  OLD COLONY RD.

 

118.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  SURREY LANE.

 

119.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  JEFFREY RD.

 

120.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  WESTWOOD DR.

                                                

121.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  WESTWOOD CIRCLE.

 

122.          ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT:  MONMOUTH RD.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

123.   James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting computation of the legal debt margin for the City as of May 31, 2001.

                                                

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

124.   James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting Auditors Report – May 31, 2001.

 

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

124a.  James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting update concerning the amount of Free Cash as of June 30, 2001 that will be certified by the Department of Revenue.

 

Placed on file

 

125.          Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting 2000-2001 Annual Report.

 

Placed on file

 

RESOLUTION

 

125a.  That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the designation of the new Providence St., McKeon Rd. Extension as Firefighters Square in honor of the six fallen Worcester Firefighters.   Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted – Council rescinded previous Order (12B CM April 24, 2001)

 

126.          RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE:  No Action Taken

 

          FINANCE

a)                 #4B CM  June 19, 2001

Communication of the City Manager relative to Breakdown of New Growth Figures over the past 10 years.

 

 

REPORTS

 

          127 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

 

127.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Conceptual Master Plan for the South Worcester Industrial Park: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the City Council accepts the Conceptual Master Plan for the South Worcester Industrial Park.

 

          128 GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW

 

128.          REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jonathan Finkelstein on behalf of Batista Family requesting to amend the Zoning Map for that area bounded by Austin St., Queen St. and Piedmont St. from RG-5 to BG-3.0.

                   

          129-131 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

 

129.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of John Nuzzolilo on behalf of the Rolling Oaks Homeowners Association requesting the City of Worcester to take over the payments being made to Mass. Electric (National Grid) for the 11 street lights on Oakwood Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the City of Worcester hereby accepts the annual costs for the 11 street lights on Oakwood Lane, subject to funding.

                                                 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Petitions requesting street lights: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.

 

130.          Frederick Pilat request installation of a street light in front of 3 Camden Ave.

 

131.   Martin Soderlund request a street light in the vicinity of 22 Broome Ave.

 

          132 & 133 ACCEPTED

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed on file.

 

132.          Richard Williams et al request additional street light located at the end of Mattson Ave. to brighten up area.

 

133.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Ernest George request installation of a street light in front of #26 and #22 Broome Ave.

 

          134-176 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

 

134.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Joseph Borelli et al requesting to make Nanita St. public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

                                                   

135.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Albert P. Etre, A.P. Etre Builders, Inc. requesting to accept Valente Dr. as a public way:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

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

 

136.          Warren Chenery et al request private street maintenance on Crawford St.

 

137.   Grace Feeley et al request private street maintenance on Bullard Ave.

                                                 

138.   Marc & Susan Smith et al request private street maintenance on the private portion of Drexel St.

 

139.          Councillor Joseph Petty on behalf of John Collins et al request private street maintenance on Tiverton Parkway from Nordica St. north a distance of 575’.

 

140.   Susan & John Clemente et al request private street maintenance on private portion of Camden Ave.

 

141.   Louis Paquette et al request private street maintenance on Winnipeg St.

 

142.          Michael Dillon request private street maintenance on Breeze Dr.

 

143.          Francis Bird request private street maintenance in front of 61 Derby St.

 

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

 

144.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request to resurface Hancock Hill Dr. from Ardmore Rd. northerly and westerly to Kanes Crossing.

                                                      

145.          Councillor Stephen G. Abraham on behalf of Francis & Susan Gately request Kenilworth Rd. be resurfaced.

 

146.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Thomas Lawton, John Pedone & George Coleman request Public Works resurface Oleum Court.

 

147.          Councillor Stephen T. Patton on behalf of Sean Hastings request repaving of Apollo Rd.

                                             

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

 

148.          Michael Conrad request Public Works repair or replace sidewalk in front of 4 Sherwood Rd.

 

149.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Robert Penny request sidewalk repair in front of 101 Randolph Rd.

 

150.          Councillor Timothy Murray on behalf of Joanne Riccardi request repair of sidewalk in front of 398 Burncoat St.

 

151.          Pamela Parsons request sidewalk repair/replacement on Erie Ave. from Bus Stop to Country Club Blvd.

 

152.          Councillor Stephen G. Abraham & Councillor Timothy P. Murray request sidewalk repair at 586 Chandler St.

 

153.          Rudolph Sunal et al request sidewalk repair in front of 32 Varnum St. and around the corner on Cleveland St. to #44 beginning at Stafford St.

 

154.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau request Public Works repair sidewalk between 67-69 Southgate St.

                                                     

155.          Stephen Jorjorian, Advance Plating Corp. request repair of concrete sidewalk located about 75’ from the guardrail in front of 363 Franklin St.

 

156.          Councillor Timothy P.  Murray on behalf of Albert Gammal requesting sidewalk repair in front of 73 Sagamore Rd.

 

157.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Michael Schaffer request emergency sidewalk repair in front of 44-46 Richmond Ave.

 

158.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request sidewalk repair at 14 Louise St.

 

159.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request sidewalk repair at 35 Louise St.

 

160.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 36 Beaconsfield Rd.

 

161.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 40 Beaconsfield Rd.

 

162.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 44 Beaconsfield Rd.

 

163.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 72 Beaconsfield Rd.

 

164.          Councillor Stephen G. Abraham on behalf of Ara Heroian request sidewalk repair in front of 147 Newton Ave. North.

 

165.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Maria Drosides request emergency sidewalk repair in front of 23 Chamberlain Parkway.

 

166.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Nichole Hazard request Public Works repair sidewalk in front of 2 Glenwood St.

 

167.          Richard Sanderson request repair work on City side of driveway and walk at 19 Eunice Ave.

                                          

168.          Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Richard Blasé request sidewalk repair in front of 238 Highland St.

 

169.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto request sidewalk repair at 15, 17 & 19 Wrentham Rd.

 

170.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Abby Rad, Pro Tech, Inc. requesting to extend water main approximately 180’ on Onset St. to Lots, 1, 2, 3 and 4.  To be done at Petitioner’s expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

                                            

171.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Bottis, Jr., Physical Plant Director, Clark University to extend existing storm drain line in Park Ave. from the intersection of Park Ave. and Downing St., up Downing St. a distance of approximately 340’ to the Downing St. School.  To be done at the expense of the Petitioner:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

172.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Luigi DiGioia requesting to extend 2” PVC force main sewer on Chequesett Rd. from existing cleanout manhole, westerly 200’ at my own expense and under a prior agreement: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

 

 

173.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Albert Gould requesting to extend an 8” sewer line for 150’ on Carter Way.  All work to be done under a prior agreement and at my expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

174.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Andre Yanni requesting a portion of the guardrail across from 161 North Lake Ave. be removed to have access to Lake Quinsigamond:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

175.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Worcester Common Ground requesting Public Works provide water service to the Austin/Newbury St. Community Playground:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to review any unexpended CDBG monies to identify a source of locating a water service connection to the Austin/Newbury Community Playground.

 

176.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS  Upon the Petition of Peter Dawson, Esquire on behalf of Ronald Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Town of Paxton requesting to amend the Water Agreement between the City of Worcester and the Town of Paxton:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

                                            

          177-214 ACCEPTED

 

177.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of David J. Rushford, City Clerk transmitting communication relative to utilizing space at the Outlet Mall and/or Senior Center as Satellite City Halls for issuing of Marriage, Death, Birth Certificates, etc.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

 

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

 

178.          Transmitting communication relative to drainage problem at 1 Ruth St.

 

179.          Transmitting communication relative to Southbridge St. flooding study.

 

180.          Transmitting communication relative to compensation of snow plow inspectors – routes they are responsible to inspect.

 

181.          Transmitting communication relative to Grime Watch Program – March 2001 Activity.

                                         

182.          Transmitting communication relative to Grime Watch Program – April 2001 Activity.

 

183.          Transmitting communication relative to Spring Sweeping Program.

 

184.          Transmitting communication relative to our current Street Sweeping Program.

 

185.          Transmitting communication relative to Water Quality Education/Bottled Water.

 

186.          Transmitting communication relative to the time line for making repairs to Airport Dr.

 

187.          Transmitting communication relative to Cost for Pothole Repairs.

 

188.          Transmitting communication relative to sunken sidewalk in the vicinity of 576 Franklin St.

 

189.          Transmitting communication relative to the Sidewalk Reconstruction Program.

 

190.          Transmitting communication relative to Kenberma Rd. Sewer Problem Status.

 

191.          Transmitting communication relative to Kenberma Rd. Sewer Problem Status.

 

192.          Transmitting communication relative to Manholes on James St. before the Auburn Line.

 

193.          Transmitting communication relative to maintaining King & Queen Sts. during a snowstorm.

 

194.          Transmitting communication relative to Yard Waste and Leaf Program.

 

195.          Transmitting communication relative to streets that have been petitioned for resurfacing.

 

196.          Transmitting communication relative to Progress Report/Construction.

 

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

 

197.          Councillor Juan A. Gomez on behalf of Angel S. Medina et al requesting to make public Erie Ave. (from Tacoma St. westerly to Chino Ave., approximately 815 ft.)

 

198.          Councillor Juan A. Gomez on behalf of Angel S. Medina et al requesting to make public Chino Ave. (from Bullard Ave. to Erie Ave.)

 

199.          Representative John Fresolo on behalf of Francis Bird requesting to make public the private portion of Derby St. from Houghton St. southerly.

 

200.   James Leahy requesting to make Ely St. public.

 

201.   Dean Schneyer requesting to make public Julien Ave.

 

202.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS  Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Ralph Carpenter et al to make public Erie Ave.:  recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

 

 

 

            

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions:  recommend Petitioners be given leave to withdraw.

 

203.          Michael Bowie requesting Public Works to extend sewer line on Northampton St. by 120’ to service building at 22/24 Northampton St.

                                          

204.          Councillor Stephen G. Abraham requesting installation of curbing at 14 St. Kevin Rd.

 

205.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of George Harvey requesting sidewalk repair in front of 23 Electric St.

 

206.          Councillor Stephen G. Abraham requesting repair of sidewalk in front of 79 Coolidge Rd.

 

207.          Councillor Stephen G. Abraham requesting sidewalk repair at 6 Wyola Dr.

 

208.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting Public Works repair sidewalk at 140 Perry Ave.

 

209.          Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Christine Haig requesting Public Works resurface Olga Ave.

                                                   

210.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting resurfacing of Louise St.

 

211.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting resurfacing of Stockton St.

 

212.          Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Paul Thoutsis requesting Public Works resurface Greenbush Rd.

 

213.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Boyden St. Residents requesting Public Works resurface Boyden St.

 

214.          Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Thomas Lawton, John Pedone & George Coleman requesting Public Works resurface East Park Terrace.

 

 

          215-225 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

 

215.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bernadette Pinnataro requesting handicap parking in front of 27 Suffield St.:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to provide for handicap parking in front of 27 Suffield St. for a trial period of 90 days.

                                                  

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

 

216.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Austin St. Task Force request crosswalk be painted at Chandler and Piedmont Sts. intersection.

 

217.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Austin St. Task Force request crosswalk painting at 86 Austin St.

                                               

218.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Raymond V. Mariano and Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf of Robert Walley, Principal, Mill Swan School request Traffic & Parking Committee to install two illuminated (flashing ) School Speed Zone signs on each side of Mill St. near the school: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to provide funds to install two illuminted (flashing) School Speed Zone signs on each side of Mill St. near Mill Swan School.

 

219.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Spillane, Attorney for UnumProvident Corp. requesting installation of a traffic light at the corner of Cedar and Chestnut Sts.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to provide funds to install pedestrian activated traffic signal at the corner of Cedar and Chestnut Sts.

 

 

 

 

 

220.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request WRTA consider reducing space for Bus Stop in front of Upsala St. Elder Apartment building and use driveway space as part of said stop: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order authorizing the Traffic Engineer to relocate Bus Stop on Louise St.

                                           

221.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mozam Qutab, Ayurveda International, Inc. requesting a Commercial Loading Zone be located in front of 21 West St.:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

222.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Raymond V. Mariano and Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf of Robert Walley, Principal, Mill Swan School requesting Traffic & Parking Committee to increase traffic enforcement from 7:50 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. in the vicinity of Mill Swan School:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

                                               

223.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Steven Erickson requesting Traffic Engineer to investigate traffic problems on Clover St.:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install “Thickly Settled” sign and “Curve Warning” sign with 20 MPH sign attached on Clover St.

 

224.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of State Representative John Fresolo requesting installation of driveway clearance signs at the entrance to the Twin Oaks Condominiums at 1199 and 1203 Grafton St. in the interest of public safety of motorists and pedestrians: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install “Do Not Block Driveway” signs at the entrance to the Twin Oaks Condominiums.

 

 

 

 

225.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councillor Joseph Petty requesting Traffic Engineering install an enhanced crosswalk and advisory signage on Main St. from the corner of Apricot St. to the corner of Grand View Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

          226-243 - ACCEPTED

 

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

 

226.          Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Sr. Mary Thomas Senckowski request Traffic Engineer review whether there are resident parking problems or other parking problems on Richland St.

 

227.          Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Dot Reid request review of traffic signage in the area of Greenwood/Millbury St. and Reeves St.

 

228.          Melanie Willett request addition of two Stop signs on Burncoat St. where it crosses Fairhaven Rd. making this a four-way stopping intersection. 

 

229.          Mayor Raymond V. Mariano and Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf of Robert Walley, Principal, Mill Swan School request Traffic & Parking Committee to install a mast arm with flashing yellow beacon at the intersection of Mill and June Sts.

 

230.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Sophie Brozowski request an island or a post with huge reflector at intersection of Canton and Harding Sts.

 

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

                                                

231.          Transmitting communication relative to Revised Ordinances of 1996 relative to handicap parking signage for towing of vehicles illegally parked in handicap parking spaces.

 

232.          Transmitting communication relative to Traffic Study and Signalization on Mill St. in the vicinity of the Mill Swan School.

 

233.          Transmitting communication relative to parking problems and lack of parking on Shrewsbury St.

 

234.          Transmitting communication relative to traffic study – Mill St.

 

235.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Hysen Koka requesting handicap parking in front of 6 Norman Ave.: recommend Report and Petition be placed on file.

 

236.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Works upon the Petition of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Sophie Brozowski requesting an island with reflectors at the beginning of Canton St. at the intersection of Harding St.:  recommend Report and Petition be placed on file.

                                           

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

 

237.          Joseph Rossetti request a No Parking ban on Hastings Rd. from Button St. to West Boylston St.

 

238.          Anthony Ruggieri requesting that parking in front of 57-59 Hamilton St. be made resident parking only or tenant parking only.

 

239.          Councillor Stephen Patton requesting to reverse the winer parking ban on Leeds St. from Whitmarsh Ave. to Summerhill Ave.

 

240.          Richard & Jacqueline Forlani requesting pedestrian walk light and a No Turn on Red light sign at the intersection of Park Ave. and Sagamore Rd.

 

 

 

 

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitioners be given leave to withdraw.

 

241.   Dr. Mozam Qutab request resident parking only in front of 21 West St.

 

242.   Dr. Mozam Qutab request handicap parking in front of 21 West St.

 

243.          Michael Grandone request removal of trees on the center median strip that runs the length of Shrewsbury St. widening and paving and curb removal of said median, then allowing diagonal parking down the center of the boulevard.

 

TO BE ORDAINED

 

          244-276 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL 10-0 (Nadeau absent)

 

244.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 150 Ingleside Ave.

 

245.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 17 Birch St.

                                                    

246.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 21 North Woodford St.

 

247.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking on the corner of Plantation and Leon Sts.

 

248.          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Stop signs on Raymond St. at Fifth Ave. to face north and southbound traffic.

 

249.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to extend two hour parking in front of 36 Upsala St.

 

250.Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of       1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 264 Shrewsbury St.

 

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking on the west side of Seward St. near Shrewsbury St.

                                  

251.          Amending Section 33(f)(2) of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind in its entirety Schedule 10 and inserting in its place a new Schedule 10 – Street approaches where Right Turn on Red is Prohibited.

 

252.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 11 Suffolk St. at light pole #2.

 

253.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 159 Austin St.

 

254.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 12 Wall St.

                                     

255.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 69 Dustin St.

 

256.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking in front of 1 Suffolk St.

 

257.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the east side of Woodland St. between Claremont St. and Oberlin St. between December 1 and April 1.

 

258.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the west side of Bridgeport St. between Granite St. and Taunton St. from December 1 to April 1.

 

259.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking on the south side of Pleasant St. near St. Elmo Rd.

 

260.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for one hour parking on the west side of West St. near William St.

 

261.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for one hour parking on the south side of Pleasant St. near Merrick St.

 

262.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 30 minute parking on the north side of Hamilton St. near Ingleside Ave.

 

263.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind prohibited parking on the west side of Beacon St. between Lagrange St. and Oread St.

 

264.          Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to revise resident permit parking on the east side of Rodney St. near Belmont St.

 

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking on the east side of Rodney St. near Belmont St.

 

265.          Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind resident permit parking on Creston St.

 

266.          Amending Section 74 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to allow right turns only for westbound traffic on Dorchester St. into Vernon St.

         

267.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for one hour parking meters on the south side of Myrtle St. between Southbridge St. and Portland St.

 

268.          Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to reserve the two left lanes for southbound traffic on Lincoln St. at Belmont St. to turn left.

 

269.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind one hour parking meters on the east side of High St. near Chatham St.

                                            

270.          Amending Section 51 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind taxi stand on the south side of Mechanic St. near Main St.

 

271.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for one hour parking meters on the south side of Mechanic St.

 

272.          Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to revise the winter parking ban on Kingsbury St.

 

273.          Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to revise the winter parking ban on Lagrange St.

                                              

274.          Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to revise the winter parking ban on West Boylston St.

 

275.          Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Occupational Group C – Information Services – Project Manager GIS.

 

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

        

TABLED ITEMS

 

277.   Order – Request Rules Committee to review the procedure used by City Council for election of individuals to the Library Board of Trustees.  (Abraham)  (Tabled December 19, 2000)  No Action Taken

 

278.          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to city employees serving on Boards and Commissions.  (Tabled April 3, 2001)  No Action Taken

 

 

         

279.   Order – Request City Manager contact the Mass Port Authority and request they provide the City Council with efforts being made to market the initiation of American Airlines flights between Worcester and Chicago, including information on pricing.  (Petty, Murray, Perotto)   (Tabled May 22, 2001)   Taken off the Table and adopted

 

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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

AUGUST 21, 2001 – 4:00 P.M.