CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 30, 2001

7:00 P.M.

 

                                                               Convened:  7:12 P.M.

                                                             Adjourned:  8:05 P.M.

 

 

1.       INVOCATION – Rev. Michael Bafaro, Pastor

                                       Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – St. Ann Parish

                                  

2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

 

3.                 ROLL CALL – All present except Councillor Gomez who arrived

                                    at 7:30 P.M.

 

4.       ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

4a.     ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

PETITIONS

 

          5-7 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD

 

5.       Robert L. Moylan, Jr., Commissioner, Public Works requesting installation of sewers in Alpine St. from Vernon St. to Sterling St., approximately 600’.

 

6.       Charles Monahan, Jr. request the current 608’ long right-of-way beginning at another right-of-way which begins at 356 Salisbury St. be added to the Official Map of the City of Worcester and further, request that this 608’ long private street be named Reed Rd.

 

7.       Charles Monahan, Jr. request the current right-of-way beginning at 356 Salisbury St. and continuing in a northerly direction approximately 376’ be added to the Official Map of the City of Worcester and further, request that this private street be named Monahan Way.

 

          8-11 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

8.       Wayne Rawan request Public Works resurface Kinnicut Rd. where needed.                                           

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9.       Councillor Stephen G. Abraham on behalf of Edward Waldorf request water structures in the street and sidewalk areas of Parsons Hill Dr. be repaired by making them flush with the pavement so as to avoid injury to pedestrians and vehicles.

 

10.     Angel Medina et al request private street maintenance on Chino Ave.

                                                 

11.     Angel Medina et al request private street maintenance on Erie Ave.

 

11a.   Brian Woodman et al request private street maintenance on Jolma Rd.  Referred to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

          12-14 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

 

12.     Mark Kalil request Blind Driveway sign in front of 8 Adams St.

 

13.     Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request current parking prohibitions in front of Dean Florist, 1116 Pleasant St. be removed and in place thereof have re-instituted the one hour parking spaces that existed at this location for many years.

 

14.     Stacy Mattioli, Cutler Real Estate Management request to have two Bus Stop signs located near Halcyon Hill Condominiums be moved closer to the entrance of Country Club Boulevard.

 

14a.   Councillor Timothy P. Murray & Councillor Michael C. Perotto on behalf of Margaret Lucci request to reverse winter parking ban on Green Hill Parkway west of Paine St.   Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

          15 REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER –PETITIONER

               SPOKE

 

15.     Rev. Michael Bafaro, Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - St. Ann Parish requests to address the City Council on October 30, 2001 relative to the progress of the Vocational School issue.

 

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CHAIRMAN’S ORDERS

 

          16-18 FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Adopted

 

16.     Request Election Commission to provide City Council with a copy of the Delete Voter List in the beginning of 2002.

 

17.     Request City Manager to communicate once again with the Election Commission his request that the use of a bilingual ballot be continued in future elections.

 

18.     Request Election Commission report to City Council subsequent to the November 6, 2001 Municipal Election the degree of success they realized in placing bilingual poll workers in those voting locations that receive large numbers of Spanish speaking voters.

                                                                                               

          19-21 FROM MILITARY AFFAIRS - Adopted

 

19.     Request City Manager provide City Council with a report within two weeks setting forth his recommendations on the process of verifying pay differentials between military pay and municipal pay, broken out by department for those municipal employees called up to active service.

 

20.     Request the Budget Director provide City Council with a comprehensive report on the overtime spending in this year’s budget, including details of the deployment of public safety personnel, in light of the number of call-ups anticipated and calculating in the suspected retirements from these respective departments.

                                                    

21.     Request City Manager consider the creation of an employment pool wherein active employees might contribute accrued time-off to be used by other employees called up to active duty.

 

          22-24 FROM PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION –

                     Adopted

 

22.     Request Parks Commissioner to consider trimming the public shade trees on New York St. to assist in deterring illegal activity during the hours of darkness.

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23.     Request Parks Commissioner to consider trimming city shade trees in the vicinity of 25 North Woodford St.

 

24.     Request Traffic  and Parking Committee to consider installing pedestrian crossing light on Mountain St. West at the On-Ramp to I-190.

 

          25-34 FROM PUBLIC WORKS - Adopted

 

25.     Request City Manager to conduct a study on the long term needs to handle northwest/southwest traffic flow in the Grove St./Salisbury St. area to alleviate pressure in our residential neighborhoods, including but not limited to requiring roadway improvements to be paid for in part by subdivision developers.

 

26.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with an updated report on the lease contracts for space at the Worcester Memorial Auditorium.

                                                                                                      

27.     Request Administration to submit to City Council a chart detailing the sequential placements of each of the portraits of the former Mayors and additionally request a representative of the Administration to meet with the Public Works Committee to discuss the location of present and future Mayoral portraits.

 

28.     Request Parks Commissioner to provide City Council with a report providing basic data on the utilization of the office space in City Hall showing the amount of employees and square footage per office.

 

29.     Request Commissioner of Public Works report to City Council concerning the tentative agreement reached between the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District and the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the discharge permit and the facility’s plan implementation.

                                             

30.     Request City Manager to recommend $250,000.00 per year for an accessible sidewalk program.

 

31.     Request Commissioner of Public Works report to City Council various solutions to the sight problem for residents accessing and egressing their homes on Millbrook St. near Burncoat St.

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32.     Request Traffic and Parking Committee to conduct a public hearing to discuss with the property owners of Grove St. Terrace the City’s interests in imposing parking restrictions on Grove St. Terrace if it is converted to a public street in it’s current narrow width.

 

33.     Request Commissioner of Public Works to report to City Council his position on making public Barry Road Extension.

 

34.     Request Commissioner of Public Works to provide City Council with a report on the locations of sanitary and surface sewers in the Chester/West Chester St. neighborhood.

                                                     

ORDERS

 

35.     Request Administration report on the impact of a state budget shortfall upon the City’s current budget and to report on its recommendations regarding any plan regarding cuts or strategies responding to any projected loss of state funds.  (Lukes)

 

Adopted

                                               

36.     Request Administration report on the number of uncertified teachers enrolled in the city’s retirement system, the duration of employment by the School Department and what pre-employment physicals are required by the School Department.   (Lukes)

 

Adopted

 

37.     Request Administration report on the feasibility of initiating a citywide job freeze and attrition strategy either across the board or on a consideration of each position as that position becomes vacant, including but not limited to resignation, retirement and attrition or termination.  (Lukes)

 

Councillor Murray moved to amend: Further, request City Manager report on the process for reviewing positions in each department in terms of the use of technology

 

Order adopted, as amended

 

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38.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a strategic plan for budgetary issues in light of the projected deficit in state revenues.         (Petty)

                                               

Adopted

 

39.     Request City Council consider the small business exemption when considering the tax rate.  (Nadeau, Clancy, Lukes, Mariano)

 

Adopted

 

40.     Request Administration report to City Council on the availability of surplus Community Development Block Grant monies allocated towards improvements at Hadwen Park and if additional work might be undertaken there with said surplus monies.   (Abraham)

 

Councillor Perotto moved to amend: Further, request City Manager

include in report the master plan for Hadwen Park and funds available

for Hadwen Park

 

Councillor Nadeau moved to amend:  Further, request report as to the

eligibility of Hadwen Park for Block Grant funds

 

Councillor Clancy moved to amend: Further, request a report on

current surpluses in this year’s Block Grant budget

 

Order adopted, as amended

 

41.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report detailing the information provided to the public at the Citywide Crime Watch meeting held on Wednesday, October 24, 2001.    (Abraham)

                                               

Adopted

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42.     Request Administration report regarding the relocation of a group home operated by Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. from 41 Wellington St.  Further, request Administration to contact the Commonwealth of Mass. Department of Mental Health as to the history of how, why and when this site was chosen, the process taken, including any issues regarding zoning.    (Abraham)

 

Adopted

 

43.     Request City Manager to consider requesting the Parks Commissioner to coordinate a collaborative effort between the Tufts Veterinary School, the Ecotarium and the Worcester Parks and Recreation Department to explore the feasibility of creating an enhanced animal park as part of the overall renovations and improvements to Green Hill Park.   (Petty, Murray, Abraham)

 

Councillor Irish moved to amend to include the Vocational School in

this effort

 

Order adopted, as amended

                                                        

44.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report concerning whether the debriefing meetings held after this year’s Latino Festival 2001 have resulted in any formal recommendations for making next year’s event even more successful.   (Petty)

 

Adopted

 

45.     Request City Manager to determine whether the substantial number of veterans residing in Central New England is substantial enough to warrant our petitioning the Veterans Administration to expand the out-patient clinic in Worcester to a full-fledged medical facility.          (Petty, Murray)

 

Adopted

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46.     Request City  Administration consider removing parking meters from a portion of the Francis J. McGrath Municipal Parking Lot immediately adjacent to the new main entrance to the Worcester Public Library and in place thereof install several one-hour free parking spaces for library patrons.   (Murray)

 

Adopted

 

47.     Request Administration consider preparing a Request-For-Proposals concerning possible development of the Francis J. McGrath Municipal Parking Lot.    (Murray)

 

Adopted

 

48.             Request City Manager recommend a process for awarding an annual “City Worker of the Year” award.  Said process may be similar to the School Department’s “Teacher of the Year” award.   (Mariano)

 

Mayor Mariano moved to amend to add all Councillors as authors

 

Order adopted, as amended

 

49.     Request City Manager recommend a process for the establishment of a City of  “Worcester Employee Hall of Fame”.  Said recognition to include all past and future Thomas Green Award recipients, as well as all “City Worker of the Year” recipients.   (Mariano)

 

Mayor Mariano moved to amend to add all Councillors as authors

 

Order adopted, as amended

 

49a.   That the City Council meeting of November 6, 2001 is hereby cancelled.  Motion-Mariano at beginning of City Council meeting – Adopted

 

49b.   That the Tax Classification hearing to determine tax rates for residential, commercial, industrial and personal properties for Fiscal Year 2002 will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 7:00 P.M.  Motion-Mariano @ #35CC – Adopted

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49c.   Request Administration provide City Council with an updated memo concerning commercial assessments by the November 20, 2001 City Council meeting.   Motion-Clancy @ #39CC – Adopted

 

49d.   Request Administration report as to why the veterans clinic in the old federal building was closed.  Motion-Abraham @ #45CC – Adopted

 

49e.   Request City Manager to do everything he can in preparation of the Fiscal 2003 budget to try and facilitate continuing health insurance and supplemental pay for those individuals called up to military service.   Motion-Murray @ #53CC – Adopted

 

49f.    Request Administration to correct the overgrown brush on the sidewalks from Ludlow St. up to the Leicester town line on both sides.  Abraham – Suspension of Rules - Adopted

 

          50 & 51 ADOPTED

 

50.     SEWER ASSESSMENT:  NORTON ST.

 

51.     SEWER ASSESSMENT:  MINOTS ST.

                                                      

COMMUNICATIONS

 

52.             Helen A. Friel, Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee transmitting the 2000 Annual Report of the Worcester Public Schools.

 

Referred to Education Committee

                                                      

53.     Thomas R. Hoover, City Manager transmitting communication relative to the status of City employees called to active duty.

 

Referred to Military Affairs Committee

 

54.     Thomas R. Hoover, City Manager transmitting communication recommending a salary increase to the position of Assistant City Clerk.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

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55.     David J. Rushford, City Clerk recommending the appointment of Lisa M. Thomas of 73 Harlem St. as Assistant City Clerk.

         

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 11-0

 

CHAIRMAN’S RESOLUTION

 

          56 FROM MILITARY AFFAIRS

 

56.     That the City Council go on record in favor of continuing to provide health coverage for those municipal employees called up to active military service.

                                                   

Placed on file

RESOLUTION

 

56a.   The City Council hereby recognizes the Jacob Hiatt School on receiving the Blue Ribbon Award.  Petty – Suspension of Rules – Adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

57.     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

 

          58-60 ACCEPTED

 

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

 

58.     Transmitting communication relative to Re-Precincting and Re-Districting in Massachusetts.

                                                    

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59.     Transmitting communication relative to a meeting held July 9, 2001 with members of the Worcester Citizens Committee for Fair Redistricting.

                                                     

60.     Transmitting communication relative to the Worcester Citizens Committee for Fair Redistricting.

 

          61-63 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

61.     REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Ben & Angelique Carlson requesting to make public Roy St.

 

62.     REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Ben & Angelique Carlson requesting to make public Dewar Dr.

 

63.     REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Councillor Stephen Patton requesting Public Works install sewers in lower Chester St.

 

          64-66 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

 

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

 

64.     Dorothy Gish et al requesting a street light at the entrance to I-190 for pedestrians crossing after dusk.

                                                  

65.     James Gallagher requesting installation of one street light on Farnum St. across from #21.

 

66.     Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Maritza Delacruz requesting a streetlight at 16 New York St.

                                                      

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          67-70 & 72-75 ACCEPTED – 71 RECOMMITTED TO PUBLIC

          SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

67.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Martin Israel, President and Treasurer, Dial Away Co., Inc. requesting installation of street lights at the intersection of Main St. and Ludlow St.:  recommend Petition be referred to Traffic and Parking Committee as amended to change streets lights to traffic light.

                                                                                                 

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

 

68.     Anthony Vigliotti requesting a street light in front of 25 North Woodford St.

 

69.     Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Barbara Janita et al requesting street lights along McKeon Rd.

 

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

 

70.     Transmitting communication relative to inspection of taxicabs, cost of a medallion and how the City regulates taxicabs. 

 

71.     Transmitting communication relative to livery licensed vehicles acting as taxicabs.   Recommitted to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

72.     Transmitting communication relative to taxicab medallions that are not in use.

 

73.     Transmitting communication relative to taxicab medallions.

 

74.     Transmitting communication relative to WRTA Ridership.

 

75.     Transmitting communication relative to the request to extend and relocate #21 Bus Route.

                                              

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          76 REPORT ACCEPTED – PETITION DENIED – RECONSIDERATION DENIED ON A VOICE VOTE

 

76.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jose Zayas requesting to speak before the City Council at it’s March 6th meeting requesting that taxi medallions be increased from 108 to unlimited licensing:  recommend Petition be denied.  

                                                          

          77-79 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED

 

77.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John & Helen McCormick requesting Public Works Water Division examine possibility of moving fire hydrant located at the corner of the driveway (5 Kermit Rd.) to a location 45’ to 50’ north, at the corner of Kermit Rd. and Monticello Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the Commissioner of Public Works to authorize John & Helen McCormick to move the fire hydrant located at 5 Kermit Rd. to a location 45’ to 50’ north at the expense of the Petitioner and in accordance with Department of Public Works specifications.

 

78.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Samuel DeSimone, Attorney on behalf of McDonald’s Corp. requesting authority to enter into a prior agreement with the City of Worcester, through it’s Department of Public Works to upgrade and increase a sewer line by replacing the 12” sewer line to an 18” sewer line from Daniel St. easterly 122’ at it’s own cost:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

79.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark & Renee Towne requesting to install a sewer main at 11 Anson St. from the main on Morgan St.:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

 

          80-106 ACCEPTED

 

80.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Diane & Anne Skrocki requesting the City of Worcester re-examine their plowing strategy for the beginning of the top of 1 Cohasset St., the bend of 24 Cohasset St. and ending at 27 Cohasset St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

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81.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Cronin et al requesting 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:  recommend Petition be placed on file.

                                                                                                   

82.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councillor Nadeau requesting the Department of Public Works to explain to the Crown Hill Group why their sidewalks will not be redone when Crown and Congress Sts. get resurfaced:  recommend Order 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.

 

83.     Transmitting communication relative to proposed Arterial Street Resurfacing Program – FY 2003.

 

84.     Transmitting communication relative to the report on the status of the lease contracts for the build out of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium.

 

85.     Transmitting communication relative to the closing of the City Hall garage for repairs.

 

86.     Transmitting communication relative to Ordinance in effect for removing items from trash bags placed curbside.

 

87.     Transmitting communication relative to map illustrating residential neighborhoods and travel distance reference to town of Holden.

 

88.     Transmitting communication relative to Hope Cemetery Composting Site and the search for an alternate site.

 

89.     Transmitting communication relative to Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District potential daily water usage.

 

90.     Transmitting communication relative to when sewer work will be completed on Sunderland Rd. section of Route 20.

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91.     Transmitting communication relative to grant available for the Granite St. Sewer Study.

                                                   

92.     Transmitting communication relative to Kenberma Rd. Project.

 

93.     Transmitting communication relative to HNTB – Kenberma Rd. Project.

                                                  

94.     Transmitting communication relative to locations of sidewalk improvements.

 

95.     Transmitting communication relative to Exeter St. Over CSX (Bridge No. W-44-024) Bridge Closing.

                                                       

96.     Transmitting communication relative to where Southbridge St. will be lowered.

 

97.     Transmitting communication relative to Status Report #2 – Street Resurfacing.

 

98.     Transmitting communication relative to how the public can petition for private street conversion or betterment.

 

99.     Transmitting communication relative to West Chester St.

 

100.   Transmitting communication relative to the total cost to make West Chester St. public.

 

101.   Transmitting communication relative to West Chester St.

 

102.   Transmitting communication relative to Grimewatch Program – June 2001 Activity.

 

103.   Transmitting communication relative to notification to families in advance of hydrants being flushed.

 

104.   Transmitting communication relative to summary from Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District.

 

105.   Transmitting communication relative to Progress Report/Construction.

                                              

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106.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councillor Janice Nadeau requesting Public Works raise the water shutoff and patch sinkhole between 60-62 Southgate St.:  recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

                                                   

STANDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

CAPITAL PROJECTSNo Action Taken

 

107.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Upon the Chairman’s Order from the Finance Committee requesting that the Committees on Public Works, Traffic & Parking, Education, Youth, Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety bring back to City Council in increments of $100,000.00, not to exceed $250,000.00, recommendations for capital projects:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that

$150,000.00 be recommended to be expended towards the creation of a branch library at Webster Square and that $100,000.00 be recommended to be expended to make school buildings accessible to the handicap community.

                                                  

108.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION Upon the Chairman’s Order from the Finance Committee requesting the Committees on Public Works, Traffic & Parking, Education, Youth, Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety bring back to City Council in increments of $100,000.00, not to exceed $250,000.00, recommendations for capital projects:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to recommend to City Council that $250,000.00 be allocated to the Housing Trust Fund.

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109.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Chairman’s Order from the Finance Committee requesting the Committees on Public Works, Traffic & Parking, Education, Youth, Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety bring back to City Council in increments of $100,000.00, not to exceed $250,000.00, recommendations for capital projects:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to recommend to City Council $250,000.00 for a Fire Department Training Center.  Further, that if additional monies are available, recommend $135,000.00 for Police Department capital equipment purchases as recommended by the Police Chief in the attached September 17, 2001 communication.

                       

110.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Chairman’s Order from the Finance Committee requesting the Committees on Public Works, Traffic & Parking, Education, Youth, Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety bring back to City Council in increments of $100,000.00, not to exceed $250,000.00, recommendations for capital projects:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to recommend to City Council $200,000.00 for petitioned sidewalk repair and $50,000.00 for petitioned private street maintenance, and that if any additional money is recommended that as much monies be allocated towards petitioned sidewalk repairs. 

                                                     

111.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Chairman’s Order from Finance Committee requesting the Committees on Public Works, Traffic & Parking, Education, Youth, Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety bring back to City Council in increments of $100,000.00, not to exceed $250,000.00, recommendations for capital projects: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to recommend funding for five intersections as follows:  1)  May St. at Woodland St., full signalization ($135,000.00);  2)  Mill St. at Mill Swan School, flashing School Zone ($30,000.00);  3)  Belmont St. near Belmont St. School, flashing beacons ($25,000.00);  4)  Lake Ave. at Sunderland Rd., add pedestrian phase ($25,000.00);  5)  Highland St. at Lancaster St., add pedestrian phase ($25,000.00).

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112.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Chairman’s Order from Finance Committee requesting the Committees on Public Works, Traffic & Parking, Education, Youth, Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety bring back to City Council in increments of $100,000.00, not to exceed $250,000.00, recommendations for capital projects:  recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to recommend $100,000.00 as matching funds for renovations to the Worcester Common, $100,000.00 towards the urban shade tree program and $50,000.00 for swimming pool and playground equipment upgrades.

                                   

TO BE ORDAINED

 

          113 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0

 

113.   Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 39 Everard St.

 

TABLED ITEMSNo Action Taken

 

114.   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)

 

115.   Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to city employees serving on Boards and Commissions.  (Tabled April 3, 2001)

                                                   

116.   Order – Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location on:  BURGHARDT ST.  (Tabled October 23, 2001)

 

117.   Order – Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location on:  WESTBOROUGH ST.   (Tabled October 23, 2001)

 

118.   Order – Granting permission  to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for conduit and cable location on:  SEYMOUR ST.  (Tabled October 23, 2001)

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119.   Order – Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for conduit and cable location on:  UPSALA ST.   (Tabled October 23, 2001)

 

120.   Order – Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for conduit and cable locations on:  WALL & THORNE STS.   (Tabled October 23, 2001)

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SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2001          MUNICIPAL            COUNCIL CHAMBER

        5:00 P.M.                       OPERATIONS