CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2002

7:00 P.M.

Convened: 7:00 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:15 P.M.

1. INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. Walter Tilleman

Pleasant St. Baptist Church

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

3. ROLL CALL – All present except Councillor Petty

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

Taken up with Item 7D of the City Manager’s Calendar

4. 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 Square Traffic Configuration 4. Development inside Union Station 5. Development outside Union Station.

5. ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

5a. ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

PETITIONS

6 REFERRED, AS AMENDED TO MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

6. Councillor Dennis L. Irish on behalf of Philip Callahan and William Kelleher request that a Veteran's Memorial be installed at the corner of Westland and Highland Streets in honor of Sargent Robert S. Matern, U.S.M.C. killed in action June 1, 1967, Republic of Vietnam. Sargent Matern was awarded the Silver Star posthumously January 29, 1968. (Attachments) Councillor Irish moved to amend to corner of Haviland and Highland Sts.

7 & 8 REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICE &TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

7. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request the installation of additional street lighting in the vicinity of 8 Franconia Street. (Attachments)

8. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request the installation of brighter street lighting in the vicinity of 75 James Street and the parking lot directly across from 75 James St. so that pedestrians are able to safely cross during hours of darkness. (Attachments)

9-13 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

9. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request that Westmoreland Drive be added to the Department of Public Works salting and sanding list. (Attachments)

10. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request that Wedgewood Road be added to the Department of Public Works salt and sanding list. (Attachments)

11. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request that Foxmeadow Drive be added to the Department of Public Works salting and sanding list. (Attachments)

12. Roland Thibeault request resurfacing for Ormond Street. (Attachments)

13. Karen Way et al request installation of guardrail in front of 78 Prouty Lane due to frequent accidents. (Attachments)

14 & 15 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

14. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham request the installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Lovell, Englewood and Maywood Streets. (Attachments)

15. Juan Lopez Velez et al request resident parking at 12 William St. extending from William and Linden St. to the parking lot that extends from the side of 12 William St. (Attachments)

15a. Mayor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Lorenzo & Ann Marie Atwood request Traffic Engineer conduct a traffic study on Millbrook St. Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

16 REFERRED TO CITY CLERK FOR SCHEDULING

16. Michael Grandone request City Council take action on Petitions submitted during 2001. (Attachments)

16a. Mayor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Steven Chojnicki request Administration to provide a legal opinion as to the process the City would have to adhere to in providing Class 2 Automobile Wholesale Dealers licenses and whether said licenses are available currently in the City of Worcester to residents. Referred to the City Manager – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

16b. Attorney Stephen D. Burwick on behalf of Reed & Prince Manufacturing Corp. request City Council to alter the 1914 layout of Cambridge St. in the area of Waller Ave. such that Cambridge St. is widened in accordance with a plan to be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. Further, request authority to enter into a prior agreement with the City of Worcester acting by and through its Department of Public Works relative to completing work associated with widening of Cambridge St. in the area of Waller Ave. All work to be done at Petitioner’s expense and in accordance with standards set by the City of Worcester Department of Public Works. Order adopted – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

CHAIRMAN’S ORDERS

16c-g FROM COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Adopted – Suspension of Rules

16c. Request Administration to respond to the comments submitted concerning roundabout safety. (Attachments)

16d. Request Director of Traffic Engineering to translate linear feet references for queuing into number of vehicles for easier understanding of the traffic study of Washington Square and further, request that the most current MBTA Worcester Station schedule be provided to the City Council. (Attachments)

16e. Request City Clerk to notify representative of Tenet and CIGNA of future meetings of Commerce & Development in the discussions concerning the Washington Square/Union Station Development. (Attachments)

16f. Request Administration to provide City Council with information on westbound Shrewsbury St. traffic turning left onto Union Station Driveway at peak drive times. (Attachments)

16g. Request WRTA report to City Council the consideration of a redesign of their downtown exchange point to Union Station from the current City Hall locus. (Attachments)

ORDERS

16h. Request City Manager to make arrangements for the appropriate representatives from the Administration to be present at the March neighborhood meeting in the Columbus Park area relative to the intersection of Lovell, Englewood and Maywood Sts. Motion-Abraham @ #14CC – Adopted (Attachments)

16i. Request Administration report relative to money received from the sale of the former South Worcester Branch Library remaining under the control of the Trustees of the Public Library. Motion-Abraham @ #7A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16j. Request Administration report to City Council on the feasibility of reconnecting a two-way Franklin St. from the rear of Union Station to the intersections with Worcester Center Blvd., Green St. and Franklin St. Motion-Clancy & Palmieri @ #7B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16k. Request Administration report on how the Washington Sq. reconfiguration will impact City-wide traffic. Motion-Lukes @ #7B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16L. Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the recommendations of the Zoning Review Committee. Motion-Perotto @ #7C CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16m. Request City Manager provide City Council with the recommendations of the Zoning Review Committee by May 1, 2002. Motion-Murray @ #7C CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16n. Request Administration provide City Council with documentation as to all projects currently on the Traffic Improvement List, what year they were approved for the list, those projects that have not been funded and what projects are exempt from the list. Further, to include in the report if there is an exemption for Washington Square. Motion-Clancy @ #7D CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16o. Request City Manager to request a report from the Worcester Redevelopment Authority as to what extent could they have expended State and Federal public funds in the build out of the private space at Union Station. Motion-Irish @ #7D CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16p. Request City Manager provide City Council with a breakdown of what the actual load factor has been for the American Eagle flights to Chicago and a breakdown of who has been utilizing these flights; the casual traveler or the business community. Further, request report include when the City knew that American Eagle was losing $250,000.00 a month since July. Motion-Murray @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16q. Request City Manager report on what exactly took place with Delta Airlines at the Worcester Regional Airport as to reasons they pulled out of the airport and is the City communicating directly with the airlines. Motion-Murray @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16r. Request City Manager report as to how September 11, 2001 has changed projections for usage of the Worcester Regional Airport for the upcoming five years. Motion-Haller @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16s. Request Administration respond within one month to the five alternatives proposed by Mass. Highway relative to access to the Worcester Regional Airport. Motion-Clancy @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16t. Request Administration to provide City Council with figures indicating the success or failure of the Worcester Regional Airport from January 1, 2001 to the present. Motion-Abraham @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16u. Request Administration to engage in deliberations with MassPort and Mass. Highway Department regarding the MassPort contract and regarding the no build option at the Worcester Regional Airport. Motion-Lukes @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16v. Request Administration report as to whether MassPort intends to fill the marketing position that is currently vacant at the Worcester Regional Airport. Motion-Murray @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16w. Request City Manager to request input from MassPort as to whether there is a regional transportation plan and how do Worcester, Bradley, TF Green and Manchester airports inter-relate. Motion-Murray @ #7E CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16x. Request City Manager to request the DEP and Health Department to enter the site of Patriot Metal to make sure that all proper procedures are followed in the handling, storage and covering of materials. Further, request City Manager communicate to Mass. Highway that the City does not want anymore extensions given beyond mid June to this particular property operating at its currently location. Motion-Clancy @ #7F CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16y. Request City Manager provide City Council with a breakdown of rentals at Union Station as to those entities that pay and those where payment is waived or adjusted. Motion-Palmieri @ #7G CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16z. Request Administration and the Insurance Advisory Committee to take a strong look at the Boston Mutual proposal for group health insurance. Motion-Perotto @ #13B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16aa. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a breakdown of the City’s options relative to health insurance, including self-insurance. Request report for February 26, 2002 City Council meeting. Motion-Murray @ #13B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16bb. Request City Manager report on the cost of stop loss insurance and what would have happened had the City been self insured when the City had a tragedy such as the Cold Storage fire. Motion-Lukes @ #13B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16cc. Request City Manager report relative to the contractual arrangements in effect with all of the City’s bargaining units relative to health insurance and the degree to which the City is already committed to a level of contribution, why there is a discrepancy between the level of contribution for Blue Cross and Fallon Community Health Plan. Report to include retirees. Motion-Irish @ #13B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16dd. Request City Manager to provide City Council with the loss runs report from Blue Cross. Motion-Perotto @ #13B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16ee. Request City Manager to consider filing a formal notice with Charter Communications relative to non-compliance with standard for time taken to answer telephones. Motion-Perotto @ #16B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16ff. Request City Manager to request Charter Communications to provide, on a monthly basis, telephone hold times. Request report include in the current monthly number, the past 11 months. Motion-Clancy @ #16B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16gg. Request Administration report as to what authority the City has to limit vehicles restricting access or restricting egress on private streets. Motion-Patton @ #16C CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16hh. Request Administration report as to the City’s authority to enforce regulations regarding boats parked on a street if said boat is not on a trailer. Motion-Perotto @ #16C CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16ii. Request City Manager to develop a tracking mechanism on a monthly basis of the number of unregistered vehicles removed from City streets. Motion-Murray @ #18F CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16jj. Request Administration provide City Council with a listing of current and active neighborhood Crime Watch groups. Motion-Patton @ #18H CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16kk. Request Administration report as to the process for verifying actual residence relative to home occupations and whether usage of property is transferred in the sale of that property. Motion-Lukes @ #21B CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16LL. Request City Clerk provide City Council with a copy of the Dog Ordinance. Motion-Irish @ #21C CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16mm.Request City Manager to post the ADA Transition Report on the City’s web site and further, to make the report available in the Public Library and in the libraries of the Worcester Public Schools. Motion-Gomez @ #23A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16nn. Request Administration provide City Council with the outcome of the study done by the Worcester Housing Authority of the current officers residing in Worcester Housing Authority property. Motion-Patton @ #29A CM – Adopted (Attachments)

16oo. Request Administration report on costs charged to consumers and amount of franchise fees and PEG access fees during the term of the current cable contract, by year and the total amount of fees generated and how those monies were expended. Lukes – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

16pp. Request Law Department provide chronological report of events as they relate to trash problems at 22 Ingalls St. and current status of said enforcement action in the Worcester Housing Court. Murray, Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

16qq. That the City Council meeting of February 19, 2002 is hereby cancelled. Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

17. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

THOMAS R. HOOVER

CITY MANAGER

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2002

APPOINTMENTS

1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

A. Notification of appointments of Gloria Hall and Nancy McGrath to the Cultural Commission. (Attachments)

Placed on file

B. Notification of Constable appointments. (Attachments)

Scott A. Derry, Mark S. Sarian

Placed on file

C. Notification of appointment of Peter W. McKone to the Conservation Commission. (Attachments)

Placed on file

D. Notification of appointment of Matthew J. Palumbo, Jr. to the Human Rights Commission. (Attachments )

Placed on file

E. Notification of appointments of Howard S. Brewer, David C. Merriam, and Kevin J. Daley as sworn weighers for the year 2002. Attachments )

Placed on file

F. Notification of appointment of Harry T. Burgess, Jr. to the Elder Affairs Commission. (Attachments )

Placed on file

G. Notification of appointment of Philip D. Guerin, to a full membership, and Anthony R. Meriano, to an alternate membership to the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District. (Attachments)

Placed on file

2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

A. Notification of the appointment of Janice Nadeau to the Citizens Advisory Council. (Attachments )

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 10-0 (Petty absent)

B. Notification of appointment of Judy Ruskowski to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. (Attachments )

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 10-0 (Petty absent)

C. Notification of appointments of Joseph G. Sinasky, Dean D. Cudworth, and Scott J. Babbitt to the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities. (Attachments )

Appointments confirmed on a roll call 10-0 (Petty absent)

D. Notification of appointment of Lucia Antonellis to the Community Development Advisory Committee. (Attachments)

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 10-0 (Petty absent)

E. Notification of appointment of Clifford J. Hirschman to the Industrial Development Finance Authority. (Attachments)

Appointment confirmed on a roll call 10-0 (Petty absent)

TRANSMITTAL

3. AIRPORT:

4. ASSESSORS:

5. BUDGET OFFICE:

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

A. Recommend the adoption of an order by which the control of former South Worcester Branch Library property at 705 Southbridge Street would be transferred from the Board of Directors of the Free Public Library to the Development Office for disposition purposes. (Attachments)

Order adopted

B. Communication relative to a Report on the South End of Union Station for Buildout. (Attachments)

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

C. Communication relative to Zoning Ordinance Update. (Attachments)

Referred to Land Use Committee

D. Communication relative to a Series of Questions regarding Union Station. (Attachments)

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

E. Communication relative to a Public Hearing regarding the Greater Worcester Access Improvement Project. (Attachments)

Placed on file

F. Communication relative to the Status of Patriot Metal. (Attachments)

Placed on file

G. Communication relative to Union Station Rentals. (Attachments)

Recommitted to the City Manager

8. ELDER AFFAIRS:

9. ELECTION COMMISSION:

10. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

11. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

12. FIRE:

A. Request City Council to accept with gratitude a donation of approximately $400,000.00, from comedian Denis Leary, to Local 1009 to be used for the building of the future training facility at 141 Grove Street. (Attachments )

Order adopted with gratitude

B. Communication relative to Investigated Structure Fires – Year 2001. (Attachments )

Referred to Public Safety Committee

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Request adoption of the Salary Ordinances necessary to enact the recently ratified agreement with the Worcester Public Health Nurses Association. (Attachments)

Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

B. Communication relative to the progress with the health insurance carriers and the Insurance Advisory Committee relative to insurance matters for the next fiscal year. (Attachments)

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

14. HUMAN RIGHTS:

15. INFORMATION SERVICES:

16. LAW:

A. Communication relative to Clarification Regarding Clearing Snow from Sidewalks. (Attachments)

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to cable-related issues in response to the Council’s previous inquiries. (Attachments)

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee for February 19^th meeting

C. Communication relative to Regulations Regarding Street Parking of Boats, Utility Trucks, and Large Tractor-Trailers. (Attachments)

Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee

D. Communication relative to Real Estate Tax Credit on homes for veterans on active duty, who reside in Worcester. (Attachments)

Referred to Military Affairs Committee

E. Recommend the adoption of an order authorizing the filing of special legislation amending the Article 97 legislation obtained by the City in 1999. (Attachments)

Order adopted

17. LICENSE COMMISSION:

18. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:

A. Communication relative to Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. (Attachments)

Placed on file – Mayor Murray & Councillor Clancy recused on a roll call 8-0 (Petty absent)

B. Communication relative to U.S. Department of Justice FY01 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funding Recommendations. (Attachments)

Referred to Public Safety Committee – Mayor Murray & Councillor Clancy recused on a roll call 8-0 (Petty absent)

C. Communication relative to a report from the Library Task Force, which had been appointed to review the possibility of siting additional library services throughout our community. (Attachments)

Referred to Education Committee

D. Communication relative to the Soft Second Mortgage Program. (Attachments)

Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

E. Communication relative to a Summary Report on the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program. (Attachments)

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

F. Communication relative to an Update on the Process for Removing Unregistered Vehicles from City Streets. (Attachments)

Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee

G. Communication relative to an Update on the Year 28 Community Development Block Grant Allocation Process. (Attachments)

Referred to Community Development Committee

H. Communication relative to the Executive Office of Neighborhood Services’ (EONS) assistance to city-wide Neighborhood Crime Watch Groups and Neighborhood Associations. (Attachments)

Referred to Public Safety Committee

I. Request adoption of the order relative to the Disposition of City owned property. (Attachments )

1551-1553 Main St.

64 Westminster St.

4 Dudley Place

10 Kilby St.

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

19. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

A. Communication relative to an Invitation to a Public Hearing on the Master Plan of Improvements to Historic Worcester Common. (Attachments)

Placed on file

B. Request adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of $4,416.00 from the Vietnam Veterans of Massachusetts, Inc. to benefit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial within the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Department’s Green Hill Park. (Attachments)

Order adopted with gratitude

20. POLICE:

A. Communication relative to the Number of Citations Issued in Most Recent Period Relative to Clearing Snow from Sidewalks. (Attachments)

Referred to Public Safety Committee

B. Communication relative to vehicles parked on the sidewalk at Lovell and Friedel Streets. (Attachments)

Placed on file

21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

A. Nomination of Stephen T. Donahue, Patrick J. Cherry, Christopher J. Allain, and Judson F. Foskett as Inspector of Animals. (Attachments)

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to items relied upon when City Inspectors attempt to verify home occupations. (Attachments)

Referred to Land Use Committee

C. Communication relative to Dog Ordinance Education Report. (Attachments)

Referred to Health Committee

22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:

23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

A. Communication relative to Request for ADA Transition Report. (Attachments )

Referred to Ethnic & Minority Affairs Committee

B. Communications relative to the sporadic operation of the cable used by the Worcester School Department. (Attachments )

Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

C. Communication relative to the costs for relocating Forest Grove School to the Worcester Common Outlet. (Attachments)

Referred to Education Committee

24. PUBLIC WORKS:

A. Request adoption of a Sewer Easement. (Attachments )

Fenton Estates – Columbine Rd. to land of Hill Financial Services Co.

Order adopted

B. Communication relative to Cleaning the Public Streets after a motor vehicle accident. (Attachments)

Placed on file

C. Communications relative to Water Main and Relining of Water Pipes on Hacker Street. (Attachments )

Referred to Public Works Committee

25. PURCHASING:

26. TREASURY:

27. VETERAN’S SERVICES:

28. FINANCE:

A. Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), be transferred from Account #044-91000, Neighborhood Services Salaries, and appropriated to Account #044-92000, Neighborhood Services Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funds for the completion of a Housing Market study which will profile the status of the existing housing inventory and identify critical path direction in committing housing resources. (Attachments)

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

B. Recommend that Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars ($17,838.00) be transferred from Account #340-91000, Elder Affairs Salary Account, and appropriated to the following accounts:

Account # Description Amount

340-92000 Elder Affairs Ord. Maint. $ 4,082.00

3406-92000 Senior Center Ord. Maint. $13,756.00

TOTAL $17,838.00

To provide funds for the projected shortfalls in the projected electricity and maintenance costs at the Senior Center and for the decrease in State funding for the Elder Affairs service programs. (Attachments)

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

C. Recommend that One Million Eight Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($1,838,356.64) be transferred from 91C790 School Construction and appropriated to the following Accounts:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

33C718 Forest Grove School $1,801,266.65

33C719 Forest Grove Equipment 37,089.99

Total $1,838,356.64

to provide funds for the purpose of payment for contractual obligations related to the construction of Forest Grove Middle School and equipping. (Attachments)

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

D. Recommend that Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-15, Reserve for Appropriation, Conservation Fees, and appropriated to Account #04S406, Conservation Commission, to provide funds to pay ordinary maintenance items. (Attachments)

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

E. Recommend that Forty Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty Two Dollarsand Fifty Five Cents ($42,542.55) be transferred from #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #14C717, City Hall Elevators, to provide funds for the purpose of payment for contractual obligations related to rehabilitation of the City Hall Elevators, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program. (Attachments)

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

F. Request that three hundred seventy-seven dollars and eleven cents ($377.11) from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Round IV interest be appropriated for use as follows:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

18S172 LLEBG IV Interest $377.11

and appropriated to:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT

18S172 Main South Alert Center $377.11

Brochures

The purpose of the Main South Alert Center brochures will be to make neighborhood residents aware of the new address for the Main South Alert Center located at 930 D Main Street. (Attachments)

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

G. Request that four hundred ninety dollars and no cents ($490.00) from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Round V interest be appropriated for use as follows:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

18S199 LLEBG V Interest $490.00

and appropriated to:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

18S199 Abandoned Vehicle Hotline $490.00

The purpose of the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline will provide city residences an opportunity to report abandoned or stolen vehicles. (Attachments)

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

H. Recommend that Fifty Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($54,328.00) be transferred from Account #900-92000, City Manager’s Contingency and appropriated to Account #330-91000, Health & Code Personal Services.

Additionally, recommend that One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Six Dollars ($144,376.00) be transferred from Account #900-91000, City Manager’s Contingency and appropriated to the following Account #330-91000, Health & Code Personal Services.

Furthermore, recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #900-91000, City Manager’s Contingency, and appropriated to Account #330-91000, Health & Code Personal Services. (Attachments)

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

I. Recommend the following appropriation transfer correction:

Original Appropriation:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPITION AMOUNT

14SSAL27 Salaries & Fringe $1,030,158.00

The revised recommendation amount to be appropriated:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

14SSNS27 Neighborhood Services $1,027,758.00

Salaries & Fringe (Attachments )

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

29. MISCELLANEOUS:

A Communication relative tot he Police Officer in Public Housing Program offered by the Worcester Housing Authority. (Attachments )

Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

18. RECESS TO FINANCE & ORDINANCE: No Action Taken

a) #4B CM June 19, 2001

Communication of the City Manager relative to Breakdown of New Growth Figures over the past ten years. (Attachments)

b) #5A CM January 29, 2002

Communication of the City Manager relative to the local aid figures included in the Governor's Budget for the City of Worcester for Fiscal

2003. (Attachments)

SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

FEBRUARY 11, 2002 COMMERCE & COUNCIL CHAMBER

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. DEVELOPMENT

Re: Union Station & Washington Square

FEBRUARY 11, 2002 PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBER

7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY 12, 2002 HEALTH COUNCIL CHAMBER

5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Re: Oral Health

FEBRUARY 13, 2002 MUNICIPAL ROOM 310 CITY HALL

6:30 P.M. OPERATIONS

FEBRUARY 19, 2002 PUBLIC SERVICE & COUNCIL CHAMBER

7:00 P.M. TRANSPORTATION

FEBRUARY 25, 2002 MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL CHAMBER

5:30 P.M.

FEBRUARY 25, 2002 PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL CHAMBER

7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY 26, 2002 HEALTH COUNCIL CHAMBER

5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Re: AIDS/HIV Committee Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2002 COMMERCE & COUNCIL CHAMBER

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. DEVELOPMENT

Re: Union Station & Washington Square

FEBRUARY 27, 2002 TRAFFIC & PARKING COUNCIL CHAMBER

7:00 P.M.

MARCH 5, 2002 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COUNCIL CHAMBER

6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

MARCH 12, 2002 HEALTH COUNCIL CHAMBER

5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE: The City Council will not meet on February 19, 2002