CITY OF WORCESTER
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
JOURNAL
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
– JULY 6, 2004
7:00 P.M.
Convened: 7:08 P.M.
Adjourned: 10:40 P.M.
1. INVOCATION – Rev. Nancy Strong – Did not appear
St. Matthews Episcopal
Church
2. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL
CALL – All present
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING
– 7:00 P.M.
4
– Hearing recessed to August 17, 2004
4. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of William Antonelli requesting to extend residential zoning to both sides of Fay St. (Attachments)
5
– Taken up with 8A of the City Manager’s Calendar
5. Monthly status reports consistent with Standing Committees on
the following economic development initiatives: Union Station garage and tenancy, Massport’s partnership efforts
at the Airport, downtown housing development, Mass. Highway road project
schedules, Gateway Park grants and tenancy, Gardner-Kilby-Hammond project, SWIP
project, brownfield initiatives, Coes Dam rehab, replacement and relocation of
Central Garage, Visitor’s Center rehab, telecommunications contract, Wyman
Gordon property reuse, Worcester Center tenancy and the Arts District.
6. ITEMS
OF CITIZEN INTEREST
6a. ITEMS
OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST
7
& 8 – REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD
7. Attorney Jonathan Finkelstein request that the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Worcester be amended by altering the Official Zoning
Map to change property on Madison St., Washington St. and Gold St. from a
MG-2.0 zoning district to a BG zoning district. Councillor Perotto recused on a roll call 10-0 (Attachments)
8. Michael
Mosley et al request to make public Warwick St. (Attachments)
9
& 10 – REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
9. Melissa Kanaracus request repair of dip in road in vicinity of
12 St. Elmo Rd. (Attachments)
10. Melissa Kanaracus request sidewalk repair at corner of 2 St.
Elmo Rd. and Pleasant St. (Attachments)
11-14b REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE
11. Luz Valentin request handicap parking in front of 63 Russell St.
(Attachments)
12. Phyllis O’Malley request handicap parking at 1 Plantation St. (Attachments)
13. Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of Josephine Quinn request
crosswalk be painted in the vicinity of 317 West Boylston St. (Attachments)
14. Stanley Roy et al request resident permit parking on Superior
Rd. (Attachments)
14a. Councillor Barbara Haller request 4-way Stop be established at
corners of Clifton and Oberlin Sts. If this is not possible, request that
existing Stop signs be removed and re-established on Clifton St. at this
intersection. Suspension of
Rules (Attachments)
14b. Councillor Barbara Haller request Stop sign at Grand and Hollis
Sts. on Grand St. Further, request that
accident information for this corner be made available at the time of the
Traffic and Parking Committee hearing on this request. Suspension of Rules (Attachments)
MICHAEL V. O’BRIEN
CITY MANAGER
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
FOR JULY 6, 2004
1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
A. Notification of the
reappointment of William J. Bombard, to the Hope Cemetery Board of
Commissioners.
(Attachments)
Reappointment confirmed on a
roll call 11-0
3. AIRPORT:
A. Communication
relative to Airport Master Plan. (Attachments)
Referred to Public Service
& Transportation Committee
4. ASSESSORS:
5. BUDGET OFFICE:
A. Communication relative to
City Manager’s Personal Services Account, approximately $85,500.00 due to Mr.
Hoover accepting new employment. (Attachments)
Placed on file
6. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
A. Communication relative to
July Report on Economic Development Initiatives. (Attachments)
Part I referred to Commerce
& Development Committee
Part II referred to Housing
& Neighborhood Revitalization
Committee
Part III referred to Public
Service & Transportation
Committee
Part IV referred to Public
Works Committee
Citywide Master Plan portion
referred to joint Land Use
and Strategic Planning
Committees
B. Communication relative to
Property Deed Transfer for Hilton Garden Inn. (Attachments)
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to
Temporary Parking Lot on Harding and Federal Sts., adjacent to Union Station. (Attachments)
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to
EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund SWIP Project. (Attachments)
E. Request adoption of a
resolution relative to South Worcester Industrial Park Brownfield Economic
Development Initiative (BEDI) Grant. (Attachments)
Resolution
adopted on a roll call 8-0 (Haller, Lukes, Petty absent)
Also
referred to Commerce & Development Committee for informational purposes
F. Communication relative to
Property Conveyances in Gateway Park. (Attachments)
9. ELDER AFFAIRS:
A. Communication relative to a
Grant Award from Fallon/OrNda Community Health Fund to support proposed Health
& Wellness for All Project at the Senior Center. (Attachments)
Resolution adopted with
gratitude
B. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept with gratitude a $450.00 donation from Graham Putnam &
Mahoney Funeral Parlors for Podiatry for Low Income Elders Program at the
Senior Center.
(Attachments)
Resolution adopted with
gratitude
10. ELECTION COMMISSION:
11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
12. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:
A. Communication relative to
Veterans Workforce Integration Program. (Attachments)
13. FIRE:
14. HUMAN RESOURCES:
15. LAW:
A. Communication relative to
Revised Motor Scooter Ordinance. (Attachments)
Emergency Preamble voted on a roll call 11-0 – Reconsideration denied
on a roll call 0-11
Ordinance ordained with the Emergency Preamble on a roll call 11-0 –
Reconsideration denied on a roll call 0-11
B. Communication relative to
Instituting a Zoning Moratorium – Legal Issues. (Attachments)
Referred to Land Use Committee
C. Communication relative to Airport
Abandonment – Other Cities/Repayment of Grants. (Attachments)
Referred to Public Service
& Transportation Committee
16. LICENSE COMMISSION:
A. Communication relative to
Massachusetts Smoke-free Workplace Law. (Attachments)
Referred to Health Committee
B. Communication relative to
New Licenses Issued – July Report. (Attachments)
Placed on file
17. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:
A. Communication relative to
Location of Social Service Agencies. (Attachments)
Referred to Community Development
Committee and Land Use Committee
B. Communication relative to
Main Street Program – NRSA. (Attachments)
18. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:
A. Request adoption of a resolution to accept a donation of $101.00 from Jeremiah’s Tasty Dogs to benefit Lake Park. (Attachments)
Resolution adopted with gratitude
B. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation of $175.00 in memory of Rose M. Clair from
various donors for Public Shade Trees. (Attachments)
Resolution adopted with gratitude
C. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation of $400.00 from Francisco Ojeda and the
Worcester County 21st Century Club for the Roberto Clemente Softball
Field. (Attachments)
Resolution adopted with gratitude
D. Request adoption of a
resolution to accept a donation of $400.00 from Grips & Sticks Custom Golf
Repair for the Junior Golf Program. (Attachments)
Resolution adopted with gratitude
E. Communication relative to
Follow up to the WRRB’s report, “Respect for the Dead and Relief for the
Budget: Can Privatization Improve Hope Cemetery?”. (Attachments)
Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee
F. Communication relative to
Open Space/Parkland Acquisition - K of
C Property (Alahambra Council) and Fenton Parcel, Columbus Park Neighborhood. (Attachments)
Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee
G. Communication relative to
Worcester Common Restoration Master Plan. (Attachments)
Referred to Youth, Parks
& Recreation Committee
19. POLICE:
A. Communication relative to
Ordinance Banning Electric Motor Scooters. (Attachments)
Placed on file
B. Communication relative to
Satellite Systems in New Police Vehicles and Police Departments that utilize
automatic vehicle locators. (Attachments)
Referred to Public Safety
Committee
20. PUBLIC HEALTH:
21. PUBLIC LIBRARY:
22. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
23. PUBLIC WORKS:
A. Communication relative to
Closing of Two I-290 Ramps. (Attachments)
Referred to Public Works
Committee
B. Communication relative to
City Residents who have Separate Irrigation Meters in Place. (Attachments)
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to
Repair of Beacon Street to Madison Street to May Street. (Attachments)
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to
Changing Time of Meters on Portland Street. (Attachments)
Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee
E. Communication relative to
Circuit Avenue Housing Project. (Attachments)
Placed on file
F. Communication relative to
Grove Street Parking Lot Status Report. (Attachments)
Councillor Haller recused on
a roll call 10-0
24. PURCHASING:
25. TECHNICAL SERVICES:
A. Communication relative to Continuation
of the Brownfield Inter Mapping Initiative. (Attachments)
Referred to Commerce &
Development Committee
26. TREASURY:
27. VETERANS SERVICES:
28. FINANCE:
A. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Nine Hundred Eighty Five Thousand
Dollars ($2,985,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, City Wide
Capital Equipment.
(Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
B. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000.00)
to be appropriated to Account #91C734, Sewer Capital Equipment, for the purpose
of purchasing capital equipment for the Sewer Department. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
C. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Forty Five Thousand Dollars
($445,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C731, Water Capital Equipment,
for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for the Water Department. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
D. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars
($3,330,000.00) 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. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
E. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C775, Civic Centre Building
Rehabilitation, for the purpose of making improvements to the Worcester Centrum
Centre. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
F. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C735, Sewer Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose
of making extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Sewer Department
Building. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
G. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C732, Water Building Rehabilitation, for the
purpose of making extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Water
Department Building. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
H. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($1,250,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C744, Off Street Parking
Rehabilitation, for the purpose of making improvements to Federal Plaza Garage
Phase II program.
(Attachments)
Voted
to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes) (Perotto absent)
I. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($410,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C790, School Construction, for the purpose of
funding the Worcester Vocational School projects at Skyline Drive. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 11-0
J. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C784, Park Improvements, for the purpose of
construction or reconstruction of municipal outdoor recreation and athletic
facilities. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
K. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for
the purpose of funding the construction, reconstruction, ADA improvements,
sidewalks and resurfacing of streets. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
L. 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
extending street pavement life. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
M. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for
the purpose of funding the surfacing and resurfacing of streets. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
N. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of
payment of betterments and conversions of private streets. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
O. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($315,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for
the purpose of funding the Lincoln Street Signal/Roadway Design, Posner
Square/Tatnuck Traffic Study, Pearl Street Two-Way. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 11-0
P. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars ($1,625,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C715, Dam
Improvements, for the purpose of continuing the Phase I-III improvements to the
Coes Reservoir Dam and the former City Hospital cleanup. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 11-0
Q. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, for the purpose of funding new
sewer construction making general repairs to trunk sewer. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 11-0
R. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding
the reconstruction of sewers. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
S. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Surface Drains, for the purpose of financing
sewer drainage projects. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
T. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of
payment for drainage improvements at the Airport. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
U. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00)
to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of
construction and improvements to sewer systems at Beaver Brook. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
V. 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 payment
for sewer infiltration control. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
W. 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 paying
costs related to construction and reconstruction of pumping facilities. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
X. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C756, Landfill Closeout, for the purpose of
payment for improvements to Ballard Street Landfill Closeout. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
Y. 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 paying
the cost related to sewer overflow control. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
Z. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, for the purpose of payment for
sewer interceptor inspection. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
AA. 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 payment
for sewer compliance study. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
BB. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of payment
of maintenance of Detention Ponds. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
CC. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to
be appropriated to Account #91C713 Water Mains, for the purpose of paying the
costs related to water systems security. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
DD. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, for payment of Water
Reservoir improvements. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
EE. 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 Rehabilitation, for the purpose of
paying the costs related to water pumping and water storage tank facilities
rehabilitation.
(Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
FF. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, for the purpose of
paying the costs related to water reservoir tank improvements. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
GG. 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, for the
purpose of purchasing, replacing or rehabilitating of Water Department
equipment. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
HH. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be appropriated
to Account #91C737, Water Meters, for the purpose of purchasing and installing
water meters. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes) (Perotto
absent)
II. 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 paying the
costs related to water accountability analysis. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
JJ. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, for the purpose of
paying the costs related to Holden #1 intake improvements. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
KK. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of purchasing
hydrants. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
LL. 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 #91C775, Centrum Building
Rehabilitation, for the purpose of constructing the Centrum Hotel
Centre/Worcester Center Boulevard Garage Walkways. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes)
(Perotto absent)
MM. Recommend the adoption of a
Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C763, South Worcester Industrial Park, for the
purpose of funding site acquisition costs and other related charges for South
Worcester Industrial Park. (Attachments)
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 11-0
NN. Recommend that Ninety Thousand
Dollars ($90,000.00) be transferred when and as received, from Account #91C705,
Worcester Center Boulevard, and appropriated to Account #04C706, Worcester
Center Boulevard, to pay the financial settlement of an imminent domain
concerning the taking of a portion of the parking lot then owned by the Aku-Aku
Restaurant for the widening of Central Street. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 11-0
OO. Recommend that Three Hundred
Ninety Four Thousand Nineteen Dollars and Eighty Nine Cents ($394,019.89) be
transferred from the following accounts:
|
ACCOUNT |
DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT |
|
330-01 |
Pearl Elm Reserves |
$191,062.69 |
|
330-02 |
Federal Plaza Reserves |
114,065.20 |
|
330-03 |
Off Street Reserves |
72,194.50 |
|
330-04 |
Parking Meter Reserves |
16,697.50 |
|
|
Total |
$394,019.89 |
And appropriated to the following accounts:
|
ACCOUNT |
DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT |
|
46S501 |
Pearl Elm Ordinary
Maint. |
$191,062.69 |
|
46S502 |
Federal Plaza Ordinary
Maint. |
114,065.20 |
|
46S503 |
Off Street Ordinary
Maint. |
72,194.50 |
|
46S504 |
Parking Meter Ordinary
Maint. |
16,697.50 |
|
|
Total |
$394,019,89 |
This
appropriation provides sufficient operating funds for the Off Street Parking
Program for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2005. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes) (Perotto absent)
PP. Recommend that Six Million
Four Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Dollars ($6,478,000.00) be transferred from
Account #91C790, School Construction, and appropriated to Account #28C717,
Vocational School Construction, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of
contractual and other obligations related to the construction of the Worcester
Vocational School, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 11-0
QQ. Recommend that One Hundred
Seventy Three Thousand Dollars ($173,000.00) be transferred from Account
#91C711, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #28C702,
Code Enforcement Building Rehabilitation, to provide funds for the purpose of
payment of contractual and other obligations related to the rehabilitation of
the Code building at 25 Meade Street, as approved in the Capital Improvement
Program. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call
9-1 (No-Lukes) (Perotto absent)
RR. Recommend that Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($15, 000.00) be transferred from account #040-9100, City
Manager’s Personal Services Account and appropriated to Account #680-91000,
Technical Services Personal Services Account to provide funding to hire GIS
interns for the development of a Brownsfield Database for the City of
Worcester. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 9-1 (No-Lukes) (Perotto absent)
SS. Recommend that Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000.00) be transferred from Account #040-91000, City Manager’s
Personal Services Account, and appropriated to Account #040-92000, Worcester
Marketing Ordinary Maintenance Account to Provide the balance of FU05 funding
for the Worcester County Convention and Visitors Bureau, per my previous memo
and budget recommendation. (Attachments)
Referred to Commerce & Development Committee
TT. Recommend that Twenty
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($20,500.00) be transferred from account
#040-91000, City Manager’s Personal Services Account and appropriated to
Account #260-92000, Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance
Account to provide funds
for the removal of an underground storage tank within the right of way on
Belmont Street.
(Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call 11-0
UU. Communication relative to
Capital Funding Projects. (Attachments)
Order adopted on a roll call
11-0
VV. SUPPLEMENTAL –
Communication recommending that $150,000.00 be transferred from Account
#330-09, Real Estate Sales and appropriated to Account #043-93000, Development
Office Capital Outlay to provide funds for the purpose of constructing a
surface parking lot adjacent to Union Station.
Order adopted on a roll call
11-0
29. MISCELLANEOUS:
16-21
FROM COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT - Adopted
16. Request Administration to communicate with Andy O’Keefe
regarding the feasibility of locating a Farmers Market in the Harding St. and tunnel
areas and its potential for success. (Attachments)
17. Request Administration to provide City Council with a financial
report on Portland’s Farmer’s Market.
(Attachments)
18. Request Administration to schedule a tour of Portland’s Farmer’s
Market. (Attachments)
19. Request Administration to invite Federal, State and Local
government to attend a meeting in Boston regarding the Union Station garage. (Attachments)
20. Request Administration to provide City Council with a report
regarding all the different projects using the Transportation Bond Bill. (Attachments)
21. Request Administration to provide City Council with a report for
the August 2004 Commerce and Development Committee meeting regarding a process
for immediate vacating of the school maintenance building or seeking of
alternative sites to place school employees. (Attachments)
21a-d
FROM LAND USE – SUSPENSION OF RULES – Adopted
21a.. Request Planning Board to consider allowing homeowners permission
to make additions to their homes within the proposed building residential
moratorium within the airport environs zone. (Attachments)
21b. Request Planning Board report in their report to City Council
regarding the proposed residential building moratorium within the airport
environs zone any options for waivers, special permits or variances. (Attachments)
21c. Request Planning Board to consider reducing the geographic area of
the proposed residential building moratorium within the airport environs zone,
especially that area that is east of Mill St. (Attachments)
21d. Request Administration to provide City Council with updated
airport noise level data. (Attachments)
22-32
FROM PUBLIC SAFETY - Adopted
22. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with the job
description and goals and objectives for positions within the Worcester Police
Department. (Attachments)
23. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a copy of the
most recent previous strategic plan for the Worcester Police Department. (Attachments)
24. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with an itemization
of his department’s capital needs for the next five years. (Attachments)
25. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a report
concerning what steps the Worcester Police Department has taken to recruit
minority officers. (Attachments)
26. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a copy of the
policy regarding hiring practices at the Worcester Police Department. (Attachments)
27. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a chart
outlining the ethnic and gender make-up of the Worcester Police Department. (Attachments)
28. Request City Manager obtain from the State Office of Human
Resources data from the most recent Police Officer examination that reveals how
many test takers signified their intentions to become a member of the Worcester
Police Department and the additional data that identifies by race those
signifying Worcester as an intended future employer. (Attachments)
29. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a report that
shows either by policy or ordinance the institution of an affirmative action
policy to ensure that a diverse police force is realized. (Attachments)
30. Request City Manager to request the United States Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to inform the City of Worcester of their
intentions with regards to a continued presence in Worcester and Central
Massachusetts. (Attachments)
31. Request City Manager and/or Police Chief to provide City Council
with a response to the communication from Attorney Hector E. Pineiro dated June
14, 2004 relative to property at the corner of Benefit St. and Main St. (Attachments)
32. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report
detailing costs that would be incurred in having public meetings that are
conducted in the neighborhoods by either live or delayed broadcasting. (Attachments)
33-40 FROM PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Adopted
33. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a report
showing how many taxicabs are operating in the City of Worcester during various
times of the day and the response times realized by callers at various times of
the day. (Attachments)
34. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a report
stating the owners of taxicab medallions in the City of Worcester. (Attachments)
35. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a report
revealing results of the June 2004 and June 2003 annual inspection of the fleet
of cabs in the City of Worcester. (Attachments)
36. Request Police Chief to provide City Council with a report as to
whether there is a sufficient number of taxicab medallions in the City of
Worcester and further, request that he provide City Council with a
recommendation whether the number should be increased. (Attachments)
37. Request Administration to provide a report to City Council
concerning regulation and enforcement of regulations and laws for the operation
of a private livery vehicle/business. (Attachments)
38. Request Administration provide City Council with a report
concerning the number of taxicabs, number of medallions and the process for
issuance of same in the cities of Lawrence, Cambridge, Boston and
Springfield. (Attachments)
39. Request Administration to provide City Council with a report
obtaining the following information from appropriate parties: how much a taxicab medallion is worth, how
many drivers are employed full and part time, the percentage of people in
Worcester who fall under the poverty level for each year since 1979. (Attachments)
40. Request Administration review report concerning proposal for
creation of a wind farm in the City of Worcester and respond with long-term
recommendations. (Attachments)
40a FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING – SUSPENSION OF RULES Adopted
40a. Request Administration to review the parking footprint of the proposed temporary parking lot at Union Station with the current and potential tenants and report those findings to the City Council.
41 FROM YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION - Adopted
41. Request Administration to move forward with hearings on the
Indian Hill School and Parks Project so that ground might be broken during
calendar 2005. (Attachments)
42. Request Administration to provide a report on the history of
license violations and actions taken by the License Commission for the past 10
years for Bravo Café on Highland St.
(Haller) (Attachments)
Adopted
43. Request Administration to explore the feasibility of utilizing
Providence and Worcester Railroad’s rail line to Gardner to establish light
rail service between Union Station and Worcester Regional Airport and the North
County. (Irish, Rushton) (Attachments)
Adopted
44. Request Administration to contact DHL’s (a division of Deutsche
Post AG) U.S. headquarters in Plantation, Florida to explore possible siting of
one of their seven new regional package handling hubs or five new sorting
centers in Worcester. (Irish,
Rushton) (Attachments)
Adopted
45. Request Administration explore the feasibility of integrating
Worcester-based Mass Bay Film Project proposal concerning creation of May Bay
Walk of Fame honoring Massachusetts born cultural, sports and political
luminaries into mall property reuse plan. (Murray) (Attachments)
Adopted
46. Request Administration report on the feasibility of requesting
each Department to develop a “wish list” of resources and services for
submission to tax exempt entities such as colleges, universities and hospitals
in order to obtain contributions of those services/resources. (Lukes) (Attachments)
Adopted
47. Request Administration report on the impact of the lack of
resources of Department of Code Enforcement upon enforcement of zoning
complaints as it impacts on the functions of the Zoning Board of Appeals and
the Planning Board and the review of the City’s zoning ordinances, to include
the City Manager’s recommendation as to corrective actions to remedy any
negative impact. (Lukes)
Adopted
48. Request Administration report on the Lucky Star Café and Lucky
Star Lounge located within the Centrum facility. (Palmieri)
Councillor Gomez moved to amend: Further, request report
include information as to whether or not the Centrum intends to do this on a
regular basis and if they used any City dollars or resources to market ticket
buyers.
Councillor Petty moved to amend: Further, request report
include revenue the City receives from the Centrum.
Councillor Haller moved to amend: Further, request
information from the License Commission as to license approval.
Adopted, as amended
(Attachments)
49. Request Administration to provide speed enforcement at the
intersection of Moreland Green Dr. and Ledgewood Lane. (Rushton) (Attachments)
Adopted
50. Request City Manager to recommend to City Council that the
Worcester Common become a “hot-spot” for wireless technology and provide City
Council with costs to accomplish same.
(Petty) (Attachments)
Adopted
51. Request City Manager to consider designating Newbury St. and
Hawley St. as “hot-spots” for additional Police presence under the aegis of the
Weed and Seed program. (Petty, Haller)
(Attachments)
Adopted
52. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
outlining the criteria used by the Worcester Police Department in defining what
constitutes an incident. (Petty,
Haller, Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted
53. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a detailed
report concerning the use of Community Policing state and federal funds. (Petty,
Haller, Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted
54. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
setting forth the schedule and geographies of the Police Department foot
patrols across the City. (Petty,
Haller, Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted
55. Request City Manager provide City Council with periodic reports
on allocation of Weed and Seed funding. (Petty, Haller, Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted
55a. Request Administration to report on what exactly is planned for
the property on Fay St. relative to the petition of William Antonelli
requesting to extend residential zoning to both sides of the street. Motion-Clancy @ #4CC – Adopted (Attachments)
55b. Request Administration to apprise City Council as to what the
communications are with Eric Kriss in terms of the Union Station parking garage
and what more the City needs to do in order to get the grant in terms of
developing the City’s master plan. Motion-Lukes
@ #5CC – Adopted (Attachments)
55c. Request City Manager to forward the Sasaki report to City Council,
when ready off calendar and to also place the report on his August
Calendar. Motion-Clancy @ #5CC –
Adopted (Attachments)
55d. Request Administration report to City Council at the August 17,
2004 City Council meeting as to the feasibility of moving forward with the RFP
for the demolition and remediation of the Parcel Post building and what, if any,
ramifications there are in moving forward prior to receiving the
grant. Motion-Murray @ #5CC –
Adopted (Attachments)
55e. Request Administration to include the design feature in reports
requested relative to the Union Station parking garage. Motion-Clancy @ #5CC – Adopted (Attachments)
55f. Request Administration to add the Canal District project to the
monthly Economic Development Initiatives Report. Motion-Clancy @ #5CC – Adopted (Attachments)
55g. Request Administration report as to City Council’s jurisdiction
relative to the proposed development off Howe Ave. Motion-Haller – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55h. Request Administration report to City Council verifying where the
development off Howe Ave. stands administratively, including whether any
approvals are still required. Motion-Murray
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55i. Request Administration report as to whether adequate notice was
given to abutters relative to the second hearing held on the development off
Howe Ave. Motion-Lukes – Suspension
of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55j. Request Administration to report clearly defining whether the
City Administration has the ability relative to the Development off Howe Ave.
to take action relative to the issues of the width of the roadway, making the
road a public way and land takings or these issues are strictly a citizen’s
right. Motion-Lukes – Suspension of
Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55k. Request Administration report as to whether the City can replicate
what is done in New York State in terms of advertising and disposing of tax
title property. Motion-Murray –
Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55L. Request Police Department Community Services Division or appropriate
Police Department Division to visit the gas stations and shops that sell motor
scooters to inform them that the operation of these scooters in the City of
Worcester is illegal. Motion-Murray
@ #15A CM
Councillor Irish moved to amend:
Further, that the Administration require posting, if feasible, within those
locations selling motor scooters, a copy of the Ordinance banning said
scooters.
Adopted,
as amended (Attachments)
55m. Request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion as to whether the
City of Worcester can ban the sale of motor scooters within City limits. Motion-Lukes @ #15A CM – Adopted
55n. Request Administration to report on the grant the City has with
the Worcester Common Fashion Outlet Mall as to whether the transfer of the
Off-Street Parking grant from the Common Fashion Outlet Mall can be applied to
the temporary lot at Harding and Federal Sts.
Motion-Rushton – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55o. Request Administration report as to how they will go about
implementing a fee and rental structure relating to utilization of the
temporary parking lot at Harding and Federal Sts. Motion-Palmieri – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55p. That the City Council hereby approves construction of a temporary
parking lot at Harding and Federal Sts.
Motion-Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted on a roll call 10-0
(Petty absent) (Attachments)
55q. Request Administration to communicate with Mass. Highway to see if
they can get a little better housekeeping with the construction firm that is
doing the work on the lower portion of Grafton
St. Motion-Clancy @ #23A CM
- Adopted (Attachments)
55r. Request Administration to provide City Council with a copy of the
letter that will be sent to abutters on Beacon St. relative to repair of Beacon
St. Motion-Haller @ #23C CM –
Adopted (Attachments)
55s. Request Administration
report as to the City’s policy for advertising RFP’s for land
sales. Motion-Lukes – Suspension of
Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55t. Request Administration to provide a report to City Council, off
calendar, by July 16, 2004 as to what transpired at the meeting with Mass.
Electric and the WBDC relative to the Grove St. parking lot. Motion-Palmieri @ #23F CM – Adopted (Attachments)
55u. Request City Manager to report on what the City’s policy is for
siting Mass. Electric equipment stations on public property, if the City
receives any revenue from these stations and the number of stations located in
the City. Motion-Lukes @ #23F CM –
Adopted (Attachments)
55v. Request Administration to provide an explanation as to what is
different about the Vocational School project that makes it on time and on
budget. Motion-White @ #28PP CM –
Adopted (Attachments)
55w. Request City Manager to provide Police enforcement of new lanes on
Lake Ave. on a regular basis for the next few weeks. Clancy, Palmieri – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55x. Request Administration to provide an update for the August City
Council meeting on the Mason/Winfield St. site project. Murray, Haller – Suspension of Rules –
Adopted (Attachments)
55y. Request Administration, in the interest of public safety, to
provide removal/maintenance of the public shade tree near 1 Hancock St. Haller – Suspension of Rules –
Adopted (Attachments)
55z. Request City Manager to have the catch basin at Hollis St. near
the Grand St. intersection cleaned. Haller
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55aa. Request City Manager to provide pond maintenance at Crystal Park,
including debris removal along the pond edge.
Haller – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
55bb.. Request Administration to report on
SMOC’s policy regarding loitering in the area of 701 Main St., to include
spillover loitering on sidewalks in the immediate area of the PIP Shelter. Haller – Suspension of Rules
Mayor Murray moved to amend: Further, request report include whether
there is coordination between the Police Department and SMOC relative to police
patrols to prevent loitering.
Adopted, as amended (Attachments)
56-59
ADOPTED
56. STREET BETTERMENT
ASSESSMENT: DIXFIELD ST. (Attachments)
57. STREET
BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: NANITA ST. (Attachments)
58. STREET
BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: WEST CHESTER ST.
(Attachments)
59. PRIVATE
STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: COTUIT
ST. (Attachments)
61-79
EXCEPT 67 ACCEPTED – 67 REFERRED TO STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT Upon
the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.
61. Relative to Blackstone Canal Feasibility Study. (Attachments)
62. Relative to Union Station Bus Ports. (Attachments)
63. Relative to April 2004 Economic Development Initiatives Report. (Attachments)
64. Relative to May 2004 Economic Development Initiatives Report. (Attachments)
65. Relative to June 2004 Economic Development Initiatives Report. (Attachments)
66. Relative to Farmer’s Market Study. (Attachments)
67. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT Upon the
Order of Councillor Lukes requesting Commerce and Development Committee to set priorities
as to those projects that do not have funding and are going to require City
participation for funding and report back to City Council at least one month
before budget session commences: recommend Order be placed on file. (Attachments) Referred to Strategic Planning Committee
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Upon the
following Communications of the City Manager:
recommend Communications be placed on file.
68. Relative to distribution of E.D. Community Development Block
Grant Funds. (Attachments)
69. Relative to Year 30 HUD CDBG accounts. (Attachments)
70. Relative to an update on Housing Opportunities for persons with
AIDS (HOPWA). (Attachments)
71. Relative to proposed Year 30 Community Development Block Grant
Allocation Process Timetable. (Attachments)
72. Relative to Oak Hill CDC’s application to Neighborhood
Reinvestment Corporation. (Attachments)
73. Relative to list of Parks projects funded by Year 29 CDBG. (Attachments)
74. Relative to completion ceremony for Mt. Carmel Apartments – CDBG
Assisted Basement Renovations Project.
(Attachments)
75. Relative to outlining parameters of use for Community
Development Block Grant Funds. (Attachments)
76. Relative to non Community Development Block Grant resources that
CDBG funded agencies have secured for the current program year.
77. Relative to HOME funds projects and pipeline report for Calendar
Year 2002-2003. (Attachments)
78. Relative to all Block Grant Applications from July 1, 1997
through June 30, 2002. (Attachments)
79. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Upon the
Communication of James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting corrective action
plan relative to monitoring the HOME Program:
recommend Communication be placed on file.
79a ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED – SUSPENSION OF RULES
79a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Communication of the
City Manager requesting adoption of an Order relative to transfer of
jurisdiction of land at 22 Norfolk St., 29 Norfolk St. and 152 Beacon St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
80 & 81 REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR A HEARING
80. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Todd Rodman on
behalf of Kilby Gardner Hammond, LLC requesting that the City of Worcester
Zoning Map be amended by removing approximately 23,500 sq. ft. of land in the
Hollis St., Gardner St. and Beacon St. area from MG-2.0 district and
establishing the same as an RG-5 district.
(Attachments)
81. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Attorney
Samuel DeSimone on behalf of the Colvest Group requesting to change the Zoning
Map from MG-2 to BL-1 by extending BL-1 zone on southerly side of Stafford St.
at intersection with Heard St., southerly to property of Boston & Albany
Railroad, westerly 535.5’, northerly 102.4’ on Stafford St., easterly 594.65’
to the point of beginning. (Attachments)
82 REFERRED TO LAND USE COMMITTEE
82. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Robert
Protano, President and James Gardner, Treasurer, D.P.R. Realty, Inc. requesting
zone change for portion of property at 937-945 West Boylston St. from RL-7 to
BL-1. (Attachments)
83-86 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.
83. Ralph Cobb request street light on Lakewood St. between Elmer
and Manomet Sts. (Attachments)
84. Councillors Dennis Irish and Paul Clancy, Jr. request street light
on existing telephone pole in front of 7 Commonwealth Ave. (Attachments)
85. Oaman Abdelrahman request street light at 97 Paris Ave. (Attachments)
86. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Upon the Petition of Councillor Philip Palmieri requesting repair of light pole
at 11 Brookdale St. and replacement of street sign: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
87-101 EXCEPT 89 & 90 ACCEPTED – 89 & 90 RECOMMITTED
TO PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
87. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Upon the Petition of David Johnson et al requesting a bus shelter at 40 Belmont
St.: recommend Petition be placed on
file. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND
TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on
file.
88. Relative to effectiveness of policies governing Worcester’s
Taxicab Fleet. (Attachments)
89. Relative to taxicabs that are handicap accessible. (Attachments)
Recommitted to Public Service & Transportation
Committee
90. Relative to granting taxicab driver licenses and taxicab
medallions. (Attachments) Recommitted to Public Service &
Transportation Committee
91. Relative to Taxicab inspections. (Attachments)
92. Relative to process for renewal of cable television license
currently held by Charter Communications.
(Attachments)
93. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Service and Transportation upon the
Communication of the City Manager relative to livery licensed vehicles acting as
taxicabs: recommend Report and
Communication be placed on file.
94. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Upon the Petition of Councillor Paul Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Dita Hannam
requesting street light in front of 7 Commonwealth Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to
withdraw. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon
the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.
95. Relative to Open Space Acquisition of the Knights of Columbus
(Alhambra Council) in Columbus Park neighborhood. (Attachments)
96. Relative to Indian Hill School and Park properties. (Attachments)
97. Relative to Spring FY 2004 permits for use of park facilities. (Attachments)
98. Relative to permitting process for park facilities through April
8, 2004. (Attachments)
99. Relative to grant with and from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. (Attachments)
100. Relative to Daylighting of the Beaver Brook Park Culvert and Field
Improvements. (Attachments)
101. Relative to improvements to Worcester Common. (Attachments)
102
– Placed on file (See 15A of the City Manager’s Calendar)
102. Amending Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 concerning the operation of motorized scooters. (Attachments)
103-115 – Ordained on a roll call 11-0
103. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the west side of Lincoln St. from 200 to 210 Lincoln St. (Attachments)
104. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Resident Permit Parking Only on the northerly side of Thorne St. near Plantation St. (Attachments)
105. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on both sides of Fairfield St. from May St. to a point 30’ south of May St. (Attachments)
106. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the west side of Pitt St. from Cambridge St. to a point 63’ south of Cambridge St. (Attachments)
107. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the west side of Bigelow St. to a point 30’ south of Sigel St. (Attachments)
108. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the easterly side of Northeast Cutoff from Boylston St. to Mountain St. East. (Attachments)
109. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Resident Permit Parking Only on Buckingham St.
110. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Resident Permit Parking Only on Eastern Ave. between Berkeley St. and Prospect St. (Attachments)
111. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Resident Permit Parking Only on Berkeley St. between Eastern Ave. and Gage St. (Attachments)
112. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Resident Permit Parking Only on Camp St. in front of 40 and 42 Camp St. (Attachments)
113. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for two diagonal handicap parking spaces on Chandler St. at the Jesse Burkett Baseball Field. (Attachments)
114. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking opposite 332 Coburn Ave. at Coburn Ave. Softball Field. (Attachments)
115. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on both sides of Waverly St. from Penn Ave. to a point 40’ westerly. (Attachments)
Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to reserve the left lane for eastbound traffic on Grafton St. at Shaw’s Driveway to turn left onto Shaw’s Driveway. (Attachments)
Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to reserve the left lane for westbound traffic on Grafton St. at Waverly St. to turn left onto Waverly St. (Attachments)
Amending Section 70 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit left turns on Penn Ave. northbound onto Waverly St.
Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on both sides of Grafton St. at the intersection of Waverly St. and Shaw’s Driveway from the center of the intersection to 170’ east of the intersection to 170’ west of the intersection. (Attachments)
Amending Section 30 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for programmed and/or emergency flashing red signals for northbound traffic on Waverly St. at Grafton St. and for southbound traffic exiting Shaw’s Driveway at Grafton St. (Attachments)
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
STANDING COMMITTEES
JULY 6, 2004
TRAFFIC & PARKING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:00 P.M.
JULY 6, 2004 LAND USE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:30 P.M.
JULY 7, 2004 PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:30 P.M.
August 17, 2004 – 4:00 P.M.