CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Council Chamber

Convened: 4:14 P.M.

Recessed: 6:40 P.M.
Reconvened: 7:28 P.M.
Recessed to Executive Session: 9:16 P.M.
Reconvened to Open Session to Adjourn: 9:30 P.M.


Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

 

www.ci.worcester.ma.us

City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Paul P Clancy JrBarbara G Haller
Dennis L Irish Philip P Palmieri
Michael C Perotto Joseph M Petty City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Gary Rosen Frederick C Rushton
Joffrey A Smith Kathleen M Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

INVOCATION - Rev. Edward D. Niccolls, St. Christopher Church

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - ALEXANDRA MILLS

4.

ROLL CALL - All present

5.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

5a.

Proclamation - Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes hereby proclaims July 14-21, 2007 to be Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Mayor Lukes allowed Dr. Leonard Morse, Commissioner of Public Health and Steve Fisher, Coordinator of the Worcester Lead Action Collaborative to speak.

 

5b.

Mayor Lukes recognizes and welcomes to the City Council meeting Cub Scout pack 91 of St George's church and Boy Scouts 54 of Immaculate Conception Church who were present work on their citizenship activity and citizenship merit badges

 

5c.

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow John Budd Chairman of the Citizen Committee to Raise Funds for the Firefighters of Charleston, SC to speak and he presented a check to Frank Raffa, representing the Worcester firefighters, who will direct these funds to families for the fallen firefighters of Charleston, SC

 

6.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

7.

PETITIONS

7a.

Melvin Lubowitz request tree stump removal in front of 42 Marcy St.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks

 

7b.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of William Cunningham request that the city shade tree in front 116 Forest St. be trimmed.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks

 

7c.

Phyllis Bilazarian request that the city shade tree in front of 165 South Flagg St. be trimmed.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks

 

7d.

Valtemir Cordeiro request that street light be installed in Progressive St. near Sunderland Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

7e.

Galina Dobrikovs request sidewalk repair at 84 Elm St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7f.

Galina Dobrikovs request sidewalk repair in front of 148 Winifred Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7g.

Kenneth Stidsen request to install a guardrail between 214 and 216 Sunderland Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7h.

Anna Monfreda et al request sidewalk repair in front of 18 Rena St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7i.

Ignatius Chang, ITC Realty, request sidewalk repair at 86 & 86A Elm St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7j.

Ignatius Chang, ITC Realty, request sidewalk repair at the corner of 55 Highland St. and Wachusett St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7k.

Christopher & Mary Ann Reddy request abatement of street betterment assessment #24538 in the amount of $6,907.00 for Miami St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7l.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller et al request sidewalk repair in the south side of Elm St. from Park Ave. to West St.

Attachments

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow Paulette Fortier to speak to items #7l & 7m Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7m.

Councilor Barbara G. Haller et al request sidewalk repair in both sides of West St. from Pleasant St. to William St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7n.

Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request the entire length of Henshaw St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7o.

Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Bernard Hershkowitz request sidewalks in front of 37 to 41 Beechmont St. be reconstructed.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7p.

Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Rita Remillard request that sidewalks in front of 1 through 5 Boyd St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7q.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Louis Mignogna request that the sidewalk in front of 64 Forest St. be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7r.

Adele Richmond request sidewalk repair including driveway at 40 Bridgeport St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7s.

William Belcher on behalf of Benefit Street Community Garden request the City of Worcester to accept/recognize Benefit Street Community Garden as a community garden and further, request a waiver of all water service, fees and permits to the garden site at 54 Benefit St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7t.

Marian Poreda request to install handicap parking space at 10 Strathmore Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7u.

Jason McGee request removal of handicap parking space in area of 13 Rena St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7v.

Marian Poreda request to remove handicap parking space from 27 Perry Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7w.

Mildred Collins request removal of parking meters in the area of 313 & 314 Grafton St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7x.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Ray Anderson request trucks over 10,000 lbs be banned from Burncoat St. between Lincoln St. and Mountain St East.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7y.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Nancy McDonald request to have a "Do Not Block This Intersection" sign installed in West Boylston St. at the approach to the intersection with Vendora Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7z.

Josephine Roman request "Caution Driveway" sign at 17 Catharine St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7aa.

Jeannine Gallagher request parking spaces be marked in William St. from the corner of North Ashland St. one block up.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7bb.

Edita Mirkovic request to remove resident permit parking in Shirley St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7cc.

Craig Moore, GDS, Inc., on behalf of UMass Memorial Medical Center request to install "Hospital" and private directional signs at various locations to assist the public in locating the three UMass Hospital Campuses within the City.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7dd.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request stop sign be installed facing eastbound traffic in Otsego Rd. at the intersection with Forest St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7ee.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request a stop sign be installed facing eastbound traffic in Wheeler Ave. at the intersection with Forest St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

8.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

8.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A.

Notification of Appointment of Jared Swerzenski to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Notification of Appointment of Janet Merrill to the Historical Commission.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
 

8.3

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Airport Division
 

8.4

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Cable Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Programming and Information Available on Government Channel 12.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
 

8.5

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

8.6

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Resources Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Adoption of Chapter 32B, Section 18, from The Segal Group, Inc.

Attachments

Held to be First Item of Business at next City Council meeting

 
B.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of the following Revision to the Table of Organization of the Assessing Division in the Department of Administration and Finance.

Attachments

Order adopted

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Regarding the Orders Posed at the Municipal Operations meeting of June 27, 2007 along with the Administration Response.

Attachments

Held to be First Item of Business at next City Council meeting

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's New Prescription Benefit Manager.

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 
 

8.7

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Workforce Development
 

8.8

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division
A.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of an Ordinance to Allow the Worcester Cultural Coalition to Provide a Stipend in FY-2008 to the Cultural Development Officer.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy, Haller, Irish, Palmieri, Perotto, Rosen, Rushton, Smith) (Nay - Lukes) (Petty, Toomey absent)

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Sale of the Former Worcester Vocational High School Property Located at One Concord Street to Gateway Park LLC.

Attachments

Referred to Commerce and Development Committee

 
C.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Support Phase II of the North Main Economic Development Strategy Area Project.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Economic Development Division's Small Business Retention and Recruitment Efforts and other Coordinated City Activities.

Attachments

Referred to Commerce and Development Committee

 
E.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Economic Development Initiatives Monthly Status Report for July, 2007.

Attachments

Motion Irish - Request to be recused - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Toomey absent) Referred to Commerce & Development Committee, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, Public Service and Transportation Committee and Public Works Committee

 
F.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Implementation of the Climate Action Plan.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee and Land Use Committee

 
G.

Transmitting Informational Communication regarding the Status of Tenants at Union Station, Policies, Audited Financial Statements and a Summary of the Operating Budget.

Attachments

Referred to Commerce and Development Committee

 
 

8.9

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhoods and Housing Development
A.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Grant from the Mass Development Brownfields Redevelopment Fund.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
B.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of the Attached Order to allow for the Sale of 2 Lanesboro Road Under the Abutters Lot Program.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Main South Weed & Seed Program.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
 

8.10

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Regulatory Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Approved Site Plan Granted to Madison Worcester Holdings.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 
 

8.11

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the North High School Construction Project.

Attachments

Referred to Education and College/University Relations Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Private Roadway Segments of Houghton Street and Wildwood Avenue and the Entire Private Roadways of Saint Anthony Street and Vermont Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 
 

8.12

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Report for the Month of May 2007.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Wigwam Hill Drive/Plantation Street.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Household Electronics Collection Day.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Cost to Install One New Street Light on Sargent Street.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
 

8.13

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
A.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of Two (2) Resolutions to File and Accept Grants for the Urban Self-Help Program at Vernon Hill Park and Indian Hill Park.

Attachments

Two Resolutions adopted

 
B.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of an Order Relative to the Ball Property Taking.

Attachments

Order adopted

 
C.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association for Tivnan Field at Lake Park.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
D.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation from Park Spirit.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
E.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation from the Friends of Worcester's Neighborhoods.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
F.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association for Rockwood Field.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
G.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Third Public Hearing for Vernon Hill Park.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
H.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Worcester Technical High School Athletic Fields.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.14

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
Communications Division
 

8.15

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
Fire Department
A.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Approval to Accept with Gratitude a Donation of Travel Related Expenses to the Worcester Fire Department from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Recent Fire at 14 Benefit Terrace.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.16

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
License Commission
 

8.17

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
Police Department
A.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a 2007 Charles E. Shannon Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety.

Attachments

Resolution adopted and Referred to Public Safety Committee for informational purposes only

 
B.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept an Executive Office of Public Safety Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted and Referred to Public Safety Committee for informational purposes only

 
 

8.18

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
 

8.19

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Code Enforcement Division
 

8.20

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Disability Division
 

8.21

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Elder Affairs Division
 

8.22

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Rights Division
 

8.23

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Division
 

8.24

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention Week.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Library
A.

Recommend City Council Review, Consideration and Approval to Accept with Gratitude a Gift from the Trane Company to the Worcester Public Library.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
 

8.26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans' Services Division
 

8.27

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

8.28

LAW DEPARTMENT
Legal Division
A.

Recommend City Council, Review, Consideration and Adoption of the Attached Order of Taking and the Resolution to Accept a Donation with Gratitude relative to the Acquisition of the Indian Hill Traffic Triangle/WWII Monument.
Refer to CCM Item 8.35Y

Attachments

Mayor Lukes suspended the rules to allow Mark Rayfield a representative of Saint Gobain to speak Order of Taking adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays and Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Opinion of the City Solicitor Regarding Level II and Level III Sex Offenders.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Residency and Siting Restrictions Upon Level II and Level III Sex Offenders in Other Communities in Massachusetts.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Lawsuit Against the City of Worcester and Worcester Police Department Officials.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.29

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the State Department of Revenue (DOR) Regulations and Guidelines as referenced in the City Council Item # 9.29A from June 19, 2007.

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Assessing Department's Fee Increases.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.30

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
A.

Transmitting the City's Five Year Capital Improvement Program. I Respectfully Recommend City Council's Review, Consideration and Approval to Advertise the Associated Loan Orders, City Council Agenda Numbers 8.31A through 8.31NN.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 
 

8.31

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Loan Orders
A.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($450,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C777, Auditorium Building Rehabilitation for the purpose of funding the purchase and installation of a new boiler for the Worcester Memorial Auditorium.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
B.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Citywide Building Rehabilitation for various Citywide Energy Improvements.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
C.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,235,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment for the purpose of funding citywide equipment purchases.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
D.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($520,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C731, Water Capital Equipment for the purpose funding Water Enterprise capital purchases.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
E.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C714, Water Pump Station Rehabilitation for the purpose of funding Water Enterprise pump station rehabilitation projects.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
F.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C738, Water Reservoir Rehabilitation for the purpose of funding Water Enterprise tank painting projects.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
G.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Dollars And No Cents ($3,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of funding Water Enterprise, water cleaning and lining improvements.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
H.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C737, Water Meters, for the purpose of funding water meters improvement and installation.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
I.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of funding water mains accountability analysis for Water Enterprise.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
J.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, for purpose of funding improvements to the Holden Reservoir.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
K.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of funding improvements to Water hydrants.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
L.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of funding Water Filtration Plant Modification improvements.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
M.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C702, Land Acquisition, for the purpose of funding the acquisition of Watershed Land for the Water Enterprise.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
N.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Six Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($660,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C734, Sewer Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for Sewer Enterprise.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
O.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C735, Sewer Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of funding Sewer Enterprise building rehabilitation improvements.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
P.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding new sewer construction projects.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
Q.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding sewer construction projects for Sewer Enterprise.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
R.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding rehabilitation improvements to the Kettle Brook Pump Station.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
S.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C739, Surface Drains, for the purpose of funding improvements to Sewer Surface Drains.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
T.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding improvements to the Beaver Brook Culvert.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
U.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00), to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Granite Street Improvement Project.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
V.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding the Route 20 Sewer Improvement Project.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
W.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Control Plan.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
X.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding Sewer Pumping Stations Rehabilitation Projects.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
Y.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, for the pupose of funding Water Cross Connection Surveys.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
Z.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of funding improvements to the Belmont Street Force Main.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
AA.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of funding improvements to sidewalks, ADA Improvements at City Hall and other Citywide locations.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
BB.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction for the construction of Extended Pavements at various citywide locations.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
CC.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,500,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of funding the resurfacing of citywide streets.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
DD.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($700,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of funding the construction, conversion and improvements to Private Streets.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
EE.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($600,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C784, Park Improvements, for the purpose of funding improvements to Knight of Columbus, Indian Hill Salter School Property, Rockwood Master Plan and Vernon Hill Park.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
FF.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose funding improvements to Washington Square.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
GG.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($850,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C716, Union Station Rehabilitation, for the purpose of funding fit out and other improvements to Union Station.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
HH.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Eight Hundred Forty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($845,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of funding the Technical Services relocation move to Worcester Technical High School.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
II.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,390,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C727, Franklin Street Fire Station, for the purpose funding the construction of the Franklin Street Fire Station.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
JJ.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($175,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of funding various citywide building rehabilitation projects. for Fire and Police

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
KK.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($475,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of funding various citywide infrastructure improvements at Eagle Road, Belmont Street Conversion, Lincoln Street and Quinsigamond 1 Gateway.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
LL.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C715, Dam Improvements, for the purpose of funding citywide dam inspection charges.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
MM.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of funding improvements to Franklin Street Slope.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays

 
NN.

Recommend the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C778, Providence Street Tot Lot, for the purpose of funding the construction of the planned playground at Providence Street.

Attachments

Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes

 
 

8.32

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

8.33

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

8.34

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
A.

Recommend Adoption of the Attached Order for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Foreclosed Tax Title property of 1 Pioneer Road from the Tax Title Custodian to the Conservation Commission.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Referred to Land Use Committee

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of the Attached Order for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Foreclosed Tax Title Properties Located at 12 and 14 Guilford Street from the Tax Title Custodian to the Conservation Commission.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 
C.

Recommend Adoption of the Attached Order for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Foreclosed Tax Title properties of 8-10 Chandler Street, 68 Montreal Street, 60 Wall Street, and 9 Oread Place from the jurisdiction of the Tax Title Custodian to the City Manager's Executive Office - Division of Neighborhoods and Housing Development.

Attachments

Order adopted, as amended

 
 

8.35

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C732, Street Construction, to allow for the payment of anticipated project obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
B.

Recommend that One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Reconstruction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C744, Sewer Reconstruction, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
C.

Recommend that One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C713, Water Mains, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C720, Water Mains, to allow for the payment of current invoices and anticipated obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
D.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C750, Lateral Sewers, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
E.

Recommend that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C744, Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to DPW Account #46C702, Capital Outlay, to allow for payment of current and anticipated obligations for improvements to Pearl Elm Garage per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
F.

Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C737, Water Meters, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C794, Water Meters, to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
G.

Recommend that Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($700,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C741, Street Resurfacing to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
H.

Recommend that Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($350,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Reconstruction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C768, Private Street Conversion/Betterments to provide funds for the payment of current obligations and future expenditures per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
I.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C730, Traffic Improvements to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
J.

Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C722, Rte 20 Sewer Improvements to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations associated with this capital project.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
K.

Recommend that Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars And No Cents ($13,140.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C731, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Water Account #45C703, Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase of this equipment per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
L.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C797, Sidewalks, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
M.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and appropriated to DPW Account #41C742, Street Resurfacing (Ext. Pavement), to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
N.

Recommend that Two Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($287,000.00) be transferred from Account # 91C763, South Worcester Industrial Park, and be appropriated to Account #04C714, South Worcester Industrial Park, for the asbestos abatement at City-owned sites within the South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP).

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
O.

Recommend that One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty One Dollars And No Cents ($1,651.00) be transferred from Account # 91C711, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account # 34C702, Elder Affairs Building Rehabilitation, for electrical work required to install exterior sign at the Worcester Senior Center.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
P.

Recommend that Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Four Dollars And No Cents ($17,554.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of a pickup truck.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
Q.

Recommend that Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars And No Cents ($3,430.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C734, Sewer Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #44C704, Sewer Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of an Electric Hoist.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
R.

Recommend that this most recent authorized apportionment from the State (MA #51051) in the amount of Three Million Seventy Six Thousand Five Hundred Seven Dollars And No Cents ($3,076,507.00) be appropriated to DPW Account #41C440, Street Resurfacing, as requested by reimbursements to provide funding for current and future Chapter 90 obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
S.

Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784, Park Improvements, and be appropriated to Account # 72C708, Knights of Columbus, to pay current and future invoices.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
T.

Recommend that One Hundred Eleven Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($111,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C874, Park Improvements, and appropriated to Parks Account # 72C709, Rockwood Field, to pay current and future invoices.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
U.

Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784, Park Improvements, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C702, Parks Improvements, to pay current and future invoices.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
V.

Recommend that Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($5,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784, Park Improvements, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C702, Parks Improvements, to pay contractually obligated invoices for improvements to Great Brook Valley park.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
W.

Recommend that One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,400,000.00) be transferred from Account # 91C759, Foley Stadium Improvements, and be appropriated to Account # 50C707, Foley Stadium Improvements, for improvements and rehabilitation at Foley Stadium.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
X.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Account # 91C711, Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account # 50C704, School Building Rehabilitation for the payment of school building rehabilitation obligations at South High School.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
Y.

Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($15,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C784, Parks Infrastructure, and appropriated to Account #72C702, Parks Infrastructure , to fund the purchase of the Indian Hill Property as identified in item #8.28A .
Refer to CCM Item 8.28A

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
 

8.36

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand One Hundred Eighty Eight Dollars And No Cents ($339,188.00) be Transferred from and Appropriated to the Accounts Listed in this Attachment to Provide Sufficient Funding for the Off-Street Parking Program for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Irish absent).

 
B.

Recommend that Sixteen Thousand Five Dollars And Seventy One Cents ($16,005.71) be transferred from Account # 330-08, Reserve for Appropriation on Loans, and be Appropriated to Account # 660-92000, Treasurers Office Ordinary Maintenance, to fund the costs associated with the issuance of the Bond Anticipation Notes dated 6-26-07.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Irish absent).

 
C.

Recommend that Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($30,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-15, Reserve for Appropriation - Conservation Fees, and appropriated to Account # 04S406, Conservation Commission in order to reimburse the Greater Worcester Land Trust for the purchase completed in June.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Irish absent).

 
D.

I respectfully request the following transfers to balance the Fiscal Year 2007 budget. Two Million Thirty One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Sixty Six Cents ($2,031,961.66) be transferred from and to the various accounts identified in the attached detail to balance the City's General Fund (tax levy) Accounts for Fiscal Year 2007. One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($1,468.21) be transferred to and from the accounts identified in the attached detail for the Green Hill Municipal Golf Course. Ninety thousand three Hundred Sixty five Dollars and Thirty Nine Cents ($90,365.39) be transferred to and from the accounts identified in the attached detail for the Water Enterprise Account. Eighty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($89,487.15) be transferred to and from the accounts identified in the attached detail to the Sewer Enterprise Account. I respectfully request the following transfers to address the operating deficits at the following enterprise and City accounts: Two Hundred Fifty Seven thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Ninety Cents ($257,728.90) from the DCU Naming Rights account to address the deficit in the Civic Center Lease Account. One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Forty Six Dollars and thirty Six Cents ($116,546.36) from Various Reserve accounts to address the deficit at the Green Hill Municipal Golf Course. One Million Three Hundred Thirty Nine thousand Five Hundred Eighty Dollars and Ninety Four Cents ($1,339,580.94) from the Sewer Connection Fee Reserve to address the operating deficit at the Sewer Enterprise Account. Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy One Dollars and Sixty Five Cents ($14,971.65) from Passenger Facilities Charges to cover the deficit at the Worcester Regional Airport.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Irish absent).

 
 

8.37

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
 

8.38

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Recommend City Council hold an Executive Session following the City Council Meeting of July 17, 2007 for the Purpose of Discussing Collective Bargaining.

Attachments

Council voted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays to go into Executive Session on July 17, 2007 at the conclusion of the regular meeting

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication from Stephen F. O'Neil, Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
9.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

9a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager report to City Council whether the City is entitled to know other sources of income that retirees might be receiving.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager report to City Council whether a Home Rule petition could modify M.G.L. Ch. 32B, Section 18 to allow for a sliding scale of premiums with subscribers paying more according to their total income package.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9c.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request the Executive Director of the Worcester Retirement System provide City Council with data revealing the years of services for those subscribing to health insurance, broken down into groups by years of service, i.e. 10-15 years, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, etc... and also that same data on years-of-service for all retirees who are over 65 years of age and are subscribing to Medicare plans.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9d.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager request FCHP provide the City with data revealing the number of subscribers who would be affected by a change in M.G.L., Ch. 32 B, Sec. 18.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9e.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a line report outlining the annual payment to a retiree on Medicare and the annual payment to a retiree on a conventional plan and the difference between them, and additionally, and for those on a plan who are under age 65, and for union versus non-union employees at both the 20% and 25% levels.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9f.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide data that reveals the monthly income of those current positions that are non-represented.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9g.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager obtain from the towns of Wellesley and Plymouth data that reveals how close they are to their Proposition 2 and one-half limits, their average per-capita income and the per capita income for retirees.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9h.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager to request the City Solicitor to provide City Council with an opinion whether or not the City of Worcester may structure a sliding scale as is established under the Senior Exemption.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9i.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report depicting how the commonwealth handles sliding scale benefits payments for it's employees, and the definitions employed in doing same.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9j.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager recommend to City Council a shift in the City of Worcester contribution rate from 75% to 80% as a senior equality measure.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9k.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a copy of the most recent Massachusetts Highway Department Transportation Improvement Project listing revealing those Worcester projects that have been dropped from the list.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9l.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report explaining how the City of San Francisco implemented the ban on plastic shopping bags and how the ban is currently enforced.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9m.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request City Solicitor or outside counsel provide the City Council with an opinion whether or not the City has standing to recover costs against the developer(s) of Wigwam Hill Estates, an approved sub-division known as Patriot's Landing Road.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9n.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager provide City Council with an explanation why building was permitted for phase two and construction of the private driveway of Wigwam Hill Estates when there were substantial problems reported with phase one infrastructure construction and/or layout.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9o.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager provide City Council with copies of all records of the various Boards and Commissions that concerned the permitting and subsequent complaints involving all phases of Wigwam Hill Estates.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9p.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Fire Chief report to the City Council concerning fire apparatus ability to access Patriot Landing Road, formerly referred to as Wigwam Hill Estates.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9q.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks report to City Council any options that might be implemented, including construction of a cul-de-sac, in the requested conversion of Arline Street to a public street.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9r.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks report to the City Council concerning the erosion problems in the vicinity of Mohave Road and also problems in the roadway in the vicinity of 24 Mohave Road.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9s.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request that sewers be installed in Myrick Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

9t.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request that sewers be installed in Luther Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

9u.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request that sewers be installed in Toronita Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

9v.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request that sewers be installed in Pelican Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

9w.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request that sewers be installed in Knapp Avenue.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

9x.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request that sewers be installed in Phoebe Way.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

9y.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief install speeding surveillance in the vicinity of West Tatnuck School, especially in Sussex Lane during morning and afternoon school times.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9z.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with data that proves, in detail, the success of the After-School MCAS preparation program.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9aa.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager consider appointing representatives from YouthNet or Girls, Inc. to the Youth Advisory Council.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9bb.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager consider requesting the Youth Advisory Council consider implementing a youth-leadership program within their programming.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9cc.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager to confirm to the City Council that all beaches, including Coes Pond Beach, will be open in Summer, 2007.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9dd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager communicate with City Council the existence of spray parks and other aquatic amenities in other major cities.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9ee.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager explore naming rights for parks improvements across the city.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9ff.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager request the Worcester Public Schools Superintendent for an update on the timeable for completion of improvements to Foley Stadium.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10.

ORDERS

10a.

Request City Manager request the Parks Commission and the DPWP Assistant Commissioner of Parks work to bring about additional appropriate entertainment to the Cristoforo Colombo Park pavilion during early evenings in warm weather months. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10b.

Request City Manager explore the feasibility of light duty assignments for firefighters and police officers who are determined to be capable of limited work and unable to perform the duties expected within the scope of the particular job description. (Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10c.

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks cause a review to be conducted of the rates that are being charged at parking meters, and include in said review the reasoning that is employed to install or not to install meters across the city and report his findings to the City Council. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10d.

Request City Manager provide City Council with an explanation of how his Administration plans to market the City of Worcester prospectively; and to the exact programs and campaigns that funds will be appropriated, and to differentiate spending between economic development and marketing initiatives. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10e.

Request City Manager cause Morgan Park to be cleaned on a weekly basis during warm weather months and as-needed in the off season months. (Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10f.

Request City Manager consider installing a handball court at the Tacoma Street parkland in the vicinity of the existing basketball courts. (Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10g.

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to replace the existing vertical pole traffic signal in Pleasant St. before the intersection with Mower St. with an overhead style signal so as to discourage the situation whereby motorists crossing Pleasant St. from Mower St. block the flow of traffic.(Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10h.

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the use of red light cameras at major intersections, both locally and nationally, to cut down on the number of motorists who risk life, limb, and property damage by failing to stop when the light turns red. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10i.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the possibility of marketing the naming rights to the soon-to-be-built, modern, and much discussed garage behind Union Station. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10j.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the status and possible future display of the antique fire apparatus and related equipment presently being stored in trailers outside the Park Avenue Fire Station. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10k.

Request City Clerk review the process used for notifying abutters when street names are proposed to be changed so that tenants and lessees are additionally informed so as to avoid any adverse complications. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10l.

Request City Manager consider and report to City Council concerning the feasibility of developing a down-payment assistance program in cooperation with local lenders and other interested parties as a means of encouraging municipal employees to establish personal residency within the City of Worcester. (Irish)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10m.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the status of the development and implementation of NRSA's to-date. Such report should include but not be limited to income and expenditures, outcomes/accomplishments and perceived impediments, if any by NRSA. (Irish, Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10n.

Request City Manager recommend to City Council an ordinance or an amendment to an existing ordinance that designates a public safety buffer zone which prohibits certain disruptive activities near a health care facility. "Health care facility" means any facility that is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law by the Commonwealth to administer medical treatment. This request specifically seeks to prevent a person or persons from engaging in protesting, picketing, distributing leaflets or handbills, attempting to impede access, or engage in oral advocacy, education or counseling activities within a designated public safety buffer zone adjacent to a health care facility. The “designated public safety buffer zone” shall mean an area of not less than 20 feet around a health care facility's driveways and entrances from public rights-of-way or other public areas immediately adjacent to a health care facility. Finally, the proposed ordinance must provide penalties for violations of the ordinance. (Haller)

Attachments

Motion Irish - Request to recused - Recused on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Irish absent) Motion Lukes to amend: Further, request to include a legal opinion as to appropriateness. Motion Petty to amend: Further, request to include existing state and federal legislation/regulations. Order adopted, as amended

 

10o.

Request City Clerk communicate with State Representative John Fresolo to request information concerning the status of proposed legislation that aims to reduce the recent increases in insurance premiums that homeowners of three-deckers and multi dwelling homes have experienced that was supported via City Council resolution approved on a roll call of 11-0 on January 16, 2007, item 14d. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10p.

Request City Manager report to City Council the details of the $23 million in funding that has been provided to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to limit their Fiscal Year 2008 rate increase to 4.5%. The rate increase would have been higher because of the mandates placed on the Authority that would improve water quality in Boston Harbor; said mandates similar to those being imposed on Worcester rate payers to improve water quality in the Blackstone River and Narragansett Bay. (Petty, Clancy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10q.

Request City Manager institute the second phase of improvements that were scheduled to be made as part of the Master Plan for Duffy Field. (Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10r.

Request City Manager enact the plan to make improvements to the Newton Hill Park area which includes walking trails and other amenities. (Smith)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10s.

Request City Manager work with WPI and the Worcester Business Development Corporation to develop high-quality signage that would face I-290 traffic announcing the Gateway Park and the WPI Bio Research Institute. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10t.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a plan of action to greatly reduce the amount of speeding and other traffic violations (e.g. stop sign, red light, and crosswalk violations) by drivers all across this city. (Rosen)

Attachments

Motion Rosen to amend: Further, request a report regarding how often crosswalks are repainted. Order Adopted as amended

 

10u.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the issues raised by several residents of the Vernon Hill area regarding the combination tot lot and youth playground proposed for construction near the Vernon Hill School. Resident concerns include the cost and source of funding, the need for a playground at this site in light of the coming improvements being made to Vernon Hill Park, safety issues dealing with location, playground design, and type of equipment, and whether Worcester's first Doggie Park would be a much better project and fit for this site. (Rosen, Lukes)

Attachments

Motion Clancy - Request to strike wording relative to Doggie Park - accepted by authors. Motion Clancy to amend: Further, request City Manager schedule a meeting at Vernon Hill School for early September to discuss concerns for the playground and invite the Vernon Hill School parents, neighbors and direct abutters. Order adopted, as amended

 

10v.

Request City Manager coordinate a meeting with the Lt. Gov. Murray, State Senator Augustus, State Representative Fresolo, City Councilor Clancy and other interested applicable state officials to determine sources of funding for the rehabilitation of Vernon Hill Park. (Clancy)

Attachments

Motion Clancy to amend to add: "additional" sources of funding Motion Irish to amend to include Chairpersons of the City Council's Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation and Education and College/University Relations at this meeting. Order adopted, as amended

 

10w.

Request City Manager provide the City Council with an update concerning the bid notification process. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10x.

Request City Manager investigate the possibility of utilizing Mass Health dollars for the extra cost of insurance to retirees. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10y.

Request City Manager to put out a challenge to all municipal employees to request that they suggest ways to improve their job function and the service that is provided to the general public, i.e. customers and taxpayers. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10z.

Request City Manager submit an application to the Commonwealth for funding for an additional 10 to 20 new police officers as a result of the Patrick-Murray Administration efforts to add 100 new positions throughout the Commonwealth. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10aa.

Request City Manager report on the economic and infrastructure impact of excess sewage from Rutland including whether flooding in Worcester residential basements is caused by the excess and any exposure to the City regarding the levy of fines by the EPA or any other agency. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10bb.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: BALIS AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent)

 

10cc.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: GATEWAY PARK STREET

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent)

 

10dd.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: INVERNESS AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent)

 

10ee.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: MARANDA STREET

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent)

 

10ff.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: SUNDERLAND TERRACE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent)

 

10gg.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: CLARISSA STREET

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10hh.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: ELTON STREET

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10ii.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: JOLMA ROAD

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10jj.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: LONGMEADOW AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10kk.

STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: TRENT ROAD

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

11a.

#10a CC June 19, 2007 Communication of James A. DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting communication relative to May 2007 Auditor's Report.

Attachments

Recommend file - See #23bb

 

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12a.

James A. DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting communication relative to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 

12b.

Helen A. Friel, Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee, transmitting communication relative to the School Committee paying tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Mencow by naming the World War II Museum at Sullivan Middle School in his honor.

Attachments

Placed on file

 

12c.

Roberta R. Schaefer, Ph.D., Executive Director of Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to the 2006-2007 Annual Report.

Attachments

Placed on file

 

12d.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes transmitting communication relative to the Mayor's Ad Hoc Zoning Review Committee's Report on Parking in the City of Worcester.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee and Land Use Committee

 

13.

RESOLUTION

13a.

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of actions of the US Conference of Mayors that calls for repealing the Tiarht Amendment, a provision that prohibits local law enforcement to obtain information about guns used in crimes. Said amendment currently constrains the ability of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms from providing information to local law enforcement that would definitely help cities fight the devastation caused by illegal guns. (Rushton)

Attachments

Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

14.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

14a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication regarding new requirements from the Massachusetts School Building Authority requiring that the Worcester Public School submit a Statement of Interest on prioritized school construction: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 

15.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS

15a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the attached proposed Reorganization Plan relative to the Election Commission: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

15b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication regarding the Orders necessary to make the appropriate Budgetary and Table of Organization changes once the Special Legislation is enacted by the State and the City Council approves the proposed reorganization plan for the Elections Commission Office: recommend adoption of the two accompanying Orders and passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Two Orders adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays and Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 

16.

REPORTS OF THE PLANNING BOARD

16a.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Richard Raskett request zone change at 1223-1267 Grafton St. and adjoining properties from BL-1.0 to RL-7.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 

16b.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Attorney Samuel DeSimone request to change the Zoning Map of the City of Worcester from RG-5 to BG-4 at the southerly corner of the intersection of College and Southbridge St.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 

16c.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Maria Camerano & Alan Higgins request 457 & 469 Granite St. be rezoned from RS-7 to RL-7.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 

16d.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Attorney Donald J. O'Neil on behalf of Ronald W. Lorusso request to amend the zoning map to correct a plotting error by changing the zoning of the portion of the parcel on Woburn St. designated by the Assessor as Map 12, Block 028, Lot 0004B currently zoned RL-7 to MG-0.5.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 

16e.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Kevin McManus of Structura, LLC on behalf of Leonid Turchinsky request to change the zoning map of the City of Worcester by placing an Adaptive Reuse Overlay District (AROD) over certain parcels of property abutting Lamartine St.

Attachments

Referred to Land Use Committee

 

16f.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Frank DiNoia, President & Treasurer of Alco Real Estate Co., Inc. request to amend the current zoning map by extending the BL-1.0 Zoning District, which currently includes a portion of the property at 14 Coburn Ave. to include the entire property at 14 Coburn Ave.

Attachments

Granted Leave to Withdraw

 

17.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS

17a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Attorney Donald O'Neil on behalf of Norman and Carol Vokes request to accept and make public Mink Circle: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Craig Amaral, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, Secured Financial Limited Partnership I request City Council approve layout of Sunrise Avenue Extension: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Anthony Vigliotti request that Vig's Way be made a public way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Joseph F. Borbone, Director of Engineering, Public Works request to make the portion of Arctic St., from Franklin St. south to the southerly line of Hygeia St. (approx. 240') a public street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of John LeDoux request the City replace the private sewer line in Perkins St. with a public sewer line: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petitions of Carlos & Maria Cautinho and Edgar Freire et al request the City of Worcester to acquire, improve, layout and decree a public way along and within the bounds of the existing 30 foot wide common driveway that serves certain residential properties along Plantation St. and Wigwam Hill Dr. known as Patriot's Landing Roadway: recommend Report and Petitions be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petitions of Theresa Cosenza Trotto, Jitesh Pratap & Priya Bhatnagar, Regina DeJesus, Justice Bortey and Jennifer Malkasian request to acquire, improve, layout and decree a public way along and within the bounds of the existing 30 foot wide common driveway that serves certain residential properties along Plantation St. and Wigwam Hill Drive: recommend Report and Petitions be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kenneth Genatossio request the City of Worcester to acquire, improve, layout and decree a public way along and within the bounds of the exiting 30 foot wide common driveway that serves certain residential properties along Plantation St. and Wigwam Hill Dr. known as Patriot's Landing Roadway: recommend Report and Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication regarding a list of streets involved in the Pelican Ave. area that would benefit from hearings to install sewers: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

17j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the hazardous condition of the private sewer on Perkins Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC & PARKING

18a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Elizabeth St. John request to install a handicap parking sign in front of 9 Sussex Lane: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jeanette Lemerise request to remove handicap parking signs in front of 19 Fairmont Avenue: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Diana Colon request handicap parking space in the Beaver St. side of 974 Main St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Goicz request handicap parking space be removed in the Perry Ave. side of 35 Euclid Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eileen Potter request to remove handicap parking signs in front of 44 Huntington Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Davis request to remove handicap parking space in front of 137 June St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Lincoln Village Neighborhood Watch request the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of 52 Country Club Blvd. and 49 Pleasant Valley Drive: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Patricia Pawlina request to install a stop sign in Asbury Rd. at the corner of South Flagg St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Attorney Samuel DeSimone request the City install two (2) "15 minute parking only between noon and 10:00 P.M." parking space signs on the west side of Major Taylor Blvd. at the southerly end of the block between Thomas St. and Central St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order and passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted & Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request the limited parking zone in Water St. across from 65 Water St. be rescinded: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order and passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted & Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dominic Van Ngo request 15 minute parking signs in Winter St. between Green St. and Beach St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order and passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted & Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

18l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Cory and Vicki Truelson request to install "No Parking" sign at 51 Haven Lane in front of maple tree to keep cars from blocking handicap ramps: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for "Do Not Block HP Ramps" signs in Haven Lane.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of the Greendale Neighborhood Association request a School Crossing sign between Melrose St. and Frothingham Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maureen Borci request to have a "No Parking" sign installed in front of 39 Adams St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of the Greendale Neighborhood Association request a No Turn on Red sign at the traffic light on Melrose St. and Burncoat St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Elizabeth St. John request to install a "Caution Blind Person" sign in Sussex Lane: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Heather Balian request to install a cautionary sign for a Deaf Child at the driveway across from 152 Coolidge Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Faith Canario on behalf of Braley & Wellington Insurance Agency request 15 minute parking sign accommodating four (4) parking spaces in front of 44 Park Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

18s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Benedicta & Patrick Gyamfi request removal of Handicap Parking signs in front of 40 King St.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION

19a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Indian Hill Master Plan: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding Oakland Heights Master Plan: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Proposed Youth Office: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the cost for repairs to the roof of the Pavilion at Cristoforo Columbo Park: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Vocational School Athletic Fields: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the proposed construction of a playground at Glodis Field on Providence Street and the proposed new sidewalk on Providence Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City Council request on the safety of the playgrounds at Banis Field and Vernon Hill Park: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a DCS Grant for Urban Self Help and Self Help Programs: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion on the relationship between City Council and the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and what authority the City Council through its Sub Committee, Youth, Parks and Recreation, has in making recommendations on exactly how money is spent on City Parks: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to the continuing efforts of my administration to keep your Honorable Body informed of the progress being made in the construction of a new dam at Coes Pond Reservoir, and the remediation on contaminated soils near the dam site, as well as future plans for the development of a park on a site adjacent to the former Coes Knife Factory: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Report of the Committee on Military Affairs Upon the Petition of Albert Belmonte request Pavilion at East Park be named after Colonel Alexander J. Belmonte Ret. who was a former Shrewsbury Street resident and the first Italian American from Massachusetts to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1945: recommend Report & Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20.

LOAN ORDER TO BE ADOPTED

20a.

That the Loan Order adopted in City Council on August 26, 2006 authorizing the borrowing of the sum of Four Million Seven Hundred Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($4,703,000.00) for the purpose of citywide building rehabilitation - Levi Lincoln Chamber - be amended in its entirety to read as follows:

That the sum of Four Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Dollars ($4,203,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711, Citywide Building Rehabilitation for the purpose of making improvement to citywide buildings, and for payment of all costs including costs incidental and related thereto.

That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of resurfacing citywide streets, and for payment of all costs including costs incidental and related thereto.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

21.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

21a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. and Mayor Timothy P. Murray request that Front St. from Main St. to Washington Sq. be renamed JFK Boulevard: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Tabled - Lukes June 12, 2007, Tabled - Irish June 19, 2007 and Tabled - Perotto June 26, 2007)

Attachments

Recommitted Public Works Committee

 

22.

TABLED ITEMS

22a.

Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Department License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Tabled - Murray April 25, 2006)

Attachments

No action taken

 

22b.

Order of Councilor Barbara G. Haller and Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the City Manager take all steps to have the WRTA #11 bus rerouted to serve the Island part of Harding Street (south of Kelley Square) to take residents, especially the elderly, to and from the Route 20 Fair Shopping Plaza. Further request that this service be provided several times in the mornings and again in the afternoons, both outbound and inbound. This service was formerly provided by the old #4 Millbury City Line and eliminated on January 28th, 2006 creating a serious hardship and reduction in the quality of life for residents in the Green Island neighborhood. (Tabled - Haller August 29, 2006)

Attachments

No action taken

 

22c.

Chairman's Order from the Committee on Military Affairs - Request City Manager consider communicating to City Council a recommendation for funding section 2 of Chapter 157 of M.G.L. in the amount of $1.1 million. (Tabled - Clancy March 6, 2007)

Attachments

Taken of the Table - Placed on file

 

22d.

Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby cancels the August 7, 2007 City Council meeting. (Tabled - Rushton June 12, 2007)

Attachments

Taken of the Table - Placed on file

 

22e.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to a legal opinion of David M. Moore, City Solicitor, regarding the effect the proposed name change of Front St. to JFK Boulevard has on the CitySquare Development Agreement. (Tabled - Perotto June 26, 2007)

Attachments

Taken of the Table - Placed on file

 

23.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

23a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Report of the Committee on Finance Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding M.G.L. Chapter 32B, Section 18: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the City of Worcester, having accepted the provisions of Section Ten of Chapter Thirty-Two B of the General Laws on October 25, 1965, hereby accepts the provisions of Section Eighteen of Chapter Thirty-Two B of the General Laws.

Attachments

Tabled under privilege - Rushton and To be First Item of Business next City Council meeting

 

23b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Report of the Committee on Finance Upon the Communication of James A. DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting communication relative to the schedules showing estimated savings that would accrue to the City if certain changes were made to employee and retiree health plans by adopting MGL Chapter 32B Section 18 and by decreasing the City's share of premiums from 80% to 75% for various groups not affected by Section 18: recommend Report and Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Tabled under privilege - Rushton and To be First Item of Business next City Council meeting

 

23c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication regarding responses from the Administration to the orders from the City Council Standing Committee on Municipal Operations: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Tabled under privilege - Rushton and To be First Item of Business next City Council meeting

 

23d.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager be and is hereby requested to recommend to the City Council a plan to soften the burden of health care costs to the Medicaid eligible retirees of the City of Worcester and specifically request the City Manager consider increasing the city's contribution for eligible retirees from the present 75% contribution level to the 80% level so as to put them on par with the premiums paid by active employees.

Attachments

Tabled under privilege - Rushton and To be First Item of Business next City Council meeting

 

23e.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager consider blending retiree costs for health insurance to a percent that equalizes percentage payments without increasing costs to the city.

Attachments

Tabled under privilege - Rushton and To be First Item of Business next City Council meeting

 

23f.

Motion-Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager convene a hearing as soon as possible to discuss information provided by the City Administration concerning MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23g.

Motion-Irish - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager define current poverty levels in Worcester.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23h.

Motion-Irish - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager secure information relative to Medicaid alternatives relative to reimbursement, deductibles and co-pays and prepare legislation either Home Rule or through our state delegation to adopt those elements of Medicaid therefore cushioning the impact of MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23i.

Motion-Rosen - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to whether switching from Fallon Select Care and Fallon Direct Care to Fallon Senior is a comparable plan for its members and if not what are the differences and do the same for members switching from BCBS Blue Choice to BCBS MedEx 3 or BCBS Managed Blue for Seniors.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23j.

Motion-Haller @ #8.8 CM - Request City Manager forward a copy of the City Manager's item #8.8C to the East Highland Area Neighborhood Association.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23k.

Motion-Perotto @ #8.8E CM - Request City Manager coordinate with the City Council's Standing Committee on Commerce & Development to schedule a meeting and invite Young Park and/or his associates and the President of Wyman Gordon to discuss future plans for two of Worcester's largest development projects CitySquare and the Wyman Gordon site.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23l.

Motion-Clancy @ #8.8E CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to how the City plans on handling the parcels at Washington Square and when will these decisions be made so that these parcels might be designed in a way that will complement CitySquare and Union Station.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23m.

Motion-Perotto @ #8.8F CM - Request City Manager request the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools submit a report to City Council concerning their recycling program at the Worcester Public School's as to how it will operate and when will it commence.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23n.

Motion-Clancy @ #8.8F CM - Request City Manager report as to when ordinances and/or policies from other communities concerning sustainable and energy efficient zoning and building regulations might be forthcoming so that this information can be provided to a subcommittee to review and determine what can be applied to Worcester. (Clancy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23o.

Motion-Clancy @ #8.9B CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of all the tax title properties that the City Treasurer has attempted to sell but have been unable because they have severe restrictions on use/development.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23p.

Motion-Perotto @ #8.11A CM - Request City Manager submit copies of previous schematics relative to the North High School Construction project for a comparison of the newly proposed schematic.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23q.

Motion-Perotto @ #8.13D CM - Request City Manager arrange a representative of Park Spirit be present at the August 7th City Council meeting for a presentationos a resolution for their donation. Further, request City Clerk prepare a resolution for this presentation.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23r.

Motion-Perotto @ #8.13H CM - Request City Manager request the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools provide City Council with a report as to the funding of the Scoreboard for the Technical High School Athletic field.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23s.

Motion-Toomey @ #8.28C CM - Request City Manager request the Police Chief contact State Representative Polito to discuss and make recommendations relative to the Representative's bill concerning Level II and Level III sex offenders.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23t.

Motion-Petty @ #8.28C CM - Request City Manager provide a map designating areas where Level II and Level III sex offenders would have to relocate if residency restrictions legislation became effective.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23u.

Motion-Rosen @ #8.28C CM - Request City Manager consider the possibility of displaying information relative Level II and III sex offenders on a public access channel for those people who do not have internet access.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23v.

Motion-Toomey @ #8.28C CM - Request City Manager investigate the ethics relating to the technology currently in use for identifying sex offenders.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23w.

Motion-Irish @ #8.30A CM - Request City Manager provide a report as to how many vehicles the city intends to purchase in the next 5 yrs will be hybrids.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23x.

Motion-Petty @ #8.38B CM - Request Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide City Council with a report relative to the feasibility of extending bus service times at night.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23y.

Motion-Petty @ #8.38B CM - Request Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide a status report relative to the triangle shuttle bus route service to and from Union Station that includes stops at UMass Medical Hospital, Gateway Park and Federal Plaza.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23z.

Motion-Irish @ #8.38B CM - Request Worcester Regional Transit Authority provide City Council with a report concerning specific plans to reduce emissions from their WRTA fleet of vehicles.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23aa.

Motion-Rosen @ #8.38B CM - Request City Manager report on the feasibility of the WRTA taking over the complete routes of the public school transportation to replace charter service.

Attachments

Motion Toomey - Request a roll call - Councilor Rosen's motion on a roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 6 Nays (Yeas - Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Rosen, Lukes) (Nays - Clancy, Irish, Perotto, Rushton, Smith, Toomey) fails.

 

23bb.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Upon the Communication of James A. DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting communication relative to May 2007 Auditor's Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

23cc.

Motion-Haller @ #12d CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with his comments relative to the Communication from the mayor's Ad Hoc Zoning Review Committee's Report on Parking in the City of Worcester.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23dd.

Motion-Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager contact SMOC Administration and report to City Council on SMOC's policies for its Worcester sites regarding 1) employing persons with criminal records - Those employees on payroll compensation and those in service positions without compensation; 2) performing background checks on all employees as defined above; and 3) hiring employees that are actively listed on the MA Sex Offender Registry as a Level III sex offender.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23ee.

PETITION - Councilor Gary Rosen request to install a traffic mirror opposite of 98 Heard St. on pole #14.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

23ff.

PETITION - Rosen - Suspension of Rules - Request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repaint crosswalks in an around Newton Sq.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

23gg.

Motion-Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Assistant Commissioner of DPW&P inspect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Green Hill Park relative to insuring the fountain is working and provide maintenance by keeping the area around the memorial clean from trash.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23hh.

Motion-Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health develop a plan to educate the public on the detrimental effects of Radon and further, request to implement a plan for Radon testing throughout the City.

Attachments

Motion Lukes to amend: Further, request testing in municipal buildings owned and leased. Order adopted, as amended and Referred to Health Committee for informational purposes only

 

23ii.

Motion-Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health working with private & public companies to develop a community inoculation day that would test the City's emergency preparedness as well as provide an opportunity to inoculate more of the community than normally would be inoculate.

Attachments

Order adopted and Referred to Health Committee for informational purposes only

 

23jj.

PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of George Hubert request sidewalk repair in the Osceola Ave. side of 152 Clark St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

23kk.

Motion-Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report relative to the damage done to the Banis Playground and to include the potential cost of repairs.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23ll.

Motion-Clancy and Palmieri- Suspension of Rules - Request City Manger provide a status report relative to the improvements to the Lake Park playgrounds in the area of Coburn Ave. and Davis Bigelow Ave. and further, said report to include what improvements have been completed and not completed.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

23mm.

Motion-Irish - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding the LEED certification process.

Attachments

Motion Lukes - Further, request report include cost and oversight involved. Order Adopted, as amended