CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Council Chamber

Convened: 6:10 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:41 P.M.


Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

 

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Paul P. Clancy Jr. William J. Eddy
Michael J. Germain Barbara G. Haller
Philip P. Palmieri 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - ALL SAINTS CHURCH CHOIR

3.

ROLL CALL - All present except Councilor Rushton and the Mayor in the Chair. Councilor Rushton arrived at 6:43 P.M.

4.

HEARING & ORDER

4a.

Hearing - FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, LLC request permission to install and maintain fiber optic telecommunication facilities at 300 GROVE STREET.

Granting permission to FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, LLC to install and maintain fiber optic telecommunication facilities at 300 GROVE STREET

Attachments

Hearing Held - Order adopted on roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

5.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

5a.

Mayor Lukes read a proclamation proclaiming September 2008 as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Councilor Rosen presented the proclamation to Sue Billings of the local chapter of the American Red Cross.

 

6.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

7.

PETITIONS

7a.

Eugene Miraka request tree in front of 31 Valley Hill Drive be removed.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works and Parks

 

7b.

James & Yvonne Miller et al request to install sewers in Dominion Road from Plantation St. to Lake Avenue North.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

7c.

Donna Saucier et al request to make public Parkton Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

7d.

Claire Baker request to make public Eames Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

7e.

Dawn Clark, et al request private street conversion for Rodby St.

Attachments

Referred to Planning Board

 

7f.

Kevin Ksen request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Safety fully review the citizen complaint investigation files the City Manager recently provided the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Attachments

Mayor Lukes recognized the Petitioner who spoke to City Council Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

7g.

Margaret Pottle request sidewalk repair in front of 53 Mary Ann Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7h.

Howard Schwerdlin request to repair/replace sidewalk in front of 40 Chippewa Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7i.

Kevin Richard request private street maintenance in Bird St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7j.

Eduart Sanxhaku request sidewalk repair in front of 180 Ingleside Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7k.

Eduardo Fonseca request sidewalk repair in front of 101 Gage St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7l.

Stuart Borsch request private street maintenance in Topsfield Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7m.

Anselmo Gonzalez et al request street resurfacing in Heath St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7n.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request resurfacing of Lansing Ave. from Holden St. to Grove St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7o.

Councilor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Agnes McGrath request repair of sidewalks in front of 16 Creswell Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7p.

Councilor Joseph M. Petty request repair of sidewalks in both sides of the entire length of Creswell Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7q.

Councilor Joseph M. Petty request Cowden St. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7r.

Councilor William J. Eddy request Edlin St. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7s.

Eugene Miraka request sidewalk repair at 31 Valley Hill Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7t.

Hope & Esther Abisamra request abatement of street assessment #24741 in the amount of $3,000.00 for Sunderland Terrace.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7u.

Lawrence A. & Suzanne T. Sullivan request abatement of street assessment #24712 in the amount of $12,000.00 for Maranda St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7v.

John & Alice Pellerin request abatement of street assessment #24713 in the amount of $13,966.40 for Maranda St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7w.

Cassie Stewart & Margaret Hall request abatement of street assessment #24738 in the amout of $5,970.00 for Sunderland Terrace.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7x.

Thomas Ventura request sidewalk repair at 226 Mountain Street East.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7y.

Dionysios Kaloudelis et al request Timrod Dr. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7z.

Susan Rasco request abatement of street betterment assessment #24739 in the amount of $5,623.50 for Sunderland Terrace.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7aa.

Stuart Borsch request private street betterment for Topsfield Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7bb.

Rebecca James request private street maintenance on Weldon Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7cc.

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request reconstruction of sidewalks on the southerly side of Randolph Rd. from Burncoat St. to Bayberry Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7dd.

Donna Saucier request private street betterment on Parkton Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7ee.

Kathleen Huntington request to install pedestrian crossing signs on the corner of Pleasant St. and Hudson St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7ff.

Michael Hargrove request removal of handicap parking space at the corner of June St. and Deering Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7gg.

Charles Asomaning request to remove handicap parking space in front of 27 Standish St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7hh.

Elizabeth Noone request the black and white "Stop Line" sign be replaced with a Stop sign in Mt. Vernon St. as it descends into Channing St. and install a Stop sign in Mt. Vernon St. as it ascends into Channing St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7ii.

Briana Hall request a review of the parking issues on Brittan Lane, a private street, for solutions concerning resident parking due to employees of the hospital monopolizing the street and who also do not allow access for emergency vehicles and blocking of hydrant.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7jj.

Gerald Bousquet request removal of bus stop pole in front of 39 Richmond Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7kk.

Mariola Wasiewicz request removal of handicap parking signs in front of 10 Strathmore Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7ll.

Dr. Ponciano Salazar request the bus stop located in front of Webster Square Animal Clinic at 1108 Main Street be relocated.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7mm.

Francis Walkowiak on behalf of Janice Hinson request handicap parking in front of 6 Berkeley St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7nn.

Julie Bouchriha on behalf of Mahrez Bouchriha request handicap parking on the Pilgrim Ave. side of 10 Bedford Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7oo.

Richard Powers request to install handicap parking space in front of 61 Seymour St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7pp.

Carlos Acevedo request to install handicap parking space for 67 Everard St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7qq.

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY for a pole location in: LINCOLN ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for September 23, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.

 

8.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

8.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
 

8.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
 

8.3

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

8.4

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 

8.5

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Worcester Small Business Guide.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
B.

Transmitting the Economic Development Report to Retain and Recruit Small Businesses for the Month of September 2008.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP).

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
D.

Transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of September 2008.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee, Public Service and Transportation Committee, Public Works Committee

 
 

8.6

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhoods and Housing Development
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the 2009 Worcester Cultural Commission's Re-Granting Program.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.7

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Regulatory Services Division
 

8.8

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Workforce Development Operations Division
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of the Attached Resolution to File and Accept the FY2009/2010 Appropriated MCAS Grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of the Attached Resolution to File and Accept a Grant from the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration for a FY2009 through FY2012 Stem Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

8.9

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Workforce Investment Board Division
 

8.10

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Youth Opportunities Division
 

8.11

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Worcester Regional Airport Commission Division
 

8.12

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Cable Services Division
 

8.13

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
 

8.14

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPA).

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
B.

SUPPLEMENTAL: Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Rain Storm of September 6 & 7, 2008.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
C.

SUPPLEMENTAL: Transmitting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Official Draft Stormwater Permit for Worcester.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 
 

8.15

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on the Restoration of the Worcester Common and the Front and Sides of City Hall.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation from the Green Hill Park Coalition Board of Directors.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

8.16

FIRE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend that City Council Accept with Gratitude, the Donation of a Painting to the Worcester Fire Department from David and Patricia O'Hearn.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend that City Council Accept with Gratitude a Donation of Blankets for the Franklin Street Fire Station from Berkshire Blankets, Inc. of Ware, MA.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
 

8.17

POLICE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative Grant through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to Target Youth Violence.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Complaints of Fireworks in the Vicinity 372 Mill Street.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Number of Shoplifting Offenses in the Past Two Years and the Types of Articles Stolen and theType of Store/Establishment that was Affected.

Attachments

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Information Gleaned from the City of Boston Police Department Concerning their Protocol for Street Vendors.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.18

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
 

8.19

LICENSE COMMISSION
 

8.20

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
 

8.21

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Status of the Demolition at the Former St. Vincent Hospital Site.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.22

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
 

8.23

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
 

8.24

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Disability Division
 

8.25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Elder Affairs Division
 

8.26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Rights Division
A.

Recommend that City Council Accept with Gratitude a Gift of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) from the Worcester Community Action Council to Support the Work of the Office of Human Rights.

Attachments

Order adopted with gratitude

 
 

8.27

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Division
 

8.28

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Division
A.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Continuation of Grant Funds from the Centers for Disease Control/MA Department of Public Health's Emergency Preparedness Bureau.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Response to Deter the West Nile Virus.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
 

8.29

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Library
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Expansion of Hours of Service at the Worcester Public Library.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
 

8.30

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans' Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Needs of Veterans and how they may Gain Access to the Services Available to them.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
 

8.31

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

8.32

LAW DEPARTMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Scrap Metal Ordinance.

Attachments

Motion Smith: Request to be recused - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain absent) Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 
 

8.33

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

8.34

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

8.35

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

8.36

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

8.37

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
 

8.38

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C768, Private Street Conversion/Betterments, to provide funds for the payment of current obligations and future expenditures.

Attachments

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

 
B.

Recommend that Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($800,000.00) 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 future obligations.

Attachments

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

 
C.

Recommend that Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($750,000.00) 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.

Attachments

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

 
D.

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 #41C743, Washington Square, to fund current and future obligations.

Attachments

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

 
E.

Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and appropriated to DPW Account #44C761, Surface Drainage to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Attachments

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

 
F.

Recommend that Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($60,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C732, Sewer Control Plan, to allow for the payment of a current invoice and future obligations.

Attachments

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

 
G.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) 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 future obligations.

Attachments

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

 
H.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C727, Franklin Street Fire Station, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C726, Franklin Street Fire Station, to allow for the payment of on going contractual obligations.

Attachments

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

 
I.

Recommend that Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($60,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #68C701, Technical Services Capital Equipment, to purchase network equipment.

Attachments

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

 
J.

Recommend that Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Four Dollars And Twenty Cents ($7,824.20) be transferred from Account #91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #26C701, Fire Department Capital Equipment, for the purchase of a network switch.

Attachments

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

 
K.

Recommend that Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety One Dollars And No Cents ($11,891.00) be transferred from Account #91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #26C701, Fire Department Capital Equipment, for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera .

Attachments

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

 
L.

Recommend that Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($750,500.00) be transferred from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #25C701, Police Department Capital Equipment, when and as received, to purchase various pieces of Police capital equipment as approved in fiscal 2009 Capital Improvement Program.

Attachments

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

 
M.

Recommend that Five Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars And Ninety Eight Cents ($5,977.98) be transferred from Loan Account #91C731, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Water Account #45C703, Water Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase of six computers.

Attachments

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

 
N.

Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars And Fifty Cents ($25,887.50) be transferred from Loan Account #91C784, Park Improvements, to Parks Account #72C702, Parks Improvements for the Cookson Field Project.

Attachments

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

 
 

8.39

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend City Council approval to pay Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Five Dollars And Eighty Nine Cents ($17,875.89) from Account #470-92000, Airport Ordinary Maintenance, to pay for a prior year invoice.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain absent) Motion Clancy: Request to reconsider - Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Palmieri) and 8 Nays (Nays - Germain, Haller, Rosen, Rushton, Smtih, Toomey, Lukes) (Petty absent) Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Rosen, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, Lukes) (Nays - Clancy, Palmieri) - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 
B.

Recommend that One Thousand One Hundred Sixty Five Dollars And Eighty Cents ($1,165.80) be transferred from Account #330-07 Reserved for Appropriation Damage Settlement, and be appropriated to Account # 280-92000, Inspectional Services Ordinary Maintenance, to fund the repairs to an Inspectional Services vehicle damaged in an accident.

Attachments

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

 
C.

Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #255-06, Deposit Recording Fee, and be appropriated to Account #120-92000, Law Department Ordinary Maintenance, to fund a receivership for the property located at 103 Holden Street.

Attachments

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

 
 

8.40

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
A.

Recommend that Twenty Dollars And Four Cents ($20.04) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2009 Airport Ordinary Maintenance Account #470-92000, to provide funding for the purpose of payment for a prior year invoice.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays (Yeas - Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Rosen, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, Lukes) (Nays - Clancy, Palmieri) - Reconsideration denied on a roll call of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.

 
B.

Request City Council authorization to pay prior years invoices totaling Six Hundred Forty Seven Dollars And Nine Cents ($647.09) for copy machine repairs, laboratory supplies and the installation of a radio antenna.

Attachments

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

 
 

8.41

FINANCE
Loan Orders
 

8.42

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of an Acting City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Winslow Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Tranmitting Informational Communication Relative to the "Clean Team" Fall Neighborhood Cleanup in the Chandler Street Neighborhood.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
D.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Asian Longhorned Beetle

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
E.

SUPPLEMENTAL: Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Funding for the Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 
F.

SUPPLEMENTAL: Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Direct Air, the New Commercial Airline Service at Worcester Regional Airport.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 
9.

COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY AUDITOR

9a.

Transmitting the July 2008 Auditor's Report.

Attachments

Referred to Finance Committee

 

10.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

10a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Director of Elder Affairs provide City Council with a description of the efforts being made to increase the diversity of program participants at the Senior Center.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager explore the possibility of acquiring outside volunteer assistance to create an outdoor congregating space for Senior Center participants.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10c.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager update City Council concerning the efforts to attract additional tenancies to the Senior Center facility.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10d.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager provide the City Council with information concerning efforts being made by local agencies and utilities such as the Community Action Council towards making emergency fuel assistance more widely available to local residents in light of the exorbitant home heating fuel costs being imposed this year.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10e.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request the Director of Public Health provide City Council with calendar 2007 Worcester teen birth data, when available.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10f.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to provide City Council with results of a traffic study and recommendations in response to the petition to make public a portion of Harding St.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10g.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief to install speed enforcement surveillance in Prouty Lane.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10h.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to review and recalibrate the pedestrian/traffic lights at the corner at Main and Madison Streets in the interest of public safety.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10i.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to install appropriate signage in the interest of public safety at the Park Avenue and Elm Street intersection.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11.

ORDERS

11a.

Request City Manager consider amending the present Department of Public Works and Parks’ policy of requiring 48-hour advance notice for bulk drop-off at their Millbury Street site, requiring appointments, and requiring an itemization of all pieces to be disposed. Further, request that the price schedule be reviewed for possible reductions, all in the interest of encouraging ease of use of the service. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11b.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a draft ordinance that prohibits the unsolicited deposit of advertising or directory materials on personal and/or public property. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11c.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a strategy to convert the Worcester Police Department to a precinct-based system. (Haller)

Attachments

Motion Lukes to amend to change: replace provide with "recommend to" - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

11d.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a strategy to stabilize police staffing levels over the long haul. (Haller)

Attachments

Motion Eddy to amend: Further, request a report as to how much it would cost for an annual police class of 5 to 7 to match attrition - Not accepted by the author - Motion not put Order adopted

 

11e.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning his plans for expending the $180,000.00 he recommended be appropriated to the City Manager's Contingency Fund during the last budget season. (Rushton, Germain, Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11f.

Request City Manager report to City Council the number of city employees who are authorized to use a city-owned vehicle 24/7, stating the reasoning behind such authorization, and the number of employees authorized to use vehicles in this manner who reside outside the City of Worcester. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11g.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the internal policy and procedure that is invoked when not-for-profits request to remove real estate from the tax rolls. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11h.

Request City Manager request the Chief of Police to install speeding surveillance in Canterbury Street near the intersection with Gardner Street in the interest of public safety. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11i.

Request City Manager provide City Council with statistics concerning the number and type of traffic accidents in the vicinity of Canterbury and Gardner Streets during the past full one year. (Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11j.

Request City Manager consider challenging his administrators to reduce their departmental gasoline consumption by one-third. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11k.

Request City Manager to request the Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools to similarly join the challenge of reducing gasoline consumption by one-third. (Rushton)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11l.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the fees charged in other urban communities for licenses and permits. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11m.

Request City Manager pursue the MassHighway Department concerning development of a parcel of state owned property in the vicinity of Mattson Avenue and bounded by I-190 and Indian Lake, comprising 4.2 acres and known as 149 West Boylston Drive, possibly for future recreational amenities for residents of that area. (map enclosed) (Palmieri)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11n.

Request City Manager report concerning the feasibility of the purchase of wood burning furnaces for the purpose of generating energy from trees including diseased trees. (Lukes)

Attachments

Motion Lukes to amend: Request to add "for profit" - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

11o.

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning actions taken and being taken to secure private non-profit and for-profit institutions' fiscal support, especially our tax-exempt colleges and universities, to keep all nine (9) city swimming pools open and up to current building and maintenance standards. (Haller)

Attachments

Motion Haller - Request Mayor Lukes to recognize Susan MacKoul and allow her to address City Council - Approved Order adopted

 

11p.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a breakdown of the repairs that would be accomplished with the $80,000 allocated towards refurbishing the Providence Street Fire Station. Further report whether or not the cost of these repairs might better be afforded by having them done over multiple years. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11q.

Request the City Council of the City of Worcester adopt a resolution for going on record in opposition to Question 2 ballot referendum that will decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. (Haller)

Attachments

Motion Lukes: Request to allow speakers - Approved Speakers were: District Attorney Joseph Early William Breault, Worcester resident Ronal Madnick, Worcester resident Whitney Taylor, Chairperson of the Committee on Sensible Marijuana Policy Motion Eddy: Request to declare #11q CC in violation of the City Council's rule #33 - Approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Germain, Palmieri, Petty, Rosen, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, Lukes) (Nay - Haller) Order not put

 

11r.

Request the City Council of the City of Worcester waive requirements for hearings and assessments of sidewalk reconstruction petitions for main arterial ways. (Clancy, Palmieri)

Attachments

Motion Smith - Request to be added as an author - Approved Motion Clancy: Request to Table the item and request to be the First Item of Business September 23, 2008 - Approved

 

11s.

Request the City Manager advise the City Council concerning the feasibility of enacting an ordinance that would require pharmacies in the city selling products that contain needles, sharps and/or lancets to provide on-site appropriate collection boxes so that these items may be returned directly to the point of original purchase. (Rosen)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11t.

Request City Manager consider an interagency task force to include but not limited to Inspectional Services, Public Health Division, Economic Development, Hope Coalition Great Brook Valley Health Center, Central Mass for Healthy Communities, Mass Municipal Association, Oak Hill CDC, St Vincent Hospital, Worcester Tobacco Free Partnership to rewrite the City signage ordinance so that it clearly defines temporary signs and is enforceable and to explore the regulation of the number of tobacco permits issued each year as well as increase establishment penalty fees for selling to minors. (Palmieri, Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11u.

Request City Manager report to the City Council concerning all structural fire responses from each station during the past three years.(Clancy)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11v.

Request City Manager conduct a traffic survey for speed in the area of 547 Cambridge St. (Lukes, Haller)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11w.

Request City Manager recommend a protocol for city oversight of funds/services generated, provided and donated by private sector entities to the City. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11x.

Request City Manager report on the significance and consequences of a preliminary Census estimate and further, report on the appeal process and the need to appeal the most recent preliminary U. S. Census estimate. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11y.

Request City Manager investigate and recommend to the City Council a program for safer street cross-walking that includes the installation of illuminated crosswalks. Said investigation should center around the various types of technologies available for installation in the New England climate, ratings for safety effectiveness and costs of installation and maintenance per location. (Toomey)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11z.

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: PERKINS ST.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11aa.

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: TRENT RD.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

11bb.

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: WESTMINSTER ST.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

12a.

#9.30A CM June 17, 2008 Communication of the City Manager transmitting Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Fiscal Year 2009.

Attachments

No action taken

 

12b.

#12b CC February 26, 2008 Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. and Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes requesting City Council's Standing Committee on Finance meet with a representative from Sullivan & Rogers, LLC for an exit interview on latest audits.

Attachments

No action taken

 

13.

RESOLUTION

13a.

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby objects to the proposal to additionally increase tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike to defray costs for highway construction within the City of Boston and areas north and south of the city. (Petty)

Attachments

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

 

14.

REPORTS OF THE PLANNING BOARD

14a.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Heather Nejaimey request zone change from RL-7 to RG-5 for 4, 6 and 18 Christine St.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

14b.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Grafton St. and Quinsigamond Village Parking Overlay Districts.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 

14c.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Sheila Bissonnette request to widen Lake Ave. North from house #175 up to and including the portion of Natural History Dr. ending at Plantation St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

14d.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petiton of Grace Dinardo request to make public Dana Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

14e.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Andrew LaFlamme et al request private street conversion of Dominion Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

14f.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Peter Tomaiolo request Echo St. be converted to a public street.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

14g.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Kris & Wayne Burgess request private street conversion of Glendale St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

14h.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Peter Tomaiolo request Julien Ave. be converted to a public street.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

14i.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Todd Ostrokolowicz request to make public a portion of Quissett St. from Iroquois St. to the existing public portion of Quissett St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

15.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

15a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Gardner Kilby Hammond (GKH) Project 108 Debt Service Obligation: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the results of a survey given to Senior Center participants: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the tenants and leased space in the Senior Center: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to long-range resources necessary to increase/improve services to our burgeoning senior population: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to uses of grant award funds for substance abuse prevention: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

15f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of David J. Rushford, City Clerk, transmitting communication relative to teen birth rates: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART I

16a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Marshall & Sharon Gaylord request abatement of street betterment assessment #24675 in the amount of $9,056.32 in Chino Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying order to abate to $2,034.03.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Yasmine Acevedo request abatement of street betterment assessment #24706 in the amount of $10,210.00 on Seattle St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $6,026.46

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anthony J. & Stephen T. Lanava request abatement of street betterment assessment #24687 in the amount of $7,854.93 in Chino Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $1,451.44.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Bettye Mograss request abatement of sewer betterment assessment #31037 in the amount of $912.00 in Shepard St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carla Clark request abatement of sewer assessment #31036 in the amount of $1,843.38 in Shepard St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Gary Carville request abatement of sewer assessment # 31010 in the amount of $4,279.56 for Breeze Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompany Order to abate to $563.10

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending City Council's review, deliberation and referral to the Standing Committee on Public Works, a request to change the name of Sterling Street in the north side of the City so as not to be confused with Sterling Street near Vernon Hill: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to change the name of Sterling Street North to Devonshire Court.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James Soffan request City Council amend the re-naming of Southbridge St. so that the portion between Myrtle St. and Burnside Court remain Southbridge St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the naming of Francis R. Carroll Plaza be amended so that the section between Myrtle Street and Burnside Court shall remain Southbridge Street.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

16i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to converting private streets to public streets in various subdivisions in the City - Travis St., Arborwood Dr., Bjorklund Ave., Lantern Lane, Sarah Dr., Crest Circle, Franklin St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying seven orders.

Attachments

Accepted & (7) Orders Adopted

 

16j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Councilor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Paul & Judy Kearns request that Monticello Dr. between Utica Dr. and Delawanda Dr. be converted to a public street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting to make public the private segment of Houghton St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting to make public the private segment of Vermont Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting to make Dayton Place a public street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Michael Konan request to make public the private portion of Meola Ave. from house #31 to the end: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of James Stark request to make public Tyson Road from West Boylston St. to Burncoat St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Lisa Buteau request to make public Heroult Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Edwin Escobar of Graves Engineering, Inc. request to allow the extension of drainage utilities and the extension of a gravity sewer along Plastics St., subject to a prior agreement: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Paul Martin request the installation of a guardrail in Rustic Drive to protect the back yards and homes at 39, 43, and 45 Moreland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Francis Bird request the guardrail at the corner of Derby and Houghton St. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petiton of Dennis Molinari request sidewalk repair in front of 41 Clifton St. and along the side of 41 Clifton St. known as 16 Charlotte St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joseph M. Petty request sidewalk repair in front of 30 Barry Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jeffrey Richardson request sidewalk repair at 130 Institute Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Timothy O'Rourke request sidewalk repair at 25 Blanche St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Taylor, et al request the sidewalks be repaired on Bluehill Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Cooper, Facilities Manager, Charter Communications request repair of a large hole in the sidewalk that extends out into the street located at 95 Higgins St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

16z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joan Faneuf & Philomena Powers request sidewalk repair from #121 to #125 Perry Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS -PART II

17a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request sidewalk repair in front of 29 Elnora Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Idella Hazard request sidewalk repair in front of 75 Providence St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Grace Claprood request sidewalk repair in front of 6 & 8 Hillsboro Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Butler request sidewalk repair in front of 6 Cardinal Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Margaret Moriarty request sidewalk repair at 57 Haviland Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri on behalf of Marilena Kakouros request sidewalk repair in front of 24 Clearview Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Robert Kennedy, Executive Director of Mechanics Hall, and Bob Blair, Maintenance Manager of Mechanics Hall request sidewalk repair on the west side of Waldo St. behind Mechanics Hall: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cheryl Esper request sidewalk repair in the north side of Pearl St. immediately after the Pearl/Elm Garage: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lynne Frye request sidewalk repair in front of 25 Clearview Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Kevin Long request to replace missing brick pavers in the area of 43 Pleasant St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary & Charles Aleksiewicz request sidewalk repair in front of as well as the Radmore Rd side of 15 Cardinal Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paula Bohigian request sidewalk repair in front of 11 Buckingham St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Christine Scully request repair of sidewalk and driveway apron on the Forest St. side of 2 Hancock Hill Dr.: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Maureen Reddy request sidewalk repair in front of 13 Jeppson Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Steve Patton of Worcester Common Ground, Inc. request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 9 May St. in conjunction with the restoration of the former Hammond Reed Organ Factory: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request repair of sidewalks in Huntington Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request repair of sidewalks in Hastings Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request repair of sidewalks in Loring St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request repair of sidewalks in Tower St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Thaddeus Tarasiak, Jr. request sidewalk repair in front of 11 Winchester Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alfred Giannino request sidewalk repair at 76 Elm St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Nathan Harris request sidewalks be replaced in front of 364 Burncoat St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Norman Ringdahl, owner of the Prints and the Potter, request sidewalk repair and replacement at 142 Highland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Marie Butler request the sidewalk in front of 116 Longmeadow Ave. be repaired.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Neal Comen request to replace and/or repair sidewalks in front of 1 and 5 Chiltern Hill Drive: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

17z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request that the sidewalk in front of 1 Fern Street be repaired.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART III

18a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request sidewalk repair at St John's Church, 44 Temple St., as needed.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Patricia Smith, principal of St. Mary's School to repair sidewalk in Richland St. alongside of the school as needed: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Henry A.Greenberg request sidewalk repair at 8 Creswell Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James Lennon request to resurface Havelock Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Samuel Aning et al request street repair of Vinson St. from Rodney St. to Everard St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pamela Parsons request street resurfacing in St. Nicholas Ave. from Country Club Blvd. to Halcyon Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request to resurface Ideal Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip Palmieri request Everard Street be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip Palmieri request Stanton St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Thuy Tina Thai et al request street repair between 162 & 280 James St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sheila Marron Bonina request Edlin Street be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request Sherbrook Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request Hastings Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request Loring St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request Tower St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor William J. Eddy request repaving of Oak Knoll from 34 to 47: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor William J. Eddy request the repair of berm between 46 and 47 Oak Knoll: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Helen Tole et al request Vernon Terrace be paved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lois Herman et al request to repave Green St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Patsy Rinaldi request to repave Glezen St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

18u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Barbara White on behalf of the Autumn Woods Neighborhood Watch Group request the city patch/repair sunken curb cuts where needed to meet ADA code on both sides Upland Gardens Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

19.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART IV

19a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the report on the Kinnicutt Road South Sewer surcharge prepared by Weston & Sampson., Inc.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Curbside Recycling 2008 Contract: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report - March 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report - April 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development Initiatives for the Month of May, 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report - May 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of June 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of August 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean Report for the Month of February 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean Status Report for the Month of March 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean Status Report for the Month of April 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

19l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Reports for the Months of May and June 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART V

20a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Michael Andrade, P.E., Project Manager of Graves Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Peter Christo request to discontinue a portion of Aurilla St., private way, from Southwest Cutoff westerly 223': recommend acceptance of the Report of the Planning Board.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting to make public St. Anthony St.: recommend Communication be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of David Seibold request private street betterment on Carter Road (for a portion from Carter Way, a distance of 600 feet): recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Barry Rotman request street repairs in the vicinity of 725 Southbridge St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Taylor, et al request Bluehill Rd. be repaved: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Lawlor request to resurface Wilkinson St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Samuel Aning et al request street repair to Rodney St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor Michael J. Germain on behalf of Christopher Tower request Southbridge Street, from the Auburn line northerly to Boyden St., be repaved: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request repair of sidewalks in Powers Court: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request Olga Ave. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request Powers Court be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request to resurface Lansing Ave: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Elaine Zingarelli, Principal of Thorndyke Road Elementary School, et al request sidewalk repair in front of school at 30 Thorndyke Rd.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Steve Patton of Worcester Common Ground, Inc. request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 1 Silver St. in conjunction with the restoration of the former Hammond Reed Organ Factory: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request emergency sidewalk repair at 11 Winchester Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Thomas McCullough request repair of sidewalks in front of 2 Frontenac Rd.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Nancy Koutsoukounis request the installation of a guardrail in front of 256 Heard St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Emma Cariglia request to repair guardrail in front of 144 Heywood St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Jim and Rosemary Marshall request that the broken wooden guardrail in the west side of Haviland St. near the intersection with Institute Rd. be replaced as soon as possible: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request a guardrail be constructed at the terminus of Malden Terrace: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Francis Brothers request to install a guardrail in front of 171 Flagg Street in the interest of public safety: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Recommitted to Public Works Committee

 

20v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eric Atta-Ansah & Linda Amponsah request abatement of street betterment assessment #24662 in the amount of $8,419.00 on Chino Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Angel Medina & Carmen Medina request abatement of street assessment #24659 in the amount of $8,427.42 for Chino Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

20x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Michael Dee request to install a guardrail in the vicinity of 3 Ashmont St. in the interest of public safety: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING

21a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Raymond Kelley, Jr. request to install a handicap parking space in front of 4 Clara St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Powers request to install handicap parking space in front of 61 Seymour St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Powers request to remove the handicap parking space in front of 597 Millbury St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Antonio Rivera request to remove handicap parking space in front of 16 Channing St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance, to rescind handicap parking space opposite 16 Channing St.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Alexis Goddard request to remove handicap parking space in front of 27 Shamrock St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Goodrich request to install handicap parking space at 141 Cambridge St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Minerva Hernandez request handicap parking space in front of 106 Southgate St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for handicap parking space in Walpole St. side of 106 Southgate St.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Timothy Bombard request a “No Parking Zone” in front of 66 James St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thomas Romano request to install one hour parking from 70 to 76 Lake Ave: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Inez Goncalves request 15 minute parking in front of 84 West Boylston St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sherri Wright, Housing Director for the Worcester East Side CDC, request removal of 30 minute parking signs in front of 409 Shrewsbury St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of David Nergararian request 2 Hour Parking all day until 6:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday, in front of 187 Washington St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for 2 Hour Parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of residents of Prouty Lane request that Prouty Lane from Airport Dr. to Bailey St. be made one-way outbound in the interest of public safety: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to make Prouty Lane a one-way street from Assabet Lane to Bailey Street westbound.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

21n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Karen Manson on behalf of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium request two Shuttle Stops at the following locations: 1) Worcester Art Museum in Lancaster St.on the parking lot side, by crosswalk and 2) Worcester Public Library in Salem St. on the library side: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barbara White on behalf of the Autumn Woods Neighborhood Watch Group request the city to re-stripe the existing six (6) crosswalks in Upland Gardens Dr: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Adam Rosado request to install a crosswalk in Main St. and Ripley St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request to repaint the crosswalk and lane marking in the vicinity of 181 Lake Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barbara Adams request bright yellow "Children Crossing" signs in Burncoat St. on both sides for Thorndyke Rd. Elementary School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install "School Crossing" signs.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Lorraine Laurie and Fr. Joseph Adamo request "Elderly Housing" signage, "Elderly Crossing" signage or other similar signage at or near 42, 33, 22, and 43 Vernon St. for the newly dedicated Village at Ascension Heights: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install Pedestrian Crossing signs.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request installation of two "Go Slow School Zone" signs facing traffic both ways in Harrington Way in the vicinity of North High School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install new type "School" signs.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21u.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Edward Coyle & Peter Dauderis request that the Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking consider taking steps to improve traffic safety issues in the vicinity of 20 Hadwen Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for installation of Chevron signs and Reverse Curve signs in both approaches to this double curve.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

21v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Witt request installation of one handicap parking space at 484 Main St: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request installation of speed limit signs along Piedmont St., between Austin St. and Pleasant St: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Georgette Demars et al request a sign be installed indicating no turns on the corner of Main St. and Madison St: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Leah Goldstein request a road sign be placed somewhere near the end of Barry Rd. Extension Rd. to alert drivers and traffic to 95-100 West Chester St: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request to install a "Go Slow" sign in Harrington Way for the North High School: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21aa.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Donna Keegan request the traffic light on Park Ave. at the end of Elm St. be revised to allow for pedestrians to cross safely: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21bb.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Walter Zawalich request to install a handicap parking space in front of 13 Mildred Ave: recommend the Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21cc.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request a two ton weight truck limit be installed in Prouty Lane from Airport Dr. to Bailey St: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21dd.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marc Trotto request installation of stop signs in Franklin St. at Palfrey St. facing traffic in both directions: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21ee.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Theresa Ortiz request to install two stop signs on East Shelby St. facing both directions at the intersection with Merrifield and Prospect Sts: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21ff.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr. on behalf of Marissa Defeo request stop sign on Pilgrim Ave. at Cohasset St: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

21gg.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barbara White on behalf of the Autumn Woods Neighborhood Watch Group, request the City to move the existing 30mph signs to the poles with children signs on Upland Gardens Dr. at both the north and south ends of the street for better visibility by motorists: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

22.

CHAIRMAN'S PROPOSED ORDINANCES

22a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind No Parking Anytime on the south side of May St.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

22b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Amend Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to install Right Lane Must Turn Right for eastbound traffic on May St. at Park Ave.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

23.

TO BE ORDAINED

23a.

Amending Chapter Fourteen of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 relative to Street Vendors.

Attachments

Motion Haller: Request to take item #23a CC out of order and move to Ordain. - Approved on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Lukes) (Nays - Germain, Rosen, Smith, Toomey) (Rushton absent) Ordained on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Lukes) (Nays - Germain, Rosen, Smith, Toomey) (Rushton absent) - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 4 Yeas and 6 Nays (Yeas - Germain, Rosen, Smith, Toomey) (Nays - Germain, Rosen, Smith, Toomey)(Rushton absent)

 

23b.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to members of DPW Clerks Bargaining Unit (Local 170, Teamsters)

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

24.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

24a.

Loan Order - That the sum of One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,600,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784, Parks Improvements, to provide funding for the implementation of the City's Aquatic Capital Plan. (Tabled - Haller August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Motion Haller - Take item off the Table - Approved Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

24b.

Loan Order - That the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($275,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C793, Golf Improvement, to fund improvements to the Club House. (Tabled - Lukes August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Motion Lukes - Take item off the Table - Approved Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy, Eddy, Germain, Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Rosen, Rushton, Smith, Toomey) (Nay - Lukes)

 

24c.

Ordinance - Recommend City Council Adopt an Ordinance to Allow the Cultural Development Officer to Receive a Stipend in Fiscal Year 2009 from the Worcester Cultural Coalition. (Tabled - Lukes August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Motion Mayor: Request to Table the item under privilege for a second time - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

25.

TABLED ITEMS

25a.

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

 

25b.

Communication of the City Manager recommending 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. (Tabled - Lukes July 17, 2007)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25c.

Grant permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit system in KANSAS ST. (Tabled - September 18, 2007)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25d.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council whether a claims process exists which is available to commercial users who experience electric power outages and surges caused by National Grid. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25e.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the number and location of National Grid equipment stations located on public property, whether the City receives any revenue from the use of public land, and if not, whether the city can charge for said use. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25f.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council regarding National Grid services in the city based on data filed with the Department of Telecommunications and Energy specifically addressing the number of outages, the locations of the outages, causes of the outages and the fines, if any, paid by National Grid in 2007. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25g.

Petition of NATIONAL GRID for cable and conduit system in: PLANTATION ST., CLARENDON ST. & ALMONT AVE. (Tabled - Palmieri March 18, 2008)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25h.

Proposed Ordinance amending the Montvale Historic District by the adoption of a new map enlarging the District. (Tabled Under Privilege - Palmieri March 25, 2008)

Attachments

No action taken

 

25i.

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager reach out to our state delegation to provide the City Council with updates concerning eco-friendly legislation and provide recommendations as to how the City can take full advantage of the following Acts: Green Communities Act, Oceans Act, Clean Biofields Act, Globalwarming Solutions Act and the Green Job Act. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25j.

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager to consider establishing home buying incentives for Worcester properties for City of Worcester employees. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25k.

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager prepare and file a Home Rule petition asking the Commonwealth to allow the City of Worcester to ban motorists from use of all cell phones and texting devices while driving within the City of Worcester. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Motion Lukes to amend to add: "hand-held" - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

25l.

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services study the feasibility of introducing an Elder Volunteer Property Tax Work-Off Program as originally suggested by Joe Casello, a Worcester resident, through his petition to the City Council. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 

25m.

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Manager take steps to insure that the performance and skating oval being constructed behind City Hall be open to public skating this coming Winter instead of opening in the Winter of 2009-2010. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25n.

Order of Councilor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager provide City Council with monthly revenue reports and a comparative analysis against anticipated revenue projections for each of the months of Fiscal Year 2009. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25o.

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager provide City Council with a detailed report concerning procedures or processes that have recently been implemented or are planned to be implemented in the near future to give the public confidence in the use of public monies in all city departments under his purview. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25p.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes, Councilor Barbara G. Haller, Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Manager recommend traffic and parking options available to aid Highland Street merchants in planning the neighborhood Renaissance Fair. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25q.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager implement a traffic study and or surveillance study and a site line study at Highland St. and West St. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25r.

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager set the repair of the Holmes Field swimming pool as the number one priority for the next construction season. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted and Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 

25s.

Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith and Councilor William J. Eddy - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks update the City Council with progress in resolving the substantial sewer back-ups that occur in mid Richmond Avenue during periods of heavy rain, including anticipated costs. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25t.

Order of Councilor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager report to City Council whether or not the City has the right to impose conditions on the issuance of a common victualer food license that allows the city to revoke said license if illegal activity of any kind is determined to have occurred on the premises where such licensing exists. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25u.

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Manager determine whether costly duplication and overlapping of efforts can be reduced on both the City and School sides by combining and/or sharing staff in such areas as budgeting, personnel and plant/facility/custodial operations. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25v.

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen and Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager recommend to City Council the steps that should be instituted citywide to improve water quality in Worcester’s waters, especially by reducing one of the most common causes of pollution: phosphorus in household products. Since dishwashing detergent accounts for an estimated 10% of the phosphorus entering municipal wastewater plants, to consider an ordinance making it illegal to sell dishwashing detergent containing 0.5% phosphorus or more by weight. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25w.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor to report on the definition of public documents as it relates to e-mail correspondence over the city's internet site. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25x.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor to report on the ramifications of e-mail correspondence involving a quorum of the City Council members and the requirements of Open Meeting laws. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25y.

Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager update the City Council concerning the former El Morocco property and the status of previously disclosed development plans. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25z.

Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - Request City Manager communicate with both the owners of the shuttered Shaw’s Market property on lower Grafton Street and the operators of the Farmer’s Market to discuss the potential for locating the farmer’s market at this east side site at least one day per week. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25aa.

Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks view the property at 124 Sears Island Drive to determine the feasibility of assisting this property with water problems. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25bb.

Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri, Councilor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - Request City Manager interact with the city’s major employers to request that they provide the city with a GIS generated map plotted with the non-identifying information showing the homes of their employees so as to allow the city and the Worcester Regional Transit Authority to develop an enhanced public transit system route map that addresses these current and future transportation needs. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Motion Haller - Request to add all City Councilors as authors - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

25cc.

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Education determine what steps must to be taken by Worcester's public, private, parochial, and charter schools, its colleges and universities, and its biotechnology companies and laboratories, among others, so that more high school students graduate with the math, science and technology skills necessary to meet the demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) workers whose skills are needed locally as we develop into a major center for biotechnology and medical research.(Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted referred to Education Committee

 

25dd.

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager provide the City Council with a chart of city employees itemizing the number of employees by city or town of residence and by yearly income levels as follows: Under $25,000, $25,000 to $40,000, $40,000 to $60,000, $60,000 to $75,000 and over $75,000, and a separate chart of city employees who are employed in both the Management and Executive Management groups including cabinet members itemizing the city or town of residence. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Motion Rushton to correct: Change itemizing the city or town of residence to "itemizing the group by the number of residents and non-residents" - Approved Order adopted as amended

 

25ee.

Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and Councilor Joffrey A. Smith - Request City Manager pursue the MassHighway Department concerning development of a parcel of state owned property bounded by State Road and Old Worcester Road, possibly for future recreational amenities for residents of that area. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25ff.

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - In anticipation of one or more hearings that will have to be held by the City Council's Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services, request the City Manager provide City Council with plans for the application, acceptance and allocation of the federal community development block grant funds Worcester expects to receive to prevent and respond to home foreclosures. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted

 

25gg.

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation to hold hearings relative to the Worcester Regional Research Bureaus report entitled “Maintaining Municipal Parks: Thinking Outside the Picnic Basket”. (Tabled - August 12, 2008)

Attachments

Taken off the Table - Order adopted referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee

 

26.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

26a.

Motion Lukes @ #7a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with report concerning the citizen complaint investigation files being transmitted to the Telegram & Gazette by the Worcester Police Department.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26b.

Motion Petty @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with statistics of the reverse commuter flights from Florida and South Carolina to Massachusetts for prospective marketing purposes.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26c.

Motion Petty @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a detailed report of the business plan for Direct Air and coordinate a joint meeting with the Airport Commission and the Public Service and Transportation Committee.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26d.

Motion Petty @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager inform City Council of any circumstances that occur, before the next City Council meeting, which could delay finalizing the construction of the Franklin Street Fire Station.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26e.

Motion Toomey @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the challenges the City of Worcester as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts faces when attracting new businesses especially from outside of the state.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26f.

Motion Clancy @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager report to City Council at the next City Council meeting the exact timeline schedule for construction of the Blackstone Valley NHP Visitor's Center.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26g.

Motion Clancy @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the availability of rental car services at the Punta Gorda Airport on weekends.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26h.

Motion Rushton @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report of the comparable arrangements between the City and Allegiant and the City and Direct Air.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26i.

Motion Haller @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the progress of the MBA commuter rail.

Order adopted

 

26j.

Motion Palmieri @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager report to City Council plans for the next Rail Summit.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26k.

Motion Toomey @ #8.5D CM - Request City Manager provide information as to whether or not there has been any discussion for alternative transportation to the airport such as conversation with WRTA to provide public service to coincide with flights originating from the inter-modal transportation center as well as the possible use of Zip Cars.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26l.

Motion Clancy @ #8.5C CM - Request City Manager consider the development of zoning ordinance language that would accommodate a special permitting process for residential small wind turbines.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26m.

RESOLUTION @ #8.14A CM - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of the administrations efforts to appeal the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (Petty)

Attachments

Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain absent)

 

26n.

Motion Lukes @ #11r CC - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor provide a legal opinion for the September 23, 2008 City Council meeting concerning the ability and process to be followed by the City Council to waive hearings and betterment assessments for sidewalk construction on main arterial streets.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26o.

Motion Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager enforce resident parking restrictions on Dutton St.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26p.

PETITION - Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Jessica Falcone request additional catch basin at #11A & 11B Anderson Ave. in order to avert flooding problems.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

26q.

Motion Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report to City Council on the land-locking of #137 Whipple St. without any legal access to home and driveway which was created by the Planning Board's approval of Gallo's abutting project, and further report to City Council on any remedies to said situation.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

26r.

PETITION - Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repair of sidewalk at 185 Canterbury St., it is potentially an emergency repair as the defect is placing pressure on the city streetlight at that location.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

26s.

PETITION - Councilor Barbara G. Haller - Request repair of sidewalks in Russell St. between Highland St. and Elm St. across from Elm Park.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

26t.

PETITION - Councilor Smith on behalf of John Nadreau request sidewalk repair, including driveway apron, in front of 6 North Pond Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

26u.

Motion Smith, Eddy, Petty, Rosen & Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager enforce speed regulation in Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St.

Attachments

Order adopted and Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee for informational purposes only

 

26v.

Motion Smith, Eddy, Petty, Rosen & Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a detailed traffic study that includes accident history, speed enforcement history, the number of cars traveling the road, etc. for Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St.

Attachments

Order adopted and Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee for informational purposes only

 

26w.

Motion Petty, Smith, Eddy, Rosen & Rushton - - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with engineering repots that have been done, past and present, for Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St.

Attachments

Order adopted and Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee for informational purposes only

 

26x.

Motion Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request the City Council of the City of Worcester adopt a resolution for going on the record in opposition to Question 1 ballot question that will rollback the state income tax.

Attachments

Tabled - To be Second Item of Business September 23, 2008