CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:15 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:00 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 17, 2015.

Recognition of Eric Benoit with support of Beth Proko for researching and publishing a historical account of the North Worcester Honor Roll located at John Hapgood Brooks Square. (Requested by Councilor Tony Economou)

Benjamin Parker request to make public Rydberg Terrace.

Gerald Kashuk request the a portion of Suburban Rd. where it intersects with Highland St. be resurfaced.

Dolores and Robert Bourn request installation of a catch basin in front of 31 Amanola Ave.

Aida Rodriguez on behalf of Maria Rodriguez request removal of handicap parking space in front of 7 Irene St.

Dana Pici request installation of "30 Minute Parking" in front of and on the side of Dana's Barber Shop, 75 West Boylston St., during business hours.

Celia Carrasquillo request removal of handicap parking space in front of 56 Oread St.

June Sloan request installation of handicap parking space in front of 16 Thenius St.

William S. Coleman III request City Council place before the voters on the November 3, 2015 municipal ballot the following question: "Do you support bringing the Olympics to Boston in 2024?"

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request Police Chief provide enforcement of parking regulations in Clinton St. near the rear entry of 15 Irving St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request Police Chief provide enforcement of corner clearances at all corners of the intersection of Commercial St. and Exchange St. as well as other parking regulations.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work with various sports leagues around the City to put out communications to their patrons to park responsibly during their operations.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install larger “No Golf Course Entrance” signage in the bottom of Green Hill Ave. to deter drivers from turning onto the street unnecessarily.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install “No Parking Here to Corner” signage twenty (20) feet from the corner of Calumet Ave. where it intersects with Clark St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install “No Parking Here to Corner” signage twenty (20) feet from the corner of Parsons Hill Dr. where it intersects with Goddard Memorial Dr.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install “Children” advisory signage in Parsons Hill Dr. where it intersects with Goddard Memorial Dr.

Request City Manager consider the installation of a surveillance camera at the intersection of Hudson St. and Townsend St. (Rivera)

Request City Manager research and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of installation of roof top gardens for new development projects and whether incentives or other encouragements would be appropriate for such installations. (Lukes)

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: WESTINGHOUSE PARKWAY

Dr. Helen A. Friel, Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee, transmitting request for approval of Statements of Interest for major renovations or replacements that were approved by the School Committee on March 19, 2015 for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

Edward M. Augustus, Jr., City Manager, transmitting communication relative the Revised Order of Taking and Easements for Nelson Place School.

That the City Council and City Manager does hereby recognize and thank the relocating Worcester Sharks for providing our city and area residents with a high quality brand of hockey since 2006 and for partnering with so many local organizations to help raise awareness and funds with a special dedication to our youth. (Rosen, Toomey, Economou, Gaffney, Lukes)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2015 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Maria Paes request abatement of street assessment #25202, in the amount of $966.48 for Dayton Place.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to provide for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $773.18.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Carl Gentile et al request Northgate Circle be removed from a "Plan A" sanding plan and added to a typical "Flat" street sanding plan: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of George Sigel request sidewalk repair in front of 40 Dick Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Dennis & Kathleen D'Eramo request sidewalk repair in front of 100 Blue Bell Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Katherine Iwanik request resurfacing of the sidewalk on Pearl St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request sidewalk repair in front of 321 Main St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alan & Lauro Lopez request sidewalk in front of 71 Gates St. be repaired/replaced with concrete instead of blacktop: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Seed, Imperial Distributors, Inc., request sidewalk repair in front of 60 Webster Pl.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Timothy Shaw request sidewalk repair in front of 50 Zenith Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lefteri Capi request sidewalk repair at the corner of Bellvista Rd. and Brantwood Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents at 166 and 172 Fairhaven Rd. request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 166-172 Fairhaven Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Carlos Torres request sidewalk repair in front of 100 King Philip Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Natalie Palley and Elizabeth Gregory request sidewalk repair in front of 31-33 Hadwen Ln.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Chris Panagiotidis request sidewalk repair in front of 17 Pearl St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Suzanne Burke request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 9-11 Saxon Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Hector and Odette Castro request sidewalk repair in front of 2 Flagg St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ed Salvidio request sidewalk repair in front of 15 Crestlan Circle: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request Chester Terrace be resurfaced.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alfred Bohigian request St. Elmo Rd. be resurfaced.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of The Twiss Family request Collins St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the month of December 2014: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Blair et al request the sidewalk on the west side of Commercial St. at Exchange St. be widened to prevent vehicles from parking in the two spaces just north of that intersection, where illegally parked vehicles now regularly obstruct the view of drivers entering Commercial St. from Exchange St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Donald Mathes request replacement of sidewalks on both sides of Malden St., from Idalla Ave. to Medfield St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cindy Messier request sidewalk and street repair in front of 18 Barnard Rd., where the removal of a tree has corrupted the ground.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request repair of hole in Home Street near the sidewalk: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Felix Burgos request Winslow St. be repaved: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Felix Burgos request Larch St. be repaved.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Joseph Ferraro request to convert Chambers St. from a private street to a public street : recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ray Gouley request abatement of street assessment #25247, in the amount of $11, 546.00 for Bullard Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jacqueline DuVal request "No Parking Here to Driveway" sign or paint parking spaces lines in front 192 Lake Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signage ten (10) feet from either side of the driveway.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of advisory speed limit signs in Camelot Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install “Curve Warning” and “30 MPH” signage facing northbound and westbound traffic in Camelot Dr.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marie Cancelli et al request speed limit signs be posted on Hillcroft Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install “Thickly Settled” and “30 MPH” signage facing northbound and southbound traffic in Hillcroft Ave.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou and Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request to install a "Pedestrian Crosswalk Ahead" or a "Pedestrian Crosswalk" signs at each of the crosswalks in the Lincoln St. corridor, both sides of the street in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Cathy Walsh request electronic speed monitoring on Midland St. and Coolidge Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Raymond & Barbara Barton request enforcement of speeding & stop sign violations on Commonwealth Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marie Cancelli et al request police presence for Dorothy Ave., Hillcroft Ave. and Airlie St. to monitor the speed of vehicles and drivers not obeying the present traffic signs: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Petition of Linda Palmerino request the traffic island at Flagg and Salisbury Sts. be painted on the base with reflective paint to prevent accidents: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request speed surveillance be installed in Flagg St. at Rittenhouse Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request the Police Chief provide periodic speed enforcement in Haviland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey and Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks install a crosswalk at the intersection of Millbrook St. and West Boylston St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Metivier request to install residential permit parking on Anna St. between Coburn Ave. and Agate Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of State Representative John Fresolo request to amend the Resident Sticker Parking ordinance to exempt individuals with HP designated zones in front of their property to park their HP plate or placard vehicle in that zone from the requirement that they obtain a residents parking permit: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Leidjane Cavalcanti request installation of resident permit parking in Cheever St, both sides, all times: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marcos Naranjo et al request Resident Permit Parking for Catharine St. between Channing St. and Windsor St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Todd Holland request installation of resident permit parking in Fraternal Ave. between Ericsson St. and Bourne St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Daisy Zorrilla request installation of resident permit parking from #90 to #94 Providence St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Carla Mustakangas request installation of resident permit parking on Merrick St. in the vicinity of #66: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew Kracher request the removal of resident permit parking in front of 15 Bowdoin Street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jessica Linga et al request installation of resident permit parking on Benefit Terrace: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Momolu Bongay of Christ Jubilee International Ministries request to amend the resident parking on Elmwood St. to allow parking on Sundays 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM for visitors of the church: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jose Vazquez request installation of resident permit parking for John St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Felicio Lana request installation of resident permit parking in front of 27-29 West Street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Luis Roman et al request 30 minute parking in front of 273 Lincoln Street be removed and resident permit parking be put in its place: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Iaccarino request resident permit parking on Carver Street be amended from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. to full-time resident permit parking: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Felicio Lana of Northeast Properties request installation of resident permit parking in front of 27-29 West St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doreen Beauchene request Newbury St. be made one way: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jeanne Gauthier request enforcement of the No Parking restrictions in Nelson Place near Nelson Place School and installation of "Do Not Block Driveway" signs: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Linda Lamontagne request installation of "No Parking" signs in the vicinity of 22 Marion Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Linda Berthiaume request installation of "No Parking From Here To Corner" signs on the corner of Calumet Ave. and Clark St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Felicio Lana request the parking meters in front of 240 -250 Commercial St. be removed: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Felicio Lana request changing the parking meters in front of 236-250 Commercial St. from 2 hours to only 15 minutes: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jimmy Kang and Ivania Rosario request solutions pertaining to parking in front of their business, located at 39 Pleasant Street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sean Hill request all of Parsons Hill Drive be posted 20 MPH: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Paul Maziarz request a mirror sign be placed at the bottom of Dixon Ave. to help see the upcoming traffic: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tamara Nowak request clear lane markings before and through the intersection on Lake Ave. to clearly indicate the line of traffic: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request pedestrian crossing signal at Lake Avenue be upgraded: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Donald Lundstrom request the eliminating the use of the “jake brake” in the Grove St. area: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of George Aboody request resident permit parking on Millbury St, from Endicott St. to Richland St.: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Christina Blake request installation of resident permit parking on Mann Street: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Christina Blake request installation of resident permit parking on Lawnfair Street: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of residents on Arbutus Rd. request Arbutus Rd. be made one way eastbound: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop sign on Agate Avenue at Anna Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 1 Spaudling Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to place another handicap parking space opposite of 8 Lakeside Avenue.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 59 Cutler Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 29 Barclay Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to place another handicap parking space in front of 11 Moen Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 103 Endicott Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 14 Dartmouth Street.

Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Reverse the Winter Parking Ban from the even side to the odd side on Newbury Street.

Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to reverse the Winter Parking Ban from the even side to the odd side on Sierra Street.

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of the Administration’s efforts to negotiate the maximum hiring of local residents in Tax Increment Financing agreements and other tools used to attract business and to expand our tax base. (Tabled - O'Brien September 13, 2011)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Out of State Residents Working on Local Projects and Not Meeting the State's Health Care Mandates. (Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien August 14, 2012 and Tabled - Lukes September 4, 2012)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to parking meters at Rockwood Field. (Tabled Under Privilege - Eddy December 10, 2013 and Tabled December 17, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request City Manager request the School Department share in the cost for providing police services during the presidential visit. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes June 17, 2014 and Tabled July 22, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties in areas surrounding Holy Cross, Clark University, Becker College and WPI that are listed as having true four-bedroom units. (Tabled - Bergman August 19, 2014)

PETITION of Frank Kartheiser et al on behalf of the Worcester Community-Labor Coalition request City Council hold public hearings starting in October on charter change and that at the conclusion of the hearings the Council takes a vote on holding an election to let the voters decide Worcester's future form of government. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 19, 2014 and Tabled - Petty September 16, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommending approval of Legislation to Impose a Fine on Motorists that Damage a Bridge that is marked with a Height Restriction. (Tabled - Bergman December 2, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Brittan Square Parking Lot. (Tabled - Palmieri January 7, 2015 and January 13, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager provide information from the City Solicitor as to what steps are available to enforce breaches of the Services Agreement with Laz Parking Limited, LLC in regards to City owned parking garages, specifically the Federal Plaza Parking Garage. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Tony Economou and Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager provide information from the City Assessor, Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor as to the assessed real property values of all City owned parking garages, the amount of debt, if any, the anticipated repairs and/or capital improvements costs for fiscal year(s) 2015/2016 and the existing lease commitments/terms for spaces in these garages. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend adoption of a revised Order of Taking and Easements for Nelson Place School. (Tabled - Petty March 24, 2015)

Motion Toomey @ #10b CC – Request City Manager research whether or not there are state or federal tax credits that could be given for roof top garden development projects.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Greg Megerdichian request Cheyenne Rd. from Arapaho Rd. to Indian Hill Rd. be resurfaced.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou request Holden St. from Shore Dr. to Brattle St. be resurfaced.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou request Grove Heights Dr. be resurfaced.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of John Congdon request installation of a “Go Slow” Children’s advisory sign as you enter Collins St. at East Mountain St.

Motion Russell – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager consider waiving any standard building permit charges for work done by private non-profit host agencies to make their facilities more accessible to the public as voting polls.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request sidewalk repair in front of 11 Wabash Ave.

Motion Rivera – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on installing benches at Cookson Park.

Motion Petty – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with a recommendation, at its meeting on April 7, 2015, to convey the Courthouse Property, located at 2 Main St. Further, request City Council, at its meeting on April 7, 2015, suspend its rules to consider the prospective Report of the Standing Committee on Economic Development upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an order to authorize conveyance of the courthouse.