CITY OF WORCESTER
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
JOURNAL
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
– JUNE 8, 2004
7:00 P.M.
Convened: 7:09 P.M.
Adjourned: 8:25 P.M.
1. INVOCATION - Rev. Mark Seifried
United Congregational Church
2. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL
CALL – All present
4. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WORCESTER POLICE
DEPARTMENT DRILL TEAM FOR THEIR 2ND PLACE FINISH IN THE 2ND
ANNUAL HONOR GUARD COMPETITION HELD IN WASHINGTON D.C.
HEARING AND ORDER – 7:00
P.M.
5
– Hearing held
5. FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, L.L.C. to install and maintain
fiber optic telecommunications facilities at:
INTERSECTION OF WEST BOYLSTON ST. AND BROOKS ST.
5a – Order adopted
5a. Granting permission to FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, L.L.C. to
install and maintain fiber optic telecommunications facilities at: INTERSECTION OF WEST BOYLSTON ST. AND BROOKS
ST. (Attachments)
6. ITEMS
OF CITIZEN INTEREST
6a. ITEMS
OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST
7-9 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD
7. Joyce Vaudreuil et al request to make public Clover St. from
#175 to Heard St. (Attachments)
8. Gary Sena request to make public Balis Ave. (Attachments)
9. Attorney Jonathan Finkelstein request the City of Worcester
Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding in Table 4.2 (Permitted Dimensions by
District) at the bottom, after NOTE:
NOTE 2: The designation 2+ indicates a maximum of 2 habitable stories
with a non-habitable attic and a garage underneath, if provided. The story containing a garage is not
considered habitable if the garage area occupies 50% or more of the entire
story. (Attachments)
10
& 11 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
10. Kirk
Johnson, M.D. request sidewalk repair at 33 Oak Ave. (Attachments)
11. Councillor Philip Palmieri request Public works repair pot holes
in Ingleside Ave. either through regular maintenance or through the long patch
program. (Attachments)
12-15
REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE
12. Councillor Juan Gomez on behalf of Flavia Velez request “Go Slow
Children” sign on Northridge St. (Attachments)
13. Jordan Levy, President/CEO, Parker International Products
request crosswalk at 243 Stafford St. from parking lot to office area,
installation of Caution Pedestrian signs and Crosswalk signs in vicinity of 243
Stafford St. and request Police Department enforce speed limits on Stafford St.
in vicinity of 243 Stafford St. (Attachments)
14. Louise Godin request handicap parking at 45 Arlington St. be
removed and installed at 92 Southgate St.
(Attachments)
15. Patsy Santa Maria, Pats Service Center request one hour parking
from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east and west side of Casco St. from
Shrewsbury St. to driveway of Pats Service Center. (Attachments)
16
FROM PUBLIC WORKS - ADOPTED
16. Request Commissioner of Public Works to obtain a report for City
Council concerning the exact length of time for construction of storm drains in
Putnam Lane under the railroad bridge and recommend a construction schedule to
minimize impacts to traffic. (Attachments)
17. Request Administration to recommend a process for design review
for new construction or renovation of residential buildings. (Lukes) (Attachments)
Councillor Lukes moved to amend to include commercial
buildings.
18. Request City Council to eliminate the evaluation of the Acting
City Manager scheduled for June 29, 2004.
(Lukes, Haller, Gomez) (Attachments)
Held to be First Item of Business June 15, 2004
19. Request Law Department report on the legality of extending the
demolition delay of historic buildings from six months to one year. (Lukes,
Perotto, White, Haller, Petty, Irish, Rushton, Murray, Clancy, Gomez,
Palmieri) (Attachments)
Dr. Michael Theerman, Chairman, Historical Commission
spoke
20. Request City Manager to provide a report regarding the submitted
budget for 2005 which includes the following, by department: total authorized
and funded salaried city positions, in 2004 and in the proposed budget,
authorized positions without funding, terminated positions and new
positions. (Lukes) (Attachments)
Councillor Lukes moved to amend: Further, request report
include filled and unfilled positions that are funded by grants.
21. Request City Manager report on the status of revenues generated
by trash bag sales, traffic tickets and the golf course enterprise account in
2003 and 2004. (Lukes) (Attachments)
Adopted
22. Request City Manager report on the actions being taken to
determine whether any grave sites are located within the boundaries of the
Common reconstruction. (Lukes) (Attachments)
Adopted
23. Request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with
the most recent comprehensive traffic study of the area that encompasses
Lincoln St., Burncoat St., Randolph Rd., North Parkway, Belvidere St., Melrose
St. and Wakefield St., and also apprise City Council of any initiatives by the
Commonwealth to undertake a new comprehensive study of this area to enhance
traffic flow and improve public safety.
(Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted – Also referred to Public Works Committee
24. Request Commissioner of Public Works to install “Do Not Block
This Street” signs at the following Lincoln St. intersections: with Trinity
Ave., Marsh Ave. and Andrews Ave.
(Palmieri) (Attachments)
Councillor Clancy moved to amend: Further, request “Do
Not Block Driveway” sign at CVS exit on Lincoln St.
25. Request Police Chief install the speeding advisory trailer on
Harding St. between Winter St. and Kelley Square so as to assist motorists to
be mindful of the speed they are driving.
(Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted
26. Request City Manager provide City Council with a schedule of the
speeding surveillance detail that is assigned to Lake Ave. on an ongoing and
indefinite basis. (Palmieri) (Attachments)
Adopted
27. Request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with
an update on the re-striping of Lake Ave.
(Palmieri, Clancy) (Attachments)
Councilor Perotto moved to amend: Further, request City
Manager fund the re-striping of Lake Ave. and to report as to cost of said
re-striping.
28. Request Administration report on process to be utilized concerning
distribution of Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Development Community Development
Block Grant funds. (Murray) (Attachments)
Adopted
29. Request increased traffic enforcement on Holden St. near Route
122A. (Murray, White) (Attachments)
Adopted
30. Request Traffic Engineer review Holden St. as it approaches Route
122A for any appropriate signage to reduce speed. (Murray, White)
Adopted
31. Request Traffic Engineer report on whether a truck prohibition
on West Chester St. currently exists and if not, contact construction company
doing work in area to encourage use of arterial streets rather than residential
streets as travel routes. (Murray,
White) (Attachments)
Adopted
31a. Request City Manager to report on all the above ground facilities
for public utilities that are installed in the City. Motion-Lukes @ #5CC – Adopted (Attachments)
31b. Request Administration to report at the June 15, 2004 City Council
meeting as to what the Administration is doing in terms of funding agencies who
receive Community Development Block Grant funds by July 1st. Motion-Murray @ #28CC
Councillor Perotto moved
to amend: Further, request report include how funds were spent in the past by
organizations who received Economic Development Block Grant funds.
Councillor Haller moved to
amend: Further, request report include
a list of organizations receiving economic development funding last year and a
summary of how funds were utilized.
Councillor Gomez moved to amend: Further, request report include an outline of how each organization did in terms of meeting goals.
Councillor Clancy moved to
amend: Further, request report include what Administration is recommending to
be given to each CDC or group for next year and what is then left for any type
of Main St. Program, if any.
31c. Request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion as to whether
the City Council has a legal duty under the Charter to annually evaluate the
City Manager. Motion-Lukes @ #18CC
Councillor Clancy moved
to amend: Further, request a report as to historically when City Council has
waived the evaluation of the City Manager.
31d. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a copy of the
plan and design for the reconstruction of the Common. Motion-Lukes @ #22CC – Adopted (Attachments)
31e. Request Police Chief to recommend a plan to control traffic and
speeding in the City. Motion-Petty
@ #27CC – Adopted (Attachments)
31f. Request City Manager to report on the status of the plan for
striping all City streets. Motion-Petty
@ #27CC – Adopted (Attachments)
31g. Request City Manager respond to the Worcester Regional Research Bureau report: Respect for the Dead and relief for the Budget: Can Privatization Improve Hope Cemetery, as to whether the Administration is in agreement in terms of potential savings and increased efficiencies. Motion-Haller @ #38CC – Adopted (Attachments)
31h. Request City Manager to contact property owners on Mayfield St.
concerning trash along street. Perotto
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
31i. Request Police Chief be to request the Route Officer to patrol
Mayfield St. between the hours of 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. for individuals who are
hanging around on the street. Perotto
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
31j. Request Administration report as to the feasibility of making
Mayfield St. one-way. Perotto –
Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
32 ADOPTED
32. SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT:
WESTBOROUGH ST. (Attachments)
33-36 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
33. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: BARRY
RD. EXTENSION (BARRY RD. TO WEST CHESTER ST.)
(Attachments)
34. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: BIRMINGHAM RD. (MARCH 19, 1962 PUBLIC
LOCATION TO MICHIGAN RD.) (Attachments)
35. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC JOSEPH ST. (ENID ST. LOCATION NORTHERLY
845.62 FT.) (Attachments)
36. DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC NOTTINGHAM RD. (FOREST ST. WESTERLY TO
LACONIA RD.) (Attachments)
37. RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE: No Action Taken
FINANCE
a)
#35CC February 3, 2004
Communication of the City
Manager transmitting communication comparing Local Aid figures for FY04 and
FY05 for the City of Worcester as recommended by Governor Romney in the
submittal of his FY2005 budget. (Attachments)
b)
#21A
CM April 27, 2004
Communication of the City
Manager relative to Library hours of service.
(Attachments)
c)
#31CC May 25, 2004
Communication of the City
Manager transmitting City of Worcester’s FY05 Municipal Budget. (Attachments)
38 – Referred to Youth, Parks &
Recreation Committee
38. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research
Bureau transmitting: Respect for the
Dead and Relief for the Budget: Can
Privatization Improve Hope Cemetery? (Attachments)
38a. That the City Council of the City of Worcester go on record
in support of the efforts of the
Worcester County Latino Issues Roundtable.
This initiative will culminate with a conference in October where with input
from the Latino community, an assessment of the critical needs of this community will be conducted, a
prioritized strategy will be developed to implement recommendations presented
therewith to improve the conditions of this large segment of our
population. Gomez, Lukes, Perotto,
Palmieri, Clancy, Irish, Haller, White, Petty, Rushton, Murray – Suspension of
Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
39
ACCEPTED
39. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Robert Gallo requesting
to discontinue a portion of Ledgecrest Dr. in the Ledgecrest portion of the
Parsons Hill Subdivision. (Attachments)
40-47 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Reports of the Planning Board upon Petitions requesting streets be made
public: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Orders. (Attachments)
40. Mark DeMauro et al request to make public Longmeadow Ave. from
Monomoy St. to end. (Attachments)
41. Joyce Deschenes to make public Elton St.
42. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the
Committee on Public Works upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the
Petition of John D’Iorio & Kenneth Pecora requesting to install sanitary
sewers from Onset St. to the end of Porter St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the
City Manager to recommend an appropriation of $34,500.00 for construction of
approximately 230’ of sanitary and surface sewers in Porter St. from Onset St.
to the end. (Attachments)
43. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Paul & Gina Madaio on behalf of Donald & Judy O’Connor requesting
abatement of Private Street Betterment Assessment #50106 in the amount of
$6,242.44 on Surrey Lane: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $2,823.80. (Attachments)
44. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
James & Rachel Egan requesting abatement of Sewer Assessment #30925 in the
amount of $3,091.68 on Burgess Rd.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $124.50. (Attachments)
45. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Michelle Currie requesting abatement of Sewer Assessment #30926 in the amount
of $4,472.60 on Burgess Rd.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $177.00. (Attachments)
46. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
James & Margaret Heald requesting abatement of Sewer Assessment #30927 in
the amount of $4,788.00 on Burgess Rd.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $189.00. (Attachments)
47. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Thomas & Mary Kelleher requesting abatement of Sewer Assessment #30928 in
the amount of $3,060.90 on Burgess Rd.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $120.00 (Attachments)
48-60
ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting street resurfacing:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.
48. Frank Corridori request regrading of Franklin St. from
Harrington Way to 729 Franklin St. (Attachments)
49. Councillor Thomas White on behalf of Norman Swenson request
resurfacing of Jeppson Ave. (Attachments)
50. Councillor Barbara Haller request resurfacing of Pitt St. (Attachments)
51. Councillor Frederick Rushton request resurfacing of St. Kevin
Rd. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting sidewalk repair: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Orders.
52. Peter Olivieri request sidewalk repair at 400 Burncoat St. (Attachments)
53. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk replacement on Pitt
St. (Attachments)
54. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk replacement on
Sheridan St. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting extension of sewer lines:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.
55. Joseph Sullivan, Jr. request to extend sewers approximately 37’ from 25 Acton St. to 27 Acton St. at Petitioner’s expense. (Attachments)
56. Kenneth Curry request to extend sewer line 100’ down Denmark St. to service a duplex. (Attachments)
57. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of William Poillucci, Proficient Remodeling request to upgrading/replacement of existing 6” and 2” water mains at 39-41 Shelby St. at City’s expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to upgrade existing water mains at 39-41 Shelby St. to be funded from FY2004 Water Capital Program. (Attachments)
58. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Auger requesting Public Works help in controlling water run-off from Sterling St. onto property at 10 Gediminas St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order placing 10 Gediminas St. on the Surface Drainage List for future funding. (Attachments)
59. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark Cormier requesting permission to pave and use for snow storage city property directly adjacent to the west of 203-207 Grove St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order authorizing Mark Cormier to pave and use for snow storage city property directly adjacent to 203-207 Grove St., subject to conditions of the Commissioner of Public Works. (Attachments)
60. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Wayne Griffin requesting installation of new catch basins with contoured gratings in Tahanto Rd. at the intersection with Chamberlain Parkway to collect run-off from steep slope of Tahanto Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to place Tahanto Rd. on the Surface Drainage List for future funding for installation of cascade grates. (Attachments)
61 & 62 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
61. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to FY04 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
62. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to list of candidate petitioned streets for FY2005 Resurfacing Program: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
63-77 ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed on file.
63. Stephen Abraham on behalf of Irene Pietrowicz request a catch basin be installed where the public and private streets join together, low section of road on Clover St. (Attachments)
64. Ashiaa Thompson, Ward Animal Clinic et al request a catch basin at northeast corner of 577 Grove St. or redirection of run-off water coming down onto 577 Grove St. property from Waycross and Diana Sts. (Attachments)
65. Ronald & Robin Adams request a catch basin at the top of Cliveden St. as it abuts Burncoat St. to alleviate existing drainage problem caused by run-off from Burncoat St. (Attachments)
66. Joyce Tomao & Michael Vaudreuil request adequate drainage on Clover St. in front of 174 and 175. (Attachments)
67. Russell Pride & Ken & Donna Dube request resolution to drainage problem to yard and basement at 265 Stafford St. and in rear of home at 267 Stafford St. (Attachments)
68. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to Street and Sidewalk Improvements: recommend Communication be placed on file. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitioners be given leave to withdraw.
69. Lee Audra Parent request installation of a catch basin at 31 Houghton St. (Attachments)
70. Councillor Barbara Haller request sidewalk replacement on Kansas St. (Attachments)
71. Councillor Barbara Haller request resurfacing of Kansas St. (Attachments)
72. Councillor Konstantina Lukes request street repair at corner of Lauf and Pleasant Sts. (Attachments)
73. Councillor Barbara Haller request resurfacing of Sheridan St. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitions be denied.
74. Huy Nguyen request extension of water line to 6, 8 and 10 Accommodation St. at City’s expense. (Attachments)
75. Richard & Jean Adamowicz request abatement of Sewer Assessment #30896 in the amount of $3,800.00 on Teddy Rd. (Attachments)
76. Amoret Zamarro request abatement of Sewer Assessment #30851 in the amount of $1,859.72 on Sorrento St. (Attachments)
77. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Hope Abisamra requesting to make public Sunderland Terrace: recommend Petition be denied. (Attachments)
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
STANDING COMMITTEES
JUNE 7, 2004 COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:00-7:00 P.M. DEVELOPMENT
JUNE 7, 2004 MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7:00
P.M. OPERATIONS
JUNE 14, 2004 COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:00-7:00 P.M. DEVELOPMENT
JUNE 14, 2004 PUBLIC WORKS COUNCIL CHAMBER
7:00 P.M.
JUNE 16, 2004
TRAFFIC & PARKING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:30 P.M.
JUNE 21, 2004 COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:00-7:00 P.M. DEVELOPMENT
JUNE 21, 2004
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7:00
P.M. OPERATIONS
JUNE 23, 2004 PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5:15-7:00 P.M.
JUNE 23, 2004
PUBLIC SERVICE &
COUNCIL CHAMBER
7:00
P.M. TRANSPORTATION
JUNE 29, 2004 – ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER
CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
July 6, 2004 – 4:00 P.M.
August 17, 2004 – 4:00 P.M.
BUDGET HEARINGS
Tuesday, June 8, 2004 – 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 – 4:00 P.M.
Auditing X-2 Police VI-1
Assessing X-7 Fire VI-2
Purchasing X-1 Emergency Management
VI-4
Pensions Communications
VI-3
Contributory V-8 Health VII-2
Non
Contributory V-9 Code
VII-3
Other
Pensions V-10
Treasury X-3
Debt Service
X-4
Pension Obligation X-5
Technical Services X-8
Workers Compensation V-12
Police/Fire – I.O.D V-13
Health Insurance X-6
Unemployment Compensation V-14
Contingency X-9
Capital Campaign X-9
Public Schools
IX-1
Library IX-2
Regional Library IX-3
Public Works VIII-1-6 HELD OVER
Parks XI-1
City Messenger
V-2 Veterans VII-5
Auditorium XI-3 Law
V-4
Golf XI-2 Marketing IV-6
Centrum Centre XI-4
Union Station XI-5
Airport
XII-1