CITY OF WORCESTER
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL
– JULY 17, 2001
4:00 P.M.
Convened:
4:17 P.M.
Recessed: 6:35 P.M.
Reconvened: 7:03 P.M.
Adjourned: 8:32 P.M.
1. INVOCATION
– Reverend Ann Burgdorf
Concordia Lutheran Church
2. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL
CALL – All present
HEARINGS AND ORDERS – 4:00
P.M.
4. NSTAR
for a gas main location on: HERMON ST.
5. R.H. WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. for a conduit location
on: DOWNING ST.
4a & 5a ORDERS
ADOPTED
4a. Granting permission to NSTAR for a gas main location
on: HERMON ST.
5a. Granting permission to R.H. WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
for a conduit location on: DOWNING ST.
6 TAKEN UP WITH 24M
OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CALENDAR – TO BE FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS AUGUST 21, 2001
6. Recapitulation
from Administration on Kenberma Rd.
7 PLACED ON FILE
7. Recap from Administration and City Auditor on free cash and
other spending.
TAKEN UP WITH 7F OF
THE CITY MANAGER’S CALENDAR AND 92 OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
8. Report of the City Manager relative to the status of Union
Station development, including but not limited to: 1) Intermodal transportation,
2) Parking garage, 3) Washington
Sq. traffic configuration, 4)
Development inside Union Station, 5)
Development outside Union Station.
9. ITEMS
OF CITIZEN INTEREST
9a. ITEMS
OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST
10 REFERRED TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE
10. John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Education consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund accessibility for persons with disabilities at schools and especially locations that serve as polls for elections.
11 REFERRED TO
ETHNIC & MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
11. John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Ethnic &
Minority Affairs consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of
$250,000.00 annually from “free cash” reserves to fund projects outlined in the
ADA Transition Plan.
12 REFERRED TO PARKS
DEPARTMENT
12. Jose Perez et al request removal of dead trees on Judson Rd.
13 REFERRED TO
COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
13. Thomas W. Wharton request City Council prepare a series of
recommendations to the City Manager and his administration to develop a
Telecommunications Master Plan within 120 days.
14 REFERRED TO
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
14. John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Public Service and
Transportation consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of
$250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund accessible transportation
infrastructure for persons with disabilities.
15-49 REFERRED TO PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE
15. Maureen Slevin et al request private street maintenance for
78 to 91 Swan Ave.
16. Alfred E. Barry, President, Standard Lock Washer & Mfg. Co.,
Inc. request to extend sewer service to 1451 Grafton St. in accordance with a
prior agreement.
17. John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Public Works
consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of $250,000.00
annually from “free cash” reserves to fund accessible sidewalks for persons
with disabilities.
18. Joan Denise Stout request a sewer line connection from Myrick
Ave. through Phoebe Way (easement required) to Lantern Lane to service future
homes to be built on Myrick Ave. To be
done at no expense to the City of Worcester.
19. Giovanni DelloStritto request sidewalk repair at 25
Kenilworth Rd.
20. Giovanni DelloStritto request street resurfacing of
Kenilworth Rd.
21. Tony Dagostino request sidewalk repair in front of 121 Forest
St.
22. Lorenzo Atwood et al request the curve on Millbrook St.
from Burncoat St. to 171 Millbrook St. be removed.
23. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Jane Jackson
request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 84 Forest St.
24. Darwin Hale request to tie into sewer line from Barrett
Ave. to Inman Ave., Lot 393-94, 95 at my own expense.
25. Gerald & Dorothy Cronin request sidewalk repair in
front of 20 Wetherell St.
26. Gregg Moffitt request to extend sewer main from Broughton Rd. to
3 Mallard Rd.
27. C. Russell Rydberg et al request private street maintenance on
Rydberg Terrace.
28. Grace Dinardo et al request private street maintenance for the
private portion of Dana Ave.
29. Jon Frykberg et al request private street maintenance from 194
Swan Ave. to end.
30. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Richard Adua
request repaving of Fairfax Rd.
31. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Bertram Davis
request resurfacing of Ashburnham Rd.
32. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Robert Mayo
request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 8 Clearview Ave.
33. Susan Ledoux request replacement of guardrail at end of
Sherburne Ave.
34. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 22 Copperfield Rd.
35. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 28 Copperfield Rd.
36. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 34 Copperfield Rd.
37. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 80 Copperfield Rd.
38. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 84 Copperfield Rd.
39. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 108 Copperfield Rd.
40. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 3 Chesterfield Rd.
41. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 5 Chesterfield Rd.
42. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 6 Chesterfield Rd.
43. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 7 Chesterfield Rd.
44. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 8 Chesterfield Rd.
45. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 9 Chesterfield Rd.
46. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 2 Columbine Rd.
47. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 232 Paradox Dr.
48. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk repair at 234 Paradox Dr.
49. Meghan McDonald requesting resurfacing of sidewalks along
both sides of Longworth Rd.
49a. Councillor Stephen Patton request sidewalk repair and
emergency patch at 20 Otsego Rd. Referred to Public Works Committee –
Suspension of Rules
49b. Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Dan Abraham
request Copperfield Rd. be resurfaced where needed. Referred to Public Works
Committee – Suspension of Rules
49c. Councillor Timothy Murray & Councillor Stephen Patton
on behalf of Arthur Andreoli request sidewalk repair at 9 Rittenhouse Rd. Referred
to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules
50-70 REFERRED TO
TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE
50. Robert L. Moylan, Commissioner of Public Works request “No
Parking Anytime” on south side of Albany St. from the telephone pole near the
recycling center 161’ westerly to minimize property damage and parking
congestion near Department of Public Works facility.
51. John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Traffic &
Parking consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of
$250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund traffic safety projects to
protect persons with disabilities.
52. Teri S. Gibbs request handicap parking spaces in front of 7
Derby St.
53. Charles Flanagan, President, Worcester Manufacturing, Inc.
et al request to restrict parking on the west side of Crescent St. for the 550’
between the no parking zone south of Henchman St. and the no parking zone 550’
north of Henchman St. Also to replace missing
No Parking signs along the length of Crescent St.
54. Giovanni DelloStritto request Children sign at the corner
of Kensington Heights and Kenilworth Rd.
55. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Julie Bernstein
et al request full traffic
signalization at intersection of Salisbury St., Flagg St. and Willowbrook Lane.
56. Councillor Timothy P. Murray request crosswalk ahead signs
be posted on Hamilton St where appropriate.
57. Councillor Timothy P. Murray request Yield to Crosswalk
signs or posts be installed on Hamilton St. near Billings Sq. and Plantation
and Division Sts.
58. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Henry Krawczynski
request No Parking sign between school hours be installed in front of 10
Deepdale Rd.
59. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Gaetano Monopoli,
Sr. request that Muskeego St. be made one-way in a southerly direction entering
from Shrewsbury St.
60. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of John Monopoli
request that Seward St. be made one-way in a southerly direction exiting onto
Shrewsbury St.
61. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Raquel Rivera
request Bus Stop in front of 330 Chandler St. be relocated.
62. Marilyn DiPasquale request speed limit signs be posted on
right side of Sunderland Rd. from Grafton St. towards Massasoit Rd.
63. Marilyn DiPasquale request Blind Driveway sign be posted
just before 209 Sunderland Rd.
64. Angelo Villani request to relocate the newly erected Bus
Stop sign 300-400 ft. west of the front of my building located at 257 Chandler
St.
65. Robert Hiser et al request speed humps on Idalla Rd. and
Idalla Ave.
66. Robert Perry request handicap parking next to Bus Stop on
Haven Lane.
67. Pamela Herbin request residential parking be removed from
89 Endicott St.
68. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Jeff Ryder
request “No Speeding” signs at lower end of Blue Bell Rd. in vicinity of
Arbutus Rd. and Quinapoxet Lane.
69. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Robert Hollup
request pedestrian lights on Grafton St. at Roosevelt School.
70. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request Speed Limit sign on
northbound section of Vernon St. prior to View St.
70a. Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes request enforcement and
monitoring of First St. for speeding and volume of traffic. Referred
to Traffic & Parking Committee – Suspension of Rules
71 REFERRED TO
YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
71. John Cronin et al request the Subcommittee on Youth, Parks &
Recreation consider recommending to the City Manager an appropriation of
$250,000.00 from “free cash” reserves to fund parks and recreation
accessibility for persons with disabilities.
72 REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER
72. Richard McCluskey, Officer, Historian, Vernon Hill Post,
American Legion 435 request City Manager to negotiate the sale of City-owned
land located between 267 Providence St. and the relocated Providence St. to the
Vernon Hill Post American Legion 435.
72a. Councillor Stephen Patton request emergency street repair
at 32 Calumet St. Referred to the City Manager – Suspension of Rules
THOMAS R. HOOVER
CITY MANAGER
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
FOR JULY 17, 2001
1. NON-CITY
COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
A. Notification of the appointment of Shelley
D. Coelho, to the Elder Affairs Commission.
Placed on file
2. CITY
COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:
A. Notification of the appointment of Luisa
Sonntag, to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.
Appointment confirmed on a roll call 11-0
B. Notification of the appointment of William
J. Bombard, to the Hope Cemetery Board of Commissioners.
Appointment confirmed on a roll call 11-0
3. AIRPORT:
4. ASSESSORS:
5. BUDGET
OFFICE:
6.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Communication relative to Private
Outsourcing Opportunities.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
B. Communication relative to Regionalizing
the Call Center Service.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
7. ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT:
A. Communication relative to MBTA Board
Representative for the City of
Worcester.
Placed on file
B. Communication relative to discussions with
the Nipmuc Indians regarding potential for a casino development within the City
borders.
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to Status of
Certified Projects as of June 30, 2001.
Referred to Commerce & Development Committee
D. Communication relative to Withholding
Funding of any Agency that Changes Its Name and Takes Out the Word Worcester.
Placed on file
E.
Communication
relative to Environmental Justice Policy.
Referred to Commerce & Development Committee
F. Communication relative to the Union Station Update.
Referred to Commerce & Development Committee
G. Communication relative to Update on Harley
Owners Convention.
Referred to Commerce & Development Committee
H. SUPPLEMENTAL
– Communication relative to Wyman Gordon.
Referred to Commerce & Development Committee
8. ELDER
AFFAIRS:
A. Communication relative to Shuttle Service
from the Senior Center to Medical City.
Recommitted to the City Manager
B. Communication relative to Breakdown of
Existing Programs Funded within the Elder Affairs Budget.
Recommitted to the City Manager
9. ELECTION
COMMISSION:
10. EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
11. EMPLOYMENT
& TRAINING:
12. FIRE:
A. Communication relative to Ideal Period for
Manning a Fire Class and the cost.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
B. Communication relative to Arrangement with
the State Fire Marshall on Staffing and use of the Hazmet Equipment.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
C. Request that a donation from the First
Unitarian Church in the amount of $3,033.00 to be used toward the purchase of
firefighting equipment, be accepted with gratitude.
Order adopted with gratitude
D. Communication relative to Number of People
going out on an Average Basis per Fire Truck.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
E. Communication relative to Repetitive False
Alarms.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
F.
Request
that technical rescue equipment donated by Wyman Gorden Company, valued at
$4,700.00 be accepted with gratitude.
Order adopted with gratitude
G. Communication relative to Estimate of Overtime Budget.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
13. HUMAN
RESOURCES:
A. Communication relative to tackling the
Issue of Health Care Costs.
Mayor Mariano recused on a roll call 10-0
Referred to Health Committee
B. Request adoption of Salary Ordinance
amendments necessary to enact changes approved in the recently enacted budget
for FY 2002.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance
14. HUMAN
RIGHTS:
15.
INFORMATION SERVICES:
16. LAW:
A. Communication relative to Ordinance in
Effect for Removing Items from Trash
Bags Placed Curbside.
Referred to Public Works Committee
B. Communication relative to Rescinding Order
to Fluoridate Water.
Placed on file
C.
Communication
relative to Planning Board Process Concerning Citizen Participation.
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to the report on
the status of the lease contracts for the build out of the Worcester Memorial
Auditorium.
Referred to Public Works Committee
17. LICENSE
COMMISSION:
18.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:
A. Communication relative to FY 02
Disproportionate Minority Confinement Challenge Grant Program Award.
Placed on file
B. Communication relative to Re-Precincting
and Re-Districting in Massachusetts.
Referred to Community Development Committee
C. Request adoption of a Resolution to file
and accept U.S. Department of Justice FY 2001 Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program
Funds.
Resolution adopted
D. Communication relative to FY01 Governor’s Alliance
against Drugs Grant.
Placed on file
E. Request adoption of a Resolution to file
and accept an FY01 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant with the Executive
Office of Public Safety.
Resolution adopted
F. Communication relative to Henry Lee Willis
Center/Survey on Needle Exchange.
Referred to Health Committee
G. Communication relative to Grant Programs
to Provide Funds for Abandoned Properties Issue.
Placed on file
H. Request adoption of a Resolution to file
and accept a FY 2002 Student Awareness of Fire Education Program Grant with the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety Department on Fire Services.
Resolution adopted
I. Communication relative to Soft Second
Loan Program Award.
Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
J. Request adoption of a Resolution to file
and accept a Fiscal Year 2002 DARE Grant with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Governor’s Alliance Against Drugs.
Resolution adopted
19. PARKS,
RECREATION & CEMETERY:
A. Request adoption of a Resolution to accept
with Gratitude a Donation of Equipment for Green Hill Municipal Golf Course’s
Junior Golf Program from the Members of Mount Pleasant Country Club.
Resolution adopted with gratitude
B. Request adoption of a Resolution to accept
with Gratitude a Donation of $20,000.00 for the Proposed Skate Park at Green
Hill Park from Daniel Hartwell of 3-D Entertainment, Inc.
Resolution adopted with gratitude
C. Communication relative to the Status of
the City Hall Garage and Rear Plaza Rehabilitation.
Resolution adopted
D. SUPPLEMENTAL
– Request adoption of a Resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of the
Conservation of the Senator George Frisbee Hoar Monument on City Hall Plaza
from National Memorial Trust of Westborough to benefit the Parks, Recreation
and Cemetery Department’s Worcester Common.
Resolution adopted with gratitude
20. POLICE:
A. Communication relative to Number of
Uniformed Police Officers versus Plain Clothes Police Officers over the past
year.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
B. Communication relative to Estimate of
Overtime Budget.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
C. Communication relative to Handicap Parking
in the Amtrak Parking Lot.
Placed on file
D. Request the acceptance of a $1,000.00
donation for the Police Athletic League from the District Attorney.
Order adopted with gratitude
E. Communication relative to Enforcement of
Parking Violations in the area of 35 Oak Ave.
Placed on file
F. Communication relative to Increased
Traffic Enforcement at Heywood Street and Massasoit Road.
Placed on file
G. Communication relative to Hiring
Additional Officers for Traffic Division.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
H. SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication
relative to Inspection of Taxicabs, Cost of a Medallion, and How the City
regulates Taxicabs.
Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee
I. SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication
relative to Livery Licensed Vehicles Acting as Taxicabs.
Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee
21. PUBLIC
HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:
A. Communication relative to Cause of
Overdose Deaths in Worcester in the Past 10 Years.
Recommitted to the City Manager
B. Communication relative to June Enforcement
Activities relative to Sale of Tobacco to Minors.
Referred to Health Committee
C.
Communication
relative to Cities and Towns in the State that do have Public Health Nurses on
their Salary Schedule.
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to the Community
Health Program Summer Report-June/July 2001.
Referred to Health Committee
22. PUBLIC
LIBRARY:
23. PUBLIC
SCHOOLS:
A. Communication relative to the Worcester
Vocational High School.
Placed on file
24. PUBLIC
WORKS:
A. Communication relative to State
Construction Projects on Millbrook and Burncoat Streets.
Referred to Public Works Committee
B. Communication relative to Security and
Cleanliness of Buildings taken along Route 146.
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to Memorandum of
Understanding with MDC/EOEA.
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to Private Street
Options on the City’s Web Site.
Placed on file
E. Communication relative to Private Street
Maintenance.
Referred to Public Works Committee
F. Communication relative to Neighborhood
Meetings Regarding Private Street Conversion and/or Betterment Programs.
Placed on file
G. Communication relative to Life Span of
Electronic Parking Meters.
Placed on file
H. Communication relative to Map Illustrating
Residential Neighborhoods and Travel Distance Reference to Town of Holden.
Referred to Public Works Committee
I.
Communication
relative to Status Report #1 – Street Resurfacing Projects.
Referred to Public Works Committee
J. Communication relative to Shrewsbury Street Improvements.
Placed on file
K. Communication relative to Greater Worcester
Access Improvement Project (GWAIP).
Held to be First Item of Business at the second meeting in
September
L. SUPPLEMENTAL – Request adoption of
a Resolution to file and accept a Three-Year Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Management Lake and Pond Project Grant.
Resolution adopted – Reconsideration denied
M. SUPPLEMENTAL - Communication
relative to Kenberma Road and Impact of Infiltration Control Funds.
Referred to Public Works Committee
25.
PURCHASING:
A. Communication relative to Status of the
Cost of Legal Ads, and Purchasing Advertising Services.
Placed on file
B. Communication relative to the feasibility
of Buying Power in a Pool or in Bulk for the City of Worcester.
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to Capacity of the
City’s Towing Contractors to Store Abandoned Vehicles.
Placed on file
D. Communication relative to Status of
Compliance by Tow Truck Operators Regarding Accepting Credit Card Payments.
Placed on file
26. TREASURY:
A. Request adoption of an order rescinding a 1946 Council order relative to Lake Avenue North (Teconnett Path).
Referred to Public Works Committee
B. Communication relative to Abatements on
Abandoned Buildings pursuant to Chapter 58-8.
Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
C. Request adoption of an order transferring
the jurisdiction of 10 foreclosed tax title properties to the Executive Office
of the City Manager and the Conservation Commission.
Order adopted
27. VETERAN’S
SERVICES:
28. FINANCE:
A. Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C722, Bridges, and
appropriated to Account #41C721, Bridges, to provide funds for the purpose of
payment of contractual obligations related to the reconstruction of the bridge
over Kettle Brook, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
B. Recommend that Nineteen Thousand Eight
Hundred Sixty Two Dollars ($19,862.00) be transferred when and as received from
Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #26C701, Fire
Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of supplementing
previously approved funds for the purchase of (1) 1500 GPM Pumper Truck, as
approved in the Capital Improvement Program.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
C. Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($180,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C711, Building
Rehabilitation, and appropriated to Account #50C703, School Department Technology
Plan, to provide funds for the payment of contractual obligations related to
installation and upgrade of network data systems at various school facilities
as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
D. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars
($3,535,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C780, City Wide Capital
Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing department equipment.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
E. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of
purchasing capital equipment for the Worcester Regional Airport.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
F. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the Amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital
equipment for the Off-Street Parking Program.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
G. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of
purchasing capital equipment for the Sewer Department.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
H. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Dollars ($567,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, for the purpose of
purchasing capital equipment for the Water Department.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
I. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Four Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($4,240,000.00)
to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose
of remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to public
buildings owned by the city.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a
roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
J. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of remodeling or making extraordinary repairs to the Auditorium.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
K. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account
#91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of remodeling or making
extraordinary repairs to the Centrum Centre.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
L. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of making
extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Federal Plaza Garage.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
M. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C711, Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of making
extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Sewer Department Building.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
N. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Four Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C784, Park Improvements, for the purpose of
construction or reconstruction of municipal outdoor recreation and athletic
facilities.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
O. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to be appropriated to Account
#91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of construction or reconstruction
and surfacing or the resurfacing of streets, private street conversions,
betterment, ADA improvements and sidewalks.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
P. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of surfacing or the
resurfacing of streets.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
Q. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be appropriated to Account
#91C741, Street Construction, for the purpose of construction or reconstruction
and surfacing or the resurfacing of the Stafford & Heard Street
intersection.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
R. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C722, Bridge Repairs, for the purpose of making
infrastructure improvements on the North Lake Avenue Bridge.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
S. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Million Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C797, Airport Improvements, for the purpose of
making general capital improvements at the Worcester Airport.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
T. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of paying costs of
constructing sewer systems by conducting infiltration and inflow remedy work to
the City’s sewerage system.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
U. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of constructing and
reconstructing sewer pumping facilities.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
V. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of paying
costs related to reconstruction of sewers.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
W. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of paying the cost related
to street flooding.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
X. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C745, Surface Drains, for the purpose of paying costs related to
construction of surface drains.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
Y. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, for the purpose of financing the costs of
trunk sewer construction.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
Z. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, for the purpose of improving and
controlling sewer overflow.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
AA. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the
amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C714, Water Pump Station Rehabilitation, for the purpose of paying
the costs related to water pumping and water storage tank facilities.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
BB. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains/Clean & Line, for the purpose
of paying the costs related to water main cleaning.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
CC. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the
amount of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) to be
appropriated to Account #91C737, Water Meters, for the purpose of purchasing
and installing water meters.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
DD. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the
amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account
#91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of purchasing, replacing or
rehabilitating of Water Department equipment.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
EE. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) to be appropriated to Account
#91C713, Water Mains, for the purpose of purchasing hydrants.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
FF. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in
the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, for the purpose of paying the costs
related to water pumping and water storage tank facilities rehabilitation.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
GG. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the
amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C702, Land Acquisition, for the acquisition of land for open space.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
HH. Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the
amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to be appropriated to
Account #91C715, Dam Improvements, for the purpose of improving Coes Pond Dam.
Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
II. Recommend that Three Hundred Thirty Six
Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Four Dollars Sixty Eight Cents ($336,864.68) be transferred from the
following accounts:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
330-01 Pearl
Elm Reserves $186,104.93
330-02 Fed.
Plaza Reserves 84,644.00
330-03 Off
Street Reserves 54,080.00
330-04 Parking
Meter Reserves 12,035.75
Total $336,864.68
and appropriated to the following
accounts:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
46S501 Pearl
Elm Ordinary Maint. $186,104.93
46S502 Fed.
Plaza Ordinary Maint. 84,644.00
46S503 Off
Street Ordinary Maint. 54,080.00
46S504 Parking
Meter Ordinary Maint. 12,035.75
This appropriation provides sufficient
operating funds for the Off Street Parking Program for the first quarter of
fiscal 2002.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
JJ. Recommend that $40,000.00 be transferred
from the following CDBG Year 24 Account:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
14S40424 Green Island Center Designs $40,000.00
and appropriated to the following
account:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
14S40524 Senior Center $40,000.00
In order to provide matching funds, in
collaboration with the “Friends of the Senior Center”, for the rehabilitation
of the balconies and the courtyard area of the Worcester Senior Center.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
Also referred to Community Development Committee for
informational purposes
KK. Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be transferred from the
following account:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
and appropriated to the following
account
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
14S43626 CM Housing Alliance $10,000.00
To transfer unexpended block grant
funds to the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance to provide continued
staffing for the City Manager’s Commission on Homelessness.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
LL. Request authorization to pay Seven Thousand
Three Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and Sixty One Cents ($7,376.61) for prior
year invoices from Account #660-92000, Treasury Department Ordinary
Maintenance.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
MM. Recommend that Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) be transferred from Account #290-92000, Emergency Management Department
Ordinary Maintenance, and appropriated to Account #290-91000, Emergency
Management Personal Services, to provide the necessary funding towards the
payment of fiscal 2002 overtime expenditures for the Emergency Management
Department.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
NN. Recommend that the sum of $373,488.90 be
transferred from and to the accounts listed in the fiscal 2001 year end
appropriation order to balance the city’s books for the year. Also recommend
that $751,836.32 be transferred from Account #330-42, Reserve for appropriation
FEMA reimbursements – Snow Removal funds, and appropriated into Account
#411-92000, DPW Snow Removal, to transfer the Federal Assistance granted to
Worcester from the March 5-7 2001 snow storm. These funds were received on June
27, 2001 from the Federal Emergency Management Administration. This action will
reduce the overall snow removal deficit at year-end to $477,087. This balance
will need to be addressed through available funds when the Tax Rate is set in
November 2001. Also recommend that $15,547.36 be transferred from Account
#440-94000 Sewer Department Debt Service, and appropriated into Account
#440-95000 Sewer Department Indirect Services, to fund a shortfall generated in
this account from Worker’s Compensation claims being larger than the amount
budgeted during fiscal 2001.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
OO. Recommend that One Million Twenty Nine
Thousand Eighty Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($1,029,080.14) be transferred from
Account #91C762, Webster Square Fire Station, and appropriated to Account
#14C703, Public Safety, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of
contractual obligations associated with the rehabilitation and construction of
Webster Square Fire Station, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
PP. Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($150,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C784, Parks Improvements,
and appropriated to Account #72C702, Parks Site Improvements, to provide funds
for the purpose of payment of contractual obligations related to Phase I
improvements at Kendrick Field, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.
Order adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Nadeau absent)
QQ. SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative
to Refunding Bond Loan Authorization.
Order adopted
29.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Communication relative to Process to Buy Back Retirement Time.
Placed on file
B. Communication relative to Centrum Lease Agreement.
Placed on file
C. Communication relative to 2001 Annual Worcester Citizen Survey.
Referred to Strategic Planning Committee
D. Communication relative to a meeting held on July 9, 2001, with members of the Worcester Citizens Committee for Fair Redistricting.
Referred to Community Development Committee
E. Communication relative to Multi-year Capital Plan for the Communications Department.
Referred to Public Safety Committee
74 FROM COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT -
Adopted
74. Request City Manager report to City Council at its August
21, 2001 meeting a plan for the development of the associated infrastructure
improvements relative to the conceptual Master Plan for the South Worcester
Industrial Park.
75-78 FROM PUBLIC
SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - Adopted
75. Request Police Department to provide a report on the number
of taxicab medallions that are not in use.
76. Request Administration to provide the ordinances, rules and
regulations, the maintenance rules and regulations regarding the issuance of taxicab
medallions.
77. Request Law Department to provide historic information on
what basis taxicab medallions first were issued.
78. Request City Manager to find funding to take over the
payments to Massachusetts Electric Co. for the eleven street lights on Oakwood
Lane.
79-81 FROM PUBLIC
WORKS - Adopted
79. Request City Manager report to City Council concerning
whether a three-man crew will be developed for sidewalk repair.
80. Request City Manager report to City Council on the status
of the tree farm.
81. Request City Manager report to City Council regarding the
security plans and overall construction of the drop-off site on Ballard St.
82-84 FROM TRAFFIC
& PARKING - Adopted
82. Request Director of Traffic Engineering to review existing
handicap parking spaces currently in place on Plantation St. and report if all
are being used.
83. Request Director of Traffic Engineering to paint an island
with arrows in the intersection of Canton St. and Harding St.
84. Request Police Chief to provide additional enforcement of
residential parking on Richland St.
85. Request Administration report on suspected petroleum
product spill in the Donna Rd. area flowing into the Beaver Brook watershed.
(Irish, Mariano, Patton)
Adopted
86. Request Administration to consider and offer a
recommendation on consolidating all non-school department resources and
responsibilities for the provision of youth programming and services (e.g.
employment, violence prevention, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse,
transportation, mental health services, recreation) in a single
department. (Irish, Petty)
Councillor Irish moved to amend to add Councillor Abraham as author
Adopted, as amended
87. Request Administration to report on the City’s Worker’s
Compensation program with the following information: 1) a breakdown of all non-claim, i.e. “administration” costs,
including loss control, personnel, benefits, etc. 2) a description as to how medical only claims are
administered. 3) a description of all
loss control activities. 4) a description
of any related outside services.
(Irish, Gomez, Perotto)
Adopted
88. Request City Manager consider placing night lights at the
Beaver Brook Park basketball courts.
(Gomez, Murray, Abraham, Irish, Lukes, Petty, Perotto, Clancy,
Patton)
Councillor
Gomez moved to amend to add Mayor Mariano as author
Adopted, as
amended
89. Request enforcement of noise ordinances on Shrewsbury St.
in early morning hours. (Murray,
Perotto)
Adopted
90. Request report as to Police Department programs concerning
bicycle safety and ridership etiquette among our young people. (Murray)
Adopted
91. Request City Administration draft the appropriate zoning
ordinance or bylaw concerning the building of fences, including size and design
requirements. (Murray, Patton,
Abraham, Irish, Nadeau)
Adopted
92. Request City Administration meet with Amtrak officials to
discuss current ridership of Amtrak service and what level of ridership would
be needed to expand service. (Murray)
Adopted
93. Request City Administration develop a beautification plan
for Worcester Center Boulevard, including benches, trash receptacles, green
ways, public art display and tree plantings.
(Murray, Perotto)
Adopted
94. Request City Administration report on status of maintenance
improvements at Tatnuck Square Fire Station.
(Murray, Abraham)
Adopted
95. Develop rules and regulations requiring that all street
pavement openings longer than 10 feet be patched to the nearest curb.
(Mariano, Clancy, Nadeau, Patton, Lukes, Abraham)
Mayor Mariano moved to amend to add Councillors Murray and Perotto as authors
Mayor Mariano moved to amend to further request that seam away from curb be a straight line that is parallel to the curb
Order adopted, as amended. Report requested by August 21, 2001 City Council meeting
96. Request City Manager report as to when sewer work is to be
completed on the Sunderland Rd. section of Route 20. (Clancy)
Adopted
97. Request City Manager respond to previous Council request on
the feasibility of eliminating all unnecessary one-way streets in the central
business district and of providing parallel parking on Main St.
(Clancy)
Adopted
98. Request City Administration provide City Council with a
detailed report concerning the fires on DeMarco Terrace, East Park Terrace and
Edward St. the weekend of July 6, 2001.
(Perotto, Petty, Murray)
Adopted
99. Request Administration report on the amounts and dates of
rate increases for cable TV services since the signing of the last cable TV
contract. (Lukes)
Adopted
100. Request Administration to consider placing trash
receptacles and directions to train tracks in the appropriate locations at
Union Station. (Lukes)
Adopted
101. Request
Administration to consider installation of facilities for the parking of
bicycles used by commuters at Union Station.
(Lukes)
Adopted
102. Request Administration to finish the repaving of Field Way,
including replacing of top soil and filling of gaps between the street curbs
and walkways on Field Way. (Lukes)
Adopted
103. Request Administration forward a legal opinion regarding
the City’s legal responsibility to provide for handicap accessibility in
licensed cabs and/or livery services and with regard to the issuance of new
taxi cab medallions. (Lukes)
Adopted
104. Request a legal opinion regarding the appropriateness of
setting a price on the issuance of new medallions by means of an RFP process or
auction. (Lukes)
Adopted
105. Request Administration to submit a plan and recommendations
for control and regulation of the water fowl population at the City’s parks and
beaches. (Lukes)
Adopted
106. Request Administration to develop a regional plan with the
cooperation of surrounding towns regarding the control and regulation of the
water fowl population. (Lukes)
Adopted
107. Request Administration to submit a report on the number and
location of condemned trees and trees already removed this past and current
fiscal year and those scheduled for removal, the plans and costs for
replacement of those trees, the survival rate of newly replaced trees,
including the types of removed trees and the types of replaced trees.
(Lukes)
Adopted
108. Request Administration to consider a recommendation for
appropriating money from free cash for the replacement of all trees removed the
past and current year that are not currently funded.
(Lukes)
Referred to Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee
109. Request Administration to develop a regional plan to aid
the surrounding towns in maintaining an inventory of vacant and abandoned
buildings and the plans of those buildings.
(Lukes)
Adopted
110. Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the
feasibility of the Worcester Police Department changing the color of their
uniforms (shirts). (Petty)
Councillor Petty moved to amend: Further, request City Manager consider changing the color of the Airport Police uniform
Adopted, as
amended
111. Request City Manager report to City Council on whether
efforts are being made to sell the Ballard St. landfill parcel. (Clancy)
Adopted
112. Request City Manager report to City Council on the cost for
appropriately signing the new winter parking ban on all appropriate
streets. (Clancy)
Adopted
113. Request Police Chief to institute periodic speed
surveillance on Eureka St. in an effort to combat speeding vehicles, especially
during the morning and afternoon rush hours.
(Abraham)
Adopted
114. Request Police Chief to institute periodic speed
surveillance on Clover St., Royal Rd. and Edlin St. during the hours when
children are accessing and egressing the Heard St. School. (Abraham)
Councillor Petty recused on a roll call 9-0 (Nadeau absent)
Adopted
115. Request City Manager report to City Council the status of
the previously reported high bacteria count and goose infestation at Lake
Quinsigamond and Coes Pond and further, provide Council with details of the
Administration’s plan of action to combat this public health problem. (Abraham)
Adopted
115a. Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of
the Environmental Justice Policy. Motion-Perotto @ #7E CM – Adopted
115b. Request Administration report as to the number of
passengers using the shuttle from Medical City to the Senior Center. Motion-Petty
@ #8A CM – Adopted
115c. Request City Manager to communicate with Medical City
requesting they do a better job in providing shuttle service to elders from the
Medical Center to the Senior Center. Motion-Perotto @ #8A CM – Adopted
115d. Request City Solicitor provide City Council with a copy of
the language within the TIF agreement between the City and Medical City that
specifically discusses the issue of shuttle service. Motion-Abraham @ #8A CM –
Adopted
115e. Request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion as to the
City’s ability to enforce the TIF with Medical City in relationship to the
Senior Center. Motion-Lukes @ #8A CM – Adopted
115f. Request Administration provide an explanation of Item 8B of
the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001 as to which items are Elder
Affairs budget items. Motion-Lukes @ #8B CM – Adopted
115g. Request City Manager provide a report by the August 21,
2001 City Council meeting that indicates the number of fire companies that have
been closed, number of fire stations that have been closed and a specific
number of trucks that have less than three firefighters on the truck. Motion-Mariano
@ #12D CM
Councillor Murray moved
to amend: Further, request report include
if there is a priority in terms of closing engines as opposed to ladders.
Adopted, as amended
115h. Request City Manager provide a report concerning the
vacation policy in the Fire Department.
Motion-Murray @ #12D CM – Adopted
115i. Request City Manager report on the statute passed by the
national organization concerning the manning of fire trucks and how that
affects the Worcester Fire Department and how will the City of Worcester meet
those standards without hiring more firefighters. Motion-Petty @ #12D CM –
Adopted
115j. Request City Solicitor provide a legal opinion regarding
video taping of locations where repetitive false alarms occur as to the consent
issue. Motion-Lukes @ #12E CM – Adopted
115k. Request Administration to conclude and make final decisions
on health insurance by February 1, 2001.
Motion-Patton @ #13A CM – Adopted
115L. Request City Manager to send copies of Item 18B of the City
Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001 to members of the Committee for Fair
Redistricting. Motion-Mariano @ #18B CM – Adopted
115m. Request Administration look to maximize the number of
parking spaces made available for general public use in the City Hall
Garage. Motion-Clancy @ #19C CM – Adopted
115n. Request Administration consider that if the reflecting pool
in the rear of City Hall is revisited and maybe reduced in size that a Walk of
Honor be installed to include every person from Worcester who fought in every
war who gave their life. Motion-Clancy @ #19C CM – Adopted
115o. Request City Manager to invite individuals from National
Memorial Trust of Westborough to a future City Council meeting to be recognized
for their donation of the conservation of the Senator George Frisbee Hoar
monument on City Hall Plaza. Motion-Murray @ #19D CM – Adopted
115p. Request City Clerk report on the extent and cause of
overdose deaths in the City of Worcester in the past ten years. Motion-Irish
@ #21A CM – Adopted
115q. Request City Manager to
notify City Council at the completion of the Private Street Maintenance
Program, specifically, what streets were done, what remains to be done, what is
the cost to complete the work and a recommendation for funding. Motion-Mariano
@ #24E CM – Adopted
115r. Request City Manager consider sending the brochure on private
street maintenance to all property owners who live on private streets. Motion-Abraham
@ #24F CM – Adopted
115s. Request City Manager report to City Council as to how many times the City Manager’s
Committee on the Airport access road has meet and dates of those meetings. Motion-Mariano
@ #24K CM - Adopted
115t. Request Administration, no later than the second meeting in
September, present City Council with the following: 1) Report of the Access Road Committee relative to the access
road issue. 2) City Manager to present
his recommendation relative to an access road in the City. Motion-Mariano
@ #24K CM – Adopted
115u. Request City Manager to ask Massport if they want to change
the contract with the City for operation of the Worcester Regional Airport
relative to an access road. Motion-Lukes @ #24K CM – Adopted
115v. Request City Solicitor review the clause in the contract
between the City and Massport for operation of the Worcester Regional Airport
relative to the access road and report to City Council whether it is mandatory
or discretionary. Motion-Lukes @ #24K CM – Adopted
115w. Request City Solicitor report if the City has the option of
closing the Worcester Regional Airport.
What would be the consequences of not operating the Airport. What would be the consequences if the City
operates the Airport. What are the
consequences if the City chooses a no-build option. Motion-Lukes @ #24K CM –
Adopted
115x. Request Administration report on the 800,000 and 1,000,000
passengers per year at the Worcester Regional Airport as to how many cars that
is per hour. Motion-Murray @ #24K CM – Adopted
115y. Request City Manager report at the August 21, 2001 City
Council meeting in terms of a comprehensive strategy for addressing abandoned
cars. Motion-Murray @ #25C CM – Adopted
115z. Request Administration report on what other funds the
Friends of the Senior Center are
holding and for what purposes. Motion-Lukes @ #28JJ CM – Adopted
115aa.Request Administration
provide the borders used in the 2001 Annual Worcester Citizen Survey. Motion-Clancy
@ #29C CM – Adopted
115bb.Request City Manager
to send copies of Item 29D of the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001 to
members of the Committee for Fair Redistricting. Motion-Mariano @ #29D CM –
Adopted
115cc.Request City Manager
obtain a written response from the Secretary of State relative to Item 2) as
contained in Item 29D of the City Manager’s Calendar of July 17, 2001. Further, request a response relative to
Items 2), 3) & 5) by the August 21, 2001 City Council meeting. Further, relative to Item 4) to identify the
date of vacancy. Motion-Clancy @ #29D CM – Adopted
115dd.Request Administration
report as to what kind of guidelines are in place for a City to issue a special
language ballot. Further, request a
report as to the number of communities that have special language ballots. Motion-Lukes
@ #29D CM – Adopted
115ee.Request Administration
report relative to either finding another location for the Communications
Department other than the Police Department, obtaining a cost benefit analysis
for relocating the Communications Department and a cost benefit analysis for a
new system altogether. Motion-Petty @ #29E CM – Adopted
115ff.Request City Manager
to contact the State Legislative Delegation to request an environmental police
patrol for Lake Quinsigamond. Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted
115gg.Request City Manager
report to City Council on costs and feasibility of traffic and pedestrian
lighting at the Lake Ave./Hamilton St. intersection. Clancy – Suspension of
Rules – Adopted
115hh.Request City Manager
report to City Council on the steps that might be taken to provide for traffic
safety on Granite St at Standard Auto, including but not limited to proper
curbing to delineate the public roadway and the use of no parking signs. Clancy
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted
115ii.Request Administration
to prepare an Urban Housing Zone application for the Pleasant-Chestnut
neighborhood consistent with the Mass. House of Representatives housing
proposals. Irish, Nadeau – Suspension of Rules – Adopted
115jj.Request Administration
to look into the completion of sidewalks and curb cuts along Park Ave. from
Salisbury St. to Sagamore Rd. Gomez – Suspension of Rules – Adopted
115kk.Request Administration
to resurface the remaining portion of Wedgewood Rd. this season with the
section currently under contract. Abraham – Suspension of Rules – Adopted
115LL.Request Administration
to provide an updated spreadsheet relative to the status of Certified Projects
and submit this to the Commerce and Development Committee for their August 1,
2001 meeting. Motion-Patton @ #7C CM – Adopted
115mm.Request Administration
report as to who are the principals of New Worcester Associates. Motion-Patton
@ #8CC – Adopted
115nn.Request Administration
provide City Council with a follow-up report on the meeting between members of
the business community in back of Union Station, the Chief Development Officer
and the WBDC. Motion-Lukes @ #8CC – Adopted
115oo.Request Administration
report on the $200,000.00 budgeted for a study of opening the Blackstone Canal
and how it will impact on Washington Sq.
Motion-Lukes @ #8CC - Adopted
116-122 ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 10-0 (Nadeau
absent)
116. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: PAUL REVERE RD.
117. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: OLD COLONY RD.
118. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: SURREY LANE.
119. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: JEFFREY RD.
120. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: WESTWOOD DR.
121. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: WESTWOOD CIRCLE.
122. ORDER FOR PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT: MONMOUTH RD.
123. James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting computation of the
legal debt margin for the City as of May 31, 2001.
Referred to Municipal Operations Committee
124. James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting Auditors Report – May
31, 2001.
Referred to Municipal Operations Committee
124a. James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting update concerning the
amount of Free Cash as of June 30, 2001 that will be certified by the
Department of Revenue.
Placed on file
125. Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting 2000-2001
Annual Report.
Placed on file
125a. That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the
designation of the new Providence St., McKeon Rd. Extension as Firefighters
Square in honor of the six fallen Worcester Firefighters. Clancy
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted – Council rescinded previous Order (12B CM
April 24, 2001)
126. RECESS
TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE: No Action Taken
FINANCE
a)
#4B
CM June 19, 2001
Communication of the City
Manager relative to Breakdown of New Growth Figures over the past 10 years.
127 ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
127. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT Upon
the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to
the Conceptual Master Plan for the South Worcester Industrial Park: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order that the City Council accepts the Conceptual
Master Plan for the South Worcester Industrial Park.
128 GIVEN LEAVE TO
WITHDRAW
128. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jonathan
Finkelstein on behalf of Batista Family requesting to amend the Zoning Map for
that area bounded by Austin St., Queen St. and Piedmont St. from RG-5 to
BG-3.0.
129-131 ACCEPTED
& ORDERS ADOPTED
129. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND
TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of John Nuzzolilo on behalf of the Rolling
Oaks Homeowners Association requesting the City of Worcester to take over the
payments being made to Mass. Electric (National Grid) for the 11 street lights
on Oakwood Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order that the City of
Worcester hereby accepts the annual costs for the 11 street lights on Oakwood
Lane, subject to funding.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND
TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Petitions requesting street lights: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Orders.
130. Frederick Pilat request installation of a street light in
front of 3 Camden Ave.
131. Martin Soderlund request a street light in the vicinity of 22
Broome Ave.
132 & 133
ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND
TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed
on file.
132. Richard Williams et al request additional street light
located at the end of Mattson Ave. to brighten up area.
133. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Ernest George
request installation of a street light in front of #26 and #22 Broome Ave.
134-176 ACCEPTED
& ORDERS ADOPTED
134. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of
the Planning Board upon the Petition of Joseph Borelli et al requesting to make
Nanita St. public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
135. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of
the Planning Board upon the Petition of Albert P. Etre, A.P. Etre Builders,
Inc. requesting to accept Valente Dr. as a public way: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting private street maintenance: recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.
136. Warren Chenery et al request private street maintenance on
Crawford St.
137. Grace Feeley et al request private street maintenance on Bullard
Ave.
138. Marc & Susan Smith et al request private street maintenance on
the private portion of Drexel St.
139. Councillor Joseph Petty on behalf of John Collins et al
request private street maintenance on Tiverton Parkway from Nordica St. north a
distance of 575’.
140. Susan & John Clemente et al request private street maintenance
on private portion of Camden Ave.
141. Louis Paquette et al request private street maintenance on
Winnipeg St.
142. Michael Dillon request private street maintenance on Breeze
Dr.
143. Francis Bird request private street maintenance in front of 61 Derby St.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting street resurfacing:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Orders.
144. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request to resurface Hancock
Hill Dr. from Ardmore Rd. northerly and westerly to Kanes Crossing.
145. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham on behalf of Francis &
Susan Gately request Kenilworth Rd. be resurfaced.
146. Councillor Michael C. Perotto & Councillor Timothy P.
Murray on behalf of Thomas Lawton, John Pedone & George Coleman request
Public Works resurface Oleum Court.
147. Councillor Stephen T. Patton on behalf of Sean Hastings
request repaving of Apollo Rd.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions requesting sidewalk repair: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Orders.
148. Michael Conrad request Public Works repair or replace
sidewalk in front of 4 Sherwood Rd.
149. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Robert Penny
request sidewalk repair in front of 101 Randolph Rd.
150. Councillor Timothy Murray on behalf of Joanne Riccardi
request repair of sidewalk in front of 398 Burncoat St.
151. Pamela Parsons request sidewalk repair/replacement on Erie
Ave. from Bus Stop to Country Club Blvd.
152. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham & Councillor Timothy P.
Murray request sidewalk repair at 586 Chandler St.
153. Rudolph Sunal et al request sidewalk repair in front of 32
Varnum St. and around the corner on Cleveland St. to #44 beginning at Stafford
St.
154. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau request Public Works repair
sidewalk between 67-69 Southgate St.
155. Stephen Jorjorian, Advance Plating Corp. request repair of
concrete sidewalk located about 75’ from the guardrail in front of 363 Franklin
St.
156. Councillor Timothy P.
Murray on behalf of Albert Gammal requesting sidewalk repair in front of
73 Sagamore Rd.
157. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Michael Schaffer
request emergency sidewalk repair in front of 44-46 Richmond Ave.
158. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request sidewalk repair at
14 Louise St.
159. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request sidewalk repair at
35 Louise St.
160. Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 36 Beaconsfield Rd.
161. Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 40 Beaconsfield Rd.
162. Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 44 Beaconsfield Rd.
163. Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Stephen G.
Abraham request sidewalk replacement at 72 Beaconsfield Rd.
164. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham on behalf of Ara Heroian
request sidewalk repair in front of 147 Newton Ave. North.
165. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Maria Drosides
request emergency sidewalk repair in front of 23 Chamberlain Parkway.
166. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Nichole Hazard
request Public Works repair sidewalk in front of 2 Glenwood St.
167. Richard Sanderson request repair work on City side of
driveway and walk at 19 Eunice Ave.
168. Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Richard Blasé request sidewalk repair in front of 238 Highland St.
169. Councillor Michael C. Perotto request sidewalk repair at
15, 17 & 19 Wrentham Rd.
170. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition
of Abby Rad, Pro Tech, Inc. requesting to extend water main approximately 180’
on Onset St. to Lots, 1, 2, 3 and 4. To
be done at Petitioner’s expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
171. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition
of Paul Bottis, Jr., Physical Plant Director, Clark University to extend
existing storm drain line in Park Ave. from the intersection of Park Ave. and
Downing St., up Downing St. a distance of approximately 340’ to the Downing St.
School. To be done at the expense of
the Petitioner: recommend adoption of
the accompanying Order.
172. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition
of Luigi DiGioia requesting to extend 2” PVC force main sewer on Chequesett Rd.
from existing cleanout manhole, westerly 200’ at my own expense and under a prior
agreement: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
173. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition
of Albert Gould requesting to extend an 8” sewer line for 150’ on Carter
Way. All work to be done under a prior
agreement and at my expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
174. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition
of Andre Yanni requesting a portion of the guardrail across from 161 North Lake
Ave. be removed to have access to Lake Quinsigamond: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
175. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition
of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Worcester Common Ground requesting
Public Works provide water service to the Austin/Newbury St. Community
Playground: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to review any unexpended CDBG
monies to identify a source of locating a water service connection to the
Austin/Newbury Community Playground.
176. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Dawson, Esquire
on behalf of Ronald Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Town of Paxton
requesting to amend the Water Agreement between the City of Worcester and the
Town of Paxton: recommend adoption of
the accompanying Order.
177-214 ACCEPTED
177. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the
Communication of David J. Rushford, City Clerk transmitting communication
relative to utilizing space at the Outlet Mall and/or Senior Center as
Satellite City Halls for issuing of Marriage, Death, Birth Certificates, etc.:
recommend Communication be placed on file.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
178. Transmitting communication relative to drainage problem at
1 Ruth St.
179. Transmitting communication relative to Southbridge St.
flooding study.
180. Transmitting communication relative to compensation of snow
plow inspectors – routes they are responsible to inspect.
181. Transmitting communication relative to Grime Watch Program
– March 2001 Activity.
182. Transmitting communication relative to Grime Watch Program
– April 2001 Activity.
183. Transmitting communication relative to Spring Sweeping
Program.
184. Transmitting communication relative to our current Street
Sweeping Program.
185. Transmitting communication relative to Water Quality
Education/Bottled Water.
186. Transmitting communication relative to the time line for
making repairs to Airport Dr.
187. Transmitting communication relative to Cost for Pothole
Repairs.
188. Transmitting communication relative to sunken sidewalk in
the vicinity of 576 Franklin St.
189. Transmitting communication relative to the Sidewalk
Reconstruction Program.
190. Transmitting communication relative to Kenberma Rd. Sewer
Problem Status.
191. Transmitting communication relative to Kenberma Rd. Sewer
Problem Status.
192. Transmitting communication relative to Manholes on James
St. before the Auburn Line.
193. Transmitting communication relative to maintaining King
& Queen Sts. during a snowstorm.
194. Transmitting communication relative to Yard Waste and Leaf
Program.
195. Transmitting communication relative to streets that have
been petitioned for resurfacing.
196. Transmitting communication relative to Progress
Report/Construction.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Reports of the Planning Board Upon Petitions requesting streets be made
public: recommend Petitions be
denied.
197. Councillor Juan A. Gomez on behalf of Angel S. Medina et al
requesting to make public Erie Ave. (from Tacoma St. westerly to Chino Ave.,
approximately 815 ft.)
198. Councillor Juan A. Gomez on behalf of Angel S. Medina et al
requesting to make public Chino Ave. (from Bullard Ave. to Erie Ave.)
199. Representative John Fresolo on behalf of Francis Bird
requesting to make public the private portion of Derby St. from Houghton St.
southerly.
200. James Leahy requesting to make Ely St. public.
201. Dean Schneyer requesting to make public Julien Ave.
202. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon
the Petition of Ralph Carpenter et al to make public Erie Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to
withdraw.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions: recommend Petitioners be
given leave to withdraw.
203. Michael Bowie requesting Public Works to extend sewer line
on Northampton St. by 120’ to service building at 22/24 Northampton St.
204. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham requesting installation of
curbing at 14 St. Kevin Rd.
205. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of George Harvey
requesting sidewalk repair in front of 23 Electric St.
206. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham requesting repair of sidewalk
in front of 79 Coolidge Rd.
207. Councillor Stephen G. Abraham requesting sidewalk repair at
6 Wyola Dr.
208. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting Public Works
repair sidewalk at 140 Perry Ave.
209. Councillor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of Christine Haig
requesting Public Works resurface Olga Ave.
210. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting resurfacing of
Louise St.
211. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. requesting resurfacing of
Stockton St.
212. Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Paul Thoutsis
requesting Public Works resurface Greenbush Rd.
213. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Boyden St.
Residents requesting Public Works resurface Boyden St.
214. Councillor Michael C. Perotto and Councillor Timothy P.
Murray on behalf of Thomas Lawton, John Pedone & George Coleman requesting
Public Works resurface East Park Terrace.
215-225 ACCEPTED
& ORDERS ADOPTED
215. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Bernadette Pinnataro requesting handicap parking in front of 27
Suffield St.: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order to provide for handicap parking in front of 27 Suffield St.
for a trial period of 90 days.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions requesting crosswalks: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Orders.
216. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Austin St. Task
Force request crosswalk be painted at Chandler and Piedmont Sts. intersection.
217. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Austin St. Task
Force request crosswalk painting at 86 Austin St.
218. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Mayor Raymond V. Mariano and Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf
of Robert Walley, Principal, Mill Swan School request Traffic & Parking
Committee to install two illuminated (flashing ) School Speed Zone signs on
each side of Mill St. near the school: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order requesting the City Manager to provide funds to install two illuminted
(flashing) School Speed Zone signs on each side of Mill St. near Mill Swan
School.
219. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of John Spillane, Attorney for UnumProvident Corp. requesting
installation of a traffic light at the corner of Cedar and Chestnut Sts.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City Manager to
provide funds to install pedestrian activated traffic signal at the corner of
Cedar and Chestnut Sts.
220. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request WRTA consider reducing space
for Bus Stop in front of Upsala St. Elder Apartment building and use driveway
space as part of said stop: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order
authorizing the Traffic Engineer to relocate Bus Stop on Louise St.
221. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Mozam Qutab, Ayurveda International, Inc. requesting a Commercial
Loading Zone be located in front of 21 West St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
222. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Mayor Raymond V. Mariano and Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf
of Robert Walley, Principal, Mill Swan School requesting Traffic & Parking
Committee to increase traffic enforcement from 7:50 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 2:15
p.m. – 2:40 p.m. in the vicinity of Mill Swan School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
223. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Steven Erickson requesting
Traffic Engineer to investigate traffic problems on Clover St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order
requesting the Director of Traffic Engineering to install “Thickly Settled”
sign and “Curve Warning” sign with 20 MPH sign attached on Clover St.
224. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of State Representative John Fresolo requesting installation of
driveway clearance signs at the entrance to the Twin Oaks Condominiums at 1199
and 1203 Grafton St. in the interest of public safety of motorists and
pedestrians: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the
Director of Traffic Engineering to install “Do Not Block Driveway” signs at the
entrance to the Twin Oaks Condominiums.
225. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Petition of Councillor Joseph Petty requesting Traffic Engineering install an
enhanced crosswalk and advisory signage on Main St. from the corner of Apricot
St. to the corner of Grand View Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order.
226-243 - ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions: recommend Petitions be placed on file.
226. Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Sr. Mary
Thomas Senckowski request Traffic Engineer review whether there are resident
parking problems or other parking problems on Richland St.
227. Councillor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Dot Reid
request review of traffic signage in the area of Greenwood/Millbury St. and
Reeves St.
228. Melanie Willett request addition of two Stop signs on
Burncoat St. where it crosses Fairhaven Rd. making this a four-way stopping
intersection.
229. Mayor Raymond V. Mariano and Councillor Stephen Abraham on
behalf of Robert Walley, Principal, Mill Swan School request Traffic &
Parking Committee to install a mast arm with flashing yellow beacon at the
intersection of Mill and June Sts.
230. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau on behalf of Sophie Brozowski
request an island or a post with huge reflector at intersection of Canton and
Harding Sts.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be
placed on file.
231. Transmitting communication relative to Revised Ordinances
of 1996 relative to handicap parking signage for towing of vehicles illegally
parked in handicap parking spaces.
232. Transmitting communication relative to Traffic Study and
Signalization on Mill St. in the vicinity of the Mill Swan School.
233. Transmitting communication relative to parking problems and
lack of parking on Shrewsbury St.
234. Transmitting communication relative to traffic study – Mill
St.
235. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Hysen Koka
requesting handicap parking in front of 6 Norman Ave.: recommend Report and
Petition be placed on file.
236. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Report of the Committee on Public Works upon the Petition of Councillor Janice
L. Nadeau on behalf of Sophie Brozowski requesting an island with reflectors at
the beginning of Canton St. at the intersection of Harding St.: recommend Report and Petition be placed on
file.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions: recommend Petitions be denied.
237. Joseph Rossetti request a No Parking ban on Hastings Rd.
from Button St. to West Boylston St.
238. Anthony Ruggieri requesting that parking in front of 57-59
Hamilton St. be made resident parking only or tenant parking only.
239. Councillor Stephen Patton requesting to reverse the winer
parking ban on Leeds St. from Whitmarsh Ave. to Summerhill Ave.
240. Richard & Jacqueline Forlani requesting pedestrian walk
light and a No Turn on Red light sign at the intersection of Park Ave. and
Sagamore Rd.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
following Petitions: recommend Petitioners be given leave to withdraw.
241. Dr. Mozam Qutab request resident parking only in front of 21 West
St.
242. Dr. Mozam Qutab request handicap parking in front of 21 West St.
243. Michael Grandone request removal of trees on the center
median strip that runs the length of Shrewsbury St. widening and paving and
curb removal of said median, then allowing diagonal parking down the center of
the boulevard.
244-276 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL 10-0
(Nadeau absent)
244. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 150 Ingleside Ave.
245. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 17 Birch St.
246. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 21 North Woodford St.
247. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking on the corner of Plantation and Leon
Sts.
248. Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for Stop signs on Raymond St. at Fifth Ave. to face north
and southbound traffic.
249. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to extend two hour parking in front of 36 Upsala St.
250.Amending Section 42 of
Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of
1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 264 Shrewsbury St.
Amending Section 42 of
Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking on the
west side of Seward St. near Shrewsbury St.
251. Amending Section 33(f)(2) of Chapter 13 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1996 to rescind in its entirety Schedule 10 and inserting in its
place a new Schedule 10 – Street approaches where Right Turn on Red is
Prohibited.
252. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 11 Suffolk St. at light
pole #2.
253. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 159 Austin St.
254. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 12 Wall St.
255. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 69 Dustin St.
256. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking in front of 1 Suffolk St.
257. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to prohibit parking on the east side of Woodland St. between Claremont
St. and Oberlin St. between December 1 and April 1.
258. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to prohibit parking on the west side of Bridgeport St. between Granite
St. and Taunton St. from December 1 to April 1.
259. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking on the south side of Pleasant St. near
St. Elmo Rd.
260. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for one hour parking on the west side of West St. near
William St.
261. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for one hour parking on the south side of Pleasant St. near
Merrick St.
262. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for 30 minute parking on the north side of Hamilton St. near
Ingleside Ave.
263. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to rescind prohibited parking on the west side of Beacon St. between
Lagrange St. and Oread St.
264. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to revise resident permit parking on the east side of Rodney St. near
Belmont St.
Amending Section 42 of
Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking
on the east side of Rodney St. near Belmont St.
265. Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to rescind resident permit parking on Creston St.
266. Amending Section 74 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to allow right turns only for westbound traffic on Dorchester St. into
Vernon St.
267. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for one hour parking meters on the south side of Myrtle St.
between Southbridge St. and Portland St.
268. Amending Section 71 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to reserve the two left lanes for southbound traffic on Lincoln St. at
Belmont St. to turn left.
269. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to rescind one hour parking meters on the east side of High St. near
Chatham St.
270. Amending Section 51 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to rescind taxi stand on the south side of Mechanic St. near Main St.
271. Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to provide for one hour parking meters on the south side of Mechanic
St.
272. Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to revise the winter parking ban on Kingsbury St.
273. Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to revise the winter parking ban on Lagrange St.
274. Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances
of 1996 to revise the winter parking ban on West Boylston St.
275. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative
to Occupational Group C – Information Services – Project Manager GIS.
276. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative
to Occupational Group M – Recreation.
277. Order – Request Rules Committee to review the procedure used by
City Council for election of individuals to the Library Board of Trustees. (Abraham)
(Tabled December 19, 2000) No Action Taken
278. Communication of the City Manager transmitting
communication relative to city employees serving on Boards and
Commissions. (Tabled April 3,
2001) No Action Taken
279. Order – Request City Manager contact the Mass Port Authority and
request they provide the City Council with efforts being made to market the
initiation of American Airlines flights between Worcester and Chicago,
including information on pricing.
(Petty, Murray, Perotto) (Tabled
May 22, 2001) Taken off the Table and adopted
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AUGUST 21, 2001 – 4:00 P.M.