CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 25, 2001

7:00 P.M.

Convened: 7:12 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:10 P.M.

1. INVOCATION – Rev. John Foley

Christ the King Church

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

3. ROLL CALL – All present

HEARING & ORDER

Hearing held

4. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for conduit and cable location on: SHREWSBURY STREET

4a ADOPTED

4a. Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for conduit and cable location on: SHREWSBURY STREET

FIRST ITEMS OF BUSINESS

5 PLACED ON FILE

5. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to harmful effects from fluoride.

6 PLACED ON FILE

6. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to motions made regarding fluoride.

7 PLACED ON FILE

7. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to motions made regarding fluoride.

SECOND ITEMS OF BUSINESS

8 REFERRED TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE

8. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Worcester Vocational High School Accreditation Status.

9 HELD TO OCTOBER 2, 2001 MEETING – CITY MANAGER

TO MAKE PRESENTATION

City Council suspended rules to allow Jane Petrella to speak

9. Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to update on Worcester Vocational High School and Green Hill Park projects.

10. ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

10a. ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

PETITIONS

11-15 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

11. Rita Giusto et al request private street maintenance on Giusto St.

12. Albert Yodzonis et al request private street maintenance on Crane St.

13. David & Cathy Brooksby et al request Boyden St. be repaved.

14. Joann Wakefield et al request private street maintenance on Belisle Ave.

15. Councillor Stephen Abraham request Public Works repave Airport Dr. where it intersects Prouty Lane.

16-23 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

16. Paula Ventriglia et al request badly needed stop signs and traffic lights on Hamilton St. from Commonwealth Ave. to Coburn Ave.

17. Fred Petrone request to prohibit truck traffic on Franklin St. from Harrington Way to End.

18. Frances Grigas request the Traffic Engineer to investigate the dangerous traffic situation in front of 118 Commonwealth Ave.

19. Charles Pardee et al request resident parking on Berkmans St. from June St. to corner of Brownell/Lovell St. intersection.

20. Councillor Janice L. Nadeau request all crosswalks on Main St. be repainted and in particular, the one near Marble St.

21. Walter Antul request a “No Parking on School Days” sign from 11 to 23 Lady Bank Rd.

22. Councillor Stephen Abraham on behalf of Maria Mercado request installation of a crosswalk on May St. at the Big Y Supermarket to assist pedestrians to safely cross the street.

23. John Pagonis request Traffic & Parking Committee to install a handicap parking sign in front of 83 Russell St.

24 REFERRED TO CITY MANAGER

24. Morris Bergman, Esquire on behalf of Abraham & Sylvia Rutman request City to sell/convey for $1.00 approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of land abutting our property at 101 Brantwood Rd.

ORDERS

24a. Request Administration report what is the Health Foundation’s relationship to the City and if there is a contract to provide services. Motion-Lukes @ #5CC – Adopted

24b. Request Administration report how long the City has had an oral health crisis, what has been done by the City to address the oral health crisis and how many children are on Mass. Health who can’t get dental care. Motion – Lukes @ #6CC – Adopted

24c. Request Administration report how hydrofluosilicic acid is manufactured, what is the quality control of the acid before its put into the water and what type of quality control is the City going to ask for when it is purchased. Motion-Lukes @ #7CC - Adopted

24d. Request Administration report to City Council on all documented negative impacts that are on file with the State Department of Public Health regarding fluoridation of any community within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over the last 40-50 years. Motion-Clancy @ #5-7CC

24e. Request Administration report on communities with demographics similar to Worcester who do have fluoridation measuring their oral health standards against Worcester’s without fluoridation. Motion-Lukes @ #5-7CC – Adopted

24f. Request City Manager to make a presentation to City Council at the October 2, 2001 City Council meeting relative to the update on the Worcester Vocational High School and Green Hill Park projects (Item 23A of September 18, 2001). Motion-Mariano @ #9CC – Adopted

24g. Request City Manager to request an update from the State legislative delegation as to how projected budget deficits will impact the School Business Assistance Program and the funding. Motion-Murray @ #9CC – Adopted

24h. Request Administration to update City Council on timelines for the South Worcester Industrial Park. Motion-Petty @ #7A CM – Adopted

24i. Request Administration report as to what are the infrastructure improvements that need to take place at the site of the South Worcester Industrial Park and the cost of those improvements. Motion-Murray @ #7A CM – Adopted

24j. Request Administration report who is the taking authority for the City of Worcester. Motion-Abraham @ #7A CM – Adopted

24k. Request Administration to look at integrating the traffic impacts of the South Worcester Industrial Park project and improving the roadway network with the proposed routes for the access road to the Worcester Regional Airport. Motion-Lukes @ #7A CM – Adopted

24L. Request Administration report relative to the specific staffing by Meredith & Grew at Union Station. Motion-Irish @ #7B CM – Adopted

24m. Request City Manager consider dedicating rental funds at the Senior Center to the third floor build-out. Motion-Perotto @ #8A CM – Adopted

24n. Request Administration report on the possibility of changing or amending Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonuses to Promote Affordable Housing to make these Article VII incentives more practical. Motion-Lukes @ #18A CM – Adopted

24o. Request City Manager to consider appropriating $30,000.00 to the cultural administration. Motion-Perotto @ #18C CM – Adopted

24p. Request Administration engage the Worcester Housing Authority to include in their areas of involvement relative to use of ATV’s and dirt bikes on City owned property, Roberto Clemente Softball Field, area behind Great Brook Valley and Curtis Apartments. Motion-Gomez @ #20A CM – Adopted

24q. Request City Manager consider expanding the Downtown Foot Patrol Unit into Green Island, Main South Alert Center and the Piedmont St. area at the Pleasant St. Network Center. Motion-Nadeau @ #20B CM – Adopted

24r. Request Administration to update City Council on the previous request for removal of old signage from closed businesses in the downtown area. Motion-Gomez @ #20B CM – Adopted

24s. Request Administration to provide a report detailing the cost of housing students at the Worcester Common Fashion Outlet, breaking out all specific associated items. Motion-Murray @ #28F CM – Adopted

24t. Request City Manager cut back vegetation along Franklin St. Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24u. Request City Manager report as to what type of license or permit is required to compact cars. Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24v. Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on sidewalk repair of the sink hole on Franklin St. Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24w. Request City Administration to develop some type of identification for Constables in the City of Worcester. Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24x. Request City Manager report as to what benefits are provided to City employees who are called to military service by the President. Petty, Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24y. Request Administration to provide traffic surveillance on Beaconsfield Rd. Abraham – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24z. Request Administration report on the condition of the Duffy Field Playground and what is being done to monitor any vandalism or other criminal activity in the playground. Lukes – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24aa. Request City Manager report if time of service for City employees who are called to military service by the President will be counted toward their retirement time or considered a break up of their service to the City. Gomez – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24bb. Request City Manager to request the Worcester Regional Transit Authority to provide a report regarding the means of transportation available to students to and from Worcester State College during evening and late night hours. Gomez – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24cc. Request City Manager to provide a report on the condition of the Public Works Yard subsequent to the adjacent fire and in particular, any possible hazardous waste/chemical contamination as a consequence of said fire. Gomez – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

24dd. Request Administration to take immediate action to make sure that all City employees and private contractors are able to identify themselves as representing the City. Patton – Suspension of Rules - Adopted

25. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

THOMAS R. HOOVER

CITY MANAGER

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR September 25, 2001

APPOINTMENTS

1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

TRANSMITTAL

3. AIRPORT:

4. ASSESSORS:

5. BUDGET OFFICE:

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

A. Communication relative to the Public Works Economic Development Grant received from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

B. Communication relative to Meredith & Grew’s status at Union Station.

Placed on file

8. ELDER AFFAIRS:

A. SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative to Tenants for the Senior Center.

Referred to Elder Affairs Committee

9. ELECTION COMMISSION:

10. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

11. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

12. FIRE:

A. Request City Council accept with gratitude a gift of $50.00 from Christ the King Parish Men’s Club to the Worcester Fire Department.

Order adopted with gratitude

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

14. HUMAN RIGHTS:

15. INFORMATION SERVICES:

16. LAW:

17. LICENSE COMMISSION:

18. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:

A. Communication relative to Article VII – Inclusionary Zoning & Density Bonuses to Promote Affordable Housing.

Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

B. Communication relative to Senate Housing Bill No. 2110 regarding Tax Increment Financing for Urban Center Housing.

Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

C. Communication relative to the Cultural Grant Allocation List for cities and towns of Massachusetts.

Placed on file

D. Communication relative to Worcester Regional Research Bureau ComNET^SM.

Placed on file

19. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

A. Recommend that Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eight Dollars and Eighty Cents ($7,508.80) already available within account #720-91101, Parks Department Personnel Services due to the current vacancy of this position within the department, be re-appropriated into the same account to upgrade the position of Clerk of the Works (Grade C) at $38,272.00 to $45,780.80 effective October 1, 2001.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

B. Communication relative to an Invitation to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Hope Cemetery Administration Building and Hall.

Placed on file

C. Communication relative to an Invitation to a Public Hearing – Cookson Field Master Plan.

Placed on file

20. POLICE:

A. Communication relative to Use of ATV’s and Dirt Bikes on City Owned Property.

Placed on file

B. Communication relative to Establishment of a Downtown Foot Patrol Unit.

Referred to Public Safety Committee

21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:

23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

24. PUBLIC WORKS:

25. PURCHASING:

26. TREASURY:

A. Request adoption of an order transferring the jurisdiction of 3 foreclosed tax title properties. (147 Austin St., 16 West St., 17 Preston St.)

Order adopted

27. VETERAN’S SERVICES:

28. FINANCE:

A. Request that Two Thousand Forty Five Dollars and Three Cents ($2,045.03) be authorized from the Fire Department’s FY02 Ordinary Maintenance Account, Account #260-92000 to provide funds for the purpose of payment of prior year invoices.

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

B. Recommend that Seventy Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Dollars ($74,230.00) be transferred when and as received from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #72C701, Parks Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing the following pieces of equipment:

(2) 1 ton Pickup Trucks w/plow $58,652.00

(1) Aerator 2,499.00

(1) Spreader 1,499.00

(1) 16 HP Infield Rake 11,580.00

for the Parks Department, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.