CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 9, 2001

7:00 P.M.

 

                                                                  Convened:  7:05 P.M.

                                                                 Adjourned:  10:25 P.M.

                                                          

 

1.          INVOCATION – Rev. Eartha Harris

                                       Crossroads Ministry

 

2.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

 

3.          ROLL CALL – All present

 

          4 Presentation made by the Mayor

 

4.          PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO PHYLLIS R. FREILICH FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION.

 

HEARING

 

          The Mayor opened the hearing

 

          Proponent Speakers:

 

          Dr. Lynda Young, 11 Otsego Rd.

          Frances Anthes, 9 Congress St.

          Dr. Kevin Kearney, 24 Howland Terrace

          Patsy Lewis, 72 Beaconsfield Rd.

          Dr. William Primack, 134 Newton Ave. North

          Rev. Paul Kennedy, 121 Newton Ave. North

          Diane Burke, 5 Linda Ave., Auburn

 

 

 

 

 

          Opponent Speakers:

 

          Deirdre Staples, 963 Pleasant St.

          Karen Krock, 17 Havelock Rd.

          Dr. Deborah Moore, 89 Tory Fort Lane

          Pete Ferrantino, 91B Brighwood Ave.

Shirley Ballestrier, 81 Providence St.

Valla Dana Fotiades, 128 South Flagg St.

Linda Zambarano, 19 Kenilworth Rd.

Martin Barroll, 9 Forestdale Rd., Paxton

Patrice Goldman, 34 Oak Knoll Rd.

 

5.          FLUORIDATION OF THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY OF WORCESTER.

 

6 Adopted on a roll call 9-2 (Lukes, Perotto)

 

6.          Chairman’s Resolution from Health Committee – That the Health Committee requests the City Council to endorse the vote of the Board of Health to adjust upwards the level of fluoride in the water supply of the City of Worcester and further, urge voters to vote Yes on November 6, 2001.

 

          7 Placed on file

 

7.       Order – As placed on the ballot, shall the public water supply for domestic use in the City be fluoridated?  (Lukes)

 

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

 

          8 Taken up with Item 24I of the City Manager’s Calendar

 

8.          Recapitulation from Administration on Kenberma Rd.

 

9.          ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

9a.          ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

 

PETITIONS

 

          10 & 11 REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD

 

10.          Constance Cappabianca request City Council convert to public Pelican Ave.

 

11.          Attorney Donald O’Neil on behalf of Liem Lang request to change the Zoning Map of the City of Worcester from MG-1 to RG-5 by extending the RG-5 zone in the vicinity of Bancroft St., Buff St. and Bellevue St. westerly from the centerline of Bancroft St. to the center line of Mason St. to include three parcels of land located at 4 and 6 Bancroft St. and 35 Mason St.

 

          12 REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION

               COMMITTEE

 

12.          Raymond Robidoux et al request overhead lights on poles located at 60 and 31 County St.

 

          13-21 REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

13.     Mr. & Mrs. John Austin et al request private street maintenance on Waban Ave.

 

14.          Francis & Evelyn Messier request sidewalk repair in front of 20 Barnard Rd.

 

15.     Arthur Goldstein, Esquire et al request Public Works repave public portion of Forest Hill Dr.

 

16.     Arthur Goldstein, Esquire et al request Public Works repave public portion of Hickory Dr.

 

17.          Marion Giard request sidewalk repair in front of 76 Alvarado Ave. and around corner on Lake View St.

18.     Mark & Renee Towne request to hook into sewer main on Morgan St. to service 11 Anson St.

                                                   

19.     Dan Kirouac et al request private street maintenance on Trottier St.

20.     Angel Medina et al request private street maintenance on Chino Ave.

 

21.     Angel Medina et al request private street maintenance on Erie Ave.

                                         

21a.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau request Public Works resurface sidewalks on the odd side of Gardner St.  Referred to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules

 

21b.          Councillor Janice L. Nadeau request Public Works resurface sidewalks on the even side of Gardner St.  Referred to Public Works Committee – Suspension of Rules

             

          22 REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

 

22.     Elmer Sjosten request to make Dayton St. one-way.

          23-26 HEARINGS SET FOR OCTOBER 16, 2001 – 7:00 P.M.

 

23.          MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location on:  DUNKIRK AVE.

 

24.          MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC for pole location on:  WESTBOROUGH ST.

 

25.          MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC AND VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location on:  ZOAR ST.

 

26.          CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for conduit and cable locations in:  JUNE ST.

 

ORDERS

 

26a.          Request Administration report over the last three years the percentage increase each year to the assessment for both residential and commercial property.  Motion-Clancy @ #4B CM – Adopted

 

26b.          Request City Manager update City Council as to timelines relative to the Gateway Park Master Plan.   Motion-Murray @ #7F CM – Adopted

 

26c.          Request City Manager report as to the sources of funding for the public infrastructure needs relative to the Gateway Park Master Plan.  Motion-Patton @ #7F CM – Adopted

 

26d.          Request the Budget Director or Assessor to provide a breakdown of the last five years of the Hotel/Motel Tax.    Motion-Murray @ #7G CM – Adopted

 

26e.          Request Administration report if any other communities are devoting a portion of their Hotel/Motel tax to supporting the Worcester County Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Motion-Irish @ #7G CM – Adopted

 

26f.          Request Administration report to City Council a timeline for initial goals of the Business Recruitment Committee.  Motion-Mariano @ #7E CM – Adopted

 

26g.          Request Administration to consider downsizing the membership of the Marketing Corporation.  Motion-Perotto @ #7E & J CM – Adopted

 

26h.          Request City Manager to amend the contract with the Worcester Marketing Corporation to include what the obligations of the Worcester Marketing Corporation are and a schedule as to when their obligations will be met.    Motion-Murray @ #7J CM – Adopted

 

26i.          Request City Manager report as to his intentions for the $70,000.00 remaining for the Marketing Director position that is funded through the Development Office.  Motion-Clancy @ #7J CM – Adopted

 

26j.          Request City Manager request from the Worcester Marketing Corporation monthly reports that indicate the level of activity that has existed and also what benchmarks they have met a part of any agreement that has been established.  Further, that the City Manager forward the monthly reports to City Council.  Further, that the same format be used as the monthly reports on Union Station.   Motion-Clancy @ #7J CM – Adopted

 

26k.          Request Administration provide an updated report regarding what the requirements will be for 2002 for the Assistance to Firefighters Program.   Motion-Petty @ #12B CM – Adopted

 

26L.          Request Administration report on the cost of extending health insurance benefits and salaries to City employees called up for active military service.  Motion-Murray @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

26m.          Request City Manager report as to his recommendations, once the cost is known, for providing health benefits and salaries to those City employees called to active military service.   Motion-Petty @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

26n.          Request Administration report potentially how many City employees could be called to active military service.  Motion-Petty @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

26o.          Request Administration report as to whether sick time may be used by a City employee who is called up to active military duty after the initial paid 17 days has expired.   Motion-Gomez @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

26p.          Request Administration report describing the nature of the coverage by the federal government that would be provided to dependents of those called up to active military service in the event they became eligible.   Motion-Irish @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

26q.          Request Law Department report if there could be a community fund established to provide benefits to those called up to active military service and whether or not such a fund would come under the auspices of the City or would it have to be done independently.  Motion-Clancy @ #13A CM – Adopted

 

26r.          Request Administration provide clarification of the five towing contracts as to who has them and what are they for.   Motion-Murray @ #16A CM – Adopted

 

 

 

26s.          Request Administration report as to how many times the City waived fees for the use of the Convention Center or the Centrum Centre and who were the parties that benefited by these fee waivers.  Motion-Irish @ #19C CM – Adopted

 

26t.          Request Public School department to drop the student who lives on West Chester St. off at Lynnwood Lane and Barry Rd. where said student is picked up instead of dropping this student off at Parkton Ave. and Chester St.   Motion-Patton @ #23A CM – Adopted

 

26u.          Request Administration provide City Council with a detailed spreadsheet of all expenses relative to the Ice Cats.   Motion-Lukes @ #28M CM – Adopted

 

26v.          Request Administration report as to what contribution SMG is making to assist the City in retention of the Ice Cats.  Motion-Irish @ #28M CM – Adopted

 

26w.          Request Administration provide City Council with a reproduction of the report that appeared in the Sports section of the Telegram & Gazette relative to the Ice Cats.  Motion-Clancy  @ #28M CM – Adopted

 

26x.          Request Administration provide information as to the role of the corporate support relative to the Ice Cats.  Motion-Murray @ #28M CM – Adopted

 

26y.          Request Administration report on the expenses and staffing of the Bookmobile.  Motion-Nadeau @ #28N CM – Adopted

 

26z.          Request Administration consider the use of cameras for security purposes in the Public Library.  Motion-Murray @ #28N CM – Adopted

 

26aa.  That the City Council accepts the resignation of Michael F. Dolan as Assistant City Clerk.  Mariano – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

26bb.          Request Administration perform a traffic study of West Chester St. prior to the October 22, 2001 meeting of the Public Works Committee.   Patton – Suspension of Rules – Adopted

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

26cc. It is the position of the City Council that the decision of whether or not to add fluoride to Worcester’s water supply should rest with the citizens of Worcester.  The City Council resolves to support the November 6 decision of the voters and would ask all agencies and departments to abide by that decision until such time and unless a subsequent referendum vote of said citizens were to indicate a contrary position.  Motion-Mariano  @ #5CC – Adopted on a roll call 10-1 (Abraham)

 

26dd. That the City Manager is requested to take any and all steps necessary to meet the needs of those City employees who are called up to active military duty.   Motion-Mariano @ #13A CM - Adopted

 

27.          COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

THOMAS R. HOOVER

CITY MANAGER

 

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 9, 2001

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

1. NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

 

2. CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION:

 

TRANSMITTAL

 

3. AIRPORT:

 

4. ASSESSORS:

 

A.      Communication relative to Value of Properties on Private Streets versus Public Streets and “Title 5” Impact on Property Valuation.

 

          Placed on file

 

B.      Communication relative to a report prepared by Mr. Paul F. Leary, City Assessor indicates that the Department of Revenue gave preliminary certification to the city’s triennial property value re-certification program. The administration is preparing the valuation books that will be placed in various public locations for review by Monday, October 15th. A public notification will follow identifying the locations where the new valuation books will be available for viewing. This practice is consistent with previous year’s practices.

 

Placed on file

 

5. BUDGET OFFICE:

 

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

 

7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

 

A.               Communication relative to Union Station Monthly Report.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to Maintenance of Grounds at Union Station.

 

          Referred to Public Works Committee

 

C.          Communication relative to the Amtrak Station.

 

          Placed on file

 

D.          Communication relative to the Meredith & Grew Staff.

 

          Referred to Public Works Committee

 

E.          Communication relative to Business Recruitment Committee.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

F.          Communication relative to Gateway Park Master Plan.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

G.      Communication relative to $150,000.00 Investment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

H.      Communication relative to Hotel Site and Fire Station.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

I.       Communication relative to Charter Communications.

 

Placed on file

 

J.       Communication relative to Worcester Marketing Corporation.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

8. ELDER AFFAIRS:

 

9. ELECTION COMMISSION:

 

10. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

 

11. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING:

 

12. FIRE:

 

A.               Request adoption of two orders, one for Utility Easements, and the other for an Asset Agreement.  (Webster Sq. Fire Station)

 

Two Orders adopted

 

B.      Communication relative to Assistance to Firefighters Program.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

 

A.      Communication relative to Issues Regarding Military Reservists who are called up for Active Service.

 

Placed on file

 

14. HUMAN RIGHTS:

 

15. INFORMATION SERVICES:

 

16. LAW:

 

A.      Communication relative to the City Ordinance and specifications concerning what is a towable offense.

 

          Placed on file

 

17. LICENSE COMMISSION:

 

18. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:

 

A.      Communication relative to a Grant Award in the amount of $310,000.00 for the City of Worcester’s Domestic Preparedness Program.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to The Executive Office of Public Safety award of $60,136.00 for the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program (JAIBG) to the City of Worcester.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

 

 

 

 

C.      Communication relative to The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Revenue (DOR) Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup award of $31,939.85 in reimbursement funds to the City of Worcester.

 

Placed on file

 

D.      Correspondence and resolution relative to The Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation making grant funds available to nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve healthcare for uninsured and underinsured in Massachusetts.

 

Resolution adopted

 

E.      Communication relative to the Community Development Advisory Council.

 

Referred to Community Development Committee

 

19. PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY:

 

A.      Communication relative to an Invitation to a Public Hearing - Historic Worcester Common Master Plan.

 

Placed on file

 

B.      Communication relative to an Invitation to the Ribbon Cutting for the Duffy Field Improvements.

 

Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to Spectacor Management Group 2000 – 2001 Fiscal Year End Report/ Worcester’s Centrum Centre.

 

Referred to Commerce & Development Committee

 

 

 

 

D.      Communication relative to an Invitation to a Public Hearing – Tacoma Street Playground Handball Courts.

 

Placed on file

 

20. POLICE:

 

A.      Communication relative to Identification for Constables in the City of Worcester.

 

Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

21. PUBLIC HEALTH & CODE ENFORCEMENT:

 

A.      Communication relative to the Community Health Program Monthly Report – September – 2001.         

 

          Referred to Health Committee

 

          B.          Communication regarding Motions made relative to Fluoride.

 

          Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to the Overflow Problems on Dixon Avenue.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

22. PUBLIC LIBRARY:

 

23. PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

 

A.      Communication relative to West Chester Street.

 

          Referred to Public Works Committee

 

 

 

 

 

24. PUBLIC WORKS:

 

A.               Communication relative to the Closing of Walpole Street.

 

Placed on file

 

B.      Communication relative to Status Report #3 – Street Resurfacing Projects.

 

          Placed on file

 

C.      Communication relative to Cooperative Utility Patching Program.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

D.               Communication relative to FY02 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee as amended with off Calendar item from the City Manager

 

E.                Communication relative to Status Report #4 – Street Resurfacing Projects.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

F.      Request adoption of an order for a deed of easement.  (Sewer & drainage purposes from Ballard St. Realty Trust to extend Millbrook Conduit through land of the grantor located along Ballard St.)

 

Order adopted

 

G.      Communication relative to the List of Candidate Petitioned          Streets for FY 2003 Resurfacing Program.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

H.      Communication relative to Proposed Arterial Street Resurfacing Program – FY 2003.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

I.       Communication relative to Kenberma Road Sewer Update.

 

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

25. PURCHASING:

 

26. TREASURY:

 

A.               Request adoption of an order transferring jurisdiction of various properties.  (36 Dale St., 124-126 Dewey St., 2-4-6-(9) Blake St.)

 

Order adopted

 

B.               Request adoption of the order to transfer jurisdiction of certain parcels of land to the Executive Office of Neighborhood Services.   (33 Merrick St., 22 Hawley St., 5 Dudley Place, 10 Ripley St.)

 

Order adopted

 

C.      Communication relative to City-owned Land Adjacent to 50 Parsons Hill Drive.

         

Placed on file

 

27. VETERAN’S SERVICES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. FINANCE:

A.               Recommend that Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and Forty Nine Cents ($19,332.49) be transferred when and as received from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #41C703, DPW Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing (7) Computer Workstations for DPW Customer Service Center, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

B.               Recommend that Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Forty Cents ($9,414.40) be transferred when and as received from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #44C704, Sewer Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing an HP Laser Jet Printer and Desk Top Computers for the Sewer Department, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

C.               Recommend that Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($340,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C756, Landfill, and appropriated to Account #41C756, Landfill, to allow for the payment of current and future Ballard Street Landfill obligations.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

D.               Recommend that Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six Dollars ($6,286.00) be transferred when and as received from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #45C703, Water Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing a Cannon Digital Office Copier for the Water Department, as approved in the Capital Improvement Program.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

E.                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 Federal 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 Ord. Maint. $186,104.93

46S502 Federal Plaza Ord. Maint.     84,644.00

46S503 Off Street Ord. Maint.     54,080.00

46S504 Parking Meter Ord. Maint.     12,035.75

                                       Total                                $336,864.68

 

This appropriation provides sufficient operating funds for the Off Street Parking Program for the second quarter of fiscal 2002.

 

          Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

F.                Recommend that Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($6,800.00) be transferred from Account #270-92000, Communications Department Ordinary Maintenance, and appropriated to Account #270-93000, Communications Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing computer monitors.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.      Recommend that Forty One Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($41,225.00) be transferred when and as received from Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #25C701, Police Department Capital Equipment, to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing (170) replacement weapons and holsters for the Worcester Police Department.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

H.      Recommend that the accounts and amounts listed below be reduced as listed to accurately reflect the revised year 27 CDBG funding the City of Worcester will receive during the course of this fiscal year.

 

          Original appropriation:

 

          Account               Program                                      Amount

          14SSAL27            Salaries and Fringe        $1,007,560.00

          14S47527              Public Safety – Matching              69,940.00

          14S41127              Neighborhood Rev.Program        650,000.00

 

          The revised recommended amount to be appropriated:

 

          Account               Program                                      Amount

          14SSAL27            Salaries and Fringe        $1,007,560.00

          14S47527              Public Safety – Matching               63,140.00

          14S41127              Neighborhood Rev.Program        642,200.00

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

I.       Recommend that the account and amount listed below be reduced as listed to accurately reflect the revised Emergency Shelter Grant award.

 

          Original Appropriation:

 

          Account               Program                                      Amount

          18S205                  Administration                            $10,150.00

         

          The revised recommended amount to be appropriated:

 

          Account               Program                                      Amount

          18S205                  Administration                            $ 9,150.00

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

J.       Recommend that Five Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars and Ninety Eight Cents ($529,620.98) 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 11-0

 

K.      Request that Seven  Hundred Dollars ($700.00) be transferred, from and to accounts to provide funds for a Hate/Bias Crime telephone line.

          FROM                 DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          18S199                  LLEBG Interest                            $700.00

 

          and appropriated to Account #

 

          ACCOUNT                   DESCRIPTION                     AMOUNT

          18S199                  Hate/Bias Crime Informational     $700.00

                                      Telephone Line.

         

for the purpose of funding the hate/bias crime phone line, to be installed in the Human Rights Commission Office to help provide information and referral services to the public regarding bias and hate crimes and also offer support and sensitivity to victims of such crimes.

         

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

 

 

L.      Recommend that Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($9,900.00) be transferred from Account #332-01 Reserve for Appropriation Lots & Graves, and appropriated to Account #72T808, Hope Cemetery Administration Building, for the purpose of funding to address additional scopes of work required to address the unforeseen site conditions at the new Hope Cemetery Administration Building.

 

Order adopted on a roll call 11-0

 

M.     Recommend the adoption of an order authorizing the City Manager to use $50,000.00 in Centrum Lease Revenues for the purpose of providing marketing funds to the Worcester Ice Cats Hockey Club and to enter into a lease granting the Worcester Ice Cats the right to occupy space in the Centrum facility.

 

Tabled

 

N.      Recommend that One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($194,800.00) be transferred from the following Account #900-92000, City Manager’s Contingency, and appropriated to the following account:

 

          ACCOUNT           DESCRIPTION                       AMOUNT

          550-91000             Public Library Personal Serv.    $149,700.00

          550-92000             Public Library Ord. Maint.              4,400.00

          663-96000             Health Ins. Fringe Benefits             40,700.00

                                                Total                               $194,800.00

 

This appropriation will be used to fund additional staffing at the newly expanded Worcester Public Library.

 

          Order adopted on a roll call 10-1 (Lukes)

 

O.      SUPPLEMENTAL – Communication relative to the proposed staffing levels over the past several years at the Worcester Public Library.

 

          Order adopted on a roll call 10-1 (Lukes)

 

29. MISCELLANEOUS:

 

          A.          Communication relative to the ComNet Summary.

 

          Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

B.      Communication relative to a United States Flag received from Congressman McGovern, to the City of Worcester, that was flown over the Capital.

 

          Placed on file

 

28.          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.

 

REPORT

 

28a.          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ELDER AFFAIRS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to tenants for the Senior Center: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Paratransit Brokerage Services, Inc. for space at the Senior Center.  Report accepted and Order adopted – Suspension of Rules

 

TO BE ORDAINED

 

          29-42 ORDAINED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0

 

29.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 24 Shelby St.

 

30.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for handicap parking in front of 65 Houghton St.

 

31.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking in front of 192 Vernon St.

                                                    

32.          Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for resident permit parking on both sides of Electric St. from College St. to the easterly dead end of Electric St. from September 1 to June 1.

 

33.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the south side of East Worcester St. west of Lyon St.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the south side of Albany St. near Lyon St.

34.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 15 minute parking in front of 95 Millbury St.

 

35.          Amending Section 47 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind prohibited parking in front of 121-123 Granite St. and install No Parking School Days.

 

36.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to prohibit parking on the south side of Sun Valley Dr. near Pine Tree Dr.

                                                  

37.          Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for resident permit parking on the east side of Fountain St. from Belmont St. to a point 100’ north of Belmont St.

 

38.          Amending Section 37Q of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for a Tow Away Zone – No Parking Anytime at 16 Plum St.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind prohibited parking at 16 Plum St.

 

39.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for 30 minute parking on the north side of Pleasant St. near West St.

                                      

40.          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Stop sign on Glennie St. at Millbrook St. to face northbound traffic.

 

41.          Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to provide for Stop sign on Ingleside Ave. at Hamilton St. to face southbound traffic.

 

42.          Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 1996 to rescind handicap parking on Addison St. near Acton St.

TABLED ITEMSNo Action Taken

 

43.     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)

 

44.          Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to city employees serving on Boards and Commissions.  (Tabled April 3, 2001)

 

SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

 

OCTOBER 9, 2001          ELDER AFFAIRS         COUNCIL CHAMBER

        6:00 P.M.

 

 

OCTOBER 15, 2001      PUBLIC SERVICE &     COUNCIL CHAMBER

        5:15 P.M.                TRANSPORTATION

 

 

OCTOBER 16, 2001          COMMUNITY            COUNCIL CHAMBER

        5:00 P.M.                   DEVELOPMENT

 

OCTOBER 22, 2001         PUBLIC WORKS         COUNCIL CHAMBER

        6:00 P.M.