CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

7:00 P.M.

Convened:  7:05 P.M.

Adjourned:  7:55 P.M.

 

 

1.       INVOCATION –  Captain Steven Lope

                                      Salvation Army Citadel

 

2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER

 

3.       ROLL CALL – All present except Councillor Patton

 

4.       PRESENTATION TO JOSE RIVERA ON HIS WINNING THE WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION WELTERWEIGHT  CHAMPIONSHIP.  Presentation to be made at reception at Centrum on September 24, 2003

 

HEARINGS AND ORDERS – 7:00 P.M.

 

          5-8 Councillor Haller recused on a roll call 9-0 (Patton absent)

          5-9 Hearings held

 

5.       MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  GROVE ST.  (Attachments)

 

6.       MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  KINGSBURY ST.  (Attachments)

 

7.       MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  LINCOLN ST.  (Attachments)

 

8.       MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  WELLINGTON ST.  (Attachments)

 

9.       VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for conduit location on:  SALISBURY ST.  (Attachments)

 

          5a – 8a Councillor Haller recused on a roll call 9-0 (Patton absent)

 

          5a-9a – Orders adopted

 

5a.     Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  GROVE ST.

 

6a.     Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  KINGSBURY ST.

 

7a.     Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  LINCOLN ST.

 

8a.     Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. for cable and conduit system on:  WELLINGTON ST.

 

9a.     Granting permission to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for conduit location on:  SALISBURY ST.

 

10.     ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

10a.   ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

PETITIONS

 

          11 & 12 REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD

 

11.     Attorney John Burke on behalf of Saint Francis Home request to amend City of Worcester Zoning Ordinance to allow by Special Permit a nursing or convalescent home/institution/facility in an RS-7 zone by substituting the words Special Permit for the word No in line 12 of the column designated RS-7 in Table 4.1, Permitted Uses by Zoning Districts, General Use.  (Attachments)

 

12.     Attorney Samuel DeSimone request to amend the Worcester Zoning Ordinance to allow the Planning Bd. to waive dimensional controls set forth in Table 4.2 of the Ordinance in Adaptive Reuse Overlay Districts.  (Attachments)

 

          13-15b REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

13.     Councillor Paul Clancy, Jr. request resurfacing of Fairfax Rd. from Perry Ave. to Sterling St.  (Attachments)

 

14.     Joanne Reegan on behalf of Joseph Isaac request wheelchair access ramp from sidewalk to street in line with front stairway at 50 Aetna St. (Attachments)

 

15.     Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of Donald Shaw request street repair on Briar Lane.  (Attachments)

 

15a.   Councillor Philip Palmieri request sidewalk repair at 16 Natick St.  Suspension of Rules - Referred to Public Works Committee (Attachments)

 

15b.   Councillor Philip Palmieri request sidewalk repair at 31 Marsh Ave.  Suspension of Rules – Referred to Public Works Committee  (Attachments)

 

          16-25a REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE

 

16.     Patricia Parker request handicap parking in front of 15 Blanche St. (Attachments)

 

17.     Nancy Chosta request to change winter parking ban to even numbered side of Tupelo Rd.   (Attachments)

 

18.     James Tivnan request four-way Stop at intersection of Dewey St. and Parker St.  (Attachments)

 

19.     Antone Bucciaglia request removal of handicap parking in front of 41 Dustin St.  (Attachments)

 

20.     Joanne Reegan on behalf of Joseph Isaac request handicap parking in front of 50 Aetna St.  (Attachments)

 

21.     Francine Gallati et al request resident only parking in front of 41 Eastern Ave.  (Attachments)

 

22.     Michael Macaruso et al request resident only parking in front of 39 Eastern Ave.  (Attachments)

 

23.     Janice Hinson et al request resident only parking in front of 6 Berkeley St.  (Attachments)

 

24.     Councillor Paul Clancy, Jr. request Stop sign on West Upsala St. at Fairfax Rd.  (Attachments)

 

25.     Councillor Konstantina Lukes on behalf of Virginia Kingsbury et al request review of traffic problems on Randolph Rd., including number and type of motor vehicle accidents, including those statistics since 1993.  (Attachments) Councillor Lukes moved to amend to add:  volume and speed of motor vehicles

 

25a.   Mayor Timothy Murray request parking be allowed on even numbered side of Park View Dr. during the winter parking ban.  Suspension of Rules – Referred to Traffic & Parking Committee (Attachments)

 

          26 & 27 HEARINGS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2003–7:00 P.M.

 

26.     NSTAR  for gas main location on:  WILBUR ST. (Attachments)

 

27.     SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE BUREAU for location of communications conduit on:  HIGH ST.  (Attachments)

 

CHAIRMAN’S ORDERS

 

          28-36 FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Adopted

 

28.     Request City Manager to request the City Treasurer to provide City Council with an update concerning internal controls mentioned in the KPMG-LLP report dated April 8, 2003.  (Attachments)

 

29.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a status report in response to recommendations made by KPMG-LLP in the Council transmittal dated December 3, 2002.  (Attachments)

 

30.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report concerning the cost of health insurance premiums for employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and how the cost is divided between employer/employee.  (Attachments)

 

31.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a general recap of rehires of previously laid-off employees.  (Attachments)

 

32.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with quarterly reports concerning self-pay health insurance activity.  (Attachments)

 

33.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with charts comparing the organization of other Massachusetts community’s Code Departments to that of the City of Worcester.   (Attachments)

 

34.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report detailing the returns on the various funds under the auspices of the City Treasurer and the Commissioner of Trust Funds, as previously requested.    (Attachments)

 

35.     Request the Clerk of the School Committee to provide City Council with a copy of the signed contract and any attachments, between the City of Worcester and Superintendent of Schools James Caradonio.

          (Attachments)

 

36.     Request City Auditor to add to his annual Goals and Objectives an analysis of the CDBG and LLEGB funds awarded to the City of Worcester.  (Attachments)

 

            37-48 FROM PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION – 38-48 Adopted – 37 Recommitted to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

37.     Request City Manager to begin the process of preparing a Request For Proposals to develop all of the airport property.  (Attachments)  Recommitted to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

38.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a detailed report concerning capacity issues at Logan International, Bradley International, Hanscom Field, Manchester, Pease International, T.F. Green, Portland International, Bangor International and Burlington International Airports and the impact upon when the City of Worcester could expect the Worcester Regional Airport to be a commercially viable airport.  (Attachments)

 

39.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a detailed report concerning the indebtedness by the Worcester Regional Airport, to whom the money is owed, the use of debt, a repayment schedule covering each debt instrument and the budgetary line item covering repayment and the interest expenses.  (Attachments)

 

40.     Request City Manager to consider including a survey in the mailing of a future property tax bill that queries the taxpayers of Worcester concerning improved access to and from the Worcester Regional Airport.  (Attachments)

 

41.     Request City Manager to coordinate a tour of the Worcester Regional Airport facilities for the members of the Public Service and Transportation Committee, Airport Commissioners, Economic Development Office staff and appropriate representatives from MassPort.  (Attachments)

 

42.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report determining the impact of the existing commitment to the development of the three parcels of airport property on the various development alternatives.  (Attachments)

 

43.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report that compares various development alternatives of the airport property and recommends the highest and best use.  (Attachments)

 

44.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report detailing any hazardous waste, environmental, brownfields or any other issue that would provide an impediment to a potential private developer of airport property.  (Attachments)

 

45.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report on any current discussions that are occurring between MassPort and the City of Worcester concerning continuation of the current contract.  (Attachments)

 

46.     Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report concerning the effect of the September 11th tragedy and no commercial flights in or out of Worcester Regional Airport on the businesses located within the airport terminal, MassPort’s rental agreement with these businesses and MassPort’s actions to assist them in surviving.  (Attachments)

 

47.     Request City Manager to communicate with the owner/operator of the redeveloped Lincoln Plaza and request his input advancing the idea of providing transit service to and from the shopping area. (Attachments)

 

48.     Request City Manager to request the Administrator of the WRTA to provide City Council with details of transit service in the vicinity of Webster Square/Lakeside/Mill St. in light of supermarket closing/opening.  (Attachments)

 

          49-57 FROM JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH - Adopted

 

49.     Request City Manager report to City Council within 30 days on the establishment of a Police substation in the vicinity of 701 Main St.

          (Attachments)

 

50.     Request City Manager to request the License Commission report to City Council within 30 days on whether or not the sale of fortified wines may be banned in the City.  (Attachments)

 

51.     Request City Manager to meet with our legislative delegation to discuss Public Inebriate Program problems and  potential solutions.  (Attachments)

 

52.     Request City Manager to provide each of the members of our federal and state delegation, within 30 days, with a copy of the video of the September 10, 2003 joint meeting of the Health and Public Safety Standing Committees.  (Attachments)

 

53.     Request City Manager to  notify the proper correctional and medical facilities to state that it is no longer acceptable that they release their clients to the vicinity of 701 Main St., Worcester.   (Attachments)

 

54.     Request City Manager report to City Council with weekly reports on the effectiveness of the surveillance cameras installed in the vicinity of 701 Main St.  (Attachments)

 

55.     Request City Manager report to City Council within 30 days the crime statistics for the area surrounding the Public Inebriate Program.

          (Attachments)

 

56.     Request City Manager report to City Council within 30 days the direction they are going with reference to the Public Inebriate Program.  (Attachments)

 

57.     Request City Manager to consider establishment of a Zero Tolerance Zone in the vicinity of 701 Main St.  (Attachments)

 

ORDERS

 

58.     Request City Manager provide City Council with the report that was developed about the brownfield condition of the Greenwood St. Landfill when it made the proposal to sell said site to Liberty Properties in December 2002 and further, what conditions were in the purchase and sale agreement as to who would be responsible for any cleanup of the site.  (Clancy)  (Attachments)

 

          Councillor Clancy moved to amend:  Further, request City Manager provide the source that stated the potential for $1 million in real estate taxes to be paid once the site is fully developed.

 

          Adopted, as amended

 

59.     Request City Manager report to City Council on length of time necessary to develop an RFP for the library parking lot site.  (Clancy) (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

60.     Request City Manager report to City Council on the status of the traffic study being done for Fairfax Rd.  (Clancy)  (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

61.     Request City Manager review the corner of Upsala St. and Esther St. to see what can be done with the vegetation and the poles that block pedestrian sidewalk traffic.  (Clancy)  (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

62.     Request City Manager consider providing park and walk details in the Fairfax Rd. area.  (Clancy)  (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

63.     Request City Manager provide a timeline for the opening of Franklin St. for two-way traffic and removal of the jersey barriers at the intersection of Harding St.   (Clancy, Palmieri)  (Attachments)

 

          Councillor Clancy moved to amend:  Further, request City Manager look at closing the numerous curb cuts at the Parcel Post building in order to increase curbside parking.

 

          Councillor Palmieri moved to amend: Further, request City Manager provide the cost to remove the jersey barriers and if cost is prohibitive, what might the City do in the short term to open up the area.

 

          Adopted, as amended 

 

64.     Request City Manager report to City Council on the ability to narrow Melrose St. to a single lane of traffic and further, provide a parking lane for neighborhood residents.  (Clancy, Palmieri, Perotto) (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

65.     Request Administration report on the revenues generated from trash bag sales for the last 5 years to the present time and the recycling rates for the same period.   (Lukes)  (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

66.     Request City Manager provide a report on the process being followed concerning the hiring of the new Police Chief.  (Perotto) (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

67.     Request Administration report on the recent reduction in locally originated coverage on “Worcester News Tonight” and if the number of operating cameras or other equipment available in Worcester might be the cause of this reduction.  (Irish, Petty)  (Attachments)

         

          Councillor Perotto moved to amend:  Further, request City Manager report on the process for filing an official complaint.

 

          Adopted, as amended

 

68.     Request Administration report on the revenues generated from parking violations for the last 5 years and to the present time and the number of tickets issued by violation category in each year.  (Lukes) (Attachments)

 

          Adopted

 

68a.   Request City Auditor to provide monthly year-to-date report on revenues generated from parking violations as compared to last year.

          Motion-Lukes @ #68CC

 

          Councillor Irish moved to amend to read:  revenues generated from all tickets and citations issued

 

          Councillor Haller moved to amend: Further, request report include costs related to issuance of tickets and citations

 

          Adopted, as amended  (Attachments)

 

68b.   Request City Manager to report as to the number of tickets or citations issued, by division of the Police Department.  Motion-Patton @ #68CC – Adopted  (Attachments)

 

68c.   Request City Manager report as to the times and shifts where tickets are issued by the Police Department and the number of Patrolmen in that division, by shift.   Motion-Clancy @ #68CC – Adopted (Attachments)

 

68d.   Request the Mayor to organize an event relative to the demolition of the Star Scrap building and extend an invitation to the Secretary of Transportation.  Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

68e.   Request City Manager to look into efforts to repair metal plates on the sidewalk of the bridge on Millbury St.  Clancy – Suspension of Rules – Adopted  (Attachments)

 

68f.    Request Administration to provide a report as to the extent of the problems resulting from the rainstorm on September 23, 2003.  Lukes – Suspension of Rules – Adopted  (Attachments)

 

68g.   Request Administration to remove an abandoned pickup truck on the east side of Russell St., across from 33 & 35 Russell St.  Irish – Suspension of Rules – Adopted  (Attachments)

 

68h.   Request City Manager to report on flooding problems on Mohave Rd., Indian Hill, Mann St. and 33 Dupuis Ave.  Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted  (Attachments)

 

68i.    Request City Manager to provide a recommendation as to what action he intends to take as regards appointing a full time Director of Veterans Services.  Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)

 

          69 & 70 ADOPTED

 

69.     SEWER ASSESSMENT:  CATARACT ST.  (Attachments)

 

70.     SEWER ASSESSMENT:  SUNDERLAND RD.  (Attachments)

 

COMMUNICATION

 

71.     Thomas R. Hoover, City Manager transmitting communication relative to cell tower regulations.   (Attachments)

 

          Placed on file

 

72.     RECESS TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE:  No Items Pending

 

REPORTS

 

          73-103 ACCEPTED

 

73.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to Fiscal Year 2004 Goals and Objectives:  recommend accept goals and objectives of the City Manager for FY 2004.  (Attachments)

 

74.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of David J. Rushford, City Clerk transmitting annual accomplishments and goals of the City Clerk Department:  recommend accept accomplishments and goals of the City Clerk for FY 2004.  (Attachments)

 

75.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2004:  recommend accept accomplishments and goals of the City Auditor for FY 2004.  (Attachments)

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the following Communications of the City Manager:  recommend Communications be placed on file.

 

76.     Relative to First Amendment Rights of City Employees. (Attachments)

 

77.     Relative to update regarding calendar item #14B regarding employee’s health insurance.  (Attachments)

 

78.     Relative to request for information regarding a comparison of Code Inspectional Staff to other cities.  (Attachments)

 

79.     Relative to breakdown as to cost of each division in the Human Resources Department.  (Attachments)

 

80.     Relative to communications received from City Departments which have curtailed hours in the recent past at their facilities. (Attachments)

 

81.     Relative to Contract Compliance Officer duties and responsibilities. (Attachments)

 

82.     Relative to areas at which municipal services could be privatized. (Attachments)

 

83.     Relative to funding employee bargaining contracts.  (Attachments)

 

84.     Relative to Home Rule Petition to give a two-point preference to Worcester residents in public safety promotions. (Attachments)

 

85.     Relative to Stop Loss Insurance.  (Attachments)

 

86.     Relative to City self-insuring its three Blue Cross products in FY04. (Attachments)

 

87.     Relative to health insurance cost alternatives. (Attachments)

 

88.     Relative to cost to City of all health insurance plans to be offered to City employees and additional cost to City for Fallon Select and Fallon Direct.  (Attachments)

 

89.     Relative to update on health insurance.  (Attachments)

 

90.     Relative to comparison of City of Worcester health premiums to other employers.  (Attachments)

 

91.     Relative to health insurance negotiations FY04.   (Attachments)

 

92.     Relative to update on health insurance negotiations. (Attachments)

 

93.     Relative to Fiscal 2003 Local Aid/Cherry Sheet information. (Attachments)

 

94.     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of David J. Rushford, City Clerk transmitting statement of revenues that includes Passport processing:  recommend Communication be placed on file.  (Attachments)

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the following Communications of James DelSignore, City Auditor:  recommend Communications be placed on file.

 

95.     Transmitting reports on:  Actual Investments in the Retirement System’s Portfolio compared to the system’s Asset Allocation as of May 31, 2002; Retirement System’s Alternative Investment Managers, Main Office Locations, types of funds, focus of funds and vintage years of funds as of May 31, 2002, Retirement System’s Domestic Equity Managers, their investment strategies and their performance over 1, 3 and 5 year periods, aggregate returns of system’s Domestic Equity Portfolio over 1, 3 and 5 year periods compared to Wilshire 5000 Domestic Equity Index as of December 31, 2001.  (Attachments)

 

96.     Relative to finances of the Federal Plaza Municipal Garage. (Attachments)

 

97.     Transmitting City’s Management Letter for the year ended June 30, 2001, prepared by KPMG, LLP.  (Attachments)

 

98.     Transmitting report prepared by KPMG that reviews the City’s sick leave policy and its enforcement.  (Attachments)

 

99.     Transmitting Auditor’s report covering Worcester’s Centrum Centre fund, Arena Component and Convention Center Component, including financial statements with supplemental schedules for years ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 plus the Independent Auditors Report.

          (Attachments)

 

100.   Transmitting City’s Single Audit for year ended June 30, 2002, prepared by KPMG.  (Attachments)

 

101.   Transmitting City’s Single Audit for year ended June 30, 2001, prepared by KPMG.    (Attachments)

 

102.   Transmitting City of Worcester’s 2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.  (Attachments)

 

103.   Transmitting Actuarial Valuation and Review as of January 1, 2003 for the Worcester Contributory Retirement System.  (Attachments)

 

          104 & 105 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES

 

104.   REPORT OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Attorney Samuel DeSimone requesting to amend City of Worcester Zoning Ordinance to allow construction  of high rise multi-family dwellings in IN-H, Institutional, Medical Zoning District: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.  (Attachments)

 

105.   REPORT OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of James & Mary Whalen requesting to have the zoning of 105 Harrington Way changed to RL-7, Multi-Family Dwelling:  recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.   (Attachments)

 

          106-133 ACCEPTED

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Petitions:  recommend Petitions be placed on file.

 

106.   William Coleman, III request City Council place before the voters of Worcester the following non-binding question:  Do you support the construction of an Airport Access Road?  (Attachments)

 

107.   Joan Crowell, President, Leesville Pond Watershed Neighborhood Association request City Council make a recommendation to the Mass. Highway Dept. to withdraw the Greater Worcester Access Improvement Project.  (Attachments)

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the following Communications of the City Manager:  recommend Communications be placed on file.

 

108.   Relative to a letter forwarded to Craig D. Coy, Chief Executive Officer of MassPort relative to the article which appeared in the April 18, 2002 edition of the Boston Herald regarding MassPort’s commitment to the Worcester Regional Airport.  (Attachments)

 

109.   Transmitting communication from Thomas Kinton, Jr., Director of Aviation at MassPort concerning the loss of the American Eagle morning flight from Worcester to Chicago.  (Attachments)

 

110.   Relative to construction work at the Worcester Regional Airport. (Attachments)

 

111.   Relative to airline contacts.  (Attachments)

 

112.   Relative to interest of CommutAir operating out of our regional airport.  (Attachments)

 

113.   Relative to tenant/airline recruitment.  (Attachments)

 

114.   Relative to Chamber of Commerce Airport promotion.  (Attachments)

 

115.   Relative to MassPort’s commitment to the five year operating agreement.  (Attachments)

 

116.   Relative to any construction within the airport environs overlay. (Attachments)

 

117.   Relative to construction in airport environs overlay. (Attachments)

 

118.   Relative to FY04 Personal Services Appropriation (Airport). (Attachments)

 

119.   Relative to Airport Master Plan information request. (Attachments)

 

120.   Relative to Worcester Regional Airport access road. (Attachments)

 

121.   Relative to Central Mass. Regional Planning report on access to Worcester Regional Airport.  (Attachments)

 

122.   Relative to contract between the City and MassPort relative to access road.  (Attachments)

 

123.   Relative to timeline on the airport access road.  (Attachments)

 

124.   Relative to recent communication with Mass. Highway concerning their proposed access road.  (Attachments)

 

125.   Relative to recommendations to Mass. Highway to date for a re-build alternative on the proposed airport access road in the City. (Attachments)

 

126.   Relative to report answering several questions that were recently asked by City Council regarding commercial flights at the Worcester Regional Airport.   (Attachments)

 

127.   Relative to impact on parking/City’s ability to provide parking at Worcester Regional Airport.  (Attachments)

 

128.   Relative to passenger counts at the Worcester Regional Airport for the past five years.  (Attachments)

 

129.   Relative to legal obligations – closing Airport.  (Attachments)

 

130.   Relative to American Eagle New England Jet Service between Worcester and Chicago O’Hare and announcement of additional flights by ASA/Delta to and from Atlanta.  (Attachments)

 

131.   Relative to Airport marketing.  (Attachments)

 

132.   Relative to Airport Citizens Advisory Committee meetings. (Attachments)

 

133.   Relative to response to WRTA requests.  (Attachments)

         

          134-137 VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES

 

          REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the following Petitions requesting handicap parking:  recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinances.

 

134.   Jean Cruz request handicap parking across from 58 Houghton St. (Attachments)

 

135.   Mary Murphy request handicap parking in front of 23 Hitchcock Rd. (Attachments)

 

136.   Councillor Barbara Haller on behalf of Joan Kalinowski request handicap parking in front of 121 Perry Ave.  (Attachments)

 

137.   Councillor Barbara Haller on behalf of Peter Suchocki request handicap parking at 33 Camp St.  (Attachments)

 

          138 ACCEPTED

 

138.   REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Robinson on behalf of Angelina Braconnier request handicap parking on the Bridgeport St. side of 90-92 Granite St.:  recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

          (Attachments)

 

TABLED ITEMS

 

139.   REPORT OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Robert Picking requesting to change RS-7 zoned part of property at 442 Southwest Cutoff to ML-0.5.  (Attachments)

 

          Taken off the Table and voted to advertise proposed Ordinance

 

140.   Communication of the City Manager relative to request for a zone change at 442 Southwest Cutoff.  (Attachments)

 

          Taken off the Table and placed on file

 

SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

 

 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2003            MUNICIPAL          COUNCIL CHAMBER

      5:30 P.M.                          OPERATIONS

 

 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2003        PUBLIC SERVICE      COUNCIL CHAMBER

      5:30 P.M.                                     &

                                            TRANSPORTATION

 

 

OCTOBER 6, 2003              JOINT                QUINSIGAMOND ROOM

       6:00 P.M.              COMMERCE &         QUINSIGAMOND SCHOOL

                                    DEVELOPMENT        832 MILLBURY ST.

                                                 &

                                    PUBLIC WORKS

 

Re:  Greenwood St. Landfill Project

 

 

OCTOBER 8, 2003       YOUTH, PARKS &            COUNCIL CHAMBER

       6:00 P.M.                   RECREATION

 

 

OCTOBER 15, 2003               HEALTH                   COUNCIL CHAMBER

       6:00 P.M.

 

Re:  Oral Health

 

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2003            HEALTH                   COUNCIL CHAMBER

      6:00 P.M.

 

Re: Smoking in public places and work places