CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Council Chamber

Convened: 7:29 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:19 P.M.

Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Communication of James A. DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting communication relative to a financial analysis of the City's General Fund and Enterprise Funds.

#8.30A CM July 17, 2007
Communication of the City Manager transmitting the City's Five Year Capital Improvement Program.

#10.37C CM August 14, 2007
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget.

#8.6A CM August 28, 2007
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the adoption and implementation of Chapter 32B, Section 18.

#8.28A CM August 28, 2007
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion as to the City Council's legal jurisdiction and powers regarding the City budget for FY 2008 which has been previously voted by City Council.

#5b CC September 25, 2007
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding a Financial Update of the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget.

#8.30A CM December 3, 2007
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding an update on the City's Five Year Plan and Quarterly Report.

#9a CC December 18, 2007 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication relative to the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

#16a CC January 8, 2008 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication relative to the November 2007 Auditor's Report.

#13a CC January 29, 2008
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the Five Point January 2008 Financial Plan Update.

#13b CC January 29, 2008 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication relative to a financial analysis of the City's General Fund and Enterprise Funds.

#10.30A CM February 12, 2008
Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Regarding the Commonwealth's Proposed Fiscal Year 09 Spending Plan.

#13a CC February 12, 2008
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication relative to the December 2007 Auditor's Report.

#10.30A CM February 26, 2008
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Mid-Year Review of Fiscal Year 2008 Health Insurance Reforms enacted for the City and School Department.

#10.31A CM February 26, 2008
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Analysis of Outsourcing Certain City Trade Labor Services.

#12b CC February 26, 2008
Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. and Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council's Standing Committee on Finance meet with a representative from Sullivan & Rogers, LLC for an exit interview on latest audits.

#13a CC February 26, 2008
Communication of City Auditor transmitting communication relative to January 2008 Auditor's Report.

#10.30B CM February 26, 2008
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Historic Trends in State and Federal Funding.

#10b CC March 18, 2008
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication relative to the February 2008 Auditor's Report.

Virginia Ryan et al request City Council vote to adopt Section 19 of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Virginia Ryan et al request City Council pay all of Part B Medicare for all it's retirees enrolled in Medicare.

James Venincasa request to accept as a public street developer's portion of Winifred Ave.

Jefferson Mararian request Rondeau Court be taken off the city map.

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Barry Rotman request street repairs in the vicinity of 725 Southbridge St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request the City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to provide the City Council with a summary of data from the Automatic Call Distribution module in use at the Customer Service Center, 76 East Worcester Street.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide City Council with a picture of the projected capital needs to maintain 9-11 Lincoln Square headquarters of the Worcester Police Department and approximate costs for establishing three pilot satellite precinct stations.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager update the City Council concerning the rollout of fleet management software for the Worcester Police Department.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide the City Council with a report itemizing the technology-based internal and external, community based needs of the Worcester Police Department for the next fiscal year.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide the City Council with a report itemizing the technology-based internal and external, community based needs of the Worcester Fire Department for the next fiscal year.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to report to the City Council concerning the Petition of Lee Audra Parent requesting that her name be added to the current active police officer's list and additionally advise the City Council how else her request might be moved forward if not by this petition, including filing of state legislation, and that his report be provided to City Council within 30 days.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request Charter Communications to provide the City Council with a report outlining improvements to the Inet access at WCCA TV.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request Charter Communications to provide the City Council with a report disclosing the average cable rate increase for the past five year period and provide a baseline for the next five year period.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief to conduct periodic surveillance of on-street parking situation in the vicinity of 79 Hamilton Street to insure that private driveways are not blocked by standing or parked vehicles.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief to install traffic enforcement details in Paradox Road at Beaconsfield Road and in Piedmont Street at Jaques Avenue.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks request the Director of Traffic Engineering discuss solutions to traffic concerns with residents of the Beaver/Florence and Oliver Street neighborhood.

Request City Manager research the ownership of the Greendale Eagle Memorial and surrounding property off West Boylston Street, and to itemize the steps that might be taken to acquire possession if the property is not determined to be owned by the City of Worcester.(Smith)

Request City Manager explore possible funding sources, including grants, and establishing private/public partnerships to make improvements to the Greendale Eagle Memorial and surrounding property off West Boylston St. (Smith)

Request City Manager report to City Council whether or not his administration is adopting/implementing provisions of the Massachusetts Health Care reform, including but not limited to, student coverage up to age 26. (Germain)

Request City Manager request CSX to clean the overgrown brush along the railroad tracks they own along West Boylston St. (Smith)

Request City Manager request the appropriate administrative staff or board review the vehicle congestion at the approach to Starbuck’s Coffee at 225 Shrewsbury Street and recommend solutions in the interest of public safety. (Toomey, Germain)

Request City Manager consider conducting public hearings regarding pedestrian issues such as public crosswalks, signage, traffic lights etc…in the interest of public safety. (Germain, Toomey)

Request City Manager report on savings which would result from an immediate job freeze, excluding the next fire and police class. (Lukes)

Request City Manager conduct a cost/benefit analysis of the sale of city-owned assets including real estate. (Rushton, Germain, Rosen, Toomey)

Request City Manager request the City Assessor provide City Council with a listing of the various criteria and/or component parts that are factored into determining the assessment of residential properties. (Rushton)

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: SHEPARD STREET

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: WINDSOR STREET

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby recognizes the most successful Grand Opening weekend of performances at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts especially extending collective appreciation and thanks to Paul J. DeMoga and Edward P. Madaus for their vision and determination to reinforce Worcester’s rightful place on the regional entertainment map. (Eddy, Clancy, Petty, Haller, Rosen, Germain, Palmieri, Smith, Toomey, Lukes)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby recognizes Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. for 35 years of outstanding service to the community by providing high quality health, dental, and mental health services to vulnerable populations and other city residents. (Rosen)

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting a Dynamic Expedited Zoning Ordinance Amendment to comply with provisions of Chapter 43D of the Massachusetts General Laws.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Eduardo Barone request to extend the RG-5 zone to include 6 Piedmont Street which is currently zone BG-3.0.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of William Escobar request to change the zoning of 40 Mason St. and 42 Mason St. from BG-3.0 to the contiguous MG-1.0 zone.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Michael Konan request to make public the private portion of Meola Ave. from house #31 to the end.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Michael Andrade, P.E., Project Manager of Graves Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Peter Christo request to discontinue a portion of Aurilla St., priviate way, from Southwest Cutoff westerly 223'.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to the Worcester Police Department Internal Affairs - Investigation Totals: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to the issue of the "tracking or monitoring system used by the Internal Affairs Division of the Worcester Police Department": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to issuance of License to Carry (LTC) Firearms: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to the fair market appraisal of the Worcester Police Department Headquarters and the Worcester Police Department rifle range located in the town of Shrewsbury: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to a report analyzing the current fleet management and garage services operation of the WPD, as well as identifying any outsourcing options available prepared by students seeking their MBA at Clark University's Graduate School of Management: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Knock and Talk Program with the Worcester Police Department and the Worcester County Juvenile Court Department: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number and locations of Noise Ordinance Enforcement actions taken by the Worcester Police Department: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to City Council's request that the Worcester Police Department consider partnering with the local Probation Department staff to re-institute home visits and other efforts to reduce violence in the community: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the definition of City areas for the purposes of crime statistics gathering: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of allegations of Police misconduct and the number of sustained complaints for the past five years: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a map depiction of the eight Police zones and 58 statistical areas used by the WPD: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Police Department's plan to reduce speeding and other traffic violations: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative a report on homicide by firearm, non-fatal shootings, firearm seizures, and source of the firearm for each: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an arrest on Maxwell Court: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an enhanced Community Policing Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester:2003: recommend Ccommunication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2004: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta R. Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2005: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting communication relative to Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester 2006: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting communication relative to Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2007: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau RE: CompStat and CitiStat: Should Worcester adopt these management techniques? Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request to install streetlight at the intersection of Cumberland St. and Orono St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request that street lighting be installed in Howe Avenue between the parking lot of the Congregational Church and the terminus of this new street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to a letter from Robert J. Spain, Director of Government Relations at Charter Communications regarding program changes, rate schedules and the monthly call center statistic report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of Edward S. Goldstein, Vice President Government Affairs/Franchise Relations for Charter Communications transmitting communication relative to notice of changes and additions to channels in it's channel lineup: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Programming and Information available on Government Channel 12: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ada Hale request handicap parking space in the Fairmont Ave. side of 516 Grafton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anne Carroll request installation of one handicap parking space in front of 17 Shamrock St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lillian Delgado request to install two (2) handicap parking spaces, one in front of 116 Eastern Ave and the other in front of 117 Eastern Ave. during winter parking ban: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install one handicapped space in front of 117 Eastern Ave.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marion Moriarty request to remove handicap parking space at 34 Florence St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Laura Shugart request one of the handicap parking signs in front of 51 Beaver St. be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Charles Pardee request to remove handicap parking space in front of 51 Beaver St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Robert Howland request to remove handicapped parking sign from in front of 5 Gilman St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Shyam Sharma request to exempt the horseshoe portion of Institute Rd. from the mandates of the winter parking ban: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Pablo Santiago et al request to change the "No Parking Anytime" sign located in Austin St. between Crown St. and Oxford St. to accommodate parking for visitors and overnight parking for residents: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install parking along the south side of Austin St. between Crown and Oxford Streets.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request to change parking meters time limit on odd side of Harvard Street to a 2 hr limit similar to the time limit set on parking meters in the east side: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of Amy Mosher request corner clearance in Pleasant St. at West St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request to install an additional crosswalk in front of 225 Main St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brenda Foresti request enforcement for speeding in the vicinity of Preston St. and Murray Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request to install speed limit signs in Tacoma St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rose Milluzzo et al request to have 2 poles with signs saying “Do Not Park between Signs” placed within 5 ft. on either side of a new driveway at 79 Hamilton St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rose Milluzzo requests to have painted diagonal parking spots on the odd numbered side of Hamilton St. between Ingleside Ave. and Almont Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joanne Graves on behalf of Josephine DeBonis request to install "No Parking" signs in front of the four (4) garages at 88 Mulberry St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Patrick Mulrenin request existing "Not a Truck Route" signs posted at the corner of Hamilton St. and Plantation St. and also at the corner of Grafton St. and Plantation St. be replaced with signs that are brighter and more visible: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Norma Rivera-LaComfora request Blind Driveway sign at 196 Wildwood Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Steven Santiago request traffic enforcement, stop sign or traffic light in Piedmont St. and Jaques Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request to install a right turn only from the right lane facing outbound traffic in Chandler St. at Mill St. and also in Mill St. facing northbound traffic at Chandler St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ralph Cobb request to install a left-turn only lane for Main Street traffic inbound at the intersection with Goddard Memorial Drive: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ralph Cobb request to install left-turn only lanes for Stafford Street traffic at the intersection with Curtis Parkway: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ralph Cobb request to adjust the timing for turning lanes at the intersection of Park Avenue and Mill Street in the interest of the public's safety: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Order of Councilor William J. Eddy - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and Parks review the signage for traffic traveling northbound in Moreland Street in the approach to Carter and Brigham Roads and make recommendations to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists alike: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. request to install a truck traffic prohibition in Jones St.: recommend Petition be denied.

An Ordinance amending the Montvale Historic District by the adoption of a new map enlarging the District.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding the Top 250 Wage Earners in the City. (Tabled - Lukes March 18, 2008)

Communication of the City Manager recommending that Twenty Two Thousand One Hundred Forty Seven Dollars And Forty Eight Cents ($22,147.48) be transferred from Account # 150-91000, Election Commission Personal Services, and be appropriated to Account # 100-91000, City Clerk Personal Services, to properly account for the reorganization of the City Clerk and Election Commission in Fiscal Year 2008. Furthermore, request that Thirty Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Five Dollars And No Cents ($35,285.00) be transferred from Account # 670-91000, Assessing Personal Services, and be appropriated to various accounts to cover expenses associated with voter registration, elections and street listing operations in Fiscal Year 2008. (Tabled - Lukes March 18, 2008)

Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Department License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Tabled - Murray April 25, 2006)

Communication of the City Manager recommending the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C778, Providence Street Tot Lot, for the purpose of funding the construction of the planned playground at Providence Street. (Tabled - Lukes July 17, 2007)

Grant permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit system in KANSAS ST. (Tabled - September 18, 2007)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council whether a claims process exists which is available to commercial users who experience electric power outages and surges caused by National Grid. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the number and location of National Grid equipment stations located on public property, whether the City receives any revenue from the use of public land, and if not, whether the city can charge for said use. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council regarding National Grid services in the city based on data filed with the Department of Telecommunications and Energy specifically addressing the number of outages, the locations of the outages, causes of the outages and the fines, if any, paid by National Grid in 2007. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Chairman's Order from the Committee on Municipal Operations - Request City Manager investigate the feasibility of a system for multi-family property registration and inspection similar to the program in force and effect in Baltimore, MD. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Petition of NATIONAL GRID for cable and conduit system in: PLANTATION ST., CLARENDON ST. & ALMONT AVE. (Tabled - Palmieri March 18, 2008)

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the types and amounts of permits being granted recently by the Code Department.

Motion Haller @ #5a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a more detailed report regarding the $250 Thousand surplus balance for the Parks and Cemetery Division.

Motion Lukes @ # 5a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding the overlay account, the number of abatements, those granted and appeals pending, and the balances in the account.

Motion Petty @ # 17a CC - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report relative to the rights and powers of Historical Commission and consequences of City Council vote to ordain the expansion of the Montvale Historic District.

PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jeffrey Richardson request sidewalk repair at 130 Institute Rd.

Motion Petty - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide an explanation as to why retirees who are a couple can not have a two person health insurance membership as opposed to a family membership.

Motion Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the number and locations of lodging houses across the city.