CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:17 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:52 p.m.

Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Hearing: VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for conduit location for: BLACKSTONE RIVER ROAD

Granting permission to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for conduit location for: BLACKSTONE RIVER ROAD

Hearing: VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for conduit location: CAMBRIDGE STREET

Granting permission to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for conduit location: CAMBRIDGE STREET

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2009 Evaluation of the City Manager.

Lauryn Eldon, CFO of Oliver M. Dean Inc., request to install signs indicating that it is required by law to clean up after your pets be placed in front of 125 Brooks St.

Kimberly Leduc-Paradis request sidewalks between 9 and 16 Lansing Ave be replaced.

Nicholas and Katrina Scala request abatement of street betterment assessment #24807 in the amount of $19,910.72 for Carpenter Ave.

Ovidio Coto request handicap parking space in front of 261 Tacoma St.

Councilor Michael J. Germain request installation of Three-Way Stop Signs at the intersection of Hope Ave. and Webster St. and allowing for a continuous right turn from Hope Ave. into Webster St. northbound, all in the interest of public safety for motorists and pedestrians alike.

Jose Quezada request installation of resident sticker parking in the odd numbered side of Mount Vernon St. from Hooper St. to Channing St.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting informational communication relative to a Section 108 HUD Loan for PharmaSphere.

An Ordinance concerning the Compensation of the Cultural Development Officer.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 77 Merrifield St

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 57 Howland Terrace.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 19 Scott St

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for handicap parking in front of 40 Shelby St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking on Waite St. adjacent to 2 Wilson St.

Amend Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 providing for stop signs on Brookhaven Rd. at Dogwood Rd. faces northbound and southbound traffic on Brookhaven Rd.

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)

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)

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

Proposed Ordinance amending the Montvale Historic District by the adoption of a new map enlarging the District. (Tabled Under Privilege - Palmieri March 25, 2008)

Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - Request City Manager consult with the Worcester Sharks regarding the possible management and redevelopment of the Charles Buffone Arena Ice Skating Rink on Lake Ave. (Tabled - Palmieri October 1, 2008)

Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby accept and adopt Section 19 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, allowing for coalition bargaining for health benefits in the City of Worcester. (Tabled - Lukes October 21, 2008)

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to report to City Council what basis the City is using to delay the public records request by the Worcester Telegram in light of the Globe Newspaper Company v. Commissioner of Education, 439 Mass. 124 (2003) ruling whereby the Supreme Judicial Court ruled public records must be released for inspection and copying without unreasonable delay, that is, within ten days of the receipt of a request for them. (Tabled - Haller November 25, 2008)

Resolution of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the City Manager in seeking 0% increases in the FY2010 collective bargaining contracts; and be it further resolved that the City Council supports the City Manager in seeking the previously detailed 75/25 contribution rate and the co-pay changes.(Tabled - Haller January 27, 2009)

Petition of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location: BROOKLINE ST. (Tabled - Eddy April 7, 2009)

Motion Palmieri - Suspension of Rules - Request City Council to reschedule the July 21, 2009 City Council meeting to July 28, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.