CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 6:20 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:57 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph C. O'Brien

 

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Paul P. Clancy Jr. William J. Eddy
Michael J. Germain Barbara G. Haller
Konstantina B. Lukes Philip P. Palmieri City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Joseph M. Petty Frederick C. Rushton
Joffrey A. Smith Kathleen M. Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - ALL SAINTS CHURCH CHOIR

3.

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor in the Chair except Councilors Palmieri and Rushton. Councilor Palmieri arrived at 7:07 P.M. and Councilor Rushton arrived at 7:27 P.M.

4.

FIRST ITEMS OF BUSINESS - PART I - LOAN ORDERS TO BE ADOPTED

4a.

That the sum of Two Million Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,215,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7801A, Citywide Capital Equipment, to fund capital equipment purchases.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4b.

That the sum of Fifty One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($51,500,000) be appropriated to Account #91C7111A, 2011 School Building Rehabilitation, to provide funding for School Building ESCO projects.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4c.

That the sum of Six Million Dollars And No Cents ($6,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111C, 2011 School Building Rehabilitation, to provide funding for school building rehabilitation and improvements.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4d.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111B, 2011 Citywide Building Rehabilitation, to provided funding for improvements to city buildings.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4e.

That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7151A, 2011Dam Improvements, to provide funding for improvements to citywide dams.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4f.

That the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,800,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411A, 2011 Street Construction, to fund improvents to Sidewalks, ADA City Hall Common, and Street Resurfacing.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4g.

That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411B, 2011 Streets Extended Pavement, to fund the street construction Extended Pavement Program.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4h.

That the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411CI, 2011 Street Resurfacing, to fund the resurfacing of streets.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4i.

That the sum of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411D, 2011 Private Street Conversion, to fund the conversion of private streets.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4j.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411E, 2011 Belmont Street Conversion, to fund improvements to Belmont Street.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4k.

That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($120,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411F, 2011 Street Construction, to fund improvements to Winthrop Street.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4l.

That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411H, 2011 Lincoln Street, to fund improvements to Lincoln Street.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4m.

That the sum of Six Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($635,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7341A, 2011 Sewer Capital Equipment, to fund sewer equipment purchases.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4n.

That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411G, 2011 Grafton Street, to fund improvements to Grafton Street.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4o.

That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7351A, Sewer Building Rehabilitation, to fund the costs associated with improvements to 20 East Worcester Street Buildings.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4p.

That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411I, 2011 Gateway I Quinsigamond, to fund improvements to Quinsigamond Street Gateway.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4q.

That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7221A, 2011 Bridge Rehabilitation, to fund the rehabilitation of bridges.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4r.

That the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7451A, 2011 Sewer Reconstruction, to fund costs associated with sewer reconstruction programs.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4s.

That the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($350,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841A, 2011 Park Improvement, to fund infrastructure improvements at Logan Field.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4t.

That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841B, 2011 Park Improvement Bennett Field, to fund infrastructure improvements at Bennett Field.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4u.

That the sum of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7391A, 2011 Surface Drainage, to fund sewer drainage improvements.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4v.

That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841C. 2011 Park Improvement Bailey Field to fund infrastructure improvements to Spillane Baseball Diamond.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4w.

That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7451B, 2011Sewer Construction, to fund costs associated with new sewer constructions.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4x.

That the sum of Five Million Dollars And No Cents ($5,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411J, 2011Sidewalks, to fund costs associated with sidewalk improvements.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4y.

That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7451C, 2011 Sewer Construction, to fund costs associated with improvements to Beaver Brook Culvert.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

4z.

That the sum of Fifteen Million Dollars And No Cents ($15,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411K, 2011 Street Construction, to fund the construction and improvements to streets.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5.

FIRST ITEMS OF BUSINESS - PART II - LOAN ORDERS TO BE ADOPTED

5a.

That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7451D, 2011 Sewer Pumping Stations, to fund costs associated with improvements to Lake Avenue Pump Station.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5b.

That the sum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7391B, 2011 Sewer Interceptor Inspection to fund costs associated sewer inspection projects.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5c.

That the sum of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($650,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841D, Park Improvement Crompton Park, to fund improvements to Crompton Park.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5d.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7451E, 2011 Sewer Construction, to fund costs associated with sewer CMOM program.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5e.

That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841E, 2011 Park Improvement University Park, to fund CDBG infrastructure improvements to University Park.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5f.

That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7451F, 2011 Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation, to fund costs associated with sewer pump station rehabilitation.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5g.

That the sum of Four Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($462,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7311A, 2011 Water Capital Equipment, to fund the purchase of water capital equipment.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5h.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7411L, Faraday Street Extension, to fund costs associated with the extension of Faraday Street.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5i.

That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7021A, Water Land Acquisition, to fund costs associated with the acquisition of water protection land.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5j.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7141A, Water Pump Station Rehabilitation, to fund costs associated with water pumping facilities.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5k.

That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($124,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7711A, 2011 Golf Capital Equipment, to fund the purchase golf equipment.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5l.

That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7131A, 2011 Water Filtration, to fund costs associated with the modification of filtration plants.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5m.

That the sum of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($175,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C79X1A, 2011 Greenhill Golf Building Rehabilitation, to fund costs associated with maintenance and facility repairs.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5n.

That the sum of Three Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,600,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7131B, Water Mains, to fund costs associated with water main and gates.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5o.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7371A, 2011 Water Meters, to fund costs associated with repair and installation of water meters.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5p.

That the sum of Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($215,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111D, 2011 Building Rehabilitation, to fund building improvemnts at Police Department.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5q.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7441A, to fund costs associated with garage improvements and consultant review of garage conditions.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5r.

That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7131E, 2011 Water Mains, to fund costs associated with water hydrants.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5s.

That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7131C, 2011 Water Mains, to fund costs associated with water mains cross connection surveys.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5t.

That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7441B, Offstreet Parking Meters, to fund costs associated with the purchase and upgrade of parking meters.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5u.

That the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($550,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7161A, 2011 Union Station Rehabilitation, to fund improvements and Fit-Out to Union Station.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5v.

That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111E, 2011 Building Rehabilitation, to fund building improvements at the DPW Central Street Garage building.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5w.

That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7131D, Water Mains, to fund costs associated with water accountability analysis.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5x.

That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841H, 2011 Park Improvement, to fund improvements at Greenhill Park.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5y.

That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841I, 2011 Park Improvement, to fund improvements to Aquatic Facilities and demolition.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5z.

That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C8741K, 2011 Park Improvement, to fund improvements to Newton Square Veterans Memorial.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

5aa.

That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7841L, Park Improvement, to fund the monitoring of Landfills.

Attachments

Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 1 Nay (Yeas - Clancy , Eddy, Germain, Haller, Petty, Smith, Toomey, O'Brien) (Nay - Lukes) (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 

6.

SECOND ITEM OF BUSINESS

6a.

Communication of the City Manger recommend review, deliberation and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2011 Capital Improvement Plan. (Refer to First Items of Business - Loan Order to be adopted)

Attachments

Placed on file

 

7.

ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

8.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

9.

PETITIONS

9a.

Madeline Davenport request that No Smoking be permitted in Parks and Recreational areas in the City of Worcester.

Attachments

Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

 

9b.

Cynthia Willis request street lights be installed in Arline St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

9c.

Felicil Lana on behalf of Northeast Properties request sidewalk repair in front of 78-80 West St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9d.

Clare Merva request sidewalks on Hazelwood Rd. be repaired

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9e.

Joyce Thebeau et al request removal of the protruding rods and repair of sidewalks in Franklin St., from in front of the Worcester Public Library to YWCA Child Care fence.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9f.

James Marshall request sidewalk repair or replacement for both sides of Victor Ave, from Stafford St. to Abington St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9g.

Mary Ballantine request sidewalk repair in front of 70 Eureka St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9h.

JoAnne Lee request Nelson Park Dr., from Nelson Place to Deborah Rd., be resurfaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9i.

Bessie Yotides request sidewalk repair in front of 27 Somerset St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9j.

Debbie Nolan request sidewalk repair at 35 Rollinson Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9k.

Robert Furse request sidewalk repair in front of 21 Chilmark St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9l.

Kerry Phayre request two sections of the sidewalk in front of 9 Mayfair St. be repaired.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9m.

Stephen Koch, Owner Quality Inn and Suites request the entire length of Oriol Dr. be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9n.

Eldon Hutchinson Jr, et al request sidewalk repair on Mount Vernon St., running along the property at 20 Westminster St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9o.

Eldon Hutchinson Jr, et al request the retaining wall of 20 Westminster St. be replaced.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9p.

Eldon Hutchinson Jr. et al request street resurfacing of the lower end of Mount Vernon St., where it intersects with Westminster St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9q.

Timothy Duby request sidewalk repair in front of 21 Croydon Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9r.

Ken Freedman & Connie Connors request to re-pave the sidewalks on the odd numbered side of Newton Ave. North #'s 101, 105 and 113.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9s.

Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Gladys Sanchez request emergency sidewalk repair in front of 19 Marland Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9t.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request repaving of sidewalks in the west side of West St. from Elm St. to Highland St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9u.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request repaving of sidewalks in the east side of West St. from Elm St. to Highland St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9v.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the west side of Fruit St. from Pleasant St. to Highland St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9w.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the east side of Fruit St. from Pleasant St. to Highland St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9x.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the south side of William St. from Sever St. to Fruit St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9y.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the south side of William St. from Fruit St. to West St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9z.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the north side of William St. from Fruit St. to West St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9aa.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in Dayton St., entire length.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9bb.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in Hampden St., both sides, entire length.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9cc.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the south side of Cedar St. from Oak St. to West St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9dd.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the north side of Cedar St. from Oak St. to West St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9ee.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the repaving of sidewalks in the west side of Sever St. from William St. to 47 Sever St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9ff.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the intersection of William and Roxbury Sts.be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9gg.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request the intersection of William and Sever Sts.be repaved.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9hh.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request Dayton St. be repaved

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9ii.

Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien request Hampden St. be repaved

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

9jj.

Hong Kim Vo request to remove handicap parking space in front of 26 South St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9kk.

Hong KimVo request handicap parking in front of 5 Plane St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9ll.

Father George Riddick, Sacred Heart -St Catherine of Sweden Parish request parking on Sheridan St. be restricted to one side to allow emergency vehicles ample access.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9mm.

Kristen McGann et al request resident permit parking on Salford St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9nn.

Estelle Catanese request a new traffic light at the intersection of Pleasant St. and Prouty Lane.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9oo.

Pam Dunbar request a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign at the intersection of Lincoln and Amesbury Sts.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9pp.

Pam Dunbar request "No Turn on Red" sign at the intersection of Lincoln and Plantation Sts.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9qq.

Vincent Ricard et al request four-way stop signs at Acton & Vale Sts.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9rr.

Linn Allen Morrill request two "Blind Driveway" signs at 164 Moreland St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9ss.

Michelle & Kevin Deignan request the three lanes used at the middle exit route from Lincoln Plaza onto Lincoln St. be changed to two left lanes turning left and the one right lane turning right.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9tt.

Michael Hannigan, agent for UMassMemorial request permission to install 4 directional signs on or about Belmont St. for UMass Memorial University Campus.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9uu.

Patrick Mongeau request additional handicap parking spaces around 340 Main St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9vv.

Raymond Douglas & Michael Glenn request City Council install proper signage/lights to address the speeding situation at the Vernon Hill Toddler Park at the intersection of Providence & Doane St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9ww.

Cara Bedard Davis request removal of handicap parking in front of 179 Delmont Ave.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

9xx.

PETITION - Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Walter Barnard of George Barnard Co. request “No Parking Anytime” be installed on south side of Existing Faraday St.

 

10.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

10.1

APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
 

10.2

APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Jeanine Paul to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

Attachments

Confirmed on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.3

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 

10.4

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Introduction of a New Creative Economy Initiative for Downtown.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
B.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of an Ordinance to Allow the Cultural Development Officer to Accept a Stipend from the Worcester Cultural Coalition.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 
C.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of the Attached Resolutions Relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Designation for 184 Main Street Associates, LLC for the Property at 180 Main Street.

Attachments

Tabled Under Privilege - Clancy

 
D.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of an Order Authorizing the Execution of a Deed for the Vocational School Building A (Boys Club) at 16 Salisbury Street to Acorn Management.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.5

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhoods and Housing Development Division
 

10.6

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Regulatory Services Division
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Receipt of a Green Communities Grant.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
 

10.7

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Workforce Development Operations Division
 

10.8

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board
 

10.9

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Youth Opportunities Division
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Grant in the Amount of Three Hundred Thirty One Thousand and Thirty Seven Dollars and No Cents ($331,037.00) from the Commonwealth Corporation's FY11 YouthWorks Job Program to Support Summer Jobs for Income Eligible, At-Risk Youth Aged 14-21.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

10.10

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Worcester Regional Airport Commission Division
 

10.11

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Cable Services Division
 

10.12

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
 

10.13

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
 

10.14

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of an Ordinance Amendment Relative to Public Trash Receptacles.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinances

 
B.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of an Order of Taking for 72 Grove Street for the Purpose of Creating Faraday Street Extension in Gateway Park.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays (Palmieri, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.15

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
 

10.16

FIRE DEPARTMENT
 

10.17

POLICE DEPARTMENT
A.

Recommend that City Council Accept with Gratitude a Gift of One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,000) from Wal-Mart, to be used to Support the Worcester Police Department's Police Athletic League (PAL).

Attachments

Order adopted with Gratitude

 
 

10.18

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a FY2011 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

10.19

LICENSE COMMISSION
 

10.20

LAW DEPARTMENT
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Changes in the Open Meeting Law (Ethics Reform Law Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009).

Attachments

Referred to Rules and Legislative Affairs Committee

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Tree Damage Claims.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of an Order to File Special Legislation for the Re-enactment of the Provisions of Chapter 117 and Establish the IIlegal Dumping Provision as Permanent Law.

Attachments

Order adopted

 
D.

Transmitting Communication Relative to a Proposed Valet Parking Ordinance as Requested by City Council.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 
E.

Transmitting Communication Relative to a Proposed Amendment to Rule 60o of the City Council's Charter as Requested by City Council.

Attachments

Councilor Lukes moved to recommit the rule to Rules and Legislative Affairs Committee. - Withdrawn Councilor Eddy moved to approve the Rule 60o with an amendment that a Councilor may offer a request for a report but he or she may not offer an opinion or anything subjective. - Withdrawn Councilor Germain moved to request the City Council to amend wording in the proposed rule change to add that a Councilor should approach and inform the chair that prior to the item being taken up that he or she intends to make a motion to hold under privilege so that they be recognized first. (see #19e CC for Order) Councilor Clancy moved to Table Under Privilege Councilor Germain's motion and request City Manger request the City Solicitor check Robert's Rules and inform City Council what it states relative to holdingitems. (see #19fCC for Order) Item #10.20E and Councilor's Germain's motion Tabled Under Privilege - Clancy

 
F.

Transmitting Communication Relative to an Amendment of the Revised Ordinances Regarding Pit Bull Ownership as Requested by City Council.

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance and Hold a Public Hearing at the August 10, 2010 City Council Meeting

 
 

10.21

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
 

10.22

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
 

10.23

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
 

10.24

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Bequest in the Amount of Approximately One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000) from the Estate of Ms. Jennie Bond to Support the Health and Wellness of Underserved Children.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts Grant.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
C.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Sodium Reduction Grant from the Centers for Disease Control.

Attachments

Resolution adopted

 
 

10.25

DIVISION OF ELDER AFFAIRS
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude, a Donation of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars and No Cents ($10,825.00) from the Friends of Worcester's Senior Center, Inc. to Support Various Senior Center Programming Costs.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

10.26

WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
A.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($2,650.00) from the Worcester Cultural Commission through the Worcester Public Library Foundation to the Worcester Public Library.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
B.

Recommend City Council's Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation in the Amount of Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($19,800) from the Worcester Public Library Foundation and the George I. Alden Trust to the Worcester Public Library to Allow the Main Library to Open on Seven (7) Additional Sundays in FY'11.

Attachments

Resolution adopted with gratitude

 
 

10.27

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Services Division
 

10.28

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
 

10.29

PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 

10.30

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
 

10.31

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
 

10.32

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
 

10.33

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division
 

10.34

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
 

10.35

FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
A.

Recommend that Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($750,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and appropriated to DPW Account #41C741, Street Resurfacing to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
B.

Recommend that Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($280,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C738, Reservoir Remodeling, and transferred to DPW Account #45C728, Reservoir Rehabilitation to allow for payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
C.

Recommend that One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C713OF, Water Mains, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C720, Water Mains to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
D.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C737OA, Water Meters, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C794, Water Meters to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
E.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to Account #44C771, Infiltration to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
F.

Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C732, Water Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Water Account #45C704, Water Building Rehabilitation to provide funding for pending invoices and anticipated obligations for the rehabilitation of the Water Enterprise buildings per the cash flow procedure.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
G.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7840B, Park Improvements, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70205, Vernon Hill Park to allow for current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
H.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to Account #41C797OD, Sidewalks to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
I.

Recommend that Eleven Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($11,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7840B, Park Improvements, and appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70215, Bailey-Prouty to allow for current and future obligations as per cash flow procedures.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
J.

Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784, Park Improvements, and appropriated to Parks Account # 72C708, Knights of Columbus to allow for payments of current and future obligations.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.36

FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A.

Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Ten Dollars And No Cents ($150,510.00) be transferred from Reserve Revenue Account #330-54, Reserve for Appropriation Greenwood Street Landfill, and appropriated to DPW Account #41S607, Greenwood Street Landfill (City) to allow for these pending and future engineering invoices to be paid.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
B.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-29, Reserve for Appropriation FEMA, and be appropriated to Account #661-94000, Debt Principal, to provide funds for the payment of a note issued for the removal and transportation of storm debris caused by the December 2008 Ice Storm.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
C.

Recommend City Council Approval of Fiscal Year 2010 Year End Transfers.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rushton absent) Councilor Clancy moved to suspend the rules to allow Reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent) Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 9 Nays ( (Germain, Rushton absent)

 
 

10.37

FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
A.

Recommend that Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Six Dollars And Nineteen Cents ($7,876.19) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2011 Elder Affairs Ordinary Maintenance Account #340-92000, to provide funds for the purpose of a prior year invoice.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 
B.

Recommend that Twenty Four Dollars And Thirty Eight Cents ($24.38) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2011 License Commission Ordinary Maintenance Account #190-92000 to provide funds for the purpose of payment of prior year invoice.

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 
 

10.38

FINANCE
Loan Orders
 

10.39

MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
A.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Wheels to Water Program.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
B.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Planning and Permitting Software.

Attachments

Placed on file

 
C.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Signing of a Contract Extension with SMG to Maintain their Operational Services of the DCU Arena and Convention Center for another Five Years, Commencing on July 1, 2010.

Attachments

Referred to Economic Development Committee

 
11.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY AUDITOR

11a.

Transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

11b.

Transmitting the Actuarial Valuation and Review as of January 1, 2010 for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS).

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

12.

ORDERS

12a.

Request City Manager report to City Council a lost-cost or no-cost action that the administration may take to better inform the general public of the scores issued as a result of food establishment inspections conducted by health inspectors including the posting of the actual reports inside food establishments and/or on the city of Worcester web site. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12b.

Request City Manager submit a status report on the time frame for on line posting of all vendor payments on the City's web site. (Lukes)

Attachments

Councilor Germain moved to amend: Request to include outside counsel as a vendor to postings to the City's web site. Order adopted as amended

 

12c.

Request City Manager recommend to City Council concerning the option of issuing electronic real estate and utility bills and creating regional service delivery systems including those related to 911 all as a result of the passage of the Commonwealth’s Municipal Relief Package. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12d.

Request City Manager draft an ordinance for enactment by the Worcester City Council that is similar to the intent of the Boston ordinance (attached) to prohibit the sale of tobacco products by health care institutions, including pharmacies and drug stores and educational institutions, and to prohibit the sale of blunt wraps by all entities. (Palmieri, Haller)

Attachments

Councilor Haller moved to suspend the rules to allow a resident to speak - Approved and Mayor O'Brien recognized William Breault who addressed City Council concerning this item. Order adopted

 

12e.

Request City Manager work with the Worcester Handball Association to make necessary improvements to the handball courts at Green Hill Park. (O'Brien)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12f.

Request City Manager report on the compliance rate for businesses obtaining a TIF in the HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee from the city. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

12g.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: CAMASSA TERRACE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

12h.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: DUPUIS AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

12i.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: ECHO STREET

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

12j.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: JULIEN AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

12k.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: NEBRASKA STREET

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

12l.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: WOODCLIFFE AVENUE

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

12m.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: ZOAR STREET

Attachments

Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

13.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

13a.

#9a CC June 22, 2010
Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for May 2010.

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

14.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD

14a.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Robert Morton request a portion of Providence St. be discontinued and removed from the Official Map.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee for a hearing

 

15.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

15a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Attorney Donna Truex on behalf of the Great Brook Valley Health Center, Inc. request to change to zoning district classification for 7, 9, 19 & 59 Tacoma St. and 60 Humes St. to a BL-1.0 District.: recommend passage of the accompanying Proposed Ordinance

Attachments

Voted to advertise proposed ordinance

 

15b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending Review, Deliberation and Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee for Lake Aerospace, Inc. for the 10 Coppage Drive Project: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution.

Attachments

Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

 

15c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes transmitting communication relative to the Mayor's Ad Hoc Zoning Review Committee's Report on Parking in the City of Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

16.

TO BE ORDAINED

16a.

Amending Chapter Eight, Sections One, Two, Three and Four of the Revised Ordinances Concerning the Distribution and Use of Tobacco Products

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

16b.

Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide for Resident Permit Parking on the West side of Rockdale St. from Marshfield St. to Boxford St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

16c.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to install Two Hour Parking in front of the Worcester Tennis Club Located at 79 Sever St. from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday to Friday from May 1 to October 15

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rushton absent)

 

17.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE

17a.

Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith - Request City Manager re-install previously approved passenger zone signs on Commercial Street that were used as a Valet Parking area. (Tabled - Clancy June 29, 2010)

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

18.

TABLED ITEMS

18a.

Order Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY for a pole location in: KENILWORTH RD (Tabled - Eddy October 20, 2009)

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

18b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jonathan Koop, President of S & K Valet, in the interest of public safety, request the installation of passenger zones for drop-off and pick-up of passengers at the following business locations from 5pm-2am: in Commercial St. in front of One Exchange Place, in front of 166 Shrewsbury St., in front of 82 Winter St., and in front of 50 Front St. and the recommendation to adopt the accompanying four (4) Orders. (Tabled - Petty April 27, 2010)

Attachments

Councilor Smith moved to take the item off the Table and requested the item be recommitted to Traffic & Parking Committee

 

18c.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2009 Leaf Collection Program. (Tabled - Haller June 1, 2010)

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

18d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and State Representative Vincent Pedone request to install a trailer truck ban in Mulberry St. between Shrewsbury St. and East Central St.: recommend the passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Tabled - Petty June 8, 2010)

Attachments

No Action Taken

 

19.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

19a.

Motion O'Brien @ #5y CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning a long term plan for pools and aquatic facilities including plans for East Park and Holmes Field facilities and request this report for the August 10, 2010 City Council meeting.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19b.

Motion Clancy @ #10.4C CM - Request City Manager report the total amount of monies to be received for the 180 Main St. project. This report should include monies received from city taxes, historic tax credits, monies received over a period of time as part of the Commonwealth's bid for offices and any other monies associated that relates to Worcester or Massachusetts taxpayers. Further, request report to include how many Worcester and/or Massachusetts residents might be expected to work on this project and request this report for the August 10, 2010 City Council meeting.

Councilor Smith moved to amend: Further, request City Manager report the bidding process and how that unfolded and if their TIF money gave them an advantage.

Attachments

Order adopted as amended

 

19c.

Motion Lukes @ #10.20B CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report explaining why the Public Shade Tree Trust has not been implemented to date.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19d.

Motion O'Brien @ #10.24A CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to how the $100,000 donation is being spent and request information regarding the donor so that they may be recognized for their generosity.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19e.

Motion Germain @ # 10.20E CM - Request City Council amend the wording in the proposed rule change to add that a Councilor should approach and inform the chair that prior to the item being taken up that he or she intends to make a motion to hold under privilege so that they be recognized first.

Attachments

Tabled Under Privilege - Clancy

 

19f.

Motion Clancy @ #10.20E CM - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor check Robert's Rules and inform City Council what it states relative to holding items.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19g.

Motion Petty @ #12a CC - Request City Manager request the Health Department report to City Council regarding the restaurants who have failed to meeting minimum standards set by ordinance or state regulations as a result of inspections.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19h.

PETITION - Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Walter Barnard of George Barnard Co. request “No Parking Anytime” be installed on south side of existing Faraday St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

19i.

Motion Toomey - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the recent rash of tagging that is occurring across the city; request report include where the tagging is taking place and what is being done about this increased activity.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19j.

PETITION - Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Mary Ballantine request sidewalk repair at 70 Eureka St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19k.

PETITION - Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of James Marshall request sidewalk repair at 23 Stearns St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19l.

PETITION - Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Debbie Malone request sidewalk repair at 58 Parsons Hill Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19m.

PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Ellen Chandler-LaPrade request resurface Bellvista Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19n.

Motion - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide maintenance to the grounds at the Memorial Auditorium.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

19o.

PETITION - Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request emergency sidewalk repair at 48 & 50 Mary Ann Dr.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

19p.

Motion O'Brien - Suspension of Rules - Request the City Manager provide a legal opinion as to the issue concerning the melting of house siding at 24 Almont Ave. by the reflection off the neighboring windows.

Attachments

Order adopted