CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:03 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:41 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 10, 2012.

Mayor Petty read and presented a Proclamation declaring May 1, 2012 as College of the Holy Cross Day. (see #19a & 19b)

Councilor Rivera requested an acknowledgment of the passing of Joseph McKee, Executive Director of AIDS Project Worcester. Mayor Petty moved for a moment of silence.

Ariana Johnson, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, request abatement of street betterment assessment #24886 in the amount of $6399.50 for Pineland Ave.

Elaine Bell request Coral St. in the vicinity of 89 Harrison St. be resurfaced.

Anthony Kopas request crosswalks be installed in Chandler St. in the vicinity of the Post Office at 381 Chandler St.

Stephen Mita request resident permit parking at 30 Randolph Rd. be removed.

Tim Ohlinger request crosswalk be installed in Burncoat St. where it intersects with Arbutus Rd.

Paul Maziarz request a mirror sign be placed at the bottom of Dixon Ave. to help see the upcoming traffic.

Carol Ventresca, et al request the two handicap parking spaces across from 148 Coburn Ave. be removed

Sheilah Dooley, Executive Director Pernet Family Health, request "One Hour Parking Only" signs be removed between the intersection of Millbury St. and Seymour St. and the intersection of Millbury St. and Canton St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager recommend an appropriation of $7,000.00 for FY2012 and identify the funding of $7,000.00 for FY2013 for the purpose of procuring the services of the University of Massachusetts (“UMass Boston”), represented by its Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center of Public Management (“Center”) for searching candidates to fill the position of City Auditor.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby authorize the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with the Search Firm University of Massachusetts (“UMass Boston”), represented by its Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center of Public Management (“Center”) for the purpose of searching candidates to fill the position of City Auditor.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks install signage to direct motorists to Millbury St. at the following locations: 1) in Kelley Square, 2) various appropriate locations in Harding St. and 3) at the off ramp of Rte. 146. Further, request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to install signage directing motorists to the Municipal Off Street Parking Area.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Mayor on behalf of the City Council send a letter to the Frederick Eppinger, President of Hanover Insurance, and invite him to the next Traffic & Parking Committee meeting to discuss the traffic flow in and out of Hanover Insurance and encourage the use of the newly constructed traffic light off of Lincoln St. to relieve traffic into residential streets like Davidson Rd. and North Parkway.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks review Goddard Memorial Dr. and make recommendations to install appropriate signage for reducing speed.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks install "Thickly Settled 30 MPH" signs on Sears Island Drive at the following locations: 1) facing westbound traffic opposite 21 Sears Island Drive; and 2) on the corner of Doran Rd. opposite 134 Sears Island Drive facing southbound traffic.

Request City Manager report how many, if any, fire companies have been out of service at any one time in the last 6 months, what is anticipated as we enter the summer months and what can be done to eliminate this situation prior to new recruits coming on board, and if there are any out of service companies, in light of public safety. (Economou)

Request City Manager provide City Council with the master plan for Harrington Field that includes a timeline as to when the plan will be completed, and further, request the City Manager schedule a meeting with the community to discuss this plan. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager contact DCR and schedule a walk thru for all of Lake Park to discuss plans to cleanup of debris and trees limbs as well as their plans to repair of the retaining wall near the beach and the walking track that surrounds the entire park which is in serious disrepair. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager resurface the Marty O’Malley basketball court across from Hanover Insurance Co. on Lincoln St. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager provide an update, that includes timelines, regarding the progress for building the aquatic pool at Holmes Field, and further, request a community meeting be scheduled for discussing this project. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager request the DOR provide City Council with a copy of the actual laws, regulations or rules that mandate the use of separate types of appraisals for valuing real property assessments. Further, request the City Manager invite a representative of the DOR to a Municipal Operations Committee meeting to discuss this. (Russell)

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: BULLARD AVE.

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC : ONSET STREET

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby urges the Governor and the State Legislature to invest in the communities, to strengthen our economy and to improve the quality of life of Massachusetts residents by passing legislation that raises substantial new revenue while holding down increases for low and middle income individuals and families. (O'Brien, Petty, Eddy, Palmieri, Rivera)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby calls upon our State Legislature to support efforts to prevent the closure of Taunton State Hospital and to establish an independent commission to comprehensively study and recommend needed solutions to the mental health care crisis in our state. (Petty, Toomey, Lukes)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record to request Opus Investments/Owner of City Square Project to incorporate/blend in whole or in part the structure of Notre Dame Des Canadiens Church into the development of City Square for the purposes taking advantage of the building’s history and unique architecture to provide some character and depth to City Square project. (Rushton, Palmieri, Economou, Russell)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of an amendment to Section Six (Signs) of the City's Zoning Ordinance: recommend to accept the Report of the Planning Board and recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor George J. Russell request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to exempt from parking plan review any existing parking lot that upon a change, alteration of expansion of the use it serves will continue to be utilized in its existing condition with no physical alterations except for changes in circulation and/or striping, and provided the number of parking spaces satisfies the requirement of Table 4.4: recommend to accept the Report of the Planning Board and recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor George J. Russell request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to increase the minimum size of parking lots that require parking plan approval from nine (9) to sixteen (16): recommend to accept the Report of the Planning Board and recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of a Resolution to Designate a Priority Development Site (PDS) for the North Main/ Lincoln Square Area: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution to designate a North Main Priority Development site within the Worcester Growth District to include three (3) parcels within the Lincoln Sq. Area.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending City Council's Review, Consideration and Adoption of an Order for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of Land at 12/14 Guilford Street and 106 Brigham Road: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Domenic Paldino et al request to extend the BL-1.0 zone from 762 to 800 Grafton St. & 3 Progressive St: recommend to accept the Report of the Planning Board and recommend the Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communications of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the condition of the former Holiday Inn property located at 500 Lincoln St.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report on the progress for the closure of the PIP Shelter at 701 Main St.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication regarding a legal opinion on what the powers and duties of the Historical Commission are in relation to the development or alteration of property in historic districts: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties taken off the tax rolls for the past several years and the amount of revenue lost: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding Worcester's Selection as the 9th Most Livable City in America by Forbes.com: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Designation as a Platinum Community by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council: recommend communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the disposition process for the Fire Alarm and Telegraph Building located at 230 Park Ave.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the disposition process for the Fire Alarm & Telegraph Building Located at 230 Park Ave.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the disposition process for the Fire Alarm Building Located at #230 Park Ave.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Business Start-Up Guide: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to a Permitting Guidebook Entitled "Building in Worcester: A Developer's Guide": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Buy Worcester Now Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Buy Worcester Now Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Economic Resource Guide: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Gateway Cities Initiative: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Division's Worcester Developer Conference: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a plan entitled "Quinsigamond Village - An Integrated Program for Economic Revitalization": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the issuance of Three Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Assessment Consultant for Brownfields; Retail Space at Major Taylor Parking Garage; and Property at the Former Greenwood Street Landfill: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on the City's Energy Savings Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program Quarterly Report November 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Citywide Energy Savings Audit: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program's Annual Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the 2008 Economic Development Year-in-Review Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Temporary Parking Lot at Union Station: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the City's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP): recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the demolition portion of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Beacon/Federal Neighborhood Revitalization Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the DCU Special District Improvement Fund's Ability to Sustain Additional Loan Order Issuances in the Amount of Two Million Two Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,285,000.00): recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager 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: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development and Business Assistance Programs Available to Support New or Existing Businesses: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Economic and Business Development Marketing Outreach: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's "Green Community" Designation: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Receipt of a Green Communities Grant: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Philadelphia Plan Tax Abatement Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Introduction of a New Creative Economy Initiative for Downtown: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the CitySquare Streetscape and Architectural Guidelines: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Unum US signing a Letter of Intent to locate in the CitySquare Redevelopment Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to City Square II: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Homelessness RFP: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to implementation of the City's Plan to End Homelessness: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting an Update Regarding Implementation of the City's Plan to End Homelessness: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to implementation of the City's Plan to End Homelessness: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on the City's Plan to End Homelessness: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Division of Capital Asset Management's (DCAM) plans for the disposal of the old Courthouse site at Main and Highland Sts: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the disposition of the Worcester County Courthouse: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Consolidated Plan 2010-2015: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communicaton of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Chapter 240 of the Acts of 2010, Gateway Cities: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Business Retention and Job Growth: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Partnership between the Office of Human Rights and Disabilities and the Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board (CMWIB): recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to additional requirements for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Applications and Public Notification of these Applications: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the disposition and development of the buildings at the Former Worcester Technical High School at Wheaton Square: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Abandoned Housing Initiative: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2002 Worcester Housing Market Study: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Citywide Housing Market Analysis: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on the HOME Affordable Housing Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on the City's Housing Strategy: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Taxation of Multi-Unit Rental Properties: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Inspection and Enforcement Activities of the Housing, Nuisance and the Property Review Team: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Microloan Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Report from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Entitiled "Retiree Healthcare: The Brick That Broke Municipalities' Backs: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Proactive Property Stabilization Efforts: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Annual Report of the Economic Development Division for 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the potential loss of Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding and Impact on Local Workforce Development Programs and Services: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Small Business Tax Exemption: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the HOME Affordable Housing Development Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the DCU Special District Improvement Fund: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Partnership with Worcester Business Development Corporation to Generate Private Investment in the Federal Square/ Theatre District Area: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting information communication relative to the Triage and Assessment Center on Jacques Ave.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Top 10 Problem Properties: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Energy Conservation Measures and Building Upgrades through the Energy Services Contract with Honeywell International, Inc: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to construction and permanent jobs created under projects that received Tax Increment Financing (TIF): recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Energy Conservation and Building Modernization Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Energy Initiative: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication Entitled "Economic Development: 2009 Year in Review": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Destination Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on the City's Initiatives to Address Vacant and Foreclosed Properties: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the CitySquare Development Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the DCU Special District Improvement Funds: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Annual Report of the Executive Office of Economic Development for 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Responsible Employer Ordinances: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Finance for Housing Developments within the City of Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the January 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the February 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the January 2009 Economic Development Small Business Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the February 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting February 2009 Economic Development Small Business Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report to Retain and Recruit Small Businesses - July 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the July 2009 Economic Development Quarterly Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the October 2009 Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report to Retain and Recruit Small Businesses- October 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report to Retain and Recruit Small Businesses - March 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Quarterly Status Report - March 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Initiatives Report - June 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the June 2010 Small Business Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Report to Retain and Recruit Small Businesses- September 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Quarterly Economic Development Report - September 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Quarterly Update Report of Economic Development Initiatives - December 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report Relative to Small Businesses Recruitment and Retention Efforts - December 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Quarterly Economic Development Report - March 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report Relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts - March 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Quarterly Economic Development Report - September 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts - September 2011: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Quarterly Economic Development Report - January 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Economic Development Report Relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts - January 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Report Concerning Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts - March 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational commmunication relative to the Quarterly Economic Development Report - March 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting: Measuring Downtown Worcester's "Curb Appeal" ComNET Results: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting: What's Up With Downtown Worcester?: Prospects for Revitalization: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2009 Survey: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2009: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting: Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2010: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2010 Survey: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting a communication relative to "Worcester's Bond Rating and the Recession: What's the City's Credit Score": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of James DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting communication concerning the contractual agreements between the City and SMG for managing the DCU Center: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Resolution of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - That the City Council of the City of Worcester request to change wording in all City communications so that the words "illegal immigrant" does not appear and in place thereof, the words "undocumented worker" appears: recommend Resolution be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Barbara Haller - Request City Manager implement an owner's parking permit program (one per business) for on-street parking at a city meter: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order Mayor Joseph O'Brien - Request City Council to accept a copy of the report entitled “Mayor's Task Force on Job Growth and Business Retention” and refer this to the Standing Committee on Economic Development: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council develop a process that includes a City Council vote regarding approval of individually funded HOME projects: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilors Rushton, Petty, Germain, Eddy, Smith, Toomey, Rosen, Haller - Request City Manager consider assigning a member of his Administration to focus on building a collaborative team to maximize the receipt of public monies as a result of the enactment of the pending life sciences legislation to benefit the residential and business communities of Worcester. Further, request the City Manager bring together the community stakeholders, including, but not limited to: UMass Medical Center, Mass Biotech Institute, Gateway Park LLC, the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, WBDC, ChooseWorcester, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the city’s state and federal delegation: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes, Councilors Philip P. Palmieri, Gary Rosen and Kathleen Toomey - Request City Manager meet with the various museums, arts and cultural non-profit institutions including the Cultural Coalition in Worcester regarding their future programs, educational offerings and special events: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council support more diverse new housing development with an emphasis on market-rate housing with a maximum of 10% affordable units if there are going to any units available for development in the downtown Worcester area: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the feasibility of the use of the old courthouse site for a new police department building dependent on the availability of non tax levy funding and a transfer of ownership from the state to the city at no cost to the city: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes as amended by Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - Request City Manager communicate with DCAM regarding it's plans for the disposal of the old Court House site at Main and Highland Sts. and how this disposal process will integrate the future use of that court house parcel with the city's master plan concerning the North Main St. Economic Development Strategy. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with an outline of DCAM's process for disposal of property: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Attorney Robert Longden on behalf of the Trustees of Clark University request to prohibit on-street parking on both sides of Downing St. and Woodland Street between Main St. and Charlotte St. and to install "No Parking" signs on Downing & Woodland St.: recommend passage of the accompanying two proposed Ordinances

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of the Shrewsbury Neighborhood Association request moving the crosswalk at Washington Square in the vicinity of KJ Barons away from the under pass in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jacqueline Risolo request to install a blind child sign on Sears Island Drive: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request installation of speed limit signs in Goddard Memorial Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jacqueline Risolo request speed limit be reduced on Sears Island Drive: recommend Petition be denied.