CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:00 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:30 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 February 5, 2013.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring April 12, 2013 as Worcester to Ireland Day recognizing All Saints Church’s Choir of Men and Boys and St. Cecilia and Notre Dame Academy Girls Choir’s trip to Ireland. The Proclamation was presented to All Saints Choir Director of Music Graeme McCullough and Notre Dame Academy Director of Music Kalin Johnson and Deb Nurse who organized the Choir trip.

Mayor Petty recognized the following persons who spoke:
1. Casey Starr, Worceser resident
2. Nicole Apostola, Worcester resident
3. Michael Gaffney, Worcester resident
4. Jo Hart, Worcester resident

Councilor Eddy moved to suspend the Rules to allow a discussion of the recent property transfers at the Biotech Park. City Manager distributed copies of a letter amongst City Council from Michael Collins, MD, and Chancellor of UMass Medical School addressed to him. (see attached) The City Manager commented on this and the developing situation. Mayor Petty distributed copies of a letter amongst City Council from the city’s state delegation to President Caret of UMass Medical School. (see attached) Mayor Petty opened the floor to Councilors for discussion.

Prosper Kemeh et al request the private portion of Bellvista Rd. be made public.

Maureen White et al request installation of street lights in Joppa Rd.

Anthony O'Reilly request sidewalk repair in front of 50 Maywood St.

Norman Guertin et al request Fay St. be resurfaced.

Norman Guertin et al request sidewalk repair on right side of Fay St.

Sharon & James Ricciardi request abatement of street assessment #24985 in the amount of $2,726.40 for Echo St.

Sharon & James Ricciardi request abatement of street assessment #25024 in the amount of $10,951.20 for Zoar St.

Marie DiCardy request parking meters in Chestnut St. between Chatham and High Sts. be removed.

Carl Burwick request installation of two stop signs in Neponset St. as you enter and exit the Greendale Mall.

Marie Cancelli et al request speed limit signs be posted on Hillcroft Ave.

Marie Cancelli et al request the intersection of Dorothy Ave. and Hillcroft Ave. be made a 4 way stop.

Marie Cancelli et al request police presence for Dorothy Ave., Hillcroft Ave. and Airlie St. to monitor the speed of vehicles and drivers not obeying the present traffic signs.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Robert Abraham and State Representative John Fresolo request installation of a second handicap parking space in front of 125 Ingleside Ave.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf James McKeag request elimination of the westerly crosswalk at the intersection of Beacon and Madison Streets.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request a solid line be added to the intersection of Austin and Irving Streets as you take a left turn and further request "stay in lane" signage be added as well.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request a "No Right Turn" sign be added across from the exit of the parking garage of the Chestnut Place Building Visitor Garage Exit.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request the traffic signals at Austin and High Streets and Austin and Main Streets be better synchronized to alleviate traffic back-up.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request parking enforcement to stop double parking along northerly side of Skymark Tower, 600 Main St.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request speed enforcement in Oxford St. from Austin St. to Pleasant St.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request a "Watch for Pedestrians" sign be installed at the crosswalk at Main and Federal Streets on the Main St. side heading northerly.

Councilor George J. Russell request installation of "Go Slow Pedestrian Crossing" and speed limit signs in the vicinity of 337 Greenwood St.

Christopher Doyle request the Winter Parking Ban in Copperfield Rd, east side, from #138 to Seconset St., be removed to allow resident on-street parking.

Scott Ricker request the City only repaint crosswalks in public streets where a Mass 521 CMR compliant curb is installed at both ends of the crosswalk.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request the basketball court at Crompton Park be resurfaced, the rims and nets replaced and the backboards be repainted.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for a conduit location in: COUNTRY CLUB BLVD.

Mauro DePasquale, Executive Director of WCCA TV13, request City’s consideration of extending our current agreement with the City until the renewal of the Franchise and that of WCCA’s agreement is accomplished.

Mauro DePasquale, Executive Director of WCCA TV13, et al request the City Manager and the Cable Advisory Committee to prioritize and assure funding and grant allocations toward the continued development of WCCA TV 13’ operations and facility.

Mauro DePasquale, Executive Director of WCCA TV13, et al requesting City Council request the City Manager to distribute WCCA TV programming broadly throughout Worcester County or, at least, through Charter’s system in towns surrounding Worcester.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Workforce Central Career Center 3rd Annual Job Fair with Worcester Sharks.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Hotel Availability in the City.

Transmitting Communication Relative to the 5 May Street Property.

Transmitting Informational Communication Regarding the South Worcester Industrial Park

Transmitting Informational Communication Regarding the 2012 Economic Development Year in Review

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Traffic Study Performed for Davidson Road.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of December 2012.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the On and Off Street Parking Program Assessment Study.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a FFY 2013 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Moped-Type Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a FY 2013 State 911 Training Grant.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Department of Inspectional Services 2012 Year in Review.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative Grant, and a US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Medical Marijuana Listening Sessions.

Transmitting Informational Communication on Year-to-Date Revenues, as of January 31, 2013.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City’s Recent Bond Anticipation Note Rating.

Recommend that Seven Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars And Nine Cents ($7,380.09) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7803A, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this much needed photo copier.

Recommend that One Hundred Forty Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars And No Cents ($142,668.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7313A, Water Capital Equipment, when and as received and be appropriated to Account #45C703, Water Capital, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this equipment per the cash flow procedure.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred as follows: Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) from Loan account #91C7393B, Trunk Sewers / Interceptors, and Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($200,000.00) from Loan Account #91C7452B, Trunk Sewers / Interceptors and the total be appropriated to DPW Account #44C750, Lateral Sewers to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Recommend that Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($30,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7803A, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account #55C701, Worcester Public Library Equipment, to fund the purchase of a delivery van.

Recommend that Thirty Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars And No Cents ($33,229.00) be transferred from Account # 91C7803A, Citywide Capital Equipment, be appropriated to Account #26C701, Fire Department Capital.

Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7411K, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C799, Street Construction, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7453I, Sewer Pumping Rehab., and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C764, Sewer Pumping Station Capital Program, per cash flow procedures.

Recommend that ($6,400,000.00), Six Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars, be transferred from Account #91C7111A, Citywide ESCO, and appropriated as follows $5,792,800.00 to Account #04C754, and $502,000.00 to Account 04C75401, and $105,200.00 to Account #04C75402, to pay for contractual obligations related to improvements for the citywide ESCO project.

Recommend that Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($450,000.00) be transferred from Account #33008, Reserve for Appropriation - Premium on Loans, and be appropriated as follows: Account #18S37409, Neighborhood Stabilization, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($200,000.00) and Account #18S36712, HOME Year 20, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($250,000.00), for the repayment of funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Account #650-92000, Auditing Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #650-91000, Auditing Personal Services, to fund a temporary position to perform scanning duties. Furthermore, recommend that Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty Dollars And No Cents ($6,540.00) be transferred from Account #650-92000, Auditing Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #650-93000, Auditing Capital, to fund the purchase of a document scanner.

Recommend Approval of the Proposed 2013 Calendar for Municipal Elections.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the 12th Annual Caffrey Memorial Award.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager recommend to City Council within 30 days the framework for the structure of a program for future funding of the financial gaps that will arise for improvements that property owners with the proposed Crown Hill Local Historic District will choose to make to their properties.

Request City Manager request the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider selling the naming rights to the Worcester Common Oval Skating Rink. (Lukes)

Request City Manager provide a legal opinion as to obligation of abutting owners to shovel out a crosswalk located along their sidewalk. (Lukes, Rivera)

Request City Manager report to City Council by the first agenda in April with a proposed Ordinance relative to the operation of food trucks in Worcester that is similar to Boston and Providence’s relative to same. (Rushton, Rivera, Economou, Toomey)

Request City Manager provide an update regarding the noise coming from CSX or MBTA operations in the early morning hours that are affecting the residents in the Shrewsbury St. and Franklin St. areas and further, request the City Manager set up a community meeting to discuss these concerns. (Palmieri)

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC : RUSSELL CALVIN DRIVE

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: SOPHIA DRIVE

TO TAKE LAND FOR SEWER LOCATION : DOMINION ROAD

#10a CC June 19, 2012 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Auditor's Report for May 2012.

#13a CC July 17, 2012 Communication of Helen Friel, Ed.D., Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of School Committee, transmitting communication relative to the motion of School Committee Members Mr. O'Connell and Miss Biancheria requesting to coordinate with the City Council and the City Manager to schedule the school department budget hearings for fiscal year 2014 so that the School Committee will address its budget before the City Council conducts its own budget hearings.

#10.24A CM November 13, 2012 Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Commonwealth's Revenue Shortfall for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013.

#11a CC November 13, 2012 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting a letter from the Department of Revenue certifying Free Cash in the general fund as of July 1, 2012 in the amount of $4,284,511, this amount is available for appropriation in fiscal 2013. Free Cash was also certified for the city's enterprise funds and is available in them for expenditure in fiscal 2013 as follows: Water $2,374,068 and Sewer $2,161,700.

#8a CC January 29, 2013 James A. DelSignore, City Auditor, transmitting Auditor's Reports for November 2012 and December 2012.

#8.24A CM February 5, 2013 Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City’s Expenditures and Revenues through Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2013.

#8.32A CM February 5, 2013 Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Recommendation.

#8.32B CM February 5, 2013 Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Commonwealth's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Commission's Recommendations.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager request to make public Woodhaven Lane.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager request to make public the private portion of Whitla Dr.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Wing Kwan request to make public the private portion of High Ridge Rd.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Historical Commission upon the Petition of Janet Merrill, President of Crown Hill Neighborhood Association requesting to create a Local Historic District to include some properties in the area of Pleasant, Piedmont, Chandler, Irving, Clinton Streets and Houchin Ave: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to establish a Crown Hill Local Historic District as amended to include 39 Irving Street.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Historical Commission transmitting Addendum to the Crown Hill Local Historic District Report submitted to City Council on December 18, 2012: recommend Report be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Attorney Paul Novak on behalf of Enwn Nominee Trust request the abatement of street betterment assessment #24966 in the amount of $10,710.69 for Dupuis Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to approve a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment in the amount of $1,493.04

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Sandra Quinlan request to make public Valley View Lane : recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Blithewood Ave. be repaved: recommend Petition be amended to repave Blithewood Terrace and adoption of the accompanying Order for same.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of John Simakauskas request Gambier Ave. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Scott & Elaine Stromberg request street resurfacing of Rockdale St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Drupatty Prashad et al request Chiltern Hill Drive be paved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri on behalf of Douglas Rawan request that Ayrshire Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Karen Hicks request Lansing Avenue West be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request sidewalk repair in front of 36 Wall St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ann Marie Shea request sidewalk repair in front of 5 Westview Rd. north to corner of Chamberlain Parkway: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to include sidewalks for the entire length and both sides of Westview Rd.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Rose-Ellen & Angela Padavano request the asphalt berm in front of 15 Alamo St. be permanently replaced with a granite berm: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Sanitary Sewer Inspection by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Scheduled for January 22-24, 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on Future Water and Sewer Infrastructure Needs Over the Next 5 Years: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Midgley Lane be repaved: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Donna Mooradian request Chiltern Hill Drive be repaved: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Petition of Felicio Lana request the catch basin in front of 241 Lincoln St. be repaired: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Amend the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group B - General Administrative - Snow Customer Service Representative

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 42 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 12 Jackson St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 4 Doane St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 1 West Upsala St.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind Handicap parking in front of 14 Suffield St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 15 Stoneland Rd.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to prohibit parking on the west side of Adams St. from Belmont St. to a pt. 107’ south of Belmont St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind One Hour Parking on the east side of Millbury St. from Canton St. to Seymour St.

Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to extend No Parking Anytime on the north side of Pleasant Valley Drive from Goldthwaite Rd. to a pt. 752’ west of Goldthwaite Rd.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Emergency Communications Department (9-1-1 Dispatch Center). (Tabled - Eddy February 5, 2013 & February 12, 2013)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Regional Emergency Communications Center Negotiations. (Tabled - Lukes February 5, 2013 & February 12, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request Board of Election Commissioners and City Clerk implement six days of Early Voting on the second floor of City Hall October 30, 2013 through November 4, 2013 to encourage Worcester voters to participate in the upcoming municipal election. (Tabled - Lukes February 12, 2013)

RESOLUTION of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in favor of the initiative to enhance participation in elections being put forth by President Obama that will require all states to provide online voter registration and at least 15 days of early voting. (Tabled - Lukes February 12, 2013)

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of the Administration’s efforts to negotiate the maximum hiring of local residents in Tax Increment Financing agreements and other tools used to attract business and to expand our tax base. (Tabled - O'Brien September 13, 2011)

COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting communication expanding upon the newspaper article regarding the human error factor which occurred in the city's recount. (Tabled - Lukes February 7, 2012)

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. (Tabled - Lukes May 1, 2012)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Out of State Residents Working on Local Projects and Not Meeting the State's Health Care Mandates. (Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien August 14, 2012) (Tabled - Lukes September 4, 2012)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report whether medical marijuana dispensing sites can be restricted by local zoning ordinances or state regulatory means to established pharmacies. (Tabled - Lukes January 8, 2013 and January 15, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien - Request City Auditor work with the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools to conduct a review of School Transportation expenses/contracts and make a formal presentation to the Education Joint Committee composed of the City Council Education Committee and the School's Finance and Operations Committee. (Tabled - O'Brien February 12, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien - Request City Auditor review the appropriateness of the following: administrative fees charged to the Worcester Public Schools by the city for city personnel and services; administrative fees charged for grants management; and Medicare fees received by the City for services done by School Department personnel. This report should also include how these fees compare to other gateway cities. (Tabled - O'Brien February 12, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien - Request City Auditor work with the Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools to review School Department administrative expenses and provide a report to the City Council as to how these fees compare on a percentage of budget basis with other gateway cities. (Tabled - O'Brien February 12, 2013)

Motion O’Brien @ #8.4C CM - Request City Manager provide an update regarding the Ionic Ave. property owned by same entity as 5 May St.

Motion O’Brien @ #8.4C CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the RFP relative the disposition of 5 May St. before it is issued giving the Council an opportunity to comment.

Motion O’Brien @ #5c CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with following information: 1). a history of the ownership of the Biotech Park including their tax history; 2). an outline of the public resources that have gone into the creation and expansion of the Biotech Park buildings; 3). a report as to the impact the Biotech Park has on surrounding properties; 4). a list of other properties owned in the city by UMass Medical School; and 5). report how many people does UMass Medical School employ in Worcester and how many are Worcester residents.

Motion Eddy @ #5c CC - Request City Manager obtain a list of all properties owned by UMass Medical School and their subsidiaries and review the purpose of each property and report if these properties are currently tax exempt or not and if they are tax exempt do they meet the minimum criteria for tax-exempt status.

Motion Toomey @ #5c CC – Request City Manager consider requesting from UMass Medical School the following: 1). a five year minimum commitment to pay taxes in full until they in partnership with the city are able to have the Biotech Park function as a private entity; 2). their plan for development; and 3). consider having a city representative and neighborhood residents as a partner on their advisory board.

Motion Economou @ #5c CC – Request City Manager meet with our state delegation to discuss developing a pilot program at the state level for the Biotech Park and it’s owner UMass Medical School.

Motion Lukes @ #5c CC – Request City Manager provide a list of all UMass Medical School’s entities (subsidiaries and holding companies) and include where they are located and what are their functions.

Motion Petty @ #8.7B CM – Request City Manager report what are the parking rates in other cities mentioned it City Manager’s communication #8.7B and include Boston and further, report the expenses associated with the operation of on-street parking meters.

Motion Palmieri and Petty @ #10c CC - When the discussion occurs regarding amending the regulations relative to the operation of food trucks, request the Standing Committee consider how the hours of operation can affect the community. Further, request the City Manager request the Police Chief provide his prospective from a public safety point of view. Further, request City Manager provide to City Council a copy of the city’s current regulations regarding Food Trucks.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of residents of St. Nicholas Ave. request St. Nicholas Ave. from Clark to Halcyon Dr. be resurfaced.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of residents of Longmeadow Ave. request Longmeadow Ave. from Clark to Ontario Ave. be resurfaced.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of residents of Longmeadow Ave. request trees be planted on both sides of Longmeadow Ave.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of businesses in Pullman St. request Pullman St. be resurfaced.

Motion Palmieri – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager expand the footprint for downtown snow removal operations.