CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:02 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:45 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 13, 2015.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty read a Proclamation declaring February 6, 2015 as “National Wear Red Day” commemorating the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in the prevention of heart disease.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Camille Nasrah, Worcester resident
2. Ruth Seward, Worcester resident
3. Colin Novick, Worcester resident
4. Peggy Middaugh, Worcester resident
5. Deb Carey, Princeton resident
6. William Clark, Rutland resident
7. Maggie Donovan, Millbury resident
8. Ted Conna, Worcester resident
9. Jo Hart, Worcester resident

Michelle Deignan et al request installation of crosswalk in Clark St. as it intersects with St. Nicholas Ave., accompanied with signage alerting drivers of the oncoming crosswalk.

William Giron et al request removal of handicap parking space in front of 21 Blanche St.

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Wall St. and Norfolk St.

Keith Johnson request installation of stop sign at the corner of Peabody St. and Northboro St. as they intersects with Plantation St.

Andrea Moberg request installation of either a stop sign or blinking light at the end of Peabody St. where it intersects with Franklin St. and Harrington Way.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Jonathan Marien, Community Advocate of NeighborWorks Homeownership Center of Central Mass, request installation of handicap parking space in front of 138 Green St.

Councilor George J. Russell request installation of "No Truck Ban" sign or "Dead End" sign for Pine Hill Rd. where in begins at Grafton St. to prohibit large tractor trailer trucks from attempting access to Rural St. via Pine Hill Rd. and not knowing Pine Hill Rd. does not access Rural St.

NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location in: HURTLE AVE.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of a constable.

Recommend the reappointment of Elizabeth Myska to the Commission on Disabilities.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the By-Laws of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority.

Recommend adoption of an Order for lease of office space for the Division of Workforce Development.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Downtown/Theatre District Urban Renewal Plan process and public hearing announcement.

Transmitting informational communication relative to "Blue Inc." a one-stop shop for booking flights, cars and hotels with Jet Blue Blue Inc. while promoting Worcester first.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Winn Development Company – Lincoln Square Boys Club Building

Transmitting informational communication relative to South High Community School Request for Eligibility Period and Feasibility Study Funding. Refer to Item 8.33C

Transmitting informational communication relative to the effectiveness of the progress relative to the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation over the past eight years focusing on new measures to resolve the movement of the ALB into Green Hill Park and other areas throughout the city.

Recommend adoption of an Order of Taking relative to Nelson Place Elementary School.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the month of December 2014.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the proposed Regional Emergency Communications Center project. Refer to Item 8.33A

Recommend approval of an ordinance amendment relative to the application of the City REAP Ordinance to smoke and carbon monoxide detector permits required at the time of sale of any residential building.

Recommend approval of Statement of Interest for projects approved by the Worcester School Committee.

Recommend adoption of an order for the issuance of refunding bonds.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7844, Park Improvements - Coes, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70229, Coes Knife, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7843P, Park Improvements - Tree Planting, and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70218, Tree Planting, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Seventy Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($70,000.00) be transferred from Parks Account # 72C70220, Elm Park, and be appropriated to Loan Account #91C7844, Park Improvements, to correct an erroneously entered transfer request.

Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C775A, DCU Center Building Rehabilitation and appropriated to to Account #75C705, DCU Center Building Rehabilitation.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept funding of up to Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($3,000.00) to support evidence-based programming at the Worcester Senior Center.

Recommend approval of a resolution to accept a donation to the Worcester Senior Center totaling Sixty Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Two Dollars And Ten Cents ($64,672.10) in memory of the late Representative John J. Binienda.

Recommend that One Million Six Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,680,000.00) be transferred to Account # 91C7111D, Citywide Building Rehabilitation. Refer to Item 8.11A

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Thirty Million Dollars And No Cents ($30,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #75C504, DCU Special District Improvements.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7114B, Worcester Public School, South High, MSBA Building. Refer to Item #8.5A

Transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the winter storm that began on Monday, January 26, 2015.

Transmitting communication from Councilor Morris A. Bergman requesting City Council to accept donations relating to a bronze plaque sponsored by the Charles E. Scott Community Fund honoring City Councilor Charles E. Scott to be mounted above a display cabinet documenting "Inspirational Worcester Elections" memorabilia and hung next to the Election Commission Office (2nd floor) of City Hall, as well as two original Esther Howland Valentine's Day Cards in a display frame sponsored by Morris A. Bergman and his wife Wendy J. Bergman, to be hung below the bronze plaque honoring Esther Howland in the City Council Chamber of City Hall.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide to City Council the policy concerning the resurfacing/repairing of sidewalks.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks look at lights on Front St. and Foster St. adjacent to Union Station so that they reset where the light sequence left off rather than at the beginning of the sequence when an ambulance crosses through.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report of the number of accidents in the area surrounding Drummond Ave., including both ends of the street.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks report to City Council as to how traffic flow could be affected should “No Left Turn” signage during peak traffic hours be installed on Drummond Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to whether or not either the Massachusetts DOT or the City has reviewed traffic issues on Drummond Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement of the weight restriction for trucks on Drummond Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks restripe the crosswalk, install “Pedestrian Crossing” signage, and provide maintenance to any existing school signage in the vicinity of the Mill St. School.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Director of Traffic and Engineering provide Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking, when hearing a petition before the Committee, with all warrants required by the Massachusetts DOT for various signage, including but not limited to four way stop signs and school zones.

Request City Manager report on the number of pawn shops in the city, the process for establishing a pawn shop, the regulations applicable to the operation of a pawn shop, what government oversight exists concerning the operations of pawn shops, and the ability of the City Manager/City Council to place a cap on the number of pawn shops operating in the city. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on whether the WRTA had communicated and interacted with Uber services, the cab companies, the liveries and Zip car services regarding the provision of transportation services to the public, and if so, what planning has resulted from the communications. (Lukes)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report on Uber Ride service and how it relates to our current Cab and Livery ordinances. (Russell)

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide an update regarding the November 18, 2014 ORDER relative to implementing a protocol regarding shade tree removal pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87-Section 3. (Bergman, Rivera)

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks establish a protocol regarding replacing and/or adding trees on public sidewalks when sidewalk/street improvements occur and to include therein the minimum sidewalk widths as allowed by law to plant same. (Bergman, Rivera)

Request City Manager have the push button light at 1050-1060 Main St. assessed to see if access to the push button is accessible to persons in wheelchairs or using mobility devices and if not accessible have this corrected. (Rivera)

Request City Manager provide an update to City Council concerning steps being taken to resolve the flooding issues in the Green Island area. (Rivera)

Request City Manager report if the study prepared by WPI relative to green infrastructure has been considered and if their conclusions could be used to alleviate flooding issues in the Green Island area. Further, request City Manager consider having a conversation with the Worcester Tree Initiative to discuss the benefit of planting trees to alleviate flooding. (Rivera)

Request City Manager continue finding solutions to resolve the ongoing zoning violations relative to the use of the property at 50 Gardner St. such as directly communicating with the owner and meeting with members of Main South CDC. (Rivera)

Request City Manager report how DPW communicates to DPW’s forestry division when resurfacing sidewalks to make sure trees are not damaged as well as how DPW’s forestry division communicates to property owners when removing and replanting trees. Further, request City Manager consider working with the Worcester Tree Initiative to assist in building a strong partnership with the community. (Rivera)

Request City Manager report where in Worcester are the top 5 hot spots infested by the Asian Longhorned Beetle as well as the top 5 least vulnerable areas as a result of the USDA observations. (Palmieri, Economou)

Request City Manager report the dollar amount for the unintended consequences in the Green Hill area if trees were removed because of the ALB infestation, such consequences could include road repairs, gas leaks, yard and basement flooding, decrease in home values and quality of life and will the community be subsidized by the USDA if these damages occur. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager schedule a site visit of the Green Hill area hot spots for eradicating the infested ALB trees. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager provide a schedule of the past 7 years of the USDA’s survey of the 5 million trees inspected for the ALB in Worcester. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager report how many local people have been employed by the DCR and USDA project for eradicating the ALB and include how many of those employees are minorities. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager report when and where will the USDA begin inoculating trees in Worcester. (Palmieri, Economou)

Request City Manager review and work on updating the 2004 South Worcester Neighborhood Plan. (Rivera)

Request City Manager provide City Council with the rules and regulations for the Telephone Emergency Notification System and specifically address what type of emergencies implement the phone service and if the service is limited to certain times of the day. (Toomey)

Request City Manager consider removing snow at major small business arteries that include the downtown at Main St. and Front St., the Canal District, Shrewsbury St., Highland St. and West Boylston St. Further, request City Manager see if FEMA funds are available. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager contact appropriate state agencies, including but not limited to MassDOT, to pursue claims for the structural damages incurred by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church as a result of the vibrations from travelling vehicles since the existence of I-290. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager recommend regulations regarding provision of Uber services including but not limited to background checks, insurance requirements and fee structures. (Lukes)

#12b CC June 17, 2014 ORDER of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney - Request City Manager consider amending the Five Point Financial Plan to require that any increases in local aid received from the Commonwealth be assigned to the Other Post Employment Benefit Trust Fund.

#11b CC November 18, 2015 COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting unaudited financial reports on the budgetary basis for results of operations in fiscal 2014 for the General and Enterprise Funds (Schedules A through B). Also transmitting summaries of the activities in the Special Revenue, Capital Project and Trust Funds (Schedule C).

That the City Council does hereby recognize and congratulate WCCA, its staff, participating members and Mauro DePasquale for the filming of the 1,000th episode of the program SOAPBOX which has empowered members of the community to communicate, advocate, inform and move ideas forward and for its 21 years of service and dedication to Worcester. (Lukes)

That the City Council does hereby declare the month of February, 2015 as Black History Month in the City of Worcester, recognizing and celebrating the rich traditions and cultures of Black Americans, thanking them for the crucial role they have in shaping our history, our nation, and our city. (Petty)

That City Council does hereby recognize both District Attorney Joseph D. Early’s Diversion Program and Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis’ Community Service Program for their dedication to the community and to the City amid our historic blizzard, by shoveling city owned properties and parks, thus allowing Department of Public Works & Parks employees to continue the snow removal throughout other areas of the City. (Petty)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Upon the Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request Standing Committee on Education, when meeting jointly with the School Committee’s Committee on Finance, consider as cost cutting measures in transportation the following: 1) mainstreaming some Special Education Students onto the conventional buses, and 2) revising the bus pick-up system in a way that would allow for fewer stops and further walking for students, within reason; all in the interest of cost savings which could be directed to the classroom: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lynn Higgins request abatement of street assessment #25188 in the amount of $11,907.00 for Cascade Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Richard and Judy Fask request abatement of street assessment #25166, in the amount of $25, 895.34 for Cascade Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying order to provide for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $13,988.34.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Bruce Hoffner, Trustee for Hoffner Realty Trust request abatement of street betterment assessment #25261 in the amount of $8,666.43 for Bullard Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Bruce Hoffner, Trustee for Hoffner Realty Trust request abatement of street betterment assessment #245261A in the amount of $5,195.70 for Bullard Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Maureen Froggatt request Willow St. be made public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Anthony Larochelle request to make public Hilma St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Goldie Goros et al request Barrett Ave. be converted to a public street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to make public Barrett Ave. from West Chester St. to Inman St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Asael Baez request installation of sidewalks in front of 43 Heywood St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Miguel Miranda request installation of handicap parking space in front of 36 Gates St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bismark Yaw Torsu request removal of handicap parking space in front of 28 Lodi St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Sandra Brouillard request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 2 Cohasset St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Suzanne Parker request installation of handicap parking in front of 25 Almont Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Vjola Mango on behalf of Thanas Mango request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 3 Norman Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doreen Beauchene request installation of handicap parking space across from 23 Newbury St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Patricia Perry request installation of handicap parking at 258 May St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bruce Willard request winter parking ban be moved from the easterly to the westerly side of Marmion Ave. between Blue Hill Rd. and Christine St. in the interest of public safety: recommend passage of the accompanying two (2) proposed Ordinances.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marcia Ferreira request installation of a 15 minute parking or passenger drop off zone on the Vinson St. side of 91 Rodney St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request "No Parking" areas be established in Chandler and May Sts. at the main access points into Worcester State University to provide safe entrance and exit to and from the campus: recommend passage of the accompanying two (2) proposed Ordinances.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Scott Ricker request to convert one of the existing diagonal parking spaces in front of 28 Lake Ave. to a handicapped parking space including creation of an access aisle, access to the existing sidewalk and appropriate signage: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lawrence Freed request installation of School Zone signage for Mill-Swan School on Mill St. in both directions: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nick Chacharone et al request a traffic study in the area of the intersections of Lincoln, Burncoat, Shattuck, Shaffner, Norton, Mellville, Buckingham and Frothingham Sts.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

That the sum of Fifty Seven Million Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($57,370,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7113C, Building Rehabilitation WPS MSBA Nelson Place, to pay for costs associated with the construction and furnishing of a replacement Nelson Place School at 35 Nelson Place, to include the demolition and environmental remediation of the existing Nelson Place Elementary School also including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto (collectively, the "Project") , which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children of at least fifty (50) years for which the City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), said soon to be expended at the direction of the City Manager

PROPOSED ORDINANCE - Amending Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991, relative to creating Commercial Corridors Overlay Districts, Creative Entrepreneur Lofts, and the elimination of the Parking Overlay Districts, the Arts Overlay District and the Mixed Use Development Overlay Districts. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty January 20, 2015)

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 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 and Tabled - Lukes September 4, 2012)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to parking meters at Rockwood Field. (Tabled Under Privilege - Eddy December 10, 2013 and Tabled December 17, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request City Manager request the School Department share in the cost for providing police services during the presidential visit. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes June 17, 2014 and Tabled July 22, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties in areas surrounding Holy Cross, Clark University, Becker College and WPI that are listed as having true four-bedroom units. (Tabled - Bergman August 19, 2014)

PETITION of Frank Kartheiser et al on behalf of the Worcester Community-Labor Coalition request City Council hold public hearings starting in October on charter change and that at the conclusion of the hearings the Council takes a vote on holding an election to let the voters decide Worcester's future form of government. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 19, 2014 and Tabled - Petty September 16, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommending approval of Legislation to Impose a Fine on Motorists that Damage a Bridge that is marked with a Height Restriction. (Tabled - Bergman December 2, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Brittan Square Parking Lot. (Tabled - Palmieri January 7, 2015 and January 13, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager provide information from the City Solicitor as to what steps are available to enforce breaches of the Services Agreement with Laz Parking Limited, LLC in regards to City owned parking garages, specifically the Federal Plaza Parking Garage. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Tony Economou and Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager provide information from the City Assessor, Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor as to the assessed real property values of all City owned parking garages, the amount of debt, if any, the anticipated repairs and/or capital improvements costs for fiscal year(s) 2015/2016 and the existing lease commitments/terms for spaces in these garages. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

Motion Rivera @ #8.34A CM - Request City Manager prepare a flyer that can be distributed before the winter season stating pertinent information as to what to expect during the winter months and where to go for updates during storms.

Motion Toomey @ #8.34A CM - Request City Manager consider adding antennas to fire hydrants so that they are easily located in the winter season.

Motion Lukes @ #8.34A CM - Request City Manager consider developing a protocol to prevent the continued burying of driveways by plows during a storm and if this cannot be done to report the reasons.

Motion Toomey @ #11b CC – Request City Manager look into Bicycle Rentals when considering transportation regulations such as Uber services.

Motion Lukes @ #8.4A CM – Request City Auditor provide to City Council with a quarterly report regarding the financial audit that he prepares of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority. Further, request the City Manager provide a list of staff members and their salaries.

Motion Economou @ #8.11A CM – Request City Manager correspond with the town of Spencer as to whether or not they may have an interest in joining the Regional Emergency Communications Center.

Motion Bergman @ #8.22A CM – Request the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools consider posting on their website before and after pictures of the improvements made to the schools.

Motion Rivera @ #11j CC - Request City Manager consider replanting trees in Hollywood St.

Motion Petty @ #11j CC - Request City Manager consider including in the ongoing improvements to the Gardner St. area the planning of trees.

Motion Petty @ #11s CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to what streets MEMA assisted Worcester in removing snow from its streets and sidewalks as well as reporting the cost of these efforts for the January 2015 storm.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou request Chester Terrace be resurfaced.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager make sure the responsible entity removes the snow on the west side of West Boylston St. abutting the railroad tracks between New Bond St. and Arts Diner especially where there are bus stops. Further, request the sidewalks on Norton Dr. abutting I-190 be also shoveled.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request the Mass DOT assist in cutting back the snow banking’s along the off and on ramps in the vicinity of the Ararat St. especially where the ramps intersect with the highway.

Motion Russell – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager have the Engineers/Architects who created the plan to revamp Grafton Street view this street in its present state and see if their vision is practical considering the amount of traffic.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager report who is responsible for the runoff of water and ice build up in Chester St. just below where it meets with West Chester. St. Further, report if there is a remedy to prevent this in the future.

Motion Palmieri – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of all the city owned sidewalks that the city is responsible to clear of snow as well as state owned sidewalks.

Motion Palmieri – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of habitual offenders of the sidewalk snow removal ordinance.