Committee Agenda for Public Service and Transportation Committee 03/31/2016

CITY OF WORCESTER

Public Service and Transportation Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:35 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:41 P.M.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty	www.worcesterma.gov	Clerk of the City Council David J. Rushford
Committee Members
Chairperson Michael T Gaffney
Councilor Tony Economou
Councilor Konstantina B Lukes

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

	Present Were:	Chairperson Councilor Michael T Gaffney Councilor Tony Economou Councilor Konstantina B Lukes Councilor Gary Rosen

	Also:	DPW Assistant Commissioner Robert Fiore Principal Staff Assistant Andrew James Pottle, clerk

Street Light Petitions



1a.	Joan Smiley request street light at the park area adjacent to 18 Newbury St. be repaired or replaced. # 7d CC June 09, 2015 In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Recommend File


1b.	Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request street light in front of 8 Norfolk St. be removed. # 6c CC January 26, 2016	Attachments

	Recommend File

Communications of the City Manager



2a.	Transmitting informational communication relative to National Grid - Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid) - Guide to Safety and Security. # 10.4D CM July 16, 2013 In Committee August 21, 2013 - Held In Committee April 23, 2014 - Held In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Speakers: 1. Pamela Steinberg, Worcester resident 2. John Provost, Worcester resident 3. Patricia Burke, Worcester resident 4. Jo Hart, Worcester resident 5. Leslie Saffer, Worcester resident 6. Lance McKee, Worcester resident Recommend File

	Chairman's Orders
	Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on the National Grid – Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid Meters), consisting of both non-City and non-industry sources, that focuses on emerging data regarding issues with cyber security, consumer privacy, as well as health and safety. Further, request said report include what levels of security are in place at National Grid for their Smart Energy Solutions Program.
	Request City Manager provide on the City’s website a crowd sourcing question concerning citizens’ experiences with the National Grid – Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid Meters).
	Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning when the National Grid – Smart Energy Solutions Program ends, who determines the success of the program, and whether or not residents of Worcester may opt out of the program.


2b.	Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Report Regarding How National Grid Defines Itself as a Telecommunication Company, What Process They Went Through to Become One and Why it Has Any Legal Standing in Front of the Zoning Board of Appeals. # 9.13A CM May 27, 2014 In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Speakers: 1. Pamela Steinberg, Worcester resident 2. Mauro DePasquale, Worcester resident 3. John Provost, Worcester resident 4. Lance McKee, Worcester resident 5. Sharon Nicci, Worcester resident Recommend File

	Chairman's Orders
	Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding how National Grid defines themselves in the context of cable services.


2c.	Transmitting informational communication relative to request City Manager provide City Council with a report on Uber Ride service and how it relates to our current Cab and Livery ordinances. # 9.13A CM March 10, 2015 In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Recommend File


2d.	Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on efforts to regulate car-sharing services such as Uber. # 9.13B CM May 26, 2015 In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Recommend File

Miscellaneous Items



3a.	Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager request appropriate representatives of NSTAR appear before City Council to respond to recent media reports of gas main leaks occurring in the city, and request NStar inform the City Council how they intend to rectify this situation and further, request City Manager provide information concerning a state approved accelerated program for upgrades of gas mains. # 11d CC April 29, 2014 In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Recommend File


3b.	Petition of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Mauro DePasquale request relocation of electric pole #49 in vicinity of 415 Main St. because it has been hit numerous times by vehicles and buses and it may be more appropriate in a different location. # 8c CC October 21, 2014 In Committee December 8, 2015 - Held	Attachments

	Recommend Hold


3c.	Petition of Jo Hart request City Council request the City Manager invite Reverend Clyde Talley to an immediate and heavily publicized public hearing (not a Council committee) on the WRTA and how the City of Worcester can achieve both a new search for a new, overdue administrator to turn the failure of the WRTA into a functioning system. # 12u CC January 12, 2016	Attachments

	Recommend File

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

	1.	Request City Manager request WRTA Administrator provide City Council with an update as to the general operations and vision of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority.
	2.	Request City Manager request Massport Administration provide City Council with an update as to their general operations and vision for the Worcester Regional Airport.