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May 22, 2007 |
Here is the agenda to the May 22, 2007 City Council Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 22, 2007 –
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1.
Open microphone
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR
2.
A communication informing the Council of a presentation by Downtown Inc.
of its Annual Report
3.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
accept a 43D Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $150,000 from the Mass.
Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
4.
A communication submitting an Order appropriating $780,000 to an account
of the Dept. of Public Utilities/Sewer Division from the Sewer enterprise fund
5.
A communication submitting Orders accepting three $15,000 gifts of funds
for the construction of the Miller Street water and sewer replacement project
6.
A communication submitting an Order appropriating $15,208.87 of residual
funds from the construction of the Boundless Playground at Springside Park
7.
A communication submitting an Order accepting a donation of $1,000 from
the Pittsfield Rotary Club toward the installation of protective fencing at the
Boundless Playground at Springside Park
APPOINTMENTS
8.
Appointment of Rudolph Sacco to the Sister City Commission
9.
Appointment of Michael J. McCarthy as a member of the Pittsfield Housing
Authority Board
10.
Appointment of various individuals as members of the Pittsfield Youth
Commission
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
11.
A public hearing on a petition to amend the City Code Chapter 23, Zoning,
to reclassify land at 55 Spring Street from RM to BG
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY
OFFICERS AND BOARDS
12.
A communication submitting Resolutions authorizing the Superintendent of
Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building
Authority for Conte Community School, Crosby Elementary School and Morningside
Community School
13.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Marchetti
for Overnight Parking, recommending approval of overnight parking to include a
plan for odd/even parking for snow emergencies
14.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilors
Maffuccio and Costi for overnight sticker parking, recommending approval of
overnight parking to include a plan for odd/even parking for snow emergencies
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Reports of the Committee on
Ordinances and Rules
15.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on a petition from
Peter Arlos requesting a change in the structure of the School Committee,
recommending the petition be filed
16.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance
amending the City Code, Chapter 16, Personnel, eliminating the residency
requirement for Building Commissioner, recommending approval
17.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance
amending the City Code, Chapters 2 and 16 to reorganize the maintenance and
administration of parks, recommending approval
18.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance
amending the City Code, Chapter 23, to reclassify land on Gamwell Avenue (parcel
H6-5-110 and H6-5-210 from R-M and IL to R-M and parcel G6-2-35 from R12 and IL
to R-12), recommending approval
19.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on a petition from
Councilor Tyer requesting amendment of Council Rule 26, paragraph (3), Public
Safety and Health, recommending it be amended and approved
Reports of the Committee on
Finance
20.
A report of the Committee on Finance on a Resolution authorizing the
creation of the Unkamet Brook Opportunity Area, a Resolution authorizing a tax
increment financing plan for the Shops at Unkamet Brook Project in the Unkamet
Brook Economic Opportunity Area; and an Order approving the Certified Project
Application of Berkshire Merrill Road LLC, Pitex Limited Partnership and Dicks Sporting Goods, recommending it be amended and
approved
21.
A report of the Committee on Finance on an Order authorizing the City of
Pittsfield to issue refunding bonds pursuant to MGL, Chapter 44, Section 21A,
recommending approval
22.
A report of the Committee on Finance on an Order authorizing the City to
borrow $1,050,00 for the acquisition of street lights, recommending approval
UFINISHED BUSINESS
23.
A communication submitting Orders to authorize and take by eminent domain
land owned by Leo E. Laviolette on Tamarack Road
NEW
BUSINESS
24.
A petition from Rinaldo DelGallo, III to support legislation to increase
the age of compulsory education
25.
A petition from Rinaldo DelGallo, III to support legislation regarding
bullying
26.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting the Council to ask Governor
Patrick to reopen a western Massachusetts branch of his office
27.
A petition from Peter Arlos that the Department of Public Works take
action to clean up sand on City streets and sidewalks
28.
A petition from Peter Arlos that the Department of Public Works address
the City’s pothole problem in a more timely manner
29.
A petition from Peter Arlos that the Council develop a policy and
guidelines governing its approval of tax breaks to attract businesses
MATTERS
REFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT UNDER RULE 27
Referred to the Traffic Commission
30.
A petition from Councilor Ward for installation of “No Parking” signs
on both sides of Veterans Way
31.
A petition from Councilors Tyer and Kerwood to evaluate neighborhood
safety issues associated with allowing right
turn on red at the intersections of East
and Newell Streets and make recommendations for improved safety to the
Commissioner of Public Works and MassHighway
32.
A petition from Councilor Costi for installation of “No Parking Here to
Corner” signs at the intersection of Elberon Avenue and Allengate Avenue for a
distance of 60 feet from all four corners
Referred to the Community
Development Board
33. A petition for amendments to the City Code, Chapter 23, Zoning, Sections 2.2, 4.202 and 7.7 to allow Hospice House Use in the R-43 District
