July 8, 2008

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

JULY 8, 2008 – 7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1.         Open microphone

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR

2.         A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to accept a gift of façade exterior restoration plans from North Street Cinema LLC

3.         A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to submit a supplemental application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a More Jobs Capital Program Grant in the amount of $825,000

APPOINTMENTS

4.         Appointment of Susan M. Carmel as Director of Finance/Treasurer

5.         Appointment of Anissa M. Esoldi as Assistant City Clerk

6.         Appointment of Clifford J. Nilan as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.         Public hearing on a petition from the Community Development Board to amend the City Code, Chapter 23, Zoning, by the addition of a new section 4.321, Smart Growth Overlay District, as well as amendments to Section 3, Zoning Districts (Amendments submitted with a request to continue until August 12, 2008)

8.         Public hearing on a petition from Community Development Board to amend the City Code, Chapter 23, Zoning, Sections 2.2, 4.320 and 7.831 that establish the Downtown Arts Overlay District (request to continue)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.         An Order approving the Urban Housing Initiative Tax Increment Financing Plan and Zone

10.     A petition from Western Massachusetts Electric Company for permission to locate a pole on Newton Avenue

NEW BUSINESS

11.     A petition from Peter Arlos requesting the City Council vote to authorizing the Mayor to enforce the agreement made in 2001 with EV Worldwide

PLACED ON FILE

12.     Response from Senator Downing regarding a petition from Peter Arlos regarding aid to residents to pay their heating and utility costs

13.     Response from Representative Guyer regarding a petition from Peter Arlos regarding aid to residents to pay their heating and utility costs