by @BarryRafkind in City Finances, Civic Action, Politics
Posted on August 31, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Last Modified on August 31, 2009 at 8:14 pm
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Almost half of the Aug 27th BOA mtg agenda (pdf) basically consists of 311 service requests like orders to fix potholes and sidewalks. The other half contains some interesting items including these highlights (emphasis added by me):
Note that Ward 7 Alderman Bob Trane was the only member to not have sponsored any items. The Aldermen each earn a salary of $24,521.03 in FY2010.
13.
Order
By Ald. Roche, That the Chief of Police monitor Foss Park at different hours near the swimming pool and tot lot for adults defecating and urinating, and send a communication to the Park Rangers to monitor same, and that the Commissioner of Public Works request that DCR monitor the cleanliness of these areas.
16.
Order
By Ald. Roche, That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if the two trees at 55-57 Bonair St. are harmful to the residents’ quality of life as they constantly emit a thick liquid that is hard to remove from vehicles and surfaces.
29.
Order
By Ald. Heuston, That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Union Sq. Traffic Study, including a timeline for final review, plan approval and implementation.
30.
Order
By Ald. Heuston, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring that all property taxes and revenues owed to the City be paid in full by the applicant before an appeal can be submitted to the Planning Board or Zoning Board.
32.
Resolution
By Ald. Heuston, That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider an additional alternative to city-wide resident parking to provide for certain major streets with both commercial sections and major residential portions, to keep resident parking all day and evening in the residential portions and resident parking from 2:30 to 10 AM only in the commercial sections.
33.
Order
By Ald. Heuston, That the City Solicitor advise this Board on the ability of the city to regulate noise, overcrowding, and other activities from churches that impact the quality of life for residents.
36.
Resolution
By Ald. O’Donovan, That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission rescind its 10 PM meter regulation in Magoun Sq.
37.
Resolution
By Ald. O’Donovan, That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission complete a parking study in Magoun Sq. prior to placing any metered parking on residential streets there.
38.
Resolution
By Ald. O’Donovan, That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission rescind the $1 guest parking fee for taxpayers and residents.
39.
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan, That the Director of Personnel appear before this Board to explain the city’s policy for retirees regarding their benefits and available options on retirement.
44.
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz, That this Board requests that the Administration consider launching a wireless device recycling program at City Hall.
49.
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that Statue Park is cleaned vigorously and that the benches are power washed to remove pigeon droppings.
55.
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, That the Director of Traffic and Parking inspect all intersections and install the appropriate markings and signs identifying the twenty foot rule to motorists.
69.
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of an ordinance regarding weeds, grass and overgrowth.
74.
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,650.66 from the DPW B&G Alarms Acct. to the Law Dept. Settlement Acct., for a settlement with Ultraguard Protective Services.
79.
Mayor’s Comm.
Proclaiming Monday, September 28, 2009, as Family Day, a day to eat dinner with your children.
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#55 is definitely needed. Too many cars are parked at the corrnwrs of intersections and block the view of oncoming traffic. We have complained about this to our Alderman.
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Which Alderman did you complain to? Was it Sullivan? I wonder how much it would cost in service time, paint, and signs, to mark every corner for the 20 ft rule in the city? – probably it would be quite expensive.
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Taylor is my alderman. I also complained to the parking director after getting a $100 ticket for parking too close to a hydrant. I was 16 feet away. I said why are there no yellow paint markings to indicate where to park/not park and he told me they do not do that anymore and very few cities do it. I also offered to buy the yellow paint if cost was an issue.
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How did Ald. Taylor respond to your complaint?
I bet the city figures that it can save money by not labeling fire hydrants and thereby increase revenue by catching and ticketing unwitting violators.
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He emailed the parking director who called me.
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Re: Item 16: Yikes! I hope the city doesn’t start cutting down all the linden trees. We’d be the losing a large number of street trees. I admit it puzzles me that the city would plant trees that drop sticky stuff onto cars, but they’re mature trees now and I think we should leave them be. The sticky stuff is the result of an aphid infestation these trees get. Ladybugs love to eat these aphids, but beyond that I’d suggest keeping a spray bottle of water(it’s water soluble)and some paper towels in the car for the few weeks when this is a problem. Cutting the trees down strikes me as an excessive and expensive solution.
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Jonathan:
Take a look at the tree on the corner of Columbus and Walnut. The tree is gigantic and the sidewalk and parking lot for the apartment building is completely messed up. Why does the city feel it is OK to plant trees in the middle of a sidewalk. Do they not know that trees grow and grow and grow? Also, there is another tree on Walnut and Aldersey that does not allow anyone with a stroller or a wheelchair to go down this side of Walnut Street safely.
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