Government Operations Committee

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 5:00 pm

City Council Chambers

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Council Ordinance 09-321, Amending Schedules I, III, IV of Chapter 291, Article III, §§ 291-38 and 291-39 of the Code of the City of Bangor – Parking Prohibited at All Times and Parking Prohibited Except for Limited Times – Area Around John Bapst High School

This Ordinance Amendment is being referred to the Committee from the City Council. These proposed changes have been previously reviewed and recommended for approval by the Government Operations Committee.

REGULAR AGENDA

2. Proposed Ordinance Amendment – Handicapped Parking Time Limits

With the assistance of advocates for persons with disabilities, the Police Department and City staff has been reviewing policies related to handicapped parking time limits. Following this review, a proposal has been prepared for consideration which would expand and formalize those time limits. A memorandum from City Solicitor Heitmann is attached along with the proposed Ordinance amendment. We anticipate that Galen Saucier and Michael Noyes will be present to discuss along with City staff.

3. Future Use of Former Fire Station 6 on Griffin Road

Now that the Fire Department has moved into its new station on Griffin Road, it is appropriate to begin discussions regarding the former station and land. As a starting point, attached is a background memorandum from Chief Cammack outlining the current use, options, and information about the site.

4. Update – Information Regarding Chinese Sister City Relationship

Council Chair Palmer has requested an opportunity to update the Committee regarding a proposal to consider establishing a sister city relationship with a community in China. Planned invitees will include two representatives of Bangor Chinese School.