CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 6:11 P.M. |
Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov | City Manager
Eric D. Batista
City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns | Councilors | | Morris A. Bergman | Donna M. Colorio | | Etel Haxhiaj | Khrystian E. King | | Candy Mero-Carlson | Thu Nguyen | City Clerk
Nikolin Vangjeli | | Luis A. Ojeda | Jenny Pacillo | | George J. Russell | Kathleen M. Toomey |
| | City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| 3. | ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair. Councilor Haxhiaj participated in the meeting remotely. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| | | | | | | | | 4a. | MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Mary Mullaney, who passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 72. Ms. Mullaney served on the Worcester School Committee from 1993 to 2011. | | | |
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| 5. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 5a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 18, 2024. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8dd CC, #8ee CC, #9.14A CM, #9.14B CM, #9.12A CM and #9.12B CM and in opposition to items #10a CC and #10b CC
2. Grace Ross, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.15A CM
3. Gordon Davis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #18h CC
4. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #18h CC
5. Earl Turner, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #19b CC through #19f CC
6. John Edward Keough, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #12c CC
7. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #9.15A CM, #10m CC, #10s CC and #10z CC, as well as in favor of items #10c CC and #10p CC and #10q CC
8. Leena Jensen, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10o CC
9. Alexander Trakimas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10o CC
10. Katie Silverstein, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10o CC
11. Paris Jensen, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10o CC
12. Ruth Rodriguez-Fay, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.15A CM
13. Jennifer Gaskin, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10s CC and in favor of item #12c CC
14. Vanessa De Leon, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #12c CC
15. Bruce Hoffner, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8x CC, #8aa CC and #10x CC
16. Chris Horton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #9.15A CM
17. Jillian Philips, no residence given, spoke in favor of items #10a CC and #10b CC
18. Robert Bilotta, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8gg CC, #10x CC and #10o CC
19. Maydee Morales, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10a CC and #10b CC
20. Joe Kersha, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10x CC
21. Dave Ford, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #16o CC | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 37 BLACKSTONE RIVER RD. and WHIPPLE ST.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 37 BLACKSTONE RIVER RD. and WHIPPLE ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take up items #7a CC through #7e CC collectively and moved to open the hearings. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the items. Hearing no speakers, Mayor
Petty moved for a roll call vote to close the hearings. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the items. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7b. | Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: GLENNIE ST. at 70 GOLD STAR BLVD.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: GLENNIE ST. at 70 GOLD STAR BLVD. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7c. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location at: UPLAND ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location at: UPLAND ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7d. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a jointly-owned pole location at: VALMOR ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a jointly-owned pole location at: VALMOR ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7e. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: PLANTATION ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: PLANTATION ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request conversion of Pocasset Ave. between Squantum Ave. and Hilda St. from private to public. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8a CC and #8b CC to Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | David Sadowski on behalf of Joseph Jreij request the Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the property at 0 Grafton St. (Assessors Map 41-028-0000B) from MG-0.5 to BL-1. | Attachments | | | Referred to Planning Board on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Michael Ennis request bike lane markings on Belmont St., heading west, between Plantation St. and Shrewsbury St. be repainted. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the Department of Public Works and Parks. Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Randall Ormo request Utica Dr. be resurfaced. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | Aashish Aryal request installation of sidewalk on Burncoat St. north of Mountain St. East. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8d CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | Edilda Hart request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 35 Barclay St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8f CC through #8aa CC to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | Mimoza Deti request installation of residential permit parking on the odd side of Oliver St. from Woodbine St. to Florence St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8h. | Matthew C. Morse request prohibition of left turn on Rodney St. onto Belmont St. between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8i. | Ruben Calderon-Brito request installation of speed humps on Eureka St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8j. | Tommy Pantoja request installation of a handicap parking space in front of or across from 6 Pattison St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8k. | Michael Simakauskas request removal of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 29 Shamrock St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8l. | Robert Mailloux request the "No Parking Passenger Dropoff" signage in front of 21 Fruit St. be changed to "No Parking Commercial Deliveries Only" signage and replaced. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8m. | Yaritza Nieves Torres request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 81 Harrison St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8n. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Maggie Lavelle request installation of additional traffic calming measures at the intersection of Moreland St., Carter Rd. and Brigham Rd., including but not limited to the placement of reflectors at the turn in the road, as well as a solar-powered turn sign at the corner where the guardrail is located. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8o. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the “No Parking 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday” zone on Locust Ave. be reduced to extend from Belmont St. to a point 400 ft. south of Belmont St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8p. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of resident permit parking on the odd side of Townsend St. from Park Ave. to Hudson St. on Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday at all times. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8q. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of a three way stop on Jaques Ave. at its intersection with Dale St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8r. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of a crosswalk on Jaques Ave. in the vicinity of Chandler Elementary Community School. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8s. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request bus stop in front of 850 Main St. be relocated to a location further away from the intersection of Main St., May St. and Hammond St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8t. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a “Dead End” sign at the entrance to Knollwood Dr. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8u. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a “Dead End” sign at the entrance to Rollingwood Dr. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8v. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of William Butler request installation of speed humps on Vesper St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8w. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of a crosswalk at Binienda Beach to facilitate pedestrian crossing along Mill St., if feasible. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8x. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of four-way stop signage at the intersection of Clark St. and St. Nicholas Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8y. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of stop signs in both directions of Sherbrook Ave. at its intersection with Lake View St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8z. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Hunnewell Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8aa. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo and Mayor Joseph M. Petty request the installation of a crosswalk and flashing crossing lights be installed at or near 538 Lincoln St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8bb. | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a conduit location at: EAST CENTRAL ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to set hearings for August 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. for items #8bb CC and #8cc CC. Hearing set for August 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8cc. | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 796 MAIN ST. and CASTLE ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for August 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8bb CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8dd. | Nathalie Gibson request City Council request City Manager work with construction site owner/developers and/or designated on-site supervisors to provide either the city's Inspectional Services Department or the district's City Councilor with a timeline relative to their project to be shared with abutting residents. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8dd CC through #8gg CC to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8ee. | Nathalie Gibson request City Council request City Manager work with construction site owner/developers to post signage at construction sites detailing contact information, such as business number, email or website, that can be used to make inquiries, report issues or see the timeline for a project. | Attachments | | | Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8dd CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8ff. | Nathalie Gibson request City Council request City Manager consider the following changes to DPW Waste Operations: 1) Extension of working days and hours at the Millbury St. location; 2) Utilization of Worcester 311 (or another format) for secured online submission of requests, proof of residency and necessary payments, as well as scheduling a pickup/exchange day and; 3) Provision of pickup/exchange service of requested recycling bin at the Clark St. and Chandler St. yard waste drop-off sites if they are staffed. | Attachments | | | Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8dd CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8gg. | Robert Bilotta request City Council request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility explore the feasibility of an interim safety project, including pedestrian lighting, to improve pedestrian safety during the summer months at the intersections of Belmont St. and Stanton St., Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy, Lake Ave. and Anna St. and Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr. | Attachments | | | Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8dd CC) | | | | | |
| 9. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER | |
| | | | | 9.1 | APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Michael Perotto to the Board of Health. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the rules around how candidates are vetted for the city’s boards and commissions, as well as best practices used for vetting candidates in other municipalities.” (See Item #20a CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, Councilor Haxhiaj, Councilor Mero-Carlson, and Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.2 | APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend the appointment of Redon Hoxha to the Cable Advisory Board. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to confirm, the appointment. Confirmed on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.3 | DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment to bring the ordinance in compliance with changes enacted in the FY25 Budget. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinance. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5k relative to the establishment of a senior property tax work-off program. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.4 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer
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| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a Resolution to Designate 2 Ionic Avenue as a Certified Project under the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) and approve a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Designate 204 Main Street as a Certified Project under the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) and approve a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to, “Request City Manager request Chief Development Officer negotiate with the Menkiti Group and 204 Main Street Partners LLC to ensure one more rental property unit at their 204 Main St. and 5 George St. housing project be accessible to folks with disabilities and be listed at 60% AMI.” (See Item #20b CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Nguyen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairman Councilor King recognized Mayor Petty, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairman Councilor King recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Mayor Petty.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.5 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Eric D. Batista, City Manager | |
| | | | | 9.6 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Division of Human Rights and Accessibility
Victor Perez, Interim Director
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| | | | | 9.7 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.8 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.9 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.10 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Assistant Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.11 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend approval to solicit proposals and enter an agreement relative to contracting for Integrated Parking Management Services. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation & Mobility. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of an ordinance to establish on-street parking on Grove Street in the vicinity of O’Connell Field. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend adoption of an ordinance to prohibit parking on a portion of Coes Street. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.12 | FIRE DEPARTMENT
Martin Dyer, Fire Chief | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's response to a fire at the Washington Heights Apartment Complex. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and Interim Commissioner of Inspectional Services, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the last three (3) 110 Periodic Inspections occurring at Washington Heights, including information relative to when such inspections occurred.” (See Item #20c CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Colorio, Nguyen absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to efforts being made to obtain PFAS-free firefighter turn out gear. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Colorio, Nguyen absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.13 | POLICE DEPARTMENT
Paul B. Saucier, Interim Police Chief | |
| | | | | 9.14 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Charles R. Goodwin, Director | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption Of An Order To Approve A Five-Year Intermunicipal Agreement For The Replacement Of The Computer-Aided Dispatch And Records Management System. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Colorio, Toomey absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.15 | LAW DEPARTMENT
Michael E. Traynor, Esq., City Solicitor | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of the proposed amendments to the City's ordinances related to the appointment of constables. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of an order transferring the care, custody, and control of a former Prescott Street Parcel. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.16 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
David Horne, Interim Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the current practices used in the city relative to dealing with problem properties. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - King | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.17 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.18 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
Lee R. Hall, Director
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| | | | | 9.19 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.20 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health
Soloe M. Dennis, MS, MEP, Director
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| | | | | 9.21 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Elder Affairs
Amy Vogel Waters, Director | |
| | | | | 9.22 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Veterans Services
Dr. Joe Robinson, Veterans' Services Officer/Director | |
| | | | | 9.23 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Youth Services
Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director | |
| | | | | 9.24 | WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jason L. Homer, Executive Director | |
| | | | | 9.25 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk | |
| | | | | 9.26 | PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Rachel Monarrez, Superintendent | |
| | | | | 9.27 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor | |
| | | | | 9.28 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
Erin E. Taylor, Director | |
| | | | | 9.29 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
Christopher Gagliastro, Director | |
| | | | | 9.30 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
Timothy J. McGourthy, Acting Treasurer and Collector of Taxes | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend approval of the transfer of funds from Emergency 9C Stabilization Fund to the Bond Rating Stabilization Fund and Closure of the Emergency 9C Stabilization Fund. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for as roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of the local acceptance provision of MGL Chapter 44, Section 54 regarding Trust Fund Investments. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.31 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
Julie A. Lynch, Chief of Public Facilities | |
| | | | | 9.32 | DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer | |
| | | | | 9.33 | DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer
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| | | | | 9.34 | FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers | |
| | | | | 9.35 | FINANCE ITEMS
Grants and Donations | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a resolution file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and No Cents ($226,852.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training and Programs, CIT Training and Technical Assistance Centers, and Other Innovative Police-Based Behavioral Health Jail Diversion/Jail Prevention Program Grant(s). | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #9.35A CM through #9.35E CM, #9.36 A CM through #936D CM, and #9.37A CM through #9.37D CM. Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00) from under the EPA Job Training and Environmental Remediation grant program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($175,000.00) from Department of Fire Services under the FY24 earmark program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00) from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support coordinated and comprehensive community-based approaches to help children, youth and their families who are exposed to violence build resilience and prevent future violence and delinquency. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Seventy One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Five Dollars And No Cents ($71,335.00) from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency under the FFY24 EMPG program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.36 | FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Four Million Two Hundred Sixty One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Two Dollars And No Cents ($4,261,392.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Year L Community Development Block Grant program, and One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) in anticipated Year L Program Income, be appropriated, when and as received, to provide financing for eligible projects and programs as described. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend City Council's approval of Fiscal Year 2024 year-end operating transfers to make adjustments to accounts to balance the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Four Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($477,000.00) be transferred from FD311 Program PG10070, Cable Administration, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1031 Program PG10009, Innovation & Technology INET, for the allocation of the FY25 Cable PEG program. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend the Fiscal Year 2025 Table of Organization for Treasury be amended by deleting one (1) Principal Clerk & Typist Pay Grade 29 and adding one (1) Senior Customer Service Representative Pay Grade 30. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.37 | FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Six Dollars And Twenty One Cents ($6,776.21) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC1044, Fire Salary & Overtime, to allow for prior year salary adjustments. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that One Thousand Six Dollars And No Cents ($1,006.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC1038, Police Department Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Forty Nine Dollars and Forty One Cents ($49.41) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC1004, Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Ten Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($10.21) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC103, City Manager's Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.39 | MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to digital equity in the city. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairman Councilor King read the item and recognized Mayor Petty, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Pacillo and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee. Referred to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the work being done by the Office of New Americans to support refugees and new arrivals in the community. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #10a CC and #10b CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to recuse himself from the items and left the room.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor to the items.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Vice Chairman Councilor King recognized Mayor Petty, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Russell recused) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | Request Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services invite representatives from the Office of New Americans to discuss the work taking place to support refugees and new arrivals in the community. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Russell recused) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations review the framework currently used by the City Council to evaluate the City Manager to approve a new, more substantial document for such a purpose. (Pacillo, Mero-Carlson, Russell, King, Haxhiaj, Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved to take the item up with item #10y CC.
Councilor Toomey then moved to amend item #10y CC to include contacting national and local City Manager organizations.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the items to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the appropriate representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) to review pedestrian safety measures in place along the entire length of Belmont St., as well as the lower end of Lincoln St. to determine any improvements that can be made to the areas. (Mero-Carlson, Bergman, Petty, King, Toomey, Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many pedestrian accidents have occurred on Lincoln St., Lake Ave. and Shrewsbury St.” (See Item #20d CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | Request City Manager declare a public health and safety emergency for vulnerable road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, people on wheelchairs) in light of the two (2) pedestrian crashes that killed a child and severely injured another less than one (1) week apart. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #10e CC and #10f CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to, “Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility close the survey regarding establishing safer speeds in Worcester to allow for both data around said survey to be analyzed as well as a vote concerning adopting a citywide statutory speed limit of 25 mph and the establishment of Safety zones with 20 mph speed limits to be taken.” (See Item #20e CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to Table Item #10e CC Under Privilege.
Councilor Bergman then moved to, “Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the impact declaring pedestrian crashes associated with vulnerable road users would have relative to the authority of the City Manager and City Council on the issue.” (See Item #20f CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of item #10e CC.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor and City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a quarterly report concerning the city’s intergovernmental relations and engagements, including information relative to legislation that could impact city issues and budgetary items.” (See Item #20g CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the purview of any issues is taken away from City Council if a public health and safety emergency is declared.” (See Item #20h CC).
Councilor Russell then moved to, “Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning any limitations the city has concerning traffic regulations on state labeled highways.” (See Item #20i CC).
Mayor Petty recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj and Councilor King for second times, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt item #10f CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Bergman | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the funding limitations the city faces around addressing both short and long term changes the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and other departments could implement that would assist pedestrian and other vulnerable roadway user safety issues in areas throughout the city that see heavy pedestrian usage. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | Request City Manager identify, as soon as possible, a funding source to provide a permanent solution to lighting issues occurring at Tivnan Field. (King, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a feasibility study relative to the best course of action to repair or replace the pedestrian bridge connecting Illinois St., Crystal St. and Canterbury St. (Ojeda) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Ojeda and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager engage with the owner of the railroad under said bridge to determine any aid the person/entity can provide.”
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the status of the infrastructure around the city’s bridges.” (See Item #20j CC).
Councilor King then moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks replace the missing street sign for Knollwood Dr. at its entrance from Rollingwood Dr. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide increased parking enforcement and signage along Binienda Beach to ensure cars do not park in the buffer and bike lanes. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | Request City Manager consider allowing city residents who have small pickup trucks with commercial license plates the ability to drop off their personal yard waste at the Millbury St. drop-off facility. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #10k CC through #10l CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10l. | Request City Manager consider allowing large items like furniture and mattresses to be dropped off at the city’s Millbury St. facility without an appointment. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10m. | Request City Manager conduct a monthly street sweeping program in the city’s urban neighborhoods that includes staff using leaf blowers to ensure litter is cleaned by said sweeping vehicles. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10n. | Request City Manager solicit ideas through crowd sourcing/contests/etc. when determining the future fate and creative re-purposing of the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel. Further, request City Manager explore funding sources for the tunnel such as rental and naming options/rights. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any barriers associated with completing actions regarding the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel resulting from Winn Development ownership and/or land/air rights.” (See Item # 20k CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Nay – Haxhiaj) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10o. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with an update concerning the alternatives being considered for replacing the iconic and antique brick sidewalks on Germain St. as well as the designs, costs and timetables anticipated for same. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, Councilor Toomey, and Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to, “Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing any city policy, ordinance, regulation or permitting process that requires the city to replace any type of surface it removes for street and sidewalk repaving/resurfacing with the same such surface.” (See Item #20l CC).
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager consider phasing in the use of bricks on Germain St., given potential funding challenges.” (See Item #20m CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to, “Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with the history of its repaving/resurfacing process to determine any policy in place to ensure similar surfaces are always used when the replacement occurs.” (See Item #20n CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10p. | Request City Manager conduct a fees and fines assessment and provide City Council with a report detailing fees and fines collections, the areas and demographics most impacted, and how to reduce and address financial barriers to alleviate the burden of municipal fees and fines for our vulnerable and low income residents. (See attached for examples). (Nguyen) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #10p CC and #10q CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Nguyen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the items.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10q. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the feasibility of creating an equitable traffic fine reform, including but not limited to creating a low-income payment plan, providing a discount and/or waiving late fees and fines for opting to do community service instead for residents 150% below the federal poverty line. (See attached for San Francisco’s model). (Nguyen) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #10p CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10r. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study on Piedmont St. between Pleasant St. and Chandler St. to determine ways in which traffic patterns can be adjusted to calm speeding in the area. (Ojeda) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10s. | Request City Manager consider combining the Major Taylor Museum and the Major Taylor Statue to one (1) location. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to, “Request City Manager ensure the Major Taylor Statue and Major Taylor Museum make mention that the other location is in existence and can be visited.” (See Item #20o CC).
Councilor King then moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt Councilor King’s motion. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – King | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10t. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility consider increasing the amount of neighborhood streets needed to be resurfaced for the next construction season. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager consider starting the construction season for resurfacing projects earlier in the year, such as February.”
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10u. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a feasibility study of turning Hunnewell Rd. into a one way street. (Pacillo) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10v. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility explore traffic calming measures along Lincoln St. from the rotary at Benson Ave. and Boylston St. to the Target plaza. (Pacillo, Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10w. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks improve street lighting in the area between 540 and 560 Lincoln St. (Pacillo, Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10x. | Request City Manager meet with the proper representatives from Stop & Shop Supermarkets concerning the company’s plans to close the Lincoln Street Stop & Shop in an effort to prevent the store from closing. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any conversations and progress regarding the status of the Lincoln Street Stop & Shop. (Pacillo, Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson and Councilor King, who moved to add their names as sponsors of the item.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager concurrently engage in any work possible to secure other options for tenants at the Lincoln St. Stop & Shop.” (See Item #20p CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10y. | Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations contact the National League of Cities, Mass Municipal Association and the International City/County Management Association for best practices and potential consulting regarding creating a different process for the City Manager performance evaluations. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10z. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the "Create 508" program under the Worcester Cultural Development Division, specifically any existing partnerships, affiliations or events hosted with non-city affiliated groups. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen | | | | | |
| 11. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY CLERK | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | Transmitting an informational communication concerning the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election, along with information concerning strategies implored to increase voter turnout. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11b. | Transmitting an informational communication concerning the process and costs associated with the hand recount of all the Republican ballots cast at the Presidential Primary Election held on March 5, 2024 for the office of Republican, State Committee Woman, First Worcester District. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11c. | Transmitting an informational communication detailing all traffic ordinances ordained by City Council over the last six (6) years, as well as all the items currently awaiting ordinances to be written by the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM). | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to, “Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report detailing major roadwork done on streets such as Hamilton St., Grafton St., Chandler St. and Mill St. and whether any ordinances were/should be ordained to address those changes.” (See Item #20q CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| 12. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of the FY25 Water and Sewer Rate: recommend passage of the two (2) accompanying proposed Ordinances. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the two (2) proposed ordinances. Voted to advertise two (2) proposed Ordinances on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Jim Chacharone request Southgate Pl. from Southgate St. to railroad property be discontinued as a public way and removed from the official map: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jennifer J. Gaskin request an honorary street name designation on Salisbury St. from West St. to Boynton St. for Daniel L. Gaskin, who co-founded the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King and Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to reconsider the item. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anacleto Groberio request installation of sewer extension on Milton St. in the vicinity of 26 Milton St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to FY25 water and sewer rate recommendation: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #12e CC and #12f CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2024 Spring Sweeping Program: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #12e CC) | | | | | |
| 13. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Part I | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rosie Fayard, on behalf of Learning First Charter Public School, request installation of No Left Turn 2 - 3 p.m. on School Days signage at the intersection of Ward St., Richland St. and Dorchester St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinances associated with items #13a CC through #13z CC. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Andrew Jalil request Jackson St. be made a one-way street, flowing from Southbridge St. to Main St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Terence Ward request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on one side of Francis St. at the bottom of the street: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Montano request installation of stop sign on Richard St. at the intersection of Richard St. and Cambridge St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Fernando Alvarez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 5 Perkins St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tammy Haney, on behalf of Community Healthlink, request installation of Commercial Loading Zone signage in front of the loading dock door at 199 Chandler St. on Bellevue St. side: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of David Lindberg request installation of No Parking From Here to Corner on Boynton St. at the intersection of Boynton St. and Salisbury St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Edward Frimpong request installation of No Parking signage in front of 246 Fairmont Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Manuel Orellana and Lisa DeTora request Caroline St. be made one-way during school hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Matthew Campaniello and Karla Germain request installation of two (2) stop signs on Camden Ave. at its intersection with Greenfield St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Carol Degnis et al. request installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Penn Ave. and Harrison St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bruce J. Brooks request installation of four-way stop sign at the Carlisle St. and Lovell St. intersection: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joel Wallen, Associate Executive Director of Pernet Family Health Service, request installation of loading zone in front of 237 Millbury St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barbara Kelley request installation of a handicap parking space on the even side of Cheever St. adjacent to 11 Woodward St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Scott Stankus request installation of a handicap parking space on Esther St. adjacent to 54 Upsala St. and removal of the same space from the existing Residential Permit Zone at that location: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Martinez request installation of a handicap parking space on New Vista Ln. in the vicinity of 173 Tacoma St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Arnaldo Negron Rios request installation of handicap parking space in front of 137 Endicott St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Titus Miller request installation of One (1) Hour Parking on Murray Ave. from Chandler St. to a point 200’ southeast of Chandler St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Patricia Losapio request installation of handicap parking sign at 80 Stanton St. on the Vinson St. side in front of gate 3: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anita Jarvis request installation of handicap parking space across from 36 Granby Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Wanda Cedeno request installation of handicap parking space in the vicinity of the front side of 90 Ward St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anthony Kachadoorian request installation of No Parking Anytime on both sides of Ivernia Rd. for 50 ft. east of Burncoat St. Further, request installation of No Parking Anytime on the north side of Ivernia Rd. for the remainder of the street. (Amended February 28, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Hannah Jacobs request installation of stop sign in front of 360 Franklin St., in the vicinity of the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Cedric Arno request relocation of the winter parking ban on the entire length of Berkeley St. between Eastern Ave. and Shamrock St. to the odd side of the street, as well as the relocation of all handicap parking spaces on Berkeley St. to the even numbered side of the street. (Amended February 28, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doug Clark request installation of handicap parking space across from 8 Ashmont Ave. at 5 Ashmont Ave.: recommend passage of accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Roxas Joshua Angell-Clune request installation of two (2) or three (3) handicap parking spaces in the vicinity of 18 and 20 East Worcester St.: recommend passage of accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| 14. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Part II | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tonya Gaston request installation of handicap parking space across from either 11 or 14 Ingalls St. (Amended on April 24, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install a handicap parking space in front of 14 Ingalls St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinances associated with items #14a CC through #14x CC. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 364 West Boylston St. (Amended on April 24, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Patrick Massad request installation of No Parking Anytime signage at the corners of the intersection of Illinois St. and Grand St.: recommend passage of accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Frank C. Romano, President of West Side House, request the relocation of "No Parking Loading Zone" signage on the corner of 35 Fruit St. from its Fruit St. location to the Cedar St. side of the building: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Cendya Rodrigues request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage adjacent to the handicap parking space located in front of 7 Dixon Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Sampson request installation of No Parking Anytime in front of the entire frontage of 1 Goldthwaite Rd. (Amended February 28, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Zwirblia request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Fourth St. and Mill St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Vincent Pignataro request the two (2) hour parking zone in front of 277 Shrewsbury St. be amended to be a one (1) hour parking zone: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rosalyn Burnett request installation of handicap parking space at 27 Richards St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sandra Miranda request installation of handicap parking space in front of 61 Haven Ln.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nathalie Gibson request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the vicinity of the mailboxes in front of 5 and 7 Fourth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nathalie Gibson request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the vicinity of the mailboxes in front of 35 and 37 Fourth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request “30 Minute Parking” on the northwest side of Main St in front of 1000 Main St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Samuel Torres et al. request installation of handicap parking space across from 130 Endicott St. at 135 Endicott St. (Amended on April 24, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Philip Mallios request removal of handicap parking space in front of 41 Somerset St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of James Fenner request installation of handicap parking space in front of 4 Courtland St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Wiggin request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on the even side of Liscomb St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Wendy J. Gould request installation of No Right Turn on Red sign at the intersection of Federal St. and Main St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of James Pauly et al. request installation of winter parking ban on the even side of Shelby St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph P. Johnson request creation of curbside 40-foot passenger loading zone and two (2) accessible parking spaces to provide access to the West Boylston Drive Community Teaching Garden (3 West Boylston Dr.): recommend adoption of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kathia Gonzalez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 10 Blaine Ave. across from 9 Blaine Ave (Amended on May 29, 2024): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Margaret Julie Mahoney-Lesure request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of Logan Field: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Santos request installation of handicap parking space in front of 42 Fruit St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robin Adams request installation of four-way stop sign at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Tyson Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Janell Maisonet et al. request removal of "No Parking Anytime" signage in the vicinity of 61 Vernon St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Michael Dionis request removal of “No Parking Passenger Zone” signage in the vicinity of 105 Russell St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| 15. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Part III | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Allan Kupelnick request removal of handicap parking space in front of 8 Alpine St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Patricia Hobbs et al. request installation of No Parking Anytime on Lamartine St. from Lodi St. to Washington St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Duyen Dinh request removal of No Parking sign in front of 15 Varnum St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt items #15c CC through #15h CC. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Britni Riopel request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the vicinity of the driveway of 5 Vernon Ter.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Petition of Roxas Joshua Angell-Clune request the reconfiguration of traffic lines at Main St. and Hammond St., going northbound on Main St., to better assist traffic turning onto Hammond St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of All-Way stop signs at the intersection of Newbury St. and Chatham St., with stop lines being painted at the location and “Stop Sign Ahead” signage being installed at the approaches to the intersection: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Wendy Mancini request installation of an additional bus stop on Blithewood Ave. at the end of Weatherstone Dr., coming from both directions: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mona Ghanem request removal of bus stop signage in front of 178 Vernon St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to reposition the bus stop sign presently located on pole #41, vicinity of 178 Vernon St., to its approved location on the west side of Vernon St. north of its intersection with West Upsala St. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Business, General-2.0 (BG-2.0) Zoning District in the vicinity of Brandt Lane, Grafton Street, And Pine Hill Road. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to ordain items #16a CC through #16w CC. Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to reconsider the items. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16b. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to the Establishment of the Commercial Corridors Overlay District - Elsewhere in the vicinity of West Boylston Street and Andover Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16c. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Manufacturing General-2.0 (MG-2.0) Zoning District in the vicinity of Cambridge Street and South Cambridge Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16d. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Business Limited-1.0 (BL-1.0) Zoning District in the vicinity of 325 Greenwood Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16e. | Amending Chapter Nine, Section Eighteen of the Ordinances of 2008 Relative to the Rental Property Registration Program; and to Amend Chapter Fifteen, Section 2(B).
Amending Chapter Nine, Section Nineteen of the Ordinances of 2008 Relative to the Rental Property Inspection Program; and to Amend Chapter Fifteen, Section 2(B). | Attachments | | | Two (2) Ordinances Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16f. | Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory relative to Multiple Positions.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group AA – Legislative relative to the Secretary to the Mayor.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group B - General Administrative relative to the Human Resources Benefits/Customer Service Generalist.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group C - Information Services relative to Multiple Positions.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group E – Fiscal relative to the Deputy Assistant Treasurer and Payroll Supervisory for DPW.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group EM – Executive Management relative to the Assistant Commissioner of Operations – DPW, Chief of Staff – City Manager’s Office and Deputy City Solicitor of Litigation.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group NA – Fire relative to the Fire Plans Reviewer.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group R – Laborer And Craftsman relative to the Head Pumping Station Operator and Senior Water Filtration Mechanical Technician.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group X Human Services, Law Enforcement And Public Health relative to the HMCC Program Manager. | Attachments | | | Nine (9) Ordinances Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16g. | Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Non-Bargaining Unit Employees. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16h. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #93 Puritan Avenue. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16i. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #11 Blossom Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16j. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #15 Alsada Drive. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16k. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking Across From #50 Green Hill Parkway. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16l. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #81 Whitmarsh Avenue. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16m. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #39 Westminster Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16n. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #196 Pilgrim Avenue. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16o. | Amending Section 68 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Establish a One-Way Designation of a Portion of Tyson Road. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16p. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Prohibit Parking on a Portion of the Southerly Side of Fourth Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16q. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in front of #147 Pilgrim Avenue. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16r. | Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Modify Resident Permit Parking on Astrid Avenue. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16s. | Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Modify Resident Permit Parking on a Portion of Catharine Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16t. | Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Modify Resident Permit Parking on a Portion of Eden Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16u. | Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Modify Resident Permit Parking on a Portion of Irving Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16v. | Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Resident Permit Parking on Piedmont Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16w. | Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Establish Resident Permit Parking on a Portion of Shelby Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC).
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| 17. | LOAN ORDER TO BE ADOPTED | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | That the sum of Eighty Six Million Two Hundred Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars and No Cents ($86,221,444.00) is appropriated to pay for costs associated with projects and equipment, as approved in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding the process of instituting a residential rent control program and the resulting impact of implementing such a program. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019 and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18b. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support Representative Rebecca Rauch and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz’s SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Bill. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February 23, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18c. | ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Manager consider prioritizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for REC Worcester’s capital project involving the development of the new REC Worcester headquarters and Center for Food Justice and Urban Agriculture (for Worcester and Central Massachusetts), in an effort to support community food security, as well as youth development and employment. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Petty November 9, 2021 and Tabled - Rivera November 16, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18d. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Council work to ensure City Council and School Committee districts are parallel, so as to ensure public clarity. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson May 24, 2022 and June 7, 2022 and Tabled - Petty June 14, 2022) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation Committee hold a public discussion with the WRTA Administrator relative to the removal of a bus route that passes the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way: recommend Communication be placed on file. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation meet with the WRTA Administrator to provide City Council with a report concerning the WRTA’s winter weather plan, especially including information as to how snow will be removed at each of the bus stops: recommend Order be placed on file. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18g. | ORDER of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj and Councilor Thu Nguyen - Request City Manager work with appropriate departments and stakeholders to establish an Office of Housing Stability in an effort to prevent the involuntary displacement of city residents who are in the process of being evicted or at the risk of losing their housing, as well as to enact policies to combat displacement, homelessness and enhance tenants’ rights. (Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj July 18, 2023 and Tabled - Haxhiaj August 22, 2023) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18h. | PETITION of Gordon Davis request City Council request Standing Committee on Public Safety investigate the issue of systemic racism and public safety with public hearings included. (Tabled - Toomey May 14, 2024) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 19. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning ways in which the city has funded and supported the Black community over the past few years, as well as how the city plans to fund and support the Black community in the future. – Item #13a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19b. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager not begin the implementation of the city’s Rental Property Registration and Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspections Programs until September 1st, 2024. – Item #13b CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19c. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report defining a “problem property,” including criteria that establishes a landlord as the owner of such a property. – Item #13c CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19d. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether owner-occupied rental properties are more likely to keep up with necessary home maintenance and have a positive impact on its surrounding neighborhood as compared to properties without owners occupying the location. – Item #13d CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19e. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether the city is able to circumvent the State Sanitary Code as part of its Rental Property Registration Program and Periodic Inspections Program. – Item #13e CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19f. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with report concerning the creation of a process to identify and verify whether a rental property includes a dwelling unit that is owner-occupied. – Item #13f CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19g. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the process of ordaining traffic ordinances that includes information relative to when an ordinance is required and when it is not required. – Item #13g CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19h. | ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager ensure the “DMHS” signage at the old Doherty Memorial High School building be retained for historical purposes. – Item #13h CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19i. | ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager consider scheduling vacuum and cleaning services in City Hall in a way that does not interfere with City Council meetings. – Item #13i CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19j. | ORDER of Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the parameters in place to protect appointed officials in the event that a conflict arises between a member/members of the public and said appointed official(s). Further, request said report include information relative to whether such an event and parameters should be communicated to City Council to aid in members’ future discussions with such a member/members of the public. – Item #13j CC Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee | | | |
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| 20. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | Motion King @ #9.1A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the rules around how candidates are vetted for the city’s boards and commissions, as well as best practices used for vetting candidates in other municipalities. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.1A CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20b. | Motion Haxhiaj @ #9.4B CM – Request City Manager request Chief Development Officer negotiate with the Menkiti Group and 204 Main Street Partners LLC to ensure one more rental property unit at their 204 Main St. and 5 George St. housing project be accessible to folks with disabilities and be listed at 60% AMI. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.4B CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20c. | Motion King @ #9.12A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the last three (3) 110 Periodic Inspections occurring at Washington Heights, including information relative to when such inspections occurred. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Colorio, Nguyen absent) (See Item #9.12A CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20d. | Motion Mero-Carlson @ #10d CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many pedestrian accidents have occurred on Lincoln St., Lake Ave. and Shrewsbury St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10d CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20e. | Motion Haxhiaj @ #10e CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility close the survey regarding establishing safer speeds in Worcester to allow for both data around said survey to be analyzed as well as a vote concerning adopting a citywide statutory speed limit of 25 mph and the establishment of Safety zones with 20 mph speed limits to be taken. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20f. | Motion Bergman @ #10e CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the impact declaring pedestrian crashes associated with vulnerable road users would have relative to the authority of the City Manager and City Council on the issue. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who introduced the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager include in said report information concerning whether the purview of any issues would be taken away from City Council if a public health and safety emergency were declared.”
Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20g. | Motion King @ #10e CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a quarterly report concerning the city’s intergovernmental relations and engagements, including information relative to legislation that could impact city issues and budgetary items. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20h. | Motion Russell @ #10e CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the purview of any issues is taken away from City Council if a public health and safety emergency is declared. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20i. | Motion Russell @ #10e CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning any limitations the city has concerning traffic regulations on state labeled highways. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20j. | Motion King @ #10h CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the status of the infrastructure around the city’s bridges. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20k. | Motion King @ #10n CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any barriers associated with completing actions regarding the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel resulting from Winn Development ownership and/or land/air rights. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Nay - Haxhiaj) (See Item #10n CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20l. | Motion King @ #10o CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing any city policy, ordinance, regulation or permitting process that requires the city to replace any type of surface it removes for street and sidewalk repaving/resurfacing with the same such surface. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20m. | Motion King @ #10o CC – Request City Manager consider phasing in the use of bricks on Germain St., given potential funding challenges. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20n. | Motion Russell @ #10o CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with the history of its repaving/resurfacing process to determine any policy in place to ensure similar surfaces are always used when the replacement occurs. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20o. | Motion King @ #10s CC – Request City Manager ensure the Major Taylor Statue and Major Taylor Museum make mention that the other location is in existence and can be visited. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10s CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20p. | Motion King @ #10x CC – Request City Manager concurrently engage in any work possible to secure other options for tenants at the Lincoln St. Stop & Shop. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10x CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20q. | Motion Russell @ #11c CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report detailing major roadwork done on streets such as Hamilton St., Grafton St., Chandler St. and Mill St. and whether any ordinances were/should be ordained to address those changes. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #11c CC) | | | | | |
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