CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:06 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:25 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 2, 2015.

A video was played to honor Lt. Annmarie Pickett, Public Education Officer for the Worcester Fire Department. She was awarded the Fire Safety Educator of the Year Award. Mayor Petty presented to Lt. Pickett a Key to the City and Certificate of Appreciation. City Manager Augustus presented her with flowers. Also present were Lt. Pickett’s family – Jim & Judy Pickett, Kyle & Connor Shamlian, Joey Rossik, Raymond & Ryan Pickett and Jim Pickett.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for a conduit location in: GARDNER STREET Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for a conduit location in: GARDNER STREET

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for conduit, vault and manhole locations in: LINDEN STREET Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit, vault and manhole locations in: LINDEN STREET

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for (3) pole locations in: VALLEY VIEW LANE Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for (3) pole locations in: VALLEY VIEW LANE

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Ron Madnick, Worcester resident
2. Amy Parkinson, Holden resident
3. Martha Akstin, Paxton resident
4. Peggy Middaugh, Worcester resident
5. Brian Bickford, Worcester resident
6. Ruth Seward, Worcester resident
7. Tom Stofka, Natick resident
8. Brittany Durgin, Worcester resident
9. Chris Robarge, Worcester resident
10. Idalla Hazard, Worcester resident
11. Adrian Mejia, Worcester resident
12. Rose Slovak, Worcester resident
13. Frank Zitomersky, Worcester resident
14. Jim Connelly, Worcester resident
15. Jesus Toro, Worcester resident
16. Nancy Alexanian, Worcester resident
17. Peggy Devlin, Worcester resident
18. Susan Record, Worcester resident
19. William Breault, Worcester resident
20. Virginia Ryan, Worcester resident
21. Martha Giard, Worcester resident
22. Eric Garcia, Princeton resident
23. Julieann Lamacchia, Worcester resident
24. Daniel Serna, Worcester resident
25. James Broadhurst, Worcester resident
26. George Abraham, Shrewsbury resident
27. Paris Paquette, Worcester resident
28. Ted Conna, Worcester resident
29. John Provost, Worcester resident
30. Evan Horgan, Worceser resident

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring June 19 and 20th as Relay for Life Days. The Proclamation was presented to Rob Odgren who is the event coordinator.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring June 20th as World Refugee Day . The Proclamation was presented to Jozefina Lantz, Director of Services for New Americans Program, Ascentria Care Alliance, Lisa Brennan, Program Manager and Beth Singley, Resource Developer.

Judy White request sidewalk repair in front of 9 Cutting Ave.

Joan Pendleton request sidewalks from #1 to #11 Wabash Ave. be repaired.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Thomas McNamara request installation of a three-way Stop Sign at the intersection of Bay State Rd. and Monterey Rd.

NSTAR for a gas main extension location in: HILLSBORO ROAD AND BAY STATE ROAD

William S. Coleman request City Council place before the voters a non-binding survey question: "Should 17 year old American citizens be allowed to vote in local municipal elections? Yes or No."

William S. Coleman request City Council and City Administration respectfully consider dropping all charges against four demonstrators who obstructed traffic at Kelley Square as an olive branch to diffuse tensions in our community regarding race and public protest.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request the Municipal Operations Committee consider setting an annual evaluation for the City Clerk and City Auditor, next year around the time for the City Manager’s evaluation, to include their goals and accomplishments. (Lukes)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager report whether or not it is feasible to lease (privatize) the Green Hill Golf Course. (Lukes)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager report how much is funded in the FY16 budget for the watering of newly planted public shade trees and request efforts for watering be made a priority to avoid wasting the funds for restoring trees. (Economou)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager review the ordinance relative to nuisances on properties can be applied to city-owned properties. (Russell)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager consider creating a method to obtain feedback from users of municipal parking garages as to maintenance satisfaction. (Bergman)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor report whether or not the City Council has the authority to create an ordinance prohibiting persons from going through recycling bins that have been placed on the curb for pick up. (Russell)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager have the auction foreclosures on the City Treasurer’s website linked to the Assessor’s parcel information. (Toomey)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager report the percentage of recovery from tax lien sales at auction. (Lukes)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request the City Assessor provide City Council with a copy of the report regarding the analysis of property values that is submitted to the DOR. (Lukes)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager report to City Council how much meals and sales tax revenues are collected by businesses as a result of events at the DCU Center. (Toomey)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer include the OPEB statistics within the Five Point Plan Funds section of the proposed FY 2017 budget. (Gaffney)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide the City Council with accumulated traffic data for Drummond Ave. at Grove St. and for Lansing Ave. since the repaving project was completed.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider making Drummond Ave. and Lansing Ave. a pair of one-way streets.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks cause the crosswalks in Grove St. at Lansing Ave. to be repainted.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Police Chief to install speeding surveillance in Drummond Ave. and in Holden St. near Lansing Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repaint crosswalk in Blackstone River Rd. in advance to Quinsigamond School.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks trim tree limbs surrounding stop sign at the intersection of Dixfield Rd. and Cumberland St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Police Chief provide speed enforcement at the corner of West Chester St. and Barrett Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Police Chief provide speed enforcement in Olean St. between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 9 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. weekdays.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide a traffic study in the Chatham St. area.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement for unregistered vehicles in the vicinity of Stockton St. from Vernon St. to Fairbanks St.

Request City Manager request Police Chief conduct an enforcement sweep of the Elm Park Prep area. (Rivera)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a thorough street sweeping of the Elm Park Prep area. (Rivera)

Request City Manager inform the City Council on the extent of illicit drug use in the Worcester Public Library (and other public buildings) and report whether the sharps drop boxes approved by the Manager and installed on the walls of the library's first floor public restrooms will encourage drug addicts to responsibly dispose of their used needles. (Rosen, Gaffney)

Request City Manager request the City Treasurer/Tax Collector and/or the City Assessor notify residents in the quarterly tax bill mailings and water/sewer billings of the availability and requirements of the Circuit Breaker (Tax) Credit Programs pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 59 Section 5K and Mass Gen. Laws Chapter 62, Section 6. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an opinion as to whether or not the city is required to upgrade sidewalks to Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") width requirements without any resident or councilor requests to do so. (Bergman, Economou, Rivera)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks report to the City Council whether or not the Americans with Disabilities Act width requirement on upgraded sidewalks prevent the replacement of the majority of removed shade trees, and if so, are residents of a street where upgraded sidewalks are to be installed told of this prior to the removal of the trees? (Bergman, Economou, Rivera)

Request City Manager and Chief Development Officer work with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and WPI to explore ways to market and expand on opportunities around Worcester becoming a hub for emerging water technologies.(Palmieri)

Request City Manager update City Council concerning any new development or new interest in the PresMet property in the Canal District. Further, request to know if said site is still under consideration for the proposed ice rink facility. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager report to the City Council any progress on designating a portion of Boynton Park as a dog park. (Palmieri)

Request Standing Committee on Economic Development work with the City Manager's Economic Development staff to create a written process similar to those provided by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board that provides a sixty (60) to ninety (90) day maximum timetable for TIF and other similar development applications. This process should comply with the Economic Development Committee's regular scheduled meetings. (Russell)

Request City Manager request the Chief of Police and Commissioner of Public Works and Parks report to the City Council the number of motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents over the past two years for Grove Street between Nelson Place and Drummond Avenue and on Holden Street between Nelson Place and Drummond Avenue. (Economou, Bergman)

Request City Manager request the Police Chief review the current ordinances concerning bicycles and skateboards being used on public sidewalks and consider updating these to deal with current concerns. (Palmieri)

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Steven Gallo of Arboretum Village, LLC request to make public Honeysuckle Rd. in it's entirety.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Benjamin Parker request to make public Rydberg Terrace.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of the residents of Midgley Ave. request installation of sewers on Midgley Ave.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of the residents of Esper Ave. request installation of sewers on Esper Ave.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending approval of the discontinuance of a portion of the former Millbury Street location, discontinuance of a portion of Dryden Access Road, a public highway layout on parcels acquired by the Commonwealth on behalf of the City, conveyance of three parcels of land to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and public layout of a portion of Dryden Access Way.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Report of the Public Works Committee Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to sewer installation at Aetna St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's revenues through December for Fiscal Year 2015 per the City's Five Point Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the most recent actuarial valuation of the City's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) as prepared by KMS Actuaries, LLC: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's revenues through January for Fiscal Year 2015 per the City's Five Point Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a presentation to discuss the recent OPEB valuation: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Order of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney request City Manager consider amending the Five Point Financial Plan to require that any increases in local aid received from the Commonwealth be assigned to the Other Post Employment Benefit Trust Fund: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request City Manager report on any savings which would result from job and salary freezes in the next budget including savings from such freezes in the city enterprise accounts: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Petition of Bill McNally et al request City Council to add one more teacher to the Norrback Avenue School's budget for next year: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of Timothy J. McGourthy, Executive Director for the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting a Bureau Brief relative to Worcester's Unfunded OPEB liability: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Tobacco Policy Recommendations: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to approve the Worcester Policy Summary List (June 3, 2015) as submitted (see attached) with two amendments as follows: amending section 4 (a) to change the 12 month tolling period to a 24 month tolling period and section 7 (c) to add language that nicotine refills are poison, and further, be it Ordered that the City Solicitor be and he is hereby requested to prepare the draft ordinance for City Council review.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Cathy Logan request enforcement of the truck restriction in Drummond Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Deborah Chad request installation of "School Caution" Signs in Millbury St. in advance of the Quinsigamond School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents on Clason Rd. request “Go Slow" children advisory signs be installed in both directions: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Barbara Clifford request speed limit and “Go Slow” children signage in both directions on West Chester St. between Chester St. and Barry Rd. Extension: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of 30 MPH signs on Willard Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tina Paquette request installation of "No Skateboarding" signage in the vicinity of the parking lot entrance at North High School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request a solar powered or hardwired, trip type, warning light be installed in the vicinity of the Willows on Barry Rd. Extension: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install mirror in the vicinity of the Willows on Barry Rd. Extension.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James and Sandra Bazoukas request installation of crosswalk in Burncoat St. at King Philip Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Francis Hennigan request a mirror be installed in the vicinity of 28 Tyson Rd. to facilitate ease of backing out of driveway from the residence: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Shannon Reidy & Joseph Vazquez request radar or speed monitor trailer be installed on Westview Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Pam Dunbar request enforcement of driveway clearances at the corner of 1 Amesbury St. and 663 Lincoln St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jared Fontana et al request No Left Turn Sign between 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the top of Drummond Ave. and No Right Turn Sign between 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the bottom of Drummond Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to how traffic flow could be affected should “No Left Turn” signage during peak traffic hours be installed on Drummond Ave.: recommend Communication be placed on file

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jillian Moriarty request to install a "Children" sign in the vicinity of 225 June St.and Walnut Hill Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sarah Ruffo request to install a "Children" or "Blind Child" sign in front of 10 Lanesboro Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation on a “Go Slow Children” sign in vicinity of 6 Brookshire Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation on a “Go Slow Children” sign in vicinity of 100 Mower St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation on a “Go Slow Children” sign in vicinity of 35 Aylesbury Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation on a “Go Slow Children” sign in vicinity of 430 Mower St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request installation of "School Zone" signs facing traffic in both directions on North Parkway: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request "Go Slow" Children Advisory signs be installed in Oneida Avenue near the end of the public way: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request "Children at Play" signs in Rexhame Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Judy Maple et al request three (3) "Children Playing" signs be posted in Hapgood Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of “Go Slow” children advisory signs in the vicinity of 1 & 19 Patch Reservoir Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of multiple “Go Slow” children advisory signs in Rich St. at Tiverton Parkway: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tracy Spencer request installation of multiple "Go Slow" advisory signs in Saratoga Dr.; recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request to install “Go Slow” Children advisory signs in June St. near Walnut Hill Dr.; recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Margaret Shaughnessy request “Caution Low Overhead Wires” advisory signs be installed at both ends of Progressive St. in the interest of public safety: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of residents of Tyson Rd. request a weight limit restriction be placed on the Tyson Rd. and install “Not a Truck Route” signs at both ends and request continued speed enforcement: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy installation of “Do not Block Intersection” and street line paving in Pleasant St. where it intersects with Dellwood Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of “No Parking from here to corner” signs on Chandler St. where it intersects with Hunthurst Circle.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request “Blind Driveway” and “20 MPH Advisory” signs be put up across from the driveway at 62 Rich St in the vicinity of 61 Rich St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Donna Needham request speed limit signs be installed at the street light on Nutmeg Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request the faded "No Parking" signs on Davidson Rd. starting at 33 Davidson Rd. be replaced as well as the "No Golfing" signs: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Lorraine Laurie request installation of a "No Parking From Here to Corner" sign on Dorchester St. at the property line of 64/66 Dorchester St. to the corner of Providence St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Grandone request the "No Parking" sign at the corner of Plum and Shrewsbury Sts. be removed: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dana Pici request installation of "30 Minute Parking" in front of and on the side of Dana's Barber Shop, 75 West Boylston St., during business hours: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew Haddad request a "No U-Turn" sign be installed at the intersection of Lincoln St. and the driveway of Stop and Shop Plaza: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Sean Dacey request to install a traffic signal or blinking traffic light and traffic island at the intersection of Hamilton St. and Puritan Avenue in the interest of public safety: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Minor request installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Salisbury & Forest Sts. especially during commuter hours: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kathleen Perry request review of timing of the traffic light at North Parkway where it intersects with Lincoln St. so that it will improve the time it takes from changing from red to green: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sean Hill request advanced red light warning signal in Goddard Memorial Dr. for the approaching traffic light at the intersection of Apricot St. and Goddard Memorial Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew Haddad request to extend the delay of the red light on Lincoln St. for cars traveling Lincoln St. at Goldthwaite Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request crosswalks be looked at in Lancaster St. near Dix St. to assist the walk ability for the residents of the Canterbury Towers at 6 Wachusett St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jay Foley request crosswalk be reinstalled in Summer St. at Asylum St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Joe Marrone request parking rates and times be adjusted on the recently installed meters in Faraday St. and Lancaster St. to match the rates and times on older meters in Grove St., which match the needs of the surrounding businesses, which is fifty cents per hour with a maximum of two hour parking.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Harold Boucher request speed calming signs or devices to reduce vehicles dangerously speeding on Olean St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Shippole request City Council review the parking ticket process policy for on-street parking in non-metered areas to establish burden of proof of violation: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Nuovo Restaurant request a commercial loading zone be installed in front of 92 Shrewsbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Malham Hamami request enforcement or solution to the speeding problems on Orient St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Stela Gega McConaghy request installation of a speed calming devices along Millbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Charise Canales, Community Organizer for Worcester Common Ground, request to reverse the one-way direction of Chatham St. so that it goes uphill: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Fernando Morales request Caroline St. be made a one way street from Plantation St. to Grafton St. so that the traffic flows from Plantation St. westerly: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Shanelle Chavis request installation of resident permit parking in Stockton St. from Vernon St. to Fairbanks St. twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Catherine DeCaire request installation of a "trip" traffic signal in Goddard Memorial Dr. at Beatrice Dr.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the Petition of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney request Standing Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs meet to discuss plans regarding the World War I Monument and Memorial Garden in the Tatnuck Square neighborhood: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Amending Chapter Seven Section Sixteen Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 Relative To Water Rates Use Charges (FY 2016) Amending Chapter Five Section Twenty-Six Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 Relative To Sewer User Charge (FY 2016)

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for Stop Sign Stopping Northbound Traffic on Winifred Avenue at Ellis Drive

Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide for Resident Permit Parking on Both Sides of Chicopee Street from 50 Glendale Street to 919’ Traveling North

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Rescind Handicap Parking in front of 125 Perry Avenue

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in Front of 178 Vernon Street

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking Opposite of 11 Glenwood Street

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking Opposite of 16 Oread Place

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Reduce No Parking Anytime Zone on Wellington Street to 40’ from Corner

Amending Section 43 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Change Winter Parking Ban on Berkeley Street from Even Side to odd side

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of the Administration’s efforts to negotiate the maximum hiring of local residents in Tax Increment Financing agreements and other tools used to attract business and to expand our tax base. (Tabled - O'Brien September 13, 2011)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Out of State Residents Working on Local Projects and Not Meeting the State's Health Care Mandates. (Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien August 14, 2012 and Tabled - Lukes September 4, 2012)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to parking meters at Rockwood Field. (Tabled Under Privilege - Eddy December 10, 2013 and Tabled December 17, 2013)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request City Manager request the School Department share in the cost for providing police services during the presidential visit. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes June 17, 2014 and Tabled July 22, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties in areas surrounding Holy Cross, Clark University, Becker College and WPI that are listed as having true four-bedroom units. (Tabled - Bergman August 19, 2014)

PETITION of Frank Kartheiser et al on behalf of the Worcester Community-Labor Coalition request City Council hold public hearings starting in October on charter change and that at the conclusion of the hearings the Council takes a vote on holding an election to let the voters decide Worcester's future form of government. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 19, 2014 and Tabled - Petty September 16, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommending approval of Legislation to Impose a Fine on Motorists that Damage a Bridge that is marked with a Height Restriction. (Tabled - Bergman December 2, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Brittan Square Parking Lot. (Tabled - Palmieri January 7, 2015 and January 13, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager provide information from the City Solicitor as to what steps are available to enforce breaches of the Services Agreement with Laz Parking Limited, LLC in regards to City owned parking garages, specifically the Federal Plaza Parking Garage. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Tony Economou and Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager provide information from the City Assessor, Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor as to the assessed real property values of all City owned parking garages, the amount of debt, if any, the anticipated repairs and/or capital improvements costs for fiscal year(s) 2015/2016 and the existing lease commitments/terms for spaces in these garages. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

Motion Rivera @ #11a & 11b CC – Request City Manager provide to City Council the timetable for installation of surveillance cameras at the corner of Hudson St. and Townsend St.

Motion Economou @ #11e & 11f CC – Request City Manager report how many if any public shade trees will be planted in Arbutus Rd.

Motion Petty @ #11e & 11f CC – Request City Manager have construction of street and sidewalks on Arbutus Rd. stopped if feasible and review the plans to see if adjustments can be made for planting of shade trees.

Motion Lukes @ #11e & 11f CC – Request City Manager ensure abutters where trees are being taken down receive public notice similar to street sweeping as well as posting on the website.

Motion Toomey @ #11e & 11f CC – Request City Manager consider adding to the city web site information regarding shade trees such as frequently asked questions, information regarding how to water and care for a tree and notifications of where trees are to be removed. Further, request City Manager to forward these suggested changes to the Standing Committee on Public Works to review. (Toomey)

Motion Economou @ #11e & 11f CC – Request City Manager report if ADA regulations have changed regarding the width of a sidewalk; and further, report what is involved if a sidewalk was installed on an abutters property for the purpose of accommodating a shade tree.

Motion Petty – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager meet with NStar regarding the cleanup of the proposed WRTA garage site; and further, request the City Manager brief City Council as to what is in the agreement who is responsible for the cost of the cleanup and what are NStar's obligations.

Motion Petty – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning legislation regarding injured on duty benefits for the animal control officer.

Motion Toomey- Suspension of Rules - As Chair of the Public Works Committee, request the City Council suspend its rules and allow a report of the Public Works Committee and the Communication of the City Manager recommending to discontinue a portion of the former Millbury Street location and a portion of Dryden Access Road, to convey three parcels of land to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and to adopt a public layout of a portion of Dryden Access Way be included on the City Council’s June 23, 2015 agenda. This was item # 9.4A on the May 26, 2015 agenda.

Motion Petty- Suspension of Rules - Request City Council to suspend its rules and allow a report of the Economic Development Committee and the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of Resolutions relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Designation for 150 Blackstone River Rd. be included on the City Council’s June 23, 2015 agenda. This was item # 9.4B on the May 26, 2015 agenda.

Motion Toomey – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request the City Solicitor provide a legal opinion regarding the ability/legality of the city of Worcester putting cement bollards in residential areas in place of guardrails; further, request City Manager provide any federal and/or state language pertaining to the subject.

Motion Russell – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager review and reconsider the policy for requiring the bathroom facilities at baseball fields be maintained by the Little Leagues so that the city would take on the responsibility as it pertains to drainage; this type of repair is beyond the abilities of the leagues.

Motion Bergman – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager report to City Council whether or not the email policy allows for the filtering out of unrelated city matters/events that border on harassment.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager have the appropriate staff mow grass area adjacent to West Boylston Dr. from Merrill Rd. to Stowell Ave. and have the litter picked up.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Nancy Gianchiglia request stop lines be painted at the stop signs on Summerhill Ave. at Leeds St.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules – Request the Assistant Commission of Parks and Recreation have the trees trimmed back so that the signs on Summerhill Ave. at Leeds St. are visible. (Economou)

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Kevin Wilder request sidewalk repair at 45 Bay State Rd.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Richard Hart request an ornamental tree be planted in front of 23 Summerhill Ave. in the cities right of way.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Diane Krikorian request the deteriorating trees in front of 96 & 97 Uncatena Ave. be removed and replace with new trees.

Motion Economou – Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager have the property review team take care of the grass and provide rodent control at 61 Barry Rd.; this property is vacant and is a nuisance to the neighborhood.

Motion Economou and Rosen – Suspension of Rules - In light of recent break-ins, Request the Police Chief convene a neighborhood meeting at Flagg St. School to update residents as to the status of those break-ins and thefts in the Salisbury St./Flagg St. area.