CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:00 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:25 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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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 October 20, 2015.

Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a gas main location in: MAIN STREET Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a gas main location in: MAIN STREET

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:

1. Virginia Ryan, Worcester resident
2. Rev. John Griffin, Worcester resident
3. John Holland, Worcester resident
4. John Provost, Worcester resident
5. David Corrigan, Worcester resident
6. Evan Corrigan, Worcester resident
7. Idalla Hazard, Worcester resident
8. Colin Novick, Worcester resident
9. Daniel Serna, Worcester resident
10. Jo Hart, Worcester resident

Councilor Sarai Rivera request to install Neighborhood Crime Watch signs in the area of Hollis and Gardner Sts.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of flood lighting in the rear of the Peace Park at the corner of Pleasant and Winslow Sts.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of surveillance cameras in the Peace Park located at the corner of Pleasant and Wilson Sts. in an effort to curb vandalism to trees.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of signage at the Peace Park located at the corner of Pleasant and Winslow Sts. informing the public that cameras have the park under surveillance.

Casey McHugh request update of payment options at Shrewsbury St. parking lot for Union Station to be able to accept payment through a flexible spending account and to accept payment through a smart phone application.

Mahmoud Soheili Arshadi request to make public Soheili Circle.

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI request to relocate an obstructive existing street light pole closer to the curb on Institute Rd. so it is the same distance to the curb as at all other locations, along the wrought iron fence at Alumni Field.

Bridget & James Marshall request abatement of street betterment assessment #25393 in the amount of $18,714.81 for Stearns St.

Carmela Szklarz request abatement of street betterment assessment #25412 in the amount of $8,402.14 for McRae Court.

Eleanor Cross request abatement of street betterment assessment #25404 in the amount of $22,139.32 in the name of Linda Baker for Sierra St.

David & Eileen Martin request abatement of street betterment assessment #25399 in the amount of $10,217.60 for Stearns St.

Councilor Gary Rosen request the area of Mill St. currently experiencing infrastructure work be restored with a long patch or traditional resurfacing no later than the Spring of 2016.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Dimitrios Ptohos request sidewalk repair in front of 23 Vesper St.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Marcia Ulm request sidewalk resurfacing on the Senior Center side of Spurr St.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Marcia Ulm request sidewalk resurfacing on the Senior Center side of Vernon St.

Stephen Madaus, Attorney for Becker College request installation of two handicap parking spaces on the Roxbury St. side of 80 William St.

Iris Estrada request installation of handicap parking space in front of 7 Irene St.

Aida DeDios request handicap parking space in front of 259 Tacoma St. be removed.

Aida De Dios request installation of handicap parking space in front of 111 Country Club Blvd. #303.

Casey McHugh request traffic control measures (traffic light and/or painted lane lines) be installed for entering and exiting the Shrewsbury St. parking lot for Union Station.

John Paul Stevens request installation of resident permit parking from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on the odd numbered side of Pleasant St. from 33 to 47 Pleasant St.

Nestor & Thoma Xhupi request installation of 15 minute parking signs on the Merrick St. side of 325 Pleasant St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request crosswalk in Lancaster St. where it intersects with Dix St. and Linden St. be repainted.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request bus stop in front of 1 Lancaster St. be moved to the corner of Linden & Dix Street.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Paul Foley request installation of a stop sign at the base of Blair St. at High Ridge Rd.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Paul Foley request installation of a "No Left Turn between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM" prohibition in Moreland St. southbound at the approach to High Ridge Rd.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Kathryn and Denis Kennedy request installation of a crosswalk in Pleasant St. connecting Lenox St. and South Lenox St.

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to rescind the left turn prohibition in Salisbury St. inbound at Grove St. and to allow a left turn at this location by installing a green arrow in the existing traffic signal. (see attached map).

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to rescind the left turn prohibition in Salisbury St. inbound at Lancaster St. and to allow a left turn at this location by installing a green arrow in the existing traffic signal. (see attached map).

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to remove two parking meters and spaces in the east side of Lancaster St. near the intersection of Faraday St. to increase sightlines for motorists and pedestrians. (see attached map).

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install a button-activated solar-powered crossing signal in Salisbury St. at the private driveway formerly named West St. (see attached)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install a button-activated solar-powered crossing signal in Salisbury St. at Boynton St. (see attached map)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install a button-activated solar-powered crossing signal in Institute Rd. between Einhorn Rd. and Trowbridge Rd. (see attached map)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install solar-powered strobe Stop Signs facing eastbound and westbound traffic in Institute Rd. at Dean St., at Boynton St. and at West St. (see attached map)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install two handicap parking spaces in the north side of Institute Rd. on either side of the crosswalk nearest to Morgan Hall, 100 Institute Rd. (see attached map)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install a new crosswalk in Salisbury St. at the driveway entrance to the WPI parking garage and correlating handicap accessible ramp in the curb on the north side of Salisbury St. both located between John Wing Rd. and First Baptist Church. (see attached map)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to remove one parking meter and parking space nearest to the existing crosswalk in front of 10 Faraday St. (see attached map)

Alfredo DiMauro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at WPI, request to install "No Parking" areas or "Crosshatching Areas" 25 feet either side of select crosswalks in Salisbury St., Institute Rd., Boynton St., Dean St., Lancaster St. and Prescott St. within and/or adjacent to the WPI campus.

William S. Coleman III request City Council have Election Commission look at the possibility of software that would allow Worcester voters to vote by proportional representation as does Cambridge, Mass.

William S. Coleman III request City Council have City Manager make his state of the City address 2016 a citywide event, welcoming the public to this address.

William S. Coleman III request City Council hold a town meeting with residents to discuss future goals for the City of Worcester and inviting community residents, non profits, businesses and educational institutions to share their ideas.

Rev. John Griffin requests to speak at the November 10, 2015 City Council meeting regarding recognizing Andrew Haswell Green each October 6th.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Sean Lauziere to the Human Rights Commission.

Recommend the appointment of Henry Fields to the Conservation Commission.

Recommend the appointments of Maureen Carlos, Patrick Hare, Greta Kenney, Aivi Nguyen, Kathleen Rentsch, Lily Vandyk and Florette Willis to the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the activity in the Union Hill Area and work that has been undertaken during this construction season.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the Lincoln Street Phase II Transportation Improvement Project (TIP).

Recommend adoption of an Order of Taking and Easement Agreements relative to Nelson Place School.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Main Street Transportation Improvement Project (TIP),

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the Shore Drive Transportation Improvement Project.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the feasibility of the City collecting trash and recyclables in townhouse and condominium developments that are on a street grid.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the City's communications system.

Recommend adoption of an Ordinance to amend the ordinance concerning the distribution and use of tobacco products.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a presentation on Worcester's response to the opiate epidemic.

Recommend adoption of an Order to authorize a lease amendment for a tenant at the Worcester Senior Center.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Women's Needs Survey.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on progress made since the summer dialogues on race.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Refugee Resettlement Consultation Process.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2016 Tax Classification.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Loan Order for the DCU Center Special District Improvement Fund.

Recommend that Five Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Two Dollars And No Cents ($504,522.00) be transferred from Account #91C780D, Police Capital Equipment, to Account #25C701, Police Equipment, when and as received.

Recommend that One Hundred Forty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars And Nine Cents ($146,728.09) be transferred from Account #91C780F, Technical Service Capital Equipment, to Account #68C701, DPSD Capital Equipment, when and as received.

Recommend that Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars And No Cents ($5,280.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C731A, Water Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C703, Water Capital Equipment, when and as received, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this equipment.

Recommend that Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,250,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7111A, Building Rehabilitation City & Schools, and be appropriated to Account #04C754, Citywide/Schools Energy Improvements, to fund current and anticipated expenses associated with citywide energy improvements.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7150A, Dam Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C707, Dam Safety, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7393B, Sewer/Interceptor, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C751, Sewers/Interceptor Inspection, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Recommend that Forty Four Thousand Thirty Dollars And Twenty Three Cents ($44,030.23) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7353C, Generator Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C707, Sewers - Generator Rehab., to allow for payment of anticipated obligations.

Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C724B, Traffic Signal Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #40C704, Traffic Signals, to allow for the purchase and payment of anticipated new equipment.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Dollars And No Cents ($213,820.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C734A, Sewer Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C704, Sewer Capital Equipment, when and as received, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this equipment.

Recommend that One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars And Sixty Five Cents ($112,999.65) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C780C, Parks Capital Equipment, when and as received, to Parks Account # 72C701, Parks Equipment, to allow for the purchase and future payment of approved FY16 Capital Equipment.

Recommend that Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($4,100.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C731A, Water Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C703, Water Capital Equipment, when and as received, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this equipment.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file and accept a grant application for up to Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00) through the TD Bank Green Streets program at the Arbor Day Foundation.

Recommend that Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty One Dollars And No Cents ($16,761.00) be transferred from Account #04T803, OPEB Trust Reserve, and be appropriated to Account #663-96000, Health Insurance, to provide funding for Fiscal Year 2016 first quarter health insurance expenses for Airport retirees, per the request of Thomas F. Zidelis, Chief Financial Officer.

Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,000.00) be transferred from Account #14SSFD41, CDBG Finance Salary & Fringe, and be appropriated to various CDBG Admin accounts, to provide funding for operational expenses through June 30, 2016.

I respectfully recommend that Twenty One Dollars and No Cents ($21.00) be authorized from Account #043-92408, Office of Economic Development, for the payment of a prior year invoice.

Transmitting unaudited financial reports on the budgetary basis for results of operations in Fiscal Year 2015 for the General and Enterprise Funds (Schedules A through B-3). Also attached are summaries of the activities in the Special Revenue, Capital Project, Debt Service and Trust Funds (Schedules C-1 through C-5).

Request City Manager report to Council concerning what responsibility and authority the city has, and what penalties we can use to require owners of buildings and vacant lots to keep those properties safe, secure, free of overgrowth, litter, dumping, sharps, rodents and homeless encampments, among others. (Rosen)

In the ongoing effort to keep our commercial corridors cleaner and more vibrant, request City Manager propose a comprehensive program to purchase a sufficient number of "smart" solar-powered Big Belly trash receptacles with recycling units installed. The cost of purchase and regular emptying of these modern receptacles, which can send Department of Public Works & Parks a text message when full, could be reduced through sponsorships, with appropriate advertising signage, by local businesses. (Rosen)

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to work in cooperation with neighborhood residents, groups and stakeholders, to propose, plan and conduct a comprehensive data-driven traffic and parking study for the Worcester State University and Chandler Magnet School neighborhood. (Rosen)

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks devise and install a secure locking mechanism on the dam at the spill way for the control of the water level on Indian Lake. (Economou)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a thorough accounting of the cost of adding the driving range at Green Hill Park Golf Course: Will it generate enough income to recoup the cost of the range in a fair amount of time and will it generate enough income to cover the deficit the course now generates? (Economou)

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks inspect and report regarding the concerns of residents of Arbutus Road relative to the grading of asphalt at curb/driveway cutouts and the widths of sidewalks. (Bergman, Economou)

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks report concerning the feasibility of using technology to relay to City residents the timing of snowplowing routes to avoid getting “plowed in”. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to provide City Council with a legal opinion as to authority for any councilor(s) to request items held in committee to be brought forward and whether or not (Worcester Home Rule Charter: Section 2-6 (c)(ii) (Exercise of Powers; Quorum) is/are applicable. (Bergman)

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: DREXEL STREET

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: FREEMAN STREET

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: WENDOVER ROAD

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Works Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the discontinuance and abandonment of a portion of Franklin St.: recommend to accept recommendation of the Planning Board and adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Attorney Donald J. O'Neil on behalf of Houston Brothers, LLC request to abandon and release water and sewer easements retained by the City at the time of abandonment of Fulton St. by Decree signed July 9, 1976 in that portion of the former Fulton St. running east from Summer St. to State Layout #4668 that locates the westerly taking line for the Worcester Expressway I-290: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Margaret LaComfora request abatement of street betterment assessment #25124 in the amount of $11,211.35 for Tyson Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $5,069.48.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of the Willows at Worcester request West Chester St. from 101 Barry Rd. to Barry Rd. Extension be converted from a private to public road, in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of William O’Connell request sidewalk replacement in front of 41 Marland Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request sidewalk repair in front of 240 Salisbury St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael O'Mara request sidewalk repair in front of 118 Hamilton St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cynthia LeBlanc request sidewalk repair in front of 5 Birch Hill Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary Reyes Colon & Laurian Banciulescu request sidewalk repair in front of 66-68 Chatham St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Felix Burgos request sidewalk repair in front of 9 Winslow St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Cynthia Card request Southview Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Quinsigamond Village Bike Spur: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2015 Pavement Markings Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Cambridge Street - Low Bridge/Over-height Vehicles Warning Devices: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of May 2015: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of June 2015: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending July 31, 2015: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request sidewalk repair in front of 474 Salisbury St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pamela Wells request sidewalk repair in front of 485 Hamilton St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Patricia Wassel request curb repair in front of 189 and 191 St. Nicholas Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request the street in front of the wheel chair ramp at the corner of Westview Rd. and Chamberlain Parkway be patched and that the granite curb next to the aforementioned ramp be reset: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

ORDER - That City Council, at its meeting on October 27, 2015, suspend its rules to include on the November 10, 2015 council agenda, as a reasonably anticipated item, a Report from the Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee regarding the City Manager’s recommendation for approval of a proposed amendment to the Conservation Restriction at Green Hill Park, item #8.8C on the City Council agenda for October 13, 2015. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending approval of a proposed amendment to the Conservation Restriction at Green Hill Park: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

COMMUNICATION of the City Auditor transmitting communication regarding an audit of the administration of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund (PWTF) grant for all eleven organizations receiving funds. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes October 27, 2015)

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)

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. (Tabled - Gaffney June 16, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager inform City Council as to whether he and other representatives from the city intend to meet with the owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox to see if they have any interest in relocating to Worcester. (Tabled - Gaffney September 29, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the status of the Home Rule Petition draft to aid Joseph Tortorelli as a result of errors made by the city of Worcester in applying tax payments. (Tabled - Bergman September 29, 2015)

Motion Rushton @ #14a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of capital improvements made to all city parks including costs and funding sources. Further, request the City Manager provide City Council with the cost of the road leading to the Clubhouse at the Green Hill Golf Course which was funded within the budget for Green Hill Park Golf Course.

Motion Petty @ #14a CC – Request City Manager provide to City Council copies of all loan orders approved for improvements to the Green Hill Golf Course.

RESOLUTION by Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - That the City Council does hereby support and is in favor of the city’s efforts to address the opiate epidemic as encompassed with the presentation (see attached) brought before City Council by the Department of Public Health and the Health Board.

Motion Gaffney @ #10.17A CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with previously requested data for the last ten years concerning HIV and Hepatitis cases resulting from the use of contaminated needles reported in Worcester.

Motion Bergman @ #10.17A CM - Request City Manager provide data as to whether or not having a needle exchange program increases the opportunity for people to become addictive.

RESOLUTION by Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - That the City Council does hereby urge the Governor, any Federal and State Officials and the MMS/AMA to pursue the prohibition of the advertisement of certain opiates/prescription drugs to consumers/patients.

Motion Toomey @ #10.17A CM - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Health to include educating administrators of school athletic programs opioid abuse prevention as it relates to dance and sport injuries.

Motion Bergman @ #10.17A CM - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to provide an opinion as to whether or not Councilor Lukes’s Resolution (item #17f ) meets the threshold for Council’s consideration in accordance to the Rules of City Council.

Motion Economou @ #10.6A CM - Request City Manager forward to the Lincoln Street area businesses a copy of the City Manager’s Communication relative to an update of the Lincoln Street Phase II Transportation Improvement Project (TIP).

Motion Economou @ #10.6A CM - Request City Manager consider allowing for collection of trash & recyclables from condo/townhome style properties as a pilot program for a year to see how it works out and how it effects the cost relative to trash collection. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a list of condo/townhome communities and how are the classified.

Motion Russell @ 10.13A CM - That the proposed ordinance relative to the distribution and use of tobacco products be amended by adding “except in an area for smoking designated by the medical facility”.