City of Worcester Council Journal for 12/15/2015

CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:05 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:20 P.M.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty		www.worcesterma.gov	City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. City Auditor Robert V. Stearns
Councilors
Morris A. Bergman	Tony Economou
Michael T. Gaffney	Konstantina B. Lukes
Philip P. Palmieri	Sarai Rivera		City Clerk David J. Rushford
Gary Rosen	Frederick C. Rushton
George J. Russell	Kathleen M. Toomey


City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGAL SINGERS

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as Chair except for Councilors Lukes, Rivera and Toomey. Councilor Lukes arrived at 7:06 P.M. and Councilor Toomey arrived at 7:10 P.M.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES



4a.	Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 1, 2015.	Attachments
	Order adopted

HEARING & ORDER



5a.	Hearing: VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a conduit location in: PLANTATION ST./DELL AVE. Granting permission to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a conduit location in: PLANTATION ST./DELL AVE.	Attachments
	Hearing Held & Order adopted

ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST



	6a.	Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers: 1. John Provost, Worcester resident 2 Susan Serpa, Worcester resident 3. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident 5. Jo Hart, Worcester resident




	6b.	Mayor Petty and each of the Councilors said a few words to their departing colleagues Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton since this was their final City Council meeting. Councilor Rushton's wife Lynn and their two sons Rick and Liam were in attendence; also, Councilor Palmieri's daughter Alexandra, Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. and Worcester resident John Brissette were present and spoke. Councilors Palmieri and Rushton were presented with a Monogrammed Chair for their years of service.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

PETITIONS



8a.	Michelle Ortiz request removal of permanent winter parking ban for Abington St. from Stafford St. to Grand View Ave.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



8b.	Damaris Garcia on behalf of Dianne Garcia Ramos request installation of handicap parking space on the Blake St. side of 35 Fox St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



8c.	Kerry Mawgaw, on behalf of Moreland Hills Condominiums, request installation of "No Parking" signs, by owner, on the odd numbered side of Camelot Dr., Merlin Ct. and Tristan Ct.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



8d.	Sean Quinlivan request removal of "No Parking Here to Corner" sign in Blackstone River Rd. just north of Whipple St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



8e.	Thomas D. Warren request installation of "No Parking" signs in front of 1025 Millbury St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



8f.	David H. Smith, CEO and Treasurer of Washburn-Garfield Corporation, request parking not be allowed across from the north entrance of 100 Prescott St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



8g.	William S. Coleman, III request City Council have City Administration remind all senior citizens of emergency services available to them during the upcoming winter.	Attachments
	Petitioner spoke - Placed on file



8h.	William S. Coleman, III request City Council have City Administration develop a City of Worcester criminal status app that gives a one month back update of crimes in our City; committed, solved, cold cases.	Attachments
	Petitioner spoke - Referred to City Manager



8i.	William S. Coleman, III request City Council present a year in review of goals that were accomplished for the City of Worcester in 2015, including their proudest moments as Councilors that they witnessed.	Attachments
	Petitioner spoke - Placed on file



8j.	Richard Aucoin and Susan Serpa request City Council accept the attached Resolution requesting to amend the City Councilors oath of office.	Attachments
	Petitioner spoke - Placed on file

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER


	9.1	APPOINTMENTS Non-City Council Confirmation


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointments of Hansani Archibald and Jose Castillo to the Worcester Arts Council.	Attachments
	Placed on file


	9.2	APPOINTMENTS City Council Confirmation


	9.3	DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES


	9.4	EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


A.	Recommend adoption of amendment to zoning ordinance map extending the BG-6.0 Zoning District to fully encompass the Worcester Auditorium and former Worcester County Courthouse parcels.	Attachments
	Referred to Planning Board


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the relocation of Worcester�s Workforce Central Career Center and the Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board.	Attachments
	Placed on file


C.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the Cultural Development Report update.	Attachments
	Referred to Economic Development Committee


D.	Recommend adoption of an order to execute a deed transfer of real property at 33 Southgate Street.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


E.	Transmitting informational communication regarding the City's Tax Increment Financing Policy.	Attachments
	Recommitted to the City Manager


F.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to designate 33 and 57 Southgate Street as a Certified Project and approve a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the property.	Attachments
	Referred to Economic Development Committee


	9.5	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Administration Division


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a preliminary report on the Emerald Ash Borer.	Attachments
	Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the reconstruction of driveway transitions on Arbutus Road and Purchase Street.	Attachments
	Placed on file


	9.6	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Engineering and Architectural Services Division


	9.7	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Operations Division


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of October 2015.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee


	9.8	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Parks Division


	9.9	FIRE DEPARTMENT


	9.10	POLICE DEPARTMENT


	9.11	DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS


	9.12	LICENSE COMMISSION


	9.13	LAW DEPARTMENT


	9.14	DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Administration


	9.15	DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Building and Zoning Division


	9.16	DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Housing and Health Inspections Division


	9.17	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health


	9.18	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Elder Affairs


	9.19	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Human Rights and Disabilities


	9.20	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Veterans Services


	9.21	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Youth Services


	9.22	WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY


	9.23	EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Election Commission Division


	9.24	PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT


	9.25	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Assessing Division


	9.26	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Budget Office Division


	9.27	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Energy and Asset Management


	9.28	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Purchasing Division


	9.29	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Technical Services Division


	9.30	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Treasury and Collections Division


	9.31	FINANCE ITEMS Capital Transfers


A.	Recommend that Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($40,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7843P, Tree Planting, and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70218, Tree Plantings, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


B.	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)Recommend that Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($5,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784, Park Improvements - Bell Hill, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70247, Bell Hill, to allow for payments for upgrades to the basketball courts at Bell Hill.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


C.	Recommend that Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($40,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7841B, Bennett Field ($20,000.00) and Loan Account #91C784, Park Improvements - Bennett Field ($20,000.00), and appropriate to Parks Account #72C70222, Bennett Field to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations relating to the retaining wall design for Bennett Field.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


D.	Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($180,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C775B, Parks - Building Rehabilitation and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70229, Coes Pond, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations for the Toilet and Maintenance Building project.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


E.	Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7842G, Indian Hill, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70210, Indian Hill, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations for site improvements at Indian Hill to include a new basketball court, parking and lighting.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


F.	Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C711C, Parks Building Rehab, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70211, Lake Park, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations for building improvements to include re-roofing of the building at Lake Park.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


G.	Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7844, Park Improvements - Worcester Common, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C706, Worcester Common, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations for the World War II Memorial on Worcester Common.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


H.	Recommend that Twenty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($24,950.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C780A, Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment, when and as received, to allow for the purchase and future payment of this surveying equipment.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


I.	Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($15,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7413G, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C774, Providence/Winthrop/Heywood Streets, to allow for the payment of current and future engineering service obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


J.	Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745A, Sewer/Interceptor, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C751, Sewer/Interceptor Inspection, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


K.	Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C744B, Parking Garage Improvements, and be appropriated to DPW Account #46C707, Parking Garages - Improvements, to allow for payment of current and anticipated obligations associated with minor garage repairs.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


L.	Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741C, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C768, Private Street Conversion, to provide funds for current and future expenditures.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


M.	Recommend that Three Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($325,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7414B, Street Construction/Sidewalks, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C797, Sidewalks, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


N.	Recommend that Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($650,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7414B, Street Resurfacing, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C741, Street Resurfacing, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


O.	Recommend that Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($230,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7133B, Filtration Plant Modifications, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C768, Water Filtration Plant, to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations associated with the Water Filtration Plant.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


P.	Recommend that Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($935,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C713A, Water Mains, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C721, Water Mains, to allow for the payments of current and future obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


Q.	Recommend that One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($125,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7393A, Sewer Drainage, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C761, Surface Drainage, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


R.	Recommend that Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($700,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745B, Sewer Reconstruction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C744, Sewer Reconstruction, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations associated with sewer work being performed throughout the city.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


S.	Recommend that One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745B, Trunk Sewers/Interceptors, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C752, Cambridge Street Sewer, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations associated with this sewer project.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


T.	Recommend that Ninety Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($90,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7112A, and be appropriated to Account #41C704, Building Rehabilitation, to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations for these much needed building repairs.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


U.	Recommend that One Million Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Five Dollars And Twenty Five Cents ($1,048,355.25) be transferred as recommended so as to provide sufficient funding for the Off-Street Program for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


V.	Recommend that Fourteen Thousand Forty Dollars And No Cents ($14,040.00) 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.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


W.	Recommend that Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Three Dollars And Twelve Cents ($13,433.12) be transferred from Account #260-91000, Fire Personal Services, to Account #260101-93301, Fire Capital Outlay.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


X.	Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C784AV, Shale Street, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70246, Shale Street, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations for the site and playground improvements.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


Y.	Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7843K, Shore Park, and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C784, Parks - Shore, and the total One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70203 - Shore Park, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations for the Design Services for the Toilet Room and Storage Building at Shore Park.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


Z.	Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # # 91C775B, Parks � Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C707, Green Hill Park, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations to the Green Hill Park Pavilion improvements.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


	9.32	FINANCE ITEMS Grants and Donations


A.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) from the estate of Martha Doran to the Worcester Public Library.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


B.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of approximately One Hundred and Fifty (150) �Little Blue Truck�s Christmas� books with an in-kind value of One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($1,321.50), generously donated by Worcester: A City That Reads, for the Annual Festival of Lights.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)


	9.33	FINANCE ITEMS Operational Transfers


A.	Recommend that Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($370,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-08, Reserve for Appropriation on Loans, to Account #660-92000, Treasurer's Office Ordinary Maintenance.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Rivera absent)


B.	I respectfully recommend that Twenty Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Five Dollars And Seven Cents ($22,425.07) be transferred as recommended and appropriated to account #900-92000, City Manager's Contingency, as surplus from the certifying of signatures for initiative petitions for the 2016 election and the recount of ballots for the November 3, 2015 municipal election.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Rivera absent)


C.	Recommend adoption of an order to enter into a lease agreement not to exceed $24,000.00 from Account # 270 � 92000, Communications Ordinary Maintenance with a privately owned parcel currently utilized for other communications facilities at 442 Southwest Cutoff.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Rivera absent)


	9.34	FINANCE ITEMS Prior Year


	9.35	FINANCE Loan Orders


	9.36	MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS

10.

COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY AUDITOR



10a.	Transmitting communication relative to methodology of when and how an audit should be conducted and how often.	Attachments
	Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

11.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS



11a.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with statistics for arrests that occurred in the Murray Ave., Preston Ave., and Piedmont St. neighborhood from 2013 to 2014.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11b.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with statistics for deaths occurring in the City from 2013 to 2014, which would be sorted by type of death as well as location.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11c.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the availability of crime statistics on a quarterly basis.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11d.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report regarding the process in which crime statistics may be announced publicly before the end of December.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11e.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief consider adding an additional canine to the Worcester Police Department specific to drug sniffing	Attachments
	Order adopted



11f.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager look into strategies for having more residents opt into the City�s Telephone Emergency Notification System, including but not limited to providing the form in the Water and Sewer Tax Bills and having the form available at neighborhood meetings.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11g.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager explore the best practices of other communities for getting their residents to opt into their Telephone Emergency Notification Systems.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11h.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning any information on pending legislation before Massachusetts State Legislature regarding the possibility of imposing residency restrictions on level 2 and 3 sex offenders.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11i.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an update as to legal remedies available to the License Commission when the holder and/or manager of a lodging house license is not in compliance.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11j.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with information regarding other municipalities in Massachusetts updating legislation banning the sale of synthetic marijuana.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11k.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding what will be the cost for upgrading the existing city street light infrastructure with LED lighting as well as the cost for installing new LED street lights recommended by the Committee on Public Service and Transportation at its meeting on December 8, 2015.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11l.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager initiate an investigation to determine the ownership of the existing outside light at the park area adjacent to 18 Newbury St. and report this information to City Council.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11m.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide to City Council the pedestrian and vehicle accident reports that have occurred under the railroad bridge on Southbridge St. near Jackson St.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11n.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager, when the finalizing the design of the Streetscape Plan for downtown, consider the relocation of the street light pole #49 in vicinity of 415 Main St.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11o.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager consider the concept of having bus companies providing transportation to New York City to stop in Worcester.	Attachments
	Order adopted



11p.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to whether there are any documented cases where Smart Meters have caused fire, as well as any cases where electric meters have caused fires.	Attachments
	Order adopted

12.

ORDERS



12a.	Request City Manager report on what methods are being implemented regarding increased security at Hope Cemetery. (Lukes)	Attachments
	Order adopted

13.

RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE



13a.	#8.23A June 9, 2015 Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an estimated assessor's tax recap using the proposed FY16 tax levy with current real estate assessed values and actual FY15 assessed values.	Attachments
	No action taken



13b.	#8.28A June 9, 2015 Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) rating.	Attachments
	No action taken



13c.	#9.24A June 23, 2015 Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the FY16 Capital Improvement Plan.	Attachments
	No action taken



13d.	#11a CC November 10, 2015 Communication of the City Auditor 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).	Attachments
	No action taken

14.

COMMUNICATIONS



14a.	Mayor Joseph M. Petty transmitting the enclosed Draft City Council Meeting Schedule for calendar 2016.	Attachments
	Approved



14b.	Joseph Connarton, Executive Director of PERAC, transmitting communication relative to the amount required to be appropriated to the city's retirement system for Fiscal Year 2017 which commences July 1, 2016.	Attachments
	Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

15.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD



15a.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of William Sylvester and Paul Towler request the BG-2 zone be extended to include the entire parcel at 1023 Main St., the American Legion Main South Post 341.	Attachments
	Referred to Economic Development Committee

16.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PART I



16a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Harvard University School of Design's Executive Education Program and the Worcester Design Study of the Vacant Wyman Gordon Property: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the DCU Center Special District Improvement Fund: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to City's HOME Affordable Housing Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on Financing for Publicly Supported Housing: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an Invite to a National Small Business Week Event: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Workforce of the CitySquare Development Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Destination Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Annual Federal Entitlement Programs: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Energy - Residential Rebate Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to public outreach efforts for the Worcester Energy - Residential Rebate Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Small Business Financial Assistance Programs: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development and Business Attraction/Marketing Efforts: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting communication recommending Adoption of the Attached Resolutions to File an Application to Designate 15 Coppage Drive as a Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area and a Certified Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting communication relative to City of Worcester's Public Art Initiatives: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16o.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to 5 May St.: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16p.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Private Purchase of 371 and 379 Main Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16q.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a New Partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute for the Reuse of the Former Boys and Girls Club at Lincoln Square: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16r.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and requests for applications deadlines: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16s.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the status of #5 May Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16t.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Status of the Implementation of the City of Worcester's Energy Services Company (ESCo) Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16u.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Hotel Availability in the City: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16v.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding the 2012 Economic Development Year in Review: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16w.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Request for Proposals for the Property Located at 5 May Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16x.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16y.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the WOO Card Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



16z.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Biotechnology Market Update: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted

17.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PART II



17a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Proposed Prescott Street Hotel: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Smart Grid (Smart Energy Solutions) Deployment Update Presentation: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Recent Supreme Judicial Court Decision in the Case of City of Worcester v. College Hill Properties, et al.: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an Update of the Smart Grid Deployment: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a Report on Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the property located at 5 May Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a Foreclosure Mediation Process: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a plan that includes input from Community Partners to Cope with the Proposed Changes at the Worcester District Office of Transitional Assistance: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Report from Economic Development Relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Foreclosure Complaints and Foreclosure Deeds: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Additional Funding for CitySquare from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Additional Financial and Budgetary information to Illustrate the Costs Associated with the CitySquare Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the 2014 Destination Worcester Strategic Plan, as submitted by Troy Siebels, Chair of Destination Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding the City of Worcester 2013 Economic Development Year in Review: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17o.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Buy Worcester Now Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17p.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Creation of a Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP): recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17q.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Communication Relative to the Implementation Process of the Foreclosure Mediation Ordinance: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17r.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Regarding the Granting of Liquor Licenses in the City: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17s.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update on the Philadelphia Tax Abatement Plan and the City�s Efforts to Incorporate Elements of the Plan into Worcester�s Economic Development Strategies: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17t.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Regarding an Update on the South Worcester Industrial Park: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17u.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Status of the Worcester Energy Residential Rebate Pilot Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17v.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Utilization of the Parking Lot at the Worcester Public Library by Library Patrons: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17w.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Activities of Destination Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17x.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Acquisition of the Former Worcester County Courthouse: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17y.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Status of the City's Climate Action Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



17z.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Small Business Programs and Services Offered by the Executive Office of Economic Development: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted

18.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PART III



18a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Status of the Worcester Energy Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Workforce Central Career Center - Worcester Community Outreach Summary: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Downtown/Theatre District Urban Renewal Plan process and public hearing announcement: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the �Economic Development: 2014 Year in Review": recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting quarterly update report of economic development initiatives: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to quarterly workshops to support small business development: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to request City Manager report to City Council concerning the process used by the city in timely permitting and approving the work done by private companies that are installing solar panels on city homes: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the redevelopment of a parcel of land in Washington Square: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding the Starting a Business in Worcester Workshop Presentation: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the award of the Historic Preservation Plan Grant: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the activities of Destination Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to City owned properties and leases: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the quarterly update report of Economic Development initiatives: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication on a quarterly update relative to the City of Worcester�s plan to implement improved strategies and policies that better serve and represent our diverse community: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18o.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien Request City Manager develop a scoring system for allocating public affordable housing funds that the city controls. This should include: HOME, CDBG, and NSP funds: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18p.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Petition of Leo Sullivan request the appropriate Standing Committee view a presentation for a Community Choice Aggregation program designed by the Mass DOER & DPU to reduce the electric power rates for the residents of Worcester and other municipalities in the Commonwealth: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18q.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Committee on Economic Development upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of the attached resolutions relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area Designation for 65 Prescott Street: recommend Report be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18r.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to "Worcester by the Numbers: Economy and Jobs": recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18s.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to "Worcester by the Numbers: Housing and Land Use: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18t.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien - Request City Council request the Mayor consider appointing a working group to create a policy recommendation for the City Administration with regards to establishing priorities for the expenditure of future Community Development Block Grant federal funds allocated to the City of Worcester: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18u.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request the Standing Committee on Economic Development consider looking at requiring a monetary obligation from the homeowner by paying a nominal registration fee for the foreclosure mediation process: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



18v.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Presentation of Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) Program presenting an evaluation of the former Worcester County Courthouse, Worcester Memorial Auditorium and the Boys' Club (Voke A) building, as well as the Highland Street parking lot: recommend Presentation be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted

19.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY



19a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Crime Statistics from 2013 and 2014: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Recent Increase in Gun Violence: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Needs and Resources Assessment and Strategic Process to Address Issues Surrounding Youth and Gang Violence in the City: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to crime statistics within the City of Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the City's communications system: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Possibility of Imposing Residency Restrictions on Level 2 and 3 Sex Offenders: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Legal Issues Associated With Limiting where Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders Reside: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton � Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Safety consider including in the draft ordinance regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders a component that would make the violation of this drafted ordinance linked to the Worcester County District Attorney�s office as a way to trigger probation violations as well: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman � Request Committee on Public Safety request City Solicitor consider including in the draft ordinance regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders, a provision where sex offenders would meet with the Chief of Police at least fourteen days prior to moving into a residence to avoid a need for eviction: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties surrounding major Universities in Worcester that are listed as 4-bedroom units: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the issues of graffiti: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on a quarterly update relative to the City of Worcester�s plan to implement improved strategies and policies that better serve and represent our diverse community: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Issues causing damage to businesses and agencies in and around 70 James Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



19n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend City Council's review and deliberation relative to a Proposed Unruly Parties Ordinance: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted

20.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - PART I



20a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bill Sheerin request a street light be installed on pole #11 in the vicinity of 64-68 Kendrick Avenue, in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Amalia Distura and Kimberly Veras request installation of a street light on pole #5 on Wallingford Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request installation of two (2) street lights, in front of 22 Dearborn St. and in Beaumont Rd. near the intersection with Dearborn St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install one (1) LED equivalent streetlight on existing wood pole #10 in front of 22 Dearborn St. subject to funding.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jose Hilario request street light be installed on existing pole in front of 2 Gilman St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install one (1) LED equivalent streetlight on existing wood pole across from 2A Gilman St. subject to National Grid�s approval to allow installation on that pole and subject funding.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Denise Kong request installation of street lights throughout the public portions of Pineland Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of John Budzinski request street light be installed on pole #6 at 67 Purchase St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request installation of street lighting in McKeon Rd. between the McKeon Rd. Fire Station and Butler St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install two (2) LED equivalent streetlights on existing wood poles #37 and #39 in McKeon Rd. subject to funding.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Sylvia & Beatrice Spencer et al request street light be installed at the far end of Purchase St. near Quinapoxet Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of 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: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to relocate streetlight and pole #30-81 in Institute Rd. to facilitate WPI when clearing snow from sidewalk subject to WPI�s participation in the cost of the relocation.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Lynda Wasilewski request increased street lighting be installed on Boyd St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of shelter from the weather at the bus stop located in the vicinity of 6 Wachusett St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of John Reed request to approve an addendum to the City of Worcester's Climate Action Plan to consider the use of convergence of two alternative renewable energy resources, wind and hydro-electric to make the "world's first perpetual power plant": recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to request City Manager make a recommendation as to the feasibility and practically of pursuing an addendum of the City of Worcester�s Climate Action Plan to consider the use of convergence of two alternative renewable energy resources.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted



20m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of street lights in Innovation Drive: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of street lights in Research Drive: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20o.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Willard Ave. Residents request installation of street lights in appropriate locations on Willard Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20p.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jill Shea request installation of a street light on an existing pole at the corner of Edlin St. and Clover St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20q.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request replacement of the ornamental street light missing for six years from the existing base on Chandler St. in front of the Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20r.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request repair of street light in vicinity of 44 Ideal Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20s.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Norbert Kong request installation of street lights in Pineland Ave., from Hara St. to Pinecrest Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20t.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request additional street lighting be installed in Plymouth St. for public safety: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20u.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Dr. Ott request removal of a street light pole (#52) in vicinity of 262 Salisbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file..	Attachments
	Accepted



20v.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request additional street lighting be installed in South Flagg St. in the vicinity of Bet Shalom apartments: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20w.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request streetlight repair for two streetlights at intersection of June St. and Hadwen Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20x.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Amanda Harp request that the bus stop in front of 81 West Boylston St. be eliminated because another stop exists less than a block away in front of 67 West Boylston St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20y.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of David Kassabian request to install a bus shelter with seating at the bus stop on the corner of Commercial St. and Front St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



20z.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Christina Pattee request looking into the feasibility of getting commercial, government, and university funding for two modern electric trolley routes connecting key business districts and cultural institutions to Union Station and Worcester Regional Airport.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted

21.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - PART II



21a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request Worcester Regional Transit Authority consider looping the Route 8 bus through the Colony Retirement housing at 123 Holden Street reaching 70 seniors who would benefit from having bus service to Greendale Mall and downtown: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jo Hart request City Council have an immediate televised public hearing at 5:30 pm at City Hall about the devastating changes the WRTA is making, so ordinary working people can attend. Further, request the City Manager request the WRTA provide tangible information about these changes including maps for all their planned new routes: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of William Belcher request City establish a policy that places broadband, satellite dish and the likes to be placed under the regulation authority and jurisdiction of the Cable Division and the Advisory Division of the City of Worcester. Further establish rules, regulations and fees for the companies above to be paid to the City of Worcester for each installation of satellite dish within the City of Worcester: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jo Hart request full public transportation be restored to Main St. north of City Hall including late night and weekend service: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of John Dick et al request to speak before City Council in opposition to the National Grid Smart Energy Solutions Pilot Program: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request a bench be installed at the bus stop on Pleasant St. near the Planned Parenthood facility: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jo Hart request City of Worcester convene a new transportation public meeting, inviting all college students and Bolt Bus and Megabus officials to figure out the best way to have those buses stop by Worcester on their way to and from New York, perhaps just early outbound/late inbound Friday and Saturday to start, and then increase to seven days: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jo Hart request the City Council and the City Manager (the default co-chair of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board) to disclose what is happening for a necessary nationwide search for a new administrator of the WRTA to replace Steve O'Neil, who left earlier this summer, and for the City Manager to institute this immediate overdue search for a much needed new administrator: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager to ask the MBTA if there will be any changes to the commuter rail and CSX plans that were previously agreed upon by City Council and the Administration. Further, request the Standing Committee on Public Service & Transportation invite the MBTA and any other entity to a meeting to discuss commuter rail services and further, request the administration consider holding a Transportation summit. Further, request towns and cities in metro Worcester be included in a future transportation summit as the city acts as the connection to metro Boston through commuter rail service. Further, request City Manager report to City Council the process the MBTA will use to get input from the public. Further, request City Manager report to City Council what was the actual commitment made by the MBTA in terms of increased commuter rail services when the city agreed to the CSX freight yard and if there was no commitment what is the plan to get a commitment. Further, request City Manager inform the Grafton Hill Business Association the timetable for construction activity associated with CSX on Grafton Street: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Tony Economou, Council William J. Eddy, Councilor Frederick C. Rushton, Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien, Councilor Sarai Rivera, Councilor George J. Russell, Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes and Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request the Standing Committee on Public Service & Transportation to hold a public hearing and invite representatives from National Grid and the Department of Public Utilities to discuss the trimming of trees around electrical power lines and informing the city administration when power outages take place in the City of Worcester: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order - Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for joint pole location in: CANDLEWOOD ST. : recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order - Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for conduit location in: MARION AVENUE: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation conduct a public hearing to discuss the poor quality of service (including slowly-connecting Internet and no access to cable TV) and customer service issues associated with the internet and TV service provided by Charter Communications: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Properties in the City Owned by CSX Corporation: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21o.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Livery Businesses: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21p.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to CSX and Hazardous Material Transportation: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21q.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Proposed Fare Increases and Service Reductions: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21r.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority's (WRTA) Building Progress at Union Station: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21s.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Smart Grid Pilot: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21t.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Smart Grid Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21u.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Failure of the Regional 9-1-1 Verizon Landline System Experienced on January 17, 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21v.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Smart Grid Deployment Update: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21w.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Correspondence received from National Grid notifying City Council of an upcoming vegetation management activities, specifically selective side pruning and/or danger tree removal along an electric transmission right-of-way: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21x.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the WRTA recommended Service Changes Proposed for Implementation on August 24, 2013: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21y.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the WRTA performance update: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



21z.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority Project: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted

22.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION - PART III



22a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication from the Worcester Regional Transit Authority: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the Smart Grid Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to National Grids Responses to Various Requests: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Impact of Smart Grid Meters and Towers to Property Values: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Correspondence from Stephen O'Neil, Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a summary of cable license fee payments received Since 2006, breakdown of allocation of those funds to PEG Entities, and balances of unexpended funds held by the City: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning a surplus in the City�s cable fund as well as an update regarding a request to put the WCCATV local access channels back to their original slots: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an electronic copy of the FCC�S new net neutrality regulations and implications as a result: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an outline of expenses, cost estimates and time line for construction of a studio in the City Hall basement: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of City Auditor Robert V. Stearns transmitting a communication as requested for an audit of the WCCA and analysis of PEG Access Funds: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Louise Gallagher request the placement of a bus stop at 485 Grove St., Colony Apartments: recommend Report and Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted



22l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Steven Chin et al request more street lights and video surveillance cameras monitored by the Worcester Police Department be installed on Eden St. to protect cars from the repeated break ins and vandalizing: recommend Petition be referred to the Public Safety Committee	Attachments
	Accepted

23.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS



23a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to FY16 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)



23b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Residential Resurfacing Program for FY17 and FY18: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Accepted & Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) Mayor Petty filed reconsideration and the Report and Order was voted to be reconsidered see item #9a on the January 12, 2016 City Council agenda.

24.

TO BE ORDAINED



24a.	Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991 relative to the extension of the ML-2.0 Zoning District to land at 57 Southgate Street and 92 Gardner Street.	Attachments
	Ordained as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent). Councilor Lukes moved for reconsideration - Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Rivera absent)

25.

TABLED ITEMS



25a.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25b.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25c.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25d.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25e.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25f.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25g.	COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Brittan Square Parking Lot. (Tabled - Palmieri January 7, 2015 and January 13, 2015)	Attachments
	No action taken



25h.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25i.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25j.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25k.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



25l.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken

26.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES



26a.	Motion Lukes @ #9.4E CM - Request City Manager include in the city's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy what kind of oversight for compliance is going to be provided, by whom, how often and notification to City Council and applicant.	Attachments
	Order adopted



26b.	Motion Lukes @ #24a CC - Request City Manager report to City Council a plan for consistency and goals relative to zoning in the Southgate and Gardner Streets area.	Attachments
	Order adopted



26c.	Motion Rosen - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager in an effort to support local businesses, relocate the benches on Franklin St. with an eye to discourage loitering and panhandling.	Attachments
	Order adopted



26d.	Motion Rosen - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager consider issuing warnings instead of tickets when enforcing the Winter Ban when no snowfall has taken place.	Attachments
	Order adopted



26e.	Motion Gaffney - Suspension of Rules - Request City Council allow the introduction of a resolution.
	Councilor Lukes objected because it would be an Open Meeting Law Violation - Mayor Petty agreed and disallowed the item from being introduced.