CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:02 P.M.

Reccessed to Executive Session: 10:13 P.M. Reconvened to Open Session from Executive Session to Adjourn: 10:35 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 29, 2016.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers: 1. Ronald Waddell, Worcester resident 2. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident 3. Daniel Bianchi, Waltham resident 4. Nicola D’Andrea, Worcester resident 5. CeCe Doucette, Ashland resident 6. Lance McKee, Worcester resident 7. Omar Umat, Worcester resident 8. Leslie Saffer, Worcester resident 9. Hilet Asfai, Worcester resident 10. Sam Parish, Providence, RI resident 11. Asfau Debela, Worcester resident 12. Kenneth Citron, Worcester resident 13. Ashley Zayes, Worcester resident 14. John Provost, Worcester resident 15. Ralph Turner, Dudley resident 16. Mesfin Beshir, Worcester resident 17. Patricia Burke, Millis resident 18. Lillian Chikora, Worcester resident 19. Daniel Bassa, Worcester resident 20. Gordon Hargrove, Worcester resident 21. Gilberto Ledesma, Worcester resident 22. Santa Jimenez, Worcester resident 23. Juan Gomez, Worcester resident 24. Arthur Mooradian, Worcester resident 25. Jonathan Finkelstein, Worcester resident 26. Gregory Langhill, Shrewsbury resident 27. Paul Claudio, no residence given

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for manhole and duct system at: HIGHLAND AND HAVILAND ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for manhole and duct system at: HIGHLAND AND HAVILAND ST.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for conduit and pole location at: NEVADA ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit and pole location at: NEVADA ST.

Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Straight Ahead Ministries request the lights at the basketball court of Mulcahy Field be repaired.

Susan Lozoraitis request City Council call for an independent, public, transparent investigation of Worcester's National Grid Smart Meter pilot program and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) by the Attorney General, legislature, and the Baker Administration, because National Grid has publicized a misleading 98% retention rate, while at least 4,000 out of 15,000 have dropped out.

Judith Alden request City Council call for an independent, transparent public investigation by the State Attorney General and the Baker Administration because National Grid, Worcester Zoning, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) relied on the testimony of a career tobacco scientist Peter Valberg and because there are no safety standards for long term chronic exposure to pulsed microwaves.

Pamela Steinberg request City of Worcester immediately enlist the State Attorney General, Inspector General, State Auditor and the Baker Administration to publicly investigate cost overruns and cost reporting of the National Grid smart meter pilot program, including the costs being incurred by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and other MA agencies to promote smart meters.

Christopher Maider request City Council call for an investigation by the State Attorney General, Inspector General and State Auditor because of claims of a $1.25M savings attributed to the Worcester National Grid smart meter pilot program.

Candace Pino Dagnello request street repair in front of 8 Graystone Circle in the vicinity of the catch basin.

Judith Henry request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 4 View St.

Catty Rios request the installation of a handicap parking space in front of 124 Tacoma St.

Pat Hafer request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 149 Providence St.

William S. Coleman, III request City Council honor the public service of retiring City Clerk David J. Rushford by naming the hallway outside of the City Clerk's Office "David J. Rushford City Clerk's Hall" listing the names of past City Clerk's and their years of service to the City of Worcester.

Jo Hart request City Manager provide an explanation as to the Legal Notice in the Telegram and Gazette on April 1, 2016 concerning the filing of a Tier I Classification Submittal with the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) (Legal Ad enclosed).

Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Nicola D’Andrea and the East Side Babe Ruth Club request reinstating the Tag Day Permit Ordinance.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on the National Grid – Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid Meters), consisting of both non-City and non-industry sources, that focuses on emerging data regarding issues with cyber security, consumer privacy, as well as health and safety. Further, request said report include what levels of security are in place at National Grid for their Smart Energy Solutions Program.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide on the City’s website a crowd sourcing question concerning citizens’ experiences with the National Grid – Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid Meters).

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning when the National Grid – Smart Energy Solutions Program ends, who determines the success of the program, and whether or not residents of Worcester may opt out of the program.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding how National Grid defines themselves in the context of cable services.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request WRTA Administrator provide City Council with an update as to the general operations and vision of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager request Massport Administration provide City Council with an update as to their general operations and vision for the Worcester Regional Airport.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks coordinate with Traffic Engineering to ensure pathways in City parks lead to crossing areas that are safe and consistent with engineering recommendations.

Request City Manager provide City Council with information and assurances that, as required after 9/11, all large and busy public and non-public facilities (colleges, hospitals, etc.) have well-thought out and viable evacuation plans. To lessen the danger to students, patients, staff, visitors and area residents, among others, such plans necessarily need to include provisions to avoid panic and injuries, to summon emergency help and to prevent massive traffic jams along evacuation routes. (Rosen)

Request Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation discuss the immediate and long-term needs of Hadwen Park and plot a course of action that will lead to improvements in that facility and its amenities. (Rosen)

Request City Manager and the City Council join Preservation Worcester and other visionary agencies and individuals, in an effort to save the Notre Dame des Canadiens Church from the wrecking ball, thereby honoring and preserving a building that is an important part of our city's past. Since we'd never think of destroying magnificent art and artifacts, the history and the architecture of early Worcester deserve the same consideration and respect. (Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of offering a convenient trolley service, supported by area businesses, to transport residents, visitors, employees and students from select stops to key points throughout the extended downtown area. (Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning what can be done to the various types of small rectangular and circular raised structures that serve as an obstacle and danger to pedestrians and vehicles on our roads and sidewalks throughout the city. (Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the amount of money remaining of $4,000,000 that was allocated to the 2016 budget for snow removal. (Gaffney)

Request City Manager report on the feasibility of reducing the use of disposable check out bags by retail establishments in Worcester by promoting the use of reusable check out bags, including exemptions for certain paper wraps, with a reference to the "Bring Your Own Bag" Ordinance in Cambridge, MA. (Lukes)

Request City Manager recommend the use of a new weather tracking system currently being implemented on a pilot basis in Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX and Somerville, MA developed by a Massachusetts company to detect on the ground weather patterns per second by means of small weather stations positioned in the city with on time website data available to the public. (Lukes)

Request City Manager make a recommendation to City Council as to whether or not the City should become an aggregator of electric power pursuant to M.G.L. c. 164, Section 134. (Toomey, Petty, Economou)

Request City Manager and his Administration work with the Mayor’s office, community and conservation groups to enact the Mayor’s Blue Space Program that will create areas of economic and recreation opportunities along our urban waterways. (Petty)

Request City Manager request the appropriate City department(s) create and install signage identifying Overlay District(s). (Bergman)

Request City Manager inform City Council of any City employee incentive program(s) rewarding employees for identifying cost savings, and if none exist, that such a program be created. (Bergman)

Request City Manager consider fully funding the Shot Spotter System in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. (Toomey)

Request City Manager request Worcester Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (WAASE) provide City Council with a brief presentation on initiatives and progresses made by the alliance. (Rivera)

Request City Manager sit down with community area stakeholders to develop a strategic plan that addresses persistent problems at the 30 Hollis Street/50 Gardner Street Property, and further, report to City Council concerning the feasibility of eminent domain. (Rivera)

Request City Manager and Superintendent of Schools meet with Straight Ahead Ministries in order to discuss the possibility allowing Straight Ahead Ministries to use Worcester’s school gyms for recreational activities. All activities would be supervised by Straight Ahead Ministries. (Rivera, Russell)

Edward M. Augustus, Jr., City Manager, transmitting informational Communication recognizing and thanking the volunteers in the City for their willingness to give unwavering support, time and energy to make Worcester a great place to live, work and play.

Edward M. Augustus, Jr., City Manager, recommend that Four Million Fifty Five Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Two Dollars And No Cents ($4,055,322.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Year XLII Community Development Block Grant program, and Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) in anticipated Year XLII Program Income, be appropriated, when and as received, to various accounts to provide funding for projects and programs as described.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of David J. Rushford, City Clerk, transmitting to City Council his resignation and further, transmitting his recommendation to elect Assistant City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux as the next City Clerk: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order recommending the appointment of Assistant City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux as the next City Clerk effective upon the date of retirement for the present City Clerk. Further, upon successful appointment of Susan M. Ledoux as City Clerk, request the City Council meet in executive session on April 12, 2016 to discuss strategy with respect to the terms of employment of Susan M. Ledoux as City Clerk and to conduct contract negotiations.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of resolutions to approve the City of Worcester Fiscal Year 2017/Program Year 42 Funding Recommendations for U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Programs – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA): recommend adoption of the accompanying four (4) Resolutions.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Joan Smiley request street light at the park area adjacent to 18 Newbury St. be repaired or replaced: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request street light in front of 8 Norfolk St. be removed: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to National Grid - Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid) - Guide to Safety and Security: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Report Regarding How National Grid Defines Itself as a Telecommunication Company, What Process They Went Through to Become One and Why it Has Any Legal Standing in Front of the Zoning Board of Appeals: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to request City Manager provide City Council with a report on Uber Ride service and how it relates to our current Cab and Livery ordinances: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on efforts to regulate car-sharing services such as Uber: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager request appropriate representatives of NSTAR appear before City Council to respond to recent media reports of gas main leaks occurring in the city, and request NStar inform the City Council how they intend to rectify this situation and further, request City Manager provide information concerning a state approved accelerated program for upgrades of gas mains: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Petition of Jo Hart request City Council request the City Manager invite Reverend Clyde Talley to an immediate and heavily publicized public hearing (not a Council committee) on the WRTA and how the City of Worcester can achieve both a new search for a new, overdue administrator to turn the failure of the WRTA into a functioning system: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carmela Szklarz request abatement of street betterment assessment #25412 in the amount of $8,402.14 for McRae Court.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $504.79.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of 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.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $7,180.32.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Bruce Trotto request abatement of street betterment assessment #25415 in the amount of $5,847.00 for McRae Ct.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Thomas Quinn request abatement of street betterment assessment #25401 in the amount of $17,950.80 for Sierra St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $7,928.27.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of David Dusenbury and Nancy Rumpf request abatement of street assessment #25414, in the amount of $9,745.00 for McRae Court: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor Tony Economou - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks add fencing to any and all sidewalk reconstruction and road work projects, as well as appropriate signage for crossing/walking, to insure pedestrian safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor Tony Economou - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks implement perpendicular curb cuts at all new and resurfaced walkways/roadways going forward. Further, request that audible signals (chirpers) be installed at crosswalks and to include progressive sounds or beeps as it gets into the countdown portion of the signal. Further, request that tactile raised arrows be added to all crosswalk signals and to be incorporated as part of all new crosswalk signalization: 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 the Construction Progress Report for the month ending December 31, 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 November 2015 Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request the existing vehicle weight limit in Blaine Ave. be reduced to 2.5 tons: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Paul Foley request installation of a stop sign at the base of Blair St. at High Ridge Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sharon Giordani request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 77 Chatham St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michelle Santiago request handicap parking poles be removed from in front of 27 Mendon St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Laflash request handicap parking space be removed from in front of 25 Louise St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Parke et al request installation of two handicap parking spaces on the east side of 48-50 Alvarado Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Gary Margolin request the handicap parking space located across from 1 Lancaster St. be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Nader request installation of handicap parking space in front of 51 Marjorie St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of David Chauncey request installation of handicap parking space on the Fruit St. side of 81 Elm St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Jean Nuzzetti request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 12 Normal St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jean Munoz request removal of handicap parking space in front of 58 Houghton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jean Munoz request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 53 Penn Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to rescind the left turn prohibition in Salisbury St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to rescind the left turn prohibition in Salisbury St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Angela Weaver request the “To Holden Center” sign on the island at Brattle St. and Holden St. be raised to allow for better view for on coming Traffic: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install an additional sign for southbound Brattle St. as it approaches Holden St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Damaris Garcia on behalf of Dianne Garcia Ramos request installation of handicap parking space on the Blake St. side of 35 Fox St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Peggy Unga request removal of handicap parking space across from 18 Acton St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Souraya Adjami request installation of a handicap parking space on the Fern St. side of 488 Park Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Joe Pagano request installation of "No Left Turn" sign in Millbrook St. at Lazelle St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of George LaRonde request installation of handicap ramping and crosswalk in the vicinity of 5 and 6 Crystal St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Idella Hazard request installation of a crosswalk in Providence St. at the intersection with Jefferson St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Kerrie Schofield request installation of a "Not A Thru Street" sign in Balis Ave. at the corner of Blithewood Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Corporate Benefit Plans request street sign be installed at Federal St. and Main St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Mary Tomiaolo request installation of a stop sign in Echo St. as it meets Julien Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Mary Tomiaolo request installation of a stop sign in Julien Ave. at the corner of Echo St. heading southbound: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Gilberto Ledesma of L'Omatic Realty Trust request to extend BG-3.0 zone line to include all of 124 Chandler St.: recommend to Accept of the Planning Board Report and recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty March 29, 2016 and April 5, 2016)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Jonathan Finkelstein, Esq. on behalf of Gilberto Ledesma and L'Omatic Realty Trust request that the property located at 126 Chandler St. be removed from the Commercial Corridors Overlay District (CCOD): recommend to Not Accept the Planning Board Report and recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty March 29, 2016 and April 5, 2016)

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)

PETITION of Todd Holland request the City Council Calendar available on the City Government web site provide the following: 1) Under description a full and accurate synopsis be placed to properly inform all citizens of the true & accurate purpose of said meeting. 2) Under the Heading of "More Information" a link is provided to available agenda and purpose of meeting. 3) All meeting minutes be available on line in a timely manor and to include accurate details on presenters, attendees and attachments of any proposed plans. 4) A more efficient format making it easier to navigate using a graphical user interface friendly to people who lack full computer literacy. (Tabled - Economou January 12, 2016)

PETITION of Todd Holland request all City of Worcester agendas include the name of the specific person(s) or department presenting on each item in a given agenda. (Tabled - Economou January 12, 2016)

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. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes January 26, 2016) (Tabled - Petty February 2, 2016)

PETITION of Denise Healey request removal of granite borders placed by the City onto private properties on Plantation St., and placed instead in a City park. (Tabled - Mero-Carlson February 9, 2016)

PETITION of Denise Healey request removal of large planters clumped together on Plantation St. (Tabled - Mero-Carlson February 9, 2016)

PETITION of Denise Healey request the targeted second "makeover" of Shrewsbury St. be placed on hold until other city streets have had their first "makeover". (Tabled - Mero-Carlson February 9, 2016)

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing what would occur if the Water and Sewer rate recommended for FY17 was not granted. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with information concerning negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over restrictions for sewage work that needs to be done at the Upper Blackstone Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD). – Item #12a Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning the number of trees replaced as a result of the ALB infestation that have not survived. – Item #12b Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney request City Manager provide City Council with feedback in regards to what actions were taken to prevent street plowing failures during snowstorms. – Item #12c Order adopted

Motion Russell @ #7a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning commitments, including CSX funding, to improve Mulcahy Field.

Motion Petty @ #7d CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on issues pertaining to National Grid’s Smart Energy Solutions Program (Smart Grid Meters).

Motion King @ #7l CC – Request City Manager request the City Solicitor prepare a Tag Day Permit Ordinance for consideration by the City Council on or before the April 26th City Council meeting.

Motion Toomey @ #7l CC – Request City Manager research what other cities and towns do for their Tag Days to ensure they are done safely and in an orderly fashion.

Motion Rosen @ #7l CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a recommendation as to whether the City’s Administration is in favor or opposed to implementing a Tag Day Permit Ordinance due to safety concerns.

Motion Lukes @ #7l CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion concerning who is entitled to permits according to any Tag Day or Panhandling legislation, and what rights people have to go into the streets to solicit funds.

Motion Gaffney @ #7l CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the status of enforcing a jaywalking ordinance to ensure that the public uses the sidewalk and crosswalks.

Motion Russell @ #7l CC – Request City Manager inform City Council of whether or not there is still funding allocated to supporting Little League’s across the City, and if not, what the City’s plans are to replenish that funding.

Motion Lukes @ #9a CC – Request City Manager report to City Council whether or not all evacuation plans are filed with the Worcester Police Department and Worcester Fire Department.

Motion Petty @ #9g – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding what the State Legislature has done concerning regulating the use of plastic check out bags.