CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:04 P.M.

Recessed to Finance Committee: 7:22 P.M. Reconvened into Open Session from Finance Committee: 7:48 P.M. Adjourned: 8:29 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 24, 2016.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speaker:
1. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for conduit and manhole locations at: GROVE ST & PARK AVE. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit and manhole locations at: GROVE ST & PARK AVE.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS, LLC for a conduit location at: JUNE ST. AT NEWTON SQUARE Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS, LLC for a conduit location at: JUNE ST. AT NEWTON SQUARE

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at : PLEASANT ST. & COPLEY RD. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at : PLEASANT ST. & COPLEY RD.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: CORAL ST. & GRAFTON ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: CORAL ST. & GRAFTON ST.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: HILLCROFT AVE., BLUEHILL RD., BURNCOAT ST. & MARYANN DR. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: HILLCROFT AVE., BLUEHILL RD., BURNCOAT ST. & MARYANN DR.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: MAIN ST (Irene St. to Clement St.) Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: MAIN ST (Irene St. to Clement St.)

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: STAFFORD ST AT MAIN ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: STAFFORD ST AT MAIN ST.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: PORTLAND ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: PORTLAND ST.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: HUNTLEY ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: HUNTLEY ST.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: FREELAND ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: FREELAND ST.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: MOWER ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: MOWER ST.

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: FLAGG ST. (Rittenhouse Rd. to Audubon Rd.) Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: FLAGG ST. (Rittenhouse Rd. to Audubon Rd.)

Hearing: LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: 170 BELMONT ST. Granting permission to LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: 170 BELMONT ST.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of “No Skateboarding” signage in Pocket Park.

George Kiritsy, Esq. on behalf of Arboretum Village LLC and Fox Hill Builders Inc. request to make public Holly Terrace.

Kristen Phelps request resurfacing of Clark St., from Harley Drive to East Mountain St. intersection.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Maryann Ettis request sidewalk resurfacing at 8 Glenbrook Ln.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Nancy Leary request resurfacing of the existing sidewalk on the east side of Villa Nova St.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request sidewalk resurfacing for Rodney St.

Stephen Streeter et al request installation of "Children" or Speed Limit signs on Matteo St. before Allison Circle, facing both directions.

Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Eddy Williams request installation of resident permit parking in Hollis St.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of “Thickly Settled” signage in Granby Rd.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of “No Left Turn” signage at the end of Granby Rd. at its intersection with Shrewsbury St.

NATIONAL GRID for a pole location and conduit location: GODDARD MEMORIAL DR.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: BLACKSTONE RIVER RD.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: BURNCOAT ST., RANDOLPH RD & THORNTON RD.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: MAIN ST. AT CURTIS PARKWAY

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for conduit location at: APRICOT ST. & GRANDVIEW AVE.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: AIRPORT DR. & PROUTY LANE

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: 1238 MAIN ST & CURTIS PARKWAY

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: BLACKSTONE RIVER RD. & FALMOUTH ST.

Jo Hart request the City Manager immediately remove “homelessness” as an item from all “Public Health” oversight and from “Economic Development” altogether and instead institute a new and separate cabinet post, with full public participation at all meetings and hold all meetings at City Hall, and request that he request the WRA (Worcester Redevelopment Authority) investigate for immediate purchase all available structures to be refocused and restructured for reuse for a new housing paradigm to suitably house the homeless population by its diverse differences, not by nonprofit social imperatives, and to follow up by purchasing these various structures for this new more urgent initiative.

Jo Hart request the City Manager work with the Worcester Public Schools to identify the number and seriousness of the situations of homeless students and any other privations existing and for Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools Binienda to hold various public charrettes at City Hall to investigate the best arrangements and methods of alleviating and solving these problems.

William S. Coleman III request opportunity to invite City Council, City Administration and the citizens of Worcester to participate in the filming of "We the People Read the Declaration of Independence".

William Breault on behalf of the Main South Alliance for Public Safety request City Council enact a policy regarding the use of medical marijuana by city employees during working hours at public buildings and public outdoor facilities and further what will determine the use of city vehicles by employees who are using medical marijuana.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2016 Summer Events Flyer.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Quarterly Economic Development Report.

Recommend adoption of an order relative to the disposition of the real property located at 46 Austin Street pursuant to the City’s Adopt-A-Lot Program.

Recommend adoption of an order relative to Fieldstone Farm Conservation Restriction.Refer to CCM Item 9.31D

Transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of April 2016.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the policy about Library Board Vacancies.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion on what contracts and leases require City Council approval and the required number of votes for each.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Plan.

Transmitting informational communication relative to property tax arrearages on any/all properties recently identified for redevelopment.

Recommend that Four Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six Dollars And No Cents ($473,276.00) be transferred from Account #91C780B, Fire Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #26C701, Worcester Fire Department Capital Equipment when and as received.

Recommend that Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($240,000.00) be transferred as follows: $140,000.00 from Loan Account #91C745C, Sewer Infiltration Control, and $100,000.00 from Loan Account #91C7453F, Sewer Infiltration / Inflow, and the total be appropriated to DPW Account #44C771, Infiltration / Inflow, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #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.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7023A, Water Land Acquisition, and be appropriated to DPW Account #45C786, Watershed Land Acquisition, so as to provide necessary funding for this very important watershed restriction.Refer to CCM Item 9.5A

Recommend that Fifty Four Thousand Three Hundred Four Dollars And No Cents ($54,304.00) be transferred from Account #91C780F, Technical Services Capital Equipment, to Account #68C701, DPSD Capital Equipment, when and as received.

Recommend that Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars And Ninety Cents ($275,496.90) be transferred from Account #75C504, DCU Special District, and appropriated to Account #75C705, DCU Enhancement Project, for costs associated with the Corner Melt & Metal Detectors.

Recommend that Thirty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($35,000.00) 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.

Recommend adoption of four (4) Orders for acceptance of temporary easements for public art murals.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude, a donation in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00) from UMASS Memorial Healthcare to support the City's 2016 Recreation Worcester Program.

Recommend that Seventy Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($74,100.00) be transferred from Account #2W-33100, Water Retained Earnings, and be appropriated to Account #450-93000, Water Equipment, to allow for the payments of current and future obligations to be met.

Recommend that Thirty Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty Five Dollars And Seventy Two Cents ($32,645.72) be transferred from Parks Regular Salaries Account #720-91000, and be appropriated to Parks Overtime Account #720-97201, to cover the anticipated overtime costs projected to be incurred through June 30, 2016.

Recommend that One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($1,600.00) be transferred from Account #29-33007, Damage Settlement Account, to Account #2602-92210, Worcester Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance.

Recommend that One Million Four Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,435,000.00) be transferred from various CDBG accounts, and be appropriated to various CDBG accounts, to fund various projects approved as part of the City's CDBG Year 41 Action Plan Substantial Amendment - Phase II.

Recommend that Eighty Eight Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($88,000.00) be transferred from Account # 260-91101, Worcester Fire Department Salaries, to the following accounts: $71,000.00 to Account #260-97201, Worcester Fire Department Overtime, and $17,000.00 to Account #260-92000, Worcester Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance.

Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,000.00) be transferred from various CDBG accounts and be appropriated to Account #14S50140, Pre-Development Costs, to provide sufficient funding for pre-development costs associated with various CDBG funded projects.

Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #900-92000, Contingency, to Account #610-91000, Administration & Finance Personal Services to cover current and future obligations to Fiscal 2016 Year End.

Recommend that Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($700,000.00) be transferred from Account 900-92000, Contingency, to Account #121-92000, Court Judgments, to provide funding for the settlement of legal cases through the end of the fiscal year.

Recommend that Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($350,000.00) be transferred from Account #250-91000, Police Personal Services, to Account #250-97000, Police Overtime.

Recommend adoption of an amendment for a change of a position title for the Health and Human Services Department for the Youth Office. The position title of Youth Office Coordinator will be amended to Youth Opportunities Office Director. This amendment does not have a pay grade change and does not effect the Fiscal 2017 Budget recommendation.

Recommend adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C744C, Off Street Parking Equipment, for the purchase of passenger vehicle.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($780,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C734B, Sewer Equipment, for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for the Sewer Department.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars And No Cents ($3,581,460.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7807, Citywide Capital Equipment, to fund the continued purchases of Citywide Capital Equipment.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Seven Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($795,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C731B, Water Capital Equipment, to purchase various Water Department Equipment.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($550,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C780E, Capital Equipment Schools, for the purpose of purchasing departmental equipment.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7137, Filtration Plant Modification, to allow for the continuation to various systems that are in need of improvements at the aging Water Filtration Plant.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7377, Water Meters, to fund the acquisition and maintenance of water meters.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,700,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7384, Reservoir Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with the rehabilitation of the Water Reservoirs.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Million Dollars And No Cents ($5,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7414, Street Construction, to pay for costs associated with street construction.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Ninety Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($95,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7417, Bicycle Master Plan, to produce a master plan of potential bicycle facilities throughout the city.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741A, Sidewalk Improvements, to fund the continued improvements to citywide sidewalks.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741C, Private Street Conversions, to fund costs associated with the conversion of private streets.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741E, Bridge Rehabilitation, to fund costs associated with the rehabilitation of bridges.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741F, Guard Rails, to fund costs associated with the replacement of guard rails.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741J, Newton Square Improvements, to fund costs associated with Newton Square improvements.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741I, Citywide Street Improvements, to pay for costs associated with the improvement of citywide streets.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,400,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7133B, Water Mains & Gates, to pay for costs associated with Water Infrastructure.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Twelve Million Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($12,025,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C744B, Off Street Building Rehabilitation, to fund repairs and improvements for all the parking garages and open-air lots.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711C, Building Rehabilitation- Parks, to provide funds for the rehabilitation of Parks buildings.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Six Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($6,100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784, Parks Improvements, to pay for costs associated with the citywide parks improvements.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7843P, Parks Tree Planting, for the development of a EAB & Forestry master Plan.

Recommend that the City Council rescind the following Loan Orders for Blackstone Visitor's Center: Date Original Amount Balance 3/07/06 $2,000,000 $910,000 7/08/08 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 and replace with the attached loan order in the amount of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) and that this amount be appropriated to Account #91C7844, Blackstone Gateway Park, to fund improvements associated with design and construction of park improvements.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,400,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7847, Parks Improvements, for costs associated with Parks improvements.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784AG, Lake Park, to revamp the existing lighting system and extend the existing warranty.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784T, Hadwen Park, to install & upgrade the electrical system.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Six Million Dollars And No Cents ($6,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7134, Water Mains & Gates, to pay for costs associated with Water Infrastructure.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713C, Water Transmission Mains, to fund costs associated with Water Transmission.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713F, Cross Connection Survey, to fund costs associated with Water Cross Connection Survey.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($280,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C724B, Traffic Signal Improvements, to fund costs associated with the improvements to traffic signals.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Four Million Dollars And No Cents ($4,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111P, Library Master Plan Rehab, to fund rehabilitation at the Library.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Nine Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($974,850.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7116, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to various city owned buildings.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7111D, RECC Building Rehabilitation, to complete the construction of the Regional Emergency Communications Center.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C732, Water Building Rehab, to fund building rehabilitation.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C702A, Water Land Shed Acquisition, to pay for costs associated with the acquisition of water lands.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,250,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711WP, Building Rehabilitation Schools, to fund various school building rehabilitation.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C735A, Sewer Building Rehabilitation, for the purpose of funding improvements to the Sewer building.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($140,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711P, Building Rehabilitation Parks, to fund various building rehabilitation.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fourteen Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($14,300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745B, Sewer Construction, to pay for costs associated with Sewer Infrastructure.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($550,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C724A, Street Lights, to fund costs associated with improvements and the installation of new street lights.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C715A, Dam Improvements, to pay for costs associated with rehabilitation and repair of dams.

Transmitting informational communication relative to various Orders for information received during Finance Committee meetings.

Robert V. Stearns, City Auditor, transmitting a report concerning the total obligations transferred to PRIM, the amount the City is responsible for and the return on investment in both categories.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty, as Chair of the City Council Standing Committee on Finance and in accordance with Rule 33 of the Rules of City Council, notifying and requesting City Council to suspend the rules of City Council and take up for consideration as a reasonably anticipated item a Report of the Committee on Finance and the City Manager's Communication transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget proposal that was transmitted to City Council on May 10, 2016, item #8.36A, due to the alternating schedule of meetings.

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 and 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 Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager reach out to Verizon to make inquiries regarding expansion of FIOS into Worcester in light of their recent investment in Boston. (Tabled - Petty May 17, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a list of the non-profit agencies who keep their properties on the tax rolls. (Tabled - Gaffney May 24, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report listing properties that have been converted from commercial or industrial to residential. (Tabled - Gaffney May 24, 2016)

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request City Manager invite panelists from the Bike Share Worcester presentations, which were held at the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, to hold similar presentations before City Council. – Item #17a Order adopted

Motion Lukes @ #9.4B CM – Request City Manager request Worcester Redevelopment Authority provide City Council with a financial plan for the Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan.

Motion Petty @ #9.4B CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with information concerning how other cities’ Downtown Urban Revitalization Plans were implemented, including their location and whether they were successful or not.

Motion Toomey @ #9.4A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with event flyers in the form of a .jpeg file for easier sharing on social media platforms.

Motion Gaffney @ #9.7A CM – Request City Manager provide cleanup for illegal dumping in the vicinity of Townsend St. and Hudson St.

Motion Rivera @ #9.7A CM – Request City Manager reinstall cameras in the vicinity of Townsend St. and Hudson St. to curb illegal dumping.

Motion Russell @ #9.26A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding astroturf and whether or not it may be cancer causing.

Motion Russell @ #9.26 CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning funds previously approved for improvements to Mulcahy Field.

Motion Russell @ #9.26 CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning expenditures for the DCU Center, including a new scoreboard and the installation of Wi-Fi, and whether or not the funds could be stretched out over many years or utilized in other directions.