CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:01 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:36 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Mayor Joseph M. Petty presented Worcester’s Kiltie Pipe Band with a Key to the City for their gold medal performance at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland. Worcester’ Kiltie Pipe Band was represented by Pipe Major David Methvan, Drum Sergeant Colum Lundt, Band Manager Sheila McDowell and Ed McDowell.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty presented Ryan Hale and Spencer Pearlstein of Troop 37, Christ the King Church, with a Key to the City for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty read a Proclamation declaring September as Worcester/Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Worcester.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 19, 2016.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Grace Ross, Worcester resident
2. No name or residence given
3. Gerard Hughes, Worcester resident
4. Joseph Carlson, Worcester resident
5. Margot Valdez, Worcester resident
6. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident
7. Stanley Pitchko, no residence given
8. Stuart Loosemore, Leicester resident
9. Liz Hamilton, no residence given
10. Susan Serpa, Worcester resident
11. Jo Hart, Worcester resident
12. John Provost, Worcester resident
13. Brianne Nayak, Worcester resident
14. Sharyn Eaton, Worcester resident
15. Patricia O’Sullivan, Worcester resident
16. Cynthia Turncliff, Worcester resident

Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a gas main location at: DOMINION RD. Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a gas main location at: DOMINION RD.

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

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: MASSASOIT RD. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: MASSASOIT RD.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for conduit location at: GAGE ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit location at: GAGE ST.

Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: MAXWELL ST. Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: MAXWELL ST.

Hearing: BECKER COLLEGE for a data and communication conduit at: MARSTON WAY Granting permission to BECKER COLLEGE for a data and communication conduit at: MARSTON WAY

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

William Randell of ABG Real Estate request the entire length of Luther Ave. be made public.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Richard Pentland request the private portion of Chevy Chase Rd. be made public.

Robert Branca, Jr. on behalf of Branded Realty Group, LLC request to rezone the parcels at 38 Norfolk St. and 42 Norfolk St. by extending the RG-5 zoning district to encompass them.

Dolores Penny et al request Kendall St. be resurfaced.

Elvira Dalip request sidewalk repair in front of 41 and 46 Barnes Ave.

Jennifer Austin request a trash bin be placed at the bus stop at 1241 Main St., Webster Square Plaza outside of Papa Ginos.

Councilor Gary Rosen request sidewalk resurfacing on the odd numbered side of Walworth St. with more immediate repair of the dangerous, uplifted sidewalks in front of 31 and 32 Walworth St.

Mark Lambert request installation of resident permit parking in front of 364 West Boylston St.

Nicholas Laflin request the winter parking ban on Purchase St., from Governors St. to Quinapoxet Lane, be changed from the odd side to the even side of the street.

Paul Beaudry request installation of speed limit signs in Northeast Cutoff in the vicinity of 115 Northeast Cutoff, Allegro Microsystems, as well as in the vicinity of Roberto Clemente Playground.

Yahya Habbo on behalf of Nazo Abdi request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 28 Rodney St.

Maribel Hernandez request installation of a handicap parking space on the Kingsbury St. side of 17 Shepard St.

Nora Cirilo request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 4 Camassa Terrace.

Pam Barrett request "Dead End Street" sign be installed at the beginning of Beverly Cove.

Virginia Thompson request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 9 Windsor St.

Norma Jose request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 36 Gates Lane.

Councilor George J. Russell request installation of a crosswalk at Kelsey Dr. on Massasoit Rd.

Councilor George J. Russell request installation of a crosswalk on Massasoit Rd at Greenfield St.

Councilor Michael T. Gaffney on behalf of Junction Shop Lofts Management request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signs on the even side of Beacon St. from Jackson St. to Hermon St.

Sandra Bickford request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 32 Litchfield St.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request removal of the “No Parking Anytime” ban in Locust Ave. from Belmont St. to a point 530’ south of Belmont St. from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday to Friday.

Idella Hazard request that Police Officials and City Manager oversee the new "Stop and Frisk" policy so that there is no conscious or unconscious racial profiling in the stop and frisks.

Gordon Davis request City Council to establish a policy of cleaning up the city owned parcel lot at the northwest corner of Lake Ave. and Sunderland Rd.

William Breault, Chair, Main South Alliance for Public Safety request City Council adopt a resolution supporting House Bill 4466 - An Act Protecting Police Officers.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file an application to designate 25 Southgate Street and 17 Southgate Place as a Certified Project and approve a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the property.

Recommend adoption of two (2) orders amending the May 24, 2016 authorizations for the conveyance of 17 Southgate Place and 25 Southgate Street

Recommend adoption of an order to authorize the disposition of the real property located at 5 May Street.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file an application to designate 65 Armory Street as a Certified Project and approve a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the property.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development quarterly update.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2016 Fall Cultural Events & Activities.

Recommend adoption of an Order relative to a land transfer from Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD) to the City of Worcester.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the new Nelson Place School.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the City-Wide Line Painting Program.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the status of the City of Worcester Fountains.

Transmitting communication regarding a draft ordinance relative to the smoking or consumption of marijuana or other drug in public, similar to the City Ordinance concerning drinking in public.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on Frances Perkins Branch Library.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a five (5) year long range plan for the Worcester Public Library.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the certification of available funds in the DCU Special District Chapter 422 of the Acts of 2006.

Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7450C, Sewer Infiltration Control, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C771, Infiltration/Inflow, to allow for the payment of invoices for engineering services related to design of future sewer construction (Hamill St. and lower Main/Mill).

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7354, Generator Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C707, Sewers - Generator Rehab., to allow for payments associated with generator rehabilitation/replacement at both, the Webster Street and Oak Beach Terrace sewer pump stations.

Recommend that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($250,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7844, Parks Improvements - Castle Park, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70237, Castle Park, to allow for current and anticipated contractually obligated payments for the design and construction of Phase 1 Site Improvements at Castle Park.

Recommend that One Million Two Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars And Thirty Five Cents ($1,247,598.35) be transferred from Account #91C7111D, Building Rehabilitation RECC, to Account #41C722, RECC Center.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant of up to Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend funds from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation's Community Grant Program for an amount not to exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00).

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation from John Hopkins University’s 21st Century Cities Initiative to Pay Hotel Expenses for a City of Worcester Employee to Attend the 21st Century Neighborhoods symposium in Baltimore, Maryland.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude, an in-kind donation with a value of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($7,800.00) from Charter TV3.

Recommend adoption of an order and a resolution to accept a public art easement from Portland Twenty Six, LLC as well as the gift of art murals in the City of Worcester from Jackson Harris LLC.

Recommend that Eight Hundred Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars and Eighty Seven Cents ($813,625.87) be transferred from various General Fund, Enterprise/Special Revenue Accounts, and Capital Accounts, and be appropriated to various General Fund, Enterprise/Special Revenue Accounts, and Capital Accounts to make adjustments to City Accounts to balance the Fiscal Year 2016 budget.

Recommend that Ninety Three Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($93.66) be authorized from Account #043-92104, Office of Economic Development, for payment of a prior year invoice.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a proposed land swap between Saint Vincent Hospital and the Worcester Redevelopment Authority.

Request City Manager consider providing the owners of property on private streets access to road grindings (T Base) that can be used by them as fill in holes on their private street. (Russell)

Request City Manager install speed limit signs and paint fog lines in Pleasant St. from Tatnuck Square to Park Ave. to calm traffic, thereby improving the safety of motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. (Rosen, Economou)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a traffic study concerning ways to curtail the speeding issues in Kilby St. and further, request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide speed calming measures to the area as necessary. (Rivera)

Request City Manager address the trash issue along Endicott St. between Quinsigamond Ave. and Bigelow St. (Rivera)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning an Order adopted on September 16, 2014 (721 days ago) and adopted again on February 10, 2015 (574 days ago), and adopted again on September 15, 2015 (357 days ago) via amendment: Request City Manager provide City Council with a cost estimate to purchase sound level meters, and all costs and expenses to train the police personnel in the use of the meters to ensure compliance with local ordinance Chapter 9§1A. (Gaffney)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning an Order adopted on March 8, 2016 (183 days ago): Request City Manager provide a list of all employees listed on the "EM" schedule of the salary ordinance that are not residing in the City of Worcester. (Gaffney)

Request City Manager look into and report back to City Council in a timely fashion what are considered acceptable decibel levels for parades, for how long those levels need to be kept and from what distance. (Economou)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks produce a report outlining public safety benefits, neighborhood impact, fiscal municipal implications; and recommendations for enhanced Off-Season Public Park lighting, all in the interest of public safety. (King)

Request City Council ordain the attached proposed Wage Theft Ordinance that would prevent our city contracts from being awarded to those employers who are guilty of wage theft in Massachusetts. This ordinance will make sure that our tax payer dollars are being awarded to responsible contractors and protect their employees. (Petty, King)

Request City Manager investigate creating a similar program regarding panhandling for Worcester as is outlined in the following link: http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-albuquerque-gives-panhandlers-jobs-not-tickets.html (Toomey)

Request City Manager look into the possibility of a collaborative program utilizing the building trades and students from Worcester Technical High School and WPI to design and create a "Tiny House" clustered community, that would provide first home ownership options. Further, request City Manager provide the program with input from appropriate municipal departments in the planning stage. (Toomey)

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: HONEYSUCKLE ROAD

Antonio da Cruz, P.E., Vice President of Tighe & Bond, transmitting the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) for the Route 20 Sewer Extension Project.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD transmitting a corrected decision for the discontinuance and removal of Lundberg St. from the Official Map, originally brought to City Council March 21, 2013.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD transmitting a corrected decision for the discontinuance and removal of Beck St. from the Official Map, originally brought to City Council March 21, 2013.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Todd Rodman, Attorney on behalf of 150 Blackstone River Road LLC request abandonment and discontinuance of a portion of Blackstone River Rd.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Carole Edwards et al request Hooper St., from Catharine St. to Mount Vernon St. be made public.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of George Kiritsy, Esq. on behalf of Arboretum Village LLC and Fox Hill Builders, Inc. request to make public Holly Terrace.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding food truck friendly zones: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Quarterly Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2016 Summer Events Flyer: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a report containing current code violations on any/all properties recently identified for redevelopment: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Attorney Robert E. Longden on behalf of Intransit Container Inc. request to remove Lundberg St. from the Official Map: recommend Report be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Attorney Robert E. Longden on behalf of Intransit Container Inc. request to remove Beck St. from the Official Map: recommend Report be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mildred Febles request handicap parking space in front of 67 Cohasset St. be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kelton Petrollari request removal of handicap parking space in front of 266 Burncoat St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Alexandra Xanthopoulos request handicap parking space be removed from in front of 125 Plantation St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Gabriel Alvarez request installation of a handicap parking space across from 50 Everard St. in the vicinity of 17 Vinson St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marisol Flores request installation of handicap parking space in front of 101 Sterling St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard and Cheryl Dagnese request installation of a handicap parking space in Doyle St., across from 36 East Mountain St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Judith Henry request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 4 View St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Pat Hafer request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 149 Providence St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Victoria Mariano request installation of a loading zone space for 55 Pearl St.: recommend passage the the accompanying two (2) proposed Ordinances and adoption of the accompanying order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Trevor Peart request installation of "No Parking" on the north side of Reservoir St. between Elizabeth St. and Eastern Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Pat Donahue request installation of "No Parking" in front of 63 and 65 Crowningshield Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install "No Parking Anytime" in front of 65 Crowningshield Rd.

Amend Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group NA - Fire (Senior Fire Apparatus Repairman)

Amend Chapter 4 and Chapter 15 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 relative to Recycling & Solid Waste Collection. Amend Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 relative to Public Health Regarding Free Items Left on a Public or Private Way.

Amend Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 relative to Dog Licensing Fees and Duties of Dog Owners to allow on-leash dog use in certain City parks.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to two (2) draft city ordinance amendments designed to address the negative aspects associated with the short-term rental of bedrooms in otherwise single family dwelling units. (Tabled Under Privilege - Rosen August 16, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend that Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Ninety Six Cents ($39,568.96) (General Fund of $0.00, Enterprise/Special Revenue Accounts of $39,568.96, and Capital Accounts of $0.00) be transferred from various General Fund, Enterprise/Special Revenue Accounts, and Capital Accounts, and be appropriated to various General Fund, Enterprise/Special Revenue Accounts, and Capital Accounts, to make adjustments to City Accounts to balance the Fiscal Year 2016 budget. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 16, 2016)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager formulate a set of traffic calming strategies including but not limited to the establishment of pedestrian only zones, motor vehicle free zones and street signs during weekends in the Water St. area. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson August 16, 2016)

PROPOSED ORDINANCES: Amend Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Non-Bargaining Unit Employees. Amend Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group W - Miscellaneous (Housing Discrimination & Disabilities Intake Workers). Amend Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group A - Administrative & Supervisory (Coordinator of Training, Development & Wellness Programs) (Tabled Under Privilege - Gaffney August 16, 2016)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the feasibility of the initiation of an architectural review process for new public buildings and new construction by developers who are the recipients of city approved financial incentives or benefits and to include floral, decorative or plants (window boxes, roof gardens etc) as a discretionary part of the process. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes July 19, 2016 and August 16, 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 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)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting communication responding to City Council inquiry requesting City Manager submit an estimated assessor's recap comparing the proposed FY 17 tax levy with the current real estate assessments and the FY 16 assessed values. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes June 14, 2016 and June 21, 2016 and Tabled - Lukes July 19, 2016)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding whether government agencies may govern the use of public properties for private purposes. Further, request City Manager request City Solicitor include in said report what the process is for other cities and towns. – Item #19a Order adopted as amended

ORDER of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney – Request City Manager provide City Council with a chart outlining the procedures the City follows for code violations. – Item #19b Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney – Request City Manager provide in future Worcester Energy Progress Reports what the figures provided mean in dollars and cents, taking into consideration any appropriate variables. – Item #19c Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning how the City purchased renewable energy certificates, what happened to those certificates and how they helped the City on the road to clean energy savings. – Item #19d Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney – Request City Manager provide a report concerning overall expenditures and additional costs associated with the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). – Item #19e Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen – Request City Manager provide City Council with a list designating which areas dogs are and are not allowed in the City. – Item #19f Order adopted

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report outlining how the city plans to promote future funding for Elm Park’s improvements and how to keep the park up to date. – Item #19g Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager consider bringing the Fisher Boy Statue fountain back into working order. – Item #19h Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager take an inventory of existing fountains in the City and further, consider ways to fund these fountains and bring them into working order. – Item #19i Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repair the stone monument dedicated to Michael Quercio, an AIDS advocate from the City. – Item #19j Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide speed enforcement in Ernest Ave. – Item #19k Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report indicating the revenue generated whenever there is a public auction. – Item #19l Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager provide City Council with a previously requested report concerning a draft ordinance relative to prohibiting the open use of non-medicinal marijuana similar to the open alcohol container ordinance. – Item #19m Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Tony Economou – Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the process of having low hanging electrical lines restrung or removed. – Item #19n Order adopted

PETITION of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Greenbriar Lane request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage on either side of Greenbriar Lane at Richmond Ave. – Item #19o Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

PETITION of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Greenbriar Lane request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage on either side of Richmond Ave. at Greenbriar Lane. – Item #19p Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

PETITION of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Greenbriar Lane request installation of a crosswalk across Greenbriar Lane at Richmond Ave. – Item #19q Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

PETITION of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Ron Fraser request sidewalk repair in front of 12 Whitman Rd. – Item #19r Referred to Public Works Committee

PETITION of Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of the residents of Benefit St. request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage in Benefit St. at Main St. – Item #19s Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Motion Toomey – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update regarding cable accessibility and broadband availability for the area at Park Ave. that includes 244 Park Ave. – Item #19t Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request Mayor recognize Worcester’s Kiltie Pipe Band for their gold medal performance at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland. – Item #19u Order adopted

Motion Economou @ #16a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with information concerning how the City’s draft ordinances addressing the negative aspects of short-term bedroom rentals collaborates with legislation at the state level and who becomes the overriding authority as the legislation moves forward.

Motion Lukes @ #10i CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a comparison of the proposed Wage Theft Ordinance to any other ordinances or regulations the City currently has to see how it interacts.

Motion Gaffney @ #9.4A CM – Request City Manager request any and all parties to include, but not limited to, the property developer, tenants, contractors to be engaged, and any organizations/lobbyists/unions involved in seeking TIFs at 25 Southgate Street, 17 Southgate Place and 65 Armory Street provide City Council with a public disclosure of all campaign contributions, endorsements, or lobbying efforts.

Motion Lukes @ #9.7A CM – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with a report concerning ways to better attract employees to the Department of Public Works and Parks.

Motion King @ #10e CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how the cities of Boston and Providence, RI handle their noise ordinances.

Motion Lukes – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager and Mayor consider holding a retreat for the City Council under their direction.