CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:30 P.M. |
Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov | City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns | Councilors | | Morris A. Bergman | Donna M. Colorio | | Khrystian E. King | Candy Mero-Carlson | | Sarai Rivera | Sean M. Rose | City Clerk
Nikolin Vangjeli | | Gary Rosen | George J. Russell | | Kathleen M. Toomey | Matthew E. Wally |
| | City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| 3. | ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| 5. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 5a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 13, 2020. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | No speakers were recognized during this portion of the agenda. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: SOUTHBRIDGE ST. at MAIN ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: SOUTHBRIDGE ST. at MAIN ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to open the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the item. Hearing no speakers, Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to close the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to approve the item. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Mayor Joseph M. Petty request the portion of Clocktower Dr. that intersects the existing Hospital Dr. and connects to Innovation Dr. be renamed O’Sullivan Way (see attached). Further, request this portion of roadway be accepted as a public way. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the Planning Board. Referred to the Planning Board on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | Shirley Rivelli request the guardrail at the corner of Short St. and Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of 4 Short St. be replaced. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #8b CC through #8f CC, minus item #8d CC, collectively and refer the items to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Natalie Turner request installation of an additional streetlight on Parker St. between Park Ave. and Mayfield St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | Natalie Turner request existing streetlights on Parker St. between Park Ave. and Mayfield St. be made brighter. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | Mayor Joseph M. Petty request concrete sidewalk repair in front of 82 Monadnock Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Ciaran Douglas request installation of a streetlight in the vicinity of the parking area at the beginning of Burncoat Park. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | Steven Schneider et al. request installation of a "Dead End" sign on road running parallel to Plantation St. in the vicinity of 496 Plantation St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #8g CC through #8i CC collectively and refer the items to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8h. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Joseph Toloczko request reinstallation of a stop sign coming down Green Hill Ave. at the intersection at Colby Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8g CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8i. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Joseph Toloczko request the traffic control signal at the end of Trinity Ave at Lincoln St. be reviewed, as when the light turns green only one car can get through the intersection safely. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8g CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8j. | Kevin Ksen filing an Open Meeting Law Complaint Form. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Solicitor. Referred to the City Solicitor on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8k. | Idella Hazard request that when a tenant leaves their property or trash on a sidewalk in front of their residence that they, and not the landlord, be held responsible for any fines incurred. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with the report concerning the current status of ventilation and other safety considerations in the school buildings and the status of teaching and learning with the collaborative schools, as prepared by the Worcester School Department’s administrative staff. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #9a CC through #9g CC collectively and to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Manager make the city’s Chief Diversity Officer available to the Superintendent of Public Schools for any assistance that might be requested. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Clerk provide City Council with information relative to trash programs in other communities, as provided to Public Works Committee. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the construction and the finished product on Barnes Ave. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Park work with the City Clerk to determine if any parking restrictions previously existed in front of 21 Canterbury St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council, prior to its next meeting, with a legal opinion concerning whether it is feasible to have temporary four-way stop signs without violating the warrants of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council a legal opinion concerning whether any traffic control devices that are in violation of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices can be rectified with their removal prior to their jeopardizing the city's access to federal funds for future projects. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | Request City Manager and Mayor apprise City Council of the state and status of the recommendations made by the Mayor's Tax Policy Committee in 2015, which offered options for diversifying and strengthening the city’s tax base. This information should include which of the recommendations have been discussed and implemented by City Council and which remain unacted upon. (Rosen, Bergman, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to include the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to, “Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report concerning any actions passed by City Council relative to the Mayor’s Tax Policy Committee.” (See Item #20a CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many city employees reside in the city of Worcester, according to departments. (Rose) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item so that the report would be broken down by department.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson and Councilor Colorio, who both moved to add their names as sponsors of the item.
Councilor Colorio then moved to amend the item to include the length of time employees had worked in the city.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report breaking down the various types emergency, 911 calls that have been received over the last two (2) months in the vicinity of Main South from Wellington St. to Stoneland Rd. Said report should include violent and nonviolent home and car break-ins, as well as open drug use. Further, request City Manager also provide City Council with a report detailing the responses to said emergency, 911 calls. (Rivera) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how emergency, 911 calls are prioritized, as well as any inroads made to ensure all emergency, 911 calls receive a response.” (See Item #20b CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | Request City Manager consider coordinating a meeting between city staff, the city’s State Delegation and community leaders for the purpose of working on a long-term plan that address problems currently affecting the quality of life for residents in the Beacon Brightly neighborhood. (Rivera) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add Councilor King, Councilor Rose and himself as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | Request City Manager consider creating an online tool and smartphone app that has a simple search box instructing residents what to do with specific items they want to get rid of. Info will be provided if it’s to go in recycling, yellow bag or other method. This tool should also have a way to report litter with a simple snap picture and report location for litter or trash on private property and public areas. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Councilor Russell then moved to refer the item for informational purposes Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Wally and Councilor King, who both spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item and refer the item to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment for informational purposes only. Order adopted and referred to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | Request Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking conduct a meeting to discuss speeding on Beechmont St., Tyson Rd., Harrington Way, Squantum St. and Coolidge Rd. (Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager provide City Council with speed enforcement reports relative to Beechmont St., Tyson Rd., Harrington Way, Squantum St. and Coolidge Rd.”
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended and refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee for informational purposes only. Order adopted as amended and referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | Request City Manager consider including matching funding for grant dollars received for the Worcester Community Police Addiction Recovery Program in the upcoming fiscal year. (Toomey, Bergman, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager consider looking into the WPD Budget to find matching funding for grant dollars received for the Worcester Community Police Addiction Recovery program in the upcoming fiscal year.” (See Item #20c CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Councilor Rivera then moved to Table the Item Under Privilege the item and Councilor King’s motion.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, Councilor Rivera and Councilor King for second times, who all spoke concerning the item.
Tabled Under Privilege – Rivera | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | Request City Manager review the current location of Posner Square for a more prominent location nearby. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved amend the item to include the word, “monument.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | Request City Manager request City Assessor make an effort to determine how many “carriage house“ structures adjacent to residential dwellings exist in the city. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | Request City Manager request City Assessor provide City Council with a report concerning what, if any, process is used to identify properties whose tax exempt status should be removed due to lack of use beyond three (3) years for a religious and/or educational purpose and to provide the Council with any such list. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing whether properties who hold a tax exempt status must self-report if they no longer qualify for such an exemption.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | Request City Manager cut back and clean the area of overgrowth on the Lincoln St. Extension behind the Worcester Police Station. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | That the City Council, in considering a recommendation by the City of Worcester Human Rights Commission, urge our state delegation to take action in support of S.2848: Resolve providing for the Creation of a Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth (new draft for Senate No. 1877). (Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Councilor Bergman then moved to amend the item to read as follows: “That the City Council, in considering a recommendation by the City of Worcester Human Rights Commission, urge our state delegation to take action in support of the creation of a special commission relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio and Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Resolution adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Colorio, Mero-Carlson, Rosen, Russell, Toomey, Wally) (Nays – King, Rivera, Rose, Petty). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11b. | That the City Council does hereby honor and recognize the Worcester Police Department, Sergeant Richard Cipro and his colleagues, who continue to serve our Nation's National Guard and Reserves, for receiving the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award. This award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for supporting their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. (Bergman, Colorio, Toomey, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, Councilor Toomey and Councilor King, who both spoke concerning the item.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item to include the names of all those members of the Worcester Police Department who received the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose and Councilor Rivera, who both moved to add their names as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to the City Clerk as amended to receive all the names appropriate for the Resolution. Referred to the City Clerk as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| 12. | RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE - No items pending | |
| 13. | COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY AUDITOR | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | Transmitting the unaudited FY20 financial reports reported on a budgetary basis for the General Fund, Enterprises, Special Revenue, Capital Project, Debt Service Fund, Health Insurance Trust and Other Trust Funds. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Auditor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Councilor Russell then moved to, “Request City Auditor provide City Council with a report detailing any places in the FY21 Budget, in the reserves and in the extra money that is available that could be utilized to assist the City Manager in his budgetary constraints for the rest of the fiscal year.” (See Item #20d CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Wally, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Auditor, City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, who all responded to questions raised by Councilor Wally.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| 14. | COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY CLERK | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | Transmitting an informational communication relative to motions filed in the City Council concerning housing court. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| 15. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brenda Bussey, Director of Procurement and Accounts Payable at Worcester State University, request abatement of street assessment #25618, in the amount of $16,200.00 for Candlewood St: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #15a CC through #15j CC collectively and to accept and adopt the items. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Desmond Dowling request abatement of street assessment #25619 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Candlewood St: recommend adoption of accompanying Order to provide for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $4,500. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Carl Gomes request installation of “Dog Owners: Please Leash & Clean Up After Your Dog” signage at the Community Teaching Garden, located at 68 West Boylston Dr: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Konan on behalf of Central Mass Builders, Inc. request the installation of a 165' sewer extension on Marjorie St. for a new construction duplex at 63-65 Marjorie St: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Deb Cary, Community Advocacy and Engagement Manager of Mass Audubon, request installation of a streetlight at the end of Dunkirk Ave., in the vicinity of the City of Worcester’s DPW Dunkirk Ave. Pump Station, located at 76 Dunkirk Ave: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Natalie Turner request sidewalk repair on both sides of Parker St. between Park Ave. and Mayfield St: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the sidewalk in front of 7 Einhorn Rd. be replaced: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request installation of a "No Dumping" sign on the fence in front of Beaver Brook, between Flagg St. School and Beth Israel Congregational Church and at the end of St. Paul Drive: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of the Saxon Road Neighborhood Group, residents of Newton Square and surrounding neighbors of Duffy Field request installation of a “No Dumping/ Fine” sign be installed at Duffy Field: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ronald Negrini request a large trash can be installed in front of Maranatha Christian Church, located at 269 Mill St: recommend adoption of accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester - EPA Agreement: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #15k CC through #15w CC collectively and to accept items. Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the DPW&P Street Resurfacing Program: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending July 31, 2020: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Six Month Activity Report from January - June 2020: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15o. | 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 August 31, 2020: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a report on the state of the Worcester Sewer System: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor Russell - Request City Manager and the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks present to City Council the state plan for reconstruction of Grafton St. so that it can be reviewed at a public meeting by the Standing Committee on Public Works for public comments: recommend Order be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Donald Dupre et al request Whitla Dr. be made a dead end at Sunderland Rd., allowing access only from Lake Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file: recommend Report be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board relative to Right of Way Alterations and the public layout of Lunelle St., Langdon St. and Lamartine St: recommend Report be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Filippone request sidewalk repair along both the Burncoat St. and Thorndyke Rd. sides of 237 Burncoat St: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jeri Steele request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 4 Barnes Ave: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Tony Bahnan request abatement of sewer betterment assessment #31243 in the amount of $36,000.00 for Luther Ave. in the name of GAR Realty Trust LLC: recommend Petition be denied. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kelly Casey request abatement of street betterment assessment #25609 in the amount of $11,250.00 for Hilma St: recommend Petition be denied. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #15k CC) | | | | | |
| 16. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Denis Leary request installation of "Thickly Settled" sign on Melrose St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #16a CC through #16l CC collectively and to accept and adopt the items. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Michael Scaglione request installation of “Do Not Block Street” signage on Belmont St. at its intersection with Alvarado Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Harvey Bloomfield et al. request installation of "Speed Limit" or "Drive Slow" signs on Lantern Ln: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install a "Thickly Settled" sign. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request the removal of the I-290 sign in front of 812 Pleasant St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Denis Leary request installation of electronic speed monitor on Melrose St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the solid white, fog lines on the surface of Lincoln St. from I-290 to the intersection of Burncoat St. and Lincoln St. be repainted: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally and Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Harold Boucher request increased speed enforcement on Olean St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John and Kristina Brand request installation of temporary speed radar north of Mountain St. West: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John and Kristina Brand request installation of temporary speed radar south of I-190 exit on West Boylston St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of speed calming measures on Seymour St. from Vernon St. to Millbury St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install temporary speed radar. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John and Kristina Brand request installation of pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Jerry's Hardware, located at 1154 West Boylston St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kathy Sundstrom request installation of Neighborhood Crime Watch Area sign on pole bordering the Plantation Condominiums on the Lincoln St. side: recommend Petition be referred to the City Manager. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Fakhri Khayoon request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 30 Lakeside Ave: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #16m CC through #16s CC collectively and to accept items. Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of Rosemary Carter request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 149 Institute Rd: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16m CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Reverend Raul Elizalde request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage in front of Iglesia Casa de Oracion, located at 21 Canterbury St: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16m CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Justice Love Real request installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Pleasant St. and West St: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16m CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thao Le request removal of "No Parking Anytime" restrictions in the vicinity of 141 Cambridge St. to allow for parking on both sides of the street: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16m CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Denis Leary request installation of speed limit signage on Melrose St: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16m CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Michael Carbonneau request installation of a crosswalk on Greenwood St. at its intersection with Ekman St. in the vicinity of the bus stop: recommend Petition be placed on filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16m CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991 Relative To Extension of the Business General-6.0 (BG-6.0) Zoning District in the vicinity of Ionic Avenue and Beacon Street. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #17a CC through #17c CC collectively and to ordain the items. Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17b. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991 Relative to Extending the Adaptive Reuse Overlay Zoning District in the vicinity of Sargent and Gold Streets. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #17a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17c. | Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991 Relative to the Extension of the Business General-6.0 and Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning Districts in the vicinity of Lagrange Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #17a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17d. | Amending Section Twenty-Nine D of Chapter Two of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Relative to the Ballpark Project Permit Fees Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Wally, who moved to recuse himself from the item and left the room.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to ordain the item. Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Wally recused). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes – That the City Council go on record in favor of supporting the Worcester Bravehearts as they plan for the future. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes August 21, 2018 and Tabled Under Privilege - Petty September 12, 2018 and Tabled - Lukes September 25, 2018) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18b. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell, Councilor Sarai Rivera, Councilor Gary Rosen, Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes, Councilor Khrystian E. King and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request City Council have the City Council Standing Committees on Public Works and Municipal Operations conduct a joint meeting about the future recommended staffing of the City Council office as well as logistics for office space for staff and City Council. Further, request the joint committee discuss potential recommendations regarding the job description and role of the City Council staff persons and further, encourage other City Councilors who are not members of the joint committee to attend and be included in the conversation. (Tabled - Petty February 26, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18c. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manger transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion as to the jurisdiction of office space and facilities within City Hall. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson March 12, 2019; Tabled Under Privilege - Petty March 19, 2019 and Tabled - Petty March 26, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18d. | ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding the process of instituting a residential rent control program and the resulting impact of implementing such a program. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019 and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18e. | ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - In light of recent events, request City Manager consider establishing a process to inspect rental apartments, which would help to confirm structural changes are done to the standards set by Inspectional Services, in the interest of public service. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a recommendation as to how often these inspections should take place. (Tabled - King December 17, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request restoration and relocation of the Sullivan Memorial located in Melrose St. to a location approximately 50 feet north of its current location: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson April 21, 2020 and April 28, 2020 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson May 5, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18g. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Sean M. Rose and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - That the Worcester City Council urges our State Delegation and others to pursue the naming in 2020 of the Worcester District Courthouse the “Sarah E. Wall Courthouse”. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman June 2, 2020 and June 9, 2020 - Petty and Tabled - Russell June 16, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18h. | COMMUNICATION of Stephen Herzog, Project Manager at Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., on behalf of CSX Transportation, Inc. transmitting an informational communication relative to the application of herbicide on the railroad. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty June 9, 2020 and Tabled - Russell June 16, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18i. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Sean M. Rose, Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Matthew E. Wally, Councilor George J. Russell, Councilor Donna M. Colorio, Councilor Gary Rosen and Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager support the (re)opening of the City’s licensed cigar and hookah lounges and for the state to amend the classification of these establishments. These establishments can, and should, fit under the guise and parameters set forth as restaurants as they have or will have a common ViC license. (Tabled Under Privilege - Rivera September 8, 2020 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson September 15, 2020 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson September 22, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 19. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the October 20, 2020 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Clerk determine whether any motions from City Council have been made relative to the city’s local housing court. – Item #13a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19b. | ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager post information on the city’s website relative to the CARES Act and any other resources available to residents who own multi-family and single family homes during COVID-19. – Item #13b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19c. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager consider granting individuals who wish to use their camera visuals as part of the WebEx call for the Duffy Field Master Plan Meeting the opportunity to do so. – Item #13c CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19d. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a copy of the ordinances that created the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, Civic Center Commission and Board of Health. – Item #13d CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19e. | ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally – Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer continue to provide City Council with Fiscal Year financial updates on a monthly basis during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also on a routine basis following the pandemic. – Item #13e CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19f. | ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally – Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer work with the Chief Development Officer when preparing Fiscal Year financial updates to include economic indicators for the local area. – Item #13f CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19g. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer provide City Council with a report detailing information relative to blank spaces in the Fiscal Year 2021 financial update concerning the Civic Center Ordinary Maintenance Debt Service. – Item #13g CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19h. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer provide City Council with a report concerning how much has been received for using the DCU Center as a field hospital during COVID-19 and whether any additional funds can be requests. – Item #13h CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 19i. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer provide City Council with a report detailing what the management company of the DCU Center and the Civic Center Commission are currently spending during COVID-19, what is normally spent and what cuts have been made to spending. – Item #13i CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | |
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| 20. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the October 27, 2020 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | Motion Petty @ #10a CC – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report concerning any actions passed by City Council relative to the Mayor’s Tax Policy Committee. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20b. | Motion King @ #10c CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how emergency, 911 calls are prioritized, as well as any inroads made to ensure all emergency, 911 calls receive a response. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20c. | Motion King @ #10g CC – Request City Manager consider looking into the WPD Budget to find matching funding for grant dollars received for the Worcester Community Police Addiction Recovery program in the upcoming fiscal year. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege - Rivera (See Item #10g CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20d. | Motion Russell @ #13a CC – Request City Auditor provide City Council with a report detailing any places in the FY21 Budget, in the reserves and in the extra money that is available that could be utilized to assist the City Manager in his budgetary constraints for the rest of the fiscal year. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20e. | Motion Mero-Carlson – Suspension of Rules – That City Council does hereby suspend its rules to allow for the discussion of preparations associated with the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who brought forth the item and spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Councilor Mero-Carlson then moved to, “Request City Clerk post any phone numbers associated with assisting voters on Election Day to the city’s website and any other appropriate locations.” (See Item #20f).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20f. | Motion Mero-Carlson @ #20e CC – Request City Clerk post any phone numbers associated with assisting voters on Election Day to the city’s website and any other appropriate locations. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #20e CC) | | | | | |
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