CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber

Convened: 6:39 P.M.

Recessed into Executive Session: 9:54 P.M. Reconvened to Open Session from Executive Session to Adjourn: 11:54 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Zacarias Ortiz Hernandez, son of Councilor Sarai Rivera, who passed away on December 25, 2020 at the age of 24.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring January, 2021 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the City of Worcester. Mayor Petty virtually recognized Nicole Bell to accept the Proclamation.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 15, 2020.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Benjamin Desjarlais, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #7a CC 2. Bobby Hazleton, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 3. Suzanne Burke, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 4. William O’Connell, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 5. Eva Johnson, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #7a CC 6. Sheila Brown, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 7. Susan Swanson, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #16b CC 8. Nick Saucier, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11j CC 9. Dan Arnold, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #7a CC 10. James Scott, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #16b CC 11. John Cove, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 12. John True, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 13. Malt Schlitzmann, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #16b CC 14. Meighan Sharry, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 15. Ruth Seward, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 16. Khoa Kennedy, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #9.8A CM 17. Nellie Medina, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #16b CC

ORDER - That the City Council convene in Executive Session at the Tuesday, January 5, 2021 meeting for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to contract negotiations with I.B.P.O. Local 504, Worcester Police Officials. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty December 15, 2020)

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Ayrshire Rd. be repaved.

Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk repair on Summerhill Ave. from Claffey Ave. to Leeds St.

Marissa Allen et al. request installation of a "Dead End" and children advisory signage at the beginning of Benjamin Rd.

Marissa Allen et. al request installation of signage alerting motorists of a hearing impaired child at 6 Benjamin Rd.

Carl Almonor request installation of resident permit parking on Patch St.

Carl Almonor request installation of "Do No Block Driveway" signage in front of 1 Patch St.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Kristen Morgan request installation of a “Dead End” sign prior to the entrance of Pine Hill Rd.

Councilor Matthew E. Wally on behalf of Cathy DeCaire request a traffic study be conducted at the intersection of Beatrice Dr. and Goddard Memorial Dr. that evaluates the appropriateness of installing traffic lights at the intersection.

Toby Reiter and Alexander Lichtenberg request installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Austin St. and Oxford St.

Lola Brown request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 121 1/2 Eastern Ave.

Glenn Trombly et. al request installation of a two (2) ton weight restriction on Victor Ave. and Stearns St. which connect together, that includes signage indicating such at their entrances from Main St. and Stafford St.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: THORNDYKE ROAD and BEVERLY ROAD

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: LAMARTINE ST.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Natalie Turner to the Parks Commission with a term to expire on April 30, 2023.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Guillermo Creamer to the Human Rights Commission with a term to expire on April 30, 2023.

Recommend the appointment of James Delage to the Accessibility Advisory Commission for a term to expire on May 31, 2024.

Recommend the appointment of Holly Jones to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on September 30, 2023.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Duffy Field Master Plan.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Fire Department staffing, training and the next recruit academy.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Account #110-92000, EAM Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #110-97000, EAM Overtime.

Recommend that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Account #900-92000 City Managers Contingency, and be appropriated to Account #110-93000, EAM Building Rehab.

Recommend that One Hundred Seventy One Dollars And Forty Six Cents ($171.46) be authorized from Account #04S61601-92112, Cable Services Ordinary Maintenance, to pay a prior year invoice.

Recommend that Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars And Twenty Five Cents ($9,533.25) be authorized from the Fiscal Year 2021 Election Ordinary Maintenance Account#150-92000, to provide additional funds for a prior year invoice.

Recommend approval of UMass Memorial Contract for EMS Services and Lease Agreement for 100 Providence Street effective January 1, 2021.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report containing information relative to an assessment of parking issues at the intersection of Willow St. and Lovell St., as well as an evaluation of the police enforcement concerning on-street parking on Willow St. near said intersection.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement on Gifford Dr. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report relative to the assessment of said enforcement.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to provide City Council with a report concerning a traffic study at the intersection of Plantation St. and Franklin St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to provide City Council with a report concerning a traffic study at the intersection of Whipple St. and Blackstone River Rd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Park provide City Council with a report concerning a full traffic study at the intersection of Grove St. and Salisbury St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning a traffic signage recommendation for the "One Way" portion of Walnut St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Park provide City Council with a list of streets where vehicle weight restrictions are in place.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report including a draft of social media policies and procedures for City Council, in the event that a Facebook page for the City Council is created, including information relative to best practices used in other communities.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with an update relative to the traffic study occurring on Chandler St. Further, request City Manager include in said update information relative to the ability to have a meeting where community members are allowed to give input on the traffic concerns in the area. (Rivera)

Request City Manager consider organizing a public meeting to discuss ways the city can help the business owners on Park Ave., who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. (Rivera, Wally)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report as to any limitations (times and/or days) for public use of any sports fields at Beaver Brook Park. (Bergman)

Request City Manager confer with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and the Executive Director of the Worcester Housing Authority (“WHA”) as to: 1) what sports fields/ playground are located near WHA properties; 2) which WHA properties have the highest number of youths; and, 3) what factors are considered in yearly budget allocations for completing “Master Plans” for sports fields/playgrounds. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request Chief Development Officer amend and update the ‘Article X-Continuing Care Retirement Community’ section of the City of Worcester Zoning Ordinance in order to ensure clarity of its interpretation and to remove the bylaw’s current ambiguity. (Wally)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted order relative to installing a camera at Duffy Field for the purpose of monitoring illegal dumping in the park. (Colorio)

Request City Manager provide City Council with information as to how temporary curbside food pickup can be provided for Lucky’s Cafe, located at 102 ½ Grove St. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report relative to whether any CARES Act funding can be provided to the city’s food banks due to the issues surrounding food insecurity during COVID-19. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager convert the meters in front of the 100 Grove Street property from coin-operated to be able to also take credit cards. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager work with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to explore a location for a potential BMX/Motocross track in the city. (Rose)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on the property of 342 West Boylston St. (D'Angelo's). (Rose, Wally, Toomey)

Request City Manager consider exploring funding for another round of the Worcester Cares for Kids training program, using the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Red Cross curricula, to certify local kids ages 11–14 to provide childcare for their little brothers and sisters. (Rose, Wally, Toomey)

Transmitting an information communication relative to previous City Council items concerning Hillside Beach and the Columbus Park East-West Trail and wetland projects.

Transmitting an informational communication relative to previous City Council items concerning tax exemptions.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Michael J. Grandone request Brightwood Ave. be renamed to Brightwood St., so as to avoid confusion with Blithewood Ave.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Keysha Delgado request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 33 Orient St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Abby's House, located at 52 High St., request the fifteen (15) minute parking signage be changed to two (2) hour parking parking signage: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thao Le request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 141 Cambridge St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mary Maki on behalf of Jason A. Maki request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 9 Hartshorn Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marta Sanchez request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 42 Esther St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Ted Kostas request installation of a stop sign at the end of Pelham St. at its intersection with Russell St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio and Councilor Matthew E. Wally on behalf of Judy Griffin request installation of a stop sign on Papineau St. at its intersection with Heard St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Ron Hayes request installation of a passenger loading zone in front of Open Sky Group Home, located at 5 Sturgis St. (Amended on June 17, 2020 from installing resident permit parking at the location).: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Diane and William Kacavich request installation of a handicap parking space large enough for two vehicles in front of 1 Astrid Avenue: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ellen and Laurence Micol request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 53 Plantation St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Steven Gallati request the handicap parking space located at 25 Shelby St. be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Cristino Rivera and Alma Arias request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 5 Ashmont Ave: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Antigoni Kole request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 33 Dale St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jennifer McGinty request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 24 William St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of James Wadlington et al. request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 1 Beaver St: 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 Joanne Troiano request installation of a stop sign at the beginning of the entrance to Sunderland Rd. from Short St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lisa and Robert Stake request installation of a stop sign on Quaker Rd. at its intersection with Foxmeadow Dr: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install two stop signs, one facing northbound traffic and one facing westbound traffic on Quaker Rd.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rhonda Miller request the handicap parking space in front of 27 Wawecus Rd. be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Annabelle Rios Nater request handicap parking space be installed in front of 45 Sigel St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Yvonne Degboe request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 25 Canton St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tammy Martin request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 89 Haven Ln: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ramon Guerrero request installation of a handicap parking space across from 8 Strathmore Rd: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John and Kristina Brand request installation of a crosswalk in the vicinity of Lou Roc's Diner, located at 1074 West Boylston St., or in the vicinity of 1105 West Boylston St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Brenda Davin request traffic enforcement of the one-way direction on Enfield St. into Park Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition Sean Quinlivan request the "No Parking Here to Corner" sign at the intersection of Whipple St. and Blackstone River Rd. be relocated to allow for proper sight distance to make a left hand turn from Whipple St. onto Blackstone River Rd: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the dimensions for parking and loading zone spaces: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion concerning the City’s liability for installing, or failing to install signs such as “Icy,” “Dangerous,” or “Deaf Child.”: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to imposing vehicle weight restrictions: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion concerning the terms "residential street" and "institutional effect," as they are utilized in the Residents Permit Parking Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding the replacement of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a Financial System (ERP) replacement: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication relative to integrating new technologies associated with the city's agenda management system: recommend Communication be placed on file.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to funding received to address the impacts of COVID-19. (Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio December 22, 2020)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Coes Reservoir – Columbus Park East-West Trail Improvements. (Tabled Under Privilege - King December 22, 2020)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the options explored as it relates to Coes Reservoir, Hillside Beach, Columbus Park East-West Trail and wetland projects, if any. – Item #12a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Sean M. Rose – Request City Clerk provide City Council with any previously provided information relative to the Coes Reservoir, Hillside Beach, Columbus Park East-West Trail and wetland projects. – Item #12b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request City Assessor provide City Council with a report concerning the impact a potential residential, owner occupied exemption for multi-family homes would have on the city. Further, request City Manager request City Assessor include in said report information relative to whether a residential exemption would only have an effect on multi-family homes or if it would impact the entire city. – Item #12c CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report concerning two previously adopted orders as it relates to providing tax exemptions for owner-occupied multifamily homes. – Item #12d CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager consider including highlights on abatement portion of the next tax bill to ensure individuals pay attention to the process for filing for an abatement. – Item #12e CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion concerning the process for renaming the Elderly Exemption Program to the Senior Exemption Program. – Item #12f CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any authorities, boards or commissions used by Pawtucket to help manage the Paw Sox, as well as any other best practices used by other communities. – Item #12g CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

Motion Petty @ #9.8A CM – Request City Manager begin the process of bringing together a small group of neighborhood representatives, as well as city staff and its representatives, to work with the city’s contractor, Berkshire Design Group, to identify potential improvements to Duffy Field.

Motion King @ #12a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the language used in both park grants, as well as land and water grants relative to Lakeside Apartment, including information relative to the property’s involvement in funding for said grants.

Motion King @ #12a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether or not the Coes Reservoir – Columbus Park East-West Trail improvements can be completed while still maintaining access to Hillside Beach. Further, request City Manager include in said report mapping depicting the location and distance of the drop-off at Hillside Beach.

Motion Rose @ #12a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the actions that would be required in order to make Hillside Beach a safe place for recreational water activities, including information relative to the costs associated with making those actions.

Motion Bergman @ #9.9A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any accommodations that could be made for individuals who previously took the Fire Department’s Civil Service test due to there not being a fire class in the next year.

Motion King @ #11e CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the current “Article X – Continuing Care Retirement Community” section of the City of Worcester Zoning Ordinance.

Motion Bergman @ #11e CC – Request City Manager work with the Planning Board to provide City Council with a report concerning any existing issues arising at continuing care centers as it relates to the Article X – Continuing Care Retirement Communities section of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance.

Motion Russell @ #16a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning expenditures the city has made associated with COVID-19.

Motion Mero-Carlson @ #16a CC – Request City Manager keep City Council apprised as to when the city submits for FEMA reimbursements associated with COVID-19, what the city is submitting on and if the city is awarded said reimbursements.

Motion Petty and Rivera – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement at the corner of Main St. and Cambridge St.

Motion Rose – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager reach out to the appropriate state entity to ensure that should insignias or signage related to white supremacy groups or another other hate groups be found in the city on state property, the city is able to remove said insignias and signage.

Motion King – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any information the city has gathered relative to signage appearing in the city relative to white supremacy groups or another other hate groups.