CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:33 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, except for Councilor Mero-Carlson. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| | | | | | | | | 4a. | Mayor Petty recognized the city’s Poet Laureate Juan Matos, who read his poem Worcester Tenacious Soul and the city’s Youth Poet Laureate Amina Mohammed, who read her poem MY Worcester. | | | |
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| 5. | ELECTION - CITY AUDITOR - TWO YEAR TERM - Mayor Petty moved to nominate Robert V. Stearns to a two year term as City Auditor. Robert V. Stearns elected on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson, Wally absent). | |
| 6. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 12, 2021. | 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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson, Wally absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Andrew Ahern, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
2. Susanne Burke, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11g CC
3. Susanne Grady, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #20a CC
4. Jeffrey Busha, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19a CC
5. Marie Brouilette, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
6. Etel Haxhiaj, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #20a CC
7. Allison James, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19a CC
8. Brian Mulhearn, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #20a CC
9. Erin Bryan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
10. Ron Waddell, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19a CC
11. Paul Popinchalk, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
12. Evelyn Darling, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11c CC
13. Gwen Weissinger, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
14. Ian Williamson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19a CC
15. Samantha Fried, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
16. Sandy Milser, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11g CC
17. Kevin Rissmiller, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
18. Hannah Snell, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #20a CC
19. Darcy Schwartz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19a CC
20. Alex Rothfelder, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to items #20a CC and #11m CC, as well as in opposition to item #19a CC
21. Steve Kerrigan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19a CC
22. Walter Burns, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #17c CC
23. Katie Friend, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11g CC
24. Sue Mailman, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11l CC
25. Rena Grasso, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #20a CC | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: TIRRELL ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: TIRRELL ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take up items #8a CC through #8c CC collectively and open the hearings. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent).
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the items. 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to approve the items. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a conduit location at: MANHATTAN RD.
Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a conduit location at: MANHATTAN RD. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #8a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a conduit location at: CHEYENNE RD. and NEW BOND ST.
Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a conduit location at: CHEYENNE RD. and NEW BOND ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #8a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9a. | Allana and Marcos Bicalho request abatement of street assessment #25672, in the amount of 9,000.00 for Knapp Ave. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #9a CC through #9i CC collectively to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9b. | Paul and Ellen Landry request abatement of street assessment #25660, in the amount of $18,000.00 for Knapp Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9c. | Albie Alvarez-Cote request removal of the metal bench in front of 19 Kelley Sq. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9d. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Alex Abdow request the resurfacing of Lake Ave. from Hamilton St. to Sunderland Rd. Efforts should also be made to implement traffic calming measures while planning the resurfacing. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9e. | Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk resurfacing on Fairhaven Rd. between Burncoat St. and Leeds St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9f. | Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk repair in front of 82 Monadnock Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9g. | Councilor Sean M. Rose request Pasadena Parkway from Lincoln St. to Seattle St. be repaved. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9h. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of signage at all entrance points of East Park detailing the hours of operations within the park to ensure residents are aware of when the park is closed. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9i. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of signage at all entrance points of Holmes Field detailing the hours of operations within the park to ensure residents are aware of when the park is closed. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9j. | Spiro Giannopoulos request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 3 Norman Ave. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #9j CC through #9p CC, excluding #9o CC, collectively to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9k. | Jennifer Courtemanche request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 200 Perry Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9l. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of "No Left Turn" signage for traffic coming from Rt. 9 onto Whitla Dr. between the hours of 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9m. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of "No Right Turn" signage for traffic coming from Rt. 9 onto Whitla Dr. between the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9n. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio request the crosswalk on Highland St. across from Doherty Memorial High School be evaluated for the installation of a flashing yellow light. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9o. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a “Right on Red After Stop” sign onto Grafton St. where the street intersects with Winter St. and Harding St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item. Reconsidered on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to amend the item to remove the words, "and Harding St." from the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King and Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee as amended. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9p. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a “Right on Red After Stop” sign onto Grafton St. at its intersection at Sunderland Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #9j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report estimating the costs of making "No Parking Here to Driveway" signage. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #10a CC through #10j CC collectively and to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide traffic enforcement for on-street parking in the vicinity of 58 Fruit St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide parking enforcement in the vicinity of 325 Pleasant St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide parking enforcement in the vicinity of the intersection of Willow St. and Lovell St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning the history of traffic mirrors being installed in the city, with information relative to the criteria of why each traffic mirror was approved. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review signage and repaint crosswalks in the area of the intersection of Country Club Blvd. and Pleasant Valley Dr. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement in the area of the intersection of Country Club Blvd. and Pleasant Valley Dr. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide immediate attention to the trip hazards on the sidewalk on the Pratt St. side of 36 Park Ave. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide immediate attention to the trip hazards on the sidewalk in front of 7-11 Woodford St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide immediate attention to the trip hazards on the sidewalks on both sides of Lilac Ln. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | Request City Manager review the timeline of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the city, including locations of distribution, the criteria of distribution and the priorities of distribution. (Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Colorio.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Rivera.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose and Councilor Russell, who both spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Rosen.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11b. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the notification process used to alert affected residents of water valve shut-offs during repairs, whether they are planned or unplanned. Further, request City Manager include in said report information relative to how the city’s Reverse 911 service can be utilized for such a purpose. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #11f CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose and Councilor Bergman, who both spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11c. | Because the shortage of public restrooms for the homeless (especially during the pandemic) is a threat to public health, request City Manager recommend steps that need to be taken to provide mobile, portable or in-building toilets and hand-washing facilities. (Rosen, Mero-Carlson, Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any successful programs similar to Boston’s self-cleaning bathroom stations.” (See Item #23e CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11d. | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report identifying any Massachusetts General Laws, City Council rules, court decisions etc. determining the limits on adding reports and expanding discussions to previously published agenda items at City Council meetings. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to dually adopt the item and refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item and refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Order adopted and referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 3 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Colorio, Rosen, Russell, Toomey, Wally, Petty) (Nays – King, Rivera, Rose) (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11e. | Request City Manager review the policy regarding banning dogs on leashes on the City Common, in light of the number of residents moving nearby. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11f. | Request City Manager consider utilizing the reverse 911 system to communicate with residents when there are unpredicted water issues in their neighborhoods or on their streets, as a means of alerting residents they may lose water or water pressure. (Rose) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11g. | Request City Manager create a barrier (permanent or temporary) in and around the grate at the end of St. Paul Dr. leading to Beaver Brook for the purpose of safety. (Rose) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, who 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. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11h. | Request City Manager reach out to the appropriate representative(s) from Spectrum to give a partial credit to all of the residents who lost their service on January 4, 2021. (Rose, Wally, King, Toomey) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to, “Request City Manager reach out to Spectrum to determine whether their services are insured, as a means of providing credits to individuals who lose services for a certain amount of time.” (See Item #23f CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11i. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks prioritize the repair to the Greendale Eagle signage on West Boylston St as seen in the attached picture. (Rose) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11j. | Request City Manager consider offering a spring 2021 leaf collection pick-up service to the city’s residents. (Rosen, Mero-Carlson, Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, Councilor Bergman and Councilor Rose, who both spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King and Councilor Wally, who both moved to add their names as sponsors of the item.
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. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11k. | Request City Manager work with representatives from National Grid to ensure the Worcester Police Department is contacted when electrical services in the city are shut off, especially during the overnight time periods. (Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11l. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the city’s timetable/plan for vaccinating the city’s seniors. Further, request City Manager include in said report the feasibility of having the seniors picked up free of charge up by the WRTA and brought to the Senior Center or other suitable locations for said vaccinations. (Mero-Carlson, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11m. | Request the City Manager consider working with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to create ways that encourage strategically located fast food establishments to re-open their bathrooms for the public good. (Bergman, Rosen, Mero-Carlson) | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11n. | Request City Manager work towards establishing and exploring the inclusion of Anti-Bias Training as part of annual in-service trainings, as of calendar year 2021. (King) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11o. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: SOUTHWEST CUTOFF (ROUTE 20) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #11o CC through #11aa CC collectively and to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11p. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: ESPER AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11q. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: MIDGLEY AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11r. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 40 PULLMAN STREET | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11s. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 8 JULIEN AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11t. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: NORTON STREET | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11u. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: TORONITA AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11v. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: CAMDEN AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11w. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: MYRICK AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11x. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: NEWBURN ROAD | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11y. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: PHOEBE WAY | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11z. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: BANGOR STREET | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11aa. | STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: PELICAN AVENUE | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11o CC) | | | | | |
| 12. | RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE - No items pending | |
| 13. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY CLERK | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | Transmitting 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. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13b. | Transmitting and information communication concerning the process used in the 2020 Election Season to collect nomination paper signatures during the COVID-19 pandemic and further report back options for potentially decreasing the number of signatures for the 2021 Municipal Election. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
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 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| 14. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting an update on the Polar Park project for City Council's information, review and consideration: recommend Communication be filed. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to suspend the rules to take the item up with item #19a CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Wally, who moved to recused himself from the item and did not participate in the discussion.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place item #14a CC on file and to adopt item #20a CC. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (Wally recused). | | | | | |
| 15. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Part I | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending referral of communication relative to a decree as public, an extension of hospital drive and related easements: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Wally, who moved to recuse himself from the item and did not participate in the discussion.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (Wally recused) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Margarita Morales request abatement of street betterment assessment #25602 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Hilma St: recommend adoption of accompanying Order to provide for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $7,204.50. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively adopt items #15b CC through 15z CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Triangle St. and Mountain St. East: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Michigan Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Tupelo Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Bluebell Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Ascadilla Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Bristol St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Mountain St. East: recommend the adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Hastings St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Croydon Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Marland Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Assumption Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Dorothy Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Thorndyke Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Rexhame Rd: recommend adoption the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Millbrook St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Monterey Rd: recommend adoption of an accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Coventry Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Bellingham Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Clark St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Inwood Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and the I-290 Ramp: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and 526 Burncoat St. (Burncoat Prep): recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of ADA handicap corner bubble pads at the intersection of Burncoat St. and King Philip Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio request installation of a metal guardrail in front of 278 Heard St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| 16. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Part II | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request sidewalk repair in front 97 Beeching St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively adopt items #16a CC through 16y CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Rose Mackoul request sidewalk in the vicinity of 46 Dick Dr. be replaced: recommend the accompanying Order be adopted. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Suzanne Kerbs request sidewalk repair in front of 21 Beeching St: recommend the adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Magerowski request sidewalk repair for Wayne St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Magerowski request sidewalk repair for Montague St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Magerowski request sidewalk repair for Baker St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jennifer Rajecki, Property Manager of Skymark Tower, request a portion of the Murray Ave. sidewalk in the vicinity of 600 Main St. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jennifer Rajecki, Property Manager of Skymark Tower, request sidewalk repair on the Austin St. side of 600 Main St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request sidewalk in front of 34 South Lenox St. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Debbie Guiney et al., President/CEO of AllCom Credit Union, request the section of sidewalk on the Pratt St. side of 36 Park Ave. be repaved: recommend the adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lisa Dunham request sidewalk repair in front of 7-11 Woodford St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mike Fitzpatrick request the sidewalk adjacent to 3 Wheeler Ave. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Melissa Gibbons request sidewalk repair on Thorndyke Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Epstein et. al. request surface repair for sidewalk between 1 South Flagg St. and 81 South Flagg St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Keyo request repair of the sidewalk in front of 2 Beeching St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter and Lisa Honig request the sidewalk in front of 12 Spring Valley Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally and Councilor Gary Rosen request sidewalk repair from 124 South Flagg St. to 132 South Flagg St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark Brennan request sidewalk repair in front of 17 Barr St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the sidewalks on Melville St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the sidewalks on Marsh Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the sidewalks on Shattuck St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Christopher Crawley request sidewalk resurfacing for both sides of Lilac Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio request the sidewalk on Chrome St. in front of You Inc. be repaved to ensure the safety of walkers: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Conger request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 36, 38, and 40 Harlow St. in the vicinity of the Sprinkler Factory: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty request concrete sidewalk repair in front of 82 Monadnock Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend referral of communication relative to a decree as public, an extension of hospital drive and related easements: recommend Report be filed. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Wally, who moved to recuse himself from the item and did not participate in the discussion.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to accept the item. Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (Wally recused) | | | | | |
| 17. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Part III | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of Gordon Duncan request sidewalk repair in front of the lot located at 13 Burgess St: recommend petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively accept items #17a CC and #17b CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the sidewalks on Perkins St. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given Leave to Withdraw. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #17a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Works Upon the Petition of Susan Burns & Mary Landry request abatement of sewer betterment assessment #31247 in the amount of $36,000.00 for Luther Ave: recommend Petition be denied. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Rose | | | | | |
| 18. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tiphanie Gelinas request installation of turkey crossing sign in the vicinity of 492 Massasoit Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Carroll and Ann Marie Mong request the parking meters in front of 237 Park Ave. be removed, with resident permit parking be installed in its place: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively accept items #18b CC through #18l CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Peter Bilzerian et. al requested No Parking Anytime sign be installed on Ormond St next to Elm Park Community School: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thomas Xhupi request a "No Parking from Here to Corner" sign be installed on Merrick St. at the intersection with Pleasant St. on the side of Cool-Licks Ice Cream (325 Pleasant St.) building next to the "30 Minute Parking" sign: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jodi Contonio request installation of a "No Parking from Here to Corner" sign on Willow St. at the intersection of Willow St. and Lovell St: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jodi Contonio request installation of a traffic mirror on Willow St. at the intersection of Willow St. and Lovell St: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Paul and Marcia Hansen request installation of a "Not A Truck Route" sign at the entrance of Cobblestone Ln at Garrison Ave., in the vicinity of 56 Garrison Ave: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request installation of a flashing crosswalk at the intersection of Country Club Blvd. and Pleasant Valley Dr: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kristen Morgan request installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Onset St. and Pine Hill Rd: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Wendy Chase request installation of speed limit signage in the vicinity of Royal Rd. and Heard St. intersection: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #18b CC) | | | | | |
| 19. | LOAN ORDER TO BE ADOPTED | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | That an additional Fourteen Million Dollars and No Cents ($14,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated to pay costs of the design, construction, equipment, and furnishings of a baseball ballpark, including the payment of capitalized interest and all other costs incidental and related thereto, said amount being appropriated to Account #04C756 Baseball Ballpark/Urban Renewal and that to meet this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is hereby authorized to borrow Fourteen Million Dollars and No Cents ($ 14,000,000.00) under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40Q, c. 44, §7(1), c. 121B, §20, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| 20. | TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan Draft Plan. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 19, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the City Manager, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Wally, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and the Director of Energy and Asset Management, who both responded to questions raised by Councilor Wally.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and the Director of Energy Asset Management, who both responded to questions raised by Councilor Colorio.
Councilor Colorio moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the current costs associated with converting a home from gas heat to electric heat.” (See Item #23a CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and the Director of Energy and Asset Management, who both responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager look to identify places in the city’s Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan Draft Plan that can be implemented by at least an additional five years sooner.” (See Item #23b CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, Councilor Rivera and Councilor Rosen, who all spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any costs associated with using electric heat at a new Doherty Memorial High School building.” (See Item #23c CC).
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and the Director of Energy and Asset Management, who both responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who moved to, “Request City Manager consider ways to engage the city’s youth in conversations and planning around the city’s Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan Draft Plan.” (See Item #23d CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee. Referred to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21a. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21b. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21c. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21d. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21e. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21f. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21g. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21h. | 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 | | | | | |
| 22. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the January 19, 2021 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 22a. | ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the successes of the ShotSpotter Connect Program six months into its use, should such a program be implemented. – Item #14a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 22b. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report detailing what evidence-based research has determined on predictive policing models, as it relates to ShotSpotter Connect. Further, request City Manager include in said report any information as it relates to any research on ShotSpotter that has been conducted by scientists. – Item #14b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| 23. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the January 26, 2021 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 23a. | Motion Colorio @ #20a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the current costs associated with converting a home from gas heat to electric heat. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23b. | Motion King @ #20a CC – Request City Manager look to identify places in the city’s Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan Draft Plan that can be implemented by at least an additional five years sooner. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23c. | Motion Russell @ #20a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any costs associated with using electric heat at a new Doherty Memorial High School building. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23d. | Motion King @ #20a CC – Request City Manager consider ways to engage the city’s youth in conversations and planning around the city’s Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan Draft Plan. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23e. | Motion Toomey @ #11c CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any successful programs similar to Boston’s self-cleaning bathroom stations. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23f. | Motion Bergman @ #11h CC – Request City Manager reach out to Spectrum to determine whether their services are insured, as a means of providing credits to individuals who lose services for a certain amount of time. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Mero-Carlson absent) (See Item #11h CC) | | | | | |
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