CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:34 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 Vice Chairperson as the Chair, except for Mayor Petty and Councilor Rivera. Mayor Petty arrived at 6:53 P.M. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| | | | | | | | | 4a. | MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Worcester Police Department Officer Emmanuel “Manny” Familia and Troy Love of Staunton, VA, who were both tragically lost to drownings at Green Hill Park on June 4, 2021. | | | |
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| 5. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 5a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 25, 2021. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Rivera, Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Andrew Ahern, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to #11.30A CM
2. Franco Girardi, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #21a CC
3. Etel Haxhiaj, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11.30A CM
4. Fred Taylor, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #16a CC
5. Joseph Del Gizzi, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #16a CC
6. Kevin Ksen, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #16a
7. Matt Whitlock, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8a CC | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 7a. | ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - In accordance with Rule 30 of the Rules of City Council, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey requests reconsideration of the vote of City Council taken on May 25, 2021 to file the Report of the Committee on Public Safety Upon the Petition of Gordon Davis request the City Council establish policies for the use of police body cameras: recommend Petition be placed on file. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the reconsidered item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent). | | | | | |
| 8. | SUSPENSION OF RULES TO TAKE UP A COMMITTEE REPORT AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - As Chair of the City Council Standing Committee on Finance in accordance with Rule 33 (e) of the Rules of City Council, request City Council suspend its rules at its June 8, 2021 meeting to take up the Report of the Committee on Finance Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget for City Council review and consideration., as presented by the City Manager and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance as Item #9.39A CM on the City Council agenda for May 12, 2021, along with related budget items pending before the Committee. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor 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.
Note: Refer to the "New Business Under Suspension" section of the agenda to view actions associated with the items reported out of Finance Committee that are referenced in this Order. | | | | | |
| 9. | PETITIONS - PART I - a Petitioner may speak up to three (3) minutes the first time their petition appears on an agenda | |
| | | | | | | | | 9a. | Todd Rodman, Esq. on behalf of Boston Capital Development, LLC request to change the underlying zoning classification for the following property from Business, General (BG-4.0) to Business, General (BG-6.0), in accordance with the attached plan regarding 153 Green St. and 139 Green St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item. Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (River absent).
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the Planning Board. Referred to the Planning Board on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9b. | Frank Santa Maria request Casco St. be renamed Santa Maria Way. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #9b CC through #9g CC collectively to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9c. | Peter Merghart et al. request sidewalk repair on Upsala St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9d. | Peter Merghart et al. request street resurfacing on Upsala St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9e. | Caitlin Belanger request abatement of street assessment #25723, in the amount of $13,500.00 for Pelican Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9f. | Jefferson Mararian request abatement of sewer assessment #31310, in the amount of $1,018.00 for Southwest Cutoff. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9g. | Jefferson Mararian request abatement of sewer assessment #31311, in the amount of $2,462.00 for Southwest Cutoff. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9h. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Gates Lane Elementary School, 1238 Main St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #9h CC through #9z CC collectively to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9i. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Gates Lane Elementary School, 1238 Main St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9j. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage on Apricot St. in the vicinity of South High Community School, 170 Apricot St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9k. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights on Apricot St. in the vicinity of South High Community School, 170 Apricot St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9l. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage on Goddard Memorial Dr. in the vicinity of South High Community School, 170 Apricot St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9m. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights on Goddard Memorial Dr. in the vicinity of South High Community School, 170 Apricot St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9n. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Vernon Hill Elementary School, 211 Providence St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9o. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Vernon Hill Elementary School, 211 Providence St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9p. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Norrback Elementary School, 44 Malden St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9q. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Norrback Elementary School, 44 Malden St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9r. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Nelson Place Elementary School, 35 Nelson Pl. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9s. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Forest Grove Middle School, 495 Grove St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9t. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Forest Grove Middle School, 495 Grove St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9u. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of City View Elementary School, 80 Prospect St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9v. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of City View Elementary School, 80 Prospect St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9w. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Union Hill School, 1 Chapin St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9x. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Union Hill School, 1 Chapin St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9y. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Goddard School of Science & Technology, 14 Richards St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9z. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Goddard School of Science & Technology, 14 Richards St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #9h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Midland Street Elementary School, 18 Midland St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #10a CC through #10p CC collectively to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Midland Street Elementary School, 18 Midland St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of University Park Campus School, 12 Freeland St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of University Park Campus School, 12 Freeland St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Canterbury Street Magnet Computer-Based School, 129 Canterbury St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Canterbury Street Magnet Computer-Based School, 129 Canterbury St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Columbus Park Preparatory Elementary School, 75 Lovell St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Columbus Park Preparatory Elementary School, 75 Lovell St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Claremont Academy, 15 Claremont St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Claremont Academy, 15 Claremont St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Lake View Elementary School, 133 Coburn Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10l. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Lake View Elementary School, 133 Coburn Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10m. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of North High School, 140 Harrington Way. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10n. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of North High School, 140 Harrington Way. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10o. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, 10 New Bond St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10p. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, 10 New Bond St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10q. | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: CAMBRIDGE ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively set hearings for items #10q CC through #10v CC on June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Hearing set for June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10r. | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: KNOWLTON AVE. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10s. | CROWN CASTLE for a conduit location on: GODDARD MEMORIAL DR. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10t. | NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BROOKSHIRE RD. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10u. | NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: HARRISON ST. and CORAL ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10v. | NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MAIN ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for June 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #10q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10w. | William S. Coleman, III, request City Council recognize any and all fathers, who have provided fatherly mentorship to children through birth and/or adoption. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10x. | William S. Coleman, III, request City Council amend its rules to include a set schedule for its Standing Committee meetings that the public can follow to determine when their item will be heard. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| 11. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER | |
| | | | | 11.1 | APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Jorge Lopez-Alvarez to the Human Rights Commission with a term to expire on April 30, 2024. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.2 | APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 11.3 | DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES | |
| | | | | 11.4 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of an Order for the purchase of a Conservation Restriction for a portion of 267 Granite Street (MBL 44-013-00005), known as Heron Pond. | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.5 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division | |
| | | | | 11.6 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
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| | | | | 11.7 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
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| | | | | 11.8 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
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| | | | | 11.11 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Worcester and the Town of Shrewsbury for a shared public safety radio system. | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.14 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration | |
| | | | | 11.15 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
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| | | | | 11.16 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
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| | | | | 11.17 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration | |
| | | | | 11.18 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health | |
| | | | | 11.19 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Elder Affairs | |
| | | | | 11.20 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Human Rights and Accessibility | |
| | | | | 11.21 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Veterans Services | |
| | | | | 11.22 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Youth Services | |
| | | | | 11.23 | WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
| | | | | 11.24 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANANGER
Cultural Development Division | |
| | | | | 11.25 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division | |
| | | | | 11.26 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Office of Urban Innovation | |
| | | | | 11.27 | PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT | |
| | | | | 11.28 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division | |
| | | | | 11.29 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division | |
| | | | | 11.30 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Energy and Asset Management | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to fossil fuel pollution. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.31 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division | |
| | | | | 11.32 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division | |
| | | | | 11.33 | DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
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| | | | | 11.34 | FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that One Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Fifty One Dollars And Thirty Two Cents ($140,151.32) be transferred from Account #91C7804, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #25C701, Police Capital Equipment, for the payment of invoices for police vehicles. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively adopt items #11.34A CM, #11.35A CM through #11.35E CM, #11.36A CM through #11.36F CM and #11.37A CM. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.35 | FINANCE ITEMS
Grants and Donations | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file and accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Two Dollars and Seventy Two Cents ($10,802.72) from the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc., to support the efforts to conserve Heron Pond, 16.8 acre site near Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a resolution file, accept, and expend grant funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through various FY22 Workforce programs in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and No Cents ($3,592,932.00).
| Attachments | | | | Eighteen (18) Resolutions adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in an amount up to Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) from the Massachusetts Probation Service under the Diverting Children, Adolescents and Young Adults from Criminal Justice System Involvement program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend adoption of a resolution file, accept, and expend a grant through the TechBoost Program grant from Clark University in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($132,000.00). | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend adoption of a resolution file, accept, and expend a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the FY22 Connecting Activities Program in the amount of Two Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Three and No Cents ($299,793.00).
| Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.36 | FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($30,000.00) be transferred from Account #110-92000, EAM Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #110-91000, EAM Regular Salaries, to cover salary costs through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Fifty Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Six Dollars And No Cents ($56,656.00) be transferred from Account #010-91000, City Council Regular Salaries, and be appropriated to Account #100-91000, City Clerk Regular Salaries Account to cover salary costs for the Chief of Staff position. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Forty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($45,000.00) be transferred from Account #331-92000, HHS Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #331-91000, HHS Regular Salaries Account, to cover salary costs through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021.
| Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Thirty Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty One Dollars And Seventy Two Cents ($33,221.72) be transferred from Account #310-91000, Worcester Jobs Fund Salaries, and be appropriated to Account #310-92000, Worcester Jobs Fund Ordinary Maintenance, to cover the costs associated with the CDL A and CDL B program for Worcester residents. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend that One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($1,750.00) be transferred from Account #330-92000, Public Health Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #330-97000, Public Health Overtime, to cover overtime costs through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | F. | Recommend that Twenty Six Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($26,000.00) be transferred from Account #170-91000, Human Resources Personal Services, and be appropriated to Account #170-920000, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, for the purposes of paying for contractual obligations through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.37 | FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that One Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($100.00) be authorized from Police Department Account #250-92000, Police Ordinary Maintenance for payment of a Fiscal Year 2019 invoice, which was just recently received. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #11.34A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 11.39 | MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to responses to various unanswered questions raised during the City Council’s Finance Committee hearings on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - King | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to answers to questions raised at the Finance Committee meetings for the Police Department. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - King | | | | | | |
| 12. | COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY AUDITOR | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | Transmitting an informational communication with respect to the June 30, 2019 management letter, issued July 2020, regarding Worcester Police Department (WPD) overtime reports, policies and budget. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - King | | | | | |
| 13. | COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY CLERK | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | Transmitting an informational communication relative to parliamentary procedures used in Committees of the whole, as referred to in Robert's Rules of Order. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council provide City Council with an update concerning the successes of the Summer Impact Program. (Petty) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take items #14a CC through #14q CC collectively and to adopt the items. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the specifications of the new vehicles ordered by the Worcester Police Department. (Toomey) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning average response times for emergency calls requiring the Police Department, how the department grades each call and the department’s expectations for responses to such calls. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the various undertakings being taken the Police Department related to diversifying the department. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Grant is allocated. Further, request City Manager include in said report information concerning how other communities manage their funds received relative to said grant. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the City Clerk to provide City Council with a report concerning Robert’s Rules of Order relating to members speaking in Standing Committee, as well as whether members of a Standing Committee are allowed to Table Items Under Privilege in Committee. (Petty) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with information relative to the proposed increase in salary allocations for the Director of Emergency Communications in FY 2022. (Mero-Carlson) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14h. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report how data collected within the Emergency Communications department informed improvements relative to dispatching emergency calls during shift changes. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14i. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning plans to address the gaps in preparedness planning, training and exercising in the Emergency Communications department. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14j. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager consider aiding the Superintendent of Public Schools to advertise the universities that Worcester Public Schools students will be attending in the fall of 2021. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14k. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager distribute the plans for the Roosevelt Elementary School parking lot with the community members and business owners in the area. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14l. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to create an action plan that addresses the peeling, chipping paint in the auditorium and the draft coming from the windows at Worcester East Middle School in the summer of 2021. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14m. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing monies allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services to cover overtime expenses while the department dealt with COVID-19. (King) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14n. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks with a report detailing the defined timelines and responsiveness goals of the Department of Public Works and Parks as they relate to park complaints, lead inspections, playground complaints and trash complaints. (King) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14o. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the number of city employees that are city residents. (Rose) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14p. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Fire Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the accessibility and technical updates of the accreditation process. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14q. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Fire Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the timeframe of the RMS system update process. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | That the Rules of City Council of the City of Worcester be and are hereby amended, effective as of the June 8, 2021 City Council meeting, as follows: Rule 61. No Speaking for More Than Ten Minutes During Finance Committee Meetings. After being recognized by the chair no councilor shall speak for more than ten (10) minutes at a time nor more than fifteen (15) minutes total on any agenda item, or a group of calendar items taken collectively. The chair may grant additional time to any councilor if comments made by the city manager or other individuals in response to questions have taken an unusual amount of time. The chair shall make note of the time each member is recognized. Whenever any member substantially exceeds ten minutes during their first time speaking on an item, the chair may rule that the member is being allocated his or her second five minutes and the member shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to speak twice on an item. (Petty) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with recommendations for adding additional Rules of the City Council relating to Standing Committees, including Finance Committee.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, Councilor Colorio, Councilor Russell and Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman and Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who moved to amend the item, “Further, request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether there are any limitations as to when a Finance Committee meeting can be scheduled.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item and amended and refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee for informational purposes only. Order adopted as amended and referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | Request City Manager work with Police Chief and Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to prioritize the enforcement of any applicable ordinances, regulations and laws relative to public drinking, arson and vandalism at the public park land at Newton Hill. (Wally, Rosen, Toomey) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Wally, 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | Request the City Manager work with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to submit a list of pending and potential park and playground projects to the City Council. These should be prioritized by location, expected cost and implementation date to ensure fairness, transparency and equity for residents across the city. (Rosen, Mero-Carlson, Bergman) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, who moved to add his name as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rosen for a second time, who moved to amend the item to read as follows: Request the City Manager work with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to submit a list of pending and potential park and playground projects to the City Council. These should be listed by location, expected cost and implementation date.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | Request City Manager work with the Police Chief to reassess on-the-water enforcement and oversight on Indian Lake. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the anticipated timeframe within which the Police Department’s NRT will be fully staffed. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | Request City Manager consider ensuring daily on-the-water oversight and enforcement occurs at Indian Lake. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | Request City Manager consider prioritizing aspects of the Indian Lake/Morgan Park Masterplan, in the interest of public safety. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | Request City Manager explore the legislative process necessary for the city to require boating licensure on municipal water bodies. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning same. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously requested Order relative to how the patrol boat donated to the Worcester Police Department by the Massachusetts Environmental Police will be used. Further, request City Manager include in said report information concerning the role the Massachusetts Environmental Police had on the city’s water bodies. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15i. | Request City Manager consider working with the Environmental Police to increase oversight and enforcement on Indian Lake, in the interest of public safety. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby ask the State Legislature to pass with haste H. 1959 and S. 1179, to provide protection to workers in the City of Worcester and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (King) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, Councilor Mero-Carlson, Councilor Toomey and Councilor Rose who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Bergman.
Councilor Bergman then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the city is allowed by ordinance to not work with any business that submits a bid that has a prior history of being in violation of a wage theft ordinance.” (See Item #23h CC).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| 17. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Clifford Rucker request the Worcester Zoning Map be amended by extending the RG-5 zoning district to fully encompass properties at 113-115 Elm St., 61 Cedar St., 65 Cedar St. and 67 Cedar St. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| 18. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to eliminating or decreasing the use of jet skis on Indian Lake: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| 19. | LOAN ORDERS TO BE ADOPTED | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | That the sum of Fifteen Million Dollars And No Cents ($15,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7383A, Reservoir Rehabilitation. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #19a CC through #19s CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Wally, who moved to recuse himself from the item and left the room.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19b. | That the sum of Eight Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($815,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C715, Dam Improvements, to pay for costs associated with dam improvements. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19c. | That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741F, Guardrails, to pay for costs associated with guardrails. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19d. | That the sum of Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($820,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7161A, Union Station Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with improvements at Union Station. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19e. | That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C780E, Worcester Public Schools Capital Equipment. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19f. | That the sum of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711E, Public Schools Building Rehabilitation. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19g. | That the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($550,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7242B, Street Light Improvements. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19h. | That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C724B, Traffic Signal Improvements, to pay for costs associated with traffic signal improvements. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19i. | That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741C, Private Street Conversion, to pay for costs associated with private street conversions. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19j. | That the sum of Six Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($610,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7443A, Off Street Parking Equipment, to pay for costs associated with the purchase of Off Street Parking Equipment. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19k. | That the sum of Eight Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($8,200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C744B, Off Street Parking Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with Off Street Parking rehabilitation projects. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19l. | That the sum of Five Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($5,700,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784, Parks Improvements, to pay for costs associated with parks improvements. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19m. | That the sum of Two Million Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,340,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7804, Citywide Capital Equipment, for fund costs associated with equipment purchases. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19n. | That the sum of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Six Dollars And No Cents ($2,255,576.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7114, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with various building rehabilitation projects. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19o. | That the sum of Nine Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($9,220,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745B, Sewer Construction, to pay for costs associated with sewer construction projects. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19p. | That the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($900,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C734A, Sewer Equipment, to pay for costs associated with the purchase of sewer equipment. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19q. | That the sum of Thirteen Million Three Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($13,365,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7413A, Streets & Sidewalks, to pay for costs associated with street and sidewalk construction. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19r. | That the sum of One Million Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,210,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C731A, Water Equipment, to pay for costs associated with the purchase of equipment for Water operations. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19s. | That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($125,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C732, Water Building Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with water building rehabilitation. (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (Wally recused) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Remove Handicap Parking In Front Of 15 Enfield Street. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to collectively Ordain items #20a CC through #20f CC.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20b. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking for 18 Upsala Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20c. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Remove Handicap Parking for 47 Providence Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20d. | Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking for 61 Plantation Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20e. | Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for Stop Sign on Woodland Street at Oberlin Street. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20f. | Amending Section 68 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide One Way Travel on Harrison Street.
Amending Section 68 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide One Way Travel on Pond Street. | Attachments | | | Two (2) Ordinances Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| 21. | TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE | |
| | | | | | | | | 21a. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: GRAFTON ST. AND PILGRIM AVE.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: GRAFTON ST. AND PILGRIM AVE. (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell May 12, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to open the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera 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 (Rivera absent).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to approve the item. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21b. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Smart911, a lifesaving service employed by the 9-1-1 Regional Emergency Communications Center. (Tabled Under Privilege - King May 12, 2021 and May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21c. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an honorary street name designation program. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinance. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21d. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to authorize the continuation of work with the Towns of Grafton, Shrewsbury, West Boylston and Millbury through renewed health inter-municipal agreements. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21e. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the schedule of upcoming Memorial Day activities in the City. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21f. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend City Council’s approval to resubmit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Burncoat High School. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21g. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Financial Integrity Plan. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21h. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2021 financial update, as of April 30, 2021. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21i. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester IT Strategic Plan. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21j. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the city’s definition of white supremacy. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively adopt items #21j CC through #21p CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (River absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21k. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the timetable and process for establishing both the Chief’s Equity Advisory Council and the Equity Cabinet. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21l. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the administration’s expectations of the working relationship between the Chief Diversity Officer, Human Resources and the Chief’s Equity Advisory Council. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21m. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the timeframe, as well as previous actions taken towards the planning and establishment of the working group as relates to School Resource Officers (SROs). (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21n. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with the mission statement of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21o. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with the role of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21p. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an update on a previously requested order relative to a report relative to implementing a non-solicitation ordinance, including information concerning any costs associated with the ordinance and whether the ordinance would have an effect on individuals collecting signatures for public matters. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21j CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21q. | CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager consider extending the trial period for parking meter overtime fee warnings in the Canal District for thirty days after the ballpark reaches one-hundred percent capacity, during all times, to better educate the public on the process for using said parking meters. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21r. | ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Manager recognize the remarkable achievements of Esther Forbes by placing a plaque or historic marker at 23 Trowbridge Rd., the site of her former but long-demolished Worcester home. Esther Forbes, historian, prolific writer, multi-literary award winner, and the first female member of the American Antiquarian Society, won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1943 for her biography of Paul Revere, titled Paul Revere and the World He Lived In. In the same year, Forbes published her most well-known work, a young adult novel titled Johnny Tremain. Read by generations of school children across the country, the book has yet to be out of print. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen and Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Bergman.
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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21s. | ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Manager inform the City Council as to whether the city's computer network has secure, up-to-date and state-of-the-art software and protection against crippling ransomware attacks that encrypt critical files until a ransom is paid. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21t. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request City Manager work with the WRTA Director to replace the missing bus stop signage in front of St. Bernard’s Church. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21u. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repair the damaged traffic signal at the intersection of Harlow St. and Lincoln St. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21v. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks expand the fog lane on Lake Ave. in the vicinity of the Marine Corps League and Madulka’s Ice Cream, located at 181 Lake Ave. and 193 Lake Ave. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21w. | ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally, Councilor Sean M. Rose, Councilor Gary Rosen, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request City Manager develop a strong public awareness campaign concerning the Illegal status and danger of backyard fireworks. Further, request City Manager re-establish the firework tip line. Further, request City Manager ensure the Chief of Police and Chief of Fire have the resources needed and plans in place to mitigate said issue. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Wally, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to amend the item, “Further, request City Manager provide the public with fire safety education of grills being used on porches.”
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21x. | ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally and Councilor Sean M. Rose - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review Newton Square Rotary to determine what improvements can be made to ensure a higher level of pedestrian safety. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Wally, 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21y. | ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request City Manager provide City Council with updated organizational charts of the city’s FY2022 Annual Operating Budget that include names aligned to each position listed. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21z. | ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager and City Clerk provide City Council with a report concerning the reopening plan for the city’s government offices as it relates to the Governor’s announcement that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29, 2021. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how the expiration of the Governor’s State of Emergency effective June 15, 2021 will impact the city and its restaurants. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager and City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by the City Manager.
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 recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Bergman.
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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21aa. | ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation hold a public hearing to discuss what changes are needed in the quality, quantity, placement, information provided and mainly the accessibility of Worcester's bus stops/signage. Unfortunately, bus stops without sidewalks, without nearby crosswalks and without signs are not unusual. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item and refer it for informational purposes only to Public Service and Transportation Committee. Order adopted and referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee for informational purposes only on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21bb. | ORDER of Councilor Sean M. Rose - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the demographics and the number of residents participating in the upcoming Worcester Police Department and Worcester Fire Department civil service exams. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #21cc CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose and Councilor Toomey, who 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21cc. | ORDER of Councilor Sean M. Rose - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the 55+ retirement ages of the Worcester Police Department and Worcester Fire Department staff. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #21bb CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21dd. | ORDER of Councilor Sean M. Rose - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks revisit removing the old bus parking area road in the vicinity of 17 Mountain St. East. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, who 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 (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21ee. | ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased foot patrols in the Main South neighborhood, specifically from Gardner St. to Wellington St. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21ff. | ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Health and Human Services meet with social service organizations that should be offering outreach and services to the people of Main South. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege for the second time.
Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent).
Tabled Under Privilege - Petty | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21gg. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Morris A. Bergman and Councilor Sarai Rivera - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the efforts of State Representative Daniel M. Donahue and others in advocating for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to install an appropriate height barrier fence between 34 Ward Street and Interstate 290 and to assist in the cleanup of litter between the two locations. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty May 25, 2021) (Postponed - Russell June 1, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege for a second time.
Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)
Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22a. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22b. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22c. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22d. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22e. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22f. | COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk 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. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 26, 2021, Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson February 2, 2021 and Tabled - Petty February 9, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22g. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support Representative Rebecca Rauch and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz’s SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Bill. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February 23, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22h. | PETITION of Meighan Sharry request City Council request City Manager effectively stop efforts to develop athletic fields at Duffy Field/Wetherall Park. (Tabled - Petty March 30, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 23. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the June 8, 2021 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 23a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget for City Council review and consideration: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - King | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Worcester: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent)
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved for reconsideration on the item. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Auditor Transmitting an informational communication relative to the cost of police overtime and police details for major events for the past five (5) years: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - King | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether there is a windfall in funding for the DCU Center’s budget and whether funding sources the city provides to the DCU Center can be considered an expenditure. (Russell) | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the city retains any monies associated with collecting funds for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), as well as whether those monies are represented in the city’s budget. (Russell) | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager include a listing of the balances within city’s enterprise accounts in future budgets, including information as to how much the accounts have increased and decreased in each past year. (Bergman) | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the balances of each of the city’s reserves funds. (Russell) | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23h. | Motion Bergman @ #16a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the city is allowed by ordinance to not work with any business that submits a bid that has a prior history of being in violation of a wage theft ordinance. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rivera absent) (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
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