CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:32 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:57 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 15, 2021.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Christina Parissi, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #9a CC and #9b CC 2. William S. Coleman, III, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10m CC 3. Kathleen Krieger, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC 4. Bobby Hazleton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC 5. Elaine Baskin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC 6. Francis Candle, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC 7. Kendra Bruce, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC 8. Maureen Stevens, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC 9. Stephen (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9h CC

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BENEFIT ST. and SARGENT CT. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BENEFIT ST. and SARGENT CT.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MURRAY AVE. and PIEDMONT ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MURRAY AVE. and PIEDMONT ST.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: WINDSOR ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: WINDSOR ST.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to my self-evaluation of the work and accomplishments of my Administration for Fiscal Year 2021.

Christina Parissi et al. request increased monitoring of road and sidewalk conditions through the city, including changes to the city's road condition report webpage for more community engagement.

Christina Parissi et al. request unsafe sidewalk and road conditions on Chandler St. and Park Ave. be assessed, including issues surrounding tree root invasions, cracks, holes, metal object obstructions, sign post blockages and uneven curb cut placements.

John Ferdella request installation of resident permit parking on the even side of DeMarco Terrace from Shrewsbury St. to Lyon Pl.

Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of Michael Donoghue request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 54 Summerhill Ave., with a handicap accessible curb simultaneously being installed at the location.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: LAMARTINE ST.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: SHREWSBURY ST.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BARROWS RD.

Kathleen Krieger et al. request City Council engage in discussion relative to alternative methods for city improvement projects that do not destroy nearly one-hundred (100) public shade trees.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the number of individuals who have cellphones accessible for emergency situations.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report, in six months, concerning the successes of the Smart911 program, including whether the number of users of the program has increased.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning how to prioritize funding to resurface Franklin St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks create a policy for DPW staff to call-in litter they see on the street, as well as report private properties that are failing to maintain the proper level of cleanliness according to the city's regulations.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning the status of creating a littering application.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager, in the future, ensure the city’s representatives at Upper Blackstone Clean Water organize their financial information in a similar format as the Department of Public Works and Parks and other city government agencies, so that it can be made readily accessible to the public.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work to prioritize funding for the redesign of the Newton Square intersection.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review crosswalks and necessary traffic signage for improvements to the Newton Square rotary.

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 contact information of the personnel responsible for notifying and updating companies that operate GPS applications of changes in the city, as well as the contact information of local branches of said companies.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order relative to exploring partnership with the “Waze for Cities” program.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement on Heard St. as relates to the truck weight.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the impact brighter streetlights may have on trash dumping activities.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager request City Solicitor review the legalities associated with allowing City Council meetings to be broadcast on the radio.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Clerk provide City Council with an update concerning the reviewing of new software for building its City Council agendas.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager work with the City Clerk to provide City Council with a report concerning how background information on residents providing public testimony through online sources will be verified within any new software implemented by the department.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support its meetings being broadcast on local radio for its residents.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2021 Comprehensive Clean City Plan: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution to support the Comprehensive Clean City Plan.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request sidewalk repair on the odd side of Hadwen Rd. from 67 Hadwen Rd. to 11 Hadwen Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request sidewalk repair on the even side of Hadwen Rd. from 4 Hadwen Rd. to 62 Hadwen Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request sidewalk repair in front of 6 Perrot St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Aldrich request sidewalk repair on the Webster Pl. and Southern Ave. sides of 59 Webster Pl.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jamie Blank request sidewalk in front of 17 Norrback Ave. be repaired: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request sidewalk repair on Tatman St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Morris A. Bergman request the sidewalk on Dolly Dr. be resurfaced.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Rafael Pena-Martinez request the sidewalk from 212 to 214 Dewey St. be repaired.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk repair on the odd side of Clark St., from Housatonic St. to Uncatena Ave., starting at 139.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Nilda Barreto request the sidewalk in the vicinity of 43 Dillon St. be repaired.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk resurfacing on Fairhaven Rd. between Burncoat St. and Leeds St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk repair in front of 82 Monadnock Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk repair on Summerhill Ave. from Claffey Ave. to Leeds St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ron Dupre et al. request sidewalk repair on Richards St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Brendan Keenan request sidewalk on Fairlawn Dr. be repaired or replaced, in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Brendan Keenan request sidewalk on Rosewood Dr. be repaired or replaced, in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Brendan Keenan request sidewalk on Knowles Rd. be repaired or replaced, in the interest of public safety: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Therese Robert request West St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Evan Corrigan request Sears Island Dr. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Evan Corrigan request Inwood Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request street resurfacing on Tatman St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jonathan Miller et al. request Franklin St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Morningside Rd. be repaved from 72 Morningside Rd. to Hadwen Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request Pasadena Parkway from Lincoln St. to Seattle St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of 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: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Ayrshire Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Minthorne St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Maywood St. from Park Ave. to Lovell St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Ghio request Anna St. at the intersection of Maverick Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request repaving of Standish St. from Cohasett St. to Bedford Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anna Flanagan request First St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Simakauskas request Acton St. from Rice Sq. and Arthur St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of Joanne Lee request Nelson Park Dr. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Magerowski request Baker St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Magerowski request Montague St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Magerowski request Wayne St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Fielding St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Claridge Dr. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mila and Alex Sapozhnikov request Brantwood Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Scott Sinrich, on behalf of Alicia Girardin et. al., request Brookshire Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Scott Sinrich, on behalf of Alicia Girardin et al., request Santuit Ln. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Doris Boulette request Clive St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Joe Ledoux request Roath St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Scenic Drive be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Columbus St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Natalie Turner request Parker St. between Park Ave. and Mayfield St. be repaved, with the installation of a speed dip or hump taking place during said repaving: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request Southview Rd. be resurfaced, including collaboration with Town of Holden for the parcels that abut their portions of the road: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Fourth St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Healy Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Tyler Prentice Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Dodge Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Turner Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Evan Corrigan request Sagamore Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally request Atwater St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pamela Hubley et al. request the grading on Reed St. be corrected when a final paving is completed: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Thomas Tropanier et al. request street resurfacing on Orient St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks invite a representative of the Upper Blackstone Treatment Facility to appear before Public Works Committee to discuss the future of sewer rates and the future of the maintenance of their property on Route 20 and Greenwood St.: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a pedestrian flashing light at the crosswalk in vicinity of the Canal Lofts at 48 Water St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lydia Romero request removal of handicap parking space on the Fruit St. side of 81 Elm St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dennis Lipka request installation of a new, outbound bus stop location approximately 136' south of the intersection of Chestnut St. and Walnut St., located directly in front of 18 Chestnut St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request removal of the “No Parking Anytime” zone in the vicinity of Harding Tire, located at 180 Harding St., with a Loading Zone being installed in its place: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lawrence Freed request the Airport Dr. street signage at the Airport Dr. and Mill St. intersection be reinstalled: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Suzanne Kerbs request installation of a yield sign on Beeching St. as it approaches Lenox St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Suzanne Kerbs request a yield sign be installed on Lenox St. at the intersection with Beeching St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Judith Pederson request Beechmont St. not be considered as part of any speed bump installation program: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Order of Councilor Donna M. Colorio - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks update signage at Wetherell/Duffy Field Park in the area of the dead end to read: "No Parking" from the trash can to the wooded area, "No Trespassing," and, "No Loitering.": recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to fossil fuel pollution: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester IT Strategic Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Petition of William S. Coleman, III, request City Council request City Manager consider looking into a radio broadcast of City Council on WCUW, WICN FM and WCRN AM as an additional way to provide access to City Council meetings for residents of Worcester: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Amending Chapter Five Section Twenty-Six of the Revised Ordinances of 2008, Part One Relative to Sewer User Charge (FY 2022).

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)

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding the process of instituting a residential rent control program and the resulting impact of implementing such a program. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019 and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request restoration and relocation of the Sullivan Memorial located in Melrose St. to a location approximately 50 feet north of its current location: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson April 21, 2020 and April 28, 2020 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson May 5, 2020)

RESOLUTION of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Sean M. Rose and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - That the Worcester City Council urges our State Delegation and others to pursue the naming in 2020 of the Worcester District Courthouse the “Sarah E. Wall Courthouse”. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman June 2, 2020 and June 9, 2020 - Petty and Tabled - Russell June 16, 2020)

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)

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)

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)

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)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a comprehensive plan to improve the City's parking management system citywide: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. – Item #14a CC Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally – Request City Manager request Commissioner Public Works and Parks review ways to increase pedestrian safety, including appropriate signage and blinking crosswalks, on Pleasant St./Route 122 from Tatnuck Square to the Paxton Line. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement in said location. – Item #14b CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally – Request City Manager request Commissioner Public Works and Parks review ways to increase pedestrian safety, including appropriate signage and blinking crosswalks, on Bailey St. from the airport rotary to the Leicester Line. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement in said location. – Item #14c CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager conduct a traffic study for increased signage on Suffolk St., Wall St. and Franklin St. in the vicinity of the David Clark Company, located at 360 Franklin St. – Item #14d CC Order adopted

PETITION of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of two (2) crosswalks in the vicinity of the David Clark Company, located at 360 Franklin St., where the employees cross the road to go to work. – Item #14e CC Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the usage of lithium ion batteries (e.g. solar, vehicle, etc.). Further, request City Manager include in said report information relative to the training Worcester Fire Department members have had concerning the issue. – Item #14f CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks expedite the process for cleaning up the property at 37 Ernest Ave., where a tree was cut down. – Item #14g CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased police presence in the vicinity of Lou Gehrig Field, as a number of break-ins have occurred at the field. – Item #14h CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager consider working with Lou Gehrig Little League to replace a steel door that has been damaged due to break-ins at the field. – Item #14i CC Order adopted

Motion Petty - Suspension of Rules - That the City Council does hereby amend its meeting schedule to begin the July 20, 2021 and August 10, 2021 City Council meetings at 5 p.m.