CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:34 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:49 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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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 November 9, 2021.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Noel Choquette, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9c CC 2. Fred Taylor, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11a CC 3. Janet Davis, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11a CC 4. David Slacken, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11a CC 5. Kevin Ksen, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11a CC 6. Suzanne Burke, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9c CC 7. Elaine Baskin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9c CC 8. Gregory Doerschler, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9c CC 9. Nelly Medina, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11a CC and in favor of items #7o CC and #9c CC 10. Meme Stevens, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9c CC 11. William S. Coleman, III, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #7p CC, #7q CC, #7r CC and #7s CC

Marcelo Barreto and Donald Fair request the Zoning Map be amended by changing a small portion of 11 Prudence St. from RL-7 to MG-0.5, as shown in accompanying map.

Michael Moossa request the property at 23 Garrison Ave. be removed from the City Map.

Brian Prendergast request sidewalk in front of 13 Algonquin Road be repaired.

Chester Morrison request sidewalk in the vicinity of 39 Bay State Rd. be repaired.

Sindy Santos request installation of handicap parking space in front of 14 Chadwick St.

Thomas McGee request removal of handicap parking space in front of 22 Loring St.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Joan Bertrand request a traffic study at the intersection of Lincoln St. and Catherine St.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Lorraine Laurie request sidewalk resurfacing on the even side of Dorchester St. from Providence St. to Chaplin St., in front of 70 and 84 Dorchester St.

Margaret Brooks request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 13 Eureka St.

Kristina Wieslander on behalf of Joan Wieslander request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 123 Brookline St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a four-way stop sign at Southgate St. and Gardner St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a three-way stop sign at Walpole St. and Gates St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a four-way stop sign at Illinois St. and Gates St.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MOUNTAIN ST. EAST.

Gordon Davis request City Council request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the status of the task force for ending the stationing of police inside of schools and stationing them in patrol cars outside of schools. Further, request City Manager allow the public to attend meetings of said task force and have access to said task force's minutes.

William S. Coleman III request City Council request City Administration install overhead LED floodlights to illuminate the Worcester Citizens of Color Honor Roll located at the intersection of Belmont St. and Lincoln St.

William S. Coleman III request City Council request City Manager contact the MassDOT Highway Division to place markers on the east and west side of I-290 giving directions to the location of the Worcester Citizens of Color Honor Roll.

William S. Coleman III request City Council request City Manager hold in-person and online education programs on how to start a business in Worcester, including creating an informational video, through the office of Economic Development.

William S. Coleman III request City Council request City Manager produce educational videos on homeownership duties and responsibilities in Worcester, including a link to vacant and/or abandoned properties on city tax rolls for which are available for purchase.

Tarang Shah request the city end its financial support for fossil fuels by taking the following actions: 1) Within five (5) years, support the city's climate declaration, city-owned investment portfolios shall not contain any shares of fossil fuel companies; 2) support similar divestment by its colleges, which have significant investments in fossil fuel companies; and 3) support similar divestment from fossil fuels by the State of Massachusetts, and will additionally resolve to support the location option divestment bill, H. 3662/S.636, as well as new drafts and similar bills that will be introduced in the future.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with maps relative to the locations of schools, by district, at subsequent Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee hearings regarding the School Committee election process.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Clerk work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to provide outreach to various professionals and community groups within the city’s schools prior to the remaining Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee hearings regarding the School Committee Election process, including school site councils.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a map indicating where School Committee members elected from the last three (3) elections reside

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Clerk provide City Council with an analysis of the potential six (6) and seven (7) district options associated with electing School Committee members, as provided by the consent decree and illustrated by the example maps (see attached maps presented to the Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations).

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Health and Human Services provide City Council with an update concerning the Syringe Services report furnished by AIDS Project Worcester (APW).

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement at 86-90 Ward St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Indian Hill Park on Ararat St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks assess West Chester St. in order to address and mitigate traffic issues on the street.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Clerk notify District Councilors with recommendations for speed hump locations.

Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report as to the cost of implementing and projected yearly cost of each of the new “3 options” for 2023 School Committee elections. (Bergman, Colorio)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report as to the steps necessary to create a robust Spring leaf cleanup program. (Bergman, Colorio)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider convening a meeting, as soon as possible, that can be continued on annual basis where the residents interested in Duffy Field/Wetherell Park are given an opportunity to discuss improvements at the park with the appropriate representatives from the administration. (Colorio, Bergman)

Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report concerning early voting for the Municipal Election 2021, including a cost analysis. (Colorio)

Request Standing Committee on Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment hold a meeting with the appropriate representatives from the city’s staff to discuss municipal broadband. (Wally)

Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and License Commission to investigate whether individuals not possessing a taxi medallion are using their livery or personal vehicles to function as taxicab services against the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Worcester. Taxi drivers, including those driving the three recently-obtained accessible vehicles, report that their registered and permitted taxi businesses are being irreparably harmed by individuals not possessing a medallion but who are functioning as licensed, medallion-holding cabbies and even following legitimate taxis to offer those who called the cab a ride at greatly discounted rates. (Rosen)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks repair and straighten up the Bolduc Square monument on Providence St near Dorchester St. (Russell)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning overdoses occurring in the city, including whether information shows there has been an increase in the number of said overdoses reported. (Rivera)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the work being done to combat sex trafficking in the city, including information specific to addressing the issue of “Johns” coming into the city. (Rivera)

Request City Manager consider a “Touch a Truck” program on the City Hall Common in the Spring to get our young people enthusiastic and interested in DPW, Emergency Services, WFD and WPD. (Rose)

Request City Manager establish an informal communication for appropriate signage in our neighborhoods, and who the appropriate city department is to report these illegal signs. (Rose)

Request City Manager host an informational public meeting concerning the process for changing from a private to public street. (Rose)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work with the Greater Worcester Land Trust to seek improvements and/or rehabilitation to Roosevelt Oak Park on Indian Hill Rd. (Rose)

Edward M. Augustus, Jr., City Manager, recommending City Council’s approval to make necessary adjustments required to finalize the FY22 City Budget.

Edward M. Augustus, Jr., City Manager, transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2022 Tax Classification package.

Edward M. Augustus, Jr., City Manager, recommend adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment necessary to implement the City’s recently completed collective bargaining agreement with Local 490, NAGE.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a status report on 65 Kenwood Avenue: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a status update concerning 65 Kenwood Ave: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a list of all current problem properties in the court system or foreclosure process as well as an overview of the system the City uses to track and provide follow up on issues concerning problem properties: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the Economic Development initiatives: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Outdoor Dining Grant Program: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to outdoor dining: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a report detailing what the management company of the DCU Center and the Civic Center Commission are currently spending during COVID-19, what is normally spent and what cuts have been made to spending: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding the recipients of 2021 Worcester Arts Council (WAC) grants: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Arts Council 2021 Grant Applications and Grant Writing Workshop: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to Housing & Neighborhood Development Activities: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting the semi-annual Tax Increment Financing / Tax Increment Exemption Report for the period ending June 30, 2021: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Information Communication Relative to the Semi-Annual TIF/TIE Reporting: recommend Communication be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Resolution of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the city’s recommendation to create a process where social/outreach workers and/or licensed specialists are deployed during a mental health incident, and a future appropriation to accomplish this goal: recommend Resolution be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a report detailing outreach efforts conducted by the Homelessness Outreach Team: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Syringe Services report furnished by AIDS Project Worcester (APW): recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Grant: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the impact of the Plumley Village Health Services closure and steps being taken to accommodate patients served by that facility: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen, Councilor Khrystian E. King, Councilor Sarai Rivera, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation Committee hold a public hearing to discuss both Senate Docket/SD 1541, an "Act directing all RTAs in the Commonwealth to establish at a minimum one-year fare free pilots to commence by December 31, 2021" and SD 2315, an "Act creating a New Deal for Transportation in the Commonwealth”, which calls for fare free RTAs and raises the revenue needed. SD 1541's primary sponsor is State Senator Patricia Jehlen, Second Middlesex District, and SD 2315's is State Senator Joseph Boncore, First Suffolk and Middlesex District, with Senator Harriette Chandler as a co-sponsor to both bills: recommend the Order be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen, Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Donna M. Colorio, Councilor Khrystian E. King, Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson, Councilor Sarai Rivera, Councilor Sean M. Rose, Councilor George J. Russell, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Matthew E. Wally, Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation invite to an upcoming meeting representatives from the Worcester's disability community, the Director of Human Rights and Disabilities for the city, the city's taxi and ridesharing companies, and the WRTA to determine how equitable, accessible on-demand public transportation in Worcester can be expanded. In 2019, Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) provided over 1 million trips in Worcester but currently there are zero wheelchair accessible TNC vehicles. And, while Worcester has 110 licensed taxis, that includes only one wheelchair accessible vehicle: recommend the Order be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request City Council’s Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation discuss the feasibility of having WRTA buses transport more Worcester Public School students to and from school. Further, request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation Committee consider all safety implications for youths who would utilize said services: recommend the Order be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Norrback Elementary School, 44 Malden St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order pending funding at one location of the intersection.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Desaray Martinez et al. request the handicap parking space in front of 55 Plantation St. be reduced to accommodate one vehicle: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael LeBoeuf request installation of handicap parking space in front of 27 Shannon St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sue Grant et al. request traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Indian Hill Park on Ararat St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, 10 New Bond St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kara Stein request stop lines and the word "Stop" be painted on both ends of West Chester St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Simakauskas request installation of "Dead End" or "No Exit" sign on Gambier Ave. at the corner of Acton St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Lake View Elementary School, 133 Coburn Ave: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Columbus Park Preparatory Elementary School, 75 Lovell St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Claremont Academy, 15 Claremont St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of University Park Campus School, 12 Freeland St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Canterbury Street Magnet Computer-Based School, 129 Canterbury St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of William S. Coleman, III request speed humps on Wall St. be replaced: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jason Davis request installation of speed humps on Lincoln St. in the vicinity of Gorham St: recommend Petition be filed.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dan Satchwell et al. request installation of speed bumps along Courtland St. between Reed St. and Geneva St: recommend Petition be filed.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Remove Handicap Parking at 59 Esther Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in Front of 70 James Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Provide Handicap Parking in Front of 11 Allen Street.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide Handicap Parking In Front Of 35 1/2 Columbia Street.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide Handicap Parking On Nonquit Street.

Amending Section 46 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide A Commerical Loading Zone On Mercantile Street. Amending Section 45 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide A Passenger Zone On Mercantile Street.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Remove Handicap Parking At 45 Waverly Street.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Remove Handicap Parking At 265 Fairmont Avenue.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide Handicap Parking In Front Of 117 Farrar Avenue.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide Handicap Parking In Front Of 910 Main Street.

Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide No Parking Between 55 And 57 Rodney Street.

Amending Section 40 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide Resident Permit Parking On Demarco Terrace.

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)

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager dedicate new growth over the budgeted amount to the Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment Master Plan. (Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey October 12, 2021 and October 19, 2021 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021)

RESOLUTION of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Councilor Matthew E. Wally – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the State Legislature’s Redistricting Committee’s use of the local census building blocks and local knowledge of the City Clerk and Board of Election Commissioners to redraw the State Legislature’s districts for the next ten (10) years. (Tabled Under Privilege - King October 12, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 19, 2021 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021)

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Clerk research the feasibility of authorizing legal residents who have not been naturalized yet to vote in elections at the local level. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Petty November 9, 2021 and Tabled - Rivera November 16, 2021)

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Manager consider prioritizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for REC Worcester’s capital project involving the development of the new REC Worcester headquarters and Center for Food Justice and Urban Agriculture (for Worcester and Central Massachusetts), in an effort to support community food security, as well as youth development and employment. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Petty November 9, 2021 and Tabled - Rivera November 16, 2021)

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider extending the time when the Millbury Street Drop-Off Center is open for two to three weeks to allow residents to drop off yard waste. – Item #13a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement on Florence St. – Item #13b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

Motion Russell @ #8d CC – Request City Manager consider making funds available to the City Clerk for the purpose of hiring a consultant to retrieve a separate opinion concerning creating potential six (6) and seven (7) district options associated with electing School Committee members.

Motion Toomey @ #9l CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with an updated brochure explaining the process of private to public street conversion.