CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:07 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:06 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

Acting City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Pamela Bobay, who passed away on August 1, 2022. Pamela was involved in many neighborhood groups, including serving at President of the Worcester Women's History Project, as well as working with the Quinsigamond Valley Community Center.

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of the Worcester Police Department K-9, Ace. The German Shepherd was partnered with Sergeant Joseph Francese in 2018 and passed away at the age of 5 after being diagnosed with kidney disease.

Mayor Petty presented Jayxavien Nunez with a KEY TO THE CITY for his heroics following a three-car crash on Chandler Street. Mr. Nunez took off his shirt and used it as a tourniquet to aid a person involved in the crash who was seriously injured.

Mayor Petty presented the recipients of the Thomas S. Green Award with KEYS TO THE CITY for being individuals exhibiting: 1) Exceptional competence and efficient handling of all assigned responsibilities; 2) Enthusiastic performance of tasks above and beyond the call of duty; 3) Cooperative, helpful, and friendly attitude toward the public and fellow employees; and 4) Community involvement outside the scope of job-related responsibilities.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 28, 2022.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8a CC and #8x CC 2. Greg Stratman, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8x CC 3. Nelly Medina, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8x CC and #11l CC 4. Colin Novick, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9.4B CM 5. Wahiya Wolfpaw, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8x CC 6. Handel Robert, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to an item not listed on the agenda 7. Bruce Dillaire, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #14c CC 8. Bruce Hoffner, Milford, NH resident, spoke in favor of item #8y CC 9. Keith Scott, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8y CC 10. Allan Dillaire, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #14c CC 11. Amanda Shearstone, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #11b CC 12. Serenity Jones, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11l CC 13. Pam Barnes, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #14c CC 14. Jose Cora, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8bb CC 15. Mary Depew, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11l CC

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

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: COLONIAL RD. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: COLONIAL RD.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: COLONIAL RD. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: COLONIAL RD.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: CROMPTON ST. and CHELSEA ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: CROMPTON ST. and CHELSEA ST.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MORNINGSIDE RD. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MORNINGSIDE RD.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: VERNON ST. and RICHLAND ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: VERNON ST. and RICHLAND ST.

Idella Hazard request pigeon droppings on the north end of Main St. be addressed.

Paul Conger request the Zoning Map be amended to include 38 Harlow St. and 24 New St. within the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District.

Paul Conger request Article XV, Section 5 of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance be amended to allow the Planning Board to modify certain zoning requirements by special permit for new Multi-Family Dwelling buildings within the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District by deleting Subsection D in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “D. In addition, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article IV, Section-7, the Planning Board shall be authorized to grant a special permit to modify parking, loading requirements, dimensional requirements for off-street parking and loading areas; landscaping requirements; intensity of use buffer area requirements; layout requirements and number of required spaces for uses permitted in Adaptive Reuse Overlay District (by right or by special permit) pursuant to Section-3 of this Article. This provision shall only apply to Multi-Family Dwelling (low-rise and high-rise) uses (new or existing) and uses in the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District which are located in buildings or structures in existence as of October 22, 2022. Per Article IV, Table 4.4 Notes, the required number of spaces cannot be reduced below (1) space per dwelling unit.”

Paul Conger request Article XV, Section 5 of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance be amended to reduce the required minimum number of off-street parking spaces for new Multi-Family Dwelling buildings within the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District by deleting Subsection A and Subsection C in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “A. Subject to Subsection 5(C) of this Article XV, for all new buildings and structures, the parking requirements of Table 4.4 of this Ordinance shall apply.” “C. For reuse or substantial restoration of existing buildings or structures within the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District and new Multi-Family Dwelling buildings (low-rise and high-rise), the parking requirements of Table 4.4 of this Ordinance shall apply with the following exceptions: 1. All residential parking shall require 1.5 parking spaces for each dwelling unit; and 2. Office, professional/general uses shall require one (1) parking space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area.”

John Guertin and James Walsh request sidewalk repair from 7 Green View Lane to 9 Green View Lane.

John Guertin and James Walsh request street resurfacing in front of 7 Green View Lane.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of guardrails from the entrance of the David Clark Company, 360 Franklin St., to the corner of In front Suffolk St. and Norfolk St.

Andrew Martin et al. request removal of No Turn on Red sign at the intersection of Water St. and Grafton St.

Antone Bucciaglia request signage representing the existing resident permit parking restrictions on Dustin St. be installed in front of 39 Dustin St.

Joseph Corazzini request installation of two (2) or three (3) handicap parking spaces on Beaver St., starting at streetlight pole #9 until the entrance of 93 Beaver St.

Katherine Kenney request the time limitation on zoned parking spaces in the city be increased to four (4) hours.

Matthew Carr request installation of four (4) way stop signs at the intersection of Alvarado Ave. and Wigwam Ave.

Councilor Sean M. Rose request Tyson Rd. be made a one-way street, flowing westbound from Burncoat St. to West Boylston St.

Patricia Burnett request installation of handicap parking space in front of 16 Groton Pl.

Kevin and Karen Stewart request installation of three (3) stop signs at the intersection of Plantation St. and Ancona Rd.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Heather Gould request installation of “No Parking From Here to Driveway” signage on either side of the driveway at 173 Grove St., adjacent to O’Connell Field, to allow sufficient space for drivers pulling into and out of the property.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: CHANDLER ST.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: DORCHESTER ST.

EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: BRISTOL ST.

EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: VINCENT AVE.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MAY ST.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: PLANTATION PARKWAY

NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a joint or identical pole location on: PLANTATION PARKWAY

Idella Hazard request City Council request City Manager consider flying the Pride and Black Lives Matter flags in front of City Hall, with permanent flag poles being raised for such a purpose.

Farrah Huerta request the city hold "Trash Cleanup Days" and other similar events to address trash in sewage drains and on city streets in the Lincoln St. neighborhood.

David Slatkin et al. request City Council request City Manager provide report detailing statistical information about public records requests in the City, such as how many requests have been filed, how many of these requests are denied and for what reasons, how many times has the city been forced to go to court to fight against the release of records and at what financial cost to the city, and a statistical list of every open records request within the city that includes a date indicating when it was filed and if the city had responded within the timeframe to the request stipulated by state law as well as for requests which have been closed in the past five (5) years.

Brunni Clarkson request City Council request City Manager address increased issues relative to homelessness, prostitution and drug abuse in the Quinsigamond Village area, including increasing efforts concerning neighborhood clean up and patrolling.

Philip Palmieri request City Council request City Manager consider working with the City Solicitor to provide City Council with a legal opinion determining whether City Councilors can engage in activities that would discourage other members of City Council from holding discussions on incomplete municipal projects, such as the Joe DiMaggio Little League Field Master Plan at the twenty (20) percent threshold, resulting in said projects being compromised.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Charran Fisher to the License Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.

Recommend the reappointments of Darya Kuruna, John Finn and Jully Khattar to the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Recommend the reappointment of Nate Fournier to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee.

Recommend the reappointment of Heather Borelli to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a report regarding licensing by the Worcester License Commission.

Recommend adoption of an Order for a Conservation Restriction for Packachoag Spring (0 Ellie Way).

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2022 financial update, as of June 30, 2022.

Recommend approval to enter into five (5) year contracts with Crown Castle and CherryRoad to ensure the continuity of service.

Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C784, Park Improvements, and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70233, Northampton Street, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with Grant Square improvements.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Two Hundred Ten Dollars And Twenty Nine Cents ($100,210.29) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7114, Citywide Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account #11C70202, Public Facilities - Elder Affairs, to allow for the payment of current obligations associated with the renovation project at the senior center.

Recommend that Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($800,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745B, Sewer Reconstruction, and be appropriated to Account #44C764, Sewer Pumping, to allow for contractually obligated payment associated improvements to the Sewer pumping stations.

Recommend that One Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Five Dollars And Ninety Three Cents ($168,595.93) be transferred from Account #68C701, Technical Services Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #25C701, Police Capital Equipment, for the purchase of vehicles.

Recommend that Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Dollars And No Cents ($2,812.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7804, Citywide Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #28C701, Inspectional Services Capital Equipment, to allow the contractually obligated payment for a vehicle.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of $50.00 from Mr. Eugene Reilly in memory of Mr. Pierce Gould, who served his country during the Vietnam War. The donation will be used toward the maintenance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Green Hill Park.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of $250.00 from Mr. Wanderson Silva to purchase equipment, maintenance supplies, and services for Farber Soccer Field.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of $250.00 from Mr. Ahmed Abdelgadir to purchase equipment, maintenance supplies, and services for Worcester's sports fields.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dollars And Fifty Cents ($1,312.50) from the Central Massachusetts Flag Football League to purchase equipment, maintenance supplies, and services for Worcester's sports fields.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in an amount up to Two Hundred Forty Six Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($246,000.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($15,000.00) from the Town of Shrewsbury, MA.

Recommend that One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($1,550.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #280-92000, Inspectional Services Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice.

Recommend that Six Thousand Five Hundred Ninety One Dollars And Forty Cents ($6,591.40) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #250-92000, Police Department Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that a total of Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Four Dollars and Forty Cents ($22,304.40) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #043-92000, Office of Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that Twelve thousand Three Hundred Five Dollars And Seventy Eight Cents ($12,305.78) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #610-92000, Budget Office Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that Five Hundred Twelve Dollars And Seventeen Cents ($512.17) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023, Account #030-92000, Mayor's Office Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Ninety Two Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($10,092.13) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #170-92000, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, to cover the cost of four invoices from the prior fiscal year.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to ensure the city’s ordinance concerning a Rental Registry Program highlights the impact the program would have on owner-occupied properties.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request the Chief Development Officer provide City Council with a draft ordinance for inclusionary zoning that takes into account various suggestions, feedback, testimonies, and reports provided to Economic Development Committee at its July 19, 2022 meeting, as well previous analysis presented by the city’s administration.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the intersection of Burncoat St. at Melrose St. where vehicles exit the I-290 ramp for the purpose of painting dotted, guide lines to keep motorists in their proper lane. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Health and Human Services and WPD Animal Control Division provide City Council with a report detailing their input as to issues or concerns in regards to the proposed “chicken raising ” ordinance. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with an update as to the steps to be taken and timeframes associated with improving the conditions of the water bodies at Elm Park. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a status report concerning the implementation of "Speed Humps.” (Bergman)

Request City Manager work with the appropriate parties to name the playground at Holmes Field after Gordon Hargrove, longtime director of the Friendly House. (Mero-Carlson, Petty)

Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement in the Franklin St. neighborhood, including on Franklin St., Suffolk St. and Norfolk St. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks assess the walk signs on Lincoln St. from Marsh Ave. to Oriol Dr. (Rose)

Request City Manager work in conjunction with the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and Mass DOT to install “No Left Turn” signage for Tyson Rd. from West Boylston St. (Rose)

Request City Manager explore and research space and opportunity in the city for an indoor sports facility comparable to ForeKicks in Marlboro, MA (https://www.forekicks.com/marlboro/) or Teamworks in Northborough, MA (https://www.teamworksnorthboro.com). (Rose)

Request City Manager develop zoning regulations that enable the use of new types of housing, such as tiny homes, congregate type living spaces, supportive group housing developments, container housing and accessory dwelling units, which will assist in increasing the city's housing stock. Further, request City Manager work with local lenders and businesses to expand the Buy Worcester Now program. Further, request City Manager work with developers to provide entry level condominiums to expand access to homeownership options in the city. Further, request City Manager work to establish regulations, economic incentives and zone changes that enable local public agencies to purchase underused properties to transform into housing. (Toomey)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning anticipated and planned traffic calming measures to be installed on Stafford St., as well as an update concerning procuring additional funding to pay for the implementation of said traffic calming measures. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the emergency response protocol when a building is condemned, as a result of natural disaster, fire, or construction, as was the case with 267 Mill St. Said report should include information relative to 1) Whose responsibility is it to be in communication with residents during and after an emergency and how are the concerns and needs of residents compiled and shared with the City Manager’s office, other departments, and local elected officials; 2) What departments are responsible for implementing any protocols triggered in the case of a mass disaster and what general laws/regulations are followed; 3) Fines, penalties or liens levied on the owner of a condemned property; 4) A list of costs the city is seeking reimbursement for in the cases of both Gage St. and Mill St. catastrophes with an explanation of the process for recouping costs; 5) Mechanisms in place through the city's bidding and building permit process to protect Worcester residents and hold contractors responsible; 6) What local or state public entity is responsible for investigating a major construction accident in Worcester; and 7) The protocol for and options the city has for sheltering displaced residents and sources of funding for same. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the process the city uses to name various spaces that are publically owned and/or funded, including but not limited to parks, playgrounds, public buildings and boardwalks. (Haxhiaj)

Transmitting the annual actuarial valuation for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) as of January 1, 2022, as prepared by Segal Consulting.

Transmitting an informational communication updating the City Council as to the process of electing School Committee, based on six (6) districts, starting with the 2023 Municipal Election.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Brendan Gove and Dale Benander request request the Zoning Map be amended by extending the Business General (BG-3.0) and Commercial Corridors Overlay District - Elsewhere (CCOD-E) onto a parcel located at 17 Hermon St.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Donald J. O'Neil, on behalf of Valk Properties Two, LLC., request the Zoning Map be amended by extending the ML-2.0 Zoning District boundary line bisecting the property located at 1 Brussels St. to include the entire 50,094 square foot parcel, designated on City of Worcester Assessor's Map as Parcel MBL-07-051-00007, within the ML-2.0 Zoning District by changing the portion of the parcel designated MG-2.0 to ML-2.0

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Thoma Nici et al. request the Zoning Map be amended by extending the BL-1.0 zoning onto the parcels located at 266 Webster St. and 15 Clover St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Recommend adoption of Two (2) Ordinances regarding joint programs of the Fire Department and Department of Inspectional Services with regard to a Rental Registry Program: recommend passage of the accompanying two (2) proposed Ordinances.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of two (2) ordinances relative to a Rental Registry Program and an Inspection Initiative Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Amend Revised Ordinances Of 2015, Organization Of City Agencies, by creating the Department of Transportation and Mobility as a Cabinet Level Agency, Moving the Off-Street Parking Board and Certain Duties and Responsibilities from the Department of Public Works and Parks to the Department of Transportation and Mobility, Moving the Customer Service Center from the Department of Public Works and Parks to the Emergency Communications Department and Revising the Organizational Ordinances for the Department of Public Works and Parks and the Emergency Communications Department to Reflect these Changes.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: NEWTON AVE. NORTH Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: NEWTON AVE. NORTH (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty July 19, 2022)

COMMUNICATION of the City Auditor transmitting an audit of the city’s payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) funds for the past ten years indicating which agreements are inactive and to providing further details that could inform the City Council. (Tabled Under Privilege - King July 19, 2022)

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with information concerning the city’s License Commission, including 1) who has served on the commission over past fifteen (15) years; 2) how long each person has served; 3) the feasibility of expanding the License Commission membership to five (5) members; 4) a legal opinion concerning what would be required to expand the membership of the commission; and 5) the feasibility of adding requirements for district representation on the License Commission. (Tabled Under Privilege - King July 19, 2022)

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)

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)

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)

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Council work to ensure City Council and School Committee districts are parallel, so as to ensure public clarity. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson May 24, 2022 and June 7, 2022 and Tabled - Petty June 14, 2022)

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the number of people of color and total number of people within the Worcester Police Department’s Bureau of Investigative Services. – Item #27a CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen – Request City Manager work with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and representatives working on youth violence prevention to co-create a report of a one (1) year, five (5) year and ten (10) year plan that addresses causes, as well as causes of causes, of youth violence. Said report should include information as to how much affordable housing is needed, how funds can be reallocated to break the status quo, what safe spaces should look like in the city and what roles each part of the city’s government should take in changing the status quo around youth violence in the city. – Item #27b CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted report concerning home ownership opportunities for first generation homeowners. – Item #27c CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the effect CSX Transportation, Inc.’s application of herbicide on the railroad has on the city. – Item #27d CC Order adopted

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby amend its meeting schedule to cancel its agenda on September 6, 2022 due to the September Primary Election. – Item #27e CC Order adopted

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the City Council authority to assist in the building collapse at 267 Mill St. – Item #27f CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and appropriate partners to review best practices associated with reducing gun violence in the city. – Item #27g CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement on Newbury St. – Item #27h CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the 267 Mill St. building collapse, including information concerning what went wrong at the property, what can be learned from the collapse, the inspection process for the building and efforts being made by the landlord, tenants, private sector and public sector to help the situation. Further, request City Manager provide in said report information concerning the condition of other properties owned by landlord. – Item #27i CC Order adopted as amended

Motion Russell @ #11b CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Health and Human Services provide City Council with a report concerning whether allowing the raising of chickens would have an effect on rats in the city.

Motion Mero-Carlson – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request City Solicitor engage with the Division of Law Enforcement and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement to prepare an ordinance that places a moratorium on all non-residents, residents who do not have property rights and residents who do not occupy properties around Indian Lake from personal watercraft and jet ski use and explore a nonresidential ban of personal watercraft and jet ski use.