CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 6:33 P.M. |
Recessed: 10:26 P.M.
Reconvened: 10:39 P.M.
Recessed on September 21, 2022: 12:03 A.M.
Reconvened on September 29, 2022: 5:16 P.M.
Adjourned on September 29, 2022: 6:35 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov | Acting City Manager
Eric D. Batista
City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns | Councilors | | Morris A. Bergman | Donna M. Colorio | | Etel Haxhiaj | Khrystian E. King | | Candy Mero-Carlson | Thu Nguyen | City Clerk
Nikolin Vangjeli | | Sarai Rivera | Sean M. Rose | | George J. Russell | Kathleen M. Toomey |
| | City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| | | | | | | | | 3a. | ROLL CALL - All present with Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio as Chair, except for Mayor Petty. Councilor Nguyen and Councilor Rose participated in the meeting remotely. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 3b. | ROLL CALL - On September 29, 2022, when the meeting was reconvened, Mayor Petty called for a second roll call. All present with the Mayor as the Chair, except for Councilor Nguyen. Councilors Bergman, Rivera and Rose participated in the meeting remotely. | | | |
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| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| | | | | | | | | 4a. | MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of former Clark University Professor Bob Tobin, who passed away at the age of 60. Mr. Tobin was known for chronicling Worcester area’s LGBT history. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 4b. | MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Barbara Haller, who passed away at the age of 73. Ms. Haller had called Worcester home since the 1970’s and was the City Councilor of Main South and District 4 from 2002 until 2011. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 4c. | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read a Proclamation declaring Saturday, October 15, 2022 as Jazz Hamilton Day in the city. | Attachments | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 4d. | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read a Proclamation declaring the week of September 19, 2022 as WCCA TV’s Central Massachusetts Jazz Festival Week in the city. | Attachments | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 4e. | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read a Proclamation declaring the week of September 17, 2022 through September 23, 2022 as Constitution Week in the city. | Attachments | | |
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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 July 19, 2022. | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Roberta Adams, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #21l CC
2. Steve Tisdale, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
3. Anne Bureau, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
4. Robert Branca, no residence given, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
5. Steve Rothschild, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11i CC
6. Tony Lamonte, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
7. Evette Dyson, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
8. Janet Davis, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
9. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.5A CM and #16a CC
10. Julia Rothschild, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11i CC
11. Meg Coffin, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
12. Ken Bates, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
13. Diane Fratoni, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11i CC
14. Sue Mailman, Worcester resident, spoke in favor items #10.4B CM and #14b CC, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM and #16a CC and in opposition to item #13l CC and #13m CC
15. Tracy O’Connell Novick, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #13l CC and #13m CC
16. James Bedard, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
17. David Sullivan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
18. Peter Collins, Shrewsbury resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.15C CM
19. Leah Bradley, no residence given, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
20. Randy Feldman, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
21. Wahiya Wolfpaw, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM
22. Stephanie Covino, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #14a CC
23. Casey Burns, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to #104.D CM, #10.4E CM and #10.5A CM
24. Maritza Cruz, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #10.4E CM and in favor of item #10.15C CM
25. Denise Stack, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.15C CM
26. Donald Gove, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.15C CM
27. Marcel Blais, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.15C CM | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: CHANDLER ST.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: CHANDLER ST. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to open the hearings for items #7a CC through #7g CC. Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent).
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the items. Hearing no speakers, Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to close the hearings. Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent).
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to approve the items. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7b. | Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: DORCHESTER ST.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: DORCHESTER ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7c. | Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: BRISTOL ST.
Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: BRISTOL ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7d. | Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: VINCENT AVE.
Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: VINCENT AVE. | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7e. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MAY ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MAY ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7f. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: PLANTATION PARKWAY
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: PLANTATION PARKWAY | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7g. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a joint or identical pole location on: PLANTATION PARKWAY
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a joint or identical pole location on: PLANTATION PARKWAY | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Andrew Bennett request the bench outside the Main Entrance and Gift Shop to Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, be moved to allow for better ingress and egress for individuals parking in the handicap parking space at the same location. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8a CC and #8b CC to the Department of Public Works and Parks. Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | Sonia Chaousis et al. request installation of larger signage at the top of Cohasset St. to indicate dead end. | Attachments | | | Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Joseph Chabor request Wescott St. from Wildwood Ave. to Paris Ave. be made public. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to refer items #8c CC and #8d CC to the Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | Donald J. O'Neil, on behalf of Lord St. LLC, request Zoning Map be amended to extend the RG-5 Zoning District, running along and/or parallel to Mason Street, westerly to include, in their entirety, the land situated at: 53 Mason St., 54 Mason St., and 11 Parker St. Said parcels being currently zoned MG-1.0. | Attachments | | | Referred to Planning Board on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | Sonia Chaousis et al. request installation of additional light pole at the dead end circle of Cohasset St., either between #216 and #218 lot or between #217 and #215 lot. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to refer items #8e CC through #8p CC to the Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | Sonia Chaousis et al. request curb between #218 and #217 Cohasset St. be painted with reflective paint. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | Florinda Lopez request sidewalk repair in front of 14 Enfield St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8h. | Paul Talbot request First St. be resurfaced. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8i. | Wayne Griffin request Perrot St. be repaved from Chandler St. to Hadwen Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8j. | Wayne Griffin request sidewalk repair on Pleasant St. from Willard Ave. to Howe Ave., in front of First Congregational Church (1070 Pleasant St.) along with removal and reset of granite curbs to their proper height. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8k. | Joe Robinson request installation of storm drain in front of the driveway at 87 Henshaw St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8l. | Anthony Maina request extension of the water and sewer lines along the Salisbury St. and Newton North Ave. intersection towards 364 Salisbury St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8m. | Kevin Provencher request sidewalk repair in front of 7 Greenleaf Terrace from the driveway apron to the easement adjacent to Midland Street School. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8n. | Jeffrey F. Schultz on behalf of J.F. Schultz Transport LLC request abatement of sewer betterment assessment #31307 in the amount $6202.00 for Southwest Cutoff. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8o. | John and Kathy Bianchi request the sidewalk abutting the driveway at 285 Lake Ave. North be reviewed for repair and/or installation of a berm to address issues concerning water drainage. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8p. | Councilor George J. Russell, Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request Wall St., in the vicinity of the former El Morocco properties at 73 and 100 Wall St., be given the honorary street name designation Aboody Way in honor of the Aboody Family. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8q. | Diana Barbosa and Daniel Lebron request installation of resident permit parking on the south side of Main St. from Hermon St. to Jackson St. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to refer items #8q CC through #8z CC to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8r. | Daisy Amarat request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 15 Orne St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8s. | Stephan Williams et al. request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the south side of Institute Rd. within 20' of its intersection with Westland St., on both the east (downhill) and west (uphill) sides of the street. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8t. | Demetra Edwards request the volume of locator tones on pedestrian signals at the intersection of Grafton St. and Waverly St. be increased and "Walk Signal is On" audible signal be installed at said location. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8u. | Demetra Edwards request the volume of locator tones on pedestrian signals at the intersection of Grafton St. and Cutler St. be increased and "Walk Signal is On" audible signal be installed at said location. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8v. | Carrie Carliell request installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Southgate St. and Southbridge St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8w. | Stacie Brimmage request installation of No Parking from Here to Corner in front of 796 Main St. and 800 Main St. at the intersection of Main St. and Castle St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8x. | Evelin Iglisia request installation of resident permit parking on Norfolk St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8y. | Juan Bonilla request residential permit parking on Edward St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8z. | Felix Osafo request installation of handicap parking space in front of 18 Plantation St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #8q CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9a. | Pat Callum et al. request installation of speed humps on Eunice Ave. between Fairhaven Rd. and Clark St. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to refer items #9a CC through #9n CC to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9b. | Eileen Martell request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Larch St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9c. | Tina Masiello request pavement markings be painted on Toronita Ave. including double yellow lines and white shoulder lane markings. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9d. | Steve Begley request installation of Not a Through Street signage on Orrison St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9e. | Michael Lapomardo request installation of No Parking Anytime signage at least 5 feet from the left side of the driveway of 21 Adams St., including marked up photo indicating where people are allowed to park. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9f. | Elizabeth Marchessault request installation of residential parking signage on Federal St. for 531 Main St. and 17 Federal St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9g. | Elaine Holden request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 36 Florence St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9h. | Kevin Provencher request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage at the driveway and fire hydrant in the vicinity of 7 Greenleaf Terrace. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9i. | Susan Renaud, Property Manager, on behalf of Fremont Lofts Condo., request installation of signage and/or painted sections of roadway depicting "No Parking Anytime" in the vicinity of the entrances of the Fremont Lofts Condominiums, located at 160 Fremont St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9j. | Ana Curbelo and Ernesto Rosado request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 21 Hitchcock Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9k. | Celeste Burke request installation of handicap parking place in front of 49 Abbott St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9l. | Shakira Fuentes request the one (1) hour parking zone in the vicinity of 281 Shrewsbury Street be extended to at least three (3) hours. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9m. | Sebastian Pawlowicz request installation of crosswalk on Rexhame Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9n. | Claire and Nick Marchese request installation of handicap parking space in front of 4 Malden Terrace. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9o. | CROWN CASTLE NG EAST, LLC for a conduit location on: WATER ST. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to set a hearing for items #9o CC through #9s CC on October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Hearing set for October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9p. | NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: FERDINAND ST.
| Attachments | | | Hearing set for October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9q. | NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: FRANK ST. and WIGWAM AVE.
| Attachments | | | Hearing set for October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9r. | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a conduit location on: CHANDLER ST. and HADWEN RD. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9s. | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a conduit location on: SARGENT ST.
| Attachments | | | Hearing set for October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #9o CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9t. | James Coughlin request a prominent memorial to the late city community activist Gary Vecchio be established. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9u. | Eileen Butterfield request City Council request City Manager work with the appropriate representatives of Union Station to allow yellow cabs to pickup patrons in front of Union Station. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| 10. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER | |
| | | | | 10.1 | APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Alisa Stack to the Off Street Parking Board. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointment of Devin Canton to the Conservation Commission. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.2 | APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 10.3 | DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Director | |
| | | | | 10.4 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer
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| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of an order regarding the jurisdiction and disposition of real property at 5 Gates Road. | 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 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the City Administration’s efforts to develop a plan to improve outcomes relative to contracting with underrepresented businesses | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Transmitting informational communication relative to semi-annual TIF/TIE reporting. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Transmitting informational communication relative to ARPA status report. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Haxhiaj.
Councilor Haxhiaj then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with an updated list concerning how many applications are received for the city’s ARPA community-focused program. Further, request said report include how many applications are completed, how many are left incomplete, as well as any barriers individuals and groups encounter while filling out said applications.” (See Item #28a CC).
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Financial Officer and Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Development Officer and Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the rubric the city is using to grade applications associated with the city’s ARPA community-focused programs, who is awarding the recipients of said applications and what role the city’s task force/ad hoc committee will play in awarding ARPA funds.” (See Item #28b CC).
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Rivera and Councilor Nguyen, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Nguyen.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the grants received by the city in the last year. Said report should include where said grant funds were allocated.” (See Item #28c CC).
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Inclusionary Zoning. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Acting City Manager and Chief Development Officer, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj and Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Rose.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Russell and Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Toomey.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Nguyen.
Councilor Nguyen then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the ways the city is endeavoring to encourage and incentivize accessible and adaptive living units.” (See Item #28d CC).
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege – King | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.5 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Eric D. Batista, Acting City Manager | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Racial Equity Audit Report for the departments of Human Resources and Health & Human Services. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.6 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration & Finance Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Mass DEP waste disposal ban on mattresses and textiles. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the implementation of the Curbside Textile Collection Program, HELPSY. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.7 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering & Architectural Services Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner
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| | | | | 10.8 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to changes to the City's Recycling Curbside Collection Program. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend City Council approval to increase the hourly pay rates for the majority of the Winter Operations hired equipment. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent).
On September 29, 2022 City Council adopted Councilor Russell's motion to reconsider this item on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent).
Mayor Petty then moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.9 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Assistant Commissioner
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| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Master Plan Initiative for improvements to 149 West Boylston Drive. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the East Park Little League Field Renovation Project.Refer to CCM Item 10.38B | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up with item #10.38B CM.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Items Under Privilege.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen and Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King for a third time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Russell for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Tabled Under Privilege – King | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Urban Forestry Master Plan Initiative public hearings. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee. Referred to Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.10 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Stephen Rolle, Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to lane markings at the intersection of Melrose Street and Burncoat Street. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to winter parking bans on Mill Street. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.11 | FIRE DEPARTMENT
Martin Dyer, Acting Fire Chief | |
| | | | | 10.12 | POLICE DEPARTMENT
Steven M. Sargent, Chief | |
| | | | | 10.13 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Charles R. Goodwin, Director | |
| | | | | 10.14 | LICENSE COMMISSION
Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Assistant Chief Development Officer | |
| | | | | 10.15 | LAW DEPARTMENT
Michael E. Traynor, Esq., City Solicitor | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a proposed ordinance to amend the city’s tree ordinance to cap the cost incurred by an owner-occupied single-family property owner for replacement trees as a result of said person’s request for removal of a healthy Public Shade Tree. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Russell and Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Russell for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor and Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommit the item to the City Manager. Recommitted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend approval of an amendment to the Organizational Ordinance relative to the Technical Services Department. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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 (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of a proposed ordinance to a ban on personal watercraft at Indian Lake. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose and Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Tabled Under Privilege – King | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend adoption of an ordinance to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance relative to adult use marijuana. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.16 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
Christopher P. Spencer, Commissioner | |
| | | | | 10.17 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner
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| | | | | 10.18 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
Amanda M. Wilson, Director
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| | | | | 10.19 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 10.20 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health
Michael P. Hirsh, M.D., Medical Director
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| | | | | 10.21 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Elder Affairs
Amy Vogel Waters, Director | |
| | | | | 10.22 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Human Rights and Accessibility
Jayna L. Turchek, Esq., Director | |
| | | | | 10.23 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Veterans Services
Alex R. Arriaga, Veterans' Services Officer/Director | |
| | | | | 10.24 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Youth Services
Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director | |
| | | | | 10.25 | WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jason L. Homer, Executive Director | |
| | | | | 10.26 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANANGER
Cultural Development Division
Amy Peterson, Interim Director
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| | | | | 10.27 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk | |
| | | | | 10.28 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Office of Urban Innovation
Eric D. Batista, Acting City Manager | |
| | | | | 10.29 | PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Rachel Monarrez, Superintendent | |
| | | | | 10.30 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the legality of asking property owners to fill out financial statistics on their properties or be fined for not completing said statistical analysis, as well as what the city does with said data. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman and Councilor Russell, who moved to recuse themselves from the item and left the room.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege – Colorio | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the city’s new policies and procedures relative to the resident permit parking program, including what the process is for changing such a program, City Council’s involvement in the changes, the public notification process and the process the public should use to obtain resident permit parking placards/stickers. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege – Colorio | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.31 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
Erin E. Taylor, Director | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2023 financial update, as of August 31, 2022.
| Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege – Colorio | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.32 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
Christopher Gagliastro, Director | |
| | | | | 10.33 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
Deanna P. Foster, Treasurer | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the cutoff income elder homeowners must meet to qualify for a rate reduction in the Water and Sewer Rate for FY23. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege – Colorio | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.34 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
Julie A. Lynch, Chief of Public Facilities | |
| | | | | 10.35 | DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer | |
| | | | | 10.36 | DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer
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| | | | | 10.37 | FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Forty Three Thousand One Hundred Twenty Five Dollars And No Cents ($43,125.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7114, Citywide Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Public Facilities Account #11C70207, Fire Station Rehabilitation, to allow for the payment of current obligations associated with remediation work at the Tatnuck Square Fire Station. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively adopt items #10.37A CM through #10.37L CM, 10.38A CM through #10.38P CM, excluding #10.38B CM and #10.38N CM, #10.39A CM through #10.38G CM and #10.40A CM through #10.40G CM. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Ninety Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($95,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7413A, Streets and Sidewalks, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C792, Grafton Street, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with upgrades to Grafton Street. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7413A, Streets and Sidewalks, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C796, Downtown St/Sidewalk Improvements, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with current improvements to the downtown area. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($550,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7413A, Streets and Sidewalks, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C797, Sidewalk Construction, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with current sidewalk improvements projects. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend that Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,300,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7413A, Streets and Sidewalks, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C741, Resurfacing, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with current resurfacings jobs throughout Worcester. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | F. | Recommend that Two Hundred Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars And Seventy Four Cents ($209,998.74) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745B, Sewer Improvements, and be appropriated to Sewer Account #44C764, Sewer Pumping, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with the Sewer pumping stations. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | G. | Recommend that Four Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars And No Cents ($404,739.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7134, Water Mains, and be appropriated to Water Account #45C721, Water Mains, for contractually obligated payments associated with Water Main upgrades throughout the City. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | H. | Recommend that Twenty Six Thousand Seventy One Dollars And Fifty One Cents ($26,071.51) be transferred from Loan Account #91C744B, Off Street Parking Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account #46C706, Major Taylor Parking Garage, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with improvement to the Major Taylor Parking Garage. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | I. | Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty Five Dollars And Thirty Eight Cents ($185,155.38) be transferred from Loan Account #91C744B, Off Street Parking Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account #46C707, Parking Garage Improvements, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with parking garage upgrades. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | J. | Recommend that Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen Dollars And Sixty Eight Cents ($230,515.68) be transferred from Account #91C780E, Schools Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #50C702, School Capital Equipment, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with Worcester Public School equipment. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | K. | Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seventy Nine Dollars And No Cents ($187,079.00) be transferred from Account #91C711E, Schools Capital Rehabilitation, to Account #50C704, School Building Rehabilitation, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with Worcester Public School rehabilitation projects. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | L. | Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C724B, Traffic Signal, and be appropriated to Account #40C704, Signal Installation, to allow for contractually obligated payments associated with traffic signal improvements and upgrades. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.38 | FINANCE ITEMS
Grants and Donations | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) from US Department of Transportation under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) for the East Park Renovation program.Refer to CCM Item 10.9B | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege - King (See Item #10.9B CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($250.00) from the Worcester Old Timers League. This generous donation is to be used to purchase support equipment, maintenance supplies, and services for sports fields.
| Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and No Cents ($6,451.00) from former City Manager, Mr. Michael V. O’Brien. This generous donation is to be used to provide maintenance of the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Green Hill Park in honor of those who served our country. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend with gratitude a donation in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($550.00) from Mr. and Mrs. Adam Nuzzolilo. This generous donation will be used to purchase and plant one (1) Memorial Tree at Hope Cemetery in Memory of Brandon Nuzzolilo Beloved Son and Brother. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | F. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($800,000.00) from the Commonwealth Corporation’s Workforce Competitive Trust Fund to subsidize a job training and placement program in a priority occupational field identified in the Workforce Skills Planning Initiative regional blueprint. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | G. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Fourteen Million Ninety Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty Five Dollars And No Cents ($14,095,155.00) from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the FY21 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | H. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Three Dollars and No Cents ($122,703.00) from the US Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Local Solicitation. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | I. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Nine Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Two Dollars And Fifty Cents ($939,802.50) from the FY21 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | J. | Recommend a resolution to accept and expend with gratitude a sports field donation from Mr. Titus Miller in the amount of Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars and No Cents ($375.00) for the purchase of support equipment, maintenance supplies, and services for the Department of Public Works and Parks Sports Fields. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | K. | Recommend a resolution to accept and expend a sports field donation of Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) from Superior Painting and Cleaning Inc. to purchase support equipment, maintenance supplies, and services for sports fields. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | L. | Recommend adoption of resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($550.00) from Ms. Gabriel Santner. This generous donation will be used to purchase and plant one (1) Memorial Tree at University Park in Memory of Mr. Zackary Schnitzer. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | M. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Ninety Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Five Dollars And Fifty Cents ($92,735.50) from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency under the FFY22 EMPG program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | N. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Forty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen Dollars And Seventy Two Cents ($50,311.50) under the FY21 AFG Fire Prevention and Safety program. | Attachments | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended to read as follows:
Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Eleven Dollars And Fifty Cents ($50,311.50) under the FY21 AFG Fire Prevention and Safety program.
Resolution adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | O. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Five Dollars and Eighty Three Cents ($249,995.83) from the United States Department of Justice. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | P. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a donation in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) from The College of the Holy Cross to support the Recreation Worcester program.
| Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.39 | FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Account #900-92000, City Manager's Contingency, and be appropriated to Account #170-92000, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funding for the implementation of an employee transportation program for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Thirty Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty Five Dollars And Seventy Seven Cents ($35,135.77) be transferred from Account #260-93000, Fire Department Capital Outlay, and be appropriated to Account #260-92000, Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance, for the purchase of durable fire equipment. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,000.00) be transferred from Account #112-91000, Public Facilities Salaries, and be appropriated to Account #112-97000, Public Facilities Overtime, for overtime costs in support of facility operations and construction in multiple buildings. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Forty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($45,000.00) to be transferred from Account #280-91000, Inspectional Services Salaries, and be appropriated to Account #280-97000, Inspectional Services Overtime, to provide sufficient overtime funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend that Thirty Two Thousand Twenty Five Dollars And Fifty Cents ($32,025.50) be transferred from Parks Account #720-92000, Parks Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Parks Account #720-93000, Parks Capital Outlay, to allow the purchase of a vehicle. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | F. | Recommend that Seventy Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($70,000.00) be transferred from Account #270-91000, Emergency Communications Salaries, and be appropriated to Account #270-97000, Emergency Communications Overtime, to cover continued overtime costs within the department. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | G. | Recommend that Two Million Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($2,260,000.00) be transferred from Parking Reserves to Parking Programs accounts, as requested, for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.40 | FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Seventy Dollars And Fifty Cents ($70.50) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #040-92000, City Manager Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice.
| Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($20,300.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #331-92000 Health and Human Services Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices for burial and printing expenses. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Two Dollars And No Cents ($1,942.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #660-92000, Treasury Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Eighty Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Three Dollars And Seventy Three Cents ($83,623.73) be authorized from various Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Public Works & Parks accounts to allow for payment of prior year invoices. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend that Thirty Two Thousand Twenty Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($32,025.50) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #720-93000, Parks Capital Outlay, for payment of a prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | F. | Recommend that One Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Fifty cents ($1,413.50) be authorized from Account #170-92000, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, to cover the cost of three invoices from the prior fiscal year.
| Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | G. | Recommend that Fifty Thousand One Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars And No Cents ($50,138.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #120-92000, Law Ordinary Maintenance, to allow for the payment of prior year outside legal counsel invoices. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.37A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 10.42 | MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Clerk provide City Council with sample ballots depicting the differences between the city’s election process if the School Committee and City Council districts were and were not aligned. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #11a CC through #11k CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with legal representation concerning making Charter changes and placing ballot questions on a State Election ballot during discussions regarding same. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with report concerning different flow correction options associated with the Lake Avenue Sewer Pumping Station. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with rules for sewer and street abatements. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with the permit manual for utility companies. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement in the vicinity of 91 Stafford St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a traffic study to determine the appropriateness of installing a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Gosnold St. and Andover St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11h. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a traffic study to determine the appropriateness of installing a four-way stop sign at the intersection of June St. and Hadwen Rd. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11i. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an ordinance for a permanent ban on personal watercraft (PWC), including jet skis, on Indian Lake that includes preamble language allowing for the immediate ordainment of said ban. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11j. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a map detailing locations with public Wi-Fi. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11k. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with report concerning the plans to utilize ARPA funding for municipal broadband. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #11a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11l. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request Standing Committee on Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment hold a meeting with the Worcester Municipal Broadband Task Force and representatives from Verizon and/or any other service providers to discuss the city’s plans concerning building infrastructure relative to municipal broadband. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item 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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - That the City Council does hereby support and congratulate the Department of Public Works and Parks for amending the city’s abatement policy, allowing for administratively predetermining abatement amounts into street and sewer assessments. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Russell, 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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to how much revenue would be lost if the city provided an Owner Occupied Senior Discount Water-Sewer Program, similar to the one offered by Cambridge. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rivera, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13b. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of providing residents with medical passes for use in resident permit parking zones. (Rivera, Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Rivera and Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13c. | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report as to who has ownership rights and responsibilities on private streets, including information as to whether property owners own up to the middle of private streets and have responsibilities and control of that area, or if the city or any one property owner owns the right to develop the whole private street. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13d. | Request City Manager review municipal funding opportunities associated with the Safe Streets and Roads for All infrastructure bill announced by President Biden for the purpose of 1) implementing improvements along an expanded multimodal network of reconfigured roads with separated bicycle lanes and improved safety features for pedestrian crossing; 2) installing safety enhancements such as safer pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and additional lighting for people walking, rolling or using mobility assistive devices; and 3) creating safe routes to school and public transit services through multiple activities that ad to people safely walking, biking and in underserved communities. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to amend the item: Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the streets where students walk to or from school or stand for bus stops without sidewalks, as well as sidewalks and streets that become dangerous and inaccessible due to weather emergencies such as flooding or snow.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13e. | Request City Manager work with the WRTA Administrator to provide City Council with a report determining which bus shelters and stops have been removed from the downtown area, as well as what happened to the bus route passing the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. (Mero-Carlson, Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, 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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13f. | Request City Manager establish a working group consisting of interested residents and community leaders to allow for the discussion of policies and procedures associated with Indian Lake. (Mero-Carlson. Rose) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson and Councilor Rose, 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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13g. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report identifying the appropriate point person(s) for aiding residents effected by emergencies and disasters. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, 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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13h. | Request City Manager request Director of Transportation and Mobility review June St. to determine the appropriateness of installing additional traffic calming measures, as well as the appropriateness of a traffic study relative to truck traffic. (Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13i. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update relative to the roof fire that occurred at the new Doherty Memorial High School building. (Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to, “Request City Manager review the city’s fine structures for violations that have been identified as causes for the fire occurring during the construction of the new Doherty Memorial High School.” (See Item #28e CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to the cadence of the oversight process for permits in projects similar to the construction of the new Doherty Memorial High School.” (See Item #28f CC).
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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13j. | Request City Manager work with the local landlord association and local insurance companies to discuss the feasibility of offering a discounted renter’s insurance program to city renters in an effort to address disasters, such as fires, floods, construction disasters and loss of heat, among other things. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Toomey, 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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13k. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the status of vehicles within the city’s fleets, the purchase of any necessary equipment, as well as any replacement plans as it relates to Emergency Communications and Management, Police, Fire and Inspectional Services. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13l. | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning school-related emergency calls, including information as to how often emergency calls have been made, for what purpose and the outcome of each incident. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to take the item up collectively with Item #13m CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the Youth Violence Prevention data collected by the city, along with assessments associated with same.” (See Item #28g CC).
Councilor King then moved to place item #13m CC on file.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor and the Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Bergman.
Councilor Bergman then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with youth violence prevention data on a quarterly basis, that includes information relative to school-related emergency calls.” (See Item #28h CC).
Mayor Petty recognized 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 Toomey for a third time, who spoke concerning.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the items on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13m. | Request City Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to provide City Council with a report detailing all reported school safety incidents by principals to each of the School Quadrant Managers where police officers were called to the schools, for what purpose, and the outcome. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #13l CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13n. | Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the Director of Cable Services to provide City Council with a report concerning the legality and practicality of having a Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation meeting on or at a Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus or location. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson, Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13o. | Request City Manager ensure all monies associated with premium pay for essential workers who continued to work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic are completely disbursed. Further, request City Manager ensure all workers left off of the original list for premium pay are made whole. Further, request City Manager keep the City Council appraised as to a timeline for resolving said issues and notify City Council when the matter is fully resolved. (King) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Acting City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13p. | Request City Manager install appropriate wayfinding signage in the city directing the public to the EcoTarium, located at 222 Harrington Way. Further, request City Manager work with appropriate representatives from MassDOT to install signage directing the public to the EcoTarium from the highway. (Mero-Carlson, Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, 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 (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13q. | Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks explore options for planting fruit trees in District 4. (Rivera) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Rivera and Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager research whether the planting of fruit trees would have an effect on the rodent problem in the city.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item and refer the item to the Urban Forestry Tree Commission as amended. Order adopted and referred to the Urban Forestry Tree Commission as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13r. | Request City Manager work with the District Councilor, Shrewsbury St. Neighborhood Association and appropriate parties to create a memorial for longtime Shrewsbury St. neighborhood advocate Gary Vecchio. (Mero-Carlson, Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13s. | That the City Council does hereby amend the City Council Meeting Schedule of 2022 to schedule an additional, joint City Council and City Manager agenda on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. (Petty) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up with item #13t CC.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who moved to amend the item to meet on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, Councilor Bergman, Councilor Toomey and Councilor Nguyen, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to adopt item #13s CC as amended and adopt item #13t CC. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13t. | That the City Council does hereby amend the City Council Meeting Schedule of 2022 to schedule an additional, joint City Council and City Manager agenda on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. (Petty) | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #13s CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13u. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 660 BURNCOAT STREET | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #13u CC and #13v CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13v. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 16 WINNIPEG STREET | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #13u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the Blackstone River Watershed Needs Assessment Report and the Blackstone Watershed Collaborative, appreciates the efforts of all the groups involved in its creation and continued maintenance, and intends to include these priority actions into local municipal goals, as relevant, such as open space and climate resiliency planning. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj and Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee. Referred to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby recognize Barbara Haller for her public service and her efforts in making District 4, the Main South neighborhood and the City of Worcester a better place for all. (Bergman, Colorio, Mero-Carlson, Toomey, Haxhiaj, King) | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, Councilor Toomey, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Nguyen, Councilor King and Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor 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 (Petty absent). | | | | | |
| 15. | RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE - No items pending | |
| 16. | COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY CLERK | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | Transmitting an informational communication updating City Council as to the status of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process associated with identifying the executive search firm tasked with aiding in the hiring process for a permanent City Manager. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio | | | | | |
| 17. | REPORTS OF THE PLANNING BOARD | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Stephen Madaus, on behalf of 318 Park LLC, request Article IX, Section 5 of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance be amended to allow for construction of new mixed-use and multi-family buildings in the Commercial Corridors Overlay District (CCOD) as described in the attached petition. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #17a CC through #17d CC to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17b. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Brian Falk, on behalf of Clifford & Rano Realty Trust, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. and Mark and Sandra Cutler request the Zoning Map be amended by extending the RG-5 zoning district to fully encompass the following properties: 57 Cedar St., 55 Cedar St., 29 Sever St., 27 Sever St., 25 Sever St., 91 Elm St., 93 Elm St., 95 Elm St., 97 Elm St., 101-103 Merrick St., and 105 Merrick St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17c. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Mark Borenstein, on behalf of Kensington Management LLC., request the Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the property located at and known as 48 Mason St. from the current zoning designation of Business, General (BG-3.0) to Business, General (BG-3.0) and Commercial Corridors Overlay District - Elsewhere (CCOD-E) by establishing the CCOD-E as shown on the plan attached. | Attachments | | | Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17d. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Richard Smalley request the Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the property located at 267 Providence St. from RL-7 to BG-2. | Attachments | | | Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17e. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a request to discontinue and convey a portion of land and aerial rights over the Ernest H. Johnson Tunnel. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #17e CC through #17i CC to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17f. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Patricia Genese et al. request Wayne St. from Baker St. to Gates Ln. be made public street. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17g. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Edward Tortora request Douglas Ct. be made public street. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17h. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Robert H. Gallo, Manager of Arboretum Village LLC., request Bittersweet Boulevard be made public street. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17i. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Ibrahim Nyamekye request Baltic Rd. be made public street. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17j. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Michael Moossa request the property at 23 Garrison Ave. be removed from the City Map. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to accept items #17j CC and #17k CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17k. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Donald J. O'Neil, Esq. request removal of Hemans Court from the Official Map of the city. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #17j CC) | | | | | |
| 18. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the annual actuarial valuation for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) as of January 1, 2022, as prepared by Segal Consulting: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #18a CC through #18d CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Clerk 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: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #18a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication concerning split precincts in election operations: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #18a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2022 financial update, as of June 30, 2022: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #18a CC) | | | | | |
| 19. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Mark Liniano et al request Weldon Ave. be made public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt items #19a CC through #19c CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Sowyrda, on behalf of 15 Waban, LLC., request the sanitary sewer main on Waban Avenue be extended approximately 242+/- feet in a northwesterly direction at the petitioner's expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Philip Massad et al. request Grand St. from the southeasterly line of Illinois St. southeasterly to the railroad property be discontinued as a public way and removed from the Office Map: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #19a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a progress report on the Lake Avenue Sewer Pumping Station Failure: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to accept items #19d CC through #19f CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager providing City Council with the preliminary incident report on the Lake Avenue Sewer Pumping Station Failure: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #19d CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the feasibility of administratively predetermining the amount of abatement amounts for bills from private street conversion, as well as utility installations, and automatically in advance, factor in those amounts to each assessment: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #19d CC) | | | | | |
| 20. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Part I | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Caroline Repetti request resident permit parking on the corner of Dominion Rd. and Plantation St. be extended to include 388 Plantation St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to take items #20a CC through #20z CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinances. Voted to advertise the proposed Ordinances on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Fakhri Khayoon request the handicap parking space in front of 30 Lakeside Ave. be relocated to be in the vicinity of the tree on the other side of the property on the same street: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Curet request removal of handicap parking space in front of 176 Lincoln St: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thomas Blanchette request installation of handicap parking place in front of 27 Rugby St: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | 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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bashkim Kaba request installation of handicap parking space in front of 15 Homer St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Gerard Dio request installation of No Parking Anytime within 40 feet of the entry and exit to the Worcester Fire Department Credit Union located at 34 Glennie St. for the safety of the general public: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Agate Ave. where the road makes a sharp right turn, in the vicinity of 2 Agate Ave: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thomas Balliet request installation of handicap parking space large enough for two vehicles in front of 132 Paine St: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Paul Gunnerson request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 512 Mill St: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a handicap parking space on the even side of Agate Ave. in the vicinity of the large tree abutting Lake View School: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Effie Morgenstern and Robert Wardell request installation of handicap parking space in front of 3 Hawthorne St: recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Melissa Harper request installation of handicap parking space request installation of a handicap parking space on Brookfield Dr. in the vicinity of 48 Great Brook Valley Ave. (Amended on April 27, 2022 from in front of 48 Great Brook Valley Ave.): recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a handicap parking space on Agate Ave. in the vicinity of the intersection of Agate Ave. and Lakeview St. (Amended April 27, 2022 from on Lake View St. across from Lake View School): recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Adriana Soto request removal of handicap parking space in front of 161 Providence St: recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rain Vanmoll request installation of handicap parking space in front of 5 Merrifield St: recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on both sides of Jolma Rd: recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a “15 Minute Parking” zone in front of Mare E Monti Restaurant, located at 19 Wall St., during its business hours of 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a stop sign on Pioneer Rd. at the intersection of Westborough St: recommend passage of accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Stephen Herriage et al. request installation of handicap parking space in front of Genesis Club House, Inc. (274 Lincoln St.): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marisol Diaz request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in the vicinity of a water pump located in front of 5 Hollywood St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty request Sudbury St. from Harvard St. to Eden St. be made a two-way street (Amended on April 27, 2022 and Reverted Back to Original Petition on May 18, 2022): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of resident permit parking on the east side of Mulberry St. from the property line of 24 Mulberry St. to East Central S: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the “One Hour” paid parking zone in front of 332 Main St. be changed to a “15 Minute” paid parking zone: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a four-way stop sign at Illinois St. and Gates St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Penelope Aponte request removal of handicap parking space in front of 53-55 Houghton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sally MacDonald request installation of handicap parking space in the vicinity of 81 Whitmarsh Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #20a CC) | | | | | |
| 21. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Part II | |
| | | | | | | | | 21a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Corrine Smith et al. request installation of handicap parking space in front of 7 Clifton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to advertise the proposed Ordinances associated with items #21a CC through #21e CC. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinances on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Pasquale Turano request installation of handicap parking space in front of 12 Somerset St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dean Price request installation of handicap parking space in front of 47 Townsend St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Yaritza Guerrero request installation of handicap parking space in front of 7 Stoneland Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Andrew Serrato request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in between the curb cuts from 7 Dewey St. garage door to parking lot, from parking lot to 15 Dewey St. and 15 Dewey St. to 17 Dewey St. curb cut at the expense of the petitioner: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of the homeowner request the bus stop at 20 Mountain St. East be moved further down the street in either direction: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dennis Lipka request WRTA bus stop #178 in front of 0 Chestnut St. be relocated to approximately 136' South of the intersection of Chestnut St. and Walnut St., directly in front of 18 Chestnut St. building: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to accept and adopt items #21g CC and #21h CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ethan Brown request installation of crosswalk in between 64 Beacon St. and the residential parking lot (65 Beacon St.): recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21g CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ethan Brown request installation of crosswalk on Jackson St. in between 64 Beacon St. and the residential parking lot (42 Jackson St.): recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to accept items #21i CC through #21o CC, except for items #21l CC and #21m CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk light in the vicinity of City Hall (455 Main St.): recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk light in the vicinity of the Federal Building (595 Main St.): recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Roberta Adams request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 197 Eastern Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommit the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Recommitted to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of One (1) Hour Parking signage in front of 269 Lincoln St. (Amended from Fifteen (15) Minute Parking on June 22, 2022): recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to recommit the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Recommitted to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tania Colon et al. request installation of electronic speed radar at the crosswalk in front of 91 Stafford St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bruce Allard request installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Elm St. and Russell St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #21i CC) | | | | | |
| 22. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT | |
| | | | | | | | | 22a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the implementation of the new Worcester 311 system and all of its components project: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to accept the item. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| 23. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION | |
| | | | | | | | | 23a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to restricting who may use personal watercraft on Indian Lake: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #23a CC through #23c CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent). | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to on-the-water oversight and enforcement that occurs at Indian Lake; working with the Environmental Police to increase oversight and enforcement on Indian; and how the patrol boat donated to the Worcester Police Department by the Massachusetts Environmental Police will be used: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See item #23a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – 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: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See item #23a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 24a. | Amending Chapter Nine of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 by Inserting After Section Seventeen a New Section Eighteen Relative to Creating a Rental Property Registration Program.
Amending Chapter Nine of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 by Inserting After Section Eighteen a New Section Nineteen Relative to Creating a Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspection Program. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved for a roll call vote to ordain the two (2) ordinances. Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 25a. | PETITION of 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. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson August 9, 2022) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and moved to take the item up collectively with Item #25b CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved for a roll call vote to Table the Items Under Privilege for a second time. Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent).
Tabled Under Privilege – Mero-Carlson | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 25b. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager work with the appropriate parties to name the playground at Holmes Field after Gordon Hargrove, longtime director of the Friendly House. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson August 9, 2022) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson (See Item #25a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 25c. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Charran Fisher to the License Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. (Tabled Under Privilege - King August 9, 2022) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 25d. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report regarding licensing by the Worcester License Commission. (Tabled Under Privilege - King August 9, 2022) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty 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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 25e. | 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 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson August 9, 2022) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor King, Councilor Russell and Councilor Mero-Carlson, 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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 26a. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 26b. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 26c. | 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) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item on September 29, 2022 and recognized Councilor Rivera, who moved for a roll call vote to take the item off the Table. Taken off the Table on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 1 Nay (Nay – Colorio) (Nguyen absent).
Councilor Rivera then spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 4 Nays (Yeas – Haxhiaj, King, Mero-Carlson, Rivera, Rose, Petty) (Nays – Bergman, Colorio, Russell, Toomey) (Nguyen absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 26d. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 26e. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 27. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the August 9, 2022 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 27a. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – 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. – Item #20a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 27b. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – 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. – Item #20b CC Order adopted and referred to Veterans’ Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| 28. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the September 20, 2022 and September 29, 2022 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 28a. | Motion Haxhiaj @ #10.4D CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with an updated list concerning how many applications are received for the city’s ARPA community-focused program. Further, request said report include how many applications are completed, how many are left incomplete, as well as any barriers individuals and groups encounter while filling out said applications. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.4D CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28b. | Motion King @ #10.4D CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the rubric the city is using to grade applications associated with the city’s ARPA community-focused programs, who is awarding the recipients of said applications and what role the city’s task force/ad hoc committee will play in awarding ARPA funds. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.4D CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28c. | Motion Mero-Carlson @ #10.4D CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the grants received by the city in the last year. Said report should include where said grant funds were allocated. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.4D CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28d. | Motion Nguyen @ #10.4E CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the ways the city is endeavoring to encourage and incentivize accessible and adaptive living units. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent) (See Item #10.4E CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28e. | Motion Toomey @ #13i CC – Request City Manager review the city’s fine structures for violations that have been identified as causes for the fire occurring during the construction of the new Doherty Memorial High School. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #13i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28f. | Motion King @ #13i CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to the cadence of the oversight process for permits in projects similar to the construction of the new Doherty Memorial High School. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #13i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28g. | Motion King @ #13l CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the Youth Violence Prevention data collected by the city, along with assessments associated with same. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #13l CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28h. | Motion Bergman @ #13l CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with youth violence prevention data on a quarterly basis, that includes information relative to school-related emergency calls. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #13l CC) | | | | | |
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